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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1921
Page
11
Shubert, the New Bedford featherweight, prepares to clash with Josephs in a title bout Friday night. The bout pits Shubert against the reigning champions in a premier New England ring showdown.
The Grand Opera House hosts boxing events with Waino Ketonen versus Pinky Gardner in a main middleweight clash and a February schedule featuring George Tuohey and Lon Daro. Rumors point to a Faneuil A. C. bout between Jeff Smith and Harry Greb, while Johnny Mahoney keeps the club moving. Multiple matchups, addresses sought, and plans for future showdowns populate the card as fans anticipate a busy fight week.
A new boxing organization in the city named International Sporting Club sparks dispute over rights to fighter Jeff Smith. Jack Williams of Cambridge is listed as matchmaker for a Feb 28 show featuring Harry Greb of Pittsburgh and Jeff Smith of Bayonne. The Boxing Commission says the International club is not officially recognized and has no license, while Faneuil A. C. asserts prior claim through Smith’s manager Al Lippe.
Tom O Rourke of New York praised Al Shubert of New Bedford during a Boston visit, noting the Whaler defeated four champions of national renown yet has not received proper recognition. The tale highlights his ring achievements and the lack of honors despite the wins.
The piece notes Shubert’s claim to the New England feather title, his past victories and losses against bantam champions, and his revival under manager Leopard Nowell in New Bedford. It highlights press-driven glory, earlier bouts with Ertle, Williams, Herman, and Josephs, and Shubert’s stoic, blame-free attitude.
Veteran welterweight Joe Walcott plans a comeback after watching Jack Sullivan and Joe Thomas return to the ring. He says he can beat either man and any current welters, trains at Scenic Temple gym, and still carries a hard punch though his speed has faded.
In a minor clash three days before facing Dick Loadman Al suffered a deep cut above the eye from a head bump. Five stitches were needed yet he boxed Loadman to a full route, insisting the doctor redo the sewing. Promoter Nowell vows no alibis, while Armory A A officials plan to wind up reservation sales for Friday’s show at 61 Court Street, open until 8 pm.
Dorchester High overwhelmed Mechanic Arts in a morning dual meet at Hast Armory, finishing 128 to 92. Senior and junior events featured multiple Dorchester winners including Burne, Leary, Kinnaly, Hazel, Thommsen, and Chase, with Mechanic Arts taking several second and third places across sprint and hurdle events.
Clarence Schalk, brother of White Sox catcher Ray Schalk, was signed by the Minneapolis club in the Western league for a tryout, announced at the American Association meeting. He is an infielder.
France sent a challenge for the Davis Cup to the United States Lawn Tennis Association. It is the fifth challenge received, following notices from the British Isles, India, Spain, and Australasia, to compete for the international tennis trophy next summer.
The Massachusetts Golf Association held a special executive committee meeting at the Exchange Club yesterday. The event saw the appointment of the usual special committees and a limited number of new names added to the handbook this year.
A new State greens committee will assist the national body, focusing on handicaps for Massachusetts golfers. Handicaps will shift to be based on par with course adjustments, a revamp of the old red book likely. Appointed committees include Handicapping, Golf Visiting, Caddies Welfare, State Tournament, State Team, Rules, Advisory, and State Greens with listed members. Grosgrain ribbon and milan straw hats complement the circular skirt trend.
Entries poured in yesterday for the sport carnival to be held at the East Newton street armory on the afternoon of the coming holiday February 22.
Boston College and University of Pennsylvania relay teams lead the afternoon card with a 50-yard sprint featuring Bernie Weters Jr and Eddie Farrell. The Colonel Gaston 40-yard race includes Jack Sellars Jake Driscoll Dave Caldwell Frank Loomis Eddie Meehan Western 60-yard champion and Jimmy O'Brien. Massachusetts Legion faces New York Legion in a Bay State versus New York relay clash, with Holy Cross and B A A runners on the Bay State lineup. Joie Ray Harold Cutbill Jimmy Connolly Mike Devanney and Sid Leslie compete in the Boston mile special. Many entries enrich the other events.
Harvard routs MIT 8 to 2 after Dan MacNeil and Norm MacNeil sparked Tech in the first periods. Ned Bigelow, George Owen, and Harry Snelling led Harvard with goals while Holmes left due to a foot gash. Attendance around 2000 at the Arena.
Word from New Bedford says Frankie Britt and Bill Carney were hurt in an auto incident in Worcester. Carney suffered cuts bruises and missing teeth while Britt strained his arm and shoulder. Britt was to box Johnny Mealey in Worcester tonight but the bout is canceled. The accident will cost Britt over $1000.
Seven Crimson athletes travel to New York for the Guaranty Club track meet Saturday afternoon. Medley relay runners include Gourdin, Chute, Wharton, and Captain O Connell. also Howard runs 70 yards, Whitney the 70-yard hurdles, and Chapin the 330-yard dash.
The Mystic Valley Interscholastic Baseball and Football League releases a 15 game 1921 football schedule. Members Arlington Melrose Wakefield Watertown Winchester and Woburn High Schools will each play the others once. Championship based on percentage. Season runs Sept 30 to Navy 24.
Arlington, Melrose, Woburn, Winchester and Wakefield high schools schedule October dates. Watertown visits Melrose November events follow with Winchester, Wakefield and Arlington hosts.
Benny Valger the French Flash was ruled out of tonight’s Lowell Crescent A C match after quarrelling with his manager and notifying he would not fight. Johnny Drummie will face Billy Duffy of Everett, who recently beat Johnny Avillo. A 10 round semi final features Steve Guston and Kid Lewis, plus two additional eight round bouts.
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