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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
10
A 1922 promotional spoof extols 15 minutes daily for self improvement covering teeth care shaving English etiquette and social polish. It humorously parodies quick fixes and underscores consumer temptations with references to Zippo cream and Hooley's Monthly subscriptions.
Me chanics Building hosts a high stakes wrestling match between Renato Gardini and Jim Londos for weight class supremacy with a two hour time limit and two falls to decide the winner. Referee Captain Joe Kiloury will oversee a fair bout as fans snap up reservations for the card opening with Kilonis vs Metro.
Connie Mack plans to base the Athletics at Magle Pass Texas for spring training after inspecting the locale. He suggested to John McGraw that the Giants be brought down from San Antonio for a series of games, but no agreement had been reached.
Brookline edged Newton 1 0 in a Greater Boston Inter scholastic Hockey League game at the Arena. Murray scored the only goal in the opening period as Brookline’ s defense and goaltending shut down Newton chances despite strong efforts from O’Donnell and Mullowney.
Boston University defeated De Pauw University by 486 to 477 in a rifle match. Individual scores for BU were Anselmo 100 O Neil 99 Wadsworth 96 Tellettier 98 M and Thompson 96. Varsity track practice scheduled Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday at 4 30 in Irvington Street Armory.
Salles has been given his chance after 14 years, and Dots Miller after 13. George Cutshaw, a veteran of 10 NL campaigns, moved to the American. With 154 names on the NL batting averages, 22 had 10 years or more of service. The list will shrink further before the next season.
The Chicago Cubs will begin California workouts around February 15 but Grover Alexander plans an earlier return. Already in California he starts the windup, golf, and light throwing to regain his best form for the 192 season.
Princeton football coach Bill Roper says he received a lucrative offer from a Western university to coach its team. He notes the need to monitor players and recruit from Princeton freshmen to rebuild after graduation losses. He urges every physically fit man to try out for the team.
Mr. Roper unsigned the contract and rejected higher pay, saying loyalty to Princeton as an alumnus matters more than financial gain. He warns that courting huge salaries breeds unhealthy commercial pressure on colleges and intercollegiate sport, praising Providence football’s stance. He hints at plans for 1922 and notes football is now year round for a head coach.
A New York Herald analysis notes that top Class AA hitters and pitchers are often former majors who declined with age. In the Pacific Coast League and American Association, aging veterans lead batting and pitching lists, while rising youngsters struggle to reach veteran benchmarks.
Bowdoin College relay team trains in the Athletic building ahead of the February 4 meet versus Williams in the B A A games. The Bowdoin quartet seeks a third straight victory after two wins over Williams and Brown, with trials highlighting a strong newcomer class and seasoned veterans led by Captain Edward A. Hunt.
Sam Crawford, veteran outfielder once dubbed the Babe Ruth of his day, remains a feared hitter as he nears his 50th birthday. The 24th season in pro baseball looms next April with hopes for a 25th, despite aging legs slowing him in later years.
Arthur Fletcher says he could return for a season or two if he can play in Los Angeles. The St. Louis Cardinals seek a deal to obtain his release from the Phillies and exchange him to the Los Angeles club for a pitcher.
The column covers plans for inter city bouts Boston versus New York on Jan 25 with classes 112 118 126 and 160 pounds. It notes Gene Tunney aiming at Georges Carpentier while Dundee White and other fighters draw attention and mentions Millrose games slated Feb 1 and 4 with various teams and athletes.
Oscar Ray Grimes showed solid hitting and fielding in his first major league season for the Cubs despite slow feet. Veeck plans Catalina Island trials for replacements, while Cotter and Galvin vie as future first basemen, with Grimes holding the edge in power.
In New York during a baseball meeting John Tinker recalls the Cubs first double play with Evers and Chance. He describes a Philadelphia game where a grounder hit by a runner on first deflected to him, then he threw to Chance for the historic forceout. The tale recalls a scratch in every sense.
The New York Nationals have returned outfielder Eddie Bogart to the New Orleans club in the Southern loop. Bogart will report to the Blues on reassignment.
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