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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
6
A column by Neal O’Hara surveys boxing and sports figures including Johnny Wilson Eddie Rickenbacker and Gene Tunney while noting boxing judges, contracts, and rivalries. References to Hank O’Day, Carpentier, Dempsey, and Home Run Baker appear as satirical asides.
Arthur Duffey predicts Joie Ray will compete again in the Hunter Mile in Boston. The column lauds Ray's athletic trips, commends A A U for backing him, and anticipates a strong race. It also references Burns backing a Dempsey vs Carpentier bout and discusses football, boxing prospects, and public interest.
The text argues about who won Hunter Mile races for Ray with years 1918 1910 and 1020 and whether opinions affect boxing bout results. It notes judges awards stand and questions a Dempsey Carpentier date. It lists Carlyle A. Co tickets on sale at Chester's 849 Washington St.
Westminster edged Pere Marquette 1 0 after a late pass from Captain Frank Downey to Shorty Veno sealed the win in a tense New Boston Arena hockey clash. Ardent fans roared as Westminster secured the decisive goal in a bitterly fought contest.
A spectator view of a United States Hockey League game where Westminster faced Pere Marquette in three intense periods. Stores by Storey and Veno highlighted the action as both teams pressed, with Reaume and Beaume making key saves and penalties mounting.
Pomfret School dominated Providence College Freshmen with a 14 to 0 victory in Pomfret. Dumaine scored seven goals while Brewer added four and Henderson three as Pomfret ran away with the game.
Haverhill High School football officials negotiate with Houston Heights High School to arrange an intersectional game for next fall. Houston Heights has lost only two games in the past three seasons and is deemed the top program in that region.
Machinegrest hosts a wrestling card at the Grand Opera House featuring world champion Cora Livingston defending against Gloucester native Bobbie Miller. Miller is athletic and active in golf basketball and tennis with a strong Gloucester following. Other bouts pair Cyclone Ross against Paul Bowser and Charles Metro against Joe Zbyszky.
Exeter dominated Rindge 8 to 1 as B James P James Candy Cabot Hardy and Zabrinski scored. Exeter players Coady Martin and the James brothers showcased strong form while Zabrzinski from Rindge fought for possession in a one sided afternoon.
In New Haven, Massachusetts Aggies edged Yale 3 to 2 at the Arena. Captain Collins starred for the Bay State sextet while Speiden stood out for Yale in the tight contest played tonight.
Princeton earned a double victory over Columbia in New Jersey tonight. The Tigers won the swimming meet 29 to 24 and the water polo game 64 to 7.
Knox College of Illinois defeated Wesleyan University 27 to 25 at Middletown. Albro and Campbell starred for Knox while Wesleyan captain Robertson scored 15 points from fouls in a tight night game.
Champion Jack Britton weighs in at 147 pounds ahead of his 15 round title fight with Jave Shade of California at Madison Square Garden. The weigh-in occurred at 2 p.m. with both fighters meeting the weight requirement.
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