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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
10
Harvard football will not expand or contract for out-of-town games. President Lowell says one Harvard game a year is enough and it is for Yale. The item notes cultural quips about McGraw, Will Hays, Babe Ruth, and others in a collage of sports and cultural rumors.
Column argues salary disputes and holdout rumors distract from baseballs health. It notes many stars like Harry Hooper Dick Hobbzell and Bill Carrigan had college degrees or other careers and could earn as much or more outside baseball. It contends most players could survive outside baseball if needed.
The South Boston High Juniors captured the interclass track meet with 53 points at the Southie gym. Seniors took second with 47, freshmen 43, and sophomores 38. Captain Baird won the 00 yard dash in near record time and Paul Donovan won the feature Intermediate 600 yard run.
The Massachusetts Golf Association held its annual meeting at the Exchange Club with 36 delegates from 22 clubs and many guests attending a dinner that followed. The event included entertainment and the new mayor was noted as supportive of city golf initiatives.
The Massachusetts Golf Association reports 77 member clubs and 6587 golfers eligible for open tournaments. Dues rise to 25 dollars from 20, reflecting rising entertainment costs from Lesley Cup events. Retiring President B K Stephenson praised the U S G A greens committee and noted Mayor Curley’s interest in municipal golf. New president E S Litchfield outlined efforts to keep golf affordable and widespread.
Harvard football star Charlie Tierney seeks a seat on the varsity crew after noting how tackles have become capable oarsmen. Eight tackles on the autumn squad lined up against Ell boats last June and against Yale in rowing events, with several later joining the varsity and freshman crews.
Bradford of Browne and Nichols dominates Roxbury Latin in a dual meet, scoring 2 1 2 points his 1000 yard race and 40 yard dash wins highlight a Cambridge victory totaling 43 1 3 points. R L strong showings from Gillies Dunham Ballantyne and Jenney, with several tight races and a high jump tie.
Willam Big Bill Murray, former major league player and Brown University captain, is appointed to coach Boston University baseball this spring. He will call battery candidates after midyear vacation as many returning stars, including Buster Williamson, Small, Miller and Stanton, are expected to lead the team.
Manager G. Monroe Morley Jr of the Middlesex School ice hockey team in North Concord has booked the annual game with Boston English High School for Monday afternoon Feb 18 at the Middlesex rink. The closing game with Andover Academy, moved from Feb 17 to Feb 15, will be played on the Wednesday preceding.
James L. Knox of Harvard football outlined the famous play that helped Harvard defeat Yale in the last annual meeting. He demonstrated the tactic with slides and described how Harvard shifted from open forward passing to inside runs after Princeton and Yale defenses adjusted.
Clonie Tait of Minneapolis won a twelve round decision over Tim Droney of Lancaster Iowa in New York. Treddie Jacks of England and Bob Christine of Baltimore boxed an eight round draw.
Frank Frisch the Giants' young star third baseman will likely move to second base next year. He is reported to receive $15,000 annually under a two year contract, making him one of baseball's highest paid players after just three major league seasons.
Noble and Greenough School beat Powder Point 45 to 18 at Dexter Field. Chapman of Powder Point won the 100 yard dash, with Cutter of Noble close behind. LeFevre and Hunneman led in the 80 yard dash and 600 yard run respectively, while Hallander topped the 600 yard race for Noble.
Commerce High defeated Brighton in an informal track meet at Commerce High School gym. No score was listed as Commerce used a larger, more experienced squad. Lydon won the Brighton senior 25 yard dash. Malagady triumphed in the 1000 yard run for Commerce. Rogers led the 20 yard senior race with Dave White second and Joe McKenney third.
Boston Whirlwinds defeat Flo Harvey's Newport Rhode Island 26 to 12 at Lancer's Hall West End. Whirlwinds lead 9 to 8 at halftime and surge in the second period to secure the victory before a capacity crowd.
Rutgers suffered its first swimming defeat in three years as Brown beat the Scarlet 28 to 25. Davy Jones set the intercollegiate record by winning the 100 yard dash the final event. Leo Geibel pushed Jones in the 220 and relay, tying Staples for second.
15 year old Helen Wainwright claimed the Metropolitan A. A. championships 100 yards title at New York. She defeated Charlotte Boyle Clune and Gertrude Ederie with a time of 1 06 3 5.
Boston sports writers speculate Frazee may place the Braves on the market as he claims Grant’s team is for sale. The column also notes Ray’s eligibility, Nelson’s boxing plans, Bill Roper remaining at Princeton, and updates on Baker Paddock Muller Gourdin Wefers Driscoll in track and football circles with several championships and trophy prospects.
The record confirms Charley Paddock as a competitor in the indoor games. The text also notes the Massachusetts Boxing Commission’s authority and rules for judging jumps, with a dispute about takeoff measurement resolved in favor of B’s stance.
South Boston boxer Frank Murna emerged as the standout in St Josephs T A Society event at Commercial Hall West End. In the 126 pound class he defeated Louis Parker of the North End to claim the title while Charlie Costello from East Boston took the 118 pound crown after Frank Sciri defaulted. Dorchester’s Charlie Donovan prevailed at 185 pounds beating Joe Gillard of Charlestown and Joe Morazzi of Bridgewater won the 145 pound class from Pat Garvin of South Boston.
Boston College High defeated Malden 58 to 10 in the B C High gymnasium. Cavanaugh won the 600 yards, Sullivan of Malden surprised with a late 1000 yard victory, and Dempsey led BC in multiple events. Welch and Conlon anchored relays as BC claimed both senor and junior relays with strong performances.
Belmont High School defeated Lexington High School 16 to 13 in a hard fought season opener at Belmont gym. Landrigan led Belmont with 10 points while Ford also starred for the winners. McNamara and Newhall stood out for Lexington. Belmont reserves won 15 to 4 over Lexington reserves during the half.
In Worcester on January 20 Holy Cross defeated Harvard 40 to 22. The Purple showed superior team play while Harvard captain McLeish was sidelined.
boxing promoter Michael J. Sullivan pleaded not guilty to a Federal grand jury indictment charging failures to file tax returns and to pay taxes on admissions to five bouts. He was held for trial.
Westminster seeks revenge against St Nicholas Hockey Club of New York after their upset victory at the Arena two weeks ago. The Westminster sextet aims to rebound on the big St Botolph Street surface tonight, hoping for a repeat win.
Willie Walker, holder of the middleweight championship belt of the naval militia, scored a technical knockout over Johnny Swartz of the West Side in the fifth round of the scheduled 12 round feature mile tonight.
Babe Herman of San Francisco won a 12 round decision over John Reitsler of New York at Madison Square Garden. The New York bout took place January 20 with Herman securing the judges’ decision.
In Minneapolis on January 20 Jack Perry of Pittsburg defeated Frank Murphy of Denver by decision after ten rounds.
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