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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1922
Page
11
Alec MacLean of this city believes Harry Wills could defeat Jack Dempsey for the world heavyweight title, citing physical advantages and warning a misstep could end his bid as others have.
J. W. Mooney profiles Warren Cote shortstop of the North Cambridge K of C who helped his team defeat Dorchester B B C to gain first round honors in the Boston Twilight League. Cote is noted for speed, strong build, and readiness for a big league try.
The young Cambridge Latin shortstop Cote, praised by coach Leander Macdonald, plans to attend prep school in Worcester after Holy Cross contact. He helped Cambridge Latin win the 1921 title and earned Boston Post All Team honors while drawing college attention. Doc Gauvreau heads to Holy Cross with him as they pursue education and baseball paths.
The North Cambridge Caseys discuss Cote as an infielder for Holy Cross while Worcester plans shifting spots. Cote faced crowd pressure but thrived, likely joining Barry to fill holes with Gautreau moving to second and Rippel switching from third to first as needs arise.
Jess Willard states he will not act as his own trainer or assemble a camp until Jack Dempsey signals willingness to accept a challenge. Willard has a ready trainer, and agent Gene Doyle pushes for real action from Dempsey while Willard continues training. Southern California American Legion posts back Willard and plan to boost him for a title return if Dempsey remains hesitant.
The Unity A A will stage its next show at the Revere Cycle track Friday evening headlined by George Shade a sensational Californian meeting Louis Bogash in a 10 round feature. Bogash who recently beat Micky Walker here is viewed as a strong middleweight contender and Shade is described as a whirlwind fighter with 98 knockouts in 132 wins. Two more matches include Young Tanses of Roxbury vs Pete August of Bridgeport and Paddy O Neill of Nashua vs Johnny Sheppard of Woburn with two more bouts to be announced by Matchmaker McKirdy tomorrow.
Suzanne Lenglen defeats Mrs Molla Mallory in a fiercely contested Wimbledon clash. The American failed to overcome the French champion who asserts her dominance on the court amid ongoing debates over tactics and national pride.
Entry blanks are out and may be obtained by writing John Speirs secretary of the Boston Caledonian Samer committee High street Boston. Also notes about last Saturday’s Everett K C team beating Eustis A A not Roxbury Town. Dempsey Wills color line claims and possible mixed bout offered. Paddock and Murchison choicest nationals questions at Newark with sprinter comparisons.
The Lexington Casey s Knights of Columbus No 4 defeated the Fenway All Stars of Boston 12 to 8 at Lexington Athletic Field on a sunny afternoon. H Shanahan and Lynch shared pitching duties while Billard and Deering led the Fenway lineup with solid hits.
Skokie Country Club hosts the United States open with a field over 300 players in three 36 hole segments. Freddy McLeod and Pat O Hara noted for accuracy face windy conditions and possible rain as Chick Evans aims to win in his home city.
The Chicago area fairways are sunbaked and cracked after 40 dry days with no rain. Players like Teddy Gow and Walter Howe show long drives while greens stay robust despite the arid surface. Officials note water for greens has been added. rain before the meeting ends could reshuffle playing conditions and nerves.
A dense list of players and teams with batting averages and notes from various leagues. Includes Sigler, Hovensby, Brenet, Gowdy, Gainer, Barnhart, Meilmann, Miller, Hargrave, Grimes, Tat, Tobin, Lehnitz, O’Farrell, Bancroft, Karr, Kelly, Nehf, Ruth, Williams, Fletcher and others. Highlights top marks such as .879 Yuokary and .875 Gowdy, across multiple clubs including Det, Wash, Cin, Phila, Chgo, N.Y. and St. Louis.
New York July 9 Johnny Buff bantamweight champion will defend his title in a 15 round no decision bout against challenger Joe Lynch who recently defeated Midget Smith. Buff weighs about 118 pounds and Lynch is near the bantam limit with both fighters close to the limits.
William T. Tilden II of Philadelphia claimed the National Clay Court singles championship by defeating Zenzo Shimizu of Japan in straight sets 7-5 6-3 6-1 at Woodstock Country Club Indianapolis. Ralph Burdick and Fritz Bastian won the doubles title for Indianapolis in five sets over John Hennesey and Walter Westbrook 6-8 3-8 7-5 5-7 6-4.
The Tilden Shimizu match looms as a historic clash on clay with a record crowd under hot sun. Tilden outplayed Shimizu in the first two sets and dominated the final set, signaling Tilden as a premier court artist and Shimizu a potential national contender. Meanwhile Bastian and Burdick edged Hennessey and Wesbrook in a tight match 6-4 to take the final set after four others split 6-3 and 7-5.
Nat Butler announces another attempt to stage a twin feature card of bike races at the Revere track on Wednesday night. The six-rider 35 mile paced race features Victor Smart, George Wiley, Jackie Clarke, and Charley Verkyn with Clarke returning after a pace debut. The New England amateur sprint championship heats a half mile and a one mile final with riders from Worcester Providence and New Bedford offering a full program alongside amateur and professional preliminary races.
Expert notes that Dempsey may defend his title against Wills in a summer 1923 bout near New York, with Wills having reach height and left hand strength. The piece recalls past matchups with Johnson Ferguson and Walcott, and suggests commercial aims drive the proposed contest amid fan interest and boxing politics.
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