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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
14
Arthur Duffey reports on Jack Dempsey resting before a strenuous title run and notes Irish Olympic interest in Dublin. He surveys boxing trade rumors, Yankee star swaps, and Scottish games plans, then defends Progress Club Chelsea after a Malden fracas.
Suzanne Lenglen fires a signed critique in Intransigeant saying Mrs. Molla Mallory ranks fifth among women players. She claims Mallory’s speed was nullified by reverse attacks and names Miss McKane Miss Ryan and Mrs. Beamish as stronger players.
A reader asks about sending addresses of former Boston players to the Sporting Editor and dates of a 1916 trade involving Speaker. It covers poker rulings, earnings of pro athletes, boxing address queries for Jack Malone, and English Channel swims by Webb and Burgess with dates and locations.
The late James C. Dunn reportedly earned nearly 1 million dollars from the Cleveland club. His cash investment was about 400,000 with over 200,000 in notes endorsed by Ban Johnson and Charles A. Comiskey, who were paid in full before his death. Dunn’s ownership yielded large profits from 1920 pennant, world series victory and subsequent years.
If the weather office predicts fair and warmer conditions, Boston bike fans expect good weather for the races at Revere track tonight. The program features the season’s largest crowd.
Nat Butler promotes the New England amateur sprint championship and a 31 mile motor paced race as the main attractions. Entrants include Jarvis Harten Angell Le vine Wallace and Goddu from various New England tracks. Six riders advance to the final heat from trial and semi finals. The 1 mile final awards the National Cycling Association diamond medal. Local favorite Little George Wiley leads a strong field including Victor Linart Jackie Clarke and Charley Verkyn in a 35 mile motor paced race. Other events include a five mile professional pro handicap and amateur scratch race.
Five furlongs saw Straight Shooter win with Auntie Em and Allen placing. six furlongs featured Ruddles and Dancing Girl as top finishers. Purl led a crowded field in six furlongs while Captain Scott won the longer one mile and a quarter. Madeline Lillian paid high odds in six furlongs. Lunetta and Cote d Or led the longer mile and a sixteenth.
Empire City track results list five races with winners odds and riders. Three Square by L Fator led the first race. Queen Blonde with Marta rode to top in the second. Tangerine with Marinelli led the third. Bantry Pass and Elected If headed the fourth. Noon Hour driven by Miller and Pilgrim or Wood dominated the fifth.
J W Mooney argues many promising players miss chances to develop in high school and college. He notes that careers end too soon as youth never realize their potential and sandlots become their only salvation when other activities interfere.
The fragment speculates that a future star could resemble legends like Christy Mathewson Walter Johnson or Grover Alexander, suggesting a potential great not yet realized.
Jens Haines pitched the St. Louis Cardinals to their eighth straight win with a 3–0 shutout of the Phillies. Only two hits off Haines, plus two runs driven in by Gainer and Ainsmith, fueled the victory. Rapp and Gainer produced two base hits, and Weinert struggled despite 4 strikeouts.
Grand Circuit races at Fort Miami track were postponed due to an ankle deep mud condition from yesterday's rain. The unfinished 2:18 trot and 2:05 pace from yesterday will be raced tomorrow, forcing Saturday racing to complete the program.
The article compares Emerson Norton to legendary figures as the emerging standout in track history. It notes past greats like Jim Thorpe and Bob LeGendre and predicts Norton could join the nation’s elite if performances stay strong, warning only a drastic lapse could ruin the rise.
Norton, a Kansas University freshman, dazzled at a Saint Joseph meet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. He won the high jump broad jump and discus, placed third in shot put and pole vault, and helped his relay win. The Middle West hails him as a future pentathlon ace.
J H Taylor cites Hagen Hutchison and Barnes as among the world's best golfers in a London World of Sport piece. He notes their strong putting, modest sportsmanship, and Hagen's St George's chances while critiquing heavy driving iron use and Barnes brassie attempt. Duncan's late push is celebrated though fruitless.
Concord officials push a ban on Sunday golf after County Solicitor Herbert W. Rainie warns Beaver Meadow Golf Club officers the activity is unlawful. The move follows a campaign against Sunday pastimes sparked by local baseball Sabbaths.
The article recalls Johnny Buff’s late title reign and Joe Lynch’s potential regaining. It reviews Monday’s Pepper Martin versus Gene Delmont clash and notes Delmont’s aggression and Martin’s scoring. It mentions Arena A. C. announcements, upcoming bouts, trainer opinions, and various matchups including Tunney, Weinert, Gradwell, Tansey, Jackson, Marks, Walker, Williams and Montreal with dates and venues cited.
The Southern New Hampshire Baseball league begins its season with games scheduled for tomorrow in Franklin and Concord. Manchester’s entry will visit Franklin, while Nashua plays at Concord.
Jimmy Lonergan captain-elect of next season’s St Anselm’s Prep footballteam will not return in autumn. Lonergan will enter Holy Cross College in September.
Philadelphia swept both ends of a July 11 doubleheader 4 2 and 9 8. Rommel earned the wins, with Walker belting his 20th and 21st homers in the two games. Young collected six straight hits across the twin bill as Detroit’s pitchers and fielding surrendered a high total.
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