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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
10
The new open golf champion joins the heavyweight star who left Australia to chase fortunes in U S rings. He will make his first appearance in this region next Friday night at the Revere Cycle Track.
Australian heavyweight Jim Tracey travels to Boston to face Fred Fulton in a city bout organized by the Unity Club of Revere. Tracey, about 200 pounds, is praised for defense and speed, while Fulton, lauded for knockouts including Sam Langford, aims to defend his status as a top heavyweight. The Revere program offers 10,000 seats for $1 with no price rise for other seats.
Jersey officials oppose the Dempsey Wills bout and urge the pair to settle their dispute elsewhere. Commissioner McNair signals efforts to prevent the match in his jurisdiction. Rickard plans to stage the fight at Boyle's place next summer in his Bowl.
Medford beat St. Joseph's A C 1 to 0 at Lincoln Park Somerville in a Boston Twilight game. Howie Fahey earned the win for Medford while Al Davidson allowed only one hit but lost in the ninth after a tense late inning.
Two noted spitball survivors Shocker and Doak are in St. Louis with Shocker the more consistent and the Cardinal delivering sensational performances.
A humorous sports note likens Babe Ruth bunting to an impossible sight. The line compares Ruth's bunt to an elephant threading a needle, underscoring the crowd's astonishment and the cartoonish imagination of fans.
Gene Sarazen, the newly crowned National Open champion, entered the State Open at Springfield Country Club for tomorrow and Thursday. He was last seen in New York doubtful about entering and may head to Springfield tonight, with a crowded morning list of entrants and pairings beginning at 9:30 a.m. through 11:50 a.m. at various clubs and players.
The field includes Sarazen and runner up John Black with 69 entries in a Springfield 36 hole event. Notables Mike Brady, Farrell Fine, George Kerrigan, Johnny Farrell, Frank McNamara and Jesse Guilford are slated to start as amateurs and pros compete for the title backed by strong wagering and exhibition matches.
The Mt. Royal track posted results across seven races with payouts and times. Notable entries include Love Bird and Lee Enfield with high exacta odds, and Chimera at 3.00 to 1 with show payouts.
Babe Ruth, once the fan favorite with a radiant smile, now accepts home run introductions with a reserved demeanor. The slugger still feels the sting of earlier jeers during the season as fans show cautious warmth rather than full applause.
Gene Sarazen, the Open golf champion of America, arrived in New York on July 17 and expressed excitement and bewilderment at the prospect of competing in Britain. He cannot sleep and struggles to collect his thoughts as he prepares for the challenge.
The 21-year-old Gene Sarazen, winner at Skokie in Chicago, plans two European trips to study courses and compete in the British Open next summer. He reflects on the whirlwind of mail, checks, and fanfare as he returns to New York and Pittsburg to fulfill a two-year Highland Country Club contract.
The team credits include Faber and Hedge improvements, two young pitchers Redbertson and Leverette, steady hitting from Mostil Gleason, plus defense by Collins Johnson and Hooper. A smart manager and strong morale push the club forward.
The Longwood Bowl Singles at Chestnut Hill yesterday featured steel racquets. In the sole championship match R. N. Williams II faced Josiah Wightwright with both using steel bats, while George Wightman also used one against Carl Fischer. Players debated its merits as stroke speed and control varied by user.
Three men were arrested at Fenway Park as Captain Thomage F Goode leads a crackdown on betting on baseball. Anthony Mark 35 of Endicott Street Joseph Sherman 27 of Chambers Street and Jacob Chansky 32 of Old Colony Square Brockton faced charges of gaming on a baseball game and were released on bail awaiting Roxbury Municipal Court today.
East Boston Post hosts a field day with two baseball games at World War Memorial Park on Saturday. The 3 pm game features the Post against American Legion members, followed by East Boston All-Stars versus Boston Tigers. At 6 pm Post Auxiliary members duel American Legion Auxiliary in a tug of war, then a band concert dancing motion pictures and fireworks end the evening.
Promoter and observers anticipate a lengthy bout as Leonard Tendler endures early rounds. The crowd awaits a sharper pace after several rounds as the challenger tests defenses and the house becomes loud.
Sixty two golfers and guests played at the Bellevue Golf Club in Melrose for a generous prize fund. Members reported prize values were higher than ever, fueling keen competition throughout the day.
Howard Paul, a low handicap golfer, posted 73-4-69 to win Class A low gross and receive a silver flask. F A Hinnchcliffe took Class B low gross with 94-24-70. Fred E. Skeetop, Bay State golf committee chair, presided over a post event dinner where prizes were awarded.
The piece notes that youth are often kept on the bench despite calls for service, citing veteran players Robertson and Stengel and younger Cunningham and Shinners as examples of frequent benching in McGraw’s center field unit.
The Norfolk Golf Club hosts an open tourney on Friday and Saturday with 18 holes medal play. Four prizes, two gross and nets, plus a special trophy for breaking the course record of 68 set by Guilford. Practice Wednesday and Thursday. buffet lunch both days and buffet supper Saturday night with a dance for visiting players and their guests.
Lexington No. 94 Knights of Columbus defeated Concord town team 3 to 1 in a twilight game at Concord Centre, with Tom Fitzgerald tossing six hits and no runs until the ninth. A one-handed Cousins catch highlighted Concord’s defense as the rally fell short.
In Sandown England on July 17 the Harvard Yale tennis team defeated J C Drabble s team five matches to four. The Americans conceded two matches through L E Williams of Yale retiring due to illness.
London July 17 The Associated Press reports that Britain conceded a walkover to Spain in the Davis Cup. The move allows Spain to advance to face the winner of France versus Australia, as British players could not travel to the United States for the challenge rounds.
At Empire track the program lists six races with six furlong sprints and a mile distance. Notable finishes include Contact outrunning rivals in race one with 4-5 favorite odds and Red Wreath near the front in race two.
Results from Windsor Track feature seven races with payouts and times. Dapper Dan won race one at 5 furlongs with 16.05 8.90 and 5.55 paying, Time 1 01 3 5. Other winners include Ablaze in race two at six furlongs and Oakwood in race three at five furlongs, with times and listed connections. Additional horses ran and payouts shown for each event.
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