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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
8
Three Shade brothers from the Pacific coast gain prominence in boxing as they enter the public eye for their fighting prowess and skill.
The Shade brothers drew praise as Dave Shade defeated Paul Doyle and edged Nate Siegel in a bristling bout while George Shade prepares to fight Louis Bogash. The siblings, famed from Philadelphia, bring a strong knockout record and recent East Coast success to New Hub fans.
Bob MckKirdy of the Unity Club aims to line up Wilson to meet the bout winner at Revere Friday night. Wilson eyes a boxing return to prove his championship makeup, signaling a probable title clash for local fans.
Not since Bogash subbed for Ma lone against Mickey Walker have Hub fans seen Hub star in action. Bogash’s past victory over Walker heightens rematch talk. Main card headlines Rambone Kelly versus Jim Montgomery, Ireland’s champion, with Sheppard O’Neil and Corbett clashes on the undercard. South Boston meets Young Barrett of Lynn in a related matchup.
The piece notes it will be months or never before Jess Willard is ready for Jack Dempsey. Willard trains, but aging hampers any return to top form, casting doubt on a future title bid.
Howard Guild, a noted advertiser and boxing follower in Hollywood, observes Jess Willard in three sparring rounds. He notes Willard defends well but shows slow footwork, poor wind, and rapid fatigue. Guild doubts Willard can mount months of hard training to challenge Dempsey.
Duluth honors Walter Hoover of the Duluth Boat Club as he returns after winning the world amateur singles sculling title at Henley. A home furnished for Hoover, his wife, and mother is planned, with a parade and citywide support. Hoover turns 27 that day as merchants join the homecoming committee to celebrate.
Mrs Molla Jurstedt Mallory last Wimbledon finalist returned to American courts at Green Meadow Club July 24 winning 6 2 6 0 over R C Carlbach and 6 4 6 3 against Florence Baldwin to reach the third round. May Sutton Bundy and Margaret Grove also advanced while Steven Wills and other stars opened victories.
The Al Shubert camp reports the New Bedford bearcat is fit at 123 pounds and open to bouts with K O Elkins or Gene Delmont. Various matchups circulate including Hague in New Bedford on Aug 16 and Murray seeking 114-116 pound encounters with Nee or other New England contenders.
Johnny Wilson the middleweight champion may fight again in the state. He wants to fight first against Harry Greb of Pittsburgh, a bout that sparked the dispute leading to his suspension.
Paris July 24 Work on the Stadium at Colombee for the 1994 Olympic games began today. The 500 metre track will be ready for training in October. Stands seat 60 000 around a rugby and football field. Construction to finish April 1923 with a 60 by 18 metre pool and 50 by 40 metre tennis grounds. Each facility will have 10 000 seats and be completed next summer.
Wilson can fight Greb for the title or defend his own title any time in Massachusetts. A state hearing at the State House led to lifting the suspension placed on Wilson last September. Matt Killilea, Wilson's manager, spoke at length about the prior disputes involving Downey and Rickard and the contract that would have kept Wilson suspended regardless of fighting.
Jock Malone of St Paul clears boxing commission with a token good faith deposit and affidavit. He faces Mickey Walker of Elizabeth N J in a middleweight bout at the Arena A C next Monday night. The pair, about 151 pounds, are eager to rebound with a decisive clash that could make or break their reputations.
Concord July 24 manager T Alfred Wilson of the Concord town baseball team announces two twilight affairs on the Centre playground at 6 30 pm this week. The first game is tomorrow evening, the second on Thursday evening.
Henry Sullivan of Lowell sails from New York aboard the President Van Buren to tackle his seventh English Channel crossing. He is accompanied by adviser John J. Conlon of Lowell and pilot Captain N Leslie Smith of Winthrop aboard the U. S. Shipping Board steamer.
Sullivan plans five to six weeks of conditioning at Dover to attempt the English Channel crossing this summer. He aims for late August, facing tides, currents, and rocky hazards as he trains with Conlon and Captain Smith guiding him.
Concord July 24. At the Concord Country Club on the Old Road to Nine Acre Corner another weekly members golf tournament will be played Saturday afternoon. Details will be announced by club professional Walter M. Johnson on the day of the event.
The column riffs on Joe Dugan Elmer Smith leaving the Red Sox relation to Harry Frazee, praises Fred Fuller and Ty Cobb era aims, debates Benny Leonard Lew Tendler boxing odds, notes Eddie Roush Reds move, Johnny Wilson in Massachusetts title defense, and recalls Charlesbank track history and local athletic events.
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