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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1922
Page
10
Rumors and picks swirl around the Lennard Tendler clash in Jersey City with $990000 in purses. Referee Ertle’s verdict is cited as definitive while future rematches and possible bouts in New England and Boston Arena entertain promoters and fans.
Harvard plans three intercollegiate baseball games weekly next season after testing the format this year. Coach Jock Slattery develops amateurs from Harvard’s inexperienced pool by increased competition and a three-game weekly schedule rather than two.
Tonight at Revere cycle track features a one hour four cornered motor paced race and the final one mile heat for the New England professional sprint championship with George Wiley Clarence Carman Vincent Madonna Frank Corry and others in pursuit. Keller Cav anaugh Cobert Spiers and Archie MacDonald headline the pro title race as managers stage earlier handicap events for amateurs and pros.
International six metre yachts compete for the British America cup with elimination trials starting August 21 to select four American boats. The event runs September 9, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16 in Long Island Sound, Britain won last year and the US plans to send a team abroad next year.
With Leonard Tenciler out of the picture Boston fans turn to the Walker Malone clash. Each fighter has strong followings and public sentiment leans toward a close battle with Walker favored by skill and power. Malone seeks a win to earn a future title shot against Wilson.
There was no planned bout between Louis Bogash and George Shade at Revere cycle park last night due to a bad eye cut on the Italian fighter in his match with Augie Ratner. Colonel Bob McKirdy watched Ratner draw with Bogash and was furious after a blood spill ended Bogash’s chance to fight Snade that evening.
The Yankees are described as the lone Eastern entry facing four strong Western clubs though outnumbered yet united with the Red Sox.
W. J. Zimmy Platt captured the National Carpet Trade Golf Association title at Woodland, reclaiming the championship last held in 1917 at Chicago. Runner up was F. Bersbach of Chicago, a past top honoree at Auburndale.
In a tight golf final Bersbach overcomes Platt 1 up after 18 holes with late leads fading. Earlier semifinals saw Bersbach edge Wild 4 and 3 while Platt beat Greer 6 and 6. Joe Shoaff led Boston filings to win a division as Woodlander beat his New York brother in the third division.
Dr. Everett Winslow of Waterville captured the Maine amateur golf championship in Poland Springs on his third State tournament, beating Hiram Ricker Jr., medalist and 1931 champion, 3 and 2. Winslow’s accurate irons and superior tee shots led the victory. Ricker and the finalists struggled with putting.
The House of David baseball squad from Benton Harbor known for bearded long haired players faces the Redmond Independents in an afternoon game at Walpole Street grounds. The touring Michigan team has drawn wide attention all summer and is expected to provide an interesting diamond fray.
Bons Tolbert joins the University of Oklahoma football staff amid postwar chatter about the cattle industry in Norman. A Harvard Crimson alum nicknamed Tarzan, Tolbert returns east after WWII, marking his first foray into coaching in the Southwest.
Tarzan Tolbert rose to prominence as a football standout during wartime service. He coached as a linesman and later joined Harvard after the armistice, then became first assistant on Benny Owen’s Oklahoma staff. Owen’s teams consistently challenge Missouri Valley powerhouses and even Texas rivals.
Fred Fulton, former plasterer, claims a damaged eye rather than a weak heart caused the trouble with Jim Tracey of Australia last week. He wrote to the State Boxing Commission to explain his erratic behavior and preserve his chance to fight Tracey.
L. E. Williams of Chicago heads the national intercollegiate rankings announced by Watson Washburn. The list, based on matches and the Merion Club championship, includes 20 singles players and eight doubles teams with many West and Pacific coast players rising to prominence.
Flappers with bobbed hair crowd Braves Field as tickets go on sale for Champion Jack Dempsey's next Friday bout. Tiger Jack remains a city favorite as four ten round preliminaries feature Frankie Ryan Everett versus Freddy Madden East Boston and other matches including Tom Cotter Quincy versus Pat McEnany Ware.
It is meaningful for the Indians to have Stanley Coveleski start pitching with momentum after a slow beginning, signaling a potential turn in the mound as the season progresses.
Lew Tendler and Benny Leonard headline a buzzing boxing scene in Boston as talks of a rematch heat up. The article notes public demand for a 15 round New York bout, with predictions split and leaders weighing the possible crown change. Joie Ray and trainer Johnny Behr plan midweek training for the Walter Scott mile, while Dempsey chatter and local baseball notes fill the column.
Procrastination blamed on Ty Cobb as he delays in the field and at the plate. Fans and umpire Connolly urged speed, but Cobb’s pace continued, shaping a two hour and fifteen minute nine inning game. The chapter recalls Bill Carrigan’s slow-hand policy with a modern twist.
Paul Florence of Georgetown earns a general Eastern selection for center field. Steffen, a Colgate hitter, earns a second outfit spot with Leavitt, Brown’s top batter, joining. Simendinger of Holy Cross shines in right field. Jefferies of Princeton, Stancher of Lafayette, and McNamara of Princeton receive favorable mentions for the outfield.
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