Slump in big league races noted as giants fade
Sports comment discusses John McGraw’s Giants hitting a slump, praises young players like Meyers from Texas Christian College, highlights Hanover athlete Johnny Carleton's Barrett cup and Rhodes scholarship, notes strong coastal prospect Georgie Drew, and covers track and boxing chatter with Thorpe, Pesek, Davis, and Harvard track leaders.
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Hanover
Johnny Carleton
Johnny
New England
Red
Lowden
Jack Cannell
Dartmouth
White Sox pick up Harry Courtney shows early potential
Handy White Sox pitcher Harry Courtney a left hander acquired from Washington on waivers shows signs of helping Chicago avoid the cellar. He is not Dicky Kerr but demonstrates usefulness as the season unfolds.
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Harry Courtney
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Dicky Kerr
White Sox
Elizabeth Hardin and Glenna Collett Lead Women’s Eastern Golf
In Rye New York Elizabeth Hardin of Essex County CC and Glenna Collett of Providence tied for first after 18 holes of medal play at the Women's Eastern Golf Association championship at Westchester Biltmore. Hardin posted 41 40 while Collett shot 40 41 both 81 with others like Mrs H Arnold Jackson and Mrs G Henry Stetson close behind.
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Rye
N. Y
Elizabeth Hardin
Essex County Country Club
New Jersey
Glenna Collett
Providence
Westchester Biltmore
Georgianna Bishop
Brooklawn
Conn
Edith Cummings
Chicago
Vital Game for Commerce in Hub League Test at Walpole Street
Commerce High leads the Hub baseball standings after beating English High and faces Dorchester at Walpole Street Grounds. Dorchester’s Lefty Locke faces Commerce’s southpaw Barney Nolan in a left handed pitching duel. Santosuossy the catcher and Dempsey in short field back Commerce, while Locke relies on curve balls and control.
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Commerce High
English High
Walpole Street Grounds
Dorchester
Mechanic Arts
Lefty Locke
Fenway
Commerce
Barney Nolan
Nolan
Locke
Allert
Santosuossy
Dempsey
Wrestling Showcase Features Christensen Calza Bout and More
Hal Christensen the Danish champion and Iowa wrestling instructor heads a Grand Opera House card facing Italian champion George Calza who recently recovered from illness. Other bouts include Oreste Vadalfi versus Frank Frishcorn and Joe Perelli against Billy Klein with Wladek Zbyszko and Calza later plans. Tickets available at the Howard Athenaeum or Grand Opera House.
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Hal Christensen
University of Iowa
George Calza
Grand Opera House
Christensen
Calza
Newark
N. J
Wladek Zbyszko
Mexico
Oreste Vadalfil
Frank Frishcorn
Joe Perelli
Billy Klein
Worcester
Calza-Christensen
Howard Athenaeum
Cubs Pitching Prospect George Stueland At Center Of Interest
Promising Cub Grover Alexander has shown fondness for recruit pitcher George Stueland. The young pitcher is expected to make an impact this season as a result of the pairing.
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Grover Alexander
Cubs
George Stueland
Last Minute Fund Drive Aims for Hippo Prize
Community appeal tempers urgency with a two week deadline to raise three thousand dollars for the Hippo project. Organizers urge donors to act now to avoid disappointing the children and secure the goal.
Baseball Rivalries and League Blues In 1922 Headlines
A string of sports reflections from 1922 notes Benny Leonard vs Johnny Dundee in nine meetings, McGraw’s pennant work followed by slips, and several other thinly connected sports musings touching baseball football and boxing with humorous asides about teams standings and personalities.
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Vvivoyv
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Vvvy
Thorncliffe Track Race Meet Yields Wide-Open Results
Measured results across six races at Thorncliffe show long-shot winners and strong payouts. Waterith 110 paid $4.30 to win, with Yalta 108 at $3.55, Elizaveth Jewel 105 at $8.30, and Alma Wasser 106 returning $9.80 in a crowded card. Time figures range from 1 5 to 1 14 2-5 with a new track record noted in the sixth race.
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Waterith
McTaggart
Yalta
Barnes
Elizaveth Jewel
Jones
Greg Bard
Jealous Women
Centaria
Blithesome
Miss Beulah
Alice
Galopin
Little Colleen
Plymouth Rock
Flying Ford
Alma
Wasser
Weiner
Zennota
Allen
Bsr
Cenrceves
Calistoga
Flor. B
Wise Lady
Consul
Neapolitan
Tricksalgo
Cacambo
Foden
Panaman
Anzac
Old Sinner
Tingling
Helen Atkin
Algo
Corey
Wallace
Explosive Flynn
Flynn
Fiser
Taggart
Teta
Kingling
Bassano Boy
Stanley
Nashotah
Beventh
Lowell
Harvard
California
Stanford
Belmont Park Race Meeting Report
Cloudy skies at Belmont produce a track rated good as multiple races feature notable runners Knight Mae Heather Gladiator Montalvo Tribune Lepchares II Blue Brush in a steeplechase and other events. Despite mixed results several entries show competitive times with Gerry entry and Emotions continuing stakes and promising performances.
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Knight
Mae Heather
Gladiator
Montalvo
Tribune
Lepchares II
Blue Brush
Kathryn Herisn
Crawford
Powers
Maryland Bello
R. Primrose
Ertarminatey
Johnson
Prank
Thames
Vispa
Omae
Catherine Ne Warrone
Savina
Racing Wrapup with Disqualification and Notable Odds
In the sixth race multiple notes appear including a maid out of contention and a disqualification for four. The Kiss leads with 8 to 5 odds as Vigil and Surference race behind. a list of runners includes Soldier N Prince Regent Roseate II King Solomon's Seal Ruddy Cyclops Coeur de Lion Hot Coal Benwood Recommendation and Brother Pat with Nevada Stock Farm entry.
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Maid
Penman
Duncecap
Kiss
Renee <i
Vigil
Surference
Johnson
Beccamaries
Soldier N
Prince Regent
Roseate II
Benwood
Recommendation
Pat
Nevada Stock Farm
Racing Results at Connaught Track
Jago wins the first race at six furlongs with Allah second and Mack Garner third. In the five furlongs second, Nana wins with Trippawawa second and Ornas third. Second-to-last, Meuse triumphs at six furlongs with Indian Prince and Time-1:18 showing. final races include Barta sore and Exhorter among others.
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Jago
Erickson
Allah
Warrington
Mack Garner
Boyle
Great Hawk
Max Gold
Last Girl
Galaway
Bobadil
Nana
Parrington
Trippawawa
Williams
Snapiee
Bolgan
Ornas
Regiopolis
Hasty ‘Arrow
Teychaut
Mike
Walls
oTae
Claver
Kettle
Borie
Dormar
Barta Sore
al Pierce
Coney
Fiaplareds
Franc Tireur
Fireworth
Ager
Eyer
Viva Cubs
Archive
Oaklawne
Exhorter
Gaver
Duke Ruff
Will One
Glenna
Staunch
Natural
Teighater II
Cooney
Polly
Cavalier
Cocecer
Jacobean
Waukeagh
Connie Mack Learns Hauser Is His Long Lost Pitcher
A joke recalls Connie Mack guiding Hauser south years ago with a left handed pitcher who proved wild and was released. Now Mack discovers the southpaw recruit is First Baseman Joe Hauser who joined the team this spring, hinting records should track players.
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Connie Mack
Mack
Hauser
Joe Hauser
Joe
Louie Heilbroner
King Rivalry For Naval Academy Sports Honor
Clyde W. King of Iowa leads as top candidate for the Naval Academy's best athlete sword. Emory E. Larsen rivals him primarily as captain of football and lacrosse teams. King starred in crew including Olympic champions and Poughkeepsie victories, with a likely award before Larsen. Midshipman Alden KR. Sanborn noted for long varsity and race record. Stephen P. Barchet, football back and basketball shortstop, set for a strong 1922 season. describes his farm roots and local prominence.
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Clyde W. King
Iowa
Naval Academy
Navy Athletic Association
Kine
Emory E. Larsen
Larsen
Army
Larson
King
Antwerp
Poughkeepsie
Academy
Alden KR. Sanborn
Wisconsin
Princeton
Harvard
Sanborn
Stephen P. Barchet
China
Barchet
West Roxbury High Defeats Trade School 18 to 3 in Jamaica Plain
West Roxbury High baseball beat Trade School 18 to 3 at the Carolina Ave playground. McDermott led with seven hits in seven appearances and Haddigan allowed only two hits through seven innings. Batteries were Haddigan and English for West Roxbury with Adams Johnson Cullinane and Green for Trade School.
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West Roxbury High Bears
Carolina Ave
Jamaica Plain
West Roxbury High
McDermott
West Roxbury
Haddigan
Trade School
High School Basketball Matchups Listed
Dorchester plays Commerce at Walpole Street. Woburn meets Watertown. Mechanic Arts faces South Boston. Rindge Tech travels to Waltham.
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Dorchester
Commerce
Walpole Street
Woburn
Watertown
Mechanic Arts
South Boston
Rindge Tech
Waltham
Walters of Ames Shines With 480 and 880 Wins in Western Meet
Walters of Ames College blazed through the 440 in 48 seconds and the 880 in 1 55 in the Western Conference track championships at Iowa City. The performances exceeded Cambridge intercollegiate marks and boosted hopes for a national meet in Chicago. Walters and teammate Rathbun posted fast times, while midwestern rivals dominated hurdles and field events.
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Ted Meredith
Walters
Ames College
Iowa City
Harvard Stadium
California
Leland Stanford
Far East
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Chicago
Walter
Jake Driscoll
Bill Stevenson
Cambridge
Larry Brown
Rathbun
Ames
Walter Higgins
Columbia
Ray Baker
Bates
Kaolin
Wisconsin
Carl Havers
Brookins
Iowa
Leroy Brown
Dartmouth
Johnny Murphy
Notre Dame
Bill Osborne
Illinois
Angier
George Browder
Billy Hayes
Springfield
Mass
al LeConey
Lafayette
Harvard
Wolters
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