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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
9
The article discusses a potential title defense by Jack Dempsey against Harry Wills. It notes uncertainty over date and venue, with Velodrome in New York and Columbus Day 1922 as the leading speculative details.
Fifteen years ago on Independence Day in Marysville California the then-unknown Stanley Ketchel faced Joe Thomas in a bout that propelled Ketchel to fame. The bout was arranged by promoters seeking a strong Independence Day attraction after hearing of Ketchel’s 21 straight knockouts in Butte Montana and other early results.
Weather trimmed entries to 80 in mixed foursomes at Oakley Country Club. Mrs Henry Watson and R M Gardiner led with 80 and Mrs R F Kimball and H B Ingalls shot 81 to contend for the gross win. Skehens nearly tied the course record with 72 as entries for the State amateur closed.
The article notes plans for a September bout pairing champion Jack Dempsey with Bill Brennan in Benton Harbor Michigan. It discusses boxing officials, potential opponents like Willard and Wills, and hints at changes to New York State rules on mixed bouts to ease the match.
Williams took an early lead and Dartmouth responded with timely hitting and cautious fielding to win 6-2 at Williamstown. Steinhilber relieved Lyons in the third, holding Williams, while Cobb pitched for Williams and Dartmouth capitalized on miscues to secure the victory.
London June 15 Molla Mallory and Elizabeth Ryan stand as top performers in the Wimbledon prep events. Mallory defeated Mrs Peacock 6 4 6 4 to reach the Event championships semi finals, while Ryan beat Miss Clay 6 3 6 1.
Suzanne Lenglen will play Mrs Mallory in the singles at Wimbledon. Paris reports confirm the match revival amid fears of France's reputation, with doctors warning against overstraining and Lenglen optimistic about facing her greatest adversary.
South Boston All Stars defeated Cambridge Cantabs at M street grounds to tighten the race for first place. Langstroth pitched five innings, allowing six hits while Jim Fitzgerald gave way to Tom Fitzgerald as the Southie offense struck early. Final score shows South Boston 6 Cambridge 1 with Langstroth and Murphy backing on the mound and Sullivan catching.
A young boxer named Ketchel, once unknown and hungry, trains in a tavern rear with a makeshift bag as he prepares to face Joe Thomas. The bout ends in a 20 round stalemate, signaling Ketchel’s rising prowess before his later 32 round win.
Eddie Lowery from Allston J S Kenyon of Metacomet W A Whitcomb of Worcester and Loring Coes of the same club advance to the Springfield Country Club annual invitation tournament semi finals after morning and afternoon rounds.
Italian heavyweight champion George Calza, after recovering from a severe illness, defeated American Dick Davis, known as the Texan, at the Grand Opera House last night. Calza won the match by straight falls, twice pinning Davis in succession.
Harvard rowers Brown and Amory sharpen for the June 23 contest to pick Harvard’s Yale challenger. Morning and evening eight mile workouts faced rough water as coaches aim for a fair test and a close result. Captain Appleton and Webb stand out for Brown while Amory’s lineup shows seating changes and progress.
Lowery and Whitcomb push through tough conditions in two rounds to reach semifinals. Kenyon, Van Arsdale, Coes and Bond push strong performances as morning matches trim field. Final four set for tomorrow with two Worcester rivals facing off in a key semifinal.
Calza used front Nelson and body scissors to pin his Italian opponent in two decisive falls 42 minutes and 19 minutes 40 seconds into the match. The win came as the crowd of 1500 roared, with Gar dini and Vadalfi challenging after the bout. In prelims Louis Andrews defeated Frank Wallace, and Joe Perelli beat John Carlson.
Newburyport High defeated Salem High 5 to 3 in a well played game. Kelly and Elliott starred in the field for Newburyport with standout defensive plays.
West Roxbury High School wrapped up its season with a 15-2 victory over East Boston High on Carolina Avenue Jamaica Plain. McCusker held the Noddle Islanders scoreless as West Roxbury bats collected 11 singles against McCarthy. Costellon starred with solid hitting and Lane delivered timely blows.
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