Yale Names Blossom Athletic Director To Organize Sports
Yale selects John T. Blossom of Cleveland as athletic director after board approval. Blossom, a former Yale shortstop and captain, will organize undergraduate athletics and recreation while remaining not a coach. He begins duties immediately as Yale aims to stabilize sports programs after recent criticisms.
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New Haven
John T. Blossom
Cleveland
Yale
Board of Control
James C. Greenway
Angell
Flossom
Mendell
Clarence Mendell
Athletic Board of Control
Albert Sharpe
Calza Defeats Ali Hassan in Two Straight Falls
George Calza wins at the Lyric theatre by two straight falls over Ali Hassan. The first fall came in 25 minutes with a jacknife hold and the second in 90 seconds with a headlock.
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Fitchburg
George Calza
Ali Hassan
Lyric Theatre
Newark-Syracuse and Baltimore games recap
Newark defeated Syracuse 2 0 in the first game while Syracuse won the second game against Newark 4 0. Baltimore beat Buffalo 5 3. Other games were postponed due to rain.
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Newark
Syracuse
Baltimore
Barffalo
Wilson Title Forfeited As Boxing Commission Considers Greb Bout
New York officials say Johnny Wilson's world middleweight title is vacant in the state after his time limit expired. Negotiations with Harry Greb continue, with leniency possible if a match is finalized soon. Frank Flournoy, MSG matchmaker, works to sign the contract as principals are away.
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New York
Johnny Wilson
Harry Greb
New York Boxing Commission
Wilson
New York State
Harry Burchell
Commission
Greb
Frank Flournoy
Madison Square Garden
Mascott Blinded by Dyson in New Bedford Bout
Bobby Dyson of New Bedford defeated Billy Mascott the Pacific Coast bantamweight in a rough New Bedford match. Mascott led early with clean punches, but Dyson surged in the final round as Mascott suffered a nearly closed eye yet fought on bravely amid Dyson's aggressive tactics.
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New Bedford
Bobby Dyson
Billy Mascott
Mascott
Dyson
Pal Moran Challenges Dundee for His Title
New Orleans boxer Pal Moran arrived in New York and said he will ask the New York State Boxing Commission to approve a $2500 forfeit he issues to Johnny Dundee for the junior lightweight championship.
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New York
Pal Moran
New Orleans
New York State Boxing Commission
Johnny Dundee
Short Ship Circuit Races Postponed in Woonsocket
Races in Woonsocket Rhode Island were postponed again today. They will be run Thursday Friday and Saturday if the weather permits.
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Woonsocket, R. I
Ward and Walker Set for Open Air Show Tonight Next Week
George Ward of Elizabeth N J meets Nate Siegel of Revere in a 10 round bout at the Revere Beach cycle track tomorrow night in the first open air show of the season. Ward is slated to meet Mickey Walker in a return bout at Newark N J on June 29.
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George Ward
Elizabeth
N. J
Nate Siegel
Revere
Revere Beach
Jersey
Mickey Walker
Newark
Ward and Walker rematch preview in Boston crowd
Ward arrives in Boston ahead of a boxing card at Unity Club headlined by his 10 round clash with Siegel. Ward expects to beat Siegel despite Walker’s prior win over him and will also see Porky Flynn meet Tom Cutter for the New England heavyweight title along with three other 10 round bouts including Hambone Kelly versus Nixie Searles and Pat McCarthy against Jack McClelland.
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Ward
Walker
Newark
Siegel
Boston
Kelley and Hayes
Unity Club
Porky Flynn
Tom Cutter
Weymouth
New England
Hambone Kelly
South Boston
Nixie Searles
East Boston
Pat McCarthy
Jack McClelland
Somerville
Lynn English Hosts Maine Champions For New England Title
Lynn English High School faces Cony High School of Augusta in a New England baseball championship game at Tittle River playgrounds Lynn. Mayor Harland A. McPhetres raised funds in Lynn to cover Cony’s travel expenses and organized a large street parade to celebrate the event. Augusta’s Cony team arrives in Lynn at 4 pm and will be greeted by the mayor.
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Harland A. McPherres
Lynn
New England
Lynn English
Lawrence High
Cony High
Augusta
Maine
Cony
Lynn English High
Tittle River
McPhetres
Harland A. MecPhetres
Giants Dominate Market With Douglas Barnes Aid
No bidders greeted a previous sale of the Messrs. Douglas and Barnes by John McGraw. Now the Giants lead the field with notable help from Douglas and Barnes as Dr. McGraw’s therapeutic ideas appear to work, even if radical.
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Messrs
Douglas and
Barnes
John McGraw
Reign of
Vantage
Douglas
McGraw
Weather and race delays cloud Harvard Yale sports talk
Arthur Duffey notes water limits for rowing and chasers at Harvard Yale, Holy Cross and others, with rain forcing postponements and edging toward delays in the Harvard Yale series. He mentions a big boat race settlement Friday and a no decision bout, plus Newark A C revival aims.
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Harvard
Yale
Boston College
Holy Cross
Crimson
Blue
Walker batting records and boxing title query items
The notes discuss Tie Walker's career batting averages with Boston and later teams, debating whether he surpassed .300 in recent seasons. It also covers a hypothetical welterweight title if Benny Leonard defeats Jack Britton, plus Yale athlete Aldrich and a Norfolk boat date with no set schedule yet.
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Benney Leonard
Jack Britton
New York
Leonard
Benny
Norfolk Boat
Matmen Invade Boston Common in Bizarre Invasion
A description notes Boston's Common will face a new invasion by matmen. The piece states the invaders are not Big Business and will not seek to reduce the Common’s area, though they are determined.
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Boston
Wrestling stars Stanislaus Zbyszko and Calza slated for noon training
Mayor Curley approves a noon training session on the Common near Charles street from 12 to 1. Stanislaus Zbyszko and George Calza, with assistants, perform stunts while avoiding elm trees and spectators. Separate bouts Friday night at the Boston Arena feature Joe Perelli versus Martin Ludecke and Joe Varga versus Frank Lurich to kick off the event.
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Pole
George Calza
Curley
Stan
George
Charles Street
Boston Arena
Howard Theatre Management
Stanislaus
Calza
Charley Eastmann
Harvard
Frank Lurich
Jim Guitewell
John
Joe Perelli
Romanoff
Martin Ludecke
Panama
Joe Varga
Racing Results at Dorval Track
Dorval Racecourse ran six races with multiple winners. First race Wrack Past paid 54.25 to win with Mad Nell second at 5.40. time 1 20. Second race Phantom Fair led at 4.60 with Sale of aces in the field. time 1 18 4-5. Third race Fanatic paid 11.90 while Rear Seis returned 3.65. time 1 18 3-5. Fourth race Veteran topped at 5.85 with Ster Realm at 3.15. time 2 05 2-5. Fifth race American Soldier paid 15.80 with Wakefield at 6.50. time 1 53 2-5. Sixth race Prospector won at 8.45 with Jimmie at 5.70. time 1 58 2-5. Other runners included Waukeag, Dolly C, Elmont and more.
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Swart
Nell
Walls
Eager Vmyex
Wallace
Bacchanalian
Runmie
Ladg Rochester
Plurality
Archive
Stirling
Chow
Erickson
Max Gold
Little Patsy
Dancing Girl
Gallon Berry
Comment
Ree Ey
Claver
Fanatic
Seis
Gregory
War Tank
Waac
Bryn. Gar
Myris
Crown
Eva Song
Ee Ee
Igphain
Orp Sinasiaty
Wakefield
Chalmers
Amaze
Water Willow
Helen Lucas
Zovian
Pretender
Prospector
Rowan
Jimmie
Waukeag
Wellel Colleen
Dolly C
Fizer
Elmont
Oryeees Rambler
Vanity Dresser
Planterede
Boganowski
Antiphon
Great Hawk
Eng Dey
Owens
Poole
Hadrian
W. Poole
Lian
Arrowhead
Dr. Gee
A. Nelson
Kingslore
Houpel
Actuary
Bostom
Chittagong
Belmont
Ww. Poole
Rob. Whippet
Miss Prosperity
Hope
Grayson
A. Wilson
Pyx
Martin
Bright Leaf
Anna
Poaler
Kinburn
Woodtrap
Barracuda
Donges
Certain
Taylor
Angon
Ruby
W. Taylor
Gupton
Sam Peay
Bit of Green
Bruning
Frank F
Vella K
Youneed
Ben Bolt
Groundswell
Quincey Ward
Monsoon
Philanderer
Lou Aun
F Winn
Yoshimi
Skeeszia
Kennedy
Aqueduct Racing Results Summary
Results from Aqueduct track show multiple races with times and betting odds. Notable finishes include Fatert 4-5 in the third race and Sallys Alley at 10-1 in the fourth race, with various horses and odds listed for each event.
What’s Doing Hither and You and Names of Those Doing It
A collage of brief notes from 1922 anecdotes. Edison, Ford, and Ledgers mingle with shipping, college openings, and Broadway jabs. Anti-Saloon League prompts policy tweaks while Moscow reports strokes and theater censorship sparks debate.
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Neal O’hara
Hoboken
U. S. Shipping Board
Boston
Meyer Standish
Priscilla Allstein
Detroit
Henry Ford
Orange
N. J
Thomas Edison
Hoyle
Bunk
Washington
New York
Brandy
Horse Race Results Noted with Multiple Entrants
Fifth race over one mile lists Carnarvon Cahalan Mount Hope and Scottish Chief among finishers. Notable horses include Bel phrizona Simplex Dream Days and Camoufleur with times and odds shown. entries include Cesaro Tassel Aldo Eldorado and Flying Cloud with various jockeys and weights.
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Mooney
Eldorado
Miller
Crochet
Cresta
Solisa
Belphrizona
Simplex Dream Days
Carnarvon
Lang
Ccwee
Cahalan
Thomas
Mount Hope
Bell
Seeee
Spearlene
Witchwork
Camoufleur
Flying Cloud
Marinelli
Bersagliere
Keogh
Latonia Track Race Results Read Like Hazy Rushing Odds
Racing results from Latonia Track list multiple races with horse names jockeys and payouts. Notable finishes include Dr. Gee and Belmont in the second and third races with high payouts, plus Kinburn and Angon among others in later legs.
Race Report from One Mile Quarter Track Event
In the seventh race Cognteee by Harrington with Tony Harrington riding placed at 106 while Alex Jr. W3 CPaeyeh earned $11.40 $4.60. Dr. Rae with Pool paid $2.60 and $2.80, posting a finish near the top. Other names include Chinnie Walsh and Flying Prince among the participants as Yankee Boy and Wads worth are mentioned.
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Cognteee
Harrington
Alex, Jr
Cpaeyeh
Han
Dr. Rae
Pool
Pena Acaia
Chinnie Walsh
Wadsworth
Flying Prince
Yankee Boy
Edwards Postponed Bout Keeps Brockton Show On Track
Danny Edwards versus Terry Martin in Providence is indefinitely postponed. Abe Friedman will face Edwards in Brockton Friday after Friedman finished training in Diamond Hill Rio and weighs in noon. Frankie Quill meets Willie Harmon in an 8 round bout, with Freddy Madden and Frankie McFarland opening at 8 p.m.
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Danny Edwards
Terry Martin
Providence
Brockton
Abe Friedman
Edwards
New England
Friedman
Diamond Hill
Rio
Eddie Mack
Montreal
Frankie Quill
Willie Harmon
Freddy Madden
Sk. Boston
Frankie McFarland
Boston
Billy Shine
Quirmty
Freddy Warren
South Benton
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