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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1922
Page
6
Albany reports a large send off for the Red Sox as Hughie Duffy and staff depart with rookies and Winter League friends. The party includes Jack Dooley and many former players. Joe Dugan remains hospitalized and will miss Spring Training. Joe Harris heads to Cleveland to join Elmer Smith before traveling to Hot Springs.
A 1922 feature notes Babe Ruth's star power and high pay, with boxing dangers, contract talk, and baseball rivals like the Giants and Yankees. It discusses Spring training, pennant races, and the broader sports scene including Yale crews and Camp All-America debates. It comments on Olympic plans near Paris and rookies facing scrutiny as seasons begin in Florida and Texas.
Tom Dooley star shortstop of Boston University will trial with the Boston Braves this season. He accepted terms yesterday and travels to St. Petersburg next week. Dooley, in his first BU year, made an excellent record and will assist Coach Murray at BU with new candidates until he leaves.
A Harvard Club meeting gathered football celebrities to discuss penalties for clipping and the definition of the offense. The group endorsed rule book changes for three officials and timekeeping by the umpire, with forward progress on goal line plays to be strictly ruled. Notables present included Fred Moore, multiple college coaches, captains, and former players.
The Technology basketball team rallied to edge Harvard 19 to 18 at Walker Memorial. Harvard led 14 to 7 at halftime as Harvard played strongly despite three missing stars.
Bobby Reimer of New Britain Connecticut defeated Bobby Keene of Harlem in ten rounds at the Valley A. C. show held in Holyoke City Hall. Reimer won six rounds while Romeo Roach beating Young Ludy in an eight round bout. Dark Cloud was disqualified in the first round for hitting Nelson when Nelson was down.
In Cleveland at Casino A A, Johnny Downes of Cleveland loses a ten round match to Jackie Williams of New York. Downes’ best round was the third when he scored a nine count on Williams, but Williams dominated the last two rounds. Semi final saw Joe Petepride fall to Bar ney MelIntee in eight. curtain raiser went to Young Barry over Young Carpentier.
In WOONSOCKET Rhode Island on March 3 Mickey Donley of Newark lost to Boston's Wild Man Gould in a ten round main event at Arena A C. Gould secured the victory in a hard fought matchup featuring decisive moments and clear advantage.
Ed Lewis regained the world heavyweight wrestling title in Wichita Kansas by winning the second and third falls against Stanislaus Zbyszko. The first fall went to Zbyszko. Lewis secured victory with a headlock in the decisive second fall and a quick headlock finish in the third.
Arthur Duffey lauds Earl Thomson as a six foot tall athlete with exceptional speed and jumping ability. He notes Boston meets ran long but Triangular events finished early. Outlooks on New England wrestling, Yale Harvard contenders, and upcoming indoor championships are discussed along with boxing and baseball prospects.
In Grand Rapids Michigan Fay Kelster, Baltimore, lasts 10 rounds with American light heavyweight champion Iyene Tunney, absorbing a fusillade of jabs and uppercuts. Tunney dominates the fight landing blows at will, while Kaiser sustains a swollen left eye from repeated hammering by the champ.
Boston's Westminsters clash with Pere Marquette Knights at the Arena in a Windsor Cup series game. Westies, leaders in Eastern club hockey and national contenders in Minnesota next week, have beaten the Knights three times, two in overtime. Sed Synnott and Pop Conley spark the attack as both sides seek dominance tonight.
Syracuse report says Jimmy Darcy of Portland Oregon won the judges verdict over Billy Shade of Australia after 12 rounds. Darcy weighed 163 pounds to Shade's 174 at catch weights with a swinging right uppercut and a clever right jab.
Carl son of Brockton wins the ten round main event over Reagan, a local rival, at Olympia A. C. The card also features Frankie Quill of Brockton stopping Young Jack Britton of New Bedford in nine rounds.
Jersey City March 3 The New Jersey State Boxing Commission does not favor a match between Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion and Harry Wills stellar Negro heavyweight.
The boxing commission chaired by Robert H. Doherty issued a statement saying the public generally opposed the proposed match. Governor Edwards said he would permit it in New Jersey if there was public demand, but clarified his opinion was personal and the decision should rest with the commission based on public sentiment.
The University of Vermont basketball quintet defeated Boston University 39 to 19 on the Vermont campus gym. Early in the first half BU showed fatigue and Vermont exploited a wide corner to stretch the lead, ending the first half 19 to 6.
The University of Pennsylvania swimming team defeated Columbia 32 to 21 in a five-event meet at the Morningside Heights Natatorium. Columbia won water polo 21 to 2.
Two thrilling hockey games left Cambridge Latin, the likely Interscholastic champions, upset as Browne and Nichols won 3 to 2. Brookline High defeated Melrose 2 to 1, knocking Melrose from second in the Interscholastic league.
Browne and Nichols took a 2 1 lead over Cambridge Latin with Raynor scoring in the second period. Cronin added a late goal for Cambridge Latin as Bradford faced heavy pressure in a strong Brookline defense. Durant and Raynor led Browne and Nichols with goals, while Melrose fell 2 1 to Brookline in the other listed score.
Tonight at the Cambridge Armory F Company 101st Infantry faces Co. E of the Engineers in a decisive basketball game. Local fans pack the venue as both units seek bragging rights and a critical win for standings.
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