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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1922

Page

11

Johnny Curtin Leads Boston Card Ahead of Montreal Bout

Fall River standout Johnny Curtin tops a packed card at Mechanics Building tomorrow night as promoters tout his sting in the ring. East Boston featherweight Jimmy Farren eyes a top challenger, with Willie Gradwell of Somerville and Harry Carlson of Brockton slated for a tough clash at Olympic A. C. in Boston Friday. The Casino A. C. in Lynn hosts Pat Reed of Framingham versus Mike Morley of Hartford in a major out-of-town show. Other bouts include Tibbie Lowrey vs Billy Nelson, Jack Singer of Chicago against Bob White of Medford, and Jack Mahoney of Stoneham versus Young Silva of Somerville. Charley Cardio's offer to Red Chapman and Chick Suggs sparks talk of a 10-round catch bout next week at the Grand Opera House.

Johnny Curtin Fall River Young Montreal Mechanics’ Building A. C Lynn Pat Reed Framingham Mike Morley Hartford Tibbie Lowrey Malden Billy Nelson Brockton Jack Singer Chicago Bob White Medford Jack Mahoney Stoneham Young Silva Somerville Charley Cardio Chick Suggs New Bedford New England Red Chapman Chelsea Melanson Grand Opera House Cardio Chapman Suggs

Statewide High School Track Meet Planned by M H S A

The Massachusetts High School Athletic Association approves an all students track meet for May 18. Five events including 100 and 220 yard dashes, shot put, high jump and broad jump use a point system. Schools submit team points to John M. Gallagher. top average earns a cup.

Massachusetts High School Athletic Association John M. Gallagher High School of Commerce

Curtin Ready for Montreal Bantam Bout at Mechanics Building

Irish John ny Curtin of New York faces Young Montreal of Providence in a 10 round bantam duel tomorrow night under Armory A. A. at Mechanics Building. Curtin has scored recent knockouts and decisions. Montreal is a skilled boxer and ring general. Preliminaries of good calibre accompany the show.

Mechanics’ Building Armory A. A Johnny Curtin New York Young Montreal Providence Curtin Abe Friedman Chick Lugesa Johnny

Hoppe Aims to Regain World Title in 1500-Point Match

Chicago hosts a three day 1500 point 18.2 balkline billiards contest between Willie Hoppe and Jake Schaefer starting March 27 in Orchestra Hall. Hoppe seeks to reclaim the world championship after losing to Schaefer last December, in a match billed as the contest of a century.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Jake Schaefer Hoppe Boy Wonder Europe Schaefer Jake All Camera Orchestra Hall

Arlington I High School Girls Win Suburban League Crown

Arlington High School girls basketball wins the Suburban League championship with Watertown High School placing second and Winchester High School third. Lexington High School finishes outside medal positions.

Arlington I High School Watertown High School Winchester Ae Bchool Exington High School Finjones

Spring Training Game Between Corsairs Canceled

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 26 the planned spring training series between Harry Frazee's Red Sox and Barney Dreyfuss's Pirates was disrupted by two days of rain. A Sunday game was called off and the series shortened as finances and travel bills required expert accounting.

Springs Ark Harry Frazee Barney Dreyfuss Red Sox Pirates Vapor Valley

Frazee eyes Boston rebuild as Harris trade looms

Boston owner Frazee plans to reshuffle his Red Sox despite poor weather. He aims to swap Joe Harris or Joe Dugan to boost attendance at Fenway and believes July fans will rally behind the team. The roster shuffle continues with Duffy Zip Sloan and Muddy Ruel in ongoing talks.

Frazee Tom Barry Frank Hopkins Chicago Red Sox Joe Harris Harris Joe Dugan New York Joe Kelley Boston Fenway Park

Signs of Spring Roaring Through 1922 Headlines

A collage of springtime snippets spans politics, entertainment, business, and society. Uncle Joe Cannon retires then reverses course, Joe Johnson and clippings flood the press, and promotions, catalogs, and new ventures bloom alongside rising costs and reform debates.

Siegel in Fine Shape for Bout With Shade

Nate Siegel of Revere trains hard for a big April 4 bout with Dave Shade for Arena A. C. Strong conditioning guides his daily routine and past results reinforce his belief that fitness will swing the decision in this fight.

Siegel Nate Siegel Revere Dave Shade Arena A. C Shade

Westies to face Knights in key three game set

The Westies lock horns with the Knights in a three game series for a special cup. Toronto’s Granites, Allan Cup holders, will visit Sunday and Saturday to duel the Westminsters, as spring hockey draws crowds at the Arena.

Pete Marquette Westies Knights Granites of Toronto Canada

Rickard to Take Stand in Defense Trial

George Tex Rickard, promoter, plans to testify in his defense tomorrow on charges of assaulting 165 year old Sarah Schoenfield. He spent the day with lawyers in the sheriff's office near Tombs Prison. The jury is guarded at an uptown hotel. Nex Beach will appear as a defense character witness when the trial resumes.

New York George Tex"” Rickard Sarah Schoenfield Tombs Prison Rickard Nex Beach

Chicago Americans Defeat New York Nationals in Batterymatch

The Chicago Americans beat the New York Nationals eight to zero with Robertson and Schalk handling catching duties. Nehl, J. Barnes and Smith supported the effort behind the plate and Snyder contributed in the bullpen.

Chicago Americans New York Nationals Robertson Schalk Nehl J. Barnes Smith Snyder

Pures Battle for New England Titles in Boxing Meet

With 76 entries in eight classes the New England boxing championships begin tonight at Mechanics building. Weighing in 5 to 7 pm, 2000 tickets at 60 cents go on sale. Bouts start 7:30 pm in eight weight classes, featuring boxers from 92 clubs and several college stars.

N. E Mechanics’ Building New England

Schoolboys 10 Play Outdoors In Prep For Baseball

High school coaches plan outdoor drills this week as temperatures hover around 75 in the shade. Boston and Cambridge Latin players practice in gyms and fields, with Captain Tubber Cronin leading both hockey and baseball crews. The Cambridge Latin team recently claimed another championship.

Boston Cambridge Latin Leander Macdonald Tubber Cronin Ica

New England Boxing Champs Booming in Beantown

Billy Cuddy notes a bumper entry and near sellout crowds for the New Englands at Mechanics tonight. Nat Pendleton set for a bout. Cambridge and Harvard stars fill key matches as locals push toward the nationals next month.

Billy Cuddy New England Mechanics New New Englands Simon Pure Beantown

Mahmout Real Mat Sensation Dazzles In Return Matches

Mahmout the Balkan wrestling star wows crowds with a strong comeback and is tipped to beat Joe Stecher in Mechanics Building on Wednesday night. Nat Pendleton and Stengel also clash, while promoter Tuohey adds a New York rules flying and rolling falls match between main events.

New York Newark Jersey City Gotham Metropolis Mahmout Stan” Zbyszko Bis Country Joe Stecher Mechanics Building George Tuoh

Harvard Track Opens Outdoor Season at Cambridge

Coach Bill Bingham leads Harvard track hopefuls into the outdoor season with a 3 PM gathering at Soldiers Field for speeches by Bingham, Barron, Brown, and Parmenter. At 4 45 PM Freshmen begin their first workout as three weeks of practice precede the Southern trip against Virginia and the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis.

Bill Bingham Harvard Cambridge Soldiers’ Field Bill Barron Fiske Brown Derrie Parmenter University of Virginia U. S Naval Academy Annapolis Crimson

Amateur boat tickets and New England championships inquiry

The letter asks about downtown ticket availability for amateur boats and sales at Mechanics Building all day. It notes New England championship bouts tickets may be had at 28 School Street or via Mechanics Building. Also questions if Ruth’s spring training home runs count in this year’s record, and clarifies they do not. It mentions Bezdek versus Gil Dobie as coaches, Hill the English runner’s country appearances, and a Red Sox brief trade involving Speaker, Thomas, and Jones for $55,000.

Mechanics’ Building Emeland School Street Ruth D. J Bezdek Gil Dobie Penn State Hill Ss. F.—Speaker Red Sox Cleveland Thomas and Jones Jack Malone Johnny Wilson

Spring Football at Harvard Opens with New Line Focus

About 50 Harvard football candidates report to Soldiers Field for spring practice led by Coach Bob Fisher. The three week Easter workout aims to develop new line material and uncover dark horses among the Crimson players.

Harvard Crimson

Arlington High to Announce Letters to Teams

The head master Herman Gammons will issue letters to players and ice boys and girls basketball teams and the hockey sextet at Arlington High School early next month.

Ariington High School Herman Gammons Awa

Arlington High Girls Meet Winchester In Closing Subu

A girls basketball game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Winchester between Arlington High School and Winchester High School teams. The match wraps up the closing Subu event.

Than Winchester Arlington High School Winchester High School Subu

Yankees Beaten by New Orleans in Exhibition Battle

In a March 26 exhibition, Brooklyn Nationals fall to New York Americans 2 to 8. Batteries Ruether Vance and Hungnimg Hoyt Bush and Devormer noted in the box.

New Orleans Brooklyn

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