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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
19
A mixed recap highlights Georges Carpentier vs Ted Lewis and Babe Ruth suspension notes. It surveys boxing prospects in Europe and America plus college dual meets Penn-Cornell and Georgetown vs Harvard, with mentions of Matthewsson and Ty Cobb and amateur federation forecasts.
Jack Dempsey predicts Georges Carpentier will win the 20 round world light heavyweight title bout in London. The event features Carpentier and Ted Kid Lewis, Britain’s multi-division champion, with Dempsey introduced before the ring action and later retiring to his seat.
Jack McAuliffe promotes Joe Beckett of England asserting Joseph fears no punch. British reports say Beckett stays in range. Tendler rejects 362000 guarantee for a no decision with Benny Leonard, predicting gate receipts over 600000. Debates over Dempsey Carpentier or Dempsey Wills purses stir public skepticism about pro bouts. A. W. OConnell, matchmaker.
Paper City A C of Berlin plans a Friday night feature bout with Mike Paulson of St Paul battling Felix King of New Hampshire. Arena A A matchmaker Joyce has booked Mickey Donley of Newark against Wild Man Gould of Brockton in a second feature. Semi finals include Battling Thomas and Jim Wright. Comments on fighters diverging styles and training locations pepper the report, with notes on Georgie Drew training at Al Delmont's gym and potential East Coast debuts.
Dempsey considers acting as a second for Lewis against Carpentier but fears damaging his sportsman image with British crowds. He suggests he may box Carpentier again and worries of ill feeling with Carpentier if he helps Lewis. He notes Lewis has a big heart and that Carpentier should win. He travels to Brighton to buy a pair of bull dogs from Harry Preston.
Brookline High edges Malden 3 to 2 in 10 innings as Chase, Brookline third baseman, plates the winning run on a single to center after Casson reaches third on a misplayed ball. Gentle stars with 19 putouts and three hits as Brookline pitcher Mullowney allows two Malden runs on four hits.
Lexington High School edged Belmont High 8 to 6 in a Middlesex Interscholastic League game on the town field. Moakley and McLean hit three bases for Lexington and Belmont respectively, with Brassill making a fine first inning catch.
East Boston will host Trade at World War Park in a district league game this afternoon. East Boston seeks better form after a steady season while Trade aims for its first win. Tacelli faces Adams in a key pitcher duel as Trade builds confidence after a strong showing against West Roxbury.
Harvard race prep sees Technology crews completing their first shifts under Coach Stevens for a naval academy matchup. First and second varsity eights were rearranged to mirror each other with captains and coxswains listed in yesterday’s practice lineup.
Billy Gibson confirms Al Roberts arrives in Boston tonight for a 10 round bout with Harry Greb at the Boston Arena tomorrow. Gibson, manager of Benny Leonard, says Roberts has a string of knockouts and should thrill Boston fans with his showings.
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