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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1922
Page
26
Old timer Jack Britton reflects on his storied welterweight career after a tough loss to Gage. The veteran notes the sport’s ups and downs, laments missed matchups, and suggests younger fighters deserve a shot at his enduring record. The column also touches on college football views and pro sport dynamics.
The Harvard Athletic Association in Cambridge will stay open until 9 tonight to handle late mail applications for the Yale game. Official closing time is 6 tonight. Delinquent Harvard grads are urged to rush in applications in person or by messenger as thousands may be unfilled though the Bow will accommodate about 80 600.
Readers ask how long Mickey Walker might hold the welterweight title and if Ceviare could overturn bets in the Walker Britton bout. The exchanges touch on Ernie Shevlin, Marvard Dartmouth picks, St. Louis Nationals standings, and a Jamaica Plain 148-pound football inquiry. The conversation references Yale Harvard, and a Rocky Kansas Frankie Young Britt arena date set for Oct. 3.
Middlesex hosts Allen School's eleven at Concord this afternoon. Ned Mahan mentors Middlesex, a rising force after wins over Browne and Nichols Boston Latin St. Marks Huntington and Groton. Allen School coach Polly Harris guides a developing squad with Groton the lone setback.
Bloomington report states Guy Morrison premier twirler of the Three Eye league has been sold to the New York Giants.
Syracuse University coach Chick Meehan prepares for Nebraska with Captain Frank Culver at center and Dutch Heers at guard. The Orange line remains same as vs Penn State while Frugonne and Hartley lead aerial and ground options. Nebraska counters with a strong passing attack and versatile backs and ends, aiming to exploit Syracuse’s pass defense and freshen formations for the stadium clash.
Mr. Luminsky of New Bedford manager of Chick Suggs the New England featherweight champion has not claimed the $500 forfeit posted by Vic Richardson and Charley Mealey. He may drop the matter if Richardson and Mealey retract any claim of a secret agreement or that Travers won the title. Suggs weighed in Tuesday night well underweight.
The article notes Travers at 125 pounds versus 127 and mentions gum on the scales. Promoter DeRice plans a 123-pound June bout rematch if Travers and Suggs accept. Other bouts, injuries, and career notes include Johnny Brown's fractured hand and Shubert-Baird clash on Nov 4. Stan Zbyszko and Binkley are highlighted for continued comebacks.
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