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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
10
In Boston today Holy Cross meets Harvard at the Stadium led by Cleo O'Donnell for the third straight year while Boston College opens at Braves Field against Boston University under Major Cavannutgh. The season debut promises fireworks for local football fans.
For two years Worcester collegians have challenged Harvard with Charlie Buell’s toe deciding margins. Holy Cross faces Harvard without several stars as it hosts a big battle. Harvard relies on veteran backs and lines while Holy Cross eyes a tough test under coach O’Donnell and new runners.
Brockton High and Boston English High played to a 13 to 13 tie at the Brockton fair. Martin starred for English with 35 and 45 yard runs, while Brockton captain Houde was injured and replaced by Sundstrom and Weston who carried the ball. Brockton scored first on a Gurney touchdown, English replied with Martin’s second score, and Norton added a third period score as Western for Brockton found the end zone again. Spadea kicked the extra point to seal the tie.
Walter Hagen held off Eugene Sarazen in a tense Oakmont 72-hole special match to lead by two holes after the first 36. Both stars posted 150 for the two rounds as Hag en pressed the attack with superior putting and clutch birdies on the final holes.
The Weather Bureau expects rain for tomorrow night but says Saturday will be cloudy and cooler. Showers are forecast for Saturday night and Sunday, but Saturday's game between the Giants and Yankees should not be affected.
Fisher of Syracuse out boxed and out slugged Jimmy Darcy of New York to win a 12 round decision. Darcy rallied late but could not erase the lead. Eddie Record of Syracuse stopped Al Proctor of Buffalo in one round.
Fall River reports Irish Johnny Curtin defeated Johnny Londin in two rounds. The referee stopped the bout on a foul with Curtin earning the decision.
Boston fans celebrate two Giants wins seen as a rally against the Red ownership and growth of the team. Public enthusiasm surrounds the Giants’ performance and club leadership.
The record lists Holy Cross players including Fitts Le Eastman and O Connor with positions and numbers. Cooney, Healey, Hubbard, Donovan, Dunker, McGrath, Hartley, Golombs kie, Buell quarterback, Owen, Gehrke, Coburn, Gates. Gates opens at 1 30 P M and game at 3 P M with officials Bankart Cannell Butterfield Burleigh.
Boston players listed with positions and numbers include Pees Comerford, Kozlowski, Doylezz, Heaphy, Donogue, Paten, O Connell, Wheeler Darling, Whelton, Cochrane, Willmene Kelliher, Tonry. Officials named are referee Charles Mo thy, umpire F W Lowe, field judge T J McCabe, linesman E F Sherlock.
A long schedule lists today’s football games including Holy Cross at Harvard at 3 PM and Boston College versus Boston University at Braves Field. Other matchups feature North Carolina at Yale and many others while Princeton and Columbia, Notre Dame and Penn State, and Syracuse and NYU appear in the wide slate.
Locust Valley N Y Oct 6 Metropolitan golfers defeated Pennsylvania 13 to 2 in the first Tri City match for the Lesley cup at Piping Rock Club earning the right to face Massachusetts in the final round tomorrow. New York won four of five foursomes in the morning and nine of the individual matches after luncheon.
Floyd Johnson, the promising Pacific coast heavyweight, knocked out Bob Martin, the AEF champion, after 31 seconds of the 10th round at Madison Square Garden. Martin bled from the left hand punches as Johnson showcased speed and power, despite signs of inexperience, finishing the bout with dominant aggression.
Boston College coach Frank Cavanaugh leads the Maroon and Gold against Boston University at Braves Field this afternoon. The 3 p.m. kickoff starts BC’s 1922 season as both teams seek a strong conference start.
Coach Cavanaugh expects Doc Whelan's Back Bay eleven to provide real opposition to BC. Whelan’s veteran squad, feared by BC last year alongside the Heights, is praised as tougher this season. Star quarterback Chuck Darling hails from the Eagles in top form and leads a maturing offense. Heights halves Bill Cronin and Plaster Ward are highlighted for speed and aggression. Donahue steps in at right guard after Art McManus departs. the Peabody High product weighs 207 pounds and looks to bolster the Eagles.
Action packed night at the Commercial Hall as St. Josephs T A 6 hosted an amateur boxing tournament. Five classes were decided with 24 bouts ending at midnight. Finalists included Harry Roberts defeating Joe Dwyer in the 112 pound class and Joe Levine stopping Eddie Sullivan in the 12 ½ pound class.
Chester Oakes defeated Young Baldi in three rounds at 185 pounds. Walter Mills outpointed Bob Griffith over three rounds at 147 pounds. M. J. O Grady stopped Eddie Murray in the first round.
Worcester event shows George Kile Lee winning the decision over Jimmy Frazetti as Frazetti holds the New England lightweight title since Lee was overweight. Lee weighed 142 and Frazetti 187. Semifinal results include Muggsy O Lears over Johnny Fox.
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