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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
14
The piece links George Sisler and Rogers Hornsby as top stars planning a barnstorming tour after the season. It also mentions boxing with Siki, Jeff Smith, and Carpentier, football drop kicks, and Yankee Giants chatter.
A cable from the Helena Hand Ball Association offers 1,000,400 francs for a match in Helena, Montana, with Battling Siki, the Senegalese light heavyweight champion, to fight a challenger to be chosen by the Helena Hand Ball Association. The offer targets a November date and requires a reply via Siki's Paris manager F. K. Haller.
Stockholm report states Swedish runner Avin Lund broke the 1090 metre world record with a time of 2 minutes 28.5 seconds, surpassing the previous mark of 2 minutes 2.10 seconds set by A Bolin of Sweden on Sept. 22, 1918.
Groton St Marks and other private and suburban schools receive football gear through coaching staff orders. Mechanic Arts, a Boston high school, has been allotted 10 dollars for equipment. An athletic association will be formed to raise funds from students, from a dime to a quarter each, to cover shoes, pants, jerseys, and protective gear.
New Bedford September 27. Local boxing bouts faced criticism as boxing officials sent from Boston by the Boxing Commission drew protests. A petition circulated to bar further Boston officials after a recent shuffle between Al Shubert and Mickey Travers ended with Travers favored. Spectators cried foul over Shubert’s alleged robbed decision.
The St Josephs T A 8 stage a major amateur boxing show at Commercial Hall Bowdoin Street tomorrow night with the largest entry list ever. Secretary Hannon says the six oclock start is set as 2, 118, 1% 1% and WW classes compete. Post entries will be accepted at the club until closing time tonight.
Eddie Tremblay of Bangor claims a Kayo award for Greb and accuses press agents of hype. He notes lack of local fighters and ridicules publicity stunts while predicting more bout talk, with plans for matches at Moody A C and mentions Dan Edwards and other boxers in current chatter.
Not to be wondered that Jack Britton will not fight a decision bout in the Bay State. The note implies a change in plans or scheduling about Britton’s championship path and venue.
Hanover N H September 27 Two top substitute backs Ossy Siegfried and Red Hoag were added to Dartmouths injured list after a hard scrimmage leaving no prospect of playing Norwich in Saturdays opener Eddie Lynch Bjorkman Swenson Smith Allen and Murphy also on the injury list leaving Cannell short for four positions as the Green prepares for the Norwich game
The Boston University eleven opens its season against Colby at Waterville Me next Saturday. Under coaches Whelan and O Hare the in town college team plans a victory start. Captain Tenry scored the first touchdown and Williamson F from Virginia added another. Backfield includes Tenry Williamson Cochrane and Levenson as key playmakers.
120 members applauded Clark Hodder at a complimentary dinner at the Commonwealth Country Club. A gold watch inscribed From his Friends of the Commonwealth Country Club was presented, recognizing his season long success including 19 open tournaments, the state junior crown, and a runner up in the state amateur. The toastmaster and committee led the evening with Hodder briefly speaking in reply.
Boston fans greet Ivan Michailoff known as the Human Spring in his first local bout in years. He faces George Kotsonaros, Greek light heavyweight champ, in the feature best two of three. Louis Bartles meets Young Gotch in the opener, with Paul Bowser and Frank Dutcher in the semi final.
Concentrated line practice and a brief scrimmage dominated yesterday’s session at University Heights under Coach Hiker Jovy. Players Magu igan Steve Patten Charley Dongellan and Chuck Darling worked on drop kicks while Tiger Jack Reardon replaced injured Jack Heaphey. Management announced popular prices will prevail at all B. C. games this year.
Brighton High coach Thomas Scanion, with nine veterans, says he would rather have all new players. He explains he enjoys coaching green material and aims for winning as a lesson, while championships remain a distant consideration.
Herb Garrity of Newton will not attend college this year opting to stay in business. He led the school’s forward passes with strong running and was a top performer for the 1921 season, delivering solid yardage and tough plays for the team.
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