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New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

international contests
"The 1922 schedule is still in the
making, but already the University Of
Pennsylvania has announced that it
Will send relay team to London for
competition against the English uni
yersitics. A combined Oxford-Cam-
bridge lacrosse team will tour this
country next summer. and British
yachtsmen will race for an interna-
tional trophy in Long Island Sound
These are. to my mind. but the fore
runners Of other and bigger events, in
keeping with the spread of sport
Last year was one Of most remark
able popularity in all forms OF ath-
lctic competition, but l believe that
the next few seasons will witness a
sport expansion far more impressive:
perhaps not as spectacular, but GER
tainly sane.
81 believe the popularity of sport is
both permanent and progressive and
due to cumulative causes. For at least
twenty-five years a number of US have
been preaching at every opportunity
the doctrine of good health and happi-
ness through sport, and | honestly be-
lieve that this continued preaching,
this sowing of the seeds of exercise,
recreation, play, athletic competition,
etc, has brought forth the harvest of
last year and will continue to bring
forth similar splendid hsryests in
years to come.
"Literally hundreds Of thousands Of
boys have had athletics instilled into
their very make-ups by suth organiza-
lions as the public schools athletic
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Barnes HutcI,ison
Win Match in Rain
At San Jose. Calf.

SAN JOSE. Calf. Jan. /. Jim
Barnes and Jock Hutchinson defeated
Macdonald Smith and Albert Abreeo
at the San Jose Country Club this
afternoon, 8 and ..
Despite heavy rain throuchout the
match and an already very heavv
course the golf was remarkably rood
the best ball Of the match being g.
against the par of TO- Smith. who
reaped no support from his partne,.
after the turn, had the best individual
medal score, IL; Hutchison was one
stroke more, and Barnes had 73. Smith
had birdie at the third. and except
for the second and seventh played
every other hole in par. Barnes had
brides at the fifth and tenth. and
Hutchinson beat par at the fifth. the
eighth and the fourteenth.
The weather reduced the oallelv TO
some hundred and twenty-five en-
thuslasts. Tomorrow Barnes and
Hutchison play RETURN match at
Lakeside over thirty-siX hoes against
Macdonald Smith and Sam Whitiny.
the professionals representing the
Olympic Club, who defeated the visit
ing champions by one hole last Mon
uav
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

Pinky Mitchell. Of that city. and Benny
Leonard. the champion.
Last night letter came 10 the sport
ing department from Bill Mitchell
brother manager OF Pinky. point NJ OF
that the gangling Mitchell person va.
in imminent danger o. zn0csiug Be-
iamin right out rom anGer MS han
this afternoon. Watch for the fssa
Monday WAS Mitchell's parting warn
ing.
Very well, William. Wei be a-ra.ch-
ing.
Word came from milwaukee isst
night 10 the effect that = s42 600 gate
was expected when Benny Leonard de-
fends his title. o. which Leonard IS
to get $4,000 outright aad $1,000 al
diilonal for expenses. Mitchell IS eS-
pected to take down about 81 900. and
the club about $500. after deduc..le
the state taN.
This Mitchell hoy IS built along
lines that would enable him 20 wear
an umbrella cover as mi dress suit.
trt he carries 2 nasty punch II his
light. and wouldn't Il De a heluva
thing = he copped the tte It void,
Aunt Eleanor Ann. verify, 1t would.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Jones Captures
Scratch Prize
In Club Shoot
Mayor Reed Awarded Han
dicap Trophy in N.Y.A.C.
Meet at Travers Island

twenty-five gunncrs took part in the
first shoot Of the year over the Travers
Island traps Of the New York Athletic
Club yesterday. j. Jones proved TO be
the star shooter Of the day. His score
was SO 300. Not only was it the best
scratch but it also was the best handI-
cap return Of the shoot. As ne could
not take both prizes, the high handi-
cap trophy went to Mayor Reed. l. is
interesting to note that with his handi-
cap Of 2 Reeds total wa 96, the ame
as Joncs's total in winning the high
scratch prize.
H. II. Locatelli was the winner Of the
Tournament Cup. A special twenty
five "bird" shoot was taken by Mayor
Reed. The day was not particularly
good for shooting. and as a resu me
special 200 ''bird" shoot at Travers
Island to-day, commencing at 1880 p. m.
Tho scores:
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

may be that 1t was ./llZZ4h TWNyIClC
a shock to the nation during the war
20 md many young men disqualified
or military service because of poor
physical condition. The reaction has
peen to seek to remedy this weakness.
aud participation in sports helps TO
accomplish that result.
$50 far as tennis is concerned. the
Widespread interest in the game is dem
"nstrated by the fact that during 1921
ne Junior champion was Vincent Rich
Hrds. of New York; julius Saglowskv.
ne boy champion, who is q lad under
iccn years, comes from lndianapolis;
N' intercollegiate champion, Philip
Neer. lives in Portland. Ore, and the
"'-'nal'sts in the Intercollegiate tour
nament came from Boston. Dallas. In
os.s asid san francisco.
the increased interest in ten
eNor'r m cities schools and
colleges, it is only a question of time
r..' ."t t~npre OF pay and consc-
iIc"ty me resultant popularity OF the
port, VIII increase proportonately
throughout the land. You will then
&c on countrywide basis the interest
md skill in tennis which for years have
been localized mainly in the East and
on the Pacific Coast.
~rowth to the increased publicity given
amateur sport, thus helping to per-
uade the public to take more exercise
md become interested in some sport.
1T IS my opinion that this popu-
.arty Of tennis Will continue to in
crease not only during 1922 but for
many years TO come. Interest in sport.
including tennis, has advanced beyoDd
oeing fad, and it will continue to grow
as a part Of the progress of our great
-ountry.
The International competitions Of
ennis next year should be among the
best which have ever been held We
are informed that Australia expects TO
-end on great team; South Africa has
team of young men who have been
improving decidedly since 1919. and
hey expect to be among the challengers
ms YEAR; the Japanese are also
renotaenlng their team. to say moth
ing of the European teams. so il looks
"s tnough the Davis Cup will again
nave great year and attract ,remen-
dous interest, which will react for the
good of the game not only nationally
but internationally.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

herent m the Amerlcan people.
Football as played by the hundreds
Of college teams throughout the coun-
try brings out these qualities in man
ner eoualed in few other sports. The
game even to the novice spectator is
full of thrills, and with the rapidly in
creasing technical knowledge possessed
by the thousands who watch the play l
am certain that football will continue
to increase in popularity for years to
come. The fact that huge stadiums
erected but few seasons ago are now
unable to accommodate all those who
desire to witness the games is the best
evidence Of the increase in interest.
This enthusiasm, which also extends
to many other sports and games. should
be used as lever to improve the phys
ical welfare Of the country at large"
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

major and minor league cities. The
selection of Judge Lands, as Baseball
Commissioner with the subsequent
restoration and retention OF public
confidence in the integrity of the sport
was perhaps the outstanding feature
of 1921 in baseball.
"Many circumstances enter into a
consideration of 1922 prospects and the
majority Of these make for continue :
tion OF popularity of the game. Many
trades and deals have been made which
will strengthen various clubs. In
some cases players have been shifted
from one team to another adding new
color. stimulation and power to Il club
for player can outgrow his useful
ness BY remaining III one city 90
long. Spring training restrictions S
have been removed making it possible
to send pitchers and other players
South for more protracted session
OF conditioning, thus raising the stan
dard OF carly season play.
Speaking specifically of the Ma
tlonal League | can say that | expect
q closer race than was the case last
year. Instead Of 4 two club race
believe that four or more teams will
be fighting for the pcnnant in 1922
Even with Pittsburgh leading for
majority of last season, the attendance
records fell but little below those of
1920 and had the rotation of Sundays
been favorable, new record would
have undoubtedly been made. Many
young and promising players are being
developed in our league and these
should prove strong attraction next
summer -
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

That these opinions are based upon
substantial grounds is shown by the
rapidly increasing list of important
contests. intcrsectional. national and
International. which are being ad-
ded to the 1922 sport schedules. In
-ernational tennis, golf. yachting and
track meets are already in the making;
numerous intersectional football games
have been cardcd and there will be
wider increase in entries for various
national champ pionships. both numcri-
cally and geographically, than in the
past
From all sections Of the nation comes
tho report that interest in sport ia
steadily growing; of the formation Of
new interscholastic and intercollegiate
associations; wider participation in
games; the development, physically, OF
the youth of tho land and the belief
hat sport in the broadcast application
of the word will be growing factor in
the history of America Tor decades to
come. These reports are borne out in
the following forecasts and analyses
prepared by prominent sport authori-
lies for The Associated Press.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Benny Leonard to Get $4,000
For Mitchell Battle To-day
Bouts Hereabouts
TO-DAY

TODAY
(Afternoon>
broadway r. A.-Nicker Nelson y.
oung Zulu hid - rounds
Pioneer \. C.--Joe Lynch y. Al
Walker: y rounds
Rink :. t.-CharIev Pitts - Italian
Joe Dempsey: II rounds.
Ridgswood Grove : F.-.Iohrnv
Howard vs.. Harold Abbott. i round.
fNighD
Brighton Boxing Club Csfaf-n Island,
-timm, Cooney ". Charley Ryder;
II rounds
TUESDAY
The Arena. Jersey Cifv-K. q. Phil
kapian vs. h. o. Willie Tonghlin: 1e
rounds.
star f.-Dar- Rosenberg "a.
George Shade: II rounds
WEDNESDAY
Brooklyn toliece Club - amateur
bouts at I'd Field Artillery irmory.
brooklyn.
FRIDAY
Madison square Garden-Habs Her.
man vs. Andy Chaue,; Ia rounds
Brooklyn College CIui, A,rateur
bouts finals at I'd Field ARTILLERY
Armory. Brooklyn.
SATI RDAY
Ridgewood Grove - C-Itisfi Jirnm.
Dwyer rs. Eddie Brady: u rounds.
Ninth Regiment Arnorv-Harry
CanteDa vs.. Young Marino, ten rounds
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Football

The unprecedented popularity OF foot
ball in 1921 and the overwhelming evil
dence that the coming season will see
the game reaching new records in
every department OF the sport is
splendid tribute to the game and those
who play it," This statement was
made by Walter Camp, secretary Of
the intercollegiate Football Rules Com
mittce. in q recent discussion Of the
prospects for sport for 1922.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Centre College Meets
Texas Aggies TODAY

DALLAS. Tex. Jan. 1.-Centre Col
!ege's famous football team, which
last week defeated The Jriversitv Of
Arizona, will meet the eleven of Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College
here tomorrow in a game which is re-
garded as the biggest intersectional
contest ever played in the Southwest.
The Texas Aggies claim the Southwest.
crn Conference championship.
Centre will outweigh its opponents
thirteen pounds to the man, but Texas
hopes to check the Colonels bv virtue
Of its strong defense. The Kentucky
team may be somewhat weakened to-
morrow. as George Chinn. regular.
IS nursing an injury received in the
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Six Highly Rated Polo
Stars to PLAY Saturday

Squadron A Armory will throw open
its doors to indoor polo next Saturday
evening, when six of the highest rated
indoor polo players in the city will cross
mallets in a game of six chukkers Of
seven and half minutes each
The probable players will be George
c. Sherman goals; Archer ". Kinny.
goals. and Robert A. Grannis. 4 goals;
total. Is goals; against p. X Cooke, a
goals: X. 3. Blackwell, goals. and
Herbert NJ. VIM, s goals; total. 20
goals. Other polo games and equestrian
events will precede and follow this high
goal polo event. which Will start at s 40.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

ity to the law. Boxing is not alone
advancing in popularity, for all sport,
so far as can learn, is on the increase.
$50 far as boxing is concerned, the
Walker law has helped the sport Won
derfully in New York State. and I
would like to sec similar cnactments in
all other states. The new Boxers Al
liance. if it means business and has no
private axes to grind, should be a
great boom for boxing. If champions
could be forced to defend their titles
against selected opponents at stated
intervals. thus giving worthy contend
ers g chance 70 advance, it would be
another step in the improvement Of
boxing
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Baseball

w lille the old axiom cake nothing
for granted in baseball still holds
good. I think that | can safely predict
another banner year for the national
game" said President John A. Heydlcr
Of the National League, when asked to
comment upon the outlook in baseball.
Certainly there are numerous signs
which would appear to indicate a pros
porous season ahead for the club
owners and interesting pennant races
and play for the fans.
"The past wear has been one Of salts
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

should be taken into account when
measuring his weight in the ranking
list. He was defeated by Johnston
twice. by Richards, Washburn, Ku-
magae and j. 0. Anderson, of Aus
tralia. Later he reversed the defeat
by Richards, won twice from Kumagae
and once from Shimidzu, among others
Of prominence.
Washburn Starred at Newport
Washburn's season was about on n
par with Johnston's, for he really had
only one good week, and that in the
big invitation tourney at Newport,
when Johnston and Williams fell be-
fore him in the semi-tinal and final
rounds. Washburn flashed the great
est tennis of his career on those two
days at Newport, but his other per-
formances were either mediocre or
poor. as witnass u. tafn.4 h< AthA.-
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

year VIII surpass
the old in this re-
spcct.
"W hile 1922 is
not likely to wit
ness another bout
Of tho interna
tional caliber and
interest of the
Dempsey Carpen-
tier c on t C s t. |
think that there
will VIII he an in
crease in the num-
ber Of bouts and
the localities in
W h | c h 6 q C h
matches may be
held in conform
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Tennis

in considering the prospects for an
exceptionally active year in tennis
during 1922 Julian s. Myrick, pres-
dent Of the United States Lawn Tennis
Association. states:
81 attribute the unprecedented popu-
iarity of tennis and sport in general
during 1921 to the increasing realiza-
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Carlton Hill Scores Victory

Carlton Hid, Of New jersey, took the
measure Of the Bay Ridge Football
Club in the first division of the New
York State Football League By the
score of 2 goals to l at St. Agatha
Oval, in Brooklyn, yesterday after
noon. The Jerseymen, with the wind
behind them in the first half scored
first through Harbinson's fast work
after Walsh had cleared for Brooklyn.
At half time the visitors were leading
| to 0.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

Whatever the New Year
starts-we're ready for it.
We're outhtters in-and-
out of season,
Which reminds us we've
everythin & you wear
South.
w hite Aannels, light
weight suits, straw hats.
white s h o S everything
Summery.
Everything Wintry, too
Including suits at revised
prices. Plenty down to
$40, $45 and $50.
Closed to-day.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY
Broadway Broadway
at 18th st. -Four At 34th St
Convenient
Broadway Corners Fifth Ave
at Warren az 4lst 6.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

at goes beyond
that, however," con-
tinued Mr.. Camp,
"for to my mind it
is a clear indica =
tion Of the appre-
citation of physical
fitness and the ad-
miration in which
it is held. The
! c 9 S O n q learned
during the W a r
greatly increased
t h s appreciation,
but the admiration
for and the desire
TO participate in
clean sport are in.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

athletic Heads Agree Season
VIII Set Many New Records
Nlyrick, Camp, Rickard, Heydler and Kirby Declare
Amateur and Professional Sports Will Reach
Plane of Popularity Never Touched in the Past

Sport both and will
athletic leaders
millions
twelve months of qualified
the development witness new
records IN interest," participation and attendance.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

= - Y =
college athletics
received q splendid
impetus during the
last year. due in
part to the visit of
the Oxford Cam
bridge universities
track team last
summer and the
re sultant interna-
[ ! o II a J intercol-
legiate meets at
Boston and New
\ ork. Golf, tennis,
small yacht racing
and other forms Of
amateur sport also
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Track and Field

The coming year is expected to be
one of great activity i'll college track
and field athletics and sports or all
classes, according to Gustavus r..
Nlrby, president OF the American Olym-
pic Committee, AT the Antwerp inter
tlOnal meet. Mr. kirhN states.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Celtics Beat League Leaders

The Original Celtics opened their
home campaign in the Eastern League
yesterday afternoon in Madison Souare
Garden by defeating the league leading
Trenton club by a score OF 43 to H.
In the night game the Cf'tcs defeated
the Philadelphia kayoulfs by a score
Of ~ TO "a.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

faction to both the
followers Of the
game and those
financially inter-
rested. T he major
! e a 6 u e pennant
races developed an
unusually c | o $ e
and dramatic eli
max and the " orld
Series was one Of
the best in the his
tory OF baseball.
There was no lack
of confidence or
popularity and the
game was well sup
ported in both the
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Ben McCready Wins
Weekly Road Race
From Small Field
Glencoe Athlete Beats s Ri.
walls in Neutrality-suspicious.
Run; Anderson Second

Ben McCrcady, Of TIE Glencoe Ath-
letc Club. won the weekly handicap
road run Of the Manhattan Bronx Ath-
letic League. held yesterday afternoon
from the Glencoe clubhouse. The win
ner, with an allowance of three min
utes, crossed the finish line about three
yards in front of Harry Anderson, St.
Anselm's Athletic Club, who had the
same handicap, while Jack Costello.
scratch, Paulist Club, was a close third
McCrcady's time for the four and one
quarter mile course was 2G:40.
Only seven barriers braved the cold
wind which swept the open spaces of
the course, but the small field was
closely punched at the end Of the trail.
Anderson made the early pace and at
the half mile mark he led McCready BY
about five yards. This pair led the
procession until nearing the end. when
McCready outlasted Anderson in the
final sprint. Costello came strong at
the close and his time of 23;A2 was the
best Of the afternoon.
The summaries follow:
Handi- Actual
Position. Name and club cap time.
l--b. McCrcady Glencoe
I'll. Anderson. s., Anseirns ~
81. costello. Pauiiiist a. G scratch ~ 80
IN Dwyer, Mohawk A. Cscratch ?4:l@
o--". Christenson, Morning
side A. C............Sc Scratch .a.ta
&c; THOMPSON, unattached Scratch o4:is
III Lichtenstein. Brook.
iFh a A.. ...,...,... Scratch "6:25
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

lion by the public
that physical exer-
else means i'm
proved health. more
pleasure in living
and a chance to
live longer. From
rvcry source where
satisfies are avail
able it is being
out that
uring tho last
decade the average
pan OF life ha IS
onstantly length
Another un-
ierlying reason
..sp,
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
Boxing

The American people like excite
ment,' said Tex Rckard in discussing
the remarkable growth Of sport in the
last two years and the outlook for tho
coming season. This demand for ex-
cltemert is shown by the manner in
which those sports which supply thrills
ranks we'll to the fore in this category.
and, while the last twelve months have
witnessed great increase Of interest.
record attendance and gate receipts. I
am inclined to believe that the new
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02
lilden, Johnston and Richards First Three
Players Ranked 10y I. s. Tennis Association
National Rankings
For 1921 Tennis
MEMS SINGLES

/ William r. Tildcn I'd. Philadelphia.
=. William II. Johnston, san Francisco.
3. Vincent richards, Non|<ers, \. y.
4. Wallace i. johnson. Philadelphia. Pa.
>. Watson Nm>hburn. New York. \. y.
6. X. Norris Williams 2d. Boston. Mass.
:. ichiyn kumnsne. New York. \. v
3. :. Howard Noshcll Brooklyn, \. y.
.. Lawrence b. Rice. Newton Centte
10. Nathnnie! ". Niles. Boston, Mass
II, Willis +. Davis, san francisco, Calf.
~. Robert EirSey. san Francisco, Calf.
H.. Howard kinsey. san Franc isco, Cal
|. Walter q. Hays. Chicago. H.
10. :. W. Pearson. Philadelphia. Pa.
I6 ". j. Cl0thier. Philadelphia. Pa
II. Dean Mathey. Crawford. \. !.
~. Frank 4. Anderson. Brooklyn y Y.
~. Fred {. Anderson. Brooklyn, y. y.
20. Philip Ncer, Portland. Ore.
IAo committee decided 10 omit from
.ho ranking. owing to insufficient data
Roland Roberts. Wallace Bates Ed
l4und Levy, 6. J Griffin. Zenzo Smmidzu
" Merrill Uail. Samuel Hardy. l'r,ucis r
Hunter. C,ar Fischer, Marshall Al'en an'
he members OF the visiting Davis tul
eS ms from ENGLAND and Australia
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

eSms from England and Australia
MEMS DOUBLES
l. William r. Tildcn and
Vincent Richards.
>. Watson Washburn and
X. \. Williams I'd.
3. Howard kinsey and
robert EinscN.
4 Vincent richards and
=. Howard SOshcil
). Willis Davis and
William VI. Johnston.
6. Fred Haetiun aud
lucien Il. Williams
:. Wallace Bates and
Edmund L.. levy.
8. James Davies and
PbiID Ne~r.
9. W. 4. Hayes and
{. u. Herd.
TO- j. {. Bell jr. and
Il. ". Edwards.
WOMEN'S SINGLES
l. M's. Franklin I. Mallory, New York.
>. Miss Mary Il Brown, Los Angeles.
3. Mrs. Marion Zinuerstein ,Jesoup. Will
mingtOn, Del.
g. Mrs May sutton Bund,. Los Angeles
s. Miss Eleanor Gcss. New York, y. "
q. Miss Helen Gillcuudeau, Mnmaroncca.
!. Mrs. B. r.. Cole. y. Ando,er. Mass.
3. Miss Leslie Bancroft, West Newton.
Mass.
9. Mrs. Edward Raymond, Hnrts,lale,
10 Miss Margaret Grove. New York, ~ y.
II. Mrs. Helene PoIlnL talk. New York.
~. Miss Clare Cassel, New York. \. Y.
i3. Mrs. RObert IeROy, New York, y. V
IA. Miss Helen Wills, SHn Francisco.
Calf.
-. Miss Edith sigourney, Boston Mass.
10. Mrs. Martha Bayard Short Hills " j.
~. Miss Anne b. Townsend, Uyerbrook,
PA.
IS. Miss Molly d. Thayer Philadelphia.
i9 Mrs NJ. Is: HUFF. New York. \. y.
JUNIOR SINGLES
I. Vincent Richards. Yonkers. \. Y.
>. Arnold w. Jones, Providence, Il. |.
,. ". w. 1ngraham, PrOvidence X. 7.
4. Frank Il. Osgaod, Pieasantville y. Y.
.. II. l.. GodsheIl. San Francisco. Cal.
&. Charles Wood .ir.. New York, \. y
!. Fritz Mercur. Harrisburg. Pa.
3. Charles Watson Sd. Philadelphia, Pa.
8. Morton Bernstein. New York. n. Y.
10. w. p. Wear. Philadelphia. Pa.
The committee decided to omit from
he ranking. on account or insufficient
iata, the names OF Herbert Suhr Philir
I5ettens. e. Chandler. J.. Hebron and Ar.
llaDd Marion.
BOYS SINGLES
/. Julius SaslOwsky Indianapolis, Ind.
z. George Lott. Chicago. Ill.
>. *. J.. Appel. New York n. Y
:. GrcveI Ackcr. New York. n. y.
>. Miles Valentine. Philadelphia, Pn.
6. Thomas NcGlinn, Philadelphia, Pa
:. 4. Mcguire. Philadelphia, Pa.
&. Arthur sngraiam ir.. Providence. r. I.
8. \. {. Jnsga!lam. Provllerce r. !.
10. NJ. X. Jones. Providence, X. H.
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

leagues in the various cities. the Play
ground and Recreation Association of
America. the Community Service. Inc;
the y. NJ. c. A., the Y. NJ. II. A. A.. and
other similar religious organizations"
New-York tribune., 1922-01-02

WINNERS
High Scratch-J. Jones.
High Nandica p--Mayor Reed.
Special Handicap Mayor Reed
Tournament Cup-E. u. Locatelli