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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1922
Page
6
National survey reveals widespread baseball pool gambling tied to the 1922 World Series. Tickets range from 25 cents to $5, with non-profit and private pools run by secret syndicates draining millions. Police report limited success against the schemes and Fraud in prize awards is common.
The article surveys 1922 season highlights for Bush Shawkey Nehf Barnes Prue tt Davis Bayne Kolp Wright and Van Gilder. It notes how Park size at Polo Grounds and Sportsman's Park affected home runs and turnarounds in the World Series and discusses the impact of a short fence on outcomes. It also covers major league pool betting in New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities with prize structures and operator details.
Mays Hoyt Jones and other right handers like Busch Shawkey combine for a strong Yankee rotation but luck and hitting failures plague 1921 ace Mays and hero Hoyt. Jones shows elite control yet shaky wins amid uneven support and confidence gaps.
By Davis J. Walsh, New York. With nine games remaining the St. Louis Browns face a pitching crisis as Shocker Pruett Davis have labored hard in recent games. Bayne Van Gilder and Kolp survive to lead the staff against the Senators starting today in a decisive series.
McQuillan seeks stability after a faltering pitching staff leading to a trade with Boston. The right hander relies on a knee height curve ball. command buys success, but grooved pitches undermine his effectiveness.
Scott, once released by Cincinnati, is back in action as a dark horse for the Giants. He may resemble Barnes if they reach the series. Ryan’s arrival as a regular strengthens the pitching staff with solid stuff and a right hander’s edge.
A sensational note from St. Louis highlights the Browns ace as one of baseball’s finest right handers. The pitcher, nicknamed Shock er, brings stellar control and stamina, with extraordinary nerve and relentless work ethic.
The text notes the New York Americans receive staff honors while highlighting Shocker as a valuable pitcher in a short series and remarks that a world series often features unusual pitching performances.
Detroit star Cobb leads American League with a .409 average ahead of Speaker and Heilmann. Cleveland and Boston players follow as top hitters. In the National League, Hornaby of St Louis and Tierney of Pittsburgh pace the list, with Miller and Grimes among the leaders and notable averages shown.
Major League totals show the American League with 491 homers and the National League with 481. The report notes single homer figures for teams including New York and Cincinnati and mentions a player named Snyder and a player or team titled onseca.
Eddie Collins compares the New York Yankees and St Louis Browns, praising Ruth, Meusel, Pipp, Schang and Wallie Pipp while noting the Yanks aggressive slam bonanza and the Browns reliance on Shocker. He admires Yanks’ battery of Bush and Schang and outlines both lineups and styles for a potential World Series.
Jock Malone of St Paul easily outpointed Bryan Downey of Columbus in a twelve round middleweight bout here. Downey led early, but Malone seized control from the fifth round and won on points. Fumes of liniment alleged to have affected Downey's sight in the final two rounds prompt a boxing commission probe. Downey and manager Jimmy Dunn are to be questioned. traces of liniment were reportedly found on a towel used by Downey.
In Youngstown Evans, middleweight champion, won a ten round decision against Al Walthers of Canton. Mansfield saw Joe Peppers vs Johnny Horvath end in a ten round draw. Cyclone Villa of Akron beat Joe Belmont in eight. Floyd Johnson of California stopped Larry Williams in Bridgeport in nine. Billy Mascot KO'd Frankie Coster in Jersey City, while Johnny Curtin stopped Buddy Ridley in tenth. George Shade of California beat Harry Silva in Boston. Alex Trambi defeated Steve Latz in Hazelton in ten. Billy Shade stopped Jack McClelland in eight. The Moran vs Tait bout at Velo drome was postponed due to cold weather and small crowd.
The Browns boast a strong lineup led by Tobin and Sisler with Foster and Williams in support. Jacobson and Severeid provide power while Gerber and McManus offer steady infield help. Shocker anchors the pitching staff as Dixie Davis and Van Gilder offer depth, and a resilient team spirit may drive success ahead of the Yankees.
Whitey Witt homered and scored twice as the Yankees beat the Browns 3 to 2 in a close game. Davis pitched eight solid innings before Pruett and Shocker completed the relief. Bush earned his 25th win and halted Sisler's 41 game hit streak. Pirates split with Phillies, dropping the second game 5 to 2, keeping Giants in sight.
The Tigers unleashed a sharp hitting display against three Washington pitchers, finishing 11-5. All starters except pinch hitter Cote registered a hit, delivering a dominant offensive show.
The Giants won the final game 7-2 against the Reds. Scott pitched a steady performance as the champions moved further in front.
After a tight duel, Ed Rommel earns his 26th victory for the Athletics as they edge the Indians 4-3. He pitched the final inning after Vance faltered late, sealing the season victory in a dramatic finish.
Cards shrug off Houlihan's anxious free throw to spark a five run fourth inning and defeat the Braves 0 to 4. Leverette delivered a five hit shutout as the Red Sox were held scoreless in a strong pitching performance.
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