Coast League Contenders emerge as six teams top list
In this season preview six clubs are grouped as top contenders with Oakland and Salt Lake seen as outsiders. Seattle fans expect a strong run led by Walter McCredie and pitcher Sean Gregg, while Portland and the Seals project solid play. Los Angeles, Sacramento, Oakland, and Vernon fill out a balanced field with varying strengths and questions.
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Oakland
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Altho
Arnold Statz
Sam Crawford
Angels
Vic Aldridge
Art Reinhart
Charley Deal
Clarence Twombly
Statz
Elmer Ponder
Connie Mack Believes Athletics Have Stronger 1922 Pitching
Connie Mack states the Philadelphia Athletics will be better in 1922 with stronger pitching and reserve depth. He notes the team’s spirit improved and predicts Washington may be the dark horse of the American race, while York’s pitching and Yankee hitting are also highlighted.
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Ailadelphia
Connie Mack
Connie
Athletics
Mack
Washington
York
Yankees
Washington club eyed for strong infield and pitching concerns
Baseball preview notes Washington acquiring Peckinpaugh to bolster infield with Mogridge and Yachary promising as pitchers. It cites uncertain Washington pitching and weak staffs for Cleveland and St Louis, with New York, Cleveland, St Louis, and Washington contending in the first division.
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Washington
Peckinpaugh
Johnson
Mogridge
Yachary
Cleveland
St. Loui
New York
T. Lowuls
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
22 Teams in Action in First Games of Schedule
Third Annual Star League Race gets under way tomorrow with strong clubs entered. Reports must be turned in Sunday night.
All Stars Smother U Ball Club In City League Game
Washington Narrett and teammates shut out the university squad as the All Stars slugged out six runs. Setzer worked five innings for the college team before giving way, and the varsity offense struggled with base running and weak hitting.
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U” Ball Club
Ashington
All Stars
Setzer
Leonard
Matthewa
Red Lewis
Ruth hits record home run as Yankees top Robins
In Ban Antonio on April 1 Babe Ruth connected the longest home run on the grounds and the New York Yankees defeated the Robins 12 to something. Lipp, Myers and Cadore contributed with short hits.
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Ban Antonio
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Robins
Weismuller Breaks Two World Records in Chicago
Still, breaks them as Johnny Weismuller of the Illinois Athletic Club swims 100 yards in 5.5 seconds and 60 yards in 29.5 seconds in Chicago. The feat adds to his growing list of world marks, highlighting his sprint prowess and the club’s strength.
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New York
Johnny Weismuller
Young Flying Fish
Illinois Athletic Club of
Chicago
Varsity Crew Breaks Lake Course Record
The 1922 Washington varsity rowers shaved one second off the Lake Washington course record set in 1916. With the old shell Washington IL, crew members Mike Murphy Fred Spahn Sam Shaw Bob Ingram Red Mason Al Skibiness Wright Parkins and Pat Tidmarsh coasting under Coxswain Al Grant, the new 15 55 mark was logged during late Friday practice.
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Shell
Washington IL
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Fred Spahn
Sam Shaw
Bob Ingram
Red” Mason
al Skibiness
Wright Parkins
Pat Tidmarsh
al Grant
Cambridge Defeats Oxford in Annual Thames Boat Race
Cambridge defeats Oxford by five lengths on the Thames in 19 minutes 27 seconds amid choppy water. The light blue crew led all the way from Putney to Mortlake as spectators flocked to the river for the classic race.
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Oxford
Thames
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Oxford Today
Middlesex
Putney
Mortlake
University Tennis Men Set To Open Season
University tennis will begin the court season as soon as conditions improve. Each campus organization enters three players in singles and doubles. A silver cup awaits the winning group, with varsity eligibility limited to later rounds and selection based on tournament results. Washington plans Coast Conference play and Northwest college events. Key players include captain Stuart Barker and veterans Milt Taylor and Art Langlie, while freshmen show potential with several ex-high school captains.
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Nterorganization Tennisa
Washington
Northwest
Marshall Allen
Don Waller
Stuart Barker
Milt Taylor
Art Langlie
Chet Vincent
Ham Olin
Art Bailey
Frosh
Multnomah Club Dominates Coast Amateur Tourney Finals
In Portland the Multnomah Club led the Pacific Coast Amateur Boxing and Wrestling finals, claiming three boxing titles and most wrestling titles. Manuel Martines defeated ud Weiser in a tense 118 pound bout after an extra round, while Johnny Wilmann scored the quickest knockout in the heavyweights. Local wrestlers captured most titles, with boxers Ray Fee, Manuel Martinez, Neil Tierney, Dale Freeman, Clayton Frye, Hugh McDonald, and Stanley Frye earning titles.
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Los Angeles
Ud Weiser
Tacoma
Johnny Wilmann
Olympic Club
Bert Winnie
Multnomah
Ray Fee
Olympics
Manuela Martinez
A. C
Neil Tierney
Spokane A.C
Dale Freeman
Multnomah A. C
Clayton Frye
Hugh McDonald
Stanley Frye
College athletics and prominent coaches in the news
A Chinaman will be one of Peen Biate's star track athletes this season. Jimmie Meleaaca, ex football star for Goneaga, will coach Spokane college high school division next year. Mechanical and athletic limits are discussed amid tests, psychology roles, and coaching shifts at major universities and colleges.
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Bevad
Jimmie Meleaaca
Goneaga
Spokane College
Mecleaace
University of Trincoln
Zuppke
Gianta Beats Memphis 7 to 2 In Jackson Game
Louis Firpo announced a change of plan and will not fight Jack Dempsey. He will focus on non title opposition and the second string contenders.
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Miss
Gianta
Memphis
Louis Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Downey to Fight O Dowd in May Title Bout
Bryan Downey of Columbus will meet former champion Mike O Dowd in a 12 round world middleweight title bout in Columbus on May 15. Downey and Johnny Wilson are co claimants to the title.
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Columbus
Bryan Downey
Columbua
Johnny Wilson
Mike O'Dowd
Western conference meeting of athletic directors
Professionalism officials from Western conference universities and faculty representatives met in Chicago on April 1 to discuss standards and governance for intercollegiate athletics. The session focused on ethics, eligibility rules, and administrator conduct across member schools.
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Chicago
Spring Grid Work Monday At University Of Washington
Equipment for the spring football season is in the University of Washington gymnasium awaiting first turnout Monday afternoon. Bagshaw plans to take his players to the Stadium for spring turnout while baseball practice runs at Denny Field. Practice will be four days a week for six weeks, with vigorous sessions and no slack for dodging preseason workouts.
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Victoria
Bob Johnstone
Seattle Golf Club
Pacific Professional Golfers’ Association
Pacific Northwest Golfanso
Colwood Golf Club
John
Phil Jefferson
Everett Golf Club
Willie Black
Bill Hanley
Waver‘Country Club
California
Northwest
Everyy
Black
Shaughnessy Heights
Vancouver
Van
Spalding Bros
University of Washington
Bagshaw
Denny Field
Lake Course Favored for Washington California Crew Race
Coach Leader leans toward the old estuary route past Sand Point for the Washington California crew race amid water and wind conditions. Spectators would gain views from the Lake Union canal banks, while managers push to use the canal channel despite weather concerns.
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Northern Pacific
Sand Point
Lake Union Canal
Canal
Boxing Show at Cascade Pavilion Promises Hard-Hitting Card
Local boxing night features Micha els in a headline bout against Frankie Farren with a team of heavy hitters including Martinson Foley and Roy McCaslin. Notable wins by Michaels span Jimmy Prugetti Chick Suds Bud Ridley and Mark Baird, while Farren seeks an upset as fans back his style. The undercard includes Kid La Rowe Frankie Green Eddie Moore and Filipino Kid Hari in a fast paced slate.
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Chick Suds
New England
Tommy Noble
England
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Joe Martinson
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Rube Finn
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Managers must secure grounds for next week now
Weather is inclement and no games will be postponed to keep the season on schedule. Ground rules will be printed in The Star next week for league managers to keep. Ray Willis, ex Broadway catcher, joined West & Wheeler. Washington Laundry Co. to use Tincoin park as home grounds replacing Lowell school grounds.
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Washington Laundry Co
Tincoin Park
Lowell
Cubs Aces Beat Lincoln HS Second Team 17 to 2
The Ross Cubs of the Star Junior Baseball league overwhelmed Lincoln High School's second team in a Friday practice game at Woodland Park No. 1, finishing 17 to 2 as a batting spree propelled the Cubs.
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Lincoln High School
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Brim defeats Ross in close ten round bout
In New York Paul Corbett Brim from Cleveland shaded Young Ross of Syracuse over ten rounds. Jake Herman of California won a twelve round decision against Eddie Brady of Brooklyn.
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Paul Corbett
Cleveland
Shaded Young Ross
Syracuse
New York
Jake Herman
Eddie Brady
Brooklyn
Sunday Schedule Opens Star Junior Baseball League
Sunday's schedule lists LEAGUE NO 1 and 2 and 3 games at multiple Seattle area fields with 3 p m reading 1 p m noon times. The article notes 22 of 23 teams start play tomorrow across three divisions with round robin leads for championship and eliminations for Class B, plus strict rules on scorers umpires score sheets and timely reporting.
Carney and Pantley Box Fast Draw Night
Spike Carney and Frankie Pantley fought a quick draw in the main event at the American Legion smoker in Yakima Washington. Fred Sumaker scored a knockout of Jack O'Donnell in the third round of a four round heavyweight bout.
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Yakima
Wash
Spike Carney
Frankie Pantley
American Legion
Fred Sumaker
Jack O'Donnell
Cubs to Open Doubleheader with Seals in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 1 the Cubs schedule a doubleheader against the Seals after rain halted play yesterday. The day’s plan includes a return to the field to complete the suspended game and continue the series.
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SEALS
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs
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