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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1922
Page
3
Billy Evans argues football is fine and defends the sport against critics. He cites college presidents and student time management as areas where evils arise, insisting football remains a healthy, thrilling game.
The 1921 season was tough for Bush, an undersized second baseman. A Indianapolis eye specialist advised tear-duct surgery to restore vision, but a cold settled in the optic post-operation. He remained under care and hoped for a stronger next season, with Milan planning him as an understudy at second.
The opener in San Francisco features Bert Ellison misplays at second base sparking Seattle's eighth inning rally as Caveney's shoes loom large for San Francisco. Charley Lee shines with a triple and single while Marty McGaffigan breaks a hand for Sacramento Oakland connects on the opening game as injuries loom for the Sacs.
Chicago Cubs appear bound for the second division as manager BiN Killifer fails to add a strong pitching staff. Veterans Alexander and Martin head a doubtful rotation while recruits show little impact. The club plans a near 1921 lineup and faces a hard fight to avoid cellar status in 1922.
Philadelphia fans anticipate a rough 191? season as Connie Mack vows the Phillies will not finish last. New players like Fletcher back, Meacham, Mutchner, and a speedy outfield join Lee Meadows in a club viewed as ordinary, needing a strong push to avoid cellar status.
In Memphis the New York Yanks lost 6 to 4 to Brooklyn amid sloppy play. Other notes include Princeton water polo captain Rob Tait’s claimed prowess over Dempsey and Strangler Lewis, and Oxford-Cambridge beating Penn State 6 to 0 in England. Red Faber and the White Sox won 6 to 2 in Knoxville.
Washington coaches forecast limited success for Purple and Gold through June as bad weather and scarce material hinder crews, track, and baseball. A crew time drop signals a Lake Washington course decision pending arrival of California rivals, while track trials and relay selections loom. Pope's loss cripples weight events. baseball squad shows improvement but lacks consistent hitting and baserunning across veterans.
Reports from Balt Lake indicate pitcher Al Gould is regaining form on the mound and could aid Duffy Lewis by addressing the Coast League pitching woes. Gould, once a top performer, is described as highly effective when at his best and ready to contribute significantly if he returns to that stride.
Registration changes announced for The Mar league indicate deadlines before six oclock today. Contracts must be filed for players to be eligible. teams with fifteen under contract must include releasees. Nicknames and player movements feature prominently with several named players and teams.
April report flags Frazee's selling of pitchers as a chief problem for Hughie Duffy. Only Herbie Pennock shows consistency while Rip Collins and Bill Piercy bring talent but erratic results. Piercy faces May 20 suspension. team relies on strong batting but lacks clear pitching edge.
Cleveland faces questions about its 1922 campaign after signing Stuffy McInnis to bolster infield defense and hitting. The team hinges on Tris Speaker’s health as the most critical factor for any serious contending chances.
Lincoln High School presented its first annual concert Tuesday at the school under the leadership of Ernest H. Worth. The event showcased the band and highlighted student musicians in a formal program.
About 2,500 tons of grapes were processed for the Canadian wine industry in 1920 reflecting a notable level of production. The statistic highlights the scale of grape utilization and the practical impact on local winemaking during that year.
In San Francisco April 5 the Seattle Indians beat the San Francisco Seals 5 to 3 in the Coast league opener. Bob Geary pitched for the Seals before Davis finished the eighth inning as Seattle scored four runs to pull ahead. Charley Lee hit a three bagger for San Francisco and Stumpf homered for Seattle.
In Sacramento on April 5 Oakland capitalized on four errors a walk and a wild pitch to score six runs in the fourth inning aided by three hits. Final score shows Oakland ahead as Arlett and Kohler pitched for Oakland Gideon and Stanage for Sacramento in underwhelming defense and pitching.
Vernon at Salt Lake and Portland at Los Angeles games were postponed due to rain. Ray Grazules, last year’s Pirates pitcher, appears on Louie’s French Dry Cleaners roster and seeks Garfield high school staff role, delaying Cleaners play until after the prep season. He would be chief understudy to George Henry in The Star league.
A student reports strong study effort and claims a perfect score this month while another notes receiving a zero. The exchange highlights contrasting academic outcomes and attitudes toward progress.
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