Another Big Year Expected
American baseball fans await the new season with the Giants and Yankees favored to repeat in the National and American leagues. Ruth and Meusel will miss early games due to a suspension, while Shinners is slated for center field with the Giants. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker will start the season sidelined by injuries.
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George Burns
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Bob Munsel
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Meusel
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Frisco Eyes Coast League Tie In San Francisco Sale Rumor
Rumors from California baseball circles suggest the 1922 Coast League move in Salt Lake could trigger a sale. San Francisco may seize the franchise and field two clubs in the city, ensuring baseball runs through the season.
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Salt Lake
San Francisco
Oregon State Relays Set for April Meet
The Oregon State all relay meet will be held Saturday April 15 in Oregon. Competing teams include Oregon Aggies Willamette and Reed. Oregon and the Beavers are also developing relay teams for the carnival at Washington on April 29.
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Oregon
Winter Weather Shapes Training for South Residents
Rain disrupts southern athletic plans prompting magnates to relocate training northward. Officials weigh radio based monitoring and southern venues to maintain performance while weather persists.
Admissions to National Amateur and Open Golf Champs Set
The United States Golf Association plans to charge admission for spectators at the National Amateur and Open golf championships this year to reduce crowd size and manage attendance.
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United States Golf Association
May Averts Salt Lake in Coast League Debut
Jake May now Vernon southpaw held Salt Lake to two hits in his Coast league debut for the Tigers. He came from Beaumont Texas league duties and previously served about two years with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Speedway Gossip and Indy 500 Prep Intrigue
Veteran Eddie Hearne worries water in fuel ahead of the 500 mile race at Indianapolis. Wonderlich sells his Frontenac Duesenberg project to the Pacific coast, while over 200 seats are requested for the big event. Howdy Wilcox, citing track familiarity, tests his Peugeot daily in anticipation of race day.
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Umpires Remark Stops Russell Move In Big League Debut
In a Chicago game during the 1921 season Wilson the umpire halted Russell’s abrupt move to first base. The humorous exchange recalled their Western league days when Russell pitched for the same organization. Wilson warned Russell to drop the hitch to first base and keep league differences private.
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Chicago
Washington
Joe Judges
Sam Rice
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Des Moines
Overto ut ing Was Cause of Killinger s Failure
Ver touting and overexposure hampered Glenn Killinger, Penn State football star and baseball recruit, during spring training. The New York Yankees signed him after high expectations but overanxious play led to a poor impression. He was sent to Jersey City in the International League for further work with a hoped return to the majors.
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Hugo Bezdek
Bezdek
Ras
Jersey City
Coveleskie Drops Experimental Pitches For Fast Ball Plan
Cleveland star pitcher Stanley Coveleskie says he will stop experimenting this season and rely on the fast ball and a hitter. He jokes that batters may be satisfied if he runs out of saliva.
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Stanley Coveleskie
Cleveland
Beckett Eyes Brennan and Dempsey After Cook Win
New York boxing figure Jack Mc Auliffe says Joe Beckett plans to face Bill Brennan and then Jack Dempsey after defeating George Cook. He frames the sequence as a staged program for Beckett’s rise in American rings.
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Joe Beckett
George Cook
Bill Brennan
Jack Dempsey
Jack McAuliffe
Beckett
Caproni and Frush Sign for 12-Round MSG Showdown
Danny Frush of Cleveland and Tony Caproni of New York have signed to fight 12 rounds at Madison Square Garden New York on May 5. Both boxers will weigh in at 128 pounds.
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Cleveland
Tony Caproni
New York
Madison Square Garden
Goose Goslin Earns Nickname Amid Suspension
New Washington recruit Goose Goslin, once hailed as a top prospect, faced a training suspension before the season began, a setback that nevertheless reinforces his celebrated nickname and reputation.
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Goslin
Michaels Lines Up 3 Battles in Vancouver Card
Lightweight contender from New York’s PT camp Flynn is slated for a six round bout with Robby Harper in Vancouver on April 26. Michaels aims for three battles after recent showings against Joe Harrahan in Seattle and Frankie Byrne in Tacoma. The card also features Joe Martinson vs Marty Foley in a semi windup and Kid La Rowe vs Frankie Green in the second bout plus Eddie Moore vs Filipino Kid Hari in the curtain raiser.
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Indiana nine to play 14 games in Japan under wartime suspicions
The Indiana nine will tour Japan for 14 games under University of Wacerda sponsorship, while Cornell schedules a single outdoor dual with Penn on May 12 likely at Ithaca as Penn’s field nears reconstruction for football. The piece notes large stadium funding at Uling and Ohio State. Harvard caps spring football by April 16.
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Kai Sang Seen Favored in Louisville Derby
Kai Sang, noted for a strong 1921 turf season, carries strong favor to win the Louisville derby as he faces tough competition and doubts from rivals.
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Leonard to defend lightweight crown July Fourth
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion will defend his title on July 4 against Johnny Dundee and Charley White of Rocky Kansas in Michigan City Indiana. Floyd Fitzsimmons will promote the bout under promoter Billy Gibson.
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Ad Santel to Meet Tarro Miyake in Portland Jiu Jitsu
San Francisco heavyweight Ad Santel faces Japanese star Tarro Miyake in a two out of three falls jiu jitsu match in Portland. Santel has a long tour of the Orient last year with 25 straight wins.
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San Francisco
Tarro Miyake
Portland
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Orient
Umpire Bill Byron Known for Bold Line and Quick Quips
Byron, famed for colorful quotes, once ruled a foul ball play as interference for vocal interference. His memorable moment came when a coach shouted I got it causing a muffed play, and Byron declared the batter out for vocal interference, a proper call.
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Indians Open Season with Home Series vs Vernon Tigers
Opening day festivities are planned as the Indians travel from Sacramento to host the Vernon Tigers. The parade features Indian attire and Mayor Caldwiel will throw the first ball while Chief Searing is expected to miss it. The opener follows a rough week in San Francisco with San Jose, Vernon, and Los Angeles starting elsewhere in the league.
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Changes of Star League Players Are Due Tomorrow
All changes in registration for Sunday's games in The Star league must be listed at The Star not later than Wednesday at 6 p m. New contracts must be sent in for every new man. Teams with 15 men listed should designate on the contracts which men are to be released. Signatures and filing dates must be left open.
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Bruin Crew Hopes Up After Washington Doubts
Washington authorities discount reports that the Bruin shell lacks strength for the season. Former varsity men who have seen the Bruin crew in action report a favorable prospect for the Southern shell. California will arrive next Sunday for preliminary workouts.
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Bruin
Washington
Weissmuller to Swim on Coast for Shriners Meet
Ban Francisco report states John Weisamuller the world’s fastest swimmer will compete here in the Shriners meet on June 12 and 14 under the colors of the Illinois Athletic Club of Chicago.
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John Weisamuller
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Referee Role Returns as Young Corbett Stands at Stockyards
Young Corbett, renowned for defeating Terry McGovern, has come back to Denver and reentered the ring at Stockyards Stadium as a referee.
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Terry McGovern
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Stockyards Stadium
Flack Proves He Is No Sap in Chicago Outfield
Max Flack, Chicago outfielder, was struck by a pitched ball and rendered unconscious with a fractured jaw. Some Chicago critics accuse Flack of lacking brains despite the incident.
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Max Flack
Chicago
California Stanford Dual Track Meet In Doubt For April 15
For the first time in years the result of the dual track meet between California and Stanford on April 15 is uncertain. Last year California won easily.
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Stanford
Brennan and Miske to meet in May boxing bout
Boston report states heavyweight Billy Miske and Bill Brennan will fight 10 rounds in Boston on May 1. In Detroit, Panama Joe Gans and Jamaica Kid fought to a draw with the Kid gaining the edge after a knockdown in the second round.
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Billy Miske
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Dempsey Sails to England with Crew of Aides
New York April 11 The heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey sailed today for England. He was accompanied by his manager Jack Kearns his brother Ted dy Hayes and Joe Benjamin as part of his traveling party.
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Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Teddy Hayes
Joe Benjamin
England
Frankie Burns Knocks Out Jimmy Rivers in One Round
Frankie Burns, a veteran San Francisco lightweight famed for near wins over top rivals, defeated Tacoma sensation Jimmy Rivers in a single round at Fagles arena. Rivers entered tense, nervous, and was knocked out by a flush left hook as he fell backward, a fight described as more psychological than physical. Rivers' manager Jack Conners now plans a slower, rebuilding path to regain confidence and form.
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le Mano
France
Mac Harvey
Frontenac
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Indianapolia
Los Angeles
Dan Walton
Tacoma Ledger
Akland
Frankie Burns
San Francisco
Jimmy Rivers
Tacoma
Fagles Arena
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Jimmy
Rivers
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Varsity Nine to Meet Japs at Denny Field
Washington's baseball team will face the Mikado nine this week on Denny field. Last season the two teams battled hard and the games were fast paced. Only one game is scheduled so far, with Oregon opening the season against Washington on April 21 at Denny field.
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Huggins May Lose Fewster In Yankee Lineup
An injured Chick Fewster, who turned an ankle recently, is an obstacle for Miller Huggins as Fewster is relied on to fill the Yankee outfield during Ruth and Meusel’s suspension. Managers face a major question of whether the ankle will allow Fewster to start the season.
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Meusel
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Stewart Takes Checker Title in London Match
Robert Stewart of Scotland defeats A. N. Banks of Detroit to become world checker champion. 37 of 40 games drawn in London with Scotland holding the title for about 50 years apart from Dr. Yates who briefly held it.
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Metlen Looms as Track Star in Relay Carnival
Dave Metlen appears Washington’s strongest entrant for the pentathalon relay carnival this season. Jimmy Bryan stands as the only challenger, though he is unlikely to compete. Bryan earned his letter with the javelin last season and has a decent jumping record.
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Stanford Track Enlists Kirksey Hartranft Hanner for Season
Stanford track card highlights three star athletes Kirksey Hartranft and Hanner. Kirksey ranked closely behind Charley Paddock in sprints while Hartranft demonstrates a 50 foot 2 inch shot put, and Hanner records a 206 foot 10 inch javelin throw in practice.
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Call for Umpires for Star League Issued
The Star Junior league seeks amateur umpires in the city to donate services for preliminary games as in soccer refereeing. Umpires will be assigned to various matches with no entry fees or payments. Send names phones and addresses to The Star sporting editor Bob Bonner offers his services as a soccer official.
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Twenty-One Teams Competing For Star League Trophy
Twenty one teams are now competing for the Star league trophy with two dropped, leaving seven teams in each division. Sunday's games reach the halfway mark of the preliminary season as nine games are on the boards. Final details and schedules will be provided in Thursday's Star.
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Falcons face Best Shoe Shop in League No 1 clash
In Lower Woodland Park Sunday the Falcon Athletic club meets Best Shoe Shop at 12 noon in a top league game. Both teams opened with decisive wins, Falcons beating Independent and Cobblers beating rivals. A loss or win here shapes the top two finish prospects. Three Brothers Dye Works, a strong Seattle junior team, lines up against Washington Laundry Co. Lincoln as Laundry aims to rebound. Three Brothers has 28 runs in two games. In the other match Zerosene Cubs meet Hillman chants at Columbia, both having split their first two games.
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Washington Park Tops Asahi Cubs in League No 2 Clash
Washington Park seeks a third straight win at Washington Park with Bil Sutta as top pitcher as it faces the Asahi Cubs at 2 PM. Mt Baker Cigar Co. meets Green Lake at 2 PM in Walla Walla, both 500, with Green Lake boasting the better run total. West Seattle Works vs West & battles at 12 PM, the latter aiming for top honors if victorious.
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League No 1 and 3 games at B F Day field
Fremont Cyclones meet Mt. Baker Wildcats at 3 p m with both teams riding two straight wins and a final berth within reach. Also Louies French Cru Oh faces Brownie Billiards at Walla Walla at 2 p m and Sam Arena Shoe Repair meets Ross Cubs at B F Day at 1 p m in the day’s other slate.
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Yankees Contend Despite Critics Over Indians Ahead
Preseason views split with experts doubting Cleveland while Yankees players favor their team. Pitching and健康 Speaker's health loom large as consensus leans toward Yankees pennant chances. Players name Cleveland as toughest foe atop St Louis and Washington in poll. Yankee optimism centers on pitching and offense led by McInnis and Ruth’s successor.
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Denver Plans Sport Revival
Civic groups in Denver unite to secure more playgrounds and athletic equipment to boost amateur sports interest across the city.
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