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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1922
Page
14
The article compiles optimistic forecasts from executives of the Yankees Giants Indians Reds White Sox and Dodgers. It cites loss of Ruth and Meusel early for New York and highlights strong pitching staffs and anticipated attendance gains.
President says St. Louis Browns hold a bright outlook for the coming season. The club is viewed as a pennant contender with a strong catching staff and a superior outfield. The infield is about 60 percent stronger than last season, addressing holes at second and third bases that had weakened the club.
NPORSEEN accidents threaten ball clubs though guards against them are rare. The Cardinals demonstrated strength last season and finished strong. If no serious injuries occur to key players, the team should contend highly in the race.
The author predicts the Boston Red Sox will finish first or second in the American League despite skeptics. He cites improved club strength and acknowledges weaker pitching but expects higher overall success to draw crowds and heighten financial gains for the team in 1922.
Six bout boxing card opens the season at the arena with promoter Jimmy Malone. Debutant Bobby Micharia from New York faces Joe Harrahan in a rugged bout as Michaels meets Frankie Burna in Tacoma then Bobby Harper in Vancouver. Other matchups include Martinsen Foley light heavyweights and several bantam and welterweight bouts.
Mays remains the storm center of the American League with a storied career behind him He is in an exhibition in the South where he threw a ball over the grandstand angering manager Huggins who fined him $200 Mays threatened to quit but stayed for now The long history includes a 1919 Boston exit and a court injunction affecting team relations between New York Chicago and Boston.
Coach Enoch Bagshaw notes many varsity football veterans are in other spring sports and a larger fresher group remains. He cites captain Bob Ingram Johnny Wilson Bill Beck Abe Wilson Ed Ferry Jimmy Bryan Harry Quass Norman Tinling Cliff Langhorne Leo Zeil as lost to the football squad but expects strong future linemen and backs like Bill Grimm Pay Hill Wayne Hall Hank Haynes Wallie Dalley Les Sherman Johnny Abel and others to bolster the 1922 season. Spring practice will run four to five more weeks ending with intra-squad games.
In what the writer calls a favorable setup for experts, New York is favored to win the American League again, though many will have alibis ready if the Yankees falter.
Sacramento visi tors beat Seattle Indians 5 to 1 as Paul Fittery hurled the win while Vean Gregg allowed five runs. Stumpf won a boner at bat for the home club and McCredie considers lineup changes to spark the batting order.
Tacoma divers and sprinters plan to compete under the Garrison Swimming Club of Julce Jest Summer by LA Garton in the Pacific Northwest championships in June. The indoor meet splits between Moltecmeh of Portland and Crystal of Seattle with coaches scouring for talent and new officers to be chosen.
Boston battle results show Terry Martin of Providence defeating former champion Joe Lynch in a ten round decision.
Paris April 12 Eugene Criqui French featherweight champion knocked out Ben Callicot in the third round delivering a decisive win at the ring.
Northwest heavyweight Farmer returns to the ring after a long layoff to face Bul Bethel in Tacoma and then تحد another New York rival Arentian. Critics say Farmer may be past his prime yet vows to prove his grit in a tough two fight sequence as vaudeville-era boasts collide with real boxing.
Ray Willie, once with Broadway, has been working out with the West Wheeler club in recent practices. Observers say he is showing promising progress and improving conditioning as he competes for a roster spot.
Report notes that a proposal to present a petition to Judge Sandia seeking Babe Ruth's reinstatement is not approved by the American League pitchers. The scope includes reaction from AL pitchers and the ongoing debate over Ruth's eligibility.
The article notes Dempsey agreeing to fight Wills and states he would not meet a colored fighter. It asserts he believes Wills will look white when the bell rings. It also quotes Nick Alfrock on golf becoming popular with ball players to open a new field for alibi men.
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