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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
3
Billy Evans questions the value of golf for ball players during the season. The piece notes a rise in golf among major leaguers, Connie Mack’s past restrictions, and a Yankee controversy where pitcher Mays was fined $200 after playing golf on a pitching day, suggesting golf may hinder regular-season performance.
Philadelphia's Betty Schenkel emerges as a premier all around athlete claiming world class status. The 17 sport versatile star works as a railroad clerk and pursues sports with daily discipline, celebrating a shelf full of cups medals and certificates.
Opening day reviews reveal Giants and Yankees exposed weaknesses while Cardinals, Senators, Phillies, Cubs win. Hornsby homered for St Louis, Mogridge and Jones endure rough starts, Meadows shuts Boston, Alexander leads Chicago win in Cincinnati.
Cold weather challenged both pitchers as Cleveland defeated Ty Cobb's Detroit Tigers 7 to 4 in the season opener. Oldham and Olsen fueled the offense with 12 base hits combined while Bassler Morton and Nunamaker handled the batteries in a tight contest.
Chicago pitcher Red Faber struggled with wildness as St. Louis Browns edged the White Sox 3 to 2 in the opener. Shocker and Severeid opposed Faber and Schalk in a tight game despite three walks issued by the Chicago ace.
In New York on April 123 Brooklyn defeated the Giants 4 to 3 after a shaky supported performance by Nehf. Reuther pitched for Brooklyn with Deberry behind him while Nehf received help from Shea and Snyder.
President Ebbetts intends to pitch Nap Rucker, now a club scout, against the Yankees on the training trip. The Brooklyn pitchers have enjoyed an easy time, and Ebbetts aims to rub it in.
A Detroit youth named Herman emerges as a baseball recruit described as swinging a bat weights akin to Babe Ruth. The note notes the bold comparison while acknowledging the distinction.
Carl Mays, known for his left handed reputation, is actually right handed. The reveal challenges the popular belief that only southpaw pitchers display temperamental behavior.
The 4:30 p.m. April 21 regatta will likely use the Fremont Canal from the Fremont bridge to the Lake Washington canal via Lake Union. Dar Meisnest reports, with a possible Saturday option if weather cooperates. A Wasnington- California regatta crew will be chosen from former East crewmen and be the coast boat. The course’s selection depends on favorable weather.
Betty extols outdoor sports for girls as health building and fair play. She cites personal recovery from flu after returning to basketball and stresses sleep and rest as key to happiness. She notes girls now compete in schools, colleges, and workplaces with equal seriousness and joy.
The Crystal Pool received a clean bill of health from M T Stevens city health officer after bacteriological tests on opening day samples. Bacteria counts were low and typhoid germs were not detected. no gas or acid found in any sample.
The piece praises Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators as outsiders with a chance to win the American League pennant. It notes Johnson’s long, effective career, his waning fastball, and fan support nationwide as Washington seeks to upset favorites like New York Cleveland and St Louis. If they prevail, Johnson’s name and color would lift a new world champion image rivaling 1914 Boston Braves.
Robby Jones, a top Atlanta golf star and noted amateur, finishes at Georgia Tech this spring and may enter the intercollegiate championship this season. His toughest foe could be Rudy Knepper of Sioux City, then Princeton student.
Panama Joe Gans the colored middleweight is out of the ring for two or three weeks with an injured hand from a recent Detroit bout. The canceled bout against Gordon McKay was set for Tuesday at the Pavilion as promoter Jimmy Malone seeks a new main event.
Bib Falk of the White Sox tumbled into a water hazard during a game with the Giants, costing Chicago a loss. The mishap came amid soggy ball fields in the South where such hazards appeared, not on golf courses.
The writer notes many pitchers count on a 1923 change away from the lively ball to aid comebacks. It would be tough if ball makers remove the advantage or cross them up.
The French Olympic Committee will not use Pershing Stadium for the 1924 Games and plans a new stadium near the Colombes race track. Missouri prepares to face California in Berkeley as the track teams travel for a Saturday meet.
New York boxing commission rules require all outdoor bouts to occur only on holidays or Saturday afternoons with no night contests. The main event must start by 6 PM.
Wanda von Kettler recalls a boxing night with playful notes on fighters and sightseers. The piece names Eddie Moore and Kid Hare, comments on judges and deputies, and notes quirky props and reactions from the crowd.
The Premeot Cyclones add inexperienced talent and release Kanil Lakeman while Oscar Collins joins the Weet & Wheeler roster as a versatile pitcher and shortstop. Green Lake Juniors sign Frite Hagter John Lund and Eugene Kunst Magier brings star power to the lineup. Manager Lambert seeks a trade for Charley Nardin as Hillman Merchants reshuffle.
Lew Tendler the Philadelphia lightweight and his manager Phil Glassman are suspended indefinitely by the boxing commission. The action follows Glassman’s abuse of the referee who ruled against Tendler on a foul in a recent bout.
New York April 14 Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel suspended Yanka have been invited by Charles Stoneham Giants president to work out daily with the Giants Ruth is with the Yankees in Washington and Meusel is in New York.
Montreal officials announce that the city’s boxing commission will be formed by five members. The move aims to oversee licensing events enhance safety and enforce rules across boxing activities in the region.
The second annual dog show at the Pavilion Third Ave and University St features over 60 breeds with about 350 dogs. Dan Shuttleworth will judge under American Kennel Club rules while W H Woodhull oversees care and Spratt's ensures safety. Totem's Chief, a Boston bull owned by Mrs. W A Fishbaugh, is favored to win.
Results from last night show Robby Michaels defeating Joe Harrahan by knockout in three rounds. Marty Foley stops Joe Martisen in two rounds. Young Gardenu wins by decision over Roy McCassiin in four rounds. Owen Roberts knocks out Alvin Landon in two rounds. Kid La Rose defeats Frankie Green by decision in four rounds. Eddie Moore stops Kid Hari in four rounds.
New Yorker Bobby Michaels and Irish Joe Harrahan clashed in a tense bout where Michaels relied on his left to press the pace. Referee Charney Givens let incidents stand, Harrahan was counted out after a late left hook and claims of a low blow. Other bouts featured Marty Foley’s tough comeback and Owen Roberts showing promise in a action filled Castade Athletic Club smoker.
New Vernon pitcher Jake May dazzled for the Coast League season opener, twirling hitless innings against the Los Angeles champions and posting a shutout for Vernon alongside catcher Hannah. The Acorns defeated San Francisco 6 0 while Salt Lake beat City 9 3 as Oakland opened strong.
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