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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
10
Vernon wins a tight 4 3 decision over Seattle as Bill James struggles with control. Jacobo pitches well for Vernon while James issues walks and hits, with late runs by Schorr and Sawyer aiding the visitors.
Vernon’s slugging three two run singles set the pace as Syshin, Testa and Schulte added help. Cueto struggled in the first as Murphy doubled, while Bee and Red Smith contributed timely hits for Tigre. Portland remains thin at infield with regulars sidelined and Lane’s early double stood out.
The 1922 season marks Walter Johnson's fifteenth year with the Washington Americans. He is the fans’ favorite, with a storied career that includes 320 victories. Johnson believes he has at least five years left, aims to eclipse Cy Young's record, yet remains unspoiled and beloved by teammates.
Regular monthly Beattie Motorcycle club gathering scheduled at the Ace Motorcycle company store at 68 Stewart et. Members are urged to attend as key business for the coming months will be discussed.
Bill Besick is described as an ideal baseball manager with strong intelligence and firm but supportive control. Red Killefer of Los Angeles is praised as a parallel leader, sharing governance over players and pacing the team. The piece notes the Coast League benefits from both leaders' styles.
Oakland's Frankie Burns won the main event on a foul over Bobby Michaels in the second round of a six round bout at Tacoma. Michaels suffered his second coast fight loss by foul after two bouts. Frank Farmer stopped Bill Bethel in five rounds in the semi undercard.
Coast middleweight champion Gordon Mc Kay meets Australian foe Tom King in a 10 round bout at Vancouver B C on Wednesday April 26. Preliminary cards include Len Holliday Bob Webster Roughhouse Charley Burns Billy Young Vic Foley with Bobby Harper returning from layoff and a postponed bout with Bobby Michaels slated for mid May.
Baseball clubs of the High School league played the second round this afternoon with West Seattle vs Garfield at Walla Walla, Franklin vs Ballard at Ballard, and Lincoln vs Queen Anne at Mercer playfields. West Seattle begins its season.
The Star junior base league lists Sunday games revised with matchups at Lincoln Mercer Green Lake Walla Walla and Wilder fields. Teams include Three Brothers Save Works Paicon A Hillman Merchants Independents Washington Laundry Co West Woodland Merchant West Hearth Dye Works Mt Baker Cigar Co Asahi Cube Lourds French Dry Cleaners Rowe Cubs Fremont Cyclones L L V Westerman Co Brown Brothers Milliards Bam Arena and others.
The Star reports new rules for the Star Junior Baseball League limit final team rosters after May 3 to 15 players with no illness excuses. Players must have nine innings in a regular Star preliminary game to be eligible for finals. Teams may not add new players after the cutoff, and managers are urged to report lineup news to the sporting editor.
Washington and California crews prepare for the coast rowing title race at 4 30 this afternoon. The result decides the coast title and berths in the Poughkeepsie regatta with mixed experience and two distinct stroke styles on display. Washington holds a 9 4 record in western history with California seeking a rare triumph.
Salt Lake Bees manager Duffey Lewis releases pitcher Al Polson and catcher Lee Edwards and signs catcher Butch Byler who had pressed for more pay. Harry Bincheléer was briefly slated for release but a young recruit’s five inning one hit stint against Los Angeles changed plans.
Pep Young, sidelined by a troublesome arm in Detroit, was claimed by Philadelphia through waivers. The pitcher, a capable fielder but hindered by a weak throwing arm, was released by Cobb.
Washington defeated Oregon 13 to 6 at Denny Field in a ragged opening game of the conference baseball series. Washington built early leads with walks and errors helped by hits from Wright Baldwin and Gray while Oregon pitchers Setzer Liston struggled. The Lemon Yellow nine added runs through the later innings as Oregon could not close the gap despite late two runs in the ninth.
The piece notes likely American participation in the British Open. Walter Hagen may be the lone American entrant as Jock Hutchison tours and contemplates not defending his title. Hutchison and Barnes have just finished a long tour, tired and reluctant due to travel, cost, and fatigue.
Seaburn Brown reports Stanford begins spring football under new coach Warner. Addition of E P Hunt as freshman coach completes the staff. Warner aims to mold an inexperienced roster into a disciplined unit, with past success at Pittsburg and Carlisle cited as proof.
E Collins continues to top the Keystone players as the White Sox and Giants finish a 13 game spring stretch. McGraw and Gleason observe fielding drills as Collins faces questions of form amid playful banter about a noted double chin signaling a rough stretch ahead.
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