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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1922
Page
2
The piece profiles Brick Muller of California as a stellar end and legendary passer in his final college season. Doctor Rosenthal explains Muller's unique mitt and shoulder contribute to a catapult like throw, with a short, quick windup and precise spin.
Brick Muller II is hailed as one of the greatest all around athletes and a top passer. He excels in football passing and pitching, disc throwing, and track events, especially the high and broad jumps. A California athlete, Muller won in both jumping events and is set to graduate in June.
John ston is named field captain of the Seattle Indians for next year. Veteran first baseman and smart player joins under Connie’s system. Mails and Arnett lead a strong Oakland pitching outlook with Kre Jones and Krause. Kenworthy eyed to star in the Association next summer under Carleton Molesworth in the Southern league setup.
Sigma Gamma sorority plans a rummage event at the Pines public market to raise funds for city projects in Washington. Vendors will offer assorted thrift items and proceeds will support local community endeavors.
Southern cities entice the Yankees Giants and other clubs to train in favorable locales after the season. Giants likely to San Antonio Yankees to New Orleans. Coaching upheaval at Columbia Washington and Yale with resignations and poor seasons. Weismuller shatters records in Chicago and DeBerro is rising in Northwest boxing with Bercett making strides after a few bouts.
University of Washington gridiron squads guests at the annual Washington football banquet at the Hotel Washington tonight at 6 30. Coaching staff Hag shaw Graves and Edmundson speak with Capt elect Hall and departing captain Ingram. Last year players honored as speakers include Prof. Leslie J Ayer and Darwin Metenest. Dean John T Condon to serve as toastmaster.
Ray Fisher once a Yankees star reveals nine months at the University of Michigan plus three months in semi pro play yield earnings exceeding any big league season. Dartmouth baseball chief Jeff Tesreau reports a similar financial turn.
St Louis Dec 9 An old star of the McGraw school takes the helm as Art Fletcher signs to manage the Phillies on a one year contract. The former Giant shortstop will run the team from the bench.
Reed College oarsmen accept challenge from University of Washington to race in Seattle, debuting Reed intercollegiate rowing. UW provides eight oared shell and coaching launches on Lake Union. Reed resumes fall training under Coach Richardson with Captain Anton Lindstrom expanding the squad. Portland Rowing Club backs Reed’s effort as they aim to bring intercollegiate regattas to Willamette River.
Dec 9 New York report says Ban Johnson capitulated to Judge Landis. American league moguls will gather in New York for next Wednesday's meeting as dictated by Landis.
Pinkey Mitchell's championship belt for the Junior welterweight title arrived in Milwaukee today and will be put on display Monday at the local venue.
Hollywood match ends in a draw as George Travinge and Jack Josepha battle to a stalemate in the main event at the American Legion arena last night.
In Victoria British Columbia on December 9 Vancouver forward Frank Boucher scored a late goal to lift his team to a 4 to 3 victory over Victoria. Hugh Lehman tended net for Vancouver as the star forward sealed the win with five minutes remaining.
A Marseilles bicycle firm offers 300000 francs for a match within 10 weeks between Carpentier and Siki following their light heavyweight title controversy. The two may split the purse or a winner take all. Siki is barred from boxing in France by the sport commission after his post victory actions.
Spencer departs for Mobile in the Southern league while Buck May goes to Omaha in the Western circuit as announced by President Jim Boldt from Cincinnati. Spencer’s sale was expected as he was of little use to the Tribe this season. May shows promise but lacks Coast league experience. Armith, elected New York, signals no immediate boxing law changes. Calgary Tigers defeat St Pats 7 to 6 in an exhibition hockey game.
Arthur Bulger, holder of the estate and national American Legion championships for the 220 yard hurdles, resigns as Colgate track captain after admitting to playing in a football game in Utica on November 6 between the YMCA and the Knights of Columbus. He denies being paid, while Colgate forbids participation on non Colgate teams.
OGEER HORNSBY, St. Louis Nationals second baseman, earned homage as the Colossus of Swat by blasting 42 home runs and posting a batting average around .400 in 1922. While Babe Ruth and George Sisler are noted for feats, Hornsby’s power and all around hitting are highlighted as standout in the major leagues.
Snow blankets Seattle fairways pushing players indoors to Piper Taft Cheasty and Collins schools. Bob Collins Chester Horton Henry Jones Jack Hueston and Cappy Kellison weigh in while Spalding's net readies for early next week. West Side Golf Club remains playable though most city links are closed. George B Dunn notes snow melt mixture mystery coats West Side making it an ideal winter venue.
San Diego expects West Virginia to face a Western team, likely Oregon, in the annual Christmas day game at the stadium. The event is a longtime showcase with last year pitting Center College against Arizona.
The Northwest Conference rejected Gonzaga University of Spokane for admission. After 12 hours of debate, representatives failed to agree on a football schedule. The Coast Conference met to finalize schedules while Stanford and California resisted northern games.
Cornell crews logged vast mileage in spring 1922 preparations for the Poughkeepsie regatta. The varsity eight totaled 686 miles in 86 days, the junior eight 689 miles in 85 days, and the freshmen eight 663 miles in 846 days across Ithaca Derby and Poughkeepsie practice sites.
Sir Thomas Lipton faced controversy over remarks about Americans and sportsmanship. He recounted a letter from a woman accusing Americans of tampering with the water to hinder the Shamrock, and he replied that she might be right, noting that the Reliance was in the water.
Aberdeen December 9 Ted Krache harbor lightweight will face Johnny Jordan of Anacortes in the next Nick Randich smoker at the Eagies club. Randich also signed Chick Rocco and Al Luppo of Tancoma for the semi windup. Preliminaries not yet arranged.
Amendments to state game laws and code will be discussed at the annual meeting of the Washington State Sportsmen association opening today in Spokane and continuing through Sunday.
Buffalo reports a surge of equestrian activity with five polo fours, five new horse shows, a hunt club, and a saddle and bridle club. The Laddie and Bridie Club near the Pan American site hosts a large glass-roofed riding enclosure for winter polo, with several county and troop shows planned for next season across Erie and Genesee counties.
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