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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1922
Page
4
The piece notes Wald back in baseball debates with Judge Landis and the Black Sox, mentions American athlete support for the Olympic games across ten nations, and discusses college rowing growth with Reed College and prospects at Washington, Stanford, and UBC. It also covers major league barnstorming limits, Lyle Bigbee’s injury, and cautions on pro basketball contracts.
Johnny Kilbane will defend his featherweight title in May in a bout with Eu Criqui the French titleholder, as announced by Tom O Rourke in New York. The match would take place at the Republican Athletic Club.
The San Francisco Seals acquired Tim Hendryx from the St Paul club to replace the war club left by Jimmy OConnell. Hendryx, a right handed hitter and thrower, is a 30 year old slugger with a strong minor league record including a .830 mark in the American Association and a .840 previous season. His career spans the Southern League and stints with several major league clubs.
The pitcher now with Milwaukee association team is laid up in Milwaukee with a broken shoulder from a game between a Milwaukee club and Jim Thorpe's professionals. Bigbee, an Oregon and Seattle alumnus, rose to the majors with Philadelphia but did not bat long there.
The veteran shortstop, a McGraw pupil, may get the Philadelphia job but faces a bleak chance to succeed with a roster bloated by dead timber. President Baker is reluctant to spend on new talent, reflecting the Frazee approach of developing stars only to sell.
Denver scribe Otto Floto pays tribute to Stanley Ketchell on the 12th anniversary of his death. He recalls Ketchell as a rare champion who fought without ducking tough opponents. He contrasts Ketchell with contemporary fighters noting Dempsey and Leonard as true contenders while others seek assurances before negotiating bouts.
Henry L. Farrell reports from York as major league owners gather for meetings in Louisville this week. The National and American leagues plan sessions with a joint conference on Thursday amid trade chatter and anticipated quiet action, plus a possible 12 month player contract proposal.
Florida is favored as a spring training site with eight major league clubs already settled there. The warm climate and proximity allow many exhibition games among nearby towns, aiding talent evaluation especially for rookie pitchers. Managers gain early conditioning and a chance to polish lineup before the season opens.
Portland report states Charles Beckert a right handed pitcher in signing most likely tied to a 1924 Beavers transaction. Philadelphia Athletica traded him as part payment for Sammy Hale.
Three intersectional football clashes headline a Pacific Coast showcase during the holidays. Pittsburg faces Stanford in Palo Alto on December 30, Gonzaga of Spokane meets West Virginia in San Diego on Christmas day, and Penn State meets USC in Pasadena on New Year’s Day.
Pittsburg travels to Palo Alto to meet Stanford in a December clash that tests the strength of Western and Eastern football styles under coach Glenn Warner. The Panthers, led by a strengthened defense and varied attack, aim to rebound after a uneven season while Stanford braces for Warner’s 1924 leadership and the familiar Warner coaching cadre.
Gonzaga ready for a tough football game against West Virginia after Pacific Coast Conference selections placed Oregon to play Virginia in San Diego. The team, known for a Notre Dame style, aims to endure a 414 season with few points allowed and has notable wins and close finishes including a 10 7 opening win over Washington State and a quick 7 minute victory over Idaho.
Bezdek leads Penn State against Elmer Henderson's USC squad in a tentative post season bout. Penn State seeks to rebound from losses to Navy Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh while scoring 129 and allowing 38 in nine games. USC has one defeat to California as 1921 strong team legacy is noted.
Bethany captain Harry Randolph powered a 29 to 7 victory over Butler drawing high praise. Pat Page former Chicago star and Butler coach lauded Randolph saying he would attract East attention on Princeton or any Big Ten team. Dave Morrow, former Washington and Jefferson coach now leads Bethany and rates Randolph highly.
Whatcom High School in Bellingham weighs a bid to play Scott High School of Thed o at the Stadium in Seattle on Christmas Day.
The National AAU basketball tournament will be staged by the Kansas City Athletic Club in March.
Baron De Coubertin urged broader Americanization of the Olympic games and proposed Germany’s admission as a competing nation in Lausanne. In Banbury, Lord North aged 86 continues as a huntsman, following the hounds at every hunt.
The Maroons, led by Hugh Lehman, regain form after his return and tie St Pats, beat Victoria, and prepare for a Vancouver home game before a Seattle trip. Edmonton defeats St Pats of Toronto 11 to 17 in a high scoring match.
Washington coach Oach Enoch Bagshaw urged university alumni at the Hotel Washington banquet to actively recruit capable football players and help provide scholarships or jobs to strengthen the Huskies. He said the coaching staff cannot do it alone and stressed alumni must identify students who meet both athletic and academic standards. Wear Coyle the acting governor and Dr Don Palmer echoed the call for organized alumni effort.
Washington plans its first football game in Tacoma next year against College of Puget Sound at Tacoma Stadium to spark Tacoma prep interest. Stanford blocked a North visit for Washington, while Darwin Meisnest set a 1923 schedule with five conference and five nonconference games including Oregon and California.
Northwest Conference members Saturday were reticent about why Gonzaga University was refused admittance while Pacific University gained admission. Meisnest and Jack Benefiel of Oregon said several issues needed fixing at Gonzaga before admission. Gonzaga boasted a strong football season, beating Northwest Conference rivals Idaho and Montana.
Reports say Bill Roper Princeton coach will resign after the season to settle into political life in Philadelphia.
In Berey suburb residents pursued a fox that was ravaging their poultry. The fox took refuge in a woman's kitchen where the chase ended. In Cranbourer England poachers switch from snares to rifles and motor cars. several have been caught and fined.
American women athletes hold 21 of 49 world records recognized by the International Women's Sports federation for track and field, led by performances in hurdles and jumps. The list shows domination by the United States in hurdle racing and jumping events, with England and France strong in relays and distance runs.
Judge K M Landis refused to reinstate Buck Weaver star third baseman for the Chicago White Sox prior to the 1919 World Series scandal. Weaver denied involvement in the alleged conspiracy and sought clearance, but his application was denied in Chicago on December 11.
The Seattle five defeated Everett 42 to 18 in a rough game. Bonney, Clemenson, and Riddle led Seattle with scoring while Myers was Everett’s main bright spot. The Knights, now 4 wins in a three year span, set up a clash with Camp Lewis five next Wednesday at Seattle K of C arena. Referee Thomas will call the 8 o’clock game.
New York December 11 boxing officials suspend Harry Segal and Mickey Curran amid suspected drugging in the bout where Phil ODowd was knocked out by Danny Lee.
Yale authorities announce a ticket limit of one per alumnus for next fall’s Yale Harvard game. The clash will be played at Harvard Stadium, reducing available seating by about 30 000 at the Yale Bowl.
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