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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
9
Seattle and Victoria clash in the league leaders race as both sides field their best lines. Rowe ribs and Moose Johnson line up with others aiming to steady the offense and push toward a playoff edge.
The account compares Seattle goalies Hugh Lehman and Happy Holmes. Lehman favors staying near the crease while Holmes skates into scrimmages to break up dangerous drives. Holmes shows cool, steady play though not with Lehman’s dash, leaving Seattle fans with two capable netminders in the lineup.
The Sun Dodgers basketball quintet opened its vacation tour by beating Toppenish American Legion 24 to 23. The freshmen meet Toppenish again today and then travel to Yakima.
Jim Riley scored twice as Seattle hockey fans finally saw the forward in form this season. Switched to right wing, Riley displayed improved tenacity and chemistry with teammates in the Wednesday matchup against Victoria.
The editorial condemns Bobby Rowe Moose Johnson incident at the Arena where Rowe struck Johnson with a stick. It notes Rowe’s history of clean play but argues the dangerous swing warranted stronger action. It urges fines and suspensions to deter similar club swinging.
McKay stops Storey with solid lefts and fatigue early by the third round as Storey retires. Veteran Al Winters outpoints Rube Finn in a rout of the younger fighter. Other results saw Jim Kelly top Bill Ashford Bud Fitzgerald decision over Walgren and Fred Woodson defeat Alvin Landin. Last minute changes and a small crowd marked the night.
Jake Schaefer, the world balk-line billiards champion, defeated Roger Conti, the French champion, 2 988 to 2 120 in a big exhibition tournament final in Philadelphia. The deciding block was played last night.
Weather lingers as Star League teams plan action with two weeks off. Monday games dominate except Woodland Park rematch at Woodland Park on Sunday. Senior managers may still change registrations today for the season. Washington park and South Park Juniors clash at Washington Park after two postponements.
Sun Dodgers rout YMCA quintet 73 to 1 highlighting Nicholson and Lewis as top scorers. Sielk tallies 16. Crawford adds 19 as Bryan limits Patzer Moore. Edmundson plans for next season with Lewis Nicholson Bryan Crawford returning, while defense lags but offense shines.
The State Athletic Commission of New York State announced a decision to recognize rolling and flying falla after discussion tied to the Zbyazko Lewian championship wrestling match. The rule is to stay, the commission said.
Ron Johnson may intervene in Boston’s fraught franchise case as fans demand Marty Frazee’s ouster. Frazee’s deals with the Yankees and White Sox fed a three way struggle, with Boston seeking regime change and a potential boycott looming into next season.
A tentative game schedule is described for Mallard Playfield with biweekly timing and possible UK condition. An investigation by the mare early week is noted, followed by an announcement on status.
The Star League's week schedule is completed with late games lined up. Parker Moore of Stacy Sheen stands out after a strong U M A loss to University of Washington, scoring two field goals. Young Carterle shows promise for the Imperials with improved form. PakI Arst leads the Ash Juniors as a capable forward with good shooting and passing. Floor conditions force each team to wait their turn in the schedule.
Official records show Red Faber of the Chicago White Sox was the leading American League pitcher in 1921 with a 2.48 ERA per game. He finished 25 wins and 15 losses, while Carl Mays and Shocker both won 27 games. Mays lost 9 and Shocker 13.
Two former players in the major matrimonial league sign for another season of indefinite duration. Dutch Reuther marries Gertrude Palmer of Los Angeles, while Gertrude Palmer takes a second husband, Dutch Reuther.
New contracts approved by the national association bar bonuses for minor league players. No premiums for high batting records extra home runs or extraordinary pitching or share in purchase price are allowed in the new agreement received from secretary John H. Farrell.
Mike Gibbons will travel to England for a spring series after injuring his hand in a recent bout with O Dowd. He takes a brief layoff to heal while Ted Lewis looks forward to Gibbons visiting and the potential matches ahead.
Battery C with four players defeated Washington Park 28 to 9 at the Armory. Bakenhus led scoring with eight field goals. Griffiths, Ripley, McLaren and Hughes contributed. Substitutions included O Shea for Mors, Bullock for H Griffith, Mere for Hughes.
Frankie Murphy the Denver welterweight won on a foul by Morrie Schlaifer of Omaha in the fifth round of a 12 round scheduled bout. Benny Garcia decision over Charley McCarty after McCarty broke a bone in his right hand and quit.
Teams plan to adjust registrations for next week as the Dandy Pairing Co defeats Shaner and Wolff. Ballard Cube tined their first game last week, others failed to show, including Dandy Baking Co and Pirates.
Exhibition match between Hutchinson and Jim Barnes was postponed as snow in the City Smokestacks made the course unplayable. Bob Johnston and Phil Jefferson were among the booked golfers. Jock and Jim were set to depart San Francisco at 5 PM and head toward Portland, but have been delayed since Tuesday due to the weather.
New York reports say manager Huggins arranged the deal sending Roger Peck to another club, stirring fan discontent as the loss of the Yankee idol roils the grounds. The trade may shift control of the team and ranks.
Washington Pa Dee Walter Eckereau former U of Chicago star George Varnell Pacific coast referee and CH have been selected to officiate in the intersectional game between ington and Jefferson and in Pasadena January 2. Selection of the fourthern California was being awaited here.
New York reports Drake varsity hoopers win as Dolan signs contract to coach the Giants next season. The Giants announce the signing while negotiations with John Evers continue. Greenleaf, billiards champion, leads 305 to 219 against Arthur Woods in the championship match.
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