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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1922
Page
2
Henry L. Farrell recounts Judge Landis being named commissioner as Major League owners rallied behind him. Ban Johnson leads critics while Landis fights to prove prowess, balancing factions among clubs in a tense power struggle. Landis plans joint meetings, presses on despite opposition, signaling a long battle ahead.
Lajoie is described as a golf devotee though his current average trails his peak days with Cleveland. The report highlights his ongoing effort to regain top form in a challenging season.
The article notes that two top American League batters began their careers as pitchers. Babe Ruth, once home run king, moved from Baltimore to the league while George Sisler, famed batsman from the University of Michigan, rose to stardom before switching to first base and the outfield. Both held high honors prior to their hitting careers.
Alex C. Rose rates Stein of the North End as Seattle's top amateur golfer after a standout 1922 season. The article lists a top ten from Seattle Golf club Inglewood Rainier and Jefferson Park, highlighting Stein's Victoria and Yakima wins and a 68 course record at North End, with Bets on other local rivals and notable performances.
A fragmented listing names players like Bon Stein Seattle Clark Splera Inglewood Forest Watson and Beattie H A Dixie Fleager Jack Westland Rainier Ballinger Gordon Haw Jefferson Park. The readable fragments suggest a golf rankings or leaderboard from multiple clubs including Seattle Inglewood Jefferson Park with several players tied to locations.
Art Griggs may leave the Coast league after years of service. The Angels plan Walter Galvin for next season and Red Killefer may keep Griggs as a pinch hitter. Salt Lake and Vernon may bid while San Francisco eyes Oliver Mitchell to strengthen the champions.
Jim Boldt continues to press for two infielders a third baseman and a shortstop but will not reveal concrete plans or targets at this time.
George Dewey, former Oregon Agente athlete, has been aligned as head coach at the North Dakota university. He is noted for his basketball expertise and leadership.
The Syracuse lacrosse team will travel to England next spring for a series of matches abroad, expanding the program’s international schedule and providing exposure for players and coaches.
New York December 23 Gene Sarazen golf champion has been insured for 100000 by Briar Cliff Lodge club where he is engaged as pros for two years at a reported salary of 12000 annually.
The United States Golf Association will hold its annual meeting in Pittenburg on January 13. Officials expect discussion of federation matters and annual reports from officers and committees.
Eddie Tait formerly of Tacoma is in Los Angeles arranging a Manila trip for featherweight Danny Kramer. Kramer, now in Portland, plans to return to Los Angeles soon as Tait acts as one of the promoters in the fight game.
Star golf expert Alex C. Rose selects Ron Stein as king of Seattle golfdom after winning the Washington amateur title and pushing Von Elm to the 36th green in the Northwest championship.
West Virginia travels to meet Gonzaga on Christmas Day in San Diego to test one of the era’s finest aerial attacks. Gonzaga coach Charles Dorais, 1913 All-America quarterback famed for Notre Dame passing, leads a team using Dorais’ wide passing game against a tough Mountaineers defense. Dorais, linked with Rockne during Notre Dame years, remains noted for his innovations and coaching career.
Conflicting East reports place Otto Miller, former Brooklyn catcher, in two roles. One item claims he manages Atlanta in the Southern League, while another says he coaches the Kansas City team in the American Association.
Willam Kingman has been elected to captain the Rutgers football team for the upcoming season. The selection signals leadership for a squad led by head coach and team veterans as Rutgers prepares for conference play.
California coach Andy Smith predicted Houston Stockton would be the Northwest’s top halfback. Stockton, a Goa vaca star, closes the season with 786 passing yards in seven games and nine straight PATs. He also averages 112 passing yards per game, boots nearly 60 yards, and is a hard tackler and open field runner ahead of a West Virginia bout in San Diego.
Detroit Michigan December 23 Schlitz former Michigan star athlete has accepted a contract to take charge of football at the University of Detroit. Detroit has invited Gonzaga University to play in New York next fall.
Dan ny Kramer of Los Angeles and Joe Gorman of Portland have been matched for a 10 round bout in Portland on New Year’s Day to decide the Pacific coast featherweight title.
President Heydler told National League owners in New York that good umpires are scarce and costly. He noted criticism of his staff and warned that clubs will find contracts at good salaries if they can secure reliable officials. He cited veteran umpires Connolly, Emalie, O Day, Ki em and Evans still active after 20 years.
New York December 23 The bantamweight title clash at the Garden ends with Joe Lynch defeating Midget Smith after a hard 15 rounds. Smith presses and bleeds Lynch but shows little power while Lynch carries the pace, using the left to pierce Smith’s defense. In the semi final Kid Williams, former bantam champion, is fouled in the first round by Harry Leonard.
Eighty three men are turning out for basketball at the University of West Virginia, a record cage squad for that institution.
New York opens an ice palace with a 300 by 80 foot skating surface while the Philadelphia rink, recently renovated, will be repurposed for boxing only in the future.
Monroe logger ODE BERCOTT stops Young O'Dowd in the fourth round after a brutal exchange on the Everett ring. O'Dowd fought valiantly but was overwhelmed by Bercott's heavy lefts and rapid combinations. Nell over Moore, Fose over Daly, and a draw between Murray and Koebe fill a busy undercard with Marshall beating White.
Regina Capitals held the edge throughout to beat the Victoria team 3 to 2 in Victoria. Barney Stanley scored two goals for Regina, supported by strong back-checking as Regina closed its Coast trip with two wins in three starts.
Eddie Weygant of Newcastle and Sammy Sandow of Cincinnati fought a 12 round draw. Pat Moore out boxed Bud Taylor in Chicago. Bud Ridley of Seattle outpointed Frankie McCann in Los Angeles in the four round main event.
A single intercollegiate sculling race will be added to the American association's rowing meet on the Schuylkill river May 26.
Five colleges in the New England conference have announced they will replace paid coaches with student players. The move signals a shift in athletic staffing as educational institutions emphasize student participation over professional coaching models.
New York Dec. 23 George Burns Cincinnati outfielder was said to be elected president of the Baseball Players association but will not serve as the move lacked his permission according to John McGraw Giants manager.
Gossip in the East says Jock Sutherland Lafayette coach will replace Glenn Warner at Pittsburg when Warner moves to Stanford. The report pairs Sutherland with Pittsburg job as Warner departs for Stanford.
San Diego hosts a Christmas day East West football game between Gonzaga of Spokane and West Virginia Mountaineers. The Eastern squad, viewed as a top passing team, arrived for workouts at Coronado polo field, while Virginia under coach Dr. Charles Fat Spears prepares on stadium grounds. Walter Eckersall will referee. Weather expected perfect. Gonzagans outweigh Mountaineers by about 10 pounds per man.
Frank Chance agrees to a one year contract with the Boston Red Sox as manager. He fears long ties and may walk away if the game loses its lure, unlike his prior three year Yankees deal where breaking free proved difficult. Frazee sought a three year commitment.
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