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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1922
Page
3
Henry L. Farrell recalls past batting debates as Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby pursue .400 averages. Stories include Nap Lajoie’s auto prize, bunt hits, and a scorer’s caution as fans and writers weigh official judgment.
San Diego report says Coach Dorais of Gonzaga enjoyed a great day as he learned of the birth of a fine eight pound boy at his Spokane home. He considers naming the lad San Diego, marking a memorable day regardless of game outcome.
Vancouver Maroons add Corbet Denneny from St Pats and Art Duncan returning from injury to reinforce their lineup for the Christmas day game in Vancouver against Seattle. The Mets, while slipping, lost close games to Victoria, signaling hard fought battles ahead as Vancouver strengthens its defense and forward corps.
Victoria’s Island team has long underperformed in the Coast race. Lester Patrick must revamp the Cougars to add punch and sustain interest, as the hockey club shows effort but lacks decisive edge when it matters most.
The Regina squad, after a rough start against Vancouver, Seattle and Victoria, showed potential strength and gritty backchecking. Veteran Harney Stanley impressed with aggressive play as Edmonton and Calgary are thought stronger, signaling tough interleague remaining games.
The article explains that each team has three charged time outs and outlines when a time out is charged. It notes visiting team usually chooses baskets in the first half, with no net advantage in the second half. It covers substitution formalities and ball restoration rules when a throw ends with the ball lodged in supports, specifying center circle play.
The rule states that a time out will not exceed two minutes. If a captain requests a time out for any reason the duration cannot surpass two minutes.
After a double foul and timeout the ball is in play only when the referee resumes the game with the second free throw completed. On each out of bounds return a three foot buffer is required around the player and the play must restart with suitable space, aided by a thin white line marking the boundary.
Blocking impedes an opponent who does not have the ball. It is a foul when it restricts a player from moving or gaining position unlawfully, often leading to free throws or turnover. Officials assess distance, timing, and legality to determine if contact is illegal.
A technical foul involves no personal contact and is called for rule violations such as unsportsmanlike conduct or administrative errors. A personal foul results from direct contact or rough play like holding blocking tripping pushing or unnecessary roughness by a player.
San Diego hosts a high profile interregional football game as Gonzaga meets undefeated West Virginia before a near 40,000 crowd. The matchup features stars like West Virginia captain Meredith and Letron against Gonzaga halfback Stockton’s top scoring—an East versus West showdown with strong turnout anticipated.
Dr Charles B Morrey finally earns his Ohio State varsity letter after waiting decades. A faculty member in bacteriology, he starred in early Buckeye teams of 1898 99 and later served as manager and assistant in athletics as the university formed its athletic board in 1890.
Vernon Spencer former New York Giant outfielder who played for Los Angeles last summer has joined Buffalo in the International League. He was a big star in that circuit years ago and went to the Giants when Benny Kauff was sent to the minors.
From Dolores, Cole, cowboy Padgett left bronco busting for boxing. In three years he rose to contend for the welterweight title, stopping K O Loughlin in five rounds and drawing with Dave, signaling rising fame in the pugilistic world.
World tennis champion William Tilden announces he will relearn his stroke set on indoor courts in January after amputating the upper portion of his right middle finger. He plans to remodel his game, retaining two main shots while adjusting or discarding others, and may undergo another operation if needed.
Yaumnind R. Isbell of the University of Michigan dominates this year’s cross country and Western conference meet. Lightweight at 116 pounds, the champion won every Michigan race, shattered home records, and set a new top time in a decade for the Western conference course. Isbell led six teammates to the conference title, Michigan’s first since joining the meet.
A collage of sports notes covers England's Wembley capacity 126000 and Yale ground size, upcoming boxing in Portland January 10, rugby forward pass debate, intercity soccer in Los Angeles, and plans for stadiums from Loyola New Orleans to Cambridge. It mentions Notre Dame sophomores, Canadian rugby champions, and national guard indoor meets.
Carmen Hill the bespectacled pitcher of the New York Giants is sent back to the Indianapolis club in the American Association. He was brought up from the minors to serve as relief hurler during the closing days of the National flag race when the Giants were short of pitchers.
Pitcher Ira Townsend has been sent to the minors by the Boston Braves, moving to Beaumont in the Texas League. The transfer aims to strengthen the club for next season.
Detroit reports in 1921 that infielder Sammy Hale failed to field due to a small glove, prompting his release. Hale later joined Portland, was traded to Connie Mack’s Athletics, and developed into a solid fielder. Roy Leslie moved to Salt Lake. Ferdie Schupp went to Kansas City Blues for 4500 dollars. Portland acquired a Boston Red Sox shortstop from the Bean team, O Rourke, with praise from Seattle scout Nick Will.
East reports say Turner Barber a hard swinging outfielder may join Los Angeles with George Matsel. Barber is a .300 hitter in the big leagues and led the Cubs with the willow in the city.
George Boehl er earns a shot in the National League with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jack Coffey to coach Charleston in the South Atlantic league. Cha ucer Jimmy Hamilton secures a Nashville post in the Southern league. Dixie series chosen for post season between Southern and Texas league pennant winners. Ralph Miller signs with Reading in the International league. Howard Holmes Owen by and Pants Rowland to umpire in the American league next season.
Detroit sent Red Oldham to St. Louis for Bill Pertica in a major coast league exchange. Each player had been a big star on the Coast circuit, but neither lived up to expectations after the swap.
Former Seattle star Ray Francia will play for Detroit next season after being traded by Ington to the Michigan team. Shortstop Chick Gagnon broke in as a regular last year, and although Francia didn’t log many games, he pitched solidly in his first big league year.
Dr O F Willing ranked No 1 in Oregon golf by George Bertz Oregon Journal. Rudolph Wilhelm No 2 Claire Griswold former Seattle golfer No 4. Complete list includes many players from Portland clubs Eastmoreland Tualatin and Waverley with rankings through at least 15 Clayton Sharp and Millard Rosenblatt noted among others.
The December 29 scheduled bout at Milwaukie arena between Fill Tate and Fred Fulton has been called off Promoter Frank Kendall said neither fighter reached Portland in time. Negotiations continue to reschedule likely for January with plans to bring the two men together later.
Outfielder Brown, acquired by Sacramento via Pittsburgh, is expected to fare well in the Coast league. Spencer Harris, ex Broadway high school star who played with him in the Mint league last summer, says Brown is fast and showed ability with the Flint team.
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