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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
2
East West readers anticipate the January 2 Pasadena showdown as Washington and Jefferson College faces California in the Tournament of Roses. Stein of W and J stands out as a star, directing plays and delivering versatile playmaking while California’s gridiron strength poses a strong challenge to the Presidents.
The article argues that a coach’s mental guidance stabilizes college football teams on cross country trips. It emphasizes Neale as a reliably poised baseball figure and asserts California’s unique setting won’t unsettle him or his squad. Coaches shape how players handle travel and unfamiliar venues.
California coach Andy Smith hails Brick Muller as the best end of the era. Muller, 6'1" and 190, tied Yale's Dick Landon in the intercollegiate high jump and excels in receiving, punting, and passing. He recovered from a foot fracture to anchor California's hopes for the next game.
Gasoline league results show Ballou & Wright and Sunset Motor Co winning two of three. Totals list Batlou & Wright 209 92 857 -2558, Sunset Motor Co 897 754 60-2601, Sunset Electric Co 924 895 9129081, and Alfred Ayeret, Inc. 845 599 858-3602.
A persistent rumor in baseball circles says Columbus Ball Club may be sold to Barney Dreyfuss. The claim lacks solid foundation yet has circulated enough to seem plausible.
The Knights of Columbus basketball team, riding five consecutive wins, host Gonzaga University at the K of C gym tonight. Referee Walter Bell to tip off. Knights start Bonney, Davidson, Middle, Myere, Moriarity against Malloy, Ashmore, Flaherty, Needles, Reichle. Postgame, Knights plan an Eastern Washington tour similar to last year.
The American Football Coaches' Association proposed stripping professional players of collegiate eligibility letters and removing officials who worked pro games from college rosters. The proposal aims to protect college football from professional influence and preserve amateur status. Officers elected include President Major Charles Daly West Point, VP John Heinan Penn State, secretary treasurer J. W. White Ohio State, and trustees R. L. Fisher Harvard and Fielding H. Yost Michigan.
Intersectional matches boost football interest as major programs plan for 1922. Chicago faces Princeton, Georgia meets multiple foes while Iowa Yale Vanderbilt and Michigan plan stadium dedications and home series. Warrell of Los Angeles defeats Jack Eile in ten rounds in Chicago.
Veteran forward Jack Davidson of the Knights of Columbus remains a strong shooter despite reduced speed from his UW days. Now with the Caseys, he aims for a forward berth as they seek a fifth straight win in a Casey gym matchup against Gonzaga University after beating his alma mater, UW.
In Pasadena the top assistant coach and the freshman coach use a phone line to monitor plays. The lookout coach watches both teams and relays vital observations to the freshman coach who takes notes. When critical, Head Coach Smith calls the lookout directly to discuss strategies.
Albany orders armories open for public sports as Leonard Britton prepares to fight Henry Leonard for the welterweight title. Billy Gitwon and Jack Curley seek the citys largest armory for boxing and wrestling shows rivaling Tex Hickard with a license. Dan Morgan says he has an offer of 25000 to rematch Britton in London but waits until after the Leonard bout.
The text notes McGraw faces trouble with the Giants outfield after acquiring Ike Boone from New Orleans and being pursued by New York amid competition, with Charley Ebbets of Brooklyn mentioned.
The final accounting of the Matty's benefit game at the Polo Grounds shows a total net return of 54 473 dollars, all turned over to Christy Matthewson, the inactive pitcher reported to be weakening at Saranac Lake, New York. The Western League closed its 1921 season with five clubs hitting .200 or better, Wichita leading at .319 and Omaha at .314.
Jawn McGraw orders Frank Frinch to quit basketball and disbands a team that had dominated hoop games around Gotham. The infield balance is preserved as Frinch leaves the sport.
In a flurry of sales and trades the Brantford club of the Mint league has disposed of most players and sold its manager George Orme to Toronto.
Hobby Byrne has signed to manage the Seginaw club of the Mint league next season. Byrne formerly captained and played third base for the Pittsburg Pirates and last piloted the Miami team of the Southwestern league.
The New York Yankees have paid timer Miller for In fali. Tom Sheehan and Tim Hendrix have been turned over to St. Paul in addition to Tom Rogers.
INTEIMEST reports tonight's Junior Wankerball League schedule with Washington Park Wilson's Modern Husinehe College at Hiawatha 7 p m. The winner will grasp fourth place as each side has one win and one loss. Also Abe Getzen leads Yesler Athletic against West Seattle Juniors at Colline Field 6 p m and Dandy Making Co. vs Pirates at 6 45 p m. Tomorrow Battery C meets Beattie Hoys Club 9 30 p m at the Armory and Mikadoes face Imperials at Knights of Columbus 7 p m. The Bracey Brown Mikado and Hallard Shaner & Wolff bouts cap the week set for Elke club Saturday.
Changes announced for Friday night boxing at the Pavilion. Len Holliday now faces Danny Edwards in the main event replacing Joe Marra han who was originally signed to fight Oakland chocolate drop. Mickey Hannon will corner Young O Dowd in place of Kid Sharpe. Other bouts Mike Mitchell versus Frankie Pentley Al Winters versus Jon Finn Young Walgren versus Alvin Landon Joe Heros versus Billy Evans remain on the card.
Outing magazine names Ray Eckman to the backfield star list with Eckman featured as a great back. Sax of Washington State is listed among quarterbacks. Toomey of California and Kam Berger of O A are noted with Eckman. Lathma of California is a center and Laalie of Oregon is an end.
Berkeley sports fans will watch a replication of last year’s Ohio State plan as the Bruins and the Presidents mix on the California field. The freshman team will duplicate plays in real time with continuous telegraph service flashing the actions as they happen.
New York Dec 24 Hank O Day has asked for his reteam after 25 years as a National league umpire and will call decisions on the Coast circuit in 1922 according to a circulating report. It is also rumored Bob Emaley will arbitrate diamond wrangles in the Pacific Coast league next summer.
Tien Paria Bicharda, a leading Star Junior Basketball League club, seeks a competitive game for this week. Managers of interested teams should contact Elliott at 4158-h.
Injuries to Sailor Friedman's hand force promoters to cancel the January 16 boxing match with Johnny Dundee in Jersey City New Jersey.
In Salt Lake City on Dec 28 Smith lost a six round decision to Spug Myers of Idaho last night.
The article charts multiple boxing topics from contenders and matchups to contract disputes and rule changes. It mentions Georges and Cook in matchups, a possible bout with Welterweight champ Jack Huntton, and a potential White Tencher clash. Dempsey seeks vaudeville contract cancellation to fight. No-decision laws raise odd results with Pete Herman beating Johnny Huff but Huff keeps the title.
In a 10-round match last night at A Buffair Shade outboxed Jack Perry of the City of Smokestacks. Shade used superior speed to secure the decision over the Pittsburg welterweight.
Vancouver hosts the Mets in a Coast League clash as Lehman returns in goal for Vancouver while Seattle holds the pace with four straight wins. Roy Rickey’s knee injury weakens the Mets. Gordon Fraser and Jim Riley expected to bolster their lineup as Mickey MacKay may miss the game.
Gonzaga University will play the Sun Dodger quintet Friday evening at the university gym. Edmundson faces a tough task finding real competition to develop his team as visitors bring a speedy lineup.
Coach Enoch Bagshaw will address a gathering of Portland alumni of the University of Washington in the Rose City tomorrow. The football outlook for 1822 will be the topic of the coach's formal talk.
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