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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

4

University of Washington May Issue Relay Carnival Invite Debate

Washington coaches weigh inviting all western colleges to the annual Relay Carnival set for April 29. The question, tied to extending invitations, hinges on matching Pennsylvanian national appeal as California and Stanford weigh participation. Edmundson aims to field strong squads with Kirksey and Paddock prospects amid roster changes and injury notes.

Harold Marquis University of Washington Hee” Edmundson Barwin Melsnest Pennsylvania Penn Washington Hoopers Rd@mundson California Southern California Bears Seattle Stanford Northwest Morris Kirksey Charlie Paddock Kirksey Seattle Sport

Seattle sports notes upset by injuries and protests

Pete Giaccarini out for season with injury. West Seattle fullback replaced by Pred Taylor after medical certificate. Cowan protest hearing set with Alex Howse at the Star next night. Schedule outlines Sunday games for Maple Leafs, Boeing Aircraft, Post Office, and Washington Park with referees. Managers must file Sunday lineups by Friday noon.

Pete Giaccarini West Seattle Hilly Metrath Cowan Allen Athletic Association Maple Leafs West Peattia Alex ©. Howse the Star Troth Weet Seattle Leaf Hhoeing Aircraft Club Woodland Park West Siders Hiawatha Waple Leafs Boeing Aircraft Billy Bionoman Wert Acattieva Postoffics Hia- Watha Jack Hall AMDOR Cowan Cigar Co Washington Park Lincoln Park Bob Cemen Hawthorne Va. Allen A. A George Moefling Howth Wark We Lallard Juniors Upper Woodland Park Billy Waller

Junior Baseball Pilots to Meet at Star Friday

Anagers and players interested in forming the Star Junior Baseball league meet at The Star office Friday night at 8 p m to plan the season. The format mirrors The Star basketball loop with two divisions, round robin titles, and elimination for Class B honors. Last year 18 teams entered. similar numbers expected as play begins the first week in April.

Anagers Star

George Brown Excels in Seattle Walk Demonstration

George N. Brown world champion professional walker completed 2.10 miles in 16 minutes 45 seconds through downtown Seattle. He showcased perfected form at The Moore theater and predicted walking would gain prominence in major American meets. Brown aided Jack Dempsey's training and noted walking demands strength endurance and precise technique for success.

Seattle Seaburn Brown George N. Brown Moore Theater Yesterway Brown Misa Marion Ardell

Slow Ball Great Aid to Pitcher

Pitcher Walter Johnson argues that developing a slow ball and a change of pace can prolong a pitcher's career and ease wins. He notes the slow ball must mirror the fast ball's motion and that mastering it is difficult, but its unpredictability aids in sustaining success when the fast one is hit.

Walter Johnson

Walt McCredie Heads South For Spring Training

Seattle pitcher Walter McCredie departed for Portland with a brief stopover before continuing to Boyes Springs in California. The Indian pitchers are due to report a week prior to Brockton training camp opening, while McCredie headed to Reno City last night.

Walter McCredie Seattle Pilot Portland Boyes Springs California Brockton

Franklin and North Benders Set For Feature High School Game

Franklin and Lincoln clash in the Lincoln gym in a feature prep basketball game. Franklin’s Gordon Greene leads scoring while Johnny Mager helps, and North Benders pose a strong challenge after a 17 to 14 first meeting. Freshney meets West Seattle Friday as Queen Anne eyes seven straight wins with Fallard.

Pranklin Lincoln Eveue Pranklin Wee Eo North Benders Quakers Ito Gordon Greene Franklin Greene Johnny Mager Queen Anne Weert Beattie

American League MVP Prize Boosts Player Incentives

The yearly Most Valuable Player in the American League will receive a $1,000 prize under a recent decision. The move aims to boost effort from second division clubs that have no pennant chance, supplementing the existing World Series money split among the first three clubs and giving players an additional incentive beyond salary.

College Sevens to Play Tonight Against Vancouver Champions

College Sevens to Play as the University of Washington meets the British Columbia champions in an intercollegiate hockey opener at the arena in Seattle. The U.W. squad, led by captain Don Mackenzie and winger Gordon Allen, seeks to score on goaltender Goofle Little of B C while Melville Gott and Toots Bissett pace the Huskies attack.

Harold Marquis University of British Columbia Warrington The Towers Washington Seattle Seattle Walla Goofle Little Nets B. C Don Mackenzie Gordon Allen Sre

Experts Have It All Doped On Eastern Gridiron Claims

A noted football expert argues Western air is lighter than Eastern air causing passes to travel farther. He cites Brick Muller of California as proof and suggests Muller could gain 10 to 15 yards on Eastern fields due to the heavier atmospheric conditions.

Brick” Muller University of California Walt Camp James Pases Pacific Coast California Middle West Muller

Babe Ruth Denies NY Yankees Contract Demand

Milwaukee report states Babe Ruth, baseball star, refused to reveal his price for a Yankees contract saying he had named a price to club owners and had not heard back. He would not disclose the amount.

Milwacker Babe Ruth Ewat King Baseball New York Yanks

Thomas Still Leads Bowlers in World Classic

Chicago February 16 Harry Thomas Braddock Pa Increased his lead in the Worlds classic bowling tournament here today his score was 271 7 50 points in 69 games F Kafora Chicago is second with 261 15 50 in 60 games and Thomas Chicago is third with 251 32 60 in 65 games.

Chicago Harry Thomas Braddock F. Kafora Thomas Chicago

Tiger Track Call Issued at Broadway High School

First track call issued by Sherry Berthiaume at Broadway high school this afternoon. He succeeds Mike Powers who resigned. Powers was a leading track coach in local prep athletics. The Tiger track men will not start work for a few days as today’s meeting remains a routine association session.

Oakland mound men prepare for Coast League training start

In Oakland California on Web. 16 the Coast league training season opens at Myrtle Dale Springs. All pitchers report except Herb Brenton and Hod Eller who are not required to report to camp.

Oakland Cal Myrtledale Springs Herb Brenton Hod Eller

Joplin Club Still Alive Denies Franchise End

Persistent rumors in Joplin Missouri claimed the Western league club abandoned its franchise but magnates deny the reports and proceed with plans for the 1922 season.

Joplin Club Joplin, Mo Ths

Mets Rout Victoria as Walker Sidelined in 7–0 Victory

The Seattle Mets trounced Victoria 7 to 0 at the Arena. Star rover Jack Walker missed the game, but Bernie Morris led scoring with four goals and Happy Holmes held the goal line as Seattle clinched a playoff spot with two games left.

Jack Walker Seattle Mets Mets Victoria Gordon Fraser Rovers Rush Lund Bernie Morris Happy Nolmes Morrin Kim Riley Bobby Rowe Morris Ynasaiasted Frank Foyston Riley Poyston

Idaho Wins Game and Hoop Title

Idaho defeats Washington 32 to 28 in overtime to claim the Coast Conference basketball race title. Idaho’s Al Fox led with 19 points. Washington’s Taewis added 12 free throws. The game featured early Idaho lead, tied finish, and a rough OT with four Idaho field goals and four Washington points.

Oroow Keb University of Washington University of Idaho Bryan and Crawford Washington St. Fox Idaho Lewis Vandals Washingtonians al Fox Taewis Idebe Femeaten FORCO Mssasae Lewte A Mii Hubet Meiner Telford Bteiner Gartin Nelson Nicholeon Tirgan Motlin Crawford Meldevale KR Pout A. Fo Thompson Bremer Weehington Nicholson Sielk Vroude Lewis & Vreethrone

Hanlon Set for Denver Boxing Title Bout

Lightweight champion Penny Leonard may box Jimmy Hanton in Denver as promoters push plans. Hanlon has signed for the bout with tentative late February date, but Leonard must first meet Pat Moore in New Orleans on February 23, possibly moving the Denver date.

Penny Leonard Jimmy Hanton Denver Miller Hanlon Leonard Pat Moore New Orleans Denver

Californians Seek Ballot Measure Legalizing Racing

A California petition aims to place a November ballot measure legalizing horse racing. The measure, under Western Fall News Association, would permit racing in each county for 15 days per year, with Bundaya exception noted.

California Thsiasta Phan Western Fall Newsociation

Rocky Mountain Ski Club Plans Meet at Genessee Mountain

The Rocky Mountain Ski club announces a major meet at Genessee Mountain in Colorado on February 19. Experts from several Western states are expected to enter the tournament.

Rocky Mountain Ski Club Genessee Mountain Colo

Benny Leonard Defends Honor Over Rocky Kanes Fallout

Benny Leonard fumes at insinuations that he carried Rocky Kan sas in their last New York bout. He says he cannot KO every opponent and urges friends to curb bets on his sleep wallop. Leonard blames overexcitement for failing to finish Kansas in the earlier round.

Benny Leonard Rocky Kana New York Leonard Kansas Rose Kearns Europe Harry Wills

Jim Flynn and Carl Morris Fight Ten Rounds in Fort Worth

Jim Flynn and Carl Morris battled ten rounds in Fort Worth Texas last week. Morris won the decision in a bout that echoes the old era of heavyweight contention sparked by the Jeffries era.

Jim Flynn Carl Morris Fort Worth Tex Johnson Jim Jeffries Morris

Battery C Takes Opening Game in Cage Finals

Battery C won the first game of the junior basketball final at Collins field, beating the Collins Cubs 19 to 11. Don Ripley led with four field goals and five free throws, aided by Army Bakenhus while Frank Shillestad anchored defense. Collins showed early resistance but Battery C pulled away in the second period as guards neutralized many under-basket chances. The second game is set for tonight as Ben Paris Billiard five faces Dandy Baking Co at the Knights of Columbus.

Bruins Oregon Berkeley Cal University of Oregon University of California Oregon Bears Leo H. Lassen Attery Collins Collins Cubs National Guintet Don Ripley Army Bakenhus Ripley Bakenhus Bakenhue Frank Shillestad Morris Feldman Carmody Abe Bees Melarren Greece MrGhoy Vommam Erese Bhilliontad O'Conner Netz Pritchard McAdams Kicher Gaysales McLarren Morrie Ben Paris Dandy Baking Co Knights of Columbus Ob Morris

Battery C to Meet Battery A for Seattle Guard Title

Battery C, a top contender for The Star Junior hoop title, meets Battery A at the Armory tonight at 6 30. The winner will face Co I Everett for the Western Washington title later in the season.

Battery C Battery A Seattle National Guard Armory Co. I Everett Western Washington

London Plans Huge Stadium for Dempsey Carpentier Fight

New York report says British promoter Charles Cochran will build a vast London stadium to host Olympic events major fights and football matches. Dempsey eyes Europe with promoter Jack Kearns weighing options and awaiting a suitable bout as plans unfold in London.

London York Charles B. Cochran Jack Dempeery Dempsey-Carpentier Rimor Cochran Dium Dempsey Wen Yo Jack Kearns

Vancouver Eleven Seeks Star League Series

Vancouver's St. Andrew's club aims to schedule a home and away clash with a Star league selected team. Maple Leaf's Bob Forgie, newly arrived from BC, notes Seattle players would cover local costs. Earlier planned Portland league games were scrapped due to travel and lodging expenses.

St. Andrew's Soccer Club Vancouver B. C Star League Bob Forgie Maple Leaf British Columbia Metropolia Seattle

Casey Cagers Rally to 21st Straight Victory

The Knights of Columbus basketball team won its 21st consecutive game at Casey hall beating Camp Lewis Officers 55 to 26. Jack Davidson and Fred Bonney led scorers with multiple field goals. In the preliminary Casey 140-pounders beat the Crusaders 14 to 8.

Casey Hall Camp Lewis Jack Davidson Fred Bonney Casey Crusaders

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