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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1922
Page
2
Three Mets are named champions on the Star's 1921 22 team with one cap and the rest of the lineup earning selection. The feature highlights standout players and positions across the roster and notes the star players who earned All-Star status.
A jumble of names lists selections for a Pacific Coast Ice League lineup including Vancouver Seattle and Victoria figures. The text mentions positions such as defense left wing center and goal, with fragmented names like Fetlowine Koar and Rover Beatleee amid unclear team references.
Seattle’s Alex C Rose names the Pacific Coast All Stars with Happy Holmes, Clem Loughlin, Lloyd Cook, Roy Rickey, Mickey McKay, Jack Walker, Bernie Morris, Frank Foyston and Jack Adams among the standouts.
In Victoria British Columbia on February 18 Victoria defeated Seattle 3 to 2 to force a playoff berth in the Coast hockey championship. Scoring included Beattie and Loughlin with goals in the first and third periods and a Victoria conversion after a Fraser assist. Penalties and line changes are listed in the game report.
Washington outfielder Goslin has impressed Senator management. He showed promise in last fall’s tryouts and is slated for a regular berth in the capital team’s garden if his spring camp form holds.
Franklin defeated Lincoln 24 to 12 in the feature game on the Northenders floor. Queen Anne extended its win streak to eight with a 28 to 15 victory over Ballard on the Hill. Broadway routed West Seattle 21 to 6. Johnny Mager and Gordon Green led Franklin with strong offense while Dick Kwapil provided a surprise three-field-goal showing.
Six games remain on the basketball schedule with Queen Anne and Broadway featuring in key matchups. Clarence Shreeve of Queen Anne stands out as a top center while Johnny Mager of Franklin shows growing all around ability. Broadway defeated West Seattle 71 to 6 as MMondshein led the Tigers.
Charles Tennes, manager of Jake Schaefer the 18.2 balk line billiard champion, seeks an Seattle exhibition match date with traveling partner Roger Conti the French champion. Schaefer is in fine shape and confident to defend against Wille Hoppe the former title holder next month.
University of Washington defeated Washington State 41 to 22 in a basketball game. Key players included Lamia and Nicholson for Washington and Sieik, Crawford, and Herrington among Washington State players. Substitutions: Froude for Nicholson Dunlach for Bryan Mellin for Crawford, and others. Referee F. A. Hinderman. First half ended 14 to Washington lead.
The Star reports Cowan Cigar Co. claims the Junior Star Soccer Cup after league manager Alex Rose upheld protests at The Star last night. Allen A A forfeited a 1–0 win over Cowan Cigar for an unregistered player. Maple Leafs protested field markings and referee decisions. regular schedule resumes Sunday with matches at Woodland Park and Lincoln Park.
A coast league writer argues for a standard cork center ball in 1922, noting the livelier ball last year boosted averages and scoring. He cites players like Jimmy Caveney and Tom Hughes, and mentions officials and spring training as factors in the season’s dynamics.
The Hee Parte Milliard and Collins Cute ere meet in the third game of the final series for The Star Junior basketball league. Elimination games set for Saturday include Imperiale vs Mtacy Browne, Ballard Cube vs Mikados, and Asahi Juniors vs Wilson's in the same gym. Notable changes include Chee Pilsett joining Hen Hulhe, Cecil Jaminden at Camp Lewis, and Frank Shileetad emerging as a standout guard for Battery. Final schedule and results awaited.
The Yankees confirm Lefty O'Doul has signed his 1922 contract with little fanfare. The deal includes about a $2,900 raise over his 1921 terms, reflecting a notable salary boost for the outfielder.
Boxing notes roll through Benny Leonard’s near record purse against Rocky Kansas and Tex Rickard's plan to stage five more Leonard bouts at Madison Square Garden. The card highlights Dundee, Harrahan vs Jones, Pantley, Hannon, and a local Cascade Athletic show with mixed results.
In the university gymnasium the alumni secured wins in three of five bouts, taking two heavy divisions while varsity wrestlers claimed wins by falls and decisions. Key moments saw Kerry and Hogan clash at 125 pounds, Noble McCredie scoring twice against W Garred, and Otto Dardarson winning the 150 pound class by decision. Tryouts for the first varsity trip are set for next Wednesday as Washington faces Oregon and O A C on February 24 and 26 on home floors.
New York report says Carl Mays may be dropped if he demands a higher contract. His 1922 1927 deal pays about 10000, with a request for 15000 plus a win bonus. Other Yankees unsigned include Ward Ruth Sehang Shawkey Meusel Bush Jones and Harper. Giants also have unsigned players including Rawlings Bancroft Meunel Kelly Douglas Barnes Smith Snyder.
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempecy cancels match with Bill Brennan and announces a vaudeville tour. He is almost certain to perform a monologue and boxing act at the Hippodrome in New York.
The University of Alabama and Southern girls basketball teams played a two game series under differing rules. In the first game girl rules were used, and the losing team demanded boys rules for the second game, which was then substituted.
A local Boise bantam weight fighter Freddie Welch was KOed by a homegrown opponent. The incident raises questions about fighters adopting names of former champions to speed a career and fame.
George Sisier, star first sacker and driving bat of the St. Louis Browns, argues that managing a team shortens a player's career. He adds he would accept a manager’s berth when he becomes too slow for the field.
Explosion of an airtight heater Saturday morning caused a fire that leveled the $25,000 home of Dr J M Meyers at Richmond Beach. All family members escaped safely except Dr Meyers who suffered facial and hand burns. Volunteer firefighters fought the blaze but could not save the residence. Chemical Engine Company No 1, led by Battalion Chief T B Tyler, arrived too late. Dr Meyers practices in the Cobb building.
While Memory Is Still Fresh honors R R Montell for keeping alive the push to place a wooden hulk in Lake Union as a bridge across Lake Washington and notes the county commissioners may act as intermediaries to effect the purchase. Will H Adams, state commissioner of foods drugs and herbs, praised for timely action that averted a possible poisoning epidemic after five Klaber children died from suspected epsom salts.
Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson declares he never used or approved throwing at batters in the head to intimidate opponents. He cites his lifelong control and belief in fair play, noting teammates urged him to dust hitters off but he refused, choosing honest victory over rough tactics.
A beautiful sliver trophy was presented by Piper & Taft to the winning team of The Star Junior baseball league this summer. The trophy will become permanent property of the team finishing on top.
At Waatington Park Highland Park Pirates Ballard Juniors Standard Of Juniors Lesch Park and Columbia clubs attended the initial Star Junior Baseball league meeting. No fixed rules were set, with first games aimed for April 2 and an age limit excluding players turning 22 by April 2, 1922. Entries due by March 15 with no entry charges.
Urban Shocker of the St. Louis Browns is Babe Ruth’s nemesis in the American League. Ruth has battered him in the past, but Shocker often raises his game against Ruth when the two teams meet, with Lee Fohl guiding the Browns.
University of Idaho students oppose the Vandals nickname and want a fresh athletic team title to take effect next fall, reflecting dissatisfaction with the current name.
New York report: Jack Britton, the world welterweight champion, easily defends his title from California challenger Dave Shade. Britton's ringcraft and experience outmatched the aggressive Shade, who pressed hard near the end. The crowd deemed the decision close but fair as Britton remained never in real danger.
Yeggmen robbed the Fox Snappy Drink Co. at 435 Fifth Ave N Friday night taking a small cash haul. They gained entry through the rear used wet sacks to dampen the blast and left a note in a bottle thanking the establishment after looting the safe.
W E Holmes, 56, Seattle resident for 20 years and president of the Pacific Fur Company, died suddenly at 602 Melrose Ave Friday night. An autopsy will determine the cause, with plume poisoning suspected. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Rose Holmes.
Manager Eddie Milne of the Pantages theater welcomed more than 400 Star carriers and newsboys Friday evening, gathering for an informal appreciation and roundup.
Contest tips urge twelve word slogans for Pacific Northwest Products. Submit by mail to Slogan Editor The Star Seattle Washington. Prizes first $25 second $5 and twenty others $1 each totaling $59. Time limit is this month.
A string of readers from Manette to Grafldview endorse Pacific Northwest products. Citizens list benefits of buying Northwest Products, linking home industry to thrift, labor support, taxation and regional prosperity. Messages emphasize quality, saving, and the drive to expand production for peace and happiness.
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