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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1922
Page
9
Jimmy Bryan and Evan Lewis earn spots on the mythic all star squad with Alex Fox hailed as season’s big star. Jimmy Eggleston and Jack Hjelte also placed among the top selections.
The Star names a Washington man, an Oregon Aggie, and a California player to its 1922 All Center squad after reviewing conference play. Alex Fox of Idaho is noted as perhaps the season’s outstanding forward, with Evan Lewis and Mo Jack Hjelte also earning spots. Washington’s Jimmy Bryan and Eggleston headline the guards, while Stinson of O A C and Taft of California appear on the second team alongside Richards and Crawford.
The Coast conference selects its All Star quintet by the athletic director at Washington State College from coaches’ recommendations. Coach Edmundson assists in the selections but delays his final recommendation until after Washington faces Oregon Aggies in final games this week.
Walter Johnson explains how a fast ball defined his early career in the American League and why he later mixed in a curve. He argues a blazing fast pitch should stay a pitcher's primary weapon with the curve kept in reserve as a threat.
Streams and lakes open for fishing show improved conditions with steelhead prospects rising after recent high waters. Kinney announces 69 prairie chickens shipping to Walla Walla and Missoula for captivity study to boost native game birds. Summer Sportsmen's Association forms in Tacoma, affiliating with the state group. prize incentives at Piper Taft for trout and bass from Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington.
Two key prep basketball games unfold as Queen Anne and Franklin chase the league title. Both leaders beat challengers on their home floors as highly anticipated clashes loom. Queen Anne meets Franklin in a title showdown at Franklin, with Tuesday's games shaping the chase.
The fourth game in the Star Junior basketball final pits Pritay of the Armory against Jery and Dendy Heking Co at Trimm The Dendy Making club can be eliminated with a loss. The Dakers seek to even the series with one win apiece as ten league games were postponed for Washington's Birthday.
Harrahan prepares to face Jones in a Tacoma bout card headlined by two standout pro contenders. Morgan Jones has drawn railbirds with clever ring craft, while Harrahan’s size and strength have increased. Frankie Pantiey is favored to beat Able Gordon, and Pat Williams meets Owen Hoberts in a featured bout.
The Washington Packers and American Legion battled to a 2 2 draw in the Amateur Hockey Association title tilt at the Arena. Don McKenzie scored late to force the tie. a rematch is set Monday at 7:15 p.m. McKenzie starred for the collegians while Keefe and McPhee contributed in the scoring.
Charley White of Chicago defeated Willie Jackson of New York in a 16 round elimination bout in York. The decision advances White to a title shot vs Benny Leonard likely in March. The article notes rising boxer-wrestler hybrids and previewed Northwestern matchups and next week’s main card in Vernon California.
University of Washington boxers travel to Tacoma to spar with Tacoma Amateur Boxing club fighters in a smoker. Lightweight Walt Millett and middleweight Urbaneck will weigh in at 125 and 135 pounds respectively, with Harold Ward at 145 and Brick Johnson at 165 pounds. Chuck Chadbourne leads the trip and will face the Tacoma heavyweight if weight limits allow.
The University of Oregon defeated the University of Nevada 22 to 29 in Eugene. Oregon led early and kept the advantage throughout a close game marked by Nevada’s persistent attack from the Sage Brushers.
Billy Patterson is sold by the Seattle club to a Joplin Western league team. Patterson sought higher pay than local mags valued him, and the abundance of good third basemen left him expendable.
Robby Harper challenges Joe Welling in a ten round fight at Wortland Armory. Welling is top among East Coast lightweights, while Harper shows power and potential to contest the division.
Vancouver Millionaires defeated Victoria 4 to 1 at the Arena to clinch a Coast Hockey League playoff berth. Lehman starred in goal as Vancouver built a lead early and held off Victoria, whose hopes of a championship series dimmed with the loss.
The University of Oregon plans a series of mat and ring elimination contests inspired by UW intramural events. Prizes will be awarded to winning organizations.
The first man to defeat Willie Hoppe since the balkline title was won by Young Jake Schaefer. He will perform at Brown and Helen's parlors with Ralph Conti, French champion, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ballard five edged Cardinal quintet 13 to 7 at Ballard high gym. In a tight first half the score was 4–4 as Joe Wheaton scored twice for Ballard and Schienkar and Peek added a basket each for Cardinal. In the second half Bus McLaughlin fueled Ballard with nine points including three baskets and three free throws while Schienkar added another field goal for Cardinal. Christie Erlingson and Harold Mueller starred as guards for Ballard in preventing Cardinal rallies.
Idaho defeated a make shift Whitman basketball team 32 to 19 in Walla Walla. Alness caused absences by injuring four Whitman regulars and four substitutes led to ragged teamwork. The win marked Idaho’s 12th Northwest conference victory.
Billy Miske of St Paul won on a foul in the sixth round of an eight round heavyweight bout in Philadelphia, defeating Bob Roper of Chicago.
Seaburn Brown reports on the forthcoming title match buildup with Willie Hoppe defending against challenger Jake Schaefer Conti appears as a touring partner and will join in exhibitions at B and Hulen on Wednesday and Thursday. Hoppe faces a tough test as Schaefer declares he will beat Hoppe easier in the return bout than in the past. The March 27 28 Chicago rematch will use three 608 point blocks to settle the title and prove Hoppe's 15 year reign overdue for a comeback.
Oregon Agricultural College outlines its annual relay carnival to be held in April after a March kickoff. Teams from O A C and the University of Oregon will compete at the University of Pennsylvania games in Philadelphia on April 27 to 29 with a four mile tag team and a two mile event.
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