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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1922
Page
2
The New York Americans acquired Everett Scott who has played 832 consecutive games and led shortstops in fielding for six straight years. Evans notes Scott’s endurance stabilizing defense and fearless tactic on touch plays, crediting his reliability and possible injuries yet enduring love of the game.
Nine teams have filed entries for the Star Junior Baseball League with Seattle Dye Works nine the latest joining as Athletic Club. Eight clubs already entered include Washington Highland Park Louie's French Cleaners Eckart Cigarcom Ballard Juniors Standard Oil Leschi Park and Columbia. The Pirates have taken over Louie's French Dry squad of 1921. Entries close March 24 and managers may file by mail phone or at The Star. Players turning 22 by April 2 are ineligible. The next league managers meeting is March 10 at The Star to read final rules and prepare player contracts.
Oregon Aggies defeated Washington 21 to 14 at halftime and pulled away in the second half. Hjelte led A C with 12 points while Lewis and Crawford paced Washington with multiple missed chances and poor shooting. Meltin subbed in late as Washington struggled with injuries and rough play.
Ralph Greenleaf retained his pocket billiard championship by winning the third block against Thomas Hueston 143 to 15 as the match ended 450 to 135. Greenleaf preserved his title with a dominant performance in the New York contest.
Heinie Schuman new coast welterweight champion will box Gordon McKay at the Pavilion Tuesday night. Schuman will weigh about 150 pounds, over the welter limit, while McKay is expected to scale around 155.
Victoria defeated Vancouver 7 to 4 in a high scoring final Coast hockey game. Key names include Skinner, Leugbim, Ostman, Frederickson, Duncan, and Oatman with multiple line substitutions and goals noted across periods.
Frank Shea, former national quarter mile champion and Pittsburg alumnus, is appointed assistant to Andrew Kerr. Shea will take full charge of the freshmen squad at the University of Pittsburg, Pittsburgh, Pa. Feb. 25.
St Louis Missouri February 23 William Martin Dilhoefer longtime St Louis Cardinal catcher died in a hospital here today after several weeks illness from typhoid fever.
Battery C edged Dandy Baking 19 to 18 in a tight fourth game of the junior finals at the Armory. Jenus and Don Ripley starred for Battery C while Clinton Haury and Lealie Carvin led the losers. Referee Dob Morris supervised a crowded Knights of Columbus Hall program with multiple games scheduled tonight.
Jeff Smith will challenge Georges Carpentier for the European heavyweight title after Carpentier meets Ted Lewis. Lippe, Smith his manager, announces the Paris bout set with Carpentier.
Athletic director Pelton has not finalized coaching lines but plans a slate of ten tutors including Connie Mack Christenson Broad way Tony Cale Karl Millken Ira Pease Pat Murphy Henry Green and Wilton Beckett. West Seattle is poised for a strong bid while Broadway rebuilds after losing captain Spot Johnson. Kenneth Johnson leads Lincoln and Johnny Mager heads Franklin with Pat Bergh pitching Ballard. Practice begins March 15 with games starting the second week in April in a home and home schedule among all teams.
Seaburn Brown argues for summer baseball for college athletes to earn money during vacations without losing amateur status. He says current rules push athletes to quit college or accept incentives, and supports allowing semi pro play with strict limits to prevent violations while aiding finances and loyalty to alma maters.
McKay, welterweight Coast champion by beating Travie Juvin in Tacoma, versus Gordon McKay is set as the main event at the Cascade Athletic Club’s Pavilion. McKay usually fights at 166 pounds and holds a weight edge over Schuman. Frankie Pantley and Able Gordon renew their semifinal pairing. Pinkey Mason from Tacoma faces Hoy McCassie in a special bout. Preliminary bouts still being arranged.
Weet Statile faces Weetland Park in the lone Star league game at Hiewathe with Milly Mice man officiating. A Weet Seettie win would clinch the title for the Weet Siders. Junior and Senior division schedules note All-Star selections and referees to submit by Alexa Howe.
The world championship bowling finale concluded in Chicago today. Jimmy Blouin of Huue Island Li led P Wolf of Chicago by a slim margin as the field tightened, promising the closest finish in years with the top contenders bunched on the final day.
Jimmy Morin of Chicago wins the world bowling tournament with 526.91 points. Phil Wolf of Chicago takes second, Mort Lindsey of Stamford, Connecticut is third, and Jimmy Smith of Milwaukee finishes fourth.
Queen Anne defeats Franklin 70 to 12 to clinch the city basketball title as Shreeve, Krauch, Mayer and Douglas star for the Hill quintet. Green held scoreless and Mayer led Franklin with three field goals and a foul in a high-intensity semifinal-like final.
Hil Johnson, a pitching ace who helped lead last year's Dehert Cigar team, will start for the champions this season. Teams must specify home grounds and uniforms. Lane Dry Cleaners wear blue while Weet Meattie Dye Works use gray with green trim. Contacts include John Treker for Weet Meattie, Robert Tees, and Rocco Forte seeking league play, with out-of-town games funded from idle league funds. The silver trophy donated by Piper and Taft será awarded to the league club that wins.
Oakland’s Jimmy Duffy fighting as Human Gold refused to leave his corner in the eighth round alleging a foul by Jew Tendler of Philadelphia. Referee counted Duffy out after the round ended and the boxing official found no foul. Duffy won early rounds with Tendler stronger in infighting and body shots through the bout.
New York Yankees’ pitching staff is reshaping with Waite Hoyt the lone signee remaining outside the group. Hoyt received a substantial raise and justified his early signing by marriage and his wife’s practical tastes.
The Benny Leonard Pal Moran bout in New Orleans was postponed until tonight because of rain, delaying the boxing card.
Lincoln led by four field goals and five free throws from its high scorer totaling 13 as its second team won 14 to 2. The Lincoln lineup featured Joyce Torney Mondscheln Welch and Burned substitutions while Broadway utilized Duffy Aral. Referee Riddle officiated with Umpire Toerrance.
Coast and Prairie hockey playoffs commence in March with home and home games to decide coast champion. Western divisions feature man and seven man styles with Seattle Vancouver hosting, while Prairie clubs push for top spot led by Edmonton and Calgary. Ottawa leads the world’s Eastern circuit as St Patricks Toronto and Les Canadiens compete for final spots.Jack Walker of Seattle faces blood poisoning setbacks, while Vancouver aims for strong return and Duke Keats stars for Edmonton.
Jack Britton seeks a guaranteed $10 000 purse to meet the Carpentier Lewis winner in London. He is a welterweight world champion and would take the fight if finances align. Georges Carpentier earned respect from top heavyweights four years ago amid pride in Paris.
Berkeley reports that California baseball coach Carl Zamloch still fields a competitive lineup after catcher Crip Toomey misses part of the season and pitcher Dewey Morrow is absent from school. The team aims to beat rivals as a winning squad remains intact.
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