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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
14
The article argues that the era of the Big Three’s athletic dominance has ended. Smaller colleges now rival or beat Yale Harvard and Princeton, as shown by Yale’s string of defeats in Ohio during a Christmas tour, undermining the prestige of the famed trio.
The Giants and the New York Yankees, flush with 1921 riches, fortified their rosters for 1922 with big deals and star transfers. Cleveland and St. Louis also strengthen, while Boston faces fan skepticism over firing Piercy and other stars.
The article records Hughey Jennings arguing that Walter Johnson and Tom Rusie were the era’s fastest pitchers. Jennings notes Johnson’s sidearm delivery made him appear faster, while Rusie’s overhand throw challenged hitters. He hints a draw would satisfy old timers.
Three Star Hoop Tilts On Tonight as Stacy Shawn seeks a third straight start against Collins Cuti. The Collings playfield hosts a 6 p m clash with Stacy Shawn and Collins Cuté. On Colling floor Aeahi Juniors meet Yesler Athletic Club at 6 45 p m while Washifieton Park faces Mikadoes at Hiawatha playfield at 9 45 p m.
Promoters in Calexico set arrangements for 20 round boxing matches at Algondones on the Lower California border just south of the lite. The first bouts are planned along the long route with a finish match also planned by promoter Joe Gorman.
Mckay Daly fight with Kid Palmer, set for January 15 in Oklahoma City, postponed to January 30. McKay remains in Seattle a few days longer and will headline Pavilion Snoher Tuesday night with Eddie Daly from Milwaukee. Kid Johnson, rising lightweight, faces veteran George Ingle in the opposite carrier. rest of card not yet lined up.
The report details a New York bout where Pepper Martin knocked out Jonney Dwyer in the second round after a tense exchange. Crowds booed and cheered as Martin extended a conciliatory handshake, viewed as good sportsmanship amid sharp late tactics.
Benny Leonard leaves Chicago for New York after the Milwaukee bout with Johnny Dundee scheduled for January 12 is canceled. The Wisconsin boxing commission has ordered Winkey Mitchell to appear for investigation next week following the cancellation.
Johnny Wilson middleweight champion and manager Marty Killilea are indefinitely suspended by the New York state boxing commission for ending their scheduled Madison Square Garden bout with Harry Greb. Wilson also barred by New Jersey and Ohio commissions.
Seattle Maple Leafs and Billy McGrath's entry meet in a decisive Sunday clash at Woodland Park to push toward the league title. Maple Leafs lead with 18 points from eight wins, one loss, two ties, while McGrath's squad sits eight wins, one loss, one tie.
After their game with the Kent American Legion tonight the Knights of Columbus basketball team plan a week long tour around the state leaving Friday. They will play in Leavenworth Spokane Toppenish and Yakima. In Spokane they will face Gonzaga and the Spokane Athletic Club teams.
Jack McAuliffe trained at the Cascade Athletic Club as heavyweight Mark Shauneasy readies to meet Frank Farmer in Tacoma on January 12. Shauneasy will depart for Tacoma tomorrow to conclude preparations.
In Kansas City on January 4 Windek Zbysazko defeated Cliff Pinckley in a wrestling bout lasting eighty minutes with two straight falls.
Harrahan defeated Len Holliday in four rounds with stronger aggression and head butting that opened cuts on Holliday. Alvin Landin upset Kid Johnston to a fourth round rally, Johnston fading after a tough start. Pat Williams edged Owen Roberta, Freddie Kelly beat Noodles Knox, and Willie Mackie defeated Silent Martin as the crowd, small for the season, watched.
Fred Fulton voices readiness to challenge Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight title in New York. He cites improved ring craft and strength since their first meeting, when Dempsey won decisively.
New York January 4 Johnny Buff and Jabez White have arranged to sail for London on January 15. White will work with the bantam champion in exhibition bouts on the other side. Buff plans to meet Charles Ledoux Tommy Harrison and Jimmy Wilde the flyweight champion of the world.
Entries for the third annual Beattie Star races at the Arena open this Saturday. Preliminaries start two weeks from tonight between periods at the ice hockey gate Pareles will be free and open to all amateur skaters in Beattie. To enter send name and address to the sporting editor of The Star.
Portland report says Harry Wills and Bill Tate will meet in a 16 round decision fight at Milwaukie on Friday night. After a disputed Monday decision Tate’s foul led to a redrawn route and delayed payment. Strong bad blood exists with both boxers eager to resolve the issue on ring night.
Cincinnati Reds prepare an unusually early spring training at Mineral Springs. Garry Herrmann expresses optimism about the setup, while Eddie Roush remains a holdout, with reports indicating he may sign or not as he pleases and is expected to reach terms for the season.
In the 1922 grid search Baggy finds Charles Crawford of Hoquiam a promising lineman. Crawford weighs 265 pounds and plans to enter the university in the fall after high school and American Legion football experience.
Lew Ride emerged as the league’s standout newcomer with a bang up first base game for Detroit. Initially doubted at hitting he proved his prowess with both bat and glove in a standout season.
SeattleMetropolans seek a win over Victoria tonight at the Arena to reclaim top spot in the Coast league standings. Victoria fights back amid injuries as Roy Rickey’s absence lingers and lineup stability is tested for the showdown that could reshape the title chase.
Pittsburg officials announce the 7th annual PGA tourney will be staged next fall at Oakmont Country Club. Match play format to determine the champion with players from the Professional Golfers Association.
Backs are favored to lead college grid teams as captains in 1922 with backfield players dominating selections. Princeton's Gilroy is remembered as a halfback, Harvard expects Buckll at quarterback, and Yale plans Jordan to guide the squad. Across 50 colleges, 21 captains are backs and 29 are linemen.
An advertisement proclaims Boldt's Laves Loaves Bread now price ten cents. The clipped line highlights a bake sale or store offer with cluster branding and a simple price cut.
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