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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
14
Washington opens Coast competition with Oregon and faces strong rivals like California Idaho Vandals and Oregon State. Coach Edmundson leads a balanced Sun Dodgers squad noted for speed defense and scoring and will strive for the Coast conference title despite tough early games.
Seattle faces Vancouver in a tight race as injuries force lineup changes. Rickey benched, Jim Riley returns to defense, Archie Briden to left wing, Foyston to center, and Bernie Morris to right wing to sharpen the attack. Vancouver aims to maintain first place after a 4 0 win over Victoria.
The Coast league loses Arnold Statz as the speed star is traded from Los Angeles to the Chicago Cubs. Clarence Twombly joins the Angels as a new centerfielder with speed and solid hitting, while Billy Laneie is poised to replace Brick Eldred in Seattle's outfield. Players Claude Cooper Pete Compton Paul Strand Chester Chadbourne and Kelly are listed as likely to return for spring.
Has Mome Johnsen of Victoria's old hockey era hit the teboggen yet and how will the shift to defense affect play. After a strong opening battle here Johnsen faltered in later games and now Marty Meeking is at rover. The Star notes the penalty shot rule change to 24 feet and Calgary holds a wide Prairie league lead as they chase the championship with Coast and three other teams.
New York January 11 Joe Dugan third base for the Senators and Frank O Rourke Washington shortstop move to the Boston Red Sox Roger Peckinpaugh joins Washington as playing manager Kad Miller and Acosta of the Senators adopt Athletics livery in a three corner deal announced today
The Knights of Columbus beat the Spokane Athletic Club Five 25 to 21 in Spokane on the state tour. Casey manager notes a fast game with close checking and strong shooting from “ -ylson of the Knights. This was the Knights fourth straight win.
Attendance at the Washington Oregon game to open the Coast conference hoop Marathon in the university gym Friday night will be limited to 2000. The limit was announced by Darwin Meisnest, a graduate man.
Seaburn Brown notes Georges Carpentier delays a spring defense against Tommy Gibbons amid critics labeling him yellow. The European champion has fought 15 years clean but awaits full recovery after a Dempsey beating. He plans tests with George Cook and Ted Lewis before deciding on future bouts and a potential return to top form.
Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion is set to face George Cook Australian champion in a 20 round match at Albert Hall. Carpentier, coming off a defeat by Jack Dempsey on July 2, 1921, is a strong favorite and aims to finish the bout with a decisive right hand.
Kid La Rose announces he is the Canadian bantamweight champion and plans to box at the next smoker Tuesday night if promoter Clay Hite approves his look.
Australian heavyweight contender George Cook faces Georges Carpentier, world light heavyweight king, in a 20 round decision bout in London. Readout shows both fighters showcasing power and reach in pre fight measurements and styles.
Jack McAuliffe and Frank Parmer are scheduled for six rounds in Portland tomorrow night with McAuliffe tipped to win if recent hype matches his form. The era of heavyweights and matchups with Marty Foley Fred Fulton Bill Tate Tex Rickard features in talk of Madison Square Garden plans.
Bill Doak of St. Louis again led NL pitchers in earned run average last season with 2.58. This marks the second time he has led the mound corps, after leading in 1914 with 1.94 ERA in the National League’s first year.
The Cincinnati club will not meet Ed Roush salary demands and likely keep him at home unless terms change. The trade for Groh was driven by the belief Burns from the Giants would be needed to balance the deal.
Two former Penn State stars Glenn Killinger and Hinky Haines will try out with the New York Americans this spring. Killinger starred for the 1921 football team and Haines was the big name in 1920.
Georgia Tech earns a spot on the Navy 1922 schedule as the Golden Tornado team travels to Annapolis to face the Midshipmen on October 28.
Joe Judge is praised as a fast right fielder with strong hitting and excellent fielding. His main drawback is a susceptibility to injuries, noted as the sole fault in an otherwise standout infield performance.
Portland acquires Philadelphia National catcher Frank Bruggly for Rowe City in a cash deal of 6000 dollars per a Portland wire.
The Coast league centerfielder nicknamed the apped demon, Arnold State, crops up as the top prospect for the Chicago Cubs this season. His rapid ascent and strong fielding could earn him a major league chance after last year’s standout performance.
Billy Evans praises Waite Hoyt as a premier pitcher whose World Series work with the Yankees against the Giants established him as a top talent. Evans notes Hoyt’s two wins and clutch moments, predicting an even better 1922 season with growing confidence and fame.
Proxy Boldt of the Seattle ball club with Secretary Jimmy Richardson and Manager Walt McCredie plan to depart tomorrow afternoon for the Pacific Coast league schedule meeting in San Francisco.
Seattle employees from Zellerbach Paper form a four team bowling league to bowl twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Orpheum alleys.
Tonight five Star Cage Tiffs are billed across venues with Ballard Cubs facing Yesler Athletic Club at 6 30 p m and Asahi Juniors meeting Shaner and Wolff at 7 30 p m at Collins Field House. Washington Park clashes with Collins Cubs at 8 30 p m while Ben Pris Billiards meet Dandy Baking at 7 p m at Knights of Columbus. West Seattle treats Pirates in a later West Seattle tilt and tonight’s top game centers on Ben Pris Billiards versus Dandy Baking Co as title contenders. Tomorrow Battery C faces Stacy Showns at 7 p m at Knights of Columbus. Saturday’s slate includes Wilsons M B C versus Stacy Shownas and Heattle Bore Club versus Collins Cubs on various courts.
Tex Rickard plans an elimination tournament at Madison Square Garden to decide challengers for Champion Jack. The first Jan 13 bout will pair Fred Fulton against Bob Roper, with discussion of a Tunney versus Levinsky light heavyweight bout on the same date. Roper has not signed, and BI Brennan may be offered if he cannot be secured.
Yale the standout quarterback from last season is out with a knee injury. He also suffered a muscle rupture in a recent hockey game and will miss the rest of the season. Yale still expects him to contribute heavily in football when healthy.
Syracuse University and the University of California will contest a series of lawn tennis matches at Syracuse on June 8. Both singles and doubles will be arranged.
Johnny Wilson has signed to face Mike McTique next month at the Garden after defaulting his bout with Harry Greb. The matchup pits Wilson against McTique in a key boxing event billed as a return to action for the controversial heavyweight contender.
Glen Killinger, Penn State's All American quarterback, was selected to coach the Dickinson College football team in a recent announcement. Killinger brings notable college playing credentials to the Dickinson program aiming to rebuild its lineup and offensive strategy.
Walter Camp selects Schwab of Lafayette Devine of Iowa and Muller of Chicago for his All America team. It marks the first time players from these institutions receive the honor.
Eddie Pinkman and Jimmy Duffy will headline the Northwest Athletic club boxing show Tuesday night, announced at Crystal Pool last night.
The Junior Mets defeated Blue Diamond Six 15 to 3 at the Arena yesterday, delivering a commanding win in the junior hockey matchup. The lopsided score highlighted strong offense and solid defense from the Mets.
The Star announced its third annual amateur ice races at the Arena next week. Defending champions Phil Donahue and Jimmy McGrath have left the city and are now in Calgary and San Francisco respectively. Entries are open at The Star and the Arena with no entry fee. Races feature eight laps in preliminaries and 12 laps for finals with two chances to win a preliminary. The winner receives the Liver Cup.
The Raleigh H. M. 8. club defeated West Seattle in a Star senior league match at Hiawatha playfield 6 to 2. Notables include Wonton Stuart scoring twice and H. B. Smith netting nine goals with other players contributing. Referee Smith and linesman Soper officiated.
Hamslor and Lyon and Ballou and Wright won three straight games over Sunset Electric and Alfred Ayerst respectively. Ray Hillman of Chandler & Lyon posted high single 231 and high series 603 as the second half of the gasoline bowling marathon began. Team totals show Ratton & Wright 929 986 795, Alfred Ayerst 831, Chandler & Lyon 882 877 784, Sunset Electric 811 784 704, Studebaker 819 791, Sunset Motor 809 760 811.
Baseball fans nationwide question whether Judge Landis will apply the Ruth sentence strictly. Many think a lighter outcome would have preserved the judge's dignity and hope he reconsiders.
The event featured George Ingle winning the coast lightweight crown after a sharp display against Joe Dunn, while McKay dominated a shorter bout, defeating an Easterner. Frankie Pantley edged Eddie Moe's Miller, and Sailor Colsey fought Jim Coggins in a standout bout. Young Wilderman beat Sailor Joe Dunn in the curtain raiser.
Philadelphia area high schools may form an interscholastic golf league next summer among themselves. Alma Richards of USC plans discus throws and will represent Los Angeles. Coach Bill Martin leads Pennsylvania State track with Alan Helfrich holder of the 88 yard crown. Syracuse coach Jim Ten Eyck has four varsity oarsmen from 1931. Over 100 aspirants expected January 30 start in the tank. Yale opens a new 220 yard straightaway on the old football field. Canada invites English college crews to an aquatic meet with Toronto Exhibition. Michigan eyes a 60 000 seat stadium costing 225 000 with state aid sought. Michigan plans to revitalize ice hockey among Western colleges.
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