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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
14
The article argues that breaks in the game decide championships across baseball, football, and boxing, with examples from the Yankees Giants series, Dempsey Carpentier match, and the Washington Jefferson football loss, stressing underdogs’ chances hinge on fortunate breaks and quick, decisive action.
Famous AL umpire Billy Evans criticizes moving Babe Ruth to first base. He argues Wally Pipp remains a fine first baseman and Ruth’s shift would lessen his value, risk injury, and hurt outfield play. Evans notes Ruth’s potential to shed weight could improve overall performance.
In Portland, Beattie fans eye a Coast welterweight clash as Travie Davis faces Alex Trambitas, with Eddie Daly as a barely known gatekeeper yet to prove his worth. The column notes Danny Edwards, the Oakland featherweight, should test the East money route after beating Sacramento’s Herman, and suggests Frankie Monroe vs Edwards for a Coast bantamweight title shot.
The piece notes a New York Yankees ballpark project with an estimated cost around 1.506 million dollars. It mentions James Twaminges and veteran Bert McGunn, plus Portland’s shortstop loaned for development by Athletica Henk, and hints McGunn may return to the National roster this year. It also references Milwaukee, Lecheville, and Minneapolis tied for team fielding average in the American Association last year at 962.
Johnny Wilson the middleweight champion was suspended for seven months in 16 states plus Australia and Canada after charges of conduct unbecoming a fighter and manager. The ban runs through September 22.
Joes Willard spoke again this week repeating his old pledge to fight if the public demands it. He said he only wants ample time to prepare and would meet his challenger if urged.
Philadelphia project outlines a stadium capacity target of eighty thousand yet envisions starting with sixty thousand seats. Authorities plan an immediate selection of the initial seating figure.
Boxing fans will see a four round light welterweight bout as Jimmy Duffy faces Eddie Pinkman at the Pavilion. Duffy trained at Austin & Salt's gym yesterday amid a packed crowd and starts as the favorite. Also on the card, Dick Sharpe meets Young O'Dowd in a semiwindup, with Red Gage and Roy McCamulin in the special event and Jack Brennan facing Pat Williams. Soldier Paviowski battles Bull Mitchell in a heavyweight prelim.
Col. Jacob Ruppert, president of the New York Yankees, conferred with Ban Johnson and Babe Ruth in Chicago on January 17. Reported aim was a discussion of Ruths cane use and the nth decision, but Ruppert had no new information to offer.
In England a first league soccer player earns 2260 dollars a year with a 10 dollar bonus for each win and 5 dollars for each tie. Players with five years in the game are eligible for benefits from 3000 to 7000 dollars. Other professional sports bodies use similar pay structures.
The Solons plan a 1921 pitching staff led by Bill Prough and Paul Fittery with veteran experience. Kenneth Penner, one of the league’s most improved mound men last year, returns and should have a strong season. Lefty Niehaus, Specs Shea, and Joe Kuna complete the staff with Niehaus needing more stuff to stay in the league.
Gary Illinois hosts a national ski championship with over 60 entries including international, national and state champions from five states plus participants from Canada, Norway and Sweden.
Idaho defeated Oregon 37 to 23 in Eugene as the Huskies pressed the pace in the second half after a tight first half. The Ducks could not match Idaho's tempo, yielding the victory to the visitors.
At a Rows Improvement Club gathering set for Wednesday evening at Third Ave N W and Nickerson St, officials will discuss pavement matters and other local concerns. The report notes Ken McKinley, veteran forward of the Wooing Aircraft club, has been dropped from the team amid ongoing player changes.
Vancouver outskated and outscored Seattle 10 to 4. Beattie and Fraser starred for the visitors as Molmes Fraser shut down Seattle late. Scoring featured Vancouver goals from Adame MacKay Skinner Parkes and Adams with multiple assists and penalties noted throughout the match.
Wanderers dominate the Eckarts 6 2 to stay tied with the U of W atop the Amateur Hockey Association race. Labley and Browne starred for Wanderers, Distel scored Eckarts lone goal, with Browne adding multiple tallies and Lobley contributing for the winners.
Pete Herman once bantamweight champion is fading fast as one eye has failed completely and the other is also deteriorating. If true, the seasoned fighter is through since a boxer cannot endure long with a single eye to aim his punches.
Lone Star Dietz, Purdue head coach, is linked to offering Dick Hanley Pendleton high school coach an assistant football position. Dietz previously coached at WSC where Hanley starred as a gridder during college days.
Horsetack riding enthusiasts in the East push to revive the dying sport by introducing it in major high schools and colleges nationwide. The effort targets a broad educational adoption to restore the activity as a formal sport.
The Dandy Baking Co team defeats Yeater A G squad 3 to 3 in a Knights of Columbus Saturday game with Al Weesen top scoring at 14 points. Other notes mention upcoming games involving Mhaner Wolff at Bethel and Mothell coaching at Pothell high school, plus player shifts and league previews.
Washington basketball team leaves for Corvallis with nine players plus Manager Springer and Coach Edmundson. The Huskies face Oregon Agricultural College in the first game of the varsity trip, aiming to gain an early Coast Conference edge and split the Oregon series.
Columbus report says Stanislaw Zbyexko heavyweight champion wrestler threw the giant Finn John Olin after twenty minutes of grappling last night.
Jim Hanlon of Denver outpointed Harry Brown of Philadelphia in eight rounds in Philadelphia last night. The lightweight clash ended with Hanlon ahead on all cards. Brown pressed early but Hanlon gained control with timely combinations and strong defense.
Boston spectators watched Charlie White of Chicago defeat Johnny Dundee of New York in a fast ten round bout last night. White showed sharp counters and aggression to earn the decision over his rival at the local arena. Dundee pressed in spots but could not overturn the pace set by White.
Rob Forgie scored four goals for Maple ward star in a match against Hoeing Aircraft at Sanday Park. James Hennets ether tallied three. The Star league schedule will be published in a day or two.
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