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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
2
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Reported at a February meeting the two major leagues are expected to modify the barnstorming rule. The change would allow individuals to barnstorm after the World Series while prohibiting team participation. Babe Ruth's suspension remains until May 20, with owners hoping Judge Landis can ease the Ruth sentence.
Oakland boxing master Jimmy Duffy makes his second Seattle appearance Tuesday night at the Pavilion with Smiling George Ingle as the opponent. Duffy impressed Seattle fans last week with a classy left hand and a mix of jabs uppercuts and power punches. Both fighters are near the 140 pound mark as Eddie Pinkman previously sparred in the ring.
The Oaklander showcased Seattle ring fans the niftiest left hand in years as Jimmy Duffy chased Eddie Pinkman around the ring at the Pavilion Tuesday night. Duffy defeated Pinkman almost single handedly in the bout.
The Seattle weight Pantley will box Eddie in a semiwindup this Tuesday as he presses for the title. He has beaten both Ray and Eddie Neil, with Moore the man standing between him and the championship.
Johnson MacAuliffe of Michigan, who impressed in Tacoma, will meet Floyd in a six round heavyweight bout in the City Destiny on Thursday. The bout could set up future local clashes as Davis lines up a rival in Los Angeles.
Gene Tunney, American light heavyweight champion, longtime Greenwich resident, is described as the village common man. The piece notes his simple lifestyle as the village head of New York's Bohemians and his avoidance of eccentric rituals among neighbors.
The 1922 season discussion notes rubber centered baseballs used since 1921 and claims these balls are less lively than horsehide centered ones. Pitchers have registered...
Rickey trained with the Seattle Mets yesterday to stay sharp for the midweek game against the Vancouver Mil on Wednesday night.
In a tight game on January 21, Washington State edged Gonzaga 24 to 21 with a late scoring push. The low scoring clash featured strong defense and a decisive final stretch.
New Orleans fighter Monk Fowler drops a decision to Young Brown in Los Angeles last night.
Report by Lonnie Austin notes a six round boxing match between Wright and Jimmy Storey scheduled for January. The piece provides sparse details and confirms the bout location and organizer.
Vancouver defeated Victoria 4 3 in overtime to seize top spot in the Coast hockey loop. Victoria led after the first two periods, but Vancouver rallied, with Duncan and Cook scoring in the third and Harris assisting in the OT for the Milionaires.
The Junior Mets rallied in the third period to beat the Harvard club, an Intermediate Hockey Association team, 3 to 2 at the Arena in a fast paced amateur ice battle.
Rod Murphy the Murphy Indians captain has signed with Seattle for 1922 and named field captain. Teammates Bill Stumpf and Tubby Spencer also signed, per club official.
Idaho easily defeated Willamette at basketball here last night by a score of 22 to 10, with Idaho taking control early and maintaining the lead throughout the game. The contest took place in Salem Oregon on January 21.
The Star ice races are canceled due to lack of entries. Organizers opened registrations for about two weeks but attracted insufficient skaters to justify staging the city skating championship after three years.
Seven basketball teams are set for The Star Junior league next week as preliminary games wind down. Matches include Washington Park against Imperiala at Collins playfield 6 15 p m and Dandyaking Co versus West Seattle at 7 p m on Wednesday, with further games Thursday Saturday and later in the week at Knights of Columbus and Elke club venues. The Battery holds a six game win streak while Collins Cubs own five wins and one loss.
The University of Washington defeated Oregon 46 to 19 in Eugene, charging ahead after a tight first half. Washington led 41 to 7 in the second half as key players and substitutions produced the final margin.
Ralph Greenleaf, pocket billiard champion, may not meet Frank Taberski, undefeated since 1919, as Taberski demands the title be at stake. Brunswick Balke Caldwell Co rules bar the challenge, since the title is reserved for the annual championship, which Taberski declined to enter.
Reports from the East identify Penn State tackle Save Crowther, a 205 pound substitute on the varsity football team, as a likely heavyweight boxing title contender. Crowther is described as packing a paralyzing wallop in either hand.
New York January 21 Present Stoneham announced John McGraw signed a five year contract to continue as manager of the Giants.
Gordon McKay of Seattle and Milly Britton of Kansas City battled to a fast ten round draw last night in Oklahoma City.
The Pacific Northwest Golf Association announces the 1922 championship to be staged at Colwood Golf and Country Club in Victoria British Columbia with the Empress Hotel serving as headquarters. Amateurs and women compete in handicap and medal play with 18 and 36 hole rounds and the Davis Cup final slated for day two. Reservations urged as event aims for a record turnout.
The Star Soccer league schedules Sunday matches at Lincoln park at 2 45 p m with South Park and Cowan Cigar Co leading the Junior division. Officials include Billy Waller and Johnny Kebka with listed lineups for each team and two other junior games at Columbia and Washington Park.
The Washington Park team protested a Hawthorne Juniors game but the ruling by league manager C. Tose after a meeting with both teams and referee Billy Waller upheld Hawthorne 4 to 2.
The Hawthorne Juniors protest against South Park was denied and the game stands 2 to 3 in favor of the South Parkers. Referees must report results to The Star by 7 p.m. and provide complete lineups and goal scorers. Heb Proctor signs with Maple Leaf replacing J Cronin. Johnny Mair returns for the Postoffice team after a layoff.
Queen Anne remains the league front-runner after a 23 to 18 victory over Broadway High School on Friday. Jome Douglas and Burke Gibson starred for Queen Anne as the Tigers built a first quarter lead and held on despite a late Broadway surge.
Joe Welling, top Eastern light weight, will box Bobby Harper in Portland on January 31. If Harper wins in ten rounds it could boost his local title hopes. Welling has given Leonard tough battles and is regarded as one of the country’s best prospects.
Red Gage signs for a 12 round bout with Muff Bronson in Lewis ton Idaho on February 6. It marks Gage’s first major challenge on the long route battler circuit.
Coast lightweight Joe Benjamin meets 180-pound champion Johnny Dundee in New York on February 4. Promoters say Benjamin, angered by critics doubting his grit, vows to win and earn another shot at Leonard. Benjamin is a capable fighter with a real chance against the current lightweights.
Cal announces University of California football coach Andy Smith has been named a western member of the football rules committees for 1922. The campus statement confirms the selection and outlines his role with the panel.
The University of Washington frosh defeated Hoquiam 31 to 20 last night. Hesketh led scoring with 1 point, while Trumbull's pass sequence highlighted the game.
Vernon plans to rely on veteran staff as it builds a Low A club with prospects from the Yankees system. O Doul may join the Tigers, with Willie Mitchell Glider Doyle and Jakie May among additions. Tony Feath and Slim Love also considered.
Former bantamweight champions Kid Williams and Pete Herman plan a February 22 bout in Baltimore pending negotiations. Williams aims to rebound after losing the title to Herman in 1917 and seeks another title run by defeating his conqueror.
Stanford University in California expected to meet with Gienna Warner, the renowned Pittsburg football coach, to discuss an offer that would see him take the Stanford job once his Pittsburg contract ends in two years.
Amateur boxing gains traction in England as British rules allow champions to face professional boxers in three round exhibitions. This practice contrasts with the American A A U not sanctioning such bouts.
In Sacramento Harry Casey and Manuel Azevedo battled to a draw in the headlining show. Mickey Hannon dropped a decision to Pickles Martin, while Babe Herman from California won a 12 round decision over Johnny Reissler at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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