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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
11
Barney drives a long homer and makes a running catch as the Indians edge the Seals 6 to 4. He feeds teammates in the field, while O’Connell’s defense and Stumpf’s hits pace the game. Alf Putnam mocks a bush league town amid the San Francisco crowd.
Leo h assesses Willie Kamm and Jim OConnell on Seattle diamond. Kamm’s improved hitting and superior fielding mark him as the better major league prospect over OConnell, who lacks the team fit and senior snap major leagues demand.
BTS and BE Alfi Putman deride Seattle while Indians win some games for Cronin. Carpentier Beckett willing rematch fans plan to attend. Wilhelm continues随机 coaching at third base as Quakers bat. Vean Gregg dominates Archie Yelle with strikes, while crowds react to a wild Friday scene and Magnavox shirts appear.
Harold Weeks questions golf ethics and accuses golfers of bragging about lies. He asks if any feat is possible and later wonders aloud about Daniel Dugdale running for a streetcar in a pointed, satirical remark.
The standings highlight top batting averages with players such as Hornsby of St Louis hitting .396 Smith also of St Louis at .559 Daubert of Cincinnati .55 Bigby of Pittsburgh .354 and Miller of Chicago .361 in the national league. In the American League Sister of St Louis .422 Hellman of Detroit .881 Speaker of Cleveland .377 Witt of New York .367 ONeill of Cleveland .364 lead the pack.
Article praises Rogers Hornsby and George Sisler as two of baseball’s greatest, noting their clean, decisive style and lack of flamboyance. It highlights Hornsby’s 1920 NL batting title, 83 extra base hits in 1921, and 378 total bases, plus his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s single season home run record with 15 already by midseason.
Vincent Richards of New York is urged to win a Davis cup spot this fall after rising to No. 3 in national rankings behind Bill Tilden and Bill Johnston. The fall selection hinges on his form, with Richards seen as a likely third member if he maintains success from recent Eastern success and a Hartford five setter over Bill Tilden for the New England title.
Yesterday's Giants defeated the Phillies 6 to 4 after Carl Genith hit a homer following Stengel's single. The Red Sox edged the Athletics 4 to 1 in a tense race for last place. Cards beat Pirates 2 to 0 on five singles, a error, and a sacrifice in the first inning. Duncan Harper Waveney and Bohne homered as the Refss defeated the Cubs 4 to 3. Browns rallied in the seventh to a 10 to 4 win over the Indians. Ford's second inning double helped the Braves beat the Hobing 4 to 3.
George Von Elm of Salt Lake meets Chick Evans of Chicago in a 36 hole final for the Western amateur title in Kansas City. Von Elm reached the final by beating Clarence Wolff of St. Louis 4 and 2, Evans eliminated Fred Wright of Los Angeles 6 and 5.
The Seattle Redskins host the Los Angeles Celestials next week at Rainier Valley Wigwam in a key series. Manager Red Killefer leads a rebuilt squad missing Aldridge Statz Crawford and Stanage, while new talents Daly Deal and Crandall join a pitching rotation led by Crandall Lyons Thomas Dumovitch and Hughes.
Veteran Coast league catcher Elliott is slated to be replaced by Portland, per Los Angeles sources after the Beavers played last week. Rose City manager Tom Turner reportedly told Ed Frayne that several star pitchers refused to pitch to Elliott. Frayne notes Los Angeles chatter that Turner fears Elliott could win his managerial job.
The article notes a tense game with on court action suggesting players from Seattle and the Braves sparked a bench confrontation. Manager Jack Adama denies involvement while teammates defend the club as officials review the incident.
Seattle southpaws Vean Gregg and Lefty Burger will appear on Sunday afternoon at the knoll for the Indians in a double bill with the San Francisco Seals. Gregg shows improved form as hot weather thaws his game while Burger, excelling in left handed circles, is viewed as a major league prospect.
Rileyvets report on Jess Willard training in Los Angeles for a possible return bout with Jack Dempsey. Press speculation, promoter Tex Rickard prep talks, and mixed bout plans swirl amid bets on arena cardpopularity as Pacific sailors flood the arena.
Entries for the Star Woodl and park swimming meet to be held in early August open Monday. Swimmers over 16 need an A A U card, obtainable from Earl A Fry. News and meet instructions will be published under Dad Henry, carnival manager. Aileen Riggen will begin a diving series next week.
Major league clubs flood college ranks as prices on minor leaguers rise. Yale shortstop Mac Aldrich Harvard shortstop Conlon and George Town pitcher Hyman stand aside from pro plans while Detroit, Boston, and others sign top college players including Blume Colgate pitcher Davies Pittsb second baseman Maguire and more.
Rainier National Park officials schedule July 2 to 4 events at Paradise Valley with top jumpers from the United States and Canada. Siguard Johnson of Tacoma predicts new records as 200 foot takeoff and 1000 foot glide area frame the competition. Lare Haugen and Nels Nelson, notable pros, will join exhibition jumps while nineteen entries are listed for the tournament with more expected before July 4.
Four games remain on the Seal Indian schedule with one on today and two on Monday as the Angels open here Tuesday. Tex Wisterzil shows improved form, moving faster and hitting better with two hits yesterday. Rod Murphy contributed three assists at Siret base while Adams tagged second and Valla slid safely as Beans Reardon dismissed the play.
Summary of homer listings shows Williams of Philadelphia with a total of 1, Smith of the Giants 5, Miller of the Cubs 4, Duncan and Caverey of the Reds 3 each, Wood of the Indians 5, Harper of Reda 1, Bohne of the Reds 5.
Seattle star Leon De Turrene defeats Cady in a four set win to reach the Inland Empire singles final while Herbert Suhr upsets Abner Muma 2 6 6 3 6 4 7 5 in a dramatic semi final match. Pirates add Meredith and Brown to bolster the infield as college circuits buzz.
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