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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
2
The Annapolis eight surged to victory in a decisive late run, finishing well ahead of the Navy Varsity crew by fourteen lengths. The Purple and Gold capitalize on a strong final sprint to seal the win.
The Washington crew defeated California by eight lengths on the Hudson. A Wallis credited story says a California man dislocated his back and Wal. told the crew not to row in the late part. Washington stopped for tea at the half way point.
Navy loses to Washington by a length amid a dramatic three mile race on the Hudson. Washington claims the intercollegiate title as Navy sets a new eight oared shell record with 13 minutes 33 5 seconds. Syracuse and Cornell chase in a tight finish with judges delaying the final placement.
After a race in Poughkeepsie ends Washington season Captain George Mike Murphy, re-elected stroke of the 1922 varsity, will lead the Sun Dodger shellmen again. The oarsman, regarded as among the coast’s best, joins the crew from his freshman year and plans to graduate in 1923.
Portland infielder Joe Sargent, who struggled in the Coast League, has been sold to Birmingham of the Southern League. Sargent came to Portland from Detroit. Connolly, recalled from Tacoma, will replace him.
Philadelphia June 27 Phil Stanford 1921 champion James vis Richard Hinckley Stanford Ray Brown Washington John Howard Princeton L B Williams Yale W E Howe Jr Dartmouth Morris Duanne Harvard Charles Granger Texas remain in the Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament after three rounds of play yesterday.
In Aberdeen on June 27 Indian Pete, a local bantamweight, defeated Eddie Moore of Seattle by a six round decision. The bout started 50-50 through three rounds before Pete surged, winning the last three. Other results included Bud Fisher stopping Stub North in 10 seconds of the third, Ed Krache stopping Ad Cruisineau in the second, and Jack Robinson defeating Buck McFadden. An electric low voltage fan for cars and boats was described.
Giants lead the National League but manager John McGraw laments missing center fielder George Burns. The addition of Heine Groh strengthened infield at the cost of outfield depth, with Burns's absence blamed for several losses. Burns's value to the club is emphasized by rivals and contemporaries.
New York reports recount a disputed 13th round foul in the Britton Leonard bout. Leonard struck Britton as Britton was down, prompting referee Patsy Haley to rule no foul, triggering questions about the outcome to be debated by fans and later historians.
Harris Johnston of St Paul and Ira Couch of Chicago led the opening 18 holes scoring 72 each in the Western golf tournament qualifier in Kansas City. Northwest champion George Van Kim shot 73, Chick Evans 76 as play continued.
The Star Woodlan d Park meet honors Mrs Draydon and Marian Soule Henderson as women's doubles champions and lists prizes for all events. Frank Kozlowski wins multiple trophies including the men singles and doubles with Earl White. Simonne Bourque and Rita Meyer also earn runner up and merchandise prizes. Prizes are collectible at Piper & Taft's store by John Hancock before Saturday.
In Boston Lee Hougash from Bridgeport fought Mickey Walker over 16 rounds with a late showing by Walker. In Pittsburgh Harry Greed defeated Hugh Water in 16 rounds with Walker’s strong jab late. In Columbus Eddie O Dowd won a 11 round decision over Vete Zevie of Pittsburgh. In Dayton Johnny Karr defeated Belcher Martfield in Cleveland in a 12 round referee decision.
The Hurricane II speed boat built by W. P. Padden had its first real trial winning a Balboa harbor race against Hur ricane J. Dana Diminutive Metro screen star piloted the boat. The trial scenes are in Seeing's Believing at the Palace Theater with film speed shown at 35 miles an hour.
Seattle welterweight Harper faces veteran Mexican fighter Joe Rivers in a 10 round match in Portland. Rivers, recalled for near-title chances against Ad Wolgast and Willie Ritchie, remains a hard-hitting veteran despite retirement tendencies. Rivers previously beat Harry Casey here a few years back.
Baseball circles report Los Angeles Angels manager Wade Killifer unhappy with his club and weighing a rapid roster shakeup. Rumors say a call to the Chicago Cubs for new material underpins the speculation.
Pal Moore has struggled recently as Taylor fought to a draw with Moore in their last 10-round bout. The match featured close exchanges and a fatigued Moore as the rounds wore on.
New York state boxing officials threaten to strip champions from Dempsey if he ignores Harry Wills challenge. Kilbane and Wilson lose featherweight and middleweight crowns after commission action. Wills posts 2500 to prove seriousness and demands a title bout anywhere, any time.
Reading Pennsylvania June 27 Dick Niehaus former St Paul and Sacramento southpaw has been released by the local International league club to the Rocky Mountain team in the Virginia loop.
Johnny Dundee and Jack Sharkey have signed to box a 16 round bout for the junior world lightweight championship in New York on July 6. Both boxers will weigh in at 130 pounds at 2 p m on fight day.
Claude Young Ketchell attempts a comeback in lightweight circles but cannot persuade a quality 135-pound fighter to meet him in Los Angeles.
Ski jumpers from the United States and Canada will gather at Paradise valley in Rainier National Park for a July 2 to 4 tournament and exhibitions directed by the Rainier National Park Ski club. The event features three days of races, exhibitions, and distance jumping on the unique summer course shared with Finse Norway as the only two summer ski sites. Notables include Nels Nelson of Revelstoke and Kenneth Bugg of Madison with L J Sverdrup of Minneapolis. Revelstoke Ski Club plans the largest delegation. Local entrants from Tacoma Seattle and Poulsbo join a wide field in this summer championship.
All-Star Junior Squads list players by position for First Team and Second Team. Notable names include Speidel and the Three Bros from Fremont, W P Miller from Three Bros, and others across Fremont and W J regions. The lineup shows infielders, outfielders, catcher, pitcher, and utility roles across two squads.
Seaburn Brown argues the St. Louis Browns, leading the American League on the Glorious Fourth, will stay ahead of the New York Yankees and contend for the pennant through September. He notes Browns pitching by Miler Huggins, Dixie Davis and a smart, cohesive team, while Yankee factions clash between managers and players. He predicts a strong finish despite a late-summer slump.
Johnny Weissmuller of the Illinois Athletic Club set a new world record in the 220-yard free style dash with a time near 2:18 on a Saturday. Sam Kahanamoku finished second while Warren Kealoha of Hawaii won the 100-yard backstroke with a new record of 1:053-5, reclaiming the former mark.
Yesterday's star Babe Ruth homered with two on to lift the New York Yankees to a 6 to 4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. In other action Frank Keck, rookie pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, beat the St Louis Cardinals 7 to 4.
The San Francisco Seals add Bert Ellison Gene Valla and Oliver Twist Mitchell to their market list as they prep for a big show. Ellison draws interest from Mike Donlin who scouts for the Boston Red Sox. Mitchell leads the Seals with Jim Scott a southpaw veteran. They open with Seattle against the Seattle Indians as the Indians return from a tough road swing.
San Francisco reporter Danny Long catalogs a series of baseball stars he claims to have discovered including Willie Kamm sold to the Chicago White Sox. He cites Frank Chance Duffy Lewis Babe Ruth Ping Bodie Buck Weaver Cravath Williams Risberg Street and McMullin among others found since 1903. He attributes talent to long study of the sport and extensive observation.
APT. C. D. Hilton departs May 21 in an 18-foot sail yacht without motor or rudimentary paddle survival gear. He aims to traverse roughly 3000 miles from Tampa Bay to Long Island Sound via the Mexican gulf Florida straits and the Atlantic. Hilton, WWI era veteran and skilled yachtsman, expects about 90 days to completion.
Tex Rickard expects to sign Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills on a heavyweight contract today but will not stage the title bout until the following year. The statement frames a long delayed potential match and outlines scheduling intentions.
The Star Junior Baseball league announces All-Star selections based on finals. First squad features four Fremont players with Three Brothers and West & Wheeler also well represented. Second team highlights strong pitching and infielders from Washington Park, Three Brothers, Hillman Merchants, and others. Complete records to be published soon.
Yale defeated Harvard 6 to 0 in the third game of their series as Chittenden pitched for Yale. The note adds that the first women’s club in the United States was founded in Boston by Anne Hutchinson in 1938.
Reports from Arizona reveal a new boxing sensation named Jack Lynch. In his latest bout he stopped Ly Johnston in three rounds, showcasing striking speed and power.
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