Will Keeler’s 700 at-bats before first strikeout noted
In an memoir style piece, Keeler recalls his record of 700 at bats before a strikeout, praising Orioles pitching and teamwork. He lists era pitchers Cy Young and others, explains his chop and place hitting, and notes his avoidance of free swings and reliance on bunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Willie” Keeler
Baltimore Orioles
National League
Cleveland
Cy Young
Nig Cuppy
Cincinnati
Frank Dwyer
Frank Foreman
Red Ehret
Rhines
Nichols
Stivetts
Klobedanz
Boston
Clarke Griffith
Briggs
Friend
Thornton
Pittsburg
Frank Killen
Pink Hawley
Ruth
Pool Swim Layout Is Up in Air
Anna Mayhall turned professional and Merlin Fadden is doubtful for summer events as Crystal Pool seeks first-class recruits. Mirie Konowaloff headlines the 1922 team with Lambert Sternbergh and Krueger handling sprint cash events. Beth Langley emerges as a top feminine bet while a new divers expert replaces Fadden. Pool operations target April 8 opening and May meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mayhall
Merlin Fadden
Crystal Pool
Mirie Konowaloff
Lambert Stern-bergh
Krueger
Beth Langley
Don Vickers
A. C
Mult- Domah Athletic Club
Fadden
Althe
Veteran southpaw Trier joins Ree ten Braves in talk
George Trier, a seasoned left hander with a 1914 World Series pedigree, is tied to a deal with the Ree ten Braves as manager Mitchell weighs his return. Ed Kenetchery could man first base as Vernon signs him, while Ivan Olson shifts to second for the Dodgers and Sammy Crane takes over at short. Joe McGinnity may lead Decatur in the Three-I circuit after years in independent play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Trier
Reeten
Braves
Steven Southpaw
Bil James Eed
Dick Radel
Chicago
Wee
International Loop
Mitchell
Southpaw
Souper
Vernon
Ed Kenetchery
Bissted
Toledo
Ivan Olson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sammy Crane
Cincy Reds
Joe McGinnity
New York Giants
Victoria
Decatur
Five Teams Remain in Cage Series in The Star Junior
The Star Junior league moves toward the Class B championship as five teams reach the cage series. The Pirates face Washington Park at Collins Play Field at 7 p.m. while Stacy Shown’s and Imperial meet at 8 p.m. The winners advance to the finals with Wilson's Modern Business College awaiting the other finalist next week. The season concludes with the final game late next week.
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TVE
Pirates
Washington Park
Imperials
Wilson's Modern Business College
Stacy Shawns
Collins
Imperial
P. m
Wilson's
Modern Business College
Idaho and Northwest Teams Prep for Coast, All Coast Meets
The Idaho Vandals sit among national title contenders as Indianapolis hosts the series. Washington State trains indoors due to bad weather with 13 veterans in a 20 man squad. Coach Ben Wallace adds Sunday workouts at Carroll College ahead of the Lake Washington regatta on April 22. Oregon colleges Willamette Reed Pacific O A and the U of Oregon set up an interstate relay two weeks before the All Coast Carnival.
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Idaho
Indianapolis
Washington State
Tranium
Papo
N Mw
Ben Wallis
Auuday
Carolmia
Lake Washington
Notal
Wallace
Oregon
Washington
Willamette
Reet
Pacifie
O. A
Uni
Great Batting Feats Across Baseball History
A compilation of historic hitting and pitching records from 1907 to 1921, highlighting Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner dominance, Babe Ruth’s home run feats, Wee Willie Keeler’s reach without a strikeout, and notable seasons such as Old Hoss Radbourne’s 60 wins and George Sisler’s 257 hits. It notes era legends and landmark performances across both leagues.
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Honne Wagner
Willie Keeler
Fiabe” Ruth
MecInner
Eraron
Harry Stovey
Hoss” Radbourne
Providence
Coccession
Wee Wille” Keeler
Baltimore Orioles
Efe
Hard Hitting Lighties Headline Pavilion Card
Macario Flores the Filipino lightweight headlines the Northwest Athletic Club show at the Pavilion tonight. Joe Harrahan fights in a royal bout, with Young Gardean set to meet Boy Mo Cassin in the semi windup. Other bouts feature Red Gallagher vs Rube Finn and Bob Parnes vs Alvin Landon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macario Flores
Joe Harrahan
Northwest Athletic Club
Pavilion
Flores
Kayo
Frank Pete
Eddie Jackson
Northwest
Harraban
Miller
Harrahan
Morgan Jones
Young Gardean
Freddy Kelly
Mo Cassiin
Mo Causlin
Altho
Gardeau
Red Gallagher
Rube Finn
Finn
Lata
Bob Parnes
Alvin Landon
Taylor Wins Traps Prize at Seattle Gun Club
L. A. Taylor topped the Seattle Gun Club trap shoot at Fort Lawton with 49 of 60. D. Reid finished second with 47 of 50. Taylor earned a compass and a year’s subscription to an outdoor magazine as his prize.
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L. A
Danes Challenge for Davis Cup As Nations Enter
Denmark has challenged for the Davis Cup as seven nations have formally issued bids to contest the American cup holders this summer. Challenges will be received by the United States Lawn Tennis Association until March 15.
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Denmark
New York
New Mat King to Meet Jurka in St Lovia Clash
Strangler Lewis who won the heavyweight wrestling title from Stanislaus Zzyerzko will defend his title against Jack Jurka mat champion of Australia at St. Lovia on March 13. The match is reported by an HKaatern wire.
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Strangler” Lewis
Stanislaus Zzyerzko
Jack Jurka
Australia
St. Lovia
Hkaatern
Reds Sign Fonseca as Roush Conference Quiets
Holdout woes of the Cincinnati club ease as infielder Louis Fonseca signs his 1922 contract late yesterday. Star outfielder Eddie Roush is reported in Cincinnati, meeting with club officials to discuss the club’s plans.
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Cincinnat
Louis Fonseca
Eddie Rousch
Reds
Cincinnati
Dempsey Hears Offer for Wills Bout as Contenders Shift
Seaburn Brown notes Harry Frazee offers 350000 to Jack Dempsey to fight Harry Wills for the heavyweight title. Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns have flipped on mixed bouts, favoring Wills if no white challengers emerge, while Gibbons or Greb could draw money if they win. Benny Leonard faces Lew Tendler and Charlie White in renewed showdown talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frazee
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
Harry Greb
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Lew Tendler
Charlie White
White
Benny
Willie Jackson
Detroit Tigers Eye Offense to Lead 1922 Season
Detroit plans a powerful hitter driven lineup with Ty Cobb in center Harry Heilmann in right and Bob Veach in left all expected to hit around .360. Lew Appleton at first George Cutshaw at second Elmer Rigney shortstop Hobby Jones at third Johnny Bassler behind the plate and an integrated pitching staff led by Hub Leonard George Davis Lefty Cole Carl Holling Ned Oldham with five former Coast players in the rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Harry Heisman
Bob Veach
Coasters
Regulare
Herman Pilette
Sylvester Johnson
Portland Grada
Colleges and Universities Gather in Midwest Baseball Trials
The University of Oregon will be represented in baseball drawing attention from colleges nationwide this month. Across the Middle West teams are braving late winter weather in daily workouts as Washington fret nine football squads are assembled by Tebert T McDonald and shown on Commerce Hall doors.
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Middle West
Miederes of Washington
Tebert T. McDonald
Commerce Hall
Millionaires Win Pack Title in 1 to 0 Game
Vancouver defeated Seattle 1 to 0 to clinch the Coast Hockey Association title for the second straight season. Lehman starred in goal as the Mets pressured late but could not break through. Vancouver will face the Prairie hockey league champion for the Western title in the upcoming series.
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Millionaires
Lncouver
B. C
Vancouver
Coast Hockey Association
Adama
Holmes
Mets
Fred Harrin
Rowe
Skinner
Seattle
Hughie Lehman
Viver
Piriden
Lehman
Prairie Hockey League
Giants Struggle to Rebuild After Burns Departure
Considerable trouble replacing George Burns in the batting order as Manager John McGrew experiments at the San Antonio training camp. Burns led off in 1921. Frank Vriechts is tried in practice as the first hitter with Bancroft Meuse Kelly and Grek following in the order.
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George Burns
New York Giants
John McGrew
Burns
Frank Vriechts
Bancroft, Meuse
Kelly
Grek
San Antonia
Northwest Junior Tennis Residence Rule Unannounced
The Northwest Junior Tennis center residence rule for this year is not yet definite with no formal word. The Northwest was absent from the big tournament at Borton and last year's proposal to require players to reside in the center they represent for a year remains under consideration.
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Northwest
California
Min
Borton
Northwest Tennis Association
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Baltimore Oriole Star
Southern League
Harold Marquis
Ty Cobbd
Taylor
Jurka
Wills
New Orleans Panther
Norfolk
Gibbons
Tendler
Rockey Kansas
Kansas
Charley White
Benton Harbor
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Tiger
Tigers
Lew Blue
Firet
Versity of
Jack Adams
Regina
Lehman Lke
Prides
Khewe
Goner
Seattle Star
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