Six-Man Hockey Rumored for Coast Puck League Next Season
Sport columnist Leo H. Lassen reports the Coast puck league may adopt six-man hockey next season. He notes most major leagues already use six-man formats, shrinking center ice and removing the rover to speed play. The change could enable expansion, potentially funding a fourth Coast team if a sponsor funds a rink.
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Regina Upsets Vancouver 2 To 1 In Openers Big Hockey Final
The Regina team hosts Vancouver in six man hockey for the final. Regina holds home ice and aims to clinch before heading East to face the Eastern champions. The opening game saw Regina stun Vancouver 2 to 1 in a major upset.
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Greb and Gibbons Set for Third 15 Round Classic
The New York ring spotlight shifts to Greb versus Gibbons in a 15 round bout billed as a decisive clash. After two prior 10 round nondecisions both fighters bring praise and caution with Gibbons seen as the heavier puncher and Greb noted for stamina.
Billiard Showdown Looms Between Schaefer and Hoppe in Chicago
Jake Schaefer and Willie Hoppe prepare for the Dilliard classic in Chicago a decisive test for both men. Hoppe seeks to reclaim the 14.2 balkline title while Schaefer aims to extend his mastery after a 308 break in Seattle. The match runs March 27 to 29 with 500 points scheduled each night.
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Johnston States He Will Skip Tennis Tournaments
The Californian reports Johnston will not play in tennis events this year. He announces he will avoid early heavy court play to prevent strain. The 0 and other figures reference past winners and the upcoming big test in Philadelphia at the Quaker City.
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Salt Lake Cheese Box Era Shapes Coast League
The Salt Lake park known as the Cheese Box draws high scores and long hits in Coast League games. Pitcher Hunky Schorr notes room to enlarge barriers, while fans prefer big scores over 1 to 0 shuts. A small park hurts averages and running remains key, but locals jest about importing bowling teams for more runs.
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Indians Eye Prep League Favorite Status in Seattle Debut
West Seattle High School readies for a historic first as their Indians enter the prep league race as favorites. Teammates watch Pat Murphy's staff while a strong nucleus and turning-out players aim for early-season selection and training before April's start.
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Anglers Await Opening Dates For Northwest Fisheries Season
Piper Taft estimate half the state opens April 1 with rest on the 15th. Western Washington counties list openings, while Whitman seeks October 21. King County to open April 1 with a 25 fish daily bag limit. Gist includes steelhead reports from Skokomish and Pilchuck rivers and a new aquarium display by Taft.
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Varsity Ball Cut Postponed
Coach Matthews postponed the baseball squad cut last night and reviewed the 60 men at practice. The likely cut will be made this afternoon or Monday as outdoor work resumes after cold weather. The session emphasized hitting and fielding with easy throwing to save sore arms.
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Fulton to Meet Tate in March Heavyweight Bout
Denver promoters plan a March 17 boxing match between Fred Fulton of Minnesota and Bill Tate, newly crowned Negro race champion. Tate reportedly signed, and Fulton’s signature would seal the deal for the bout.
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Fight Results From Jersey City and San Francisco Cards
In Jersey City Midget Smith won a 16 round decision over Roy Moore of St Paul. Buffalo fighter Rocky Kansas defeated Gene Delmont of Memphis by decision in a 10 round bout. In San Francisco Eddie Diggins stopped Sailor Martinez in the third round of a four round bout. George Rivers and Harry Wallace fought to a draw. In Fall River Charley Elkins of Boston outpointed Joe Nelson of Philadelphia over 10 rounds.
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Highland Park to Field Star League Contender Team
Highland Park announces entry of a strong unit into The Star Junior Baseball league this season. Pitcher Charley Hardin returns with John Finney aiding mound duties backed by Cecil Kirkey at first base Ray Morne second Whitford Woods at third Arthur Frye or Butler at shortstop Ronald Willie left Chester Todd center and a trio of contenders for right field Hector La Chance Clarence MacDonald John Mitchell. Walter Mitchell and Merrill Haines catch for manager Bnoose Lambert at South Park home grounds.
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Bnoose” Lambert
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Recruits of Major Leagues Disappoint
York dated report notes spring training shows few rookies ready for regular league jobs. McGraw seeks a center fielder while Hugginas and others target two outfielders. Several clubs add pitchers and infielders, with Giants Yankees Red Sox Indians and Braves featuring new faces and shifts in players.
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Denver Plans Another Links for Golf Club
Denver plans a second links style golf club on 275 acres of rolling ground. The project aims to incorporate facilities with an estimated cost near 760000 dollars, reflecting strong local enthusiasm for the game.
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Soldiers to contest weeklong tourney at Fort Sheridan
One hundred soldiers of the Sixth army corps area from Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin will compete in a weeklong athletic tourney at Fort Sheridan starting next Monday night. Colleges trackers meet New York for first annual indoor intercollegiate track and field championship tonight. The largest indoor track in the world has been built.
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Columbus swimmer Eleanor Smith sets world mark in 100 yards breast
Eleanor Smith of Columbus cut two seconds from the world record by completing the 100 yard breast stroke in 1 minute 25 seconds last night. The performance occurred in Columbus and adds to her stature as a leading sprinter in amateur swimming circles.
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Wright Signs Three Year Contract With Penn Rowing
Philadelphia March 11 Joe Wright signs a new three year contract to continue as the rowing coach at the University of Pennsylvania. He has led the program since 1915.
Organization of semi pro baseball league announced
Denver dispatch reports the formation of a semi pro baseball league with teams from Colorado and Wyoming, outlining the new league’s regional scope and intended competition.
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Jack Fournier Signs New Contract Reducing Card Holdouts
St Louis reports Jack Fournier signed a fresh contract with a salary reported above 15 000, decreasing the list of holdouts on the team.
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Two Star Junior Basketball Games Remain on Books
Two games remain in the Star Junior Basketball league. Stacy Browne will clash with Wilson's Modern Business College at Collins Playfield at 7 p.m. Monday. The Pirates meet the Thursday’s winners at the same venue and time on Friday. Friday's game will decide Class BP honors.
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Track men plan workout and film session today
Washington track men meet at 3 PM for moving pictures of the workout weather permitting. Coach Hee Edmundson scales training rules for next week and eases training as opening day April 29 nears. Gus Pope aids weight men with shot and discus technique though ineligible this season and has Olympic experience from 1920.
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Johnston Ready for Net Classic and Davis Cup Talk
Johnston, a top national tennis figure beside William Tilden, may or may not accept a Davis Cup spot this year. He plans Pacific coast play this spring and keeps selection as the key factor. In San Antonio, the Giants’ batting order for the coming season was set by manager McGraw.
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Baseball notes from early 20th century camps and rosters
A string of baseball tidbits covers players and teams in spring training. Arnold hit 200 in 21 games with the Giants. Rigney appears set to win Detroit’s shortstop job. Cobb and Veach plan to team up for Fordville. Pete Kildoff’s shortstop form is improving at San Francisco camp. Philly Athletics scout three floaters for infield slots. Leo Dreasen’s flop after Detroit publicity. the Vernon club claims a top minor leaguer. Connie Mack helps adjust Al Bothoron’s bunts with Tris Speaker’s advice. Sothoron noted as a hard pitcher in late 1920.
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University of Washington Wrestlers Rout Tacoma Opponents
University of Washington wrestlers defeated Tacoma A.C. in five bouts, a stiff workout at the local gym. The juniors won the Interclass boxing tourney with four victories, the frosh placed second with three wins, and the seniors won one bout.
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Stopper Death in Fight With Rolfe at Columbus
Johnny Stopper is killed in a fight with Billy Rolfe in Columbus Nebraska dated March 17. The incident ends with Stopper’s death and Rolfe’s involvement under local reporting.
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Juniors to Dominate a Crew Squad in California Race
Juniors look like the likely finalists for the varsity crew with possible sophomores or a senior adding depth. They beat the sophomores by about a length while seniors trailed the sophomores and led the frosh by nearly a length in a roughly two mile race.
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League team suites decision and scorer submissions anticipated
The article notes a forthcoming decision on whether all league teams must have suites within a week, calls for managers to send scorer details to the sporting department of The Mars, and mentions a meeting of official scorers at The Star before the season. It also references teams like Three Pirethers Dye Werke and Kegerman Grocery, and that last year’s outfit may return.
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Old Ball Park Reclassified for Semi Pro Games
Denver wire reports the park once home to the Midwest league club will be used for semi pro baseball and football games with the arrival of Western league baseball in Denver.
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Star Junior Baseball League Forming with Fourteen Teams
Fourteen teams have entered The Star Junior Baseball League. Managers met at The Star to review season rules. Teams include Highland Park Wilson-Krietle Co Eggerman's Grocery Mt. Baker Georgetown Cubs West Seattle Dye Works Zerosene Juniors Louie's French Dry Cleaners South Seattle Falcon Athletic Club Leschi Juniors Ballard Juniors Washington Park Hilman Merchants. Entries close March 18 with contracts due by March 29.
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Rules for Star Baseball League 22 Season
The Star Baseball League sets eligibility rules for 1922 with birth date limits, contract signing, and registration by players. It outlines team limits, transfer procedures, schedule divisions, home grounds, equipment duties, scoring, umpires, protests, forfeitures, and governance by league management under Spalding rules.
Local College Scores Roundup
Clinton N Y Hamilton 29 Brown 24 Rochester Colgate 28 Rochester 11 Indianapolis Wabash 62 Mercer 32 Oshkosh La Crosse Normal 29 Oshkosh 14.
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