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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
4
Mike Gibbons vows to fight Harry Greb next in a bid to redeem the Gibbons name after Greb defeated Tommy Gibbons in Madison Square Garden. He criticizes his brother’s training and punch selection, claims to have knocked out Greb once, and offers to beat him again for promoters.
The writer recalls early boxing days at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. A teen recruit overcomes rough workouts and a knockout by heavyweight rival to develop into a skilled fighter under a tough instructor. A pivotal clash with middleweight Dave Eisemann and a triumphant smoker win propel him to club fame.
The West and Wheeler Co outfits Liberty Park with suites for the season. Louie's French Dry Cleaners will be known as the Tigers and play home games at Walla Walla. Managers must notify officials for scorer attendance at The Star meeting Friday to adopt a uniform league scoring system. R B Chandler offers nine suites for sale with bats and other baseball goods for about $50. contact Beacon 1271. Chandler previously managed a team in The Star league.
Georges Carpentier world light heavyweight champion must start training soon to be fit for the April 7 London bout with English titleholder Ted Lewis. Reports say Carpentier is out of condition but determined to proceed with the match.
Mickey Walker dominates welterweight chatter as promoters in New Jersey insist Newark boxing shows hinge on his headlining star power to draw paying crowds. Eastern reports emphasize his current popularity and drawing appeal.
Veteran pitcher Babe Adams of the Pittsburgh Pirates is again counted on as a regular mound man. In good condition and effective when not overworked, Adams is expected to be a mainstay in the Pirates rotation once more.
Local lightweight Bobby Barrett defeated Ryman Gold of Oakland in three rounds last night in Philadelphia. Barrett dominated from the opening bell and secured a knockout, though the bout had been scheduled for eight rounds.
San Francisco Seals face a tough shortstop task replacing Jimmy Caveney. Ellison may start at short ahead of Kilduff Lefevre Hyne and other candidates as camp reports caution on arm strength and hitting. Caveney’s bat kept the Seals near the top in 1921, and rivals appear stronger for the coming season.
Tom Daly long time second string catcher for the Chicago Cubs is tipped as the top choice in the Los Angeles camp. Daly is a strong hitter and reliable behind the plate. Red Baldwin or Mack Wheat could team with him this summer with both possibly joining the Angels. Charley Deal refuses to report to Los Angeles this season and is expected to play third base for the champions. He says the Cuba railroaded him out of the majors and plans to retire from organized baseball after leading a semi pro team in Sioux City.
Vernon third baseman Red Smith says this will be his last year in professional baseball. He had a fine season with the Tigers and is regarded as one of the league’s best infielders. He will take up mechanical drawing work after retiring.
The article lists multiple players and roles including Pep Young’s recovery and expected return with the Detroit Tigers at Keystone Park, Emory Rieney as a promising recruit, Walter Reinhart in Los Angeles, Mordecai Brown managing Haveline Oil Co. semi pro, Nerl Niehoff as playing manager in the Southern League, Joe Dann guiding the Denver team, Dixie Carroll and Clarence Twombly and John Sullivan as Los Angeles outfielders, John Milius to New Orleans, and Glen Killinger with the New York Yankees detailing early-season lineups and managerial plans. It reflects early season player movement and team forecasts.
Andy Chaney, featherweight contender, is in shape for action and will face top Eastern rivals at the weight, per manager Eddie Meade.
Billy Evans argues defense wins games and cites 1906 Chicago White Sox as an example of strong infield play. He praises perfect infield execution, base hit suppression, and morale impact on pitchers, asking readers which major league club has the best infield, with Giants or Washington listed as top contenders.
The New York Giants add Heine Groh to their infield, moving Frankie Frisch to second base. The proposed lineup places Kelly at first, Frisch at second, Bancroft at short, and Groh at third, creating a formidable defensive unit.
The article notes Peckinpaugh joining the Washington Senators and assesses infield talent with Judge at first, Harris at second, Peckinpaugh at short, and Shanks at third as a strong core. It compares Um two clubs, favors Harris and Groh at third, and praises Frisch Irisch and Shanks for their play.
The article notes a balanced draw in evaluating infield strength with Frisch Harris Bancroft Peckinpaugh versus peers, giving both leagues notable stars. It highlights Cardinals infielders Hornsby Tavan Brock Fournier and Giants comparisons, plus Cleveland New York in pursuit, and mentions Peckinpaugh’s departure offset by Everett Beott joining the New York club.
ANCOUVER and Toronto renew their scrap for the world hockey title in Toronto tonight for the second game of the series. The Coast champions, favored after winning the first game, play seven man hockey under Coast rules. The series is best three out of five with a third game set for Friday if needed.
In New York the Pennsylvania four mile relay team sails for England to race Oxford and Cambridge on April 5. Iowa City notes Aubrey Devine earns his eighth university letter after switching from basketball to track. Philadelphia reports a Penn relay entry record of 295 colleges and schools. San Antonio mentions Phil Douglas traveling to beef up Manning Moran's west. New Orleans says Yankee scouts hunt a food outfielder as rookies fail to impress. Chicago notes golfer William Marshall, linked with Onwentsia, has died at 24. Shreve? Tex covers White Sox vs American Legion and injury to John Ny Mostil. Avalon reports Cubs finding stride and base defense concerns with Killefer seeking a reliable man.
University of Washington coach R L Matthews laments rain preventing outdoor drills. Camp Lewis trip is canceled and no practice until rain eases. The squad plans to use Denny field during vacation with opening conference games a month away and twenty games remaining on the schedule.
Portland lightweight Joe Dunn meets Harry Casey in a four round main event at the Pavilion. Dunn has scored five good showings here including bouts with George Ingle and Kid Sharpe recently. Four preliminaries are carded before the main event.
Harry Gree writes on his victory over Tommy Gibbons in New York, detailing how he refused to let Gibbons set and beat him to the punch by inside movement. He notes his planned, changing pace and flat footed rival’s vulnerability, credits tactical edges, and mentions baseball influences on his fighting style and a future trip to Hot Springs with the Pirates.
Modesto reports the Salt Lake Bee back in camp focusing on batting field practice and read work after weekend split into read and home squads. Larry Lante will join Sacramento tomorrow per telegram. Marty Krug, Seattle holdout, is being courted by Chicago Cuba. Arnoldita day to be celebrated in LA with trophy presentation. Stats hailed for last year’s pennant.
Bantamweight champ Johnny Buff is out with a blood poisoning infection in one hand. Bouts against Joe Lynch and Roy Moore are canceled, delaying a $40,000 schedule.
Bill Steel, who asserts he is Canada’s heavyweight champion, travels to Minneapolis seeking bouts with leading American heavyweight contenders.
Managers Nate Lewis and Billy Gibson tentatively set Benny Leonard to fight Sailor Friedman for the lightweight title in April. Date and venue remain undecided.
Howard Carr, manager of Bill Tate the black heavyweight champion, urges Harry Wills to fight Tate first. The odor of prior Tate and Wills bouts suggests fans in major centers may reject another Tate matchup. Wills fiasco follows.
Benny Leonard battles Johnny Dundee for junior lightweight title in Milwaukee on March 27. Leonard’s injured hand, thought to sideline him against Charley White after White earned a title shot, recovered quickly after White was ruled out. Leonard has avoided White for years but feels Dundee poses little threat.
New York fighter Joe Burman won an 11 round decision over Midget Smith in New York. Montreal's Oscar Deschamps stopped Frankie Brown in the first round in a lightweight bout.
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