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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1922
Page
14
Twenty four junior teams entered the Star Baseball League with Green Lake Juniors filing on time. Tonight at 6 o clock signed contracts for teams planning to start the season Sunday must be turned in at The Star.
St. Louis Browns name two debuting players in Mobile Alabama as major league phenoms for 1922 Eugene Robertson shortstop and Cedric Durst outfielder impress with potential Durst, a Texan, showed strong hitting and fielding while Robertson, a St. Louis native, balances power and glove work. both are praised as future stars by manager Fohl.
Coach Enoch Bagshaw prepares NG football for six weeks of spring drills to boost the varsity with returning veterans and new players. Captain Bob Ingram leads as a crew member while linemen Kuhn Wiewald Wilson Erickson Holbrook and others bolster the line. mix of veterans and frosh adds depth for the spring workouts.
Edmundson develops a four man sprint relay unit for the carnival with Hurley Anderson Wilson and Coleman likely as Washington contenders in the century and 1 relays. Hall may join if eligible. Tryouts show little difference among the four, Hurley leads in sprints and low hurdles.
Coach Mathews trims the Washington baseball squad to about 20 players after weather days. The season opens April 21 at Denny Field against Oregon during Campus Day. Morgan, Liston, Mackenzie, Harper, Setzer, Leonard and a host of pitchers and infielders are shaping a competitive Coast contender.
The Washington varsity eight in the Washingtonia II rowed three miles in 16 minutes 10 seconds setting the pace this season. Coach Leader shows confidence as he shapes the team for the April 22 California regatta with the Tyee craft nearing competition readiness. Plans include a possible trip to the Poughkeepsie regatta with the winner of the Washington regatta a strong East contender.
In Mobile Alabama on March 29 James Pepper Austin is noted as a longtime major leaguer still active with the St. Louis club. He turns 40 next December and adapts to positions including shortstop and second base as spring training continues, with a hopeful outlook for future value to the American League.
Johnny Buff world bantam champion faces two potential defenses against Joe Burman and Pete Merman pending bout viability. Burman edged Midget Smith recently and Horn, Buff’s former challenger, is known for tough battles when in the ring.
T. Petersburg Florida March 29 The find of the training camp season for the Boston Braves is pitcher Ernest Lansing Manager Mitchell has entered him as a regular Lansing stands six feet two inches tall 195 pounds with a fast ball He hails from Renwalear M F Lansing joined the Braves from the South Atlantic League His minor league mark 15 wins 12 losses shows wildness in walks but he has shown improving control and smartness Mitchell believes he will be a regular pitcher for the club.
Willie Jackson outpoints Frankie Rice in Philadelphia eight rounds. George Chaney beats Jimmy Hanlon in Baltimore. Al Roberts stops Jack Douglas in Jersey City ninth round. Sack Sharkey defeats Willie Spencer in New York bantam action. Marty Katakof outpoints Harvey Bright in St Louis over 12. Fred Sullivan beats Tommy Gardner and Soldier Todker beats Ira O’Rourke in San Francisco four rounds. Young George defeats Baller Larry in Los Angeles four rounds. Manila cited as the hemp market leader.
Right handed pitcher Jimmy Middleton, believed to be Portland’s new addition, arrives from Detroit and displays solid form in spring training. He is expected to open the season on the mound for his club.
The San Francisco prospect O Connell will be watched closely this summer as major league attention grows after John McGraw paid 75000 for him. He will debut in the minors next season and believes the hoopla will fade before his major league debut in 1923.
In Alabama on March 29 two new pitchers join the Browns pitching staff as regulars. Southpaw Dave Danforth from Columbus and Wayne Wright from Louisville move behind Urban Shocker, Elam Vagnider, Daxie Davis, Bill Rayne and Ray Kolp. Danforth is expected to win the rotation, having prior A L experience with the Athletics and White Sox. Wright, a Ohio State alumnus, previously pitched for the Browns and refined his form after a Louisville period.
In Orleans La March 20 Manager H Fluggins declares none of the Yankee recruit backstops can make the grade. He will rely on last year trio Schang Devormer and Hoffman. Devormers strong fall season alleviates injury worries about Schang. catchers recruitment is set aside.
In Chicago Willie Hoppe trails Jake Schaefer after a rough start but rallies to win the final block 600 to 486. Schaefer leads 1 000 to 952 overall as Hoppe falters early then recovers with solid breaks.
The Ross Cubs opened the Star Junior league season with two practice-game wins beating Seattle college, 35 to 1, and Mt. Baker Wild, 12 to 9, at B F Day field. Lineup includes Mason Pratt Attieson McNeynolda Bardell Carlson Larren Allen Manon Stanshbaugh Stahl Jensen Donnelley Hankanson Coder.
Carl Morris and Bob Roper are billed for a 12 round heavyweight clash in Tulsa Oklahoma on April 12. Morris is described as a relic of the old white hope era and was once considered a possible challenger to Jack Johnson.
The article notes Babe Ruth played first base for New Orleans in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals and the Yankers, booting a grounder that cost the game. It argues Ruth is best as an outfielder and slugger, and should avoid infield play to protect his value for the New York club.
Gene Tunney era style quote from Harry Greb who after beating Tommy Gibbons declares he could outbox Jack Dempsey in a 12 to 15 round title fight. He considers himself the logical title contender though he doubts a knockout, noting Dempsey could still win by KO.
Yankees lineup announcement from Orleans outlines infield positions with Wallie Pipp at first Aaron Ward second Everett Scott at short J Franklin Baker at third. Baker’s age and injuries raise concerns but the club lists backups Mike McNally and McMillan ready to step in keeping pennant hopes alive.
Spaulding's record book covering the past sports season in all departments is now on sale. The local store reports the initial consignment sold out and a new shipment is anticipated to arrive soon.
Toronto’s Dye starred as the Maple Leafs defeated Vancouver 6 to 1 to clinch the world hockey championship. Adams scored Vancouver’s lone goal as Toronto dominated with early pressure and a four-goal lead. lineup notes and penalties follow.
Bobby Barrett knocked out Hymie Gold in three rounds in Philadelphia, drawing praise from Jack Kearns who has guided Duffy. Kearns says Barrett could rise to lightweight top with a solid left hand to complement his quick right, a judgment from a seasoned promoter.
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