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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1922
Page
6
Washington faces California in a big test as Wing passes and the trio Zeil Hall and Pierre lead a sharp aerial attack. California counters with Brick Muller and veteran Charney Erb directing a precise Bear defense. Washington hopes to upset as Ray Hill starts at left half with Dailey and Abel adding firepower.
The article notes Washington and Jefferson, the Presidents, may represent the East in the Pasadena New Year game, recounting last year’s scoreless tie with California and a disputed off-side ruling. It suggests California refuses to play, while Penn State and Navy, and Lafayette results influence selections.
California’s 1922 squad, once called a wonder team, loses seven players including Latham, Barnes, McMillan, and Cranmer as the program heads into a rebuilding phase. Berkey, Muller, Dean, Clark, and Gallagher will also depart, leaving Smith to anchor a new backfield with Witter, Nichols, Spaulding, Dunn, Imlay, and Evans. Mell and Hufford expected on the wings, with Perry at guard and Horrell at center, as emphasis shifts to replacing Morrison and Nicbit and another guard.
Harvard and Princeton meet in Cambridge for the first Big Three football clash. Harvard enters favored by record while Princeton relies on fighting power. a weak quarterback issue hurts Princeton. Captain Buell leads Harvard as generalship edges. The following Saturday Princeton faces Yale, then Harvard meets Yale in New Haven.
The article notes horseshoe pitching expanding year round with a national tournament held in St. Petersburg, Florida each February. Plans include 48 barnyard golf lanes on Waterfront Bay, large palm landscaping, and a $10,000 playground project for winter visitors. James T. Flower of the National Association of Horseshoe Pitchers will supervise preparations for the fifth annual national tournament. prizes exceed $5,000.
Fred Mitchell manager of the Button Braves says Babe Ruth should have used a lighter bat during the World Series as Giants pitchers fed him slow balls. He adds Ruth should have aimed for singles instead of home runs to help his team.
Detroit angling for Edwin Rommel, crack right-hander of the Philadelphia Athletics, in a deal likely to require significant cash and strong players to pry him from the Athletics where he anchors the pitching staff.
Harvard varsity baseball coach Jack Slattery is named as a potential manager for the Boston Red Sox. Hugh Duffy has a contract for another season and remains silent on 1923 plans amid golf and league conversations.
Harper, Bryan, Sherman and Du Bois expected ready for action Saturday. California lost most of its line from last year but brings veteran ends Berkey and Muller and guard Fat Clarke. Smith moved Witter to tackle while Dean shifts to guard and Gallagher battles Horrell for the center spot.
Bil Grimm and Bob Ingram bring veteran experience to the lineup for Saturdays big test against California. The two star tackles are expected to provide steady leadership and influence for the offensive line. Their presence is seen as crucial in handling the challenge of a high profile opponent.
Arnold Statz the Los Angeles speed merchant impressed the Chicago Cubs with a .297 batting average in his first year in major league play despite a broken finger and leg injury mid season. The Cubs hope speed and hitting will translate into next year.
Notre Dame remains undefeated after a tough win over Georgia Tech and prepares for a major test against Army at West Point. The upcoming clash is billed as one of the season’s premier intersectional matchups.
The Texas League, a Class A organization, had 19 players promoted to the majors at the close of the 1922 season, highlighting a strong pipeline of talent from the circuit.
The article notes Dunn would lose coin in majors and cannot pay his salary at Baltimore. Dunn, riding four straight International League flags, moves to dismantle the Orioles by selling Jack Bentley and may also part with Joe Boley Jack Ogden and Melvin Jacobson to deter a league draft.
California Bears rely on Brick Muller and a strong passing attack against Washington and its three standout players Roy Pierre Leonard Zeil and Wayne Hall who have twice rallied to win games this season.
With Walter Maile cleared to pursue a deal with a minor league club, Cleveland relies on Sherry Smith for southpaw work. The Speaker aims to land a solid portsider for the Indiana roster.
Charley Epbetta pursues a trade with Chicago to acquire Arnold Bratz, offering veteran Hy Myers from the Dodgers. Myers shows latent hitting ability but is said to be in a slump with Los Angeles.
The article notes a six-man balkline billiards field in New York starting Monday led by Willie Hoppe, Young Schaefer, Welker Cochran, Erick Hagenilocher, German champion, Roger Cont and Edouard Horemans. Each faces every other once with top winning average earning season honors and a large prize split among the top three.
The Conat league sent only four players to the big show this year. O Connell Kamm May and Walberg will report to major league clubs next season. In 1971 twelve pastimers graduated. Marty Krug is proposed to manage Seattle Indians next year and Frits Coumbe may leave Frisco as trading material. Louis Guisto expected to be Cleveland s regular first sacker with Mtuffy Melonie likely to take his place. Jack Miller of Frisco received an automobile from Kearny residents for promoting San Francisco to the Coast League.
Portland officials announced the release of Tom Turner, scout and part time manager of the Beavers. He earned a $6,000 salary last season and submitted a $2,500 expense account, funds to be used to buy new players for next year.
Joe Gorman and Frankie Britt prepare for a six round bout in Tacoma on Thursday night. The card also features a six round lightweight contest between Young O'Dowd and George Burna with both fighters aiming for a clean victory in the semi windup.
Detroit southpaw Red Oldham expects to quit baseball this winter and enter a business career, per Los Angeles reports.
Seattle's new forward Tom McCarthy impressed during his first session with the Mets at the Arena. He demonstrated two way shooting ability, and the club continues double daily workouts as it preps for the season opener versus the Vancouver Ma roons Monday.
A 10 round bout in Portland features Bob Harper vs Travie Davis in a rematch. Their prior six round meeting ended in a draw, with Harper using infighting and Davis exploiting range. Jimmy Duffy holds the Coast welterweight title but promoters bill Thursday’s fight as the Northwest welterweight title showdown.
Charley Hackett, Seattle bush league pitcher, has been signed by Oakland for next year. Hackett had a trial with Brooklyn last year.
The Whitman Missionaries travel from Seattle to Reno to face the University of Nevada on Armistice Day and then visit Salt Lake City to play the University of Utah a week later.
Dave Shade defeated Jack Perry by technical knockout in the seventh round of a scheduled ten round bout in Boston. The referee stopped the fight to prevent further punishment.
Milwaukee American Association outfielder Wila Matthews has been sold to the Philadelphia Athletics. The deal involves casts and players as part of the transaction.
Henry L. Farrell reports Harry Heilman, 1921 AL batting champion and star outfielder, may have ended his baseball career after breaking his collar bone and shoulder in the final season game. Heisman fears he cannot swing a bat next year, leaving Ty Cobb’s Tigers to rebuild for the 1923 pennant race.
May lead the Boston Red Sox next season with Jimmy Burke, former J Louk Brown pilot, as a possible successor to Hugh Duffy. Burke has served as assistant manager for the past season or two, while McKechnie had insisted on Schmidt’s terms to return him to the lineup, suggesting conflicting signals about the club’s direction.
Cal coach Andy Smith put his Bears through a rainy hour long scrimmage on a muddy field as prep for the Washington game in Seattle. Nisbet and Morrison punted well in the downpour, Charley Erb suffered a mud filled setback, and Smith emphasized defense ahead of a tough Saturday clash with Washington.
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