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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1922
Page
6
Seattle's hockey team crushed the Vancouver champions 8 to 2 in Vancouver November 14, opening the season. Vancouver missed Jack Adams Art Duncan and Lehman hurting roster weight. Seattle adapted to a six man style and led after 10 minutes when a marker by Mets began the scoring.
Crack Back sion Rickey Rowe Morris and Walker scored for West Point. Cook tallied for Vancouver. In the last period Riley scored twice and Morris once, Newell adding Vancouver's final score. Tomorrow night Seattle opens at the Arena versus Victoria with Fowler in net and Dunderdale Frederickson and Oatman on the forward line.
Advertisements claiming to be bids under a ban on American power boat regulations appear linked to contestants in boat races. The notices reference regulatory restrictions and bidding actions affecting participation.
John McGraw predicts a stronger New York Giants campaign with improved pitching and new regulars. He cites Jonnard, von, Blue, Bentley and O Connell as key additions and says Jimmy O Connell will have every chance to prove himself at center field.
Philadelphia November 14 world champion tennis player Big BM Tilder, who lost the first joint of a middle finger on his racquet hand, is out of the hospital. He expects four months before he can play and will not know the effect on his game until then.
New York November 14 Tex Rickard announced plans for a June 30 heavyweight title bout between Jack and Harry Wills in New York City. He said negotiations have progressed to an advanced stage and that the match is on track despite past delays.
The Harvard Crimson editorialized that talk of Harvard and Princeton parting ways stems from loose talk by individuals at each college. It argued both schools share broad horizons and should not be divided by a small cloud.
The winner of the 18.2 balkline event in New York City from November 13 to 21 will receive a $3,000 purse plus 16 percent of gate receipts and a diamond medal valued at $1,000.
Abe Schaefer, world billiards champion, prepares to defend his title after defeating Willie Hoppe who held the honor for 16 years. Five top players Hoppe Contin Hore mans Hagemacher Cochran challenge his crown. Schaefer advocates proper hand position for key shots and stresses form in billiards.
In Philadelphia period reporting officials connected with a factory supplying major league baseballs hint a less lively ball may be used next year. The piece notes over 1,000 home runs this season and suggests owners fear the already free hitting era is dulling the game. A major league meeting is expected to discuss slowing the ball, with talk centering on how the yarn and ball construction create liveliness.
The Brooklyn club signals roster changes by releasing veteran catcher Otto Miller who played for the Dodgers through 1922 after joining in 1909. He expects to sign with an American association team to continue catching.
Turner Barber, Chicago Cub outfielder, is on the market after a lackluster regular season. Manager Killefer expects Barber to excel in a new club. Walter Lutzke, Kansas City third baseman, bought by the Cleveland Indians, slated as regular third sacker, ending Larry Gardner’s playing days but keeping him as infield coach. Lutzke hit 325 for the Blues last season.
Tom Gibbons knocked out George Asche of Philadelphia in the first round of a scheduled 10 round fight in Detroit.
Jake Schaefer, reigning champion, defeated German champion Hagenlacher 600 to 528 in 17 innings to win the opening match of the billiards tournament at the Hotel Pennsylvania. Willie Hoppe returns tonight facing Belgian Fouard Horemans as part of the comback bid. Cont and Cochran were set to play this afternoon.
At South Bend Indiana on November 14 Coach Knute Rockne faces losses of star players. Tom Lieb broke his leg early this season ending his football and Gus Deach, captain of the track team, injures his heel and sits out football to preserve him for track.
Professor Richard Pertuch, director of physical education at the Philadelphia Turngemeinde, the second oldest organization of its kind in the country, is 76 years old and has served as instructor there for 36 years.
Walter R. Cox topped Tom Murphy by about $2,000 in money won at the Lexington grand circuit meet. Cox finished with $69,468 while Murphy had $57,490.
The new welterweight champion Mickey Walker faces strong challengers in Britton Leonard and Renny Leonard era rivalries. Dave Shade Jock Malone and Johnny Karr from Cleveland loom as tough foes as Walker seeks to prove true championship form.
The state carriage of the King of Egypt is drawn by two high stepping brown mares. One mare is a full sister to O. W. Lehman's Field Marshal, the show horse crowned champion for harness horses at Rochester recently.
Michigan coach Yost explains that thrill depends on context and outcome, noting a midfield play may thrill if it leads to a score. He cites a punt from the goal line as football’s most intense scenario with possible disastrous results.
Idaho coach Matthews, in his first year, shows a green squad but strong fighting spirit. The Vandals beat Utah 17 to 0 and plan to field a large reserve and a powerful freshmen group next season. Despite losses to Washington State and Oregon, his open style and tricks impressed observers.
The Golden Bears should win their remaining 1922 games against Nevada and Stanford after a 12 to 0 victory over U.S.C. Henderson, a top strategist at U.C.L.A., returns veterans. Washington and Southern California loom as the main threats as the Huskies head to Palo Alto with Bagshaw taking two teams. California’s strength lies on defense despite a uneven season.
Gil Doble hails Mucklestone as the greatest backfield man he ever saw. He also lauds Eddie Kaw, Cornell’s All American, as a superb plunging back for Ithaca this season.
The piece lauds Don Nichols as All American material after a standout backfield display against Washington. It contrasts Eastern stars like Erickson and Wood with Western talent, notes California center weaknesses with Gallagher and McMillan’s absence, and previews Oregon versus the Aggies in a Saturday clash at Corvallis ahead of Turkey Day.
The piece notes Washington expects more drive and running strength in backfield with Leonard Zeil as a top option and Wally Dailey and Fred Able potentially at quarterback. Bagshaw must develop another halfback and fullback while George Wilson, a strong new halfback, is praised for versatility and potential to lead the unit.
A diamond shaped golf club has drawn interest among golfers. Claimed to offer improved control and sensitivity with four rounded corners it is said to require less grip energy while boosting driving power.
A fragmentary list records players and actions from 1922 games including interceptions by Cleaves Princeton and Keating Trinity, kickoffs for Notre Dame Churchill and Crowley, plus tackles, fumbles, and scrimmage plays involving Ohio State Northwestern Michigan Yale Army Colgate and others.
At the league annual meeting in San Francisco on November 16 the Pacific Coast League approved a 20 man rookie limit from May 1 to September 1. It set that up to 18 players may have class AA or major league experience, with the rest from lower classes or unproven pros. Waiver price rose from 750 to 3000 dollars and waivers can not be withdrawn. Waivers need not be requested for first year men before May 1.
The Kansas City American League team will invest a quarter million dollars in a new baseball field. The facility is scheduled to be ready for next season's games.
Earl Baird from Seattle won a ten round decision over Jimmy Mars in New York on November 14. Baird showcased superior speed and control, earning the victory in a framed fight night.
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