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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1922

Page

6

Football Officials Should Not Reverse On-Field Wins

The piece argues that football rulings should stand as final after games and notes recent reversals that altered results such as the Columbia vs New York University contest. It contrasts football with baseball where postgame reversals are possible and suggests officials confer on doubtful calls and enforce captain-approved penalties to avoid protests.

Ithin Columbia New York University New York U New York

Giants costly buildup to form pennant contenders

The article estimates John McGraw spent about 500000 to 600000 to rebuild the New York Giants. Budgets included Bancroft, Meusel, Irish Mouse, Jim OConnell, Heinie Groh, Hugh McQuillan, and Jack Bentley, with minors purchases adding 5 to 20 thousand each. Giants attract huge crowds at the Polo Grounds and on road trips, justifying the investment compared to other clubs.

John McGraw McGraw Dave Bancroft Phillies Giants New York Jim O'Connell Heinie Groh Hugh McQuillan Jack Bentley Bancroft and Meusel O'Connell Bentley Bringoe Polo Grounds Yankees Chicago Arnold Statz Mately White Sox Willie Kamm

Gibson to Pilot Reading Team in Interleague

George Gibson, former Pittsburg Pirates manager, will lead Reading in the International League, succeeding Bender who returns to manage Springfield. Gibson reportedly steered the Pirates with lenient discipline, while Hill Kechnie later increased team drive. Bender, after success with New Haven in the Eastern League, failed to adapt in the faster league and goes back to Springfield.

George Gibson Reading Pittsburg Pirates Bender Gibson Hill Me. Keechnie Pittsburg New Haven Springfield

St. Louis Cards Face Infield Crisis for Next Season

The St Louis Cardinals must replace several infield spots. Jack Fournier nears retirement as a first baseman, John Lavan may cancel his Orient trip, Milton Stock slows at third, and a new shortstop is needed. Manager Rickey relies on Rogers Hornsby to fill any infield role along with Al Bottomley and Ray Blades as alternatives.

Jack Fournier John Lavan Orient Milton Stock Mound City Rickey Rogers Hornaty al Bottomley Ray Blader

Moran Leads Reds to Strong Start in National League Race

Pat Moran steered the Cincinnati Reds to a top placement in the National League by shrewd offseason moves. He promoted Heintz er and Larry Kopf early, then filled the left infield with Coast recruits Jimmy Caveney and Babe Pinelli who performed exceptionally.

Pat Moran Cincinnati Reds Moran Heinter Larry Kopf Jimmy Caveney Babe Pinelli

Reds Face Giants in 1923 Season After 1922 Series

The passage notes veterans were not missed by the Reds in 1922. Edd Roush, star outfielder, was a year long holdout. Had Roush joined early, the 1922 World Series might have swung differently. Moran could trade Fleusch for pitching to boost the Reds’ 1923 challenge to the Giants.

Edd Rousch Rousch Moran Fleusch Reds Giants

Prospect Wid Matthews Joined Athletics Outfield

The Philadelphia Athletics reportedly added outfield prospect Wid Matthews from Milwaukee after a .350 summer in the American Association. Matthews is described as fast with versatile hitting ability and strong fly ball skills, challenging Connie Mack’s Welch Miller and Walker for a spot in the lineup.

Athletics Philadelphia Athletics Wid Matthews Milwaukee Matthews Connie Mack Welch Miller Walker Prom

Boston Red Sox Chance to Be Test for O Doul

The article discusses Letty O Doul seeking a major league breakthrough with the Boston Red Sox after a history with the New York Yankees. It covers his 1921 season, pitching and hitting abilities, and the expectation that Boston gives him a real chance to prove himself as a big league star.

Boston Red Sox O’doul Letty” O'Doul New York Americans Miller Huggins O'Doul Boston Joe Bush Sam Jones Everett Scott New York O'Deul The Hall Vic Aldridge Chicago Cube O' Dall O del Yankees O' Doul Heston O'Doulte

Ping Bodie On Market Trade Rumor Hits Coast

Baseball men along the Coast think Bill Easick may trade Ping Bodie the slugging outfielder. Bodie and Easick do not get along well.

Ping Bodie Bill Easick Bodie Easick

Moran criticizes Ruth with NL batting and homerels claims

Pat Moran argues Babe Ruth would hit under .225 in the National League and produce fewer than 10 homers per season. A Cincinnati pitcher cites New York Giants pitching to label Ruth an ordinary hitter.

Pat Moran Babe Ruth Cincy New York Giants Ruth

Six Man Hockey Changes Help Seattle Mets Reach Peak

The Seattle Mets prefer the faster six man style over seven man hockey, gaining speed and trickery. With Foyston and Walker as stars, weight has limited them recently, but loosened defense shifts advantage to the Mets as they prepare to face the Vancouver Maroons at the Arena tomorrow night after two straight wins.

Seattle Mets Mets Frank Foyston Jack Walker Wizards of Hockey Vancouver Maroons

Harvard Star George Owen Starman to Lead Teams

George Owen, Cambridge star athlete, leads Harvard football hockey and baseball as captain. After the Yale game on November 25 he will assume hockey captaincy two days later. Widely admired, Owen is a top threat in football and is expected to be an All American again.

Ambridge Masa George Owen Harvard Owen Crimson Yale

Victoria Triumphs Over Vancouver in Narrow 4-3 Victory

In Vancouver British Columbia on November 21 Victoria defeated Vancouver 4 to 3. Frank Frederickson scored all four goals for the victors securing the late win.

Vancouver B. C Victoria Frank Frederickson

Wanderers and Varsity Win in Hockey City League

The Wanderers defeated the Pirates 1 to 0 while the University of Washington crushed the American Legion 7 to 2 in the opening Hockey City league games at the Arena last night.

Wanderers Pirates University of Washington American Legion Hockey City League

Rochester Had Real Team of Trained Seals

A nostalgic note on Rochester’s claimed real team of trained seals in the International league. It highlights seven wonders of baseball tied to figures such as Robert Fothergill, Maurice Archdeacon, Fred Merkle, George Stallings, Harry Lunte, Mack Hillis, and Walter Hapgood, framing them as notable but curious personalities.

Rochester Robert Fothergill Ty Cobb Maurice Archdeacon Fred Merkle George Stallings Harry Lunte Mack (Scotty) Hillis Walter E. Hapgood The Barnum

Wembley Stadium to seat 126000 in London suburb

The Wembley stadium project near London will host 126500 spectators with over 11000 covered seats and extensive facilities including locker rooms training quarters and a 1000 seat restaurant. Open in April 1924 by the king as part of the British Empire Exhibition complex.

Wembley London Ondon America Wimbledon Wimbley Great Britain Great Football Associations Britain Wembley Stadium England Scotland Wales United Kingdom

Ralph Miller Released by Minor Leagues

Secretary Farrell announces the release of Ralph Miller, utility infielder who played for the Frisco Seals last year. The move comes as a surprise since Miller was expected to remain with the Seals.

Walter Goss Portland Northwest United States Lawn Tennis Association Phil Neer Farrell Ralph Miller Frisco Seals Miller Seals

George Foster Hints at Return to Baseball

George Foster former Boston Red Sox pitching star has quit his Western association manager post with Springfield. He says he will pitch in the coast league next year and will return if he can come back far enough.

Red Killefer Los Angeles Pilot Elmer Ponder Ponder George Foster Boston Red Sox Springfield

Dempsey Speaks on Battling Siki Tactics

In Chicago, Jack Dempsey argues Carpentier erred by aiming at Battling Siki’s jaw after study at a Chicago university shows the Senegalese tribe’s skulls resist impact. He says Dempsey favors targeting the stomach over the jaw for decisive knockout effectiveness.

Shicago Nev Jack Dempsey Carpentier Riki Dempsey Sedentiata Chicago University Siki Champion Dempsey

Major College Football Weekend Clashes Across Nation

Yes fresh slate this week features Manford and California in a Palo Alto showdown. Oregon, Washington State meet in Pullman while St Marys squares off Sancta Clara in Berkeley. Yale meets Harvard in New Haven and Army hosts Navy in Philadelphia. Brown faces Dartmouth in Providence and Washington University at Detroit caps the day. Big Ten battles see Ohio State, Northwestern, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Purdue vying for position as Notre Dame and Carnegie Tech meet in Pittsburgh. Nebraska works against Notre Dame in Lincoln on Turkey Day with Penn State at Pittsburgh and Centre vs South Carolina in Danville. Washington State College travels to California next week, and Olympic Club vs Multnomah Club collide in Portland on the same day. Tie club won the first tussle 26 to .

Two Titles At Stake In Saturday High School Doubleheader

The closing day at Denny Field features Ballard vs West Seattle in the opener with a shot at the cellar title for the winner. Lincoln can clinch the league title by defeating Ballard in the second game. Prep fans are promised a great day of baseball.

Dennyfield Ballard West Seattle Indians Lincoln

May Hinge on This Play in Billiards Title Race

In New York on November 21 Willie Hoppe barely saved a poor performance to beat Erich Hagenlacher 600 to 462 and extend his lead with a fourth straight win as Jake Schaefer beats Welker Cochran 600 to 303 to baring Hoppe from the title unless Schaefer wins tonight. Schaefer also showed a steady stroke in an exhibition, finishing with an average of 314-16.

York Willie Hoppe Erich Hagenlacher Hoppe Hagenlacher Jake Schaefer Welker Cochran Schaefer

Sarazen Poised For Long Reign In Golf

The article profiles Gene Sarazen as a young, healthful champion who has already won most 1922 golf honors and plans a long, serious career. It notes his modest habits, strong work ethic, and rapid return eight days after appendicitis surgery, signaling his lasting dominance potential.

Sarazen Gene

Walt Johnson Celebrates 35th Birthday

Walter Johnson, famed Washington pitcher, marked his 35th birthday amid 16 years in Major League Baseball.

Walt Johnson Walter Johnson Washington

Coast umpires seek daily expense money

Coast league umpires plan to ask the league for 3 dollars per day to cover expenses. Big league officials are allowed twice that amount for expenses.

Sanger Falls to Mandell in Ten Rounds

Milwaukee light heavyweight Joey Sanger was outpointed by Sammy Mandell of Rockford NL over ten rounds in Milwaukee. Mandell controlled the fight with accurate punching and steady aggression throughout, earning the decision.

Milwaukee Joey Sanger Sammy Mandell Rockford

Valgar Outpoints Jeakle In 12 Round Lightweight Bout

Benny Valgar of New York defeated Kayo Jeakle in a 12 round lightweight bout in Polledo. The decision kept both fighters at lightweight ranking level.

Poledo Benny Valgar New York Kayo Jeakle

Bogash Wins 10-Round Decision in Boston Bout

Louis Bogash of Bridgeport defeated Bryan Downey of Columbus Ohio over 10 rounds in Boston last night securing the decision.

Boston Louis Bogash Bridgeport Bryan Downey Columbus

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