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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1921
Page
7
East coast baseball writers push stricter scoring to raise batting averages. The piece notes recent loose scoring inflated stats, cites World Series as an example, and suggests fines for loafing. It also reports Ping Bodie may return to the Coast and Schneider is out with three broken ribs after a mid winter game incident.
Lynn Brenton has been recalled from the Seattle club by the Ciney Reds as listed in the National League notices. Brenton had returned to Seattle mid season via the Bob Geary deal, with Charles Lee also sent out and recalled.
Cravath plans to quit baseball after signing Duffy Lewis to replace him as Salt Lake manager. The veteran, slow but capable, played well for the Bees this season and seeks ranch life. Sacramento still hopes Harry Lunte will report, with contract owned by the Moreing brothers and possible play only with the Solons.
University of California football mentor Andy Smith travels to the East to observe strong candidates for the Pasadena game. He will learn which teams are chosen and report back quickly on their coast plays and trick grid methods.
The joint rules committee led by William H. Ball reports only minor changes for 1921 22 clarifying earlier rules to avoid misinterpretation. Ball notes basketball has rapidly grown to a leading indoor sport in North America and emphasizes the rules revision aims to improve the game for players.
The report outlines new center jump procedures requiring players to touch the small of the back, with referees keeping others at a distance to avoid interference. A player may step once in any direction while putting the ball in play, enabling dribbling, passing, or shooting, simplifying officiating and standardizing actions.
The text outlines time out rules limiting usage to captains in possession or for injuries, with 30 second substitution limits and a one minute allowance for injured players, never exceeding two minutes to resume play. It notes substitutes must report to the referee and references a proposed rule against stalling aimed at preventing unsportsmanlike time killing.
A special committee studies fouls and penalties noting free throws in a league with a rule reduce scoring and lessen fouling pressure. The aim is to report next year on how the rule affects play style and the game's spirit.
The Pavilion card features Frankie Farren versus Joe Harrahan and Gordon McKay against Al Winters in middleweight action. Anacortes pugilists Al Biddie and Kid Billings collide, with Ballard light-heavyweight Rube Finn matching Bam Wixgina. Also slated are Mickey Hannon, Young O'Dowd, and Boldier Woods versus Freddy Kelly in the curtain raiser.
The Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the Canadian club square off to win the University of Washington basketball honors at the WW gym. Phi Delts beat Pi Kappa Alpha 17 to 15, with Frayne and Kringle starring. Canadian club crushed Menorah 22 to 7 led by Crawford and Lewis, while substitutions and scorers are listed in the official box.
There will be no games in City or Commercial bowling leagues this week. The alley hounds claim among their number some of the top catch-as-catch-can eating champions and say players cannot bend over to bowl without giving way to the emblematic bronze ind.
Hoquiam, Wash. November 22. Coach William Hyndman drives Aberdeen High School football players at a stiff pace as they prepare for the annual Thanksgiving day game with Hoquiam High School here.
Captain Dodge of Cornell stands out among eastern football players as one of the game's biggest men. He is about 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 220 pounds, drawing attention in the collegiate scene.
Ty Cobb now managing in the California Mid-Winter league is pursuing three Pacific Coast infielders for the Detroit Tigers next season. Rumored targets include Ike Caveney and Willie Kamm, with Marty Krug of the Portland Beavers seen as a veteran presence to stabilize the shaky Tigers infield. Portland fans also eye Bill Kenworthy as Beavers manager potential, which could move Krug from second base.
Star Junior cagers open their schedule December 14. Bob Harper passes on a Duffy bout after a strong Los Angeles win over Billy McCann. Duffy earns a recent four round decision over Alex Trambitas. Beattie Lightweights may fight in Portland against Joe Benjamin as Portland boxing officials push for Harper Duffy clash.
The report lists George Turnbull coaching at the Chicago Athletic Association indoor golf school and midseason work at Midlothian. A. Vernon Macane may design the new Katherine golf course for the Manito club in Spokane, with William Locke rivaling him for the project. Sandy Leith becomes Amportum instructor in San Francisco while Valley of the Moon Golf and Country club forms with a 26000 dollar development plan.
New York report states salary increases in the major leagues will be limited next season with clubs planning retrenchment of 15000 to 20000 dollars per club. Only underpaid players with proven class may see modest bumps while spring holdouts risk action by Judge Landis.
Pullman Wash November 22 heavy snow halts practice for the game with the University of Washington on Thanksgiving day. The W. S. C. gym is used to keep players fit but space limits football drills. Also notes the first annual Carolina golf tournament for women at Pinehurst December 6 7 8 and 9.
Eleven big clubs court Ike Caveney San Francisco shortstop as he nears a big-league move. Charley Graham Seal pilot likely to urge a deal at the Buffalo National Minor meeting next month. The talks promise rich returns and potential trades.
West Seattle and Maple Leafs renew a top league clash at Hiawatha field at 2 30 p m after snow postponements. Senior games include Haas-Eekarte versus Postoffice at Lincoln Park and Boeing Aircraft Club versus Woodland Park. juniors feature Falcon A C versus Den Paris Billiarda at Walla Walla and Hawthorne Juniors versus Ballard Juniors at upper Woodland Park.
In Chicago Navy 22 Willie Hoppe, world balk line champion, extended his perfect record with a 400 to 329 win over Welker Cochrane. Edouard Horemane beat George Sutton 400 to 1738, and Jake Schafer defeated Ora Morning Star 400 to 300. Schafer trails Hoppe by one win with a chance to tie if he defeats Hoppe in tonight’s deciding match.
City Basketball league managers and former officials gather at the Northern Life building to elect officers and finalize plans for the upcoming season.
The Star announces eligibility rules for the Star Junior league starting December 14. Players 22 or older by that date cannot play. Ten teams have entered with names listed, registrations due December 10, and games planned at South Park Hiawatha and Collins floors.
One sided tilts dominated the Telephone league last night as Maintenance swept Construction Office, Construction stalled by goose eggs against Installation Office, and Motor Vehicle toppled Transmission. Results show Installation 741 707 72184, Transmission 679 675 1875, Repeatermen 649 769, Division Plant 888 166 795-2449, Motor Vehicles 697 760 760-2157, Construction Office 666 688 625-1779, Commercial 709 652 32-2094, Construction 757 806 52-2316, Maintenance 550 876 874-2600, Installation Office 634 727 808-2170.
Washington State and Washington meet on Thanksgiving in a pivotal conference game that could decide the state title. Both teams show strengthened line and backfield units with Bagshaw and Greene keying the Cougars and Whitman, Ziel, and Hall among the probable starters as they seek a decisive win at W. State.
Notre Dame impressed fans in New York with open play prompting plans for a return game. The article notes Penn State involvement and possible season plans, highlighting Notre Dame's strong start and growing interest from supporters.
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