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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1922
Page
4
The Northwest prepares for a record hoop season with over a thousand teams. The University of Washington fields a strong squad, Knights of Columbus, Church and City leagues, high school circuits, Playfield leagues, and the Northwest circuit promise crowded schedules and growing fan interest.
Three Washington veterans return for the University of Washington basketball team as key backcourt and frontcourt players. Jimmy Bryan Windy Crawford and Evan Lewis form the guard and wing nucleus while Heinie Sielk centers the squad, though Leo Nicholson will miss. Coach Edmundson spots Dick Frayne Jeff Peters as center options with Bruce Hesketh and Froude added from the frosh and scrubs.
Sports writers question if Washington will implement a new system for the season. Last year Sie struggled defensively in the man in the hole setup that fed him from various spots. Lewis’s speed built the offense, and Edmundson’s plans remain uncertain.
Knight of Columbus team builds a new lineup with Riddle at center and Nicholson Harris and Mo in support. Jack Davidson spends most time in Tacoma and may see limited action. A January Portland trip to face Arietta club and an early Eastern Washington tour are planned amid difficulty scheduling games.
The Idaho five, led by last year's star Alex Fox and only losing Dick Fox, opens against Washington. Idaho champions again, they defeated Washington twice last season and aim to extend the momentum. The Huskies travel to Moscow to challenge the defending titlists on their home floor.
Stan Riddie grid plan to base cage games at Crystal Pool collapses amid Seattle floor shortage. The Star Junior league is abandoned this year while City league seeks to absorb the juniors. A general floor would be needed to revive the plan next year. The hoppers face difficulties playing this season.
The Queen Anne team that went through last season undefeated has four stars gone and Karla Kraus cunas is the lone returnee. Coach Bell must rebuild a winning squad while Broadway, Franklin, and Lincoln also face major lineup changes ahead of the grind to start the season.
Oregon University returns to play after a suspension era and fields a veteran Lemon and Green squad. Oregon Aggies bring eight veterans led by Mush Hireite as they seek to challenge Idaho for the Northwest title.
The Coast conference splits into two divisions this season with three Southern teams in one league and five Northern teams in another. The winners meet for the Coast title, a setup seen as unfair to Northwest squads that make up over half the teams. California trends weaker in the South unless Stanford and USC gain strength.
Iowa holds inside track for the Big Ten title after scoring 141 points in five conference games while Michigan totals 69 in five. Chicago remains unbeaten but loses prestige after a 0-0 draw with Wisconsin.
Aber deen lightweight Ted Krache defeated Pinky Magon of Tacoma in Aberdeen and earlier stopped Morgan Jones in three rounds. Krache also boxed Jones in Tacoma a week later, continuing his winning streak.
Strangler Lewis will defend his wrestling title in a two out of three falls finish match against Stanislaus Zbyesko, former champion, in St. Louis on December 14.
The article previews the Thanksgiving day game between Cornell and Pennsylvania. It notes Cornell and its coach Dobie entering as strong favorite despite an uneven schedule and stresses the high stakes for Heiman and Penn as both teams seek a defining end to the season. Cornell beat Colgate 14 to 6 and Dartmouth 29 to 0 earlier.
The piece notes champions like Walker and Villa pursue high paying no risk bouts after title wins. It cites historical figures Attell and Dundee, explains New York commission stance on weight class, and argues champions avoid facing heavier opponents to protect their titles.
Eleven Cornhuskers from Nebraska meet Notre Dame amid frenzied 13 000 crowd at Nebraska Field. Coaches Dawson and Rockne guide famed teams in a winter weather clash as fans bound to see the eighth epic duel in a storied series.
Harold Woods will lead Franklin High School eleven next year and Fred Deckman will pilot Ballard. Both are listed as fullbacks.
Seattle wing Bernie Morris fired a 20 foot overtime winner to lift the Mets 6 to 4 over Victoria in a dramatic arena game. Beattie led early scoring with Foyston providing key plays as the teams battled through extra time and a late rally.
Henry L. Farrell reports the 1932 football season closes with few games but pivotal clashes. Cornell faces Pennsylvania, Notre Dame seeks top Midwest status, Indiana battles Nebraska, and West Virginia meets Washington and Jefferson. Pittsburgh and Penn State travel west for post season games amid coastal interest.
BERKELEY CAL Nov 30 J Marys and Santa Clara college football teams meet at California field today for the first game since 1911. The rivals are evenly matched with Santa Clara stronger on defense and St Marys holding the offensive edge.
Knute Rockne explains forward passing as a refined art learned by constant practice. He stresses control, timing, and accuracy over raw velocity, noting the pass should float yet carry enough behind it to reach receivers reliably. The method keeps defenses spread and enhances quarterback strategy.
Three Washington players Bob Ingram Bill Grimm and Hank Haynes will sit as spectators at future grid games. A veteran rookies rule is debated for the Southern league, with eight veterans and eight rookies proposed. Doble faces Cornell at Penn as a season test. AVE LOGG earns praise for Beattie prep league coaching after Roosevelt losses.
A large crowd is expected for the Turkey Day clash between the San Francisco Olympic club Winged O and Portland Multnomah Winged M at Multnomah Field in Portland Ore. After a 20 to 0 defeat on Armistice day Multnomah seeks revenge and aims to rebound.
The University of Nebraska plans a new stadium field to be started immediately after the Notre Dame game in Lincoln. The project aims to be ready for the upcoming football season opener next fall.
Gene Tunney stopped Charley Weinert in the fourth round in New York last night. In Spokane Gonzaga and Notre Dame may meet in a post season game at San Diego on Christmas day with negotiations under way.
Cornell's undefeated squad meets Pennsylvania before about 50 000 fans as lineups surface. Names like Buckley Sutherland Richards Sundstrom and Hamer appear amid a crowded rosters page with partial positions and figures for the matchup at Philadelphia.
Coach Huntington comments on non conference rules affecting freshmen eligibility as Oregon prepares to face Washington in a pivotal game at the Stadium. He weighs Coast and Northwest honors, notes potential selection implications, and expresses interest in facing Hugo Staters and the Nittany Lions.
Yale faced a tough game as Captain Jordan played through illness and Mallory and O Hearn were limited. Mallory endured seven stitches or similar care over his body while O Hearn sat out most of the year. Coach Tad Jones faced a costly loss.
Vancouver hockey stars Skinner and Art Duncan will miss about a month due to injuries. Skinner suffers knee cartilage damage while Duncan has a shoulder injury, sidelining both players.
The New York American aims to boost league influence this year with an effort toward 40 games by an American League player. The Boston Braves plan to fly Billy Southworth next year as slugging stars return. Braves suffer knee injuries for 1922 with most games missed. Eastern League readies new managers across three of eight clubs for next season. John Scott Grant delivers strong pitching while a knee issue from a post season game is described as minor.
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