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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1922
Page
4
Report notes Wally Pipp proved his value as first baseman for the Yankees with clutch hitting while Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel were sidelined. His steady play helped the champion club stay in contention and may have influenced the World Series outlook despite critics.
Fans of the Coast league are invited to submit their 1922 All Star selections for four regular infielders three regular outfielders two catchers six pitchers and two utility men. Votes due by October 13 and prizes awarded for closest to the fan-picked team.
The report outlines expected opening lineups for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. Noted players include Ruth in right field, Groh at third, Ward at first, and Stengel in the outfield with Neohkf pitching. details appear garbled in places but indicate a planned matchup and positions for the series opener.
E first Washington Open and amateur golf tournaments were big successes at Yakima last week. The second tournaments will be held next year in Aberdeen at Grave Harbor Country club with nine hole courses as state events. Ben Stein won the amateur final against Clark Speirs while Al Espinosa of Seattle captured the open title with an impressive rally.
Everett bantamweight Eddie Nell won a six round decision against local miller Mike Mitchell at Aberdeen last night in a tight bout.
The piece reports Jess Willard under Hobby Evans planning a country tour with a four round sparring bout as an exhibit. Willard seeks 90 percent of receipts while local promoters Lennie Austin Dan Salt and Nate Druximan have received offers. Also announced are Morgan Jones Jack Josepha headline Tacoma Smoker next week with Jimmy Rivers Archie Stoy semiwindup Pinkie Mason Soldier Woods preliminaries.
Johnny Clinton shows potential but must fight with more aggression to become a major Northwest draw. He beat Eddie Billings after a narrow loss to Travie Davis, and promoter Pete Moe boosts Seattle bouts, staging shows every other week at Crystal Pool with Walters likely headlining and opponents tied to Ballarino or Foley.
California's Golden Tears face the U S Marines in Berkeley on Saturday while Harvard plays Holy Cross. Princeton meets Virginia as Yale faces North Carolina and Kansas plays Army at West Point. Oregon meets Willamette and the Oregon Aggies meet Pacific. Wisconsin opens against Carlton. Notre Dame vs Mt. Saint Lenis. Dartmouth vs Maine. Navy vs Western Reserve. Ohio State vs Wesleyan. Lafayette vs Pitt. Washington and Jefferson vs Bethany.
Oct 4 report confirms Umpires Kiem Motor Mick Hildebrand and Owens chosen for the series. No more seats remain at club offices as 20 000 seats will be sold at the park before each game. Commissioner Sandia warns fans to line up early to avoid ticket shortages.
The article argues Eddie Rommel of the Athletics is the year's best pitcher based on results, noting his unflashy style, rare use of speed, and reliance on a sharp knuckleball and controlled pitching. It highlights his fielding and situates him as standout despite a middle‑of‑the‑pack team.
New York observers expect John McGraw to outmaneuver the American League by leveraging a flexible, pitching rich Giants staff. Joe Bush and Bob Shawkey are seen as pivotal, with Ruth and Pipp held in check by steady Giant pitching and timely hitting. Big Jack Scott may emerge as a surprise hero in the approaching series.
New Yorks practised two hour drills as Oct 31 reports show Bush and Nehf likely to start the opener. Huggins ill, O Leary to coach Yankees. McGraw may choose Scott if needed.
Floyd Johnson of Frisco is set to box Bob Martin in a 16 round heavyweight match in New York on Friday.
The article highlights John McGraw as a dominant force shaping the Giants, notes Joe Bush and Art Nehf as top pitchers for the Yankees and Giants, and predicts Schang and Snyder will catch most games. It discusses Cunningham’s potential limited role and recalls Jess Barnes’s surprising post season impact.
New York October 3. Fans waver on the Yankees versus Giants in the World Series as odds move to six to five on the Yanks with Giants supporters taking even money. No clear edge for either side. bets reflect caution in a seven game series. A large commission favored the Giants in a notable wager without Yankee money present. A $250 bet against $200 bets Babe Ruth will homer in the series.
John Scott, a right handed pitcher, is tipped to be the next best after Art Nehf for the New York Giants. Observers see him as a potential factor in the upcoming series, with some experts predicting he will start the opener tomorrow.
The Seattle prep scene features Queen Anne and Lincoln opening bowl action Friday with veterans from 1921 for Queen Anne. Lincoln, hampered by vets loaned to Roosevelt, remains unsettled until on-field action clarifies lines. Garfield's Babes, after tying Franklin champions, meet Ballard Shingleweavers Saturday in a close defensive contest. West Seattle and Broadway clash, both aiming to avoid elimination after opening losses.
Huggins says the Yankees are in fine shape with Joe Bush nursing a stone bruise and Babe Ruth bothered by a sprained side. Bancroft and Frisch show minor bruises but McGraw expects no slowdown as the Giants are all set for the key match.
Farr Neale coach of Washington and Jefferson declines a 1923 contract in Pittsburg. He says ongoing hampering and annoyance at his work force him to demand sole authority as boss.
Eddie Eagan Olympic middleweight champion and former Yale boxing ace, now a Rhodes scholar, plans a charity bout with Battling Siki in Paris to prove he can beat him without traveling to America.
Nashville Oct 58 The Southern association announced there was no official winner of the Southern open golf championship after Abe Mitchell and Leo Diegel agreed to play three extra holes to settle the tie in a private action not official.
ISSOULA Mont Oct 3 A brawny team built around a solid forward wall and a backfield still open will take 22 players to Seattle for the Washington game. Madsen McGowan Ramsey Mu Elliott and Shaffer anchor the line with Johnson Kershner Plummer Tanner in the backfield.
Regular practice for the University of Washington football team begins at Denny Field. Coach Stewart from the University of South Dakota leads the squad with support from Ray Eckmann George Smith and Tony Savage serving as tutors and staff. The group includes Harry Adams and G. Clark, with Ruben Pritchard joining as loan end from Dartmouth.
George Engier and Happy Smith, Seattle nimrods, returned after a two days trip to Lake Sammamish with limit bags in two hours. Farmers in the district noted many hunters had been living there for weeks before the season opened, using automobiles.
Six horses will face the barrier in the Derby at the Western Washington fair in Puyallup on Wednesday. Entries include Reydo owned by Ruth Parton Toppeniah Emelda owned by Jack McNeil Yakima Kansas City Mo Snowcap owned by C Pr a Portland Ore Hickorynut owned by G P nal Oklahoma.
Sailors from Idaho and Tennessee will stage divisional boxing and wrestling championships aboard ship in Bremerton. October 6 features flyweight to light-heavyweight boxing and middle to light-heavy wrestling. October 13 adds bantamweight to heavyweight boxing and welter and heavyweight wrestling. Winners meet California and New Mexico champions at San Pedro in November.
New York Oct 4 Harry Greb American light heavyweight champion has agreed to meet Johnny Wilson middleweight champion at 175 pounds and will be reinstated by the boxing commission, it was announced.
Boxing expert notes Battling Siki rose after beating Carpentier and could not cope with Dempsey or Wills. Lippe recalls Siki as a reluctant, 160 pound middleweight with limited defense and a habit of fighting to a knockout. He warns bringing Siki to America for a bout would be brutal and unsafe.
Leon de Turenne is favored to win the Pink Miller-Grant match Sunday and advance to the Tennis Club title match, with a possible meeting scheduled for Saturday.
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