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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1922

Page

4

Beavers Meet Washington In First Big Test

Oregon Aggies coach Rutherford remains tight lipped on this season’s chances as his team heads to Seattle for the annual game with Washington. The two squads feature backfield plans and a first string line headline a lineup that includes Winne Miller Gill Garber McCart Meamma Day Christensen and Tousey.

Oregon McCart Miller Gill Winne Garber Leo H. Lassenoach Rutherford Oregon Aggies Gil Dobie Portland Washington Aggie Bert Winne Everett Miller Luke Gill Dick Garber Ray McCart Hugh Meamma Hoi Enidné Mieead Zach Huurety Gordon Lee Mush Hijele Judy Ash Irving Day Claude Christensen Ben Carpenter Reginald Tousey Bagshaw Graves

Ex California Captains Refuse to Play California Varsity

Former California captains Cort Majors and Latham now with the Olympic Club of San Francisco will not play against the California varsity in the Saturday game at Berkeley. They say they know Andy Smiths plays and refuse to oppose their alma mater.

California Cort Majors Latham Olympic San Francisco Therowth Herkeley Andy Smith

Washington Men Face Toughest Game of the Season

Washington mentors push for a more versatile attack as they prepare for a demanding upcoming matchup, acknowledging this will be the hardest test of the season so far for their squad.

Washington

College grid action highlights week two clashes

Wale faces Williams in a Bulldog tussle while Harvard meets a big game in Centre College. Princeton draws Maryland, Pennsylvania tackles Swarthmore, and Pittsburgh starts strong with Lafayette then West Virginia. Georgia Tech faces Navy in Annapolis. Army vs New Hampshire, Washington State vs Utah, Oregon vs Whitman, and USC against Nevada.

Wale Laws Williams Harvard Centre College

Dropkickers Spark Tight Seattle Prep Grid Race

Seattle high school football sees dropkicks decide three games this season as defenses stay tight and quarters shorten to 10 minutes. Notable scores include Case over Queen Anne and Meister over Roosevelt, with Broadway beating Ballard while Roosevelt tops West Seattle 19 to 0.

USA Seattle Case of Lincoln Queen Anne Meister Broadway Roosevelt Kawate Franklin West Seattle Ballard Tigers City Prep Fat Harrison Linegin Garfield

Griffen and Casey Set for Six Round Welterweight Clash

Jimmy Griffen of Los Angeles faces Harry Casey of Seattle in a six round welterweight bout tonight in Yakima. Griffen seeks victory to improve his standing while Casey aims for a standout performance on the road.

Jimmy Griffen Los Angeles Harry Casey Seattle Yakima

McGraw Signs and Signals Stir Yankees Giants Clash

In a detailed look at signals and stances, the piece notes John McGraw’s bench cues used to hint at pitches, and how Connie Mack’s and Miller Huggins’ views differ on the value of knowing the next pitch. It cites Snyder’s reversal to the bench and observers linking poses to fast ball or curve calls.

Billy Evans Connie Mack Mack Muller Muggtine Yankees Huggins Bateman McGraw Frank Snyder Snyder Giants New York Athletics Ward Bob Meusel Meusel

24 Rounds of Boxing On Tonight in Northwest

ACK JOSEPHS makes his final Northwest appearance tonight at the Arena facing Travie Davis in a rematch after Davis stopped him with a left hook previously. Josephs aims for an engaging showing as the bout heads the all round program. Also slated are George Burns against Levinsons and Young O'Dowd versus the Aberdeen gladiator with two bantamweight prelims and a Tacoma’s Jimmy O'Neil meeting Seattle's Ernie Daley in the opener.

Ack Josephs Northwest Travie Davis St. Paul Davis Josephs George Burns Portland Levinsons Young O'Dowd Aberdeen Gladiator Bud Manning Eddie Moore Frankie Green Eddie Neil Jimmy O'Neil Tacoma Ernie Daley Seattle

Oregon Aggie Cagers Start Fall Practice

The Oregon Aggies begin preliminary basketball work with fifteen players under Coach Hager. Veterans Arthur Rows Marshal Hjelte Luke Gill and Armory Gill return, while Dick Richards, a star guard last season, leaves college due to illness.

Oregon Aggies Hager Arthur Rows Marshal Hjelte Luke Gill Armory Gill Dick Richards

Tilden Tops National Tennis Ranking for Third Time

Bill Tilden earns first place in the annual ranking list for tennis this year. This marks the third time he has reached the top spot. William Johnston of San Francisco is the runner up in the lineup.

Bil Tilden Tilden William Johnston San Francisco

Rebs Russell Praised As National League Key Player

Bill Kiem of the National League hails Reb Russell of the Pittsburg Pirates as one of the most valuable National League players in years. Russell sparked the Pirates to a long late season winning streak, after a shift from pitcher to outfield following arm trouble.

Bill Kiem Reb” Russell Pittsburg Russell Kiem Pirates Tuscell Chicago White Sox

Not Excited Over Battler Siki in Return to U S

American fight fans who watched Battling Siki knock out Georges Carpentier at Paris have returned home with little enthusiasm for Siki. They believe there are many heavyweights in the United States who could beat him.

Siki Georges Carpentier Paria

Idaho track captain Jerry Gill becomes assistant coach

Jerry Gill, last spring’s Idaho track captain who lowered the two mile mark here, now serves as assistant track coach at Idaho. He trains Moscow runners for the upcoming cross country meet with Washington State scheduled soon.

Jerry Gill Idaho Moscow Washington State

Golfer Jack Neville Defeated by Lawrence Kelly in City Meet

California guest Jack Neville was defeated by municipal links player Lawrence Kelly two up in a 36 hole San Francisco city match. Kelly posted two rounds of 68. Peter Manning holds a one mile trotting record across multiple locations including North Tandall Readville Hartford Syracuse Columbus Lexington and Atlanta.

Jack Neville California San Francisco Lawrence Kelly Kelly Peter Manning North Tandall Poughkeepsie Readville Hartford Syracuse Columbus Lexington Atlanta

Reid Star Ice Goalie Headlines Regina Visit

Regina Hockey Club brings star goalie Les Reid to Seattle to face the Mets this season. Local fans expect a standout performance from the former Seattle semi pro and Prairie standout who is tipped to become a top net guardian soon. Coast and Inter Prairie schedule forthcoming with sixteen Seattle games including four against Prairie league teams and one versus Toronto’s St Patricks.

Regina Seattle Mets Les Reid Rel St. Patricks Toronto

Arena opening sets skating season and team plans

The arena will open in about three weeks, starting the skating season immediately. The Mets will be assembled with first practice around November 15. Coast season is planned to start about December 1, possibly earlier.

Mets

Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Named Most Respected

The Royal and Ancient club of St Andrews in Fifeshire Scotland is described as the oldest and most famous golf club and the source of official golf rules. It asserts its approval is required for the adoption of rules wherever golf is played.

Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrews Fifeshire Scotland

Only 19 Tossers Drafted

The 1923 draft shows a weak minor league influx with only 19 players requisitioned by major league clubs. Several teams did not seek new minor leaguers, while Boston Braves benefited by landing five players under the draft system. The American League largely abstained, with only the Yankees and Senators participating.

Henry L. Farrell York Cleveland Indians S J. Louis Boston Red Sox Phillies Chicago White Sox Little Fellows Landis Pittsburg Schwab Ludington Mich Shephard Aberdeen John Sioux Falls Cincinnati Harris Charlotte N.C New York Yankees Johns Lavelie Worcester Mass New York Giants Anderson Beaumont Tex Boston Braves Padgett Memphis Smith New Orleans Felix Shreveport Chicago Barrett Little Rock Stauffer Bridgeport Yankees Senators

South Park Triumphs Over Beacon Hill Merchants

South Park football team defeated Beacon Hill Merchants in a Sunday game at South Park. Nelson caught a long fourth quarter pass and sprinted for a touchdown securing the lead.

South Park Beacon Hill Merchants Nelson

M'Henry Must Face Knife

Cincinnati Oct 17 Austin McHenry outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals has a brain tumor and will undergo a serious operation per a physician.

Cincinnati Austin McHenry St. Louis

Orioles to pay players after little world series win

St Paul Oct 17 Players of the Baltimore Internationals will receive 1000 dollars each for defeating the St Paul American Association champions in the so called little world series.

Paul Baltimore Internationals

Seals Plan Replacements After Kamm O Connell Losses

Seals faces holes in infield and outfield with Kamm and O Connell departing. Chicago White Sox links to replace Dee Willie with Hervey McClelland or Eddie Mulligan while Ralph Miller and Dee Walsh contend for third base. Newcomers Williams Davis Willis and Maloney need time to adjust to Coast League level. Elmer Jacobs remains a top pitcher and may spark a return to form if teamed with a stronger club.

AN Francisco Willie Karmm Jimmy O'Connell Kamm O'Connell Seals Chicago White Sox Hervey McClelland Eddie Mulligan Dee Willie Seattle Karl Williams Williams Bud Davis Young Sitter Ray Willis Spike Maloney

Princeton Chicago Football Game Sold Out

All tickets for the Princeton Chicago football game are allotted. No more tickets will be sold to the public. Alumni receive priority on orders. Chicago University athletic authorities announced today.

Chicago Chicago University

Marty Krug Joins Angels Infield Lineup

Veteran infielder Marty Krug has been assigned to the Los Angeles Angels from the Chicago Cubs and is expected to play second base. The Cubs will also send Walter Galvin to the Angels, forming a strong infield with Chuck Deal at third and Jimmy McAuley at short.

Marty Krug Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Angels Cubs Walter Galvin Red Killefer Chuck Deal Jimmy McAuley

Siki Battle Looms Over New York Boxing Plans

Tex Rickard said he would seek state boxing commission support to compel Battling Siki to honor his November contract to appear in New York. Siki announced a bout with Joe Beckett before coming to the United States.

New York Tex Rickard State Boxing Commission Battling Siki Siki Joe Beckett United States

Coach Roper Revamps Princeton Tigers Roster

Princeton coach Bill Roper dressed in practice gear and demonstrated plays by removing five regulars from the lineup and inserting second string players in a showing of coaching tactics in Princeton New Jersey.

Princeton N. J Bill Roper

Yale Captain Working Again

Yale captain Ralph Jordan has resumed practice with the varsity squad but remaining injured players may not be able to suit up for another week.

New Haven Ralph Jordan Yale

Butch Byler Benedict Joins Benedicts at Salt Lake Ceremony

Salt Lake catcher Butch Byler Benedict joined the Benedicts here last night as Lucile Bricknell of Salt Lake City became the bride. The ceremony occurred at the home of Henry Sea born.

Butch” Byler Salt Lake Benedicts Lucile Bricknell Salt Lake City Henry Seaborn

Navy fans surge for Georgia Tech game seats

Annapolis reports enormous demand as special stands rise at the Naval Academy for the Saturday clash between the Midshipmen and Georgia Tech.

Annapolis Naval Academy Midshipmen Georgia Tech

Muldoon Rejects Miske Fouling Claim After Bout

New York on October 17. William Muldoon chairman of the New York boxing commission said he does not share the view that Billy Miske was fouled by Tommy Gibbons. He added that referees should be supported and that if Miske was winning he would not have quit. He also announced purse money would go to the boxers.

Muldoon Miske New York Billy Miske Tommy Gibbons William Muldoon New York Boxing Commission

Rod and Gun Men to Meet in Seattle Visit

Oregon game warden A E Burghduff visits Seattle to discuss bass fishing and state or county control of game. He speaks at the Sportsmen's Association gathering in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Dr E W Nelson and George Cantwell outlining Biological Survey work. All sportsmen invited to attend.

Ea’.La Fry A. E. Burghduff State of Oregon City Northwest Capt. Burghduff Sportsmen's Association of Seattle Chamber of Commerce Commission Burghduff Washington E. W. Nelson Bureau of Biological Survey Nelson George Cantwell

Welling Loses to Hanlon in Denver Bout

Chicago lightweight Joe Welling was defeated by Jimmy Hanlon of Denver on a sixth round foul in a 12 round scheduled fight. The decision marks the last Denver match for Welling under a recent supreme court ruling as the crowd roared its disapproval.

Denver Joe Welling Chicago Jimmy Hanlon Supreme Court

Coast Star to Battle Champion in Boston Fight Card

Coast Star faces Pancho Villa in a 19 round title bout in Boston on October 23. Bud Ridley resumes after two years against Mike Ballarino with Camp Lewis on the card. Battling Siki meets J Beckett in London November 23 in a 10 round bout.

Leo H. Lassen Danny Edwards Boston Pancho Villa Filippino Bud Ridley Mike Ballarino Husky Lewis Mauler Vic Foley Siki J Beckett England London Beckett

Portland Mat Match Booked

Ted Thye and Allah Hussane are set for a Portland match on Thursday. Thye has outgrown his rank in the past summer and will weigh about 178 pounds, while Hussane weighs 145 pounds.

Ted Thye Allah Hussane Portland Hussane

Two Managers Direct Pitchers From Bench Signals

John McGraw and Ty Cobb are the two major league managers who order how pitches are thrown. They direct signals from the bench while Cobb positions himself in center field and flashes signs.

John McGraw Ty Cobb Cobb

Bob Martin Blinded in Bout with Lloyd Johnson

New York reports that boxer Bob Martin was blinded in one eye during a fight with Lloyd Johnson. Doctors treated a hemorrhage inside and outside the eye and expect the injury to keep him blind for about five weeks.

New York Bob Lloyd Johnson

Batter Brick Mize Pulle Ort Wine lock ash tas

Batter brick Mize Pulle Ort Wine locks ash tas. Local brief notes a misread line. Names and places unclear due to ruined OCR.

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