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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1922
Page
4
The recollection shares a 1915 Philadelphia pennant season memory of pitcher Chalmers. The speaker praises his smart moves, including a pickoff and a hypnotic ruse that tagged a runner at second, calling it a standout play.
Walter Grantham is held to the Chicago Cubs for 1923 delivery after a superb season batting over .350. The note mocks critics who praised McCredie and others while Grantham proved a strong choice in Omaha reports.
The article notes Frank Dutch Henry, a southpaw, joining the St. Louis Browns after a standout Mobile season. It compares his potential impact to Walter Mall's late-season run with Cleveland in 1970, and mentions other veteran pitchers nearing the end of their careers as sport context.
New York Yanks swept the Athletics 10 3 and 2 1 as Wally Pipp and Joe Dugan each had a double and a single. Giants beat Brooklyn while Pirates and Cubs idle slighting National lead. Reds edged St Louis 18 to 6 as Washington won 6 to 1. Chapman, bicycle racing manager, summoned for court over races held yesterday at the Velodrome.
The Seals swept a Sunday doubleheader by scores of 11 to 4 and 2 to 1. Doug McWheeney set a season strikeout mark with 12 in the first game. Carl Williams pitched effectively in the second game for Seattle.
Philadelphia September 11. A J Plansky of Boston who won the junior hop step and jump at Newark and took third in the senior event last week will enter Georgetown this fall according to Coach Mulligan.
New York Giants acquire left handed pitcher George Wahlberg from the Portland Pacific Coast league club. Cash and players included in the deal.
Connie Mack declares finishing seventh this season would be as pleasing as pennant wins of old. He stresses improved pitching and fielding, with Young, Sheer, Dykes, Galloway, Hauser, and an improved outfield as key, saying seventh place signals progress and boosts players’ confidence.
Carl Williams impressed as Seattle’s new pitcher in Sunday's second game against the Seals, allowing 2 to 1 loss but showing a sharp curve and solid fielding. Sammy Crane and Willie Kamm provided standout fielding and power, while Brick Eldred and Bob Dixon drew mixed notes for hitting and defense. Hallmarks include Kilduff’s double play ability and Tobin’s power but pull tendencies, with Adams showing promise despite rough week.
Jesse Sweetzer is the new amateur golfing champion defeating Chick Evans 3 and 2 in 36 holes at Brookline on Saturday. He has broken more course records this year and also holds the Metropolitan championships title.
Seattle cops led the field scoring 42 points in a police meet at Dennyfield on Saturday. Vancouver B C was second with 39 while Portland 0, Victoria 9 and Tacoma 3 followed.
Gus Pope defended his U S title by throwing 149 feet 11 inches in Newark New Jersey on Saturday after a trial effort of 146 feet 11 inches A A A title event. The Seattle athlete retained his national championship.
Joe Benjamin and Jimmy Sacco headline a 10 round boxing bout in Portland Friday night. Benjamin recently knocked off Eddie Mahoney in Vernon, a win described as decisive and quick.
California crew coach Ben Wallis prepares for the next season at Berkeley after a difficult previous year. He must rebuild the eight, with veterans scarce and key rowers like Beefe Brown, Howell, McMillan and Walker in contention. Substitutes Van Rosendahl and Morton bolster the lineup as Wallis eyes a competitive crew formation.
New Yorker Johnny Clinton, around 140 pounds, eyes welterweight and middleweight titles of New England. He faces Travie Davis in a six round coast bout at the Arena tomorrow night. Several preliminaries are set by Austin & Salt with Young Sam Langford vs Sailor Walters in the semi windup and other bouts including Joe Martinez vs Cecil Miller.
Chick Summa the leading hitter in the Texas league has been sold to the Cleveland Indians. He played with Wichita Falls and was a major factor in the team’s drive to the top.
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