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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
2
Sammy Crane makes a one hand stop behind second base to field Oscar Stanage hit and starts a double play with Spencer Adams at first. The Seattle infield works fast as Crane gloves the liner and Adams completes the relay to retire the side.
Sept 14 report praises top first basemen George Lister George Kelly and Wally Pipp as the era’s finest. It notes Lister as the best since Hal Chase with outstanding all around play, while Kelly and Pipp are recognized for reach, throwing arm and steadiness in clutch moments.
The Star will not foster the junior basketball league again due to scarce cases and private club floor constraints. It notes the league was a playing success but an imposition, and will resume only once municipal courts are available.
King and Frank Farmer headline a six round bout in Tacoma. Mike Marino and Sammy Gordon fight in the semi windup while Jimmy Rivers and Pat Williams are slated for the special event.
Tex Wistersii remains in negotiation for the managerial job of the Dallas league club for next season. A Dallas report says he was slated for the post but knew nothing of it. Whister ail has written to the club seeking details.
Johnny Clinton and Jimmy Sacco will box 109 rounds in Portland tomorrow night. Clinton subs for Joe Benjamin who is unable to fight due to an injured knee.
William Tilden defeated Zenizo Shimidan in straight sets 62 62 61 as the American team presses its bid in the national singles championship. William M Johnston beat Manuel Alonso 60 62 74. eight top players resume the world championship style clash at Germantown with four Americans facing four foreign stars.
Washington football prepares for 1922 season with about 25 players reporting at 3 PM Friday. Ham Greene is rumored to join USC, with several frosh and stars sidelined by injury or drills. Openings delayed by school dates and Coast Conference norms set September 30 opener versus Ninth Army Corps club.
The White Sox defeated the Yankees in a tight opener while the Cubs and Pirates split. Red Faber limited the Yankees to three runs early, the White Sox won 7 to 3. In the second game the Yankees rallied but fell short. Cardinals, Giants, and Reds also posted wins as races tighten across the league.
Detectives investigated the robbery of A. H. Galvin who was duped by two men using the old charity game to gain access to an estate. Galvin posted $3900 bonds with the suspects, who fled after the scam.
Captain Thomas Davies longtime Pier B inspector at Smith Cove was greatly improved at Minor Hospital Thursday after injuries from a dock truck crash. He suffered internal injuries when struck Tuesday evening by Walter Anderson of 630 Elimott Ave at the dock entrance.
Adams retooled the team as Brick Eldred moved to right field and Billy Lane to center. Wally Hood covered left, while Bud Barney remains a question in left. Infield changes sent Sammy Crane to second, Bill Orr to short, and Bill Mtumpf to first, with Spencer Adams benched after a slump. Indians beat the Los Angeles Celestials 2 to 1.
Harry Gardner pitched strongly and held the Angels scoreless after Vernon Spencer opened with a double. Art Griggs added a two bagger to drive in Spencer, tying the game early, but Gardner kept the plate clean the rest of the afternoon.
Hood singled and was thrown out at third on Eldred's single. Eldred advanced on the throw, while Brick took third on Wister's hit. Stumpf hit a RBI double to right, scoring the winning run as Crane reached second in the decisive assault.
In a tense moment Lindimore was spiked in the leg by Crane during a seventh inning play after a single and bunt. Crane then tagged Lindimore at second as a throw to first sent Crandall back, leaving Lindimore injured and Deal forced to finish at third due to a Charley horse. Sammy Crane also made a standout catch on Spencer's Texas leaguer and shown erratic infield play at times.
The Los Angeles Coast League club signals it will reward Art Griggs and Doc Crandall with services free if either lands a managerial job next year. Both veterans have long, honorable careers and strong aims for management as age advances. Also noted is Letty O'Doul likely to replace Jake May on the Vernon staff and George Lyons drawing attention from big league clubs after seven straight wins. Ivan Howard to manage Oakland Coast League again next season.
Jack Miller leads the Frisco Seals in a bold push for the flag while talk surfaces in the Golden Gate that Nick Williams may relaunch the team next spring. Miller’s squad is praised for sharp batting and quick infield play in recent games.
Josephs and Harper to fight six rounds at the Arena in Seattle on Tuesday. Josephs seeks to rebound after a recent stoppage by Travie Davia while Harper aims to reverse a prior decision. The bout follows a Portland loss by Josephs and promises a sought after clash for Seattle boxing fans.
Leo Taylor former shortstop for the Hibernians last season has been signed by the Chicago White Sox. Taylor played this season in Montana as part of his professional journey.
Los Angeles shortstop Jimmy McAuley is sidelined with an injured throwing arm. Youthful replacement Beck steps in as the Dodgers await his return.
Report covers a hard fought Southern league clash with managers under pressure and injuries as Bert Nicholf’s Mobile club edges Spencer Abbott’s Memphis. Charley Williame may start for Beattie. Tom Dely exits with a finger injury. In Paris, Marie Chargelegue confesses after poisoning her husband with mushrooms.
The City Bowling League begins tonight with an 12 team lineup including Produce Market, Sterling Tobacco Co, Hoo Hoos, and Howell Tatum at Ideal alleys. Scratch score rises to 195 from 185, with teams debating five or ten point handicap adjustments and new players like Tony Drain joining the Hoo Hoos.
Grace Muir of 1526 Belmont Ave reported a man posing as a cop stopped her near Seventh Ave and Priest. He flashed a badge and demanded to inspect a package she carried, then left in disgust after she showed a jar of fruit. The incident was reported to police Thursday.
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