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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
8
Harry Frazee again reshapes rosters as Boston trades Everett Scott Stuffy McInnis Sam Jones Joe Bush to the Yankees for Roger Peckinpaugh and others, with cash reportedly involved. Cleveland swap also in play as Huggins seeks pitching depth while Ruth Meusel time looms and Detroit trade for Veach lingers.
New York reports Johnny Dwyer is set to fight Kilbane for the title in Buffalo as Dwyer establishes Buffalo as home and aims to challenge Kilbane after recent ring tests. The piece notes Dwyer also faces Pepper Martin soon and references Sid Bernard at Ridgewood Grove.
New York reports that Benny Leonard will not risk losing the lightweight title to Lew Tendler. Billy Gibson, upset after Tendler forfeited $5,000 when Leonard was injured last September, may reconsider only if a lucrative offer appears next spring. The piece hints a clean fight between Teacher and Leonard could happen if a $100,000 lure appears. In Michigan news, ten Wolverines named to Walter Camp all American lists, with Heston and Schultz highlighted as all time selections.
A shaky year for golf champions saw most titles pass to new holders. Chick Evans was the sole repeater, defending the Western amateur, while Miss Cecil Leitch swept the British French and Canadian women’s crowns. Other repeats included Mrs. Gaut and Mrs. Hurd in select women’s events, with a long list of new victors across national and open championships.
Central High school launches its first high school soccer program with a 3 pm match against Hyattsville High at Mount Pleasant stadium. Dr. G Harris White coaches Central and Jimmy Fitzgerald of the Washington Soccer club will referee.
Petworth basketballers opened their season with a 25 to 5 victory over the Government Printing Office five. Stackhouse starred for the winners and Holeman for G P O. Teams seeking games with Petworth should call Manager Kiuft at Adams 1222.
Philadelphia December 21 news reports the proposed six or eight round bout between Lew Tendler and Barney Adair in Philadelphia for Christmas day has been canceled because Tendler hurt his right hand last week in a New York bout with Sailor Freedman. Lafayette to face Richmond next fall in football in Philadelphia.
In the Congress Heights auditorium last night the Yankees dominated the Manhattans 64 to 16. Atherton Heddens and Sauber led scoring for the Yankees with steady floor play while Manhattan struggled to mount a challenge. Substitutions and errors kept the score widening as the period clock ran.
Steward’s girls’ team overwhelmed the Crusaders 28 to 8 at Epiphany gym. Miss Schultz starred with twelve baskets and four successful free throws, supported by Rawlings Chute and others as Steward’s dominated both floors and from the line.
Gonzaga High School edged Business High 14 to 8 in a fast game at the Gonzaga gym. Gonzaga led 10 to 0 at halftime as the Suenogs closed the gap late, but Farrington’s midcourt counter sealed the win. Barrett and Dennis starred for Business. Mills and Farrington led Gonzaga. Substitutions listed. referees named. scoring details included.
Quincy A. C. beat St. Paul Episcopal 26 to 22 at Liberty Hall in a close basketball game. Key plays came from P. Smith and Frawley led St. Paul. Substitutions included Foster for Voater and for T. Foster. Periods lasted 10 minutes each.
The Naval Academy defeated Swarthmore College 2 to 1 in Annapolis on a windy afternoon. All goals came in the second half as Navy wrapped up its first soccer season with a win over a strong college opponent.
Coach McAvoy of Drexel Institute Philadelphia suggests a rule where a fouler must shoot a free throw at the opponent's basket. If the shot goes in no score is awarded. if it misses one point goes to the offended team. This aims to deter fouling via psychological impact.
Jebe Ray famed American distance runner faces Amateur Athletic Union scrutiny over travel expense claims. He could turn professional boxing, recalling a past bantamweight title and an undefeated run, with boxing in his father’s lineage and age twenty six cited as turning points.
The National Athletic Federation board of governors met at the District building to discuss issuing a prospectus for a fundraising campaign. Col W C Johnson and others formed committees, Herbert J Shannon to consult with the fine arts commission on stadium plans, Gen Julian Carr resigned as president, Ben J Summerhays announced broad endorsement and upcoming local and national fundraising drives to be launched by late summer.
The University of Pennsylvania starts a conscience fund to match the U S Treasury fund by collecting donations from those who sneaked into college games without paying. Acting Graduate Manager Bushnell reports a letter with 1 50 accompanying the confession of illegal entry. This marks the first time Penn has received money from such spectators.
Boston leaders and sports figures start a boycott to pressure President Frazee to sell the Red Sox after trades sending Everett Scott Sam Jones Joe Bush and Stuffy McInnis to New York and Cleveland. Officials join the push to keep stars in Boston and prevent the team from becoming a graveyard for talent. Frazee defends the deals saying he has strengthened the club and will not sell.
A golf piece argues putting, though simple in theory, demands practice and reading greens. It notes that conditions shape performance, cites James Braid as a reformer, explains drag versus top for ball contact, and urges balanced focus on all facets of the game. My next article will be Practicing.
Annapolis announces seven definite football dates for 1922 with Bucknell Georgia Tech Penn State and Navy opponents listed. Additional contests for late season are possible including Pennsylvania and Saint Xavier College with United States Military Academy at New York or Philadelphia under consideration.
West Point guests 98 Catholic University 15 as Army’s Roosma Forbes and Dabezies steer a decisive win. Cadets lead 22 8 at half, strong defense and passing overpower visitors with a 73 13 later score.
Boston star John Stuffy McInnis says he will not join the Indians without consent per a prior contract. Boston president Frazee declines comment while Elmer Smith objects to a second division assignment. Roger Peckinpaugh reacts to the New York Boston deal, amid ongoing trade tension.
The Boston Red Sox may have won a break in the deal sending Stuffy McInnis to Cleveland for Elmer Smith George Burns and Joe Harris. McInnis fits Cleveland's need at first base Harris seeks reinstatement and hit .307 with one error in 152 games last year Burns is a veteran who can hit and field well Smith is a strong but inconsistent hitter.
The Monroe school soccer team defeated Emory 3 0 on the Rosedale playground to clinch the western division title and earn a three game series against Pierce for the District title starting this afternoon at 2 30. Weather affected play and wind favored Monroe after early scores. In Orange Texas training plans were revealed for St Louis W Nationals with exhibitions in the South against the New York Americans Indians and Texas league teams.
Hyattsville High defeated Ellicott City 34 to 22 at the National Guard Armory. Captain Crosthwaite and Foldy led Hyattsville with strong team play and key substitutions noted as the game wore on. Local gainers included Wheatley and Foyle among Hyattsville scorers.
Harvard and Dartmouth will clash in Harvard Stadium on October 28 in a one year agreement announced today. The date mirrors Harvard’s offer to California and follows prior annual meetings between the Crimson and Green dating back many years.
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