The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-13

the two times that he entered the
British open golf tournament.
sooner or later show the result of the
teachings OF these bodies.
"By no means of little importance
has been the promotion of the ideal
of the Olympic games, i. e., of sport
for all and all for sport" and Sport
for sports sake" and which ideal we
in this country are always endeavor-
ing to further. The Olympic idea has
certainly taken hold of the entire
country.
In furtherance of this most desir-
able athletic propaganda l believe
that there should be more municipal
Fairgrounds and athletic fields. Few
of III great cities have proper facili-
ties of this kind. The states should
have similar meeting grounds, not
neglecting the opportunity for camp
ing and u government should make
it possible for a greater public use
to be had Of u great national reser-
vations. 1t is through increased acti-
vities of this kind that | believe sport
for 1922 and the years after, will be
no only maintained so far as inter
est therein is concerned, but will be
materially increased"
Baseball
while the old axiom, take nothing
for granted in baseball still holds
good, | think that can safely predict
another banner year for the national
game said President John A. Heyd-
Ter, of the National League, when ask
ed to comment upon the outlook in
baseball. certainly there are num-
erous signs which would appear to
indicate a prosperous season ahead
for the club owner and interesting
pennant races and play for the fans.
THE past year has been one OF
satisfaction to both the followers OF
the game and those financial interest
ed. The major league penant races
developed an unusually close and
dramatic climax and the World Series
was one of the best in the history of
baseball. There was no lack OF con.
fidence or popularity and the game
was well supported in both the major
and minor league cities. The selec-
ton of Judge Lands, as baseball com
missioner with the subsequent res
toration n retention of public con
fidence in the integrity of the sport
was perhaps the outstanding feature
OF lJZl IN DaSeDdll.
MANY circumstances enter into a
consideration of 1922 prospects and
the majority of these make for a con
%tinuation of popularity of the game.
Many trades and deals have been
made which will strengthen various
clubs. In some cases players have
been shifted from one team to an
other adding new color, stimulation
and power TO a club for a player can
outgrow his usefulness by remaining
in n city too long. Spring training
restrictions have been removed max
ing it possible to send pitchers and
other players south for a more pro-
tracted session of conditioning, thus
raising the standard or of early sea-
son play.
Speaking specifically of the Ma
tional League | can say that | expect
a closer race than was the case last
year. Instead of a two club race l
believe that four or more teams will
be fighting for the penant in 1922.
Even with Pittsburgh leading for a
majority of last season, the attend
ance records fell but little below
those of 1920 and had the rotation of
Sundays been favorable, a new record
would have undoubtedly been made.
Many young and promising players
are being developed in our league and
these should prove a strong attrac-
ton next summer.
"Contractual relations with the
players will be more harmonious and
!; there will not be the holdouts which
helped to wreck the early season
chances of teams last spring. l ex-
/ pect to see better pitching during 1922
: and consequently closer games. We
/ are also looking forward to some
: form of agreement regarding a bet
ter drafting system with the minors.
These are some of the things
which lead me to express the opinion
4, that there will be no elimination of
F, interest in baseball next summer.
, There are likely to be other factors
[ of importance develop before the
: spring meeting, scheduled to be held
/ in New York on February IA, which
will have an influence in increasing
t the interest in the game.
with the New York Nationals in
: the role of Worlds Champions this
feature alone should prove an attrac-
ton in the National League and a
= boom to baseball in the cities of our
circuit. Speaking of the World Series
reminds me that while the senior
league favored a retention of the nine
: game series we have not lost sight of
l the fact that a reduction to seven
+ games will go a long way toward
+ meeting the objection of a certain
! faction of the fans who protested thai
! attendance and gate receipts were
r rapidly overshadowing the original
idea of the series i. e., to determine
d The best team in the major leagues
t at the end of each season.