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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
3
Buds of the Coast circuit gear up as the season starts with bases loaded chatter. Rosters are firming, lineups are known, and fans await openings across three cities with Portland and Lake facing early doubts. The season promises a thriller as home action begins after two weeks on the road.
Snow halts opening day games in San Francisco Sacramento and Los Angeles with Salt Lake awaiting clearer conditions. Weather fronts keep teams on skis and delay start times as no rain is forecast and players brace for further postponements.
The article notes Castea aiming to boost Liberty Beavera’s lineup with new bats, and mentions teams like Walla Walla and Léneota. It references Eli stepping out and decisions by Jennings and John McGraw about front office seating, plus a note on pitchers across leagues.
The Star schedules opening junior league games for Sunday April 10 with matches across classes A and B at multiple park venues. Teams must register players by tonight and present certified rosters to umpires. unregistered players lead to forfeits and potential franchise loss.
Ottawa defeated Vancouver 2 to 1 in a championship deciding game before nearly 12 000 fans with about 3 000 turned away. Clint Benedict led the champions as Ottawa retained their world title, scoring two goals in the second period while Vancouver's early lead faded.
Directions for reaching Seattle playfields by street car. Lists lines and stops for Lincoln Park Adams Miawatha Columbia Jefferson Wall a Walla Walla Woodland Park 1 2 B Day South Seattle Mercer with specific car lines and walking directions.
O'Donnell and Smith led Magics to a clean sweep over Bikes No 11 as Smith posted 648 three game total and O'Donnell 243. Cheasty five swept Pale cigar, Robes five won steady, Mike Ne team edged FE N Hirecks Elks, and Lambermen split with Twenty Orpheum squad. The season ends Thursday with doubles and singles at Portland meet, players training for tournament play.
A framed dialogue touts dressing up improves work, while a consumer explains buying on credit at Cherry's 207 Fualto Ridg., Second Ave between Madison and Spring, over the Pig n Whistle, offering nifty clothes at reasonable prices. The ad frame highlights grooming and affordable style.
Orange Tex April 6 Tiand Rickey the St Louis Cardinals master manager has put his team through a strenuous spring camp. The camp is abuzz with pennant chatter as Rickey claims a pat hand while teaching batting, fielding and pitching. Veterans Doak Schupp youngsters top prospects and three veteran catchers back Rickey sights include Toporcer Lavan Heathcote and Stock as key names.
Orange Texas April Rogers Hornsby is described as a versatile player who can fit any position. The article recalls his past roles at shortstop second base third base and first base and notes his 270 batting average last season with a goal to improve this year. If Stock returns to baseball Hornsby may move to the outfield.
A scouting snapshot lists Cardinals rookie infielders from Brooklyn and New York, with Arthur Kiviere and Walter Irwin among notable teens and young players. It notes heights weights ages and past teams, signaling a deep farm system buildup for the 1920s club.
The Star ends the Take tenth Ruth contest on Thursday with entries due by then. Fans must pick the pitcher expected to strike out Babe Ruth in a regular American league game and mail the ballot to the Babe Ruth Editor. First 20 correct entries win two Coast league game tickets. The American league season opens April 13 with the Philadelphia Americans as Ruth and company’s first opponent.
An advertising note promotes a new price list for tents canvas goods and camping gear from Camp Lewis Wireless on Third Avenue. It claims government used items are in stock. The crate markets include tents government goods camp furniture and fishing tackle with updated prices and a slogan inviting outings.
Henry L. Farrell reports spring training injuries and illness hit major league clubs hard this year. New York teams like the Giants and Yankees show varied reserve strength as Frisch Rapp and Bancroft face illness while Miller Huggins regroups. Cleveland faces a Wamby arm fracture risk and Tris Speaker lacks depth at second base, affecting early race dynamics.
Louis Kuehn, 18, who won Antwerp's world diving title, calls for youth involvement to revive U S diving. He criticizes older divers for sticking to outdated styles and urges widespread training to adapt to international competition. He notes changes in take off and water entry cost and points to faster scoring.
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