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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1921

Page

10

Siglin Leads Real Stick Leaders in Coast League Hitting

The San Francisco Seals show a team batting average of .824 and 79 runs in 10 games, fueling a pennant chase in the Coast League. Seattle runs second in hitting with .330, while Siglin of Salt Lake tops the batting race at .541 over six games, with Kamm and Ellison notable Frisco hitters. Caveney leads runs with 14 and also posts seven doubles as he drives offense for the club.

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Beavers Sign Lefty Pitcher Bid Rows and Rock

Portland Beavers manager McCre die signed left handed pitcher Bid Rows on Friday in Sacramento. Rows played last season in the Texas league and auditioned with the Sacramento club in spring. Also signed was semi pro outfielder Tratch Rock from Watsonville for a tryout.

Sacramento Cal

Birmingham veteran Billy McNamara sought as Southern league umpire

Birmingham a la April 16 Billy McNamara veteran catcher who coaches pitchers for the Birmingham ball team is being boosted for umpire in the Southern league He has spent about 26 years in professional baseball.

Birmingham Ala Billy McNamara

Darlington Golf Club Opens With Busy Schedule And Strong Finances

Club Captain Harry Griffith unveils a robust lineup for male members starting tomorrow with a 18 hole medal play event by the Black River Players. The course is in prime condition after renovations and the club shows a healthy bank balance as Gerald Hardy returns from California to win the Jefferson Park bogey event.

Harry Griffith Darlington Golf Club Black River Gerald Hardy California Seattle Beacon Hill

Hurdler Drew Leads His Own Cheers After Victory

Howard Drew, California university hurdler, wins a race against Michigan and then abruptly returns to the field to lead cheers for himself. The gifted athlete doubles as a yell leader, changing from track attire to his short costume and rallying the crowd with “Three cheers for Drew.”

Julius Caesar Rome Theodore Roosevelt Cuba Howard Drew California University Drew Bis Michigan University Billy Sunday Calla

From Garage to Throne of Auto Speed King

Jimmy Murphy, a youthful racer, rose from a San Francisco garage to world record holder for 50 miles at Los Angeles. He circled the track at 109.3 mph, earning 15 points to lead the 1921 championship as Roscoe Sarles and Eddie Pullen finished second and third.

Jimmy Murphy Los Angeles Murphy Roscoe Sarles Duesenberg Eddie Pullen Dusenberg San Francisco Beverly

Leader Starts Crew Work for 1922 Season

Crew coach Ed Leader begins preliminary practice for the 1922 season after noon next Monday. He plans to unveil much new material as preparations continue despite a defeat.

Ed Leader Leader

Stanford Cal Track Meet Draws Big Crowds

The Stanford-California track and field meet drew thousands to the campus as Morris Kirksey and Bob Hut chinson prepared to clash with Charlie Paddock in the 220 and 100 yard events. DePesters gave Kirksey the clearer advantage in early matchups, heightening the day's excitement.

Stanford University Cal California Stanford Bears Cardinals Morris Kirksey Charlie Paddock Bob Hutchinson Southern California Depesters Kirksey

Boldt's Apple Pie Ad Promises Good Pie

An advertisement touts Boldt's as the place for good apple pie, inviting customers to visit for a reliable dessert option and home style treats.

Boldt's

Star Net Entries Open Soon At Woodland Park Meet

The Star Woodl and Park tennis meet opens May 1 and closes May 18 with 300 plus entries expected. Men's singles first round May 23 in a five event tournament plus a junior boys single. Free play with players supplying their own gear. prizes from Piper Taft’s and The Star trophies to be awarded.

Star-Woodland Piper & Taft

Amateur king turns pro

Magnus Larsen the Norwegian, winner of the amateur national heavyweight title, has turned professional under Tom O Rourke. He will be trained by Dan Hickey and O Rourke stable members and makes his first pro appearance this fall.

New York Magnus Larsen Tom O'Rourke Dan Hickey O'Rourke

Star Ball Teams Schedule Sunday in The Star Junior League

The Star Junior League lists 16 teams set to play Sunday on Seattle fields with matches at 2 p.m. Stacy Shown versus Louie's French Dry Cleaners at Walla field and Three Brothers Dye Works against Shamrox A C at Upper Woodland Park. Multiple 12 noon contests appear across Lincoln, Walla Walla, Washington, Mercer, and South Seattle fields. Managers stress prompt starts and teams must report results by 6:30 p.m. Sunday to The Star.

Star Stacy Louie French Dry Cleaners Walla Playfield Three Brothers Dye Works Shamrox A. C Upper Woodland Park the Star

Herman Back In Ring Favor After Surprising Comeback

New York April 16 Pete Herman gains spotlight as a comeback threat, shifting from non decision bouts to knockouts and decisive wins. Critics note his eye injury yet fans rally to the Italian challenger as Lynch faces stronger pressure for a title rematch this summer amid a crowded bantam scene.

New York Pete Herman Bantama Herman England Jimmy Wide Lynch

Billiard Crack to Perform Here Next Week

Mexican cue star Pierre Maupome, ranked among the nation’s top three cushion players, will give a series of exhibitions in town next week starting Monday at Brown & Helena meeting Seattle players. East observers say he could be world champion if he played safer but he continues to attempt the hard shots against Johnny Anderson Charley Hulen and A McCarthy.

Pierre Maupome Seattle Brown & Hulena Johnny Anderson Charley Hulen A. McCarthy

Salt Lake City Wins Wild 13-11 Off Extra Innings

In Salt Lake City on April 16 Thureton delivered a circuit clout in the 11th with Paddy Siglin on base as Salt Lake toppled Seattle 13 to 11 in a game hampered by miscues. Seattle rallied from four down to force extra innings before Thureton's homer sealed the win for Salt Lake.

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Purdue to Gain Indian Psychology Under Dietz

William H. Dietz, famed Carlisle Indian School coach, will teach Purdue football players Indian psychology this fall at Lafayette Indiana. Dietz brings a reputation as a football strategist and will influence the Boilermakers’ approach this season.

Paddock Sets Century Record in Narrow 9 3 Finish

The image captures Charlie Paddock in a final leap as he wins the fastest hundred yards by a human and ties the record by a hundredth of a second at the Pacific Coast finish ahead of Stanford captain Morris Kirksey. Paddock also recently lowered the 220-yard mark, fueling a season-long rivalry with Kirksey.

Pacific Coast Charlie Paddock Morris Kickney Stanford University Paddock Californ Kirksey Belgium Anl

Lambert Sternbergh Named Captain of Local Swim Team

Lambert Sternbergh, standout at Crystal Swimming Club, will captain the Northwest team this season. He ranks among the top dash and breaststroke swimmers and also excels as a relay competitor and versatile swimmer.

Northwest Lambert Sternbergh Crystal Swimming Club Sternbergh

Shade Beats Schumann in 10 Round Portland Boxing Show

In Portland April 16 Dave Shade California welterweight hammered Harry Schumann in a decisive 10 round main event. Schumann showed grit but could not counter the assault. Eddie Gorman Oakland feather fought eight rounds to a draw with Ornie Dailey Seattle, with Gorman earning the decision as fans hissed. Tim Callahan stopped Freddie Bough in the second round of a four round bout.

Portland Dave Shade California Harry Schumann Schuman Eddie Gorman Oakland Feather Ornie Dailey Seattle Gorman Tim Callahan Freddie Bough

Clyde Mannion Tiger Catcher Prodigy in Billiards

Detroit report notes Clyde Mannion, the Tiger catcher, is also a billiard shark. He recently ran a high score of 68 and is so skilled that teammates avoid challenging him to any pool battles.

Detroit Clyde Manion Hoe

Paddock to Race Here Next Week in Relay Meet

Charley Paddock the world fastest sprinter will represent Southern California in the relay meet at the Stadium next Saturday. His entry is practically assured with final entry date postponed to Monday. Suner Hek Edmundson said Hek will run Vic Hurley against the Southern Cyclone in the 100 yard dash. Oregon Aggies Montana Wes Whitman Montana and Idaho have already entered. Hek believes Oregon will enter by the deadline.

Charley Paddock California Suner Hek Edmundson Sat Hek Vic Hurley Oregon Aggies Montana Wes Whitman Idaho Oregon

Pacific coast championships to headline upcoming meet

The women’s distance plunge is dropped from the Portland P N A event on May 27. The men’s national plunge for distance will be held the same night and Coach Vickers seeks a shorter program. Helen Hicks and Thelma Payne of Portland are expected to enter with Clarence Piney and Bob Smith also listed. The Mackmen have matched last year’s spring training win total.

Vickers Helen Hicks Thelma Payne Portland

Northwest five man title duel in Portland bowling match

The B N Brooks of Seattle and Spokane Alley five face off for the Northwest team championship in Portland. Scores show Brooks 2819 tying Spokane Alley’s 2819, with top results listed for individual and all events including Heffron and Kent leading singles and all events. Seattle and Spokane contenders plus San Francisco bowlers compete in singles and doubles tonight.

Portland B. N. Brooks Seattle Spokane Alley Spokane Huntoon Brooks Ing K. N. Brooks Spokane Alleys Elks France Rialto Hilliarda Multnomah Club Big Five Aberdeen BK. N. Brooks Eike King D'Oro Boldt’s Cafe Rube's Cafe Palo Cigars San Heffron Kent Perry

Paddock Can Go Faster Says Trainer

Charley Paddock, world champion sprinter, is not at his speed limit, trainer Dean Cromwell of USC asserts. Cromwell based his view on Paddock's recent progress after a Berkeley record run, noting the last 100 yards can be run in nine seconds and that Paddock is getting faster daily.

Los Angeles Charley Paddock Berkeley Dean Cromwell University of Southern California Cromwell Paddock

Prep Ball Teams Play Tuesday

With all six teams evenly balanced the local high school baseball league opens Tuesday. Franklin faces Lincoln at Woodland Park Broadway meets Ballard at Adams Playfield Queen Anne plays West Seattle at Hiawatha Playfield. He won the championship to 1920.

Franklin Lincoln Woodland Park Broadway Ballard Adams Queen Anne West Seattle Hiawatha

Sharpe Leaves Yale After Coaching Year

Philadelphia reports Al Sharpe athletic director and lone football coach exits Yale after his contract expires. He plans to join Ithaca College of Physical Education as a teacher and bring back Bolat’s French pastries.

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