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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
14
Ruth stands three weeks ahead of his 1920 home run mark with 54 clouts as fans debate the pace. He belted his third homer yesterday in Philadelphia, matching last season’s May 12 count and keeping him in strong shape to swing for more.
Minneapolis April 22 A veteran French outfielder Henri Rondeau of the Minneapolis Millers reflects on pep and longevity in baseball. He says players who stay spirited age slower and plans to keep playing into his 40s. Rondeau, 20 in 1911, has been with the club since 1912 and made a circus catch that year. He hit 347 in 1914 with Washington, returned to Minneapolis in 1918, suffered a broken leg last year, and has come back this spring with renewed pep.
KevhN in town with Oregon Agricultural track men participates in a relay carnival this afternoon. The event aligns with the fancy diving championship at the Olympic Games held last August.
The City League opened with 10 or 12 teams expected. Palo Cigar No. 3 swept No. 1 team, while BR N Brooks and Ellectric Co. won odd games from Rippe's Cafe and King D Oro Cigar. Huntoon led Brooks with 268 and 632, Clingenpeel added 264 and 603, Widrick of Palo Cigar No. 2 posted 617. Two more teams may join before Monday night.
Patterson known as Gene Murphy to fans in Dallas in 1919 sparked jeers from crowds after joining John McGraws Glanta. He played first base, clashed with spectators, and endured transfers to Houston and San Antonio amid volatile reactions.
In a Cleveland roster shake up two University of Alabama players join the Indians as emergency infielders. Joey Sewell and Rises Stephenson, recent Alabama collegians, arrive after injuries and roster moves to backstop the infield. Sewell, 22, and Stephenson, 23, bring utility experience from the South and Delta league play. Stephenson is expected to help at second base with Sewell at short, while both finish academic commitments before May 1 return.
Star Yankee Fewster, who was beaned years ago by Jeff Pfeffer fracturing his skull, crowds the plate this spring. He recalls ducking the pitch and says he waits for the good ones. On opening, Fewster lined a three base hit off Pfeffer and later collected three hits on the anniversary of the accident.
Robert B. Skelton of the Illinois Athletic Club won the 220 yard national breaststroke championship in San Francisco, taking victory in the event last night.
In New York, Babe Ruth leads a corps of sluggers including Bob Meusel Frank Baker and George Kelly as the major leagues seek the season’s home run crown. Ruth already has three and a pace toward the 1920 mark with Meusel hailed as the next Ruth and other Yankees and Giants power hitters contributing.
Dohany Couch leads with four straight wins this year for Gan Frenchere. Oakland begins the season with solid starting pitching as Vic Aldrich rejoins the Angels mound corps. Cincinnati stars Kept Rousch and Heinie Groh hold out seeking 41000 for next year while Moran bets on Bohne Crane and Lee to fill gaps.
Any fighter who would Ike to meet Rocky Kansas can step up and he'll get a knock down. The boast highlights Kansas as a formidable challenger in the ring with confident promise of victory.
Reporter outlines the Gordon Bennett Cup chase with Belgium’s Lieut. Ernest DeMuyter and America’s H B Honeywell leading contenders. Birmingham elimination trials promise about 20 entries including pilots from St. Louis and New York, seeking a shot at the Brussels race.
Portland defeated Los Angeles 3 to 1 as Willie Mitchell pitched a strong game, fanning and holding Solona to four singles. Sacramento club offense managed only a trio of hits.
More than 25 collies expected with 200 donations, 250 trophies planned for the first annual kennel show by the Puget Sound Kennel Club at the Pavilion Third and University streets. Prominent entries include Northport Blackwood and Northport Seeciecy-Stafford.
Matt Hinkle, a millionaire promoter and referee, predicts the Dempsey Carpentier bout could go 12 rounds if the decision law applies. He says Dempsey could win if it is the same opponent who fought Willard, but notes Dempsey has had few hard fights recently and Carpentier’s form is uncertain.
In Boston April 22 manager Herb Duffy trains Clarke Pittenger a 21 year old Toledo high school graduate with the Red Sox. Duffy notes Pittenger shows great potential and is teaching him to hit line drives and stand with balanced stance. Pittenger previously played third for London Ontario and hit 312 with 36 steals before joining training camp.
Johnny Dundee a New York lightweight is due to arrive today to finish training for Tuesday's 10 round clash with Rocky Kansas in Milwaukee. Kansas is expected for a workout on Saturday ahead of the bout.
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