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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1921

Page

3

Utahans Make First Row Here

Coast League representatives were booked to make their first appearance of the season at the Seattle wi¢wam this afternoon. The Bee’s 1920 season squad included Rumier, May, Hood, and other stars who faced trades and signings as they rebuilt after a disrupted previous year.

Seattle The Bee Cat Han Caen Binh Rumier Harl May Wally Hood Dodgers Barry Sheely Ernie Johnson Ed Mulligan Chicago White Sox Bees Ralph Stroud Cullop Marty Krug Portland Paddy Sigtin

McAuliffe Reviews Dempsey Carpentier Bout Prospects

Jack McAuliffe, retired undefeated lightweight champ, says if Carpentier fights Dempsey the match will end quickly and notes Carpentier’s speed and punching power shown against Joe Jeanette and Frank Klaus while praising Dempsey's speed and power. He also questions wartime stamina.

New York Jack McAuliffe Dempsey Carpentier Joe Jeanette Frank Klaus

Ball Scandal Reopens as Arrests Hinted in 1919 Case

Chicago report states State's Attorney Crowe expects arrests of all players and gamblers linked to the Black Sox scandal. Hal Chase was arrested in San Jose and released on bond while seeking habeas corpus over a faulty indictment. Chick Gandil reportedly plans to come to Chicago voluntarily.

Chicago Robert B. Crowe Crowe Black Sox Hal Chase San Jose Cal Chase Chick Gandil Bond

Oregon Beats Cougars 4-3 in Pullman Series Opener

The University of Oregon won 4 to 3 at Pullman in the first game of a two game series. Morgan and King were sidelined with bad ankles leaving the Cougars short handed in the loss dated April 16.

Pullman University of Oregon Cougars Morgan King

Ruth Caps Fifth Home Run Off Johnson

Babe Ruth hit his fifth homer of the season in New York against Washington. The roundtripper came in the first inning off Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson, but the Senators still won the game.

New York Babe Huth Washington Walter Johnson Senators

Capablanca Confirmed World Chess Champion in Havana

In Havana on April 26 Jose Capablanca was crowned world chess champion after Emanuel Lasker resigned the fifteenth game. Capablanca won five of the fifteen games and drew the remaining ten to claim the title.

Havana Cuba Jose Capablanca Emanuel Lasker Ecron Capablanca

Brooklyn Robins win as Neia belts sixth inning homer

Bernie Neia, a diminutive Brooklyn Gardner, hits a sixth inning homer to push the Robins into third place in a 1-0 win over the Giants. Trish Meusel homered for the Braves in a 7-6 victory. Tierney tied and won it for Pittsburgh in the 16th. Carl Mage held Washington for seven innings before the eighth. Four-run second inning spurs Cleveland past Detroit 6-0. Cubes beat the Reda 3-0 aided by MeIania and Menaskey after Harris walked two in the seventh.

Bernie Neia Brooklyn Gardner Giants Robins Carl Mage Washington Tenkees Ste Bambine Cleveland Detroit

New Yakima discus record set by Joe Dixon

Yakima high school freshman Joe Dixon established a new Yakima valley discus mark with a throw of 108 feet 6 inches, surpassing the previous record of 102 feet 8 inches set by a former holder.

Yakima Joe Dixon Yakima High School Yakima Valley

Star City Swim Meet Set for August First

The second annual Starcity en homing meet begins August 1 with two weeks of preliminaries. North of Lake Washington canal swim at Green Lake bathing beach. south at Mount Baker bathing beach. Events include diving, dashes, breaststroke and novice swims. Age classes under 14, 14 to 16, and over 16. Clubs like Dad Kenny's Green Lake Neptune may form to boost interest. Further details to follow after swim committee meeting.

Lake Washington Canal Green Lake Canal Mount Baker Lake Washington Dad” Kenny Green Lake Neptune Club

Best Nebraska Athlete by Mail Held in April

Nebraska plans a statewide poll to choose the best all round high school athlete. During the last week of April boys will compete in five track events in their hometowns, with results sent to Lincoln for tabulation. The Interscholastic Pentathlon, first in the state, is organized by the University of Nebraska.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Resalta University of Nebraska

Whitman to Open Northwest Conference Play vs Oregon

Whitman College baseball opens Northwest Conference play with a Wednesday game against the University of Oregon in Walla Walla. The match is part of Campus Day activities.

Hal Chase Arrested in California Baseball Scandal

Ban Jose, California reports former major league player Hal Chase was arrested on a warrant issued in Chicago tied to a recent baseball scandal.

Ban Jose Cal Tlal Chase Chicago

Prep Tennis Tilts Postponed By Rain

High school tennis matches were indefinitely postponed yesterday afternoon due to rain. Illinois plans a record bowl project following a rapid $700000 pledge, while Princess Tirhala Kiram of Sulu drew enthusiastic support and foreign students pledged $39000.

Illinois Champaign University of Illinois United States Tirhala Kiram Sulu

Golf purses rising near Gleneagles for Scots events

Professional golfers anticipate purses surpassing ten thousand pounds as Gleneagles Club near Edinburgh Scotland plans prizes that will exceed this amount. The shift signals growing stakes in British golf during this period.

London Gleneagles Club Edinburg Scotland

Fraseler Impresses as Tigers Baserunning Outs Opponents

Detroit catcher Johnny Fraseler has shown keen baserunning judgment in early games, drawing comparisons from Cobb to a new Ray Chalk as he outguesses opponents on the bases.

Detroit Johnny Fraseler Tigers Cobb Ray Chalk

Gibbons Slims Down for Ring Comeback

Mike Gibbons has cut from 185 pounds to 162 in two months of training in St. Paul Minnesota. He aims to reach Johnny Wilsons size as part of a planned ring return.

Gibbons ST. Paul Minn Mike Gibbons Johnny Wilson

Babe Ruth toMeet Pirates in Pittsburgh Exhibition

Babe Ruth and his team face the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game scheduled for July 7 in Pittsburgh unless the Pirates clinch the National League pennant and host the World Series. The event marks a key baseball milestone for the city.

Babe PITT Pittsburg Pirates Babe Ruth & Co

Penns Great Track Team Faces Strong French challengers

Penns great track trio joins a French team featuring Delvart Fery Seurin and Gouilleuz as a top pentathlon field includes Brutus Hamilton of Missouri Everette Bradley Kansay LeGendre Georgetown Bartels Penn Paddock Charley Paddock will compete in sprints while pole vaulters include Janne Washington State Jordan Dartmouth Harwood Harvard Wright Wisconsin Nolte. Ninety events are scheduled not counting heats.

Delvart Fery France Seurin Gouilleuz Brutus Hamilton Missouri America Everette Bradley Kansay LeGendre Georgetown University Bartels Penn Paddock Charley Paddock California Flash Janne Washington State University Jordan Dartmouth Harwood Harvard Wright Wisconsin Nolte

Seat Orders Rush for Dempsy Carpentier Fight

New York April 2. Mall applications for almost 100000 dollars worth of seats to the Dempsy Carpentier bout reached Tex Rickard from out of town malls yesterday. Chicago delegation for 200 ringside seats and Los Angeles fans for 360 tickets. Special trains planned from Spokane Tulsa Dallas Fort Worth St Louis and Kansas City. Canada orders 18000 dollars worth of tickets. Rickard to begin arena work in Jersey City this week and has insured the principals for 100000 dollars.

New York Dempery Tex Rickard Chicago Los Angeles Spokane Tulsa Dallas Fort Worth St. Louie Kansas City Rickard Canada Hickard Jersey City

National and collegiate swimming guides and events announced

The American Swimming collection announces the Official Swimming Guide 1976 93 for distribution, listing the NCAA YMCA American Red Cross and Boy Scouts partnerships. It notes events including a 290 yard national event at the Olympic Club in Portland and the outdoor mile for women tentatively set for June 12 at Capitola Beach with plans aligning to Mire Biettreys arrival in San Francisco.

Colecration Young Men's Christian Annociation American Red Crease Boy Scouts of America San Vreeeiece Capitola Beach California Mire Bieittrey San Francisco Honolulu

Kid Lavigne predicts Carpentier surprise against Dempsey

Detroit April 26 quote from kid Lavigne says Georges Carpentier may upset Jack Dempsey in their title bout. He argues Dempsey can win but cautions a surprise outcome is possible after viewing a Toledo bout where he claims Dempsey was not trained properly.

Lavigne Carpentier Dempsey Detroit Kid Lavigne Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey Toledo Willard

Davies Steals Bases Shines in Syracuse Spring

Tom Davies star halfback on the Syracuse football team also makes a name in baseball this spring. He steals many bases in college games and draws attention for his speed and versatility.

Davies Pittsburg Tom Davies Syracuse

3000 Athletes Set for Penny Relays at Franklin Field

More than 3000 competitors from 600 colleges and schools will race at the 27th annual Penny Relays at Franklin Field April 29 and 30. Penn officials predict new marks as the one two and four mile intercollegiate relays headline the meet. Earl Eby leads Penn with a strong supporting cast as Syracuse Yale Illinois Cornell and Grinnell loom as key contenders.

Philadelphia America Franklin Field University of Pennsylvania Chasen George Orton Penn Lawcen Robertson Earl Eby Eby Maxam Rodgers Syracuse Yale Elis Ilinois Cornell Illinois Middle West Hionors Grinnell College

Telephone league special match decides Division winner

In a special match the Plant division narrowly edged Maintenance by a few pins. Webb rolled 234 for high score. In City league action the Telephone Co and Three Old Birds each won an odd game against Power and Light Co and Canterbury Candy Co. Shepard of the Candy Co. led with 224.

Plant Maintenance T Telephone League Webb The Telephone Co Old Birds Power and Light Co Canterbury Candy Co Shepard Candy Co

Dempsey Plans Scientific Training For Carpentier Bout

Jack Dempsey will train more scientifically for his upcoming match with Carpentier than ever before. He seeks speed and precision to counter the Frenchman described as the most scientific boxer, opting for a six week non boxing regimen at Freddie Welsh’s Health Farm in New Jersey to sharpen eyes wrists and legs while golf and conditioning replace sparring.

Dean Snyder Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Willard Carpentier Dempsey America Brennan Freddie Welsh New Jersey

Paddock's Records Stand After Validating Timers and Weather

Charley Paddock, USC sprinter, may hold four world marks from Redlands. Hubert Weaver says five timers and judges verified times despite cold windy conditions. Records include 100 meters and 220 yards with watches agreeing except for two closer times.

Henry L. Farrell New York Charley Paddock University of Southern California Hubert Weaver Paddock Redlands United Press

Feustel Says No Man Wars Among Riddle Colts

Baltimore trainer Louis Feustel notes no Man Wars among the Samuel D. Riddle string of runners this spring. He manages a stable of young horses and emphasizes fitness and condition ahead of racing.

Baltimore Louis Feustel Samuel D. Riddle

Dempsey Chooses Fast Clever Boxers Over Heavy Sparrs

The article argues Dempsey will surround himself with quick, agile boxers rather than relying on heavy sparring partners, aiming to sharpen speed and mobility for bouts with Carpentier.

Carpentier Dempsey

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