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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1921

Page

3

Davis to Box Simonich Here in Seattle Welterweights Spotlight

In Seattle the welterweight scene heats up with Travie Davis and Simonich set for a key bout at the Cal Athletic Club. Other notable names include Frankie Haynie Dave Shade Johnny McCarthy and Billy Wright with Cross and Schumann also featured on the card.

der Simanich Butta Frankie Haynie San Fran Dave Shade San Francisco Frankie Murphy Denver Johnny Meturhy Billy Wright Seattle Davis Simenicoh Cal Athletic Club Simonich Fig Eddie Hammoond Tmve Shade Johnny McCarthy

U S Polo Team Prepares for June International Cup

York reports America's polo team will begin practice matches in early May against British squads in preparation for the international cup in June. Opponents include England with games slated to help the Americans.

York America Agham England

Sensational shortstop prospect in Bob La

A confused sports item notes George McBride unearthed a sensational shortstop in Bob La but laments that he cannot hit. The piece hints at various faults and mentions upcoming swimming meets including the Pacific Coast outdoor championships at Tent City, Coronado, Cal, on July 10.

Ashington George McBride Bob la Lamotte Northwest Pacific Coast Tent City Coronado Cal

Montreal Pounds Champion Lynch In Rough Bout

In Detroit and Cleveland bouts Montreal repeatedly troubled champion Joe Lynch with a strong left hand. A late chin blow put Montreal down for nine counts in Detroit, then he built a points lead again in Cleveland. A decision could lift the title for Montreal, who hails from Providence.

Montreal Joe Lynch Lynch Ute Hoker Detroit Cleveland Providence

Arlett Struggles to Win Games This Season

Oakland pitcher Arlett, once hailed as the coast’s top right hander, loses four of five starts. A sore arm and a cold shoulder after a Salt Lake trip hinder form. his one win halted San Francisco Seals’ 10 game streak. Possible Tigers option looms if improvement occurs.

Arlett Oakland Atarta Oaks San Francisco Seals Seals South Arnett Salt Lake Dee Detroit Tigers Tigers Horce Plitcher Ahapa

Ortega Loses On Foul In 12th Round Bout

In Orleans on April 2 Bat lost a decision to Jack Malone of St. Paul by a foul in the 12th round of their 15 round scheduled bout.

Orleans Bat Jack Malone St. Paul

Rain Forces Early Call in Washington Aggies Game

With Elbert Harper of Washington and Miller of the Aggies pitching well, rain halted the game in the fourth inning with no score. Washington's next conference games are at Corvallis Wednesday and Thursday against the Aggies. The Aggies head to Pullman for a two game series with the Cougars on Friday and Saturday.

Elbert Harper Washington Miller Aggies Corvallis Weieeday Aggie Seattle Pullman Cougars

Kegeris Sets New 150 Yard Breast Stroke Record

Los Angeles swimmer Ray Kegeris of the Los Angeles Athletic Club won the 150 yard breast stroke championship of America with a time of 1 minute 49.45 seconds. Norman Rom of the Illinois Athletic Club finished second. The piece notes a strong year for left handed pitchers with several named players retiring early.

Los Angeles Ray Kegerisn Los Angeles Athletic Club America Norman Rom Illinois Athletic Club

Postponed Seattle Salt Lake game due to wet grounds

Weather halted the second Seattle Salt Lake matchup yesterday with rain making the Rainier Valley ball lot unplayable. The article lists scattered scores and player mentions amid the disrupted slate, noting the Rainier Valley venue as the site of the cancellation.

Seattle Salt Lake Rainier Valley Ball Lot

Sunday Clash in Four Star League Headlines Elimination Threat

In Lincoln playfield Stacy Shawn faces Louie's French Dry Cleaners for a potential knockout in the Four Star League race. Stacy Shawn won their previous meeting two weeks ago after lucky breaks. Bob Thorbarn is expected to pitch for Dry Cleaners with a trio of relievers behind him.

Claas Stacy Shawn Louie French Dry Cleaners Lincoln Bob Thorbarn Zolla Adama Lyman Jewelera Shamrox Athletic Cub Three Brothers Dye Jefferson Three Brothers Qass Washington Park South Seattle Youngstown Athletic Club Rainier Athletic Club Youngstown Lefty Hoagland Spaldings

Demet Team Adopts Revoked Rule and Trades Players

The Tumseeed adopts a rule requiring two players with no prior pro experience. A looted asset shifts to the outfield. Beecher moves to Little Rock in Gouthers league. Peery Prief, holder of Cran league home run record, played first base for Kansas City in the American association.

Beecher Little Rock Club Peery Prief Hall Lake Kansas City Club

Roush Must Petition for Reinstatement

Cincinnati April 28 Peddle Roush the Cincinnati holdout who signed a contract to play with the Reds Tuesday will have to present a petition for reinstatement in the league before he can play again according to an announcement by Commissioner Landis Roush did not sign his contract within ten days after the league started and was therefore declared ineligible.

Cincinnati Peddle Rousch Reds Landia Rousch

Cleveland Fans Told To Treat Balls As Treasures

Boas Dunn assures Cleveland patrons they may keep any balls batted into the stands this year while Jim is described as not a tightwad in a casual review of ballpark behavior.

Boas Dunn Cleveland Jim Ain

Star Plans Junior Net Meet

Star announces a junior city tennis meet for boys under 18 as of March 1 1921 at Woodland Park starting June 1. Entry blanks appear in The Star from Monday through May 18 and at Piper Taft tennis dept. Two classes on entry forms: regular tournament starting May 23 and junior meet starting June 1. Only singles for juniors. five events for regular tournament. Last year over 150 players competed, with 200 expected this season.

Star Woodland Park Piper & Taft Star Woodland Park

Dempsey Takes It Easy Ahead of Carpentier Fight

Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey enjoys rest and meals at Freddie Welsh's health farm in Summit New Jersey as he plans for the July 2 title bout with Georges Carpentier. He jokes about playful exercises and reports feeling as fit as ever with six weeks to train in Atlantic City.

Henry L. Farrell New York Jack Kearns Nesteen Jack Dempsey Jersey Freddie Welsh Summit N. J Georges Carpentier Dempery Pinocchia Jos Benjarain Teddy Hays Atlantic City Bill Brennan

Jenne Arrives for Penn Relay Carnival

Athletes from across the United States begin arriving for the Pennsylvania Relay Carnival at Franklin Field. Washington State College pole vaulter Jenna was among the early arrivals in Philadelphia.

Phiadelitmia United States Pennsylvania Franklin Field Ihen Jenna Washington State College

New Swimming Start Innovations Attract Attention

George Linner tests a new racing start with a platform lineup and a recall command. A two foot rope above the water acts as an automatic stop to prevent breaks, while the word get wet signals the start. Red Cross officials review water first aid in Seattle. Stanford defeats California 13 to 3 in water polo as August 14 fills tentative event plan.

George Linner Linner

Prep Ball Teams In Action Friday

The third series of high school baseball games is set for Friday with Franklin at West Blettle to face Harvey McIver and Hiawatha. Lincoln travels to Ballard to play Adams field while Broadway goes to Mercer to meet Queen Anne. Games start at 3:30 with Franklin and Broadway leading the league race.

Franklin West Beattle Harvey McIver Hiawatha Lincoln Ballard Adams Broadway Mercer Queen Anne Frank Nagaminie West Riders Butler West Seattle Bi Nollan Burgh Beavers Quakers Saunders Zolla Tigers Captain Wright Quays

Whitman Loses to Oregon in Conference Match

Walla Walla April 28 Whitman college players dropped their first conference game today to the University of Oregon by a 9 to 3 score. Whitman outhit opponents but 11 errors were largely responsible for Oregon scoring.

Walla Wall Whitman College University of Oregon Whitman Oregon

Blaney to Open Northwest Bowling Hub in Tacoma

Portland bowling figure J. W. Blaney leases Wright block in Tacoma to install eight alleys and ten pool and billiard tables. Remodeling begins May 26 with an opening tournament planned August 15. He proposes a cross city league pitting top five bowlers from Seattle Tacoma Portland Aberdeen Vancouver and Spokane in a six city, six game per stop season.

J. W. Blaney Portland Tacoma Closed Geal Wright Ninth Pacific Blaney Northwest Seattle Aberdeen Vancouver B. C Spokane

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