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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
2
Pirates gain NL lead after trading for Walter Maranville. Shortstop shore up defense with Patterson, Wisterzil, and Kenworthy forming double plays. Mitchell’s loss weakens Tigers. Mann hits .340 for St. Louis after stints with Seattle, Boston, and Chicago.
York Aug 3 The Inter Sporting club had its license to stage fights revoked after disorderly conduct at the Pete Herman Joe Lynch bout last week. Tex O Rourke spokesman says the club may relocate future events to New Jersey.
Wuffit, formerly with the Spokane Indians in the old era league, is now in the association. He played in the Western league until recently when Manager Bill Clymer left.
Johnson arrives in De Ladelphia and says plans to meet Bill Bren in September are still on. He adds the matter remains five though optimistic and no major obstacles are foreseen.
Henry Solomon of Spokane defeated Hulen last night with a 40 to 28 score over 40 innings. The winner showcased new and clever shots, impressing the local billiard followers.
In Tacoma on August 2, favorites claimed victories in the Pacific Northwest tennis tourney. Nic Allien of Seattle defeated Arthur Hurd of Seattle in two close sets 6 4 and 6 4.
Tondon August 3 The Daily published a story yesterday claiming Georges Carpentier arranged to fight Tommy Gib or any other contest in the United States, which is denied by officials.
Seven former White Sox players acquitted of throwing the 1919 World Series are banished from major league play by Charles Comiskey and Judge Landis. They may join other teams, but cannot wear a White Sox uniform again. Buck Weaver disputes pay involvement, while Eddie Cicotte leads the outlaw Black Sox barnstorming group.
Paris report says Georges Carpentier has not fixed a date to return to the United States for the light heavyweight title bout with Tommy Gibbons. The French boxer is still healing a fractured right thumb from the bout with Jack Dempsey, and officials will inform Tex Rickard as soon as he can resume training.
Portland topped Salt Lake 7 to 4 to secure the opening victory in the series. It marked the Beavers third straight win, with Johnson and Bryter leading the lineup alongside Polson Gould and Kallic.
Roaker City followers of the tight harness sport dislike the rule that pays first money only if a horse wins the first two heats in a three-heat race. They favor the traditional two-in-three or three-in-five plan for three-beat formats.
Enos Bagshaw moves to use Denny Field for early September practice of the 1921 Washington varsity squad. He brings Everett coaching style and situates headquarters in the Smokestack City to drill the team and prep for season games. The 1921 Huskies are already nicknamed The Mystery Team by Coast writers.
On August 3 the Northwest tennis meet in Tacoma produced notable results. California’s Turner upset Seattle champ Bill Taylor 61 61 while Stanford’s Burrill defeated Jeff Peers. Stickney beat Hecketh, Vander Laas overwhelmed Mitchell, and the visiting women won all their matches with Mia Bradgen and Miss MacDonald reaching doubles semifinals. Gardner of California beat Frye of Tacoma in a tight match.
Dave Shade the California welterweight meets Joe Simonich in the main event of a Northwest Athletic club smoker at the Pavilion next Tuesday. Shade edged Simonich in a recent 15 round bout at Butte, and Simonich seeks revenge. The winner earns a bout with Coast champion Travie Davis at the Pavilion the following week.
A big league scout selected an all starEastern collegiate lineup from Yale Penn and Harvard with positions catcher first base second base shortstop third base and outfield. Names include Peter Kernan Nichol Aldrich Conlon Janin Sloan Mouradian and others.
In Los Angeles on August 2 Jimmy Dundee and Henry Gastine battled a fast four rounds at Vernon in the headline event, ending in a draw as a solid overall card entertained fans.
The non smoking rule should be enforced at the mitt shows at the Pavilion because the building is a frame affair and fans should be protected. The rule was not enforced at last night's show.
Joe Simonich overwhelmed J Storey with constant pressure and a sharp right to the mouth in the fourth, forcing a nine count and earning a clear decision. Waterman handed the verdict to the Montana fighter while Harry Eagles outboxed Soldier Woods in the semi windup.
The USLTA seeks a one year residence clause for sectional junior and boys tournaments. Alec Ross, Seattle title holder from San Francisco, would represent the Northwest in the national tourney but plans to return home after Boston. Northwest critics say a Northwest player should represent the region, not visiting champions.
The Star announces the final events for the Washington canal meet to be staged on Saturday in August. The mile race is open to entrants age 15 and over with finish in the canal for spectator visibility. Entries close at 6 p.m. on the published date.
Australian boxer Billy Shade, welterweight to heavyweight champion, returned to Seattle and was cheered at the Pavilion. He rose to fame after success on the Pacific Coast and in Australia and may pursue a middleweight title bout, potentially against Tommy Gibbons.
Seattle featherweight Ridley meets Oakland’s Danny Edwards in the Vancouver Athletic Club smoker in Vancouver British Columbia tomorrow night. The bout is scheduled for ten rounds.
White, the chop-stroke wizard, won the Clas B playfield net title yesterday. He has already won the Clas A championship.
New York reports heavy rain forced cancellation of Angie Ratner versus Mike Gibbons boxing match last night. The bout will be rescheduled for a future date.
The Washington state tournament entries close August 6 and may be filed at Spalding's, Piper & Taft's, or Seattle Tennis Club. Fees are two dollars for seniors and one dollar for juniors and boys. Events include five senior events and junior singles plus boys singles. Notable players Wallace H Scott Irving Weinstein and Bill Ingraham tour the Northwest and are expected to compete with locals.
Entry forms from a star swimmer and AAU member list events for bar swimming meets including 100 yard dashes in free style breast stroke back stroke and underwater. Entries cover seniors juniors and novices under 14 and under 16 with diving events on 16 and 10 foot boards and high diving under AAU rules. Registration and fees are noted with deadlines and local club requirements.
Jim Hippo Vaughn a Cubs pitcher was signed by Fairbanks as a member of the Fairies for a three year term. Vaughn jumped the Cubs in New York July 10 after an argument with Manager Johnny Fevers and has reported to Fairbanks to pitch his first game Saturday afternoon.
Joe Dugan, third baseman for the Athletics, was indefinitely suspended by Connie Mack after quitting the team Monday night. He said he was through with the Athletics and would quit baseball if not traded. Dugan cited fan abuse as his reason.
The New York boxing commission will allow J Wilson and Bryan Downey to box if they settle the middleweight championship dispute at another meeting. The commission also revoked the license of the International Sporting Club.
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