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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
4
San Francisco Seals extended their lead in the Pacific Coast League with a win over Los Angeles and a split for Seattle against Salt Lake Bees. The Seals now hold an eight game cushion over Seattle while Los Angeles remains a threat in upcoming series that could decide the pennant.
Marty Gardner starred pitching in the second game as Duffy Lewis opened the ninth with a triple that nearly cleared the fence. Lane and Patterson cut the run at home while Strand, Murphy and Gay retired in order aided by fielding. In the first game Ray Francia struggled with the sun, errors piling up as Lewis Strand and Byler produced the runs.
Kallte bases on ball off Gardner and Reiger warmup. Murphy and Adams drove two base hits. Cravath added a three base hit with Lewis and Sand. Patterson Sand and Adama Staten singled. Lane Middleton reached and Edwarde passed ball. Gardner Reiger wild pitches. Kalilo pitched runoff. Reiger credited with the victory. Umpires Bason and Phrte. Time 2 00.
Lane starts the third with a walk and Middleton laces a bunt followed by a hit and run. Kenworthy drills one to center but strands runners. A double steal is foiled as Wisterzil flies out. Seattle plates two as Lane doubles and Kenworthy scoring on Fly. Charley Lee shines at plate with five hits in two games, showcasing speed and solid hitting.
Bill Patterson moved to shortstop and Tex Winsterzil to third base while Bill Stumpf sat with a finger injury in the early stage of the game. Patterson covered ground as if in a rush, delivering steady defense and situational play.
The report notes a strong defensive showing and a standout fielding play by an unnamed star on a crowded field. Rod Murphy energized the lineup with four hits including two doubles but stranded runners and struck out with men on base, while Wisterzil impressed at third base as the team pressed for consistency at the plate.
Vernon Tigers defeated Oakland 5-1 in Los Angeles game. Four runs came in the fifth inning. Batteries: Mitchell and Arlett for Oakland, Mitze for Vernon.
American pole quartet international champions may compete for the Point Judith Challenge Cup at Narragansett Pier RK during the August series.
Baltimore Orioles dominate the International League with record streaks and star performances. Jack Ogden, 18 straight wins. Jack Bentley and Max Bishop shine in batting and defense. The Birds threaten major league bids as Dunn builds a powerhouse club.
Charley White of Chicago and Johnny Dundee of New York fought a fast ten round draw in the main event. Paul Doyle won a judges decision over Marty Cross in the semi windup. Charley Ledoux French bantamweight edged Johnny Buff in a doubtful decision. Midget Smith won a judges decision over Young Montreal of Providence.
Friday night at the Pavilion the regular amateur boxing show will feature eight or nine bouts between the future champs. The club has opened its gym free of charge for the event and Adolph Schacht is teaching boys daily at no cost. The complete card will be announced tomorrow.
Johnny Wilson will meet Bryan Downey of Cleveland in Jersey City on Labor Day. Tex Rickard promotes the bout with Wilson to receive 35 percent of the gate and Downey 20 percent as announced by manager Martin Killilea.
Frank Troeh of Vancouver Washington captured the Pacific Coast zone title in the American Trapshooting Association handicap event at Tacoma. He broke 99 of 100 targets to win with a strong handicap. Second place went to Searle of Seattle with 98 of 100.
New York August 11 Paul Journee the French heavyweight and former sparring partner of Georges Carpentier was knocked out in the first round of a scheduled 12 round bout by Al Reich of New York here last night.
For a time there was talk of a split season in the International league because Jack Dunn's Baltimore team leads the circuit by about 20 games. The article notes plans to finish out the original schedule instead of a split season.
An Australian rugby team will travel to Kingland by way of San Francisco, expected in a few weeks. They may stage a series of exhibitions to showcase their skill.
Eckart Cigar team retains the Class 1 championship of The Star Junior Baseball League after protest over Gordon Horrobin’s age is dismissed. Horrobin listed as born July 22, 1899, making him eligible under the April 10, 1921, cutoff. The Eckart-Highland Park game won’t be replayed. Eckart swept past Three Brothers Dye Works 16 2, Georgetown Cubs 14 1, and Highland Park 7 4, with a meeting set at The Star office tonight at 7 p.m.
In San Francisco Aug 11 a ninth inning rally produced three runs, giving the Seals a 46 to 5 victory over the Los Angeles club. Lefty O'Doul hit a notable circuit clout as San Francisco sealed the win amid a late surge.
In Seabright New Jersey on August 11, Richard Norrie Willams II William Johnston Vinecent Richards and Maxwell Woosnam of Great Britain will compete for the men's singles title. The semi finals are set in the women's singles with Eleanor Goss Mia Mallory Mrs Jessup and Mary Browne qualifying.
Jim Vaughn, Chicago National League pitcher, has quit organized baseball and signed with Beloit, an outlaw club. Judge Landis suspended him indefinitely.
In the final six meter race at Cowes Isle of Wight on August 11 the British team scored four points to clinch the series with 101 points beating the American boats by 72 across six races.
Babe Ruth hit his 42nd homer of the season in New York yesterday fueling a victory and giving the Yankees first place in the American League standings. Chicago was the opponent as Ruth continued his pursuit of last season's mark.
The finals for The Star swimming meet move to Saturday August 27 from August 20. Preliminaries shift to Tuesday August 23 from August 16. Entry closing time updated to August 20 at 6 00 p m from the coming Saturday.
Irving Weinstein of California defeats Rhode Island’s Will Ingraham 1 6 2 6 2 6 in a feature singles match at the Seattle Tennis Club course during the Washington state meet. Weinstein’s strong driving and net play key to victory as Ingraham drops the final two sets.
Captain Arthur Maranda of Montreal won the twenty-fifth annual field day event for the Montreal Police A A A finishing with seven first places a third and a fourth place across multiple events.
In the third round at the Seattle Tennis Club, several players posted wins including M Allen over Praetor and Vander Las, Burrill over Turner, Weinstein over Ingraham, Gardner over Zettler, Hurd over Cunningham, and doubles teams like Villegas and Westwood defeating Lee and Nelson. Upcoming schedule lists numerous singles doubles and mixed matches throughout the day.
The newly formed Madrona Aquatic club sponsors by Johnny Wilson, UW football star and Madrona bathing beach lifeguard, aims to field a strong team for the Stag meet. Green Lake Neptune and Crystal clubs prepare, with two age divisions for Madrona and Lake Washington rivals. Entries for mile races open next week, finals set August 27 in the Lake Washington canal.
In Portland yesterday Sacramento’s Prough held a slight edge against Beavers pitcher Ross as The Solong shutout Sacramento 3 to 0. Batteries were Prough and Cook for Sacramento with Ross and Fisher for Beavers.
Baltimore pitcher Jack Ogden, a top right hander for the Orioles, had his 18 game winning streak halted by Jersey City in a 3 to 2 defeat. Ogden is regarded as one of the game’s most promising young pitchers.
Bill Shade the light heavyweight hopeful departs for San Francisco then New York in October to force Tommy Gibbons into a title bout as Carpentier heals. If Shade defeats Gibbons he stands to gain prize money, while Eastern press lauds his ring career on track for a big drawing card.
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