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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1921

Page

2

Weinstein Wins Washington State Tennis Championship

Irving Weinstein, the San Francisco teen, defeated Charlies Stickney in straight sets to win the Washington state meet at Firlock. Mayme McDonald and Rita Meyer won the women's singles, and California veterans Gardner and Stickney took the men's doubles.

Leo H. Lassen Igen Irving Weinstein San Francisco Charlies Stickney Firlock Northwestern Weinstein Pacific Northwest Tacoma Howard Kin Bey Spokane Portland Vancouver Victoria B.C Seattle Stickney Mayme McDonald Rita Meyer Mrs. Bragdon Marion Wheaton Mrs. Robinson California Charles Stickney Carl Gardner William Ingraham Allen British Columbia Marshall Allen Irving Weistein

Tennis women’s championship opens at Forest Hills

Eyes of tennis fans focus on Forest Hills New York where the national women’s singles and doubles meets begin. Noted French champion Mme Suzane Lenglen makes her first bow while facing a strong American field led by Mrs Mallory Mrs Bundy Eleanor Goas Mrs Jessup and Mary Browne this week.

Forest Hills N. Y Mme Suzane Lenglen Mallory Bundy Eleanor Goas Jessup Mary Browne

Prep Stars Rice and Martin Weigh Washington Prospects

Cat Rice and Thornton Martin, noted multi sport athletes from Broadway high schools, may enroll at the University of Washington this fall. Rice played football baseball and basketball at Center College last year while Martin, a sprinter and hurdler, studied at the University of Pennsylvania.

Cat Rice Thornton Martin Broadway University of Washington Rice Center College Martin University of Pennsylvania

Templeton Leads Field At Seattle Gun Club Shoot

Dr. C L Templeton topped the field at the Seattle Gun Club with a perfect 50 target score. A Barnes placed second with 49 of 50, in the regular Sunday shoot.

Local notice hints at a wedding timing and names

Fragmentary OCR shows a marriage notice with unclear names and dates. It mentions a ceremony on a Saturday in August and a couple identified by initials, but details are missing or garbled. Further legible text needed to confirm names, venue, and exact date.

Star Swim Meet Mile Race Entries Open

Entries open today for the mile swim at The Star swim meet finals in Lake Washington canal on August 27. There will be two races for men and women under AAU rules with finish visible to spectators. Entry blanks go to The Star’s sporting editor before 6 p.m. next Saturday.

Lake Washington Canal the Star

Von Elm Wins Golf Title in Transe Mississippi Championship

George Von Elm of Salt Lake and Pacific Northwest Golf champion won the Transemiara sippi Golf association championship in Denver defeating Dr. L. D. Bromfield of Denver in the finals by six to go.

Denver George von Em Salt Lake Pacific Northwest Transemiarasippi Golf Association Dr. L. D. Bromfield

Nunamaker Breaks Leg in Indians Loss to White Sox

Lealie Nunamaker catcher for the Indians broke his leg Saturday in Cleveland during the fifth inning slide into second base against the White Sox. The injury occurred on a risky contact play, leaving him unable to continue.

Cleveland Lealie Nunamaker Indians White Sox Nunamaker

Famous Race Horse Sir Barton Sold to Kentucky Men

Saratoga Springs N Y Aug 15 Sir Barton the famous race horse was sold Saturday to Mont ford Jones and J F Madden well known Kentucky horsemen by Commander J K L Ross of Montreal.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Sir Barton Montford Jones J. F. Madden J. K. L. Ross Montreal

Allen and Taylor Head East for Major Tournaments

Marshall Allen and William Taylor of Seattle depart for the East to compete in several tournaments. They are the Northwest sectional doubles champions and will defend their title in upcoming events along the circuit.

Tacoma Victoria Spokane Seattle Portland Vancouver B. C Marshall Allen William Taylor East Allen Taylor

Molla Wins Net Title At Seabright Finals

Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory defeated Miss Fieanor Goss in the finals of the invitational lawn tennis tournament at Seabright New Jersey on Saturday by scores of 5 6 and 6 3 to claim the title.

Seabright N. J Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Fieanor Goss

Levin sky to box Gibbons in South Bend on Labor Day

Tommy Gibbons and Battling Levin sky, light heavyweights, will box in South Bend, Ind on Labor Day as announced Saturday.

South Bend Ind Tommy Gibbons Battling Levinsky Labor Day

Tennis stars set for Forest Mills opening meet

More than 108 officials will attend the tennis event opening today at Forest Mills New Jersey. Australian champion Hawkes, 22, beat Norman Brooks twice and dominated from 1914 to 1918. Yen for Yale includes Vincent Richards and other top players planning college enrolement this fall. Bruce Hesketh, Bill Nollan, Armand Marion, and Joe Livengood lead a Beattie High School entry eyeing a strong Washington fall season.

Tetennis Seneene Forest Mills J. B. Hawkes Norman Brooks Australia Bruce Hesketh Bill Nollan Lincoln Armand Marion Broadway Joe Livengood Franklin Beattie

Portland to Host 1922 Pacific Coast Trapshooting Tourney

Portland will stage the 1922 Pacific Coast zone trapshooting tournament, staging demand for regional shooters to compete across the zone with local facilities and officials coordinating the event.

Portland

Murphy Is Popular in Oregon Welterweight Card

Murphy ranked popular with Portland fans as he prepares to fight Joe Simonich at the Pavilion tomorrow night. Simonich, a rugged miller, also aims to meet Travie Davis when ready. the undercard features Bo Yoe, Harry Eagles, Soldier Woods, Truman Davis, Rube Finn, Harry Murphy, Slats Latham, Pat McDonald, and George Miller in brisk bouts.

Rankie Murphy Denver Joe Simonich Butte Miller Pavilion Portland Murphy Travie Davis Milwaukie Ortega Uke Simonich Miller Simonich Davin Travie Everett Bo Yoe Harry Eagles Los Angeles Soldier Woods Eagles Truman Davis Rube Finn Harry Murphy Slats Latham Pat McDonald George Miller

Western Open Golf Championship At Cleveland

A classy field led by Jim Barnes and Bob Jones is expected to tee off in the Western Open golf championship set for August 24 to 26 in Cleveland. The event features top players expected to compete for the title and prize money.

Cleveland Jim Barnes Bobby Jones

Baltimore Orioles drive talk of Phillies National league bid

Rumor circles in New York suggest Baltimore may receive the Philadelphia National league franchise this winter. The Orioles, under Jack Dunn, dominate the International league, winning last year’s Eastern minor title and leading this year’s race. Philly supporters fault Quakers president Baker and his pitching plans.

New York Baltimore Philadelphia Maryland Jack Dunn Orioles Philly Prexy Baker Quakers

Portland Beats Sacramento In Close Twinbill

Portland and Sacramento split the doubleheader with Portland taking the first game 54 to 43. Umpire Byron triggered fan hostility by calling a close eighth inning, sparking a shower of bottles cushions and other objects toward the field.

Portland Sacramento Byron Beavers Piret Oen HH Invdlvced Estessson Rom Keuer Pitter

Los Angeles Takes Pair From Seals in Pacific Coast Action

Los Angeles defeated the league leading Seals in both games yesterday. The first game ended 62 to 0 and the second 6 to 3. Morning and afternoon batteries listed included Laren Batavia Dew Agnew Yelle Thomas Stanage Bald Couch Lewis Crumpler.

San Francisco Los Angeles Seals Pacific Coast Aera B.tor Anromor Laren Batavia Oo Dew Agnew Yelle TOG Anbomm Thomas and Stanage Baldwin Couch Lewis, Crumpler and Agnew

Oaks take both ends of Vernon doubleheader

Oakland defeated Vernon 95 to 3 in the first game and 83 to 3 in the second. Batteries in the first game were Krause Kremer and Koen against McGraw and Hannah Murphy. In the second game Vernon used Arnett Koebler Mitchell Cross and Hannah.

Los Angeles Oakland Vernon Oaks Eeeereseeerees Vopurr Vsielvels Krause Kremer Koen McGraw Hannah Murphy Vernon Cesses Arnett Ilies Koebler, Mitchell, Cross and

Billiard Stars to Meet Spokane in Northwest Tourney

Aug 15 report says top Northwest three cushion players Pierre Maupome Chase Sibley Milo Condon and H Solomon will clash in a Northwest tournament here in September. No exact date has been set.

Spokane Pierre Maupome Chase Sibley Milo Condon H. Solomon Northwest

Princeton to Host Tigers vs Harvard Crimson in November

Dalmer stadium at Princeton will seat 66 000 for the Tigers and Harvard Crimson clash this November. Princeton candidates begin first practice September 14. Intercollegiate games this fall include ten booked in Indianapolis.

Dalmer Princeton Tigers Merverd Crimson

Hearne wins Cotati speedway race in world record time

Ed die Hearne driven Distell-Duesenberg won the 156 mile Cotati speedway race near Santa Rosa California in one hour 21 minutes 192.5 seconds to claim a world record. Roscoe Saries Dusenberg took second followed by Tommy Milton Durant Special in third with Milton leading the 1921 AAA rating.

Santa Rosa Cal Eddie Hearne Roscoe Saries Dusenberg Tommy Milton Durant Special Milton

Thelma Payne Joins YWCA as Rose City Instructor

Thelma Payne, three time national women's fancy diving champion, now serves as a swimming instructor for the YWCA in Portland Oregon representing the Multnomah club.

Thelma Thelma Payne Multnomah Club Portland Ore Rose City

Thorpe to Lead Tigers in Cleveland This Fall

Jim Thorpe, famed Indian football star, is slated to lead the Cleveland Tigers this fall as a professional gridiron team seeks to build around his leadership. The announcement places Thorpe at the forefront of the Tigers lineup for the upcoming season.

Yankees take lead as Indians fall back in AL race

Yankees move into first place in the American league though they did not play on Sunday. They lead the Cleveland Indians by a half game after Cleveland lost to Chicago White Sox. In the National league the Pirates won 1 to 0 over the Cubs while New York beat Philadelphia. Walter Johnson set a new world strikeout record with 2,775 strikeouts in 526 games.

York New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Urban Faber White Sox Pittsburg Pirates Chicago Cubs New York Philadelphia Johnson Washington Walter Johnson Walter National Ebagl Fr Pittebore Boston Brooklyn M. Loule Ao Cincinnati Chicago Morrison Brottem Marfim O' Farrel Krueger Cleveland Louis Ae Renee Detroit and Bassler RK. H. Chicaece

Statistics GAMES THIS WEEK Beattie at Bacamento

The schedule lists Beattie visiting Bacamento, Portland at Salt Lake, Vernon visiting San Francisco, and Oakland hosting Los Angeles with multiple matchups this week.

Beattie Bacamento Portland Salt Lake Vernon San Francisco Osekland Los Angeles

French Government Seeks 20000 Francs for 1924 Olympic Program

The French government requests a payment of 20,000 francs to support its Olympic games program for the year 1924. The request outlines financial backing needed to finance preparations and participation in the upcoming games.

Indians Nose Out Visiting Bees in Extra Innings

The Indians edged Salt Lake 11th inning victory as Harry Gardner held the Bees to limit. Joe Dailey allowed few hits in the first frame while Ernie Schorr pitched the second game, driving a decisive 11 to 1 win. The Seattle team ends its stay with games against Port Angeles and San Francisco before returning.

Salt Lake Mand Brown Cravath Lewis Vedere Mirand Cesveses Flay Gould Lane Wisterail Sloane Murphy Bidred Kenworthy Hee Eeeber Ee Patterson Adama Dailey Jacobs Lake I Beattie Hite Seweree Jacoba Jacobs Lewis Dou lLewis Ble Sand Kigtin Gay Edwards Rand Bite Kmervble Atrand Mdwarde Kallie Sveeweee Reiger Zemmian Beattie Ab A. Lane Hi Beattie Behorr Strand Balle Schorr Kallio Spencer Fatterson Maur Bpencer Baccrni Bee Wistersil Kalite Rune Tcherr Kalle Phyle Francisco Mactammenlo W Bill Lees Seattle Francia Jack Bromley Harry Gardner Joe Dailey Ernie Schorr San Francisco Port Angeles

Kenworthy shines in windy ball game

Bill Kenworthy delivered a strong all around performance for Duke in a windy contest. He starred with bat and defense, including a sharp bunt, a walk, and key base running plays as Spencer Lewis and Brick Eldred also made impactful contributions with hits and defensive plays.

Kenworthy Bill Kenworthy Duke

Schumann to Meet Cal Delaney in Tacoma Tonight

Aug. Schumann of Tacoma battles Cal Delaney in a ten round boxing bout at Tacoma tonight. Delaney steps into the ring seeking an upset win against the hometown challenger.

Schumann ST. Paul Tacoma Cal Delaney

Maker of Men's Clothes at 306 Union Street

An advertisement notes tailor services at 306 Union Street offering suits to order with prices from 40 to 66 dollars and many options around 40 dollars. It highlights John E. O'Brien as a maker of men's clothes.

John E. O'Brien Union Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mia Bourque Walter Goss United States Lawn Tennis Association Pacific Northwest Association Goss von Elm Les Nunamaker Allen and Taylor Molla Levinsky BOX Gibbons Racket News Vincent Richards Yale University Ichigo Kumage Tenma Japan Zenzo Shimiden Bengal India Eckart Cigar Co Jackie Caston Pacific Coast Abe Getzen Ely Caston Dave Fisse Byron Hobbs Bill Gordon Bill Johnson Reggie Bird Orlo Spatig Johnny Roche Jim Lanaberry Timmy Morrison Star Price & Carter Oregon Star Swim The Femey Roya Star Office Kart Frye Piper & Taft's Sloan Pioans Berkeiey Columbia University Yale Indianapolia Hearne Mutual Savings Bank State of Washington Mutual Savings Bank Second Avenue Corner Second and Spring Seattle Yankees Boldt’s Edwin J. Hrown Columbia St Washington Title Insurance Company Odd Bromley Bates Eid Brick Eldred Don Brown E Patterson John Ruskin John Ruskins Lewis Cigar Manufacturing Co Newark, N. J Bourg & New, Inc Third Ave Seattle, Wash Harley -Davidsor
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