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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1921

Page

2

Caveney Praised by McCredie as Best Shortstop Seen

Portland Beavers manager McCredie calls Jim Caveney the greatest shortstop he has seen and notes his uncanny plays from loose balls to running gulfs. Seattle fans recall a one handed stab with bases loaded and a strong throw to retire a runner at the plate. Caveney’s value to a major league club is highlighted as he dominates the Coast League tonight.

Leo H. Lassen Alter McCredie Portland Beavers Jimmy Caveney San Francisco Walter Roger Peckinpaug New York Yanks Charley Hollacher Chicago Cubs Ivan Olson Brooklyn Dave Bancroft New York Giants McCredie Caveney Seattle Harris Spencer Harris Tacoma Philly Americans Lke Charley Mullen Tacoma Pilot

Red Sox Infield Labeled Star Combination

Boston Americans boast a top infield consisting of McInning Pratt Foster and Scott praised by Eastern critics as one of baseballs greatest. McInning leads American League first basemen in fielding while Scott ranks among the best shortstops. Foster and Pratt also playing solidly at third and second respectively.

Boston Americans McInnig Pratt Foster Scott McIning

Former Coast star Ken Williams shatters boards with Browns

Former Coast standout Ken Williams, now with the St. Louis Browns in the American League, makes his mark as a hard hitting cleanup man. The Spokane and Portland pastimer aims to secure his legacy in the big show.

Coast Ken Williams Spokane Portland St. Louis Browns

Local Amateur Swimmer Meet Entries and Deadlines

A notice outlines event entries for an amateur swimming competition with numerous dash distances and diving events for juniors and novices. It lists entry details, ages, stroke types, and boards, with a deadline at 6 p.m. August 20 and submission at Piper & Taft's. An A A U member fee of five cents is noted and registration with Karl Frye is required.

Karl Frye Piper & Taft Uader A. AU

Willie Meehan Gets New Manager in Freddie Bogan

San Francisco heavyweight Willie Meehan is now managed by Freddie Bogan. Bogan plans a Latonia Kentucky bout for Meehan late this month with the opponent to be announced.

San Francisco Willie Meehan Freddie Bogan Willie Bogan Latonia

Ruth Eyes New Home Run Record With 45 On Board

With over a month left in the American league Babe Ruth has a great chance to break his 54 home run mark. He hit his 45th yesterday against a Chicago pitcher named Weinecke and needs ten more round trippers to surpass the previous high.

Babe” Ruth Chicago Weinecke Ruth

Entry Form for Mile Swim at Star Meet

A. A. U. member requests entry to the Star Meet mile race. The form waives Star Meet liability for any accident. Include whether entrant is a boy or girl. Details: Borries clone at 6 August 26, bp om. Barudlay.

Battery Names Reported Incomplete Scores And Players

Fragmentary OCR lists battery names Severens Kaveras Pillette Coleman and King with unclear scores and context. No clear event date or location provided.

Gan Eare Shcccevessvarss i Kaveras Pillette Coleman and King

Manerude Set To Star In Oregon Washington Grid Clash

The 128 pound Oregon quarterback Skeet Manerude is billed as a standout in a forthcoming Oregon Washington matchup at the Stadium. He previously sparked Oregon to victory on Denny Field and will be eligible again after missing last season. Manerude also excels in baseball and basketball and has boxing credentials from Portland.

Tom Olsen University of Washington University of Oregon Manerude Oregon Denny Field Washington Bill Steers Mancrude Wugene Portland

Frisco Defeats Vernon in Low-Scoring Game

Frisco beat Vernon 62 to 5 yesterday at San Francisco. Shore allowed only five hits, and the locals won comfortably. Batteries were Shore and Yelle for Frisco with Dell and Nasnah for Vernon.

San Francisco Shore Vernon Cedwesee Vernon Sa Dena

Los Angeles Wins Again in 5-4 Victory over Seals

Los Angeles completed a second straight win over the Seals by a 5-4 score yesterday. Batterdon Aldridge Stanage Kremer Artett Wine and Koehler contributed to the win with key plays, as the Angels show continued scoring pace.

Los Angeles Seals Thern Win & Lee Asreseeveceseses Oemi Ccens Batterdon Aldridge Stanage Kremer Artett Wine Koehler

Oregon Aggies to Play Stanford in 1922 Grid Contest

Corvallis Aug 18. The Oregon Aggies will meet Stanford University on the gridiron at Palo Alto in 1922 under a contract signed by James Richardson manager of athletics at the local institution and W T Pletcher of Stanford.

Corvallis Oregon Aggies Stanford University Palo Alto James Richardson W. T. Pletcher Stanford

Beavers Release Two Players from Portland Coast Team

Beavers let out two men as Portland Coast League club reports Pep Young an infielder and Doc Quisenberry a young pitcher have been released.

Beavers Portland Ore Pep” Young Doc” Quisnenberry

Local Amateur Boxing Show Set Friday Night at the Pavilion

Promoter Clay Hite announces ten bouts for the Friday night amateur boxing card at the Pavilion. Also cited, the Alaskan census notes a 23.4 percent population decline from 1910 to 1920.

Clay Hite

Seattle Boxing Commission Should Not Be Paid

The Boxing Situation Commission in Seattle should not collect a 5 percent tax or pay referees. Promoters should cover referee costs, not the commission. The group argues against future self taxation, favors ending the 5 percent levy, and opposes mandatory Pavillion venue staging.

Seattle Boxing Commission Elmo Jones C. Moriarity Walter Kelton Seattle C. B Fitzgerald Jack Stringer Fred ©. Brown Fitzgerald Ers Saeitbulveten Kelton Board of Seattle Moving Piieture Censors

Suzanne Lenglen Plans Net Comeback At West Side

Suzanne Lenglen, the French tennis champion, hints at a comeback with exhibition matches planned at the West Side Tennis Club after being defeated by Mrs Mallory. She watched the match from a veranda seat and later spoke of her inability to continue the Tuesday match.

West Side Mrs. Mallory Mile Lengren Weat Side Milas Florence Sheldon

Berkeley A Chance For Girl Champ In National Junior Title

Littlen Helen Wills, 15, of Berkeley California, meets Virginia Carpenter in the final for the national junior crown at West Side Tennis Club. East critics rate her as a rising star capable of joining the elite. The Pacific coast hopes to dominate as senior players respond to returning champions and challengers.

Forest Hills N. Y Helen Wills Berkeley Cal Virginia Carpenter West Side Helen Sea Bright Eleanor Goss East Pacific Coast Molla Bjurstedt Mallory May Sutton Bundy Mary K. Browne Suzanne Lenglen

French Tennis Season Ends in Lenglen Defeat

In Paris on August 18 Suzanne Lenglen fell to defeat in the American women's tennis championships signaling a disastrous season for French sport and leaving the nation in despair.

Paris Mile Suzanne Lenglen France

Star City to Host Largest Star Meet in History

The Star swimming meet, endorsed by Seattle’s top figures, aims for a record turnout with finals August 27 in the Washington canal. Entries close August 20 at 6 p.m., with a big field expected and mile swim featured in the Lake Washington canal.

Star Swim Lake Washington Star City Washington Canal A. A Seattle Lake Washington Canal Madrona Green Lake

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