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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1922

Page

9

Star City's Third Annual Swim Meet Set at Canal Grounds

The Star City meet finals in the Washington canal feature both men and women racing events plus diving, with prelims held at Green Lake Madrona a week earlier. Star officials led by Manager Henry promise a brisk program starting 9:30 a.m., including a 16 event list across men women and boys and girls, with interclub interest among Mt Baker Sew Madrona West Green Neptune clubs.

Star City Washington Canal Henry Green Lake Madrona Mt. Baker Piper & Taft's

Oldring Struggles as Virginia League Manager

Rube Oldring has not proven a strong manager for Richmond in the six club Virginia league race. The team trails the standings and remains stuck at the bottom of the cellar.

Rube Oldring Ucceak Richmond

Ruether Celebrates His 18th Win With Bonus

Walter Ruether earned his 18th victory for Brooklyn and received a $1599 bonus. A second bonus awaits when he records his 20th win for the Dodger club.

Walter Ruether Brooklyn Dodger Club

Brass Tacks on Star's Big Swim Carnival

Seattle star hosts third annual city swimming meet at Lake Washington this Saturday at 2 30 p m Spectators arrive by university car then walk to stadium turn right to canal contestants report by 2 p m route details include twenty third avenue car drops spectators at canal south bank end of the canal location and arrival instructions provided

Seattle Vas Lake Washington Stadium Canal Twenty-third Ave

Josephs Proves Skill in Northwest Welterweight Wins

Minne apolia welterweight Josephs scored a close decision over Hob Harper in Portland marking his second straight Northwest victory after defeating Jimmy Sacco in Vancouver. He returns to Seattle Wednesday for a bout at Austin and Salt's gym with Travie Davie opposing. Davis previously drew with Sacco and Harper, boosting interest in the big sparring card as all five bouts tighten up for the mitt fest.

Ack Josephs Minneapolia Portland Hob Harper Harper Northwest Jimmy Sacco Vancouver B. C Josephs Seat Travie Davie Davis Sacco Josepha Austin & Salt First Ave

Golf club choices vary as champions

Golf remains uns standardized with method variety and personal feel guiding selections. Champions like Sarazen Hagen and Travers showcase different clubs and strokes, but what works for them rarely suits every player. The key is finding the best method for each golfer rather than copycatting champions.

Sarazen Hagens Varden

Yesterday's hero Joy Bush powers seventh win for Yankees

Joy Bush led the Yankees to a 7 to 1 victory over the Tigers with an eighth straight win, adding a single and a double while driving in a run. Tillie Warner homered for the Athletics in a win over the Indians. Pratt drove in the decisive run in the Red Sox 3 to 2 win over the White Sox.

Joy Bush Yanks Tigers Tillie Warner Athletics Indians Laven Robins

California Net Stars Meet for West Side Showdown

Two Californians meet at the West Side tennis club Hilia New York today in a women’s national championship event. May Sutton Bundy, 35, famed champion, faces Helen Wills, 18, Berkeley hopeful wearing her hair up for the first time. The winner advances to meet Molla Mallory for the national title.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Hilia N. Y California West Side Berkeley Molla Mallory

Old Billard Cup Recall Revered Poker of Billiards

Reminiscences rise about the Old Billard Cup once won by Jacob Schaefer the wizard of billiards. The world championship trophy from 1879 was found in a Chicago warehouse and shipped to Mrs Schaefer. The 1897 field included Slosson Daly Gallagher and others. Jake Sr died in 1910 and his widow later moved to Alameda California.

Jacob Schaefer Chicago Cooper Institute New York Jake Schaefer Legion Jake Piccadilly Tno Jake, Sr George ¥. Slosson William Sexton Maurice Daly Albert Garnier Thomas J. Gallagher

Yesterday's Homer Hitters Lead Early Wins

Yesterday's box scores highlight Walker of the Athletics with a homer on 1-28, Carey of the Pirates on 1-10, Ft. Russell of the Pirates on 1-6, and Rice of the Senators on 1-6. Strong offensive shows across teams.

Walker Athletics Carey Pirates Ft. Russell Rice Senatora

Billy Lane Shines In Coast League Baseball

Indiana star Billy Lane plays one of the grandest brands of ball in the Coast league. At 29 he leads in steals and covers ground like a fielder with a powerful throwing arm. He collects four singles and a walk in a recent game, scoring three runs and proving himself a top all around outfielder. Eldred hits over .300 with four singles two triples a double and a single in a big day. Tobin and Hood make sharp plays at the plate and on the mound in blocking runners.

Silly Lane Ia William Lane Heattie Indiana Billy Bill Eldred Frank Tobin Wally Hood Walfer Tobin Hale Pacifico Coaret League San Francisco Sane Vernon Seeueere Lee Cal Ave Oakland Portland State Sacramento Portland MM. PO. A Walter Kidred Ef Wieterdil Barney Crate Orr Coleman Man Burger Walberg Walbere Wai Paseed Bail King Iy hite-Peele Crane Bil Dred Wistersil Adama Kane Walker Toms Hood Wistersti Heed Geme Debs Amyires Finney Kacon Vernon Carre May Menord Cott Agnew Batterica Ad Byler Prester Cook Oski Senne Wewenne Lee Angeles Kremer End Koehler Cran- Gali Dovgies Meyneid Daly Kego American League Wen Lowle Od Ae New York Sewer Cleveland Washington Eon Philadelphia U Neill Anie Bagby Hasty Perkins Pittsburg Brooklyn Boston Steen

Bunting Trio Causes Problems for Pitchers

Barney Spence Adams Hood form a standout bunting group that disrupts opposing pitchers. Barney and Hood each beat out bunts yesterday, Adams delivered a sacrifice on his sole plate appearance, while Brick Eldred struggles with bunting except when lined for three base hits.

Barney Spence Adams Hood Adams Brick Eldred

Definition of sacrifice hits and flies in baseball rules

The article explains when a batter earns a sacrifice hit or sacrifice fly and notes that no sacrifice fly is credited unless a base runner scores. It also mentions Veterans Day events with a parade and a 3 30 p m start for the ball game.

Portland's Frank Brazil Struggles Infield Flubs In Texas Leaguers

Portland second baseman Frank Brazil has been an odd fielder this week, misplaying Texas leaguers and letting balls drop. He also shows a weak throwing arm, though his hitting and rare power with the mace keep him valued despite rough days.

Frank Brazil Portland Franil Ja

Happy Kuehn Heads East to Columbia University

Louise Happy Kuehn, Portland diver and head lifeguard at a local beach, plans to enter Columbia University in New York this term. Her move marks a shift from lifeguard duties to academic study at the renowned institution.

Louise Happy Kuehn Portland Columbia University New York

Forrest Cady Flivvering as Augusta Manager

Forrest Cady, once a Sacramento catcher, now heads the Augusta club in the South Atlantic league and struggles to keep his team out of the basement.

Forrest Cady Sacramento Augusta

Big Tennis Tourney Opens Monday in Boston

The first major national men’s tennis tournament begins Monday at Longwood Cricket Club in Boston. Top doubles teams enter, including the Kinse brothers, Johnston and Anderson, Norris Williams and Washburn, Tilden and Richards, De Turenne and Marion. Armand Marion and Leon de Turenne represent Seattle district. Other major events include the singles championship in Philadelphia and the Davis Cup ties remaining on the calendar.

Longwood Cricket Club Boston Mass Kinse Brothers Howard and Robert— William Johnston J. O. Anderson Richard Norris Williams Watson Washburn William Tilden Vincent Richards Armand Marion Leon de Turenne Seattle Philadelphia

Danforth Failure Blows Browns in Open Golf

Gene Sarazen wins the new open golf championship as Danforth falters. The remark notes Sarazen’s technique with a full iron shot and steady head position, suggesting it helps him drive with great distance.

Gene Sarazen

Middleton Named Portland Beavers Manager for Season

Middleton, a veteran pitcher, takes over as Portland Beavers manager for the rest of the season. He replaces Al Demaree who is suspended by order from John H. Farrell amid charges of ineligible players. Demaree had already faced earlier managerial changes this season including Bill Kenworthy and Tom Turner resignations.

Ames Middleton Portland The Beavers al Demaree John H. Farrell

Sarazen and French meet in Oakmont final

Gene Sarazen, the New York golfer and American open champion, reached the Oakmont finale to face Emmett French of Youngstown in the 36 hole professional meet. Sarazen beat Bobby Cruikshank 3 and 2 in the semis while French defeated John Golden 8 and 7.

Ittsburg Gene Sarazen New York Oakmont Emmett French Youngstown Saragan Bobby Cruikshank French John Golden

Bowlers Plan Season Kickoff For City League

City league officials anticipate a big season with 12 to 14 teams and a handicap format. The first meeting set for Wednesday at the Ideal Alleys will establish the program for the year with rerating of the 185 average.

At & Pp

Charley Hall Still Winning for St Paul Team

Charley Hall veteran American association pitcher once with the Boston Red Sox and Northwestern league is delivering strong pitching for St Paul. He has 17 wins and 5 losses this season.

Charley Hall Boston Red Sox St. Paul

Wilbur Good Leads Blues as KC Manager

Wilbur Good, formerly an outfielder for the Philadelphia Quakers, is named manager of the Kansas City team in the American Association, succeeding Otto Knabe, another ex-Quaker.

Wilbur Good Philly Quakers Kansas City American Association Otto Knabe

Indians Dominate At Land as Seattle Routs Opponents

Indians pound ATLAND pitchers in a 12 to 3 romp over Seattle. Brick Eldred shines with two triples a double and a single plus a walk in five plate appearances. Billy Lane collects four singles fourkey runs as the tribe scores in every inning except the sixth and eighth. Ralph Coleman goes two innings for the visitors followed by Lefty Walberg.

Atland Seattle Hone Burger George Brick Eldred Billy Lane Tribe Merry Hredmen Ralph Coleman Tourists Lefty Walberg

Gas pipe putter stirs golf world as innovation sparks debate

A golf novelty with a two inch iron pipe cut and welded into a bent gas pipe putter draws attention. James Barnes popularized the smothered stroke yet the odd design challenges norms at St Andrews potential legality remains undecided.

James Barnes New York Barnes St. Andrews

Sir James Atkins Re-elected Canadian Bar Association President

Vancouver report notes Sir James Atkins lieutenant governor of Manitoba was re elected president of the Canadian Bar Association. The announcement highlights Atkins continuing leadership of the national legal body and his ongoing public service role in Manitoba.

Vancouver Rb.c James Atkins Manitoba Canadian Bar Association

Hurler Danforth Returns to Bush League Drama

Hurler Danforth, once with the Browns and Chicago White Sox, faces suspension for tampering with the baseball and is shipped to Tulsa in the Western league after underperforming in St. Louis. His return to major play is doubtful and teams may avoid him.

Southpaw St. Louis Tulsa Ave Dam Forth Wimne Uing St. Lotua Browns Big South Paw Louis Collumbus Tulag Club Danforth Owen Browns Ans Chicago

Ty Cobb Slips A Cog In Outfield Rumor

The fragment discusses Ty Cobb possibly slipping in a defensive moment allowing Bob Fothergill to advance. It notes Fothergill hitting 414 for Rochester in the minor leagues and questions his chances to join the Detroit Tigers with Veach Cobb and Hellman in the outfield.

Ty Cobb Bob Fothergill T& Rochester Tiger Veach Cobb Hellman

Singapore Grants Voting Rights to Women on Par with Men

The report states that women in Singapore have been accorded voting rights equal to men, marking a significant extension of suffrage. The change implies parity in political participation and influence across genders.

Singapore

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