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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1921
Page
2
Seattle boxing commission faces a shutdown as a mixup in the ring game prompts a meeting with promoters and press. Dr. Walter Kelton and colleagues plan drastic changes including better site selection and referee payments to put smokers on a big league basis.
The commission told Hite to proceed despite promoter objections and an unsigned Pavilion lease. Zite has sunk over 5000 dollars based on the commission’s promise of a year of boxing there. The article calls for a regulator to supervise rather than run promoters, focusing on dates contracts referees and boxer safety.
The commission enforces rules requiring boxing shows to take place in the Pavilion and 5 percent gross receipts to be paid. The Nonpareil club in Georgetown allegedly violated these rules by not using the Pavilion or paying the 5 percent. Referee payments are disputed as Ted Whitman reported he is owed $40 for past work.
Fragmentary report shows Brenton and Jacobs involved in batting, with multiple strikeouts and mishandled plays. Mentions Flittery, McGalfi, Moliiite, and Mit. pitcher Jacobs charged with defeat amid inconsistent play.
Local promoter Clay Hite cancels the Frankie Munroe versus Frankie Britt featherweight bout set for the Pavilion Tuesday due to the Seattle boxing commission’s temporary suspension of the ring game.
Boston August 22 Tennis week shifts to the men at Longwood Cricket Club with five national championships at stake. Doubles headlines the schedule alongside boys, junior, veterans, and mixed events, plus a father and son title and a special ladies tournament. International entrants include the British Davis Cup pair and American hopefuls Norris Williams and Watson Washburn. favorites include Tilden Richards Kinney Johnston and Davis.
Entries for the mile race in The Star swimming meet will close Thursday evening at 6 p m instead of last Saturday. The mile will be a feature of the finals next Saturday in the Lake Washington canal.
Edward Rudil and M. Bos, renowned Dutch balk line billiard players, are coming to America to challenge for the international billiard title this winter, according to word received here.
The Cascade Athletic Club failed to honor a contract with Pat Moore and pay was cut. Moore flouted the show while the commission hesitated over medals and lineups. Clay Hite stands firm on a 52 week Pavilion schedule and calls for immediate action by city officials if the issue cannot be resolved.
Seattle baseball fans question Bill Cunningham's chances for a regular job with the New York Giants next year as John McGraw stacks the outfield. The latest Giants deal brings Lawry into an already strong group including Burns Young Meusel Cunningham Brown and Stengel. Cunningham has batted around .290 in limited games for the Giants.
Baltimore, already the International league champion, will face the American Association winner in a best of series starting October 1 for the Eastern minor league title. Last year Baltimore defeated St Paul in the little world series. Possible Coast appearance if Eastern kings travel west. Louisville appears poised to win the American Association. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs will clash tomorrow night at the Coast league ball park.
Sacramento and Bolona split a doubleheader yesterday with the visitors winning the morning game and the locals taking the afternoon after a 13 inning battle. Ted Murphy homered in the morning to defeat Sacramento, while Les Cook scored the winning run in the afternoon beating Patterson and Arrow. The Bacg won the series odd game.
Salt Lake edged Portland in both contests here yesterday. In the first game Salt Lake won 4 to 2 behind batteries Coleman and King with Bromley Gould Leverens and Edwards contributing. In the second game Salt Lake again prevailed 1 to 0 with Pillette and Fisher, Thure toe, Gould and Jenkins delivering the key contributions.
Portland August 22 entries are open for the Willamette River marathon swim to be staged Saturday. Walter P. Lamar is among the strong favorites to win the big race.
The touring Scottish team attracted large crowds in Canada and their matches reportedly earned over $100000 in total income.
Katheryne Brown of the Seattle YWCA was the individual star at the annual Pacific Northwest outdoor swimming meet held Saturday in Victoria.
A bolt of lightning hit a residence in Lynn Mars restoring a woman's speech which had been impaired. The incident highlights the local shock and medical curiosity surrounding the unexpected recovery.
Mrs. Medla Mallory of New York defeated Mary Browne of California 46 64 62 at Forest Hills to win the national women’s singles championship for the sixth time. Browne and Mrs. L Williams of Los Angeles captured the doubles title, defeating Helen Gilleau and Mrs. L Morria of New York 63 6 2.
Persistent rain halted plays at Laurel club courts. Vancouver pair Diamond Rhodes defeated Robson Wenatwood 9-7 6-4 in a resumed men s match. Robson Bragdon Seattle beat Vancouver's Diamond Milne 6-4 6-2 in ladies doubles amid more rain and broken rackets. Local players remain, with remaining rounds postponed to next week.
The University of Washington baseball team sails Friday on the Kashima Maru to Yokohama and will visit Tokyo, hosted by Waseda University for 49 days. No games in the first week. They will play 12 games with Waseda before touring the country and returning mid November.
The San Francisco Seals, five games ahead in the Coast league, face Sacramento this week in a pivotal series that could threaten their lead as Sacramento and the Seals clash. The Seals have slumped, losing two to Vernon yesterday, while Sacramento is set to challenge. Seattle visits Los Angeles to play the Tigers, a key two series stretch for both clubs. Los Angeles heads to Salt Lake, and Oakland hosts Portland in the other set.
During a heavy snow storm in Redfield North Dakota twelve automobiles were blown into a lake.
The Star announces preliminaries for the Star swimming meet to be held tomorrow afternoon at Green Lake and Madrona beaches. North of the Lake Washington canal competes at Green Lake at 2 pm, south at Madrona at 4 pm with finals Saturday.
Marshal Allen and Bill Taylor the Pacific Northwest doubles champions face Robert and Howard Kinneey of San Francisco in the opening round of the national doubles championships in Boston. The classy field includes William Tilden Vincent Richards R Norrie Williams Watson Washburn Phil Neer and James Davies.
Frank Dutton delivered a homer in the 10th inning driving in the winning run as Auburn beat University Commercial club 7 to 6 at Seattle ball park. The victory earned Auburn the state semipro championship. Batteries were Schmutz and L Oliver for Auburn and McQuarrie and Land for UC.
A notice requests registrations for the mile race at The Star Swimming Meet. Applicants must be A. A. U. members and submit name address telephone and gender. Entries close at 6 p.m. Thursday August 25.
Jack Bentley star pitcher and first baseman known as the Babe Ruth of the Orioles will move to the New York Giants next season. He may pitch primarily with limited chances in the outfield or at first base, while his bat could earn a regular spot. The deal also sends Jack Ogden and Lawry to the Giants with Baltimore reportedly netting about $150,000.
Seattle man B. B. Farr topped the 5 1/2 ounce distance fly event on the second day of the international My and ball casting tourney in Portland. Eastern competitors won most other titles as the event continued Sunday.
Clarence Zimmerman former Pullman star end will coach the local high school football squad this season and serve as athletics director. He brings top level playing experience and will oversee all athletic programs in Walla Walla.
Boxing will resume for the winter season at Madison Square Garden in New York by Tex Rickard on September 20, according to reports from Manhattan. You can yearn to dance at Bright's, 1604 4th cor Pine.
Crystal Pool club standout Konowaloff led a strong Seattle performance at national junior mile events in Indianapolis and San Diego. Coach Don Vickers praised Konowaloff despite unorthodox training, while Blackie Fadden and Ci Pinkston also posted notable showings, underscoring Seattle’s swimming talent.
London transit crews take tea breaks during regular routes causing brief service delays. Conductor and driver pause together, resuming duties after refreshments.
Ca sel authorities deploy poison gas to combat bedbug infestation across the city. Officials say the method targets pests while city residents are advised to avoid treated areas until safe. Local health authorities monitor air quality and advise reopening guidelines.
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