Americans Favored to Retain Davis Cup
The United States Davis Cup team faces Japan led by Ichiya Kumagae and Zenzo Shimazu with top players Williams, Johnston, Washburn, and Williams again. Wee Willie Johnston may press for No 1, while Tilden’s form wanes and Kumagae may take the opening match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo H. Lassen
Australia
Ichiya Kumagae
Zenzo Shimidzu
William Tilden
William Johnston
Watson Washburn
Richard Norris Williams
Spokane junior champion captures city tennis title
Abner Muma, Spokane junior champion, defeated Joe Baily in straight sets to win the Spokane city tennis title after five matches without dropping a set. Muma ranked second in the 1921 Northwest junior standings, while Vincent Richards is expected to rank high in the year’s first 10. The national singles championships will be held at Germantown Cricket Club Philadelphia, a key event with Australian Japanese and British players joining American stars for top rankings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Kumagae
Tilden
Shimidzu
Watson Washburn
Richard Willamas
Abner Muma
Spokane
Alec Ross
Victoria
Joe Baily
Muma
Vincent Richards
United States
Germantown Cricket Club
Philadelphia
Gar Wood Wins Again In Detroit Speed Boat Icon
Gar Wood of Detroit captured the Wood-Fisher trophy in a Detroit race yesterday and set a new world displacement speed boat record at 44.2 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Gar Wood
Wood-Fisher
Beavers and Angels Split in Doubleheader
At Los Angeles on August 31 Portland and Los Angeles split a doubleheader. In the second game Ross pitched six hits allowed and Portland won 4 to 0. Batteries were Aldridge and Stanage for Los Angeles and Johnson and Fisher. Ross and King for Portland and Dumovich, Soria and Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lou Angeles
Portland
Ross
Tom Ambeles
Puchere Frei
Lee Anmelem
Cei
Cccenae
King
Dumovich
Soria
Baldwin
Salt Lake Defeats Vernon in Series Opener
Salt Lake won 4 to 2 over Vernon in the opening game of the series. Players named include Hatterios Bromiley Lamas Mitchell and Hannah, with Salt Lake earning the early lead and securing the victory at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Vernon
Vernon Hatterios
Bromiley
Lamas Mitchell
Hannah
Oaks Shut Out by Kunz in Sacramento
In Sacramento on August 31, Kunz limited Oak land to three hits as Howard's team failed to score. Kunz and his teammates produced three runs to secure a 3-0 victory. The hitters managed only sporadic offense against Kunz’s pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast League
San Francisco
Seveeereeere
Steeaveeees
Gohia Tree
Vormor Esessenereeesons
American League
Pet
New York
Washington
St. Louie
Francisco
Detroit
Seals
Abe
Indians
Hoffman
Erick
Son
Gharrity
St. Louis
Seattle
AB. R. Mu
Russell
McWeeney
Nicholson
O'Connell
Kelly
Martin
Ponder
O'Par- Kamm
Rell
Nehft
Smith
Yelle
Seedeee Scott
Pittebure
Brooklyn
Giazner
Ana ‘Dehmtat
Beatt
Fore
Boston
Luque
Wingo
Eim
Gowdy
Francis
Kenworthy
Lane
Cincinnati
Murphy
Lee
Kamm
Boston Batteries
Marquard Coumbe
Oo Doul
Fidred
Kelly W. Watson
O'Neil
Balle
Beott
Francia Hargrave
Scott Omens
Demaree
Scott Firat
Scott
Francia
Philadelphia
Doak North
Walker
Um Dilhoefer
Mubbell
Pires
Casey
McGrew
Clemons
Henlinen
Philadelphia North
Batley
Sacramento
Oakland
Kunz
Howard
Yom Goctamento ccc
Gomang
Throwing Arm May Cost Joe “Pep” Young
The Detroit Tigers second baseman Pep Young suffers a faulty throwing arm that costs him chances and has led to benching. Despite another trial, his overthrown throws persist and seem to haunt his play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pep” Young
Detroit Tigers
Angora
Desch Targets Notre Dame Football After Hurdling Fame
Dean Snyder highlights US sprinter and world record holder in the 440 yard hurdles Desch planning to join Notre Dame football this fall He will be a candidate for Coach Knute Rockne's eleven and his hurdling speed could win him a spot If given the ball he could be hard to bring down
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Desch
Notre Dame
Knute Rockney
Desch
Distance Braid Unearths Long Golf Drive Near Record
English golfer Braid hit a 365 yard drive described as near record breaking. Abe Mitchell and Babe Ruth are noted for long drives in this era with 360 to 660 foot feats referenced amid a mix of sports observations on rules and tennis strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Braid
Thin
Abe Mitchell
Babe Muth
Pat Babe
Braid
Simonich Dominates In Four Round Pavilion Card
Joe Simonich of Butte overwhelmed Clare Bromeo in four rounds at the Pavilion. Harry Eagles edged Johnny Trambitas in the semi windup. Rinko edged Soldier Woods after Hartford failed to appear. Frankie Green vs Harry Levy opened. Green faded after a big first burst. Ad Schacht and Charlie Givens announced decisions. Clay Hite staged the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Simonich
Butte
Clare Bromeo
Monich
Bromeo
Jack Hartford
Tacoma
Rube Finn
Rinko
Soldier Woods
Harry Levy
Frankie
Ad Schacht
Charlie Givens
Clay Hite
Woodland Park Considers Reorganizing Star Soccer League
The Star reports Seattle soccer enthusiasts plan to revive the Woodland Park team with senior and junior divisions, four teams each, and more franchise slots if registrations grow. A meeting at The Star office a week from tonight will shape tentative rules led by Alex C. Rose. Teams may enter free of charge to promote local players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Soccer League
Woodland Park
Star
Alex C. Rose
Teama
Seattle
The
Orioles Claim Batting Record in 11-Hit Eighth Inning
Baltimore Orioles set two hitting marks against Rochester on August 18 in the International League. In the eighth inning eleven consecutive hits produced as many runs, with Jack Bentley collecting two singles in that frame. Bentley also had two hits in the third inning when his club batted around, giving another record claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Orioles
Rochester
Baltimore
Jack Bentley
Oriole
Bentley
Abbott Slated to Graduate to Major League Manager
SMPHIS Tenn Aug 31 Spencer Abbott Memphis manager is near selection for a major league club in 1922. He has rejected other offers, aims to join a winner, and has won ten pennants in about twelve years. Memphis leads the Southern league race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smphis
Tenn
Spencer Abbott
Memphis
Abbott
Spencer
St. Louis Brown
Lee Foh
Philadelphia Nationals
Northwest players thriving with New Orleans Pelicans
Two well known Northwest ball players, Fiddle Bogart and Don Rader, are with the New Orleans Pelicans in the Southern league. Bogart has prior shipyard league and Northwest Coast circuit experience, while Rader formerly played shortstop for the Portland Beavers. Both are performing fairly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
New Orleans
Fiddle Bogart
Coast
Don Rader
Portland Beavers
Pelicans
Dobie Has Hard Job at Cornell
Ray Hunt new Cornell coach says the program faces tough odds with few veteran players. He notes strict academics, late classes hindering daylight practice, and a small pool of material. Doble returns as an assistant with Clyde Mayer. field upgrades boost capacity. practice starts in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobie
Washington
Cornell University
Annapolis Naval Academy
Ray Hunt
Doble
Atton
Cornell
Hunt
Portland
Connell
Ray
Clyde Mayer
Large field entered in Washington state meet at American Lake
A big field has entered the Washington outdoor swimming meet to be staged at American Lake on Labor Day. The Crystal Swimming Club of Seattle will send its complete team and are strong favorites to win. Only senior events will be offered in both mens and womens divisions. The meet will be supervised by I. A. Garrison and begins at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Lake
Labor Day
Crystal Swimming Club
Seattle
I. A. Garrison
Johnson Bats No 1 for White Sox leadoff open
Ernie Johnson moved into the leadoff spot for the Chicago White Sox replacing Harry Hooper who had held the role with the Bees and Red Sox. Johnson is hitting over .309 after a slow start while Hooper bats seventh and fellow Bee alumni Earl Sheely and Ed Mulligan are improving for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Johnson
Salt Lake Bees
Harry Hooper
Hooper
Chicago White Sox
Johnson
Boston Red Sox
Sox
Earl Sheely
Ed Mulligan
Windy City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forest Hills
Strain
England
Altho
Wimbledon
California
Richards
Washington Title Insurance Company
Bill Johnston
N. Y
Nets
Beavers and Angels
Albert Hansen
Second Ave
Dean Snyder
Olla Bjurdstedt Mallony
Molla
Mary K. Browne
Mias Browne
Simonich
Harry Eagles
Johnny Trambitas
North End
Orioles
Memphis Pilot
N. W
Bender
Chief Bender
New Haven
Pittsfield
Rube Oldring
Frank Woodward
Connecticut
McDonald Stars
Texas
Tex McDonald
Wichita Falls
Ra Hunt
Western Washington
Ries
Lake Crescent
Selduc
Ving Colman
Galle
Port Angeles
Singer's Tavern
BIG
E. Johnson
Boldt
Pine Street
Government
Mike Cohen
Terry and
Boren Aves
Ay “Cor Universi
Une
Harley
Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!