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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

7

Chance Looms for Bill Cunningham in Giants Trade

The Giants trade George Burns and Mike Gonzales to Cincinnati for Cunningham and other pieces narrowing battleground for Seattle outfielder. Joe Connolly and Cunningham may clash for center field with the world champions next spring. Killefer hinted to lead Los Angeles while Dope runs true to form with Cra vath and Rodgers moves.

Leo H. Lassen Ham New York Cincinnati Seattle Gianta Heinie Groh Cincy Giants George Burns Giant Mike Gonzales Cunningham Little William Burns Irish Mouse Ross Young Joe Joe Connolly San Francisco Seals Texas Loop Gotham Giants Bill Dope Cactus Cravath Salt Lake bin Rodgers Sacramento Duffy Lewin Charley Pick New York Giants Walter McCredie Coasters Bill Kenworthy Portland

What If Benny Beat Dempsey in Merrie England Boxing

Ted Lewis, English welterweight, who once absorbed punishment on Saturdays here, returned home having claimed welter, middle, and light heavyweight titles in England. The piece notes differing ring rules and questions why boxers aren’t kept to their own weights.

Ted Lewis Merrie England

Suzanne Lenglen hand waving sparks Steilacoom quip

A reader in Steilacoom quips that the French talk proves nothing as Suzanne Lenglen has won many tennis matches in demonstration fashion. The remark highlights Lenglen's prowess while critiquing French discussions.

Steilacoom

Hornsby Dominates NL Hit Totals And Slugging Pace

Roger Hornsby led the National League in hitting with a .397 average and collected 235 hits. He also delivered 44 doubles and 18 home runs, showcasing his overall offensive prowess.

Roger Hornsby

Will Lead Seals a Former NL Infielder Mllner Named 1922 Manager

Jack Miller, veteran infielder with St Louis and Philadelphia, has been named manager of the San Francisco Seals for the 1922 season. Miller is expected to handle regular field duties.

Jack Miller St. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco Seals Golden Gate City Miller

Floor Problem Solved for Junior Basketball League

The Star announces the opening of the Star Junior Basketball league with floor access secured at Crystal Pool on Friday nights 6 to 10 p.m. The Star, Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, park board, and National Guard will ensure adequate flooring for the season with 18 teams registered. A managers’ meeting is set at The Star office to finalize entries and registrations including player names and contact details.

Star Lewis Lester The Crystal Pool Elks’ Club Knights of Columbus Welaefinita Paylicim Ucpsr Unenhe VI wiTe Park Board Battery C National Guard

Bowling League Sparks and Struggles Across Teams

In the Telephone league maintenance crews clash as Jennie Marth’s rabbit foot luck boosts the Wreckers, while Cliff Nelson’s outfit falters in the opener. Jerry Benedict leads Commercial with strong totals, Dad Fuller anchors Construction in a low-scoring yet pivotal season, and new dark horse L. K. Weber debuts for the Traffic Department as records, splits, and high games define a tense week.

House Wreckers Jennie Marth T Sorataies Ner Cliff Nelson Artinta

Andy Smith In Hard Luck Reflects On Lost Games

A nostalgic portrayal contrasts Andy Smith, California football coach, with Alexander the Great as he laments missed opportunities after sweeping the Greek and Persian Conferences but failing to secure another game.

Andy Smith California Alexander the Great Chicago Cub

Four Coast Boxers Head East to Tour

Charley Swinehart announces he will take four Coast boxing stars east in the next days. The lineup includes Danny Edwards colored bantamweight star Jimmy Duffy speedy welterweight Jimmy Dundee Oakland 130 pounder and Steve Dalton middleweight. All four have long been in Coast ring spotlight.

Los Angeles Charley Swinehart Danny Edwards Jimmy Duffy Jimmy Dundee Oakland Steve Dalton

Candidates Looming for All American Camp to Pick His Men Soon

The nation’s football experts favor Penn State quarterback Killinger and Centre’s McMillan for Walter Camp’s eleven. Yale’s Aldrich, Harvard’s Owen, and Georgia Tech’s Barron head the backfield as other top contenders. Notre Dame ends Riley and Anderson lead a strong end group with East rivals well represented. Coast selections include Dunlap and Toomey among other able candidates.

Walter Camp Killinger Penn State Devine Lowa McMillan Aldrich Yale Owen Harvard Barron Georgia Tech Lightner Davies Pittsborg Garrity Princeton Locke Iowa Elliott Wisconsin Stuart Ohio State Kaw Cornell Robertson Dartmouth Stein Pittsburg Wittmer Larnon Navy Slater Notre Dame Riley Anderson Belding Roberta Myers McCullum Macomber Swanson Nebraska California Dunlap A. C Stephens Toomey Cranmer

Mathewson Relapse After Saranac Lake Return

Baseball star Christy Mathewson suffers a relapse at Saranac Lake N Y amid high fever and illness after fans previously raised over $30 000 in a testimonial benefit. He hoped to return home within a year, but the new reports indicate continued illness.

Christy Mathewson Saranac Lake N. Y New York Mathewson

Northwest conference hopes and USCs Portland visit

Waeemoron rejoining the Northwest conference at the annual meeting in Portland with Coast delegates is discussed. USC coach Elmer Henderson plans a guest role after football games, while boxing nights in Seattle feature Soldier Woods drawing lively crowds and weekly amateur bouts at the Pavilion.

Waeemoron Coast Conference Portland Washington Stanford California Sun Dodgers University of Southern California Elmer Henderson Oregon Henderson Washington State Trojans Seattle Pavilion Soldier Woods

Soccer Officials Appointed for Sunday League Games

Referees assigned for The Star soccer league as follows: Postoffice Maple Leafs at Lincoln Park 1 p m with Billy Walter. Woodland Park West Seattle at Upper Woodland Park 3 30 p m with Net Ree Hilly Broomen. Kekart Cigar Co Boeing Atrcrest South Park 2 20 pm with Het Eres Johanie Reeks 4UNIOn Games Paleor A C Ballard Juniors Upper Woodland Park 1 p m referee Bob Lemon Hen Parle Billiards Allen Athletic Association Walla Walla 1 p m referee Fred Douglas. Mawthorne Juniors Loules French Dry Cleaners Columbia Playfield 1 p m referee George Hoefling. Washington Park South Park Washington Park 1 p m referee Jerry Mailey.

Star Soccer League Sermon Postoffice Maple Leafs Lincoln Park Billy Walter Woodland Park West Seattle Upper Woodland Park Netree Hilly Broomen Kekart Cigar Co Boeing Atrcrest Club South Park Heteres Johanie Reeks Paleor A. C. Va Ballard Juniors Bob Lemon Hen Parle Billiards Allen Athletic Association Walla Walla Fred Douglas Mawthorne Juniors Loule French Dry Cleaners Columbia George Hoefling Washington Park Jerry Mailey

Seattle Signs Tiger Pitcher in First Deal

Seattle Indians secure pitcher Joe Finneran from the Vernon Tigers as the first signing in boosting their mound staff. Finneran ranks as a leading mound ace in the Pacific Coast league.

Seattle TIGER Buffalo N. Y James Boldt Seattle Indians Joe Finneran Vernon Tigers Finneran

Dame Lore and Big Ten Kings Spark Girding Women’s Debate

Iowa State co-eds argue that if men spent as much energy on work as on athletics they wouldn’t wear school letters. The complaint centers on women who wear the letters after winning.

Iowa State

Judge Landis bars Babe Ruth for first 1922 month

The public faced a knockout blow as Judge Landis bans Babe Ruth from the opening month of the 1922 season. Ruth is expected to spend that period on the stage, delaying his return to the park.

Johnson and Pillette Sold to Detroit in Block Trade

Klepper engineered a major deal in which Herman Pillette and Sylvester Johnson, top Portland pitching prospects, move to Detroit in exchange for eight players and cash. Jawn McGraw then buys Jimmy O Connell for 75000, boosting his 100000 deal for Heinie Groh. The Giants push for infield depth as Johnson and Pillette draw coast acclaim.

Klepper Portland Herman Pillette Sylvester Johnson Detroit Jawn McGraw Heinie Groh Jimmy O’cornnell O'Connell McGraw Giants California Johnson Pillette Walt McCredie Charley Graham

Northwest and Pacific Colleges Map Athletic Schedules

Representatives from seven Northwest colleges gather in ATLAND to draft schedules for football basketball baseball and track. Talks focus on admitting Washington and Gonzaga to Northwest and Nevada and USC to Coast. Idaho and Washington vie for expanded Northwest games amid dual conference deliberations.

Atland Northwest Colleges Northwest Athletic Conference Pacific Coast Conference Northwest Gonzaga University University of Nevada University of Southern California Washington Idaho

Walsh Park basketball team submits player registrations

The Star Junior league team from Washington Park files registration for players led by captain William Griffiths and manager Anthony Merz. Others listed include Arron Hughes Hughie Griffiths Pete Mitchell Mark Slosser Corny O Shea and Irving Pearson.

Washington Park William Griffiths Anthony Merz Arron Hughes Hughie Griffiths Pete Mitchell Mark Slosser Corny O'Shea Irving Pearson

Landis Supports Draft Plan For Player Selection

New York Dec 8 Judge K M Landis commissioner of baseball backed the draft system advocating selection of players. The stance, once thought settled, could shape policy at the convention as Landis spoke in favor of player selection amid debate on the draft plan.

Landis Affalo N. Y K. M. Landis Baseball

O'Dowd to Meet Gibbons in 10 Round No-Decision Bout

New York December 8 Mike O'Dowd and Mike Gibbons middleweights have been matched for a 10 round no decision bout in St Paul on December 16. The fight will be staged under the auspices of local boxing officials with no title at stake and a cautious pace expected.

New York Mike O'Dowd Mike Gibbons SS Paul Dayton Pivey

Shade Stops Latshaw Early In Detroit Bout

George Shade, Pacific Coast middleweight, knocked out Jack Latshaw in the first round at Detroit last night. The decisive victory adds a notable win to Shade's boxing record.

Detroit George Shade Pacific Coast Jack Latshaw

Aldrich Called Greatest Back in Football by Critics

Sportswriter Billy Evans lauds Yale star Captain Aldrich as the finest backfield man seen in 30 years, noting his speed, judgment, and versatile skills in Yale Princeton games. He highlights Aldrich’s two drop-kicked field goals and hints at major league baseball interest alongside football prowess.

Aldrich Yale Princeton Harvard Ned Mahan Thorpe Barrett Oliphant Thorne Ongood Weekes Eckersall Stevenson Casey Davies Butterworth Killinger Hollenback

Ty Cobb to Close Three Cornered Baseball Trade

Ty Cobb heads to New York to finalize a three cornered deal among the Detroit Americans the New York Yankees and the Louisville American association club. Howard Ehmke and Bobby Veach go to the Yankees in exchange for Johnny Mitchell Acosta and Schopner from Louisville. Cobb also seeks Second Baseman Jack Knight and aims to near deals for Marty Krug Faeth and Coach from Portland Vernon and San Francisco respectively.

Los Angeles Ty Cobb New York City Detroit Americans New York Yankees Louisville American Association Howard Ehmke Bobby Veach Yankees Johnny Mitchell Acosta Schopner Louisville Cobb Jack Knight Oakland Marty Krug Portland Faeth Vernon San Francisco Krug

California or Notre Dame to meet Centre in Roses matchup

California has been released by the Tournament of Roses and will notify San Diego before noon on December 26 whether to play Centre. If California declines, San Diego may travel to South Bend for Centre’s Prayin Colonels opponent.

Bruins San Diego Cal California Notre Dame Tournament of Roses Pasadena South Bend

Collins Hoop Men Sweep South Park In League Games

The Collins senior and intermediate teams maintained their lead in the Fieldhouse Basketball league by defeating both South Park quintets last night.

Collins South Park

Hawthorne Wins Class B Soccer Title 1 0 over Concord

Hawthorne captured the Class B title by defeating Concord 1 to 0 yesterday. The teams had previously met in the final with ties, and the victory sealed the championship in a late deciding match.

Hawthorne Concord

Visitors Triumph 4-1 in Coast Hockey Clash

Victoria led by Moose Johnson and Eddie Oatman outplayed Seattle 4 to 1 at the Arena. Halderson and Frederickson scored in the first period, with Meeking and Dunderdale contributing as Victoria’s defense and speed overwhelmed Seattle’s attack.

Victoria Moose J Son Seattle Mets Eddie Oatman Frederickson Jy Halderson Moose” Johnson Rush Loughlin Boys Wilf Fowler Nets Halderson Fson Meeking Jim Riley Gang Beattie Motmted Rowe Rickey Walker Riley Pearl Foyston Halderson Conan Peking Dunderdale Briden Dunderdalerson Oatman Erickson Morris Briden I Foyston Foyston Man

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Chance Frisco O'Doul Johnny Couch Seals Latty” Allen Bob Geary Coumbe Lynn Brenton Couch Jimmy Caveney Keystone Winn Shortfclder Cave Killefer Red” Kiflefer Benny Dempsey Suzanne EM Wild Roger Pidy West Seague Henderson, Excelsior, Ace Columbia Wheels Hoycyelen Girleyelen Kiddycars Sammycars Excelsior Motorcycle & Bicycle Company Louis Wasmer, Mar. Rol Ky Vine St. Kinmett Jerry Benedict Dad Fuller H. Smith Hie L. K. Weber Walter Dawe Motor Vehicles A.L. Mewhirter Division Plant Hern Pope Pinent W. KK. Benedict BE. B. McCland EK. Slack Leo Lassen Johnson and O’connell P.C N. W Mike VS Mike Billy Evans Pinaud ED. Pinaud Archie Briden Don Fraser Holmes Pike Street
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