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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1921

Page

4

Groh Adds Class to Champions Giants Infield Upgrade

The New York Giants add Groh to form a stellar infield with George Kelly at first Frank Groh to second Dave Bancroft at short and Groh returning on third Johnny Rawlings adds depth as the extra man The powerful infield is projected to hit over .300 and strengthen defense amid stiff National League competition Finnem an another Vernon pitcher could bolster Seattle as it seeks a stronger pitching staff after last season's late wobble

Leo H. Lassenmtn Groh New York Giants George “Kelly Frank Dave Bancroft Eee Groh Giants Johnny Rawlings Bancroft St. Louis

Mc Credie Masters Coast League Pitching For Portland

Walt Mc Credie the Seattle new manager is praised for his handling of pitchers, a key factor in Portland's 1921 Coast league pennant chase. The piece notes notable Coast graduates due in the infield, including Babe Pinelli at third, Jimmy Caveney at short, Sammy Bohne at second, and Louis Fonseca at first if Daubert falters.

Walt McCredie Seattle Bill Kenworthy Clyde Wares McCredie Portland Bill Klepper Billi Cunningham Cincinnati Babe” Pinelli Oakland Sacramento Jimmy Caveney Frisco Sammy Bohne Louis Fonseca Jake Daubert

Passing of Roxy Middleton Ends Coast League Era

Roxy Middleton Seattle outfielder ends long Coast league run after years with Sacramento Oakland and Seattle and plans to join Oklahoma City in the Western loop next season. Amid fading hitting, Middleton remains a popular figure with Seattle fans as Walter McCredie and others discuss filling his position on the Indians. In other notes, Stanford California gate receipts exceed two hundred ten thousand dollars for the big game, per the graduate manager.

Roxy Middleton Seattle Oklahoma City Western Loop Roxy Sacramento Oakland Walter McCredie Indians Bill Stumpf Charley Hollacher Roger Peckinpaugh Dave Bancroft O'Neill Washington

Golf Classic Date Changed to December 20 Seattle

Local golf fans will see Jock Hutchison and Jim Barnes at Seattle Golf and Country Club on December 20 in two 18 hole exhibition matches. Morning play starts 9:30 with Dixie Fleager and Hob Johnstone opposing, afternoon at 1:00 with Benstein and Lee Stell.

Alex C. Rose Jock Hutchison Jim Barnes Seattle Golf and Country Club Sam L. Russell Seattle Jock Jim Dixie” Fleager Hob Johnstone Benstein Lee Stell

Tickets on Sale Tuesday for Century Cup Golf Match

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday at Spalding's and Piper Taft's for the thin treat of the century. Iron man each. Local Seattle players named to challenge the fairway kings are the cream of Seattle and should push the visitors. A trip around the Seattle Golf and Country Club course on December 30 promises a worthwhile experience.

Spalding Piper & Taft Fairway Kings Seattle Seattle Golf and Country Club

Schoephoester Wins Times Trophy Playoff at Beacon Hill

Peter Ash and Albert Schoephoester renewed a 34 hole final two weeks after a tied match and in a Sunday playoff of 18 holes Schoephoester won by two up. He led early, Pete stayed close, and Schoephoester clinched with wins on the last two holes after a birdie two by Shep at the 17th. Medal scores show Shep 80 and Pete 80.

Beacon Hill Links Peter Ash Albert Schoephoester Shep Pete

Looks Tough for Griffiths in Kartington Captain's Cup Semis

The captain Griffithson looks unlikely to avoid a cup contribution as Kartington's Captain's Cup faces delays. Zander and Mc Gregor, aged 18 and 24, reach the semifinals after revised upper bracket draws. The winner faces Gene Hatton in the final after Hatton beat Howard Allen in the lower semi.

Zander McGregor Gene Hatton Gene Howard Allen

Farrell Aims for Middleweight Title After McKay Bout

ARTY FARRELL plans a comeback as he targets the middleweight crown now held by Johnny Wilson. He lives in Portland and resumes ring work Tuesday night in Portland, facing Gordon McKay of Ida ho miller in a Cascade A. C. card paced by Frankie Panty and Ray Scribner in supporting bouts.

Arty Farrell New York Johnny Wilson Farrell Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey George Carpentier Portland Gordon McKay Idaho Miller Cascade A. C McKay Jimmy Malone Acard Ray Scribner Anacortes Frankie Pantiey Jimmy Davia Joe Roses Kid Waaiderman Frank Hayes

Seattle Mets Tie Victoria Puck Men in OT Hockey

The Seattle Mets and Victoria Aristocrats battled to a 1 to 1 tie after overtime. Fowler stymied Victoria repeatedly while Rickey and Foyston for Seattle provided late pressure. overtime produced no additional scoring, each team earning half a point.

Mets Victoria Ictoria B.C Seattle Mets Victorias Altho Aristocrats Fowler Foyston Rickey Riley Seattle Rickey Foley-Foyston Oatman Frederickson Holmes Eatiie Fowler Terverer Coessss Holmes Loughlin Sovee Rickey W. Loughlin Rowe Johnson Walker Dunderdale Kiley Predericheon Morria Cates R. W Poyston Beorin Prederickson Meeking Briden Morrie Fraser Dunderdale Halderson Morris Bridén Reiden Firiden Morrin Biriden Morria Wrederick Son Rowe

Notre Dame Drops San Diego December 26 Centre Game

Notre Dame authorities rescinded their plan to play Centre College in San Diego on December 26. No reason was announced. Catholic sentiment discussed as a factor in decision.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame University Centre College San Diego

Niehoff Signs to Manage Mobile Club of Southern Association

Bert Niehoff has signed to manage the Mobile club of the Southern Association. Niehoff was captain and played second base for the Los Angeles Coast League last season.

Bert Niehoff Mobile Niehoff

Backs Picked as Captains for 1922 Football Elevens

Backfield men seem to be the choice for the captaincy of most of the football elevens for 1922.

Syracuse man asks Goucher for baseball date

The graduate manager of Syracuse University sent a letter to Goucher College in Baltimore requesting a baseball game. He then learned that Goucher is a women’s college, making the date impossible.

Thurston Syracuse, University Goucher College Baltimore Goucher

Star Cagers Start Season With Junior League Schedules

The 18 Star Junior basketball teams are split into two leagues with first half schedules listed. Teams include Seattle Boys' Club Washington Park Broadway Meteors Asahi Juniors and Dreadway Meteors facing Pirates and other clubs across six weeks. The lineup features Stacy Shown, Imperials, Mikados, Collins Cubs and Wilson's Modern Business College among others in Week by week matchups.

Seattle Boys’ Club Washington Park Broadway Meteors Laagur Noll West Seattle Asahi Juniors Seattle Ben Paris Billiards Wesler Way Metropolitan Business College Shaner A Wollf Ballard Cubs Spagla Nol Stacy Khowne Imperiale Companey C Wilaen Modern Business College Mikadocs Cuba Stacy Phown C. Wilsons Modern Business College Collins Cubs Stacy Bhown Wilsons Modern Business College Mikadoce Va Imperials Company C +e Collinge Cubs Mikadoous Wilson's Collins Mikadows Imperials E. Wilson's Modern Bussheen College Ve. Washington Park Crystal Pool Stacy Shawn Vas Imperials Milkadoes Tallard Cubs Dandy Raking Co

All Fives Will Play Each Week Schedule Begins Season

The Star Junior Basketball league opens with 18 teams as three games Wednesday, followed by two Thursday and four Friday games. Matches include West Seattle vs Asahi Juniors, Yealer Way A C vs Ben Paria Billiards, Broadway Meteors vs Pirates, plus several others at Crystal Pool, Collins, and Armory venues. Teams must arrive on time. late teams lose their franchise and eligibility lists are checked each game. Managers must submit opening lineups to The Star by Monday.

Star Junior Basketball League West Seattle Asahi Hiawatha Yealer Way A. C Ben Paria Billiards Collins Broadway Meteors Pirates Star The

Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Conference Meets Open

Atland Dec 16 The Pacific Coast Intercollegiate conference begins business on day three of the intercollegiate pow wow while Northwest conference completes elections. Idaho and Southern California admission decisions loom as schedules for football basketball and baseball take shape. Oregon runs a tougher pac with more California games and Stanford adds one more Coast game this year. The coast adjourns tonight with officers to be elected and admission votes expected.

Atland Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Conference Northwest Conference Dean Angeli Idaho J. Fred Bohnler Washington State Pacific Coast Conference University of Southern California University of Idaho Coast Organization Southern California Oregon California Eugene University Stanford Pacific Coust Palo Alto Coast Conference

Notre Dame Faces Tough 1923 Schedule After Losing Starters

Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne remains optimistic after losing 13 first string players. He expects a strong 1923 team with a demanding schedule including Nebraska Army and the Indians. Rockne plans to build around Gun Deach and Paul Castner, the latter a left hander able to pass with either hand as he crafts new formations.

Rockne Notre Dame Army Nebraska Indians Iowa Sround Gun Deach Paul Castner Castner

Golf Championships Set Dates at Skokie and Brookline

New York December 10 The American open golf championships will be decided at the Skokie Country Club Chicago starting July 11 as chosen by the United States Golf Association. The amateur championships will be played at Brookline Massachusetts starting September 4.

New York Skokle Country Club Chicago United States Golf Association Brookline Mase, Country Club

Babe Herman to meet Danny Edwards in Milwaukee arena bout

Portland dispatch reports featherweight prospect Babe Herman of Sacramento, trained by Jack Kearne and champion Dempsey, will fight Dan ny Edwards, a fast moving African American contender, in a ten round main event at Milwaukie Arena next Friday night.

Portland Babe Herman Sacramento Jack Kearne Dempsey Danny Edwards

World wrestling champion Zbyszko defeats Romanoff in two falls

Stanislaus Zbyszko, the world champion wrestler, beat Ivan Romanoff of Kansas City here last night in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 31 minutes and the second 10 minutes.

Milwaukee Stanis Laus Zbyszko Ivan Romanoff Kansas City

Ben Paris Billiards topples First Lutheran in church game

Ben Paris Billiards defeated the First Lutheran church basketball quintet 23 to 8 on the Collins playfield floor last night, delivering a decisive win as spectators saw a sharp scoring run in the second period.

Ben Paris Lutheran Church Collins

Masons Tie Lead With Interclub Bowling Win

Masonics climb to pin lead after three way win over University Commercial Club last night. Rogers of Rotary Club led scorers with 616 while the contest kept tight, showing strong play from local clubs and the Interclub league.

Masonics Asonic Clus University Commercial Club Rogers Rotary Club

Wade Killifer Meets Wrigley Over LA Club Salary Raise

Wade Killifer, an Angles pilot, travels from Chicago to confer with Spearmint Bill Wrigley, new Los Angeles club owner, about a salary raise promised by Club President Joe Patrick.

Angeles Wade Killifer Ange! Pilot Chicago Bill Wrigley Los Angeles Joe Patrick

Doak Quietly Dominant Pitcher in National League

The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bill Doak is portrayed as retiring and modest yet highly effective in the National League. The piece also notes three National League figures as star football coaches Charley Moran Earle Neale and Ernest Quigley with Moran and Quigley serving as umpires.

Bh! Doak St. Louis Cardinals Bil Charley Moran Earle Neale Ernest Quigley Moran Quigley

Cincinnati Club Trains in Miami After 1919 Title

After winning the world championship in 1919 the Cincinnati club trained in Miami the next spring but skipped the following year due to local welcome. Brooklyn plans to test Miami in 1922. Shortstop Frankie O Rourke of the Washington club has a weak throwing arm hindering doubles.

Cincinnati Miami Brooklyn Frankie O'Rourke Washington

Final Lists Filed In The St League Teams Face Off

Final lists for the season are filed as senior soccer clubs in The St league prepare for tomorrow afternoon matchups in the second half of the race. Teams may sign players to reach 15, but no additions after that. absences or player disabilities permit filings to adjust rosters. Several players from West Seattle Maple Leafs Postoffice and other clubs are listed as lost for the rest of the season, with a full late-season schedule set for Sunday games at Woodland Park and Washington Park among others.

Woodland Park Purvis T. Herris G. Cornwaithe W. Pitteon A. Craig A. Pitteon BR. Shruped J J. Kiley HM. Paeblancon A. Patmores Hill Fraser A. Shaw Hichardeon Fred Simpson A. Carmichel Boring Aimcrapt J. Tomkins K. Mortenser J. Fitzpatrick G. Mow B. Santini M. Freni Postoffice Ve Maple Leafs Lincolpark Hkeforee Billy Wal West Seattle Upper Woodland Park Eres Billy Bloemen Ekekart Cigar Cove Boeing South Park Alex Rowe Falcon A. C. Va Ballard Janiora Bob Lemon Ken Ken Paris Billiards Ve. Alien Athlet Association Walla Walla Fred Douglas Hawthorne Louie Frenc Dry Cleaners Columbia Playfield Ip. m George Hoefling Washington Park R&r Jerry Malby

Stanford Rugby Team Seeks Series With KR and BC

Stanford University will send a football team to a limited series with the University of KR and other British Columbia. Four of Stanford's American ball team members Art Wilcox Jack Pa Bob Schluudeman and Scot Campbell are on the rugby squad.

Pala Alto Cal Stanford University University of KR British Columbia Stanford Art Wilcox Jack Pa Bob Schluudeman

Trials Claim New Greater San Francisco Speedway Fastest

In San Carlos, drivers report the new Greater San Francisco speedway opening on December 16 promises world class speed. Early trials suggest the track may be the fastest in the world with pilots predicting record laps and thrilling performances.

San Francisco Greater San Francisco San Carlos Spe

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