Coast League season marks fall as Lewis hits .408
Salt Lake manager Duffy Lewis tops Coast League batting with a .408 average in 105 games and 424 at bats, a first time surpassing .400 in the league. Hack Miller leads Oakland with 137 RBIs while Jack Knight adds 129. Other 100+ hitters include Griggs, Poole, Kamm, Crawford, Ellison, Kenworthy, and O’Connell.
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Leoh. Lassen
Uffy Lewis
Salt Lake
Lewis
Orful
Hack Miller
Oakland
Paddy Siglin
Kenworthy
Jack Knight
Griggs
Poole
Kamm
Crawford
Ellison
O'Connell
Keefe
Lees
Keron
Oak
Minter
Sigto
Rte
Hale
Port
Kaight
Sac
Sands & IL
Tee
Lee
Smith
Vern
Penner
Eidred
Bllison
Jourdan
Pitegeraid
Sri
Grantham
Hannah
Cox
Stump
Sea
Edington
McGaffigan Leads Tight Base Steal Race
Sacramento star Marty McGaffigan tops the league with 55 steals in a closely fought season. Other leaders include Los Angeles 62, Oakland 49, Sacramento 47, Seattle 47, with multiple players reaching 45. Siglin tops home runs at 22, Poole 20, Compton Cravath and Ellison 18 each. Rod Murphy leads local hitters with 15.
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McGaffigan
Marty McGaffigan
Sacramento
Stats
Los Angeles
Cooper
Oakland
Mailwitx
Lane
Seattle
Pinetti
Carroll
Kopp
Siglan
Paddy Siglin
Jim Poole
Portland
Pete Compton
Cactus Cravath
Bert Ellison
Rod Murphy
Baseball leaders show Dixie Carrol and Siglin dominant
Dixie Carrol led in three-baggers with 22 while Art Griggs had 14 for a strong showing. Siglin topped two-base hits with 67, with Jack Knight at 62 and Brick Eldred at 60. The department sacrifice hits were noted as part of the stat line.
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Dixie Carrol
Art Griggs
Siglin
Jack Knight
Brick Eldred
Victoria Nips Vancouver 4 3 In Hockey Clash
Victoria strengthens hold on first place by beating Vancouver 4 to 3. Heck Fowler starred in goal for Victoria Aristocrats while Tommy Murray stood in for injured Hughie Lehman. Final period rally by Vancouver fell short as Victoria held on.
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Vancouver Goalie Stars
Ctoria
B. C
Victoria
Vancouver
Millionaires
Heck Fowler
Aristocrats
Millonaires
Tommy Murray
Hughie Lehman
L. Wise
Cresseece
Baseball Standings and Runs Leaders Highlight West Coast Race
Oakland and Salt Lake both surpassed 300 runs in a season with Oakland at 305 and Salt Lake at 303 while San Francisco posted 293 and Beattie Vernon 253. Salt Lake led in runs with 1 044 but finished seventh as Los Angeles claimed the pennant with 901 runs and strong pitching.
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Oakland
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Beattie
Vernon
Los Angeles
Nto
Portland
Sacramento Leads League in Fielding But Scores Skew
Sacramento topped the league with a team fielding average of .972. Seattle followed at .966 while Vernon posted .964 and San Francisco .942. Los Angeles posted .362 and Oakland .960 with Portland at .967 and Salt Lake at .952. Loose scoring on the focal field boosted Seattle’s fielding average.
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Sacramento
Seattle
Vernon
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oakland
Portland
Salt Lake
Baseball fielding leaders listed by department and player
The record shows leaders by position across infield and outfield with high percentages. Mollwitz leads first base at 99 percent and McGaffigan second base at 97.5 percent. Kamm third base 96.3 percent and Orr Sacramento shortstop 66.7 percent. Cunningham 99.5, Stats 99.9, Shick 98.9 lead the infield and Tobin catcher 53.6 and Jacobs pitcher 99.0 round out the pitching and catching marks.
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Mollwitz
McGaffigan
Kamm
Orr
Sacramento
Cunningham
Stats
Shick
Tobin
Jacobs
Pitching Leaders Highlight in Early Season Stats
The report lists Aldridge of Los Angeles with 2.16 earned runs per game. Reinhart of Los Angeles has a 15 to 6 win loss record, a .750 winning percentage, while Fittery of Sacramento leads with 164 strikeouts. Ross of Portland has 138 walks, Pilette has 16 wild pitches, and O'Doul of San Francisco records seven shutouts.
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Aldridge
Los Angeles
Reinhart
Fittery
Sacramento
balla—Ross
Portland
Pilette
O’doul
San Francisco
Varsity hoopers rebound after rough tryouts
The Knights of Columbus defeated the Varsity hoopers 66 to 7 in a second try-out tilt against the University Commercial Club on their home floor. Edmundson's charges showed improved form since the Casey game and may contend for Coast conference honors, while the Varsity kept poor team play and lack of practice.
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Knights of Columbus
Sun Dodgers
University Commercial Club
Edmundson
Casey
Varsity
Japanese visitors impress as ballplayers tour ends
The University of Washington baseball team returns from a Japan tour with a 22 to 1 record. Reportedly the Japanese players are strong fielders who move the ball well, while few show Babe Ruth style power. The party included Tiny Leonard George Setzer Gilbert Maloney Elbert Harper Roscoe Torrance Hunter Miles Ferry Land George Marriott Roy Barrett Gordon Mickey Mac Mahon Dick Wells Bill Bakke Coach Allison and Manager McInnis.
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University of Washington
Japan
Babe Ruth
Sun Dodgers
Jopland
Tiny” Leonard
George Setzer
Gilbert Maloney
Elbert Harper
Roscoe
Torchy
Torrance
Hunter Miles
Ferry Land
George Marriott
Roy Barrett
Gordon
Mickey
MacMahon
Dick Wells
Bill Bakke
Allison
Mc. Innis
Gibbons Defeats O'Dowd In Ten Rounds In St Paul
In St Paul last night Mike Gibbons decisively outpointed former middleweight champion Mike O'Dowd over ten rounds in a clear victory. Gibbons controlled the pace with sharp punching and steady defense to earn the decision.
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ST. Paul
Mike Gibbons
Mike O'Dowd
Sielk Finds Shooting Eye for Huskies This Season
Heinie Sielk of the University of Washington basketball team drilled 11 field goals in a practice game against the University Commercial Club last night. Though not the best floor man, he is regarded as one of the top shooters in the Coast Conference and coach Edmundson plans to base the offense around him again.
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Heinie Sielk
University of Washington
University Commercial Club
Heinie
Edmundson
Four Star League Cage Games Billed Tonight
The Star Junior Basketball League schedules four games for tonight. Washington Park faces Seattle Rouse’s club at 6 46 P M at the Elks club Imperiale meets Stacy Shawns at 7 45 P M at the Elks club Mikados play Collina Cubs at the Knights of Columbus at 6 30 P M Ballard Cubs oppose Dandy Baking Co at the Knights of Columbus at 7 41 5 P M
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Star Junior Basketball Weague
Elks’ Club
Knights of Columbus
Washington Park
Seattle
Rouse’ Club
Imperiale Ve
Stacy Shawns
Mikados
Collina Cubs
Ballard Cubs
Dandy’ Baking Co
Parisian Chocolates Lose Lead In City Bowling Standings
The Parisian Chocolates drop from first place after three losses to Bold's Cafe, slipping to fourth floor two games behind leaders. Notable performances include Durrell's 614 weekly total and Sam Sherman’s pair of 600s. Changes loom as Alderwood Manor seeks new talent and others like Kil Keech and Paul Retchert post solid scores in a fluctuating league week.
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Parisian Chocolates
Bold' S Cafe
Candy Boys
Till Herrell
Kippe
Durrell
Alderwood Manor
Maners
Kil Keech
Jesse Douglas Out Resting for Quays City Team
Jesse Douglas, center for the Queen Anne hoop quintet, is ordered to rest until after year’s start and will miss games. The loss removes one of the city’s top players, dealing a blow to the Quays pennant chances.
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Jesse Douglas
Douglas
Quays
Washington Vets Considered for Managerial Job
The Washington Nationals look to name a new manager from veteran players Clyde Milan or Walter Johnson. Milan is a former outfielder and Johnson a longtime pitcher for the club. both are considered for the managerial post after Metiride resigned due to health issues.
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Washington Vets
Stove Loop
Clyde Milan
Walter Johnson
Washington Nationals
Capital
Milan
Jobneen
Benefit Hoop Games At Collings Field House
Two basketball games are scheduled tonight at Collings Field House featuring Collins Seniors versus the YMCA and Ben Parts versus the YMCA Midgets. A nominal admission will fund a neighborhood Christmas tree at the field house for local children.
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Collins
Ben Parts
Y. M. CA
Collings
Golf Kings Will Have Real Test Hutchinson Barnes Meet
Hutchinson and Barnes prepare for a stiff challenge at the North End on Tuesday as strong golf contenders square off. The pair face tough competition from seasoned rivals and seek to prove their form in a high level event.
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Hutchinson
Barnes
North End
Notable U S and British golf champion profile
Summary of a golfer with multiple titles including British Open champion 1921 and U S professional champion 1920. Also listed are Western Open 1920, North and South 1921, Florida West Coast 1917, Pennsylvania Open 1918, Victory Tournament 1918, and regional wins in Ashville North Carolina Texas Illinois Florida. The record notes high finishes in the United States Open and Kingshorn meetings with all stars.
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Florida West Coast
West Pennsylvania
Ashville
N. C
Seattle prepares for Hutchison and Marnes at country club event
The Seattle Golf and Country Club hosts two 18 hole exhibition matches Tuesday December 20 featuring Jock Hutchison and Jim Barnes against Rob Johnstone Dixie Fleager and Seattle youths Hon Stein and Lee Breiel. Tickets cost one dollar with proceeds aiding the Community Chest fund.
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Alex C. Rose
Seattle Golf and Country Club
Jock” Hutchison
Jim Marnes
Midat
Seattle
Rob Johnstone
Dixie Fleager
Hon Stein
Lee Breil
Jock
Jim
Johnstone
Fleager
Stein-Stell
North Ind
Seattle Golf Bugs
Jock Hutchilson
Jim Barnes
Community Chest Fund
Hutchison tops national and Open champions in early 20th century
Hutchison earned national and open titles including U S National Open champion and Western Open champion in 1914 1917 1919. He also claimed Florida and Connecticut Open titles along with Deland St Augustine and Shawnee wins. He finished highly in British Opens and won the World title match at Soundview on September 6 1921.
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New York City
Soundview
Star Juniors Benefit From City Club and Military Floor Support
The Star Junior basketball league thrives thanks to help from the Knights of Columbus Elks' club park board playfield department and Battery C of the National Guard. Their floors and time enable 16 teams to play with no entry fees, while over 400 athletes gain sport participation and spectators benefit from shared facilities.
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Knights of Columbus
Elks’ Club
Park Board
Battery C
National Guard
Star League
Knights
Elks
Star
Ben Evans
The
Seattle
Star Junior League schedules split across weekly notices
The Star announces weekly game dates for The Star Junior League with no fixed season schedule due to complex floor conditions. Teams must report any out of town dates to avoid clashes while Week by week pairings appear for League No 1 and No 2 featuring Avah Juniors Seattle Yesler Ballard and others.
Soccer resumes as West Seattle meets Woodland Park at Woodland Park
The Star reports a Sunday slate after a week’s rain delay. West Seattle faces Woodland Park at Woodland Park at 2:30 pm with Billy McGrath’s team in top form to protect the lead. Maple Leafs, Postoffice, Boeing Aircraft, Eckart Cigar Co, and junior matches also headlined with multiple signings and new players.
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Weat Seattle
Teeseoese
Maple Leafs Svessecerese
Postoffice Tenner
Eckart Cigar Costeer Coves
Woodland Park Ere
Boeing Aircraft Club
South Park Eee Tweens
Cowan Cigar Co Eee
Washington Park
Allard
Ben Pariy Billiards - Hawthorne
Enee
Allen A. A. Seee
Falcon A. Stee
Louie’s F. D. Cleaners
Seattle
Woodland Park
Woodland Parkers
Billy McGrath
Billy Bloomen
Red” McKilliam
Maple Leafs
Lincoln Park
Leaf
Bill Waller
Ely Caston
Eckart Cigar Co
Changes in hockey penalty shot distance and rules tested
League officials experiment with penalty shot distances from 50 to 40 feet as the circle setup evolves. Vancouver Seattle Victoria saw shifts with new angles and running shots allowed from the circle, while players like Gordon Fraser and Roy Rickey gear up for Monday’s game and Bob Rowe recovers from cracked ribs.
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Frank Patrick
Ggurea
Vancouver
Seattle
Victoria
Patrick
Gordon Fraser
Roy Rickey
Bob Rowe
Vancouver Club Finds Help in Murray Amid Lehman Injury
In scarce hockey times Vancouver signs Tommy Murray to guard nets as Hugh Lehman recovers from an injured eye. Victorians hammered Murray, but the veteran goalie may be unavailable for the near future.
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Vancouver
Tommy Murray
Hugh Lehman
Murray
Oman
Frank Patrick
Lehman
Aristocrats and Islanders vie for lead in season push
The Aristocrats ride Frank’s offense and Moose Johnson’s defense as the Islanders aim to surge past the Mets and end the jinx. Both teams stay active day and night, eyeing a critical showdown.
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Frank
Moose” Johnson
Island
Mets
Wednesday and Thursday Youth Baseball Schedule Listings
Wednesday events include Asahi Juniors versus Ben at Collinge playfield at 6 45 p m Shaner and Wo against Dandy at Hiawatha at 6 45 p m Pirates versus Ballard Cubs at 7 30 p m versus Imperials at Collins Cubs at Goat Park at 7 p m Thursday Battery C versus Washington Park at the Armory at 9 30 p m Wilsons Modern Business Seattle Boys Club at Knights of bus at 7 p m Teams unable to comply should inform The Star editor by Monday and changes will be made if possible. In certain parts of India fights are arranged between.
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Asahi Juniors
Ben
Collinge
Shaner & Wo
Dandy
Hiawatha
Pirates
Ballard Cubs
Imperials
Battery C
Washington Park
Wilson
Seattle
Knights of Bus
the Star
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Duffy Lewis
Ting Jigemy MacCauley
Beattlea
Skinner
Adama
Dunderdate
W. Loughlin
Adame
MacKay
Goatman
Lauderdale
Frederickson
Marria
Duncan
C. Loughlin
Meeking
Parkes
Adams
Parken
Dunderdale
Varsity Hoopers Snag
U. of W
U. Com. Clb
Ewe Ewe Eeseeere Nicholson
Hell
Hemphins
Geeseses Turner
Reem Babett
Washington
Froua
Nicholson Univer
Turnersity Commercial Club
Williame
R. L. Rennie
Reem
Mathewa
Lars
Ben Seeks
Chas
Davis
Brooks
Hese
Sam Sherman
Hee
Sam
Lae
Harry Hountoon
Webb Morrow
Hountoon Testill
Bilent
Paul Retchert
Orpheum
Christman
Hachlsion Motorcycle & Bicycle CO
Metailers Bol TD Mine
Iahole
Dixie
Stein
Stell
St. Louis
British Columbia
Hutchison- Barnes
Hutchison
Kvvyciu Lhchiscives
Aaccotulmila Ly
Lfaguf No. 1
Avah! Juniors
Ben Parte Miltiarde
Yesler Athletic Club
Pallard Cute Shaner & Wolff Va
Dendy Baking Co
Asah
Jontors Va Yesler Ath Ae Wert Beattie
Pen Parte Pill Pirates
Dandy Baking Co
Shaner & Wolff
Ballard
Cuba
Agen! Juniore
Pirates Weert Beattie Vs
Shaner & Worf
Ter
Parte Pililiards Va
Batterd
Cuba Yesler Athletic Club
Va Dandy Baking Co
Jeniors Ve
Ghaner
Wert Beattie Juniors
Pirates Kien Part Dilliards
Deady Baking Co
Millard Cubs
Asahi Jeniors Va Ballard Cuba Wert
Seattle Ve Dandy Baking Ca Ten
Paris Milliards Ve. Pirates
Wee Athletic Club
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Ansah
Dandy Raking Co
West Seattle
Tien Paris Pilliards
Yester Athletic Club
Battery Cva
Wilson's Modern Business College
Beattie Rouse’ Club
Stacy Browns
Mikadoes
Collins Cubs
Flattery C
Showna Wilson
Modern Business College
Bey
Nattery C Ve
Imperiale Wilson's Modern Business College
Vattery Bhownsa
Colline Cube Beattie Boys’ Club
Battery C Ve
Playfields
Falcon A. C
Upper Woodland Park
Bob Lemon
Paris Billiards
Allen A. A
Walla Walla
Billy Douglas
Hawthorne
Louie's French Dry Cleaners
Columbia Field
George Hoefling
Cowan Cigar
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Boys
Cigar Boys
Maple Leaf
Charles Fletcher
Sam Abbey
Andrew White
Post Office
Shelton
Alonzo Wells
Eckart Cigar
Martin Thornley
al McKinnon
Leo H. Lassen
Fraser
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