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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1921

Page

14

Danny Edwards Proves Class In Ring Triumph

Danny Edwards of Oakland bantamweight proved his class by defeating Babe Herman in Portland. Herman, fresh from eight straight wins on the East Coast, is being groomed for a world title shot. Edwards, a tireless fighter, is praised for his vigor and consistent boxing, with potential future appearances in Los Angeles. Gordon McKay, Idaho battler, also gains attention after four straight wins and possible bouts in Los Angeles and Tulsa.

Leoh Lassen Ittle Danny Edwards Oakland Colores Sterling Little Mitt Slinger Babe Herman Portland Herman Jack Kerns Johnny Buff Wuseeius FF Seweee Edwards Los Action Angeles Oakland Bell McKay Gordon McKay Idaho Marty Farrell Bert Collmas Los Angeles Kid Palmer Tulsa Oklahoma

Frightened Frank Farmer May Return to Ring to Box Me

Frightened Frank Farmer may return from obscurity to fight Me here soon. Majone is arranging a bout with him and McKay as Seattle fans weigh paying to see Farmer in the ring.

Frank Farmer Majone Cascade A. Cer McKay Seattle Farmer Sam Moutain Fistiana Boston Tar

Vitt Set to Return to Coast Baseball Scene

Vitt, veteran third baseman, nears a Coast League return after a career with the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Americans. Cincinnati completed major trades with Seattle Oakland and San Francisco, adding Bohne Pinelli and Caveney while Seattle Oakland seek infield help. The Red Sox owe five players to Seattle and one to Oakland as trades wrap up with Seals pitchers and Bee heading to New clubs. Vitt began with the Seals and was regarded as a premier third baseman before joining Detroit years ago.

Scar Vitt Coast Loop Vitt Boston Red Sox Detroit Americans Cincinnati Nationals Naiv Cincinnati Seattle Oakland San Fran Sammy Bohne Babe Pinelli Jimmy Caveney San Francisco Willie Kamm Reda Oaks Seals Coumbe Geary Mitchell Bee Detroit Tigers

Telephone employees three cornered match results

Spokane finished first with Seattle second in a three cornered match between Seattle Hoo Kane and Walla Walla. The total score listed as 940 896 150 2570 tied to several misread entries including Weettie and Hastings references.

Seattle Hoo, Kane Walla Walla Spokane Walla

Unsettled Time and Place Lingers in Boxing Gossip

The piece notes unsettled time and venue after bouts with Bryan Downey and Downey’s defense of Wilson’s status. It highlights Wilson as an unpopular champion, mentions potential rivals Tommy Gibbons Carpentier and Dempsey, and discusses the Shade family boxing fortunes including Billy Shade, Dave Shade, and George Shade facing lean periods as eastern audiences demand winners.

Bryan Downey Wilson East Downey Grebd Billy Shade Tommy Gibbona Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey

Gunner turnout braves weather at Seattle trap shoot

Despite severe conditions, 30 entrants competed at the Fort Lawton range for the Seattle Gun Club Christmas turkey shoot. Winners included Alvin Schwager George B Baker Colh Templeton J H Taylor Harry Williams Douglas Hatfield D B Marriott Deskin Reid and B W Lockwood.

Fort Lawton Seattle

Four Amateur Athletes Face Charges by Central A A U

New York December report says four amateur athletes Jole Ray Loren Murchison Joe Loomis and Frank Loomis face charges of professionalism. Murchison is expected to fight the charges while Ray quit athletics Joe Loomis stopped competing and Frank Loomis moved into coaching. Charges relate to accepting excessive expense money on trips to meets last year.

New York Jole Ray Loren Murchison Joe Frank Loomis Central Murchison Ray Joe Loomis

Baseball News Mix From The Circuit And College Links

McGraw pursues a title bid as Bratch Rickey tightens strategies for a pennant capable club. Griffith faults Landis over Ruth ruling, while Ruth’s suspension may hurt AL clubs financially. Kitty Brenefield returns to duty with the Rhilly Nationals after a scouting hiatus. Jacinto Calvo will join Fort Worth, well after being claimed by Little Rock. Joe Dunn nears Joplin manager post, with Northwestern fans eyeing his fit. Yankees set spring camp in New Orleans and Maisel’s move hints at a Cube reshuffle. Louis Goteto to coach St Serre, as the college program evolves and prior era stars echo a changed baseball world.

Joe Dunn Bloomington Joplin Northwestern Dunn North Pacific Shipyard Jimmy Harmiston Vancouver Pilot

Weather Delays Hit Star Soccer For A Second Week

The Star Soccer league postponed games again due to snow extending the season by three weeks. Senior teams may adjust registration lists this week as the second half starts after yesterday’s postponed matches.

Weather Halls Star Soccer League

The Big Test for Gordon Fraser in Vancouver

Gordon Fraser of the Seattle Mets faces a big test tonight in Vancouver filling in for injured Bobby Rowe with two fractured ribs out. Fraser, a young defenseman, has shown talent and Seattle fans root for him to deliver in his first major opportunity on the ice.

Gordon Fraser Seattle Mets Vancouver Bobby Rowe Rowe Fraser Seattle Delver

Why Different Styles of Hockey Are Played

The piece explains why 6 man hockey dominates the Prairie league and on Vancouver Island while 7 man play is current on the coast. It notes Eastern teams reduced to eight with no rover and shorter center ice, versus Western play featuring longer center ice and team passing.

Leo H. Lassen HY National Hockey Association Wally Reid Peter Muldoon Metropolitane Peter Neck of the Woods Canada The Patricks Rover Vancouver B. C

Coast league All-Star race faces tough picks this year

Vancouver goalie Tommy Murray faces Victorians while Hugh Lehman is out. Seattle and Vancouver struggle to stop the Victorians with Moose Johnson Jock Walker and Mickey MacKay starring as rover players. Selecting the All-Star berth will be a difficult task this season.

Vancouver Tommy Murray Hugh Lehman Seattle Moose” Johnson Jock Walker Walker Mickey MacKay

Victoria Coast hockey hopes rise on strong forwards

Injuries bolster Victoria's coast hockey prospects as Frederickson Oatman Halderson Dunderdale and Meeking form a potent forward line. Seattle's defense suffers with Bobby Rowe sidelined by rib injuries and rookie Gordon Wraser stepping in, aiming to steady the back end.

Victoria Walter Malls Frederickson Oatman Halderson Dunderdale Meeking Seattle Bobby Rowe Robert Gordon Wraser

Seattle and Vancouver Meet Tonight in Northern Clash

Seattle skates against Vancouver with regular lineups except Murray in goal for the champions and Fraser at defense for Beattie. The Mets show improved pass and set plays in recent games against Vancouver, signaling a stronger road performance this year.

Seattle Vancouver Murray Fraser Beattie Mets Ishywa

Hoopers Complete Round in Turbulent Junior League Night

The Star Junior Basketball league opened with multiple games: Dandy Baking Co. missed a match against the Mallard Cubs, while Stacy Shawn’s squad impressed even without opposition. Mikados defeated Collins Cubs 14 to 11, Washington Park beat Seattle Boys’ Club 28 to 4, and Jewelers scorched Imperial 1 to 0 in a high scoring night.

Dandy Baking Co Ballard Cubs Knights of Columbus Stacy Shawn Jewelers Imperials Elks Shawn Mikadocs Collins Cubs Washington Park Boys Seattle Boys Elks’ Club Ion Parte Milliards West Beatles Mallard Cube Eeee Shaner & Wolff Dandy Debbing Co Amaht Juniore Gentile Raye

Pap Ses Teame Compete In City Star Circuit

The Star league schedule remains fluid with teams urged to report changes promptly to avoid conflicts. Captain Pichey leads Mattery C as a top contender, aiming for at least one trip to Routh Pere and possibly two visits to West Seattle in the I M A house league featuring Netes Haury guiding the Dandy Raking Co. team.

Mach Routh Pere West Seattle Netes Haury Dandy Raking Co Breadway 7 Lake Tram I. M

Battery C Team Prepares For Season Start At Queen Anne In

The Battery C squad will bow in high school basketball with Enoch Shuits etar for ward Clarence Kreeve and Burke Gibson as guards. Washington Park debuts in basketball while Star baseball and scarcer leagues have entries. The Star invites outside teams to arrange practice games to fill scarce practice floors.

Battery Enoch Shuits Clarence @Kreeve Burke Gibson Queen Anne Washington Park

Major League Winter Deals Look Sparse for 1922 Season

New York Giants and St. Louis Browns have acted to rebuild while most clubs talk. Giants debate whether McGraw improved by sending Burns for Groh, Browns gain strength with pitcher Dave Danforth, and Reds hope Pat Moran can assemble a stronger lineup after scouting Pacific Coast talent.

Browns Dave Danforth Columbus Danforth Cincinnati Reds Groh Pat Moran

Easterners to Work in Game in Pasadena

Washington and Jefferson officials will be allowed to work the California Washington and Jefferson game in Pasadena on New Year’s day. Graduate Manager Murphy and Coach Neale will submit officials for selection. Twenty players will comprise the squad, which leaves Saturday for the coast.

Washington Penn California Pasadena Murphy Neale Comat Coast

Centre squad in shape for Arizona game

Centre college eleven led by Coach Charles Moran left Denver for San Diego to play Arizona university on December 26. The squad of 28, including Bo McMillan, was hosted by alumni in Denver and reported all players in good condition.

Denver Bo" McMilan Centre College Eleven Charles Moran San Diego Cal Arizona University Centr College Moran

Cubists Advance in Handicap Elimination Billiards Tourney

Tonight the second round begins at Brown and Hulen's after first round results. Tyson defeated Phingston 19 to 3, Morgenstern beat Granger 11 to 3, Cashman beat Capper 16 to 11, Aronsen beat Reid 15 to 12, Bradford defeated Campbell 12 to 31, Aronson defeated Hall Reid 19 to 14, Maresh beat Williams 19 to 6, Kneeland beat Ward 19 to 0, Dergen beat Reardon 15 to Yu Aiken 12 to 8.

Brown & Hulen's Tyson Phingston Morgenstern Granger Cashman Capper Abe Aronson George Reid Bradford Campbell Rudy Aronson Hall Reid Maresh Williams Kneeland Ward Dergan Reardon Yu Aiken Smith

Victims of Russian Famine Eat Clay Bread

Reports describe famine survivors in Russia consuming bread mixed with clay grass and mors as hunger worsens. Authorities warn of continued shortages and malnutrition amid ongoing relief challenges.

Draft Seen Necessary for Organized Baseball

New York December 18. The czar argues that a full restoration of the draft in organized baseball is inevitable. The task is to persuade reluctant minor leagues to accept the plan. The proposal sets AA league draft price at 5000 dollars, limits to one player per team, and grants a half price option if released by the buying major league within a year.

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University Ice Squad Looks Good for Local League

The university ice squad shows strong turnout and enthusiasm at early practices. Nineteen candidates vie for first team spots while a seasoned group may form a solid unit for the upcoming intercollegiate schedule featuring games against the university, British Columbia, Montana and possibly Idaho.

Studes Bobby Rowe Collegiana University British Columbia Montana Idaho

Latona Wins City Grade Title In Overtime Battle

Latona Grammar School Class A Kings clinched the city grade soccer title at Woodland Field. A hard fought match required two overtime periods before Latona prevailed 2 to 1 over Hawthorne Class B champs.

Latona Grammar School Kings Woodland Field

Boldt To Return To Seattle Indians This Week

Proxy Boldt will return to the lair of the Seattle Indians after his East visit with baseball gods. He will likely enter tentative deals to boost the 1922 pennant hopes, armed with firsthand knowledge of death and rumors under his cap.

Boldt Seattle Indians Gods of Baseball Indians

Lehman Eye On The Mend After Hockey Injury

Vancouver report says Highie Lehman the Millionaire goalkeeper is recovering from an eye injury after being struck by a hockey stick. Doctors now expect he may be back in the game by Christmas, with a quicker return possible.

Vancouver B. C Highie Lehman Lehman

Golf stars Jock Hutchison and Jim Barnes face postponed Seattle matches

Weather chaos delays the Barnes Hutchison exhibition golf event at Seattle Golf and Country Club. Snow six inches blankets the course, forcing postponement with arrangements for Jock and Jim to play Thursday or later in Seattle if conditions improve. Ray McCarthy enjoys Seattle sights while awaiting Chinook winds.

Battle George Salisbury George Barnes Hutchison Seattle Golf and Country Club Seattle Johnstone Fleager Stein Stel W. K Jim Jock Hay McCarthy Ray McCarthy New York Mac Bellingham Tacoma Bil Dalgieish Net Christian Ray Jock Jim South Portland

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