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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1921

Page

9

Queen Anne Midgets Edge Tigers in OT for Lead

Queen Anne Midgets beat Broadway Tigers in overtime at Queen Anne gym after four minutes of extra play to tie for first place in the league standings. Salt Herb Rivers hit the decisive long shot in overtime as Ed Feekat and forward partners supported the Quays despite Broadway’s late push.

Queen Anne Tiger Tigers Queen Anne Gym Herb Rivers Quays Broadway Art Haiden Ed Feekat Queen Ann Ans Wees Rivers Cores Tilton Wagener Gould Prevost Tiltom goaie—Marion Welch Feek Hatton Dick Vanderia

Haynie and Schuman Draw In Tacoma Bout

Sailor Haynie of San Francisco and Tacoma welterweight Harry Schuman fought six rounds to a draw in Tacoma. The bout was even but produced little hard punishment. In prelude, Jimmy Storey decisioned Verne Searcy, and Johnny Hogan defeated Al Baker.

Tacoma Haynie Jeff San Francisco Harry Schumian Jimmy Storey Seattle Verne Searcy Wenatchee Johnny Hogan al Baker Begro

Buckeye star Hoge Workman backs Chick Harley claim

In Columbus on February 11, Hoge Workman of Ohio State backs Chick Harley’s statement about basketball work taking longer to earn the “O” than his football letter. Harley emphasizes the effort difference between the two sports.

Columbus Hoge Workman Buckeye Eleven Chick Harley Chick

Reds Gear Up Across States for Spring Training

Cincinnati February 11. The Reds will assemble at Cisco for spring training gathering players from 17 states and Cuba signaling a far reaching roster build for the coming season.

Cincinnati Reds Cisco States Cuba

New Infielder for Golden Gate Club

Morria Rath, veteran infielder, is slated for a San Francisco Seals infield role this season. He won with the Cincinnati Nationals last year and was sent to Seattle in the Brenton Bohne deal, later moved to the Seals. Rath previously played third base for Salt Lake in the Coast League before reaching the majors.

Morria Rath San Francisco Seals Cincinnati Nationals Seattle Seals Salt Lake

Middle King Wins by Sleep Punch

Johnny Wilson, middleweight champion, scored a second round knockout of Navy Hostan in Kenosha Wisconsin during his Midwest debut. Rostan rose twice before Wilson finished him, with the bout ending as Rostan was forced from the ring.

Kenosha Wis Johnny Wilson Wilson Midwest Navy Hostan Joliet, LL Rostan ST. Paul Mike Odboha

Ridley Meets Harrahan in Bremerton Elks Show Main Event

Bud Ridley of Seattle will face Joe Harrahan for the featherweight title at the Bremerton Elks show next Thursday. The fighters recently drew in Aberdeen in a slashing bout. Harrahan will weigh in at 128 pounds in the afternoon for Ridley.

Bud Ridley Seattie Joe Harrahan Bremerton Elks Aberdeen Pat Scott Harrahan Fudley

Truck Bowlers Dominate Rube's Cafe In City League

The Denby Trucks swept three games from Rube's Cafe, moving into third place and denting Cafe’s title hopes. Other results include Elks No. 1 posting a 3019 team high, Orpheume with 3014, and top individuals Hud son 241 single, Durnford 645, Hehr 238, Mendenstrom 237.

Denby Trucks Rube's Cafe Union Fagies Hippe’'s Cafe Elks No. 3 Elks No 2 Pikes No. 1 Cheauty’s, Lumbermen FL N. Brooks Orpheum Elks No. 1 Orpheus Durnford Orpheuma Hudson Hehr Mendenstrom Orpheume Rube's Ccc Nwencess Union Tailors Cafe Ances Deoe Cheasty

German Bike Rider to Enter U. S. Race

Walter Rutt, noted German bicycle rider and three time sit day champion, will start in the third race of the season at Madison Square Garden on March 7. The event, promoted by Tex Rickard and John M Chapman, is the second grind recognized as official by the association.

New York Walter Rutt Madison Square Garden Garden Tex Rickard John M. Chapman

Former Grid Stars Buck Business Now

Former college football stars are moving into finance and politics with the same drive. Notables include William H. Edwards known as Big Billie now an internal revenue collector in New York, Charles F Brickley a Wall Street broker, and Clifford Finck a New York financier. Other ex-players like Harral H. Tenney, Walter C Booth, and Yale star Black transition to high level banking and insurance roles, touting football as top training for business and life.

New York William H. Edwards Billie Princeton Charles EF. Brickley Brickley Clifford FR. Finck Black Yale Chicago Tenney Liberty National Bank Walter C. Booth

Ribbon Romance Made Butwell Winner

Feb 11 Havana era jockey Jimmy Butwell rose from Denver tracks to win big races. He married the ribbon seller who became his manager, urged him to quit drinking, and helped him lose weight to 106 pounds. His late-career success followed, with a fortune he can now write a half million dollar check for.

Denver Jimmy Butwell Havana Colorado Butwell San Francisco Oakland Santa Anita Lucky Baldwin Los Angeles Monrovia Taylor George Burwell Ribbona

Ring Bill Goes Before House Today

Olympia February 11 The public morals committee will not report the Wray 10 round boxing bill before next Thursday. Gov Hart will offer an amendment on his return from the Olympic peninsula. Wray submitted two amendments including compensation for clubs lacking buildings or leases and allowing exhibitions without a decision.

Olympia Committee On Public Morals Wray Gov Hart Olympic Peninsula Boxing Commission American Legion Public Morals Committee Peter David Tacoma A. Mann O. R. McKinney Pierce New York

Giant rookies high cost for Giants spring training

New York February 11 nineteen Giant rookies set to report at San Antonio with John McGraw paying $100000 for the group. Goldie Rapp leads the list at $15000 followed by pitcher Pat Shea and catcher Alexander Gaston at $12000 each.

New York San Antonio John McGraw Goldie” Rapp Pat Shea Alexander Gaston

Hill Five Loses Star Guard In Lincoln Clash

Queen Anne’s prep basketball team misses star guard Molly MacCarthy as Lincoln visits, risking city title hopes. Gibson starts at guard to join Tanger while Lincoln relies on Nollan Hassford and Bruce Henaketh in a strong forward center lineup.

Queen Anne Molly” MacCarthy The Quays Lincoln Hill Broadway Gibson M’carthy Bell McCarthy Max Tanger Northenders Nollan Hassford Bruce Henaketh Bill Savage Kunz Anderson Douglas

Wisconsin coach vows resignation over schedule clash

Michigan era of college sports rumors swirl as Wisconsin coach vows to resign if One State is ever added to the Wisconsin schedule. Ohio State coach Wiese faces charges of inappropriate conduct. Intramural box tourney at OCAC draws over four teams. every fraternity and independent group will participate. Interclub matches begin early, with California varsity openings and strong competition. Pearse aim to reclaim intercollegiate cup with Stanford, while Southern California and Notre Dame pursue schedules. Detroit Notre Dame seeks games. Detroit contest near scheduling. MR Wo con shoots practice scenes with crew in the presence of Coach Lander.

Leeeem Michards Wisconsin Wiese Ohie State

City league turmoil as teams lose ground in final stretch

The Northern Life Insurance team defeats the Knights of Columbus as four players foul out and the race for city honors narrows with four games left in the season. Andy Chaney recovers from flu and eyes a March 1 bout with Billy Defoe in New York.

She Priel System Sign Co Egeirt Northern Life Insurance Co Berance Aige Accnard Life Andy Chaney Billy Defoe New York

Gavin to Clean Up Ring Game

New York report profiles William A. Gavin as a leading figure in boxing reform. It notes his role drafting the New York boxing law and organizing the International Sporting Club, now with 2000 members including Theodore Roosevelt and Reginald Vanderbilt, aiming to elevate boxing to English standards.

New York William A. Gavin New York State Gavin International Sporting Club Empire State England Theodore Roosevelt Rodman Wanamaker Reginald T. Vanderbilt Gen Leonard Woot

International league eyes new clubs in Montreal Newark

Montreal and Newark may replace Syracuse and Akron in the International league after a meeting called by President John C. Toole. Syracuse faces ball ground disputes and Akron is a long standing burden, while Montreal seeks representation and Newark could take the Akron franchise.

New York Montreal Newark Syracuse Akron John C. Toole

Wolverines to Dixie to Open Big Ten Season

The University of Michigan nine, led by Del Pratt, will tour the South during spring vacation for seven games to prepare for the Big Ten opener. Carl Mays or Mare comments on team decisions as O Doul moves to the miners and a large crowd at New York Yankee Park was anticipated.

Ann Arbor Mich del Pratt University of Michigan Carl Mare New York Yank Haggins Lefty O' Deul Ip Miners O'Doul Han Prandern

Dempsey Plans European Exhibition Start In April

New York February 11 Jack Kearns manager of Jack Dempsey said the champion will begin exhibition work in Europe early in April after six weeks on the Pacific coast for movie work. He will remain in training during that period.

Dempsey Europe Kearns New York Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Pacific Coast

City Cage Teams Clash in City League Showdown

Two strong city league squads, Puget found Paper Box and Northern Life, meet Saturday night at the Y M C A with both squads carrying one loss. Northern Life recently beat the Knights of Columbus 23 to 15 at the K of C hall while Box lost to the Y in their opener. Games schedule 5 p m between the Y and Silent Frats 7 p m Box vs Northern Life and Eckmann Furniture vs System Sign Shop in the final.

Puget Paper Box Northern Life MacDougall-Southwick Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Frats Eckmann Furniture Company System Sign Shop

Kilbane to Defend Featherweight Crown Next Week

Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion will travel to New York next week to finalize defense plans. The DeFoe Seiger winner faces Andy Chaney and Kilbane may meet that victor. Tex Rickard aims to close boxing at Madison Square Garden with a St Patrick’s day card possibly featuring Benny Leonard and Jack Britton.

New York Johnny Kilbane Tex Rickard DeFoe Seiger Andy Chaney Kilbane Rickard Madison Square Garden St. Patrick’s Day Benny Leonard Jack Britton

Cotton States League Reorganized by Southern Cities

The Cotton States League is reorganized with Pensacola Meridian Greenwood Jackson Montgomery and Selma as pivotal member cities. The move signals restructuring of regional baseball governance and scheduling.

Cotton States League Pensacola Meridian Greenwood Jackson Montgomery Selma

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