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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1921

Page

2

Coast League Right Field Lineup Might Include Veterans

Veterans dominate the Coast league right field slots with players like Middleton Cox Fitzgerald Wilie Edington Crawford Ryan Cravath and Cravath listed as a new addition Salt Lake bees pivot Ariett and Rogers Bresnahan are also noted in related team coverage. The piece highlights Sam Crawford possible return and Fitzgerald and Ryan’s uncertain status while mentioning a shift for Reds infield positions and Thorpe’s dual sports plans.

Seattle Roy Middleton Portland Dick Cox San Francisco Justin Fitzgerald Oakland Dennis Wilie Vernon—“Tubby” Edington Los Angeles Sam Crawford Sacramento Bucky Ryan Salt Lake Gavry Cravath Sam Fitzgerald Ryan Altho Solons Middleton Cox Edington

Sutherland Poised for Detroit Success This Season

Sutherland, the Portland pitching ace last year, should make good with the Detroit Tigers this year. With a strong hitting club behind him, he should win many games. He has a good head, plenty of stuff, and excellent control. Critics compare him to Jim Bagby, noting Bagby’s control as his main asset and predicting Suds will succeed.

Sutherland Suds Portland Mae Detroit Tigers Jim Bagby Bagby

Washington Cagers Swamp Pullman in 54 to 21 rout

University of Washington basketball team dominated Washington State 54 to 21 at the local college gym. High scorer was Linsinen with 10 field goals. other top names include Talbot, Rockey Lewitt, and Loomis Crawford. The two teams meet again tonight at 8 30.

University of Washington Washington State Stanford Washington Plaimia Gail Linsinésce Oucua Wie OI Cenler Staters Sun Dodgers Wacern Talbot Fc Pie Ceeuceesee Rockey Lewitt Ncce Weewees Frinl Stolk Eens Ciewwemeee Cinna Trpyor Ceece En Giesecceesees Loomis Crawford Mefworfod Nicholson Crawford Frankland Sheik Gardner Wrgan Sammy Lewis Bakke Talbot Hurd Rockey Sorenson Loomis King Hard Sorensen Woodward Tacoma

Macbeth Wins Amateur Golf Title in Northern California

Norman Macbeth of the Los Angeles Country Club defeats Vincent Whitney of San Francisco 4 to 3 at the New Ingleside links on the 33rd hole to become Northern California amateur champion. A gallery of 300 watched in ideal spring weather. A Babe Ruth moment comes with a Walter Johnson homer eliciting smiles.

San Francisco Norman MacBeth Los Angeles Country Club California Vincent Whitney Ingleside

Travie Davia Beats Dalton in Vernon Fight

Travie Davia of Seattle defeated Steve Dalton decisively in the four round main event at Vernon. Davia jumped in at the opening gong and kept his speed, beating Dalton almost every punch. Gene Cline overwhelmed Willie Robinson in the semi windup while Sailor Kramer and Ernie Goosman drew.

Los Angeles Travie Davia Seattle Iron Man Steve Dalton Vernon Davia Dalton Ile Daliont Gene Cline Willie Robinson Cline

Mrs Field Makes Bow As Promoter In Chicago

Mrs Marshall Field III debuted as a wrestling promoter in Chicago guiding three bouts that raised about 15000 dollars for crippled and orphan children. A crowd of 12000 saw Cedar Rapids welterweight Jack Reynolds pin Shyros Vorria. Johnny Myers beat Lou Talabar for the middleweight title while Jim Londos and John Pesek wrestled to a draw after one hour and fifteen minutes.

Chicago Marshall Field III Jack Reynolds Cedar Rapida Town Shyros Vorria Johnny Myers Lou Talabar Jimmie Londos

Beattie Sweeties Defeat UBC In Vancouver Hockey

Beattie Sweeties beat the University of British Columbia 3 to 1 in Vancouver last night as the local lady hockey team extended their lead with a strong performance.

Vancouver B. C Beattie Sweeties University of British Columbia

Renees City Club Plans 32 Men For Spring Camp

The Renees City American club will cemit 32 men to spring training camp. Seventeen of them are pitchers. Ted Cather, former big league infielder, signed by Oakland club for umpire on Coast League staff this year. Irve Higgenbotham, former Portland pitcher, will report to Portland training camp this spring despite Manager McCredie saying he cannot use him. Jack Graney of Cleveland led American League last year with 462 slugging, going 6 for 14 with four doubles one triple and one more triple, scoring twice and driving in three teammates while fanning once.

Jack Tubby Spencer Baldwin Altho Renees City Ted Cather Oakland Irve Higgenbotham Portland McCredie Jack Graney Cleveland

Mets vs Puck Leaders Tonight in Coast Playoff Push

The Seattle Mets must win three more games to secure a Coast puck playoff berth as they face Vancouver tonight at the Arena. Vancouver has already clinched a playoff spot, while Seattle rests but will be weakened by the loss of Bernie Morris who is out and replaced by Charley Tobin. Vancouver’s Smokey Harris leads Coast scorers with 25 points, just ahead of Alf Skinner with 22. Between periods, James McGrath and Phil Donahue race in The Star events, adding rink excitement for fans.

Seattle Mets Vancouver Seattle Bernie Morris Charley Tobin Beattie Taian Cook Eceweress Semeseveces Rickey Dune Rowe MG OKRY Tess Walker Tabin Marria Weis Coscess Riley Dobice Smokey” Harris Alfi Skinner James Mctrath Phil Donahue McGrath

Seattle Mets face five games in tight schedule

The Seattle Mets have a dense five game run from today through March 4. They host Vancouver tonight then visit Victoria Friday and Vancouver Monday before facing Seattle with Victoria Wednesday and back to Victoria Friday. The stretch is described as a tough grind.

Seattle Mets Vancouver Victoria Seattle

Northern Life Insurance and YMCA in City League Showdown

In a key city league shift at Knights of Columbus gym tonight Northern Life Insurance meets YMCA to decide a playoff path for city honors. Friday at Elks club Silent Rats face Rainier Noble post. cellar crown at stake. Saturday top teams match at YMCA University Commercial versus Puget Sound Paper Box for playoff chance.

Idfe Insurance Knights of Columbus Elks Club Silent Rats Rainier Noble Post University Commercial Five Puget Sound Paper Box

Fulton Wins by KO in Allentown Bout

Fred Fulton, Minnesota plasterer, knocked out Rough House Ware of New Orleans in the third round of their 10 round boxing match in Allentown Pennsylvania last night.

Allentown Fred Fulton Minnesota Rough House Ware New Orleans

Ridley Eyes Big Chance in Milwaukie Bout

Coast featherweight champion Bod Ridley faces Sacramento’s Mabe Herman in a 10 round bout at Milwaukie Oregon. Ridley has stayed undefeated in the Northwest and seeks a decisive win to draw top Eastern contenders to future Coast main events. Herman. a capable challenger, will test Ridley’s power and form.

Bod Ridley Mabe Herman Sacramento Battler Milwaukie Ore Fudley Northwest Joe Gorman Ridley

Ace C Ladoo Defeats George Chip in Hard-Mought Bout

Mexican middleweight Ace C Ladoo defeats veteran George Chip in the East while taking a nine count in round thirteen. Promoter Jimmy Malone announces a Knights of Columbus show at Dreamland on March 4 featuring Dave Shade and Jimmy Duffy as likely main event. Portland night card lists Had Bebe Howes Santee Willewe Bert Alien Jack Dawsean and others with Ted O’Hare facing Paty Murray and Orlare knocking out Hert Forbes recently.

George Chip Tromoter Jimmy Malone Knights of Columbus Dreamland Dave Shade Jimmy Duffy Portland Bebe Howes Santee Willewe Bert Alien Wel Casiava Jack Dawsean Johany Fiske Joe Duna Paty Murray Fieet Owith Ted O'Hare Orlare Hert Forbes South

Allen Wins Net Honors at National Indoor Tennis

Marshall Allen won the national indoor tennis championship at the Armory in straight sets defeating Arthur Bailey 6 2 6 4 7 5. In doubles, Guy Frye and Leonard Kohlstad defeated Bailey and Don Ripley 7 9 6 4 7 6 7 6.

Marshall Allen the Armory Arthur Bailey Guy Frye Leonard Kohlstad Bailey Don Ripley

The Greatest Fight I Ever Saw in Panama Ring

A vivid tale of the 1911 heavyweight bout in Colon Panama between Fitz Moore of Harbadoes and Step Toe of Texas. The match ended in a brutal one round where Moore floored Toe and authorities intervened as the crowd rioted, marking it as the promoter’s triumph as well as a legendary spectacle.

Fitz Moore Harbadoes Step Toe Texas Central America Colon Republic of Panama Fits Fitz

Ring Champions Look Safe For Another Year

New York news from February 23 notes Tex Rickard has run elimination bouts to find a new fifth champion for each class. As winter ends only one champion remains, with Dempsey Leonard and Britton in a class of their own. Kilbane Wilson Lynch are seen as weak challengers, while Lynch is emerging as the bantamweight favorite after beating Herman.

Henry L. Farrell New York Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Benny Leonard Jack Britton Johnny Wilson Johnny Kilbane Joe Lynch Joey Pete Herman Roy G Jack Kearns Paulson Gene Tunney Sampson

Lynch Defeats White in Bantamweight Bout

Philadelphia Feb 23 Joe Lynch bantamweight champion scored an easy win over Jabez White in an eight round slugfest. Lynch used a left jab and a right cross effectively to secure victory.

Philadelphia Joe Lynch Jabez White Lynch

Mason Beats Dillon in Des Moines Nine

Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne Indiana defeated Dandy Dillon of Minneapolis in ten rounds in Des Moines Iowa last night. Roscoe Hall of Des Moines defeated Mandot of Rock Island Illinois in a ten round semi windup.

Des Moines Iowa Frankie Mason Fort Wayne Ind Dillon Minneapolia Roscoe Hall Mandot Rock Island

For Good Apple Pie go to Bolit's Advertisement

The note directs readers to Bolit's Advertisement for good apple pie. It highlights a shop promotion and suggests location relevance for pie buyers. The item functions as a brief classified style notice within the period newspaper.

Bolit

Cubs Battery Men On Way To West Coast Camp

Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers under Manager Johnny Evers depart for Santa Catalina Island California for a week of spring training before opening March 7 in Pasadena. The club will play 23 West Coast games before returning to meet St Louis in the April 13 opener. Evers plans to inject younger players into the roster as four veterans Merkle Hendrix Herzog and Paskett are released and must be replaced.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Johnny Evers Santa Ca Island California Pasadena Fe Louis Cubs West Evers Fred Merkle Claude Hendrix Charles Herzog Dode Paskett

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