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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1921
Page
2
Vernon Tigers boast a deep pitching staff with twelve pitchers lined up for the coming season. Seven of those named are left handed, signaling a strong balance and depth for the staff as they prepare for the Coast League campaign.
Fourteen sons performed a game of wit last night at the American Legion amoker before a packed crowd and a balcony half filled with about one third of Seattle’s 400. The quirky pageant of line and jest drew regular fans in a lively, if odd, community event.
The Seattle Legion event features a boxing card with Dan Salt and Ernie Daley headlining. Local boxers include Willie Mitchell Walter Smallwood Byron Houck Pete Schneider Art Fromme Slim Love Ernie Shore and Shellenback. Referee Joe Waterman and ring announcer Dan Salt give a lively account of the fights.
From Leavenworth prison Jack Johnson plans a comeback in boxing. Tom O Rourke says Fred Fulton has been matched to fight Johnson in Havana this summer. The National Boxing Association likely will block Johnson’s return, as the subject has not been submitted and he will not be released soon.
Tex Rickard denies reports of a Brooklyn stadium project for the Carpentier Dempsey fight. Boxer "Babe" Herman of Sacramento has joined Jack Reoddy’s stable and is linked to managing Johnny Tillman and Billy Iske.
Olympia February 26 Senator Wray's ten round boxing bill, already passed by the senate, is expected to face a house debate today. The measure moves to printing and final passage early next week as this sentiment in the house grows stronger toward approval.
Willie Jackson of New York defeated Johnny Dundee in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden and announced he will post a forfeit to bind a title match with Benny Leonard. Promoter Tex Rickard may schedule the bout for late March as Leonard has agreed. Rickard also seeks an opponent for Prestina and a venue for Dempsey Carpentier bout.
Sacramento features left hander Paul Fittery who pitched the best ball in the league during the season's final week and is pegged as the Solon staff ace. Faeth Niehaus Prough and Penner round out the pitching staff after late season additions.
Carl Tremaine of Cleveland beat Pal Moore of Memphis in a clear 10 round bantamweight bout here on February 26. Tremaine dominated from start to finish scoring cleanly and securing the decision.
Special matches proliferate as Seattle area teams prep for the Pacific Northwest International meet at Portland. Iroook vs Union Tailors and Pope tibby against Roldt's cafe headline next Monday. Blaney of Cyergon alleys posted a 196 average amid touring plans for Portland and Aberdeen purses.
The Tiger Cage team fell 19 to 15 to Mallard at Ballard in a prep league game. Broadway remains winless away from home this season, with a tight 15 to 11 loss at Franklin to West Seattle.
Puget Sound Paper Box and Northern Life, tied for fourth, clash tonight at M C A for a final playoff spot in the City league basketball title race. A round robin will follow next week involving Mac Dougall Southwick Eckmann Furniture Co Y M C A and tonight’s winner. In the other game Silent Frate and Rainier Noble poets meet at 7 for cellar championship.
The MacDougall Southwick basketball team, leaders in the city league, will play an exhibition game with the Knights of Columbus at Casey hall tonight. The game is set for seven o clock.
San Francisco Senin began the first lap of spring practice. Battery men and a few others departed for Byron Hot Springs to spend two weeks removing winter rust from their skills and positions.
Billy Lane Oakland outfielder near top Coast league speed is traded to Seattle for pitcher Bucks Seibold. Manager Kenworthy had pursued a deal for Lane for some time.
The Pacific Northwest Golf Association plans a Portland meet the week of January 11 through July 2. The Weavertey club outlines events and a new Western style handicap rule to be adopted at the Portland meet. Sunday events drew players like Emerald Shannon and Viger Crider, while Beattie Gait club members faced Colonel Negy in a tough match. Concerns grow that municipal course conditions threaten the Beacon Hill course and its divots if not addressed.
The University of Washington defeated the University of British Columbia 43 to 14 in a college gym game last night. The teams meet again tonight at 7 20 with likely lineup substitutions and brief notes on player changes.
Victoria defeated Seattle 3 to 0 at home as Frank Frederickson scored all three goals and Heck Fowler held the net. The Victorians stretched their winning streak to five straight hockey victories over Seattle with strong defense and balanced secondary play.
Three players share the league lead with 4 points each as Smokey Harrie Alfie Hhinner and Frank Frederickson pace the Coast hockey race. Jack Adama climbs to fourth with Frank Foyston close behind, and Adama leads with 63 penalty minutes. Victoria returns Wednesday for the last regular-season appearance as Seattle and Vancouver vie for position. The Victorians have won five straight and trail the Mets by two games, with a Vancouver game Monday shaping the final stretch.
Intercollegiate hockey action set to unfold at 1:30 at the Arena with the University of Washington puck chasers facing the University of British Columbia. Probable lineups listed include Washington players Parttion Broadbent MacKenale and Morrison among others in a debut clash.
A seven year old coast lightweight bout at the dreamland pavilion ended in a crowd pleasing draw. Madden from California and Burns of Oakland displayed cleverness and power with a fierce third round exchange and a dramatic final rally that left fans hats in the air.
The Portland News columnist criticizes the decision in the Milwaukie main event bout between Babe Herman of Sacramento and Bud Ridley of Seattle. The writer calls the result a biased 50-50 affair and notes crowds left unsatisfied, believing Ridley fought harder while Herman boxed well.
The Oakland club faces a tough task replacing Lencaiste the Italian who joined the Cleveland Americans. Training opens along with seven other Coast league clubs at Pomena Teee¢ay. Tuten Roether a former Northwestern league hurler seeks 16000 salary with Brooklyn after Dodgers offered 8750. Chartey Derman Oakland catcher seeks more pay. Al Robertson the new catcher from the Terese league proves capable. Henge Muse returns and Hotertecs will play, reducing Derman’s chances. Beattie may not name a field captain as Kepworthy plays second base. Hemmy Mohne held that role last season.
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