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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1922

Page

7

Stars May Drop Out of Washington State Tennis Meet

Washington state champion Leo Lassen and ranking player Marin Allen may not enter the Washington state tennis championships at Beattie Tennis Club starting Monday. Alien has not played this year and Weinstein’s participation is uncertain. draws and seedings will be finalized tonight.

Leo H. Lassen Wainstein Washington Victoria B. C Galaxy of State Hington Allen Weinstein van Dyke Johna City Cham Leon de Bruce Hesketh Herbert San Francisco Wrybert Nith Crawford Andersen Winder Las Frank Kozlowski Marion Dick Burr Grant Hyman Zettler Lactio Me MacDonald Rita’ Moyer Imonne Bourque Mrs Oakland I. RU An Ae Irmament Roy Nell Boalaing S. Shedule

Veterans southpaw leads third game win for San Francisco

San Francisco won the third game against Seattle with Doug Weeney, the new moundsman, pitching for the home team. He allowed seven hits and kept the Indians to three runs as Gilder, Schneider, Thurston and Anfinson contributed at the plate.

San 9 Seattle Yestern Moundsman Douge Weeney

James Egan Champions Paul Strand As Coast League MVP Hope

James W. Egan of the Seattle Star endorses Paul Strand as the Coast League's most valuable player citing Strand's versatility and effort. Other letters praise various candidates and urge readers to vote after reading contest rules. Dewey also joins the letters praising Strand and requesting the prize for Bitty.

Tacoma Star Seattle James W. Egan The Tacoma Times Egan Sporting Editor the Star Lane Eldred Sutherland Kamm Griggs Cooper Deal Sand Dell May Salt Lake Strand Paul James W Egan Seattle Star

Wrestling Title Match Set Amid Weight Dispute

Walter Miller, claimant of the mid Giewelzht wrestling title, will not face Johnny Meyers of Chicago as scheduled on July 27 unless Meyers agrees to weigh 158 pounds ringside, per a Los Angeles Giepatey report.

Walter Miller Johnny Meyers Chicago Meyers Los Angeles

Star Swim Meet Entries For A U U Event List

An entry form for the Star swim meet lists men seniors juniors and women with events in free style breast stroke back stroke and diving. It notes entry closes August 5 and provides space for name and address.

Mae Girla Girle

Travie Davis and Harry Casey Headline Smoker

Travie Davis and Harry Casey headline a six round main event at the Austin and Salt’s Arena smoker next Friday night. The Irishman Casey, known for power and aggression, meets Davis a hard puncher with a Portland/S Seattle rivalry background. Seven additional four round bouts fill the program.

Travie Davis Harry Casey Harp Davis Gans Seaburn Brown Evers Austin & Salt Fighting Harp Mr. Casey Travie

Rod Murphy Still A Coast League Star Despite Hard Luck

Famed Pacific Coast League player Rod Murphy endures a string of injuries, including a broken leg, ankle dislocation, eye growths, and hip trouble, yet his fans and manager Adama insist he remains a top ballplayer with lasting pepper and drive.

Rod Murphy Hello Rod Rod Adama Fred Treichler

Sammy Hale Shines as Key Player in Texas League

Sammy Hale earns MVP buzz for exceptional fielding and power hitting. The Texas standout repeatedly drives the ball and unsettles opposing pitchers, showing versatility across multiple positions beyond third base, signaling potential move beyond class AA.

Sammy Hale Sam Texas Haile HALL Jackson

Lane Booster Hails Billy Lane as Coast League MVP

The Star sport editor lauds Billy Lane as the most valuable Coast league player. Lane fields well, posts a .78 batting percentage in 1921, leads leadoff hitting, and ranks high in steals with 76 runs. He also has several home runs and strong two-base hits, plus solid fielding.

the Star Billy Lane

Dogs Race Opens 40 Day Meet in St. Louis

More than 200 racing dogs compete as a 40 day meet opens in St. Louis. The sport shows unusual popularity in the city and across the South and Midwest.

ST. Louis

Star City swimming meet draws Seattle junior clubs

Five Seattle beaches plan junior teams for the Third Annual Star City meet. Instructors Johnny Wilson at Madrona, Walter Rosebers at Mt Baker, Walter McComb and Phil Glenn at Green Lake, and Louie Pitwood at Seward Park organize entries open now in The Star. Registration requires AAU membership for swimmers over 16.

Seattle Johnny Wilson Madrona Beach Walter Rosebers Mt Baker Walter McComb Phil Glenn Green Lake Louie Pitwood Seward Park Star Baril Fry Piper & Taft's

Weismuller Skips Northwest Visit This Summer

Johnny Weismuller world famed swimmer will not visit the Northwest this summer. He is returning to Chicago from Hawaii via Kansas City after stopping in California where he set dash records. He had been invited to swim at Beattie Portland and Spokane.

Weismuller Northwest Johnny Weismuller Chicago Kansas City California Beattie Portland Srokane

Von Elm Versus Knepper Eyeing Golf Title Duel

In a Transmiseiasippl tourney match yesterday George Von Fim defeated W. J. Foye to reach the final, and Rudy Knepper, Iowa champion, beat Alex Graham. Knepper and Von Elm advance to the championship showdown after morning and afternoon rounds with scores shown. final pairing set for title.

George von Fim W. J. Foye von Fim Rudy Knepper Iowa Alex Graham Knepper von Eim Graham von Elim Foye von Elm

Spokane Dogs After Medals

Full siblings of Jack Dempsey's bulldog Spokane Boy will be shown at Western dog shows this year, according to a Spokane report.

Jack Dempsey Spokane

Will Play for Oregon Golf Title

In Portland on July 15 the semi finals set Dr. O F Willing of Waverly Country Club and Rudolph Wilhelm of Portland Golf Club to contest the Oregon state championship final this Saturday.

Portland Dr. O. F. Willing Rudolph Wilhelm Waverly Country Portland Golf Clubs Oregon

Pacific Northwest Open to be Held at Yakima Club

Organizers announce the Pacific Northwest Professional Golfers Open at Yakima County Club on September 25 26 Amateur entrants eligible while professionals compete for cash prizes. George Wise and Bob Johnstone led negotiations with the Pacific Northwest Professional Golfers Association and secured a purse of about 500 iron men.

Pacific Northwest Yakima George Seattle Bob Johnstone Pacific Northwest Professional Golfers’ Association Northwest

Baseball Bones and a Fateful Batting Gaffe

Claude Derrick forgot his turn at bat in a New York Yankees versus St Louis game at St Louis. Frank Chance, Yankees manager, slapped in for Derrick and batted twice, turning a six run deficit into a Yankees win with two decisive RBIs. St Louis realized the miscue only after Chance’s second at bat.

Claude Derrick New York St. Louis Yankees Frank Chance Chance Derrick Fisher

Sox Watching Lee Dempsey in Los Angeles Rumor

During a Los Angeles summer, Frank Isbell will scout for the Chicago Americans. Reports say the White Box show strong interest in Lee Dempsey, first baseman for the Coalinga club, with Isbell also owner of the Wichita club in the Western league.

Los Angeles Frank Isbell Chicago Americans White Box Lee Dempsey Coalinga Isbell Wichita

British linesmen coming on coast trip in November

George Duncan and Abe Mitchell, noted British golfers, plan a November coast trip according to a wire from Los Angeles.

George Duncan Abe Mitchell Los Angeles

Willard declines August boxing offer in Portland

Jess Willard, former heavyweight champion, says he cannot train for an August bout and declines the Portland boxing commission invitation. In another event, Frank Troeh wins the Pacific Coast trapshooting title after a shootoff with O N Ford, smashing 222 of 225 targets.

Portland Jess Willard Portland Boxing Commission Willard Los Angeles Frank Troeh O. N. Ford

Bitter Battle Set Between Tendler and Leonard in Jersey City

EW THENDLER, a Philadelphia lightweight, meets Benny Leonard in a 12 round no decision title bout in Jersey City on July 27. Tendler must knockout Leonard to claim the title, while Leonard seeks to counter with his sharp right. the fight is billed as the era’s greatest lightweight clash. Also notes Panama Joe Gans will not travel north for a scheduled bout with Joe Eagan, planning California bouts instead.

Casey Davie Leo H. Lassen EW Thendler Philadelphia Benny Leonard Bennah Jersey City Leonard Tencher Tendler Tendher Panama Joe Gans Joe California Joe Eagan

Testerney's bave Magees Moendhy equsred the National league record

The passage reports multiple baseball results with garbled names and numbers. Key outcomes include the Cards beating the Phils 5 to 0, the Yankees winning 6 to 4 in a four run fourth inning, Indy beating Red Sox 8 to 3, Braves defeating Cooper’s team with a homer, Pirates winning 2 to 1, White Sox losing 7 to 3 to Washington, and Reds routing the Robins 8 to 0. It also notes Duke Kahanamoku declining to swim Johnny Weismuller debut due to respect for Weismuller’s stature.

Testerney Bave Magees Moendhy Gerry Cravath Hie Phils

Bancroft Defeats Wills for Rhode Island Tennis Title

Providence report notes Miss Leslie Bancroft of Boston won the Rhode Island tennis championship by defeating Helen Wills of San Francisco.

Providence R. L Leslie Bancroft Boston Rhode Island Helen Wills San Francisco

Leonard Tendler Fight Advance Seat Sale Tops Half Million

Advance seat sales for the Leonard Tendler bout reached 150000 with a potential $400000 gate, per promoter Ruby Rickard. The article notes strong boxing interest in New York on July 15.

Lightie New York Leonard-Tendler Rickard

Dundee Beats Burman In Ten Round Fight

Mike Dundee outpointed Joe Burman over ten rounds in Aurora. Johnny Relsier defeated Willie Kane by decision in one round.

Mike Dundee Burman Aurora Joe Burman Johnny Relsier Willie Kane

Smith Drops One New York Bout Ends in Decision

In New York July 15 midget Smith bantam lost a 12 round decision to Frankie Coster of Brooklyn. Abe Goldstein bantam outpointed Johnny Gray in 12.

Johnny Darcy Beats Delmont in Bayonne Lightweight Bout

Johnny Darcy of Bayonne wins a 12 round decision over Gene Delmont of Memphis in Bayonne New Jersey. Darcy dominates with crisp combinations and selective defense to claim the lightweight victory.

Johnny Darcy Bayonne N. J Gene Delmont Memphis

Decision Stands on Iron Duke

CHICAGO July 15 Commissioner today refused to reopen the Kenworthy case. Landis denied a petition for a rehearing on the grounds that no cause appeared for the modification of the order entered on May 24. He said a club owner who leads a player into conduct detrimental to baseball may be reprimanded while the player may be made permanently ineligible.

Hicago Kenworthy Landis

Jones and Melhorn in Golf Lead at National Championship

At Skokie Country Club Chicago July 15 Bill Melhorn of Shreveport and Bobby Jones of Atlanta led the final round after four holes in the national golf championship tying at 216. Gene Sarazen held third with 229 as 20 000 spectators watched the early action with John Black California star and 36 on the first nine.

Kokie Country Club Giencoo Bill Melhorn Shreveport Bobby Jones Atlanta Melhorn St. Andrew's Gene Sarazen Pittsburg Chick Evang Walter Hagen John Black California Black Jim Barnes Barnes Skokie Country Club Chicago Skokie Valley Mista Frank T. Spregel Memphis George Martin Santa Barbara Troon Scotland Reddie Hester

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