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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1921
Page
9
Connie Mack predicts the Athletics will contend for the American League crown in 1922, focusing on removing greenness from a young squad and building team cohesion for the second half. The piece also notes veteran fighters like Leach Cross facing boos, with reflections on athlete discipline and mutual respect among competitors.
Diver Martin Blackie Fadden sails for Coronado Beach California to enter the national high diving championships with Pacific coast interest. Also listed are Clarence Pinkston Olympic Club champion and E Prieste Los Angeles Athletic Club competitor along with Bahlbeck and Kuehn Multnomah and New York clubs among others. Faddens entry marks his first major opportunity in ten dives from multiple boards at the Pacific Coast outdoor meet.
The notes describe bass, trout, and perch activity across Sammamish Otter Echo and many lakes with clear low water. Reports credit anglers like Edgar G Mondorf, B G Graham, D B Libby and others. conditions vary from low to normal water levels with good trolling eggs and live bait producing steady catches.
The Olympic Congress in Lausanne closes after debating winter sports inclusion. Proposed events include 600 to 10 000 meter skating, figure skating, ice hockey, skiing, long distance mountain climbing prize, and bobsleigh in doubt. A permanent five member board will collect sporting documents while an International Federation union was not approved. Representatives from many nations, including the United States and Canada, attend as high water reports note improved conditions.
In San Francisco on July 16 Seattle won a 15 inning pitching duel as Marty Gardner edged Kremer. The decisive run scored in the 15th when Billy Lane drove for Babe Pinelli at third base and Manager Kenworthy crossed for the winning counter.
Pacific coast middleweight champion Ortega performs daily training for his main event bout with Jimmy Darcy at the Elks smoker. Observers say Ortega is in top condition while Darcy trains in Portland. Clare Bromeo and Frankie Rodgers meet in the semi windup, with Bill Bethel vs Johnny Hogan in the third bout.
Boston July 16 Johnny Wilson the world middleweight champion successfully defended his title against George Robinson of Cambridge in a ten round bout. The champion won by a wide decision though Robinson earned early chances in the first round. Wilson weighed 168 pounds.
Seals beat the Sacramento S ants 7 to 2 in a game yesterday. Lewis and Niehaus left the mound early. Jim O Connell homered to right field. Final score San Francisco 7 Sacramento 2. Batteries Wis Couch Lena Niehaus Penner Killiott.
Cleveland owner-manager Tris Speaker bets on reviving Allan Sotheron after the Browns failed waiver play. Sotheron, once a top hurler, lost form after a spitball ruling limited him and prompted changes to his delivery. Speaker recalls Ray Caldwell’s revival and hopes for a similar turnaround this season.
Stein leads Roy Campber in a tight morning round with a five up ten to play finish and a seven up six to go in the afternoon. Joe Novak travels to Washington DC for the national championship after a Portland P N G A meet showing strong form in Portland and Spokane. Elks tournament advances to finals as Richards and Fry reach final stages. Rainier Golf Club plans Tacoma match with city team as municipal golf grows crowded with 1000 players starting Saturday and Sunday.
The annual Playfield tennis tournament begins today with 31 men's singles matches on the first day. Doubles and women's rounds are postponed to next week. tomorrow's schedule lists numerous early round matches including A Moned vs Schermer and Oldham vs Terner, among others.
The Washington Mutual Savings Bank ball team, champions of the Seattle Bankers' league, travel to Portland to face the Northwestern National Bank team in the Pacific Northwest bankers' baseball title. The game is set for tomorrow morning at 10 30 at the Portland Coast league ball park.
Vernon edged Portland 4 to 3 yesterday after Johnson hit Hannah with two outs and bases loaded. Johnson and Baker paired, McGraw and Hannah caught batteries. The game featured a controversial ending as Vernon capitalized on a miscue to secure the win.
Angels slugged a 11-4 victory over the Bees in Salt Lake. Los Angeles hit three homers two by LA and one by Salt Lake with six runs in the sixth inning. Batteries Hughs Baldwin Rieger Gould Thurston Lynn Byler.
The article notes the Pacific Coast Big Three Stanford Washington and California appoint coaches for next season with Van Gant at Stanford Bagshaw at Washington and Smith at California. California is favored to repeat and Washington State Oregon and the Oregon Aggies are expected strong. Games schedule includes Washington vs California at Berkeley and Seattle and California vs Stanford at Berkeley.
Local amateur baseball fans await the Pirates versus Highland Park White Star game set for tomorrow noon at Highland Park. The victor earns a place in The Star Junior league round robin and a shot at The Star trophy as city Class B champions.
Amateurs Jatt The Fairey Breckmen cancel a game against Bundey after a player’s father dies. Several matches are listed for March with teams including Adams The ve, Weet Mill Merchants, Shamrex Cubs, Mikado Tigers, South Park Juniors, Newparcis, Woeat Beattie Athletic Club, Burien Boosters, Supply Laundry, J T L Campbells, Y M C A Athletics, Washington Drug Co, Broadway Merchants, Tenera Cute, Nesk Cubs, Western Avenue Steam Heat, White Star Cube, Port Madison, Island Centre, Poulsbe, Tracytown, C Idaho, Kirkland, Mikados, Fort Lawton, U S Burnside, Kennydale, Georgetown Cubs, Snoqualmie Falls, Edmonds, Guquamish, Eger man Grocery Co, Renton, Georgetown Merchants, Colby, Royal Arcanum, Olalia, Creosote, Bremerton, University Commercial Club.
Danny Edwards, a colored Oakland bantamweight, won a ten round decision over Georgie Lee, Sacramento's Chinese bantamweight, in Portland. The report notes Edwards plans to defend or pursue titles in the following week when title opportunities arise.
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