Juniors to Begin Ball Title Play
Four squads open the final series for the Star Baseball Trophy at Lincoln Park as juniors start ball title play.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1921
Page
4
Four squads open the final series for the Star Baseball Trophy at Lincoln Park as juniors start ball title play.
The Star Junior baseball league finals are set on neutral grounds to ensure fairness. Sunday's games occur at Lincoln Park located at 10th Ave and Pine. Games on August 7 will follow with both teams competing on the same field.
The four finalists Eckart Cigar Co Three Brothers Dye Works Georgetown Cubs and Highland Park open a round robin series Sunday at Lincoln Park with games at 1 pm and 3 pm. Lineups pitcher by pitcher are listed for each club and a full schedule runs July 24 to August 7.
Los Angeles moved into the first division after defeating the Seattle Indians 6-3 yesterday. Five Angels runs in the fifth inning sealed the victory for the home club at Los Angeles.
In San Francisco on July 23 the home team defeated Portland 5 to 0, notching their fourth straight win. Crumpler pitched effectively, allowing only six scattered hits, with Yellesoho son and Fisher delivering strong support on defense and offense.
George Shade brother of famed Billy and Dave prepares for a Labor Day bout with former world middleweight champ Mike O'Dowd at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.
Sunday amateur games are listed with multiple matchups across Woodland Seattle and outlying towns. Notable pairings include Ureem weed vs noon clash, Ballard Eagles vs men at 2 pm, Athletics vs Wet Hill at noon, and 4.7 Campbells at 1 pm. Several Walla Walla grounds games feature Y. M. A. vs Mikado Tigers, Queen Anne Marchants vs Rainier Cube, and Shamrox Cubs vs Ashal Beavers. Additional contests include South Park Bees vs K of C and Royal Ar canum vs Chandler Bootery at 1 pm. Other downtown Seattle venues host Gatewood Merchants vs First Hit Merchants, Independinia vs Interbay Merchants, and Columbia Slickers vs Queen Anne po. Out-of-town games include Nappariels at Auburn, Tracytown at Port Orchard, and many more across listed towns.
In Providence on July 23 the Japanese doubles duo Kamagae and Shimidzu defeated William Tilden and Chick Garland in the semi final round of the Rhode Island doubles tennis championship. Norris Williams fell to Vincent Richards of Yonkers New York in another featured match.
The article lists championships conceded by large schools for 1920-21 across multiple sports. Notable teams include Princeton, California, Navy, Penn State, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Cornell, and Stanford, with Princeton and Navy appearing in several events.
Salt Lake City July 23 Salt Lake defeated Oakland 6 to 3. Oakland scored on two home runs by Jack Knight. Batteries Gould Eyler Alten Krause Koehler.
Bud Ridley Seattle featherweight returns to action at the Pavilion Wednesday night to face Frankie Monroe Los Angeles miller in his first ring appearance since Vancouver. Monroe has won twice here defeating Sailor Mayberry and drawn with Pal Moore.
Jim Barnes of Pelham Manor Golf Club New York won the American open at Columbia Country Club Washington DC by nine strokes with a total 249. He signed for 69 75 first day and 72 73 second day. Walter Hagen Freddie McLeod finished second at 298 while Chick Evans and Bobby Jones tied for fourth and fifth at 202.
The Star city swimming meet will be an Amateur Athletic Union registered event in August. If any swimmer falters, they will not advance. The meet events will be announced next week by director Dad Henry. Entries appear daily on The Star sport page from August 1, closing August 13. Entry blanks available at Crystal Pool or Piper Taft swimming department.
Frankie Rogers, Seattle welterweight, faces Butte miller Joe Simonich in a four round bout at the Pavilion. The Washington state Elks' association presents four additional bouts starting at 8 30 with Eddie Jackson versus Johnny Trambitas and others on the card.
Former college rowing stars from universities across the country met last night at the Beattie Yacht Club to discuss forming several interclub crews. A follow up meeting is set for Tuesday at noon in the Bon Marche tea room to finalize arrangements.
Pete Herman and Joe Lynch square off in a 15 round bantamweight title bout at Ebbetts Field in Brooklyn on Monday. Lynch won the crown last year by referee decision. Herman seeks to reclaim the title with strong recent performances.
Sacramento fell to the Tigers 7 to 2 yesterday as Vernon drove in the decisive runs down the line. Three Tiger runs came in during the ninth inning. Batteries were McGraw and Hannah for Sacramento and Kuns and Billott for the Tigers.
England’s Oxford Cambridge track squad faces Yale and Harvard in a two nation meet held in Cambridge. The afternoon event promises a perfect, clear day with a light breeze as teams compete for top honors.
Rita Meyer, city tennis champion, will face the winner of the Gertrude Pearl Mrs. Chesterfield match in the Class A women’s mingles final at Woodland Park Tuesday. Miss Pearl and Mrs. Chesterfield play today.
Vancouver report: Marshall Allen of Seattle faces Irving Weinstein of San Francisco in the British Columbia mainland tourney final this afternoon.
The P B C FE No 92 golf quartet led by Claude Stanley Ben Stein Harry Griffith and Gene Hatton won the state team title at Kearlington last Thursday over 18 holes of medal play and four-ball finals. Stein and Stanley beat Conrow Teats by nine up while Hatton and Griffith held Lynch Johns even. Rainier Golf Club losses and upcoming return match noted.
A public debate on Johnson fighting Demperry divides readers. One letter argues Johnson, a former heavyweight champion, deserves a trial to regain the title and cites wartime unity and equal service, while another warns Johnson should not fight to protect children and uphold American boxing standards.
A reader from 3317 Furhman Ave denounces Jack Johnson for his alleged tricks and praises a clean image for boxing hero Jack Dempsey. The writer argues Johnson deserves no further American chance and questions the sport’s integrity.
The 1921 balkline billiard championship tourney will be held in Chicago marking the first time in years it is staged outside New York. About six players are expected, including Willie Hoppe Jake Schaefer Welker Coch ran e and Edouard Horemans. The event opens November 14.
Charley Weinert of New Jersey seeks a bout with Tom Gibbons. He claims a string of wins at St Paul and is regarded as one of the cleverest boxers among the big men.
The Yakima and Victoria teams of the Pacific International league will play at the Coast league ball park tomorrow. The game is set to start at 2 30 PM.
Yrenkie Murphy and Joe Simonich die in a boxing bout at the Milwaukie arena near Portland on Wednesday night.
Joe Burman and Midget Smith, bantams, boxed a fast 10 round draw in East Chicago Indiana last night.
Seattle's Indians return home after a three week road swing to face rivals Oakland and San Francisco as slugging lineups like Hack Miller Jack Knight Guisto and Donnie Wille pace the clubs. The Coast race sharpens with San Francisco Salt Lake Sacramento and Portland vying, while Seattle Oakland clash in a pivotal series.
The Northwest fixture brings top players to Victoria Monday for the big net meet. In men's singles and boys divisions Marshall and Bill Taylor compete in senior events while Ross plays in the junior and boy classes.
Rollie Zeider has joined the Vernon Tigers after leaving Los Angeles. Manager Essick needs a new baseman and Zeider is slated to fill the open berth with potential to serve as utility infielder when Red Smith returns to the lineup.
Paris crowds greet Georges Catler on arrival as thousands line the way station to celebrate his return. joyous city honors the French figure amid jubilant scenes.
New York reports a negro heavyweight title bout between Jack son and Harry Wills set for Labor Day in Denver. The match is expected to draw national attention and showcase two leading contenders.
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