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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1921

Page

2

Training Is Picnic Says Tom Gibbons Family Life Fun

OGBAKIS Minn July 27 quote from Tommy Gibbons challenger for light heavyweight title describes training by the lake as a picnic. He discusses wife Helen and two boys Tommy Jr and Jack, plans for education, hunting trophies, music, and a quiet home life near Osakis. He notes wife's support for boxing and possible future careers for their children.

Tommy Gibbons Star Gibbons Carpentier Jack Dempsey Ogbakis Minn Helen Tommy, Jr Jack St. Paul Mike Osakis

Danny and Bud to Fight Again in Vancouver

Bud Ridley of Seattle and Danny Edwards of Oakland have been rematched to fight here on August 4 due to a dispute over weight. The bout will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Danny Bud Vancouver B. C Bud Ridley Seattle Danny Edwards Oakland Edwin J. Brown D. D Columbia

Seals Rout Salt Lake Bees In Sixth Straight Victory

The league leading Seals walloped Salt Lake 126 in San Francisco yesterday to extend their win streak to ten. Three home runs fueled the attack as O Dou​l and Agnew teamed with Gould and Byler for the Seals offense.

Salt Lake San Francisco Seals Frisco O’ Doul Agnew Gould Byler

Angels Prevail In Tight 3-2 Win Over Sacramento

Angels beat Sacramento 3-2 in a close matchup at home. They broke the deadlock with three seventh inning runs aided by strong defense and timely hits. Aldridge and Baldwin pitched for the Angels while Fitery and Cook worked behind the plate.

Angeles Angels Sacramento Mncore R. HH. EF. Jag Seaeenearto Ss. Ft Aldridge Baldwin Fittery Cook

Beavers Fall to the Tigers in Portland Tilt

In Portland yesterday the Vernon Tigers defeated the Beavers 7 to 4. The game featured multiple hits and two home runs. Batteries were McGraw Cross and Hannah for Vernon with Johnson Ross and Baker behind the Beavers.

Portland Vernon Tigers Vernon Oo Poteiegd McGraw Cross Hannah Johnson Ross Baker

Indians Host Oaks In Weekend Doubleheader

The Seattle Indians welcome Oakland for a two game series starting this afternoon at home. Both teams endured rough road trips, raising hopes of a local upset. A full doubleheader is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

Poynter May Hurl for Cubs In Opening Finals

Walter Poynter, strong outfielder and reliever for the Three Brothers Dye Works Cubs, may start Sunday against Highland Park in the Star Junior finals opening game at Lincoln Park. Roe and Hopkins mixed, but Poynter showed pitching class with a fastball. The Dye Works must contend with Highland Park’s strong batting attack. a loss ends their title hopes. Hobart Cigar Co and Georgetown Cuba also meet in another Sunday game as the series proceeds at Lincoln Park.

Walter Poynter Three Brothers Dye Works Cubs Bekart Cigar Co Dye Works Highland Park Roe Hopkins Eckarw Poynter Three Brothers Highland Qeorgetown Hobart Cigar Co Georgetown Cuba Lincoln Park

Taylor and Allen Win in Victoria Tennis Matches

Marshall Allen and William Taylor triumphed in both singles and doubles at Victoria. Miss Josephine Pollack of Seattle and Mrs. Gertrude Robinson of Idaho won their women's singles matches.

Victoria Marshall Allen William Taylor Josephine Pollack Seattle Gertrude Robinson Idaho

International Sporting Club Suspended Over Boxing Bout

New York July 27 The International Sporting club which staged the Herman Lynch championship bout at Ebbets field Monday has been indefinitely suspended by the state boxing commission.

New York International Sporting Club Ebbets’ Field State Boxing Commission

Shade Wins Easy Decision in Vernon Arena Main Event

George Shade, of the fighting Shade family, secured a four round decision against Young George of Los Angeles at the Vernon Arena last night.

Shade Los Angeles George Shade Fighting Shade Young George Vernon Arena

Thurston Traded to Chicago Cubs in Coast League Deal

Salt Lake Coast League pitcher Hollis Thurston was traded to the Chicago Cubs for three players. In Illinois the stadium drive film show will debut at a university event with George Huff and Robert Zuppke speaking. Harry W. Bringhurst coordinates Seattle meeting arrangements.

Salt Lake Hollis Thurston University of Illinois George Huff Robert Zuppke Illinois Seattle Huff Zuppke Harry W. Bringhurst 18Th Ave

Sailors Clash in Tug of War at Bremerton

Ridley and Tug-of-War teams from Pacific fleet battleships will compete in a special event at Athletic park Bremerton Saturday afternoon. Strong teams are expected to enter. The New Mexico squad is regarded as the slight favorite to win based on past records.

Pacific Athletic Park Bremerton New Mexico Navy Yard

Munroe to Meet Here in Pacific Coast Smoker Card

Los Angeles bantam Rankie Munroe headlines a pavilion smoker card in Jackson tonight. He recently drew with Pat Moore and defeated Sailor Mayberry, facing Ridley in a four round bout after a longer layoff. Eddie Jackson meets Johnny Trambitas in the semi and other bouts include Trambitas vs Bradley and Silent Martin vs Cecil. The show starts at 8:30.

Angeltown Eddie Jackson Johnny Trambitas Portland Trambitas Tommy Bradley Rube Finn Ballard Lester White Silent Martin Cecil Joe Bud Oliver

O'Connell Sought by Major Leagues in Five-Figure Bids

San Francisco Bears first baseman Jim O'Connell, 19, develops rapidly after a position switch from outfield. Scouts from New York praise his power and speed, with two record drives to left and right field in Oakland. Sacramento native, discovered at Santa Clara, generates major league interest and five figure bids.

Jimmy O'Connell San Francisco Bears Babe Ruth Bill Lange O'Connell Charley Graham Santa Clara College Fred Mitchell O'Connel Cubs Seals Graham Bob Connery New York Yankees San Francisco Oakland Oakland Park Sacramento California Harry Hooper Joe Gedeon

Murphy to Box Ortega in Portland main event

Battling Ortega of Oakland faces Frankie Murphy in a ten round main event at Milwaukie next Wednesday in Portland.

Portland Battling Ortega Oakland Frankie Murphy Milwaukie

San Francisco Chooses Outdoor Spooning as Summer Sport

Police Chief Edwarda declares outdoor spooning a legitimate summer sport. The remark comes as officials say police will not intervene in affection oriented activities. The report adds a curious note about colonial explorers in Kansas City newspaper Mexico 1519 finding chocolate and hints at a return to normalcy.

Edwarda Kansas City Mexico

Upsets Highlight Playfield Net Tourney Day

Dozens of matches thrilled spectators as Lagstrom defeated Burr 6-4 10-8 to reach the finals and Meyer retained women’s singles with a 6-2 6-3 win over Mrs. Chesterfield. doubles saw Hesketh Nollan advance after beating Stephens McLain 6-2 6-4 with other results listed.

Leo Lagtgstrom Richard Burr Lagerstrom Burr Lagernstrom Rita Meyer Mrs. Chesterfield Hesketh Nollan Stephens McLain KB. Lagerstrom KH. Burr MW. Neer C. Turmer MH. Gilman RB. Ioe Brennen Co. MH. Abell W. W. Kaut J. Lynch Irene Stephens Millicent Hughes Kozlowski White Nelson Johnson Langile Nellan Neer Rickles Bresnahan Lintmer Tyberson Brennan Lightfoot Cannon Molbrook Henderson Mith Rossbach Mia Cheaterfield Freda Peis Ruth Marcuse

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