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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1921

Page

10

Britton Retains Welterweight Title After Tough War

In Portland, Britton narrowly defends his welterweight crown after a hard 30 minute bout with Dave Shade. Shade nearly toppled the champion with a third round knockdown but fatigue in the later rounds preserves Britton’s title amid a crowd at the Milwau Arena.

Seattle Britton Portland Oregon California Jack Tton Harry Stout Ukee Wis Milwau Forces NG Wornin Shade Pion

Seattle golfers prepare for city championship at Seattle Golf Club

Seattle amateur golfers train for the city championship to be held next Friday and Saturday at the Seattle Golf Club. Thirty six holes on opening day. 16 low scores advance to a double round. Dixie Fleager will be absent on a Chicago trip. Speirs won Jefferson Park club title last Sunday 10 up 9 to play over Hjert. Griswold not defending. he is in Portland. forest Watson swept holiday program at Beacon Hill with bogey finish and tombstone tournament wins. Gordon Haw won the Beacon Hill 18 hole putting contest. many ties remain unresolved for a playoff tomorrow. Mrs. Fred Jackson topped Jefferson Park women’s qualifying. Knudson defends Barton club title at Black River course. Captain Griffith takes Earlington to Bellingham for a match.

Shade Britton Ring Dave Steven Shade Ab Prune State Itton Shell Jack Dave Shade Miseon Stout Silk” O'Loughlin Danny Edwards Sammy Gordon Harry Casey Jeex Bromeo Stanley Willas Willie St. Clair Jock Taylor Fred Kent Seattle Seattle Golf Club H. A Dixie" Fleager Chicago King County Clark Speirs Jefferson Park Harry Hjert Speirs Hill Links Husert l Claire Griswold Portland Forrest Watson Beacon Hill Watson Gordon Haw Jim Blake Jack Pomeroy E. T. Whitson B. L. Kerns Fred Jackson Jefferson Park Golf Club Bartington Black River Ted Knudson

Washington Varsity Tennis Championship Decided Today

The women's varsity tennis title at the University of Washington will be decided this afternoon. Marion Wheaton of Bellingham and Erma Frazier of Tacoma compete on the varsity courts as part of the Fourth Annual Field Day program.

University of Washington Marion Wheaton Bellingham Erma Frazier Tacoma

Grade School Track Meet Set At Denny Field

City grade school track and field carnival brings 362 athletes from 20 public schools to Denny field for a day of preliminary races this morning and main events at 1 p m. Four classes are used, with ribbons awarded to first to third place.

Denny Field

1924 Inter-National Olympic Games Planned for Paris

Geneva June 4 The 1924 inter national Olympic games will be held in Paris according to the committee. Amsterdam will host the 1928 games with several American cities suggested. The Olympic games were held in Paris in 1900.

Geneva Paris Amsterdam

Idaho Defeats Washington 2 0 in Bounced Base Game

Moscow Idaho June 4 Idaho took the lead and defeated Washington 2 to 0 in the base game.

Idaho Moscow Washington Lewe

Star Net Tennis Schedule Shows Weekend Delays

The Star reports that Woodland Park tennis events for Saturday are complete but Sunday's schedule cannot be finalized until after Saturday's matches. Call Sunday morning for definite times. no junior matches are on Sunday. many morning and afternoon matches including Rita Meyer versus Irene Stephens and several doubles pairings are listed with numerous players and venues.

Star

Prep Track Meet Builds City Championship Hopes

Finals of the all city high school track meet are set for this afternoon at University of Washington Stadium to crown the city champion. Eddleson of High stars in sprint prelims yesterday with 10.03 in the 100 and 23.04 in the 220, while Lincoln's Boyle and Fry claimed early wins in the 100 and 220 respectively. Wartes and Taylor from Ballard challenge, Hesketh looks to sweep the hurdles for Lincoln, with Maginnis expected in distance events.

University of Washington Eddleson Hast High Lincoln Dean Boyle Fry Eddieson Taylor Franklin Wartes Ballard Star Seattle Maginnis Hesketh Ballard Boyle

Odd Bets and Boldt Pastry Advertisement Line

A fragment from an advertisement notes odd bets when fighters are even and asks for Boldt's French pastry. It reflects a quirky retail slogan pairing betting oddity with a pastry brand.

Boldt

Descampes Plan to Build Up Carpentier for Dempsey Bout

The article argues that Descamps or Carpentier plans to fatten up to exceed 180 pounds for the July 2 title fight with Jack Dempsey. It warns that boxing cannot be materially improved by rapid fattening and predicts negative effects on Carpentier and potential risk to Georges. It notes Dempsey is overweight and should reach ideal shape after training.

Descamps Carpentier Jack Dempsey Georges Kingdom Dempsey

Tilden Wins Ward’s Title In World Tennis Championship

St Cloud France June 4 William Tilden of Philadelphia won the hard court tennis title defeating M Wander of Belgium 6 3 6 3 6 3 The American started poorly but recovered to display brilliant play with sharp drives and precise placement that baffled his Belgian opponent.

ST. Cloud France William T. Tilden Philadelphia M. Wander Belgium

Rock Too Hard for Bulldog at Washington Stadium

A University of Washington bulldog, loyal to Coach Jimmy Arbuthnot, proved fearless by grabbing a 50 pound iron crusher ball during a Saturday game. No bones or records were harmed as the playful incident unfolded at the stadium.

Jimmy Arbuthnot University of Washington Jimmy Bulldog

First Varsity Fall Grid Turnout in September

Washington prepares for a September football season under Coach Enoch Bagshaw with eight or nine of last year’s 16 lettermen expected to return. Key players named include Ray Eckmann, Ed Hobi, Bob Ingram, Johnny Wilson, and others, while quarterback and center spots pose concerns.

Washington Enoch Bagshaw Bagshaw Gus Pope Ed Hobi Ray Eckmann Ed Porep Bob Ingram Johnny Wilson George Rogge Jimmy Bryan Hobi Rogge Bob Abel Ted Faulk Ren Butler Ervin Dailey Harold Glen Larry Harry Quass Mare Island Marines Dan Whitman Ziel Bagehaw

Dodgers Track Men Compete in Northwest Meet

Pullman Wash June 4 The University of Washington faced a delayed readmission to the Northwest conference prompting a lengthy meeting before the Dodgers were cleared to compete in the conference meet. Coach Clarence Edmundson and seven institutions entered include Washington State College Washington University of Washington Oregon Agricultural College Whitman College University of Idaho and University of Montana.

Pullman Wash University of Washington Sun Dodger Clarence Edmundson The State University Dodgers Washington State College University of Oregon Oregon Agricultural College Whitman College University of Idaho University of Montana

Frankie Denny Loser In Oakland Title Bout

In Sacramento Frankie Denny of Oakland lost to Kid Reese in a close main event at the American Legion card. The decision was unpopular. Belmont Park in New York saw Audacious win the Suburban handicap with Kummer aboard Mad Hatter at 2 02 15 for the mile and a quarter.

Sacramento Cal Kid Reese Frankie Denny Oakland American Legion Belmont Park New York

Star Sport Editors Named for Today

The Star lists Harold Marquis Bert Patterson and James Grant as today’s sport editors from the University of Washington Daily staff.

the Star Harold Marquis Bert Patterson James Grant University of Washington Daily

University nine to tour Japan with 12 game series

The Sun Dodgers will leave Seattle around August 26 for a 40 day tour of the Orient to face Waseda University in a 12 game series in Tokyo and possibly play all star teams in Kobe Yokohama and Shanghai. Waseda will visit Seattle for a five game set July 5 to 9 at Dugdale park.

University of Washington Seattle Orient Sun Dodgers Waseda University Tokyo Kobe Yokohama Shanghai Keio University Chinese Technical Institute Fuh Tan University of the Philippines Manila United States Dugdale Park Morimitsu Kitamura Mikado Japanese Baseball Club Waseda Tacoma Mikado Asahi

Rain Halts Star Net Play at Woodland Park

Rain halted play at The Star Woodland Park tennis matches yesterday delaying finals. Women’s singles finals target Sunday afternoon with Mrs Bourque versus Josephine Pollack and Irene Stephens Rita Meyer playing at 2. Juniors open Saturday with doubles and some men’s singles in the afternoon. Men’s singles final likely moved to Monday or later. women's and mixed doubles start Sunday afternoon. No juniors Sunday.

Star- Woodland Park Mrs. Bourque- Josephine Pollack Irene Stephens Rita Meyer

Two UW Athletes Earn Varsity W Honors for Work and Leadership

Ervin Dailey football and track star and George Murphy stroke of the 1921 crew are named Sun Dodgers for progressing through college work while supporting families. Dailey, a senior in law, married with one child, holds five letters and captained the 1919 football and 1920 track teams. Murphy, a sophomore in business, married with one child, was captain-elect of the 1922 crew and previously captained the freshman varsity crew.

University of Washington Ervin F. Dailey George Murphy Sun Dodgers Dailey Seattle Murphy Washington College of Business Administration California Lake Washington Lovejoy University

Seattle Wallops Senators Again in Riverside Summary

Seattle beat Sacramento 5 to 1 as Geary scattered 11 hits and held the Senators scoreless after the first inning. Bob Geary belted a three run homer to fuel Seattle’s late-inning surge, while Kopp and Mollwitz contributed with key hits. Despite Sacramento outhitting Seattle, timely defense and pitching sealed the win in the fourth game of the series.

Sacramento Cal Seattle Senat Rainiers Bob Geary Kopp Moliwitz Geary Sacs Altho Pennar Middieton Wistersil Murphy Midred H Kenworthy Ie Cunningham Stumpt Savepon E Tobin McGeffigan Moliwitx Compton Ryan Orr Elliott Penner

Star Teams Face Multiple Showdowns This Weekend

The Louie's French Dry Cleaners and the Three Brothers Dye Works meet on Walla Walla field at 4 p m tomorrow in the sole Class A game of The Star league. South Seattle and Shamrox second team clash at lower Woodland at noon in a Class B feature. Egerman's Grocery and Washington Park Colts play at Washington Park at noon in a Class B championship tilt. Bulldogs take on Highland Park Athletic at Highland Park at 2 p m. Queen Anne Aerials meet Pirates on Walla Walla field No 1 at 2 p m.

Louie’s French Dry Cleaners Three Brothers Dye Works Walla Walla Field South Seattle Shamrox Woodland Egerman’s Grocery Washington Park Bulldogs Highland Park Athletic Club Highland Park Queen Anne Pirates

Cardinals Win at Tennis in Chicago Match

Cardinal players Phil Neer and Jim Davies of Stanford defeated Chicago pairing Perry Segal and Harry Vories Jr in both singles and doubles. The Chicago doubles team had recently won the Western Intercollegiate Conference championship.

Jim Davies Stanford Net University of Chicago Perry Segal Harry Vories Chicago

Goodcard Promised for Next Smoker at Pavilion

Promoters announce a midweek smoker at the Pavilion featuring Joe Harrahan vs Johnny Fiske and Ray Scribner from Anacortes challenging Danny Edwards in the double main event. Local fighters headline a card described as one of Seattle’s best with homegrown talent and promising action throughout.

Ray Scribner Anacortes Bantam Danny Edwards Joe Harrahan Johnny Fiske Seattle Fistic Harrahan Fiske Ching Scribner Anacortes Edwards Bud Manning Eddie Neil

Football Gains Popularity at University of Washington

The Pacific Wave from 1914 notes opening practice with about 14 men led by Captain Enoch Bagshaw. By spring 1921 Bagshaw fields 75 players, kicking many new footballs, with over 100 expected for varsity next fall and similar turnout for freshman.

University of Washington Pacific Wave Enoch Bagshaw

Varsity Seeks Stars for Big Intercollegiate Meet

University of Washington officials announce a limited squad for the first national intercollegiate track meet to be held in Chicago on June 18. Gus Pope and Vic Hurley are likely to compete with others possible pending financial arrangements and additional tryouts by Coach Edmundson. Pope stands strong in discus and shot put with record marks while Hurley leads in sprints and hurdles, bringing depth to the UW team for a pivotal East trip.

University of Washington Chicago Pope Vieley Sun Dodgers Beall Washington Davis Eugene Pullman Edmundson Gus Pope Hurley Harvand Vic Hurley Northwest Frost Harvard Kentury

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