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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1922

Page

4

Oakland Shadow Dominates Coast Welterweights in Big Card

Immy Duffy edged Travie Davis over six rounds to claim the Coast welterweight title at the Arena. Duffy's superior left hand and footwork overwhelmed Davis who fought back at long range. Abe Kubey's semi windup decision about Forbes over Johnston caused a stir. Other bouts included McCasslin vs Gray drawn after four rounds and Young Gower beating Patsey Cicacco in the second bout.

Davis Duffy Abe Rubey Bert Forbes Kid Johnston Leo H. Lassen Immy Duffy Abe Kubey Bluecoats Abe Rubey Ben Turpin Johnston Forbes Hoy McCasslin Bobby Gray Sernacht McCasslin Gray McCasulin Larry O'Brien Lonnie Austin Rube Finn Young Gower Patsey Cicacco China Stillman Young Bercott Nate Druxinman Seattle

Three Big Matches in City Meet

The City tennis tournament at the Le Tennis Club produced three notable results on day two including William Taylor defeating Leo Lagerstrom 6-2 6-? 6-4 and Bob Hesketh overcoming Army Marion 7-5 6-4. The day featured a full schedule with multiple singles and doubles results across divisions and reflected a strong field led by Hesketh Taylor and Lagerstrom.

Taylor Bruce Hesketh Fletcher Johnson le Tennis Club Leo Lagerstrom Hesketh Armie Marion Marion Art Bakey van Dyke Johns Pink Bourque Ann Adame Messer Adame Nellie C. Hofius Ta Meyer Gertrude Norris McPhereon KR. Lang D. Las John Backland Leon de Va Pletcher Johnson Hofius Bet Heeve Bill Taylor Dick Burr Johnson Jam S. Williams Robinson Haereid V. D. Johns R. Miller Lee Ve. Denton Wailer Nobineon McPherson Kime Livengood War Milne Carl White Langue BD. Vander Las D. McLean D. Vander MB. Langile Harold Williams Grant Leisure Fred Crawford Anderson de W. Langile FF. Koziowski Zec Zelbeck Ralph Harry Shaw de Turenne Ralph Lee Art the William Taylor de Leo Lagerstrom Don Roy Nelson Lt. Warren Don Milne Bob Hesketh Army Marion Ken McPherson Levine

Whitman Teams Face High Costs in Past Year

Whitman college athletics ran a total deficit of 1964 dollars with football accounting for the largest shortfall across all activities. A dispatch notes financial mobility issues affecting programs and resources.

Whitman College

Pope Aims to Defend A. A. U. Discus Title in Philadelphia

Gus Pope trains to defend the A. A. U. national discus title at the Philadelphia meet this season. The standout athlete seeks to repeat his previous success and earn another national win.

Thomas Captains Tigers Track Team at Princeton

Harrison Thomas of Los Angeles will captain the 1923 track team at Princeton University as announced in Los Angeles.

Thomas Tigers LOS Angeles Harrison Thomas Princeton

Tigers Win Vital Prep Ball Game

Roadway high school baseball preserves its 1911 title by defeating Franklin 4 to 3 at Denny Field. Griffiths earned the win with Patricelli backing him as Broadway briefly led, then Franklin tied before Broadway's late two runs sealed the victory.

BE. Linders Speidel Peterson Franklin Broadway Arai Burneed H. Linder Staley de Julio Mager Ose Cesbes Hee Griffiths Burneaed Patricelli Davis

Jerry Busts Hats With Rocks In A rooftop Jest

Jerry Howard climbed the Postal Telegraph roof and threw pebbles at hay helmets five stories below. He accidentally dropped a stone through a newspaper in a shopper’s hands, prompting a police chase and his arrest for drunk and disorderly conduct.

Jerry Howard Yeater Way Howard Postal Telegraph Parcela Jerry Legate

Baseball Roundup With Mixed Results Across Leagues

Yesterday’s games featured the Giants defeating the Neds 7 to 4 behind four rouns and key hits. Detroit edged Washington 8 to 1 thanks to Cobb’s two doubles and a single and Oldham’s solid defense. Boston Braves toppled Pirates 6 to 3 in the third straight win of the series. Danforth balked the Yanks as the Browns won 4 to 1. Philadelphia overwhelmed the Cards 14 to 0 as Pournier pitched the eighth with no hits allowed. The Cube beat the Robins 6 to 3 on strong fielding while the White Sox defeated the A’s 8 to 5.

Oldham Cobb Detroit Washington Philadelphia Pournier Haines Pertica Alex Robins

World Series Rule Sparks Baseball League Clash

June 14 New York. The American league backs lifting the ban on world series players in post season tours while the National league insists on keeping the prohibition. Both leagues threaten to strike as the dispute over barnstorming rights grows.

Pacivo Coast League Pet Los Angeles Salt Lake Oakland Sacramento Ecore Bait Lake Kremer Treshiers Betis and Myler Ernen Oeeteuee H. Z Bacramento and Cook Potteries Jammer Ana Morphy Fitters New York Seareee Ua Lous Washington Cleveland Detroit Chiesree Wiphia Chicago Robert Eon Mt. Loute Bhew Murray O'Paul Devormer Hoffman Denforth Hevyereid Coliine Ned Reporta

Jack Dempsey Quits Acting to Train for Fights

New York dispatch reports Jack Dempsey has canceled his vaudeville contract and will immediately begin training for prospective bouts. Manager Jack Kearns confirmed the move and said preparations start at once.

New York Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns

Seattle Could Have Had Jim O Connell

Joe Devine recalls a missed opportunity when Seattle could have signed Jim O Connell, a top minor league prospect, before he joined the Seals for 1920 after a $75000 sale to the New York Giants. Devine, now scouting for the Yankees, reflects on Seattle’s 1919 Coast loop comeback and manager Bill Clymer’s hesitance to risk youth.

Leo H. Lassen Battle Jim O’connell San Francisco New York Giants Seals Sacramento Joe Devine Devine New York Yanks Seattle Coast Loop O’connell Bill Clymer Indians Clymer Yanks Duthie Shipyard Calgary

O Connell Pepped Up for Giants Arrival

Reports from San Francisco say O Connell may join the New York Giants before 1923 as he shows pepper and speed while patrolling the outfield. He was not to report until 1923 but his shift from first base improved his play and he now hits around the 400 mark.

San Francisco New York Giants Giants O'Connell

Buckshot Muay Shines in Pacific Coast League Prospects

May, nicknamed Buckshot, pitched for Vancouver in a 2 1 Vancouver Beavers win over Tacoma 2 to 1. He allowed one run before being pinch hit for in the seventh. May shows a strong fastball and curve, but remains raw as a Coast League pitcher under veteran Bob Brown.

Seattle Muay Vancouver Tacoma May Beavers Barney Kearns Oakland Barney Bob Brown Brown

Burger Gains Scout Attention From Seattle Pitchers

Seattle southpaw STEFTY Burger draws scout interest as Joe Devine praises him and Boldt notes several inquiries from Wg league clubs. Burger recent form features a standout effort stopping Portland twice last week. Only Burger and Vean Gregg are showing form amid a club slump.

Joe Devine Boldt Burger Portland Hurger Vean Gregg

It Looked Like Old Times in Tacoma Northwest League Return

A Tacoma scene echoed past days as Dave Dugdale came from Seattle with the local party to face managers Bob Brown and Teasley Raymond. The visiting party included Beskies Dug Joe Devine George Engle Jimmy Richardson and Jim Heldt led by chauffeur Prexy Beldt who notes Dug's claim James drives a nasty corner.

Dave Dugdale Seattle Bob Brown Teasley Raymond Northwestern Beskies Dug Joe Devine George Engle Jimmy Richardson Jim Heldt Prexy Beldt Dug James

Veterans Recall Tougher Days On the Field

George Engle, now in his forties, argues today’s players lack the fighting spirit of the old game. Dugdale agrees, saying the old school mentality is gone and pitchers still wear uniforms that prove their era’s edge.

George Engle Neck of the Woods Dugdale Dugalno

Boldt Builds Northwest Baseball Team With New Pitchers

Seattle club president Boldt continues assembling talent in the Northwest. The latest addition is Musket a right handed pitcher from Bellingham noted for a strong fast ball. O A C collegian Hert Babb will join after California trip following a standout season with the Oregon Aggies and training with Vancouver in the N 1 circuit.

Northwest Musket Bellingham Hert Babb California Oregon Aggies Vancouver

Expert Thinks Dempsey Is Dodging Harry Wills

SW YORK June 15 Jack Dempsey faces two escape routes from the pressure Harry Wills has applied. Promoters face Dempsey’s high price or a busy schedule with setups. The New York boxing commission has accepted Wills challenge with 2500 dollars, prompting a time frame for Dempsey’s reply.

SW York Jack Dempsey Harry Wills New York Dempsey Willis Wills Bill Brennan

Star Woodland Park tennis tournament shows limited matches

Only a few matches were played in The Star Woodland Park tennis tournament yesterday. Dick Van der Las beat W B Jacobson 6 2 6 3 to move closer to the finals. Today the women’s semi finals feature Simonne Bourque vs Gertrude Pear and Rita Meyer vs Irene Stephens.

NLY Star Woodland

Tennis Schedule And Results From Local Meet

Tuesdays results include Vander Las defeating Jacobson 62 6 2 in MEN S SINGLES and Clarke over Miller 61 64 in another men s singles. Women s singles saw Pearl beat Foster 10 8 6 3. Thursdays schedule lists multiple matches including Langite against Scully Williams winner and Lagerstrom against Stephens with numerous doubles pairings.

Dick Vander Las W. B. Jacobson George Clarke George Miller M. Robinson H. Ercie W. B. Faries J. Quinn J. C. Montag BE. Roses H. Neer M. Pollack C. Duett W. Swanson P. O'Donnell B. Distey J. Kaufman Fred Clarke W. Kennedy LL. Christian J. Beck D. Frizzell Howard Langite James Scully Harold Williams Leo Lagerstrom T. Stephens Bruce Hesketh Peras Dix Pettyjohn Shanks O'Brien Schermer Vander Las Hesketh Robinson Ercie Stephens Burr

Weismuller Sets Four New World Swimming Records

Johnny Weismuller of the Illinois Athletic Club shattered four world marks at the tank in Ahuilil on June 14, swimming 440 yards in 4:40.2, 400 meters in 5:81.5, 640 yards in 5:10, and 600 meters in 6:52. He led Warren Kealoha in the 100-yard freestyle with 54 seconds and won the 60-yard freestyle in 24.15 seconds.

Ahuluil T. H Johnny Weismuller Illinois Athletic Club Warren Kealoha Honolulu Weismuller Kealoha

Leader With High Averages Dominates The Star Junior Cup

ALPH MILLER and Will Griffiths push hitting leads as Miller raises his average from .357 to .636 after seven hits in three games. Ann Merz climbs to .500 with four singles. Washington Park tops team hitting at .314 while Fremont Cyclones sit at .800.

Alph Miller Dye Miller West & Wheeler Will Griffiths Washington Park Ann Merz Thes Fremont Cyclones Petwitter T. B W. Griffiths W. P Mers Liedtke Ronald Jones Sere Tee Speidel McDonald F. Treewee Var Hunaberg Haines Mirk Warman McCutchin Ward Jury Burke Jerome Harvie H. Washington Park Three Bros. Dye Hillman Merchants Mettl Ein

Malone Wins 10 Round Go Over Downey in Aroba Bout

In Aroba I June 14 Jock Malone defeated Bryan Downey in a 10 round match. Downey led early taking the first two rounds and flooring Malone with a strong right. Malone surged from the third onward with rapid jabs and hooks, closing Downey's eyes after the fifth and dominating the remainder of the bout for the St. Paul fighter.

Aroba Jock Malone Bryan Downey Downey Malone St. Paul Flash

Five Cent Cigar Returns With Better Than Normal Value

New York reports General Cigar Co. Inc announces the Wm. Penn 5 cent cigar designed for the American smoker. Priced at six cents straight per unit but sold by the hundred at five dollars, the cigar offers long filler, select binder, and imported wrapper. Company says it is a year ahead in quality and urges dealers not to undercut price.

New York General Cigar Co., Inc Win Penn Wm. Penn General Cigar Co. Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jimmy Duffy Travie Davis Ralph Miller Oakland Shadow Hes Whitman Edwin J. Brown Columbia St Queen Anne Garfield the Phillips Cuff Phillips-Jones Corporation Makers Neston Hamilton Cooper Morricon Geoch Fillmatm Marquard McQuillen Goewdy Tirteh Meuse Neds Hoston Braves Pirates Dave Danforth Browns Danforth Wee Boane League White Sox The Athletics Ohio Dentists University St Fraser-Paterson Co Stefty TOLNT Henry L. Farrell Woodland Frank Kozlowski Ralph Loeva Art Langile Aus Simonne Bourque Gertrude Pearl Rita Meyer Irene Stephens C. Nauva Frank Moreland Bul Fox Wayne O'Brien Moreland Nau Wasson Mclain Kalbach Hart Henry Lagerstrom Fox Stanley Holbrook Melvin Dranga Smoker
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