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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
14
In this boxing feature Johnny Kilbane analyzes Jack Dempsey’s shift, footwork, and punching range. He discusses how Dempsey’s two-handed offensive setup and hit-and-move style contrast with Georges Carpentier and Georges Willard, noting Dempsey’s clever side-stepping and planned attacks.
Seattle outfielder Bill Cunningham has transformed from a weak home run hitter to a top Coast League performer. Once among the poorest hitters with runners on base, he now hits around .870 with timely RBI production. Coach Kenworthy calls him the most improved player, aided by competition from teammates such as Roxy Middleton and Rube Oldring as Seattle vies with the San Francisco Seals for the lead.
Seattle fields a deep reserve corps with Ray Bates and Rod Murphy versatile infielders and outfielders. Rube Oldring and Bull Lane provide further outfield depth, while Lane can cover an infield role. With Bates and Spencer as pinch hitters, the team matches a strong bench against opponents.
In Fontainebleau France on June 15 Alexa Stirling, the Atlanta star, advanced through the second and third rounds of the French championship. She defeated Mrs F F Dubois of New Jersey 3 and 2 while Mrs Thurston Wright had a bye and Miss Cecil Leitch beat Mia A Johnson 3 and 2. Lucy Hanchet beat Mrs R H Barlow 1 up to reach the fourth round. predictions suggest a Stirling Leitch final.
Ta coma Speedway winner Tommy Milton is favorite to win the Tacoma Fourth of July race in a Frontenac instead of last year’s Dusenberg. Roscoe Sarles in a Dusenberg and Eddie Hearne in a Revere Special are among strong contenders as 30 to 40 thousand fans are expected.
H. Pelsinger defeated Yourty Papke by decision at Vernon Arena Los Angeles last night, using superior technique to counter the aggressiveness of Papke. Bobby Ertle fought Frankie Monroe to a draw in the same program.
Ty Cobb leads the Detroit Tigers in a season of aggressive batting and base running as manager player, with 65 hits in 51 games through June 7. He projects a record 438 total bases, rivaling George Sisler’s 399, while comparing his form to Tris Speaker’s peak year.
Mrs Simonne Fourque and Mrs Frank Foster take the women's doubles title in straight sets 6 2 6 3 over Josephine Pollack and Libbie Ferris. Rain halted the mixed doubles final with Hesketh and Ferris leading Pollack and Smith 3 1. match set to resume later today.
The Stanford university two man tennis team defeated Yale yesterday with three sets won and none lost. Neer defeated G. M. Wheeler 6-1 3-6 6-2. Davies defeated Williams 16 6 8 6-3 8 6. Neer and Davies defeated Williams and Bundy 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Charlie White of East Chicago will meet Benny Leonard world lightweight champion at Jersey City Labor Day. White and Leonard have reached terms for the return bout according to Arena Athletic Club promoter hero.
Seattle to send the largest out of town delegation for the 71st Pacific Northwest Golf Association championships at Portland. Nearly 75 local players have entered with expectations of a record crowd as amateurs women and men compete over 36 hole medal play and match elimination at Portland and Waverly courses.
The Washington Mutual Savings bank team captured the City Bankers league baseball championship by winning the second game of a three game series against the National Bank of Commerce. The 18 to 1 victory saw Bingaman limit the hits for the winners while McQuire stood out for the losers. Han son Moran Hughbanks and Pascoe contributed strong play for Washington Mutual. Samazejik is named new tennis champion of France.
The Eckart Cigar team, leaders in the Star Junior Baseball league, led the big parade today at the ball park during Civic Day. Manager Eckart supplied a machine for the boys and hosted the squad at the park with a pair of Loxes reserved for them.
Star league managers must inform The Star by 6 p m Thursday about their home grounds for Sunday games. The listed matchups include Eckart Cigar Co va Shamraz Cubs at Woodland Park and Three Brothers Dye Works Cubs v Everman Grocery at Walla Walla Youngstown va Georgetown Cubs at South Seattle Highland Park va Queen Anne Aerials at Mercerfield Collins Juniors v Washington Park at Washington Park Pirates v Bulldogs at Lincoln Park. BI Johnson stars for Eckart Cigar as leaders eye a top four finish and a round robin title series begins with 16 teams. The Three Brothers Dye Works trophy, champions of Class A, is available from their manager via The Star office.
New York reports Babe Ruth, the world’s champion slugger, hit two more four base hits in yesterday’s game with Detroit. The blasts mark his 22d and 23d homers of the season.
Brooklyn fans mockily toss bottles while some local pitchers struggle to throw strikes. The scene reflects mounting frustration at a game where control issues and crowd tension converge.
Frankie Carpenter versus Edwards headlines a bantamweight clash at the Pavilion with Edwards the favorite. The bout could set up a Coast championship challenge against Billy Mascott. Semi win and other fights include Roy McCaslin versus Soldier Woods and Ray Scribner versus George EB with Kaye Wiggens versus Bull Mitchell and Kayo Kirk versus Red Gage in separate bouts. The show begins at 8 30 with four round matches.
The Genttle Sportsmen plan an iron smoker at the Chamber of Commerce Assembly Rooms Arctic Building. The public is invited. Speakers will discuss prime fishing locations, bite conditions, and other angling topics of interest.
Baseball looks to pitching as the main factor for keeping Pittsburgh from clinching the National League pennant. Experts say strong arms and strategic starts are essential for the Giants to stay competitive this season.
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