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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

2

Seals Triumph Over Seals in Rough Bay Area Baseball

Seattle edged the San Francisco Seals 6 to 4 in a bruising game marked by six Jacobs hits and highlight plays by O’Connell and Cunningham. Eldred and Cunningham produced key runs while O’Connell starred in right field and Ibs and Middleton contributed solid defense. The Seals showed strong infield play, balanced by steady Seattle batting and pitching, with O’Doul and Crumpler noted as potential future threats.

LEO H. LASSEN _JAlthe Seattle San Francisco Seals Seals Elmer Jacobs O'Connell Shick Agnew Caveney Jim Scott Seal O’doul Couch Sam Lewis

Hurley Faces Big Task in College Meet in Chicago

Washington sprinter Victor Hurley aims to defend his undefeated 100 yard dash record at the National Intercollegiate meet in Chicago Saturday. He will face Woodring of Syracuse Scholz of Missouri and Kirksey of Stanford. Hurley also eyes top finishes in the 220 and low hurdles while Frankland Pope Beall and Pratt are noted contenders in other events.

Victor Hurley Washington Nifie Hurley Chicago Woodring Syracuse Scholz Missouri Kirksey Stanford Frankland Pope Beall Pratt

Parade Precedes Seattle Indians Big Game in Downtown

Crowds lined downtown streets for the Booster Day parade before the Seattle Indians faced the San Francisco Seals. Dr. Warren Richardson, who named the Indians, led as guest of honor, followed by former Police Chief Joel Warren and his Wild West Indians. Frankie Kiplet and film star Clara Kimball Young joined in colorful attire.

Warren Richardson Seattle Joel Warren Richardson Frankie Kiplet Star- Universal Clara Kimball Young

Star Woodland Park Mixed Doubles Champions Crowned

Wilton Smith and Josephine Folack win the 1921 Star Woodland Park mixed doubles title, defeating Bruce Hesketh and Libbie Ferris in straight sets 6 5 and 6 4. Prizes are claimable at Piper Taft's tennis department as listed in the Star.

Wilton Smith Josephine Follack Woodland Park Bruce Hesketh Libbie Ferris Piper & Taft

Washington Tennis Team Defeats Davies Neer Pair

Marshall Allen and Bill Taylor of Washington led a varsity tennis victory over Davies and Neer of Stanford. The locals won two of three matches as Stanford teams tour the East, with prior wins over Yale Chicago Michigan and Minnesota.

Marshall Allen Bill Taylor Washington Davies and Neer Stanford Cardinals Yale Chicago Michigan Minnesota

First Evangelical Wins Opener In City Championship

The First Evangelical defeated University Presbyterian 5 to 2 to take the opening game of a three game series for the city church baseball championship. Jacobs found form on the road after a difficult start, while Bill Stumpf at short earned a single and a walk amid a notable play by Ellison’s Jesse James in the fourth. San Francisco leads, Sacramento was routed by Oakland, and Seattle trails by four and a half games.

San Francisco O'Conn Jacobs Seattle Cunningham Ik Tobin Wisterail City Church University Presbyterian Bill Stumpf Ellison Jesse James Sacramento Oakland Seals U Po A. &. Baghtok Aveney Kamm Ab Kelly Agnew Sesee Scott McQuaid Fitegerald Middieton Winterall Ab Murphy Eldred Kenworthy Tb Cunningham Eree Jacobs Scott Beere Oortre O' Connell Bhite Kildred Schick O'Connell Phy Beott Caveney Heott Bite Rune pires-Finney Crater Pacific Coast League Winn Kremer Mitze Penner Nichauls Cook Los Angeles Ernon Seer Salt Lake Wennee Sheilenback Hannah Gould Schwarts Lynn Cleveland York Washington Detroit Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Louis Déeane Boston Eewee Tio Prooklya Wee Ee Cincinnati Ais Borton J. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg

Edwards Wins As Carpen ter Is Knocked Out In Fourth Round

Edwards defeats Frankie Carpenter in the four round main event at the Pavilion. referee Ted Whitman controversially ruled Carpenter down after a foul claim, but Edwards maintained the advantage with superior punching. The night included a draw between Roy McCasslin and Wild Soldier Woods, and Red Gage scored a decisive kayo over Kirk in earlier action.

Any Edwards Oakland Frankie Carpenter Pacific Fleet Pavilion Ted Whitman Edwards Carpenter Altho Ted Whitman George Etcell Navy Antwerp Charley Davidson Seattle Etcell Kaye Wiggins Bull Mitchell Mitchell Ad Schacht

Carpentier Shown Fastest Heavyweight by Kilbane

Georges Carpentier impresses as the fastest heavyweight Kilbane has seen plans for July 2 title bout. He favors speed work training at Manhasset and Jersey rings with Journee and Jeannette while preparing to counter Dempsey’s bulldog rush.

Carpentier Kilbane Johnny Kilbane Manhassett Long Island Cgeorger Carpentier Georges Altho Joe Hkeckett Dempsey Champ Manhasset Jersey

Stanford Grid Coach Hunt Narrows to Henderson Ingram

Elmer Henderson former Broadway coach and Hill Ingram ex Annapolis star are top Stanford candidates. Henderson coaches at USC. Ingram, an ensign on the USS California, hopes for an offer. Nelson Norgren and Walter Powell also linked to the post amid Evans being dismissed after faculty clashes. The Cardinal face Washington and California next season. Dink Templeton may join as assistant coach.

Elmer Henderson Broadway Hill Ingram Annapolis Grid Gil Doble Stanford University Cardinal Henderson University of Southern California Seattle Stanford Ingram U. S California Nelson Norgren Norgren Association of Commerce Chicago Stanford Post Walter Powell Powell Evans Cardinals University of Washington University of California At Berkeley

Keio Defeats Golden Bears In Tokyo Series

Keio University defeats the University of California in a three game baseball set, winning the deciding contest 6 to 5 in Tokyo. Canadian roller skater George Paris to run a one mile race at Tacoma on July Fourth with George Barker of Detroit, both showing fast times.

Tokyo Keio University University of California Japanese Collegians George Paris Delight Tacoma George Barker Detroit

All Junior Ball Teams Schedule for Sunday Action

The Star junior baseball teams clash Sunday with Eckart Cigar Co facing Shamrox Cubs at Woodland Park Three Brothers Dye Works Cubs meet Ewerman Grocery at Walla Walla Youngstown against Georgetown Cubs at South Seattle Highland Park versus Queen Anne Aerials at Mercerfield Collins Juniors play Washington Park at Washington Park Pirates host Bulldogs at Lincoln Park Home team managers should report game times by 6 p m tonight.

Eckart Cigar Co Shamrox Cubs Woodland Park Three Brothers Dye Works Cubs Ewerman Grocery Walla Walla Highland Park Mercerfield Collins Washington Park Pirates Bulldogs Lincoln Park

Stirling Eliminated In French Women’s Golf Tourney

In Fontainbleu France on June 16 Miss Alexa Stirling was eliminated from the French women’s golf tournament by Joyce Wethered the British runner up. Stirling reached the semifinals with brilliant play in earlier rounds but failed to find form in the semifinals losing control of her irons.

Fontainbleu France Alexa Stirling Joyce Wethered Miss Stirling Mise Wethered

Seven Bouts on Friday Night at Pavilion Show

Clay Hite promotes an amateur boxing show at the Pavilion with seven bouts slated for Friday night. Local contestants are featured and the crowd is expected to see future champions. Action begins at 8 30 with admission 50 cents and one dollar. Bremerton Elks face the fast O S B New York ball club Saturday at Athletic Park, then Seattle South ark on Sunday at the same diamond.

Clay Hite Bremerton

Cornell Leads Rowing Regatta Entry Order Next Week

Poughkeepsie June 16 Cornell University drew the first position in the varsity race of the upcoming rowing regatta. Navy, Pennsylvania, Columbia, California and Syracuse followed in the entry order.

Poughkeepsie N. Y United Press Cornell University Navy Pennsylvania Columbia California Syracuse

Swimming Promoters Lose Coin in Northwest Meet

Local swimming circles report financial losses for promoters after the Crystal club lost money on the P N A indoor meet. The Pacific Coast indoor championship, set for July 27, may be canceled unless interest rises, with costs around $1,000. The outdoor season in Victoria, B C, planned for July 1 has been postponed indefinitely.

Northwest Crystal Club Pacific Coast Victoria B. C

Auburn Wins Big Ball Tilt At Auburn

The Auburn ball team defeated the 69th infantry by 12 to 8 in a fast game noted for heavy hitting. Charley Schmutz pitched well and delivered two extra base hits, with Gale Staley also contributing. Auburn faces Everett next Sunday with many former Northwestern leaguers likely in the lineup.

69Th Infantry Auburn Charley Schmutz Gale Staley Everett

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