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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
2
A collage of sports vignettes covers pitching to Babe Ruth and a misplay by Ty Cobb. It notes Babe Ruth’s power after errors, British Open history with Vardon and Taylor, and boxing jokes about Brennan and Leonard versus Rocky. Olympic plans for Paris 1924 are outlined with arenas and funding.
Charlie Paddock of USC set new world records in Pasadena on Saturday, running 90 yards in 8.46 seconds and 110 yards in 10.15 seconds. The sprint marvel topped the charts with two standout performances in front of hometown fans.
Seattle baseball column urges removing box seats along the foul lines for player safety after several collision incidents. It notes multiple near-mits with outfielders injured and argues for immediate removal of the boxes. Also discusses potential moves including Duffy Lewis to Portland and other players failing to report to Seattle.
San Francisco Vernon and Los Angeles back a California winter league set to begin about October 1. The aim is to develop young tossers for Coast league clubs. Lefty Reinhart stars for Los Angeles with seven wins in nine starts after a Seattle debut. He moved from Milwaukee to L A via St Louis. Former Coast players aid Detroit and St Louis in their battles. Leslie Mann, Jack Smith hit over .300 for the Cards. Jack Fournier, an L A product, bats .375. Bill Pertica from L A helps on the mound.
Red Killefer will lead the Los Angeles team in tomorrow’s game. The lineup, location, and expected tactics are outlined as the club seeks a victory to boost standings and momentum for the upcoming schedule.
Los Angeles Angels under manager Red Killeffer prepare for the season opener in Seattle. The club sits in fourth after a Portland cleanup, featuring Dixie Carroll and Linde Moore among new faces. Oscar Stanage handles catching duties with MacCauley at short and Zeider Niehoff in the keystone. Pitching strength centers on Doc Crandall Lefty Thomas Reinhart Hughes and Aldridge.
Vincent Richards of Yonkers defeated Ichiyo Kumagee of Japan 6 4 in the Eastern New York tennis championships semifinal. Kumagee, once ranked 10th last year, appears unlikely to challenge in the Davis Cup matches in September.
George Baker and C. J. Temple ton tied for the lead at the Seattle Gun Club in a regular shoot with 48 of 50. The Orioles' Jack Bentley tops the league with a .304 average. no 400 hitters yet this season in the International League.
Gus Pope, UW track captain, closed his college career as he dominated the inaugural National Intercollegiate meet in Chicago. He won the shot put and discus, scoring ten of Washington's 12.5 points as the Huskies placed fourth, the only Pacific Coast entrant in the top six behind Illinois, Notre Dame, and Iowa.
Golf history in the making as 153 players from America, Scotland and England gather at St Andrews for the first qualifying round of the British Open. American pro Jock Hutchison draws crowds as he warms up for his first drive on the famed course.
Seattle clinched the series by winning the opener 3 0 behind two singles from O Connell and a hit by Fitzgerald. Rob Geary pitched well for Seattle, and Jim O Connell starred in the San Francisco attack as the Bears entered a seesaw second game before SF tied the series with late runs. Rory Middleton will miss a few days with an injured thumb and head bump from a Saturday fly ball.
Mellenry and Cardinal gardener doubled in the ninth as the Yankees beat the White Sox 4 to 2. Indians win 4 to 1 over the Tigers with seven pitchers used. Browns top Senators 2 to 1. Phillies rally for four runs in the fifth to defeat the Reds 6 to 4. Giants explode for nine in the first, rout Cubs 9 to 1. Vaughn knocked out early.
Atlantic City June 20 Rob ert Edgren, noted sports writer, favors James J Jeffries as referee for the July 2 heavyweight title clash between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. Jeffries, former champion, is seen by many as the ideal third man in the ring. Edgren is the final arbiter for the bout.
Mike Powers, coach of Broadway high school track, resigns as a teacher to become Northwest manager for Houghton Mifflin. He will be ineligible to coach Grange and Black due to no public school ties. R R Lithenberger from the University of Illinois succeeds him as coach. Also notes Wenatchee's 1920 champions and Seattle Tennis Club first round matches postponed from Saturday due to rain.
Johnson pitched a shutout for Eckart Cigar Co. as Shamrox Cubs fell 0 to 3 at Woodland Park. Hritchards doubled with bases loaded in the seventh to seal the lead while Quinn fanned 14 for the losers. In other games Collings Juniors beat Washington Park Colts 13 to 2 with Jud Smith allowing three hits. Pirates routed Bulldogs 16 to 9 with Bracken and Renner homering. Youngstown Athletic Club defeated Georgetown Cubs 4 to 1 but the win was forfeited due to ineligible players. Duff struck out 18 in a 4 to 1 win for Youngstown. Three Brothers Dye Works Cubs defeated Egerman Grocery 4 to 2. Highland Park White Star beat Queen Anne Aerials 6 to 0 with MacGrath fanning 19.
Eleven Washington State College lettermen received service blankets in Pullman on Saturday. The athletes named are Lloyd Gillis Fred Hamilton Roy Hanley Walter Herried Robert Schnebly Martecil Kotula Milo Melvor McClellan Rockey Byron Lewis Albert Muller and Eldon Jenne for their consistent school service in sports throughout their college careers.
Seattle tennis club players Wilton Smith and Marshall Allen advance to the challenge round for the Starr Reynolds Starr trophy following their match in Seattle. The event begins today in Seattle.
Teri Forbes trains for the go against Tacoma’s Morgan Jones in a Wednesday smoker. The winner likely faces Joe Gorman of Portland next week. Jones vows a tough run in Tacoma while Seattle versus Tacoma adds city rivalry. Semi windup features Woods and Rodgers with Jimmie Malone promoting a fast card.
Mexican billiards ace Pierre Maupome will face Northwest champion Chase Sibley in a four match series for 200 points. Each bout up to 50 points with Tuesday and Wednesday at Brown & Houlen parlors and the final two at Pope Sibleys.
New York Amer i cans manager Miller Huggins announced on Saturday six college baseball players have been signed. Most will be farmed to minor league clubs.
The Multnomah Anglers' Club of Portland plans a world championship casting tournament in August with preparations underway and a large anticipated entry list. A substantial prize fund has been assembled to accompany the event.
Charley Paddock has not yet run his fastest, according to Boyd Comstock, former trainer of the Califor...
Portland hosts the twenty first Pacific North Golf association championship at Waverly and Port courses with over 350 entrants and hopes to reach 400. Qualifying rounds for amateurs begin 36 holes on the Waverly course while Seattle stars Ben Stein and Clark Speirs chase the title. Dr O F Waverly shoots a record 33 on the front nine at the Port course as strong contenders emerge.
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