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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1921
Page
2
The Cincinnati Reds shift Sammy Bohne to third base in spring training after strong reports from Texas. Pat Moran praises Bohne's fielding and hitting as he competes for the hot corner, with Bohne drawing favorable comparisons to Buck Herzog.
Joe Witholt former Seattle purchaser who played for Toledo in the American Association last year will play for Salt Lake. He was purchased from Memphis of the Southern league and sold to Toledo at season end. Francisco baseball critics hail Joe Kelly as a strong outfielder, while Seatsch Seals trainers scout. Murray and Jim Riley, Seattle hockey players, sign for trials with Vancouver in the P I league.
Rocco Tozo known as Rocky Kansas, the Buffalo lightweight, decisively beat Willie Jackson in a 15 round bout in Kansas Jackson, New York. Jackson nearly Floor in round two from a solid left hook. Proceeds near $60,000 aid Ireland relief. over $10,000 from boxers and managers. London seeks Dempsey Carpentier match location.
Vancouver Millionaires defeated Ottawa Senators 3 1 in the world hockey championship opener at Vancouver. Skinner scored for Vancouver before Ottawa tied late in the first. Harris added Vancouver’s third early in the third period. Ottawa’s Darragh tied the game at 3 0 with no further scoring. penalties were few and the game was generally clean.
Yakima Gun club plans the Washington State Trapshooting tournament in Yakima with multi day events on May 28 29 and 30. The meet features 100 16 yard targets doubles handicaps and a special Yakima Hundred 100 targets with a $100 entry open to amateurs worldwide excluding Frank Troeh. The purse is expected to rival the Grand American handicap.
The official all city basketball team for Seattle high schools will be named at the Y M C A dinner tonight. Each lettered player votes once for a team and the top vote getters at each position become the all city men. George Pierott will preside as toast master with speeches songs and stunts planned.
Shreveport March 22 Babe Ruth will play left field and Wally Pipp will start at first base for the New York Yankees as decided by Miller Huggins. The manager believes the sun in left field will not impair Ruths power at the plate.
Luna Park Swimming Pool will open on Saturday March 26 with an advertisement announcing the new facility to the public. The opening marks a community recreation option with planned hours and attractions.
Readers are invited to vote for the American League pitcher most likely to strike out Babe Ruth first as the season opens. Fill the ballot on this page and mail it to the Babe Ruth editor at the Seattle Star. The first 20 correct entries win two tickets to a Seattle Coast League game. voting closes in about two weeks.
Young Sam Tangford, a colored light welterweight, defeated Marcario Flores after four rounds in Bremerton latest boxing card. Jimmy Duffy faces 16 rounds in Portland on Thursday.
Philadelphia March 22 Gene Paulette first baseman of the National League club faces gambling allegations from 1918 and 1919 now under Judge Landis review. President William Baker says charges are serious and Paulette may be suspended if he joined a Massillon semi pro team. Marty Leufel o utfielder fills in as Donovan weighs next steps.
The article notes Andre Mr Gepers of France will defend his title at Queensllad London the week of April 1 on indoor courts. It mentions the United States Lawn Tennis association may announce 300 tournaments this season and records N Eklund's consecutive tennis championships. Bam Pusec! is re elected president of Beattle tennis club for the tenth time.
Battling Ortega of San Francisco knocked out Young Denny of New Orleans in the fifth round of a scheduled ten round bout here last night. Ortega used terrific body punches to secure the victory.
Yale swimmers dominate at the New England intercollegiate championships held by MIT as Yale men prove faster than rival colleges. The meet featured Yale’s swift performances prompting explanations from organizers.
Washington was among the first cities to embrace professional baseball and has changed leagues many times. Yet fans hope a pennant is won this season as they back Manager George McBride.
Lake Charles La March 22 Connie Mack bets on two rookie lefties John Slappey and Fred Heimach to bolster the Athletics pitching staff. Slappey at 6 feet 3 inches shows a fast curve while Heimach, purchased from North Carolina league, has eye catching stuff. Eight pitchers will be carried as Mack weighs veterans Od Rommel Scott Perry Bryan Harris Mollie Naylor Bob Hanty Roy Moore.
Kenworthy's outfit held a light workout with the Duke watching from the sidelines due to an injury. Tobin rested with finger injuries from Sunday, while Adams and Geary showed steady form. The group eyes the opening series and Fred Rivers plans an infield erase for next week, praising the town as a training camp.
Pittburg invites women to participate in the senior boxing championships of the Allegheny Mountain Association AAU following a similar invitation in New York. Pittsburg hopes for a strong turnout and competitive bouts.
The Star tennis committee to lay plans for the Star Woodland Park tournament at the North end courts in late May. Members include Sam Hassell Ken Evans Nel Ellis A Pelton Wilton Smith Dad Kelchner and Herbert Little. Meetings will set dates entries forms and prize details aims to boost juniors and align with high and grade schools. Players may join via The Star with 260 seniors and 260 juniors targeted.
Annapolis hosts a Navy revival of intercollegiate soccer on Oct 16 as Princeton visits. The Middies also face North Carolina State Western Reserve Bethany Bucknell and West Virginia Wesleyan this season.
A clipped phone chat describes plans to shop at Cherry's with Belle. The caller discusses buying a water coat suit and dress, promising a monthly payment plan. The store is listed at 207 Rialto Ridge on Ind Ave near Madison and Spring, above a Pig’n Whistle advertisement.
Seattle junior baseball managers urged to attend The Star league meeting at The Star Thursday at 8 p.m. to determine if an organized circuit will form. The plan aims to split into Class A and Class B divisions with rules and franchise terms outlined. teams losing compliance could forfeit join.
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