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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1922

Page

14

New Faces Highlight Austin Salt Smokers Card Tonight

Seatt le Smokers present ten bout card with Owen Roberts the sole local rep. Lightweights headline with Joe Gorman and Jimmy Sacco in top mold. Joe Black and Johnny Trambitas meet in the semi windup, while Jimmy Rivers tangles with Owen Roberts in junior lightweights. Billy Evans debuts against Mickey Dempacy as the opener starts at 8 30.

Leo H. Lassening Seattle Ecoreboard Austin Sacco Tacoma Hie Bobby Michaela Gorman Railbirds Joe Black Denver Johnny Trambitas Portland Black Trambitas Jimmy Rivers Owen Roberts Northwest Rivers Eddie Kid Billings Boy Me Casslin Battiera Aa Billings Wisconsin Casstin Bremerton Thies Billy Evans Minneapolis Mickey

Europeans Won’t Tumble for Dempsey-Carp Fight

Promoters fear a deterrent economy will curb boxing booms as Dempsey Carpentier plans fail to gain European or U S traction. Leonard and Tendler eye lighter weight title chances with little promoter appetite for a heavyweight spectacle. Tendler balks at $62 500 offer and seeks a bigger share of potential profits.

Dempsey Wills Benny Leonard Lew Tencher Tendler Ward Leonard Tentler

Pitching Prospects Shine in American League Spring Games

Spring play shows several clubs stockpiling promising pitchers. Washington’s Phillips and Gleason impress, Chicago White Sox add Charley Robertson with a fastball and curve, Detroit rookies Stoner Olson and Pillette win early games, while Johnson is sidelined by injury delaying his debut.

Washington Phillips Gleason Cleveland Charley Robertson Chicago White Sox Robertson Nies Detroit Cobb Tigers Stoner Olson Pillette Cole Johnson Eame Vean Grege

Briton to pilot car in Indianapolis 500 parade

British colors to appear at the Indianapolis 500 parade May 20 with W. Douglas Hawkes entering a Bentley. Louis Conatalen may enter a Sunbeam tear, Jules Goux arrives with two Hallot mounts, aiming to add to the field alongside Italian flags. Germany and Belgium reportedly absent from entrants.

Dianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway T. B. Meyers W. Douglas Hawkes Louis Conatalen Jules Goux Goux Indianapolis Peugeot Mme. Goux Germany Belgium

Lakey Morrow Wins Lightweight Bout in Portland Show

In Portland on May 9 Lakey Morrow of Spokane defeated Joe Gorman in a 10-round main event as both are lightweights. In the semi windup Jimmy Valentine was awarded the decision over Alile Taylor.

Portland Joe Gorman Lakey Morrow Spokane Jimmy Valentine Alile Taylor

Promising Talent Catches Eye In Early Baseball Form

The piece notes budding talent in the American League during spring training and contrasts it with the risky trade of a surgeon fish in the West Indies that extracts blood from handlers, implying health and sport parallels.

Weat Indies

No new domestic animals have been developed in two millennia

A historical note states that no domesticated animal species were newly created by humans over the past two thousand years. It discusses established domesticates and the lack of documented origin of new species in this period.

Two Teams Qualify for Finals in Star League

The Three Brothers Dye Works and the Fremont Cyclones clinch finals spots for The Star Junior trophy. Three Brothers beat the Independents, Fremont defeated Brown Brothers Billiards, with Three Brothers set to face Falcon Athletic Club at Jefferson Park.

Three Brothers Dye Works Fremont Cyclones Three Brothers Independents Fremont Brown Brothers Hillman Merchants Red Crown Columbia Walla Walla Tx Independents Lincoln

Berth stakes rise in Seattle league play

In League No 2 BF Fes Arena Shoe Shop clash at South Seattle 2 p m for second berth. Washington Park team must win at 2 p m Sunday against Weat Seattle Ore Works to stay in race. Several other Sunday games set at South Seattle Park Woodland and BF Day with varying kickoff times.

L. V. Weaterman Co Sam Arena South Seattle Loute Arena Washington Park Bows Giants Giants Washington Weat Seattle Park Mt. Maker Cigar Co Weet & Wheeler Liberty Park South Park Woodland Park

Dempsey Fight Hopes Dim As Manager Seeks Delay

London May 9 Jack Kearna manager of Jack Dempsey admitted he was getting no place with plans for another rematch with Carpentier and may have to call it off until next fall.

Henry L. Farrell Europe Jack Kearns London Jack Kearna Jack Dempsey

Shade Outpoints Doyle In Ten-Round Boxing Bout

Dave Shade from California won a ten round decision over Paul Doyle of New York in a dramatic May boxing match. Shade controlled the action with precise punching and steady movement to secure the victory.

Shade Doyle Boston Dave Shade California Paul Doyle New York

Kid Dube Wins Quebec Bout Over Leonard in Ten

Kid Dube from Lewiston outpointed Joe Leonard of New York over ten rounds to claim victory in Quebec City. The decision favored Dube as the crowd watched a close, competitive matchup.

Quebec Kid Dube Lewiston Joe Leonard New York

Morvich Trains in Open Louisville Before Derby

Morvich the Derby favorite trains openly in Louisville as owner Ben Block plans a Derby distance workout before race day. Leonard vs Kansas Lightweight Title Bout Signed for July 4 in Michigan City promoter Floy Fitzsimmon states.

Morvich Louisville Ben Block

Contender Looms in Mile Event Against Joie Ray

Ray Watson, former Kansas star distance runner, emerges as rival in mile races with several meetings where Ray has edged Watson. Watson forecasts several surprises as both enter the same events. Watson’s best mile time noted as 4 81 eight and eight tenths.

Ray Watson Kansas Aggle Joie Ray Ray Watson

Star League postgame shuffle delays several games

The Red Crown fanfore report shows Falcon A. team failing to play at Washington park due to miscommunications. Giants did not show by noon. game rescheduled after Sunday. Grounds use and time limits spark enforcement, as Green Lake Juniors and Beattie Dye Works miss chances. Finale set for May 24 with Eddie Whitesites, Pete Standridge and Joe Kokash as umpires.

Red Crown Falcon A Washington Park Ross Giants Pliet Ben Pvane Fahey Breckman Weet Seattle Athletic Club Hiawatha Green Lake Juniors Weet Beattie Dye Works Center Tearme Evans Star Rmit All Star Eddie Whitesites Pete Standridge Joe Kokash

Young Stars Impress As Future Champions Rise

The piece highlights four underage athletic prodigies Vincent Richards Johnny Welsmuller Bobby Jones and Bud Houser as future legends across tennis swimming golf and track. Richards praised by Bill Tilden as a top volleyer 20 plus. Weismuller at 18 already holds 18 world swimming records. Jones a young Atlanta golfer dominating rivals. Houser 17-year-old California high schooler who defeated Pat McDonald with a 48 feet shot put.

Vincent Richards Johnny Wolsmuller Bobby Jones Bud Houser Jones Atlanta Houser Caliifornia High School Pat McDonald

Crane rearranges Indians lineup with new shortstop

Seattle’s shortstop problem may end as Sam Crane arrives from Brooklyn to claim the position. Wally Hood, a noted minor league outfielder, also joins the Indians ahead of June 1 roster limits. Team plans mix changes for Connolly Stumpf Wisterzil and supporting infielders as Seattle eyes a pennant.

Leo H. Lassen Crane McCredie Connolly Stumpf Wisterzil Spencer Adams Hood Sal Lake Lane Eldred Barney Schulte Sallel Spencer Adams Tobin Gregg Schorr Dailey Jacobs Henke Gardner Burger Mack Finneman Credie Cuto

Crystal Swimmers Confident in P N A Meet Half

Crystal Swimming club leads Multnomah by four points at Portland after the first half of the annual P N A meet. Don Vickers predicts stronger entries for Seattle on May 25 with key swimmers Konowaloff Sternbergh Wascher and McWatters aiming for big events. Women contenders include Katheryn Brown and Virginia Wilson as races expand to shorter sprints and backstroke events.

Crystal Swimming Club Portland Multnomah Club Don Vickers Bia Seattle Multnomah Vickers Konowaloff Sternberg Wascher Speidel McWatters Merlin Fadden Guy Thomas Orin Witter Sternbergh MccWatters Katheryn Brown George Drake, Jr Drake Tacoma Harold Hatton Jimmy Egan Bushnell Portland Baths Egan Jack Pebochenko Dave Fall Weldon Hyde Ben Lumbard Northwest Atiff Virginia Wilson Audrey Griffin Victoria Island Athletic Association

Dodgers Will Meet Cougars In First Track Dual

Washington and Washington State schedule a Saturday Stadium meet to open the track season. The Cougars struggle in relay events but are seen as serious contenders by Washington. Field events are expected to decide the meet with Washington favored in sprints and shorter runs and about even in the longer distances.

Dodgers Cougars Washington Washington State Crimson Gray

Varsity Crew Lineup Reordered Ahead of Poughkeepsie Regatta

Coach Ed Leader reshuffles the varsity crew selecting Al Skibiness at bow replacing Pat Tidmarsh and Ed Cushman at No 3. Committee confirms trip funds, and teams begin focused prep for the Poughkeepsie regatta.

Ed Leader al Skibiness Pat Tidmarsh Ed Cushman

Indians Dominate Athletics in 14 4 Victory

Jamieson led Cleveland with two triples and a single as the Indians crushed the Athletics 14 to 4. The White Sox rallied late but the Yankees held on to win 8 7 behind Baker and June. Pirates erased a big deficit to beat the Robins 8 to 7 with late scoring surge.

White Sox Carl George Yanks To & Baker Bix June Pirates Robins Jamieson Cleveland Indians Athletics

Star Given Permit for Net Courts Tournament at Woodland Park

Jackson issues permit for Star to stage annual Star Woodland park tennis tournament at Woodland park. Event starts June 4 and lasts about three weeks. Entries open with close date May 80. Junior boys age eligibility as of March 1, 1922 noted.

Ress Tenesre Parks Jackson Star Woodland Park Allers

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