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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1922

Page

4

Ten Thoroughbreds Face Barrier in Kentucky Derby

Louisville May 11 Ten thoroughbreds are expected for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 13 with Morvich as the heavy favorite after a mile and a quarter workout in 2 08 1 5. Other leading contenders include Deadlock My Play Startle John Finn Busy American Bet Mosie By Gosh Letterman and Burt Rider with Burt Rider doubtful. Bookies trim Morvich to even money while Deadlock and My Play run 5 to 1 and 6 to 1 respectively. Ketterman Startle John Finn and Surf Rider show varied odds as the field tightens ahead of the classic. Morvich seeks to topple Man o War and ride a surge of turf interest despite skeptical bettors.

Louisville Churchill Downs Harry Payne Whitney Morvich Deadlock My Play Startle John Finn Bet Moste Gosh Letterman Burt Moervich Bet Mosic Bradley Ketterman Ba Finn Louiisvile Man O' War Runand Hymir

Yank Jockey Archibald Sets Derby Hopes and Curiosities

Archibald, the American jockey known as a striking oddity, trains for the Derby on May 21 and shuns racing talk for art and letters. He has already won City and Suburban at top weight, defeating Lincolnshire’s Steve Donoghue. Jack Dempsey arrives to wish him luck as Architalé rides Paragon in his first English turf win.

George Archibald Archibald Fireland Steve Donoghue Jack Dempsey Architalé Paragon

Frosh Crew Strengthens Varsity Shell Ahead of Poughkeepsie Trip

Sickness tightens grip on crews as Pat Tidmarsh and Sam Shaw miss time with severe colds. Al Skibiness moves to bow, Ed Cushman to No 3, Spud Murphy No 6, while Dinty Moore and Clarence Magnusson absent from the second varsity weakening the lineup.

Shell Pat Tidmarsh Sam Shaw California Tidmarsh Shaw al Skibiness Ed Cush- Man Spud Mur Phy Poughkeepsie Murphy Cushman Bow Dinty Moore Clarence Magnusson Moore Magnusson Tacoma Sony

Spring Football Nearing End Of Practice Season

Coach Enoch Bagshaw plans a series of practice games as spring football winds down. He cites poor turnout due to players in other sports and work, but sees potential for 1922 varsity. Bill Grimm, praised as fast and versatile, is expected to strengthen Washington. Fred Abel, from the fresh squad, is viewed as likely fall quarterback.

Enoch Bagshaw Baggie Bagshaw Bill Grimm Baggies Grimm Wawehington Fred Abel Fred Don Washington Bob

Washington Crew Faces Montana In Weekend Baseball Tests

Washington Tossers travel from Eugene to play Montana on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning at Denny Field. Montana, defending Northwest Conference champions with 42 wins in 45 games, is strong beyond two positions this year. Washington has won seven of eight games, including an 18 to 9 win over Oregon Agricultural College.

Washington Montanans University of Washington Baseball Eugene Ore University of Montana Denny Field Montana Grizzly Mathews Northwest

Transatlantic Air Trip Resumed From Lisbon May

Portuguese filers resumed their interrupted transatlantic flight leaving Fernando Noronha at noon in a Fairey hydroseroplane. The wireless signal did not specify their route but it was believed they aimed for St Kilda rocks before returning.

Lisbon Fernando Noronha St.ul Rocks

Clothing Workers Win Concession From Russia

The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America voted to form a million dollar company to secure a concession from the Russian government for operating clothing and textile factories. President Gidney Hilman secured the concession from Lenin for Fernando Noronha, enabling a plan to travel to Brazil after fleeing Portugal months ago.

Chicago Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Gidney Hilman Lenin Fernando Noronha Brazil Portugal

Jacobs Wins 1-0 Pitchers’ Duel in Vernon

Elmer Jacobs beat Jenee Doyle as Seattle Indiana edged the Tigers 1 to 0 in Vernon. Tight defense kept the score close with fielding plays including Spencer Adams throwing out a runner at the plate and Billy Lane driving in the decisive run in the eighth.

OS Angeles Elmer Jacobs Jenee Doyle Seattle Indiana Tigers Vernon Seattle Spencer Adama Smith Hawke Platter Billy Lane Beattle

Five Entries Filed for Star-Woodland Park Meet

Only five entries have been filed at The Star for the Star Wood­land Park tennis meet. Alfred Waseon and Roland Taylor enter men singles and doubles, Dick Wasson junior boys' singles, George Miller and Warren Wilson junior boys' doubles. Entries must be filed at The Star by May 30, play begins first Monday in June. Over 200 players competed last year. 1922 goal was 300 entries, but faster filing needed. No charges for entry.

Star-Woodland Park Star Alfred Waseon Roland Taylor Dick Wasson George Miller Warren Wilson Seattle North End Sporting the Star

Exhibition of 100 Homemade Radio Sets At Standard Furniture

More than 100 homemade radio sets on display on the second floor of Standard Furniture Co. with values from 2.60 to 500. Notable pieces include a postage stamp sized unit and a bamboo-structured model. Frank Waldner leads the radio department as guide. judges include A Kaln L T Turner and O R B Redfern. Prizes totaling 235 in cash will be awarded Saturday. exhibit runs through Tuesday.

Standard Furniture Co Ferest Frank Waldner A. Kaln L. T. Turner O. R B. Redfern

Miners' Bazaar Opens at Pavilion Three Day Sale

Rage woven by women of the mining camps and handwork of many descriptions are on sale at the bazaar at the pavilion at Third Ave and University. The bazaar opens Thursday and runs through Friday and Saturday with a variety of useful articles offered.

Third Ave University

Swedish Referendum on Liquor Is Ordered

Stockholm reports parliament orders a referendum next autumn on prohibition and mandates separate counting of ballots from men and women to determine the vote outcome.

Stockholm

Jimmy Rivers Shows Real Class as Boxer

Boxer's strategic defense outpoints slugger Owen Roberts at the Pavilion. Rivers keeps Roberts from landing clea r blows, weaving and countering to win four rounds, proving clever boxing over brute force.

Jimmy Rivers Leo H. Lassen Owen Roberts Pavilion Rivers Tacoman

Protest Changes Light in Star Junior League Finals Race

The Louie’s French Dry Cleaners protest against Sam Arena Shoe Shop could alter League No. 3 results after a 7 to 5 loss at Walla Walla. If allowed, the game may be replayed or all Arena games may be expelled. A decision tonight at 7 at The Star will hinge on umpire rulings and age protests.

Leo H. Lassen Three Brothers Dye Works Louie's French Dry Cleaners Sam Arena Shoe Shop Cleaners Walla Walla Fremont Cyclones Fremont Westermans Arenas The Star

Hillman Merchants face busy week in Star league

Hillman Merchants start a busy Star league slate with two weekend games. Saturday at Columbia at 4 p m they clash with the Red Crown Juniors, followed by a Sunday noon meeting with the crack Best Shoe Shop squad at Waila Walla.

Hillman Merchants Red Crown Columbia Crack Best Shoe Shop Waila Walla

Be Busy And Merchants Face Must-Win Doubleheader

Be Busy and the Merchants must win both games to earn a finals berth. A loss in the first game leaves them a slim chance to tie Shoe in the final standings by sweeping Sunday.

Big Game at South Park Sparks Weekend Showdown

Mt. Baker Cigar Co and West & Wheeler clash at South Park as the winner likely reaches the finals. Washington Park faces West Seattle Dye Works and Ross Giants at B F Day as the double weekends play out. Danny O Leary and Charley Hardin star on the mound for their teams in a high pitching matchup.

Nother Mt. Baker Cigar Co Weat & Wheeler South Park Washington Park West Seattle Ross Giants B. F Danny O'Leary Mt. Baker Boys Charley Hardin West & Wheeler

Schedule Changes Due Today II

Sunday schedule changes must be phoned to The Star tonight between 6 and 8. The revised timetable will appear in Friday’s Star. Last minute changes caused errors for several teams and no excuses will be accepted if teams fail to be on hand and grounds are not set for tomorrow’s paper. Home teams will forfeit if proper arrangements are not made.

The Star Tonight Star

Finals plan for Star trophy challenge round schedule

The plan calls for all final games to be played on a single Sunday on a neutral field with noon, 2 pm and 4 pm starts. Pete Standridge Eddie Whitesides and Joe Kokash are named as umpires and indicator men. Each team will meet every other team once over five weeks while Class B eliminations proceed.

Tre Pete

Tennis tournament entries listed by event type

Entry details show Men's Singles Men's Doubles Women's Doubles with partner names and contact phone numbers for registration.

Row Vor .6.- e505 Batteries Meeberteen and Schalk

Meeberteen and Schalk and Mays and Devermer and Schang are listed in a postponed Pitteberg Brooklyn event with rata, reflecting a compact score or lineup note from the page.

Meeberteen Schalk Mays Devermer Schang Pitteberg Brooklyn Rata

Michigan Regent Seeks Proof Amateurism Claim With $10000 Offer

Regent James O. Murfin of the University of Michigan offers 10000 dollars to prove his claim that most college and university athletes are not amateurs because they play professional baseball in summer. He proposes weekly notices from athletes detailing their whereabouts as evidence and urges allowing professionals to compete as long as other amateur rules remain. He argues publishing names of athletes who play professionally would crumble college athletics, alleging many top players earn money in summer leagues under aliases.

Arbor Mich James O. Murfin Michigan University Murfin

Sacco to Face Michaels in Second Main Event Bout

Jimmy Sacco replaces Travie Davis to meet Bobby Michaels in the main event of Nate Druxin’s boxing show at the Arena on Tuesday. The promoter called the rest of the card solid and forthcoming details will be announced soon.

Bobby Michaels Jimmy Sacco Nate Druxin Arena Travie Davis Michaels Sacco Druxinman

Pearls Watch Chain and Cameo Locket Stolen

A string of pearls a watch and chain and a cameo locket were reported stolen from a home at 1806 Main Street by E. Chilvo.

Main St E. Chilvo

White Sox Ace Stops Strategy

Faber, Chicago White Sox pitcher, faced bunt attacks after knee surgery raised concerns about fielding. Reports describe opponents bunting to disrupt his rhythm, with Tigers and Giants noted for targeting his knee. Despite efforts, Faber’s recovery and resilience kept him from succumbing to bunting pressure.

New York Gin Chicago White Sox Giants Faber Detroit Partie Tigers Bobby Veach Veach White Paner

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