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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
3
The Seattle Star announces its second annual sports program with Junior baseball, Racketball, Billiards, Tennis and Swimming. A canoe race may be added later this season following the wartime Everybody movement initiative.
The event features heavyweights Gem Tery Kefer and Lee Ander as the planned main fighters. Both are reported in good condition and lined up for the bout, signaling a sharp contest ahead.
Tommy Long of the Louisville Colonels, a 22 year old left handed prospect, has opened his third pro season with two promising starts including a win against Toledo. Aiming for another no hit no run game this summer, he has compiled 41 wins and 25 losses in two years with Louisville and is praised for his fielding and work ethic. He overcame control issues this spring after earlier struggles in Memphis and now focuses on regular pitching time and maintaining form.
Hack Miller homered and drove in two as Denny Willeeno doubles. Honus Muse and Honus Muse chased by a hard-running defense. Ray Kremer held Oakland to a string of singles in the opener while a defensive gem by Middle ton cut down Muse at home. Knight and White contributed on bases with selective walks and a double play turn.
Richart Burr, holder of the 1920 Star Woodland Park title, files his entry for the 1921 Star Net meet. He and O T Stephens won the 1920 doubles. Entries open until May 18 at The Star or Piper Taft tennis dept. first matches begin May 23 and the event lasts about three weeks.
The May 13 fight at New York ended in the fourth round when Bud Ridley of Seattle was stopped by Bobby Michaels of New York. Ridley appeared not to be in top condition, narrowly avoiding a knockout as the Coast Key was saved.
Union High School of Premier ton aims for the state title and plans to arrange a game with Olympia High School's nine to test for the championship.
Sixteen track athletes from the university and coach Edmundson depart Seattle tonight for Pullman to face the Cougars on Saturday in a conference contest.
In Pa on May 13 Harry Williams pitched for his high school team against Laserne in the Interscholastic league and hurled a no hit game. Schaefer leads Horemans in San Francisco on May 13 as Horemann trails in a four block match with Schaeffer. First block ended 40 to 9. second block 100 to 328 with Schaeffer ahead.
Stanislaus Zbyszk o retained the heavyweight title with a toe hold in two falls, the first in 55 minutes and the second in 13 minutes, defeating George Koteonaris. The report notes Britton’s belief Dempsey will dominate French pitching. The Boston Braves field a thin lineup this season.
Public notice published at the entrance corner of Avenue and Pike Street announces a bank matter involving Peoples Savings Bank. Details appear in this fragment of the notice.
A brief note reports a men doubles badminton match during O'eteck Week with players unnamed. The fragment notes competition activity and ongoing schedule in a festive sports week setting.
Kilbane argues Dempsey faces unique pressures as champion, under constant nerves and risk of overtraining. He notes Dempsey’s recent form after Toledo and stresses the need for peak conditioning for the July 2 bout with Carpentier, with promoter Kearns aiming to keep him in prime shape.
America's polo team under captain Devereaux Milburne trains for the international cup in England. Milburne’s four-man unit won three practice matches, impressing British observers with strong scores against solid opposition. The Americans, modest in tone, claim a fair chance to win as British confidence wavers.
Seattle lightweight Rob Harper headlines a Friday cross-border bout in Portland facing veteran Leach Crown in a 10 round match. Harper seeks momentum after a disputed win and a return from the East as he eyes further Northwest challenges. Anderson fast for Seattle debut against Terry Yeller next Tuesday, aiming to impress local fans.
Travie Davis, Pacific Coast welterweight champion, will fight Jack Britton for four rounds here next Wednesday if the Seattle boxing commission sanctions it. The bout is sponsored by the Northwest Athletic Club and promoted by Clay Hite. the commission will act on the proposal today.
The upcoming return games start Friday with Franklin meeting Lincoln at Columbia playfield and Queen Anne facing West Seattle at Mercer playfield. The Quakers won the prior encounters with both Lincoln and West Seattle. Ballard plays Broadway on Lincoln playfield. the Tigers previously dominated their matchup.
Frank Baker leaning toward playing semi pro baseball in Maryland rather than pursuing a major league career. He favors more playing time and local involvement.
Trainer Francois Descampes outlines Georges Carpentier plan to let Jack Dempsey lead early rounds in their July bout. Carpentier aims to study Dempsey’s moves from Willard Brennan fights, then switch to offense as the fight evolves, believing endurance and skill can outlast the champion.
The Pirates meet the Youngstown Athletic Club Sunday at 2 p.m. on Walla Walla field to decide the Class B lead in Star league. Other Sunday games feature Three Brothers Dye Works vs Louie’s French Dry Cleaners and Stacy Shawn vs Shamrox Athletic Club at Woodland Park, plus Rainier A. C. vs Shamrox II. Washington Park Colts travel to Mercer for Queen Anne Aerials, Collins Juniors face Highland Park A. C. at Hiawatha. The Star’s sporting editor seeks exact game times for South Seattle Juniors. A Salt Lake City ruling notes injuries to scorers are not covered by workers compensation.
Seattle outslugged Oakland 8 to 6 in a back and forth affair. Billy Cunningham delivered a key homer and Miller connected for a three base hit as Seattle rallied from deficits to take the series opener.
Maupome defeated Sibley 66 to 33 at Brown and Hulen, extending the three night series to 156-196 with visitors leading. The two teams clash in the final match tonight at the Pope Sibley parlor.
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