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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1921

Page

8

Francis Poised To Start As Francis Dominates In Scrimmage

Manager Kenworthy weighs Francis for a starting role after a strong mound showing. The lefty has impressed with a fast ball hook and changeup, while Dailey struggles for form since returning home. Southpaws lead the league early, with several aces delivering sharp pitching.

Kenworthy Ray Francis Port Joe Dailey Joe Francis Dailey Southpaws Paul Sacramento Portsider Alten Oak Schorr Sean Eye O'Doul Grassariy Cesar Aces

Billy Cunningham Shines in Seattle Baseball Spotlight

Billy Cunningham plays stellar outfield for Seattle showing top form since joining. WIL Ham hits hard in clutch moments while Cunningham shines with fielding and throwing, pushing rivals Billy Lane Oldring Roxy Middleton Brick Eldred to prove their value in outfield duties.

Cunningham Billy Lane Oldring Roxy Middleton Brick Eldred Bill

Jimmy Smith Eyed as Seattle Shortstop Hopeful

The report says Jimmy Smith, poised for the Seattle shortstop job, could earn a spot if he meets expectations. Bill Stumpf struggles to grade as a shortstop with erratic fielding and slow double plays, while Kenworthy and Duke likewise show weaknesses requiring a fast partner. Smith is expected to join the club in San Francisco around May 25.

Jimmy Smith Seattle Bill Stumpf Stumpf Kenworthy Duke Keystone Rzil Diamond Smith Cclub San Francisco

Kelly and Ruth in Great Race

Babe Ruth of the Yankees and George Kelly of the Giants duel for major league home run honors. Ruth has ten homers and 14 RBIs for his team while Kelly has eight homers and 19 RBIs for his club. Both stars draw national attention as the Northwest cheers George Kelly as a regional standout.

Babe Ruth New York Americans George Kelly New York Nationals Ruth Kelly Victoria Northwestern Yankees Olant Giants Fate Polo Ground New York Philadelphia Baseball Northwest

Prep Dual Meets On Tomorrow Showdown Set

Three prep basketball games are on the schedule with first return matchups this afternoon at 3 30 Ballard faces Queen Anne Franklin meets Lincoln on Columbia playfield Anne and West Seattle clash on Mercer playfield The Quakers beat Queen Anne in their last meeting.

Ballard Mon Ety Naiway Comnes

Marathon Champ Sticks To Plumbing

Newark New Jersey May 13 Frank Zuna new record holder of the 25 mile marathon is back to plumbing and training to run again. Zuna never misses a day at his job except when away running marathons and he plans to continue in the trade despite his running fame. He won the Boston marathon recently in a record time and hopes for Olympic success though plans were thwarted by coaches during a trip.

Newark N. J Frank Zuna Zuna Summit Remo Harry Coates Versailles Paris Windsor Castile Shepherd's Bay London

Seventh inning battering in doubleheader at Oakland

The article describes a game where Cunningham drove in runs with singles and doubles, Arnett struggled on the mound, and heavy hitting featured by Wister and Keeworthy. Oakland used four pitchers in the second game while Alten was expected to start for the visitors. Geary allowed five hits in the opener as Oakland turned four double plays.

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Miss Stirling Meets Champion in Open at Turnberry

May 13 Miss Alexa Stirling, America's hope for the women's golf title, faces a tough first round at Turnberry Scotland starting May 29. She is paired with British champion Miss Cecil Leitch, in a draw that could eliminate one star early.

London Alexa Stirling America Turnberry Scotland Cecil Leitch

Demp-Corp Show Tickets Demand Outpace Mail

Mails flood in with requests for tickets to the Demp-Corp show. Officials warn seating is limited to 60,000 and urge early purchases to avoid disappointment.

Demp-Corp

Seattle Men Rest In Fourth Place

Seattle's Siwashes sit in fourth after two wins over Oakland at the local ballpark. The Fireleft took a 6 to 1 victory as Duss Arnett drove in four runs and Bob Geary pitched decently amid wildness. In the nightcap Seattle trailed 8 3 early but surged to a 16 9 win as Oakland fell apart in the seventh.

Seattle Oakland Duss” Arnett Bob Geary Altho Joe Dailey

Dunn Develops Great Players in Baltimore

May 18. In Baltimore Jack Dunn, famed Orioles manager, builds talent through personal contacts and amateur leagues. He contracts promising youths found by trusted friends, arguing major clubs spend fortunes on scouting while he relies on local networks. He opposes morning baseball classes for youngsters, saying they demand too much manager time.

Dunn Orioles Dunnie

George Kelly Nets Eighth Home Run Of Season

New York May 18 George Kelly hit his sixth home run at the Polo Grounds this year and the eighth of the season against St Louis yesterday.

Bare” Ruth New York Americans Polo Grounds Philadelphia Boston Washington Detroit George Kelly New York Nationals Ebbetts’ Mield New York St Louis

Peoples Savings Bank Notice

Come and examine our equipment or cene ing of bonds and other valu able papers Entrance corner Second ave. at Pike st. PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK

Second Ave Pike St Spring Cigar Co., Inc First Fourth Ave

Navy grid rules suit coach Richardson on forward pass

Annapolis commander W A Richardson of the U S Naval Academy backs preserving football rules and urges only limited changes to the forward pass. He says coaches belong on the sideline and praises officials chosen by a central board, while condemning protests from coaches as poor sportsmanship.

Annapolis May Oemander W. A. Richardson U. S. Naval Academy Nave Richardson Navy

Harper Meets Cross in Seattle Lightweight Bout

Bob Harper of Seattle faces Cross Harper in a 10 round lightweight bout tonight. Leach Croas is the opponent nickname, with a main event billed as a decision fight.

Bob Harper Seattle Leach Croas

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