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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

3

Stars to Play at North End

Knights of the fairway set for Seattle Golf Club as the City champion race unfolds tomorrow and Saturday. Ben Botein the titleholder leads a strong field including Dixie Fleager Forrest Watson Clark Speirs and Walter Wand. Several North End favorites cannot compete. medal qualifying selects the low 16 to begin eight hole matches with an 18 hole journey Friday and a six hole final Saturday for the amateur crown and a donated trophy.

Alex C. Rose Battle Knights of the Fairway Seattle Golf Club Ben Botein Dixie” Fleager Forrest Watson Clark Speirs Walter Wand Johnnie Jones Gordon Haw le Stell Jack Ballinger Paul Ford North End Hoon Seattle D. H. Houston F. Jackson J. Scott FE. Kendrick BE. Stein L. Hewitt J. Jones H. Hiert G. Haw W. EF. McMicker H. W .Treat W. E. Froude F.C. Ayer Haynes J. Westland F. Watson P. Harvey M. Galbraith van Winkle C. Kidd R. Searnett F. D. Crook B. O. Winter W. Doran FR. C. Speirs W.wand C. J. West A. Stuart H. Fleager J. Weber A. Schoep Lippy Aree R. S&s. Bialr G. V. Learned

Harold Jones Faces Rivers In Tacoma Semi-Windup

Harold Jones, once a noted lightweight prospect, collides with Jimmy Rivers in Tacoma as Jones seeks to prove himself against the rising contender. Rivers, coming off one setback to Frankie Burns, hopes to show his improved form in a six round bout that headlines a stacked Tacoma card ending the ring season.

Harold Jones Tacoma Joe Benjamin Benjamin Arena Jones Jimmy Rivers Rivers Oakland Frankie Burns Marty Foley Frank Farmer Mike Ballarino Sammy Gordon

Farmer Will Box McKay In Arena Double Main

Frank Farmer and Gordon McKay square off in the headline double main at Brown & Helen's siatic show at the Arena Tuesday night. Bobby Harper and Frankie Rogers fill the other half, with McKay returning to Seattle after losing the Coast middleweight title to Tom King in Vancouver.

Frank Farmer Gordon McKay Brown & Helen Arena Bobby Harper Frankie Rogers Farmer McKay McKay Seattle Tom King Vancouver B. C Fox of Coast Rings Farmer

Oregon Track Meet Not Any Cinch for Varsity

Washington faces a tough dual with Oregon in Eugene as Hec Edmundson leads 16 men. Oregon, coming off a 72 to 64 loss to Oregon Agricultural College, fields a strong lineup led by Ralph Spearow in pole vault and Feltier in the half mile. Washington entries include Hurley and Douglas in sprints, Pratt and Douglas in the 440, and a full roster across jumps, throws, and hurdles.

Harold Marquis Washington Oregon Eugene Huskies Ene Hec Edmundson Oregon City Hathaway Hurley al Free Free Washington State Casey Anderson Hank Taudy Wash'neten Bill Hayward Ralph Spearow Hayward Mad Feltier Dene Beall Ferry Douglas Pratt Willames Frankland Anderson Dougas Mellen Callison Miller Bryan Yasoa

European tennis champ reaches semi finals in Brussels

Mile. Su vanne Laengren the European tennis champion defeated Mile. Alson of Belgium two sets to love to advance to the world hard court championships semi finals. She may face Miss Mary Ryan of the United States in the final round.

Brussels Mile Suvanne Laengren Alson Belgium Mary Ryan United States

Brothers Enter Net Meet At Woodland Park Tennis Tourney

An unusually large field of brothers enters The Star Woodland Park tennis meet with teams such as the Langlie trio Art Windy and Howerd from Washington and Lincoln high school. The Nollan brothers Bil and Henry, the Marion brothers Armie and Bud, and the Vander Laas twins join seniors, juniors, and doubles events as entries rush in before May 30.

Langlie Art Cat University of Washington Windy Washington Fresh Howerd Lincoln High School Bil Nollan Henry Nollan Billi City Prep Armand Marion Bud Marion Aingies Armie Washington Frosh Star Bud Broadway Net Harold Vander Laas Seattle Queen Anne High School Harold TWINS

Sale of Runseline at Spreckels sale Jamaica

New York May 18 Runseline a two year old alister to Morvich was sold to Thomas F Ryan for 14000 dollars at the Spreckels sale in Jamaica Ben Black owner of Morvich bid up to 12000 dollars.

New York Runseline Morvich Thomas F. Ryan Spreckels Jamaica Ben, Black

Chinese Ace Gen K Y Tsing Heads Aviation Force

Gen K Y Tsing, key aviation commander for Wu Pei Fu faction, assumed director general of the aviation forces amid China’s civil war tensions. His appointment signals strategic leadership changes as competing warlords vie for air superiority and regional influence.

K. Y. Tsing Wu Pei Fu China

Another Run-Fest in Utah

In Salt Lake City the home team hammered Seattle 18 to 12 after a seventh inning rally. Salt Lake pushed across eight runs late and nearly tied the game as Finneran allowed only limited Seattle offense. Bar ny and Cueto led Northerners with power while Kidred Murphy Crane Hood Anfinson Light contributed key hits. Lewis took the loss for Salt Lake.

Alt Lake City Seattle Yester Vaya Bell Ealt Lake Barney Cueto Finneran Salt Lake Peattie Adame Kerney Bebick Anfineon Kidred Murphy Crane Hood Light Lassert Harney Eidred Lewis Kante Thureton Biaeholder Fioneran Lewte Kallio Thurston Mune lLewte

Yesterday's hero leads Yankee win over Indians

George Murray, rookie pitcher for the Yanks, homered with two on and won his own game 6 to 4 as Frank Maker also homered. Tilly Walker belted a 14th inning homer with one aboard to lift the Athletics to a 3 to 1 win over the White Sox.

George Murray Yanks Indians Frank Maker Tilly Walker Athletiics White Sox

Junior Hurlers Strong In Star League Finals contenders

The Star League finals feature Charley Hardin of West & Wheeler Liberty Park and a group of strong pitchers from Liberty Bay, Three Brothers Dye Works, Hillman Merchants, L. V. Weeterman Co, and Washington Park. Notable performers include Hardin, Butler, Burke, Ren Swift, Carl Noe, Stacy Parton, Ed Jones, Bill Stitts, Danny Leary, Leonard Patricelli, and Frank Negro as teams vie for the trophy.

Charley Hardin West & Wheeler Liberty Park Hardin Highland Park Liberty Bays Art Butler DP. KR. Burke Butler Burling West Seattle Indians Burke Santa Clara Three Brothers Dye Works Ren Swift Carl Noe Washington Park Bill Stitts Wear & Wheeler Stitta Mt Maker Clear Danny Leary Leonard Patricelli Frank Negro

Washington spring grid work halts in midpractice

Washington University closes spring football practice with a brief scrimmage to conclude the quarter. Coach Bagshaw expresses dissatisfaction with the spring showing but sees several players reaching varsity caliber for next fall. Practice resumes September 15 ahead of the season opener two weeks later, with Camp Lewis sending the Ninth Army Corps for the first game.

Bagshaw Camp Lewis Ninth Army Corps

Fitzgerald Sold to East Lake Bees in Coast League

Veteran San Francisco outfielder Justin Fitzgerald has been sold to the East Lake Bees. He may not report due to salary differences. Known for a weak arm but outstanding speed and hitting, he remains a top performer in the Coast League.

Justin Fitsgerald San Francisco East Lake Bees Fitz Coast Loop

Louisiana considers banning horse racing and wagering

Baton Rouge May 18. The Louisiana legislature plans to banish horse racing by prohibiting betting on races and outlawing racing dope publication. A bill likely will be introduced in the state senate tomorrow. Backers include church groups and the New Orleans Young Men's Business Club.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Senate Young Men’s Business Club of New Orleans

Dailey Sent from Seattle to Western League Team

Joe Dailey the Seattle pitcher who has sought Coast league level for two seasons was optioned to the Omaha club in the Western league. He goes under option.

Joe Dailey Seattle Omaha

Cyclones to Meet Haule's Wrench in Junior League Showdown

Pre mont Cyclones agreed to a make up game with Haule's Wrench Dry Cleaners after their preliminary season win. Contacts are Monroe Dean at North 1660 and several team officials to arrange a Friday call. Managers of teams in the finale must attend a meeting at The Star on Tuesday as final series plans for the May 28 opening are discussed. Middie Whitesides to umpire finals. Pete Standridge and Joe Kokash not heard from. Two Starleague games Sunday Ross Giants vs Asahi Cubs at noon and Washington Park vs B F Day Playfield at 7 p.m. postponed struggles.

Haule's Wrench Dry Cleaners Premont Cyclones Mar Cyclones Monroe Dean North 1660 Ein Teame Tom Middie Whitesides Pete Standridge Joe Kokash Ross Giants Asahi Cubs Washington Park

Dempsey Will Meet Wills If Montreal Bout Is Set

The May 18 dispatch notes Jack Dempsey will return home tomorrow and face a contract offer to fight Harry Wills in Montreal on July 1. Tex Rickard plans to push the deal, with Dempsey possibly agreeing to the term to match public demand. The piece argues Dempsey is not dodging Wills and may choose easier purses if the public supports it.

Henry L. Farrell York Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Montreal Tex Rickard Dempsey Dempery United States Canada Kearns Dlamed Carpentier Brennan Willard

Schaefer Extends Lead in Cue Block Duel

Schaefer widened his edge over Welker Cochran by winning the second block 500 to 498 in the Balk Line title match here on May 18. The overall score stood Schaefer 1.000 Cochran 0.919 with the final block to be decided tonight, while averages and last night’s high runs highlighted a tense cue duel amid notes on cultural trivia about bells and jinrickshaws.

Hicago Jake Schaefer Welker Cochran Schaefer Cochran

Williams Aims For 40 Home Runs In 1922

In a bold public statement Ken Williams sets a goal of leading the American League with 40 homers in 1922. He notes Babe Ruth’s record may be reachable but expects a seven week handicap due to a suspension, and identifies Ruth and Meusel as his main rivals. Ruth’s reinstatement is expected soon ahead of a Saturday game against the Browns.

Ken Williams Ince Bebe Ruth Ruth Jurge Jandis Meurel Landis Bateman Swat New York Babe Ruth Hob Meusel Landig Kenneth Williams Browns

Featherweights Frush and Reisser Suspended in Michigan

Danny Frush and Johnny Reisser two New York featherweights received a year long suspension in Michigan for not putting up their best effort in a recent bout. The article notes a separate claim about a modern express passenger locomotive capable of 112 miles per hour on heavy rail with a following train to prevent derailment.

Battle Creek Mich Danny Frush Johnny Reisser New York Michigan

Big Mill on Boards on May 23

The piece notes Georges Carpentier as world heavyweight champion with Lewis defeated on May 11. Tunney and Greb square off at Madison Square Garden on May 23, winner set to fight Carpentier. Dempsey voices optimism about Carpentier’s form and potential matchups include Dempsey against the May 23 winner and Carpentier.

ID Lewis London Georges Carpentier Georges Gene Tunney Harry Greb Tunney Greb Madison Square Garden Lewis Dempsey Carpentier Jack Dempsey

West Coast College Cubs Top Washington Nine 4-3

Tak ing advantage of visitors errors the W. U. C. club defeated the University of Washington 4 to 3 yesterday afternoon in Ullman. The Cougars overcame a three run deficit in the sixth inning and won with a single run in the eighth. Batteries: Friel Bray Gard iner Leonard Maloney. The Amazon river is 3400 miles long and 150 miles wide at its mouth.

Ullman Wash University of Washington University Club Collegians West Coasters Cougars HH Z. U C. Ain Friel and Bray Gardiner, Leonard and Maloney Amazon River

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