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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
5
In the Star Woodland Park tournament at North End, favorites won first round men singles. Burr the 1920 champion defeated H B Klinker in straight sets 6 4 6 1. Alec Ross beat Thor Hakanson 6 1 6 3 with steady chop strokes.
Weather was fine for tennis with light breeze as preparations for the men’s singles futures clash. Gopesters name Marshall Aten Ross Wilton Smith and Richards as contenders to win the all city prep tennis tournament at Woodland Park on May 25. No Star meet games will be played until 6 pm and the junior tournament entries close by 6 pm Saturday with ample time for participants to enter and obtain tournament experience.
Lincoln’s Railsplitters and Broadway meet for the season second tilt on Lincoln field with a prior Tigers win. Franklin faces Queen Anne at a playfield likely tight as West Seattle and Ballard also win on Hiawatha field with a slight edge to the favorites.
In Hoylake England on May 24 Francie Ouimet the first of America's big three to fall was defeated in the second round of the British golf championships by Charles Hodgson former Yorkshire champion one up. Bobby Jones advanced by eliminating Hamlet one up. Crowd sizes grew as mist lingered on the greens with Harold Hilton beating W T Torrance and Chick Evans defeating H H Matthews while W T Hunt won over J L Holmes in another American victory.
Local fans back Everett youth Travie Davis as he challenges welterweight king Jack Britton at the Pavilion tomorrow night. The no decision fracas may end by knockout or decision, with Matchmaker Clay Hite confirming a decision will be rendered. Britton trains at the Pavilion today while railbirds scout the action.
The Seattle Biwashes, facing Oakland in the final week of their home stand, struggle with defense as San Francisco swept them last week. Vernon and Sacramento loom next, while Jimmy Smith nears arrival to shore up the shortstop position. The crew scores runs but must win by three or four to offset weak defense and keep pace.
Salt Lake and Vernon combined for twelve home runs in a Sunday double bill, signaling the Coast league’s power display. Seattle southpaw Ernie Schorr delivered strong pitching despite a rough San Francisco series, while the local club praised Ernie as their most effective pitcher.
Coach Edmundson of the University of Washington track team will send nine stars to the Northwest Conference Meet in Pullman on June 4. It is expected this limited squad may lessen Washington’s chances to win first place after five straight cinder path victories.
Kilbane analyzes how Demspey might press inside against Georges Carpentier, outlining expected tactics for both fighters. He notes Dempsey’s inside power and Carpentier’s speed, predicting Dempsey will seek body work and a quick left hook, while Carpentier will strike in and out with a sharp one two.
Bremerton Blks suffered their first loss of the season when Tacoma Elka defeated them 42 to 0. The two teams met again the next day and Bremerton captured a tight 10 to 9 victory.
Washington State College and University of Washington meet on Denny Field for the Pacific coast conference championship. The Dodgers must win both games to claim the title, while a single Cougar win could deliver the flag to Pullman. Starting pitchers Leonard Harper or Setzer loom, with Maloney catching behind Leonard or Harper.
San Francisco footed a decisive 135 run victory over Seattle, extending the Seals lead after winning the Smash series. Seattle managed only one win in six games, with most San Francisco batters contributing a single or two hits except Yelle and McQuaid.
The final entry blanks for the annual P. N. A. indoor swimming meet at the Crystal pool Friday night are due today. A large turnout of Northwest swimming stars is expected, ensuring keen competition.
Baseball recap describes a dramatic ninth inning rally by the Yankees defeating the Crowns 6 4. Jim Bagby held the Red Sox to four scattered hits and the Indians faced Washington at bat while Ray Schalk exited with a cracked finger. Detroit defeated the Athletics with key plays by Tash and Perkins miscue leading to Griffin scoring.
In 1908 Georges Carpentier, lighter than Salmon, fought an 18 round bout where Salmon dominated and Carpentier quit after the towel was waved. He earned about $8 from the fight and continued climbing through bantam weight fights with a string of early knockouts and draws, building to a 20 round draw with Paul Til and a later rise into featherweight and lightweight contention.
The Star junior baseball league Class B schedule is revised after three new teams joined. Collins Juniors must makeup three games. Youngstown A C two. Round robin starts July 10 with top four teams. Several games shifted to May 29 and May 20 and July 3 and 4.
The Star Junior Baseball league allowed Louie's French Dry Cleaners protest against Three Brothers Dye Works. The Three Brothers team had previously registered a win over Jackson of Stacy Shown without manager consent. The disputed game is to be replayed at an early date.
The Star Woodland Park hosts twenty one entrants in the women’s singles at the north-end courts with Friday play starting. The first day’s schedule will appear in Thursday’s paper and lists players including Ruth Hardy Dorothy Little Winnie Taylor Josephine Pol Alice Campbell Helen Burke Peggy Hughes Grace Lowe Leanna Downe Libble Ferris and others with several byes.
June 26 games set at Jefferson part Everman Grotory Eckart Cigar Ca Walla Walla Shamrox A C second team vs Queen Anne Aerials at Mercer Highland A C vs Washington Pats South Seattle vs Collies Juniors at Bulldogs vs Youngstons at Youngstown July 8 matches listed at Washington Park Woodland Park and Walla Wate Queen Anne Aerials v Youngstews v Youngstown One May 23 Class A game only booked Cleaners versus Three Brothers at Woodland Park postponed earlier for poor grounds.
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