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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1921

Page

14

Britton and Davis to Battle for Welter Crown Here

Britton fights Trav Davis in a four round bout to defend his welterweight title against the Coast champion of Everett, with Harry Stout as a possible third man in the ring. The undercard includes Wricht vs Hammond and Brown vs McCasslin, with Joe Simonich to box Britton in a ten round bout in Vancouver.

Ace Britton Orid Travie Davia Everett Davin Britton Frisco Harry Stout Milwaukee Wis Stout Davis Dery Joe Willock Clay Hite Billy Wricht Eddie Hammond Welterweichts K. O. Brown Roy McCasslin Owen Roberts Bud Fitsgeerak Cliff Taro Hugh Curley Joe Simonich Jack Britton Vancouver B. C Joe Travie Davis

Last of Big Three Loses in British Amateur Title Chase

In Foylake, Fred J. Wright and Dr. Paul Hunter were the only Americans still in contention as the fourth round closed. Bobby Jones and Cyril Tolley were eliminated earlier, while Bill Fowns lost to Wright. Hunter defeated Pegler, and John Pall beat J. I. Douglas in overtime, strengthening England's position.

Fioylake Fred J. Wright Paul Hunter Bobby Jones America Cyril Tolley Jones Allen J. Graham Royal Liverpool Club Tolley Beddar

University of Washington Two Man Team Opens Stanford Match

The University of Washington two man doubles team Allen and Bill Taylor face Stanford this afternoon at 3 o clock on the university courts. Jim Davies and Phil Neer represent the Huskies.

University of Washington Allen Bill Taylor Stanford Jim Davies Phil Neer

Coast Champ Faces Biggest Bout Tonight

Travie vis from Everett faces the world champion in the biggest bout of his career tonight at the Everett arena. Miller is highlighted as a rising coast boxing figure seeking a landmark victory and regional recognition.

Travie Vis Everett Miller Doeninios Clayton Bearne Criti

Siwashes Win From Tigers In Muddy Game

Seattle defeated Vernon 42 to unknown yesterday in heavy field conditions. Hunky Schorr started for the winners with solid seven innings pitched. Marty Gartner relieved in the eighth and ninth. The reporting is garbled with many unclear names and positions.

Vernon Hunky Schorr Marty Gartner

Rookie Osheon Delivers In Pinch To Seal Borten Win

Brave rookie Osheon started with bases full and boosted Borten past St Louis 7 to 3 as Powell homered. Nebf pitched well while Giants won 4 to 3 over Pirates. Coles erred in a costly play and Detroit fell to the Athletics.

Freak Osheon Borten St Louis Powell

Conference Ball Title Tilts Here

The Washington State college baseball team arrives for the championship series with Washington at Denny Field on Friday and Saturday. Coach Barber brings a strong nine, and the Dodgers face a tough test to win both games to claim Coast Conference honors.

Washington State College University of Washington Dennyfield Barber Cougars Dodgers Therm Washington Farmers

Kilbane Compares Old and New Pugs in Heavyweight Talk

The piece contrasts modern Dempsey and Carpentier with historic long fights like Sullivan Kilrain of 76 rounds and Corbett Jackson of 1591. It argues today’s shorter bouts favor aggressive, rapid action, while long rings endure cautious pacing. Eastern coast vs west coast fight styles are noted.

Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier John I. Sullivan Jake Kilrain Jim Corbett Peter Jackson Prince Dempsey Georges Tut Fang Jersey Carpentier Pacific Coast San Francisco

Coast Swim Schedule and Far West Championship Plans

The report outlines outdoor freestyle events for men and women including the senior championships at Monterey Bay with dates in June July and September. It notes Ethelda Herribirey as a key competitor and lists swimmers Gertrude Serden Florence Priebenhane and Olge Chapital as challengers. A San Francisco item mentions plans to build a large swimming pool at Madison Square Garden for a 1982 AAU water polo title event.

Ecashore Report Monterey Bay California Milo A Neptune Peach Pacific Northwest Association Pacific Aasociation Rocky Mountain Inter -Mountain San Francisco Tes Nickard John Pungiing Science Madison Square Garden New York

Northwest swimmers gather for Crystal Pool indoor meet

Swimmers and divers arrive from across the Northwest for the P. N. A. indoor meet at Crystal Pool. Coach Don Vickers notes the largest outside entry list yet, with new clubs from Spokane Portland and Seattle. Participants include the McKay brothers and A W Lindholm in the four man relay, Chuck Chadbourne in the junior distance plunge, Max Trown in diving, and entries from Spokane Portland Multnomah Green Lake Neptune and Seattle Y W C A. Three Star league Class F1 games slated: Bull dogs vs Eckart Cigar Canines at Lincoln, Beerman Grocery vs Collins Juniors at Walla Walla, and Youngtown Athletic vs Highland Park at Hiawatha.

Don Vickers Crystal Swimming Club Spokane Amateur Athletic Club Portland Amateur Swimming Asociation University of Washington Swimming Club Green Lake Neptune Club Collegiang Wil McKay Brothers Russell Ferguson A. W. Lindholm Chuck” Chadbourne Max Burton Reed Spokane Inland Empire Roger Bird Brookline Katheryne Trrown Clara Niekirk Seattle Margaret Figginson Gordon McKay Kiritiah Columbia Club Albo Bulldogs Eckart Cigar Canines Lincoln Walla Walla Beerman Grocery Collins Youngtown Athletic Club Highland Park Athletic Club Hiawatha

Georges Carpentier’s Rising Welterweight Pursuit

Biographical sketch of Georges Carpentier covering his featherweight era battles with Paul Til, Warner, Lampin, and others. It notes his move to lightweight, key fights with Ed Cirochet, Randall, Piet, and Daniels, and his transition toward welterweight with three straight 16 round wins over Meekina, Stagg, and Colebourne as he prepared for an American opponent.

Carpentier Paul Til Georges Pickard Lampin K. C Young Warner Buck Shine Young Snowball Paul Tilesti Warner Tit Cambrai Dreamland Percy Wilson Geo. Gaillard Cuny Jack Daniela Demien Jim Campbell Jean Anthony Ed Cirochet George Randall Randall Paris Henri Piet Jack Daniels Daniels England Young Nipper Jack Meekina Sd Stagg Geo. Colebourne

Junior entries for Special Junior tournament close

Entries for the Special Junior tournament close Saturday for players who have not yet reached 11 by March 1, 1921. Marshal Alien is to debut in The Mar tournament tonight against Jamen Tenke at 7:00, with other matches including Alec Noss versus Henry Neflan and G A Lailure versus Bruce Hesketh.

Marshal Alien Ery Jamen Tenke Alec Noss Henry Neflan G. A Lailure Bruce Hesketh

Olympia and Union to Meet Bremerton for Baseball Title

The Union High of Bremerton will meet Olympia High for the Western Washington championship in a best of three series. Game one is set for Friday at Olympia, with game two to follow in Bremerton a week later. Whalen of Union may pitch against Foote of Olympia on opening day.

Puget Sound Airway Comany Edison Park Lake Washington Main 606 Ality Seattle Taxicab Company Bremerton Union High School Olympia High School Western Washington Olympia Whalen Union Foote

Belgian champ Hovemans to play Charley Halen here today

EA Howard Hovemans Belgian balk line billiard champion meets local star Charley Halen this afternoon in a fret match. They duel again this evening and are slated to meet tomorrow afternoon and evening in continuation of the series.

EA Howard Hovemans Charley Halen Halen

Varsity Frosh Ball Series May Not Be Played

The article notes the likely cancellation of the three game series between the varsity and freshman baseball teams due to lingering tensions from last year. Frosh won the previous series and the varsity coach faced criticism for his team's defeat by first year players.

Frosh

Smith Looms as Dark Horse in Star Net Meet

Witton Smith former California junior champion looms as a top contender in The Star Woodland Park championship men’s singles. He reached the third round after two easy wins, beating Herbert Little 60 61 and Leslie Watson 6 1 6 2. The first round saw many defaults as players failed to appear for the second round.

Witton Smith California Woodland Park Herbert Little Leslie Watson Smith

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