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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
14
Coast water champion Travie Davis fights Welterweight Champion Britton to a draw. Davis lands lefts and a knockdown in round two but Britton edges ahead in rounds four and five. Referee Harry Stout flatly deems Britton the winner while noting Davis’s brave stand and the bout’s rough pace at the Pavilion.
Frigid weather halted play with no bookings for Thursday in the Star Woodland Park meet. Friday schedules list numerous first round and late day matches, while Sunday and Monday are off. Saturday bookings to follow via The Star after 7:30 am.
Drawings for the doubles in the Star-Woodland park tennis meet will be made Friday afternoon with first matches Sunday. If a team is missing, inform The Star before Friday. the listed pairs cover men and women doubles across many clubs and players.
The University of Washington two man team Marsh Allen and Bill Taylor defeated Stanford pair Phil Neer and Jim Davies on the university courts. The Dodgers won two of three matches with Allen beating Davies 7 5 3 6 6 3. Taylor fell to Neer 6 4 6 7 6 3.
Three prep basketball games are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Lincoln faces Broadway at Lincoln playfield in the feature, while Franklin meets Queen Anne and West Seattle clashes with Ballard in the other matchups.
Fortyone boys have entered the special junior tennis meet to be staged at Woodland Park next week in conjunction with the Star Woodland Park Open tournament. Entries close Saturday at 6 pm with drawings Sunday and first round matches Wednesday. Entries accepted at The Star or Piper Taft tennis department. unlisted blanks mean nonreceipt.
Seattle reporters say a Pacific Northwest amateur indoor meet will be held at Crystal Pool tomorrow night with renowned local officials. Referee Paul Fry and starter Charley Malen lead a crew including timers Clarence Heck Wd mundeon Frank Vance and Jimmies Arbuthnot. Judges include Al Goldsmith Doc Wella and C Kellinan with Dad Henry Norman Bartels and Pat Boott as diving judges. Norman Bartels is clerk of courses Oliver Runchey clerk of courts Jay Daughters and Al Dowsing marshal events. Dan Sak will be anouncer for 4H Caruso.
In New York on May 26 the Childs cup race, won by Columbia University, traces its history to 1879 with Pennsylvania holding six wins. Columbia four, Princeton three, Cornell two, and Naval Academy one. Also on May 26, Mrs Ruth said Babe Ruth will receive proper food to maintain playing form.
Georges Carpentier from France rose through wins over English fighters and domestic clashes, winning the French welterweight title in 16 rounds against Robert Eustache. He fought in London and Paris, faced Dixie Kid, Sid Barnes, Young Joseph, and Hubert Roe, and endured battles with Frank Klaus and Billy Papke as he moved toward light heavyweight and heavyweight rounds in the early 1910s.
The Youngstown Athletic Club and Bekart Cigar Company, both in the Close B Star league, prepare for a game at Wallis Walla playfield with a noon start. Recent events include team changes and roster moves as Chandler Hootery and Chandlers add Ted Abner and other players.
In Holyoke England May 26 Pred J Wright United States survivor fell to Bernard Darwin in the British amateur championship after a stern six hole bout. The match went to the 19th extra hole where Darwin seized victory. Wright faced pressure and the scoreline reflected a tense finish.
Coach Stub Allison of the University of Washington baseball team will not announce the lineup for the series against Washington State College until just before game one Friday. Coach Jack Barber and the Cougars are expected in town late tonight and will take batting practice tomorrow morning on Denny Field.
The Broadway high school tennis team defaulted all scheduled matches in the All City prep tourney yesterday. The Tiger net men failed to show up at the scheduled hour at Woodland Park.
An advertisement urges readers to desire better appearance and buy clothes on credit at Cherry's 207 Rialto Building Indianapolis over the Pig'n Whistle. Pay monthly with quick payoff.
Brothers Emil and Bob Meusel of the Phillies and Yankees spark a homer race with Babe Ruth. Bob, 24, 195 pounds, already belted long drives at Polo Grounds and Detroit. Emil, 27, 175 pounds, adds a sweet swing as they chase glory from Coast League roots to major league fame.
Johnny Kilbane returned to action with a 10 round no decision win over Freddie Jacks in Cleveland, outpointing the British featherweight claimant in a strong showing after months away.
Clear weather greeted the French challenger at the Carpentier training camp in Manhasset Illinois. He walked the woods behind his farm with Gus Wilson and his dog Flip while bundled in a heavy sweater and walking shoes.
Yesterday's hero Jack Graney drove in the decisive run in the ninth as Cleveland defeated the Hed Box 5 to 2. Jack Quinn wild pitched with the bases loaded in the ninth, Yankees fell to the Browns 7 to 6, Ruth hit his 13th home run. Athletics beat Tigers 6 to 3 after two runs in the ninth. Walker and Dyker homered. Mogridge pitched for Washington in a 16 to 6 win over the White Sox. All National League games were postponed by rain.
The Auburn baseball squad, defending Western Washington champions, now plays independent ball and seeks fast competition. Charley Schmutz pitches. lineup includes Leonard Oliver catcher Blackburn first base Beard second base G Staley shortstop Dutton third base Harry Oliver left field Alamander center field Pickers right field.
In this1901 article Johnny Kilbane extols road work for boxers Dempsey and Carpentier travel with camp followers and dogs Kilbane cautions against overdoing road work and shares his own six to seven miles daily routine blending walking jogs play and light games to build wind legs and heart while keeping mental energy intact He notes managers Kearns and Descamps as wise and ends with a copyright notice from NEA
May 26 Seattle Siwashes defeated Vernon 4 to 3 in a ninth inning rally held yesterday. Demaree pitched strongly after the early scoring, with Seattle scoring three in the first inning and Vernon adding two in the second before Seattle closed out the game with the late lead. Batteries: Demaree and Sheliendeck for Seattle. Hannah for Vernon.
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