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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
8
A retrospective of pivotal late season pennant chases from 1904 to 1912 highlights the Chesbro era mistakes, the Lajoie no hitter, Merkle’s boner in 1908, and Doyle’s controversial run in 1911. It notes key figures like Chesbro, Griffith, Lajoie, Merkle, Speaker, and Davis shaping early baseball lore.
Alex Trambitas of Portland will fight Harvey Thorpe of Kansas City in a ten round welterweight bout scheduled for Monday in St. Louis.
Ace of good pitching has been the biggest weakness of the Yankees this season. Babe Ruth, the home run king, could go to the mound if regulars fail to clinch the flag. Ruth has warmed up in the bullpen and, with World Series experience, may turn the tide if needed against the Giants.
The Indians must sweep two against Chicago and rely on multiple losses by Philadelphia and Boston to catch the Yankees. With New York giants clinched in the National League, New York fans anticipate a world series featuring two clubs from the same city, a repeat of 1906 when Chicago teams dominated.
The Angels defeated the Portland Beavers 10 to 2 while Seattle beat San Francisco 2 to 1. Sacramento idle. Seattle must win three straight from San Francisco while Los Angeles must lose three to Portland and Vernon must beat Sacramento four games to claim the pennant, with the race tight and Seattle two and a half games back.
Ernie Schorr the Seattle southpaw delivered a standout pitching display against the San Francisco Seals earning a 2 to 1 win. He allowed seven hits with two walks and one wild pitch while contributing a pivotal pinch single and a productive day at the plate.
Patterson shows strong arm as Seattle’s third baseman Bill Patterson makes a tough throw to first for an out in the eighth inning. A second baseman, Kamm, forced another play with a similar hard push that showcased Patterson’s defensive value in the loop.
In a tight game Caveney’s double would have tied it but he was left stranded. In the ninth, Fitzgerald and Walsh singled, Agnew beat out a force at second, and Rennie fielded Agnew’s ball at first for the putout, ending the threat.
Seattle outfielders recorded 14 put outs with Lane six Eldred six and Middleton two Lane made a notable catch on Edison’s hit in the second Eldred snagged Caveney’s long drive Joe Kelly also made a strong catch on Murphy’s first inning liner as Seal’s center fielder continues solid defensive work this week.
San Francisco Seals plan extensive changes ahead of the 1922 season. Outfielder Justin Fitzgerald and pitcher Jim Scott intend to retire while Sam Lewis and Maury Shick may be traded or sold. Pitchers Herb McQuaid Bob Keefe and Roy Crumpler will be released. Ike Caveney is expected to move to the majors and a new field manager Charley Graham will retire from active duties.
Four major grid programs staged early contests as Washington met the Ninth Army Corps, Oregon faced Willamette, California played the Olympic Club, and Oregon State battled Chemawa Indians. Stanford starts season next week against St. Marys.
Fans plan to select seven regulars two catchers five pitchers two utility players and a manager for the Pacific Coast league All-Star teams in The Star contest opening Monday. Entries must include names teams address and be sent to the All-Star Editor Seattle Star. First letter received in case of a tie wins $10.
An elimination race to choose the American representative for the International Fishermen's Schooner Race will occur in Gloucester Massachusetts on October 12. The American ship Mayflower is ineligible as it is specially built for the races rather than a fishing fleet vessel. A Canadian elimination follows in Halifax three days later, with finals in Halifax harbor on October 22 and 24 featuring three races.
Paris will build a vast amphitheatre style stadium complex for the 1924 Olympic Games. French assistant commissary Allen Muhr reports on a tour of American athletic fields and outlines multiple small stadiums to prevent crowding and allow spectators to choose events.
The Jefferson Park clubhouse posts a draw for the The Times trophy with 128 annual ticket holders set to compete. Round progression spans a week with three-quarter handicap play. Manager Edger Crider mocks weather excuses, recalling a national amateur event played in a storm. Local players from Seattle seek bunkering updates after reports from St Louis.
Portland fight promoters seek opponents for Denver Ed Martin the veteran colored heavyweight staging a comeback in the Rose City. Sergeant Ray Smith to meet the big man this month with Fred Fulton slated to face Martin in Portland on New Year’s Day if he keeps winning pace. Martin wants bouts with Jim or Harry Wills.
Johnny Buff the world bantamweight and American flyweight champion is 32 and has 12 years of fighting. He weighs about 112 pounds and is noted as remarkably shifty. Johnny Kilbane, featherweight champion, is also 32, with roughly nine years as champion. Jack Britton, welterweight king, is around 88.
The 1921 football season starts with nine major games across the coast. Highlighted are California-Olympic Club in Berkeley and Stanford against Mare Island in Palo Alto. Other matchups include Reno versus Pacific Fleet, Oregon Agricultural versus Chemawa Indians, and Washington State alumni in Pullman.
Frisco fans map a path for the Seals to win the 1921 Coast league pennant. If the Seals sweep the Smwashes, Portland sweeps the Angels, and Sacramento loses two of four to the Tigers, Frisco would claim the title. The Angels need all three remaining games vs the Beavers to stay alive.
Full course dinner priced at 150 is advertised to be served at Boldt's from 5 to 8 p m. This brief notice emphasizes the meal offering and service window without additional details.
Coast welterweight champion Vie Davis defends his title against San Francisco challenger Salinaa Jack Robinson at the Pavilion Tuesday night. Robinson arrives from Montana with a strong win record and will tune up Monday. Eddie Moore meets Eddie Neil in the semi windup and amateur standout Sontag faces Martison in pro debut.
Princeton faced Swarthmore, Yale met Vermont, and Harvard played Holy Cross in college football action.
The Star outlines Sunday openers for both senior and junior leagues. Senior games feature Postoffice vs Maple Leafs at Coin Park and Woodland Park matchups, with kickoffs listed and referees named. Juniors include Allen A A vs Falcon at Lower Woodland Park and other pairings, all with scheduled start times and officials.
The Big Ten season starts with Northwestern meeting Chicago in Chicago. Chicago was favored to win the opener, while Northwestern hopes to rebound after a tough prior game.
Frey leads Ballard against Franklin and West Seattle in the early schedule as the city season starts. One noted player previously faced Denny Field and the University of Washington. Gas price uncertainty and league strain loom over ticket buyers this week.
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