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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1921
Page
2
Report notes final practice in New York today as teams limit contact before tomorrow’s opening action. The session prepares players for a high stakes series with Monday’s schedule looming.
In a 1921 world series preview, Frisch of the New York Giants edges McNally and Baker for third base. The note highlights Frisch’s speed fielding arm and base stealing, with McNally nearly as fast and Baker weaker on defense and hitting.
An opinion piece praises Jin Peckinpaugh and Bancroft as two of baseball’s greatest shortstops. It compares fielding, speed, and hitting, notes Bancroft’s versatility and Peckinpaugh’s glove work, and weighs second-base choices Ward over Rawlings and first-base pair Kelly and Pipp, giving Pipp a slight edge over Kelly.
The writer rates Schang Snyder and Smith as top Giants catching options with Meusel facing Ruth in left field. George Burns eyes center for the Giants over Miller, while Bob Meusel’s power edges Young for Yankees. Pitching notes flag Shawkey and Mays limited by arm fatigue with Hoyt and Quinn-Tossups.
The summary weighs pitching strength and fielding edges for both teams. Giants edge Yankees on pitching and several positions, while Yankees hold advantages at first and second base and in left and right field. The author questions whether the Giants can neutralize the Yankees offense led by Mays and Shawkey’s uncertain form.
Analyst expects more free hitting than last season and gives the Yankees a slight edge. Nehf Toney Kerr Coveleskie are noted as tough or erratic in prior meetings. The series is anticipated to last eight games possibly seven. Giants’ gameness is highlighted as a major concern for the Yankees.
Chronicle of historic World Series moments naming players across eras. Mentions Cy Young Red Sox Dilly Gilbert George Roche Babe Adama Eddie Collins Jack Coombs Tris Speaker Harry Hooper Frank Maker Chief Bender Eddie Mank Tank Gowdy Dick Rudolph Duffy Lewis Larry Gardner Eddie Cicotte Urban Faber George Whiteman Walter Ruether Eddie Hroush Dickie Kerr Jim Ragby and others. Highlights include hitting and pitching feats, triples, and base paths.
Maple Leaf soccer team meets Woodland Park Sunday at Woodl and Park in The Star league feature. Maple Leaf earlier routed Post Office 4 to 0 while Woodland Park, shorthanded eight men, lost 4 to 1 to West Seattle.
In the City league, ten teams started with Parisian Chocolates formerly Elka No. 1 in the lead after three weeks. Webb Morrow shoots well for Boldt's scoring 641 in a week at Kippe's. Jack Williams joined the Benedicts and rolled 493 for FB.N Brooks noted last Thursday. The Dummy brothers led Palo Cigars against Druxman last week. Interclub league opens Friday with eight teams. Bon Marche and Lumbermen clash in Commercial league at Ideal alleys. no wins yet.
Frank Graham and Weed Dickin son are named New York Soorers for the big games, with Joe McCredie acting as the third judge of hits and errors.
Billy Evans, famed American League umpire, covers the world series for Star fans. His first story appears today with a second piece tomorrow explaining why the Polo Grounds in New York is the poorest field for the big classic. Evans will report every game for Star readers.
The schedule heats up with Whitman at Stadium Saturday and Notre Dame versus Iowa in the Middle West. Harvard Stadium hosts the season’s first major intercollegiate clash as Crimeom faces Indians. Army fields a double header against Middlebury and Lebanon Valley while California meets Nevada at Berkeley.
Managers of Star league soccer teams must file written changes with the sporting editor by 6 p m Wednesday. Submissions include new players with addresses, birth dates for juniors, and names of players to replace, signed by the team manager. Maximum roster is 15. unregistered players render forfeited games. Juniors must be 19 or younger by October 2 1921 or risk losing franchise.
Major W. D. Frazer instructor in military science at the University of Washington returned from Camp Perry Ohio with the Leech Cup team victory and second in the national individual rifle title. He also earned sixth in pistol matches, fourth in the all around, and a place on the all army rifle team, along with minor medals and cash prizes amid 1200 competitors.
Professional bettors in Manhattan report lively action on the series with bookmakers taking 10 to 8 wagers either side. The market shows sharp money and quick moves as the series unfolds.
Readers are reminded to select a full All Star squad under 1921 Coust league rules with seven regulars two catchers five pitchers two utilities and a manager. Entries must be a single side with name and address to All Star editor Seattle Star. Deadline October 1 at 6 p.m. Prize is $10 for the team closest to the fan consensus. tie breaker by first received.
James Lane formerly of the University of Washington has been elected captain of Pacific University’s college team in Forest Grove Oregon. Lane will select from a large pool of players to form a likely winning lineup for the Independent College league.
Louisville hosts the opening round of the junior world series with American Association champions and International champions meeting in the first four games. The best five out of nine series is expected to favor Baltimore.
The Chicago city series between the White Sox and the Celts begins in Chicago tomorrow. Ross Young, Giant right fielder, is rated the best fielder in the National League at handling balls off the fences. Charley Rigler and Ernest Quigley will be NL umpires, while Ollie Chill and Charles Moriarity will be AL officials.
Giants and Yankees will have neutral playing conditions in the World Series as Henry Fabian notes a 50 50 balance between teams and cites recent rain that improved the infield. Ground quality praised as possibly the best in history, with ideal conditions expected through the series.
Coast welterweight champ Ravie Davis defends against Jack Robinson at the Pavilion in a four round bout. Davis, slight favorite after defending his title last week, appears fit to battle. Semiwindup features Eddie Moore vs Eddie Nell. other bouts include Johnny Jordan vs Johnny Gibbs, Tommy Sontag vs Joe Martinsen, Billy Edwards vs Harry Levy. Cascade Athletic Club staging. first bout starts at the usual time.
In Deal New Jersey Glenna Collett of Providence and Mrs Latham Hall of Midsurrey England led the qualifying round of the American women’s golf tourney with 85 for 18 holes Cecil Leitch from England posted 87 and American champion Alex Sterling shot 89 in yesterdays play.
In San Francisco on October 4 Joe Stecher and Strangler Ed Lewis are set for a two hour wrestling showdown at the Coliseum. Their previous match left Stecher recovering weeks after a hard headlock.
Pat Moore defeated Frankie Garcia in a ten round bantamweight bout in Memphis. Moore pressured Garcia in the final four rounds to secure the victory.
Johnny Layton world three cushion king defeated Charles Weston 50 to 44 in 66 innings in the opening match of the American championships in Pittsburg.
Arthur Nehf star southpaw for the Giants is a skilled mechanical engineer and accomplished pianist. He also possesses a deceptive pitching line and is regarded as one of the game's greatest left handed pitchers.
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