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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1921
Page
3
MRaveney wins the starting shortstop job for the Star Nine in Frisco after narrowly defeating rival candidates. City election results show Seat tle placing three men in key positions.
The Star reports the Coast League contest winner delayed as officials review around 200 letters. Votes will be tallied and the total scores printed in The Star on Tuesday after completion of the check.
Leo H. Lassen reports three Seattle players win places on the Coast league 1921 All Star team as fans vote for positions. Bill Kenworthy edges Paddy Siglin for second base, Elmer Jacobs ranks with Lefty O’Dea for pitching, Rod Murphy tops the utility list, and Jimmy Caveney is the most popular shortstop.
The P C All-Star lineup features players from San Francisco Seattle Sacramento and Los Angeles with chosen positions including OConnell at catcher Adams and Ellison highlight the outfield and Killefer at third base. notable clubs cited include Seattle Oakland Los Angeles Portland and Vernon along with coaches and managers in the selection list.
A long list of college football results shows Maine, West Virginia, and many teams across the nation posting scores. Notable outcomes include Arizona 75 Phoenix Indian School 0, California 21 Pacific 10, Washington University 14 Grinnell 13, and Army 11 Wabash 0, with numerous others in varied locations from Seattle to Lexington.
Judge Kene Landis arrives in Chicago to enforce baseball law after alleging Babe Ruth Bob Meusel and Bill Piersey violated rules by barnstorming in New York state post World Series. Landis vows enforcement and plans to study the case before ruling, with power to suspend or ban the players.
Babe Ruth defied Judge Landis by playing in Elmira amid a post season ban. Teammates Piercey Sheehan and Meusel joined the game against the Polish Nationals as Ruth proclaimed loyalty to the American League and vowed to continue the barnstorming tour despite organized baseball law.
The Big Three teams posted two wins and one loss on Saturday. Princeton fell to Navy 13 to 0, Harvard edged Georgia 10 to 7, and Yale defeated Yale Nama 21 to 9.
No report was turned in for the Star Soccer league game at West Seattle yesterday. Referee Arthur Shaw was unavailable due to lilens, and Manager McGrath was to submit the result before Tuesday if possible.
Franklin and Queen Anne share the top spot after two wins each. Franklin crushed Lincoln 20 to 6 at Denny Field as Mager gained 50 yards, a fumble recovery and passes to McGill propelled the scoring while Lincoln QB Dean Boyle left with a dislocated wrist. This week West Seattle meets Broadway at Denny Field and Lincoln plays Ballard in the stadium.
Washington frosh defeated Keyport Torpedo station 49-0 at Denny Field and then topped St. Martin's college 30-0 as a curtain raiser to the varsity game with Montana. Weather slowed the second game but the yearlings led in the first half and matched their earlier pace.
Atchmaker Jimmy Ma Lone of Cascade A C completed the ring card for tomorrow’s Pavilion show. Fdie Pinkman meets Monk Fowler in a lightweight bout, Archie Stoy faces Johnny J, Al Biddie meets Young Walgren, Soldier Woods meets Roy Gibbs, Joe Martisen vs Tommy Sontag in light heavyweight action. Fowler from New Orleans with solid record. Both fighters to spar at Cascade gym in Collings bulld.
The Star Soccer league saw South Park forfeiting its match after a second half walk off at Walla Walla over a disputed goal with Ben Paria Billard. Referee Hoefling ruled the ball over the line, South Park protested. A new league rule states any team walking off will forfeit. Highland Park Falcons A C also forfeited for not appearing at Woodland Park. Maple Leaf continued its senior division winning streak with a 2-0 win over Hass Bekart Clear Co at Walla Walla. Woodland Park beat Postoffice 6-3 at Lincoln Park. Washington Park tied for first in juniors after defeating Hawthorne Juniors 3-0 at Washington Park. Ballard Juniors beat Allen Athletic 3-1 at Upper Woodland Park, while Cowen Cigar defeated Louie’s French Dry Cleaners 3-1 at Lincoln Park. Next Sunday’s schedule to be announced in Tuesday’s Star.
Edward Tilton Jr a member of the Queen Anne prep grid squad died Sunday at his parents home 2022 Nob Hill Ave after a short illness He was captain of the Queen Anne midget basketball squad last season He was 19 Ballard Elks held their first annual roundup Saturday night with great doin s bend n everything
Washington defeats Montana with a 24 point margin as Eckmann and Ziel score multiple touchdowns. Galligan blocks a punt, Eckmann adds a fourth goal, and Ingram, Sullivan, and Johnson excel on offense. The Grizzlies struggle after early possessions while Washington dominates late in the game.
Monday night the Society of Military Engineers meets at the Chamber of Commerce where county engineer Thomas R. Beeman will address the group.
The Washington squad, guided by Coach Shaw, showed improvement with a 27 point win over the Men team as Zell and Harry produced strong rushes and Ray Eckmahn dazzled with an 80 yard TD run. They meet Oregon State at Corvallis next, then Stanford California and Penn State in a grueling stretch.
Nine teams had a shot at the Big Ten football title after Saturday games. Iowa, Chicago, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana remained undefeated in conference play. Iowa beat Illinois 14 to 2 at Iowa City while Ohio State defeated Minnesota 7 to 0 at Columbus. Wisconsin shut out Northwestern 27 to 0 at Evanston.
The Mike Gibbons middleweight bout has shifted to Tulsa and will be held October 25. Officials cited Kansas state law as the reason for the change.
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