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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
3
Leo H. Lassen argues that a best of five series would restore interest in the world series between New York teams. He notes crowds dipped as the nine game format dragged and warns against baseball’s dollar focus overpowering sport. Judge Landis favors returning to a four games to win format, used since 1919, despite some arguing it may not always crown the best team.
The article centers on Judge Landis as baseball's supreme authority and Babe Ruth clashing over a rule preventing barnstorming after the World Series. Ruth contends he has right to barnstorm for profit, while Landis reportedly insists on enforcing the rule, viewing Ruth’s stance as a challenge to baseball law. Public sentiment favored Ruth if the rule were not in place, but Landis remains the master figure until any change occurs.
Major league clubs bid for San Francisco shortstop Caveney, hailed as a premier diamond prospect. Fourteen teams offer, with St Louis clubs absent. Offerings include Olaf Erickson and Jim Brower from Washington, Ty Cobb optioning, Bob Connery targeting second base, and a bid from the Reds via Jim Egan. Detroit favored by insiders, with Caveney praised for fielding and hitting potential.
Washington coaches, led by Captain Ray Eckmann, prepare for the opener at Corvallis against Oregon Agricultural College after a week of work to build a reliable offense. Ailing players, heavy substitutions, and a turning point matchup frame a cautious mood for the Sun Dodgers. Oregon faces limited odds with injuries as California and Penn State loom, while Washington State and Idaho also contest regionally.
West Seattle meets Broadway at Denny Field with the Indians favored by weight and a first chance to win against the Tigers. Both teams lost season openers with the loser in danger of being out of the prep race. Lineups listed for Broadway and West Seattle.
Ed Martin, a sensational heavyweight, outweighed and outboxed Sergt. Ray Smith at Milwaukie arena last night to score a third round knockout. Smith was knocked down twice and saved by the bell once before the decisive finish. Other preliminaries saw Mackie defeat Gorman, De Pinto draw with Bine, Farley beat Dailey, and Burns stop Covie.
Clarence Ram Morrison known as a star punter joins the football scene after earning fame with California Golden Bears in 1920. The article highlights Morrison as a speed oriented back and his status among top gridiron players of the era.
Nebraska football mentor Coach Dawson started boxing as conditioning, requiring players to use padded mitts daily. He says the drill builds speed and footwork and sharpens vigilance by keeping players on their toes.
The article notes a heated battle in the Commercial league for top honors as the Laumbermen in Seattle and the Postoffice align in a close race. Handicap play boosts 155 average, with Telephone and Interclub leagues adopting the system. O'Donnell and Reidt's Cafe stumble early, while Rippe's Cafe climbs to second behind Parisian Chocolate. Harry Huntoon leads individual averages with Webb Morrow close behind.
The first real big games of the season are set for Saturday with many marquee matchups. Lineago at Princeton Penn State at Harvard Army at Yale Syracuse at Pittsburg Nebraska at Notre Dame Ohio State at Michigan Wisconsin at Illinois Washington at Oregon Aggies Oregon at California Dartmouth at Columbia Colgate at Cornell. Seattle fans focus on Penn State versus Harvard with a post season tilt, while Coast clashes Washington versus the Oregon Aggies and Oregon versus California open the Coast conference season.
The Seattle ring commission begins a new refereeing plan requiring decisive outcomes in all bouts. No more draws at Seattle Smokers and referees must name a winner. The rule mirrors amateur practice and aims to push boxers to their best, though hairline decisions risking a boxer's record may occur.
The piece argues that England yields the world’s best golfers due to temperament and style. It cites English stars Dun can Mitchell and Cecil Leitch alongside American-born players Barnes Hutchinson and Alexa Stirling. It contrasts the English slow, focused approach with the rapid, impatient American game.
Roy Grove argues champions are forged by effort, not birth. He cites Ethelda Bleibtrey, Ock Hutchison, Abe Ruth, Jim Barnes, Dan Shea, Mia Hamm, Molla Mallory, Jack Dempsey, and Peter Manning as examples of success through hard work, training, and persistence.
Garry Herman president of the Cincinnati Reds stated the team is not for sale to George M. Cohan or anyone else. He recalled that this position was decided last summer when Cohan tried to obtain an option on the Reds.
Gil Dobie's Cornell plants a 100 plus scoring milestone as it faces Colgate at Ithaca. Brown meets Springfield in Providence while Lafayette faces Fordham in New York. Georgia Tech hosts Rutgers in Atlanta and Holy Cross meets Georgetown at Worcester. Indiana opens Big Ten play at Minneapolis against Minnesota. Pennsylvania hosts VMI in Philadelphia after last season's Penn win. Idaho visits Washington State at Pullman, Stanford meets the Pacific Fleet at Palo Alto, Gonzaga faces the Ninth Army Corps at Spokane. Centre plays Transylvania at Lexington and Navy meets West Virginia at Annapolis.
MAHA Oct 20 Mrs W C Edmiston Nebraska trap shooting champion says gun powder is a better cosmetic than face powder and urges women to find health in hunting. Her vitality and youthfulness are noted as she plans October duck and prairie chicken hunts in Nebraska and November in the Ozarks. She holds Iowa and Nebraska championships and has led Mid West titles since 1916 and is active in local clubs and conservation work.
Jim Coffey the veteran Irish heavyweight wins a 12 round comeback bout in New York defeating Ermine Spallo to add a notable victory to his career.
Men and boys clothing hats shoes and furnishings offered at one price with cash or credit terms. Char. Todd manager at 1427 Fifth Avenue location.
Report shows 1,170 industrial deaths in Canada during 1920. Data highlights occupational hazards across sectors with significant injuries also noted. Authorities urge improved safety standards and enforcement to reduce fatalities.
Lincoln park field too short moves Maple Leaf Post West Seattle bowl to Woodland park at 245 p m. Boeing Craft Club and Woodland teams now play at 1 p m on upper grounds with Ben Billiards Ballard Junior tie at 1 p m on Lower Woodland. Revised day schedule lists senior and junior games with venues and times plus referees and dinner details.
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