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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1921

Page

14

Heavy Odds for Washington Men

Seattle fans assess Washington's remaining 1921 schedule as daunting with Stanford California and Penn State on tap. Washington struggles against powerhouse foes despite home field, while Stanford travels coastward and U A C beats Bagshaw's Dodgers.

Leo H. Lassen Washington Washington State California Stanford Penn State Sun Dodgers Seattle Gridiron Portland Oregon Aggies Palo Alto Georgia Tech Bagshaw Dodgers Cardinals Seattle Golden Bears Harvard Hugo Bezdek

California Bears Defend Against Washington in Tight Clash

A well fought California versus Washington State game showcased disciplined play and stout defense by the Golden Bears. Berkey and Stephens anchored end play while Morri son starred in the backfield as the Coast champions held firm through the contest.

Washington State California Golden Bears Berkey and Stephens

Bears Inch Ahead With Second Period Touchdowns

California and Oregon State played a rough game at Multnomah Field with misplays paving the way for Bears touchdowns. Toomey connected on a long gain before scoring twice, aided by a Cougar breakdown and a rolling punt mishap.

Bears California Erb Toomey Cougar Bonahan Multnomah Field Oval

Toomey Stars for Bears as Top Backfield Threat

Toomey dazzled for the Bears, the standout backfield man of the day. He repeatedly pierced the Cougar defense, finding holes and driving through the line for solid gains. His speed and drive mark him as a strong All-Coast candidate this year.

Toomey Bears Cougar Thrge

Jenne Disappoints as Washington State Kicks Falter

Eldon Jenne, Washington State, proved the afternoon’s biggest disappointment with hurried kicks and faded performances after a few good punts. Bears kicker Nishet stood out with height and consistency, while Jenne showed ground-gaining but failed at the kicking end. Moran struggled as California defense closed gaps.

Re . Jenne Eldon Jenne Washington State Nishet Bears Jenne Washington Moran California

Center Fight Tossup Between Coast Centers Lathan and Dunlap

The writer notes a close contest between centers George Lathan and Dutch Dunlap both hailed as top coast players. Both delivered bullet-like passes and strong lines throughout the day, making it hard to decide who was better.

George Lathan Dunlap

Centre Triumphs Over Harvard 6 to 0 in Home Win

Centre College delivered a 6 to 0 victory at Harvard with star back McMillan scoring the lone touchdown. It marked the great guard's swansong season and Harvard’s first home defeat since 1916 though a Yale and Princeton win would still salvage the Crimson’s season.

California Washington McMillan Cranmer Latham Morrison Col Harvard Kentucky Centre Guar Ing Centre Crimson Yale Princeton

Dobie Arrives at Cornell as Big Green Fall Hard

Gil Dobie arrives at Cornell to take charge of a powerful program. The Big Red exploded for 59 points against Dartmouth in Ithaca, routing the Green 59 to 7 and handing Dartmouth its worst loss in years.

Dartmouth Ithica

California Holds Coast Title Hopes After Washington State Win

California and Stanford emerge as top Coast contenders after key victories. California lef to undefeated alongside Stanford while Oregon and Washington State drop a loss. USC not yet a conference member, with Stanford scheduled to meet USC in Berkeley next week.

Wan Francisco Saturn Washington State Stanford Aggies California Wee Oregon Oregon Aggies Agton Wash University of Southern Dallastho Stan Bears Berke Trojans

Bears 14 Cougars 0 in Pasadena New Year's game

Washington State substitutions Ikadan for Melyor Davia for Durrwachter Sanberg for Moran Meeker for Hamilton California Bell for Morrison Morrison for Bell Mor rey changes as listed Officials George Varnell Plowden Stott A E B Hinderman Scoring Toomey 2 touchdowns and 2 goals from touchdowns Toomey selected as possible Western representative in East West game at Pasadena New Year's day

Wieco California Rohanon Stephens Hamilton UGTM McMillan Moray Ceeee Ceee Mgm Meeker Hamilton Sible Pasadena New Year's Day

Indoor track meet canceled by Philadelphia schools

Philadelphia public high schools canceled their plans to hold an indoor track meet. The announcement was made Saturday in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia

Newark Athletic Club Nears Completion of Million Dollar House

Newark reports the Newark Athletic club's new million dollar clubhouse is rapidly nearing completion. The club boasts a membership of 3,000 and plans to house extensive athletic facilities.

Newark Newark Athletic Club

Excerpted Rose City View of Big California Bears Win

Portland News predicts California will win 14 to 0 over Washington State and covers the Rose City crowd at Multnomah Field. Notables such as George Hardenbergh and Ed Hughes attend, about 12 000 fans watched, and referee George Varnell is praised for his officiating.

Leo H, Lassen Billy Stepp Portland News Rose City California Washington State

Four Big Grid Teams Wrecked on Saturday

Four top football programs Harvard Georgia Tech Dartmouth and Penn ruined their momentum on Saturday Centre College upset Harvard for the first time since 1916 Penn State and Cornell dominated their opponents while Pittsburgh knocked out Penn Yale Princeton show strong form leading the Eastern standings Navy remains undefeated in the East with four straight wins.

Henry L. Farrell New York Harvard Georgia Tech Dartmouth Penn Centre College Penn State Cornell Pittsburg Penh Yale Princeton Virginia Lafayette Washington Jefferson Georgetown Navy

Golf course plans and club news across North America

The Madison Brook Country club plans three district courses on Ward State at Mrecklake Park Mundinen N five. One will be 6700 yards championship another 6300 yard basierss men's course and a 6150 yard women’s course. The Royal Montreal Golf club’s new indoor course opens next spring adjoining the old course at a cost of 100000 dollars. Grand Rapids Michigan builds a new clubhouse at Cascade Hills and Sandy Leith is named golf professional at the Emporium San Francisco. Joe Novak leaves Spokane November 1 to winter in California and play in the California open in January. The San Francisco city golf championship will occur November 5 and Charles Foley wins the San Francisco bankers’ golf title. The Manito Golf club Spokane considers hiring a golf architect for a new course as membership builds.

Madison Brook Country Club Royal Montreal Golf Club Joe Novak Spokane Country Club Inland Empire California Los Angeles

Four Big Ten Teams Still Undefeated In Interconference Play

Chicago Wisconsin Ohio and Iowa remained undefeated in inter-conference play. One will drop next Saturday when Chicago faces Ohio State at Stagg Field. Ohio rest and Chicago lightened the prior game with Colorado using second-string players.

Chicago Wisconsin Ohio Iowa Ohio State Staggfield Maroons Colorado

One More Test for Leaders

Franklin and Queen Anne prepare to clash November 18 on Denny field in a tilt that could decide the city high school title. Franklin faces Broadway Thursday while Queen Anne meets Lincoln, both games shaping the race with Broadway and Lincoln viewed as strong contenders.

Franklin Queen Anne Denny Field The Quays Quakers Broadway Altho Tigers Lincoln

Washington Grid Babes Show Class

The University of Washington Fresh eleven defeated Oregon 42 to 7 on Stadium field. Halfback Beck raced 70 yards for an early touchdown and starred throughout, hinting at a future varsity berth. Oregon's lone score came in the second quarter on a 15 yard pass from Hank to Bliss.

University of Washington Fresh Eleven University of Oregon Babes Beck Washington Oregon Hank Bliss

Cross Country Meets Slated in Maine and Boston

The Maine intercollegiate cross country championship will be decided at Orono November 4. The New England race is set for Boston on November 12.

Maine Oreno New England Boston

Leaders tie as West Seattle and Maple Leafs win

In The Star Soccer League senior division both West Seattle and Maple Leaf posts kept pace atop the standings after victories. Maple Leafs edged Boeing Aircraft 2 1 while West Side downed Post Office 5 2 at Lincoln Park.

West Seattle Maple Leaf Post Maple Leafs Boeing Aircraft Club West Side Lincoln Park Haas-Eckart Cigar Co Woodland Park Park Grounds South Park Cowan Cigar Co Ballard Washington Park A. C Lower Woodland Highland Park Highlanders Ballard Boys Hawthorne Ben Paris Allen Athiletic Association Louie French Dry Cleaners Hmaae-Mekarts

Senior Soccer Pilots Plan Midweek Meeting on Team Strengthening

The Star league managers will meet Wednesday night to discuss strengthening weaker clubs by using reserves from stronger teams with recall rights for actual games. The meeting starts at ? p m and is chaired by Alex C. Rose.

Alex C. Rose

Penn State Gridiron Star G W Killinger Retiring

Quarterback G W Killinger of Penn State ends his last college year after starring for the 1920 varsity squad and also playing on the baseball and basketball teams. A Harrisburg Tech graduate, he has been a versatile athlete for the Lions.

Ww. G. Killinger Penn State Harrisburg

Argentine Is L A Winner In South American Championship

Argentina won the South American football championship by beating Uruguay 1 to 0 before the largest crowd ever to witness an athletic contest on the continent. Uruguay had held the title for four years.

Buenos Ayres Argentina South America Uruguay

Farren Favored To Stop Bashful Eddie In Seattle Bout

San Francisco lightweight RANKIE FARREN is the favorite to beat Bashful Eddie Pinkman at the Pavilion tomorrow night. Pinkman has shown improvement in three comeback bouts and faces a tough test. Archie Stoy from Aberdeen and Al Biddle of Anacrotes are also noted, with Stoy aiming to impress in Seattle debut. George Wagner meets Soldier Woods in a wild bout, while Red Calhoun replaces Tommy Sontag against Joe Martinson after Sontag injures himself.

Rankie Farren San Francisco Eddie Pinkman Pavilion Railbirds Farren Bashful Edward Pinkman Harry Eagles Archie Stoy Aberdeen Seattle al Biddle Stoy Biddie George Wagner Soldier Woods Tommy Sontag Joe Martinson Red” Calhoun Martinsen

Harvard Opens Eastern Basketball Season Against Connecticut Aggies

Harvard University will start the Eastern basketball season on December 6 with a game against the Connecticut Aggies in Cambridge. This season opener marks the beginning of Harvard's scheduled matchups for the period.

Harvard University Connecticut Aggies Cambridge

Portland Eyes Major Shakeup in Coast League Change

Port land scribes foresee Bill Kenworthy to manage Portland in the 1922 Coast League race and Walter McCredie to Seattle to take his place. Marty Krug may move to Seattle to fill the Portland outfield slot. A shift in ownership and staff is expected to boost Portland as the lease for Vaughn Street grounds lapses at season end.

Oatland Bill Kenworthy Portland Walter McCredie Seattle Bill Marty Krug Portland Keystone Kenworthy McCredies Willie Vaughn St

L Street Swim Club Eyes Cox Channel Swim Plans

Boston reports the L Street Swimming club may send Charles Cox to England next summer to attempt the English channel swim.

Boston L Street Swimming Club Charles Cox England

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