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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Must Remedy Faults

Incidentally. Washington dlspfovcd
another thcory that a team ia no
stronger than It's substitutes. Such
being tho case, the Mats would have
been nowhere.
Manager Harris IL confronted with
the task OF again delivering In order
10 tic his 1924 miracle performance.
Already there Is tho chance that
he may not have his pitching ace.
Walter Johnson. In tho lineup. Take
away a pitcher figured 10 win 20
games and you Immediately put n
crimp In clubs chances. That's
Johnson.
The posseHsor Of the best infioid
in tho American league. Harris IL
without a capable substitute at three
Of the positions In case OF accident
or Illness.
An injury that would keep his
star catcher Muddy Ruel. out Of tho
gamo for any great length OF timo
would DO disastrous. probably fatal
Then there IL tho veteran pitching
staff or tho club that is always an
uncertainty because OF tho length OF
service OF most Of tho men. Havo
Mogridgo and Zachary another big
year In their systems?
Harris, wise in tho ways OF base.
ball, despite his youth, counselcd by
the old Fox" OF tho pastimc. Clarke
Griffith surely realizes the lack OF
secondary power and win seek 10
remedy It before ,se -,nc=,ag OF the
season
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Some Local
Gases

We have had some identical cases
Of that lort right here in the North.
west.
The most recent was over in Ia.
coma when Eddie Roberts noored
Bob Harper twice IN the first round
and Harper won the rest Of tho fight
Pat Scott. who was refereeing.
gave the decision 90 Roberts and
there was an awful squawk.
~ IL was Scott who was the third
man in the ring in that memorable
scrap between Dode Bercot and Ted
krache here some time ago.
Krache had an edge until the last
round when nine seconds before the
bell Bercot landed flush on the
krache Jaw and tho Hoauiam boy
was dead to the world when the figh,
ended. But Scott gave Bercoi the
decision that time.
Almost parallel cases and the same
referee gave different decisions IN
the two fights.
And once when frankie Green. the
little colored bantamweight. was
fighting he had won every minute
OF the fight until a few seconds
before the final gong when he ran
into a dream punch and was knocked
stiff The referee picked him up off
OF the floor and gave him the fight
knockdowns-the thrills OF the
fight game-undoubtedly cause more
arguments than any other phase OF
tho snnrf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Three Pilots
Will Play on
Missouri Team

HoLJMBiA, Mo. Dec. is,-Threc
~ University OF Missouri football
captains win be in the starting line
up for tho Tigers when they meet
tho University OF Southern California
az Los Angeles.
This situation. which ~ probably
tho first OF is kind in the history OF
college football, resulted from the
fact that Clyde Smith OF Sapuipa.
Okla, was chosen pilot OF tho Mis-.
Eouri eleven at tho close OF his
sophomore year and was therefore
eligible for another year OF compe,i.
ton after his term OF captain cx.
pired and that Sam whiicman OF
Richmond, Mo, has already been
named captain OF the 1895 eleven.
Arthur Bond OF rcrryyille. Mo, 1924
captain, il tho third pilot in the list
and tho one who viii formally be IN
charge OF the team on the field,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Vance Famed
262 Hitters

NEW YORK, Dec il-paEuy
Vance. star brooklyn pitcher.
voted the most valuable player
In tho National league. sure had
a big season tn the matter q
sirikeouts
Vance. while winning IS and
losing only six games struck out
262 batters. a remarkable feat In
these days Of tho rabbit" ball
Only one National league pitch
or struck cut IS men IN one
game. Il WAS Vance. lie was
the only pitcher 90 strike out Il
In a game. lie also struck out II
men four times.
Two pitchers managed 70 whlff
10 IN u game and again Vance
was one Of them, He turned the
trick twice. his teammate. Grimes,
once.
There were eight National
league games In which nine play.
crs were set down on strikes and
Vance worked seven OF them.
Sothoron Of 81. Louis the other.
Quite enough for one season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13


the floor with Cox and Riddle at for.
wards. seiIk at center and Murphy
and Clementon at guards This makes
I'D a strong aggregation.
Manager Murray Is planning some
outside games for tho Seattle team
and a big series IS IN the making
with the Leavenworth five The
Lc4yenworth team IS ono OF tho
strongest independent outfits in the
Northwest, d bunch OF Idaho stars
and Spencer Harris. former Broad.
way luninary. making up the per.
sonnet.
Jimmy Bryan. who played for
Washington a couple Of years ago.
has powerful five at Aberdeen and
matches with his team win also be
played by Seattle.
A charge Of % cents admission Is
being made for the I'ro games here
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
AbOutFights
and Fighters
BY LEO II. LAsSEN

THERE Is nothing in the
i ring that causes as many
arguments and is 50 variable
rs the amount Of credit given
for a Touchdown in a fight.
Some officials and fans
think a knockdown wins a
round.
Some think two rounds.
Some judge a fight by the
condition Of the men at the
finish.
Here's one FOR you boxing bugs TO
buzz over
Two boys were fighting IN the East
and one fighter won the first three
rounds BY "a mile. the fourth BY "a
shade. In tho NTH round his OF.
poneut knocked him down. In the
sixth just before the bell the same
fellow was noorsd again and he was
on the canvas when the fight ended
Referee siier. one Of the famous
officials u the ring. picked that man
off ~ the floor az the end Of the
sixth round and gave him tho deel-
sion.
How would you have called that
onc7
Mike Collins IS responsible for the
story.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
More Gridiron
Schedules Are
Now Completed

DoRTLANp. Dee. Ia More foot.
i ball schedules were made known
today outside o. the Coast conference
schedule The 81 siary's schedule
was announced by Coach siadlEan a.
follows
Fresno state college. AZ Oakland
Sept. &c: College OF tho Pacific. At
stockton. October .. California AZ
gies. a. san Francisco. October 10.
California ~ Berkeley. October II.
Nevada al San Frnuelsco. o.ctaber q.
olympic club az san Franrlsco. or
Whittier. ~ los Angeles. October ~.
Multnomah. az Portland November
z: Utah. AZ Salt Lake City. November
IS: Santa Ciara AZ Berkeley. Noyem.
Der 90.
Washington announced three
games outside tho conference. WI.
lame,ts at Seattle. October >. Whit.
man At Seattle. October -, and Col.
lego OF Puget Sound az Tacoma.
November n.
Multnomah club. Portland. an,
nouncsd partial schedule ns fol.
lows.
Oregon az Eugene. October 3. o. A.
C. az Portland. October ~. ST. Maryu
AZ Portland November Z. los An.
COLES Athletic club az Los Angeles.
November II: olympic club AZ San
Francisco. Noycmipr "a. Gonasa at
Portland. November 20. tentative
Gonzaga will play Idaho. October
- az Moscow and Utah. October 2
AZ Sat Lake City
California will play Santa Clara NJ
Berkeley, September 20 and Nevada
az Berkeley. October o
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Giant Prexy
Hailed Into
u. S. Court

NEW York. Dec. i3.-In federal
~ bankruptcy court Friday Judge
Hand ruled that Charles A. Stone.
ham. part owner Of tho New York
Giants. must appear TO defend him.
self against the alleged charge that
he was a partner in the defunct firm
OF Fuller & Niece, brokers.
!, was argued by counsel for 1000
creditors OF the iusolvent firm which
was liable for claims uEgreEating
ii,s0O,O00. that stoneham wBa a gen.
eral partner OF the firm
The baseball maEnate has con
sls,ently denied that he was ever q
partner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Kellison's Mother
Dies in Denver

Word vas received here yesterday
OF the death OF the mother OF G. s.
"Cappy' KeilLson. the popular man.
ager OF tho local branch OF spauld.
ing's. IN her home in Denver. fol.
lowing a long illness.
"Cappy.' accompanied by his wife,
left for the sick bedside Sunday night
but arrived too late to bid his mother
a last goodbye"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
CALLOW WILL
TEST SHELL

Russell Callow. Husky crew coach.
isn't ready as yet TO render verdict
as to the value Of the new type shell
that has been given two or three
trials by the Huskies.
II can't tell much about II yet
said Rusty. II won't have my var.
sity out until the 18th Of January 70
] can't give it any real speed trials
until then"
The shell was hand-contructed by
a. X. Anderson Of Bremerton. Ander-
son Is a ships craftsman and an
alumnus Of the university.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Noted British
Golf Stars to
Play in u. S.

COLFlNG at the southern and Pa.
VI ciflc coast resorts this winter viii
have an international flavor.
George Duncan and Abe Mitchell,
noted Britishers, are invading the
states for a three.months' campaign
Duncan is called England's' leading
stylist, now that Vardon has passed
from the front ranks.
Mitchell is one of tho games long
est drivers,
They will play In the winter tour
namonts us well as in matches
against Hagen, Walker, Sarazen and
other top.notchcrs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Planned to
Eliminate
Big Teams
Three Divisions to Be
+ oTme d If Present
Plans Garry
BY ALEX {. ROSE


fT'HAT The Pacific Northwest Golf
League" viii BE- launched next
season seems assured from the
whole hearted endorsements that are
coming Ia from ali parts % the
proposed circuit 20 Johnnie Dreher.
The well known golf scribe, who 81
the wheels iu motion just a few short
days ago,
n present plans are adopted the
seven clubs Whose teams have made
The beet showing iu recent years viii
form The frat division. the next
seven clubs the second division and
there 81 a likelihood o. "a Glass &
league With The third group Of seven.
But tho big thing in this league
forming movement d. 10 erase these
60 20 and s0man team matchee. that
have caused ~ much e0uFsation-
not 10 mention tho rumpus among
iho1f who failed 10 make tho team"
on the couracH during the week
ends. and supplanl them with teams
nl eihNk mon
an matches will De Ishols tests
and will BE- played Boz f0ur.ball bert
ball fouuomes With the usual three
point system q scoring
Not only viii the coming Of
The Pacific Northwest Golf lea,
cue be joyful tidinEs 90 the vast
majority Of golfers, but " will
undoubtedly make q hit with club
captains whose task In muster.
Ing up large numbers 10 repre-
sent tbsir respective clubs In
social gatherings j. ehocIiul
II trouble Corraling eightman
teams Is going 20 be much more
pleasant.
Home and home matches win be
played and there r. going 20 be n
great deal more club enthusiasm In
the outcome Of these Pacific North.
wcat league fixtures than has ever
been shown Ia any Of tho oldums
inicr.club outings that have just
clogged up the links.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Winning Worlds Title
Is Handicap for Harris

Washington enjoyed tho winning
Of tho pcnnani and world series as
teN other cities ever had. However.
now that tho fans have gotten over
tho initial thrill. there will be a
tendency TO become blase and adopt
the show.ms spirit
Few clubs have won pennnnt
through superior pitching and de,
fenSlva strength A. did Washington.
A strong offensive has usually fea.
turcd tho play o. mos; pcnnant win.
nsra. Like Warrington. the Chica.
10 White Sex OF 1905 WIS ono OF the
fnw erccntlnnn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
SHEA SOLD
BY FRISCO
Pitcher Peddled to New
Orleans by San Fran
cisco Club

TUE san Francisco seals have be
4 sun their winter housrelclnluE
Pitcher Pat Shea. Who was "a bust
with Tho hay city team during Tho
past season. has been auld 60 The
New Orleans club Of the Southern
league
Shea was a big winner In 1895. bu,
"a had nop this year
oliver Twist Mitchell the eratlo
southpaw, "a also on tho block. in
spite of the fact that De won more
games than any other Frisco mounds.
man last season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
X-COUNTRY
WAS SUCCESS

"Hec" Edmundhon says hs n
mighty well pleased with tho results
OF the oross-country season AZ the
university. which ended with the race
AZ Eugene on November /.
"A lot OF good trackmen were un.
'Hrc' asserts. '.nnd some
OF them arc going TO come in handy
when the spring track season boba
IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Beans" Reardon May Umpire in National
Yankees viii
Keep Pitchers

NEW YORK, Dee l3 Mau.
agcr Miller Higgins has definite
iy sst 20 rssf rum0ru that waite
Hoyi might rr. included On d
trade FOR SFncBtr ~ 81 Louis.
"H0yt Jones and Ptnnoci,. are
veteran pitchers who will again
b. with the 1auEtgs." is the way
iuggus puts Dc.
That would make d. seem that
both Bush and shawkcy are on
The market These two veterans
are slipping fast and didn't 30
Ncry wei iBst season.
incidentally ilugsins cleared up
another doubtful point On ha
lineup hy stating that Earl Combs
would positively ttart in center
field IL be showed be had entirely
recovered from the broken les ~
l1st year
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Dick Treholmo. the adver.
Using man, must be doing sonic
tall talking TO hold his is.
handicap rating. According TO
Al lmhoff, who let loose of five
iron mon to Charlie Tyson af.
ter the Trenholme. Hatton
match, Richard should DO
about a plus three man, or a
porch climber.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
O. A. c. BOOKED.

WHITTIER. Cal. Dec. Ia has.
ke,ball team Of Oregon Agricultural
college will meet the Whittier college
five here tho night Of Dec. Il was
announced Friday Tho Northcrners
viii meet the Hollywood Athletic
club quintet tho 2sth. coming here
for tho New Years Eve game
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
SO Missouri Grid
Fans Plan Trip

COLUMBIA, Mo, Dec. 13.-Flfty
Tiger fans will accompany the
University Of Missouri football team
on its. trip to California, where the
team plays u. S. c. on Christmas
day. Two special Pullmans have
been chartered for tho trip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

once q team Il
returned n pen.
nant winner. there
is nothing elss "a
shoot at. II the
manager and team
would DO M well,
they must repeat
their success
a manager who
takes a team that
is well down In
the race n nd
shows an improve
ment over a period
Of years. finally
onink thru with
"a ponnhni, ~ In
Iced fortunate
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
is GOING HOME

NEW YORK. Dec. 13,-Luls Vicin.
tint, Chilean lightweight champion, Is
10 return to his home in Santiago
next week for an operation on his
nose. He prefers TO have the work
done by his family physician. II is
probable that he will not return until
spring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

I1uintets furnish.
ing the opposition
The Seattle
team overwhelm
ID the Tacoua
outfit Wednesday
night. but the
Portland team Is
said 20 be faster
and figures 20
give tho Sun
Beams a harder
iussle.
Sundays game
will start prompt.
" a. : y. m.
The Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Kamm Must Pick Up
in His Stick Work

Unless Willie Kamm improves
greatly as batter, he will never
rank with tho Collins,Bradloy class.
His fielding lis o. X.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Elmer Smith Will
Play for Redlegs

Outtielder Elmer Smith Us TO get "A
chance in the National league with
Cincinnati. lie has played with
Cleveland. Washington. Boston and
New York OF tho American league.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
- 2 BY ALEX c. ROSE

Bon Stein-Does tho wind blow
very hard on the seaside courses in
Scotland. Bob7
Bob CONSEQUENTLY, Bon, I've
seen it so windy on that North Bcr.
wick course that the crows had to
walk home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
SMITH LEADS KANSAS

LAWRENCE, Kan, Dec, Ia
Reginald Smith, Independence, Mo,
left tackle. was elected captain OF
The 1874 University OF kansas foot.
bali team.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
BY BILLY EVANS

WiiEN "a major league BAH club
w wins a pennHnt. then follows
u up with "a world championship.
there h nothing loft for u 10 do bu,
win Annthrr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Oxford Will Send
Boxers to America

oxford University Of England
plans to send n group Of boxers to
THIS country shortly TO compete with
American collogiuns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Ever sinces Rupert Pidducls made
that lS.holc putting green n his
front yard, the residents around send
and James st. fail to show up for the
Sunday morning sermons.
Jim Kennedy has Just about
made up his mind TO ttroiC atcay
his lett-honded clubs aud play right
handed, Losing ninc shillinos Ia
Jack o'Conmor Is enough 10 make
a teHo,c do most anything. says
this port-Sldcr.
a derrick IL being installed IN
Choasty's to get Tom Hall out of
Fred Dolphln's corner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
O'Day Recommends
Him to PreXy Heydler
boy Bandit Has Good Chance of Going Up; Vet
Umpire Puts in Boost for Him; Started in
Western Canada; Has Plenty of Nerve

ERE is a possibility that Beans" Reardon. the
esteemed boy bandit will display his umpir-
atical wares in the National league next sea-
son. The youthful umpire has been highly
recommended 10 John Heydler. one of his
particular sponsors being the veteran, Hank
ODay. National league indicator man. Harry
Williams stated some time ago that II the OPP
pOrtunity presented itself for Reardon to adj
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Frisch Prefers to
Play Second Base

Frankie FriscA. a star Mt third and
second, says he prefers TO play tho
latter position, despite its added du.
ties.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
GAS Golf Clubs
in America Now

The total active and allied mem.
bership Of the United States Golf
association Is now G45 clubs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Oscar Potcrson--thcre's n good
Ballard namo--says he holds the rec.
ord for the first hole on tho olym.
pic coursc-i6.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

vance he would not stand in the boys way.
Reardon is good official and deserving Of recognition.
lie made his Coast league debut under adverse conditions
his youth being against hm-but he greedy absorbed all
that told him and oyercame his faults in comparatively
short space Of time.
Beans broke into baseball as umpire in the Western
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

For The same reason. Jack Scott
mW be the recipient ., the same
Kind o. fuIcttdc on from Jack
NoBnin, hcnnic watts aud scuerai
other Scots tcho hare donated 10.
icard Tho purchase OF said oit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
SECOND PRO
GAME SUNDAY
Seattle Cagers Will Meet
Portland Team at Crys-
tai Pool

THE second game OF the Northwest
l. Professional Basketball league
viii be played Sunday az the Crystal
Pool with the Portland and Seattle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Wullie Cameron and Iloot Me.
George are going to give Louie Pat.
tullo n corkscrow FOR Christmas.
They want to find out IL he can work
It.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Not purse was lost mt the re-
cent st. Andrews banquet. There
wasn't any of them out there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Rochester to Have
Indoor Golf Course

Rochester win shortly boast an In.
door golf course OF lS holes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

/ Canada league, and those few
fortunate enough TO be asso-
ciated with him in those days
will never forget his pert, ag-
greSSiye manner.
LAID DOWN
LAW
Tho night before the season vas
to open ia CalHu, Rcarion rushed
into Joe peyint's room and de
manded 20 know who tho manager
OF the Calgary club was.
psyino had never seen Rrarion
before aud din not know who he
was
I'm tho manager said joe
rather mcekly.
-wcn. I'm Reardon. the umpire /"
announced Beans Ia hauh
voice. "and want you 10 know
that I'm going 90 BE- the boss Gu
the field Remember. / won't iaaa
any back talk from any one" and
with that Beans" slammed the
door and vanished. leaving poylue
gasplng for breath.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
RAY OGDEN SAYS. GET MAR.
RIED YOUNG" THAT ADVICE is
ALL RIGHT WHEN YOU'RE OLD.

Paste this list on your toupce, Mr..
Santa Clausl
For Frank Van Patten-A non.
slice driver.
For Jack weber-A slower back.
stroke.
For Hawthorne DentAA bunker.
less course.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
THAT FIRST
DAY

Dcviue. who O. new scouting Tor
the p1tuburg club, says he viii
never forget tho first day Rcardon
appeared upon The neld.
Il never saw such a cocky fellow
In my life." said Joe. when no
announced the batteries you could
hear him Tor a mile lie put ever.
thing into his voice that he had
and he made a decided hit
1T was a real trcat 10 hear him
call balls and strikes. After every
strike he would take on his mask
and Just leer at the batter a. much
as 20 say. You just Try and argue
with mo over that one"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Harris Must Repeat

That s. the position that Stanley
Harris. brilliant second saekcr and
resourccfui leader OF tho Washington
club. finds himself in. lie won a
pcnnant and world series In year
when no ono conceded him even an
outside chance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Hurry Hotchldss. the hand.
some banlSer.golfer, has got his
game all Strengthened out. lie
now hooks his slice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Stan Frederick says that Fred Dol.
phln is either good golfer or rotten
at arithmetic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Said manager by lettering his
position ench year. has achieved sue
cess after what is termed a hard
grind. cutaitng much work and
Hacrificc.
Tho status OF such n manager II
much better. FAR moro stable. than
ono who pulls tho miracle stuff and
wins huscball'u highcS, honors with
a team not nrriniialN tnnnidrred