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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
4
Rain in large gobs postponed the Seattle at Sacramento game yesterday. Two games are possible today or the tilt may be made up later this season. Mails pitches for Sacramento, with Schorr or Siebold planned to work for Seattle.
The mammoth UW stadium near Lake Washington is set for completion and occupation by November 6 for the Washington Stanford game if $500,000 in seats are sold. A statewide sale runs April 19 to 24, with 50 mile radius seats at $50 for two years or $100 for five years, and half price beyond the radius. The project will be turned over to the Associated Students after payment. no donations accepted. The bowl seats 60,000 and will serve civic as well as university uses, with construction starting on the field and then the stands.
The Star establishes a three man athletic committee to judge disputes and advise on Star athletics. Len Allison University of Washington coach, Pelton school board athletic director, and Ernie Lincoln high coach join the panel. A city baseball league tennis tournament swimming meets and playground sports are planned for summer.
Three University of Washington mat men Otto Bardagon Merril Gibson and Cram will compete at the Coast trials in San Francisco in May following solid form at the recent P N A meet.
Crystal Pool opens today signaling swimming’s rise in the Queen City with weekly Monday demonstrations. Boasting boxing plans, heavyweight champion Bob Martin will appear in May with coast bouts in Seattle Tacoma and Portland. Ruth's Yankee pace also draws fan attention as majors begin midweek with high expectations.
Sibley, Northwest three cushion king, dominates practice averaging near one per inning as he prepares for a six day exhibition at Pope Sitlley's from April 19. He faces Bob Cannefax, world champion, and Charley McCourt, former title-holder, in Tacoma. Frank Farmer and Bill Reed set for the next headline bout in two weeks. Varmer resumes form beating Hugh Walker in Portland and shows strength against peers, but may struggle against top challengers Tommy Gibbons and Roy McCormick.
A local team submitting an application to join The Star City baseball league seeks a franchise in the league. The notice names the team and references the bid for a coast bantam crown in the league system.
Star League managers and team representatives are urged to attend a Monday meeting at The Star Office to finalize plans for the season starting May 2. Entries close April 24 for senior and junior teams. juniors cannot field players over 31. The league runs May to late September with three games per month.
Bantam king Mascott will defend his crown against Mike Ertie at the Arena on Wednesday. Ertie, brother of former world bantam champ Johnny Ertie, makes his first Coast invasion in a bout that could lead to a rise with Pat Moore of Memphis. Other undercard bouts feature Frankie Malone vs Eddie Jackson in Seattle, Val Sontag vs Red Henry, Danny Edwards vs Harry Mansell, and Mickey Brown vs Sailor Kid Vincent opening the card.
A fragment lists teams and groups appearing in the Star City Baseball League including Lincoln Meteors Merchants Artillery Brigade Camp Lewis Preach Dry Cleaners Mount Haker Park Leake Porter's linking Company Shamrock Athletic Club Madison York Juniors Level Heights Nedgere and others.
Star league managers advertise for ball players. Names include BK Osborne M4 years old and pitcher T Tyler in senior division. Addresses Ravenna Avenue Ward Street Ballard contact times noon between 11 and 1. Ball players to send telephone numbers and indicate senior or junior status.
Johnny Anderson and Rudolph Eruchmann dominate the Star tournament with 1 000 percent cueing. Anderson won his fourth straight by beating Eimer Larson 26 to 17 in 82 innings, with a high run of seven. Gene Roberts notched his first win by defeating Jesa White 25 to 17 in 42 innings, high runs of four and three respectively.
Dan J. Kelly, former University of Oregon sprinter who set a 9.35 second world record for 100 yards at Spokane 14 years ago, has died in Fernie British Columbia. He was a member of the United States team at the 1906 London Olympics.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association decided last night to approve a redraw for the Davis Cup contest to permit entries from France and Canada. South Africa Holland and England must also consent for a new draw to go ahead.
Jimmy Brenton of Los Angeles defeated Babe Herman in Sacramento last night to claim a decision. Philo Salvadore beat Claire Bromeo in the semi windup, and Salinas Jack Robinson triumphed over Johnny Vierra in the special event with clear dominance.
Vernon Tigers beat the San Francisco team 5 to 2 after opening with two early runs in San Francisco. Batteries were W Mitchell Dell and Devormer Cole Lewin McQuaid Couch and Anfinson for the Tigers and the Seals were led by pitchers not named.
Angels rebound after three losses to crush Osks 12 to 1 behind 18 hits from Kremer and Gearin. Lee fielded well as pitching combo Kramer Gearin Muse Spellman Portin Raasler Martholomy supported the offense and defense in Los Angeles.
Nine heirs of the Hainier Golf and Country Club along the Dee Meinee highway prepare for August play. President Charles F Meynotda invites Seattle golfers to preview the course while construction and seed sowing finish. Groundwork for the full course continues with a phased opening next spring.
Al Sommers of Portland and Harry Gillum of Seattle boxed six rounds to a draw at the American Legion in Spokane. Gillum led the second round, Sommers won the fifth, and the other rounds were even as both men battled toe to toe.
The Piratescut ties with infielders Bill Webbs and Bernard Kerns and send both to the Akron Internationals for reassignment.
Broadway headlines a strong pitching display as a key hurler leads the Tigers past the Beavers in a decisive ball battle. Lincoln shines with a win on a crisp game day.
Don Hunter the midget twirler struck out 14 Beavers in a 5 0 Broadway win at Lincoln field. Fraley and Wally led Ballard with three hits but the Tigers benefited from three errors in the third inning. Cat Rice powered Broadway with three hits and Erickson made a circus catch to rob a fourth hit.
Portland report notes Fred Fulton who stopped Gunboat Smith in the second round wins to box Jack Thompson in a 10 round bout set for April 21 in Portland. Thompson, described as a big colored fighter, is now training in Tulsa Oklahoma.
In San Diego on April 10 a report states Jack Johnson the well known boxer is living in Tijuana as a resident. He has bought a safe and a dance hall there and plans to make the Mexican town his home as authorities pursue Mann Act violations.
Seattle baseball notes urge improvements in fielding as early games expose costly booted plays. Mentions troubles in infield and outfield as coaching focuses on reducing errors and boosting defensive consistency.
Seattle fielding struggles show in early games with misplayed grounders and dropped chances. Hartford and Kenworthy at the keystone may need to sharpen ball control, while Harry Walters in right also boots a few plays. Pitchers perform well against Baca, but overall defense must tighten to stay in the race.
Seattle fans check the first April 21 washout start against the San Francisco Seals now in Sacramento. The Seals travel to Salt City for next week’s games, with pending tough conditions at Salt Lake Park and a thin air, but locals hope for improved play at home.
Los Angeles and Vernon clash in Los Angeles with the Tigers at home while Golden Gate rivals San Francisco and Oakland meet at Oakland and Portland travels to Sacramento. Last year Angels nearly eliminated Vernon in their first series as the Tigers lost five of seven to start the race. Exsick fears no repeat despite a slower start this season as Oakland hands the Angels their regular beatings.
Oakland shows offense in the opening series against Los Angeles with Hack Miller Loule Go Jack Knight and Dennis Wille Zeider delivering crackling hits. If the players stay healthy the Acorns could surge, rebounding from a sluggish spring.
Festive launch marks the Coast sea season as May Caldwell tosses the apple to Chief Warren for a starter. The Chief attempts to catch the ball and prevent injuries as the leather sphere is put into play.
Wil Jackson, a rising weight class contender, has already earned over $20 000 this season. Ohio State coach Wilte introduces a new coaching approach at Columbia Varsity to build a stronger program.
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