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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1920

Page

4

Seahawks Beat San Francisco In Rainier Valley Park Thriller

Seattle won 6 to 5 over San Francisco as six steals helped the locals overcome a homerless night. Geary battled for Seattle while Frisco bounced back with 12 hits but left runners in scoring positions in key innings.

Jordan Seattle San Francisco Rainier Valley Park Frisco Geary Aleena al PO Behick Anfineern Pitegerald Beattie Kenworthy Bohne Iningham Eft Hartford O- Adams BasesPon Balle Schick Caveney Ken Murphy Adame Kenney Corhan Nohne

Star League Will Be for Juniors Only

Fewer seniors entered than needed, so the Star League will be restricted to juniors this season. Organizers say a senior tourney will be staged later to accommodate older players.

City Star League Junior Squads Set for Title Run

The Star league outlines its coming season contenders with Tailored Reedy Columbia Slickers South Seattle Merchant Walla Walla Juniors Own Merchants Valley Juniors and others lining up to chase the city championship.

Reedy Columbia Slickers Seattle Merchant Walla Walla Juniors Merchants Valley Juniors

Juniors Lead The Star League Expansion In Seattle

The Star league will be for juniors only due to senior disinterest. Nineteen junior teams enter with three games monthly per club, half at home. Registration notes missing from City Cubs Greenwood Athletic Club and Loyal Heights Badgers.

Seattle Star League City Cubs Greenwood Athletic Club The Loyal Heights Badgers Star Today Wiliam W. Young W. 54Th Jack Whelan Elliott West J. C. W. Johnson Ziat Ave Edward Whelan Woatoo

ill wind blows ban Diego at Tijuana race meet

With the Tijuana race meet only half finished promoter Jim Coffroth faces closing the border track and returning home. Governor Cantu reportedly sought to raise his car allowance from 400 to 1500 dollars a day, a move Coffroth calls excessive.

Ban Diego Tijuana Jim Coffroth Cantu Jim

Willie Kamm’s 100 Percent Gain Feared by Critics

Critics say Willie Kamm Seals third baseman has improved drastically since 1919 after training in San Francisco. Barney Dreyfuss reportedly offered 10 000 worth of players for an option on the prize package amid trade interest.

Willie San Francisoco Willie Kamm Seals Barney Dreyfuss Kamm Golden Gate

Marys Lamb Proud Cup Full For Carpentier Crowd

A whimsical note describes Marys lamb boasting a full cup of joy. It mentions Carpentier addressing the crowd and wearing wool socks.

Mary Carpentier

Crawford Granted Unconditional Release by Tigers

Sam Crawford, at peak performance with the Angola club, requested and received unconditional release from the Detroit Tigers as a compliment to his value. The move, praised by the club secretary, makes Crawford the first major leaguer to depart while still highly productive. He continues with Los Angeles Angela, citing preferred living location and personal choice.

Crawford Tigers Portland Sam Crawford Angola Detroit Tigers Sam Detroit Fiven Los Angeles

Time for Contenders to Show Real Ball Class

Henry L. Farrell notes the approaching season’s test for major league teams. Brooklyn leads the National League with strong hitters and pitching, while the Reds stumble after a poor week. The Pirates rely on pitching as they struggle at the plate, and the White Sox surge in the American League with strong pitching and power at the plate. The Indians and Coveleskie loom as threats as the season opens.

New York Cube Giants Brooklyn Hobing Pirates Schupp Donk Rickey White Sox Gleanon Lefty Williams Eddie Cicotte Red Faber Weaver Collins Jackson Sox Ned Sox Cleveland Speaker Coveleskie

Walla Walla Juniors Defeat Diamond Aces In Practice Tilt

Bob Thornburn pitched the Walla Walla Juniors to a 3 to 0 win over the Diamond Aces in a Sunday practice game at Walla Walla playfield. Thornburn struck out 13 Aces as Corbett belted the feature homer for the matinee.

Bob Thornburn Walla Walla Diamond Aces Thornburn Corbbtt

Downey Player Nicknamed Try Try Again Aims for Angels

Dick Andrews has toiled for three years in Los Angeles hoping for a Major League chance with the Angels. Despite repeated tries he has not yet earned a spot, earning the nickname Try Try Again. He vows to continue pursuing a pro career next season.

Biggest Turf Year in New York State Racing Figures

Last season tops the sport's kings in New York with $1,225,000 in purses awarded for 1919. This shows a $400,000 rise from 1918 and compares with $650,000 in 1917, marking a record year for thoroughbred racing.

Sport Kings New York State

Jenny Leonard Ends Long Distance Calls on LA Trip

Jenny Leonard skips long distance phone calls on his Los Angeles trip and plans to email his mother daily. He travels with his mother and sister Sid, while Bill Rodgers leads a Sacramento baseball club that is obsessed with golf and plans a morning golf session until one o'clock.

Los Angeles Jenny Leonard Gotham Sid Babe Ruth Sacramento Bill Rodgers Sacramentos

Yankees threaten strike over division of World Series prize

Yankee players threaten to strike after dispute over how $15,000 third place money is divided. Team management faces potential walkout as players demand clearer payout terms and fairness in prize distribution.

Yankee Merlin Kopp Seattle Tmmes Sammy Kehde Murphy Wolters Consinghbeam

Thorpe to headline Akron summer athletic showcase

Akron scene awaits as Jim Thorpe, famed Indian athlete and Buckeyes star, prepares to headline a summer event. He is described as an all round athlete with numerous records, promising to draw crowds despite having forgotten many of his own achievements.

Akron Jim Thorpe Buckeyes

Bean Ball Injuries Hit Memphis Team Aides

Fensters of the Yan keen suffered a bean ball blow and may lose speech. Memphis manager John McCloskey was struck and feared to lose eyesight. The incident raises concerns over on field violence and team safety.

Memphis Fenster Yankeen John McCloskey

Scholz Emerges as Missouri’s Sole Olympic Contender

In Columbia Missouri Jack Scholz a St Louis native stands almost singlehandedly as Missouri's only definite entry for the Olympic games.

Columbia, Mo University of Missouri Jack Scholz Missouri Scholz St Louis

Seattle Stars Dominate In Slugging Display On Trip

Sammy Bolne led Seattle with multiple hits and an RBI as teammates Caveney Kopp and Merry Schick also contributed big blows. Jordan held the opposition in check while Merlin Kopp and Kenworthy boosted a potent lineup.

Siwashes Break Jinx But Local Club Needs Real Players

Seattle wins 6 to 3 over San Francisco in front of 15 000 fans as issues of club depth surface. Injuries and suspensions expose weak catching and infield speed with talks of bringing in Joe Schultz to bolster utility and Kenworthy Hartford duo infield output. Kamm emerges for San Francisco, while Los Angeles comes to town to decide cellar position.

Leo H. Lassen Seattle San Francisco Harry W Nixon Cunningham Ump Toman Altho Wares Joe Schultz St. Louis Kenworthy Hartford Los Angeles Angels Killefer and Company Portland Oakland Sacramento Salt Lake Vernon

Golf stars bid for exhibitions in New York

Major clubs across the United States are bidding to host exhibition matches by British golf greats Vardon Ray Mitchell Duncan and Ayton who plan a visit to New York in July with the visit duration still undetermined.

Golf Stars New York United States Vardon Ray Mitchell Duncan Ayton

Ruth and Yankees Blooming Relationship Speculation

A playful sports column weighs whether Babe Ruth remains a transformative figure for the New York Yankees and whether the team benefits from his continued dominance. The piece hints at evolving dynamics and potential shifts in performance and chemistry.

Ohio State athletics focus on outdoor indoor series cup

Columbus report notes indoor played outdoors draws OSU attention this spring. A cup will reward the team emerging as champion in the four club series.

Columbus Ohio State

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