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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

2

Dempsey Opponent Lineup and Seattle Boxing Card

Chet McIntyre promotes a Northwest boxing night at Liberty Park featuring Ole Anderson versus Tiny Herman anew. The undercard includes Herman’s bout with Anderson, Al Baker versus Army Welch rematch, Red Gage against Willie and other Seattle area matchups with De Pinto, Stan Fitzgerald, Mud Fitzgerald, Roy Tweed, Dan Garten, and Hertelon. The first bell at 8:30 marks a full evening of regional talent.

C Anderson Tacoma San Francisco al Reisch New Yorker Gene Tunney Bill Brennan Chicago Ole Alf Miller Northwest Herman Chet Tiny Andre Anderson Anderson al Baker Army Welch Hremerton Miller Santa Claus Gage Red Young Wilame Canada Mike de Pinto Portland Piddie Moore Stan Fitzgerald Stan Mud Fitzgerald Roy Tweed

Sir Thomas Cancels Olympic sailing. may travel next voyage

New York Aug 4 Sir Thomas cancelled his reservation on the White Star liner Olympic which was to sail for England today. He said he would probably leave on her next passage after a visit to Canada.

New York Thomas Olympic England Canada

Large entry list for USGA open golf championship

Entries for the United States Golf Association open championship in Toledo from August 10 to 13 exceed 200, likely a record. Notables include Harry Vardon versus Bobby Jones on opening day, Ted Ray versus Jack Burgess, Walt Hagan versus Tom Arthur, and Jim Barnes against Jack Dowling of New York.

New York United States Golf Association Toledo Harry Vardon Bobby Jones Atlanta Ted Ray Vardon England Jack Burgens North Carolina Walt Hagan Tom Arthur Jim Barnes Jack Dowling

Western Open Play Begins In Chicago

Over 100 entries have been received for the Western golf championship starting in Chicago. The event will be played on two 18 hole courses to simulate a 36 or 46 hole format. Jim Barnes and Walter Hagen draw big attention in the meet. An odd note mentions the Albanian calendar having 36 days in April.

Chicago Jim Barnes Walter Hagen

Baseball Scandal Looms After Coast League Dismissals

In San Francisco August 4, Pacific Coast league actions target Hart Maggert caught in a gambling case with Salt Lake. Hal Chase is barred from Coast league admission after alleged approaches to players, and Vernon’s Babe Borton is also named in the controversy.

San Francisco Cal Lane Salt Lake Club Hart Maggart McCarthy Pacific Coast League Hal Chase Babe” Borton Vernon Salt Lake Vernon Horton Stroud Jane Maggert Los Angeles Chase Baum Cub Chec Aian Salt Lake City Chicago LOUIO Washington Senee Portland Beattie Detroit Oakland Bacramento Cleveland New York Leos Philadelphia J. Louis Sacramento Boston Vernon So Prough Schang Houck Smallwood Mitchell Devormer Fook Ly Cincinnati Teteneewnne & S Wee Pitteburg Oe Kremer Mitze Hatteries Leverens Byler Holling Loula Seeeeewesseee Horton CeCete Tewmeneseees Brooklyn St. Louis Sutherland Koehler Aldridge Lapan Pittaburah Doaton

Beals Open Lead As Portland Climbs Near

Beals stay two and a half games ahead of the Tribe while Portland wins to sit one and a half back. Highlights include Karem’s strong fielding at third for the Bears and Brurmph’s running catches for the Tribe. Pitching notes mention Cole’s looming return and Brenton’s minor league prowess. Baseball scores show Pirates, Cubs, Yankees, Indians and Red Sox winning or rallying in varied fashion.

Beals Portland Bill Brurmph Hort Tribe Kamm Bill

Graham Opens Crusade Against Coast League Gamblers

The Coast league faces a second major baseball scandal this season after Charley Graham, manager of the San Francisco club, released pitchers Tom Seaton and Casey Smith for the good of the game. President McCarthy vows a firm stand to keep baseball clean and to back the fight against gambling.

Coast League McCarthy Tom Seaton Casey Smith Charley Graham San Francisco

Mission Prexy Bars Chase From Mission League

Aug 4 Hal Chase former big leaguer barred from further participation in the Mission league by Mission president Nealon. Chase had played first base for the San Jose club and was previously allowed to stay, but a recent incident involving Baum of Salt Lake led Nealon to announce Chase will not play in the Mission circuit again.

Angeles Hal Chase San Jose Nealon Mission Gue Chase San Jos Club Sing California Baum Salt Lake Mys Nealon

Vernon Basick defense of Babe Borton amid thrown game charge

Vernon club manager Basick says Babe Borton denies reports of offering to throw a game for 300 dollars after President Lane of Salt Lake alleged the first baseman approached Stroud with the proposal. Basick notes Borton would swear to his innocence before a notary if needed.

Los Angeles Babe Borton Vernon Club Lane Salt Lake Stroud Basick Besick

Hesketh Loses Out In Five Sets In Capital Hill Tourney

Earl C White of Los Angeles defeated Bruce Hesketh of the local field after five sets at Volunteer Park in a hard fought final. White won 3-6 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-1. Miller and Laizure of Seattle captured the doubles title over Gribble and Tilford of Tacoma 6-3 6-4 7-5.

Earl C. White Los Angeles Capitol Hill Bruce Hesketh Volunteer Park Hesketh White Miller Laizure Seattle Gribble Tilford Tacoma

Le Moore Cubs Seek Hal Chase and Harl Maggart Signings

In Lemoore California on August 4 the Le Moore Cubs plan to sign Hal Chase and Harl Maggart amid Coast League gambling scandal reports. In Newark New Jersey the same night Mickey Hannon defeated Carl La Blanche in the second round of a 12 round bout.

Lemore Cal Lemore Cubs Hal Chase Harl Maggart Doc Wilkenson San Joaquin Baseball League Newark N. J Mickey Hannon Pittsburg Carl la Blanche

Youth Swim and Dash Events Listed With Strokes and Ages

A chaotic OCR list outlines youth athletic events including 50 and 100 yard dashes in free style, 220 and 200 yard dashes with strokes, 60 yard dashes, and 50 yard swims. It notes under water and 10-foot board diving, ages 14 to 16, and mentions novice and junior divisions with various typos and repetitions.

Chamber Day Parade Thrills Coast Fans With Burlesque Here

Nine thousand fans filled the Coast league scene as the Chamber of Commerce day delighted locals. A parade featured players and dignitaries, a goat was presented to the Seals, and a burlesque routine by Monte Carter and Slim Freeman preceded the baseball game won by Socks Selbold in the 10th.

Chamber of Commercce Selbold Seals Jarre Bill Klepper Sam Hedges J. Ff. Douglas Ball Park Dave Logg Sam Medges Major Douglas Sam Doug Monte Carter Slim’ Freeman Chamber of Commerce Seattle

Seattle net stars win in Tacoma

Seattle tennis squad dominates day two of the Pacific Northwest tournament in Tacoma. Notable wins include Don Waller defeat of Earl Weeks and Dick Vander Las over Mansel Mitchell, with Sara Livingstone, Mayme McDonald, and Gertrude Schreiner sweeping their matches.

Tacoma Seattle Don Waller Dick Vander Las Sara Livingstone Mayme McDonald Gertrude Schreiner University of Washington Star Earl Weeks Queen Anne High School Mansel Mitchell Dorothy Davis Dicky Dempsey Barbara Ballou

Green Lake Swimmers Urged to Enter Star Meet

Swimmers and divers at Green Lake beaches lag on entry blanks for The Star city swimming meet planned for the week of August 16. Green Lake is expected to supply many top competitors due to its high dives and spring boards, but entries must be filed by Thursday August 12 at 6 p.m.

Crystal Pool Piper & Taft's The Star A. S&s. Goldsmith Woodland Madrona Mt. Baker Parks Piper & Taft Spaldings the Pool Green Lake Star City

Siebold Shuts Out Seals In Seattle Ballgame

"Socks" Siebold outpitched San Francisco as Seattle beat the Seals 4 0 2. Murphy doubled home the winning run in the 10th, Adams scored the go ahead run, and the crowd of about 9 000 watched the comeback victory on Chamber of Commerce day.

Seattle Bsiebold Littl Yeste Gardner San Francisco Seals Golden Gate Siebold Stump Adams Agnew Stumph Cunningham Walsh Seals O'Connell Jomana Dee Bohne Murphy San Francis Schick Walter Senies Fitageraid Abnow Aseess Walsh Eee O'Connell Caveney Kammab R. Hn A. Cunningham Middleton Selbeld Couch Balla Seibeld Fits Erald Kenworthy Cun_ningham O'Connell Caveney Adama Koma Setbeld

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Ole Anderson Tiny Herman Chet McIntyre Billy Miske Dempsey Batte Benton Harbor Mich Miske Tom Gibbons St. Paul Frank Farmer Tatety Hector Jack Dempsey Billy Srey Sir Thomas Singers Borton and Chase Involved America’s Robert J. Ripley Plant America Antwerp Hill Dale Bull Ford Frank Frank Plant Metropolitan Center Meek City Hall Coney Island Larner Goulding Remner Pearman Ripley Resolvend Rob Geary Sam Lewis Wille Karem Bears Cavenny Sammy Pohne Axnew Fitegerald Siegbold Dave Legg Rohne Ohne Wille Bert Cole Cole Seale Ceecon Miehold Geary Tom Turner Philly Athletics Herb Brenton Turner Brenton Boston Braves Pirates Pittsburgh Phillies Quakers Roth Red Faber Yanks White Sox Senators Red Sox Tigers Pennock Athletics Rodina Cardinals Louis Graham Mission Prexy E. C. White American Amateur Union Las Boldt Adv NET Stars John Jacob Astor Astor Park Row Rod Murphy Jack Adams Roderick Simon Monte Carter and Company Francisco Goat Eldred Duke Walters Bill Cunningham Johnny Shick
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