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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

Page

2

Harry Casey to Meet Jones in Seattle boxing show

Coast welterweight Travie Davis refuses to box Frankie Jones at the Arena. Harry Casey will replace him and headlines include Eddie Jackson versus Frank Pete and Joe Wilson against Young Zuru, with Fred Fulton reported retired from American boxing.

Harry Casey Jones Champ Travie Davis Coast Frankie Jones California Clay Hite Hite Davis Seattle The Boxing Commission Poe Occaere Casey Eddie Jackson Frank Pete Pete Joe Wilson Zuru Wilson Red” Gage Liberty Park Tommy Chappelle Will Box Ray Anacortes Eddie Moore Will Eu\ie O'Neill Will Fitzgerald Johnny Lewis

Vancouver players beat Burrill and Allen in Dominion doubles

Milne and Rhodes of Vancouver defeated Allen and Burrill from Washington 5-7 6-3 6-2 in doubles at Winnipeg. Allen forfeited his singles to Norton after a near-win. Chicago defeated Washington 4 to 2 as Joe Jackson delivered the decisive run in the 10th. Sisler hit his third homer in three stops, powering the Browns past the Sox 9 to 4.

Winnepeg Milne Rhodes Vancouver B. C Allen Burrill Joe Jackson Chicago Washington Sisler Browns Sox

Earl Baird Rises as Popular Featherweight in San Francisco

Seattle fighter Earl Baird, now a top audience favorite in San Francisco, is praised by his manager Joe Waterman. Waterman notes Baird has long drawn crowds and officially weighs 123 pounds for his latest bout there.

San Francisco Earl Baird Seattle Joe Waterman Frankie Jones Baird Waterman

Wilde to Face Herman in London Sept 20 for Bantam Title

The report notes Wilde will fight Pete Herman, world bantamweight champion, in London on September 20 after settling into real work. Moran returns to big money with a 36 round London bout against British champion Joe Hackett. Text cites surge of boxing dates in New York post Walker bill and promoter Tex Rickard offering Johnny Wilson $20,000 to meet Mike O Dowd in New York.

Wilde Pete Herman London Frank Moran Pittsburg Joe Hackett Moran New Yo Walker Bill Lethering Tex Rickard New York Madison Square Garden Johnny Wilson Mike O'Dowd Wilson O'Dowd

Giants player changes batting style shocks New York fans

Frank Frisch, once a crosshanded batter, has changed his grip with the Giants. The move is noted as unique in the major leagues. In San Francisco, fans root for the Yankees to win the pennant with O'Doul, Lewis, Mouse, Bodie and Babe Ruth favored.

New York Frank Frisch Giants San Francisco Yankees O’doul Lewis, Mouse Bodie Babe Ruth

Neer and Griffin Lead Seattle Tennis Tour Showdown

Phil Neer of Portland meets Elmer Griffin of San Francisco in the Washington state tennis tourney at Seattle Tennis Club with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Irving Weinstein routed Don Waller 6 0 6 1, while Kinsey and Burr also posted wins as daily results and tonight’s schedule unfold with several doubles matches and mixed pairings listed.

Phil Neer Portland Elmer Griffin San Francisco Seattle Irving Weinstein Don Waller University of Washington Waller Weinstein Burr Woodland Park E. C. White Wallace Scott Tacoma Foley Jackson Kinsey Coffin Dick van der Las Long Dick California Grant Laizure

Seattle Court Gossip Highlights Local Tennis Scene

Seattle tennis fans follow California star Irving Weinstein as he plans to stay three more weeks for business. UW player Don Waller faces a heavy schedule with finals and travel, while Mrs. Pragdon competes in doubles at Beattie club. Cushing and Kinsey shine in a golf mix, and local players like Sara Livingstone and Mayme McDonald contest the draws amid court improvements and mixed doubles clashes.

California Seattle Firlock Howard Kinsey Northwest Washington Irving Weinstein Mrs. Cushing Oakland Elmer Griffen

Beat America Faces Tough Olympic Field in Antwerp

The Antwerp Olympic preview notes the American team as the strongest on paper, with high hopes to win track events up to a mile except the hurdles. Canadians Earl Thompson and others are favored in hurdles while marathon and long races remain uncertain. Boxers are favored, wrestlers face Greek and Italian rivals, and American fencers expect stiff French and English competition.

Earl Thomp Sson United States

Shamrox Win Another In Star League Match

The Shamrox club of The Star league defeated O'Brien Sunday by 12 to 8. The club seeks more out of town games and can be reached through Spaldings. For watch repairs, contact Haynes. Located next to Liberty Theatre.

Shamrox Club O'Brien Spaldings Haynes Liberty Theatre

Beavers Defeat Seattle in First Game of Series, 6-3

Walter McCredie outsmarted Seattle as Portland Beavers beat the Smwashes 6 to 3. Blue left with leg injury after collision. Schaller hooked three hits and Kingdon and Ross scored on smart baserunning. Polson labored for Seattle while Portland built a three-run fourth inning.

Walter McCredie Portland Beavers Seattle Think Tarik Blue Wacker Murphy Mac Kingdon Birt” Schaller Ross Wares Seibold Bob Geary M’credie McCredie Cox Apple Stumpf Schaller Koehler Spranger Big Polson Polson Portland Wisterzil Maisel Adams Siebold Middleton Bohne Eldred Kenworthy Elfred Siglin Cunningham Middieton

Portland first sacker hurt in fifth inning collision

"Boy" Blue collided with Murphy while running to first on a grounder to Seibold and was left shaken after a hard hit. Frank Tobin, reserve catcher, was injured later when a foul tip split his throwing hand and will be out of the game for a time.

Blue Portland Seibold Murphy Rod Frank Tobin Kingéon Tobin Sinth Seattle Eibold Geary Kenworthy Cox Sigin Koeh Manuel Ebldred Cunningham Polson Umphres—Bason Byron Pet Vernon Salt Lake Los Angeles San Francisco R. HE. BE. Vernon Oaesenesoreree Saveee Oakland Houck Alcock Boehling Krause Mitze

Seattle Players Cleared in Coast League Gambling Probe

President McCarthy wires President Klepper that Seattle ball club is not involved in Coast league gambling charges. No names were mentioned and the local club’s charges remain a mystery. Seattle players are cleared of suspicion amid their improved play.

McCarthy Klepper Seattle

Portland Pilot Walter McCredie Responds To Accusation

Walter McCredie of Portland defends his players after a serious charge. he says President McCarthy must explain the accusation satisfactorily and defends the team before the game.

Walter McCredie Portland Pilot McCarthy McCredie

McCredie Leads Portland Fight in Bees Victory

Portland showcased grit as McCredie guided the Bees to an 18 to 11 win over the Senators at Balt Lake. The Bees totaled 34 hits and 24 June in a game marked by strong battling, with ten runs in one inning and six by the Bees.

Balt Lake Bees Senators

Star Swimming Meet Delayed A Week At The Star City

The Star City swimming meet is postponed to August 23 due to slow entry turnout. Preliminaries will be at Mount Baker bathing beach with entries available daily at Piper & Tafts and local pools and clubs.

Star City Mount Baker Piper & Tafts Spaldings Crystal Pool Elks’ Club

Coast league gambling scandal rattles fans and Vernon inquiry

San Francisco August 11 Fans on the Pacific coast questioned what comes next after yesterday’s Coast league gambling scandal. Coast league president W H McCarthy released a statement disputing Babe Barton of Vernon’s alleged confession as untrue and exonerating Vernon’s manager Bill Essick amid names linked to a $2000 fund to influence pennant outcome.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Nate Raymond Seattle Spoksman W. H. McCarth Coast League Babe Barton Vernon McCarthy Borton Vinon Ramier Dale Mulligan Salt Lake Ker Oldham Koehler Land Rieger Seattle Bill Essick Essick

Bees Triumph 13 to 11 in Salt Lake Slugfest

The Beevers rode a hot offense as Eldred Kenworthy Murphy and George Maise starred. Key hits by Sade Gutherland and Domaree Geen fueled a high scoring victory over Portland.

Ray Must Show More Class In National Open

Ted Ray the British golf star and one of the favorites at Inverness began with 80 in the first round and trails 75 players. Leo Diegel led with 75 as Harry Vardon and Bobby Jones both had uneven days. Jock Hutchinson matched 73 in a brisk round as conditions challenged the field.

Toledo Ohio Ted Ray Inverness Ray Leo Diegel Chicago Harry Vardon Bobby Jones Jones Piaces Jock Hutchinson Storling

Star Board To Settle Ball Disputes

The Star League No 1 executive committee will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Star office to settle disputes involving Wes Sheedy of Mount Baker and Harvey Johnson of Baklard Beavers. A. Pelton Len Allison and Ernie W Allison form the committee with Allison absent. Mount Baker members demand a full hearing. The panel will resolve age eligibility sworn statements and proceed to finals without delay.

Star Office A. Pelton Len Allison Ernie W. Allison Mount Baker Wes Sheedy M Baker Harvey Johnson Baklard Beavers Shi Johnston

Miss America Wins Harmsworth Race Lead by Nearly Two Miles

Miss America, the American entry, won the first Harmsworth trop race in Cowes England with a lead of about two and a half miles. The 30 knot course yielded an average speed of 61.45 knots per hour. Maple Leaf VI finished second and Sunbeam Desenjol third.

Cowes England Maple Leaf VI Sunbeam Desenjol

Young runner advises father to hang up shoes

Howard Drews 12 year old son won a 100 yard race in New York and urged his father to retire after missing Olympic team selection.

New York Howard Drew Howard

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