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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
3
In a narrated image from 1974 Pioneer Place streetscape, residents recall a time of dirt and sawdust. Dutch Ned’s wheelbarrow and hogs on First Ave emerge beside a log blocking a storefront, with cows sleeping on a Seattle street and store porches crowded with men.
Wiggily Worm and Mr Ant propose a rent compromise with Tingaling the fairyman landlord. Wiggily pays half rent, Tingaling pays half, but Tingaling discovers no rent was received. Mr Ant defends fair play as a lawyerly observer.
Peter Rabbit spots Farmer Brown's Boy with a gun and spade near the Lone Little Path. He rushes to tell Johnny Chuck as Bobby Coon and Jimmy Skunk decide to follow toward the Green Forest, suspecting Reddy Fox nearby.
Peter Rabbit and friends spy as Farmer Browns Boy digs a hole toward Reddy Foxes den planning to trap him. Old Granny Fox and Reddy Fox had moved away unseen. The scene shifts to Farmer Browns Boy working for nothing in the next tale.
The city of Des Moines shows interest in hosting the 1922 national horseshoe pitching tournament. Local promoters also seek to attract a barnyard golf meet to boost events and visitors.
Frank Isbell praises catcher Yam Yam Yaryan as a rare talent in the Western League leading in home runs. The observer compares him to a Steve O Neill type catcher and notes bold pastry remark appears as an aside.
Californians dominated the Washington tennis championships at the Seattle Tennis Club. Mayme McDonald and Mrs. Cushing led women's doubles upset as Kinsey, Weinstein and others from California captured multiple titles including men’s singles and mixed doubles. Armand Marion of Seattle claimed the junior title after a tough final with Warren Brown.
The board of control of athletics spent about 8000 dollars this summer upgrading Iowa field at the state university. The Hawkeyes now have a grass baseball diamond and related improvements.
Charley Dorman, star receiver for Del Howard's Pacific Coast league club, downplays chances of a quick rise. He says he will focus on learning the fine points this first minor league year rather than dreaming of the majors.
Dover England reports that distance swimmer van Sullivan plans another attempt to cross the English Channel after a 1913 failure. The item notes his training at Dover and includes a whimsical coffee ad motif.
Johnny Kilbane, despite his age and gray hair, showcased his pace by schooling Artie Root in front of about 15,000 spectators, reaffirming his top status in the Cleveland ring scene.
Proof that San Francisco acts as a baseball school, with 13 Frisco youths currently playing in the Pacific Coast League.
The Star lists races including 60 100 and 220 yard free style sprints plus 200 yard breast stroke and back stroke dashes. A 60 yard dash for novices and a 50 yard underwater swim are noted along with a 10 foot board fancy dive. Blanks must be in The Star office by August 12. Entrants under 16 years do not have to be registered.
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