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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

2

Ryan Wins Hammer Throw as Americans Shine in Trials

American quarter-milers excel in 400 meter trials led by G. S. Chilter and F. Shea as the U S A gains four finals spots. Pat Ryan of New York wins the hammer throw with 62.875 meters while McGrath suffers knee issues. Other events include 10,000 meter run trials and pole vault qualifiers with multiple Americans advancing.

Henry L. Farrell Antwerp G. S. Chilter Los Angeles Dafel Antre France Africa Rudd Vitten Finland Emery Chicago Letic Butler England Nes Tre S United States Szymanski Michael Guillemot Fin Bachman Anderson Denmark F. W . Boston Garin Switzer New York Woodring Philadelphia Edwards Char. Paddock Davison New Zealand Morris Kirksey San C. W. Paddock A. C Sorenson Loren Murchison Sandstrom Sweden Allen Woodring Philadel W. E. Zeo. Holland M. M. Kirksey San Francisco Paschek America Engdahl J. E. Meredith Ferry G. S Ryan Pat Ryan Lind B. BR. Bennett A. A Swennson Matt McGrath Nicholson MecGrath Stockholm McGrath R. B. Johnson Pittsburg G. Cornetta Chiller Maganhi Shea South Africa Meredith Andre Witten Pitth Lenden Belgium Zeonaligi Leonardson Eriksen Pendleton Lindenfeld Wilkie Hansen Weyand Frisenfeld Norway Meteroupolos Szymansi Ste Fr. E. Meyers A. A. F. K. Foss

Kid Gleason’s pitching lead shines in White Sox preview

The piece compares Kid Gleason’s pitching staff to rivals, praising Eddie Cicotte Urban Faber Claudius Williams and Midget Dicky Kerr. It highlights the White Sox strike force and notes the Indians and Yankees as competition, while urging belief in pennant pursuit and noting others like Tris Speaker and Jim Faber.

Kid Gleason Eddie Cicotte Urban Faber Claudius Williams Dicky Kerr Faber Yankees Urban Co‘miskey Park Ed Cicotte

Vernon tops Seattle in series opener as Edington's homer fuels win

Vernon defeats Seattle 6 to 4 in the matinee opener. Edington delivered a decisive three run blast in the third inning as Vernon bats stranded Seattle's fielding miscues and Selbold struggled on the mound. Seattle mounted two runs in the eighth but could not overcome the early deficit.

Beattie Vernon Handsome End Dell Socks Siebold Metropolitan ‘Opera House Edington Siebold Seattle Adams Murphy Muller Cunningham Stumpf Middleton Sammy Bohne Bohne Eldred Kenworthy Mitchell Fisher Mueller Smith Devormer Dell Wen Ee. Feattle AH. m. HM. PO A. Middleton Fidred Votmon Bowttle Selbead Banes Balia Seibold Mitchell, Ohne Murphy Bacriico Hite Long Selbold Francia Oe Pane Yroa and Holmes

Babe Ruth Party Lights Liberty Park Boxing Card

Seattle fight fans saw a Babe Ruth themed event at Liberty Park with four knockouts. Harry Casey stopped Young Zulu in two rounds while Army Welch stopped Pat Bradley early, and Eddie Moore floored Terry Curley in the first round. Bob Harper defeated Muff Bronson in four rounds. Ray Scribner edged Mike Mitchell in a tentative bout. McCaslin beat Cove in a disputed second round finish.

Seattle Liberty Park Harry Casey Young Zulu Army Welch Pat Bradley Eddie Moore Terry Curley Althoit Tke Curley Percy Cove Roy McCasalin Bob Harper Muff Bronson Portland Harper Muff Army Bremerton Gladiator Bradley Schacht Ray Scribner Anacortes Scribner

Dundee Outpoints Ridley in Oakland Fight

Jimmy Dundee defeated Bud Ridley of Seattle by decision in four rounds. Ridley was knocked down once in the first round for a four count. Earl Baird and Larry Jones fought to a fast four round draw in the other main event.

Oakland Cal Jimmy Dundee Bud Ridley Seattle Ridley Earl Baird Beattie Larry Jones San Francisco

Funeral services for Ray Chapman set in Cleveland

Funeral services for Ray Chapman the Cleveland shortstop who was killed by a pitched ball will be held at Saint Philomene Catholic church in Cleveland on Friday.

Cleveland Ohio Ray Chapman Saint Philomene Catholic Church

Favorites Win Again in National Doubles Tourney

Boston outcome shows William Tilden and Charles Garland advancing toward the finals by winning their matches. Other favored pairs also secured victories.

Boston William Tilden Charles Garland

Wolter Acquired by Salt Lake Becomes New PCL Outfielder

Salt Lake City announces outfielder Harry Wolter has joined the Bees after stints with San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento and Seattle in the Pacific Coast League. Manager Ernie Johnson confirmed the acquisition yesterday.

Salt Lake City Utah Harry Wolter San Francisco Los Angeles Sacramento Seattle Salt Lake Ernie Johnson Pacific Coast League Laat Pet BR & U

Prizes Awarded by Seattle Sportsmen Association

Prizes were distributed at a Sportsmen's Association of Seattle meeting for the five month membership drive. Winners include J. T. Watts casting reel A. B. Lyttaker hunting coat R. L. Woodman flashlight Co D. Thomas hatchet C. F. Brown landing net C. Hardwagie flashlight Art Beach fly book F. J. Jackson fish basket L. Allen stove J. G. Jordan casting minnow H. W. Thorp fly line. Thirty yachts sailed to Venice Beach for a weekend cruise hosted by the Seattle Yacht Club with a large clam bake Saturday night as a feature.

Sportsmen's Association of Seattle J. T. Watts A. BE. Lyttaker R. L. Woodman D. Thomas C. F. Brown C. Hardwagie Art Beach Seattle Yacht Club Venice Beach

Neptune Club Enters 20 Swimmers for Star Meet

The Neptune club of the Green Lake district enters 20 swimmers in the Star city swim meet next Saturday. Led by coach Dad Henry, the team aims to sweep events especially in the junior division with entrants Gordon McKay Clarence Stenmoe Walter Rhodes Jack Walton Hob Strena Radcliff Boyd Eddie Bolton Lloyd Eckman D Agar Richard Prankard Dorothy Poulson Wiltrude Horton Pearl Stenmoe Blanche Stenman Margaret Healey Grace Miller Phyliss Mortimer Margaret Huggenson Irene Heva and Billy Langley.

Neptune Club Green Lake District Dad Henry Gordon McKay Clarence Stenmoe Walter Rhodes Jack Walton Hob Strena Radcliff Boyd Eddie Bolton Lloyd Eckman D. Agar Richard Prankard Dorothy Poulson Wiltrude Horton Pearl Stenmoe Blanche Stenman Margaret Healey Grace Miller Phyliss Mortimer Margaret Huggenson Irene Heva Billy Langiey

Seattle Hockey Stars Summer Doings

A snapshot of Seattle hockey players during the off season. Tobby Rowe works at Hatton & Oliver’s. Frank Foyston and Happy Holmes own the Liberty Garage in New York with Frank Warburton. Roy Hickey and Jim Riley labor in a Clear Lake, Washington logging camp and play semi pro ball Sundays. Libby is in Montreal. Maze Murray is in Detroit. Pete Mulfoon manages Vancouver lacrosse and plans to reunite the hockey crew soon.

Mets Uelr Tobby Rowe Hatton & Oliver Second Avenue Vancouver Frank Foyston Happy Holmes Frank Warburton Pete Muldoon Liberty Garage Broadway Franks Happy Tobin Portland Ore Roy Hickey Jim Riley Clear Lake Wash Leesing Fernie Morrie Seattle Bibby Nicole Libby Montreal

Nommell Shuts Out White Sox as Quaker City Wins

FA Nommell, athletic twirler, shut out the White Sox while Quaker City crowds celebrate a 1 to 6 victory. Jon Dugan drove in the only run in the fourth. The Red Sox beat the Tigers 6 to 6 in 11 innings with Myers on the mound. McNaily scored from second on an infield hit. Browns topple Senators 13 to something as Lister and Jacobson pace the batting.

FA Nommell White Sox Quaker City Jon Dugan Red Sox Tigers Myers Boston McNaily Browns Senators Lister and Jacobson

Local Youth Swimming Meet Highlights Free Style Sprints

Youths aged 14 and 15 compete in 14 and under free style sprints plus a 10 foot board diving event. Events include 60 yard swim under water and breast stroke and back stroke dash variations among juniors.

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Water Stars Must Speed Up for Star City Swim Meet

Entries for the Star City aquatic meet close at 4 p m tonight at The Star office with no late submissions. The full schedule will be printed Friday revealing each swimmer’s beach and time. Preliminaries are Saturday at Mount Baker and Green Lake. finals Tuesday at Crystal Pool require prior prelim participation.

Star Office Star Mount Baker Green Lake Crystal Pool

Felix Club to host Mount Baker in junior series opener

Felix Club will be the home team in the first game of the Star City junior baseball championship against Mount Baker. Park board action to bar Felix players from public fields may move the game to Walla Walla field if approved. otherwise the contest could be at the Pacific Coast league ballpark Sunday morning with Mt Baker hosting the second game.

Felix Club Star City Mount Baker Park Board Walla Walla Field Mt Baker

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Seattle Star Gorse Ed de FeUvres S. Landers D. F. Ahearn Ulinois A. C E. Jaquith Kauffman I. M. Shields Jole Ray A. N Jackson Hill Baker Shields Vohralk Slav Lundgren Audinay BY Dean Snyder Great Buck Mack Weaver Johnson Eddie Collins Williams Kerrin Schalk O'Neill Indiana Ruth Miller Huggins Indians Gleasonites Sox Pertha Yankees New Orleans Tris Juggler Sreaker Tribe Right Drug CO First Ave Spring St Babe” Ruth Behacht Stezter McCaslin Cove Whitman Chapman Services Wolter Salt Lake Bees Seattle Hockey Stars BY Tom Olsen Pete Mulfoon Macramentda Hatterson Achang Fittery Cady Crandall, Brown Pertica Dbassier Lapan Ana “Mitee K Aliio Koehler Toston Detroit Mt Louis Washington Lon. Pet Cincinnati Brooklyn Wenene Wally Yank American Amateur Union Sir Barton Saratoga Chico Charney Jamieson Jack Graney Tris Speaker Marquis Albany N. Y Jimmy Marquis Broadway High School Chicago White Sox University of Washington Green Bay Wis Packers Bolét Adv Rainier Park Cheasty Kuppenheimer Cheasty’s D.c.graves Schmid Street
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