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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
2
Vernon Tigers battle Seattle to a 3 2 deficit in the ninth as intentional passes and a defensive box dispute highlight the game. Byron Houck's late hits and a triple steal spark Seattle past Vernon 3 to 2 in a tense finish at home.
Benton Harbor reports Billy Miske, St. Paul heavyweight, has training quarters for the Dempsey bout on Labor Day. He claims to have cured a spine curvature and predicts a battle in their 10 round clash. Miske vows to be in shape, though doubts remain on his condition.
San Francisco scribes report Bud Ridley, the bantam, has fought three to four times weekly. He was knocked down in a four count by Jimmy Dundee in Oakland, then a poor bout with George Adama and a draw with a lesser foe named Jones. The grind of the season is catching up with him.
San Francisco scene features Hatteries Scott and Agnew along with Leverens and Jenkins in a crowded page of notes and listings. The fragment mentions Lake 65 and various initials, indicating a tax or ledger style entry from the era.
The report notes strong hitting with a second homer and multiple singles by a key player. Vernon gains a run on a seventh inning wild throw, while Johnny Mitchell shines at short. Defensively, Kenworthy and Stumpf turn a double play in the eighth. Major league news highlights Babe Rath Joe Jackson two homers for the White Sox and Cubs 6 to 1 over the Giants. Oakland tops Salt Lake and Vernon as the home stand continues.
Welterweight ace Johnny McCarthy known as the Terrible Motorman, age 29, aims at Jack Britton’s world title as he fights Alex Trambitas in Portland area action. McCarthy schedules more bouts, including potential bid for Travie Davis if he defeats Trambitas, with promoter Clay Hite lining five additional undercard scraps.
Seattle pitcher Herb Brenton will depart around September 1 to join the Cincinnati Reds and complete the season. Seattle receives a top pitcher and Manuel Cueto as exchange, plus a guaranteed pitcher next season and cash. If the Reds win the National League title again, Brenton may play in the World Series.
A crowd watched the Elka’ amaker convention in Vancouver Washington. Babe Herman of Sacramento boxed Billy Mascot to a draw with one knockdown in round eight. Marty Casey defeated Willie St. Clair in eight rounds. Harold Jones of Tacoma fell to Fred Anderson in eight rounds.
Issaquah and Renton meet in the deciding game of their three game series at Black Diamond on August 29. Each team has won one start. A large crowd is expected as the Northwest mining towns title and a $400 purse are at stake.
Willis Davia and Roland Roberts of San Francisco upset William Tilden and Charles Garland in the Longwood national doubles semifinal with scores 7 5, 6 4, 3 6, 6 4, 6 2. Willie Johnson and Clarence Griffin, also from San Francisco, advance to face Roberts and Davia in the final.
Seattle and Vernon players stood in front of the stands between the second and third innings paying silent tribute to Ray Chapman Cleveland shortstop killed by a pitched ball in New York earlier this week. The ceremony lasted five minutes as players doffed caps and fans joined in.
The Northwest Trapshooters league will stage an American Trapshooters' Association program at the Seattle Gun Club grounds on August 29. Over 100 entrants are expected. The program starts at 9 a.m. and features seven events.
Frank Foss of Chicago set a world pole vault record by clearing 4.09 meters at the Antwerp Olympic games yesterday. The mark equals 13 feet 5 inches and surpassed his own American record set in Chicago last year at 13 feet 9 and 16 inches.
Roy Brown formerly with Northwestern league, now plays second base for Bill Clymer's Columbus club in the American Association. He began the season with the Peoria team in the Three I league.
The item notes that the Protestant Episcopal church assumes a separate ecclesiastical status starting in 1789, marking a historical milestone for the church and its organizational structure.
Jim Londos wired Boston to accept a $2,500 guarantee to wrestle Italian champion Renaunt Gardini on Labor Day. Londos will train in San Francisco ahead of the bout.
Gus Pope of the University of Washington and teammates from Oregon Sweden qualified in discus trials in Antwerp. American efforts in the hop step and jump yielded fourth place as Timios of Finland set 14.505 meters, while Sweden led in other events including weight and relay trials. After 22 events, the American team led with 153 points, Finland 73, Sweden 72.
The Spokane STars Lambert and Shortstop Ginglardie of the Spokane Pacific International league club have been purchased by the Kansas City Blues. Announcement was made public here.
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh won a newspaper decision over Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis in Kalamazoo Michigan. The 10 round boxing match ended with Greb gaining the verdict last night.
Grace Miller of Green Lake and Marie Hanrahan of Neptune Swimming Club are entered in youth events at the Girls Victory Carnival of 1918. Gordon McKay leads Neptune with free style and back stroke. Coach Dea Henry fuels local family rivalry as rising talents trace laps at Crystal Pool.
Turnouts are held every Sunday for the San Francisco Olympic Club football team. Over 100 players attended the first turnout, indicating strong early interest and squad depth for the season.
Theodore Abner and Robert Boyer are barred from public play for the opening game between Mount Baker and Felix at Walla Walla field Sunday at 2 p m. Third baseman Allen of Tailored Ready is also sidelined. Wes Sheedy pitches for Mount Baker and Bob Thorburn for Felix as both teams, apart from the suspensions, are evenly matched for a fast contest.
Preparations are complete for the Star city swimming preliminaries this afternoon at Mt. Baker and Green Lake bathing beaches. heats begin 2 p m at Green Lake No 2 and 4 p m at Mt. Baker with eight events at each site. Senior events are limited to men's and women's novice races and participants should report an hour early. Swimmers finishing the preliminaries receive three finals tickets for Crystal pool on Tuesday. finals admission is 25 cents.
Chicago White Sox crushed Philadelphia Athletica to move into a near tie with Cleveland for first in the American League. Cincinnati Red Legs beat Brooklyn 10 to 3 while Chicago defeated New York, leaving pennant races tight in both leagues with New York pursuing the Cubs in the National League.
The schedule lists Shaner and Wolf at Woodland Park at 2 p m. The Stimeon Mill team versus Ever ett Paper Mill at Everett. The Asahia face Queen Anne Merchants at Liberty Park at 2 p m. Carnation Milk Farm meets Fremont. Redmond hosts Colonial at Redmond Theatre. Shamrocks versus Edmonds at Knights of Columbus Bremerton venue. Port Orchard and the Mibernians clash at Port Orchard with Silverdale and Lincoln Park events in Silverdale. South Park juniors meet Queen Anne juniors at South Park. Steel Works versus U and 8 Missoula at Hiawatha field 2 30 p m.
Tomorrow at Hill links Bon Stein meets Steve Stevenson in a 36 hole final for the President's Cup at Jefferson Park Golf. Stein's experience could win the silverware but Stevenson with 18 strokes over the 36 holes will present a strong challenge on the tough fairways.
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