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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
8
A fragmented column notes calls to drop words from prohibition rhetoric and mocks moralizing limits on sport. It spars with references to Billy Cartisie, Jesse Jimmie, and center college while critiquing bans and investigations. The piece juxtaposes politics, football, boxing, and racing as societal tensions flare.
The report covers Tommy Gibbons versus Frank Farmer a dull six round affair with Gibbons controlling early rounds then shelling up to avoid engagement. Red Gage beat Herb Taylor in a draw Georgie Etcell edged Earl Conners in a mostly even bout Frank Pantiey defeated Willie Casteel while Al Barker took a decision over Harry Joyce in a rough opener.
Reports say Ole Anderson may or may not fight Harry Wills tonight in San Francisco. Wills recently nearly knocked out K. Kruvosky, who beat Frank Farmer, who then defeated Ole twice in a painful display.
Georges Carpentier the French light heavyweight champion faces Joe Beckett the English king in a 20 round London bout tonight. Victory would set up a possible match with Champion Jack Dempsey, who once knocked out Fred Fulton in a single round, dulling excitement here.
Puggy Morton of Los Angeles meets Heinie Schumann in Tacoma tonight in a six round Northwest lightweight championship bout. Soldier Woods faces Eddie Hammond in the semi windup. The card also features Walter Mason versus Curley Valent court welters Ed Maul versus Les Randall and Kid Mandok versus Les Haines.
The Star's Winter Basketball league will feature players who work by day and play at night. With 12 teams and 7 to 10 players per team, many young city men gain recreation and a fast hoop game for the public to enjoy.
The university physics department leads boxing trials as a potential major sport with high school expansion planned. Bantamweight Buddy Ridley may rise to championship level, though local rival Bernie Dillon remains a fringe contender. Manager Fred Winner promotes Ridley while press hype influences bouts.
Broadway high school basketball begins late as a new gym floor is installed at Priest gym during Christmas. Coach Turner plans to use another city floor. Thornton Martin may join the first team but his trencher brother opposes due to track training. First-string include Rice, Graham, Crawford. Harris edges for forward. teams start practice next week under Cot Ries.
Chicago light weight Charley White travels to Seattle after plans for a title bout with Eddie Shannon of California at the Arena next week. White ranks among the top 183 pounders, with Shannon recently showing big league form at the Crystal Pool by defeating Mike Pety.
Washington officials await a Pasadena bid from Harvard for the big game and expect swift acceptance if extended. The Pacific Coast Conference meeting in Seattle will consider USC admission, with Elmer Henderson and other recruiters facing debate. Washington plans to press California about a circulating rumor and to discuss the training table policy as part of league questions.
Committee in charge must organize Seattle events for the Northwestern International bowling meet after the holidays. Alphabet Jones urged the group to energize planning, no date set yet. In practice, George Delvellius nearly rolled a perfect score, missing one pin in a testing game with Fat Menaert and Charlie Davie Merer.
The Star announces the Star League will open December 14 with 12 teams, two more applying from Rainier Post and Mc Dougal Southwick department store. schedules show one game weekly with mixed venues and Tuesday meetings to finalize rules and admission.
Bill Betthe and Joe Mattson headline the Eagles smokers at the hall on Seventh Ave and Pray St Friday evening. Promoter Jimmy Malone presents welters Lloyd Madden versus Frankie Rogers in the semi windup. Lightweight bouts feature Joe Weber vs Patsy Ciacco and Sailor Brady vs Kid Weber. Bantam action includes Eli Caston versus Stan Fitzgerald and Young Mooney versus Eddie Moore.
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