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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

6

Ridley Beats Etcell In Second Round Knockdowns

Bud Ridley bantam stops Georgie Etcell with three knockdowns in the second round as Etcell scrambles to the bell across four rounds. Sailor Billy Vincent defeats Young Zuzu, while Moore and Carpenter draw after a strong Seattle effort. Ketchel and Jensen exchange blows with Ketchel winning the fourth round. Gwin narrowly defeats Gallagher in a close call.

Bremerton Bud Ridley Bantam Georgie Etcell Fleet Ridley Etcell Mill Etcel Billy Vincent Young Zuzu Seattle Diss Ppa Pattie Miller Moore Carpenter Eidie Moore Young Carpenter Moore Hemall Carextra Ketchel Phil Jensen Welters Jensen Ketchell

Dempsey faces new rounds as promoters seek rivals

Jack Dempsey, reduced to lean meals after champion years, is courted by promoters in Pittsburgh and elsewhere for potential 10 round or longer bouts. Talks include Harry Greb in Smoky City and a possible rematch with Frank Moran, while Benny Leonard’s era as top lightweight is recalled and Brennan aims for a return match.

New York Jack Dempsey Miske Brennan Benny Leonard Joe Welling Leonard Welling Richie Mitchell Benny Dempary Pittsburg Harry Greb Smoky City London Joe Beckett Frank Moran Jack Kearns Billi Brennan Jack Chicago Dempacy

Pete Hermans Bantam Crown Dent Filled and Undented

Pete Herman clings to the bantam title amid a rash of challengers in a sport noted for no decisions. He faces Carl Tremaine and others while planning a London bout with Jimmy Wilde for a $40 000 purse. Herman aims to defend at 122 pounds as rivals like Lynch and Burman claim moments of success without crown loss.

Pete Herman Pete Lad New Orleans Herman Joe Burman Chicago St. Louis Joe Lynch New York Carl Tremaine Cleveland London Jimmy Wilde Sammy Golden Imperator Wilde B. Cochran Engilah Pro

City Cage Officials Meet Tonight on League Plans

City basketball league leaders convene at the Northern Life Insurance Co building at Fourth Ave and Seneca St to tackle the president and vice president election the season schedule opening date and the semi pro versus amateur status. Eleven teams are entered and a representative from each club is requested.

City Basketball League Northern Life Insurance Co Fourth Ave Seneca St

Gorman Beats Granan in Six Round Portland Fight

Joe Gorman defeated Al Granan in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout in Portland. A punch to the solar plexus sparked the stoppage after a thrilling start to the contest. Granan protested a foul, but the ruling upheld.

al Granan Los Angeles

Washington Gridders Receive Emblems at Meany Hall

University of Washington football lettermen were awarded their "W" emblems at the A. A. U. W. assembly in Meany Hall. Bob Abel, president of the A. A. U. W., presented the letters to the squad. The 1920 season winners include Captain Ted Faulk, Captain-elect Eckmann, Neumann Clark, Edwin Hobi, Lawrence Smith, Harold Gien, Augustus Pope, Robert Ingram, James Bryan, George Rogge, Ed Porep, Robert Abel, John Wilson, Ilbert Harper, Ray Eckmann, Ervin Dalley, and Rhea Butler.

University of Washington Meany Hall Bob Abel Ted Faulk Eckmann Neumann Clark Edwin Hobi Lawrence Smith Harold Gien Augustus Pope Robert Ingram James Bryan George Rogge Ed Porep Robert Abel John Wilson Ilbert Harper Ray Eckmann Ervin Dalley Rhea Butler

Prep Cage Outlook No 6 We Went Seattle

Seattle area prep basketball eyes a dark horse season as West Seattle hoopsters begin practice delayed by gym access. Center Phil Fraser anchors the Indians with forwards Al Olsen Don Byers and guards Harold Kindred Wayne Parratt set to lead.

Seattle Murphy West Seattle Phil Fraser Fraser al Olsen Don Byers Harold Kindred Wayne Parratt

Everett and Long Beach Prep Gridders to Clash Friday

Everett's prep grid team and Long Beach meet Friday afternoon at Long Beach for the Coast high school football championship. Both squads are undefeated this season and the victor likely faces East Tech of Cleveland or Englewood of Chicago for the national prep title in Pasadena on New Year's Day as a preliminary to the Ohio State California game.

Everett Long Beach Coast High East Tech Cleveland Englewood High Chicago United States Pasadena New Year's Day

Ohio State Buckeyes to Face California on New Year Day

Ohio State heads to Pasadena to represent Eastern football in a New Year clash with the California Bears. Coach Wilee’s balanced squad aims for a steady ground game and solid defense, led by Stinchcomb and Hoge Workman as notable players.

Uues Ohio State University Jack Wilee Pasadena Golden California Bears Buckeye Bkiow Altho Stinchcomb Buckeyes Ohloans

National League Sets 164 Game 1921 Schedule

New York Dec 16 National league owners finalize 1921 season opening April 1 164 game schedule and closing details for the league amid annual meeting decisions.

New York

Entries Close For January Competitions

Entries close January 12. Mail entries to The Star or deliver to Pope Sibley. Stampa is acceptable for the entry fee.

The Star Arena Eity Incluwed Pope Sibley’s. Stampa

City League Bowling Highlights and Star Scores

Webb Morrow and Debe Allen lead two man teams in City league action as a crowded slate unfolds. Pet Stewart pins 182 to cap a dramatic late surge while 199s hover for high individual marks amid varied mention of players and teams across leagues and venues.

Webb Morrow Debe Allen Streng Eter Strenge Wil Hermes Dennell

How City Pin Teams Stand Games Tonight

City bowling clubs list tonight matches with stand positions and pairings. Teams Alleye-Macies face Lambermen while Mike No. 5 meets Orpheame. Cheasty's Union Tailors clashes with Kike No. 3, and Denby Treck battles Cleb Alleys. Wrecks play Rippe's Cafe. Kike No. 1 meets Nube's Cafe.

Schedulis Macies Ve. Lambermen Mike Orpheame, Cheasty's +s Union Tailors Denby Treck Newene Habe Seeenee Union Tailors Wippe

Notre Dame great George Gipp dies kit in transit

The body of George Gipp arrived in Laurium Michigan from South Bend Indiana today. He was accompanied by six former Notre Dame teammates.

Laurium Mich George Gipp Notre Dame South Bend Ind

Coast Coast League meets in Sacramento today

The annual Coast league meeting will set the schedule and opening date. Managers weigh changing the Salt Lake franchise to Vancouver B C and discuss adopting or banning the spit ball. Elections for league president and draft status also on the agenda, with potential player deals among clubs. Seattle is represented by President Klepper and Manager Kenworthy.

Sacramento Salt Lake Vancouver B. C Seattle Prexy Klepper Kenworthy

Varsity Hoop Squad Is Pruned By UW Coach Edmundson

Only 22 players remain after Coach Edmundson’s pruning of the University of Washington basketball squad. The coach named two sets of contenders for center and guard positions while about half the players compete for spots on the first string and the bench. New York trade notes close the column with a Yankees move involving Ruel Vick Hoyt and others.

University of Washington Heck” Edmundson Center Mapes Seal Crawford Leo Nicholson Nicholson Gaelford Edmundson Ca “Arch” Talbot Lewis Fry Parry Charley Frankland Mapes Leo Klotz Mikleson Olson Son New York Del Muddy” Ruel Herb Sammy Vick New Y. Yankees Boston Waite Hoyt Harry Karper McNally Wally Schang Huggina Yankees

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