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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
4
Two teams selected from the Northwestern League by directors for Christmas week action in Seattle. The annual England Scotland match features a lineup chosen for the holiday period with two games scheduled to be played in Seattle this week.
The report lists captains and players for Scotland and England with clubs and positions. Duthies Clark Atkinson Horsley Waller lead Scotland, Tunnecliffe Petticrew Miller Hannus Harrison White Kerby among others. England selections include Mittoon Ollerton Harlin and Steven Newcombe with goal judges noted.
The Northwest Soccer League selected the cream of its players at a Seattle hotel meeting for a Liberty Park Easter showcase between Son d England. The lineup features Carbonade Black Dia Bkinner Eddy Duthies Park and Woodlawn Park foes, with Waller and Bloomer officiating at a key pennant race showdown.
The Keystone Giants prepare for the basketball season with three former high school stars joining the team. Prim Norris Green Alonzo Wells and Bill Brit are vying for guard and center/forward spots as the squad announces its lineup. Dick Hob will coach Akron team after being named to pilot the squad in the International league.
Travie Davis defends Northwest welter title against Portland's Alex Trambitas in the main event as a welterweight carnival unfolds. Jimmy Storey fights Hilly Wright in the semi windup with Lloyd Madden versus Joe Wood and Curley Valencourt versus Herb Taylor on the undercard.
Washington officials dismissed a proposed postseason game with Southern California in Los Angeles on January 4. Coach Hendersons prospects were hampered by poor conditioning and players transferring, as Washington limited interest to a Harvard game, noting Tacoma lacks a stadium and urging local support for a campus bowl.
Pennsylvania plans to challenge a Swedish university in a dual track meet next summer, signaling a bold foreign contest for the intercollegiate program.
Local eateries Boldt's attract patrons with a pair of locations, one at 1414 30 Ave uptown and another on 913 2d Ave downtown, offering varied menus and quick service.
A 1916 golf advice column explains that erratic putting comes from lost touch and low confidence. It recommends swapping to a different putter, lining the shot, and aiming over a small spot on the green to lock direction and focus on the ball.
Harvard gridiron unit completes signal and kicking drills to sharpen for the New Year’s Day Pasadena contest with Oregon. Rob Higgins of Penn State has been invited to advise the Harvard coaches on the Bezdek system. Harvard declines a Washington invitation and plans to meet the squad again after the second semester.
The 19%0 Olympic games will begin in Antwerp on April 1 and run intermittently through October 1. Track and field championship events are set for August 15 through 22, with the marathon run on the road from Brussels to Antwerp.
New York December 11. Lightweight champion Tenny Leonard and challenger Johnny Dundee agreed to a 20 round decision bout in New Haven on January 16. They posted forfeits of 3500 dollars and fixed the weight limit at 135 pounds for 3 PM. Leonard departs tonight for a Southern tour.
In New York on December 17 insurgents of the American league label Tuan Johneens latest action an overt act. Notice served on three rebel clubs New York Chicago and Boston declares any resolution against the league president null and void.
Alvie Miller of Lorain earned the decision in a 10 round polata bout against Dutch Brandt of Brooklyn in Lorain last night.
Floyd Chase of Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co elected president of the Star League. December Powers and Wea Rennie named officers with a constitution to be drafted. League to be amateur only. professionals barred until reinstated. 13 applicants, one team to be dropped, uniforms colors due this week. Registration due by December. season opens January 3.
Johnny Dundee defeated Pat Moran in six rounds in a Philadelphia card last night. Dundee will meet Benny Leonard January 16 in a 20 round decision bout. Moran, of New Orleans, was outpointed as Moran reportedly had a late knockout in the final frame.
Yale football turmoil surrounds head coach Al Sharp who offered to resign after criticism over his handling of the Harvard game. Players and friends allege misjudgments by Herb Kempton and claim Sharp faces pressure as captain Tim Callahan reportedly leaves campus seeking Ted Coy’s return to lead football.
In New Haven on December 17 Dr. Al Sharpe denied resigning as Yale’s director of athletics. The day’s developments included Yale fullback Jim Braden issuing a statement blaming a misunderstanding of signals for the Harvard game and arguing Sharpe was mistaken in alleging he refused to execute plays as directed.
Oregon will depart Thursday evening for Pasadena to train for the New Year’s day game with Harvard. Coach Huntington, trainer Hayward, and 25 players travel as the party, planning eight or nine days of practice before the opener.
Ciney Reds outfielder Greasy Neale says his living is in baseball but he would choose football coaching every time. He outlines football’s 40 percent show and 60 percent fight, stresses using players’ size and speed, and notes his one defensive system and focus on winning.
Local middleweight Harry Greb defeated Billy Kramer of Philadelphia in seven rounds in Pittsburg. Greb, after a referee warning, delivered a brutal beating to the Quaker before the bout ended.
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