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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
4
Seattle can move into first in the Coast hockey race by beating the Millionaires in Vancouver on Wednesday night. Seattle has won two and lost one, edging the Aristocrats 4 to something on Christmas Day in a tight uphill victory.
The report describes hunting in the Canadian Rockies north of Mt. Robson where caribou and moose are abundant. It notes bulls with large head spreads, mule deer in the region, and caribou moving at high altitudes near timber lines. A hockey game summary follows, detailing Victoria’s overtime win over Seattle with goals by Beattie Riley and Loughlin, and notes on standings and upcoming matches.
Puget Sound Paper Box Co plans a strong league season with ex high school players forming a core. Ripley supports forward duties, Attleson handles the other forward role, and Dick Vanderlas will anchor center. Guards remain unsettled with Rude the only named option so far.
Iman Brooks, star of the Australian Davis Cup team, keeps in trim by golf and tennis in Christchurch, New Zealand. Price McLaughlin, famed golfer of Angeles Country Club, and ey Foley, once tennis great with Bill Tilden, hold local city championships in San Francisco.
San Francisco reports the water polo season will begin in February under the plan of Jim Reseluere, secretary of the California water polo league.
Darwin Meisnest the University of Washington general sports manager said a football coach for next season may not be chosen until February first. He will attend the National Collegiate Athletic Conference meeting in Chicago before leaving for that city.
Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis adopts the slogan Every man in college an athlete. About 2,000 students will participate in outdoor sports with contests between organization and class teams in all branches. Wilbur Etter of Wittenberg is high point scorer in the Ohio Conference with 145 points and Wolf of Miami is second with 63.
Entries must be mailed to The Star or delivered to Pope Hibley’s by January 12. Stamps will be accepted as entry fees for the contest.
A collage of humorous lines and skits about Christmas gifts and parties. Mentions include a Knights of Columbus card, Moore theatre pastry, Frank Poppe turkey, and a Careful Drivers club medal. Jokes reference gifts, cigars, and a diamond neck lace with light social satire.
The article argues Dempsey remains a working fighter, needing constant practice to maintain peak form. Critics overestimated his post Willard status, but he insists he will take on any challenger and already eyes Wills, while Caris is on his radar.
Article details top baseball salaries of 1920 era stars. Ty Cobb tops with 30000 annual value for playing and managing with Detroit. John McGraw, Tris Speaker, Babe Ruth and Judge Landis cited among high earners plus side incomes from endorsements and ventures.
A New York dispatch surveys child prodigies in sport and intellect, naming figures such as Otto Pohler, Willie Hoppe, Bobby Jones, and George Carpentier as early wonders. The piece touts young champions and notable precocity from golf and tennis to boxing and pool, highlighting youth records and milestones.
Broadway high school faces its cage season opener without a coach as Thompson resigns with no explanation. Lottie Turner, who has coached the Tigers in recent seasons, departs baseball duties to rest after a long grind at Broadway.
Tex Rickard, after staging two title bouts, hopes to pair the featherweight and middleweight kings for a high profile showdown. Kilbane seems ready to defend on Washington's Birthday against Johnny Kellner while Wilson defends his middleweight crown or forfeits.
Bud Ridley the Seattle featherweight meets Joe Harrahan in the main event at Aberdeen for Tuesday evening’s smoker. Also on card are Soldier Lorena versus Joe Anderson in six rounds Jack O'Brien against Kid McIntyre in prelims and Bobby Hepp of Aberdeen versus Kid Johnson of Olympia in the curtain raiser.
The New York Giants have billed spring training games with the world champion Cleveland Indians at Dallas Texas. They will play a two game series.
In Auckland on December 29 the United States team led by William T. Tilden II and William Johnston is favored to defeat Australia’s Norman Brooks and Gerald Patterson. Four singles and one doubles match will decide the title with all matches best three of five sets.
Alfred De Oro, a former three cushion and balk line billiards champion, challenged Willie Hoppe to an exhibition in three cushion for any points or side bet. De Oro claimed Hoppe declines, saying he can beat De Oro only at balkline billiards and fears the three cushion contest.
Harvard athletic department reports 40 847 81 in revenue for the year ending with a trip to the Oregon game and a 6000 deficit. The tally reflects upkeep costs and efforts to develop the football program for Boston’s Harvard University.
Chicago December 27 1924 fans urge the National Collegiate Athletic Association to adopt a resolution against continuing to play injured or ill players and to enforce safer game practices.
Christmas Day game in Honolulu saw the visiting University of Nevada eleven defeat Hawaii 14 to 0. It marked the first mainland team to play a Honolulu squad.
New York December 27 report: Benny Leonard watched Jack Dempsey punch Bill Brennan and told the champion he would not take one of his punches for all the money in the world. Some bouquet that was.
Washington State College Cougar and University of Washington will meet in a big Thanksgiving game in 1921. The Huskies have added a third game to their 1922 schedule, with Whitman and Montana already signed. Fresno, Cal hosting a strong basketball squad features Captain Henry Anderson,Olay, and Ralph Owen as mainstays for the coming season.
Sam Langford meets Jim Barry in Portland in a Northwest boxing card headlined by Langford. The 42 round show includes Farmer Lodge versus Tinny Herman, Joe Egan against Jimmy Barcy, Tex Vernon versus Baby Blue, and featherweights Sammy Gordon and Ray Rose in four round bouts.
Salt Lake City Dec 27 Marty Krug second baseman will be traded for Paddy Siglin keystone infielder Portland, announced by President Lane of the local club. Krug was purchased from Omaha in spring 1919.
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