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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
Seattle gathers a 3 2 overtime win over Vancouver in a hard fought Coast League tilt. MacKay sparked Vancouver with two goals and Morris added a third for the visitors while Seattle’s Riley and Bernie Morris answered. Riley’s overtime winner sealed the dramatic victory before a large crowd.
Vancouver goalie Holmes starred with a strong third period and overtime save as Seattle fans watched. Mickey MacKay shined for Vancouver while Lehman drew reactions for a rough play, tossing Riley’s puck into the crowd amid a foggy Seattle rink.
In Sacramento on December 30 Governor William D. Stephens urged William McCarthy to reconsider his refusal of the Pacific Coast league presidency. A Sacramento Chamber of Commerce official and the city commission president joined in a letter urging him to accept.
New York December 30 1921 contract rules will prohibit independent or collective barnstorming tours by ball players, curbing off season exhibition travel and ensuring league control over player appearances.
EABY Day Bill Clymer signs to manage the Toledo squad in the American Association after guiding Columbus to a seventh place finish and building a strong repu tation at Louisville and Columbus. His prior Seattle Coast League stint ended with cellar-dwellers.
Jim Barry of Petaluma Calif surprised local fans by a 10 round challenge to Sam Langford with Langford winning by decision. Portland’s Jimmy Carey faced Joe Kagan in a 10 round bout ending in a draw. Tiny Herman defeated Farmer Lodge in 10 rounds, while Tex Vernon drew with Baby Bine and Sammy Gordon tied Ray Rose in six or 10 round bouts.
Carlson leads East Tech and Chesty Carlson for Everett in a Seattle area prep clash. The East Tech forwards, famed for aerial plays, face Everett’s heavier lineup as Scott High and Beott’s defenses are cited in the buildup.
William T. Tilden II of Philadelphia defeated Norman Brookes of Australia 10-4 6-4 14 6 4 in a Davis Cup clash. William Johnston of San Francisco also won his match against Gerald Patterson in straight sets 6-3 6-1 6-1. The day was hot with a light breeze as courts stayed solid after rains.
San Francisco dispatch reports Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns meeting with Joe Benjamin the lightweight. Kearns says he will keep Benjamin on the Coast with bouts in Portland Seattle Tacoma and Spokane over the next three months and then aim for Benny Leonard. They were en route to Tia Juana for New Year festivities.
Directors of the Moline baseball club favor re-hiring Karl Mack and express strong approval from Connie, who is pleased though not the sole baseball brain in the family. Dee, 30, notes the family ties as the move is confirmed for the next season.
Billy Wright of Seattle battles Joe Simonich of Butte in six rounds at Tacoma tonight. Bud Ridley faces newcomer Kid Roy in the other semi windup plus three additional bouts on the card.
The Davie Cup prize, long central to international tennis, is described as a modest yet vital symbol. America, led by Tilden II and Johnston with Washburn and Hardy, pursues its 11th defense against Australia and New Zealand rivals on the Auckland courts, amid hopes of reclaiming the trophy.
The City cage league starts next week with ten teams. All games are at Crystal Pool on Monday Thursday and Friday nights with two games per night starting at p m. Schedule will be published soon per Secretary Hoagland. The schedule was revived because the pool is available three nights instead of two. First week matches include Fikes versus System Sign Show and University Commercial Club versus Northern Life on Monday. Silent Frate versus Chauncey Wrights and Elmer Noble Port on Thursday. Puget Sound Paper Bar versus YMCA Mike and University Commercial Chk A on Friday. A Memphis man invents a cotton picker with seven pounds daily capacity.
Name Adtreng telephone pintries clone January 4. Entries may be mailed to The Star or will be accepted at the Arena offices.
Entries close soon for The Star ice races with the first heat set next Wednesday night during half time at the Victoria Beattle hockey game. Entries fill out blanks daily or at the Arena with no entry fee and a chance to win a silver trophy.
Ohio State and California near their showdown with bettors split on the outcome. Buckeyes attract even money to win by seven points, while Bears backers previously held slight edge as prep work ends and both teams tune for Saturday clash.
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