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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
2
Reports from the campus say Washington's crew may travel East this summer to race against Eastern comet crews. No date for the Coast regatta is set and Manager Meisnest will not release details until then. If traveling, the cost would likely be raised by popular subscription as the crew has overdrawn its appropriation.
The Star Hoop League faces a showdown between the MacDougall Southwick five and the Knights of Columbus as they contend for a finals berth. Both squads have suffered defeats this season and aim to rebound in the city circuit.
Ellis P T and Phoenix outfits win opening games of the second half as Brewster forfeits and Soldiers Sailors clash with Elk five. The MacDougalls prepare a strong lineup led by Ralph Smith and John Davidson while Knights rely on Doc Powers and Johnny Logan. Rainier Post visits the Y as changes shake up the rival squads and Akron backs a football team next fall.
W C Carrier, a boxer from WV Co with the United Air Service, stationed in England, won a medal at the Nation Sporting Club tourney in London. Medal delays caused a pause in presentation with Ed L. Shave in charge. others have received theirs, and Shave is being sought for details.
Leaping veteran baseball player Dare Devil Dave Aitizer plans another try with the Millers in Minneapolis this spring. Canadian boxer Connie Tait will be sidelined after a jaw fracture from a bout with Cal Delaney, leaving him unable to eat solid foods.
The Seattle club signs Al Demaree Sammy Bohne and Manuel Curto in the East Demaree a veteran righthander out for a year Bohne a fast hitting shortstop around 280 in 1919 Curto an unknown Coast infielder Bruester and Manager Wa res return home Training season opens in two weeks Bruce Hartford praised as a strong fielder with modest batting and expected to bolster defense
The Duthie and Black Diamond soccer rivals clash at Liberty Park in a McMillan Cup preview as Van couver forward Bob Forgie leads Duthie against a rejuvenated Black Diamond crew. Tommy Overton returns to back Black Diamond while referee selection remains unsettled among Pete Shears and others.
Six finalists race 11 laps for the Silver Cup in Seattle. The cream of the city ice racers qualified by winning six preliminaries. Spalding donates skates to the second place finisher as a gala season prom.
In Victoria British Columbia on February 18 the Aristocrats routed Seattle 6 to 1. Eddie Oatman starred with two goals and two assists, Dunderdale added three markers, while Riley tallied Seattle’s lone score as the Victoria squad dominated from the opening period.
Ballard High School defeated Franklin 23 to 20 as George Fraley led Beaver scoring and teamwork. Broadway beat Queen Anne 24 to 13 with Rice and Harris star players. injuries sidelined Ripley and MacAdams. Lincoln edged West Seattle 23 to 10 while Larry Jacobus eyeing semi pro options in Cincinnati and Frankie Callahan headed to the Pacific coast.
The Beattle golf scene anticipates a large attendance in 1919 with new and improved municipal courses on Beacon Hill and two additional clubs Rainier and Inglewood nearing completion. Opening of the Jefferson Park clubhence last week offers lockers and facilities but space is tight with concerns over clubhouse size.
Jockey Cliff Rovingon loses form at New Orleans and heads to Churchill Downs to ride for Miller Henderson near Lexington as May races begin. Since the Fairgrounds, Robinson shows only flashes of last season’s top form. His decline echoes Buddy Ensor’s fall from riding ability after 1913 at Crescent City track.
Billy Wright, Coast welter champion, outworked and outboxed Azevedo to win a four round bout. Azevedo pressed early rounds but Wright landed hard lefts in rounds three and four, drawing a decisive verdict. Shade edged Storey in a semi windup as Storey showed promise despite a tough final round.
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