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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1920

Page

2

Yack Davidson Stars as Department Store Wins Semi Final

Yack Davidson led a store team past the Caseys 36 27 in the city hoop league semi finals at the Y M C A. Davidson scored 25 points with eight field goals and seven free throws, while Bert Classic and George Overton boosted defense for the Knights. The MacDougalls and Knights showcased seasoned players as the game stayed close, with early 20 12 and a 15 16 second half frame.

Leo H. Lassenthwick of Columbus Crew Starge Davidson and Company Caseys University of Washington Turner Um Bell Logan Powers George Kertis Bert Classic Knights George Overton MacDougalls Johnny Logan Harry Meeney Wms Mmights Macs MacDougall K. of C Rainier Post Walter Wood Counts Jeane Douglas Bell Milliken

How Clubs Stand in Star League playoff outlook

The two sections meet in the semifinals with the second semi winner facing the MacDougalls for the city title. If the MacDougalls prevail there will be no title series, as implied by the notes on lineup changes and fouls. The game reports name players such as Powers, Smith, Shiveley, Overton, Mooney, and substitutions including Hrten, Hunton, Kertia, Potta, Praya, Gustafson, and Davidson, with field goals and free throws tallied for Power, Classic, Needies, Hunton, Smith, and Davidson.

MacDougalls Knights MaccDougalla Hrten Logan Hunton GO. Smith Kertie Kertia Potta Praya Davidson Gustafson Smith Powers Classic Needies Shiveley Frayn Turner Bell Jamen Timer Peters

East West World Series decision looms this week

Word from the East is due this week on whether a world series will be played this year after last season ended in a tie and was halted by the flu. Western teams urge the East to travel to the Pacific coast, but a Pacific site is favored this season.

Pacific Coast

Vancouver Leads League With Narrow Margin In standings

Vancouver tops the circuit with eight wins and seven losses while Victoria trails by half a game at seven wins eight losses. Frank sits with 21 points as Victoria faces penalties after 33 minutes on the bench. Riley and Mewes of Seattle each logged bench time, while Seattle’s team earns a high penalty count but the total bench minutes remain low across the squad.

Vancouver Victoria Victoria Ench Riley and Mewes Seattle Tennal

Stanislaus Zbyszko Seeks Championship Match in New York

Stanislaus Zbysko, former Gotch era title contender, arrives in New York from Copenhagen after a five year absence in Russia and announces plans to seek a match with Joe Brecher for the championship.

New York Russia Stanislaus Zbyszko Frank Gotch Copenhagen Joe Brecher

BOB HARPER FACES HARD JOB FRIDAY

Local lightweight Rob Harper faces a tough bout Friday at Crystal Pool in the Veterans' Athletic association smoker. He meets California lightweight Keddie Shannon in a Coast crown bid, following Shannon’s win over Heinie Schumann. Chet Neff also seeks a chance against Pete Mitchie of Portland in the same program.

Rob Harper Keddie Shannon California Hia Heinie Schumann Chet Neff Pete Mitchie Portland Veterans’ Athletic Association Crystal Pool

Duthies Edge Black Diamond In Narrow Victory

Forgie scored the lone goal from a penalty midway after the second half to give Duthies a 1–0 win at Liberty Park over Black Diamond. Sparked by Forgie the locals pressed early but field conditions and a cautious first half limited scoring as Troyer and McGrath held firm for the visitors. Duthies dominated late, Perritt’s runs and crosswork creating danger before the decisive kick sealed the result.

Duthie Liberty Park Duthies Forgie Troyer Seattle McGrath Yuna Black Diamond Citadel Smith White Moroni Ollerton O’toole Perritt Fergie Thompson Morani Harry Duthie O'Toole Allerton Tunnecliffe Weir Teech Flacks Shearer Yorgie Douglas Black Diamonds McLaan Pettigrew Simpson McMillan Strange Morugl

Fox Man After French Ring Champ in Dempsey Fight

W R Sheehan of William Fox set to Paris to seal Georges Carpentier clash with Jack Dempsey in the United States. European champion accepts 250000 dollars and receipts split. Descamps cable confirms Fox bid as best. 1919 newsprint output totaled 1,874,517 tons vs 1,260,285 tons in 1918.

New York W. R. Sheehan William Fox Mvie Paris Georges Carpentier Jack Dempsey United States Fox M. Descamps Sheehan

Washington Crew Prepares for Coast Regatta in May

Coach Ed Leader at the University of Washington drills the varsity eight as candidates turn out for spring practice. The Coast regatta on Lake Washington May 21 will determine the West’s finalist for the intercollegiate race at Poughkeepsie. Stanford and California loom, with alumni players back from the army and new hopefuls fighting for seats in a possible East trip.

Pri Um Washington Shell Ed Leader University of Washington Crew Tony Brandenthaler Husky Lake Washington California Stanford Campbell Leader Altho Poughkeepsie Melisnent Washington Shell

Y Five to Clash with Elks Club Tuesday

Y M C A basketball five led by Doc Welle will meet the Elks at the Elks club Tuesday night after both teams won their opening games. Y lineup includes Counts Allen Wood Stock Reynolds. Elks counter with Moss Shubert Trieche Miller Burke.

Doc” Welle Elks Elke Club Equade Rainier Post Soldiers and Savers Counts Allen Wood Stock Reynolds Moss Shubert Trieche Miller Burke Knights of Columbus University Brewster

Lincoln and Queen Anne Clash In Hill Gym

Lincoln faces a tough Hill Gym test as the Raileplitters host Queen Anne. A win for Queen Anne could crimp Lincoln’s city hoop hopes while Broadway meets Ballard at Ballard. Broadway will be without Carmody and Graham due to injuries. Franklin hosts West Seattle as Andy Fern a makes welterweight debut.

Lincoln Raileplitters Hill Quays City Broadway Ballard Franklin Carmody Graham West Seattle

Skate finals set for eleven laps at Arena

Eleven lap final in The Star ice racing championship will cap the program at the Arena Wednesday night. Preliminary races were eight laps. Elmer Satterberg, Clint Farr, J Towey, F J Raby, P J and Ike Staples named as finalists for the cup. Report to the Arena skating store at 7:30 for tickets and numbers.

Arena Star Trophy Steel Blade Arena Skating Elmer Satterberg Clint Farr J. Towey F. J. Raby P. J Ike Staples

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Yack Davidson Department Store K. of C Arason Ie Frank Maxwell Wright & Ditaon Rainier Macup COUMM Ripley McCallum Hoymongs Ewes Hargrove Mauries Mack Ziebarth Jack Allen Sirroed Douglas Mepley McCallum Free Mistteen Potta MLO Phoeniz Mutuale Sykes Frank Bob Harper Black Diamond BY Alexa. Rose Fox Man J. Brown HKOM Lrd and Madison Ceeds Eve Magnuson Clark Carl Wilson Carl Wallace Nagler Crame Bradenthaler Loge Burque D. Kronfield Richardson Luft Northfield Bow Bogardus Nord H. Kronfield Heckle Somersot Nedderty Brockman Elks Club Michigan Agricultural College Coach Brewer Johnny Noye St. St. Paul United Painless Third Ave. Cor. James St Elliott Wea Lest Tincots West Meattle Queen Anne Andy Ferna Arma Kaa Rube Ferns Birtland Ite Lei H. M. Heineman Sons San Francisco
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