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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1920

Page

4

Ice Racing Finals Set in Seattle 11-Lap Star Cup Race

Ice racing finals feature Steel Blade Artists led by Farr Donahue and Satterberg racing 11 laps at the Arena tonight for Seattle’s Star ice skating championship. Tangled rivalry, prize Skating gear from Spaldings, and trophy presentation by Miss Julia Ripley headline the event after prelims won by Farr, Donahue, and Satterberg.

Leoh Cream of Seattle Steel Blade Arena Tonight Victoria Farr J. T. Towey F. J. Raby P. J. Donahue Ike Elmer Satterberg Bach Queen City Arena Donahue Satterberg Julia Ripley Spaldings Chester Hamilton Mickey Ion Alex C. Rose Royal Brougham Bob Cronin

Lincoln Five Beat Tigers In Low Scoring Showdown

Lincoln five defeated Queen Anne 22 to 9 at Anne High School as Lincoln crowded the floor with stout defense. Jack Pickering led the scoring with five field goals while Jim and Savage anchored the defense. The Tigers were hampered by missing Fraley and JW.

Lincoln Broad At Anne High School Queen Anne Quays Hill Jack Pickering Jim

This Jockey's Worth 25000 Dollars This Season

A jockey earns attention as the season’s sensation with earnings and rising fame. The piece notes a strong year and highlights a standout rider.

America Accepts Racing Challenge for America's Cup

New York announces the Ulster Yacht Club challenge to race for the America's Cup. The first race is set for July 15 off Sandy Hook. The Shamrock V owned by Sir Thomas Lipton will challenge, with defending boat to be either the Resolute or the Vanitie. Frank Okrie will try out with the Detroit Tigers this spring after semi pro and Canadian league play. Pinky Mitchell, Milwaukee heavyweight, receives a $1000 offer from Charles Cochrane in London.

New York Ulster Yacht Club New York Club Sandy Shamrock SV Thomas Lipton Resolute Vanitie Frank Okrie Detroit Tigers River Rogue Detroit London Pinky Mitchell Milwaukee Charles Cochrane

Richards Passes Hat to Fund Pueblo Boxing Club

Promoter R. B. Richards of Colorado Springs has opened a boxing club in Pueblo. His shows use a hat passed as revenue and the club shows revenue in its favor on the books.

Chances for Worlds Series Slipping in Hockey Clash

The World hockey title clash between Eastern and Western league winners looks unlikely this year with travel to the Coast needed and spring ice conditions in the East. If Eastern teams stay home, play may not start before March 21 at Winnipes. Seattle women debut with a turnout at the Arena led by Muldoon with Vancouver to follow. The Vancouver reserves star for the Millionaires while the Adama brothers step into regular duty.

Pete Muldoon Victoria Vancouver Seattle Tobin Riley Foyston Rowe Rickey Holmes Dunderdale Oatman W. Loughlin Patrick Rover Loughlin Johnson Fowler Nets Winnipes Muldoon Seattle Mets Vancouver Ladies

Chicago Swimmer Smashes Mile Record

Clement Brown of the Chicago Athletic Club set a new world mile swim record at the Central A A U senior event in Minneapolis. He clocked 23 minutes 23.24 seconds, breaking Norman Ross's 23:40 record.

Minneapolis, Minn Central A. A. U Minneapolis Athletic Club Clement Brown Chicago Athletic Club Norman Ross

Stanford Crew Backs Out of Lake Washington Race

Stanford's crew will not race on Lake Washington this spring due to financial drawbacks. California will race the Washington eight here May 21.

Stanford Lake Washington Meisnest California Washington

Vernon Has Big Edge in Mound Stars

Vernon leads with a powerful pitching staff including Byron Houck Welser Dell Art Fromme Pete Schneider Willie Mitchell and Finneman. Other clubs feature notable aces such as Los Angeles Brown Thomas Crandall Pertica and Salt Lake’s Gould Laverenz Cullop, while Seattle Portland San Francisco Oakland Sacramento each boast key hurlers.

Vernon Tigers Byron Houck Welser Dell Art Fromme Pete Schneider Willie Mitchell Finneman Los Angeles Brown Thomas Crandall Pertica Salt Lake al Gould Laverenz Nick Cullop Seattle Harry Gardner al Demaree Portland Red” Oldham San Francisco Smith Jordan Steel Couch Oakland Holling Huse Arlett Sacramento Walter Malla Piercy Portlan

Seattle Gains Good Will From Major Leagues

Secretary Brewster of the Seattle Smwashes returns from the East with Manager Wares after arranging baseball deals. Brewster says Seattle has the good will of major league owners and is becoming a recognized baseball town. Wares heads south to assemble players for spring training.

Brewster Seattle Smwashes Wares Seattle

Benny Kauff Charged With Grand Larceny

New York February 1 Benny Kauff star outfielder was to be arraigned on grand larceny charges in connection with alleged automobile thefts. He was arrested last night and held briefly before bail. Police had pursued the case for weeks and had previously arrested Frank Howe, Kauffs half brother, linked to an auto accessory business.

New York Benny Kauff Giant Kauff Frank Howe Kauffs

Skating Championships Open in Empire State

Races for the international skating championships open at Lake Placid New York this afternoon. Amateurs from America and Canada compete for titles in 100 yards 270 yards 440 yards and the half mile. Entries are large and the championships may not be decided until Friday.

Lake Placid N.Y America Canada

Playfield Fives Close Season With Title Tilt

South Park and Ballard clash in the playfield league finale with Ballard holding nine straight wins. B F Day faces Collins in the intermediate title game at Collins where Day is favored after a first round victory. Both teams stand 7 wins and 2 losses.

South Park Ballard B. F Collins Crew Collins

Petroff Edges Davis in Dreamland Wrestling Show

Tyante Petroff defeated Nick Davis at the Dreamland rink in San Francisco. Davis won the first fall in 31 minutes with a head scissors. Petroff took the second fall in 14 minutes with a body scissors and the third in eight minutes with a body lock.

San Francisco Tyante Petroff Nick Daviscourt Daviscourt Petroff

Pop Gill the 77 Year Old Bowling Wonder of Columbus

In Columbus Ohio W A Pop Gill at 77 remains a bowling standout. He averages 150s, bowls regularly three times weekly, and has tallied over 7 000 games with a career average around 145. Despite doctors advice he continues to play long sessions and often improves in the later games.

Columbus W. A Pop Gill Pop GI Rainier Post-Soldiers’ and Sailors Broadway Knights of Columbus-Phoenix Mutual MacDougall-Southwick Co. B the Elks

John Olin Ready to Return to Mat Against Notables

John Olin, the Fingieah Goliath, plans a comeback in wrestling aiming at Joe Stecher the present champion. He has challenged Stecher, Caddock, Lewis, and Zbyazko, promising a competitive display upon his return.

John Olin Joe Stecher Stecher Caddock Lewis Zbyazko

Diverse sports figures linked to spring events and travels

The article lists multiple athletic personalities and movements including Dave Detegen wiring Lew Edwards for an offer to recruit in the country, Edwardes arriving from Australia with Tom Andrews, Montreal swimmer 1-year-old wonder to compete in the Olympic Games, Laureville Colonels training in Mobile Alabama, Pat Duncan’s wedding plans tied to a trip south, and jockey Donaghue leading English pros with a strong prior season record. It also notes track critics on long practice impacts and various training camps in Miami and Jackson Ohio contexts.

Dave Detegen Newark Hae Lew Edwardes Bon Edwarde Ecrese Australia Tom Andrews

Winter diamond leagues build stars across the coast

The article notes strong winter circuits from Palm Beach to Santa Barbara with many players and several leagues producing future professionals. It cites Charlie Graham in San Francisco predicting about 40 California players will reach pro baseball, and Dixie Winter in New Orleans thriving as jet setters prepare for spring tryouts.

United States Palm Beach Fla Santa Barbara Cal Pacific Coast San Francisco Charley Graham Seal Graham California Sacramento Oakland Los Angeles San Diego Babe New Orleans Fred Everhard Florida Southland

Navy heavyweight pursues bout with Martin

Andy Schmader of Louisville Nebraska joins others eager to meet Bob Martin the A B F heavyweight champion. Schmader boxed in the navy and defeated many sailors as he presses for a title shot.

Andy Schmader Louisville Neb Bob Martin

Public tryout urged for Olympic team trainers

Frederick W. Rubien secretary of the American Olympic committee proposes a public tryout for the 80 applicants seeking trainer positions. Selected men will train at their homes until they depart for duties with the Olympic teams.

Frederick W. Rubien American Olympic Committee

Second Session Set for Hector vs Farmer in Tacoma

Young Hector and Frank Farmer prepare for a second round at Tacoma tomorrow night after an eight round draw in their first clash. Jimmy Maione plans a Seattle boxers association modeled on actors’ groups, with initial meeting at the Labor Temple tonight at 7 40. Morrie Lux seeks another bout with Billy Wright following their recent Seattle showing.

Hector Frank Farmer Tacoma Hecter Farmer Jimmy Maione Seattle Actors’ Association Labor Temple Morrie Lux Billy Wright Lux Wright

Elks Defeat Y M C A 42 to 22 in City League Action

The Elks upset the Y M C A squad 42 to 22 marking their second straight win. Schubert led with nine field goals, Wood added 16 points for the losers, while Maris and White contributed for the Elks as the second half surge sealed victory.

Eiks Elks Association Thhe Elke Schubert Maris Mons Jesse White Burke Walter Wood Elka Gre Hmaeup A Aiaag Arte Steck Holbrook Kelly Reynolds geale—Schubert Moss White Marie Counts Wood Neferce Walter Bell

Yank Eyes Finds Ring Wallop

Johnny Griffiths of Akron, a welterweight, has developed a knockout punch on a European tour. He knocked out Francois Charles, a stable mate of Georges Carpentier, after earlier stops that revived his reputation as a feared puncher and former champion of no decision bouts in America.

Johnny Griffiths Akron England Johnny Francois Charles Georges Carpentier Akron Flash America

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