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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
2
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Patrick Donahue led a six racer field in Is of The Star City ice race at the Arena finishing 11 laps in 3 minutes 11 seconds to claim the Star Trophy as the city’s amateur skating champion. Ike Staples finished second with a prize offer of new skates from Spaldings. A separate hockey result saw Seattle defeat Victoria 6 0 amid late goals after a strong first period.
Seattle ladies hockey team organizers announce the first turnout will occur before week’s end under manager Muldoon of the Mets. The Seattle squad will face a Vancouver group in a forthcoming match.
The Victoria squad edged Seattle in a hard fought contest. Holmes and Riley stood out with scoring bursts while Murray and Tobin added two goals each. Overtime defense and Riley’s late benching shaped the outcome as Victoria’s captain pressured Seattle’s attack.
Idaho's cage squad visits University of Washington for the first game of a two game series. Idaho is highly rated in the Northwest conference with stars Hunter and Campbell leading the team. Washington state university roster includes six players under the swigy rule, all to be played on their home floor.
A Seattle hockey squad’s reserve, Muzz Murray, gains notice for his beefy frame and shooting talent. Limited by veterans, he still shows potential to become a big star in Coast hockey circles in the near future.
Laon Georget, a French cyclist, wins the 24 hour tandem paced race for the ninth time. He covered 647 miles in 24 hours at an average speed of 24 miles per hour.
Cleveland candy fans will see Lee Fohl former bench manager of the Indians in action this summer on the sandlot. Fohl will be his own catcher in this effort continuing his playing days at Columbus Akron and Waterbury.
Broadway visits Franklin High School to duel the Quakers in a pivotal basketball game. Broadway has won seven straight while Franklin aims to challenge the leaders after a tight first meeting won by Broadway 14 11. Other games feature Ballard at Lincoln and West Seattle hosting Queen Anne.
Baseball players for the Canal zone face recruitment drives as many Army players leave service. A Panama league of army teams and two civilian nines has long dominated by the army, but depleted garri sons push for reinforcements to prevent a civilian nine from winning the pennant. Fort Wainwright hires Harry Barrone on the same program.
Romeo Hagen, the 158 pound Seattle battler, seeks another fight with Mike O'Dowd after losing a eight round decision at Javes France. He plans to start his postwar campaign in Pacific Coast rings.
The B F Day Intermediates clinched the basketball title at Collins last night with an 8 to 7 victory over the Collins team in a close game. The Day seniors also defeated Collins, 45 to 12.
The Varsity wrestles Wo 8. tonight at the campus gym in the season opener. Interclass basketball sees the Sophomores win the final, Juniors second, under Coach Ryan. Stanford releases a tentative 1920 baseball schedule with games against Oregon Reed Willamette and others.
The Tiajuana boxing club opens in a remodeled bull ring now a 3000 seat stadium with a 20 foot ring and two tiers of boxes. Promoter Fred Sargent and matchmaker Tom Jones run eight to twenty round bouts under Sunny Jim Coffroth and Jack Kearns supervision.
Tennis critics discuss a Davis Cup team to face the next international event with William M. Johnston and William T. Tilden II as potential players. The pair previously beat Australia’s Norman Brookes and Gerald Patterson, the reigning champions, during their U S tour.
Charley Kid Nichols once a Boston Nationals pitcher now enjoys golf after touring for a film company. At 62 he visits courses nationwide while claims from baseball ranks linger in his memories.
Tam mie the Scotch dog is described as the genuine golf hound on the Del Monte links in California. The terrier caddies for his master, George B. Carpenter of Medford, Oregon, and allegedly points the ball like a bird dog points a quail.
In a tight Star league contest the Brewster Cigar quintet upset the Knights of Columbus team 44 39 at the Knights of Columbus hall. Homer Rich led Brewsters with 14 field goals aided by brother Cheater Rich on defense and two baskets. The University Community also defeated Rainier Post 52 15 in the other game.
Tacoma welter Marty Casey and Frankie Rogers headline at Sunnyside Friday while Herb Taylor meets Stanley Wilts in Aberdeen. Tacoma fighter Cosiice-Pe takes on Nevnie Schumann in Milwaukee style bout as Marty Casey and Rogers clash in a six round headliner. Trevie Davis of Everett eyes a comeback after flu and a shot at Milly Wright, while Jackey Morrow battles Weldon Wing in Tacoma semi windup. Mike Mitchell faces Mike De Pinto in Seattle opener. Joe Hands and Wid MM Reed meet in another bout with Joe Bewjamin returning from the East to box Freddie Anderson in Portland.
A large crowd is expected as the Elke hosts Spalding five in a cage tilt. The Elis defeated the YMCA five Tuesday and hope another upset with Schubert Mousa White Hurke and Maris for Elks. Spalding counter with La Fray Day La Wake and Hoagland. MacDougall Southwick meets Co. B in opening game at sparmed with two hend.
University Community five will not play Saturday at the Y due to players being out of town. Soldiers and Sailors will meet Rainier Post five at the Y Noor instead. Knights of Columbus and Phoenix Mutuals will play second game at the association Saturday night. First game 7 p.m. Knights Phoenix game 9 p.m.
Seattle lightweight Bob Harper meets California star Eddie Shannon in a six round bout at Crystal Pool Friday. The match will decide the coast lightweight title with Shannon favored to claim the better claim, while Harper aims to upset. Chet Neff debuts in the semi windup against Mitchie as locals expect another strong performance from the Seattle fighter.
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