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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
4
A four round thriller ended in a draw as Shade and Lux fought a tight Russian welter bout that kept the referee busy and produced a suspenseful finish. The bout drew attention from boxing fans and local press alike.
Lux, the Russian welter, fought Billy Shade to a draw in a four round main event at Crystal Pool. Shade scored a fourth round knockdown and won rounds two and three while Lux battered back, delivering a fierce and even final segment that thrilled fans.
Veterans from the Comet league return at first base with only few shifts. Bates at Ray, Griggs at Sacramento, and Knight at Ray Bates anchor first base while Koerner of the San Francisco Seals joins the Oakland Oaks lineup. Griggs and Guisto expected to anchor infield. Blue holds out but likely signs soon.
Johnny Neva of St Paul, signed for a March 18 bout in Tacoma, may face Frankie Barrene or Eddie Shannon after a letter from Portland manager Bob Evans. Merle Taylor, the fighting martel, climbs fast and recently defeated Stanley Willie in Aberdeen. Joe Benjamin to Seattle March 11 for Veterans Athletics meeting, likely to meet Shannon. Avanea, Daly Mascott, and Joe Gorman eye a return north with possible Gorman bout at Crystal Pool closing show in April. Major Cox entices Ole Andersen away from the Northwest, with Ole beating Anderson and Benny Murphy noting tough punching ability. Young Brown, California lightweight, eyes Seattle arrival for potential Beattie appearance.
Poetic fragment notes some people threaten to quit the pastime but will depart on a southbound train when spring robin redbreast nests return.
The Cincinnati Reds have received their World Series buttons and are described as complete in their happiness. The custom of giving buttons to each team member after a world championship has been common for years but had lost novelty, though Cincinnati made an effort to publicize the event.
Johnny Wagner, Racine boxing promoter, proposes a new innovation in the ring game. He would select a third alternative boxer for each match to serve as an idle substitute if either principal fails to show up.
Franklin defeats Lincoln 10 to 9 in overtime to secure the 1920 city prep basketball championship. Cole scores the decisive nine point OT basket as Broadway tops Lincoln by one. West Seattle game notes show a 47 to 10 Broadway victory. Queen Anne dominates Ballard 22 to 7. Queen Anne reserves win 28 to 9.
Dave Mackey a Newark promoter offers Hugh Walker of Kansas City a purse to headline his card against Falling Fred Fulton in a heavyweight bout.
Prize money totaling 50000 dollars will be awarded to the winners of the six day cycle race at Madison Square Garden beginning March 7. The first race prize stands at 35000 dollars with 10000 dollars reserved for special sprints and 5000 dollars for a series of prints for points.
Mets versus Millionaires at Arena Tonight features Behee and Sterner with Beattie club while Museer leaves Boston to avoid playing. Jack Fournier may seek another big league chance with Laule Carda. Mal Chase faces betting charges from Heydier. Dave Bancroft and Stanley Danmeuriver relate to Phillies comebacks, while an Idaho independent league forms in six towns seeking players with high salaries.
The Seattle Mets performed handball on ice as part of a training stunt at the Arena yesterday. Skating players staged ice races to prep for tonight's game with Vancouver, aiming to sharpen pace and balance on rink.
Joe Welling and Johnny Sheppard, lightweight boxers and sketch artists, gain attention for drawing skill beyond boxing. Welling studies at New York Art League, has sold cartoons to Chicago papers, and once inspired a rival’s outcry in Boston. Sheppard, new to America from the British Isles, carries a drawing pad to the gym and is noted for his doodling talent.
Referee stopped Jimmy Marshall of San Francisco in the second round at Milwaukie arena giving a technical knockout win to Harry Schumann of Tacoma. Earl Baird defeated Tommy Barone in a 10 round decision. Scotty Williams knocked out Marty Foley in Round 2. Weldon Wing dominated Johnny Fontana, referee stopped after five. Frankie Webb and George Burns tied after four rounds.
The sketch portrays Johnny making Milwaukee his base while not resembling the artistic clan. He wears a No. 18 collar and has very short arms. In the ring he mimics Jack Dempsey’s boring in tactic that earned him the lightweight title in England.
Seattle leads the league and hosts Vancouver for the last regular season game at the Arena. Cyclone Taylor returns to center for Vancouver while Seattle fields its strongest lineup. A Seattle win would nearly seal a playoff spot as Vancouver aims to spoil the night.
Heinie Zimmerman remains on the suspension list from the New York club during last season's world series. Disgrace leads teammates to deny him any share of the second prize money, more than $800, with Zimmerman threatening legal action to claim a full payout.
Manager Dave Mackay of the Newark Sportsmen's club plans to lease ground near Newark for a large circus tent to host outdoor fights this summer. The venue will seat between 20,000 and 26,000 spectators.
The Community five defeated the Y M C A 34 to 28 to claim city honors as Wes Rennie starred with multiple field goals. Bell played half, and Doc Wells' crew balanced a close game with strong defense and timely baskets.
Friday night at 9 Elks club hosts MacDougall-Southwick squad arguing with Piper Taft. Spalding team faces Post five at 5. Broadway hosts Phoenix Mutuals versus Company B at 7 30. Saturday at 9 Elks and A Community team clash at the YMCA and Y meets Soldiers' and Sailors' club at 8.
Local businessmen in Rock Island commit funds to support a baseball team entering the Three-Eye league. Fans plan a $100,000 Attendance club for 1920 to boost support and gate receipts.
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