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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1920

Page

2

MacDougalls Beat Phoenix Mutuals in Star League Action

MacDougalls Southwick's cage five built a lead in the first half and held on to beat the Phoenix Mutuals 42 to 27 at the K of C hall. Knights of Columbus topped Piper Taft 7. Spaldings defeated Soldiers and Sailors Club five. Powers and Logan starred for the winners in a rough, high‑tempo night of league play.

Knights Wallop Piper & Taft Spaldings Soldiers’ and Sailors’Club Leo H. Lassen MacDougall-Southwick Phoenix Mutuals Phoenix Ters MacDougalls Big Sielk Rim Jack Davidson Max M Ralph Smith K. of C Dec" Powers Powers Logan Goldberg Aliens Bauer Club Spalding Phoenix Mutuals Va. Co. B Broadway High School Rainier Post Elks Club MacDougall Southwicks Piper & Taft Soldiers’ & Sallorn Cub Spm Elks Community

Star League standings and past game notes

The Star League standings show teams like MacDougall Southwicks and Piper Taft competing for the lead with detailed game summaries. Big scorers include Louie and George La Fray for the winners, while Rice stood out for the losers with strong floor coverage.

Spaldings Louie George la Fray George Rice

Open Golf Meet Billed for Toledo

The open golf championship of the United States will be at the Inverness club, Toledo, Ohio, August 10-13. The amateur title goes to Roslyn, IL, September 6-11. The national women’s championship is set for Cleveland at Mayfield Country Club, October 4-9.

Newark N. J United States Inverneas Club Toledo Ohio United States Golf Association Engineers’ Club Roslyn Cleveland Mayfield Country Club

Stanford Wins Coast Clash at Oregon 29 to 18

Stanford University basketballers defeated the University of Oregon 29 to 18 in Stanfor d s Rivalry clash. The win puts Stanford within sight of the Coast championship. William H. Edwards is rumored to be appointed chairman of the national commission to succeed Garry Herrmann within a week following major league chiefs meetings.

Stanford Khugene Ore Stanford University University of Oregon New York William H. Edwards Internal Revenue Collector National Commission Garry Herrmann Major Leagues

Covies and Ruth Hatched Plans and Salary Skirmishes Stir Baseball Theater

Star pitcher Coveleskie vows to neutralize Babe Ruth by pitching around him in key games. George Washington Grant negotiates with Hank Gowdy amid salary talks, signaling a rebuild with experimental talent. Garry Herrmann and Billy Gibson weigh holdouts and star salaries as Henry Leonard paves the drawing-card future with Leonard’s film project.

George Washington Grant Boston Hills Hank Gowdy Hin Mank Desten Lraves Garry Herrmann Reda Watin Billy Gibson Henry Leonard

Local fighter declares challenge to Siwash champs

A 154 pound fighter, writing to The Seattle Star, challenges top Siwash contenders Frank Farmer, Willie Meehan, Ole Anderson and others. He vows to defeat two in one night, offering $500 for charity if he fails and promising to train at the Arena under Clay Hite. He aims to prove better than the alleged champions and drive two farm hands back to the soil.

Seattle Star Frank Farmera Willie Meehans Ole Andersons Ky Kings Young Heetors Decaroch Arena Clay Hite Johnny

Lincoln High Cage Five vs Broadway in City Hoop Showdown

Lincoln high school's basketball team seeks to derail Broadway's 19 game win streak as they clash Friday at Broadway with nine straight wins this season. Franklin entertains Queen Anne while West Seattle welcomes Ballard. Two O Neills in the big leagues: Stephen Francia's brothers debuting in 1920 and James Lee, a shortstop, signed by Washington. The Boston Braves reserve list includes catcher George Michael.

Lincoln High School Cage Five Broadway Rafi Tigers Franklin Queen Anne West Seattle Ballard O'Neills Stephen Francia Indians James Lee Washington Boston Braves George Michael George Broadway High School University of Washington Turner Lincoln

Dempsey Case Could Halt Boxing Board Probe

If Jack Dempsey is indicted by the San Francisco grand jury on draft dodging charges the army navy and civilian boxing board may drop or pause its investigation. A board official said policy could shift after a conference within days and the license granted to Dempsey last July could be revoked if he is found guilty.

Henry L. Farrell New York Jack Dempsey San Francisco Dempsey Mny Jack Kearns John Hogan Sam

Tate Beats Gunner Oakland

In Oakland on February 26 Bill Tate a negro heavyweight and sparring partner of Champion Jack Dempeau won a decision over Gunboat Smith in a slow four round bout Only one clean blow landed and it felled the veteran in the final round

Tate Gunner Oakland Bill Tate Jack Dempeau Gunboat Smith Gunner

Johnson to fight at Tia Juana in March

San Diego announces ex heavyweight champion Jack Johnson will box in Tia Juana Mexico in late March probable date March 21. Johnson asks 38 1 3 percent of gate and $1000 expense. bout planned 26 rounds with unnamed opponent as promoters contact possible foes. Gate potential nears 100000. Also Lew Edwards Australian light welter makes US debut in Milwaukee tonight against Richie Mitchell in a 10 round bout.

San Diego Cal Jack Johnson Tia Juana Mexico Pred Sargent California Johnson United States Sargent Tom Jones Fred Sargent Fred Fulton Gunboat Smith Harry Wille Bill Tate Milwauker Wis Lew Edwards Ritchie Mitchell Bill Reed Seattle Tom Woodhouse Crystal Pool Oscar Koch Tacoma Marty Cutler Koch Cutler Reed Chet McIntyre

Aviation veteran observes hockey clash at Vancouver

Major Albert D Smith attended the game and compared the dangers of the sport to aviation. A birthday cake with 34 candles was presented to Referee Mickey Ten before the faceoff, the donor unnamed. Mickey turned 34 yesterday as Vancouver edged Seattle in a playoff fate unclear.

Albert D. Smith Mickey Ten Mickey

Millionaires Triumph Over Mets In Arena Showdown

Vancouver outplayed the local squad in a decisive win at the Arena. Harris, Roberta, and Skinner led the visitors with early goals and a relentless attack, while Holmes faced heavy pressure from Lehman and the Beattie-Murray chain. Adams scored the lone goal for the locals in the third period as Vancouver sealed a dominant victory.

Frank Patrick Millionaires Vancouver Pete Muldoon Mets Low Beattie Harris -Roberts-Skinner Holmes Harris Foynston Lehman Neta Jack Adama Roberts Herrin Skinner Jack Adams Muldoon

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