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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1920

Page

4

Boxing Night in Seattle Sets Stage for Dempsey Carpentier Bout

Five thousand service fans watched Hector slam Flynn as General Pershing and attendees debated a Dempsey versus Carpentier title clash. The undercard featured Madden vs Casey, Pete vs Forbes, and Davis vs Matusky, while critics urged Washington to hire a top coach as they seek a star recruit for a big athletic hire.

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Caldwell No-Hit Hurler Tops Yankees With Cleveland

Ray Caldwell, a pitcher for Cleveland, hurled a no hitter against the York Yankees on September 10, last year after his stints with Boston and Cleveland. This marked a rare feat in the American League.

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Coach Hunt to resign as Washington athletics chief

Coach Jump Hunt of the University of Washington will resign as director of athletics on June 1 after requesting release. The board of regents approved the action while Hunt, returning from an East trip as a fraternity delegate, holds another year on his contract. He previously tutored athletics at Carleton College.

Jump” Hunt University of Washington Board of Regents Hunt Carleton College

MacDougalls Face Brewster C Store In Tough Midweek Clash

Southwick's strong cage team loses Dick Munson, leading scorer, to varsity duty. MacDougall squad, tied with University Community, meets Brewster C Store and a Knights of Columbus vs Elks postgame skirmish looms. New lineups include Dick Frayn or Emil Gustafson at forward and Jack Davidson returning to form. The Brewster game starts at 7 p m with the Knights of Columbus game to follow at 9 p m.

MacDougall Southwick Dick Munson Froadway Munston Knights of Columbus The Elks MacDougalls University Brewster Cigar Store Munson Dick Frayn Emil Gustafson Broadway Jack Davidson Dixon Shiveley Washington Center Cage Help George Overton Botte and Kertins Brewsters Ray Beckmann Lincoln High School F. Hosley Joe Ravage B. Hosley Bullock Or Rich Ithe Lord Knights Logan O'Brien Klassic Needies Huntoon Moss Miller Treichel Elka MacDougall Brewster

Roy Sanders Skips Major League Return for Independent Ball

Roy Sanders, who last pitched full games for the Pirates in 1918 and was released to the Phillies, will likely not join the Quaker City team. He says he can earn more playing independent baseball around Kansas City while keeping a regular job, having received about 4700 dollars in cash with per game pay from 50 to 200 dollars, avoiding railroad travel and hotel stays.

Roy Sanders Pirates Boston Braves Phillies Quaker City Kansas City

Ruth price sinks beside old ball player buys

The text notes the $125,000 outlay for a single ball player seems modest next to Pittshore club’s $22,500 eight years ago for Marty O'Toole and remarks Babe Ruth’s price now pales in comparison amid high living costs.

Marty O'Toole Pittshore Club Babe Ruth

City Rail Access Sets Stage for Carpentier Dempsey Fight

The proposed matchup between Carpentier and Dempsey aims for a city with strong rail links to ease spectator travel and a moderate purse to keep admission affordable for fans. The plan seeks a venue balancing accessibility and reasonable prices.

What Hutt There Mortals Be What Hutt There Mortals Be

A humorous reminiscence recounts Mineral Wells Texas the Chamber of Commerce inviting the White Sox to train there. It follows press, a Lady Expert, and hotel meals short on food before the town improves feeding conditions led by the chamber. The White Sox later return to train after six years.

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Perry Eyes Peace With Mack In Major League Shuffle

Scott Perry, the pitcher who left the Philadelphia club last season for Franklin Independent ball, contemplates making peace with Connie Mack as large major league salaries influence independent clubs. The talks hint at big money moves shaping decisions in baseball.

Scott Perry Philadelphia Franklin, Pa Connie Mack

Yankees and Tigers Chase World Series Prize Money

The Yankees won a prize from the old American League board, but the new board rescinded those actions. The Tigers suspect they may be favored at the last moment, leaving both sides waiting for final resolution.

Yankees Tigers

Seattle Ice Racers Eye City Cup on Fresh Ice

Seattle Ice Racers announce three preliminary one mile races at the Arena to select a cup winner. C. KB. Kelley from San Francisco competes, with amateur status and free registration through The Seattle Star. Finalists race for a city cup donated for the champion.

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Kamm and Caveney Are Young at Game

San Francisco’s Jimmy Caveney and William Kamm, both infielders, emerged as rising talents in the Pacific Coast league after 1917 moves from Columbus and Springfield. Caveney faced manslaughter charges last season but was acquitted in August.

San Francisco Pittsburg Jimmy Caveney Willam Kamm Kamm Caveney Columbus Huckeyes Springfield

Reds would not open gates to meet pay demands

Garry Herrmann president of the Cincinnati club says it would not be worthwhile to open the gates if the Reds demands for higher salaries are met. The club would be willing to be liberal but cannot mortgage the ball park to meet salary demands.

Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Reds

Mets Come From Behind to Rout Vancouver in North

Seattle ice squad overcame an early Vancouver lead to beat the home team 6 to 2 in North Vancouver. Frank Foyston led Seattle with three goals, while Beattie also contributed as Vancouver's defense buckled.

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Max Carey Says He Is Ready For Gong

Max Carey writes to President Dreyfuss claiming excellent health and confidence he will be back in top form when the season opens. He is now in Daytona Florida with George Cutshaw and Carson Bigbee after returning from a Cuba trip, saying the journey did him good. In major leagues contracts must be tendered by February 1. in the minors by March 1. lacking a contract makes a player a free agent free to sign with any team.

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Cardinals to Start Early Diamond Schedule Next Spring

The St. Louis Cardinals will be the first major league team to play regular games next year. They have scheduled two games with the Dallas club of the Texas league for March 6 and 7. Other league teams are expected to move southward by the time the Cardinals begin full games.

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