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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
4
Bagshaw Savage Wells and Allison head a group of strong coaches for Washington's football post. Darwin Ist, head of athletics, says he is in talks with top Coast and East coaches including Doc Sharpe of Yale, amid uncertain hopes for a local hire.
The article notes Sharpe’s long tenure tutoring football at Cornell and a strong record on the gridiron. It mentions Yale’s disappointments this season and references coaches like Mago and Dobie in ensuing discussions about next year’s leadership, with university boards seeking recommendations for a successor.
Tony Savage former W football and basketball star is a candidate for the University of Washington football coach post. He guided Lincoln school squads to city titles and played under Gil Dobie at Washington, boosting his reputation as a capable teacher of football and a strong Coast presence.
The Everett figure Pagrhaw shows a fine high school coaching record but his fit with Washington remains unclear. Elmer Henderson had a strong USC showing last year and may return. Wells of Lincoln is a steady veteran and student of the game. Len Allison, current Washington guard, is popular and credited with key wins. He remains in consideration for head coach. Herdek, ex-Oregon, is disliked by some for coaching style but lacks documented objections. Dobie again looms as a possibility, while Doble seems unlikely to return to Washington. Doc Sharpe West appears unlikely to be pursued.
The piece argues the Washington football program should hire a capable coach from any region and pay a competitive salary to attract top talent. It notes football is a big business and a strong coach is essential for a winning team, even as funds are needed for a new stadium.
In Los Angeles on January 21 Young George won a four round decision over Perry Lewis amid postfight dispute over the judging. Albuquerque’s Walter Caldwell and Denver’s Hex Morris also boxed four rounds. Benny Me defeated Jimmy Brenton and Oakland bantam Danny Edwards beat Frankie Garcia.
William Fox cabled Georges Carpentier a $250000 offer to fight Jack Dempsey in America on July 24 win or lose. He proposed added incentives including a vaudeville tour before and after the bout.
Successful experiments in growing peanuts have been conducted in Mesopotamia by Englishmen, noting promising early results and potential agricultural applications in the region.
Rumors say Walter Johnson the AL ace will join the New York Americans in a major trade. Ping Bodie and Derrill Pratt would move to the Washington Senators with about 100000 dollars for the pitcher as part of the Yankees’ heavy dealings following Babe Ruth’s purchase from Boston.
Veteran Pueblo fireman Ray Flynn shows grit in sparring and taking blows as Hector the Bremerton heavyweight shines in recent bouts. Promoters eye fights with Roper and McCormick in Portland while Seattle fans speculate on Lux versus Weight and Wright versus Abel in a welterweight title bout. Ole Anderson heads to New Orleans amid rumors of improved boxing form.
The University Community Soldiers and Sailors clash opens the Pike Friday night with games at Yo MCAL Bate urday night. The Apaiding outfit faces Company Fi Friday at Bike 'The anclered herd plate tonight at the K. of . and will have a practice game Friday. A Star league officers meeting is set at The Star et pom Thursday night. Piper & Test wings take on Rainier Poet Saturday at the v. This game, the loser likely out of the half season race.
Jean Dubuc, veteran pitcher released to the Toledo club by the New York Giants, came from Salt Lake last year and mostly served as a pinch hitter. He recorded four wins and three losses, a stronger showing than Phil Douglas who had two wins and four losses.
The Tigers depth shone as a quartet Davis Ehmke Leonard Boland plus others accounted for 66 of 80 wins. Ayers Love Cunningham Mitchell and James shared the remaining 14 victories. Dallas posted 21-9, Ehmke 17-10, Leonard 14-13, Boland 14-16. Also: O'Dowd stopped Tommy Murphy in the third round in Boston.
Seattle's hockey squad faces Victoria tonight with pork and beans to fuel the effort. The locals rallied Monday in Vancouver, overturning an early Vancouver lead to win, keeping the series with Victoria tense as Pilot Pete’s troops seek a tilt that would leave all three teams even.
Renny Léonard and Johnny Dundee, whose 20 round decision bout was barred in New Haven, will meet in an eight round scheduled fight at Jersey City on February 9. Promoter Dave Driscoll announced the card today.
The Knights face Ellis while the Macs meet the Brewster squad at the K of C venue in tonight’s Star League basketball doubleheader. Games tip off this evening with local fans drawn to the two regional showdowns.
Fragmented text shows league standings with club names and figures. Mentions teams like Viper and Taft and references to wins, losses, and points in a star league context. Data appears garbled with stray numbers and unclear dates or places.
MacDougall Southwick's fast cage five meets Brewster Cigar Store at Knights of Columbus in The Star league after big wins over Phoenix Mutual and Soldiers' club. Brewster aims to stay in the race with Her team lineup adjustments, Knights of Columbus also favored to beat Elka in the nightcap. First game at 8 p.m. second at 9 p.m. at local gym.
Three games unfold Friday as Broadway visits West Seattle, Franklin hosts Lincoln, and Hallard welcomes Queen Anne. Both Franklin and Lincoln chase the city title but a loss ends their hopes. key players include Spencer Harris and Dert Maxwell among others.
In Sydney Australia on January 71 Australia clinched the Davis Cup with Gerald Patterson defeating Lieut. Col. A. TR. Ff Kingscote of England 6 1 6 4 8 6. One more singles match remains while Australia leads three to one.
The piece surveys college and varsity sport prospects including boxing and wrestling at Minnesota and broader U S colleges. It mentions Willard versus Dempsey ties, Liew arrival for a potential Hennie Valger bout, American divers heading to Antwerp, and golf figures while noting hints of promoter disputes and English sports banter.
Registration closes Saturday January 24 for The Star mile ice race at the Arena. The applicant submits this blank form to the Sporting Editor and notes no prize money received for ice racing or ice games. Name.
Boxing card in Seattle headlines Billy Wright defending against Morrie Lux for the Coast welterweight title on Friday. Other bouts feature Eddie Jackson vs Hed McHenry, Sol dier Woods vs Roscoe Taylor, and Young Langford facing Frank Jackson, with Northwest middleweight Gillam highly regarded. Wright seeks redemption after Lux’s earlier win, while Lux aims to repeat.
In Des Moines on January 21, Bob Martin from St. Louis knocked out Jack Moran in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout. Earlier, Joe McGowan of Kansas City knocked out Carl Leonard of Red Wing in the third round.
On the Burlingham club of England request, America will not challenge for the International polo cup until 1921. The American Polo Association met and decided that England faces postwar conditions making defense impossible this summer.
Mexico City report of Jack Johnson being killed in an automobile wreck was denied by the former heavyweight champion who said he was only financially wrecked.
Simon Pares among Seattle skaters entering a three race city ice championship at the Arena. Each mile long race will use 12 laps with three finals to crown the steel blade champion. Amateur entries are free with registration forms at The Star due by January 31.
New York was chosen as the scene for the annual Army Navy football battle at a Navy Athletic Association meeting. The Polo Grounds will be obtained if possible, marking a relocation from traditional site.
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