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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
4
Coast league rosters list notable players as teams prepare for the season opener. Star players from each club are highlighted, with managers signaling aggressive lineups and tactical shifts ahead of early fixtures.
A claimant writes that a rich uncle left him fifty and possibly fifty six, with a lawyer recommended to obtain administration papers. The barrister assures a smooth process and a brief inheritance claim, noting a note will be sent after a few days and a fee of four pounds.
Gossip says the Coast League will feature strong hitters and a gala season for swatsmiths on the shores, with last year’s power expected to rise as bats crack the agate.
Seattle builds a stronger lineup with Wolters Bates Murphy Kopp and Cunningham in the outfield plus incoming big league bats. Prexy Klepper notes Wolters as a steady sure hitter while Compton’s erratic form is set to be replaced. Other clubs add power as Vernon misses Meusel’s bat but Mitchell High Chadbourne Edington return, and Killifer Crawford Bassler lead hard hitting lines as Seattle faces a boosted league lineup.
The players at the University of Washington wanted Len Allison, last year’s assistant, named head gridiron coach after Claude Hunt resigned. Allison, one of the youngest coaches with Shy Huntington of Oregon, will coach three major sports. His success now hinges on returnees and team confidence as the program looks for results next season.
Friday night feature game in The Star league matches the MacDougall Southwick five against the University Community five at Elks. Both squads remain undefeated as forward lines led by Jack David Ralph Smith and Wes Rennie gamble for fast break scoring. Guards Kertiss Botta Overtani and Joe Dyke Green form strong perimeter defense while Woodcock Leaf Hemphill supply front court work. The University team harbor clear title hopes if they topple MacDougall, while MacDougall must defeat the Y to claim the section crown.
In a Saturday evening game at the Y, Swastikas Hand Bank defeated Scandinavian American Wank et al 58 to 18. Webber 14, Crawford 12, Somers 28 led scoring. Thompson starred on defense. Saari brothers hit several long shots. Swastikas plan an enlarged winter program with an informal dance January 30 at Reddings hall to kick off a series of social events.
Leonard Blub Allison, a Carleton graduate and star end, is named coach for Washington football basketball and baseball. The board of control elected him at a special meeting, with a $3400 salary for 1920 and possible extension if he proves successful.
Reston Red Sox release Heinie Wanever while Wagner backs Ed Barrow. Paddy Livingston to handle duties. Douging seeks reinstatement. San Francisco manager Greham sticks with Corhan infield. Risberg retires to run a San Francisco restaurant. Gowdy sold to the Giants. college athletes lose letters. Cravath to Vernon, Laderus or Driggs moves possible. Daves signs with Detroit as pitching hopes rise.
Heinie Schumann will box Puggy Morton at the Crystal Pool Friday night. Morton seeks redemption after a recent close loss to Schumann as Shannon cannot box due to a bad arm.
Gen. John J. Pershing praises A E F champion Bob Martin, calling him a fighter with championship qualities and saying he will attend the ringside if Martin faces Georges Carpentier.
Forty two teams and athletes compete in a Wednesday ice meet as The Steel Blade Speeders prepare to kick off the arena event. Star racers highlight the ice program with anticipated showings and close heats shaping the rush.
Twenty two signed up for the Star city ice mile racing championship at the Arena hockey game Wednesday night. Registration closes 6 p.m. Tuesday with two preliminaries scheduled this week. To reach the finals the winner must win a preliminary, with six prelim winners meeting for the title and a silver cup. Entrants ride two events per game by draw and may enter multiple preliminaries, with eliminations after finals. All contestants must be amateurs and tickets available at 7:30 p m day of race.
Queen Anne meets Broadway in a high school basketball clash Tuesday at Queen Anne High. Broadway, after a season opening win over Lincoln, leads a tie with Queen Anne and relies on Harris, Rice, Carmody, and Graham to score. Queen Anne counters with Ripley, Douglas, Moody, McCarthy, and Cornell in a balanced lineup.
Registration request for The Star mile ice race at the Arena. The writer claims no prize money from prior ice racing or vice games and provides a name and address field for mailing.
A memoir fragment recounts luxury hotels with touch operated services for athletes, a Nashville training camp, and humorous roach and rat encounters at the New Punkun hotel. The narrator recalls thefts, pranks by Ambrose, and cat traps as World War I era reminiscences unfold.
Piper and Taft narrowly defeated Rainier Post 18 to 16 as Jimmy Bryan and Brothers led with three field goals apiece. University Community beat Soldiers and Sailors 38 to 12 behind Hemphill seven field goals and Green defensive help.
Vancouver may tie the Coast puck race by beating Victoria at home tonight after Victoria pounded the Millionaires Friday to take the lead. A Vancouver win would restore parity while a Victoria victory could widen their edge and push Vancouver nearer the cellar. Local lineup listed for both teams with Fowler and Geal at defense among others.
The Rainier Post falls 18 to 16 to the Legion cage squad in a tight melee. P. and T. men rise to secure the victory with a late pair of baskets.
Lakeside five from Y. M. M. A. beat the town team at Edmonds by 32 to 10. Trailing 10–? at halftime, Lakesides surged to 24–6 in the second half with key scoring from Schultz seven goals and Dorst three baskets. Van Wyck disrupted Edmonds’ offense as capt. Dorst impressed with strong floor play.
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