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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
9
New York January 28 Jess Willard ex heavyweight champion and Dempsey challenger signs Kid Norfolk the negro heavyweight as tag partner Norfolk helped prepare Brennan for his recent Dempsey bout his crouching attack style allegedly mirrors the champions one.
University of Washington offered Enoch Bagshaw a three year contract to coach the Huskies football program. Bagshaw, former UW player and long-time Everett high school coach, may implement his system but early success will depend on the players’ effort and adaptation.
Frank Gay arrives in San Francisco with a report from the Orient tour under Gene Doyle of Los Angeles. Ten players left Kobe en route home while the rest went to Formosa amid pay disputes and claims of being double crossed. Names listed include Carl Zamioch Sammy Bohne Hunkey Schorr Bill Pertica Gomez Don Rader Johnny Butler and Jack Kilay.
Saranac Lake physicians report Christy Mathewson now has an even chance to recover from tuberculosis after twice being listed as near death. The former pitching great shows signs of improvement and remains under careful observation at the Adirondack hospital.
The MacDougall Southwick five defeated Northern Life Insurance 27 to 17 at Crystal Pool. Key players included Ralph Smith forward and guards Gustafson and Staats. MacDougall Southwick led 12 to 0 at halftime and never trailed. In the nightcap Eckmann Furniture beat M. M. A. 33 to 13 with Low and Eckmann's guard play starring.
Bud Ridley the Coast featherweight champion fights Frankie Britt to a six round draw in Tacoma. Ridley, giving weight and reach, presses the pace and gains a clear edge in most rounds. semis saw Jimmy Story defeat Eddie Hammond with three knockdowns. prelims include Eddie Jackson stopping Charlie Strauss and Johnny Hogan edging Billy Grame.
Boxers seek to step in for Hector at tomorrow night benefit event. Jimmy Barry pledges to fight any committee selected opponent for two Portland tickets. Bud Ridley volunteers after beating Britt, wants a bout with Joe Harrahan. Flores and Jensen on deck for Waterman card.
TOPEKA Kan Jan 28 Boxing in Kansas looked brighter as the Finlay bill to legalize the sport received a favorable recommendation paving the way for organized bouts and potential athletic events across the state.
Salt Lake Bees butted by mass exodus as Eddie Mulligan sold to Chicago White Sox. Manager Gavvy Cravath must fill missing infield posts, guard two incumbents, and shore up center field while Coast league rivals Seattle Oakland Vernon Los Angeles San Francisco Sacramento promise strong lineups.
A benefit smoker at the Armory offers 13 bouts to raise funds for the families of three police officers killed on duty. The event features Henson vs Wopp, Claco vs Sugar, Vitro vs Quinn, Davidson vs Neil, Jordan vs Hannon, Mitchell vs Zukowsky, Winters vs Rozarth, Rogers vs Casey, Herman vs Flynn, with admission at three-fifty and a first-come, first-served seating policy.
Jimmy Dogan, veteran trainer, will work with the Detroit Tigers this season. BI Jackson to manage the Peoria team in the Three-l league again. Clark Griffith retires from managing Washington, replaced by George Meliride after 20 years as a major league skipper. Chicago reportedly seeking veteran Merkle, with Merkle possibly headed to the Minneapolis Millers. Garry Fortune, Eastern league pitcher, posted 22 straight wins in 1919-20 and 16 straight wins for Pittsfield in 1919 before moving to Boston Red Sox and then back to the Eastern circuit. Bin Pertica, Los Angeles hurler, will join St. Louis Carde but barred from using his splitter in the big leagues as a new pitcher entry. Only veterans may rely on that delivery.
San Francisco Seals manager Charlie Graham announced Frank Lefty O Doul becomes Seals player as part of a trade with Vernon. Slim Love and Roy Corhan move to Vernon, while O Doul was initially headed to Detroit before the Seals secured him.
After a smothered performance Coach Wilee gathered the squad and urged them to drop the alibi and play harder, signaling a call for accountability and renewed focus after the defeat.
The UC Berkeley graduate manager Luther Nichels signals a crew clash with Washington to be staged at the Oakland estuary on one of the last three Saturdays in April. Poughkeepsie 1924 event set for June 22, with Washington invited if Californias race proceeds.
The Broadway Tigers edged the Queen Anne five 15 to 13 in the Broadway gym. Haury scored the deciding basket after a tied 13 all with a pass under the goal. Carmody led Broadway with four field goals as Douglas anchored Queen Anne.
Young Hector, a Bremerton heavyweight, declines to fight on the benefit card tomorrow night seeking a $400 purse. His bout with Herman is canceled. the boxing commission may substitute another bout on the bill.
Philadelphia report notes Phil Eby plans to quit business and return to track and study. Once the top half miler with Olympic team ties, he suffered a tendon injury abroad and then started a business. He may assist coach Lawson Robertson this spring as plans for future school near New York unfold.
Bagshaw, newly appointed UW football coach, says terms are acceptable aside from minor details to be settled with officials. He plans to sign soon and begins spring practice with the Huskies in April, continuing through May under a three year contract.
Seattle aims to defend its half game lead over Vancouver in the Pacific Coast hockey standings. Tonight the Seahawks face the Victoria club on the road before a trip to Vancouver to meet the Millionaires, then return to host Victoria. Lineups likely include Fowler Jalmeon Loughlin W Loughlin Oatman Meeking Frederickson Veen with guards Holmes.
In Kansas City on January 28, Strangier Lewie defeated Gustav Sulzo in straight falls, winning first with a double wrist lock and second with a head lock after a 22 minute bout. John Pezek also beat Wladek Zybazko by toe hold.
The University of Washington cage crew opens play against Oregon at the campus gym. Washington will line up with Lewis Talbot Seilh Crawford and Bryan while Oregon trots out Dunno Latham Hugh Latham Chapman Reinhart. Woodward of Tacoma referees.
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