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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1920

Page

2

Speirs Is Snowed Under By Evans Fine Golf In Semi Final

Rudy Wilhelm and Chandler Egan, both of Portland, reach the finals of the Pacific Northwest amateur golf championship in Vancouver by defeating Paul Hunter of Los Angeles and Clark Speirs in 36 hole semi finals. Egan, once a champion, led from morning rounds and finished at the 26th hole in a strong display. The final match will be played today with Egan favored to win the title. The ladies final features Mrs Sweeney of Victoria against Miss Pheppe of Seattle. A Star city swimming meet plan will be discussed at a meeting Tuesday night with committee members Donald Vickers, Dad Henry, Earl Fry, and Al Goldsmith. Seattle swimmers are urged to watch The Star for announcements.

Alex C. Rose Vancouver B. C Rudy Wilhelm Chandler Egan Portland Paul Hunter Los Angeles Clark Speirs Wilhelm-Hunter Egan Oregon Sweeney Victoria Pheppe Star Donald Vickers Crystal Pool

Beers, Angels, and Beavers Game Highlights

The Bees tied the Angels 11 to 6 to stay atop the standings. The Bears beat the Senators 6 to 3 as their eighth inning rally produced three runs. The Beavers defeated the Tigers 3 to 1 while Vernonites mounted a lone run in the second inning.

Bees Angels Bears Senators Mitchell Beavers Tigers Vernonites

Annual net tourney opens at Woodland park courts

The sixth annual playfield tennis tournament begins this afternoon at Woodland Park. Director Ben Evans says events include men’s class A to C singles and doubles, women’s classes A to C singles and doubles, plus playfield events. Bruce Hesketh faces K. Ariyoshi at 3 p.m with many matches in the 4 to 6 p.m. window featuring Star-Woodland players, including Rita Meyers and Dorothy Little in early rounds, weather permitting.

Woodland Park Ben Evans Browne Bruce Hesketh K. Ariyoshi Star Foster Rita Meyers Dorothy Little Ruth

Gotham Scribe Pans Champion in Philadelphia Bout

The New York Evening Journal reviewer declares Wilson Soldier Bartfield won nine of twelve rounds in a 12 round no decision bout in Philadelphia. The scribe notes Bartfield outhits O Dowd five to one and suggests Wilson’s victory was lucky while predicting a future title challenger.

New York Evening Journal Wilson Bartfield Philadelphia East Mike O'Dowd

Fitzsimmons Meets Dundee in 10 Round Semi Windup

Eddie Fitzsimmons of New York and Johnny Dundee of Scotland have signed for a 10 round bout as the semi windup to the Fulton Wills 11 round title bout in New York on July 15.

Johnny Dundee Fred Fulton Harry Wills New York

Local baseball schedule features multiple games across parks

A busy slate lists matches at Columbia South Park Woodland Grounds and Port Angeles venues. Teams include Stary Bhoe Magnolia Bealiard Bealiard Cubs O'Brien Ballard Elka Fremont Atimson Mill and others with 2 pm and noon kickoffs.

Ruth Crashes 25th Home Run for Yankees Victory

Babe Ruth hit his 25th homer in the fifth inning against Detroit ace Red Oldham. The Yankees beat the Tigers 9 to 3 after Ruth received a diamond studded watch from the Knights of Columbus of New York before the game.

New York Babe Ruth Detroit Red” Oldham Ruth Knights of Columbus Yanks

Tendler to Box Jackson in Philadelphia bout

Lew Tendler of Philadelphia and Willie Jackson of New York Hebrew, two leading lightweight title contenders, clash in a free match in Philadelphia with Benny Leonard’s title context in view.

Lew Tendler Philly

International Yacht Cup Races Open Off Sandy Hook

The Shamrock IV lines up against America in a best of series starting July 15 off Sandy Hook for the American Cup defense. Lipton’s ship faces long odds as America’s backers keep the historic trophy 10 miles up the Charles River, with Lipton's repeated bids shown through past trials and expenses.

Dean Snyder New York Sandy Hook Ireland Clyde America Charles River Butler Armee

Yanks Annex Davis Doubles in Davis Cup Debut

Americans William M Johnston and William T Tilden II defeated France duo Andrew Gobert and William H Laurentz in straight sets 62 63 62 at Eastbourne. The first doubles match of the Davis Cup swing completed quickly for the American side.

London Willam M Johnston William T. Tilden II Andrew Gobert William H. Laurentz France East Bourne

O'Dowd Ortega Fight Called Off Due to Disagreements

Portland, July 10. The scheduled 10 round bout between Mike O'Dowd and Pattling Ortega was canceled after managers failed to agree on a referee, purse, and other details. Four draws were awarded to Eddie Shannon, Willie St. Clair, Neil Zimmerman, and Johnny Fiske, while tickets remained refundable.

Portland Ore Ike Mike O'Dowd St. Paul Pattling Ortega Milwaukie Arena Eddie Shannon Los Angeles Willie St. Clair Sacramento Neil Zimmerman Johnny Fiske Rock Island Baby Blue Danny Edwards Oakland Young Fisher Kid Taylor

Fifty Thousand Trout Eggs Planned for King County

Fifty thousand Eastern brook trout eggs will reach Seattle Sunday morning for distribution in King county streams. Eyes will be sent from the Twin Lakes eyeing station in Chelan county. State game warden L H Darwin announced the plan. A later shipment of cutthroat trout eggs will follow from the same hatchery. A separate shipment of 300 Chinese pheasants from the state game farm at Walla Walla is en route to Seattle.

Seattle King County Twin Lakes Chelan County L. H. Darwin Walla Walla

Indians need one more hurler for pennant bid

Sam Jones of the Boston Red Sox muses that Cleveland needs another pitcher to secure the American league pennant. He notes Covelskie Bagby and Caldwell as current reliable arms, while praising Tris Speaker for headwork that spurred two extra inning wins in Cleveland.

Sam Jones Boston Red Hox Sam Cleveland Indians Covelskie Bagby Caldwell Cleveland Trin Speaker Indians

Al Gould Returns to Salt Lake Bees This Season

Salt Lake City July 10 Al Gould one of the coast leagues top twirlers resumes play with Salt Lake after a spring illness. He will rejoin the Bees in Los Angeles where the team is gathering for the season opener.

Salt Lake City al Gould Salt Lake Ernie Johnson Gould Los Angeles

Koerner Quits Frisco As Seals Slump

Phil Koerner resigns as first baseman of the San Francisco Seals after a slow start this season. Seattle reportedly offered to hire him, but local management doubts he can be used now.

Phil Koerner San Francisco Hag Seattle

Hold Olympic Bike Tryouts in Columbia Colorado

Local sports brief notes Olympic bike tryouts to be held in Columbia Colorado. Officials invite athletes to participate and determine eligibility for upcoming trials with details to be announced.

Junior Olympic swimming tryouts and Victoria meet details

The article outlines junior Olympic swimming tryouts in Columbus Ohio this month and a mid August Victoria meet. It notes potential travel by Matrie Konowaloff, lists Crystal club swimmers, and explains junior event eligibility and age rules. The Olympic trials occur in Chicago with 23 top divers from across the U S and Hawaii. Norman Foas swims for the Illinois Athletic Club and is named a likely Olympic team member.

Columbne Ohio Matrie Konawaloff Chicago United States Hawaii Ilinole Athletic Club

Fournier Cracking Them for St Louis Cardinals

Jack Fournier, former Los Angeles left fielder now stationed at first base for the St Louis Cardinals in the National League, keeps delivering solid hits. He is batting .302 according to the latest figures.

Jack Fournier Los Angeles Firet St Louls

Columbia Cole introduces new non alcoholic beer at Boldt's

Boldt's Advance reports Columbia Cole, the new American non alcoholic beer, launching with bold marketing. The feature notes its brewing approach and market positioning aimed at returning drinkers to social menus without alcohol.

Columbia Cole Boldt's

Storey and Davin Set for Coast Welterweight Title Shot

Jimmy Storey faces Travie Davin in a 142 pound welterweight title bout at the Arena next Wednesday night. The rematch follows a prior draw as Army Welch and Val Sontag collide in the semi windup. Promoter Clay Hite has three other bouts lined up while questions linger over Welch’s no show and the Hector Keeler heavyweight bout cancellation.

Jimmy Storey Travie Davin Everett Miller Jimmy Davie Billy Wright Davis Johnny McCarthy Army Welch Val Sontag Scott Fund Welch Boxing Commission Hector- Keeler Clay Hite

Golf and Baseball Nix Griffin Golf Nix Griff

Clark Griffin of the Nat shows a manager cannot juggle golf with a big league club. He warns that running a losing ball team with crippled players and uneasy pitchers requires steady nerves and a calm mind, so he will skip golf until the baseball season ends.

Clark Griffin Nata

Wilde Means Business in Globe Boxing Finale

Jimmy Wilde declares his return from England on September 4 to meet Patsy Wallace in a decisive fight. Dutch, Wallace's manager, and the English challenger clash after a near tragedy in a Toronto ring, with Wilde promising a public square bout and a winner take all decision.

Jimmy Wilde Patsy Wallace Toronto Jimmy Wallace England

Mayme McDonald Reaches Inland Empire Net Finals

Mayme McDonald of Seattle advances to the women's finals in Spokane after defeating Marion Wheaton of Bellingham 6 2 6 2. She enters the finals in three events, including mixed doubles with Phil Neer and women's doubles with Marion Wheaton. Marshall Allen of Seattle defeats Henry Stevens of Portland 6 0 6 3 6 1.

Spokane Mayme McDonald Seattle Marion Wheaton Bellingham Miss McDonald Phil Neer Marshall Allen Henry Stevens Portland

Madison and Felix Club Meet at Lincoln Field

Prepared teams clash at Lincoln field at 3 p m with the Madisons facing the Felix club. Ballard Beavers challenge Greenwood Cubs at Adams field at noon. Felix club meets Madison Park at Walla Walla field at 2 p m. Rainier Valley Juniors play City Cubs at Columbia at 2 p m.

Tailored Ready Spartan Athletic Club Lincoln Field Ballard Beavers Greenwood Cubs Adams Field Felix Club Madison Park Walla Walla Rainier Valley Juniors City Cubs Columbia

Local Junior Baseball Playoff Set At Walla Walla Field

Felix club meets Madison Park juniors in a critical game that could force a deciding neutral field match. Star pitcher Rob Thorburn faces Jaycox in a likely low scoring duel as Tai­lored Ready pursues the league lead.

Felix Madison Park Walla Walla Field Rob Thorburn Jaycox Tailored Ready Spartan Athletic Club Lincoln Field Donald Hunter Columbia Field City Cubs Rainier Valley Ballard Beavers Greenwood Cubs Adams Field Beavers

W. Johnston Wins Again in Fastbourne Tennis

Willie Johnston the American singles tennis champion defeated Andre Gobert of France in the American French cup matches with scores 6-3 8-6 6-3. Johnston also beat William Laurents of France 4-6 6-2 6-1 6-2 in a second singles match.

Fastbourne England Willie Johnston Andre Gobert France Willie Tilden William Laurents

Gardner Dominates Oaks as Seattle Wins Fifth Straight

Harry Gardner limited Oakland to two runs while Seattle offense piled up 13 hits led by Eldred Zamlock and Baldwin. Lane misplayed balls in sun as Stwashes pulled away with key hits including Eldred triple and Kenworthy sacrifice. Arlett and Murphy contributed infield and outfield plays as Seattle improved to five straight victories.

Harry Gardner Seattle Gardner Lane Baldwin Eldred Zamlock Zam Oatland ABR Brubaker Enw Geeper Shen Encccset F Knight Aries P Severed Oakland Holling Balle Cooper Stumpf A. Arnett Fitzsimmons Arlett Kenworthy Zamilock Kenworthy Huns Toman Casey

Lewis Seeks 20 Round Title Bout With Carpentier

Ted Kid Lewis, former world welterweight champion, is reported to pursue a 20 round bout with Georges Carpentier in England. Lewis recently captured the European welter crown by defeating Johnny Basham in England.

Ted Kid) Lewis Georges Carpentier England Lewis Johnny Basham

Seattle club faces five-week home stretch in league play

The Siwashes open a five week home stay next week meeting Salt Lake and New York on the road then facing Balt Lake and the remainder of the league at home. Seattle seeks a first division berth as pitchers Geary Gardner and Demaree improve and hitters heat up.

Seattle Noo Salt Lake Balt Lake Lake Bees Los Angeles San Vernon Oakland Acorns Selves Sacramento

One Outfielder Too Many For Seattle Trade Talk

Seattle carries five outfielders after placing Middleton and Wolters on the bench. The club contemplates trading one of the two to obtain a strong mound man.

Seattle Middleton Wolters

Coast league clash as Vernon visits San Francisco

Vernon travels to San Francisco to face the Seals while Oakland invades Los Angeles and Portland disputes with the Salt Lake Bees in Salt Lake City.

Vernon San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles Portland Salt Lake Bees Salt Lake

Seattle Aims For Five Of Six In Road Trip Start

If Seattle can match last week’s six game stretch, they won five of six, boosting hopes to lead the second division on a road swing. Portland faces Salt Lake, a tough task with the Salts in Utah.

Seattle Sacramento Portland Siwashes Salt Lake Utah

That Compton Wolters Deal Hits Midseason Streak

The piece notes Pete Compton, ex Seattle outfielder, traded to Sacramento for Harry Wolters, now hitting .350 while Wolters sits around .260 and benches. It labels the swap with Lefty Thomas to Los Angeles as one of the club’s big moves and imagines Compton in right field as a solid long term asset.

Pete Compton Seattle Sacramento Harry Wolters Wolters Compton Lefty Thomas Los Angeles

Cleveland Exh Play Hints at Ted Odenwald Rise

Tris Speaker sees potential in rookie southpaw Ted Odenwald after he faced the Pirates in an exhibition game and showed promising stuff.

Cleveland Tris Speaker Ted Odenwald Ted Pirates

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