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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1920

Page

2

Oakland Triumphs In Doubleheader On Fluky 10th Inning

Oakland edged Seattle 8 7 in 10 innings to snap Seattle’s six game streak, then won 6 3 in the nightcap. Knight sparked the 10th inning rally with a double, a controversial dead ball ruling kept him safe at one point, and Geary fanned 11 as Oakland clawed back from early deficits.

Seattle Miss Fortune Jack Knight Arlett Knight Stumpf William Oakland Baldwin Empire Casey Babel Ips Treasury Wares Lear- Geary Lee Y Geary Besopee Deececees Deespecss Ariett Alten Murphy Miller Dorman eHtumpf Zam- Murphy Cooper Knight Stolenurphy Hidred Kenworthy Wile R. Arlett Credit View Amood Holmes

Oakland Left Handers Shine In Doubleheader Wins

Oakland acquired Alten and Bortling from Cleveland. Alten pitched well in the first game while Herdling sparked the locals in the second. Murphy stole home in the second game and Bohne starred in the field, at the plate, and on the bases. Teams split a doubleheader with Oak taking two of four, while San Francisco and Salt Lake also traded wins in a rugged day of play.

Oakland Alten Doc Bortling Cleveland Herdling Kechling Rod Murphy Sammy Bohne Baldwin Dormer Adame San Francisco Heals Senators

Babe Ruth Clouts On Way to New World Home Run Record

Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hit his 27th homer, his third in three days, off Detroit pitcher Ehmke in the third inning as New York beat Detroit 6 to 5. He needs two more to tie and three to set a new mark of 29.

Babe” Ruth New York Yankee Ehmke Detroit

Felix Club Beats Madisons in Star League

Jimmy Storey meets Travie Davis in a Seattle welterweight main event at the Arena on Wednesday night in a Coast week title bid. Davis holds the edge from a previous encounter, but Storey is rising, with both heavy training sessions wrapped at the Arena gym today. Semi windup features Army Welch and Val Sontag, plus Langford vs Pete and other bouts on the Northwest AL GC anniversary show.

Jimmy Storey Travie Davis Everett Welter Arena Jimmy Sir James Seattle James Dixie Walker Liberty Park Davis Storey Hilly Wright Billy Shade Arena Gymnasium Army Welch Val Sontag Tom Sam Langford Frank Pete Zuru Kid Sailor Borarth Soldier Wooda Sailor Allen

Ray Jose Ray Olympic hope who overcame typhoid to shine

jose ray a longtime middle distance runner from kanakee and indiana rose from a typhoid weakened youth to a dominant american and world record holder. he won eight american titles across four distances and holds the world indoor mile record. despite early doubt he returned to Chicago meets and plans to retire after the olympics. also notes a large 18 pound black mouth salmon caught by john g zager near todd’s shipyards

Robert L. Ripley Jote Ray America Jose Ray Alboit Attie Jole Ray Joie Nays Kankakee Indiana Jhe Waa Aerica West Waterway Todd John G. Zager Sound Zayer

Star Tuesday Amateur City Swim Meet Planned

The Star plans city swimming meet for amateurs to be held at Crystal Pool. A committee will organize the event including Donald Vickers Crystal swimming instructor Dad Henry veteran official Farr Fry Crystal Swimming Club president and Al Goldsmith local American Amateur Union representative.

Star's City Star Crystal Pool Donald Vickers Crystal

Shaner & Wolff Down Mikados at Woodland Park

Shaner and Wolff defeated the Mikados by 9 to 1 at Woodland Park yesterday. The winning pitcher struck out 11 and allowed eight hits.

Shaner & Wolff Anese Mikados Woodland Park Lern Atx Hita

Stanford Washington May Play in Stadium This Fall

Stanford and Washington may clash in the new Washington stadium on November 6 pending rapid construction. If progress continues, the venue could host the game earlier than planned, instead of the Dartmouth contest on November 27, per Graduate Manager Darwin Metserst.

Stanford Washington Washington Stadium Darwin Metserst Dartmouth

Gotham Girl Breaks World Record in 100 Meter Freestyle

Ethelda Bleichtrey of the New York Women's Swimming Association set a new world record for the outdoor 100 meter freestyle, clocking 1 minute 12.36 seconds. Former record holder Fanny Durant lost the title with 1 minute 16.5 seconds.

New York Ethelda Bleichtrey New York Women's Swimming Association Fanny Durant Chicago Ray Kergeris Los Angeles Harry Hebner Hebner

Egan Annexes N W Links Title

H Chandler Egan wins the Pacific Northwest amateur championship in Vancouver B C defeating Rudy Wilhelm in the final match. Both players from Oregon with Egan of Waverley club and Wilhelm of Portland Country club. Spectators witnessed high quality golf as the match swung and strategy showed on the Pacific Coast’s biggest event.

Vancouver B. C H. Chandler Egan Pacific Northwest Rudy Wilhelm Oregon Metropolie Waverley Club Portland Rudy Egan Wilhelm Clark Speira Chandler

Vancouver golf stars shine in PNGA meet at Colweed

Johnnie Dreher led the successful Vancouver events as Canada and the U S clashed for years of tournament tradition. Johnstone and Mack defeated Mack and Hersh in an international battle while Mrs Sweeney won the ladies title 4 and 2 for Vancouver clubs Jericho and Shaughnessy Heights.

Johnnie Dreher Vancouver PNGA Johnnie Johnstone John Mack Claremont Cal America Dave Mack Open Champon Jimmie Hersh Shaughnessy Heights Burnaby Canada

Big Regatta Opens Interlake Yachting Association Meet

Power cruisers racing from Rocky River near Cleveland to Erie Pennsylvania finished as the regatta opened in Erie. Handicaps will decide the power cruiser winner after officials arrive. In Des Moines Iowa twilight baseball gains ground as games attract strong patronage.

Ers Rocky River Cleveland Erie Interlake Yachting Association Des Moines Iowa

Hibernians rout Alhambras on error filled Sunday

Erratic fielding and base running by the Alhambras helped the Hibernians win 15 to 1 on Walla Walla field. Bob Saunders struggled against a sluggish defense as the Broad way high school pitcher worked through the easy battering.

Alhambras Hibernians Walla Walla Field Bob Saunders Saunders

Big golf meet at Memphis enters 200 golfers

Nearly 200 golfers entered in the qualifying round at the Memphis Country Club for the Western Golf Association championship. The 36-hole elimination requires today and tomorrow, with events featuring the Olympic cup in the first 18 holes of today’s play.

Memphis Memphis Country Club Western Golf Association

Grahhans Athletes Show Quiet Behavior Now Roars Forth

In San Francisco Charley Grahham's athletes have been peaceful with officials but now vow to speak up like the Angels and Bees in future events. The shift signals tension between players and arbiters and hints at louder protests ahead.

San Francisco Charley Grahhan Angels Bees

Resolute Prepares for Key America’s Cup Races

Resolute, defending America’s Cup yacht, moored off Sandy Hook awaiting favorable weather for trial spins ahead of Thursday’s race with Lipton challenger Shamrock IV. The Lipton boat undergoes final work and will be towed out to the course. Resolute is a 2-to-1 favorite in the series set off Sandy Hook this week.

New York Resolute Sandy Hook Shamrock TV Lipton Thomas Lipton Rhamrock IV Randy Hook

Allen defeats Neer to win Inland Empire singles title

Marshall Allen of Beattie defeats Phil Neer of Portland in the Inland Empire tennis finals with 6-3 1-6 6-4 6-2. Allen, UW's top man, defeats Stanford captain Neer. Doubles: Casey and Weilstin beat Allen/Tidmarsh 6-1 6-2 9-7. Mayme McDonald wins women's singles over Helen Huntington 64 61. McDonald and Wheaton win women's doubles over Mrs. Alexander and Miss Cowles.

Spokane Marshall Allen Beattie Phil Neer Portland Inland Empire Allen University of Washington Neer Stanford University Pat Tidmarsh Ray Casey Weilstein San Francisco Mayme McDonald Seattle Helen Huntington Mise McDonald Miss Wheaton Mrs. Alexander Miss Cowles

Yank Davis Cup Team Is Winner Eastbourne

The American Davis cup team eliminated the French squad and earned the right to continue the fight for the international net trophy in Eastbourne. Columbia Colo is better.

YANK Eastbourne

Felix Club Stays In Run For Star League Title

Felix Club defeats Madison Park Juniors 16 to 8 at Walla Walla field to keep pace in Star League No 2. Bob Thorburn pitched well for Felix while Ted Abner led at bat with a homer and three other hits. Tailored Ready won by forfeit. Ballard Beavers and Mount Baker Juniors lead Star League No 1 with five wins.

Baker Mallard Reavers Interbay Juniors Mrock A Mainier Vailey Jra Ty Cubs Greenwood Cubs Taifored Hat Feliz Club Smewerees Madison Park Lavaller Club Cseen Mathier Heights Columbia Blickers Cress Spartan A. C Felix Walla Walla Field Stitt Bob Thorburn Park Boys Ted Abner Abner Thorburn and Miller Stitts Adams Ballard Beavers Mount Baker Columbia Field Felix Club Rainier Heights

Cleveland and Brooklyn Lead At Half Way

Cleveland holds a half game lead and Brooklyn sits one game ahead at the halfway mark of the major leagues. The National League shows rough balance with several teams shifting spots while the American League pursues Cleveland New York and Chicago as top contenders. Pitching appears the key factor for pennant chances in both leagues.

American League Cleveland Cnnce New York Ecacee Sascers Chicago Washington Eem Bie Borton Lule Eeews Ees Oh Ais Detroit Os Philadelphia Eeedeee Detroit Washington National League Cineinnati Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Mitchell Cubs Reds Dodgers Cardinals Pirates Giants Braves Phils

Carpentier Sails for France to Meet Levinsky

Georges Carpentier heavyweight champion of Europe left New York with manager Delchamps for France. They expect a U S return in September to meet Battling Levinsky in New York. Carl Johnson, Michigan track star, named by Olympic committee but will not compete in trials. If you value your watch let Haynes repair it next to Liberty Theatre.

New York Georges Carpentier Europe Delchamps France United States Battling Levinsky Ann Arbor Carl Johnson Michigan Olympic Committee Haynes Liberty Theatre

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