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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
4
Ruth trails Gavvy Cravath's all time mark as Babe Ruth has 71 homers through his career while Cravath remains active and ahead in total, with Cravath hitting double figures in most seasons since 1903 and a peak 29 homers in 1911. The record stands beyond Ruth's reach for several seasons.
Yale football captain Tim Callahan and Yale star Tad Jones will be principal speakers at an informal smoker hosted by the local Yale club at the University club Wednesday evening. Jones and Callahan plan to depart for New Haven to discuss the football season. Callahan, guest of John Considine Jr., is center on Yale’s team, while his brother Mike plays center at Princeton, setting up Yale Princeton clash.
Several minor national players were eliminated at the clay tennis tournament in Chicago due to strict application of the default rule. Vincent Richards of New York Armstrong of Minneapolis and Roberts of San Francisco won their first matches. Walter Westbrook, Western champion, also won in the first round. Simmons of Butte Mont won in the second round.
The Bremerton Cubs won two games against the ship Mississippi, beating them 142 to 84 in the weekend series. Ruele fanned two and Munson and Cook supplied key hits as Bremerton rolled, aided by 12 strikeouts from Gordon and a Feek homer.
Red Sox outfielder Mike Menosky says Boston fans never forgot Babe Ruth. He notes fans roared when Ruth led New York to wins while remaining beloved for his long homer lore.
The Star city swimming committee will meet at The Star office at 6:20 PM to decide event lineup, location, and rules for the meet. Members include Don Vickers of Crystal Swimming Club Dad Henry of the Y M C A Al Goldsmith AAU representative and Earl Fry of Piper Taft and Crystal Swimming Club president.
New York sports pages harshly grade Magey McGraw and the Giants after a poor season showing. Christy Mathewson quits travel due to bronchitis to seek rest in the Adirondacks, then return to business. Powers buys the Los Angeles club and Chicago Cubs stumble after Eastern trip. Walter Johnson’s no hit game stirs Hall of Fame debate. Western league chiefs push season expansion to 168 games.
Seattle Smashes’ manager Clyde Wares is urged to manage pitching more effectively. The piece cites late relief misuse under Wares, notes improved bullpen readiness, commends benching Ernie Schorr, and argues Geary, Demaree, Gardner, and Schorr can perform with regular work while Bren ton and Siebold serve as reliable relievers.
Ripley analyzes the New York Giants once feared at Polo Grounds now in decline. He notes Babe Ruth and the Yankees outshining them, difficulty buying top players, and McGraw’s failed lineup reform. Possible returns of Groh Roush Robertson and Jacobean are discussed amid dwindling hitting averages.
Rumors say one of Seattlefive outfielders Cunningham Fidred Murphy Middleton or Wolters will be traded for a pitcher to strengthen the staff. Seattle plans to beat Sacramento this week with four outfielders ready if Murphy shifts to infield. Middleton and Walters demand playing time. a move could shift balance against Solons on their home field.
Ernie Johnson of the Salt Lake Bees, praised as the best minor league abort stop, rejects a New York Giants offer. He leads the Bees in his first year as manager and would earn more salary there, with a pennant win likely boosting pay further.
Salt Lake club shows strong pitching with Cullop Leverenz Thurston Stroud and Gould forming a formidable rotation. Cullop impressed while Leverenz underperformed locally. Young Thurston, a developing right hander, and veteran Stroud provide clean bases ball. Gould, last year’s ace, returns with a sharp spitter and could trouble opponents if fit.
Portland July 14 play will start today in the Oregon State tennis championship. Opening was postponed by rain. Seattle city champion Gertrude Schreiner and Inland Empire champs Marshell Allen and Mayme MacDonald are entered. California stars Carl Gardner Ray Caney Phil Bettens Howard Kinsey Irving Weinstein also listed. Seventy men and twenty two women slated for singles.
The Giants rely on George Kelly as a key asset with powerful long reach to anchor outfield play. A sky ball scores as Kelly extends to make a dramatic catch or hit, underscoring his value to the club.
Promoter Tex Rickard announces a 10 year lease on Madison Square Garden to boost capacity to twenty thousand and pursue the Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title fight in New York. The renewed effort follows prior behind the scenes talks and Carpentier’s consent to the matchup.
Final Navy and Marine Corps tryouts for the Olympic track team are set in Chicago on July 17. Lieutenant Leversedge is expected to win weights and javelin events. he previously took shot put and javelin in the 1919 Inter Allied Games in France and starred at the University of California in football and track before enlisting in the Marines.
Washington reports Clark Griffith tried to pry Aaron Ward from the New York Yankees but failed. Manager Huggins says he needs the young player himself.
Ballard Beavers and Mount Baker clash next Sunday on Columbia field to decide the Star League No 1 final and the right to face the League No 2 winners for the city junior championship and Star trophy. The loser is out of this season. Ballard players listed include Moberts and Davis with Patterson starting at center field. Mount Baker fills gaps with Frey Larson and Pat Patterson. Ballard trimmed their lineup by removing Mike Neffer. Tailored Ready and Felix clubs may decide No 2 champion after Felix faces Rainier Heights on Walla Walla field.
Jimmy Storey and Travie Davis square off for the Coast welterweight crown at the Arena on Wednesday night. Storey relies on his right hand while Davis uses his left to counter and keep the title. The bout follows a prior Davis victory over Storey and promises a sharp, crowd pleasing battle as Seattle fans expect a strong showing from both fighters.
Tom Seaton and Casey Smith, former Coast League pitchers released by the Seals, bring their case to San Francisco court. Southern league powers may block their reentry by denying contracts, amid a federal memphis mandamus dispute and doubts about continuing in organized baseball.
Yankees pitcher Walter Johnson retains his blazing fastball and sharp curve, according to Bob Shawkey. Shawkey says Johnson may have less hop but still challenges batters in warm weather, noting his long big league career since 1908. A dry spring preview hints at continued dominance despite doubts. Forest fires cost millions annually and should be avoided.
Summary of baseball action: Eddie Collina homered in the ninth to lift White Cox to a 1 three hit win. Big Fred Toney hurled 106th inning no hitter before Hea scored from second for a 4-3 Cards victory over the Giants. Pirates win 3-2 on a bases loaded walk to Bigbee after an intentional pass to Fillingim. Dodgers sweep as they beat Chicago twice 13-4 and 10-2. Reds edge Phillies 4-3 in 18 innings as Rotheron relieves Burwell with bases full. Browns top Red Sox 3-2 as reliever finishes.
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