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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1920

Page

4

Seattle Bees clash in Salt Lake series hopes for top division

Seattle's Apple Tossers prepare for a critical Salt Lake series against Ermie n's Bees. Salt Lake's roster features Hood, Gould, Krug, Mulligan and strong pitching led by Thurston and Cullop. Veterans Baum and Bromley shine as Seattle aims at a first division run during a five week home stretch with Los Angeles, San Francisco Seals and Portland visiting.

Seattle Lake Ermien Utah Salt Lake Johnson Onion Sheely Krug Hood Maggert Rumler Mulligan Bees Thurston Spider Baum Southpaw Bromley Nick Cullop Salt Lake Portsider Yeomatt Ralph Stroud Eldred Murphy Cunningham Kenworthy Baldwin Sammy Rohne Los Angeles Vernon San Francisco Seals Portland Seals Oakland Beavers H. PO MD Waveesee Sheuee Rane Reaponaidie Jones Bite— Middleton Zamiock Kopp Schang Balle Kants Grover Meto Sheehan Orr McGaffigan Stumpf Stumpf Orthy Compton Kenworthy Ugpires Casey Tomanee Francis Sacramento Mento Rune Penner Sheehan Cook Moerthy White Mele Middietom Basie Wild Ptteh ball—Baldimorres Timan Francisco Krause Holling Dormany Brown Bassler Bast Lake City East Lake City Polson Kalilo Ana Tobin Baum Byler

Illinois Legions Move To Legalize Boxing In Illinois

CHICAGO July 17 first steps toward legalizing boxing in Illinois were taken by the state athletic board of the American Legion through secretary F B Flannery who mailed questionnaires to every post to gauge the 60000 Illinois members stance. If favorable, the questionnaire will be presented at the next Illinois legislature session and local boxing critics expect a boxing bill to be written into state law within a year.

Chicago Illinois State Athletic Board of the American Legion F. B. Flannery the Legion

Seattle Senators Split Doubleheader With Sacs

Sacramento July 17 Seattle the Senators split their doubleheader with the Sacs the visitor winning the first game by 100 runs and losing the second 42 Seattle pitcher Harry allowed six and no runs while Jones and Kuntz combined for 17 hits The Reavers trip to Wenatchee is likely for September planning starts.

Sacramento Seattle Senators Harry Jones Kuntz

Trade discussed as Wolter and Koerner seek spark for two teams

San Francisco gains veteran outfielder Wolter and Seattle adds Koerner in a deal aimed at jolting two struggling clubs. Both players have battled injuries and slumps while regulars in a thin league. The upcoming Vernon versus Los Angeles series looms large as pennant hopes hinge on those results.

Harry Wolter San Francisco Koerner Seattle Woltern The Willow Wolters Walters

San Francisco Invades Oakland in Next Week Showdown

Portland is favored to beat Sacramento while San Francisco travels to Oakland with expectations of victory as the round of games unfolds. Sacramento faces Portland in a separate matchup with likely competitive nerves and a predicted Portland win.

San Francisco Oakland Portland Sacramento

Oaks Sell Harry Weaver

Harry Weaver, Oakland right handed pitcher, has been sold to Kansas City in the American Association. He did not look like much of a pitcher while with the Oaks here.

Harry Weaver Oakland Kansas City The Oaks

Travie Davis Fights Frankie Murphy In Seattle Card

Travie Davis the coast welterweight champion prepares for a showdown with Denver Frankie Murphy at Liberty Park in Seattle Wednesday night. Lou Kennedy of the Portland Telegram profiles Murphy as a top coast welterweight with a string of recent results and a plan to match him against Willis and McCarthy in the past.

Travie Davis Coast Denver Frankie Murphy Liberty Park Murphy Seattle Lou Kennedy Portland Telegram Portland Ore Willis Johnny McCarthy Harry Casey Casey Hea O Harvey Thorpe Bryan Downey Ohio Miller Stanley Yoakum Wif Astoria McCarthy Davis Kennedy Travie Everett Jimmy Storey Austin & Salt Altho Davis Altho Austin Salt Draxinman Murphy-Davis

Seattle golfers on the Vancouver tour return to Seattle links

Seattle players who competed in last week’s big Vancouver tournament are back home now. The Blethen eclectic event at Seattle Club sees high handicap players contesting while 16 Bills in the Elks tournament receive trophies. The Davis cup hopes loom for Seattle Golf Club with Digie Fleager Ben Stein Lee Steil Jack Ballinger leading a strong team.

Seattle Vancouver Municipal Links Elks Stein Power Howards Hatton Piper Lyons Richards Brown Scott Wa Vader Schofield Griffith Reynolds Metzger Calohan Gomer Vaden Horner Clare Griewold Clark Speirs Ben Stein Lee Steil Jefferson Park Club Jeffersonians Waverley Ben Lee Seattle Golf Club Clark Everett Clare Inglewood Speirs Standifer Smith Altho Jeffs Oregon Johnnie Dreher Fed Hall Ab. Givens Kennie McClennan

Seattle Star to stage big water meet for all ages

The Seattle Star announces a city wide amateur swimming meet week of August 16 with divisions for men women and juniors. Entries open Monday with AAU registration required and finals at the Crystal Pool after preliminary heats at Mt Baker Park and Green Lake Woodland Park.

Seattle Seattle Star Star Goldsmith Donald Vickers Crystal Pool Mt. Baker Park Washington Greenlake Woodland Park

Pud Ridley Edges Pelsinger In Dreamland Bout

In San Francisco on July 17 Pud Ridley won a hair line decision over Harry Pelsinger in the feature event at Dreamland last night. The bowl was fast and bloodless.

San Francisco Pud Ridley Harry Pelsinger

Rita Meyer Wins Net Trophy in Playfield Tourney

Rita Meyer captured the women's class B singles cup by defeating Ruth Marcuse in the challenge round. Gertrude Pearl defeated Grace Lowe for the women's class C title. Jacobson advanced to the men's class A final after beating Fletcher Johnson 6 2, 24 7 5, with Dad Kelchner set to meet Bruce Hesketh in the day’s featured 2 pm match. the pair also play doubles together in the meet.

Rita Meyer Ruth Marcuse Gertrude Pearl Grace Lowe Jacobson Clase Fletcher Johnson Dad" Kelchner Bruce Hesketh Kelchner Hesketh

State Net Play Opens August 9 in Seattle Tennis Tourney

Play will start August 9 at the Seattle Tennis club courts on Lake Washington with the Washington State tourney entries expected to be among the largest. Drawings for the matches will be held, and entry blanks are available at Spalding's Piper and Taft's and the Tennis club.

Seattle Firlock Club Lake Washington Washington State Spalding Piper & Taft's Tennis Club

Marsh Allen Stricken By Foot Injury Ties Tennis Tourney

Inland Empire tennis winner Marsh Allen is laid up at home with an injured foot. The injury kept him from the Oregon State tournament in Portland this week, but he expects to be active again within a week.

Marsh Allen Spokane Portland Witin

Ballard Beavers Battle Mt. Baker for League Final Entry

Ballard Beavers and Mt. Baker junior squads meet at Columbia field Sunday with no defeats between them. Pitchers Wes Sheedy and Fat Burgh headline a potential slugfest as Patterson Leidtke Owen Roberts and Frey Larson lead Mt. Baker, while Ballard counters with McLennan Torgenson Harvey Johnson Dahl and Middendorf. A second Star league game features Felix club against Rainier Heights at Walla Walla field with leaders of League No. 2 at stake.

Ballard Beavers Mt. Baker Columbia Field Beavers Wes Sheedy Fat” Burgh Patterson Leidtke Owen Roberts Frey Larson Ballard

Felix club faces Tailored Ready for League No 2 final

The Felix club and Tailored Ready clash for the League No 2 championship at South Park on July 25 with finals beginning August 1. If Felix loses Sunday the first finals game will be rescheduled and Ballard meets Mount Baker. The best two of three determines the title with games on home fields or a neutral site. coin flip decides the first game's field. The Star league trophy at Spalding's goes to the champions. Tailored Ready plays in Port Orchard tomorrow. Ballard relies on Hill Middendorf if Bergh cannot pitch.

Ted Knudsen Eurlington Grays Harbor Pisy Aberdeen Farrington Billy Patterson Wallepe Rainier Heights South Park Spalding Ballard Mt. Faker Bergh Hill Middendorf Heedy Mt Baker

Spalding Executive Visits Seattle Plans BC District Expansion

George A. Anderson of A. G. Spalding's San Francisco branch visits Seattle to organize the British Columbia district and prepare for a Vancouver store. He notes strong interest in baseball as sports concerts draw crowds on the Coast League circuit and many semi pro teams play ball locally.

George A. Anderson San Francisco A. G. Spalding Sporting Goods Company Seattle British Columbia Spalding Vancouver Anderson

Cal has new manager plan

The University of California introduces a new management system for its southern campus athletic programs. Junior student managers will be appointed for each major sport with a graduate assistant manager in direct charge, overseen by a chief manager.

The University of California Southern School Inhole

Local Baseball Matchups Across Several Parks This Afternoon

Several games are listed for today at multiple venues. Phinney Midge faces Shaner & Wolff at 1 p m, Ballard Cate meets Shamrock nine at 4 p m, and South Beattie Merchants play Royal Arcanum at 2 p m. Other scheduled games include Lincoln Park Juniors versus Lincoln Park, Merchants versus Dee in Des Moines, and more across Port Angeles Bremerton Renton Edmunds Suquamish and Liberty park matchups.

Land Park No. 1 Phinney Midge Shaner & Wolff Ballard Cate Shamrock Nine

Gardner and Neer in Finals at Portland Tennis Meet

In Portland on July 17 Carl Gardner of San Francisco will face Phil Neer of Portland in the Oregon estate tennis singles final. Miss Mayme MacDonald of Seattle and Miss W I Northrup of Portland contest the women's title. Gardner and Callin Wolford pair to challenge Callin Wolford and Henry Stevens in the men's doubles final. Northrup defeats Schreiner to meet MacDonald. Northrup yesterday won the women's singles final. Gardner dispatched Ray Casey in straight sets. Neer eliminated Wolford in four sets. Gardner and Bettens beat MacVeagh and Weinstein in the men's doubles finals three sets to one.

Portland Carl Gardner San Francisco Phil Neer Mayme MacDonald Seattle Mis. W. I. Northrup Gardner Phil Rettense California Callin Wolford Oregon Henry Stevens J. C. Cushing Los Angeles Mies MacDonald Mise Irene Campbell Gertrude Schreiner Northrup Miss Schreiner Miss MacDonald Ray Casey Neel Wolford Bettens MacVeagh Weinstein

Sears Roebuck Field Day Highlights Fourth Annual Event

Sears Roebuck Co plans its fourth annual field day for employees at Hiawatha playfield today. Events include standard track races and sack races, providing a day of athletic activities for staff.

Sears-Roebuck Sears-Roebuck Co Hiawatha Playfield Stanta

Mick King Knocked Out by Barrieau in Saskatoon Bout

Australian middleweight Mick King was knocked out by Frank Barrieau in the sixth round of a scheduled 15 round fight in Saskatoon, Canada last Monday. The bout was reported by press outlets from the Northern city.

Tommy Burns Joe Beckett London Mick King Frank Barrieau Saskatoon Canada Mick

Yank Net Men Win Davis Cup Opener

The United States tennis team won the first two matches of the Davis Cup series against England in Wimbledon. Willie Johnston defeated Parke 6 4, 6 4, 2 6, 3 6, 6 2, and Willie Tilden beat Ringscote 4 6, 6 1, 6 3, 6 1, securing a strong start against the English team with the winner advancing to face Australia in the challenge round.

Wimbledon United States Willie Johnston Parke Willie Tilden Ringscote

Guisto Rejoins Oakland Acorns After Injury

Louie Guisto the Italian first sacker for the Oakland club has not quit the Acorns. He left the team here with an injured ankle but is back in the lineup now. The latest report from the South confirms his return.

Louie Guisto Oakland Acorns South Guisto

Victoria to Host Annual P N A Outdoor Meet At Gorge Park

Victoria prepares for the annual P N A meet at Gorge Park with about 16 Seattle swimmers traveling north. Water polo features include Seattle men Sterbergh McWaters Thomas Speidel Smith O Neill Keller and women Beth Molly Langley Pare Fastman Madeline Press Wagstaff. Matches follow English rules, per Vickers from the local club, amid some criticism of the English rule style.

Victoria British Columbia Gorge Park Seattle Victoria P. N.A Sterbergh McWaters Thomas Speidel Smith O'Neill Keller Beth Molly Langley Fastman Madeline Press Wagstaff Vickers Anders Donald

Washington state swimming champions at Crystal S'oo in September

The Washington state swimming champions are to be held at Crystal S'oo in September with event manager Don ald Vickers undecided on the exact date. Mitre May Konawaloff of the Crystal Swimming club may travel to Columbus for the Olympic junior tryouts if time permits, though date secrecy is noted.

Washington State Crystal S’oo Donald Vickers Mitre Mitre Konawaloff Star Dash Crystal Swimming Club Columbus

Kilbane to Box Root in Cleveland July 28

Johnny Kilbane world featherweight champion is set to meet Artie Root of Cleveland in a ten round bout in Cleveland on July 28. Kilbane will defend his title against the hard punching challenger in what promises to be a hard fought contest.

Johnny Kilbane Artie Root Cleveland Cleve

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