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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
2
The Salt Lake Bees and Seattle Siwash chase a first division berth as a long home stand begins. Hitting, led by Zamrock and Ken, fuels progress toward Portland and San Francisco, with Vernon and Los Angeles looming in a tough stretch. Local pitching must tighten to sustain the surge.
A nostalgic tribute extols Jim Thorpe as a timeless Olympic hero whose 1912 feats remain unbeaten while noting his 1912 pro status. The piece recalls baseball’s popularity surge, warns against corruption and gambling, and warns Magee’s cane memory could taint public trust if similar events recur.
Salt Lake heads to Los Angeles to meet the Vernon Tigers as leadership and pennant contention hinge on the series. The Bees suffer a setback with Marty leaving the club, cited as a key factor in their recent losing streak. The Oaks host Sacramento next week to decide the Coast League cellar title amid a tight, shifting race.
San Francisco will defend its coast ranking next week as it faces the Portland Beavers in Rose City. The Seals handed the Beavers a quick loss on their first North trip this year, but the outcome appears uncertain as both teams are playing strong baseball.
Babe Ruth belts his 34th homer of the season against Cleveland and sits on pace to reach 50 homers. If he sustains this pace, the mark could stand for years, barring a late surge by rivals or injuries.
In Dreamland rink San Francisco on July 24 Bud Ridley the Coast bantam champion defeated Oakland’s Jimmy Dundee after four hard rounds in a bout that kept the crowd roaring. Referee signals may have favored Ridley as the action stayed relentless throughout. Speedball Hayden beat Joe Aze in the undercard.
Johnny Wilson, successor to Mike O Dowd, announces a forthcoming fight but offers no clear prospects for a rematch with O Dowd. The piece stresses Wilson must prove his title claim by accepting a return bout with the former champion.
Sir Thomas Lipton persists in cup hunting despite repeated losses. The tea merchant has funded four attempts, showing enduring sportsmanship and determination admired by Americans who value perseverance over pride.
The article questions new baseball rules barring intentional passes and notes umpires not enforcing the ban. It argues the rule change is risky and unpopular with crowds and pitchers and calls to keep the game as it was.
The article condemns booing by English fans at the British championship where William Tilden of Philadelphia won. It argues the booing reflects poor sportsmanship not shared by true British sportsmen. It notes past criticisms of American athletes and recalls missteps toward Lea Darcy Fanny Durack and Jimmy Hill affecting Australian sportsmen.
The famed Man o War, newly established mile and three furlongs world record holder, outsprints rival John P. Grier in a dramatic stretch duel. Eyewitnesses watched as the Whitney colt regained the lead and secured victory, reaffirming his status as a legendary racehorse.
Numerous games fill the day atBeattie grounds Wood land No 1 Adams field Hiawatha field South Park Liberty park Mercer field and other venues. Teams include U S and Mexico Louies Cleaners Stimson Mill Magnolia Garage Port Lawton Steel Works Quan Jun Kail variety of local clubs such as Queen Anne Merchants Rainier Cubs Mount Baker Juniors and Bremerton Cuba travel to meet rivals in Des Moines Port Ludlow Redmond Chimicum Poulsbo Issaquah and Port Townsend among others.
Eddie Shannon former Coast lightweight champion meets Muff Bronson in a ten round boxing match at Astoria Oregon on July 4 1930. Frankie Murphy and Stanley Willis appear on the same Western boxing card.
Earl Thompson a Dartmouth hurdler and holder of the world mark for 120-yard high hurdles won the event easily in the Canadian Olympic trials held in the East recently. He also ran the 110-meter hurdles in 15 and 15 seconds. He is Canadian by birth.
In Salt Lake City on July 24 the Bees beat Seattle 8 to 7 after a tense ninth inning rally. Bi Rumler drove in six runs with two homers and a triple, lifting Beattie to a 3-1 series lead. Wares Zam ir and Cunningham contributed late hits as Salt Lake nearly tied the game in the final frame. Doubleheaders are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Mike Powers, Broadway high school coach and scratch Bill golfer, defeated Ken Stein four rounds into the Elks event by 3 up with two to play at Beacon Hill. The article notes Powers’ strong play, others’ results, upcoming semis, and local golf drama across Beacon Hill and Earlington clubs.
The Northwest Spokesmen trapshooting tourney opens at Seattle Gun Club Fort Lawton with 360 targets. Teams from Portland Vancouver Spokane Tacoma Everett and Walla Walla compete over three days for Northwest trophies including Becker and Brownlee medals. A fundraiser prize fund and a $100 grant from the American Trapshooting Association support the event.
Vernon Spencer, the young out fielder acquired from Benny Kauff, is hitting .381 since joining the New York Giants. The Giants sit in fourth place in the National League, just a couple of games behind the Pirates who lead the chase.
Travie Davis returns for a fourth bout in a month to face Alex Trambitas in an Arena bout. Davis seeks fifth straight round win after beating McCarthy Storey and Murphy. The card also features Al Baker versus Val Sontag and Eddie Moore against Mike De Pinto with Red Gage and the Zulu Kid in separate matches, promoters announce.
New York Yanks jump into the lead in the American league race by defeating the Cleveland Indians 6 to 3. The Indians had won three of four in their previous meeting in Cleveland, but the Yanks turned the tables in New York.
W. N. Hayward longtime Oregon coach named to the board of coaches for the American Olympic track team. Elmer Henderson, ex-Broadway high school and USC mentor, is visiting USC and plans a three week stay.
Listings of boys and girls events with 60 and 100 yard free style races, back stroke, breast stroke, and diving on a 10 foot board. Juniors ages 14 and 15 plus under 14 entrants. blanks due by August 12. entrants under 16 need not be registered.
Felix Club and Tailors square off to face Mt. Baker in the Star Junior baseball trophy finale at Lincoln Playfield Sunday at 3 30 PM. Tailors home team after coin flip with 239 foot fence. Thorburn and Hunter duel on the mound after their earlier 10 strikeouts each.
The Tailors may start White behind the plate with McConnell at first and Carmody at second while Dean and Willis share outfield roles and Hunter pitches. The Felix club looks for Miller behind the plate Hughes on first Abner on second Kohler at short and Johnny Thorburn at third with Rover Frizell Sworsky and Cory eligible for outfield. The winner meets Mt. Baker in the August 1 finals, with two wins needed and home games split.
Merlin Fadden Guy Thomas and Roy ONeil of the Seattle Crystal Swimming club will stage diving exhibitions at Brown's Bathing Beach this afternoon. Learn to Swim week in Tacoma culminates aquatic events overseen by Chet McIntyre with Fadden the P N A diving champion, Thomas second, and O Neil third. Some married women also seek husbands according to reports.
Former Seattle first baseman Lee Magee, removed for gambling links with the Chicago Cubs, is currently with a Kenosha Wisconsin factory team as he faces a hard road back to the majors.
Newark July 24 The Fulton Wills bout scheduled for 12 rounds Monday night remains scheduled after the state boxing commission announced there will be no interference. An objection was filed due to the event being staged by the International Sporting club of New York, an outside corporation.
A. A. U. application cards may be obtained from Piper and Taft's department. All swimmers over 15 must register with the city, the charge is 25 cents, officials named as appointed, medals for first and ribbons for second and third. Crystal Pool exhibition July 9 to defray costs for Victoria on August 14 P. N. A. meet. Entries for The Star meet August 12. Blanks urged now with preliminary details at The Star meet finale billed for Crystal Pool August 3.
Joe Gorman and Earl Baird, featherweights, fought a 10 round draw in the main attraction at the Oregon Elks convention smoker in Salem. Also even were Johnny McCarthy and Alex Transambitas in a 10 round bout and Eddie Shannon versus Puggy Motron in an eight round affair.
An American trap shooting team won the finals in Antwerp with 547 of 600. Belgium finished second with 503. Frank Troeh of Vancouver Washington and Mark Arie of Campaign Illinois tied for high shot with 4 of 100. Troeh shot the last 30 targets with a badly cut trigger finger.
Despite strong Yankee batting, New York ranks poorly in AL hitting. Cleveland tops the league with a .312 average while the Yanks slug .284.
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