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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
3
A storyteller recalls a tense night awaiting a missing boat and oars after sending his son and companions up a slough. The boy returns with a plan to recover the stolen gear, identifying a suspect called Dan Joe and detailing a scheme to prove the theft. The narrator borrows a boat to begin the search at dawn, uncertain what lies ahead as the tale continues.
In Maple Tree Flats the janitor Munchie and Mrs Munchie juggle guests including Nancy and Nick the Magical Mushroom. The creatures complain of busy service as pies and beverages are mishandled and deliveries via a speaking tube become chaotic. Tingaling jokes about a rent free year. Copyright 1920 N F B A.
Mistah Buzzard watches from the blue sky as Reddy Fox ignores Bowser the Hound and a looming trap. Drummer the Woodpecker warns of danger yet admires Reddy’s boldness, then resolves to miss seeing the handsome red coat he fears losing.
A drummer pounds an old tree trunk to grab the woodpecker’s attention, his frantic rhythms echoing through the Green Forest toward the Green Meadows and Purple Hills. A freckled boy at the tree’s foot scowls, asking who this nuisance is.
In Sacramento on July 24 the Al Walker of San Francisco vs Babe Herman of Sacramento bout ended in a draw. Semi windup Young Papke versus Leo Patterson also drew. Other results include Sidney White versus Cash Travers draw and Benny Hammer defeating Frank McCoy in the second round.
Roland Roberts and Charles Griffin of San Francisco face W. Merrill Hall and Leonard Beckman of New York in the doubles final at Cleveland. The story notes a lighter image involving a freckle faced boy and Drummer the Woodpecker, echoing a connected tale.
Members of the Crystal Swimming club plan an all-star exhibition at Crystal Pool next Wednesday evening to raise funds for the outdoor meet at Victoria on August 14. Twelve events are listed and every member of the crack local team will compete.
Harry Wolters, veteran out fielder, moved to first base for the Seals against the Seattle Smashes. He handles the position fairly well and contributes to the defense opening the game.
Middies from U S B Connecticut meet the Knights of Columbus nine in West Seattle at Hiawatha Field today at 2 p m. The game features naval ball tossers against local club players in a midafternoon local showdown.
Yesterday's hero Babe Rath led the Yankees over the Indians in a four to four? score, Greary Netl tripled to beat the Giants 1 0, Art Fletcher's ninth inning homer clinched the Phillies 10 7 win over the Cubs. Pick's homer powered the Braves 6 5 past the Cardinals, Ezebeas wild throw aided the Dodgers 6 6 over the Pirates, Murphy's pinch hit helped the White Sox 8 7 over the Red Sox. Nommett pitched his first full season game for the Athletics beating the Tigers 4 1, Galloway starred for the Beers while Washington won 8 4, Shanks triple and Rice single gave the Senators their first run in the inning. Suds Sutherland slowed the Solons as the Beavers won yesterday, the Tigers shut out the Angels 1 0, and the Duke shelled three Seal pitchers for 15 hits in a 12 to 4 victory.
Ferdie Schupp, once a Giants star, makes a comeback with the St. Louis Cardinals after arm trouble. He has won 10 of 14 starts this season, a strong recovery showing.
Tommy Fitzsimmons, an infielder, was released after a trial with Oakland in the Coast league. Seattle had pursued him earlier in the season but did not land him. the team says nothing was lost by that failure.
At Lake Quinsigamond Worcester Mass July 24 the navy eight is a strong favorite in the senior race as Annapolis middies Syracuse and Duluth race for the championship and the honor of representing America at the Olympic regatta next month.
President Heydler of the National League announces from St. Louis that the league aims to reestablish the draft with minor leagues. The move signals a broader effort to reorganize player development and talent flow between levels.
In yesterday’s playfield meet at Woodland Park, Mrs Bourque and Vida Robinson defeated Gertrude Pearl and Dorothy Little in the feature women’s doubles. Bruce Hesketh and Dad Kelch also won their matches in the men’s division.
Proposals will be received at the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department Washington D C until 10 o clock a m July 30 1920 for delivering white pine and sperm oil to the navy yard Puget Sound Washington Apply for proposals to the supply officer navy yard Puget Sound Washington or to the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Samuel McGowan Paymaster General of the Navy. 7 12
Edwin J. Brown D D announces full-time operation of his Seattle dental practice. He will personally perform examinations diagnoses extractions and office hours run from 9 a m to 5 p m. Established over a quarter century and managed since July 16 190. He states no competition with cheap transient advertisers and offers low prices for first class work at 106 Columbia.
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