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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1920

Page

2

Sammy Bohne Poised for Major League Trial Says Scout

Athletic scouts tout Sammy Bohne Seattle third baseman as a likely major league trial winner next year. Tom Turner of Connie Mack's Athletics and Dick Kinsella of New York clubs credit Bohne's speed, hitting and fielding potential, despite some infield decision doubts. Francisco expected to lead next Bears invasion as Seals adjust pitching and lineup.

Sammy Bohne Seattle Bohne Tom Turner Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Les Mack Athletics Dick Kinsella Imme Sam Louis Ane Sammy

Big Mitt Battles Loom on Sport Horizon in Manhattan

Promoter Tex Rickard holds a Madison Square Garden lease as New York boxing law nears enactment. Plans for 15 round bouts emerge with Lew Tendler and Benny Leonard mentioned as the top lightweight title clash. Tendler’s recent work against Willie Jackson and the Mitchell brothers underscores his strength.

Tex Rickard Madison Square Garden New York Lew Tendler Benny Leonard Tendler Willie Jackson Mitchell Boys

Sixteen Lettermen Answer W Grid Call at University Golf

Rebuilt University Golf Club progress reported with six holes ready and three more to finish. Jimmy Runchey leads improvements while committees guide greens and house tasks. Elks tournament semifinals highlight players Power Piper Horner Schofield. Hatton clinches Young Men's Business Club cup after three straight wins. Blethen Eclectic leaders at Seattle Golf Club push toward finish. Future matches set between Burlington and Bellingham clubs next weekend.

Jimmy Runchey Northwest James Fred Ayer Harry Shaw Greens Milner Roberts Evro Beckett Walter BE. Andrews MH. McCrum H. W. Treat L. Dunn R. F. Merrill A. W. Hogue Wm. ¢. Hrophy John N. Cobb Shoephoester Stephen Dwan D. J. Houston BE. J. Brown Jr J. W. Fletcher Milnora Roberts Elizabeth Amery Avadana Cochran Gertrude Hardenberg Meary Suzzallo Power Piper Horner Schofield Gene Hatton Mike Power Ben Stein Mike Gene Richards Vaden Metager Carl Mayo Dr. de Mille C. Stutfield Hatton

Allison Plans Early Start For UW Football

Coach Len Allison plans a early start for the University of Washington football squad with sixteen Jettermen expected to report. About 100 candidates will audition in September as the usual training season begins. Several veterans return while Pope may miss the season due to a knee injury and Dailey is doubtful because of heavy coursework.

University of Washington Len Allison East Hunt Williams Minnesota Washington George Smith Artson Buel Blake Ted Faulk Widen Bill Grimm Ne Grimm Walter Camp Grimm Herman Miller Dick Clarke Pope Gus Pope Antwerp Gus Blake Allison Haris” Green Frosh I Wilson Frank Townsend

Four more games with Angels spark Mariners series

The locals schedule four remaining games with the Angels this series. Two games are set for Sunday and another on Monday. The Seals open Berries here Tuesday. Seattle features a mix of pitchers with Thomas, Crandal, and Keating slated to start as needed.

Angels The Seals Seattle Thomas Crandal Keating

Salt Lake Rees Struggles as Vernon Tigers Gaining Ground

The Salt Lake Rees trail Vernon Tigers after a tight week where Vernon won three of four meetings. Marty Krue has been a standout all around in the Coast league, supporting Vernon’s push toward the pennant as Salt Lake fights to regain first place.

Salt Lake Rees Vernon Tigers Tigers Utah Rees Marty Krue Gacker Vernon

Teams Move In For West Coast Conference Showdown

The Portland trip follows a weeklong stay in Los Angeles as the Seals entertain. Salt Lake and Sacramento prepare to travel to Los Angeles to face the Tigers in their home lair.

Los Angeles Portland Seals Salt Lake Q Sacramento Tigers

Bremerton Cubs Face U S 8 New Mexico Team

Bremerton Cubs meet the fast team from the U S 8 New Mexico at the Athletic park in Bremerton today at 2 pm and Sunday at 4 30 pm. The Cubs seek a 16th straight win to topple the naval opponents with Rugele starting today and Gordon tomorrow as the ship's band adds bustle to the navy yard city.

Bremerton Cubs U. S New Mexico Athletic Park Brem Cubs Rugele Gordon Vane Navy Yard

Gibbons Aims for Heavyweight Crown Behind Dempsey

Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul has moved from light heavyweight to heavyweight and is cited as a real title contender to Jack Dempsey. Fans recall his boxing skill, including a dominant performance against Frank Farmer, and speculation centers on his power to deliver a knockout blow as he pursues a title shot.

Tommy Gibbons Gibbons Seattle Frank Farmer

Ole Anderson Faces Tiny Herman in Liberty Park Championship Bout

Big Swede Ole Anderson now returns to the local ring after tours with top heavies in the East and West. He earned praise for resilience in light of brutal punishment from Frank Farmer and others. On Wednesday night he meets Tacoma heavyweight Tiny Herman at Liberty Park, testing whether he has learned from his wanderings.

Ole Anderson Ole Frank Farmer Tacoma North Anderson Chet McIntyre Harry Wille Wills Willa al Relsch Gene Tunney Bill Brennan Brennan Tunney Tiny Herman McIntyrg Libery Park

Bert Forbes Falls to Teddy O'Hara Crusher in Oakland

Seattle lightweight Bert Forbes, venturing south to challenge stronger fighters, was knocked down and stopped after a few rounds in Oakland by Teddy O’Hara. Forbes is noted as a clever miller but lacks power and failed to withstand a stiff punch, echoing past sparring setbacks.

Bert Forbes Seattle Oakland Teddy O'Hara Forbes

Seek Opponent for Travie Davis

Travie Davis seeks a Coast welter title defense in Seattle with promoter Clay Hite lining up top contenders from St. Paul, including Johnny Tillman or Jock Malone, to meet the Everett champion. Davis has won Seattle fans with a blend of power and clever fighting.

Travie Davis Seattle Clay Hite Hite Johnny Tillman Jock Malone St. Paul Everett Davis

Ortega May Box O Dowd Again Soon

Battling Ortega the Coast middleweight champion may box Mike O Dowd in the East. They drew in Portland and a rematch was expected but called off for a mysterious reason. Ortega defies critics and looks to face Johnny Wilson next if he wins.

Ortega Mike O'Dowd Portland

Victoria Water Meet Promises Big Local Aquatic Event

Crystal Swimming club caps a successful pool night at Crystal Pool with plans to send many swimmers to the P N A outdoor meet in Victoria on Saturday August 14 at Gorge Park beach. Seventeen events include水 polo and both men and women races plus diving and relay events under AU rules.

Crystal Swimming Club Crystal Pool Don Vickers Big P. N. A Victoria Gorge Park Pica Fa Senate Athletic Union Davies Vic Seattle

Rutgers and U. of N. to Meet in New York City

Nebraska University is slated to meet Rutgers on election day at the Folo grounds in New York City.

Rutgers U. OF N Nebraska University Folo Grounds New York City

Tennis Talk Highlights Local Senior Playfield Tourney

Gertrude Scitreiner announces the fourth annual senior playfield tennis tournament starting at Weedined park ceerte with 47 entries across juniors boys and girls. Winners of more than three matches earn consolation tickets. finals possible later today if schedule permits. Notable notes include Joe Tyler and Bam Russell aiming for Washington state doubles in August and Richard Woerr entering Tacoma next week for the Pacific Northwest meet. The Therne cup, held since 1806, remains the prize for three consecutive wins amid strong entrants from Portland Seattle and Victoria.

Weedined Park Ceerte Janiers Beye Pxtries Richard Woerr Marehall Alien Feams Tacoma Harr Hie Pacific Northwest Chester Therne Phil Neer Portland Pfenlkes Victoria Tyler Heattle Vrceman L'Asedena Payne Russell Beattie Powell Johnny Strachan San Francisco W. A. Tioes Wireck California Emerson Yakima

Crack Girl Swimmer Rose Freedman Shines In Seattle

Rose Freedman gains fame after crossing Lake Washington and trains daily at Madrona bathing beach. The Franklin High School alumna, now in a downtown office job, aims for finals in the Star city swimming meet the week of August 18 at Crystal Pool. Entries open to Seattle amateurs.

Rose Freedman Lake Washington Rose Madrona Franklin High School Crystal Pool Seattle The Star Today

Winged O to Start Work in San Francisco

Jack Spalding's Olympic Club football team will begin training August 14 at the South Side playgrounds. The Winged O team faces a tough schedule next year.

San Francisco Jack Spalding South Side Winged

Gardner Loses Great Mix 1 to 0

Harry Gardner pitched superbly holding the visiting Los Angeles team to two runs, but an eighth inning error and a clutch triple by Feed Killefer decided the game 1 to 0. Gardner’s best season performance and Aldridge’s strands of strong pitching marked a pitching duel on the local lot.

Harry Gardner Los Angeles Invaders Killefer Rollie Zelder Stumph Gardner Ellis Wares Hille Cunningham Aldridge Angelica Wee Zeider Hijie Eeeeee Crawford Lapan O Crandall McAuley Niehoff Feattie Middleton Hanne Killefor Dlohne Kenworthy

Stadium Work Progressing Ahead of Schedule at Local Site

Contractors report two weeks ahead as 25 stadium rows are in place with 80 total. Concrete work to begin in two to three weeks and the facility will feature press telephones and telegraphs, showers, and an electric bell system for half starts. Darwin Meisnest met with C W Henderson to arrange streetcar routing for the Stanford game on November 6.

Darwin Meisnest C. W

Felix Club Mount Baker Series Delayed by Protest

Babe Ruth belted his 36th homer as St Louis batter Vangtider yielded the drive. Bob Meusel added a second day homer as Ruth’s club the Felix team, with Mount Baker Juniors, had a Sunday game at Columbia field postponed amid park disputes and eligibility questions involving Wesley Sheedy. The Star league championship likely shifts to Liberty park for the opener around Sunday August.

Louis Babe" Ruth Vangtider St. Louis Bob Meusel Felix Club Mount Baker Columbia Field Wesley Sheedy Sheedy Seattle Park Board Lincoln Field Star League Liberty Park 14Th Ave E. Jefferson St

Italians Make Good Fighters Unmasked Names Revealed

Italian boxers are rising to prominence with front line careers. Dundee’s real name is Joseph Carora and bantam champ Pete Herman was born Peter Gulatto. Johnny Wilson, now welter champ, uses Giovanni Pancia and Patsy Wallace born Pasquale Applio is a top flyweight at 19.

Dundee Joseph Carora Pete Herman New Orleans Peter Gulatto Johnny Wilson Giovanni Pancia Patsy Wallace Philadelphia Pasquelle Applico

Allen Loses In Net Meet In Victoria

Marshall Allen of Seattle falls to Phil Neer of Portland by 5 7, 6 2, 6 3 in Victoria. Allen and Burrill reach doubles final by beating Phil Neer and P Bettens 9 7, 6 3.

Allen Victoria Marshall Allen Seattle Phil Neer Portland Burrill P. Bettens

Harold Toldings Signs With Carnegie Tech Football

Pittsburg July 31 Harold Toldings has signed with Carnegie Tech football squad for next season.

Pittsburg Harold Toldings Carnegie Tech

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