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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
4
The world's heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey faces a federal trial in San Francisco on a slacker charge. Public opinion fears taint on his record regardless of verdict, and a cleared Dempsey would halt plans for a bout with Georges Carpentier. English trips and business sense noted.
Johnny McCarthy defends his Coast welterweight title Friday at the Arena against Travie Davis of Everett. Davis may be replaced by Frankie Murphy if injured, with workouts today to confirm readiness. Davis previously held the title briefly, beating Jake Abel in Tacoma before losing to Lux.
Pal Moore and Billy Evans discuss talent over reputations in baseball. Farr McGillicuddy, Connie Mack's son, faces a tough setup in Moline with his Three Eye club and questions his given name, as Connie notes Farr lacks standout prospects and would improve with more favorable circumstances.
The San Joaquin valley circuit will challenge the Pacific Coast league next season as Idaho outlaws raid Coast players. Hay Bates, manager of a California club, laments he cannot pay to lure Coast league stars and plans to wait until spring.
A. F. Beamish and Major A. H. Lowe of the British Isles Davis cup team touring Canada express optimism about the Americans. They cite W. M. Johnston, W. T. Tilden IT, and Vincent Richards as strong players and note England lacks promising young talent. The Britons plan to field the strongest team possible.
A girl seeks the ideal husband in this installment titled The Sagebrusher. The narrative explores romance and social expectations as she weighs love against practicality within a western setting.
Be es optimistic about the Coast league title as pitchers deliver and the lineup drives. Ernie Johnson leads a solid attack with Maggert Johnson Krug Rumler Sheeley Mulligan, while fielding and catching improve and pitching depth grows with Thurston Cullop and others backing the team.
Seattle may acquire Stub Spencer and Beals Becker from outlaw teams under a new ruling requiring players to report by July 1 or face suspensions. Both players are owned by Bruce Hartford who is departing for Milwaukee in the American Association. Hartford has struggled at shortstop and is not hitting well, though he fields hard-hit balls poorly.
Gus West, manager of the Gold Belt Boxing Club, closes his downtown gym and plans summer matches at the ball park formerly used by the Bears during Denver’s Western league years.
Babe Ruth hits his twelfth homer of the season in the eighth inning at the Polo Grounds to lift New York over Washington 10 to 7. The report notes strong Sox play in the American League and mentions numerous players and teams from the era.
Ralph De Palma led 468 miles before his Pallot caught fire and dropped out. Gaston Chevrolet took the win in the 500 mile race in Indianapolis, Rene Thomas finished second, Tommy Milton third, Jimmy Murphy fourth, De Palma fifth. Prize money approached $46,006 with a 640 1614 mile distance at an average 648.16 mph amid 22 starters and minor crashes.
Jack Britton world's champion welterweight retained his title with a 11 round victory over Johnny Griffiths in Akorn, June 1. Britton dominated nine rounds to Griffiths four with two even rounds noted by the newspaper decision. Heat slowed the fighters during the bout.
Monroe defeated Sultan 8 to 4 with Coffman earning the win by pitching steadily and striking out 16. Batteries Coffman and Murdock for Monroe. Casey and Knudson for Sultan.
Christy Quit contemplates leaving the Giants for newspaper work. He will not stay with the team unless he can be of use. The note of social whirl creates public interest and speculation.
In a double bill Seattle and Hartford split, the first game ended 4-3 after Hartford misplays in the ninth with two outs and runners on. The second game saw Seattle booted plays all game, finishing 7 to 3. A large crowd watched the doubleheader and the series ended tied 4-4. The text also notes low team records and a mention of "The Sagebrusher" novel starting Monday in The Star.
The column argues Jim Vaughn’s recovery is crucial for the Cubs pennant chase with top arms Alexander and the team's reliability in doubt. It notes Coveleski Bagby and other stars as anchors while warning of weather and schedule pressures affecting both the Cubs and Indians. The St. Joseph Western league lead shows Johnny Kelleher’s strong hand guiding the Saints as popularity grows.
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