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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
8
The Seattle Siwashes show power as they rout rivals 12 to 1 in the Coast League. A disciplined attack and timely hitting lift the team from last place, with strong swings and productive offense driving the win.
Walter Mails endured a rough second inning marked by fielding errors and wild throws as his team faltered. Kuntz finished the game, with Bill Stumph and Murphy delivering steady hitting and defense as the club seeks a turnaround from the cellar.
Akron fighter Bob Martin has three bouts scheduled before appearing in Louisville on June 5. The event marks Kentucky’s first open air boxing show since the new law took effect.
Nollan of Lincoln High School will face Chet Vincent of Broadway in the high school net title final at Woodland Park. Nollan advanced by defeating teammate Bruce Hesketh 6 2 7 5. Nollan and Hesketh meet Olin and Livingood of Franklin in the doubles final.
Gaston Chevrolet, winner of the 600 mile classic at Indianapolis, will race in Tacoma on July 5. His brother Louis Chevrolet also will race. The report notes the brothers’ racing plans from the up round city.
Jack Dempsey the world champion heavyweight faces trial in San Francisco for conspiring to evade the draft. manager Jack Kearns also charged. Maxine Dempsey is the key prosecution witness amid questions on a possible marriage. Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas leads the case with Gavin McNab as defense counsel.
The article records Rainier Heights junior registrations for permanent status, names several players and clubs, and notes a June 18 game at Wildwood Park between the Chevalier club and its rival. It also mentions Fort Ward Bunda game results with Burke Bonnet and Takigawe contributing strong performances and a tied match proceeding.
Seattle defeated Sacramento 12 to 1 as ten runs crossed in the second frame and two more came in the seventh. Walter Mails led the attack with rampant base hitting while Seattle’s pitchers held Sacramento to a lone run in the final inning.
Ballard Beavers prepare for their first Star League appearance Sunday against the South Seattle Merchants at Adams Field. The Beavers face a schedule shaken by prior team withdrawals, with five other Sunday games on the slate. Lincoln Park hosts the Felix club versus Tailored Ready in the top clash of the day.
The Star reports a strong influx of entries for the Woodland Park tennis tournament. New entry blanks appear in Fridays Star and at Piper & Taft's tennis department. Blank forms may be mailed to The Star's sporting editor or to Piper & Taft's. entries close in June, though early submission is advised. A large field of city players has already entered.
The Syracuse Hart-Lock Syran caseball club signed center fielder Getaner due to his reputation as a strong hitter. He tripled on his first plate appearance for the club, signaling immediate impact.
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