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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1920

Page

4

Vernon Tigers Ready for Opening Strike in Coast League

Vernon Tigers, 1919 champions, prep for Seattle game as pitching staff led by Dell Piercy and Willie Mitchell stands out. Lineup features Johnny Mitchell, Bob Fisher, Borton, Smith, High, Chadbourne, Long, and catcher Al Devormer, with strong infield and hard hitting quartet highlighted.

Whemer Dell Aif Piercy Essick Willie Mitchell Wille Shelienback Fromme Bryan Houck Young Smallwood Johnny Mitchell Bob Fisher Keystone Borton Smith Tigers Orchard High Chadbourne Long Mitchell Fisher Altho Long al Devormer

Local squad unchanged since Smwashes game three weeks ago

Regulars line up as before with Billy Cunningham appearing occasionally on the field. His injured wrist is listed as out again.

Billy Cunningham

Detroit Holds Options on Coast League Clubs

Detroit plans to select the star players from Portland San Francisco and Oakland through end of season deals. Hack Miller of Portland Willie Kamm of San Francisco and an Oakland outfielder are the most mentioned targets by Detroit for the Coast league option rights.

Detroit Portland San Francisco Oakland Tigers Blue Hack Miller Willie Kamm

Detroit echoes on Babe Pinellis with Tigers

Speaking of Detroit, Babe Pinellis the Sacramento third baseman last year is proving his value with the Tigers through strong fielding and regular-berth status despite modest hitting. He out-hits Jones and Hale among the new recruits for the job, as Woodward the righty pitcher joins the club during its three week southern trip and shows potential despite two one run losses.

Detroit Babe” Pinellis Sacramento Tigers Jones Hale Woodward St. Louis

Young Reinhart Reassigned To Milwaukee In A Lively MLB Trade

The southpaw rookie Reinhart was sent from the Siwashes to the St. Louis Cardinals and then recalled before being turned over to the Milwaukee club in the American league.

Young Reinhart Siwashes St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee

Baseball Notes From The Circuits Of The Day

Slim Love is nearing form with the Seal camp after arriving from Detroit. Jim Thorpe remains sidelined with a injured leg while playing with Akron in the International League. Harry Harper of the Boston Red Sox is sought by Cleveland Indians to bolster their pitching staff. Jack Beatty now manages the Kitchiner team in the Michigan Ontario league. Frank Schulte quits Syracuse International League after a dispute with owner Lander. Tommy Leach manages the Tampa team in the Florida State League as Smokers lead the pennant race. Nig Clarke plays for Greenville in the South Atlantic League after a Pirates spring tryout. James Hamilton pilots Joplin in the Western League from second place with Tulsa atop the standings.

Cleveland Indiana Harry Harper Boston Red Sos Indians Harper Nel Tommy Leach Tampa Hie Clarke Pittaburg Pirates Greenville Jimmy Hamilton Paterson-MacDonald James Joplin Tulsa Jimmy

Goldie Rapp Secures Spot Through Pitcher Mike Kelley Talk

Mike Kelley persuaded Pat Moran to give Goldie Rapp the third base job. Rapp is a solid slugger and capable fielder. He asked to have his watch repaired, mentioning Haynes near the Liberty Theatre.

ST. Paul Mike’ Kelley Pat Moran Goldie Rapp Rapp Fiest Water Haynes Liberty Theatre

McCarthy Wright Set For Coast Welterweight Clash At Liberty Park

Johnny McCarthy meets Billy Wright in the main event of The Star smoker at Liberty Park to raise funds for Mrs. Robert C. Scott. The Coast champion seeks to regain the title, while Wright returns home for a rare local bout after tours East. Supporting bouts feature Sontag Welch, Pete Walker vs Mitchell, and Eddie Moore in a lively boxing card beginning at 8:30 outside Seattle.

Johnny McCarthy Seattle Wright Billy Mays O. K McCarthy

Quartet heads Star smoker in Scott fund feature at Liberty Park

Top row left to right Val Sontag Johnny McCarthy and Billy Wright. Below Army Welch. The quartet of mitt slingers is set for night battles in the Star smoker's Scott fund program at Liberty Park. Johnny McCarthy tangles with Billy Wright in the semi windup.

Val Sontag Johnny McCarthy Billy Wright Army Welch Scott Fund Liberty Park Fighting Harp

Pacific Coast League at Portland Report

Oakland and Portland clash in a rough game with sparse scoring notes. Several batter names are listed including Arnett Mitze Rone Tobin and others, but details are garbled and unclear.

Portland Oakland O Arnett Mitze Rone and Tobin

Who will coach Olympic team

With a fairly good idea of the American Olympic team set, the coach selection becomes paramount. Candidates include Robertson of Pennsylvania Mackley of Cornell Fitzpatrick Princeton Donovan Harvard Maloney Stanford Farrell Illinois and the veteran Cornell and Princeton coaches gain favor.

New York Robertson Pennsyvania Mackley Cornell Fitzpatrick Princeton Donovan Harvard Maloney Stanford Farrell Illinois

Doubles Reach The Mar Woodland Park Finals

Stephens and Burr advance to the men’s doubles final at The Mar Woodland Park tournament after a straight sets win over Art Bailey and C. C. Wilharme. They will face the winner of Nollan Nolian versus Hesketh Schangier at 1 pm Thursday.

Stephens Burr Mar Woodland Park Art Bailey C. C. Wilharme Park Courts Ben Waller Dick van der Las Bruce Hesketh Manford Schangier Waller Atar van der Las Hesketh Scchangiler Schangler Steadier Mrs. Bourque Muis Coupes Gertrude Kreiner Vick van der Las

Mount Baker and Ballard Managers Set Meeting Tonight

Mount Baker and Ballard Beavers managers will meet at The Star office tonight at 7 p.m. to decide on adding six new players for the July 14 game. Mount Baker claims six former players left for Alaska, affecting their eligibility. No professional players may play in Star league ball, excluding Mike Neffer from the lineup. The Star league season features fast junior play, with Tailored Pendy Felix club Bullard Beavers Mount Baker in Cup contention though the winner remains undecided. A local tennis highlight notes Gertrude Schreiner won the women’s singles and, with partner Mr. Bragdon, took the women’s doubles in Woodland Park.

Gertrude Schreiner Mrs. Hourque Mike Foster Art Bailey Dick van der Las Woodland Grounds Dorothy Little Herb Little Mrs. Bragdon Woodland Williams Burr Stephens Bailey Williama Hesketh Schlanger Nollan Mount Baker Ballard Beavers Star Office Ballard Mount Maker Aliaska Mike Neffer Seattle Tailored Pendy Felix Club Bullard Beavers Star-Woodland Park Mr. Bragdon

Tourist Still Tours Benny Leonard at Van Nuys Hotel

A touring tourist in Los Angeles questions Benny Leonard's life and manager while Billy Gibson, Leonard's manager, dismisses the claim as biased. The exchange occurs in the Van Nuys Hotel lobby as the stranger seeks opinions on Leonard and his alleged wealth.

Benny Leonard van Nuys Los Angeles Billy Gibson Benjamin Leonard Billy Leonard

Best Horse Yet Albany

Trainers and Mans War is hailed as the greatest horse, the most beautiful and the most thoroughbred of turf history in this Albany coverage.

Albany War

New Ring Bible Adopted by New York Ring Clubs

The text of the International Sporting Club code is being accepted as the new ring Bible in New York. This marks a standard reference for rules and conduct among local ring and match organizers in the city.

New York

Bald Eagle Hunts Wichita and Other Baseball Notes

Frank Isbell shifts focus from his suit to scouting talent among bushers turn backs of the majors. In New York fans warm to George Kelly the awkward first baseman while discussing costs of beet roosts and dining at Boldt's.

Bald Wichita Frank Isbell New York Giants George Kelly

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