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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

8

MacDougall-Southwicks Bow Tacoma in Puget Sound Tilt

MacDougall-Southwick's Star league champions defeated Scobey's Pirates 30 to 20 in Seattle to take a 1-0 lead in the inter-city series. Frayn led the locals with seven baskets and six free throws. Shelly Pearne added six field goals. The second game is set for Saturday at the local YMCA with a potential coin flip if needed.

Leo H. Lassen MacDougall McDougalls Puget Sound Stadium High School Seattle Tacoma Frayn Grover Kertiss Shelly Pearne Macs Pirates Summery Tiee Davidson Smith Fdi Botts Moody Shiveley Kertie Overton Pearne Mooty Gordon Tony Hel Seattle Knights of Columbus Ina of Columbus Carlson University South Dakota Doc Powers Caseys Obrien Knights of American Columbus Legion Brien Mtantz Pase Anderson Ivee Geiger Carlson Price Mika Price Padel Logan O’ Brien Goale O'Pirien Clan Nem Powers

Shooters to Antwerp for Olympic trap event

The r m Trapshooting association sends 12 shooters to Antwerp in August to compete in the Olympic games. Packey McFarland plans a two comeback as a manager with Teddy Murphy as his young trainee.

New York R m Trapshooting Association Antwerp Packey McFarland Teddy Murphy

May Be Favorite When Gal.lopers Leave Post

New Orleans report notes Damask as a Kentucky Derby favorite after strong winter form. Owner Harry Payne Whitney and trainer James Rowe foresee a strong Derby showing if conditions stay fast and dry. Damask, carrying 126 pounds in the George Washington handicap, has impressed at Jefferson Park with the Whitney entries eligible for Kentucky races.

New Orleans Damask James Rowe Damark Fair Grounds Jefferson Park Whitney Eddie Ambrose Howe John P. Grier

Vet hurler talks well of Niehaus in 1920 race

Scott Perry of the Athletics praises lefty Niehaus, stating he can pitch in the American League and noting Niehaus was acquired from St Paul. Perry compares the minor and major leagues, saying hitters are tough in both, and dismisses Niehaus as a veteran label.

Niehaus Scott Perry Athletics Indians Scott Niehaus St. Paul A. A Scott

Chicago Tennis Players Seek Daylight Saving Hour

About 2000 players in Chicago push for a daylight saving extension. The 26 courts and players urge city officials to pass the extra hour ordinance now pending.

Chicago

Ode to the Rookie

A playful verse about a rookie facing social missteps at banquets. It hints his awkward acts in elbows and finger bowls may stand out until he proves his quickness with a fast hop winning approval.

Coast League Training Camps Oakland Update

Baseball notes from Oakland and surrounding areas with scores and player movements. Del Howards Oakes lost 4 to 2 to All-Army in San Francisco and other regional action includes Portland Beavers vs Chicago Cube in Ontario and shifts such as Art Griegs returning to work and Nea smith joining Vernon.

Boxing profits fuel plan for East Chicago stadium

Businessmen of East Chicago and Indiana Harbor have pooled boxing show profits to fund a large athletic stadium for boxing and other indoor sports. The allied towns have accumulated a sizable fund from winter athletic shows.

Chicago East Chicago Indiana Harbor

Sam Crawford Keeps Fast Pace At 40 In Coast League

Sam Crawford, Los Angeles veteran outfielder, remains capable of high pace and strong hitting in the Pacific Coast League. The aging star credits clean living and careful habits for staying young, with 1919 memories suggesting continued value against Coast pitchers. Headlines note other players: Oldham with Portland, Harper trial with Little Rock, and Cuban Christopher Torriente excelling in winter leagues amid Coast league chatter. A city semipro meeting is set for Monday at The Star office to discuss a summer city league.

Sam Crawford Los Angeles Crawford Sam Agate Harry Harper Seattle Little Rock Lustry Harper Seasion At & P.m

O Brien Is Walloped By Sam Stone In Cue Tilt

Sam Stone defeated Dick O'Brien 20 to 13 in The Star's Class Bc three cushion tourney. Stone rallied with a five high run and finished in 65 innings while O'Brien showed off a off night. Class A action paused until the HB final, and B players are urged to attend Brown & Hulen's for tonight's draws and matches.

Sam Stone Dillard Star Guy Kneeland T. Ritchie Kenneth Hibler B. N. Dainord Art Morganstern G. F E. Bowen Lynn Doolittle Brown ~ Hulen's R Balley Hip Kina

Yale Plans Golf Team and Intercollegiate Entry

Yale in New Haven announces it will call for golf players soon and enter a team in the intercollegiate tournament. Yale will also play Columbia Princeton and Harvard.

New Haven Conn Yale Columbia Princeton Harvard

Albany Training Camp Lures Senators to Nut-Growing Region

Albany Georgia hosts the Columbus Senators spring training in a peanut and pecan rich area. The region's agriculture centers on nut crops, shaping the local scene.

Albany Columbus Senators

Friars Club Plans Amateur Boxing and Monthly Wrestling

The Friars club of New York gears up to stage amateur boxing bouts and monthly wrestling programs. John Mitchell of the Business Men's Athletic club in San Antonio sparked a homing club trend, leading to arena openings in Fort Worth Wichita Falls and Houston.

New York Friars’ Club of John Mitchell Business Men's Athletic Club San Antonio Texas Fort Worth Wichita Falla Houston

Colgate bans captain-elect James Laird for professionalism

Colgate University barred James T. Laird, captain-elect of its football team, over questions of professionalism, signaling a decisive action impacting the squad ahead of the season.

Colgate James T. Laird

Quigley Won’t Report to Columbia 11 Due to Amateur Rights Loss

Eddie Quigley, quarterback, will not report to Columbia 11, having lost his amateur rights through professional sport work.

Eddie Quigley Columbia

National A. A. U. Wrestling Meet Set for May in Birmingham

National A A U wrestling meet is scheduled for May 12 and 18 in Birmingham. Organizers announce events include multiple weight classes and top regional teams expected to compete.

A. A. U. Rassling Birmingham

Bill Roper Signs Again to Coach Princeton Eleven

Bill Roper commits to lead Princeton football for two more seasons. The announcement formalizes his return as head coach through the end of the 192? season, reaffirming his role after prior campaigns and guiding the Tigers in upcoming schedules.

Bill Roper Princeton

Meehan Draws Walker in Milwaukie Ring Clash

In Portland March 17 Meehan from San Francisco drew Hugh Walker of Kansas City over ten rounds at Milwaukie arena. Fans favored the Bay City’s Pat Meehan, who won five rounds to Walker’s three, with a tight eight rounds for a Frankie Jones and Scotty Williams draw. Muff Hronson beat Harry Casey, and Jack Barry beat Carl Martin in six.

Portland Aithe Willie Pat") Meehan San Francisco Hugh Walker Kansas City Milwaukie Arena Bay City Meehan Walker Muff Hronson Harry Casey Seattle Frankie Jones Scotty Williams Chicago Tormmy Barone St. Paul Hert Forbes Jack Barry Carl Martin

McGraw Breaks Rule By Bringing Giants To San Antonio

San Antonio hosts the Giants for spring training breaking John Mc Graw’s 12 year pattern of using small towns. For 11 seasons the team warmed up at Marlin Springs Texas, a 5000 population hamlet, and last year Gainesville Florida. The shift puts hitters and pitchers in a lax setting with spring success predicted.

McGraw San Antonio Tex John McGraw Giants Marlin Springs Gainesville Fla

Northwest Wrestlers Competing At University Meet

George Hansen 158 pound champion of the Multnomah club Portland will defend his P N A laurels at the annual tournament opening at the University of Washington gym Friday night. Coaches name several Coast champions expected to enter and city teams join the rope pulling contests Friday morning.

George Hansen Multnomah Portland U. of W Northwest George Clark King County Carbarna Police and Fire Departments Union Sailors Frederick & Nelson's

Bashful young understudy guards Giants firetrack

Subbing for Hal Chase in San Antonio on March 18, George Kelly steps up as understudy to the Giants guardian of the firetrack position. The young tall player displays impressive play while Hal Chase is out.

San Antonio Tex Hal Chase Giants George Kelly George

Rickey Groups Players by Disposition in Clubhouse

St. Louis Cardinals manager Branch Rickey orders in the clubhouse dining room two tables for players. The "crabs" are placed at one table and the "lobsters" who are lively and fun join the other, reflecting their dispositions.

Rprownsville Tex Branch Rickey St. Louis Cards

Ringside Rambles Excerpt Sparks Hidden Knockout Quip

An unpublished boxing manuscript by Knockem Kold features a quip about a missed uppercut, humorously noting it would have been decisive if it had landed. The line captures a fighter’s dramatic moment and the sport’s verbal mic drop.

Knockem Kold

Boxing prospects loom in Pacific Coast venues this summer

The Veterans' Athletic Association and Clay Hite plan boxing cards at the Arena with Reve Kruvosky set to box in Tacoma next week. Reed may be cautious after Kruvosky's punch, and bouts feature Woods, McCaslin, Farrell, Morrow, Noye, and Lux vs Wright at Crystal Pool. Milwaukie, Tacoma, and coast cities host 10 round events with top heavyweights aiming for title shots.

Featue Austin & Balt The Veterans’ Athletic Association Clay Hite Kruvosky Bill Tacoma E K. O Reed Kruvocky Sievo Lea Ban Vranciaco Austin & Salt Joe Farrell Crystal Pool Harry Mansell Lackey Morrow Farrell Wg Morrow Frank Pete Morrie Lux Pilly Wright Wright Lux Lox Parta

Boxing Commission Enacts Ban On Referee Decisions

The Gan boxing commission bans referees from giving decisions and stops referees from offering knockouts in state bouts. The sweeping rule targets officials and aims to curb controversial outcomes in local boxing events.

Boxing Commission Gan

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