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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1920

Page

4

Lux Beats Wright for Coast Welter Title

Morrie Lux, the Kansas City welter, defeats Billy Wright to retain the Coast title in a brisk three round bout. Storey edges Mike Pete in a close decision. Soldier Woods struggles to land a clever punch plan as Madden outworks him. Fred Fulton set for four round headline with Young Hector Friday at the Arena.

Lux Pep Storey Pete Woods Fulton Hector Friday Leo H. Lassen Morrie Lax Kansas City Billy Wright Seattle Wright Billy Seattle Battler Jax Rae Scribner Jimmy Storey Mike Pete Wilkinson Roy David Liocyd Madden Madden Fred Fulton Minnesota Young Hector Arena Northwestern

Fulton Faces Hector With Reach Advantage In Spotlight Bout

The article notes Fulton has a long reach and a skilled left hand giving him an edge over Hector. Hector has shown a solid left at times, but faces a tough test if Fulton remains at top form, unlike aging boxers Gunboat Smith and Carl Morris.

Fulton Hector Smith Carl Morris Morris

Early Arena boxing card thrills with several matchups

In Friday night action at the Arena Willie Keeler faces Joe Bonds in heavyweight division Eddie Jackson boxes Mickey Brown at 133 pounds Frankie Rogers battles Billy Nelson Curtain raiser to follow with additional bouts expected.

Willie Keeler Joe Bonds Eddie Jackson Mickey Brown Frankie Rogers Weiter Billy Nelson

Reed Faces Tough 18 Minute Session with Kruvocky

Los Angeles heavy weight Bint Reed braces for a hard 18 minute bout against Bevo Kruvosky of San Francisco in Tacoma. Kruvosky previously defeated Reed in Seattle on the KC route, making this rematch a high stakes test on the carpeted ring.

Bint Reed Los Angeles Bevo Kruvocky San Francisco Tacoma Kruvosky K. C Seattle Reed

Seattle Borers Ball Opens In First Annual Dance

The Seattle Borers Association hosts its first annual ball at the Knights of Columbus hall. Fred Fulton will read the grand march with Flosele Sturges from Levy's Orpheum guiding the processional. The first event begins at 6:50 PM.

Seattle Seattle Borers’ Association Knights of Columbus Fred Fulton Flosele Sturges Levy Orpheum

Pat Scott to referee big Friday boxing bout

Pat Scott a veteran boxer and former Seattle favorite will referee the main event Friday. Now a Bremerton businessman he remains a noted boxing figure in the region.

Pat Scott Seattle Pat Bremerton

Shannon Tops Anderson In Northwest Lightweight Thriller

Eddie Shannon the California lightweight outpointed Fred Anderson of Vancouver Washington over 10 rounds in Portland. Shannon remains undefeated in the Northwest while Anderson, who previously faced Joe Benjamin in Portland, also gave a strong showing despite losing.

Eddie Shannon California Freddie Anderson Vancouver, Wash Portland Shannon Northwest Anderson Joe Benjamin Joe

Seals Manager Treks by Air for San Francisco Work

Charlie Graham manager of the San Francisco Seals left by airplane with Aviator Farris for San Francisco to inspect work at Recreation park. They expect to return to Stockton by noon today.

Stockton Cal Charlie Graham San Francisco Seals Graham Aviator Farris San Francisco Recreation Park

Central Alleys Team Sets 1127-Pin Single Game Record

Peroria II March 24 World record toppled as Central Alleys of Indianapolis rolled 1127 pins in a single game at the American Bowling Congress. Orange team from St. Louis previously held 1112 pins. This season the bowlers are driven by one word in their vocabulary Ginme.

Peroria Indianapolis Orange St. Louis

Babe Ruth Contest Sparks Seattle Baseball Folly

Readers were invited to guess which pitcher will strike out Babe Ruth in the American League season opening. Two tickets prize per correct guess with entries mailed to the Babe Ruth Editor at the Seattie Star. Names listed as initial hurters include Perry Athletics Hoyt Boston Kerr Chicago Cleotte Chicago Johnson Washington and Harper Boston.

Seattle Babe Huth Babe Ruth Seatie Star Mall Perry Athletics Hoyt Boston Kerr Chicago Cleotte Johnson Washington Harper

Heavyweight bout in sight Fulton vs Heetor teased

Sporting editor Tom Burns riffs on a planned heavyweight clash Fulton versus Heetor. He gushes over Koch and McIntyre, jokes about a possible second round finish by Heetor, and muses on a bearish Hugology exhibit with camera talk and movie hype.

Scale Star Fulton Heetor Compacy Hector Chet McIntyre Koch Hee Thero Hearcleeay Tom Burns

Seattle Baseball Diamonds Need Repairs Before Season

Seattle parks face a push to renovate baseball fields at Woodland Park Ballard and other fields. Officials urge boulder removal and rolling to restore playable diamonds as thousands attend weekly games. Ice conditions threaten the East hockey series featuring the Seattle Mets with Ottawa rink weathering warm, slushy surface.

Woodland Park

Ritchie Leads in Angle Meet for B Class Cue

The Star reports Ritchie atop the B class three cushion billiards standings in Brown and Hulen’s city tournament. He has one match left against Ben Brierly tonight with a win securing the cup. Brierly trails in second place as the field narrows. Results from last night include Ritchie 20 Morganstern 11 and Hibler 20 Morgenstern 17. Tonight Bowen faces Morganstern and Ritchie meets Brierly at 8 p m.

T. Ritchie Star's Clans Brown & Hulen Ben Brierly Ritchie Brierly Morganstern Bowen Hibler Morgenstern Both

Second Puck Title Melee Is on Tonight

The Beattle Mets prepare for a second start in the world hockey series against Ottawa under amended rules amid poor ice conditions. Nighbor of the Pastern champs looms as Mets stopper, while Foyston and Seattle push to repeat scoring in tonight’s Wonderland battle. Ottawa awaits lineup changes with Benedict guarding the net as a possible clinch hangs on a win.

Beattle Mets Ottawa Mets Hasternere Nighbor Beattie Sard Frank Foyston Seattle Nets Miley Tobin Feyston Walker Rover Rowe Hickey Holmes Darragh Broddbent Mechell Gerard Cleghorn Benedict

Franklin Area Athletes Face Uncertain City Meet Plans

Petty track aspirants submit names to coach Man- MU Mactiinnis as Franklin athletes prepare for a potential city meet turnout. Media figures like Mallard Beattie and Hank Dunningham train at Manford while others such as Joe Turner and Reggie Christenson reassess coaching duties amid outside work. Details on baseball positions and captains for Broadway and Ball Splitters surface, with names like Dean Boyle Jimmy Hacker Jack Pickering and Tweet Frisell highlighted as possible starters or veterans in the upcoming season.

Tom Olsen Petty Franklin Man- MU Mactiinnis Joe Turner Broadway Reggie Christenson Turner

Jack Dempsey to tour with circus in July

Jack Dempsey is slated to appear in Montana with the Selia-Floto circus in July unless detained in California by the authorities. The masked fighter’s travel plans hinge on detainment outcomes.

Jack Dempsey California Uncle Sam

Stecher Defeats Henderson in Two Straight Falls

New York report says Joe Stecher world heavyweight wrestling champion defeated Mort Henderson in two straight falls lasting 37 minutes and 60 seconds, and 14 minutes respectively. San Francisco notes four shows already, plus a Monday Night club, promising boxing every night except Sunday.

New York Joe Stecher Wreastier Mort Henderson AN Francisco Cal San Francisco

Denver Resigns to Semipro Baseball as New Local Loop Formed

Denver has accepted another year of semiprofessional baseball after failing to secure a Western league franchise. A city loop has been formed to support the sport as amateur baseball shows stronger prosperity than organized baseball last year.

Denver Col

Rest for Boxers boosts action with split bouts

Portland boxing club rules allow rest between halves of 12 round bouts. Promoters spice fights by dividing them into two parts for more action. Three army districts have formed Pacific coast baseball leagues in Los Angeles San Francisco and San Diego.

Portland Ore Boxing Club Army Pacific Coast Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego

Golf architecture course added at Massachusetts Agricultural College

The growing popularity of golf and the need for course construction led Massachusetts Agricultural College to add a golf architecture course to its curriculum.

Golf Architecture Boston Massachusetts Agricultural College

Michigan Aggies football players to join wrestling program

Coach Brewer of the Michigan Aggies orders all prospective players to enroll in a mat class this year. The move aims to develop agility and balance by incorporating wrestling training into football preparation for the team.

Rastle Kart

Demon Manager Explains 108 Angeles Substitution

March 14 report notes Beattie fighter Mud Midley did not enter the Vernon ring for a four round main event. Peeny McCor substituted as replacement Denny Kramer with Ridley absent. outcome details unavailable. Alternate outcome remains unclear amid ring confusion.

Angeles Mud Midley Beattie Vernon Hie Denny Kramer Peeny McCor Ridley

Seattle baseball league seeks team entries for city title

The Star invites Seattle teams to enter a city league with classes A and FP. A meeting at The Star office will form a temporary committee to draft a constitution, elect officers, and set a season start in May. Roy Bunsten, Henry He Truckey, and Ernest Pratt named.

Seattle Star Office Braes Star Roy Bunsten Henry He Truckey Ernest Pratt

Early season baseball snippets from coast cities

Inland and coastal scores show Oakland Taunigans and regulars squaring off in a 1 to 1 draw as Kremer and Winn pitched for the Yannigans. In Los Angeles Chicago Cubs meet Angels at Washington Park after rain delays, with infielder Jim McCauley seeking higher pay. Beale in Stockton held a three hour diamond session with tossing and betting, Ontario Beavers rested due to rain, and new outfielder from lone Beach High joins the Beavers. Third baseman Wisterzi reportedly lost sight while with Portland club.

Los Angeles Angele Chicago Cubs Washington Park Haturaay Jim McCauley The Angels Ontario Beavers MrCredie Clan Lone Beach High School Thies Etx Oregon Coasters Wisterzi Portland

Ball players seek jobs in The Star league

Ball players listing their names and contact details seek tryouts with The Star league teams. Names include Fred Emard Roy Buneten Bill Truckey Henry Rebecraft and Eliott, with telephone numbers and addresses for publication. Lawler defeats Walger in Atlanta in a fast round bout at the auditorium.

Fred Emard Eliott Roy Buneten Bill Truckey Elliott Henry Rbecraft Lawler Walger Atlanta Omaha Benny Walger New York

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