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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1920
Page
4
The University of Washington aims to finish the stadium fund with data sale proceeds and subscriptions. Donors are urged to buy two and five year seat placques at set prices to support construction, with plans for athletic events and carnivals to follow.
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The Seattle golf team lost a tight match to Bay Links on fast greens at Vic Fast, marking Seattle's strongest showing in British Columbia in years. Sam Russell led Seattle as the Canadians prepare for a return bout for the Biggerstaffe-Wilson trophy in September. Key players Ballinger Tilden Blair Huiskamp missed the trip, leaving Sam’s squad to carry the effort under a three point system.
Jeffs club captain Ben Btein leads a 27 man Jefferson Park squad to Tacoma where Meadow edges them 35 to 32. Only Clark Speirs breaks even, while Hill’s crew struggles as Stein Steil and Rongerud fail to score a point. Griswold, Pacific Northwest champion, was delayed by an auto accident near Seattle and could not play.
Ted Lewis defeated Kid Doyle in a London ring encounter as Doyle’s seconds tossed a sponge into the canvas in the late round. The incident underscored a heated finish and the crowd reaction remained intense through the final bell.
Fourteen junior squads start the Seattle Star League season tomorrow with City Cubs facing South Seattle and Shamrock Athletic club meeting Mount Baker Juniors at 2:30. Games are scheduled across several fields, with forfeit rules, umpire decisions, and registration requirements emphasized for all teams.
The City Date notes Poulsbo plans a week Sunday match with a leading squad while local teams like Beattie Merchants and South Beattie field teams prepare at Genth Beattie and Washington park. Contenders for the city championship include the Juniors from Walla Walla and the Majestic, with the Lincoln Perk Meteors now Tallered Ready expected to draw strong crowds.
Lackey faces a challenger Thursday when he enters the ring against Jones on the bay. The Northwest title likely to be decided this week. Britton and O Dow have matches in the East May 12. Britton to weigh about 19 pounds more for a 16 round bout. Benny Leonard associated events in Portland during the Shriners convention may lead to a local bout. promoter Clay Hite discussed with Leonard's manager Billy Gideon but no outcome announced. Bob Martin heavyweight title feasts on the coast. Eddie Pinkham Seattle lightweight leaves ring to join Western Dry Goods business.)
Former world lightweight champion Freddie Welsh is back in New Jersey running a health farm after mustering out of the army. He trains for a long distance bout with Renny Leonard, who reportedly won't pursue a 20 round title fight until Welsh is ready. Welsh served as a captain in the army.
Will Reed of Tacoma faces Willie Keeler of Bremerton in a six round bout in Aberdeen Monday. Reed recently knocked out Spud Murphy of San Francisco in Tacoma to add to his claim as a top heavyweight. The bout is billed as a shot at the world ham title, with both fighters described as leading figures in their cheese clans.
Tacoma lightweight Heinie Schumann has left the Living Dead for Denver where he expects to pursue major ring engagements. Manager Eddie Marino accompanied him, while bantamweight Jimmy Harris, who fought here last season, returned home to Denver.
Polo has begun at Camp Lewis with two games each Wednesday afternoon. The squads draw from the 1st Infantry 35th Infantry the Coast Artillery Brigade and a picked team. The sport showcases equestrian skill and Tacoma residents are becoming polo fans as talk of a city team grows.
Dink Templeton, the Stanford track star, is viewed as a top coast candidate for the United States Olympic track squad. He stands 6 feet 3 inches in the high jump and has cleared 23 feet in the broad jump. He is remembered for exceptional kicking for Stanford football and held the best distance punting record in the conference.
The Seattle Star Junior Baseball league will reorganize at a meeting called for The Star office Wednesday. A new election will appoint a president and vice president. The current executive Bill McKinley belongs to the senior division, and vice president Cummings of Camp Lewis has resigned as the team withdrew.
Eddie Shannon is listed as one of the Beavers key players for a Seattle series opener Tuesday. Walt McCredie, Portland manager, brings a strong squad as the league matches shift with Los Angeles visiting San Francisco and Oakland at Vernon along with Sacramento at Salt Lake.
The report highlights knee concerns for Harry Welter and mentions Geary, Cerry rows, and Kenworthy's benching by the Empire. Roop Grower and Beattie Key are freed to pursue deals as Washington signals a potential roster shakeup.
Vancouver Washington trapshooter Frank Troeh appears likely to join the U S squad for the upcoming August trip. The team, captained by Jay Mark of Massachusetts, will cover its own expenses as Troeh is rated among the 19 top shooters in the United States.
Hilliard fans who missed Rob Cannefax the world champion three cushion player at Pope Bibley's last week can see him next week in afternoon and evening exhibitions at Brown and Helena with Otto Retselt and Charley McCourt. Georges Carpentier praises Willie Meehan after his Newark Sportsman's Club bout saying Meehan fought harder in the eighth round than earlier and notes Dempsey failed to press inside Meehan’s swings.
A descriptive note on the trap door spider that digs a deep silk lined burrow in warm countries and ingeniously closes it with a rain protecting door. The excerpt highlights the spider’s simple yet effective dwelling adaptation.
A runner starts today from Seattle at noon aiming a 3,000 mile trek to New York in 76 days. He plans about 40 miles daily and carries a message from Governor Mart to the New York governor. Wil. won the distant running championship of the United States.
Broadway shared first place with West Seattle and Lincoln after routing the Franklin Quakers 9 to 2 at Columbia Playfield. Hunter Wanson pitched strong after a shaky first inning, allowing two runs then silencing the Quakers. Ballard beat Queen Anne 7 to 3 as Zolla and teammates struggled for support. ties and rematches finish the first half with Broadway at Ballard, Franklin at Lincoln, Queen Anne at West Seattle slated for Sunday.
Washington and Washington State track teams prepare for a Denny Field dual meet amid coaching notes. The Cougars skipped last week’s relay event due to poor weather. Jenne leads in pole vault and Smith in the two mile for the visiting squad. Cincinnati Reds stock bids rose to 65 8 dollars after opening day win and market notes accompany the sports item.
Los Angeles trounces local nine 9-2 as Red Killefer and Socks Selbolds combine for early five run burst. Pertica pitches well for the visitors while Ware’s club is held to six hits.
In Portland Oregon May 1 Tiny Herman of Astoria draws Frank Farmer of Tacoma after a 10 round action packed bout Herman used rough tactics and weight advantage in the late rounds to force the draw Frankie Murphy of Denver and Branley Willis of Portland fought to a draw in the semi windup Murphy outpointed Willis. Young Sam Langford lost to Joe Gorman in ten rounds.
Willie Hunefield of Los Angeles edged Gene Cline of Fresno in Sacramento last night securing a close decision after a first round knockdown that gave Hunefield the victory in the light welterweight bout.
Charney McCarthy the lightweight champion was outboxed by Eddie Shan non yet judges declared a draw. The crowd blamed judges again for wrong decisions after Shannon swept all rounds against McCarthy. Harper nearly stopped Mandot in round three before Mandot pulled away, while Maione drew Forbes and Malone edged in a close call. Leonard faltered after two rounds, Murray staged a late comeback before Jordan stopped him in the third, and more bouts concluded with draws or decisive wins. The Veterans' Athletic Association plans another show Tuesday featuring Gilum versus Shade and McCarthy versus Nack.
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