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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1920
Page
8
Seattle suffered its ninth straight loss as Portland Beavers shut out the home team 6 to 0 in Seattle. About 6,000 fans watched a error plagued effort as Seattle committed five errors while Portland piled up 15 hits.
Yesterday's hero Stanoveleskie led Cleveland in a 7 4 win over the Browns while mixed results across the league included a Yankees victory over the Senators and extra inning losses for Philadelphia. The text notes new signings proxy Klepper Honig Meloan and Simmons and critiques Seattle management after Claude Thomas, Seattle's top pitcher, moved to St. Louis and Los Angeles.
The Seattle team travels to San Francisco for a week of games with the Seals before moving to Los Angeles and then returning home. Regular right fielder Harry Wolters returns from injuries, aiming to stay out of hospitals. Catcher Jack Adama was in a game yesterday and may be ready soon as other league clubs shift venues this week.
Johnny Evers will appear as a coach in a Giant uniform for New York in a few days, Mc Graw announced. The change does not affect Christy Matthewson’s status as manager. Boston notes that Waite Hoyt, who joined the Giants in 1915, will not be 21 until next September.
Boston fans favor Mike Menosky after his bold field presence and potent batting. His arrival from the Senators fills void left by Babe Ruth and sparks optimism for a marquee acquisition.
Montreal reports a new governing body unites all Quebec clubs for the annual championship, with the title tournament set for June 18. In Reading, rookie Joe Conlan, farmed from Brooklyn, struck out Babe Ruth in spring, and learned the game at the Chicago stockyards.
Tailored Ready defeated Walla Walla Juniors 62 at Walla Walla field as heavy hitting and fielding miscues shaped the Star League clash. Mount Baker Junior crushed South Seattle 16 to unknown, while Diamond Aces rolled 29 to 3 over Spartan Athletic at Woodland Park. Rainier Valley Juniors forfeited at Adams Field, risking their league franchise.
Portland Beavers shut out Seattle It 6 to 0 in three innings with key hits by Blue Wisterzil and Siglin. Kingdon walked Sutherland sacrificed Blue tripled and scored in the third. Blue later scored on error and stole second in the seventh as Wistersil drove in runs. Koehler Spranger and Sutherland contributed as Seattle committed several miscues leading to the sweep.
May 10 William H. McCarthy president of the Pacific Coast Baseball league said he will obtain a warrant charging assault for the arrest of Rey Hurlbut part owner of the Colonial Social club. Hurlbut attacked McCarthy in Georget last night while McCarthy escorted a young woman to the St Francis hotel. McCarthy said he had his hands in his pockets when hit and that Hurlbut walked away with a policeman. The barring of Hurlbut Charles Schwartz and Martin Breslauer followed last week's releases of Pitchers Tom Seaton and Casey Smith from the San Francisco club.
M Kelvey won the A T A trophy at the Northwest Trapshooters league meet in Kent Sunday beating J H Lewis and Dr C L Templeton in a shootoff with 25 straight after tying at 1148 targets. Co W Brady of Seattle won the Kent Gun club trophy with 26 straight from the 22 yard line in the handicap. L R Rhodes of Seattle was high gun among professionals with 116 targets.
In Philadelphia the American League weighs rules to bar jokers from future public appearances at ballparks. Babe Ruth smiled at the gag, but management fears it could become a jinx for a star.
A rookie arrives at Tacoma's baseball training camp in a seven passenger wagon and seeks work. The club signs him amid quiet whispers about his future with the team.
A fragment asserts a lullaby is linked to multiple kidnap cases, with locals debating its influence and origins. Authorities and witnesses weigh possible connections as investigators review folklore, myths, and suspect testimonies.
Andre Anderson the California heavyweight will arrive Tuesday to train at the Arena gym for a scheduled event. He drew with Tiny Koch in California and will face Frank Farmer from Tacoma in the four round main bout, with other fights featuring Sontag Welch Mansell Moore Zink Adama and Maul.
Peter Trivoulidas, a Greek national living in the United States for 23 years, won the Boston Marathon. He expresses pride in his achievement and plans to apply for his citizenship papers at once.
The Webfoots edged Washington 66 to 64 after Washington forfeited the relay. Frankland of Washington was disqualified in the high hurdles after toppling three barriers, cost Washington 10 points, while Pratt and Sunderleaf swapped places in the 440. Pope won the discus for Washington but a Battisti ruling near 135 feet sparked controversy. Washington's Edmunson notes Pratt’s disputed second, Oregon’s Bartlett and Pape also featured, and Dalley’s lone captaincy disappointment capped a taxing meet.
International battles open the season with National League teams going West and American League clubs moving East. The Phils host Pittsburgh, Braves play St. Louis, Giants host Cincinnati, Dodgers visit Chicago, while White Sox play at New York, Browns at Philadelphia, Tigers at Washington, and Indians at Boston.
High school baseball resumes Tuesday afternoon with leaders facing second division teams. Broadway vs Queen Anne at Mercer field. West Seattle and Franklin meet at Columbia field. Hiawatha field hosts Ballard with Lincoln. Jack Pickering starts for Ballard as they seek a comfortable win.
The Felix club of The Star league defeated Poulsbo 7 to 4 at Poulsbo Sunday afternoon. Thorburn hit a homer for Seattle, while Swift pitched a steady game for the winners.
New York baseball tale recalls Frank Frisch nearly opting for the Yankees after Arthur Devlin at Fordham pressed the promise to give the Giants the first call. Frisch informed McGraw of the Yankees bid before signing with the Giants.
Louisville crowds watch Paul Jones take an early lead and hold on to win the Derby. Dannacanna finishes fifth after an upset bid.
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