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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

4

Shortstop impact boosts Dodgers as MacCauley shines with Angels

The piece notes Jimmy MacCauley joining the Los Angeles Angels and delivering a sharp display in the series with the Seals. It mentions salary disputes and a reported $10 000 season, plus historical nods to Joe McGinnity and coaching stints at the University of Illinois. It contrasts Boston Red Sox management under Barrows with past stars and discusses Detroit and Boston spring tour critiques, ending with a skeptical take on alibi arguments.

Los Angeles Jimmy MacCauley Seals Powers The Seraphs Boston Red Sox Babe Roth Carl Mays Roth Barrows Red Sox Detroit Tigers Boston Braves Braves

Arena Show Postponed as Anderson Is Hurt

Andre Anderson sustains a side injury aboard a Seattle bound train and cannot face Frank Farmer in the main event. The Northwest club books Young Hector to meet Farmer Friday in Bremerton with Anderson’s proposed winner facing the victor later after healing.

Anderson Hector Frank Farmer Andre Anderson Arena Southern Pacific Seattle

Wells Knocked Out by Beckett for English Title

London report says Joe Beckett knocked out Bombardier Wells in the third round to win the English heavyweight championship. Critics note Wells lost punch and shifted to toe to toe fighting, a fatal mistake in the bout. A fleeting line mentions a pretty girl listening intently.

London Bombardier ‘Wells Europe Joe Beckett Wells Crittca

Firefighters Defeat Seattle Coppers in Annual Clash

Seattle fire fighters beat the police 11 to 3 at Liberty Park in the annual city clash. Wold, for the winners, allowed only two safeties. Firemen tallied 12 safes off Stodard Pielow and McGinnis, including a three base hit with the bases loaded by F. Davis.

Seattle Coppers Liberty Park Wold Coppersa Stoddard Pielow McGinnis F. Davia

Bantamweight Champion Herman Defeats White in Eight

Philadelphia report says Pete Herman bantamweight champion won an eight round decision against Jabez White of Albany at the Olympia last night.

Philadelphia Pete Herman Jabez White Albany Olympia

West Siders claim magic with Fritz Hagist on shortstop

West Seattle’s Fritz Hagist has starred at short for the Indiana as they chase the city prep diamond title. Hagist, who sports one homer this season, also started a triple play in a Broadway game, signaling strong defense and quick thinking.

West Seattle Fritz Hagist Monicker Indiana City Prep Hagiat

Lincoln wins all six tennis matches over Franklin

Lincoln defeated Franklin in a prep dual at Woodland Park yesterday winning every match. Hesketh beat Olin 4 6 Nollan beat Livingood 7 4 Grant defeated Nieder 6 3 4 Duncan beat Wright 6 2 6 4 Mesketh and Nollan beat Olin and Livingood 6 4 6 3 Duncan and Grant defeated Nieder and Wright 1 4 6 3.

Lincoln Franklin Woodland Park Hesketh Olin Nollan Livingood Grant Nieder Duncan Wright Mesketh

Baseball Notes on Players in Various Leagues and Teams

The report lists multiple players across leagues including Boyd Bileett of Heattie North western league now with Houston in the Texas League. Bill Clymers of Columbus Welsh sits third in the Middle Western minor with mixed results. Peal leads with 12 wins in 16 starts as Benny Kauff shifts roles with the New York Giants. Jack Fournier shines for St Louis Cards with three doubles. Former Coast league alums Gedeon Tobin and Williams play for St Louis Browns, with Sotheron and Bodie noted in other clubs.

Bill Clymers Columbus Welsh American Association Peal Comat Towers St. Louis Browns Joe Gedeon Johnny Tobin Ken Willames al Sotheron The Crowes Portland Heavers

CLASS B LEAGUE OPENS HERE

Dave Hillyard's Beattie Pacific team meets Spokane Indians at the local ballpark in the opening B league game. Lineups include Hoffman, Grant, Powers, Shannon infield. Hillyard in left. Wiggen center. Coleman right. Hillyard to pitch staff with Hovey and Dunningham. Spokane counters with Murphy, Paull, Mitchell, Ginglardi, Gatewood, Hodges, Arnopiger and more to be announced. Game slated for 7 p.m.

Dave Hillyard Rainier Valley Spokane Indians Bingang David Ben Sir David Vancouver Me Yard and Company Dave Hoffman Grant Powers Shannon Tacoma Ballard Hillyard Wiggen Coleman Wis Ho H Boekie Patterson McDonald Shipyard Club Hilyard Phi Hovey Henry Dunningham Benattle Handers Fitchner Alexander Maylor Cunningham Weat Seattle High School Spokane Murphy Paull Mitchell Ginglardi Gatewood Hodges

Coast league travel rounds without games this day

All Coast league teams are on the road with no games scheduled. Salt Lake visits Oakland while Vernon goes to Sacramento. Seattle plays in San Francisco and Portland travels to Los Angeles as teams cover the Pacific Coast.

Seattle San Francisco Tommy Fitesimmons Harry Wolters Mighty Secon Salt Lake Oakland Vernon Gore Sacramento Portland Los Angeles Cam Beattie Vernon Halt Lake City

Middle King Lost Title for $5 000

Johnny Wilson the new middleweight champion earned 3241 dollars for winning his title in Boston Thursday night. Mike O Dowd the former champion who lost the decision received 5000 dollars for his crown. O Dowd was to have received a 10000 dollar guarantee for facing Jack Britton in Canton next Monday, but the guarantee was canceled.

O'Dowd Jack Britton Canton

Major League Games Today Across Leagues

National League matchups include York at Cincinnati, Drecklyn at Chicago, Dosten at St Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and more. American League games feature Lovle at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Houston, and Detroit at Washington.

Pacific International Lest Vancouver Victoria Yakima Tacoma Vancouvers Cole Ene Rapp Schrodier Nossiger Patterson Cleveland Heston Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit Megia Tatterter Davia, Saunders, Maree Hevereid Maghyana York Drecklyn Dosten St. Levis Pittebure O. Lovle Philadelphiea Hester Washington

$11,000 Beauty Blooms Again Brooklyn Has Good Mound Corps

Pred Turbyville notes the return of Rube Marquard to form with Brooklyn Dodgers in 1920, citing his spring readiness after an ankle injury and the strong pitching staff including Mannaux Cadore Grimes Pfeffer Smith and Mitchell. He reflects on past fame and the team’s pennant prospects.

Brooklyn Turbyville Rube Marquard Rube John McGraw Indianapolis A. A McGraw Blossomley Blossom Minora Dodgers al Mannaux Leon Cadore Robinson Grimes Pfeffer Sherrod Smith Marquard

Prexy hot on gamblers trail

A San Francisco report says Roy Hurlburt faces a complaint sworn by Pacific Coast League president W H McCarthy after an attack on the league chief. Hurlburt is barred from the local park and labeled among several known gamblers harming baseball interests.

Prexy San Francisco Roy Hurlburt Sagauli W. H. McCarthy Pacific Coast League League Hurlburt

Promising Youngsters Break Into Fast Baseball Company

Henry L. Parkell notes fourteen spring debutantes in diamond society with eight in the American League and six in the National League. Leborveau and Miller headline Philadelphia prospects, while Hendryz, Nels, Meusel, Grimm, Four nier, Carroll, O Neill and others excite with early-season form. Old hands like Connie Mack’s Athletics mix youth with veteran presence as Griffin Galloway and others debut.

Henry L. Parkell New York Diamond Society Downgere The Phily Leborveau Selusing Ralph Miller

The Boxer's Home Ties and Ring Determination

The article argues marriage strengthens a boxer's drive, citing Georges Carpentier and historical champs. Eugene Corri notes that a wife at home sharpens purpose, boosting effort in battles for glory. It claims sentiment drives boxers, with wives inspiring victories and broader honor.

Georges Carpentier Picardy America Eugene Corri Carpentier Keb Pitraimmons James J. Corbett Jimmy Wilde Ieropeey

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