Purple and Gold Eleven Face Elimination Clash
The Purple and Gold meet the Webfooters in Seattle as Washington relies on 22 veterans and a strong line while Lemon and the Green squad push the backfield to secure a decisive victory.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
8
The Purple and Gold meet the Webfooters in Seattle as Washington relies on 22 veterans and a strong line while Lemon and the Green squad push the backfield to secure a decisive victory.
Lineups for the big game position at right tackle show updates to rookies and starters. Revisions list left guard and center interactions with the new blocking schemes. The team aims to solidify protection for the quarterback before kickoff.
The article lists players and officials for a recent game, naming Theisen Clark Pope Loree Grimm Faulk Dailey Hyndman Boiwseesss Abel Mes Dailey and others with ages and roles. It notes multiple referees and umpires including Sam Dolan and A C Woodward among the officials.
Washington prepares for the Coast Conference clash at Denny Field against Oregon veterans led by Huntington. The Huskies rely on captain Erve Dailey and a 175 pound forward line anchored by Faulk, Grimm, and Wick as they defend home honor against a favored Oregon squad boosted by Bill Steers and captain Brandenberg.
Coach Hunt says Washington in poor shape this season and must give all to avoid a short score. Coach Huntington says Oregon came to win and will not lose. Captain Brandenburg vows Seattle will prove it is a football game before the whistle. Captain Dailfy notes Washington faces one of the conference’s best teams and will fight to the end.
Shy Huntington, Oregon's youngest grid mentor, seeks to lift the team to beat Washington. As a former Oregon star, he coached for three years and now opens his first coaching role against the Huskies. The 1916 0 0 tie remains a landmark in the rivalry.
Hugo Bezdek, former Oregon coach, will again guide the Penn State men's team today against an undefeated University of Pennsylvania squad in a key early season matchup.
A puff of old-time football as Wee Coyle of Gil Dobie era recalls playing for Washington. He says he would like to rejoin the fray, believing Vee helped defeat Oregon and praising Washington’s chances with the Purple and Gold today.
Skeet Mannerd of the Oregon squad is nicknamed the pet of the team. He will not start today due to lack of size. A crack drop-kicker, he is considered too light to face the heavy Washington lineup.
Rob Martin emerges as the heavyweight hopeful behind Dempsey and Willard era. The piece argues Dempsey lacks funds for a title run and needs a next fight soon to avoid welfare of the ring. Martin is pegged as the division’s biggest drawing card if he keeps winning, after stopping Joe Bonds recently.
In Berkeley California hosts Oregon Aggies as both teams seek a rebound after surprising defeats. Capt Reardon returns at quarterback for the Aggies while Stanford aims to beat St Mary's at Palo Alto with the Cardinal facing a tough challenge.
Pullman welcomes Idaho for a high profile clash with Washington State a heavy favorite to prevail. The game spotlight centers on the Cougars expected to leverage home court advantage.
Readable fragments indicate a pastry shop named Oldt's French Pastry located near Uptown at 1414 3rd Ave and 013 2nd Ave in the own town area. The text shows street references without full context or dates.
Seattle and Tacoma clubs contest a split 20 game series on Beacon Hill and Meadow Park courses with Tacoma leading the season. Beattie Golf and Country Club hosts Victoria in the second half as Victoria won the Victoria vs Beattie leg by about 20 points. Clark Speirs defeats John Duguid 26 holes to win the Times trophy on the hill course. Henry Morrison of the local golfing family is seriously ill and receiving well wishes.
Chicago and Wisconsin face undefeated rivals as Northwestern plays Michigan and Minnesota meets Wisconsin. Ohio State rests with an open date. Today’s games include Chicago at Illinois, Northwestern at Michigan, Minnesota at Wisconsin, and others across the conference.
Eddie Mahoney won a four round decision over Karl Baird and Danny Kramer defeated Dave Shade at Vernon last night in a two bout boxing card.
Lincoln high school defeated Queen Anne 25 to 0 at Denny field to tighten their hold on the city title. Franklin and Lincoln lead the standings with Broadway still in contention as the season nears its end, Lincoln scoring through Boyle Pitwood Wilkens and Mathews while Franklin disputed a late whistle call and faced a heavy Broadway defense.
Writers debate Morris versus Morris managers claims in boxing and recall Frey and Anderson rounds. They critique high school football conduct after Broad way Franklin game and propose Seattle shipyard boxing tourneys. The piece also notes Washington vs Oregon football return, student night shirt parade, and theatre audience reaction at Pantages.
After a Broadway Franklin game at Denny Field tense feelings led to a fight between players and spectators. The incident sparked criticism of university freshmen and high school officials for letting inter school tensions spill into a bush league brawl.
Willie Keeler may face Jing Flynn in Yakima next week as boxing chatter centers on upcoming matches. Joe Rivers, fresh from beating Harry Lasey, fights Gene Delmont in Phoenix, Arizona in a 10 rounder Thursday. Colgate meets Dartmouth in a key East game with both undefeated. Colgate leads Cornell 21 to 1, Dartmouth beat Cornell 9 to 0, winner ties Harvard for East lead.
In San Francisco on November 1 referee Irwin stopped the bout after three rounds as Frankie Haynie and Perry Lewis, billed as the main eventers, refused to engage and stalled.
Veteran heavyweight Gunboat Smith will debut in Seattle facing Frank Farmer of Kapowsin at the Arena on Wednesday night. Smith, a ring veteran, arrives after fights in San Francisco and prior long bouts, while Farmer displays a tough style. Also on the card, Jimmy Storey meets Young Ketchell in six rounds, with Eddie Quinn vs Eddie Jackson and Herb Taylor vs Danny O’Brien. George Etzal vs Stanley Fitzgerald also headlines the undercard among Tacoma and Bremerton fighters.
The Northwest league starts Sunday with Black Diamond vs Duthie and Liberty vs Konado. Games begin at 2 30 with no delays expected after last season’s issues. Duthie’s Bob Bonner and Black Diamond’s George Upton hold lineups secret ahead of the opener. Davis shines for Carbonado and Tommy Overton returns in the back. Alex Rose and Pete Sherer are named officials.
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