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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1920

Page

4

Brilliant Coast Tossers Graduate to Big League Clubs

Coast league players are sent to the majors with Walter Matis leading a list from Sacramento to Cleveland. Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco affiliates ship talents like Herb Brenton Sammy Bohne Lew Blue Babe Foil Caveney Wille Mitchell Roger Peckinpaugh Ernie Johnson Wally Hood and more to the Reds, Yanks, Sox, and others as trials begin next season.

Angels Walter Matis Cleveland Sac Ramento Menton Walter Seattle Herb Brenton Hurier Sammy Bohne de Luxe Cincinnati Herb Reds Cincy Ascribes Portland Lew Blue Firet Blue Heilman Tigers Babe Foil San Francisco Seals Caveney Wille Mitchell Stortstop New York Mitchell Balt Lakes Ernie Johnson Wally Chicago Sox Reese Collins Brooklyn Myers Hood The Bees Los Angeles

Stanford Football Manager Far From Confident Ahead of Washington

Stanford manager Edward Martin says the Cardinal, returning from the Oregon game, face a tougher Washington squad and may not win. The 24 year old team, aging Rugby roots show, has played five games with two losses and a 3 1 score line. The traveling party includes captain Art Wilcox and multiple lettermen as Stanford heads to Seattle.

Tom Olsen Stanford South Washington Edward Martin Cardinal Big Martin Seattle Walter Ames Southern Darwin Meisnest Altho Martin Oregon Palo Alto St. Marys Olympic Club of San Francisco University of Southern California Santa Clara Art Wilcox Wilcox Bobby Pelouze Rob Shiaudeman Bob Shiaudeman

Brown to Attend Meet in International League

Bob Brown of Vancouver, a crimson headed player, will attend the annual league meeting in Kaneas on November 9.

Brown Bob Brown Vancouver Kaneas

Tincoin and Queen Anne tangle at Coast league ball park

Tincoin and Queen Anne clashed Saturday afternoon at the Coast league ball park amid talk of moving the game to Thursday to avoid a Stanford Washington conflict. Tran Jones, the clever Franklin quarterback, seeks an All-City pivot role. Toughey Hallet of Lincoln gains eligibility with Northenders. Spencer Harris, Broadway basketball and baseball star, joins the Tiger football squad at end.

Tincoin Ball Park Spencer Harris Broadway Berball Tiger

Man o' War May Be Barred From English Derby

Analysis of Man o War's pedigree shows conflicts between English and American breeding registries. English officials may deny the colt a place in their turf registry due to a questionable sire line. American enthusiasts believe Man o War would dominate if allowed in English derbies, though facts about pedigree records remain unsettled.

America

Fate Plays Funny Tricks in Old Game of Baseball

In 1921 Johnny Evers will manage Fred Merkle, the Giant who cost the pennant in 1908 by failing to touch second base. The piece recalls the famous boner and links Evers, Merkle, and the Cubs, noting Evers’ aliveness as coach of Christy Mathewson's Giants and pondering if Merkle will repeat his miscue under new leadership.

Fate Fred Merkle Giants Johnny Evers Merkie Cub Merkle Cubs McCormick Bridwell Evers Schulte Cube Camart Johnny Pvers Christy Mathewson McGraw McGrawites Metraw Metrow Fred Mitchell Tris Speaker Red Sox New York Cuba New York Giants

Mueller Turned Back In Western League Shuffle

Art Mueller, a Western leaguer who filled in at first base for the Vernon Tigers, has been sent back to the Wichita club in the Western circuit. Vernon manager Basick plans to rely on Ham Hyatt, the veteran slugger, to handle first base next season.

Art Mueller

Cue entries close in national three cushion tourney

Chicago November 3. Twelve players are entered in the national three cushion billiard elimination tourney held here. Play begins November 12. The first three finishers will compete in a series against Champion Robert Cannefax for the world title.

Chicago Robert Cannefax

Dartmouth Cornell gridiron clash draws Seattle interest

Seattle football fans will watch the Dartmouth Cornell game with extra interest as Doble coaches Cornell and Dartmouth faces the University of Washington here in the season's final game.

Seattle Dartmouth Cornell Doble University of Washington

Benjamin to Fight Mitchell in Milwaukee Windup

Joe Benjamin of Portland will meet FUchie Mitchell in a 10 round bout in Milwaukee Wisconsin on November 12. The Seattle welter Billy Wright faces Frankie Denny in Vancouver British Columbia tomorrow night while Denny boxes Steve Dalton in Toronto Tuesday.

Joe Benjamin Portland Fuchie Mitchell Milwaukee Wis Billy Wright Seattle Welter Vancouver B. C Frankie Denny Oakland Welter Denny Steve Dalton

Franklin May Try Aerial Attack In Friday Clash

Franklin high school aims to use aerial plays against Broadway in their annual meeting. With two fleet ends in Cole and Wise and a capable passer in Jones, Franklin seeks a first win over Broadway as Coach Powers drills a stronger defense and offense. A Broadway loss would complicate the race, leaving Lincoln and Queen Anne to meet on Saturday with a possible late tie consideration.

Cole Wise Jones Franklin High School Broadway Powers Hallard Lincoln Queen Anne

Election vote count puzzle and local political chatter

Joe Wopp questions how the man who counted election votes could have so many counted by today. Sid Brunn queried why Dan Sait didn t run stronger for sheriff. Elmo Jones asked who teaches Virgil Garvey to play the Victrola. Virgil, noted Victrola ace, breaks records. Gene Hatton, a haberdasher, would have abstained if it had been tea.

Joe Wopp Sid Brunn Dan Sait Sheriff Gene Hatton W. K Haberdasher

Nebraska Defeats Rutgers in Eastminster Victory

New York dated report says Nebraska football team defeated Rutgers 28 to 0 in an East visit. Nebraska jumped to an early lead, scoring in the second quarter and adding three more touchdowns as Rutgers showed moments of offense but could not overcome the Cornhuskers defense.

New York Rutgers Nebraska University Cornhuskers

Eddie Moore and Allie Taylor Boxed to Draw in Beattie Bout

In Beattie last night Eddie Moore of Beattie bantam fought Allie Taylor of Portland to a six round draw in the main event. Semi final saw Phil Jen of San Francisco and Frank Crites of Portland also settle for an even verdict after six rounds.

Arperdeen Eddie Moore Beattie Bantam Allie Taylor Portland Phil Jen San Francisco Frank Crites

Ice Season Opens Here by Alex C Rose

Seattle skaters sharpened blades as the arena opened the local ice season attracting many fans. The league directors meet in Vancouver on November 19 to decide the league race start. The Mets lineup mirrors last year with Mugs Murray absent and Bernie Morria stepping in.

Seattle League Vancouver Mets Mugs Murray Bernie Morria

Boxing card and ring news from coast to coast

A garbled boxing roundup mentions Jack Devise and Kim Derey in lightweight action, plus Ole Andersen and others in two 10 round bouts in Mattoon and Savere Garden New York. The Tecoma ring show is set for Thursday with Hod Ridley versus Morgan Jones, and other bouts listed though many names are unclear. Harvey Thorpe seeks matches in San Francisco. Johnny McCarthy exits due to scarlet fever. Tittle Herman suspended for college foul tactics.

Jack Devise Oakland Kim Derey Bence Kid Peimer Ole Andersen Tangie Ieo Crees Tila Tere Hod Ridley Morgan Jones Mareld Jones Carl Martin Lent Weighte Hod Fisher Clem Zukoweky Hill Bneddon Mike Dpinto Bob Allen Weiter

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