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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rural scene with corn and plans to prosper. The text records a colloquial sentiment about getting by on abundance and making a better life through farming and self sufficiency.
Washington state hopes for a coast title showdown with Pullman as Grimm may play and George Smith returns to the lineup. Washington seeks an upset on a snow soaked field with Dick Hanley doubtful and bets favoring Pullman by about 20 to 1.
Princeton faces Yale in the first big game among three schools in three years at New Haven. Yale holds 23 wins to Princeton's 10. Brown meets Dartmouth and Colgate tackles Syracuse in other East big games. Pittsburgh battles Penn. Oregon Aggies challenge Oregon at Eugene in regional matchups.
Sacramento reports Salinas Jack Robinson defeated Sammy Pelaing er in three rounds to win by judge's decision. Al Walker and Young Joe Thomas fought to a whirl wind draw. Johnny Cline beat Bert Myers, Frankie Vierra dropped featherweight title to Baby Blue in Sacramento valley contests.
Jimmy Dundee the California lightweight returns to face Seattle’s Karl Baird in the Elks first season card. It is the third meeting, Dundee ahead 2 0 with one draw, as both boxers arrive from recent action. Dundee impressed in pools and Gorman draw while Baird, a Seattle product, likewise draws attention.
Biddy Bishop states he will land here with Dick OBrien and Sammy Young Sandow early in December. O Kien is signed for several bouts in the East with a Des Moines finale on November 27 before coming to San Francisco. The Cincinnati heavy weight boxed with Sam Langford while Langford trained for a Tulsa contest with Harry Wille.
Joe Stecher won the wrestling bout in Altoona Pennsylvania last night, defeating Pilokoff from Finland in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 25 minutes and the second seven minutes.
Vinalea in the Broadway nasian year league will be ned teat week. Spencer Harris' Whiff lead the circuit by a safe margin. Broadway and Ballard clash Saturday. captains to be named early in the week and schedule announced Monday.
The Star outlines a two-league Seattle basketball program for six teams per league with a championship between winners. Five teams have joined Spaldings, Piper & Taft, Knights of Columbus, YMCA, and Phoenix Mutual Life. Frederick & Nelson expected next week.
Two extra handball courts are back under construction after a building strike, with completion in about 30 days. A singles tournament for business men's classes starts soon, and a business men's volleyball league begins Monday with about four teams. The Y swimming class plans a meet with Tacoma association tank men in early December under Marty Withers.
Carbonado, league leaders, entertain strong Duthie at home Sunday in a key Northwest league match. Star forward Davis, a University of Washington student in his first Northwestern season, leads Carbonado while Tommy Overton’s injury leaves them handicapped. kickoff at 2:90 with Alex Rose as referee.
The article notes an eight day countdown to the four month fish season pause, closing November 30 and reopening April 1, with late-season sport strong and streams yielding good catches. It covers hunting activity in Mason and Skagit counties, poaching concerns, and plans for the Washington Sportmen’s Association convention in Yakima December 3, plus a membership contest and banquet plans.
Jim Forde wins the 36 hole match for Club Captain B. W. Robinson's cup at Eurlington, beating rival Ted Knudsen. Forde leads morning four up with a 42 59 81 medal, then adds 40 41 in the afternoon. Knudsen finishes 42 43 85. Karlington club reports its best season and strong course conditions under Dave Craig.
The July 28 game saw Bo Ward Gerner defeat the Pirates, the only start and relief appearance of the season. He logged a single victory with no defeats, marking a unique performance for the freshmen squad against St. Martin.
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