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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

4

Welterweights Clash In Local Smokers Main Event

The Washington State boxing card headlines Jimmy Storey versus Lex Trambitas at the Crystal Pool under American Legion auspices. Storey bets on his wallop to topple Trambitas, with Trambitas favored for cleverness and a sharp right hand. The semi windup features Young Ketchell versus Young Zuzu, Eddie Moore against Eddie Neil, and other bouts including Willie St. Claire and Filipino Kid Martin. First bell at 8:30. tickets at the door.

Seattle Lex Trambitas Portland Whitman Storey Trambitas Eddie Hammond James Jimmy Miller Ketchell Zuzu Eddie Moore Eddie Neil Moore Anacortes Ray Scribmer Kid Martin Joe Wopp Third Ave Union Hugh Curley

Tilden Champions Junior Tennis Drive in Seattle

Davis cup team star Bill Tilden II urges a kids first approach to grow tennis. He backs school leagues and city tours, plans junior meets with the Star and Woodland Park events, and praises Johnston as a standout doubles partner. He stresses proper technique and practice to boost the sport nationally.

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Baseball News From The Coast To The Texas Circuit

Cy Young tops the list of pitchers with 36 or more wins in a season while Babe Ruth and Hornsby lead in home runs and walks. Bart Sheely anchors Salt Lake at first base after leading the Coast League in hitting with 172. Walter Morris ousts five year leader Deak Roberts to head the Texas circuit as Roger Breenahan eyes a league catcher role. Rowdy Elliott complains of unfair treatment by the Dodgers and hints at leaving organized baseball for the Coast League. Emilio Palmero and Doyle weigh in on Havana exhibition games while Miller Hoggins urges speed for the Yankees with Habe Kath moving to first base. Bubbles Margrave moves from St Paul to Cincinnati as the Reds seek cash or players for Ruthlike star.

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Players Expected to Fret Over Salaries This Winter

New York dispatch notes peace in baseball but predicts winter talks will flare. Major league clubs earned about $9 million last season with New York and Chicago clubs near $3 million combined. Giants neared $1 million. Brooklyn about $400,000. Indians and Athletics also profitable. Players seek larger profit shares as many sign new contracts this off season.

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Oklahoma Sooners Cut Wide Swath in Missouri Valley

The 1920 Oklahoma Sooners, newly joined in the Missouri Valley Conference, steamroll opponents with a powerful line and star players Phil White and Roy Smoot. White, a versatile triple threat, and Smoot, a dominant right tackle, lead a well coached unit that has routed Washington University and Missouri and aims for the conference title under long-serving coach J. G. Owen.

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Basketball Managers to Meet at Star for Cage Plans

The Star invites Seattle city basketball team managers to a Wednesday meeting at 7 p m at The Star office to decide if The Star should continue to promote the city league. If continued, officers will be elected and last season rules reviewed.

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Madison Square Garden Hosts 36th Annual Horse Show

In New York, the first night of the 36th annual horse show drew American society and equestrian enthusiasts to Madison Square Garden. Guests admired fashion, display, and the event's festive ambiance as the course and exhibits unfolded amid the garden’s grand setting.

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Dean Boyle Leads Lincoln Prep Grid Heroes

Lincoln's small but mighty quarterback Dean Boyle stars on the Railsplitters grid squad. He handles kicking and plays like a big league signal caller, with Lincoln fans backing him as a top Maybury City candidate for the mythical all-city quarterback berth.

Dean Boyle Lincoln Railsplitters Dean Lincoln Rooters Boyle

Dodgers Sign Young Star Keeley From Modesto Techs

Modesto Cal Nov 16 Walker Keeley sensational shortstop for the Modesto Techs and now at St Mary's college Oakland has signed a contract with the Brooklyn National league club for the 1921 season. Keeley 19 years old and regarded as the most polished fielding shortstop in this California region. He was signed for Manager Wilbur Robinson by Walter Schmidt catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who recommended him to Robinson. Detroit Sacramento and Portland pursued Keeley.

Modesto Cal Walker Keeley Modesto Techs St. Mary's College Oakland Brooklyn Keeley California Wilbur Robinson Dodgers Walter Schmidt Pittsburg Pirates Ia Modesto Robinson Detroit Sacramento Portland

New Stadium Surface Set for Dartmouth Game

Dartmouth gridiron warriors will play on a top quality new stadium surface identical to the old Denny Field sod. The Washington team, returning from a 11 0 defeat by Oregon, seeks to break its losing streak as tickets sell fast for the packed opening at the New Washing ton Stadium after Thanksgiving.

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Huge Crowd Expected At Coast Title Tilt

Berkeley Calif November 16 The California Stanford football game draws the largest pre sale ever with tickets sold out at California field and many scalped or inherited passes. Gate receipts total around 75000 from 27000 tickets, topping the prior Stanford attendance record of 24800 in 1914.

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