Landis Seen as Nation's Baseball Doctor and Hero
Dean Snider portrays Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis as a guiding force for baseball. The piece highlights his 50 000 a year role and his belief in applying horse sense to the game, praising his vision and accessibility while recalling his Chicago roots and public influence.
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ICAGO
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Chicago
Fedge
Judge Landis
Ban Johnsons
John Heydiers
Sooner Eleven Rumored Strong Despite Caution
Norman Oklahoma November 20 Benny Owen says the Sooner eleven is the strongest in the valley conference but warns his players against overconfidence and maintains cautious attitude ahead of the season.
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Norman
Okla
Benny Owen
Landis The Fan Judge Watches Babe Ruth At Bat
The Chicago game scene shows Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis in fan mode with a cigarette, eyes lit with interest, and a loosened necktie as bases load and Babe Ruth stands at bat. The image, praised as perhaps the judge's favorite, captures his familiar intensity in a sports setting.
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Chicago
Babe Ruth
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Ty Cobb Tops Ruth With Coastal Exhibition Boom
Ty Cobb drew about $16,000 in a single Pacific coast exhibition, outpacing Babe Ruth’s home run tour by box office. The Georgia Peach impressed fans with high earnings and showmanship, while Detroit star Ty Cobb reportedly earns $1,000 per game in exhibitions, celebrated as a coastwide triumph.
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Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Georgia Peach
Pacific
Babe
Bambino
Coasters
State
Cobb
Detroit
Coast Hockey League notes and rule changes
The Coast Hockey League reviewed contracts and reinstatements with Seattle and Key Bickey now free to join any club until he is accepted by Seattle. Frank Patrick of Vancouver re elected to head the Coast circuit while Beattie schedules a December 23 debut. Reinstatement for Cally Writeen rejected and outside players permitted until March 1. A new goalie rule allows the puck to be played by the goalie to any teammate regardless of distance. Pasadena Tournament committee prepares to invite grid teams for New Year clash.
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Key Bickey
Toronto
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Cally Writeen
Meattie
Pasadena
Tuesday Ring Card Sets Up Crown Title Clash
Clay Hite promotes a second American Legion smoker at Crystal Pool Tuesday night with Travie Davis vs Joe Simonich in welters, Kay Scribner vs Mike De Pinto bantams, Jack Searcy vs Grant Randalls midweights, Young Zuzu vs Boy McCasslin welters, Kid Martin vs Stan Fitzgerald bantams, and returning bouts including McCasslin vs Zuzu. Simonich fights Seattle for first time, after bouts in Butte. Searcy debuts before Seattle fans.
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American Legion
Crystal Pool
Travie Davis
Joe Simonich
Welters
Kay Scribner
Mike de Pinto
Bantama
Jack Searcy
Grant Randalls
Boy McCasslin
Kid Martin
Stan Fitsgerald
Bantam Scribner
Young de Pinto
Tacoma
Searcy
Wenatchee
Seattle
Randalls
Zuru
McCaastin
McCasslin
Zuzu
Martin
Fitzgerald
Travie Davin
Simonich
Altho
Butte
Mont
Star City league to resume with franchise system
Basketball managers are reminded that The Star City league will operate this season. To join, petition The Star's sporting editor for a franchise and The Star will arrange floors referees schedules and publicity. The next meeting is December 1 and the season starts about the second week in December.
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Herman Triumphs in Sacramento Featherweight Bout
In Sacramento last night Baby Herman won a close decision over Ed Spee Ramies of San Francisco. A draw occurred between Sammy Gordon of Portland and Joe King Leopold of Oakland despite Gordon's heavier weight.
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San Francisco
Sammy Gordon
Portland
Joe
King) Leopold
Oakland
Ballard Clinches Prep Gridiron Championship
A Bay Area clash looms as Branford red shirts face California in a pivotal Pacific Coast Conference title game at California Field. Forecasts hint at a tactical punting duel between Templeton of Stanford and Morrison of California, with 27,000 fans expected to fill the stands and add to a high stakes showdown.
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Sands Wins Captain's Cup At Seattle Club In Tight Finish
P F E Sands captured the captain's cup at the Seattle club last Saturday, finishing eight over bogey in a field of 1. Shannon was close behind with six holes to spare, while A Btrowt and HW EB Plank trailed five down. The event honored club captain Sam J. Russell for his 1920 season work.
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Seattle
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I. B
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I. EK. Sands
Oregon A C Gridiron Classic Set For The Afternoon
Corvallis Ore Nov 10 The college prepares for the annual Oregon gridiron clash. A C is favored on paper but the lemon yellow plan may slow. If A C wins Washington State would be the only unbeaten in the Northwest and the title could go to the Cougars.
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University of Washington
College football previews and major matchups across the nation
The Dartmouth team heads to Brattle Harvard in a classic with 10 000 tickets sold at Yale bowl capacity. Ohio State vs Illinois in Urbana will decide the Western title while Oregon vs Oregon Agricultural meets in Eugene for a regional prime. Alabama vs Georgia in Atlanta and Michigan vs Minnesota highlight the Big Ten slate. Kid Lewis retains the British welterweight title by KO of Basham in 19th round in London.
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Urbana
London
Kid" Lewis
Johnny Basham
England
Yale and Harvard In Big Classic
Yale hosts Harvard in New Haven for the 29th annual meeting as 70 000 fans fill the town. Harvard is a 10 to 3 favorite with expectations of a three touchdown margin, while tickets and accommodations become a contest in themselves.
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Hope
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Fitererald
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Ohio State and Illinois in Title Go
Ohio State and Illinois clash as western conference title hinges on the outcome at Illinois field. A Buckeye win secures the title with no defeats, while Illinois victory leaves the championship undecided and creates a potential three way tie with Wisconsin and Iowa. About 20 000 tickets were sold and all were claimed weeks ahead of kickoff.
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Ohio State
Illnois
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Ohio
Wheconain
Everett gridiron sells out for Thanksgiving clash with Pine High
Everett Washington a Thanksgiving Day Intersectional gridiron contest between Everett High and Pine High of Salt Lake City is near sellout. Rotary clubs invited University of Washington and Dartmouth squads to attend and participate in postgame entertainment. Glen Carlson returns at quarterback boosting Everett offense and defense for the showdown. Meusel plays first base with all star team in Los Angeles as Babe Ruth’s former running mate joins the exhibition squad.
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Bob Meusel
Babe Ruth
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Allison and Solon Lead Grid Chiefs For Dartmouth Clash
Head Coach Leonard Allison and Assistant Lorin Solon oversee a depleted Washington squad preparing for Dartmouth in Hanover New Hampshire. With injuries limiting the first string, scrimmage is scarce as Seattle fans buy tickets fast. The home-field advantage shifts with a stalled stadium build but both teams plan to run signals on the new field Thursday and Friday.
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University of Washington
Leonard Allison
Lorin Solon
Dartmouth College of
K O C Holds Smoker Show Tonight
At the Knights of Columbus hall Jimmy Malone promotes a Knights only smoker headlined by Bethel and Army Welch. Eddie Hammond meets John Malone in the semiwindup. Frank Pete and Irving Gleason share lightweight exhibition duties with two Filipino lightweights opening.
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Eddie Hammond
John Malone
Frank Pete
Irving Gleason
Washington stages annual cross country race at UW stadium
A cup will be awarded to the winner of the annual cross country race held Tuesday November 23 at the University of Washington. Winners of the W will be barred from preliminary races but may participate in the finals. The race starts and finishes at the new stadium, over a course nearly four miles long.
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Weather and hunting outlook near White Sulphur Springs
The report notes strong duck and goose numbers with Mallards and geese plentiful as storms push fowl from the North. Anglers report good trout sport at nearby lakes, including large cutthroats around White Sulphur Springs point. Game season closes in November.
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Washington deer season in Kittitas County opens until December
The deer hunting season remains open in Kittitas County Washington through December 1. Hunters from Western Washington have traveled to the district seeking big bucks during the current season.
Benny Leonard to Shrink for Welling Title Fight
Champion Benny Leonard plans to weigh in near 135 pounds for his November 26 title bout with Joe Welling in New York under the Walker boxing law. Both fighters posted $10,000 forfeit to meet the 136 pound rule at 2 o clock, promoter Tex Rickard eyes a big Madison Square Garden gate, while Tendler Mitchell and Jackson dropped out over demands.
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New York
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Chicago
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Walker
Leonard
Tex Rickard
Lew Tendler
Fuchie Mitchell
Willie Jackson
Urelr
Tendler
Mitchell
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Bella
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Eddie Wussimmons
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Gibson
Ballard High Nets 12 0 Victory Over West Seattle
Ballard High School clinched the 1920 Seattle high school football title by beating West Seattle 12 to 0. Nardin scored a first quarter touchdown. Harrison and later stops helped Ballard build the lead. Fraser starred for West Seattle on defense, with Frasers for Byke and Kindred, Thornton noted in the summary. Other notes mention George Shade defeating Tommy Robson in a Dreamland rink bout with Kayo Kruvosky and Jim Bag fighting to a draw.
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Nardin
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Phil Fraser
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San Francisco
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