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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1919
Page
7
Broadway Is Favored by Dope to Win Stanford Plays California in Big Game on Coast Today Yale Meets Harvard in Annual Classic in the East Ohio State Tackles Illinois
Broadway and Lincoln clash at Denny Field in a key prep league game. Lincoln defends its 1917 title as Broadway seeks a fourth straight win and a share of the city crown. Veterans and new stars pace a tight battle with strong linemen Pitwood and Martin set to collide.
Harvard and Yale face off in the annual gridiron classic with both teams aiming for bragging rights and a strong finish this season. The matchup unfolds at a neutral or campus venue with local fans flocking to watch the rivalry renew.
California enters as 10 to 7 favorite in the coast clash with Stanford on Turkey Day. Stanford undefeated this season after beating Oregon Aggies, though California's experience and home advantage give the Bears a strong edge in the decisive coast race.
The article discusses Stanford’s sole perfect conference record and the potential for a national game if Stanford defeats California and California loses to Washington. It notes California’s hope to win Saturday and then beat Washington to alter the coast race, with Oregon, Washington, and Washington State’s results cited as context.
The Cougars face Oregon Aggies in Portland as Washington State seeks its first conference win of the season. WA C has won all but one game, with Oregon State failing to beat them in league play.
Walter Mails Sacramento hurler has been offered a contract with the Cleveland Indians via scout Chet Thomas. The Seattle pitcher opened the 1919 season and Cleveland seeks a first class left hander after watching Mails in San Francisco.
Jefferson Park Golf Club members at Municipal Beacon Hill course will play in a Turkey Tournament this Sunday with prizes based on entry numbers. Eighteen hole medal play on handicap determines success. entrants face a 50 cent tax, birds priced 75 cents per pound, and poor putting due to rains and worms.
Lefty O Doul with the York Yanks fills in as a scout. He uncovers a third baseman known as C Lynch who cannot vote yet. Lynch plays in the Independent Winter league and is said to be rising in the bushers ranks as a notable youngster with a current 428 notch.
In Annapolis Maryland the Naval Academy dumped its brown and white mascot after Georgetown beat the midshipmen. Cheerleader Mike Curley said the shelved goat will not accompany them again and a new white goat with an evil eye and wicked disposition will assume mascot duties.
The piece lists top tackles Pitwood Lincoln Maertinseaed Brown Sheadway and Tynell Franklin as strong picks for the all city team. Coach Turner of Broadway set to retire after this season while Frank Maxwell prepares to lead Franklin guard candidates. Harrison Allen and Spencer Harris return for baseball and basketball roles with Broadway and Nine Street.
Clyde Wares, veteran second baseman of the Seattle Coasters, was chosen by the new club directors to manage the locals in 1920. He is based in Oakland and will travel north next week to assume duties. Wares remains Oakland property and helped Seattle last season. He and Proxy Klepper will depart for the East to recruit players for the Siwashes.
Light heavyweight champion Tom Gibbons meets Mick King of Seattle in Calgary on November 27 before returning to Seattle for a December 3 bout with Frank Farmer. If he wins here, he may face Billy Miske next, while Seattle fans anticipate a strong showing and a chance for a major upset.
Los Angeles court awarded umpire Jim Murray 500 after he was struck by Thomas Kennedy during a St Paul vs Vernon game. Kennedy pleaded guilty to unprovoked assault and was fined 100. Murray had sought 5,000 damages but accepted the settlement, saying he never fought on the field and sought vindication.
Den sellon, the highest-priced race horse shipped to India, died in Bombay within days of landing. The animal contracted a baffling illness during the long voyage, and leading veterinarians here could not save him.
Carbonado heads to a league game at Woodland Park to meet the local squad as Skinner & Eddy visit Black Diamond in a Coal Town tilt. Lineups include Daly and Yuna for Skinner & Eddy with Shakespeare at forward, while Black Diamond fields Troyer Upton and Moroni among others.
Sunday soccer card features Woodland Park versus Carbonado at Liberty Park with kickoff at 2 44 refereed by W Waller. Black Diamond hosts Skinner Eddy at Black Diamond with referee P Shearer.
Mike O'Dowd defeats rival Mike Gibbons in a non decision middleweight title fight in St Paul. Gibbons suffers a cut eye in round three and O'Dowd dominates after the cut as spectators favor the champion.
In Ayrshire at Girvan links a golfer, Mr Trait, was struck in the neck by a swung club. He collapsed and died without regaining consciousness, the accident occurring after he turned to comment on another player’s stroke.
Walter Boles of the Cafeteria machine rehearses his swan song while weighing a tempting but restrictive Juley contract from Jim Powers that blocks his quill plans.
The report cites Willie Meehan and rival Jackworld champion tying future to Billy Gibson via Leonard while John McGraw forgives Deouglas for next season and Phil secures a seat. Brick Moller gains 52 yards for California against the yearlings as Golden Bears track luminaries Sprott and Majors pace distance runs and jumps.
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