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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
2
Brooklyn Dodgers boast eight strong pitchers led by Wilbert Robinson for the opening clash with the Cleveland Indians in Brooklyn. Cleveland counters with four top arms including Bagby Coveleskie and Mails. Indians recruit Sewell and Mumns also expected to contribute as the series begins.
Featherweights Ridley and Joe Gorman wrapped up heavy work for the Arena smoker on Wednesday. Gorman, a popular, always ready fighter, stays in strong shape, while Ridley, returning to form after a long layoff and a draw with Earl Baird, arrived fresh from the South and California bouts.
The card features Ridley Gorman in a highly anticipated coast matchup, with Langford facing Ting and Porter facing a Portland foe in a 1%-round bout. Promoter Nate Druxinman debuts, while trainers and venues update seating and pool plans for the Arena and Crystal Pool.
A San Francisco letter writer recalls Bud Ridley avoiding an East bout to make weight, noting Ridley reportedly weighed 144 pounds in street clothes. The piece references Fred Vinson’s praise for Ridley’s tam weight, Ridley’s finances, and several local boxing personalities amid rants about managers and fighters.
Two weeks remain in the 1920 Coast league season with the pennant unsettled. Seattle trails Vernon by four games while Vernon leads Los Angeles by a game and a half. San Francisco sits two and a half back as Salt Lake, Sacramento, and Portland also duel for position. The schedule has Seattle at Los Angeles then San Francisco, Vernon at Salt Lake and Portland, and Sacramento hosting San Francisco.
Joe Jeanette notes Georges Carpentier has improved since their previous fight. The veteran African American heavyweight claims the Frenchman is a much better fighter now than during their earlier meeting at Summitt Elks Club.
In the ninth inning on June 12, 1916, pitcher Coveleskie relieved Kilepfer and struck out Oldring Schang and Bauer Stellbauer.
A writer argues that the new intentional pass rule in baseball has sparked fan and critic reaction. Babe Ruth and other sluggers draw walks, while pitchers and catchers adapt quickly, with managers seeking to curb the nuisance but facing tactical challenges from outside pitches.
Coast league directors will gather in Sacramento on October 25 for their annual session. The election of the 1921 proxy is the key agenda item. There is talk that current league executive William H. McCarthy of San Francisco may be unable to remain chair due to personal duplicity concerns.
Man O War and Sir Barton, regarded as top ages, will meet in a match race at Kenilworth Windsor Canada on October 12. The event features a mile and a quarter distance with both horses entered to duel for supremacy.
In the International league Baltimore clinched the flag with 26 straight wins and a .712 winning percentage. Toronto placed second at .701, two and a half games behind the Orioles.
Tom Sasikonovic a former Seattle pitcher who played for Mobile in the Southern league last season was recalled for a trial with the St. Louis Browns next year. Ray Caldwell pinch hit on June 10 and 11, 1917 and homered on both days. Cleveland and Philadelphia played the first doubleheader on September 19, 1883 with Cleveland winning both games.
Brooklyn and Cleveland enter the big series with full strength apart from Ray Chapman. Brooklyn lines an infield of Kenetchy Kilduff Johnston Olson and Wheat Myers Griffiths with Miller Krueger Elliott handling catching and a host of hurlers including Cadore Grimes Milius Marquard Smith Mitchell Pfeffer and Mammaux. Cleveland features Johnston Gardiner Sewell Speaker Jamieson Evans ONeil Nanamaker Thomas and a pitching staff of Bagby Coveleski Mails Caldwell UThie Morton with Lunte as reserve.
Coach Leonard Allison predicts Whitman will defeat the University of Washington Saturday on a wet field giving Whitman an advantage. He notes new varsity candidates may see action and mentions Harper and recruit Hjertoon as likely contributors while Denny Field remains sloppy after recent rains.
The first intersectional football game of the season will be Notre Dame versus Army at West Point on October 30. Details mention Dink Templeton and Gil Dobbie linked to other college squads, with mentions of Oregon, Washington, Yale, California, and Everett high school coaching news.
A fragmented list shows baseball results with teams across leagues Philadelphia Boston Chicago Detroit New York St Louis Brooklyn and others securing wins. Mixed scores include ties and repeated mentions of NL AL and AAAA affiliations across different dates and series.
Tris Speaker, famed outfielder, holds a rare record by making two unassisted double plays from the outfield. His swift fielding and strong throwing arm contributed to this notable achievement.
RIN Rose, former Seattle pitcher, returns home after a season with St. Joseph in the Western league. He says he had a pretty good wear. Tulea clinches pennant on the last day, beating Wichita by half a game as St. Joe finishes fifth.
Chicago October 5 Charles A Comiskey president of the Chicago White Sox has sent a 1500 check to each loyal player from last year to cover the difference between the winners and losers purses in the title series.
Washington State College reports Pullman's football squad may tour East to face the Haskell Indians in St. Louis on November 30 if negotiations with the Eastern school are completed.
Five former Coast league players will take part in the world series this year. Brooklyn is represented by Rowdy Elliott, catcher formerly with Oakland, Jimmy Johnston, a third baseman also from Oakland, Walter Mails, Seattle southpaw, and Stan Coveleski, star pitcher who once bent ’em over for the Portland Beavers.
A report from the South End indicates Walter Mneseberg once a mentor for the Pene Academy will be cut to aid the Quakers varsity grid squad. Dean Boyle and Lincoln star Gerbach are named in connection with possible roles or changes.
Walter Mails, the Cleveland pitcher, showcased a lightning fastball from a long, slingshot-like delivery that overwhelmed Chicago hitters. His height and extended stride shorten the release to 47 feet, helping him strike out Weaver and Eddie Collins as he lifts Cleveland toward the pennant.
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