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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
4
Portland miller Gorman overpowering Bud Ridley to secure a first round win. Harper defeats Al German as the crowd watches closely for a decisive early finish.
At Portland on October 7 Sam Langford of Roseland beat Tiny Herman from Oregon by knockout one minute ten seconds into the seventh round. The Boston tar baby and Frank Farmer fought to a draw in a Portland show. Gorman defeated Ridley in a close bout, while Bob Harper stoped Al Grunan in the main event. Other winners included Clem Zukowsky, Lloyd Madden, Roy McCanalin, and Mickey Hannon as Nate Druxinman’s National Athletic Club promoted the season opener.
A mixed rundown of anticipated matchups and boxer movements. Levinsky hints at origin schedules in New York while Jersey City looms as a possible site. Tacoma lightweight Heraie Schumann returns home after months in Denver and wild heavy winner Boldier Woods fights promoters seeking a bout. Bart Caddock aims for a rematch with Joe Brecher as the coast hopes to stage bouts featuring Georges Carpentier and other heavyweights.
Seattle took an early lead and runs in the first inning as the visitors rolled to an 11 to 5 victory over the Angeles in the opening game. Key hits included two-base and three-base knocks by Cunningham and Bohne, with Dumovich and Wallace limiting Angeles’ offense. Winning pitcher was Thomas, with strong support from his defense and late runs by Seattle.
Gene Tunney now at Camp Lewis boxes Clem Zukowsky in a four round bout to decide if he is the real A E F light heavyweight champion. Main event features Joe Gorman versus Morgan Jones in a six round bout. Other bouts include Al Lupo versus Frank Pete Red Gage versus Young Zuzu and Lot Jones versus Eddie Moore.
University of Washington football opens the season at Denny Field against Whitman after one last practice. Coach Allison announces the starting lineup led by Ray Eckmann with Crum Dailey recovering from a minor injury. The Frosh squad under Wick and Tidball played the varsity, but the Babe backs failed to break through offensively.
Washington announces its first game lineup under Head Coach Stub Allison against Whitman. Starting positions include Fauly at left end, Bryah at left tackle, Ingram at left guard, Smith at center, Clark at right guard, Mierkee at right tackle, Peterson at right end, Crum Dailey at right half, Hater at fullback, Norrie at left half, Abel at quarterback. First-string reserves ready include Conroy, Rogge, Glenn, Miles, Rey Eckman, and others.
In practice at Denny Field the frosh struggled to breach the line and made steady gains on off tackle. Fumbles appeared as often as rain, signaling a rough condition for the Whitman game Saturday.
In Des Moines on October 7 the plan to ease restrictions on yearlings in Iowa Conference football stirs limited approval. The shift toward using freshmen on varsity squads sparks debate over professionalism and team depth.
A ragged game feature saw key hitters struggling as Bagby exited early and Grimes contributed a brace of runs. Grimes led the offense with a consistent at bat, while Graney replaced Bagby in the seventh and James Olsen added hustle in a shaky Indiana showcase.
Ballard and Queen Anne open the Coast League season at Rainier Valley ball park. Lineups include Nichols out with kidney strain for Queen Anne and Ballard with Masterson at center and Peel at left guard. Referee Tracey Strong to oversee 2:30 kickoff amid new coaches Walter Bell and C Pease.
Alfred De Ore aims to enter the nations tourney in New York with Joe Reb Caane contending for the title. Frank Tahber ek, a pocket billiard king, is unlikely to enter the national event. Ra Greanleaf is last year's national champion. Taberski declines that portion of the competition. Clyde Wares and Duke Kenworthy run a billiard room in Hanford California. Bill Rose, a Western league pitcher, is expected to return to Brown Hulen's. The Star will delay its annual three cushion tournament until after Christmas.
The Dodgers pitcher Burleigh Grimes outdueled the Cleveland lineup in the second game of the series at Brooklyn, while Speaker and Spoke provided sharp outfield defense and timely hits. The Indians, plagued by inconsistent bats, fell short as Grimes controlled the mound and the Flatbush crowd urged their heroes to a victory.
The Orioles, who capped in the International League, completed the season without losing more than two in a row and closed with an unfinished streak of 25 consecutive victories.
Only four letter men from last year return to bolster Georgetown squad in Ky. October. Captain Jones Pollard Adams and W Jones lead the group as veterans in the abdiron lineup.
Philadelphia October 17 The University of Pennsylvania loses many players with only four regulars returning Coach Heisman faces a big job as Eastern foes prepare for a new season and new challenges.
Danville Kentucky October 7 Red Weaver center on Centre college returns after losing a finger in a prior season yet plays at peak form as all American of 1919 proving his skill has not faded.
Pasadena officials consider a $500,000 offer as the largest financial commitment seen so far for staging the 1924 Olympic Games in the city.
The article cites Ed Die Hill, a former Seattle sport writer, managing a couple of fighters in Portland and hints at his avoidance of work. It references Lonnie Austin, Bill Klepper, Jack Adams, Beattie Condon, and others in colorful, gossiping style typical of a early 20th century sports column. Fred Walker joins Stage's staff in Chicago replacing Pat Page.
Chicago Oct 7 Practically all Big Ten teams will use the forward pass extensively this season. Every squad has strong end material and looks to employ the aerial game.
Frederick Santee of Wapwallopen Pennsylvania enrolls as a freshman at Harvard University. The 14 year old standout has gained a local nickname Babe Ruth for his high school baseball prowess.
Arthur Stafford, a Fordham University freshman, continues his football pursuit after losing an arm. He is proving himself in competition for a varsity line position amid his adversity on the team.
Brooklyn fell 223 home runs on the season was capped by Sherry the southpaw who pitched a complete game and allowed only one hit the lone run. The rest of the story notes the season has produced a high homer tally despite a strong pitching performance.
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