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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
2
Vernon Tigers risk forfeiting all games if Ham Hyatt, first baseman, participates in championship contests. Rule says players under reservation may not join other clubs for championship games after season end. Hyatt finished 1920 with Toledo in the American Association and played in all scheduled games.
The light heavy champion Georges Carpentier fights 12 rounds with Battling Levinsky in Jersey City to prove his worth for a possible bout with Dempsey. The card also features Man o War versus Sir Barton at Windsor Canada with an $80,000 purse and later reports on Everett High football and Davis Cup plans in Seattle.
The Cleveland Indians clobbered Brooklyn pitchers in a weekend pair, winning 5 to 1 on Saturday and 3 to 1 on Sunday. Strong hitting and improved pitching, led by Coveleskie’s return slated for Tuesday, push Cleveland toward favored status in the pennant race.
Jimmy Maturo, former world champion, plans to enter the pocket billiards title tournament opening in Chicago on October 18. Ralph Greenleaf is the current champion.
Dartmouth trimmed WashLey 14 to 7 while Penn State was held by Huge HBeschek. Franklin High beat West Seattle 6 to 0. Everett downed Bremerton Navy Yard 84 to 6. Lafayette narrowly edged Navy 13 to 7. Oregon beat Multnomah 7 to 0. Olympic Club topped oe squad 10 to 7. Yale beat North Carolina 21 to 6 and Harvard beat Valparaiso 21 to 6. Northwestern knocked Minnesota from the Big Ten race 16 to 6. Mt. Hood area notes mention Montana next opponent Washington State.
Coach Len Allison faces a tough period as Washington works to fix weaknesses exposed by Whitman. The 33 14 season opener at Denny Field revealed poor tackling and line play, but backs Harper Dalley Eckmann and Norma stood out as bright spots with strong runs and passes.
Alexia Sterling of Atlanta defeated Mrs. Hurd of Pittsburg 4 and 3 to win the women's golf title here Saturday for the second time.
Elmer Smith of Cleveland is highlighted as yesterday's hero in football coverage. The article details Washington forwards causing offsides, a new formation by Washington with linemen and backs, and a kickoff stunt where a Washington forward hides the ball until the whistle then runs onside.
Washington weakness notes aside, Whitman faced a powerful Missionaries squad with Garver at fullback Tilton at half Comrade at tackle and Burkes at center leading the visitors.
Cleveland won two games in Brooklyn with a 60 to 121 score line. Notable pitchers included Coveleski and O Neill for Cleveland while Brooklyn featured Cadora Mamaux Marquard Pfeffer and Miller.
DAN SALT jokes about growing up not building like Virg il Garvey. Garvey jokes golf dizzying. Bill Brown doubts muddy football can stay clean. Henry Clay suggests office boys may bakers. The Orpheum bill at the Moore amuses. Carl Reiter greets passers by with a grin. Joe Wopp hopes for film work if his cheeks stay pink. George Olson criticizes funny hats. Nate Druxinman allegedly tells a joke. Q A about a promoter not promoting. Good night.
Seattle and Lee agencies split a double bill in Angel City closing the series. First game ended 3 to 2 with Patterson Gardner Baldwin contributing, while Oakland-Portland and Vernon-Lake Rain results followed. Also notes Travie Davis and Marvey Thorpe spar plans. Portland welter Alex Trambuteas discussed as potential foe.
The Indians and Dodgers clash in Cleveland as Wambsganss makes a seamless triple play in a world series game. Lefty Mitchell walks ONeill to set up a Bagby hit, while Steve Keown draws walks and Speke eyes the mound. The scene blends humor, bravado, and wary rivalry in a high tension showdown.
Northwest boxing fans eye a Wednesday night card at the Arena featuring Prank Farmer facing Langford, a tall puncher with reach and power. Langford trains at Austin & Balt’s gym while Farmer sparring partner history suggests a tough match. other bouts include Madden vs Casey and McCaselin vs Jensen as workmanlike prelims.
A concise note promises students a solid paid position during study with an opportunity to gain practical experience and earn while enhancing skills.
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