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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

2

Rumor predicts big league manager shakeup this off season

Dame Rumor, in her stove league gossip, names Miller Huggins and Kid Gleason as top targets for managerial changes in the American League. Clark Griffith retires in the National League, Gavvy Cravath may lose the Phillies bench, and speculation runs on Walter McCredie or Ty Cobb for Brooklyn or Chicago posts. Tris Speaker likely to manage the Indians again, with Ed Barrow and Connie Mack also expected to remain at the helm. Harvard rowing resumes fall practice after the Yale victory, with freshmen to begin early this week.

Miller Huggins New York Yankees Kid Gleason Chicago White Sox Clarteith Washington Senators New York Miller Wilbert Roth Pilot Brooklyn Wigers Walter McCredie Portland Beavers Ty Cobb Cobb Kid Grea Edgar Collins Eddie Clarke Griffith Washington Pilot George McBride Griffith Washington Speaker Cleveland Tris Speaker Tris Indians Jimmy Burke St. Louis Browns Connie Mack The Athletica Ed Barrow Boston ‘Red Sox Gavvy ‘Cravath Philadelphia Gavvy Phillies Altho Arthur Fletcher New York Giants Bancroft Philly Cambridge Harvard Yale Thames River

Wamby and His Triple Play In Major League Baseball

Wamby and His Triple Play recounts Bill Wambaganes and a 5th inning play. Kildoff and Miller reached as Mitchell lined to Wambaganes for the first out. Wamby doubled off the runner, then retired the next two on a force at second and a tag at third. The piece notes Neal Ball’s 1909 Cleveland shortstop triple play against Boston as the only earlier instance.

Bill Wambaganes Kildoff Bagby Miller Mitchell Iimes Wambuganas Wamby Kildaff

Rules for The Star All Star Contest For Baseball Fans

Instructions from The Star outline how to pick an All Star team with seven regulars two catchers four pitchers and one utility man. Mail by 6 p m in October. the closest match to the fan chosen squad wins ten dollars. ties go to the letter arriving first.

Star

Boxing Roundup Sees Promoters Eyeing New Matches

Promoters report bouts and negotiations across the coast. Marcette Piers touts willingness to box Bert Collmas despite Collmas being pegged as the coast welterweight champ. Mullins Idaho and Portland moves tease 10 round clashes. Carpentier declines Milwaukee offer, citing Marty as undesired foe. Johnny Nunes bides Northwest visibility while Billy Wright aims at Tacoma foe Grant Randalis.

Georges Carpentier Harry Cred Milwaukee Wic Marty

Dabe Herman Defeats George Lee in Sacramento Main Event

In Sacramento on Oct 16 Dabe Herman outweighed George Lee and won the main event. Lee Anderson, accused of crooked play, and Jimmy Barry tangled with resin on his gloves. Police pursued them through spectators for about ten minutes. Anderson was jailed and the bout declared no contest.

Sacramento Dabe Herman George Lee Lee Anderson Jimmy Barry Anderson

Pullman Beats Idaho 14 to 7 in Bitter Grid Clash

Moscow Idaho October 16 Pullman defeated Idaho in a hard fought game with final score Pullman 14 Idaho 7. The contest featured strong defense and pivotal plays, marking one of the bitterest battles on the grid in the city.

Moscow Idaho Pullman

Five Coast League Teams in Gambling Scandal

Deputy District Attorney W. C. Doran says the county grand jury is probing alleged widespread corruption in the Pacific Coast league. He reports witnesses point to gamblers controlling at least five Coast league teams last year and that indictments could follow under conspiracy laws.

Los Angeles W. C. Doran Doran California District Attorney's

Washington Faces Hard Battle With Montana Grizzlies

Washington prepares for a tough home test at Denny Field against veteran Montana, with seven 1919 lettermen back and a strong defense. Coach Allison expects a close affair as Washington reshuffles lines and the fresh UW team debuts in a 1 30 p m kickoff, while Montana’s experience and an unknown offense loom.

Washington Montana Grizzlies Denny Purple and Gold Montana Criselles Montanans Whitman Alison Allison Merman Grisaliens Hil Porep Haa Peterson Zeke Clarke Hill Mjertos Grenn Haa Clarke Kay Eckmann Prue Dalley Harper

Washington Frosh Face Slow Field After Heavy Rain

A rain soaked Friday left the stadium heavy for the S J Martine Frosh game with a big afternoon matchup looming. Coach Allison laments Hitt Grimm not returning this year as his experience and size are missed in Washington's line. Tracy Strong will preside as referee with Woodward of Tacoma as umpire and Thatch Boyle as head linesman. Oregon Agricultural College awaits next for the Aggies.

Allison University of Washington Hitt Grimm Grimm Centralia Washington Tracy Strong Woodward Tacoma Thatch” Boyle

Shade Wins Australian Welter Title

Billy Shade former California middleweight defeated Fred Kay by knockout in the 15th round of a scheduled 20 round bout in Sydney to claim the Australian welterweight title. News of the victory came via telegram as Shade has won all four of his fights in Australia and may face Marty Stone next.

Australia Billy Shade California Fred Kay Sydney America Cabie Shade Tommy Uren Marty Stone Eddie Pinkman Stone Far East

Broadway vs Queen Anne Opens Season at Coast League Park

Broadway high school makes its season debut under coach Mike Powers against Queen Anne after Queen Anne fell 7 0 to Ballard in their opener. Broadway is projected to win as one of the stronger early teams in the league.

Broadway High School Queen Anne Ballard Broadway Mike Powers

Washington and Montana Kickoff Preview

A fragmented historical sports note lists players and teams including Washington and Montana. Mentions players such as Bryan Martie Emith De Mee and Glenn Datibera with scattered references to kickoff context and possible matchups.

Montana Washington Methowan Bryan Martie Cceess Ingram Preemie Cence Oicceseeeees Emith Beneweees Glenn Datibera Te T Aske KR Bekmann Kiponmor Cece MT la Cece Dailey

College grid slate features matches across region today

Dartmouth plays Moely Cress at Manover while Hilmete and Lowa lead the preface to Midwest football. Syracuse and Mhitety clash in Erie. Syracuse rites meet someone. Michigan faces Michigan Aggies in Ann Arbor. Notre Dame hosts Nebraska. Georgia Tech meets Vanderbilt in Nashville as Oil Dodie's Cornet gridders face Arizona at Ithaca. Penn and North Carolina A and M square off at Pittsburgh.

Steers Returns to Oregon Football Team

Wallar Steers, Oregon quarterback and captain, reported for practice in Evogene. He returned last night after earlier announcing he would not return and had been urged to coach Dulles high school. He said he felt he owed it to the team to return.

Evogene Ore University of Oregon Wallar Steers Estar Steers Dulles, Ore Rin

Sharkey Wins Decision Over Ledoux in New York Bout

Jack Sharkey defeated Charles Ledoux in a 15 round fight at Madison Square Garden. Sharkey won by decision last night in New York.

New York Jack Sharkey Charles Ledoux Madison Square Garden

Thorpe Set for Arena Workout Ahead of Coast Title Card

Harvey Thorpe the Kansas City welter headlines Clay Hike's amoker at the Arena, in Seattle, with a four round bow on Tuesday. Davin trains today, improving distance judgment after recent two draws in Portland. Alex Trambitas and Jimmy Storey meet in the second half of the double bill, prelims feature Young Zuzn vs Roy McCaslin and Eddie Jackson vs Irving Gleason.

Harvey Thorpe Kansas City Seattle Mitt Arena Gymnasium Thorpe Clay Hike Travie Davia Portland Alex Trambitas Johnny McCarthy Davin Jimmy Storey Hite Young Zuzn Roy McCaslin Eddie Jackson Irving Gleason

University of Montana Coach Denies Violation Allegations

The piece reports Coach Bierman of the University of Montana denying any violation of the 18th Amendment. It mentions local correspondents, a betting and boxing scene, and various individuals linked to events at Brown & Helen’s cash counter and the Metropolitan theatre.

Bierman University OF Montana

Frank Farmer Shakes Knees in Bam Langford Bout

The recap notes Frank Farmer and Bam Langford in a tense night with Farmer visibly nervous and reacting strongly to the action. The moment underscores the bout's intensity and crowd reaction amid the heated matchup.

Frank Farmer Bam Langford Frank

California Net Star in Eligibility Showdown

Wallace Bates, UC sophomore and California singles champion, must appear before the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate conference to defend his eligibility for the California varsity tennis team. He is charged with violating a conference rule by playing on the East Coast varsity team as a freshman. A conference ruling could cost California a key tennis season. Babe Pinelli, former Coast league infielder, is traded to Oakland in part payment for Babe Holling, who will join the Tigers next spring in Detroit.

San Francisco Wallace Bates University of California California Bates Anid Sophmore Detroit Babe” Pinelli Oakland Babe” Holling Tigers

Champs Dismissive of Title Fights in New York State

Promoter Tex Rickard laments champions Pete Herman Johnny Kilbane Benny Leonard and Johnny Wilson dodge decision bouts. He plans to force defenses via Walker bill provisions or by declaring them no longer champions and awarding a club belt after elimination rounds. Rickard cites New Jersey no decision fights as easier money.

New York State New York Pete Herman Johnny Kilbane Benny Leonard Johnny Wilson Tex Rickard Rickard Madison Square Garden Jack Dempsey Tex Renny Leonard EddieVitzsimmons Bantama New Jersey

Punch Bowl links clash fuels Seattle Waverley golf bid

Seattle and Waverley clubs square off in the Punch Bowl tournament at Waverley with eight-man teams chasing a repeat title. Northwest champion Chan Egan mentors the Waverley lineup while Seattle’s Diste Fleager is out. Ben Stein and Lee Stell boost the capital lineup as Forrest Watson sits out.

Portland Waverley Northwest Waverley Seattle Chan Egan L. Russell Seattle Golf Club Diste Fleager Ben Stein Lee Stell North End Sam Maskie Carl Huiskamp Kerry F. BR. van Tuyl Rainier Tacoma Gene

Seals Defeat Siwashes 3-1 in San Francisco

Sam Lewis pitched superbly for the San Francisco Seals as they beat the Seattle Siwashes 3 to 1 on Friday. The Seals again controlled the game, delivering solid hitting and defense to secure the victory in their home city.

San Francisco Sam Lewis Seals Seattle

Lincoln and Franklin battle to a scoreless tie at Coast League park

Lincoln dominates play but cannot finish as Franklin stalls in the end zone. Passes and drops fail to connect for Lincoln while Franklin’s defense holds firm. Key players include Boyle Huhn Hutt Farley and Wise Jones with others contributing on both sides.

Franklin Lincoln Boyle Huhn John Farley Steve Mat Franklin Byron Wise Ivan Jones

National League Plans Abolishing Commission

Eight National League clubs have decided to press for a change in baseball's governing body. President John Heydler announced the plan and will meet American League leaders in Chicago to discuss dissolving the National Commission despite Ban Johnson's objections.

New York John Heydsler Heydler Chicago National Commission Ban Johnson American League

Coffey Beats Brown In San Francisco Main Event

Joe Coffey outboxed and outsmarted Young Brown of Los Angeles in the main event last night using the Southerner's tactics. He rushed in and rained blows throughout the bout, claiming victory in San Francisco.

San Francisco Joe Coffey Young Brown Los Angeles San Franciscan Brown

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