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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1920
Page
4
Washington shows weak defense and muddy field woes as Montana beats the Purple and Gold 18 14 at Denny Field. Washington must improve quickly for next week's conference opener against Oregon Aggies and finish strong in the rocky mountain title chase.
Beavers travel to Coast league ballpark to duel Lincoln Ralepatters as Ballard seeks to prove strength after a season opening win. Lincoln counters with veteran guard Min Savage and standout Heinie Hillengrin while Ballard boasts ends Nardine Walby and solid tackles Harrison Erickson and sturdy center Masterson.
Al Munro Elias notes in public record that this year for the first time in his career Tyrus Raymond Cobb of Georgia was never among the first five hitters in the major leagues.
Teams across the Midwest and East posted decisive wins and notable upsets. Notre Dame trimmed Nebraska. Wisconsin beat Northwestern 27 to 7. Ohio State defeated Purdue 17 to 0. Dartmouth defeated Williams 27 to 16. Army beat Springfield 24 to 7. Navy edged Bucknell 7 to 3. Oregon State, California and others posted strong performances as conference rivals collided.
Seattle clinched second place in the Coast league by sweeping both games against San Francisco. Joe Dailey pitched Beattie to a 6 to 3 victory in the first game, while the second game went to the visitors 4 to 0. Batteries: Wallace and Rego for Beattie Paeth and Cook for San Francisco. No second game was played.
In Chicago on October 18, major league owners debated a civilian commission plan led by A. O. Lasker to govern baseball. The plan, proposed after Cook county grand jury corruption probes, would place a commission atop the game with leaders from both leagues and a chair chosen by them.
Readers are urged to submit an All Coast team to The Star by Saturday night. The required seven regulars, two catchers, four pitchers, and one utility man must be included. Entries received after 6 p.m. Saturday will not be considered.
Prexy Klepper of the local club protests Vernon league pennant win alleging Ham Hyatt is ineligible under minor league rules. Hyatt played for Toledo in the American league before joining the Coast league, triggering eligibility questions. Klepper will appeal to the National Board of the National Association of Minor Leagues at the next annual meeting if needed.
The Pacific Coast league ended its 1919 race with Vernon Bengals led by Keesick clinching first place after a tight run. Seattle moved to second by beating the Fears twice, while Beattie San Francisco Los Angeles and Salt Lake faded from title contention.
California baseball enthusiasts consider a new state league with a meeting planned in San Francisco. Cities on the potential circuit include Freano Stockton Merced San Jose Vallejo Richmond Berkeley Alameda San Leandro and Santa Rosa.
Portland golfers led the field with a strong score of 40 down on bogey, besting Seattle which finished second at 73 down in the annual Punch Bowl golf tournament held Saturday.
Tenley Raymond, former Seattle baseball manager, is signed to pilot the Yakima team for the next season at an increased salary. The move confirms Raymond’s return to lead the club amid expected improvements.
Six bouts are set for the Arena tomorrow night as Clay Hite, matchmaker for the Northwest Athletic club, announces the lineup. Harvey Thorpe faces Travie Davis in a welterweight clash, with Alex Trambitas meeting Jimmy Storey and Dick Morris taking on Prank Pete in lighter bouts. Rob Thorpe and Davis train hard for the wind-up, while two newcomers Dick Morris and Bob Allen join the fifth menu to open the show with Joe Wopp.
At the 1920 season midpoint Yale remains among the crowded leaders while Michigan Wisconsin Ohio State and Chicago hold undefeated records in the West. Notre Dame shows late-season form as Centre College repeats last year’s strong play. Syracuse and Pittsburgh drew in a key East clash. Wisconsin’s win over Northwestern sharpens Western standings amid mixed results for other schools.
Baltimore, winner of the Eastern minor league title, would travel to the Coast to face Vernon if a $25,000 guarantee is secured. Proxy Maier of Vernon says the proposed umpire is out, but hope remains to arrange the series despite the hurdles.
Sammy Bohne of Seattle reportedly defied manager Wares in San Francisco by throwing a baseball to a fan. Bohne was fined 50 and suspended for three days, ending the season. The report notes confusion in the explanation of events.
The column teases talent in boxing with names like Ro meo Hagen Gene Tunney and Steve Reynolds. It notes Jim Flynn aiming to beat Frank Farmer and jokes about tactics and bravado in early 20th century match talk.
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