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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1919

Page

2

Morris to Fight Fulton in England as Anderson Threatens Trip

Carl Morris the giant Oklahoma heavyweight will meet Jed Fulton in a 20 round bout in London on December 12 as Ole Anderson trains in Tacoma to spoil Morris trip. Morris plans coast fights before England and aims to KO Ole in a couple of rounds if the Swede fights. Anderson, training under Chet McIntyre, is preparing for the Tacoma clash while Morris spars at the Arena gym preparing for the final lead up.

Carl Morris Fulton England Ole Anderson Leo H. Lassen Morris Oklahoma Jed Fulton Minnesota Idon Jack Russell Morris Bert Cochrane London ac@ Morris Eng Tacoma Northwest Athletic Club Fat” LaRue LaRue Willie Meehan Frank Farmer Smithk Kruvosky San Francisco Beckett Lf Morris Fred Fulton Hoagland Joe Beckett Dempsey Big Carl Ole Carl Anderson Chet McIntyre Seattle Ole Inac Willie Keeler Young Ketchell Arena Gymnasium Keeler Ketchell

Joe Beckett to Meet Georges Carpentier on December 4

London reports Joe English heavy weight boxer Joe Beckett will fight French star Georges Carpentier in London on December 4. Promoter Cochrane announced the bout last night and indicated no obstacle could stop the match. A future title bout with champion Dempsey is discussed for the spring under tentative agreements credited to Jack Kearns.

London Joe English Georges Carpentier Cochrane Hiness Dempsey Jack Kearns

German in six round bout tops Seattle card

Ward shows in action in Seattle as Mexican welterweight Rivera fights Alex Trambitas in Port before a six round bout. Galt aims to manage affairs for Marvahan Bedteeight. German last fought Har, won easily, out of the ring for time, popular with crowds. McCarthy seeks North trip, Ketchel beat Casey at Yakima, bout halted after a knockdown and outpointing.

Galt Marvahan Leral Bedteeight Rose City Harthie Bob Evana Seattle Ketchel Casey Weiter Yakima

Cross Wins 1 City Bout. Latzo Knockout

In New Jersey on Oct 21 Cross outpointed Steve Latzo in a nine round bout here last night. J Cable of the Montreal A A broke the Canadian javelin mark with a 141 foot throw, surpassing his previous best.

J. Cable Montreal A. A

Original White Hope Carl Morris Seeks Heavyweight Title

Carl Morris, once called the Original White Hope, trained in Oklahoma before rising as a contender. He impressed Northwest club fans at Arena gym by recalling his bouts with Fred Fulton, claiming Fulton fouled him twice and that a recent match ended with a low blow after Morris lost his temper.

Tacoman Morris Oklahoma Job Carl Morris Jack Johnson Johnson Ring Northwest Arena Gym Fred Fulton Fulton

Morris Faces Dempsey Prospect After Fulton Bout

The 225 pound, 6 foot 4 Morris, once knocked out by Dempsey, prepares for a possible rematch after beating Fulton, Beckett and Anderson. The undercard includes Willie Keeler vs Harry Williate in heavyweight, Georgie Koss vs Eddie Jackson at featherweight, Ross from Vancouver, B C, and Stanley Fitzgerald against Eli Caston with Kid Cannon and Frank Hayes opening the show.

Morris Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Dempsey Fulton Beckett Anderson Morris-Anderson Willie Keeler Harry Williate Spokane Georgie Koss Eddie Jackson Ross Vancouver B. C Stanley Fitzgerald Eli Caston Battling Newaboy Kid Cannon Frank Hayes

Brains Drive Back's Job Says Walter Camp

Instructional piece by Walter Camp on football tackling and ball handling. Emphasizes keeping arms back during tackles, leaving feet strategically, and reading interference. Advises on fumbles, forward passes, running with the ball, and using wind and deception to gain advantage. Copyright 1919 NEA.

Walter Camp

Local stars face eligibility and lineup changes this season

Queen Anne star Young Mays is ineligible after passing the 21 year age limit. Lincoln high adds Jack Pickering to basketball duties while Percy Emvedt and Thorton Martin headline Broadway on track. Franklin expects Bert Cole at center and Big Tynell battles for all city grid honors as Mt. Baker lists eight veterans.

Young Mays Queen Anne Percy Emvedt Thorton Martin Egvedt Martin Bert Cole Franklin Mt. Baker

English tennis team for Sydney challenge round named

The English lawn tennis team to face Australia in the December challenge round at Sydney includes Lieut. Col. A. R. J. Kingscote Major A. L. Lowe and A. B. Beamish.

Sydney A. R. J. Kingscote A. TL. Lowe A. Be, Beamish

Plans for $300,000 Los Angeles natatorium in Roman style

Plans are on foot for a spacious natatorium in Los Angeles costing 300000 dollars. The proposed building aims to be the center of aquatic activities and features a Roman architectural design.

Los Angeles

Trip K by Razz Berry and the World Series Debris

Harry Pollack claims Freddie Welsh bit his car while Freddie counters Harry fell on a broken bottle. The piece riffs on Jimmy Smith’s jazz at the White Sox, Lon Stagg coaching Maroons in an electric coupe, Johnny Kilbane's Cleveland council bid, Meehan aiming to whip Dempsey, and fans noting World Series payday after Morris Rath’s marriage, all in a rapid-fire celebrity chant.

Razz Berry Harry Pollack Freddie Welsh Freddie Harry Jimmy Smith White Sox Jimmy

Jennings to Quit Tigers Cobb for Job

Detroit reports Hughie Jennings tendered his resignation as Detroit Tigers manager. Rumors say owner Frank Navin requested it, while others cite the team’s poor showing as the wedge. Ty Cobb slated to manage and play center field with a $25,000 annual salary plus a top bonus for pennant victory next season.

Detroit Hughie Jennings Detroit Tigers Frank Navin Tigers Scranton Jennings Tyrus Raymond Cobb Cobb Dan Howley Howley

Candil Is Due for Blue Slip

Chicago club notes a shakeup before the 1926 season. Chick Gandil leaves the White Sox, Swede Risberg to replace him, and Mec Nally to take Risberg’s shortstop spot. Gleason may reshuffle the outfield and infield while pitching looks weak though Cicotte Williams Kerr Noyes show promise.

Chicago Chicago To Sox Arnold “Chick” Gandil White Sox Risberg Sox Gleason Cicotte Williams Dick Kerr Wilkinson American Association Win Noyes Athletics

New York Managers Buy Controlling Cuban Jockey Club Interest

Charles A. Stoneham and John J. McGraw principals of the New York NL club acquire a controlling stake in the Cuban-American Jockey Club of Havana. The price rumored above $1,000,000 excludes the clubhouse and privileges. H D Brown remains president and general manager for the season.

New York Charrles A. Stoneham John J. McGraw New York National League Club

Faulk Shifts to Fullback for Washington Eleven

University of Washington coach Hunt moved Ted Faulk to fullback and Dave Logg to end after a rough session. Logg may not be up to par. Faulk remains a strong end, with crossings of other positions still unsettled. Tidball returns from injury and may get a chance. Whitman reports Missionaries are fast, while Washington fields a heavy line and a versatile backfield.

Ted Faulk Dave Logg Hunt University of Washington Logg Faulk Navy Dailey Williams Able Bekmann Townsend Butler Watcher Tidball Washington Whitman Borleske

Georgia Tech to face Pittsburg gridders this Saturday

After a loss to Syracuse, Pittsburg prepares to host Georgia Tech in a key matchup. The Golden Tornado return north seeking a national title, aiming to topple Pitt after last year's heavy defeat. Warner’s Panthers look for renewed form following a Pitt win.

Altho Syracuse University of Pittsburg Georgia Tech Pittsburg Golden Tornado Pitt Tech Panthers Warner

Baseball News from the Coast and Beyond

Reports from multiple circuits describe a volatile season with rain delays in Portland, trades involving Joe Wilholt to the Western league, and MM Rodgers favoring Salt Lake replacements Vancouver or Spokane. A St Paul Vernon game in Los Angeles drew 20 260 spectators, while batting race chatter cites Hornsby and Roush with disputed totals and alleged unearned hits by Pirates scorers.

Wranklebell Wichita Bill Clymer Heattie Crew Los Angeles Joe Wilholt MM Rodgers Solons Vancouver Spokane Hornsby Cardinals Rousch Cincy Pirates Pittsburg Horneby

Martin's First Pro Bout Looms for Bob Martin

Bob Martin famed heavyweight from allied armies makes his American pro debut October 28 in Akron against Joe Bonds who has 10 rounds with Jack Dempsey. If Martin wins decisively he faces bigger challenges. a loss risks returning to rubber plants. Bronson mans his training as Martin learns the professional game before a possible Dempsey meeting.

Fred Turbyville Bob Martin America Akron Joe Bonds Jack Dempsey Martin Jimmy Bronson Bronson Bonds Bob Dempsey

Babe Ruth Threatens Pay Raise Over Contract Dispute

Babe Ruth, the Boston slugger, demands a raise from 9000 to 20000 dollars per season with one year left on his contract. He warns that if owners do not concede he will pull a "Carl Mays" and refuse to play until paid.

Babe’’ Ruth Boston Babe Carl Mays

Franklin Favored To Beat Ballard Outfit

The Franklin football eleven is expected to win against the lighter Ballard squad on Thursday. New faces Carmen Segel and Robert West will appear for Franklin along with Wise Abner and Captain Piggott. The Green and Black lineup spotlights a weak center but strong end guards as the team faces Shingleweavers.

Franklin Ballard Roseberg Carmen Segel Robert West Wise Abner Carmen Tugnell Piggott

Boldt's French Par A Try Listed Uptown

The note references Boldt's French par A try at Uptown locations 1414 3d Ave and 913 2d Ave with uncertain details about the street name Eowel or similar.

Boldt Uptown Eowel

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