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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

2

Angels Need Fresh Speedy Blood for 1921 Coast Race

Los Angeles manager Wade Killefer plans to rebuild the Angels with younger players and more speed for the 1921 Coast League season. He aims to replace aging stars, groom a new center fielder, a second baseman and a catcher, and keep pitching strength with a deep mound corps.

Angels Wade Killefer Los Angeles Tex McDonald Bert Nie Hoff Kiliefer Sam Crawford Gam Sam Killifer Himseelf young @tazz Htube Ellis Rube Angela Johnny 40 John Pete Lapan Peter Bill Pertica Thomas Dec” Crandall Brown Vic Aldridge Keating Killefer Rollie Zeider Bunions Los Angeles Tribe

Baseball Scouts Tout Young Prospects Across Leagues

Seattle catcher Joe Adams draws praise in Los Angeles as Eastern critics tout Haley Haitimore a rising shortstop with major league potential. Macramento Henaters third baseman Bob Schang shines late season, while Paul Hodgere posts a solid 191 batting average. New York outfielder Ficee Youns, for the Giants in 1920, is hailed as top overall prospect with strong bat and field, plus speed.

Young Haley Ficee Youns New York The Gants

Britton Faces Surprise as Perry Floors Him in Toledo Bout

Jack Perry of Pittsburg stunned Britton with a decisive eight count in Toledo, a 12 round no decision bout. The match followed Britton's earlier savage 4 round beating of Perry in recent weeks.

Jack Britton Weiter King Jack Perry Pittsburg Dain Toledo Britton Perry

Seattle Tacoma Elks golf match set for tomorrow

The second half of the annual Seattle versus Tacoma Elks golf battle is scheduled for tomorrow at Beacon Hill and Marlinton courses. Fifty five players from each lodge compete for the Scobey cup with captaincy split between Gene Hatton and Marty Calahan.

Seattle Tacoma Elks Beacon Hill Links Marlington Gene Hatton Marty Calahan Burlington Griswold Stein Hatton Brown Griffith Kellison Horner Bruns Methorge Hurlbut Beacon Hill Calohan Vader Gray Schofield Perkins Metzger Bin Seattle Knights of the Royal Ancient Game Seattle Golf Club

All-Star Coast League Ball Team Contest Closes

Fans voted in the All-Star Coast league ball team contest with nearly 400 letters received. The contest closes at 6 PM today and the fan with the closest selection to the fan-elected team will win 10 joy wheels. If tied, the earliest letter wins.

Star Fana

UW Frosh to Meet Everett High in Evening Clash

University of Washington freshman football squad travels to Everett to face the fast Everett High team at Athletic Park. Last year the two sides tied 7 7 in a quick, hard game and Everett, Western champions, are again strong. The frosh aim to time up similarly to their 1 8 win over Martin's last Saturday with kickoff at 1 30.

University of Washington Frosh Everett Martin Athletic Park Multnomah Karns Aggie Multnomah Athletic Cig Portland Orange and Black Cardinals Santa Clara

No Ring Show Planned In Seattle This Week

Nate Druxinman plans to file a formal lease application today with the Metropolitan Building company for Crystal pool. The Seattle boxing commission will require a lease on a building able to hold smoker crowds before issuing promoter licenses. He has October 26 as the next possible date but no plan for a smoker. Austin and Salt are set for November 2.

Nate Druxinman Seattle Crystal Pool Metropolitan Building Company Seattle Boxing Comission Druxinman Austin & Salt

Boxing gossip and injury updates from Tacoma and beyond

Rumors swirl around Matt Brensen and other Northwest fighters as recent bouts leave them battered. Talks mention Joe German and Morgan Jones tangling in Tacoma after a prior draw, while Frankie Rogers heads to California and Sam Langford’s loss sparks talk of training. Neviie Behumann breaks a hand, Gunboat Smith eyes eye injury risk, and Kurl Baird rejects a Bremerton bout. Willie Bernstein expands into management and fighter representation.

Joe German Morgan Jones Tacoma Feather Fehtere

Single G Smashes World Pacing Record at Lakewood

Atlanta, Oct. 23. Single G broke the world record for three consecutive pacing heats at Lakewood, finishing in 1:9, 2:00, and 2:00. The feat marked a historic pacing performance on the Lakewood course.

Atlanta Lakewood

McCredie Weighs Detroit Manager Job If Portland Sale Possible

In Portland Oregon Walter McCredie long time manager of the Coast league club may leave to manage the Detroit Tigers if he can sell his Portland interests. He plans to attend the national league session in Kansas City November 9 and meet with Detroit President Navin to discuss the move.

McCredie Detroit Portland Ore Walter McCredie Detroit Tigers Kansas City Navin

Washington Grid Team Faces Aggies in Coast Race Showdown

Washington battles Oregon Aggies on Denny Field with kickoff at 5 50 PM. Coach Rutherford warns of a possible letdown but notes Washington's weight advantage. The crowd targets range from 6 000 to 14 000 as McKenna brothers and Manerude pose major threats for the Huskies.

Moe University of Washington Oregon Aggies Denny Field Washington Rutherford Aggies Montana Dennyfield Darwin Mesinest Denny Field Yeater McKenna Brothers

Washington and O. A. C. Face Kickoff This P. M

Washington faces Oregon Agricultural College in the Pacific Coast Conference opener at 2 30 this afternoon Whistle will be by George Varnell with J Pilowden as umpire Captain Ted Faulk remains hospitalized and will attend the game from the stands Larry Smith steps in at center George Rogge and Ervin Dalley start at end Stub Allison coaches expect a low score for Washington a Pasadena bound winner awaits on New Year’s Day Gates open at 1 30.

Charley Rowe Rose Ted Faulk Washington Faulk Larry Smith Smith George Rogge Ervin Dalley Pasadena George Varnell Spokane J. Pilowden

Ballard Prep Gridders Beat Lincoln On Drop Kick

Ballard earned a 20 to 0 Coast league victory over Lincoln at the coast ballpark. John Harrison 200 pounds booted a 30 yard drop kick after Peel intercepted a Lincoln pass in the fourth quarter. Ballard’s offense showed promise as they closed the game strong, while Lincoln pressured earlier with long passes to Rassford and Cutting.

John Harrison Ballard Beavers Lincoln Boyle Peel Mallard Harrison the Oval Rassford Pallard Northenders Royle Dean Boyle Lowers Beaner” Walby Tob Stevens Beaver Bellard Peattion Tancorn Mardine Cseccee Tbr Coeeesss Ltam Heaketh Sullivan Hlenerin Matthews Parley Wield Harrison Heeree Tracey Strong Boteh Boyle Lnesman Nell Elita

Street Gossip In A City Of Characters And Clubs

Riffing on local personalities, hats, panama bats, and schoolyard rivals, the column rafts through shopkeepers, musicians, and sports fans. Names like Joe Wopp Charley Davis Abe Kubey and Sam Blown appear with playful jabs and urban color.

Broadway and West Seattle Prep Grid Clash Report

Broadway and West Seattle met in the Coast league grid at the ballpark this afternoon with a 2 pm kickoff. Broadway opened with a scoreless tie against Queen Anne while West Seattle lost to Franklin by a single touchdown.

Broadway West Seattle Queen Anne Franklin

Fultz Fights New 12 Club League Moves

David L. Fultz of the International League warns the proposed 12 club league threatens minor league territory and baseball traditions. National and American league leaders debate cities and candidates as Chicago meeting plans a new governing board.

New York David L. Fultz International League Toronto Baltimore John A. Heydier Fultz Heydler Governing Board of Baseball Chicago

Overtime rumors swirl around baseball as Jennings tops list

Hughey Jennings, ex Detroit Tigers pilot, remains a popular figure in baseball rumor mills. He is discussed as a possible Cornell coach with others like Burke and Rowland named for Detroit. Ty Cobb and Cobb to White Sox also floated. Stallings retires to Georgia dairy farming. Willie Jackson vs Eddie Fitsimmons scheduled in New York on October 15.

Henry L. Farrell New York Hughey Jennings Detroit Tigers Koesip Jennings Jimmy Burke St. Louia Browns Seporta St. Louis Burke Detroit Clarence Rowland Chicago White Sox Ty Cobb Cobb White Sox Comiskey George Stallings Georgia Willie Jackson Eddie Fitesimmons

Coast grid action features Oregon Idaho and California Utah

Coast football today centers on Oregon versus Idaho and California against Utah with Washington visiting Oregon to face the Webfoots. California meets Utah at Berkeley while Stanford hosts Santa Clara and USC faces Occidental as Henderson’s Trojans aim to build on recent wins.

Washington Oregon Aggie Oregon-Idaho Oregon Utah Berkeley Golden Bears Colorado Seattle Stanford Santa Clara University of California Occidental Los Angeles Dink Templeton

Big Grid Battles in East Today

East coast football menu features Cornell Colgate in Ithaca and Dartmouth Syracuse in Hanover. Harvard Center at Cambridge. Pitt Georgia Tech at Pitt. Princeton Annapolis at Princeton. Yale West Virginia at Newton. Midwest shows Chicago Iowa and Michigan Illinois. Wisconsin Ohio State at Columbus. Princeton hosts undefeated Annapolis. Big Ten duel Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin Ohio State determine later grid honors.

Fast Carnell Colgate Ithaca Dartmouth Syracuse Hanover Harvard Center Cambridge Pittsburg Georgia Tech Princeton Annapolis Yale West Virginia Newton Middle West Chicago Iowa Michigan Illinois Ann Arbor Wisconsin Ohio State Columbus Seattle Washington Seattle Grid Pittsboro Princeon Tigers Naval Harns

Al Walker Beats Brenton. Brenton Claims Foul Not Allowed

In Sacramento on October 23 Al Walker of San Francisco defeated Jimmy Brenton of Los Angeles. Brenton collapsed claiming a foul, which was not allowed. Ed Ramies defeated Johnny Pastrano three rounds, but the bout was ruled a draw. Other main bouts ended in draws or no contest.

Sacramento Cal al Walker San Francisco Jimmy Brenton Los Angeles Brenton Spec) Ramies Johnny Pastrano

Centre and Harvard clash as two teams meet in Cambridge

In Cambridge Massachusetts on October 23 Centre College, once unbeaten for over two years, challenges Harvard. Harvard entered as a heavy favorite at two to one against the Kentucky powerhouse.

Cambridge Mass David and Goliath Centre College Harvard Wonder Eleven Kentucky Hills

Pop Warner Coaching Philosophy Highlights in Pittsburg Panthers

Veteran coach Glenn Warner builds a disciplined gridiron unit with eleven in every play and heavyweights valued for power. He rewards on-field discipline, uses blackboard sessions to study opponents, and credits Thorpe and Carlisle era for his rise at Pitt.

Dean Snyder Glenn Pop” Warner Pittsburg Panthers Warner Thers Moleskina Pittsburg Deving Simon Carlisle Jim

Shortest game record set in national billiard tourney

James A. Coy of Richmond Virginia set a record for the shortest match in the national pocket billiard tournament in Chicago. He defeated Matt Long of Los Angeles 125 to 36 in 16 innings.

Chicago James A. ‘Coy Richmond McCoy Matt Long Los Angeles

Miller and Shade Duel on Dreamland Card in San Francisco

Miller and Dave Shade boxed in the main event on the Dreamland card in San Francisco. Frank C. Farren knocked down Vierra twice and disrupted the bout. Farmer Lodge of Minnesota, rated a top heavyweight prospect, plans a coast visit and a potential showdown with Tiny Herman Lee or Sam Langford in Portland soon.

San Francisco Miller Dave Shade Frank C. Farren Fling Vierra Farmer Lodge Min Middle West Tiny Herman, Lee Sam Langford Portland

Former coasters to testify in Chicago

Abe Attell Hal Chase and Bill Burns named among those indicted by Cook County grand jury for fixing the 1919 World Series. Joe Gedeon, St Louis Browns second baseman, expected to testify as investigations continue. Ban Johnson urged no action until Gedeon arrives. Arnold Rothstein named as a gambler linked to baseball crookedness.

Chicago Abe Attell Hal Chase Bill Burns Cook County Joe Gedeon St. Louis Browns Ban Johnson American League Gedeon

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