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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

4

Three Big Grid Games On Saturday

Washington State hosts Montana in Pullman as both squads chase momentum in a pivotal non-conference clash. Oregon State welcomes California and Stanford visits Corvallis for Pac-12 action while Washington eyes a key Oregon game and a possible late-season swing in the standings.

Tom Olsen Washington Oregon California Evergreen State Pullman Washington State College University of Montana Corvallis Oregon Ag Ty of California Palo Alto University of Team Bill Steers Stanford, Jr Washington State Mare Island Marine Stars Montane Pasadena Oregon Aggies Union California Uni of Washington Oregon university-Stanford Stanford Denny Eugene

Boxing bout stirs talk in Akron crowds

Still guessing Akron Oct 2 fans question if Leonard Tillman bout was legitimate or not. They agree it was a wild night with plenty of buzz and debate.

Akron Leonard Tillman

Stanford Football Team Weighs Heavy Physical Strength

The October report notes Stanford’s football squad is large and powerful yet prone to loose play as a team, echoing a Rugby style weakness despite individual stars.

Wat Francisco Stanfords

Wills an Ex Jockey in New York Race History

Harry Wills a prominent heavyweight boxer is identified as a former jockey known as Eddie Barnum in 1906, reflecting his early riding career and later fame in boxing.

Wills New York Harry ‘Wills Eddie Barnum

Carpentier Shines as Critics Call Him Hit Hitter

New York critics who watched French heavyweight Marcel Carpentier floor American challenger Battling Levineky say the Frenchman shows extra snap in his punches and is a formidable hitter.

New York Carpentier Battling Levineky Hattling Levinsky Sailor Petroskey

Washington Line Coach: Allison Ambitions for 1924 Team

The University of Washington line, led by coach Stub Allison, would be stronger if not for Sandy Wick's bad knee. Wick, last year’s Flaherty Medal winner for center play, could not participate but volunteered to coach the 1924 squad. All eyes focus on the frosh clash with the visiting team on November 13.

Allison University of Washington Sandy” Wick Sandy

All Coast All Star Team Selections From Coast Circuit

Readers weigh in with multiple all star lineups from The Star called All Coast teams. Selections include Rod Murphy at third, Sammy Bohne as utility, and varied picks from Seattle Salt Lake Oakland Vernon Portland and Los Angeles with pitchers and outfield fits.

Pinsonneault Ave. S Rod Murphy Sammy Bohne Maerphy Seattle Fisher Vernon Moline Bse Johnson Salt Lake Miller Oakland Eldred Cox Portland Wassier Lee A Jenkins Cate Delt Geary Strend Sutherland HH. M. Noel Second Ave. S Hia Ian Lee Angeles Artett Ockland Dell Vermon Scott San Vranchero Jean Eleanor Thompson 11Th Ave Miss Thompson Sheety Car

Dobie Brings Winning Focus to Cornell Football

Gil Dobie enters Cornell with a disciplined plan aiming for a strong season. He praises the 1908-10 star Eakins, lauds Dobie’s coaching method, and recalls Dobie’s undefeated stints at Washington and Navy, highlighting a no-nonsense approach.

Gil Dobie Cornell Miracle Man Eakins

Ohio State Aims for Harley and Schultz Style Stars

Ohio State University trains to emulate Harley and Schultz with veterans Stinchcomb and Willaman shaping a powerful line. Coach Wilce sharpens the Harley shift as Stinchcomb gains glory in forward passing while Nemecek towers at center and Willce eyes an undefeated season potential.

Germany Schulta Prise Michigan University Schultz 1Hy Wilee Henos Stinchcomb Ohio State Willaman Harry Bliss Harley

Dodgers Fans Question Ebbets Jazz Music At Indians Series

Brooklyn fans who captured the first three games between the Superbas and Indians wonder why Squire Ebbets did not provide any jazz music during the series. The remark echoes a lighthearted curiosity from the October coverage in the Brooklyn paper.

Brooklyn Dodger Superbas Indians Squire Ebbets

Two Apollo Ball Pitchers Named for Cleveland Game

Cleveland observers note only two apibhall pitchers in the business will moisten the third strike. They are Coveleskie and Grimes.

Cleveland Coveleskie Grimes

Fordham Returns to Football After Long Hiatus

Fordham University is back in football this season after a gap since 1917. Only one player from the old era has previously played on the Fordham team.

New York Fordham University Fordham

Georgia Tech Denies Four-Year Eligibility Charge

Atlanta officials say Director Crenshaw denied claims that three Georgia Tech players in the Pittsburgh game last Saturday had played college football for more than four years. Pittsburg officials warned they would not schedule further games with the Dixie institution.

Atlanta Crenshaw Georgia Technical Institute Yeauterday Pittsburg Miller University of Pittsburg Dixie

Anderson Wins From Keller at Milwaukie Arena

Lee Anderson, the San Francisco colored battler, defeated Terry Keller in ten rounds at the Milwaukie arena Portland. Keller took heavy punishment but remained strong to the end. Other results include Batting Zulu beating Frankie Murphy on a foul, Johnny Fleke by decision over Macario Flores, Eddie Moore of Seattle, and Ray Rose vs Denver in a six round draw. Chick Rocco won four rounds over Al Nelson of Boise.

Portland Lee Anderson San Francisco Terry Keller Milwaukie New York Zulu Manila Frankie Murphy Denver Johnny Fleke Macario Flores Eddie Moore Seattle Ray Rose Rose Serap Chick Rocco al Nelson Boise

Franklin and Ballard Clash in Top Table Grid Tilt

Franklin and Ballard, tied for first, meet Saturday at Rainier Valley Ball Park in a key prep game. West Beattie faces Queen Anne on Friday as both push for elimination of lower finish spots. The terse note hints at quiet preparation as a strategy.

Franklin Ballard Rainier Valley Ball Park West Beattie Queen Anne Heither

Caccia Shines for Ripon in Wisconsin Grid Action

Rinaldo Caccia formerly of Franklin high school plays right half back for Ripon College. Newspaper game write ups cite his sustained state of play contributions. Once an all city quarterback last year he remains a well known figure in local high school circles.

Dobie Hastings High School Minnesota University of Minnesota Doble Agricultural College North Dakota Harley Wilee Stinchcomb Ohio State Purdue Succes Rinaldo Cacccia Franklin High School Ripon College Wisconsin Caccia

Earl Baird Meets Coffey in Dreamland San Francisco Bout

Seattle scrapper Earl Baird meets Joe Coffey in the main event at the Dreamland rink in San Francisco Friday night. Frisco ring fans anticipate a fast, hard hitting bout.

Earl Baird Seattle Joe Coffey Dreamland San Francisco Frisco Ring

Baird Released to Indianapolis Club

New York Giants infielder Douglas Baird was released yesterday to the Indianapolis club of the American Association. The move comes after his time with New York in the previous season.

New York Douglas Baird New York Giants Seanon Indianapolis Club American Association

Evers Named Manager of the Chicago Cubs

Chicago reports John Evers appointed Cubs manager by President William Veech. Former Cubs second baseman known for work under Frank Chance, last season with the Giants as an assistant to John McGraw. Fred Mitchell, who guided the Cubs in 1920, plans to remain in major league baseball and has multiple offers.

Chicago John Evers Chicago Cubs William Veech Fred Mitchell Cubs Veech Veeck Evers Frank Chance Giants John McGraw

Washington Freshmen Game With Oregon Called Off

The University of Washington and University of Oregon fresh football game planned for Eugene next Saturday has been canceled this season due to lack of faculty permission. An offered reschedule a week later conflicted with Washington’s game with Whatcom High School in Bellingham, so the game could not be arranged.

University of Washington University of Oregon Eugene Oregon Washington Whatcom High School Bellingham Spokane

Dempsey-Pablett Fight Set for Havana Finish

Tex Hic and Company plan a heavyweight title bout to finish at Havana racing events in February, contingent on Dempsey and Pentier signing. A syndicate offers $500 for the boat, with a bonded stakeholder handling forfeits. Jack Kearns initially objected but later approved the terms as Rickard announces Havana as the venue.

New York Tex Hic Havana Dempsey Pentier New Jack Kearns Richard Charles B. Cochrane A. Brady Kearns M. Descamps Rickard

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