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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1920

Page

2

Washington veterans lose three stars for season opener

Coach Len Allison plans Washington football turnout at Denny Field on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with key losses from Sandy Wick Gus Pope and Grimm out or uncertain. Veterans from 1919 and fresh candidates reshape the backfield and guard spots as training starts for the Whitman tilt in three weeks.

Grimm Sandy” Wick de Luxe Gus Pope Len Allison University of Washington Dennyfield Allison Seattle Gus E. T. Pope Thiof Washington Oval Randy” Wick Echool Loren Solan University of Star Solan Washington

Elk golfers to open Scobey cup with Tacoma match

Gene Hatton leads Elk golfers in a home and home Scobey cup series against the Tacoma Elks. The first leg is at Tacoma, with a second half on Beacon Hill's course later this month. If tied 50 50, 30 players, 15 matches will be played simultaneously on both courses.

Gene Hatton Elk Golfers Tacoma Elks Beacon Iia

Opening Day Hunt Season News and Local Restrictions

October 1 marks the general hunting opening across most Washington game, with upland birds subject to county season edits. Chinese pheasant closures protect small populations, Falls River Watershed Game Refuge in King county shuts Oct 1, and a big game contest by Piper & Taft offers $100 in merchandise for largest bear and deer. The Seattle Sportmen’s Association meets Sept 15 to discuss legislative matters.

Washington Made Game and Fish Refuge Falls River Watershed King County Foe River Piper & Taft Thie City Fi Big Sporting Goode

Ouimet to Meet Evans in National Amateur Final

In Rosslyn New York Francis Ouimet and Chick Evans both from Boston advanced to the national amateur golf final after two tough semifinal victories. Ouimet beat Robert Jones 6 and 6 in the semifinal while Evans defeated Edward Allis 10 and 8. The weather was overcast with a threatening sky and a large crowd watched.

Rosslyn N. Y Francis Ouimet Boston Chick Evans Ouimet Yang Fach Aleo Evans Robert Jones Atlanta Edward Allis Milwaukee

Waterman Builds Northwest Ring Stable Ahead of Fall

San Francisco manager Joe Waterman has assembled a strong group of fighters to stay active in the Northwest. He now handles Marcario Flores who faces Joe Gorman next week, Young Zuzu the Filipino welter, Frankie Jones the California welter, and Eddie Moore the Seattle flyweight. Zuzu will shift to longer bouts in Portland as the fall season begins. Flores is slated to meet Gorman while Jones and Moore are set for Aberdeen next week with opponents to be announced.

Joe Waterman San Francisco Northwest Marcario Flores Joe Gorman Arena Young Zuzu Frankie Jones California Eddie Moore Seattle Zuzu Portland Rose City Waterman Flores Gorman Jones Moore Aberdeen Little Brown Battler

Wills Faces Slim Chance for Dempsey Title Bout

Marry Wills the heavyweight is barred from fighting in New Orleans after a song and dance number with Bam McVey. The incident follows a previous ban in San Francisco linked to a similar affairs with Jack Thompson, both involving colored fighters.

Marry Wills Jack Dempsey New Orleans Bam McVey McVey Wile San Francisco Jack Thompson Jack Johnson Willa Dempsey

Half Game Separates A League Leaders

New York news led with a tight AL race as Cleveland held first with 82 wins 60 losses, Yankees 84 53 and White Sox 52 52. Yankees beat Indians 6 to 1 in Cleveland, Ruth homered for his 48th, while White Sox topped Beaton 6 to 3. In the NL Brooklyn led after a 9-8 win over St Louis in 11 innings. Reds rainout with Boston. Giants rested. Dodgers led Cincinnati by a full game and New York by three.

Cleveland Cipeianath New New York St. Louis Pitteburg Boston Washington Detroit Philadelphia Brooklyn Taothes Chicago Pittshburg Cincinnati Indians Yankees Babe Ruth White Sox Beaton Cards Reds Giants Cubs Dodgers

Mails Strikes Out Ruth In Cleveland Showdown

Walter Mails fans Babe Ruth with three pitches in Cleveland on Friday striking out Ruth and later fanning Yankee star Derrill Pratt. The effort came in the ninth after Graney pinch hit, as 25 000 fans yelled.

Ross Tenny Cleveland Walter Matle Fanning Babe’ Ruth Derrill Pratt Yankee New York Wrecking Crew Mails Unle Graney Yanks Roger Peckinpaugh Wally Pipp Wally Maile Malis Ruth Walst Malls

Ruth Hits 48th Homer In Cleveland Contest

Ruth, the home run king, belted his 48th round-tripper off Ray Caldwell in the first inning at Cleveland. The ball sailed over the right field wall, advancing Peckinpaugh ahead of him.

Cleveland Rahe Ruth Ray Caldwell Ruth Ng Peckinpaugh

Everett Grid Starts Work This Season At High School

Coach Enoch Bagshaw will lead the Everett high school grid team again with past practice in the city of Smokestacks. The squad that tied Scott high school of Toledo 7 to 7 last year returns with few changes. Schedule not yet set. games to be announced within a week.

Enoch Bagshaw Everett High Bagshaw Smokestacks Toledo Ohio Everett

Frankie Jones to Help Train Marcario Flores

Frankie Jones joins trainer duties for Marcario Flores to reinforce defense in the arena rematch with Joe Gorman. Flores hopes improved infighting and clinch defense reduce damage as Waterman plans more sparring with Jones. Travie Davis vs Harry Casey anchors the double main. Dempsey and Zukowsky clash in a prior match.

Frankie Jones Marcario Flores Marcarie Travie Davis Harry Casey Jack Dempsey Young Zukowsky

McCormick to Box Melchoir in Brooklyn Ten Round Heavyweight Clash

Roy McCormick the English light heavyweight champion meets Tony Melchoir the Chicago heavyweight in a ten round bout at Brooklyn as part of the Carpentier Levinsky program on October 12.

Roy McCormick Tony Melchoir Chicago Brooklyn

Shade and Farren Fight Scraps in San Francisco

In San Francisco on September 11, Dave Shade won a fourth round decision over Frankie Farren amid calls it could have been a draw. K O Kruvosky edged Clem Johnson in a tight bout. Bevo Kravenky refused to fight, leading to a stoppage and a verdict for Jim Barry.

San Francisco Dave Shade Frankie Farren K. O. Kruvosky Clem Johnson Kravenky Bevo Jim Barry

Sternbergh’s Daughter Born to Crystal Swimming Coach

Lambert Sternbergh, renowned crystal swimming club dash and distance swimmer, is congratulated on the birth of his daughter. The baby weighs eight pounds and was born early Wednesday morning. Mrs Sternbergh is resting at home at 736 37th Ave.

Lambert Sternbergh Crack Crystal Swimming Club Mra. Sternbergh 37Th Ave

Tilden and Johnston Set For Renewed Struggle in Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts a key tennis clash as William Tilden Jr. and William M. Johnston renew their world title feud after Johnston edged Tilden for the national crown last week. The schedule includes Washburn versus Roberta and Mathey Garlands facing Hayes Burdick. The East led 4-2 when play resumed today.

Philadelphia William T. Tilden, Jr William M. Johnston San Francisco Watson M. Washburn Roland Roberta Dean Mathey Charles Garland Walter T. Hayes R. H. Burdick

Georgie Lee Outpoints as Herman Dominates New Orleans Bantam Fight

In a ten round match in New Orleans, Pete Herman defeats Georgie Lee the Chinese bantam, leading all rounds to win on points. Herman controlled the bout with decisive aggression and steady defense through the steel city arena.

Georgie Lee Pete Herman New Orleans Herman

CiCotte Returns to Chicago Workouts to Regain Form

Eddie Cicotte former White Sox ace works out with daily morning drills in Chicago under manager Gleason as he seeks to regain pitching condition and return to form.

Chicago Eddie Cicotte White Sox Gleason Cicotte

Powers Leads First Hill Tigers In Early Practice

Mike Powers begins his first year at First Hill Institution coaching the Tigers amid a sea of green talent and a shortage of lettermen. Veteran linemen Egvedt Strifek and Walton headline the returning group while newcomers and promising ends Willis Davies and Harris vie for key positions as Powers shapes a cohesive unit. Bear season runs Sept 1 to April 30 with plentiful game in Olympic Speniasula district.

Mike Powers Broadway First Hill Institution Olympic Speniasula

Acorns Sweep Seawashes to 9 2 Victory in San Francisco

In San Francisco on September 11 the Acorns defeated the Seawashes 9 to 2. Carl Holling pitched steadily for the Acorns while Socks Seibold endured a rough night on the mound. Lane Miller and others contributed key hits as Oakland built an early lead and Seattle failed to mount sustained offense.

San Francisco Atue Siwashes Oakland Acorns Seattle Oaks Carl Holling Seibold Wares PO. A KE Middleton Siebold Zamicch Eeaee ABLA H. PO EK Lane Wilie Tee Guleto St. Miller Kauight Gingiardi Brubaker Molling. P A. Arnett BOMAO Ovocos Miller Lane Holling Bohne Ore Siebold Adams Rune Helling Easom Byron

Benny Leonard Knocks Out Loughlin in Ninth Round

In Camden, Benny Leonard world lightweight champion defeated K O Loughlin of South Bethlehem in the ninth round of a scheduled twelve round bout. In Boston a boxing ban remains until a new boxing commissioner is appointed by Gov. Curley.

Camden N. J Benny Leonard K. O. Loughlin South Bethlehem Boston Massachusetts Goylidge

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