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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
5
The narrator recalls reaching Half-Way Creek after rough seas and a canoe ride. Indian children recognize the visitors as servants and guests gather for a Potlatch hosted by Chief Jimmy. The feast, displays of wealth, and fierce dancers precede the ceremonial departure, with the tale set among Northern Indians and their stark customs.
Muff Mole begs to stay home after a storm but is sent to school to study. He meets Floppy Field Mouse, who also wants to ditch class for ripe corn. Both head to Maple Tree Flats, each guided by a lesson on duty and reliability.
Sammy Jay suffers a headaches and rumors blame him for nightly screams. He seeks advice from cousin Blacky the Crow who suggests a test: go away from the Green Meadows for a week and have Boomer the Night Hawk watch from a remote Old Pasture to see who screams in the night.
In San Francisco Cliff Jordan lost to Kayo Kruvasky in the main boxing bout at Dreamland. Jim Barry defeated Clem Johnson, while Ed Daly and Leo Matlock fought a draw. Coveleskie limited the Senators to nine runs as the Indians closed in on the pennant.
Yankees pitcher Bob Shawkey ranks Babe Ruth as the hardest hitter to pitch to in late innings but says Ty Cobb is the greatest batter. He notes Ruth can swing for power or strike out and Cobb consistently crowds the plate and can hit any pitch. Japan doubles imports of Canadian whisky since 1914.
Babe Adams at 38 remains a durable pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He credits ease and simple pitching over strenuous effort, notes changes in rules, and hints at potential retirement to his Missouri farm while enjoying the game and victories over the Giants.
The New York state boxing commission indefinitely postpones the Dempsey Brennan and Carpentier Levinsky bouts to thoroughly test the new boxing law before proceeding. Officials announced the decision today in New York.
San Francisco infielder Jim Caveney has been selected by the Detroit Tigers for a trial next spring. In other action Red Faber of the White Sox defeated the Yankees 8 to 4, signaling strong play for the season ahead.
New York boxing fans saw 41 rounds at Madison Square Garden as Tex Rickard reopened the sport under the Walker law allowing 16 round decisions. The night featured a handshaking reunion of Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier and bouts including Joe Willing beating Johnny Dundee and Joe Benjamin defeating Pete Hartley.
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