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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
4
Tommy McGin ty of Cleveland bets 60 000 on a Leonard Britton title clash to decide who holds the lightweight crown. The proposed September 10 bout in Cleveland aims to draw big crowds as Bennah seeks to move up while Britton defends welter laurels.
Gay Tubby Norris joins practice as the team prepares for Rand opponents. Mel Muckleston, brother of Mel Muckieston, shows promise for varsity. Pacey from Franklin is out with an arm injury, delaying his return. Allison directs conditioning while Denny Field restricts spectators to men. First frosh turnout set for Wednesday, September 29.
Wakefield, a crack San Frais billiardist, will face city champion Anderson in a three-cushion match at Hulen’s Parlor tonight. Afterward Wakefield will stage an exhibition of fancy shots said to be the best on the Pacific coast.
Dave Shade and Frankie Burns fought a draw in the main event in Oakland last night. Ed Ramies extended his win streak with a victory over Jimmy Brenton of Los Angeles.
Cornell football captain and fullback John Shuler announced he would not return to school. He cited disappointment with college of arts and sciences probation on his best year as the reason.
National League report says the Reds were decisively defeated and exit pennant chances after losing twice to Pittsburgh. Brooklyn must win two of its remaining six games, five against the Giants, to stay in the chase as Giants could force a tie if Brooklyn takes one series.
Ted Faulk of the University of Washington is coached in place and drop kicking by Lorin Solon. Abel holds the ball as Faulk practices form over distance and accuracy. The backfield unit, under Solon, works on shift plays while scrimmage focuses on line candidates.
McGaffigan sprained ankle in sixth after slipping on wet turf and left on a stretcher. Kenworthy singled as Beattie, Murphy, Strand and Kenworthy collected three hits apiece. Mollwitz on second, Preldwin scored on a fielder’s choice. Ward, Cintch and Geary among pitchers mentioned amid a pennant chase update.
Seattle boxing fans anticipation peaks as heavyweight Frank Farmer meets Andre Anderson for six rounds in Tacoma. The winner earns a title shot against Sam Langford, the Boston slugger, next month. Langford also set to box Tiny Herman in Portland October 6 with details to follow.
Cleveland leads the AL pennant race by one and a half games as the Indians and White Sox start a three game set in Cleveland. A sweep by Cleveland would clinch, while a White Sox success gives Chicago a path back. Faber and Kerr expected for Chicago. Coveleskie or Bagby for Cleveland.
Hanover N H September 23 Seventy candidates report for Dartmouth football with new ends Fraser and McDermott guard Winkler and halfback Moore. Captain Robertson backfield man trains at field goal kicking from the 35 yard line showing accuracy.
Major League standings show fMherrod Smith holding the Braves to white to shift Dodgers within two games of the NL pennant by a 2 1 victory. Pirates win doubleheader over the world champion Red Sox 2 1 and 3 1 to trim gap to three games. Adam and Ponder credited with wins. Lyons, Cardinal rookie from Sioux City, beats Phillies 4 2 in first big league appearance. American League slate off. The term Here's how originates from an old army toast.
In the opener the Yips Hand Tribe defeated Sacramento 6 to 0 after a delayed start due to a waterlogged diamond. Al Demaree struggled for the home team while Ed Sweeney and Paul Fittery kept Sacramento’s bats in check. Rain and poor field conditions interrupted play until Ollie Anderson halted the game in the seventh inning.
San Francisco’s Tiger Tamers beat the Seals to take a 2-0 lead in the series with a potential tie for second place if they win again. Exrick’s team strengthened its hold on first as wet grounds kept the Bees and Reavers idle in Portland.
Bill Rodgers, skipper of the Sacs, praises Walter Mails as the best southpaw in game after game. Seattle fans back Cleveland in the race for the American League pennant as Mails delivers strong pitching and steady wins, though critics once teased him in the stands.
Raw Meat Bill hails Mails as a breakout southpaw with five straight wins while Cleveland pitching faltered. Rodgers, who helped acquire Mails from Benthe, credits Walter’s new overhand delivery and coach Bill Prough. Tris Speaker may ride Mails in the finale against the White Sox with Rodgers predicting a sixth win if Walter starts right.
Baltimore finishes the International League pennant chase with a 25 game win streak. The Orioles notch their second straight title coup in the circuit.
Jim Flynn the Pueblo miller faces Young Hector in a four round bout at Bremerton tonight. Flynn seeks a win to boost his local prospects while Hector aims to prove his Northwest heavyweight standing after a prior decisive defeat.
Windsor Ont September 23 The chances are bright for a race between Sir Barton and Man o War for a 50000 purse and gold cup early in October A M Orpen manager of Kenilworth track said Leo Feusel Man o War's trainer agreed to enter the great runner against Sir Barton and Exterminator from Commander Rosas stable
White Elks Club outlines three active gym classes under C B Davis at the Elk Club gym. A noon class meets at 11 30 on Mon Wed Fri. two evening groups run 616 and 9 to 9 sessions on Mon Wed Fri. No swimming this year. private coaching by Davis. Plans include interclass basketball league and possible indoor league with four teams. Dode Brinker to assist with the indoor league and cage players. Senior Elks basketball team aims for Star City league participation with first turnouts soon.
Chicago officials disclosed that five to seven White Sox players were implicated in a crooked 1919 World Series scheme with the Reds. Hartley Replogle called the first day of Cook County grand jury probes inconclusive but said evidence included statements from Ban Johnson Comiskey and William Veeck. Comiskey declined to name players while providing detective reports and checks on eight players. Further details were awaited from Rube Benton amid betting rumors and Henry of the Cubs’ allegations about a supposed $3800 win and Brushing aside claims Benton was offered funds to throw a game.
Seattle ring fans will get their first peek at Johnny Tillman a St. Paul welterweight who boxes Travie Davis here next week at the Arena this afternoon. He works out at 230. This will be Tillman's second start on the Coast tour. He boxed a 10 round draw with Alex Trambitas at Milwaukie recently. Davis who reports himself in pretty good shape now will be working out at 3 30 at the Arena. Promoter Hite who stages the show at the Arena September 29 has lined up Billy Wright former Coast welter king to box Phil Jensen of San Francisco in the semi windup. Romeo Hagen and Val Sontag middleweights tangle in the third bout on the card.
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