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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
2
Norman Elberfeld known as the Tabasco Kid has long fought for baseball success. The LittLe Rock Travelers built a diverse 1920 pennant club, with Indians, a Pawnee pitcher, a Cuban outfielder, and several stars including a Babe Ruth caliber slugger developed by Elberfeld.
Pacific coast welterweight champion Travie Davis is favored to beat Johnny Tillman at the Arena on Wednesday night. Davis relies on a sharp left swing while Tillman is described as an open fighter. Both men train hard at the Arena gym. Davis works at 3:30 and Tillman an hour earlier. The card also features Wright Jensen, Sontag Hagen, Jackson Zuzu, and Filipino Kid Martin versus Jim Brogan.
The Cook County grand jury prepared more than 20 subpoenas as sessions resume Tuesday to probe scandals in baseball over recent years. The investigation covers the 1919 World Series and this year’s American and National League games, with possible spread to other cities as gamblers tied to the World Series are found nationwide. Charles A. Comiskey and National League president Heydler testified, supporting suspicions of possible game fixing.
Coachs Allison and Solon push for defense improvement as Washington faces Whitman in two weeks. From Whitman’s training ground comes praise for a strong line of frosh players and the advantage they hold over conference rivals. History notes Whitman’s past defeats of Washington, underscoring the challenge ahead for the varsity.
Scores from multiple college and pro games across cities including Springfield, New Brunswick, Syracuse, Fairmount, Washington, State College, Philadelphia, Schenectady, Bloomington, Cedar Rapids, Galesburg, Oakland, Berkeley and more. Notable games include Indiana 47 Franklin 6 and White Sox 4 Detroit 1 with Aaron Ward keying a 9-5 Senators comeback for the Indians.
University of Washington freshmen football candidates gathered for the first time this season on a Saturday afternoon. Thirty seven yearlings reported with many former local high school stars present and over 100 expected to attend as more players join. Head coach Sandy Wick plans a light first week before tougher drills. Ben Tidhall assists in shaping the squad with early onfield work.
Sam Langford meets Frank Farmer in a heavyweight bout for an Austin and Salt show slated October 13 at an undetermined local venue. Crystal Pool to host events after October 3 seasonal closure. Langford resumes Northwest tour October 6 with a ten round match against Tiny Herman in Portland.
Benny Leonard world champion light weight easily defeats Pal Moran of New Orleans in East Chicago on Saturday night. Rube Marquard and the Robins beat the Giants 4 to 2, pulling Brooklyn within one game of the pennant.
St Louis September 27 President Rickey of the Nationals said Elmer Jacobs a pitcher may finish the current season with Seattle. Jacobs does not want to come to the Coast as few games remain. Napier the Red youngster ended a six game skid for the champions beating the Pirates 8 to 0.
National baseball commission to discuss arrangements for the world series in Chicago. John Heydler and Ban Johnson arrived for the session with a possible third member to be appointed. Investigations by the Cook county grand jury on baseball scandals were not to be addressed at the meeting.
Sacramento Solons blank Seattle twice 4–0 and 1–0 to climb toward third place as Paul Fittery and Paeth shut down the hosts. Dalley started for Seattle with Mollwitz, Zamlock, and Ryan providing early support before Solons’ timely hits and misplays shaped the first frame. Faeth and Geary also pitched well while Solons fielders backed their pitchers in a doubleheader sweep before 16,000 fans.
Gotham gossip blends boxing names with marquee players as faded figures like Bud Ridley lose their meal tickets and Fred Windsor seeks new work. The piece riffs on Ted Falk, Benny Leonard, Lonnie White, Pat Moran, and Johnny Wilson while teasing matchups and titles in the wrestling and boxing world.
Bobby Rowe signs to play for Seattle again this coming season marking his sixth year with the Meta and tenth in Pacific coast hockey. He is a leading coast player and has worked part time selling goods at Hatton Oliver’s on Second Ave. Met skipper Pete Muldoon plans contracts for Jim Riley Max Murray Charley Totin Frank Foyston Bernie Morris Happy Holmes Roy Rickey and Jack Walker as talks proceed.
Portland hosts tense series as Seattle shifts may occur this week due to gate trouble in Portland. Paul Fittery of Sacramento shut out the Tribe twice and led a decisive opening win. Sun- Bob Schang, now in Seattle, impressed defensively and at the plate. Daddy Hyan hits well as Rey Grover, Bac, makes a one handed catch. Heb Geary and Molicite contribute timely hits and first base play strengthens the Senators.
Harvey Thorpe of Kansas City meets Alex Trambitas in the main event of a Portland smoker next Wednesday night. Thorpe recently drew Morrie Lux in Kansas City, who was the Pacific Coast welterweight champion. In the semi windup, Harry Casey of Seattle faces Willie St. Matt of Portland.
Fifty five grammar schools enter the city soccer league with Class A featuring 34 clubs and Class B 21 teams. The opening match is scheduled for next Saturday as teams vie for the city title.
Ray Bates and Ray Francis of the Seattle Pacific Coast league tall club are suspended for five years for playing outlaw ball. Secretly Farrell of the National Baseball commission sent the notice to Bill Kiepper.
Alexa Sterling of Avlanta Georgia won the Canadian women's golf championship yesterday in Hamilton Ontario. She defeated Kate Robertson of Montreal 6 and 3 to claim the title.
Brooklyn needs one win in four to secure the National League flag and reach the World Series. Giants if lucky can still force a tie with Brooklyn. In the American League the Indians and White Sox are separated by a half game with limited remaining fixtures. If Chicago sweeps its last seven, they would reach 98 wins and a .646 percentage. Boston’s Speaker must win five of seven to challenge.
Bud Ridley, Pacific coast bantamweight, ends pact with manager Fred Winsor after a fight campaign dispute in New York. Ridley has 39 fights since January 1, 1920, with only one loss and heads to Seattle as Winsor searches for another bout opportunity.
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion will fight Charley White in a return match in Chicago. They previously met July 5 at Harbor Arena with White knocked out in the ninth round. Leonard has been offered $5,000 for the bout.
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