Hornsby Named Giants Manager Acknowledges McGraw Transition
John McGraw designates Rogers Hornsby as his successor with plans to hand over active duties after the season. McGraw hopes to groom Frankie Frisch as his successor but Frisch’s missed signals last year led to friction and his departure to St. Louis.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
John McGraw
Rogers Hornsby
New York Giants
McGraw
Hornsby
St. Louis
Frisch
Jade Roush
Burleigh Grimes
al Dewiiteer
Harper
Giants
Frankie Frisch
Fordham University
Grimes
Fashion Fads Imitate Animals and Insects in Attire
London observers note a trend of clothes and accessories designed to mimic animal and reptile textures. Coats resemble python skin, earrings imitate sleeve links, gold jewelry camouflages as ribbons, and bags imitate animals and dolls. New coats use zebra-like wool marks, chiffons and marocain fabrics simulate reptile looks, and rubber fringes outline floral prints on printed chiffons.
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London
Mayfair Children Take Their Place In Society Functions
Mayfair society children model debutante like routines with miniature riding outfits. They gather on Rotten Row with ponies, attend charity matinees, organize open air fetes, and balance school with dance lessons, tea, drives, tennis coaching, and swimming before late bedtimes.
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Associated Press
Mayfair
Panama Canal Ship Traffic Surges in 1924 Year
In 1924 more ships transited the Panama Canal than during its opening era. The year saw six notable passages, reflecting heightened maritime activity at the canal.
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Panama Canal
eBean
Carrigan Sees Second Lee Meadows in MacFayden Young Pitcher
Boston Red Sox manager Bill Carrigan compares high school star Danny MacFayden to Lee Meadows citing his glasses and strikeout power. MacFayden, a bespectacled right-hander, debuted against Walter Johnson and shows rapid development under Carrigan with a fastball and improving curve and change.
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Billy Evans
Bill Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Lee Meadows
Danny MacFayden
MacFayden
Boston
Walter Johnson
Hill Carrigan
Meadows
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
George Toporcer
Carmen Hill
Pittsburgh
Taber
Philadelphaa Nation
George Uhle
Cleveland Indians
Carrigan
Reckless driving fines set in police court
A $100 fine was assessed against Ed Wade in police court this morning for reckless driving, one of Judge E A McKinnon’s heaviest penalties. Other traffic violations yielded fines from $2 to $20 as cases wrapped up. Andre Bournisten, a French canoeist, plans a 7,600 mile river voyage across South America.
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Ed Wade
E. A. McKinnon
Andre Bournisten
South American
Rivera
Walker Returns to Cats as Walkup Becomes Fort Worth Purchase
Fort Worth gains Jimmy Walkup, who won 22 games for the city last season and was sold to Detroit after being acquired from Newark. The Cats will start him immediately. Fort Worth also buys R Holland of Augusta and Bill Moore to bolster the staff as manager Paul LaGrave confirms the trades.
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Associated
Fort Worth
Jimmy Walkup
Detroit
Newark
Cats
Paul LaGrave
R. ©. Holland
Augusta, Ga
LaGrave
Bill Moore
Wrestling in Illinois Faces Hard Times Over Expose
Illinois lawmakers hear testimony from Bill Demetral about a wrestling trust controlling outcomes. The exposé prompts calls to ban wrestling, with Chicago’s immigrant communities depicted as loyal fans who risk losing a popular attraction amid allegations of fixing and private clubs.
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International News Service
Chicago
Minois
Bill Demetral
Greece
Aegean Sea
Demetral
Legislative Committee
Committee of Seven
Joe
Ricco” Lewis
Ed. White
Demmetral
Wrestling Trust
Giants Struggle as Cubs Pirates Hold NL Lead
In a mixed National League day, the Cubs and Pirates expanded their leads while the Giants faltered behind the three western clubs. Hornsby returned to St. Louis with the Giants but could not spark a win as Jess Haines shut out New York 5–0. Cubs beat Philadelphia 12–5 behind Charley Root’s 11th win, and the Pirates edged Boston 7–4 with strong pitching from Carmen Hill. The Reds lost to Brooklyn 3–2 as Vance never allowed a hit, and the Giants’ position shifted from first to a distant fifth behind Robins. In the American League, the White Sox beat the Athletics 6–4, and Ted Lyons sealed a late victory with a triple in the eighth.
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Associated Press
John McGraw
New York Giants
Giants
Pirates
Cubs
Cardinals
Hornsby
St. Louis
Rogers Hornsby
Jess Haines
Caron
Jackson
Roush
New York
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Phillies
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Philly
Charley Root
Carmen Hill
Hoston Braves
Eddie Parrell
Braves
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Cncinnati Reds
Rixey
Neds Vanes
Malinge
Nedf
Robine
Robins
Sde
White Sox
Athletics
Dempsey demands money delay Sharkey bout
Joe Dempsey demands 30 percent of the gate for the Sharkey bout and refuses to sign a double contract for a possible Tunney bout. Tex Rickard offered an option on Dempsey’s services for a Tunney fight if Sharkey is defeated, while Sharkey manager Buckley travels to push a higher payout. Dempsey awaits definite terms to begin twenty four days of training.
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Hy United
Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Tex Hickard
Dempsey Sharkey
Tex Rickard
New York
Rickard
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Sharkey
Tunney
Bullet Bush Is Given Release
PITTSBURGH June 16 Bullet dow Bush veteran big league pitcher has been released unconditionally by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Bullet Bush
Pittsburgh
Bullet Dow" Bush
Pitteburgh Pirater
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