Year of Record Shattering Sports Triumphs Across Boxing and Pools
The year saw Kid Sullivan claim a lightweight title in Brooklyn while Abe Goldstein dethroned Joe Lynch for the bantamweight crown at Madison Square Garden. American swimmers dominated Paris Olympics, setting multiple world marks and earning top honors in both men and women events. Johnson Weissmuller and Gertrude Ederle led as premier free style swimmers, with record times in 220 yards and 60 feet pools. The article also highlights golf, polo, and chess breakthroughs across clubs and colleges, noting performances from Northwestern, Princeton, Yale, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Sullivan
Brooklyn
Abe Goldstein
Harlem
Joe Lynch
Madison Square Garden
Pancho Villa
Frankie Genaro
Genaro
Paris
John Weissmuller
Illinois A. GC
Chicago
Gertrude Ederle
Women's Swimming Association of
New York
Weissmuller
Miss Ederle
Ederle
Buffalo
Helen Wainwright
Ethel Lackie
Illinois A. C
Northwestern
Gorman Captures Double Skating Titles in 1924 Season
Charles Gorman of St John New Brunswick won both national and international outdoor skating championships. He dominated the Lake Placid international races with 100 points and led Canada to national glory with 90 points. Allen of Chicago and Forsman of New York also earned high finishes as American skaters faced European dominance at Chamonix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gorman
St. John
N. B
Gorman
Lake Placid
N. Y
Francis Allen
Chicago
Joe Moore
New York
Paul Forsman
Francis Aleen
Harry Kaskey
Allen
Kaskey
Moore
Forsman
Charles Jewtraw
Chamonix
France
United States
Jewtraw
Hagen Wins Open and British Title Amid Amateurs’ Surge
Walter Hagen dominates golf in 1922 by winning the Open, British Open, and national professional crown. Bobby Jones falls short in the national championship at French Lick while Cyril Walker claims the national open at Detroit. The Walker Cup and Merion AMA titlists reinforce American supremacy in a year of strong amateur and professional clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hagen
Merion
United Greece
Cyril Walker
Detroit
Hagen
Jim Barnes
French Lick
Ind
Bobby Jones
Walker Alonc
Oakland Hills
Jones
U. S
Simones
Garden City
Great Britain
Remarkable 1924 Thoroughbred Season Noted for Disappointments
A retrospective on the 1924 racing year highlights widespread inconsistencies across divisions. Epinard stands as a rare great, while other champions falter under poor rides and harsh handicaps. The piece names horses like Sarazen Stimulus Master Charlie Zev and wraps with Zev's major disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. MacBeth
Co! Dope
Epinard
America
Wise Counsellor
Ladkin
Everett Haynes
Lamsen
Latonia
Hpiward
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Ednard
Laurel
Sarazen
Maryland
Jamaica
Belmont
Ladykin
Ordinance
Stelmont
Louis Feustel
G D. Widener
St. James
Whilea &S
Chilhowee
Altawood
Nellie Morse
Master Charlie
Stimulus
Saratowa
Star Lore
Harry Payne Whitney
Mother Loose
Ner
Zev
Record Harness Horses Mark 1924 Speed Milestones
The 1924 season saw unprecedented speed in harness racing with three year old Mr Milwyn setting a 1.59% pace and winning the Kentucky Futurity in 2 02% and 2 02. Aileen Guy led two year olds with heats in 2 05% and 2 06% while Tilly Brooke dominated aged horses. The year also featured large purses, record earnings for Mr Milwyn and Margaret Spangler, and concerns over fraudulent timing and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. MeIlwyn
Peter Manning
Mr. McElwyn
Aileen Guy
Ben White
Lee Axworthy
Tilly Brooke
Transylvania
Tilly Brooks
Kalamazoo
Margaret Spangler
Cycling's 1924 Triumphs Highlight Global Track Year
The 1924 cycling season crowned Pete Moeskops as world champion in Varis for a fourth straight title. Cecil Walker dominated American racing and set a world record, while Lucien Michard and Victor Lunart won amateur and motor-paced crowns. Arthur Spencer claimed the American pro sprint, and George Chapman repeated as motor-paced champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Moeskops
Holland
Moeskops
Varis
America
Lucien Michard
France
Victor Lunart
Belgium
Cecil Walker
Alfred Goullet
Amelia
Walker
Jackie Clark
Arthur Spencer
England
Newark
George Chapman
Paul Croley
New Crescent Wheelmen
Brooklyn
Leggie McNamara
Pete Vankenpen
New York
White
Chicago
Harry Horan
Bobby Walthour
Maurice Brocco
Marcel Buysse
Alfred Grenda
Oscar Bee
Dogs Dominate 1924 as Public Interest in Shows Grows
The year 1924 stands out for dogs with 40 more shows than 1928 and higher attendance. Clubs report deficits turned to charity or dog advancement funds, though naming a single canine champion is hard due to limited competition.
Hoppe Retains Balkline World Title in 1924 Season
William F. Hoppe remained the international balkline champion through a year with no new major titleholder. He defeated Welker Cochran 1500–1189, Jacob Schaefer 1500–1196, and Edouard Horemans 1500–58 to defend his position while Edmond Derbier posted a 465 run in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Jacob Schaefer
Edouard Horemans
Edmond Derbier
France
Tadao Suginama
Matsuyama
Albert G. Cutler
Cutler
Ary Bos
David MecAnless
Hdward T. Appleby
Pittsburg
J. A. Clinton Jr
Percy N. Collinge
Francis
Appleby
Merbert Hammer
Ralph Greenleaf
Frank Taberski
Benny Allen
M. St. Jean
J. Howard Shoemaker
Edward Raynalds
Robert FE Cannefax
Gus Capulus
Tiff Denton
John Layton
Otto Resselt
Denton
Frank Fleming
Champvaign, II
Chicago A. A
Notable 1924 Chess Masters Tournament at New York
The 1924 New York International Chess Masters tournament at the Hotel Alamac from March 16 to April 16 featured eleven masters from ten countries, led by Emanuel Lasker and Capablanca. Lasker finished with 16 wins 4 losses, Capablanca took second with 14 wins 5 losses, and Richard Réti shared prizes with Alekhine and Marshall earning top places. Alekhine later set a world record by blindfold playing 26 opponents in 12 weeks. Intercollegiate cable chess tied with Oxford and Cambridge, and Columbia Harvard Yale Princeton contested the American team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Germany
Capablanca
Havana
Dr. Lasker
Alekhine
Canada
Pacific Coast
Oxford
Cambridge
Eee
Columbia
Harvard
Yate
Princeton
University of London
New
Yachting in 1924 Shows Growth Across Divisions
Yachting in 1924 rose overall with notable activity in multiple classes. Larchmont race week set a record with 1,275 starters across 13 races, and 152 yachts raced on the final day, including 37 estar class boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yachtemen
Larchmont
New York Yacht Club
Long Island Sound
Yacht Racing Association of
Duell
Harry Maxwell
W. H. Hoffman
Minx
Langley Hawthorn
Haleyon
J. J. Slavin
J. F. Bermingham
Blue Jacket
James B. Ford
Larchmont Yacht Club
Drake Sparkman
Black Jack
Main Sr
B. L. Linkfield
Newport
Bar Harbor
Maine
Flying Cloud
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Spartan
Iroquois Sr
Polo season 1924 marked peak interest and wins
The year 1924 produced the sport of polo's most successful indoor and outdoor seasons ever with unprecedented collegiate interest. The United States Polo Association notes that intercollegiate tournaments, including a decisive upset of England, underline the sport's rising prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Or
United States Polo Association
Fall River Wins League Title and National Cup Final in Soccer
The Fall River Football club clinched the American league championship with 44 points, beating Bethlehem to 40 and defeating Vesper Buick 4–2 in the U S Football association final. New York and Brooklyn clubs also posted strong showings as the league eyes the Uruguay visit. The Corinthians of England toured, boosting interest with 10 victories, 8 losses and 4 draws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Soccer League
Bethlehem
Fall River
Vesper Buick
St. Louis
United States Football Association
Boston
New York Football Club
Brooklyn Wanderers
National Giants
New York State Football Association
Indiana
Nassau
Indianas
Manchester Unity
Hispano
University of Pennsylvania
Intercollegiatsa
Princeton
Pell Reclaims National Amateur Racquets Title
Clarence C Pell of New York won the 1924 national amateur racquets championship by defeating defending champion Stanley G Mortimer of Tuxedo in the first round. Paired with Mortimer, Pell captured the doubles title as well, while Jack Soutar of Philadelphia won the professional world championship, reinforcing his status as the game’s top exponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Pell
New York
Stanely G. Mortimer
Tuxedo
Mortimer
Pell
Jack Soutar
Philadelphia
England and American Squash Teams Clash for Lapham Trophy
The article notes squash in the city, mentioning visiting amateur teams from England and Canada. Captain S S Roberts of England is the current national amateur champion, who took the title from Charles Peabody of Boston. England’s team, after beating Americans at the University Club, was defeated by American players in the international Lapham trophy match in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
S&s. Roberts
Charles Peabody
Boston
Philadelphia
Crescent Athletic Club Wins New York and New Jersey Cricket Title
The Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn clinched the New York and New Jersey Cricket Association championship after a tight inter club series. They played 14 matches, winning eight, losing two, and drawing four for a .806 percentage, beating Manor Field of Staten Island by a narrow margin. Columbia Oval placed third with nine wins and four losses. Crescent A C also drew with the England touring side Inconeniti Cricket Club in a single match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and New Jersey Cricket Association
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Manor Field Cricket Club
Staten Island
Crescents
Manor Field
Columbia Oval
Crescent A. C
Incoeniti Cricket Club
England
New York
C. Waters
Paterson Club Wins Close Metropolitan District Cricket League Title
The Paterson Cricket club edged Brooklyn in a tight finish to top the Metropolitan District Cricket League. Notable performers include 28.75 average by an eight inning bowler and O. Meyer of the Crescents with 28 for 12 innings, plus Meyer’s 61 wickets the season’s high. Germantown claims the Halifax Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting
O. Meyer
the Crescents
Meyer
Paterson Cricket Club
Brooklyn
Germantown
Byrne Wins National Handball Title at Crescent Club
James P. Byrne of West Side Y M C A New York captured the national championship at the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn last March. He defeated Murray Vernon in a five game final after taking the first two games, with Vernon spectacularly rallying before Byrne sealed the fifth game. The Trinity club, William Sackman and Samuel Buxbaum, won the doubles title 21 11 21 14 21 20 over Vernon and Eddie Butler. The Crescent and Pastime clubs led East handball activities with growing participation across 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Byrne
West Side
New York
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Murray Vernon
Crescent A. C
Byrne
William Sackman
Samuel Buxbaum
Trinity Club
Downing Murray Vernon
Eddie Butler
Trinity
Vernon
United States
Detroit
Sackman
Buxbaum
A. C. of
The
Crescents
Wrestling Legends and Olympic Hopes Dominate 1924 Grappling Scene
In 1924 professional heavyweight Ed Lewis dominated the scene while the East saw little action. Amateur ranks surged with top hopefuls, led by Robin Reed of the Oregon Aggies, who won four classes in try outs and all six bouts in finals. Penn State dominated intercollegiate titles but missed Olympic team entry due to a mailing error. The West produced four of eight national champions at Madison Square Garden, including Reed, Hines, Vis, and Martter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed “Strangler” Laéwis
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Pat McGill
Renato Gardini
Wladek Zbyszko
Lewis
Simon Pure
Madison Square Garden
Penn State Grapplers
United States
West
Robin Reed
Bryan Hines
Russell Vis
Perry Martter
Oregon Aggies
Fencers Shine In 1924 Season Highlighting Nunes Victory
The 1924 fencing season produced strong showings across all disciplines with veteran skill intact. Leo Nunes, an Italian native representing Winged Foot NY, won both falls and epee titles and nearly captured saber, while Dr. John F. Gignoux won the saber championship. A strong Olympic note marked Nunes as an honorary Team USA member though the national squad failed in Paris. The Intercollegiate tournament at Homer also yielded a top-tier field and standouts from Harvard aided by strong club competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durland Riding Club
New York A. C
Squadron A
Yale
Princeton
Orange
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
Midwick
California
Eric Pedley
Pedley
America
England
Meadow Brook
Leo Nunes
Italy
New Yorks
Nunes
John F. Gignoux
Paris
George Callan
Annapolis
Homer
Harvard
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Seas
Leo Diegel
Willie Mehlhorn
Harrison Johnston
St. Paul
Albert Seckel
Intercollegate
Dexter Cummings
Cummings
Joe Cobble
Jack Wenzler
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Providence
M. J. Brady
William R. Reekle
Oho
Rancocas
Johnny Mathen
Barberry Hill Bootlegger
Bayard Warren
Pride's Crossing
Mass
Dolf von Dusternbrook
P. A. B. Widener
Eikins Park
Dolf
Sealyham
Garden
American Kennel Club
Kennel World
Colurca
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