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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
2
Army wins all seven contests including four singles and three doubles to claim the first annual five-branch officers tennis championship at Washington on June 23. Navy loses in all matches. Dollar club membership noted.
Wallace F Johnson defeated Wallace Scott of the University of Washington to win the middle states tennis title after Scott faded from heat. Scores were 1 6, 8 11, 6 3 in the final. Babe Ruth belted his 17th homer in Saturday’s Boston game. Other items note Harold stakes winner Pau Seal, Denison golf over Ida Grove 31 16, Rogers Hornsby homer spree for St Louis, and umpire Wilson ejected by crowd at Chicago doubleheader. Abe Goldstein and Tommy Murray fought to a draw in Portland. The St Joseph track meet July 4 was canceled and Wimbledon reports end with tennis play in progress.
Cubs energize 1924 pennant chase with a fast start and steady play. Giants, Pirates, Reds, and Cardinals compete as injuries and pitching depth shape the tight NL race. Grover Cleveland Alexander notes reduced workload as he restocks pace. veterans warn Cubs face scrutiny from seasoned rivals.
Officials announce the Witbledorthamptonships competition opening Monday as teams assemble to begin a fortnight of events and contests. The gathering brings together participants from multiple divisions and venues for a structured two week program.
Sioux City June 23 Purse totaling 5 hundred dollars will be offered across a three day running program July 4 5 and 6 under American Legion auspices at the Interstate Fair grounds The American Legion purse offers 400 to be divided among winners while the Sioux City Journal purse carries 300 as a closing day attraction.
At the state fair grounds in Hamline Minnesota two 100 mile auto race accidents injured two drivers. Joe Burkey of St Paul suffered broken teeth and lacerations while Ford Lechilder of Toledo Ohio endured severe contusions and possible concussion.
Orville Rust, longtime Des Moines University athlete, signed to coach and teach at Webster City High Schools next year in a move announced for June 23.
June 23 report lists a star packed boxing benefit at Yankee Stadium next Thursday night for the New York milk fund. Harry Greb defends the middleweight title against Ted Moore of England while Gene Tunney fights Exmino Spiila the Italian heavyweight. Panavia Joe Gana defends the negro middleweight crown versus lefty Wary Fisvidge. Hurl Baird of Seattle faces Bobby Gracia at Commonwealth Sporting Club Tuesday night. Join the Dollar club.
Joseph Lilly Toca hunter returned Saturday from a three weeks hunting trip in Ontario and bagged three bears. One weighs 560 pounds, another 200 and the third 150. Also note a bread brand EATMOR advertised.
Chicago owners Bill Wrigley Kil lifer and Veeck forecast Cubs to win the National League flag, insisting Chicago’s infield and pitching edge the Giants. They downplay fears of Cincinnati and praise Hallagher’s impact, while McGraw’s men brace for a possible title pursuit amid a recovering season for the Giants.
Western League yesterday saw Denver beat Des Moines 13 to 9 while St. Joseph won 5 to 4 and Wichita fell 0 to 1. Talga defeated Oklahoma City 10 to 5 in the day’s action.
Eastsiders beat Washington Township 6 to 5 on Sunday at Washington Township's diamond. Batteries: Eastsiders O Neal and O Neal versus Washington Township Miller and Kuarwal.
Grants pushed past Cumberland town team in Cumberland Iowa on Sunday with a 5 to 0 shutout. The contest remained competitive despite the lopsided score and featured solid pitching and defense from Grants.
The Ft Des Moines polo team fell to St. Marys in the opening game of the Mt. Russell polo tournament in Wyoming on June 23. The final score was 6 to 4.
State De Molay tennis tournament will be held at the Oakwood school grounds July 1 2 and 3 in Toledo Ohio. The article states Chicago cannot win the championship flag this year and emphasizes local competition and upcoming matches.
Errors cited by Gibson Wilson Wood Gains Dahlberg Berry. Three-base hits Mauser stolen bases Anderson Shoemaker. Bases on balls off Dahlberg 1 off Gains 4 off South 4. Struck out Gaing 6 South 7. Hit by pitched ball Gains Caton. Double plays Berry Pierce Uehran Wilgan Gibson Caton. Secre by Lewis Atlantic. Umpires Pickens and Dahls Scorer Grover Beekman.
Farm loans now prepared with a 51 percent rate. Call and inquire at Wood & Savery, Atlantic, Iowa.
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