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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1924
Page
67
Detroit defeated Cleveland 6 to 5 in nine innings as Haney batted for Jones and drove in the final runs with a late single and a walk set up by a fielder’s choice. Wingo and McNally led hits. Uhle took the loss for Cleveland in a tight game.
Pocahontas defeats Bluefield 8 to 2 at the fair grounds after nine innings as Dye shines with a triple and three hits. Bluefield pitcher Cliff Ross holds eight strikeouts while Pocahontas capitalizes on defensive errors and timely hits including two triples by Millsap and Snedegar.
A list of matchup results includes St. Paul 9 Columbus 7, Minneapolis 6 Toledo 4, Louisville 6 Kansas City 2, Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 7, Mobile 6 Little Rock 4, Nashville 4 Atlanta 7, Chattanooga 8 Birmingham 4, New Orleans 2 Memphis 3, Buffalo 3 Jersey City 9, Toronto 7 Newark 4, Syracuse 1 Reading 4, Rochester 4 Baltimore 2.
Billy Evans argues that a player's legs determine overall efficiency, not just hitting. He cites Ty Cobb who values leg strength for fielding and speed, noting aging legs affect performance and that speed cannot be taught.
Dupont defeats a West Yards Brushfork combo 7 to 6 in seven innings at Brushfork on June 19. Key moments include a bases loaded homer by Warden, a two base hit by J Davidson, and three base hits by Prickett Fleshman. David son and Bearfoot share pitching duties with several walks and outs recorded.
Pittsburg wins 1 0 over Cincinnati in a pitching duel as Meadows and Sheehan match zeroes. Maranville doubles and scores on Meadows error to supply the Pirates' lone run. Sensational fielding thwarted Cincinnati scoring chances.
A colorful reminiscence of Mortimer J. Piffleworth, famed croquet champion of Athens in the early 1900s. The humorous portrait recalls his undefeated retirement, odd habits, and legendary final scene with the crowd, amid tall tales and conflicting histories.
The National League results show Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 4, St. Louis 3 Chicago 4. In a second game St. Louis 0 Chicago 1. New York 2 Boston 1. Cincinnati 0 Pittsburg 1.
Bucknell University athletic council in Lewisburg Pa votes unanimously to bar all athletes from sports until they complete one year as residents. The rule takes effect in 1926. Ben W Creger of Centre College is elected assistant football coach for 1924 25 to assist head coach Charies Moran.
Huntington West Virginia June 21 an order signed by circuit court judge T R Shepherd ends condemnation actions by the state board of control directing John Starkey to sell the property east of Marshall College for 35000. The 420 by 100 foot tract includes Starkey Row frame houses long known locally. The Row was condemned as uninhabitable by the city health board and ordered razed by the state fire marshal. Acquisition supports an expansion plan announced about a year ago.
In the American League Boston lost 3 to 5 to New York in game one and tied 3 to 3 in game two halted by rain. Washington defeated Philadelphia 11 to 8 while Chicago beat St Louis 8 to 5. In the second set Chicago 6 to 7, Cleveland 5 to 6, Detroit vs a similar score.
Walter Hagen, holder of the trophy overseas previously, shot 68 in a practice round at Royal Liverpool in heavy rain. He stood ten strokes under bogey after twelve holes, with the remaining six played in improving weather as the day ended.
Paris reports two French records set at the French amateur athletic championships and Olympic tryouts on Saturday. Bontemps won the 3000 metres steeplechase in 9:44, breaking his French mark by 4.6 seconds and beating the Olympic pace by 18.8 seconds. Louis Whilholme set a new long jump record at 7.125 meters, surpassing his own mark by 0.045 meters. The Mourton brothers Andre and Rene equalized the 100 meters dash record at 10.45 seconds, with Andre taking the title.
In Mercer County tennis preliminaries at Princeton Harold McGuffin of Germantown Cricket Club defeated Captain Straley 6-3 6-3 while Carl Crawford beat Straley 8-6 4-6 7-5. McNutt and Straley split results as Straley beat McNutt 6-2 6-0. Rumor notes Vincent Richards among potential entries.
Wallace Scott of the University of Washington collapsed after leading 2 1 in the middle states final round in Philadelphia. Doctors ordered him to default as a precaution, and he and partner Bruce Hesketh also defaulted in doubles. Scott was hospitalized briefly but not believed seriously ill. The match was hot and sultry as Johnson won the first set 6 4 and Scott took 18 11 and 6 3.
New York June 21 Mad Hatter cocas Stable entry with Sande up won the Queens County Handicap at Aqueduct. Rialto finished second and Dunlin third. Zev scratched. Mad Hatter overcame early position to win by a neck in 1 26 2 5. The stake carried a value of 6900 dollars.
Charles Le doux of France and Charlie Holman of Baltimore are set for a ten round decision bout at Sportland Heights in Berwyn Maryland near the District line. The match was announced today by a club representative.
Wimbledon reports Suzanne Lenglen will defend her women’s title as 164 men and women from around the world compete for Wimbledon honors. Miss Helen Wills was leapfrogged by Britons in recent team play, leaving Lenglen to face a half-draw path to the final with Elizabeth Ryan and others in the lower bracket. William Johnston leads the men’s field with 164 entrants across continents.
The Chicago Derby first run in 1890 will be revived at Hawthorne on July 12 as the feature event of a 52 day meeting. Fifty nine top American three year olds are listed for the mile and a quarter race with a $15000 added purse. Leading owners include Ran ecess stable of Harry F. Sinclair and Idle Hour Farm of Edward R. Bradley with multiple entries. Black Gold also appears and Peter Coyne plans Bourbon Boy start. Hawthorn session opens July 3.
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