Georgetown Four Shatters World Medley Mile Mark
Georgetown University stars swept the Penn Relays day one with a world record in the medley relay and top marks in sprints. Anthony Plansky led Georgetown in multiple events while Cambridge’s Lord Burghley edged a deep American field in the 400 meters hurdles before a 25,900 crowd. Rutgers and Princeton posted strong relay showings as Drake relays preliminaries opened with record performances.
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Time-Traveling Track Tales From 1966 Drake Relays
The article recalls 1966 Drake Relays highlights with record throws and jumps. It notes Ricthersor’s discus reach of 140 feet 4 inches and Sehipar’s 45 foot 12 inch shot put. It mentions the Iowa state tech relay lowering Drake’s half mile mark and Kansas relay victory over Butler and Notre Dame. Roland Locke of Nebraska posts a rapid 100 yard time.
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Marshall Finds Wesleyan Easy in Baseball Victory
Marshall College defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 3 to 0 as Nichols pitched effectively for the Mountaineers. Delong started for Wesleyan and Green delivered a strong hitting game in the first inning. Tirage and Pouthat stood out in the field for Marshall.
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Cubs outslug Pirates in 7-2 loss in tough Chicago tilt
Hard hitting Cubs fall to Pirates 7-2 as Aldridge and Smith provide key blasts. Crim leads Chicago with a double and triple while Barrett collects four hits. Pitcher Yde exits early after rough inning, with Aldrite replacing him.
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Dempsey Era Bits And A Scoreboard Mixed In A Wild Roundup
A jumble of sports notes and curious feats. Dempsey’s huge payday is cited with figures near half a million dollars. Reports of high strikeout counts, travels from Canada to New York, and odd stunts fill the page. Also includes box score notes: Sisler hits in ten straight games and other minor league highlights.
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West Virginia Buck and Wing Up For Mountaineers Meet
Morgantown April 2 West Virginia University hosts Marietta College in a dual meet at Mountaineer Gym beginning 1:30 p m The squad features Dan D Ajute Mayo Calloway Smith Morris Morrison Van Ingham Gainlan Kay Powers Charles Dilcher and Grant Wall among others as they seek a strong pace against the visitors from Marietta College with a long list of noted athletes.
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Kay Powers
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Clovis
Grant Wall
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Potomar
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Mountaineers to Meet Marietta in Track Meet Today
Team notes report a final Huntington drill and practice under hot sun before Sundays opening game. Powell picks Letty Ueatwole to start against Boosters with top infield and behind the scenes arms ready, as Kinney and Hehtwork bullpen preparations square the squad for the Rooster City trip.
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Mnd
Cabeil County
Metrogolia
Collett Defeated Abroad At Moor Park Competition
Miss Collett faced strong play from Mrs. Linder Charles of Jingtend Satter and others at Moor Park in a Coursonia event. After a midday pause, Collett carded a nine, leaving her seven strokes behind leaders Mrs. Inw ler and Miss Truherts as the field posted similar scores in the day’s results.
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Lexington Races To Start Today Card Note
Lexington Kentucky April 24 feature races open the Thirteen ace card with a one mile three year old fillies race and several eligibles for the Kentucky Derby. Entries list HoT Whitney Clasilly Sunerin and other horses from major tracks including Torontoist Jige Lea and Baillinore among those competing at Keeneland Downs May 16.
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Charleston High Teams Open Action Today in Interclub Meet
Charleston High begins its intercollegiate schedule with tennis and track squads warming up under Captain Andrew Alexander. The tennis lineup features veteran players expected to challenge Marshall and Huntington, while track aims to gain experience as sectional meets are planned for Laidley Field and Morgantown.
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Sox Win Despite Sparse Hits in Detroit Duel
Chicago holds on to defeat Detroit 4 to 2 as Ri Connally allows a lone hit until the seventh inning. Manash opens the seventh with a homer, while Beara and others contribute for the Sox. Detroit manages little offense as Chicago pitchers lock down the win.
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Sportsman Club To Hold Match Shoot At Gunrack
The Kanawha Sportsman’s Club hosts a trapshoot between two five man squads at the Gunrack club house. Squad one lists H Smith L B Moore 5 B Henson AoW Laing NE Bhal R smith W M L Tormey while squad two features A N Dayig W A Childress B E Beck George D Cochran RN Snyder L A Childress H R B Stranp. The combined scores determine handicaps with a prize of shells for each member on the winning squad. Shooting runs 2:30 to 6:00 p m followed by dinner. A Huntington delegation is invited. California Wins California Pa April 24 California Normal School beat Yoshmas State Normal of Keyser WV 7 to 6.
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Baseball Scores and Standings Across the League
In the American League, Philadelphia beat Boston 7 to 6 as Cleveland and St Louis also posted wins. Chicago triumphed 4 to 3, Detroit won 3, while Washington and New York had no schedule listed. Hed
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Scranton boxing fines hit two Pittsburgh Philadelphia fighters
Philadelphia April 24 the state athletic commission fined Tack Zivie of Pittsburgh and Hay Michell of Philadelphia. Each was penalized for unsatisfactory performances at Scranton last Monday night. The club at Scranton was ordered to rematch the pair soon so fans get what they paid for.
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Braves End Giant Victory Streak in New York Game
New York April 24 Giants six game win streak ended as Braves beat them 8 to 4. Genewich started, was pulled for a pinch hitter in the sixth. Huntzinger Baldwin and Devine contributed for the Braves. Boston and New York pitchers listed with line scores and misprints in the standings.
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Reds Come From Behind To Beat Cardinals In St. Louis
In St Louis on April 24 the Cincinnati Reds rallied from behind to win 7 to 6 over the Cardinals. El Smith hit a homer with two on base and, along with two singles, drove in the winning run after Allen Boteron was battered in the eighth inning.
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Athletics Beat Boston In Ninth To Take Lead
Philadelphia defeated Boston 7 to 2 as Hale Welch and Poot homered off Ferguson in the first three innings. Veach tripled for Boston with the bases loaded in the ninth, final score above. Baumgartner Walberg Romm Cochrane Ferguson Fullerton Pielnich pitched for the clubs.
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