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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1924
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette reports the Senators routed Logan 11 to 0. Fulton Woods pitched strongly throughout, surrendering little, while Logan could not solve the Senators and offense erupted late in the game.
A fragmented report covers mixed baseball and local firemen antics. It describes a pitcher nicknamed Gumps, rough field play, and a lineup with players like Harb Hswel and Iekenson struggling in center. It notes travel teams, injuries, and a Pittsburgh independent squad scheduled for Kans AWHH Park, plus box scores, innings, and umpires details from a recent doubleheader.
Detroit smothered Boston with 21 hits to win game one of the series 10 to 4 in a rain delayed affair. Cobb went 5 for 6, Flagstead robbed a hit with a one handed catch, and every Detroit starter had at least one hit amid a 45 minute postponement.
June 15 report from London highlights Betty Nuthall, just thirteen, as a rising tennis prodigy drawing praise from Mrs. Mallory and facing Molla Mallory in the Middlesex championships at Chiswick. Betty, with golden hair and a calm crowd appeal, impresses veterans and analysts who foresee major future success.
Yesterday’s scores from the National League include Cincinnati 1 at Newark 4 and St. Louis 3 at Brooklyn with weather cautions. Upcoming games listed feature Yodny Fittsburgh at Boston in two games and Cincinnati at Brooks Chileage plus Chicago? at Philadelphia and St. Louis at New York.
June 15 Reuther limited St Louis to four hits as Brooklyn won two games in the series. Johnston injured sliding home in the eighth and had to retire. The Cardinals offense suffered from two errors and a poor sixth inning. Other notes reference American Association games and various scores across Minneapolis, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee matchups.
Cleveland shells Shawkey for six runs in the sixth inning and Myatt belts a seventh inning homer with two aboard. Combs injures his right ankle sliding home in the first. The Indians win 30 to 3 in the opener.
The piece weaves a chaotic scene with boxing legends, promoters, and a theater backdrop. It features names like George Phair and Benny Tina as the relentless energy of the ring collides with showbiz chatter, crowd talk, and a park setting framing a colorful, frenzied drama.
Chicago beat Washington 9 to 4 at home after the Senators built a three run edge in the first. The White Sox rallied with a four run fourth, adding more in the seventh to seal the win behind Connally. Lyons and Heaper appeared in the batting order while Hussell, Ruel, and Crouza contributed.
The results show St Louis 9 Philadelphia 19 inings, New Yorker 10 Cleveland, Washington 4 Chicago 6 Houston 4 Detroit 20. Today’s games feature Basten at Detroit New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis.
In St Louis on June 15 the St Louis Americans ended a losing streak by beating Philadelphia 9 to 4 in ten innings. Heavy hitting highlighted the game with ten two-base hits and five homers. Sisler’s single plated the deciding run in the tenth as Williams hit his 21st homer. Baumgartner, Harris, Helmach and Broges homered for St Louis.
June 16 event sees Emilienne Viceto defeat Mime Vaussard 6-2 8-3 to win the women’s singles championship of Francu. Viceto, an Marseille girl, is hailed as second only to Suzanne Lenglen in tennis circles. Lenglen is hampered by a slight jaundice attack and cannot defend her title.
The United States rifle team topped the field on the first day at Shalons, with Argentina and France close behind. Three hundred metres standing produced scores led by the U S with 1712 points, followed by Switzerland 1607 and Denmark 1661. France 1597, Italy 1483, Sweden 1471, Holland 1410, Belgium 1828 and Czechoslovakia jugs. The Bassin tree in India bears canis flowers with petals rich in sugar used for food.
Baseball summary from a doubleheader where Birmingham wins 4 3 and 4 4 in 10 innings darkness. Key players include Mays knocked out, Raush steals, Gollan Jackson Hours Wilson drives, Caveney Breaster doubles, Maye struggles with 9 hits allowed in 6 innings, McQuillan records losing pitcher, Quigley Priman O Day umpires, 10 inning time.
Faris June 15 report that the United States flag will fly above the Philippines flag in the Olympic ceremonies at Colombes stadium on July 5 as athletes from 42 nations pass the tribune to salute President Doumergue. The French Olympic committee ruled the Philippine flag would be surrounded by the American flag if the Philippines wins a victory, ending a controversy over whether the Philippines could participate and how their flag would be displayed. The embassy advised US approval of France's approach, while the Philippines urged alternatives with other national flags.
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