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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1924
Page
13
A college weight athlete, Glenn, leads with speed and size aiming for Olympic events. He has run 100 yards in 10 seconds and hurdles in 15.3, with near-record shot and discus marks. Coaches expect Hart to win two firsts in Olympic events, while Finns hope Hartmann’s absence helps.
The City Tennis Championship final will be held at Riverside Court with White and Smeby racing for the title. White, runner up last year, is heavy favorite after a dominant run through semis. Smeby endured a tough semifinal, dropping the first game to Elmer Holmes before regrouping to win.
Summary of standings and notices from Tri-State leagues. Mentions Sioux Falls and Lincoln, with matchups across Sioux City, Norfolk, Grand Island, and Denver. Discusses American and National Leagues standings and key matchups, plus a note on speed’s evolving value in recent years and its impact on base running strategies.
Grand Island Nebraska July 5 Alters were hit hard in the sixth inning as Grand Island surged to a 5 to 4 victory over Sioux City. Condon and Hinkie starred in the field for Grand Island while Shupe pitched for Sioux City. Hastings routed Sioux Falls 11 to 4 and Elkhorns won their fourth straight by beating Beatrice 9 to 3. The report notes a revival of speed in ball and the changing cycles of baseball play.
They’re off at Columbus in the great est of all Olympic revivals. The United States leads in first places but Finland may claim the overall glory in track and field. expect U.S. wins in sprints and jumps while Finland favors mid to long distances. Wills and Firpo top boxing chatter as Dempsey returns loom. Star players and managers across Ruth, Wheat, and Hartnett drive a season already rich in drama.
Washington and New York split a July 5 doubleheader. New York won 2–0 in the opener as Pea hock edged Walter Johnson, while Washington surged in the second with Waite Hoyt in trouble, reversing the lead. Ruth starred in the first game and the box scores show a rugged pitchers duel in a hectic day.
Indianapolis July 8 Big Bil Tilden faces Hoosier champion Johnny Hennessy tomorrow for the western ten ny s championship. Tilden won the semifinal over C Charmin Chicago 6 3 6 0 6 0. Hennessy upset Gerald Patterson Australian star 4 6 6 2 6 1 6 8 to reach the final.
Walter Gerber of the St. Louis Browns offers practice advice for shortstops. He emphasizes studying each batter to position for defense, playing stationary when suitable, and shifting to meet batter tendencies. He notes deeper positioning against slow, hand hitters and the value of timing throws to first base over sheer speed.
Henry Farrell reports from Paris Crowds of 15 000 attend the opening of the eighth modern Olympiad at Colombes Stadium. Color guards salute. Nations parade, several dignitaries present, amid cheers for Doumergue and notable guests. Competition starts Sunday with Graeco-Roman wrestling among 22 nations.
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