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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1924
Page
5
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox battled to a split as New York won 9 to 2 while Cleveland and Detroit also posted results. Myatt Meusel and Jamie were among key contributors for the Yankees, with tight pitching from Mammaux and Pipperas in late frames.
The piece recalls 1906 White Sox famed 19 game winning streak and the upset over favored clubs, alongside later Braves and the Washington Nationals stretches. It notes pitching, defense, and timely hitting as decisive factors, and mentions related games and players from that era.
Beatrice Nebraska July 19 playoff plan ends as Sioux Falls and Beatrice Blues dissolve. Three Canaries move to Des Moines while Wehita and Lincoln take three more Sioux Falls players. State title remains unresolved amid club disbandment.
Swimmers warned against boasting or frightening beachgoers by underwater stunts. Those unable to swim gain nothing from venturing out. danger lurks with heavy iron neck jewelry and dives from great heights. Scientists may learn what happens when force meets immovable object as prudence governs swimming behavior.
Preparations for the Missouri valley tennis tournament at Shoreacre club courts begin this week with a 2000-seat grandstand planned for the finals. Stars like Wray Brown will attend, and efforts include transportation by service clubs and inviting private homes to host visiting players. A meeting of chairmen is set for Sunday at 6 30 p m to finalize arrangements.
In Skokie Country Club Chicago July 19 Tilden and Sandy Weiner of Phil Gelphin were eliminated in the doubles semifinals by George Lott and Alex Graves of Chicago. Norton upset Paterson in singles, with other players listed in the day’s draws.
Ray Carter a Sioux City middleweight sails for Council Bluffs to face Sailor Liston in the semi windup of a boxing card tonight. If rain cancels the show the bout will be postponed to Monday and Carter will train in Omaha until the event.
Cincinnati, July 18. Eppa Rixey allowed only three singles and no walks as Brooklyn was shut out 4 to 0. Vinelli had three singles and stole home. Ehrhardt pitched for Brooklyn while Robins’ Erhart struggled. Stolen bases by Daubert and Pinelli highlighted Brooklyn threats.
A scrambled list shows players like Meusel of New York and Schulte of Toledo hitting home runs yesterday. Mentions include Cincinnati area and Louisville tied to AA and A leagues, with notes on seat positions and inning numbers amid unclear framing.
Cyril Tolley to head the amateur British golf team touring America in September to challenge for the Walker Cup. Tolley, former Amateur Champion and French Open holder, leads a squad set to test American golfers. Also details a Pittsburgh Pirates game and junior baseball scheduling notes including Hunt Hardware juniors seeking games.
Sports brief shows WL and Pet records for Western League teams Tulsa Des Moines at Tulsa day Tulsa Oklahoma City Denver St Joseph Lincoln Wichita Omaha St Louis Washington and Cleveland New York Detroit Boston Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia and others with upcoming games listed including Tulsa at Des Moines Oklahoma City at Denver and St Joseph at Lincoln in a mixed standings snapshot from the era.
At Stamford Bridge England on July 19 American relay teams of Olympic representatives dominated the friendly meet. Jackson Scholz Charley Paddock Chester Bowman and Al Leconey led the four hundred yard relay to a record 374-5 seconds. The British mile relay won 3181-5 while the American four mile relay clocked 17 48 2-5. Americans also won the shot put and high jump as Britain led in the three mile team relay. The American runners included Verne Tooth Fort Johnson Johnny Romig and Kirby Brown.
United Press reports Helen Wills and Mrs. Wightman defeated Katherine McKane and Miss Cowell of England 7 5 8 6 to win the Olympic doubles title. A fierce wind hampered play as the Americans claimed the championship before four thousand spectators.
Paris July 19 Duke Kahanamoku and Johnny Weissmuller qualified in the 100 meters freestyle elimination heats. Heat results show Kahanamoku second in heat one, Weissmuller clocking 1:38.10 in heat five, with notable placements for Prolle Sweden, Bourne Canada, Zorrilla Argentina, Takaishi Japan, Arne Borg Sweden, and Barany Hungary among others.
Three games are set for tomorrow afternoon in the Sioux City Odd Fellows league. Lodge No. 282 hosts Lodge No. 162 at Eleventh and Steuben streets, Lodge No. 583 vs next at Grabbe's Park, and Woodbury lodge against Redman lodge at Cole's Addition ball ground. League leaders will also shift all Sunday games to Mizzou Park in future arrangements.
The New York boxing commission threatens to revoke Tex Rickard’s license as talks stall on the August 21 Benny Leonard versus Mickey Walker bout in Jersey City. The panel insists Walker must defend welterweight honors against Dave Shade first. Also notes Luis Angel Firpo, bound for training for a Wills clash, and Frankie Kral’s draw with Sailor Anderson in Des Moines.
Frances Ruppert of Philadelphia holds three national girls track titles in the 30 19 and 109 yard dashes. She also nearly matches Loren Murchison’s O Olympian 40 yard dash time, underscoring her status as a leading young athlete.
Sailor Anderson of Sioux City and Kral of Milwaukee fought to a draw in the main bout on Tom Ryan's card. Two knockdowns by Kral in rounds five and six contrasted with Anderson leaving the ring unmarked. Kral had recently outpointed Far Rine to set up the title bid.
Card postponement delayed tonight’s boxing card as promoter Tom Brislane pushed back to Monday. Six fighters trained at Kahoon’s gym with Gul vs Glenn Mie Ngan and Howkins slated to clash in prelims. McArthur, Carry, Milligan, Haldin Delteau, and Sailor Anderson also held sparring sessions as camps planned further drills and potential tuneups.
McManus boosted Detroit with a late run and a key defensive play in an 11 inning 4 2 victory over Boston to climb to second place. Jacobson hit a ninth inning triple as the Browns beat Washington 7 6. Pirates crushed three Hetts 9 2. Indians split with the Dodgers 9 2, Titennock won his sixth straight 7 2. Adamas singled in the 16th for the Cubs in a 2 1 win over the Phillies. White Sox defeated Philadelphia 4 3 on an error by Mostat. The column closes with a proverb about busy people handling more tasks.
Grantland Rice notes that youth excels in sprint events while long distance runners improve with age and years of training. He cites Willie Ritola and Nurmi as prime examples, and contrasts American short-distance talent with European strengths led by Abrahams, Stallard, and Lowe. The piece argues long races demand patience, discipline, and extended preparation.
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