World Series 1924 Thrillers From Giants Nationals
Washington Nationals and New York Giants staged a dramatic 1924 World Series with six games reflecting high tension and shifting momentum. Walter Johnson struggled in defeat, Marberry and Zachary shined in relief, and steady Washington defense supported late rallies to secure the title amid injuries and lineup gaps.
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Billy Evans
Washington
Ike
New York Glanta
Washington Nationals
Wallington
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Lunt
Yost
Thyevg
Johnsan
Shin
Southman
Zachary
Marberry
John Kon
George Mogridge
Bhar
Washington Pitentag
Iki
Vhancea
Gt Veckhumagh
Hocansa
Hiited Aiiply
Radeere
Trompa
Neht
Pictura
New York
Young
Martinsburg Eyes Postseason After Key Injury Hit
Martinsburg high school football faded from title contention after star back Rudolph Barteles sustained a severe leg injury in a decisive loss. The team, led by Martinburg and Keyser onlookers, had hoped to clinch the Cumberland Valley League title but now faces a setback as they regroup for upcoming games.
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Startigsburg High School
Elavun
Fema Hasori
Cumberland Valley
Rudolph Barteles
Martinsburg
Remo Uorenaladar
Aragon
Ovaen Martinaburg
Kevner Meyer
Af Keyser
Ina
Winchester
Initar
Thelreult
Gregg Bought to Strengthen Hurling Staff
Washington Nationals president Clack Griffith announces the acquisition of veteran left-hander Vean Gregg from the Pacific Coast League to join the National League club in Tampa next spring. Gregg, around 40, was a star with Cleveland ten years ago and has since been with Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox before reporting to the Nats.
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Clack Griffith
Washington Nats
Hag Durchnand
Vean Gregg
Qgroge
Nationala
Tampa
Han Jodally
Ilacicourt
Poonet
San Francisco
Grorm
Grimtha
Washington Alub
Orioles Drop Last Contest 10st with St Paul Club pennant win
Baltimore lost the ninth and decisive game to the St Paul Club, pennant winners, as Merritt pitched well for St Paul and homers by Dressen and Dion backed their victory. Thomas started for Baltimore but exited after Dixon’s homer, with Jackson relieved and the Saints rallying late.
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Orioles
Paul
Battimore
St. Paul Club
Gta
Howard Morritt
Southpas
Saints
Oriolow
Malach'y Momsen
Dressen
Dion
Joniogs
Orlule Monke
Thomas
Dana
Jackson
Dixon Wtthin
Thomas Glotdal
Hla Balk
Ted
Barnstiy
Merritt
Tralora
Aupcord
Ho KE
Baltimore
St. Paul
Balterica
Thomas, Jackson
Earnshaw and Freitag
Dixon
Race Card Showcases Ha garatown Fair Harness Races
Good crowd expected at the Ha garatown Fair with 2:14 and 2:26 trots and the inter county pace. Local owners McHenry Letater Oushwa Brashears Baker and McHenry among notable entrants. Eligible horses for 2:18 pace and 4:26 inter county pace listed with numerous names and prospects.
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Barnoga
Hagaratown
Iifiam McHenry
J. D. Letater
W. B. Oushwa
Richard’ Brashears
Joseph Baker
Chester Dillon
Mdlana B
Beatty
el Stout
Jackie Green
Benrico
Darling Cloger
Troisantlo Girl
Lolita
Dillon Seymour
Tha Tnputse
Sweet Times
Prince Vaughn
Devil Patchen
Wa Silk
Mabel
Cream Check
Eastern Athletic Association seeks basketball games with locals
The Eastern Athletic Association of Washington DC seeks basketball matchups with local groups, especially the Elka, per Ray Nash manager of the Comm. He lists 1194 East Capitol Street address. Also notes football interest with a University of Chicago player.
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Eastern Athletic Aesociation
Washington, D. C
Gongan
Elka
Ray
Nash
Comm
East Capitol Atreat
Sarubo
Carino
University of Chicago
Thrilla on Saturday at local Fairgrounds race card
A three race program at the local Fairgrounds promises a strong field led by Detroit entrants for over 1000 in prizes. Competitors include Damon Ripple Ohio State Champion Leo Swank Ray Campuall Jon Catonos and Johnny Colina among others with cars from Chevrolet and Pearson specials. The event is directed by Annon 0 Wilton and sanctioned by the Aid Western Motor Contest Association.
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Thorn
Thrilla
Detroit
Annon
Wilton
Aid- Western Motor Contest Association
Ans
Italy
Johnny Coliina
Indianapolis
Waldo Saphor
Princeton Coach Roper Aims to Beat Harvard Before Retirement
Princeton coach Bill Roper plans to defeat Harvard this season before retirement. The Tigers will focus on the Harvard game with Notre Dame integrated into training as a key preparatory element.
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Bill Roper
Princeton
Harvard
Notre Dame
Notra Damo
Orioles Celebrate Win Banquet for Hagerstown Champions
The victorious Orioles, amateur champions of Hagerstown, will celebrate their victory over the Athletics with a banquet on Sunday afternoon at the Herald Mall Clubhouse at Taylor's Landing. The team leader will gather at Anty tam Fire Hall Sunday morning at 8:30.
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Orioles
Hagerstown
Athletics
Herald Mall
Taylor's Landing
Antytam
O'Etock
Hack Wilson Returns Home To Martinsburg Winter Plans
Hack Wilson arrived in Martinsburg with Mia Wilson and Martinsburg girl for the winter. The former Martinsburg star, a standout in the recent World Series, was seen hale and hearty after traveling from New York City after the series final. He plans light hunting in the area before reporting to John McGraw for spring training in the South.
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Hack" Wilson
Mattingburg
Mia Wilson
Martinsburg
Wilson
New York City
Hack
John McGraw
May Buy Ball Club New York
An unconfirmed report from October 14 says Jack Dempsey and Walter Johnson plan a partnership to buy the Batt Lake City franchise in the Pacific Coast League for next season. The proposed acquisition involves two famous sports figures and targets a western league team.
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Ball Club
New York
Jack Dempsey
Walter Johnson
Batt Lake City
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OTE Yin Mail
Nats
Peckinpaugh
Goslin
Rico
McNeviy
Liebold
Giants
Ruel
Steara
Gowry
Muddy Rust
Lean Verge
Olding Sey
Hagerstown, Frederick
Hagerstowk, MD
Gregg
Southpaw
Merrill
Ae New
Coty'r
Antietam
W. Franklin
Lebrary Ailey
Aostable
Clarence Keedy & CO
Hoosier
Miller’s Furniture Store
Potomac St
Renlock
Iere
Hack” Wilson IS
Potomas Sr
Tor
Hagerstown Fair
E. C. Hook Corp
Weahington Street
Harry
E. FranklIn
the Talking Machine Shop
Harry S. Myers
Potomac Uy
Parry
J. W. Stormfeltz
N. Potomac St
Mid
Chesterfield
Shee
Cies
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