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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1924

Page

16

Olympic fundraising for 1924 team plan expands costs

April 16 report notes America seeks 650000 to cover ship, transport and care for men and women. Original 3650-athlete plan grows as units expand, with total venture likely exceeding 400000. Over 225000 more must be raised beyond the goal as teams depart for May and June events across track, field, rugby, and other sports.

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Sox Beat Jones and Win 9 6 in Slugfest

Boston tops New York 9 to 6 as John Quinn holds Sechamploy to few hits and the Red Sox rally after Jones starts strong. In a chaotic ninth, Boston belted a string of hits including Karl Combs, Ryan’s triple, and Vaughn’s RBI to seal the victory.

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Maryland Lacrosse Beats Stevens 11 to 3 at Byrd Field

Maryland lacrosse team overwhelmed Stevens 11 to 3 at Byrd Field. Branner starred with two early goals as Maryland built a 7-0 lead, then held off Stevens’ late rally before final 11 to 3 victory. Heidelbach, Rowe, and Dagan added Tallies as Old Line reserves contributed in second half.

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Written tests for baseball players ignite a national debate

An editorial rages against Bluff ton college coach requiring a theory of baseball test for candidates. It mocks possible league adoption by Branch Rickey and foresees slower promotions, unions seeking illiteracy rules, and legal battles over athletic merit. It also weighs competitive temperament, Olympic funding woes, and calls for congressional or annual taxes to fund the 1928 U S team.

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Terrapin Yearlings Lacrosse Victors Over Poly

Maryland freshmen lacrosse defeated Baltimore Poly 6 to 1 in a prep game before the varsity match at College Park. Boyd starred with three goals, Crosthwaite added two, while Hampser scored Poly’s lone goal. The Terrapins led 2–0 at halftime as Poly struggled to control the ball.

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Golfer Averages 44.7 Strokes for 144 Holes

In Miami on April 16 Hiram Ramp aged 62 from New York attempted 108 holes but played 14 percent longer. On a 3030 yard par 35 course he averaged 44.7 strokes with a low of 43 and high of 47. He started at 6 a.m. and finished at 5 p.m. with two half hour breaks and one caddy.

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Herring Wins Semi Final at Pinehurst tournament

Donald G. Herring of Pine Valley CC Philadelphia upset favorites by defeating Fr. A. Stranahan Toledo 4 up with 3 to play after a 21 hole match. Earlier Herring beat C. B. Hollingsworth Greensburg Pa. 21 holes to advance. Parsons and Randolph also posted wins in Pinehurst N C with Chapman and Buddek advancing in other matches.

Inbhurst N. C Donald G. Herring Pine Valley Country Club Philadelphia C. B. Hollingsworth Greensburg FR. A. Stranahan Toledo Ohio Stranahan John D. Chapman Greenwich Conn Herring-Stranahan Herring Dormie S. PS. P. Randolph, Jr Point Judith Donald Parsons Youngstown Randolph Parsons J. D. Chapman C. H W. Gardner Providence Joseph Buddek Buffalo Thomas Morrison Pittaburgh

Heisman Hits Homer As Tigers Trim Tribe

Detroit defeats Cleveland 6 to 1 as Earl Whitehill outpitches Stanley Coveleskie. Heilmann homers with two on in the fifth. Sewell knocked unconscious briefly but finished. Errors noted, multiple substitutions listed.

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Bolferg Plans Interclub Matches Across Clubs

Henry Litchfield West reports the Het club plans interclub golf matches for the season led by Lyn Haines of Bannockburn. A postponement moves the organization meeting to April 30 at Lenox building. Attendees include Indian Spring Dr J R DeFarges Bast M Manty. Washington Fred D Paxton Martin R Weat. Columbia George P James Donald Woodward. Bannockburn John T Ha Lyn Haines. Chevy Chase Morven Thompson.

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