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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1924
Page
11
Babe Huth hits an initial home run in a game where the Yankees struggle on offense. The Nationals capitalize on Shawkey’s control and miscues in a rough matchup, with hits from Goslin, Tasch, and a late triple by Torkelson helping their cause while New York’s pitching falters.
Fragmented OCR notes list players Johnson Gison Dugan Shaw and others. Mentions New York Washington and Pipe, with vague innings and hits. Hard to parse but implies a baseball or local game recap with incomplete lines.
In Aris April reports France failed to shine in Athletics trials ahead of the July Olympics. Andre Mourlon led sprinters with 11 seconds for 100 meters. Hammer records fell short by 16 meters from the Olympic mark. Javelin and discus distances were modest and several events used non Olympic distances. Veteran George Avdre excelled in the 110 meter hurdles. Olympic committee remains hopeful, citing emerging talent to be tested on May 4.
Joyce, pitcher for the Washington Americans, is sold to the Memphis club of the Southern Association. Manager J. Dobbs announced the deal in Memphis, with Milner, utilityman, also sold to the Chattanooga club. Joyce played for New Haven last season.
The Yankee and Cub teams of St Stephen's Bowling league end the regular schedule tied for first with 41 wins and 22 losses each, a .641 percentage. Captains will meet tomorrow at the club rooms to set a date for the roll-off for the league title.
Mount Rainier unlimited team defeated Hilltops A C nine 11 to 1 in a loosely played five inning game. Mount Rainier used every player in preparation for the Washington Maryland league opener May 4. Baldwin added at first base strengthens lineup. Loyola 12, Stanisian s.
Detroit defeats St Louis 9 to 2 as Dauss fans seven and Vangilder relieves in the later innings. Pruett faltered in the fifth, allowing Detroits four-run burst to seal the game. Details list Ab. totals, hits, errors, and fielding notes from the April 1 contest.
Major League statistics show standings in the National and American leagues. Philadelphia, Cleveland, Boston, New York, Washington, Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit feature in yesterday and today matchups with results including Washington 12 New York 3 and Detroit 9 St. Louis 2. Tonight’s games include New York at Washington and Cleveland at Chicago with others in schedule.
The Giants edged Boston 2 to 1 as Groh hit a home run with Southworth on base in the ninth. Huntzinger allowed six runs in 6 2/3 innings. Marquard pitched well early, and Nehf relieved. Southworth, Cunningham, and Groh keyed New York offense aften a first-inning Boston run on errors.
Chicago tops Cleveland 4 to 3 after a squeeze play by Ray Sehallc and Bill Barrett, crowd over 32,000. Indians pitcher Joe Shaute faltered in the eighth as an error by Speaker helped Chicago surge to the decisive run.
Rain halted Brooklyn versus Philadelphia after six innings with the Phillies ahead 4 to 1. Four hits in the fourth, including a homer by Williams, gave Philadelphia the lead as the Dodgers struggled behind starter Brodzny. Unknowns and fragmented play marked the afterstart, with late relief by Gallu and others.
A tense ninth inning gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 3 2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates today. The game featured late scoring and strong relief pitching, with Wright driving in key runs and Morrison handling the mound for the Cards.
College teams prepare for eight baseball games this week led by Mayland, Georgetown, and Gallaudet. Georgia visits College Park for two against the Lorough and Lafayette, with several key mound battles featuring Halstead, Harry, and Brennan. Moran's Catholics field a strengthened lineup as O'Reilly plans a Philadelphia relay trip with noted sprinters and distance runners.
Wet grounds at the Washington barracks forced postponement of the St Stephen's versus Union Printers game. Coach Roberts moved his players to Naval hospital grounds for a stiff workout as the schedule shows a Sunday game at 3 30 p.m. against the Cardinals of Alexandria.
Baseball results from the International and American Associations list multiple games with scores for Baltimore Syracuse Toronto Jersey Rochester Newark and more. Exhibition games include Indianapolis St Louis Philadelphia New Haven and Southern Association show Mabie Memphis Little Rock Memphis Birmingham and Chattanooga Atlanta with varied scores.
Georgetown A A Nine resumes baseball after a two year layoff and opens the 1924 season with an 11 to 1 win over Holy Comforter in a 27 inning game. Pitchers Checonas and Claude starred for Georgetown while veteran players shone and Burton, a newcomer, added three hits including two home runs.
In the twelfth inning Tavis delivers a two run double with two aboard to lift Athletico past the New York Americans 3 to 2. Barney Oldfield is reinstated after a fine for unsanctioned driving events. Phillies overpower Matthewzoe in Palo Grounds opener 12 to 1 before 95,080 fans.
Hngist Nogara dominates the Olympic bike trials from Estone to Frederick, finishing the 10 mile course in 7 minutes 35 seconds. Eldred finishes second with 6 minutes 38 seconds at 16 seconds per mile, Jones third in 16 minutes 5 seconds. Nogara’s win earns him eligibility for the final Olympic tryouts at Paterson.
Unclear text reports a 72 hole exhibition between Havers the British Open champion and Gene Bardeen American pro. First half at Cedarbrook Club next Saturday, second half at Westchester Biltmore Rye NY. Saraven defeated Havers in a prior exhibition in California last January.
Petworth's baseball team pulled a surprising win over the Dreadnaughts of Alexandria with an 18 to 10 score in a loosely played Independents encounter. Key plays and several players are noted, including multiple hits and runs by Petworth batters as the game unfolded with the crowd watching closely.
In a clear win for the professionals, capital amateurs were outplayed on a windy course. McGeog starred with eight strokes over par, posting a 72 total and hitting numerous one putts while maintaining accuracy with approaches to the cup. The professionals dominated, and Standifer’s second-hole birdie sealed the decisive tone as the match concluded.
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