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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
18
The meet features Colden’s unbeaten filly Sombre winning her third start as crowds pack the grandstand amid horse names like Arendal and Caligula. Bets stir as Lang’s runners and a strong rail run push the program to a dramatic finale with multiple stakes races and notable performances at the Eastman track.
A garbled OCR list outlines track selections and individuals linked to the meet. Names such as Affy Beater Tew Me Maton Ty Weich Pechdee appear among many unreadable fragments, with scattered references to venues, contestants, and possible events across teams and places.
Giants walloped West Point 10 to 3 in a decisive victory. The meet featured a fast track and notable performances, with top horses and jockeys highlighted for the Pacific Purse and related races.
St Stephen's meets Cardinal AL on Sunday at Cardinal Park with a 2 PM start. VICAIRE, GOLD Foyle, THIRD RACH, and TRAPSTICK headline a field including RUMBLE'S, RUCK POND, MUCH AD, and MOUNTAIN ROSE in a busy racing card featuring 1,500 dollars and 70 yards for the Forsythe event and a 6 furlong sprint with noted runners from Bowie and Maryland.
Emerson Institute beat St. John's 4 to 3 in a seven inning game led by Vahey on the mound. St. John's scored all three runs in the third inning but could not hold the lead as Emerson tied in the second and pulled ahead in the third.
Pancho Villa 4 a light champion and Eddy Mi Keund of New Orleans boxed to a ten count draw in the feature of a four bout card. The show also had a draw between Mailer Celedman and Alex Hay with Zelmer winning the referee’s decision over Gordys. A White Haven AC event and a St David’s Hall benefit for a baseball team were listed in the program.
New York April 3 Zev a Thoroughbred champion and record money winner is expected to debut as a fouryearold in the Paumonok handicap marking opening day of metropolitan racing at Jamaica. His record winnings total 206674 with plans for three races against Epinard later in the year. Kentucky Derby favorites Sarazen and St James may also appear in the Paumonok.
Annapolis April 23 Navy tennis players staged a comeback to defeat Syracuse four singles and two doubles. Lyman beat Wright 6-1 6-0. Hartwig overcame Fitzgerald 6-8 6-2. Kelly and Weinheimer beat Young and Wall 8-2 0. Hartwig and Young Navy defeated Wright and Weinheimer 6-0.
Thirty high schools will compete in a Virginia Polytechnic Institute track meet in Blackaburg on April 22. Preliminary races will be morning, finals afternoon with about 175 athletes from agricultural high schools statewide. Oceane High School won last year. a loving cup and medals will be awarded by Tech Athletic aviation.
In New York on April 23 Frank Zune seen as a top American marathon hopeful though his recent Seaston finish was poor and he may not start in the International run unless a Boston qualifier falters. Zuna entered Detroit by committee advice. critics cite reduced energy after Boston as a factor. Jock Malone won a decision over Augie Ratner in Boston, a result met with crowd dissatisfaction.
Navy defeated Penn State 1-0 in a pitchers duel at Lawrence. Navy’s McKee tripled and Fenno drove him home in the third for the lone run. Harrelson pitched four innings for Penn State, allowing four hits and eight strikeouts, while Herrelson and the Penn State defense made key plays to keep the game tight.
Puerto Rican heavyweight Ricardo Firpo insists he has no interest in returning to boxing but remains hopeful a path to a comeback may unfold. He notes offers and promoter discussions while acknowledging obligations to sponsors and the American timing company.
Plans for the 1924 Walker Cup between the United States and Great Britain nears completion at Garden City Golf Club Long Island on September 12 and 13. The British team makeup is not finalized but is expected to be led by Roger Weinpresent British champion and Bell Tolley, former titleholder. The British team has been invited by Cornelius H Lee secretary of the United States Golf Association to participate in an informal team match in Chicago before the championship in the East.
Arcade Bowlers clinch the Prince Georges County Duckpin title by one game over Mount Rainier. Arcade finished 56 wins 28 losses, Mount Rainier 55 and 28, with Comets and Brentwood also high in the standings. The league plans its annual banquet May 3 at Harry Sonnenberg’s home for prize awards and officer elections.
Syracuse edged Virginia 71 to 67 in a mixed track dual at Syracuse. Bowman led Syracuse with top finishes in the century and 220 yard dashes while Bohannon and Talbot of Virginia dead heated in the 440 yard dash to set a Virginia record.
The Y. A. 1 baseball nine broke its long streak as the Flying Cadets defeated Johns Hopkins 16 to 6 at Alumni field. Windenwerder started for Hopkins, marred by eight hits. Saunders, the V. M. I pitcher, allowed two hits but walk seven. Spalding A. C. schedules practice with the Argyler at Eighteenth and Taylor streets at 8:30 am. listed players reported include Harrison Richardson Lanne Ofat Gichter Caieman Ware Sheridan Browne Warren Outcault and Quicault.
Three American golf stars will sail for England to compete in the British Open. Walter Hagen, former British champion, MacDonald Smith, who was third in 1928, and Gene Sarazen, PGA champion, make up the trio. Hagen and Sarazen will tour England and then start in the Open on June 23, with Hagen also planning an exhibition run before the championship.
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