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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1924

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22

Hilltop runners chosen by coach after time trial

Hilltop track selections announced after a five minute trial led by coach O Reilly and Traljer. Top sprinters and distance runners from Hilltop, including Dowding, Brooks, Holden, Marsters, Sullivan, and Hass, were named for upcoming relay and distance events at Georgetown and nearby meets. Georgia, Old Liners, and George Washington counts feature in upcoming dual meets.

Arthur CL Kyape Wenty Ute Oyard Pikella Yoalla Delpnta Pras Britay O Reilly Traljer Aibaugard Machain Esteves Ameri Trent Georgetown Paul Morinhy Gud Vernonacher Lowing Herlihy Hiaag Eng Eorge Marsters Kinally Holden Tuas Brooks Sullivan Holden and Marsters Wil Gargetown Brooks Helrna Morstars Ant Sullivan Dowding Romy Haas Cashman Sheppy Sa Fing Dowding Gurgesa Ang Klually Virginia Siofund

Golf Putter Dilemma and Swing Alignment Question

Dear Sir-T asks whether to discard one of two putters and describes a stance and arm position aiming to steady the right arm against the thigh for improved putting. The writer seeks advice on choosing between two methods, balancing head stability and wrist forearm action, and requests a remedy from the sport editor.

Barnca

Leonard's diversified ascent into film and theater

Benny Leonard signs a $190,000 moving picture contract and foresees a future as an actor, with plans to balance boxing and stage work. He expands beyond the ring into vaudeville and cinema, signaling a potential shift away from boxing while maintaining title security amid possible bouts with Mickey Walker.

Local tennis notes touch on July tournament

The article mentions William PoTie of Sadelphin telegraphing his plan to defend his title at a weeklong tournament starting July 7. He will play doubles with Suids in the event against the Columbix AC and other rivals.

Tilde Leis Apel William PoTie Sadelphin Suids' Alse

Gallaudet to Play 2 Games This Week

Gallaudet’s baseball team will entertain Briarley on Kendall Green this afternoon, a postponed game rescheduled after bad weather. Coach Elstad may start regular mound rotation with Hnauss in reserve, and the lineup lists Knauss, Boatwright, Bradjay, Danofski, Krug, Rage, Lahn, Massinkoff, and others in key spots.

Gallaudet Briarley Kendall Green Gistad St John’s St Johns Gallgudet Quantico Marines Quyanetico Elstad Hie Hnauss Robomi Fg Likaly Unegup Massjnkoff Lahn Danofski Bradjay Rat Boatwright Rage Krug Knauss

Mohawk A C Plans Practice Game With Seaman Gunners

Mohawk A C, district independent champions for 1823, plan a practice game with the Seaman Gunners tomorrow at 6 pm at the Jatters field nat yard. Thirty candidates are out, to be reduced to 18, with all players reporting tomorrow at 4 29 pm. manager Guatza seeks a Sunday opponent.

Mohawk A. C Seaman Gunners Jatters Nat Yard Veuae Guatza

Prospects Bright For Hess A C Nine Prospects

Prospects for Hess A C pine look bright this season after a strong start. Last year Firestone A C set a junior circuit record in the midget class, and this year the squad, almost unchanged, aims to provide stiff competition for the Junior team. Hes has won all four starts this season, batting 47 to 10 for opponents, with Dean the catcher leading at bat as a key contributor.

Hess A. C Firestone A. C Dean

Sam Rice error stirs Yankees win over Nationals

Hoyt dominates as Griffe men crumble in early frames. Rice singles in eighth and scores on mishandling, Proctor drives in run in ninth though rally falters. Marberry slated for Nationals as Philadelphia beat Mackmen in Quaker City.

Hoyt Griffe Rice Meusels Jett Proctro Doc Tae Harriamen Town Philadelphia Mackmen

SIZZLERS By George Islir Opined

A fragmented column notes a champion businessman as a slab artist, praising self reliance and personal effort. It laments slow promises from others, warns against egotism, and urges timely action in leadership while mocking bench warmers. The piece scorns excuses and stresses individual initiative.

George Islir Ziety

Havers and Ockenden defeat pros in close golf match

Havers and Ockenden overcome a 1 hole deficit to beat McLeod and Hutchison 2 up in a British contest. The afternoon round produced birdies and tight putts, with Havers finishing strong on the eighteenth to seal a dramatic comeback.

Washington Potomacs Primed for Opening

Washington Potomacs prepared for the Eastern Colored League opener on Thursday April 24 at Griffith stadium. Manager Ben Taylor reports the roster in midseason form after a full practice at Monument No 8 and American League Park. Right handers Stringbeans Williams Newsome and Hampton ready to start, Eggleston likely catching. A monster parade with 50 cars lined up by Howard University will precede the game, with university musicians in attendance.

Ben Eggleston Jed Howard University Hand

Dundee Challengers Post Forfeit Money for Title Match

New York April 2 fighters Dundee and Bernstein sought a junior lightweight title bout binding forfeit money with the board. The commission rejected proposals to tie the crown while Dundee defended his title under six months to preserve it. Wagner and Flynn also posted forfeit to bind a welterweight title match for Mickey Walker.

New York Johnny Dundsy Blate Gthiatle Commission Dave Shade Pacific Coast Mickey Walker

Jockey Clarence Turner Granted License After Delay

New York April 29 Clarence Turner known jockey was granted a license by the stewards of the Jockey Club after 10 days. His application had been tabled earlier with no explanation given though investigations of reports concerning Turner were said to have satisfied the stewards there was no ground to withhold his 1624 permit.

New York Clarence Turner Jockey Club Turner

Arg Argentine Polo Star Withdraws from Olympia Team

Crack polo player David Miles has withdrawn from the Argentina Olympia games team for business reasons. Brook Taylor will replace him. Miles was part of the Argentina squad that came to the United States in 1938 and won the American Open championship.

Buenos Aires David Miles Brook Taylor Miles Argentina United States

Weather disrupts Nationals game amid gusty wind and drifting paper

The Nationals faced a windy day that halted play at times as umpires chased paper sheets drifting from the stands. Ruth stood out as the lone visitor not to get wet, while Jones the Yank pitcher cooled with a fever after a rough visit. Barrowful Sam opened the home season at the Big Temple, and the Red Box visit 1924 for a four day stay, with Gray shirts laundered for today’s opener.

Baggball Ruth Zehniser Jones Sam Hartis Hoyit'a Ping Wake Judge Mengdomen Scott Prethra Ward Pippa Bheys Stanaa Harris Mouse Witt Meusel Peck Meusels Letbold McGrew Hoyt Wight Hartia Wardalaay Looper Dusan Fanning Bingle

Golben Sphere Dominates Graw Feature In Striking Fashion

Golben Sphere wins the Graw feature easily with Ral Farrs Virgire second and Mrs Mary Mandias Amatello third. Monksheed and In The Dark stumble, Nefether injured as seven finish. Permanent Wave opens maidens, Go-Or-Die contends, and Swenke’s Superbun caps the night.

Monksheed Ral Farrs Virgire Mary Mandias Amatello Monkshoog Beth Nefether Bill Keating Theme Gosden Permanent Wave Jim Bogen Triple Springs Farms Peter Peul Maxwells Payal Per Tagnent Trigger Diny Wallace Bowie Shanks Cosden Swallace Lord Granite Attilia Mpg A. Swenkes Superbun

Pancho Villa Signs For Genaro Meeting

Pancho Villa, the World flyweight champion, signed to defend his title against Frankie Genaro, the American 112-pound champion, in a 16 round match planned for late May or early June at Nostrang A in Brooklyn. Genaro had not signed yet but an imminent completion was anticipated, with two prior meetings producing two Genaro wins and one no decision. The report notes the pair previously fought three times.

New York Pancho Villa Frankie Genaro Brooklyn Pam McArdie Matchmeyer Genero McArdie Genaro

Rickard Renews Defort To Get Farps 18 Fight

New York April 22 A P reports Rickard continues pressuring promoter Tex Rosard to secure a July or August heavyweight bout. He cables Juan Homa in Buenos Aires seeking action and signals readiness to travel if needed. Despite promoter resistance Rickard vows to persist or shift plan for a March rematch at Madison Square Garden.

Rickard Defort Farps Herm Juan Homa Buenos Aires Wddi Wierdcen Ricka Ec R Ft the Heavyweight. Te Saa Ebchard Ricnara Wadoe Romero Chiienu Heasiweg Mr.s Garon Bomete Maneo Square Garden Foyu Jobraon Opporen York

Batting Tendencies in Major League Play Observed

Analyzes left handed batters tendencies against fast curves and slow pitches. Explains defensive shifts for second base and shortstop, noting variability by individual batter. Mentions amateurs and college players lack time to study opponents as pros do.

Xberid Turner Warone

Middle Nine to Meet Penn State and Syracuse

Annapolia Md April 22 Contests on the baseball diamond and the tennis courts form the midweek athletic program for the shipmen tomorrow afternoon Penn State and Syracuse will be the respective opponents. Rivalry between the squad and Maryland is strong in all branches and should show in the day’s play with Peterson for Dyer and Capt Hearne expected to be ready.

Annapolia Md Thea ¢Shipmen Penn Sate Smd Syracuse Nitteny Siore iMd Dee Peterson Dyer Beadere Selecton Capt Hearne

Syracuse Football Aid Is Coming South

Syracuse New York April 22 Harry Robertson a longtime assistant coach to John Meebhar resigns after three years on the Orange staff to take a coaching position in Georgia. His brother James Robertson former Dartmouth star became head coach at Oglethorpe a year ago.

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