Sprint Two Georgetown Teams at Franklin Field Relay Meet
Georgetown and Cambridge compete in sprint medley and distance events at Franklin Field. Rival squads from Penn State, Harvard, Yale, Ohio State, and others join a program featuring the two mile international race and a crowded pentathlon, with top sprinters such as Argus and Spanglee aiming for record times.
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Cambridge
America
Erle Liddell
Rainhurst University
Starc
Marshall
Lowe
Penn State
State Collage
Conway
Torrence
Heltfrich
Great
Mach
Kanas
Argue
Guckman
Yale
United States
Nual Trademy
Princeton
Geormerian
Columbia
Holy Cross
Thei
Flying Scotchman
Posaman
Syracuse
Clarke
Irins
Washington and Jefferson
Frieda
Chicago
Johna
Ond Pittaburgh Snyder
Ohio State Planaky
Georgetown
Ss Oyten
Florida
Georgeton
Yale Holy Cross
Rodco
Johns Hopking
Kidwell's Letters Finish First and Second at Shenandoah Pup Trial
In Winchester Virginia on April 24 Frank Kidwell of Washington owned a white and orange setter dog by Palladio Jr Modern Mary that won first honors. His litter sister Fall of Washington also owned by Kidwell took second in the first annual puppy trials meet of the Shenandoah Valley Field Trial Club amid a full day’s program at Greenfield near here. Brase, by Doe’s Frank Lady Marie Delmar owned by Joseph S. Work of Luray took third. Medford and Hop of Washington won over Medford J. The type appearance was his first.
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Winchester
Brass
Palladio, Jr
Frank Kidwell
Washington
Fall
Kidwell
Shenantoah Valley Field Trial Club
Greenfield
Here
Doe
Tarie Delmar
Joseph S&s
Ork of
Luray
Maryland
Eoer Medford
How Its Majors Oxtrang Frisch Infield Play
A fragmented account describes a baseball infield decision with a fast runner on third. It argues the best play is the third baseman fielding and touching the ball then throwing to first for a double, faster than relay to second then to first. The piece critiques common misplays and praises direct throws.
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Avor
Thia
Ion
Georgetown and Virginia Eye Penn Relays Showdowns
Georgetown faces strong challenges from Virginia and Maryland in the Penn Relays mile and half mile events with Yale and Northwest entering as potential threats. Key matchups include Hellfrich of Penn State against Georgetown’s Marsters in the final half mile and a South Atlantic mile relay that could hinge on Virginia’s quarter-mile legs.
Fischer Trophy Presented to G W U at GWU ceremony
The L A Fischer Trophy was presented to George Washington University by the Analestan Boat Club and the Bachelors' Lawn Tennis Club at a Wednesday ceremony. It honors Louis Albert Fischer and will award the class with the most points in annual interclass field meets. Joshua Evans spoke of Fischer's life, Washington born in 1864, district sportsman and rowing trainer. President Lewis presided. Dr G K Burgess and bureau of standards scientists attended.
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George Washington University
Louis Albert Fischer
Department of Weights and Measures
Bureau of Standards
George Washington
Analestan Boat Club
Bachelors’ Lawn Tennis Club
Joshua Evans
Fischer
Washington
Lewis
G K Burgess
Bureau of Standardsy
Martina in Form Beats Macks In Tight 4-3 Win
Martina, a former Senate pitcher, masters the Athletics as the Mack s score late to break a four inning drought. Burns held strong on the mound for the Athletics, while Martina and the Mack s capitalized on timely hits including Prothro scoring on a Judge fly. Hale’s two runs, including a homer in the sixth, kept the game close.
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Martina
Macks
Athletics
Pelican
Burns
Ruel
Prothro
Peckinpaugh
Burne
Dohny
Judge
Simmons
Rice
Gostin
Fisher
Miller
Hale
Marlina
Strand
Paul Wal
Hauser
Peck
Simmona
Washington
Zahnisar
Virginia Relays Team Prepares for Penn Carnival
Virginia's mile relay squad left for Philadelphia to defend the South Atlantic title at the Penn Relay Carnival and compete in the national open event. Georgetown looms as top rival for the South Atlantic crown while Yale and Holy Cross stand near in the national draw. Charlie Castleman leads off with Jed Irvine, Frank Talbott, and captain Marshall Bohannon anchoring after a tri-meet win over Navy and Syracuse.
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Penn
Georgetown
University of Virginia
Penn State
Cambridge University
Bristowe
Yele
New Haven
Hellfrich
Marsters
Brooks
Sullivan
Holden
Hilltop
Philadelphia
Virgina
Castleman
Irvine
University
Virginia
Virginians
Harlottesville
Navy
Syracuse
Navy Lacrosse to Feature Big Weekend of Games
Annapolis Md April 24 Rivalry with Johns Hopkins highlighted as Midshipmen prepare at Homewood field Baltimore George Findlayson and Carl Cullen lead a fast paced drill focusing on speed and defense. The big program includes rifle match against Maryland State Rifle Association at noon tennis Plebes vs Bevern School baseball Varsity vs West Virginia Imcrogse Plebes vs Baltimore Polytechnic tennis Varsity vs Swarthmore and rowing Navy varsity and junior varsity vs MIT over the Henley course.
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Annapoliz
Anttel
Johns Hopkins University
Homewood Field
Baltimore
Midshipmen
Carl
Shaggy) Cullen
Washington Boy
George Findlayson
Maryland State Rifle Association
Plebes Va. Bevern School
University of West Virginia
Baltimore Polytechnic
Swarthmore College
Navy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Triple Tie in Shoot For North Car Title
Pinehurst N C April 24 The North Carolina State championship trapshooting tournament opened with 100 targets of the 16 yard title event led by Matt R Long Henry Page and Paul Earle in a trio tied at 96 The top shooter Allen C Phillips of Fredericksburg Va hit 80 birds in 100 after a rough start and a strong finish
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Pinehurst
N. C
North Carolina
Matt R. Long
Henry Page
Paul Earle
Allen C. Phillips
Fredericksburg
Bucknell Alumni Honor Moran Guest of Bucknell Alumni NYC Dinner
Bucknell Alumni Association of New York announces Charlie Moran, National League umpire and Bucknell football coach, will be guest of honor at a May 6 dinner. Speakers will include John A. Heydler, Christy Matthewson, and Emory W. Hunt. Also notes local inquiries for Midgets and Eastern A A seniors seeking games with details given.
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New York
Charlie Moran
Bucknell University
Bucknell Alumni Association of
John A. Heydler
National League
Christy Matthewson
Boston Braves
Bucknell
Emory W. Hunt
New York Defeats Washington in 4-1 Contest
In a 1904 sports recap, New York pitchers edged Washington 4-1 while Washington and Lee toppled Columbian University of Washington 14-3. Noble allowed eighteen hits as Rube Waddell pitched a shutout for the Philadelphia Athletics against Boston 2-0.
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New York
Washington
Washington and Lee
Columbian University of Washington
Noble
Rube Waddell
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston
Mother Goose Breaks Track Record in Win
In a noisy Havre de Grace event Sam Ross' Lollipop led before Smoot pressed and Byng surged to victory as Gold Foyle held second and Vicaire placed third. South Breeze ridden by Burke faded to fourth amid a cautious field. Duke John finished second from J R Skinker’s Stable.
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Sam Ross
Lollipop
Smoot
Byng
Gold Foyle
Vicaire
Jess
Havre de Grace
Burke
South Breeze
Duke John
Atable
J. R. Skinker
Washington
Leaside
Colored Clerks Open 1924 Season on May 1
The Colored Department Baseball league will open its 1924 season May 1 with a game between Treasury and Ward Navy. Eight clubs compete, with a bright outlook for the campaign and a detailed schedule listing Treasury, GPO, Vet Bureau, and other teams in matchups throughout May.
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Colored Department Baseball League
Treasury and War Ard Navy
Campaten
Tresaury Ec W. Aod
Emgr Ve. G. F .Treasury
Treasury
Halfway Mail
Halfway Mail, 7—P 0. Ve. W. and N
Bureau Ae
Treasury Ve
Bureau
G. P.O
Va W
Treasury Va
N. Va
Beg- G. Va
Buresa
Ilwey Mall
Breau
P. O
Va. P. O
Register
Becister
Mall
C. P. i Baglater
Trewary
Burean Va
N, Va
Golf balance guidance for level stance from Jim Barnes
Dear Mr Barnes discusses why a level stance causes a high draw or pull. The reply notes weight over the right foot shifts the swing height and suggests balancing with the left leg and steady side to side balance at the top of the backswing. Also mentions letting the right side follow through and avoiding finishing with weight back.
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Mr. Barnes
Faiilute
Jim Barnes
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Tech High Rout Alexandria in 12-0 Victory on Memorial Grounds
Tech High overwhelmed Alexandria High 12 to 0 on the Memorial grounds. Pitchers Batson and Smith combined for a strong effort as Tech boosted star players McCormick and April with two hits each and key fielding while Dulin and Batson contributed on the mound.
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Dumanity
Alexandria High
Monument Grounds
Smith
Talller
Tech
Virginians
Dulla
Batach
Taw
McCormick
April
Abri L Wilson
Zohn
Terpo Dutin
P O Batson
Totela
Alexandria
Bagi Jaiman
Tew Wileson
Zaki
Dulin
Dave
Langford
Rector
Batson
Langton
McGann
Wilson
Bobye
Hunt
Zahn
McGean
Belle
Palle
Tee
Ianings
Dulin F
Bateson
Bateon
Bataco
Tew
Bolin
Swan
Dove
Syracuse Crews to Annapolis for Navy Rovat May 24
Syracuse University coaches said they will take only varsity and junior varsity crews to Annapolis for the Syracuse Navy race on May 24 and stay through May 31 for the American Henley at Philadelphia. Washington rumors of a triangular entry are dismissed. Hilltop AC to meet Ramsdot on West Virginia Avenue. Northern A. C. Juniors beat Hastern A. C. 7 to 0, Heffer pitching for the winners. arrangements via Buddy Holland.
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Syracuse, N
Ten Byck
Syracuse University
Annapolis
Syracuse Navy
Philadelphia
Washington
Hilltop
Hilltop AC
Ramsdot
West Virginia Avenue
Neal Street
Northern
A. C
Hastern A. C
Heffer
Buddy Holland
Columbia
Firpo Challenges Romero After Silent Break
April 24 Buenos Aires reports say Luis Firpo split his silence to challenge Quintin Romero for a South American title match in the United States. Tex Rickard signed Romero for a Madison Square Garden bout with Floyd Johnson in May, with Firpo possibly facing the Romero winner later to meet Harry Wills or Dempsey in September.
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Rickard
Madison Square Garden Tower
Quintin Romero
Romero
Romero Rckard
Firpo
Marcel Niles
France
Niles
Marcel
Luis Angel Firpo
South America
Battler
Firpe
Johnson
Walf
Dempsey
Floyd Johnson
York
Luie Argel Firpo
Athentre Suddely
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Romero-Johnson
Harry Wills
Jack Dempaey
U S Rugby Entry Impresses French
The American Olympic rugby team impressed the French committee and federation after recent games with Davenport and Blackheath. The U S squad showed stronger tackling and better finishing across the field, though French players outpaced on some moves. Tivoli Midgets seek opposition. manager Burton Ellis will arrange matches.
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Paris
Devenport
Blackheath
Tivoli
Burton Ellia
Columbia 4068
Quotations on effort and fame from By George Sisler
A collection of brief maxims about energy, timing, publicity, learning, and success. Wells of advice contrast practical drive with caution, noting that speed of intellect and measured risk aid progress, while rain checks and obscurity hinder achievement.
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George Sisler
Walter Johnson
Christy Walsh
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