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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
14
The article reports a dramatic campaign by champions to reclaim crowns, detailing plans and key figures involved. Notable names include Leonard Sag, Johnathan, and Charles Junastr, with focus on preparations for a critical bout and regional responses.
The Washington Ladies Duckply association tournament draws many entries for a May 20 event. Entries come from Miss Bronson, Quakes, and recreation venues. Due to volume the tournament will be split into two classes, A for averages of 33 or higher and B for lower averages.
Annapolis April 29 Midshipmen plan three dual meets tomorrow afternoon. The baseball team faces Gatysturg College University of Maryland competes on the tennis courts and the Navy crew will meet Baltimore City College in field and track events. All events start at 3:45.
Annapolis Md April 24 St Johns College baseball beat Western Maryland 6 to 3 in a pitchers duel egner and Dorsey led the hurlers with solid support from the up state mates The Columbia Athletic Club of Alexandria seeks games with a fast junior team from Washington for Sunday contact Barnard Vanes 208 North Royal Street Alexandria for scheduling
A reader asks how to stop slicing in golf. The response notes possible over-rotation of shoulders and body and suggests keeping the upper body, wrists, and hands in proper sequence with a steady downswing. Pivot the shoulders toward the right and keep the club from rushing. The editor hints at a personal review from Jim Barnes.
Enor Luis Angel Firpo weighs a return to the ring as he faces offers from James Johnston and potential bout plans with Godfrey or Wills. He seeks independence in business and hints that promoters may push him for a comeback despite his wish to sell automobiles. The piece also notes tennis leadership politics and Ralph Williams's Olympic marathon breakthrough as contrasting currents in sport.
The eligibility list for the Washington spring golf tournament shows a strict limit approach as the committee accepts entries from any amateur member of the United States Golf Association with a $5 fee, while aiming to reduce the total to a minimum. Nearly 200 entries contend for 80 qualifying spots across five tees on the Washington Golf and Country Club course, with slow greens and penalized shots for out of bounds and lost balls.
Yale defeats Georgia 4 to 2 in New Haven as the Yale nine hold the Georgians to one hit through eight innings. Final score 4–2 with Yale pulling away late.
A Baltimore court yesterday cleared Ray Morgen of an assault charge as Nationals president Grit fifth vowed to employ Morgen as an ivory hunter. Stan Harris used 18 players in a game while the Red Sox struggled, and changes included Clarks at third, Picinich behind the plate. Ray Kia Mberty.from an assault charge was aided to the Nationals’ list. The Weather was threatening, a small crowd attended, and Joe Har shirin starred with walks and hits.
Emerson's Biggins allowed one hit as Swavely was shut out 6 to 1 at Tidal Begin Diamond. Delaney doubled in the fourth to drive in Vahey for Emerson's lone run. Neild and Hampton held Swavely to four hits while Delaney led Emerson at the plate with two safeties. Hampton and Smith had Swavely's only hits.
The contest between Central and Alexandria High schools for tomorrow afternoon was canceled by the Central manager. No replacement game is planned as Alexandria has a Thursday match with Episcopal High at Alexandria. A Saturday Mia game remains on the calendar, and several baseball candidates will travel to Manassas Saturday for a triangular track meet with Florida and Manassas High schools.
Eastern and Tech battled to a 12 inning a 12 inning tie as Burdine fanned seven over five final frames. Zahn made a running, wall back catch to save a homer with Tech threatening late. Sheehy pinch hit for White but the game remained deadlocked as both teams stranded runners.
Alexandria Virginia April 28 Local unlimited nines will play four big games next Sunday. Eddie Allen of the Dreadnaught A C has secured a contract with the Proving Ground nine from Aberdeen Maryland for a contest at Bagnett field near Union station O Donnell s Drug Store nine will oppose the Virginia Grays in the opening game of the Potomac league schedule The Virginia Athletic club will travel to Fort Humphries to face the Engineers in the opening game for both combinations Sam de Vaughn has not announced a contest for his Cardinal team but will schedule strong nine for Sunday The Cardinal and Virginia Grays will feature a doubleheader as both teams use the game field.
Detroit April 29, Mike Cvengros pitcher for the Chicago White Sox was fined $200 by manager Hyers after he deliberately walked out of the box and refused to pitch in Saturday's game with the Detroit Tigers following five runs scored off his delivery.
Paris April 29 Frank O Neill American jockey long a star on the French turf has signed to ride for Sir Edward Hulton in the 1600 and 2900 guinea stakes at Newmarket. Reported retainer said to be the highest ever paid to cross the channel. O Neill to ride Straightlace in the 1000 guinea and Boalpeen in the 2000.
London April 22 W M G Singer's 4 year old bay filly Kwannon by Kwang Su out of Osaka won the Great Metropolitan Stakes at Epsom by a neck in a tight finish. Boddam and Sterre Leone chased the winner with Boddam second and Sterre Leone third by a neck. Kwannon started 9 to 1, Boddam 100 to 8, Sterre Leone 3 to 1 in the betting.
The Mohawks beat the Navy Yard Marines 13 to 2 in a mingame yesterday. White, recently signed with the Indians, pitched two innings. The Hawks meet Georgetown A. C. on the diamond today at 5 o'clock. players should report promptly.
Gonzaga meets Devitt Prep on the Monument diamond as Sterns belts a home run and Gonzaga pushes ahead late. Final score 5 to 4 after a four-error showing by Devitt and erratic pitching by Miller.
The scene shifts to Washington and Annapolis as Maryland, Georgetown, and nearby teams prepare for a loaded Saturday slate. Maryland hosts Johns Hopkins in football style preview actions, while Georgetown, Gettysburg, and Navy programs pace toward clashes. Track squads look to two meets next month as Army, MIT, and Navy join the schedule.
In a late inning, with a four run lead, the center fielder should throw to second base after catching a ball to hold a runner on third. The fielding team opts for a safe play to prevent the risk of further scoring.
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