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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
11
Washington manager Bucky Harris watched as Tom Zachary and Tiger pitcher Ol Kin Coiling dueled in a 1 0 Nationals victory over Detroit. The win moved Washington 13 games over .500 while stoking hopes for a sustained run atop the standings.
Play by play notes Zachary and Collins strong on the mound. Washington and Detroit clash with base hits, a double play, and stolen bases highlighted by strong fielding and timely hits. Umpires Orms and Dineen preside as the game lasts 1 hour 55 minutes.
Philadelphia and Cleveland split a twin bill in a July contest. Philadelphia won the first game 7 to 3, Cleveland took the second 4 to 0 in 10 innings, with Speakers driving in the deciding run and Lutzke delivering the tying hit. Mes senger held Philly to four hits in the seventh. The double feature featured frequent lead changes and strong defense from both clubs.
New York loses both ends of a doubleheader to St Louis as Ernle Wingard earns his fourth win in game one with a 2 1 victory and Danforth wins game two 5 4 while Babe Ruth hits his 33rd homer of the season and 14th in July breaking the single month record.
National and American League standings show New York and Washington leading races with Chicago and Detroit close behind. Yesterday Washington beat Detroit 11 to 2, St Louis topped Philadelphia 7 to 3, and Cleveland defeated Philadelphia in a two game set. Today matchups include Washington at Detroit and New York at St. Louis. Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 4 with Mangum pitching subpar late, Collins injuring a rib and out for a few days.
July 31 1921 Pitts burgh Nationals defeated New York 5 to 0 in a rain and darkness shortened game. Cuyler hit a home run but it was lost in the seventh. George Kelly learns his father died in San Francisco.
July 31 dispatch notes Queens boro stadiums host an August 11 card with a 15 round main event Jack Renault Canadien heavyweight versus Barry Madden Wearside Irishman, fresh from a 15 round outing with Harry Wills. Semifinal 10 rounds features Larry Estridge and Panama Joe Gangs, Harlem rival middleweights, on the Milk Fund card.
Five leading hitters and a strong team offensive showing helped the Cardinals defeat the Phillies 6 to 3 in Philadelphia. Key moments included a first inning homer off Mitchell and solid hitting throughout, as St Louis built a decisive lead and withstood late Phillies pressure. AB ELO Harper and Henrich contributed, while the score line reflects the Cardinals’ timely hitting and pitching performance.
Cubs defeat Robins 4-1 with Barrett driving in all Brooklyn runs including a homer and a three-base hit. Keen struggled but fielding aided Cubs. Decatur and Roberts pitched for their teams as Brooklyn seizes the series with two late runs.
A brief note compares Babe Ruth's current home run pace with his 1918 totals and the all time record of 597, asking if this season could surpass his own marks and match the world record as of the same date. It juxtaposes Ruth's homers so far this year with prior years.
Washington club leaders Harris and Griffith explore purchasing Buffalo stars Kelly and Dye for the Nationals. They discuss prices and potential trades during a Buffalo visit, with Robinson confirming several details while aiming to strengthen the Senators’ outfield and infield for next season.
A cryptic OCR filled recap notes Sorntonon close to fourth win in Seabright tens. The text mentions players such as Howard, Niles, Browne, Snodgrass, and Walsh, with references to intercollegiate matches, semis, and various teams and locations, all within a chaotic sports brief.
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