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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1924
Page
14
The Orientals drop the first pair in a Davis Cup tie against Australia with Patterson and Woospry contributing early points. The match features uncertain play and mixed results as the Australian defense challenges the Orientals early in the competition.
A boxing benefit event is planned at Dreadnaught Club Alexandria July 71 with bouts featuring local fighters. Promoter details and matchups are outlined alongside crowd-pleasing extras and senior weight divisions.
The Dreadnaughts travel to Ruxsborough Saturday morning to duel the Quaker City Tossers. Notable names expected include Prinkford, von Tlicheta, Rhensington, and Thorne, with Paterson and Purdy among others listed for the trip. The two nine teams meet at the Dreadnaught path, aiming for a decisive early-season victory.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Potomacs and Trenton sharing a tie in a Penn ers league game. The jumble mentions Shamrocks Fortan and regular meetings on Tuesdays at 579 Fell Street East, with scattered player names and partial box details.
The column surveys Babe Ruth aging through another season while still leading in home runs, comparing era veterans and noting Ruth’s enduring power. It also reports on the United States polo team strengthening with Eric Pedley and others, praising speed and defense, and discusses Maryland boxing commission tensions over Washington barracks shows.
Preparations for the 1924 football season at the University of Richmond begin as Frank M. Dobson returns from France where he coached Plymote training. The Spiders open at Allegheny September 27 and face Winston-Salem, Maryland, and Randolph-Macon in upcoming games.
Washington police and firemen athletes train at Georgetown University under Coach John D. Reilly for the Police, Firemen and Postal meet in Baltimore on August 16. About 20 men workouts. two runners from each department selected for the relay against teams from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Richmond at the big Baltimore Municipal Stadium. The event, expected to draw 50,000 fans, with officials including Commissioner Oyster and Postmaster Mooney, Governor Ritchie and other notables in attendance.
An American team led by Harold Dibble arrived to compete against squads from Holland, Switzerland, and Sweden in a Swedish meet. The event runs through Saturday and Sunday with Carl Murchison winning the 100 meters in 10.5 seconds and Paddock tied for first at 10.9. Reilly set a world record in the 110 hurdles but penalties disqualified the run.
The Carlisle team forfeited after their opponent failed to appear for the scheduled game. Manager Bryde of the Carlisles arranged matches at Lincoln 40904 while Harriet Municipal Golf Association president Eldridge announced the Hock Creek Golf Club tournament would be postponed a week, with match play rescheduled to begin next Monday.
New York boxing chatter centers on the long awaited Leonard versus Walker bout with promoters unsure of the venue. Dave Rome plans four eight round bouts at West New York playgrounds headlined by Catena Rose and Baker while Leonard delays a Moran bout in Cleveland.
A compact round up of minor league baseball results from the International League and various associations. Teams such as Baltimore, Rochester, Newark, Reading, and Indianapolis posted scores, while others like Louisville, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and St Paul showed notable tallies. Weather and rain interrupted several fixtures, with multiple leagues including the Florida State and Southern associations reflecting mixed outcomes.
The American Agricultural Chemical Company Chemicos set to face Alexandria Light and Power Nine on July 1 in a bid to break a four team tie for second place. Manager Sevili plans to start Leon Riley former Alexandria High School first baseman and St Marty three junior hurler in tomorrow’s third game of the second half at the arena.
President and party attend a War Department polo match in Potomac Park. Yellows rally from early deficit, defeating Whites 3 to 1 in a hard fought six period game. Key plays by Maj Coulton Lieut Jadwin Capt Whipperdht and Cal Margretts cited for standout defense and leadership as crowd cheers.
In 1904 sports notes Miss Wayburton captures the Western tennis title in Chicago while Chief Bender of Philadelphia Americans shuts out St Louis. Saratoga handicap results include August Belmone's Lord of the Yale wing in the Saratoga race.
The Union Printers International league plans the annual big ball tournament for next year to be staged off American League Park in August. Washington leaders have held the title for the past two years, and the delegation will depart for Chicago today with a squad led by Jands Fo Cr Mal as president and William Keveard Feeney as secretary. The squad includes pitchers, catchers, infielders, and a few managers from the Washington Printers and other league teams.
Gene Tunney plans a busy slate next month with potential bouts against top contenders after his win over Georges Carpentier. Billy Jabsen asserts Tunney will fight twice in Europe and may take additional offers as promoters seek to line up opponents.
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