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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1924
Page
9
In a noisy sandlot clash, Monash and Shamrock teams share the lead after a tense day. Hurlers Ruhnert and Robes spark Shamrock defense while Mahawks and Indians post solid hits and big innings. Early ties and late surges keep the standings unsettled as fans count runs and rallies.
OCR fragment mentions a sale action with local official involvement but readable details are limited and unclear.
A rough, error crowded ballgame saw the Browns edge the Nationals with key hits from Rob Ogden and Rice. Ogden sparked the seventh inning rally with a center field single and Rice followed with a little two base hit as Washington sputtered. McManus and Tobin provided late offense but the Browns held the lead, finishing at the plate in the final frames to secure the win.
The New York boxing commission pressures Rickard and partners to settle Leonard vs Walker in New York. The Ballpark Preferred stakeCircling his Jersey estate, Rickard loses control of the prize ring exchange to Jimmy Johnston while eight contenders enter a Philadelphia bout for a potential lightweight title shot. Contenders include Mandell Bernstein Vincentini Dundee and Hartley as the Walker Cup team is named with Bowne Willing and Johnson among the guards.
The article notes shocks at the Western State Championships in Skokie and Indianapolis as top players like Harvey Snodgrass and Pat O Hara Wood fall to Alex Squeiro and Al Green. It highlights the rise of young Emmett Pave and thirteen year old Walter Thomas, praising Chicago and midwest youth development and questioning if big reputations guarantee success.
Elliott juniors capture the WBA A title after a hard fought series. The Tilcott banners won in section Reef time, defeating the Jullstons 16 to 11. Elliott losses include Unterwood pitching and strong defense by Sofhe tallston's lineup.
Eastern A. A. suffered an 8 to 5 defeat at the hands of the Ransdell Incorporated team. The loss keeps the race tight with Jenneytown and St Stephens in the mix as the season progresses.
The Third Corps football squad adds ten newcomers under Captain Vernon E Prichard as veterans like Lawrence Wes Potter and Joe Smyth join the ranks. Staff changes include retirements and new training plans as the unit readies for a demanding season.
The Nationals endured extreme heat and defeated the Browns 7 to 4 as Paige starred with two singles and strong infield work. Severed and Roberts contributed key plays while Ogden and Ogier watched closely as both teams exchanged chances.
The column argues Nukey Walker should inform Genny Leonard that Mahey is not a true welterweight champion and compares him to Joe Walcott and Billy Smith. It recalls past bouts with Britton, notes Leonard’s mixed welterweight record, and recounts extensive weigh in and weight-cut anecdotes from historic boxing eras.
The text reports Tom Crock returning from Virginia amid confusion over payments and refusals to accept certain terms, with mentions of Washington and a Virginia league. The fragmentary lines reference balances, calorie-related notes, and a disputed financial settlement prompting the return.
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