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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1924
Page
9
London bout headline reports Gibbons favored over Bloomfield in a twenty round boxing match. Fans and pundits debate odds while both fighters prepare amid buzz of a possible knockout. Bloomfield seeks upset as Gibbons shows class and stamina in pre fight chatter.
A large gallery gathered on the Cas no near the first tee to watch the Greenbrier summer BOT match play. Players including Crozer and Ratson of Former baited Sta competed through rounds with many matches decided by slim margins to reach the semis.
Washington owner William H Griffith buys McNeely for 60000 amid a wave of big money moves by major league magnates. The piece notes Griffith's shift from a habit of restraint to bold spendthrift discretion, contrasts with Ruppert and McGraw, and hints at questions about Pacific Coast imports and the fate of Matthews Seibold. It also covers tennis star William Tilden's Davis Cup plans and the US Lawn Tennis Association’s illiteracy rule debate.
The first annual Middle States Canoe Regatta, under the Middle States Canoe Racing Association, will be held August 23 at the Washington Canoe Club. Senior and junior events include six races per class on a one mile straight course with medals for top finishers. Entries are at the Navy building Eighteenth and B streets NW, room L44-A.
Mount Vernon Coe class defeated Calvary Baptist nine B in a Sunday School league playoff for the title. Pitcher Kinnea limited Calvary to hits as Mount Vernon scored three in the first inning and held on for the win with strong hitting led by MacCaries who had a home run and a double.
Ruth homered twice yesterday to lift his season total and again narrow the gap to the 1921 season record. He has already surpassed 1918 and is within three long of the all time high as comparisons to 1920 21 and 22 show his pace remains strong. August 7 1921 saw Ruth reach Nos 30 and 40 against Dicks Kerr in Chicago.
The junior polo championship opens in Rumson New Jersey with five teams entered. Meadowbrook Club of Long Island Bryn Mawr four Rumson Club United States Army four and Midwick Country Club California compete. The Army has a bye first round while Meadowbrook meets Bryn Mawr and Rumson faces California.
The U S defeated Daly of Dublin 21 7 25 21 4 to give the United States the lead in the handball singles. JJ Heany and T O Donnell formed the decisive U S trio for the series, with Heany winning two of the three matches. The event begins a three match set to decide the draw between the nations. The Tailteann games feature intercountry handball contests amid broader schedules.
Officials and possibly President Coolidge will witness the exhibition of the American Olympic swimming team this afternoon at Wardman Park pool. The event, directed by Instructor Jones, marks the team's return since Paris. Maui champions Miss Martha Weshelau and Duke Kahanamoku head the lineup with Warren Kealhoa, holder of the 100m record, also set to perform. an Hawaiian orchestra will play during the program.
A chaotic collection of baseball and golf results from various minor leagues and associations. Highlights include American Association standings with Baltimore and Newark results, Virginia and South Atlantic League notes, Appalachian and Piedmont League mentions, and a postponed Cumberland County golf match between Cumberland County and Hagerstown clubs. Handley players called for practice ahead of Sunday engagement with the Bureau of Engraving team.
Potomacs defeat Germantown in seven innings by 11 to 3. Taylor and Burn led at bat with 1 hit each. Pitchers Williams and Scar borough helped secure the win, as Germantown struggled to muster offense.
Promoter announces the winner of a Manhattan bout must meet Shade. The event features Benny Leonard and Pal Moran with a scheduled national contest at the Cyre arena, as officials prepare for a decisive round.
The Warwicks aim to keep pennant race momentum in the junior section as they face Mount Rainier on Sunday. Readiness focuses on lineup strength and weathered club veterans for the north lipse diamord a pl niere asks that the fo low ng pavers epert at Thr. fourth street and Rhode Island a crue Sunday at tir.
Kirkwood announces a guest appearance at Deer Park Maryland on August 3 featuring Joe Kix wood famed trick performer who has appeared in numerous tournaments worldwide. The event precedes the Western Maryland Championship Tournament running August 20 to 23 at the Offutt Golf Club Beer Park Hotel. AR AND NAVY FORFEITS The War and Sar team forfeited to the Veteran Bureau yesterday after failing to play on the field of the marker when ore woe served fen the game.
Free one gallon motor oil offer advertised for August 9 and 10 at Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue southwest. The Penn Oil Company promotes Lightning Motor Fuel and full service including grease pits air and water service and high grade gasoline for longer miles per gallon.
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