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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1924
Page
5
The Harrismen rallied late to edge the Detroiters 49 to 48 as key plays and a strong defense kept the visitors from gaining ground. Weimann’s sacrifice and Harris’s sharp catch and throw at the plate highlighted a tense, low scoring sequence.
In a Donnybrook bout at Queensboro, J Sullivan kept the lightweight crown after 15 frantic rounds with Martin Pepper. Sullivan’s lefts and quick combinations tested Martin, who answered with aggression yet was driven to a fractured left eye by rounds of toe to toe exchange. Both fighters tipped the scales near 130 pounds as the crowd of 19 turned away from a dull moment to witness a championship defense.
A chaotic game between Detroit and Washington led to police arresting Wollam on petty theft charges after a foul ball melee in the grandstand. The report details witnesses, scuffles, and subsequent booking before release, with reports of multiple players and crowd members involved.
In a nimty inning Posten drove in three on a triple and a single as the Red Sox beat the Browns 3 to 2 in Boston. Wingard held Boston to four hits while allowing the Browns only four. Key plays included a three-base miss by Jacobson and a double by Evan.
American light heavy champion Gene Tunne won by technical knockout over Joe Lohman in Columbus as referee stopped the eighth round. Lohman was floored four times in three rounds, then nine counts at the end of the seventh. In Cincinnati, light heavyweight W I Young from Macon Ga knocked out Jack Stone of Newark in the fourth round of an eight round bout. Mars was knocked down in the fourth but survived the bell.
Joe Bush allowed four hits as the Yankees won their third straight, beating Chicago 6 to 2. New York jumped ahead with four hits in the first and fourth innings, while Chicago stranded runners in the ninth before yielding.
Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 13 to 12 as Coveleskie held the Mackmen early and the offense produced 16 hits and 12 walks. Key players included Jamieson, Speakers, Sewell, and Coveleskie contributing despite late struggles. Meeker and Hasty pitched for Cleveland and Philadelphia respectively in a high scoring tilt.
Fragmentary game notes reference players such as Jones Rourke Prat and Heilmann with mentions of positions and plays. Several incomplete lines discuss assists, rebounds, and shot attempts amid stray team acronyms and scattered names.
American League club standings show Cleveland leading with 64 wins, Detroit and Chicago near midpack, and Washington trailing. Yesterday's results highlight Washington, New York, and Chicago wins and Cleveland losses. Today Detroit visits Washington and Cleveland plays Philadelphia among others.
The Green River polo team defeated Point Judith 10 to 1 in the first round for the Atlantic cups at Point Judith Country Club. Lee and Randolph drew praise for riding, G H Dempsey made several brilliant plays, and J H Whitney scored early for Point Judith.
In a marathon game the Cincinnati Reds edged the New York Giants 8 to 7 in 17 innings marking the Giants fifth straight loss after a long August clash. Sheehan pitched six innings plus in relief as Cincinnati honored Pathick Moran with a commemorative tablet.
Revenue Golf Title To Returns Team defeated the Corporation Audit team 4 up to win the league championship yesterday. The victorious squad included Vogel Schumann Rogniev and Collings with Vogel and Phelan as low medalists at 35.
National doubles action at Longwood Club sees top seeds Richards and Hunter survive a scare from Bidwell and Foster before unconvincing favorites advance. foreign pairs Wood and Patterson, Lacoste and Borotra dominate with Patterson and O Hara Wood proving dangerous. Kinseys and Brookes-Schlesinger add drama as several matches go to five sets amid near upsets and strong teamwork by Australians and Americans.
Pittsburgh suffered a 7 to 0 defeat as Grimes of Brooklyn hurled a complete game for the Dodgers. He allowed nine hits while contributing four hits in four official at bats and driving in two runs to swing the lead. Traynor led the Pirates with two singles and a double, while Meadows Pfeifer and Stone supported the effort. Grimes earned his twenty fifth complete game of the season as Brooklyn moved off the losing side after nine straight Pirate wins.
Fort Hunter defeats St Valentine in a 1 inch Huron handicap at Karatoga. Wild VH Donovan of Patreit shuts out Washington. Juba wins by 50 to Tat at St Loure track.
The Washington Post has asked De Wolf Hopper to report tomorrow on the baseball doubleheader with Detroit. Hopper, a noted baseball fan and performer, will provide a Hopperian view from the ballpark as his company resumes old favorites over the next two weeks.
Williams homered with two aboard to spark the Phillies a 104 win over the Cardinals. Ford tied the game in the ninth, Wilson drove in the winner with a double, and Betts got the victory as Philadelphia takes the opener.
Chicago wins the opening game of the series behind timely hitting off Vic Aldridge as Leary and Padgett drive in runs. Powell, Vogel, and Tierney contribute, with solid fielding and timely sacrifices bolstering the Cubs offense while Aldridge struggles on the mound.
Local reports indicate Marine candidates hold drills at Quantico ahead of fall selections. Names mentioned include Hugo Berdes, Jo an Groes, Nas Academy stars, and others as coaches evaluate talent for the 14 man unit while preparing for fall formation and tactical work at the base.
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