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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1924
Page
7
A chaotic set of notes describes an officers golf tilt at Leavenworth with Lt Row and McAndrew leading, nearly 20 participants, and a new father-son golf initiative announced by Rock Creek Park officials.
Fragments describe the Nationals near a bid for second place as turmoil surrounds a late game incident at Twelfth and S streets. References to Goslin, trainer Martin, Umpire Owens, and Chick suggest a contentious battlefield with players and spectators, including a postgame shower command and a disputed throwing play in the Texas league context.
Cullen Cain, former Philadelphia sports writer, visits Washington to assess the Heydler circuit’s fresh faces. He highlights Pirates Yde and Kremer, Wright, Cuyler, Padgett, Sand, Brown, Wilson, Jackson, Dean, Terry, Lindstrom, and others as standout rookies shaping a wide field across multiple clubs. He notes rookies must blend headwork with speed and courage to survive their first major season.
Washington overcome early deficit to rout the Tigers as McNeely Judge and Bluege spark an eight inning rally. Ossie and Namowicz drive home key runs while Zahniser Marberry and Russell handle pitching in a high tension finish. Tigers clutch hits by Rigney Cobb and O Rourke threaten but fall short in late innings.
Williams Webb finishes the Commercial circuit undefeated after trimming W B Moses 11 to 4 in an abbreviated game. The winner advances to a winner take all showdown with the Treasurys and War Interbureau in a single game Saturday to decide regional supremacy. Also notes Navy Yard Marines rout Naval Receiving Station 14 to 1 and Paramount Juniors set to play the Yankees at Monument Park.
Bacharach Glanta defeated Washington Potomacs 6 to 2 in a hard fought match at Atlantic City. Williams starred for Potomacs with eight scattered hits as Bacharach capitalized on key plays. Potomacs head to Cape May, N J for the next game.
Mville So Carolina Aug 19 Furman coach Laval faces a tough 1924 slate with many returning players but few stars. He relies on steady material from last year and freshmen to build a creditable team. The schedule includes Clemson Georgetown South Carolina and Mississippi with games set in Greenville and Columbia.
The 1924 Generals project a strong football year led by Tex Tilson in his third season as coach. Key players include Eddie Cant and Jimmy Dellart, with Roanoke Wake Forest and Virginia among notable opponents. Freshmen and defense are aimed at rebuilding a powerful squad after recent close losses to Virginia and Newport News naval apprentices.
Olympic athletes will compete in track and field events at Coleare Field Newark New York September 6 and 7. The program includes standard sprints and distance events with notable competitors and leading performances. A local team will feature in events as well as a separate tennis decline noted in PLLWAN Vine's forfeit.
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