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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
13
Exchange wallops for ten rounds as Marriott and Turner square off at Fort Myer in prime shape. Promoter teases a hard hitting bout with fans eager for a decisive result and both fighters asserting readiness for a war.
In a brisk semifinal bout Patterson and Wood display strong pacing and sharp attacks as crowd noise rises. Both fighters exchange rapid combinations with Patterson earning early edge while Wood answers with precise jabs and defensive movement.
The article reports on a collegiate or amateur match where Navy Plebes defeat Davidsonville A C with decisive play and standout performances. It highlights key rallies, individual efforts by Navy players, and the continuation of the season with notable lineups and opponents.
International rifle match set for Ottawa August 29 with a United States team facing a Canadian squad. Event outlines a transborder competition as squads from both nations prepare for the clash, under the direction of officials coordinating the tour.
A local service honors event featured Marine Shots 4 Service honoring teams and individuals from multiple posts. The program listed participants, Plrer Wag Tea and Serg Wai among others, with notes of recognition and a community turnout at a Mass ves event.
Penn State schedules six major contests across the season with marquee matchups starting in October. The program outlines a demanding slate featuring key opponents and notable venues, aiming to showcase its strength in a competitive stretch.
Harvard names a new head coach amid college and professional sports chatter. The report notes Harvard's selection follows a period of athletic reshuffles and mentions nearby teams and schools in the Roanoke area as context.
Helen Jacobs defeats two challengers in a tense tennis singles match at the New York station tournament. The Boston entrant Miss Isabella Wumford and others offer stout resistance, but Jacobs showcases strong forehand and volley, securing the round.
Seedings set for national doubles event with pairs led by Veda Mos Moila Ho Waters and Wolltang T Tiden, Moss Heer Willy, Hampton and Vincent Ritards, plus Marie Mires and Walace Johsson from Philadelphia. partners include Schlesinger of Australia with Richard KF, Mrs George Wightman of Boston with Fean Bora tra, Simournes of Boston with Jacques Brugnon, Helen Jacoba of San Francisco with Frederick Kalme, and Eleanor Goss of New York with Rene Lateate.
New York boxing notes say Gene Tunney and Tommy Loughran will clash for the light heavyweight title in a fifteen round bout at Nostrand AC next Tuesday night. The piece recalls Tunney’s planned bout with his old foe Harry Greb in Cleveland, while noting Tunney’s suspension in Cleveland and a commission ruling involving a promoter.
The article outlines plans for a high profile heavyweight bout between Tunney and Gibbons to crown the American champion. Talks between manager Edd Kane and Tex Rickard’s matchmaker Frank Flournoy progress, with officials aiming to finalize arrangements soon after months of delays. A separate six round fight in Richmond Hill pairs Hohe Fong Lee with Jerry Kenny, reflecting varied boxing matchups in the scene.
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