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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1924

Page

11

Brilliant passing clinches game for military players

Special to the Washington Paar RUMBSON. NovG Aug. 31. The U S Army team defeated Rumson four a one goal handicap at Herbert Field to win 7 5 and set up a final with Rumson Elephants for the Herbert Memorial Cup. Key plays by Beard, Wilson, Jones and Bor highlighted a fast polo match amid strong defense by Richards and others as Army clinched the victory in the late stages.

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International polo team opens with practice win

The Americas new international polo team, led by No 1 Nas Yous Sug and No 2 Thomas Hetsheack, defeated a 1-goal British mix 12 to 2 in their first practice match since the roster announcement. Observer notes performers Watney Weob and Devereux Mil burn among the squad.

Americas S Watney Weob Thomas Hetsheack Malcom Stevergan Devereux Milburn Aselec Ton Eric Pedles Harry Rast New Robert EB. Strawbridge Bask H Prince

International Polo Victories Highlight Winnipeg Play

Winnipeg today saw the United rates players add two victories in the Ak-Sar-Bant¢am international polo tournament. Ak-Sar-Bantam of Omaha defeated St. Charles Reds of Winnipeg 1 to 3, while Fort Snelling Blacks beat St. Charles Blues 3 to 2.

Winnipeg United Rates Ak-Sar-Bant¢am Omaha St. Charles

Shamrock Seniors Meet Oriole Teams Today

Shamrock seniors prepare for a series of games against Oriole squads at Lincoln Alabama. Manager Jam ea Boran directs a 1 o'clock start with emphasis on readiness and rivalries, including a post noon tilt and a Trek to Fort Lincoln.

Shamrock Srs Oriole

Vance Dominates as Strong Pitcher in National League

In the press box notes AZZY VANCE stands out with twenty one victories and a daunting pace as the top pitcher in the league. The piece also discusses the rook ie rule debate in the Southern Association and Johnny Dundee's shifting status in the prize ring, highlighting changes in baseball and boxing leadership and competition.

Fort Humphreys Four Beat Third Cavalry Polo Match

Fort Humphreys defeated Third Cavalry 6 to 2 in a Polo exhibition at Potomac Park. Maj. Tompkins and Capt. Schaefer starred, with Clay scoring in the final session. Lieut. Ewen suffered a minor lip injury. Substitutes Finley and Goaini contributed for Third Cavalry.

Ort Humphreys Third Cavalry Fort Myer Potomac Park Fort Humphreye Neut. Ewen Schaefer Clay J Finley Lieut. Byére Cav Myer Postridns Humphreys George Maj Tompkina Ireing Behnefers Erwin Tent Clay Fleur Pemming Cavalry O-2 Flumphrey Goaini Cavalry Humphreyt Tompking Chay Mad Flemming C&p

General Accounts Beat Printers 7 to 3 in Elimination Series

General Accounting Office defeated Union Printers 7 to 3 in a Section A elimination game. The GAO broke the game open in the fifth with three runs after Pounds settled in, Bailey driving in key runs with a triple and a wild pitch scoring. Detailed line scores and fielding errors noted, with Simmons and Simons handling the pitching duties for their sides.

General Accounting Office Union Printers Simmons Pound Bailey Printers Printers, Ablho AIG AO Abelo Lemerir Hood Tahoe Ford Gimona Buen Batgwach giNeldfeldt.o Carer aCharden Walshas Fotaln Taton Leme Buen Despre Clark Loomix Bailey Welch Error Fan Ford Eidfeldt Winckey Chadton Baldwin Chas Auras Hutchimon Tetrealt Atolenariton Lacence Wright Eaton Printers Meldrelat Om Simons Neldfelde Simona By Pound Simons

Printers Ranadells To Battle Today For Potomac League Title

The Union Printers face Ranadells in a key Potomac league championship clash this afternoon at Mount Rainier diamond set for 4 30. Ranadell players must report at 3 39.

Ranadells Mount Rainier Union Ranadell

Minor League Results Across Leagues Today

Baseball scores from the International League and various minors show Baltimore, Newark, Toronto, Buffalo, Rochester, Reading, Syracuse, and other cities posting wins. American Association and Southern Association games feature Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Louisville, Columbus, Minneapolis, and Toledo among victors. Virginia and Appalachian leagues also report multiple regional results with towns like Winston-Salem, Fortamouth, Rocky Mount, and Morristown scoring.

International League Baltimore Newark Poronto SPM Stene Wes Buffalo AZ AD Aity Toronto Jersey City Buffalo Rochester Reading Syracuse American Association Indianapolia Milwaukee Paul Nta Tolono Lontaville Kennanity Columbus Minneapolia Keans Nashville Mobile Hirmingham Chattanooga Mecon Greenville Charlotte Augusta Winson BIP Fortamouth Rocky Mount Jekuron City Brimtel Vreentilie Knocrille Morristown Kingaport Piedmont League Greensbars Raleigh Durham Winston Elem Blz Point Danville

Radical football rule changes approved for fall season

The article reports four major rules revisions adopted by the rules committee in New York to speed play and reduce delays. Changes include abolition of mud and artificial kicking tees, four timeouts per half with a 5 yard penalty after, placement of the try for point after on the three yard line, and new handling of forward passes to ineligible players plus official duties and a debate on the flying tackle among others.

ISU New York USA

Mohawks and Lyceums in Benefit Game Today

The Dominican Lyceums and the Mohawks meet at Union League park this afternoon in a charity game for Billy McBride a leading sandlot athlete and star baseballer. Fans are urged to attend not for the score but to aid McBride whose condition is serious.

Dominican Lyceums Mohawks Union League Park Billy McBride Washington Q Star Tm'clotk Pete Haley Dominicans Hawks Lyceums

Americans Score Again at Prague Doubles Tennis Final

In Prague on August 21 the American duo Arnold Jones of Yale and W W Ingraham of Harvard beat Capt Zemiey and Koseluh of Czechoslovakia in the doubles, taking the set sequence 1-6 6-4 6-0 6-2. The day included further results and scattered racey notes on Emerald and Dixie junior events and other tennis entries.

Prague Arnold Jones Yale W. W. Ingraham Harvard Capt. Zemiey Koseluh Czechoslovakia

21 Teams Compete For N B F Ball Title

Twenty one entries from fifteen cities will contest the National Baseball Federation intercity elimination for the amateur and industrial classes. Schedule shows Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and other cities in first rounds beginning September 6. Matches set for September 6 7 and 8 with byes and multiple games across several venues including Cleveland and Detroit.

Cleveland National Baseball Federation Sandlot Organisation John H. Gourtey Washington Lst CLASE Baltimore Pittsburgh Cincianati Detroit Reptember Betroit Septender Scranton Johnstown Providence Drew Clara AA Industrial South Bend A Erantes Eptember Chaise Asacsemtrad Ginvilte Cincinda Kron Buffalo Kansan City

Roosevelt to Serve As Swim Referee

Theodore Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to serve as honorary referee for the national senior long distance swimming championship in Long Island Sound August 36. The event, promoted by the Jayville Aquatic Club, will cover about five miles and draw entrants from New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Pittsburgh.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Long Island Sound Jamen Hall Jayvillet

Dempsey Plans Attendance at Firpo and Wills Fights

Los Angeles news reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will travel to New York to attend the Firpo Wills fight on September 1 in Jersey City and the Leonard Walker contest at Yankee Stadium on September 22. The Arlington A C club has elected Wie Ras as manager and coach of its football team for the coming season.

Seema Johnny Dundee Dundee Benny Leonard Leonard Walker James Johnston New York Prizeiring Exchange Pasa J Los Angeles Jack Dempsey New York Jersey City Leonard Walker Yankee Stadium Ehortsies Arlington A. C Clup

Vets Trio Shines as Dodgers Chase Flag

A veteran Brooklyn trio Led by Danty Vance Wheat and Fournier powers the Dodgers in the pennant chase. Vance boasts 24 wins and 77 strikeouts to Aug 18, Wheat hits over .470, and Fournier adds 23 homers and 18 doubles while back in top form.

Old Rome Brooklyn Vance Wheat Fournier Danty Vance Aumuat Hornaby Thei l Custer Zach Wheat Missouri Farmer Fournier Fia Brooklyn Forces Heat Waa ABC

Mt Rainier Juniors to Play Pathfinders

The Mount Rainier Juniors meet the Pathfinders this afternoon at Sherwood field. Mount Rainier players report at Eighteenth and Newton Street northeast diamond at 4 44 p m. Tomorrow's game with Artela canceled. Don Hellman at Hyattaville between 4 80 and 7 34 percent. Sunday Mr Hainbrg meets the Clavers in a twin bill.

Mount Rainier Sherwood Feld- Mt Rainier Newton Street Artela Don Hellman Hyattaville Mr. Hainbrg Clavers

Mrs Cameron Meets Savannah Winner In Finals

In Asheville North Carolina Mrs Jake Smith of Savannah, winner of Monday’s qualifying round, will meet Mr L C Cameron of Washington in the finals of the championship flight of the annual summer women s invitation golf tournament at Asheville Country Club. The finals will be played tomorrow morning.

Asheville Jake @. Smith Savannah L. C. Cameron Washington Star Asheville Country

Montgomery County League Race Nears Tight Finish

In Rockville on August 31 the Montgomery County league shows Rockville one behind Bethesda and Boyd s one game ahead. Saturday doubleheaders feature Rockville at Dickinson Boyds at Bethesda and Washington Grove at Glen Echo in a tight race.

Rockville Dick@razon Boyds Bethesda Washington Grove Gleneho Aheead Rochville Bathesda

Nationals Open Sox Series With 2 1 Win

Nationals beat the Sox 2 to 1 to open the series as Morehart’s three bagger and clutch late hits helped overcome pitching woes. Marberry worked, Kas dismissed the decisive ninth, and the win places Nationals within a game and a half of the Giants while the Yankees and Tigers idle. The club will rest today before resuming the series with the White Sox tomorrow.

Kamm Willie Yeaterday Hird Eher Geerlin Sox Johnson Wccle Morehart Marberry Archdeacon Coengras Piven Fred Sheely Earl Falk Peck Hugomen Bengals Meir White Hosed Nine

Nationals Prepare Amateur Day at Georgie Avenue Stadium

Notes from a morning workout outline plans to debut three sandlot pitchers Batson, a routhpan, and Mallett with Heatner, a Johnson protegee, joining. Joe Judge defends his actions toward Umpire Holmes, and Ban Johnson’s visit looms as he eyes the Eastern circuit.

Georgie Avenue Mann Harrishan Sandiot Batson Routhpan Mallett Heatner Nats Aome Walter Johnsons

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