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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1924
Page
7
Finnegan beats Americans and Goldie Ahearn in a tennis tournament feature. The match, at the Barracks, drew fans who watched Finnegan dominate and take the round before the national singles action.
Manush delivers three doubles in four at bats as the Browns win the first game 1 0 and rally from a 4 2 deficit in the second to take a 7 6 victory. Williams and teammates contribute while the Browns pitchers hold off Detroit bats to seal the twin bill.
Major League standings show American League leaders with Washington and Cleveland near top. yesterday's results include Washington over New York, and Philadelphia over Cleveland. National League lists St Louis and Chicago in strong positions with Boston and New York close behind. yesterday's NL games feature Brooklyn over New York and Cincinnati over Pittsburgh. Total games schedule includes cross-league matchups today and two game series at Boston and Philadelphia.
Cleveland defeats Chicago 5 to 4 in ten innings as Speaker lines a single after a walk and Sewell sacrifice, with Robertson allowing six strikeouts but lacking run support until the decisive frame. The Sox rally with three runs in the fifth but fall short despite late offense.
Boston wins third straight in the series as Ehmke hurls against Philadelphia. Harris struggles as Boston builds early lead and pitchers combine for four runs. Key players include Hauser, Chapman, and Meekers in a tense, error-filled game with Harris charged with the loss.
The municipal tennis tournament opens today with teams competing on four court areas including Rock Creek Henry Park Monument and Bathing Beach. Play begins at 239 oclock with late reporters defaulting. Preliminary rounds wrap by day end and doubles begin Tuesday.
Dazzy Vance of Brooklyn struck out eight Giants to raise his season total to 202, surpassing his 1929 mark. It was his eleventh straight win this year, giving him 23 victories and 4 defeats as Brooklyn defeated New York.
Pittsburgh overcame Cincinnati 8 to 4 as Wright hit a go ahead homer in the ninth inning. Morrison relieved Wead, allowing a hit but closing out the frame. Reds started strong, but Pittsburgh added runs after Daubert, Walker, Carey, and Cuyler contributed in a high scoring contest.
Miss Helen Jacobs of San Francisco meets Miss Anna Fuller of Boston in the Narragansett final of the women's invitation tennis tournament. The semifinal results had Jacobs defeating Miss Margaret Blake 5-2 in straight sets and Fuller beating Miss Jacqueline Green 6-2 6-7. The final is scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Washington defeats New York five to one as Walter Johnson hurls a masterful show. Goslin homers, Ruth struggles with key plays, and the Nationals extend their hold with timely hits. Babe Ruth and Mark Koenig contribute but fail to swing momentum. Johnson exits with relief, Handery to practice for Virginia game.
A Mills building display uses two pennants to show which American League team leads Washington or New York during a game. A white pennant over blue signals Washington ahead, while a blue over white indicates New York leading. The system, devised by Jaab OConnor from his Mills building school, lets bystanders read the score by the pennants.
The game details a muddled scene where Jassie confirms he is alright after three throws to Catcher Puel. Witter is described as fine, but the manager sits him out, while trainer Mike Martin stays on duty through the match. A Vinefishan examiner reports no fracture, noting only a bruise. Harris remains steady, and Wade Mente is listed for Roosevelt linepitalts photos.
Chilean heavyweight Quentin Romer Poa defeated Jack Sharkey by knockout in the final rounds after delivering a swinging right that floored Sharkey in the eighth. Sharkey rose briefly but collapsed back and failed to continue as Romer dominated most rounds despite the heat and punch exchanges.
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