Crowd Biggest Ever Seen For Washington Game Assignment
A 40000 crowd the largest ever for this event greeted the leaders of the match as Washington’s claims were advanced. Major Alexander D Surles, coach of the Third Corps Area eleven, said no decision on the 1924 Marine Soldier game scene had been made, but Washington could be favored. Continued on second page.
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Yie
Washington
Alexander D Surles
Third Corps Area Eleven
Surles
Miami women's championship set for February dates
The women’s championship at Miami runs February 18 to 21 with the strongest field ever in the South. Noted players Miss Glenna Collett and Miss Alexa Stirling are among those scheduled to compete.
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Miami
South
Glenna Collett
Alexa Stirling
St Mary's Junior basketball seeks games in Alexandria set
St Mary's Junior team of Alexandria Virginia eyes matches with Muardfeldt Boys club Washington Prep Juniors and other teams of similar level. Manager Lews Latham coordinates schedule and can be reached at Alexandria 1102 after 6 80 pm.
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ST. Mary’s Challenge
St Mary's
Alexandria
Muardfeldt
Washington Prep
Lews Latham
Western college basketball squads eye 40-man cut to trim roster
Fifty candidates reported at Western eynnasium as coaches begin trimming players for the Red team. Capt Garber Dulin and Lamar return from last year’s squad, with Phillips, Alexander, and David back as holdovers. Eastern practice starts with Coach Guyon highlighting Wessler Roudabush Smith Hook and a developing forward as the hunt for the final roster continues. The season opens December 18 at Hyattsville High, with a packed schedule including Georgetown Freshmen, Annapolis, and Central matchups forming a demanding slate.
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Garber Dulin
Lamar
Cquach Aheacn
Western
Phillips
Alexander
David
Western Eymnasium
Davidson
Playingyattsville High
Hyattsville
Dee
Hyattsvile High
Georgetown
Coliseum
Forfolk
Hyattsville High
Central
Annapolis Plebes
Annapolis
Tech
Colseum
Georgetown Prep
Maryland
College Park
Eastern
Business
Annapolis High
Annapolia
C U
Hastérn
Baltimore City College
Baltimore
Garret Dark
Hast
Trinity Midgets Triumph In 13 7 Victory Over Westover
Trinity Midgets defeat Westover AC 13 to 7 in a spirited football game. Donohue starred for Trinity with key rushing plays and two touchdowns. Copperth and others contributed as the backfield provided crucial runs and stops.
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Trinity
Westover AC
Donohue
Westover
Toro Toursdian
Dick Copperth
Maxsmant
Trilty
T & Yee
Cente
Hiant Campo
RT Abnany
Abies
Nichols
Washington Accepts Offer to Meet Navy in Pasadena
The faculty athletic committee at the University of Washington voted to proceed with sending the Huskies football team to Pasadena. The plan calls for a game against the United States Naval Academy.
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Washington
Navy
Seattle
Pasadena
United States Naval Academy
Circus shots turn games in early tennis legends
The account recalls vintage tennis bravura with Richards saving a match against Alonso through a running crosscourt volley and a bold circus shot that shattered Alonso’s morale. It recalls Billy Johnston’s Davis Cup heroics in 1920 and champions chasing improbable returns, emphasizing training in chasing shots to save matches and win championships.
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Alonso
Nana Ae Spaniard
Fuchards
Richards
Billy Johnston
Col Kingscote
England
Los
Kingscote
Johnston
Tryme
Manuel Alonso
BC Worton
Vincent Richards
Pontia
Bern
Geo
Dalbert Gets Offer To Manage St Paul Club
St Paul Minnesota December 3 Jake Jiau bert first baseman with the Cincinnati Nationals has been offered the management of the St Paul American Association baseball club to succeed Mike Kelly who has gone to Minneapolis it was reported here today.
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Dalbert
St Paul
Engraveable QULEMLINE poised for Meyers title bid
A top mat artist Mainfort believes he could become middleweight champion if given the chance. Promoter Freeman pairs Mainfort with champion Meyers on a Washington card to please the crowd and test Mainfort in a potential title showdown. Gardner from Boston faces Mainfort tonight in a strong local clash, with the show slated to start at 8 o'clock.
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Mainfort
Meyers
Washington
Freeman
Turner
Gardner
Boston
Malfort
Beantown
Maanfort Toneht
Hobby Mainfort
Pinkey Gardner
Coliseum
Joe Turner
Johnny Meyers
Interior Mercurys and Clerks Prepare for Big Clash
Negotiations closed and a meeting booked for Sunday at American League Park to decide the "battle of the Century" between Interior Mercurys and Clerks. Clerks hold a previous win over Mohawks, making the upcoming game pivotal for a possible three way tie and season peak excitement.
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Mercurys
Interior
American League Park
Shocker Seeks Free Agency Over Trip Ban
Urban Shocker of the St Louis Browns pressed a plea to Commissioner Landis for free agency claiming his liberty was infringed after officials barred his wife from accompanying him on a team trip. Shocker was fined 1600 dollars and suspended on September 12 for refusing to join the Browns on their last road trip. He argued the Browns denied permission for his wife to travel. His attorneys, Jerome F Duggin and W Swains, with William Freil, met with Landis as the Browns sought remedy and salary refund through September.
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Chicago
Dee
BYAP
Urban Shocker
St Louis Browns
Landis
St Louiis
Shocker
Browins
Nermiesian
Ale
Ubayan Missioner Landis
St Lous Prtelier
Ely der
Missioner Landis
Jerome F Duggin
St Louis
Wauer Plans Tough Week After Rest Period
After a recent rest period, Wauer intends to endure a hard milling stretch before week’s end, signaling a cautious return to demanding training or work.
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Wauer
Class for all Games instead of assigning by season target
The note suggests standardizing the nomenclature by classifying all games uniformly rather than selecting by season, aligning with the customary practice of tagging games as a single class rather than per season.
Doubles woes stain Davis Cup match report
The article details criticism of a player for an ineffective doubles performance and the surrounding committee interference. It notes the player’s choice to park outside the stadium and the reaction of authorities while recounting a tense doubles contest and anticipated repairs for a possible future match, with quotes about readiness and tactical decisions.
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Hind Him
Hachett
Silden
Ana
Mittees
Tilder
Mohawks Seek Victory in Virginian Matchup
A fragmented weathered clipping mentions Mohawks and a Virginian game, noting players and teams in a tense intercollegiate context. It references the date range around late season, with scattered names like Wardle and Parra implied in the report.
Tigers Elect Captain For Princeton Football Team 1924
Jim Stout of East Orange was elected captain of Princeton Universitys 1924 football team. He serves as junior class president and is a member of the hockey squad and the Ivy Club.
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Tigers
Ptalin Princeton
Edmond
Paffie Stout
East Greange
Princeton
Jim
Cor
Tiger
Stout
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Stein Bloch
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