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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
9
In Massachusetts on January 31, reports say Griffith plans to step away from interim leadership as talks continue. The article notes McParoh and Jhen Harry among baseball figures linked to Connie Mack and mentions a $199,260 infusion tied to infeld during practice plans.
Chicago closes on landing Eddie Collins as manager with a two year offer while talks with the Yankees and Clark outs continue. Barry, tied to the Nationals, is weighing a return with Griffith stating a longer contract, as team positions and auto business factors influence the decision.
Col J M Thompson adds a 10 mile George Washington birthday marathon circuit from Capitol to Zero monument behind the White House. He will serve as honorary chairman and present a novice prize cup to the first finisher, regardless of overall place, to encourage inexperienced runners to enter. The rules are being drafted and announced soon.
Miss Glenna Collett of Providence R I defeated Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd in the final of the January tournament at Belleair Heights Fla by 1 up on the 19th hole The two players former national champions played one of the best matches seen here Collett 75 to Hurd 77 Collett sank a 25 foot putt on the 18th to stay alive and won the extra hole with a par while Hurd failed to half when her second into a sand trap spoiled her chance.
Eastern High won 35-17 over Gonzaga in a rough contest. Kessler starred for Eastern with Bennie adding five baskets, while Mitchell led Gonzaga with two field goals and two free throws.
Eastern High School basketball will meet Gonzaga in a third game if talks proceed smoothly. A rubber match is planned shortly after the season, with two prior meetings splitting wins. A possible central venue is the Coliseum, but arrangements depend on negotiations.
Tech High defeats Swavely five 24 to 11 in a rough national guard armory game. Key moments centered on sharp passing by Tech, with Adams and Smith ejected for rough play. Multiple players listed with uncertain names appear in OCR garble but Tech showed better ball movement and compiled the final score.
Hyattsville national guards edged City Club five in a fast armory game. Krum and Harris starred for Hyattsville while Vincent Ingley and Reedy led City Club. Final score 17-20 with guards landing crucial baskets and defensive stops.
Moran is listed as the favorite to beat Johnny Dundee in a scheduled Madison Square Garden bout on January 31. The 136 pound weight favors Moran who may weigh about 134, with rumors of a 120 pound attempt rejected by Moran. The fight is arranged so Dundee’s featherweight and junior lightweight titles remain unaffected.
Abe Attell defeats Harry Forbes in the fifth round of a scheduled 120 round fight for the featherweight title in St Louis. Ernest Meyer of Madison sets two skating records, one kilometer backward in 1.56 and two kilometers forward in 2 28 3 6. Georgetown hosts an indoor track meet at Convention Hall on February 20, billed as a grand athletic carnival.
In Charlottesville Virginia edged Richmond 13 to 2 in a guard heavy contest. C Miller led Virginia with 18 points, while Richmond’s Thomas and Fagan stood out among substitutes. Virginia faces VPI next in Roanoke, while Richmond’s lineup included Folland and Bell among others.
Pocket billiard champion Alph Greenleaf, winner of the district title, defeated Joseph Concannon in a two performance run. In the afternoon he posted 180 to 85 with runs of 49 and 67, while in the second show Concannon totaled 49 to Greenleaf 160 and Greenleaf mounted an 86 high run before an interrupted finish.
Palm Beach January 31 a special match has been arranged for Sunday with Leo Diegel paired with Bessia Fenn against Miss Dorothy Klotz and George Gordon Miss Fanninglas holds the local record with 718
Maryland freshmen basketers open with Emerson Institute win and plan at least eleven more games this season. Seven are against Washington teams with four in the Washington high school championship series. Remaining contests include Catholic University and Emerson games, mostly at College Park, plus trips to Brookland and Annapolis.
Charlen A. Comiskey president of the Chicago American League club testifies for the defense in the $18,500 Joe Jackson lawsuit. He denies knowledge of crooked play in 1918 world series and says Jackson claimed dishonesty during the series.
Princess A C defeats Ohio goxtet 28 to 12 in the prelim of the 121st Engineers Independent game at the National Guard armory. Miss Graham leads Princess A C as they pull away after a 16 to 6 first half. Capital Athletic club girls are asked to attend regular practice at 7:20 PM on Monday on the Windsor Normal School floor at 8 o'clock.
Catholic University, led by Eddie Lynch and Jimmy Breslin, defeated Bucknell 87 to 20 in a sluggish game. Lynch set up seven Bucknell field goals with his passing while Breslin led scoring for C U with four points, as the Brooklanders pulled away after a tight first half.
Lynchburg Virginia January 31 The Lynchburg College baseball schedule lists fifteen games against strong Southern programs. Two games remain to be arranged with open dates in April.
Ohio State will take its first Southern tour next spring. The trip opens with Georgia Tech in Atlanta on March 17 and 18. Alabama Poly plays at Auburn March 19 and 20, Alabama at Tuscaloosa March 21 and 22, and Vanderbilt in Nashville March 24 and 26.
The Anacostia Hagies and Congress Heights A C will meet at Central Coliseum next Wednesday in a potential thriller on a neutral floor after the previous game was halted by spectators. The Eagles manager regrets the disturbance. A fast junior preliminary is planned, and the game with the Manhattans has been canceled.
Laurel Delaware bowed out of organized baseball after failing to post a forfeit with the Eastern Shore league. A town meeting sought funds to pay debts but failed. Laurel contracts with reserved players were sold to Salisbury. Also, the Hurricana girls beat Epworth Teague 41 to 4 with standout defense by Miss Cooper. Manager Martin of the Princess Se...
At Hamonix France on January 31 the United States hockey team routed England 11 to 0 in Olympic action advancing to the semifinals. Canada already reached the semifinals and the U S and Sweden clash next for potential top honors.
Miami Beach Fla Jan Local golfers competed in the Miami Beach championship with Tred Knight of Philadelphia medallist and advancing to the Alamo Beach title semi finals to meet Curley Curletes of Bar Harbor while BR H Young of Indianapolis faced Lee Chase of Buffalo in the lower half of the semis. Curletes defeated Leonard Hicks of Chicago 5 and 4 and Young beat James A Stillman 6 and 6. In the second sixteen F C Cramp ton of Washington defeated Ori Fay 1 up.
In a hard fought Eastern High gym contest Manhattan edged the Apaches 21 to 14. Hutchinson and Manesey sparked the Manhattan rally late, while Lanter Hutchinson starred for the Apaches before the defeat. Referee Mr Wahler officiated. ten minute quarters. Also noted: Chester Bowman won the invitation yard dash at Madison Square Garden.
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