Local Colleges Meet in Court Contest Tonight
Local colleges clash in a men and women basketball contest at the university arena tonight. Teams feature Kendall and Washington University with top players aiming for a decisive victory on home court.
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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1924
Page
7
Navy Crew Meets Princeton May 3
Navy and Princeton join spring rowing schedule with junior varsity crews and additions for the Henry Regatta in Philadelphia mid June. Trials and scrimmages prepare teams for the annual meet with hopes for strong performances by Navy and Princeton crews.
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Navy
Princeton
Atta Tech
Michigan Will Lose Five Grid stars this season
Five Wolverines are set to depart after the season as key backs centers and linemen exit the roster. Names such as Harry and Irwin appear among the departing players with expected replacements from the squad ready to fill roles. The loss will affect the offense and defense as new talent steps into starting duties.
Plans for World's Meet in 1925 Discussed by Officials
Skating officials met today to discuss plans for an international indoor skating meet to be hosted in 1925, with possible venues in Canada or the United States. The meeting covered teaming up with national bodies and outlined preliminary arrangements for competition locations and organizational roles.
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Canada
United States
Trelud- Zo
Saran Lake
Onslow Named Pilot Of Richmond Colts
Onslow named pilot of the Richmond Colts as manager for the coming season. Dawson, owner, announced the change with Dave Robertson returning to a coaching role and Macmhalt succeeding Oldring at Wilson. Frank Walter and Clark to continue at Mount and Norfgbl respectively.
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Onslow
Richmond Colts
Norda Pelot
Sraranbacher
Tes
Fortsand
Paiste
Regs
Aten Moosge Macmhalt
Abe Oldringg
Wilson
Alter
Clark
Ry Mount
Norfgbl
Washington club manager saga linked to Barry offer
The column traces the Washington baseball club manager pursuit, Mike Barry, Clark Griffith and Worcester dispatches. It questions whether an offer was ever made and who offered, noting Barry’s refusal appeared to precede any confirmed offer. It also covers Lew Raymond's fight stadium plans and MEL SHEPPARD's Olympic optimism for the United States.
Famous Court Coach Explains His Methods
A 1924 coaching excerpt outlines basketball free throw defense. It details positioning two tall players at the lane ends, two scrimmage players on either side of the foul circle, and a fifth man behind the circle to receive passes. The guard shadows the shooter to block rebounds without contact.
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Walter B. Wcan Wole
Bol Metzger
Direct Testimony Ends In Joe Jackson Case
Milwaukee Wis Feb 1 Direct testimonys of the plaintiff in the case of Joe Jackson former Chicago American baseball player who is suing the Chicago club for prospect 18 590 under an alleged breach of contract was concluded today Fred Luderns former first baseman for the Philadelphia Nationale was the final witness on direct examination He was called upon as an expert to give his opinion of Jacksons playing In 1919 world series which it is alleged was thrown by a number of White Sox players to the Cincinnati Reds He featured the playing of Jackson was good and that he batted in six Sox runs one third of the runs scored by the team during the series John Heydier president of the National league corroborated the testimony of Charley A Comiskey that the latter called him into conference concerning the rumors about the throwing of the series after Comiskey said he became aware that all was not right In the conduct of players.
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Wis
Joe Jackson
Chicago
Fred Luderns
Philadelphia Nationale
Jacksons
White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Jackson
eix-Sox
John Heydier
Natonal League
Charley A Comiskey
Comiskey
Eagles A C Basketballers Seek Games in City
The Eagles A C of Alexandria Virginia seek to arrange 135 pound team contests here. The Birdmen list James Conner Midkin Bayliss Fore man Robey and Thomas as players. Teams wishing to schedule games should contact Mr Baylis at 1011 Queen Street or call Earl Robey in Alexandria.
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Alexandria
Lexington
Circles
Epiphany Hagles
Birdmen
James Conner
Midkin Bayliss
Foreman Robey
Thomas
Thi City
Mr. Bayilis
Queen Street
Alexandria Va
Earl Robey
Devitt Prep Star To Swim At Philadelphia Meet Today
Joseph Kreuttner of Devitt Prep will be the sole Washington competitor at the 16th annual interscholastic swimming championship at the Central YMCA pool in Philadelphia. Kreuttner, former national YMCA champion, is expected to shine after narrowly losing in the flying diving contest at the Pennsylvania Championships. The Devitt squad trains hard under Coach Brunner as they prepare for the Rutgers scholastic championships in New Brunswick next Saturday.
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Joseph Kreuttner
Devitt Prep
Washington
Philadelphia
Kreuttner
Pennsylvania
Ireuttner
New York
Davitt Prep
Brunner
Rutgers
New Brunswick
Celtics Set for Feb 15 and 21 Matches in Washington
The Original Cettles and the New York Nationals will clash with the famed Celtics in the Central Coliseum on February 15, followed by a New York Nationals visit on February 21. Local crowds are urged to attend these high profile tests. Also Ohio horseman Emil Her announces sale of Short Grass Breeding Stock and farm holdings.
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New York Nationals
Washington
Jas
Famou Celtics
Prince Launder
Central Coliseum
Reco
Brelding
Gaye Finc
Ohio
Emil
Bors
Grasa Btu Corporation
Attra
Pabruar
Golf tips to add distance on full shots and drives
A letter from 1944 advises golfers to slow the start of the backswing and tempo the downswing to maximize club head speed. Starting the club too quickly leads to early impact and reduced power. Also mentions seeking personalized reply via The Bell Syndicate.
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Jim Barnex
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Bell Syndicate, Inc
Richard Will Equal Any of Firpe's Offers
Buenos Aires February 1 Tex Richard cablegram states he will equal any genuine offer for fights with Wills Dempsey or both Firpe said he would inform Rich ard that he preferred the $250000 bid for a bout with Harry Wills from Hugh Gartland of the Raymond syndicate He accepted this contract and expects motion picture rights and other details to be settled in a few days after which final cablegrams will exchange to confirm Firpe and Gartland as business partners in the venture
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Buenos Aires
Louis Firpe
Tex Richard
Wills
Dempsey
Firpe
Richard
Harry Wills
Hugh Gartland
Raymond Syndicate
Boxer
Ilaw
Gartland
Raymond
Gartland 19
Pero Midget Quint Beats Kenilworths in Hard Fighted Match
Pero Midget Quint defeated Kenilworths 11 to 7 in a close contest played yesterday at Nant Stages. P Harrison scored twice for the winners with contributions from Rapple Marine Guazea and others. Substitutions included Conan for Mazino and Welman for Lucan as the team secured the win.
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Kenilworth
Nant
P Harrison
Tupple Reangio Marine Rt Tirewat
Tarrison
Ona
Lue
Harrson
Rapple Marine Guazea
Lacon
Thome
Mrs Jessup Reaches Finals in Net Tourney at Brooklyn Court
In New York on February 1 Miss Maron starred as Mrs Jessup advanced to the final rounds of the singles at the nets tournament held at Neights Casino Brooklyn. She beat Martha Basare 7-5 6-2 in the semifinal and, teaming with Miss Bancroft, won the doubles against Bayard and Way.
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Binderstein
Jeanup
Wilm No Ton del
Neights
Brooklyn
York
Miss Maron
Strekhe
Leslie Bancroft
Boston
Jessup
Martha Basare
Short Hills N J
Miss Bayard
Li Ian Sharman
Jescaip
Miss Bancroft
Ayard
Mias
Marie Wayr
Maryland Trackmen to Meet Hopkins on April 19
The Maryland Trackmen schedule shows a spring opener against Swarthmore, with multiple meet dates including Penn Relay, triangular meets, and appearances at Atlantic Coast events. Key opponents listed include Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and Newark Delaware venues in April and May.
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Maryland
Hopkins
Baltimore
Ming University
Swarthmore
S Fe
University of Mary
Pittsburgh
Aurapolis
Atlantic
Newark del Tay
Golfers in St. Louis Oppose New Ball Plan
In St Louis Missouri golfers oppose a proposed new ball plan that would limit one ball to every player and potentially reduce the pace of play. The draft rule would decrease the number of balls used, drawing concern about practicality and game flow among local players.
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