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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1924

Page

7

Mangan and Graves in D C title net finals today

In the District of Columbia championship at Dumbarton, Mangan and Graves reach the mixed doubles final as Charest and Johnson sail to the men's doubles final. Mercur and Harding push Elliott and Carr to 9-11, 6-3, 6-2 in a dramatic set. women's doubles semifinals set for later.

Dubles District of Columbia Dumbarton Charest Johnson Robertson Darwell Mercur Harding Elliot Carr Elliott Kelly Gore Tuxey Mangan Mess Heurich Burwell Miss Rixey Voc Miss Miss Ivucoff Ballenger Missel Miller Missolair Miss Agier King O'Neil Hall Frazier de Souza Kricoff McCutcheonbieming Wooden Otiaef Mangan Graves

Golf putting tips from Jim Barnes in 1934 column

In a Bell Syndicate golf advice column reader questions on green putting are answered by Jim Barnes. He urges a loose grip and slow back swing, stresses deliberate one motion backswing, and notes distance control comes from practice. Readers are invited to write for personal replies.

Mr. Barnes L. HL Jim Barnes The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Washington Nationals Face Tough Road At Home Stretch

The Nationals rely on a sharp pitching staff led by Harris and supported by Russell. wins against New York Detroit and Cleveland narrow, while offense struggles to gain power and improve batting eyes. Olympic notes flag injuries to Brown and Osborne. Zuna earns marathon spot as Williams faces scrutiny in East. United States battles global rivals as marathon hopes rise.

Washington New York Detroit Nationals Stanley Harris Harris Johnson Mogridge Martina Marberry Ogden Zachary Russell Ilsague Griffith Cleveland Chicago St. Louis

Temperament and Tennis: Keep Calm On All Courts

By William T. Tilden. The article argues temperamental players confuse irritability with temperament. It urges players to adapt to all surfaces and weather, play through frustration, and keep a level head as the key to success. Temperament should aid, not hinder, performance, with examples from Roosevelt and Cobb.

William T. Tilden Miud Theodore Roosevelt Mary Garden John Barrymore Ty Cobb Bobby Jones Anne Morgan Kean

Gibbons to Box English Champion in July Exhibition

Boxing notes discuss Tommy Gibbons potentially boxing Jack Bloomfield in England on July 26 as a lucrative safe exhibition. It praises Gibbons as a premier dodger of Carpentier’s rights, mentions Joe Beckett and plans for future matchups, and includes reflections on fighters Firpo Wills Godfrey and Dempsey connections.

Tommy Gibbons Jack Bloomfield England Gibbons Carpentier Joe Beckett Joe Becket Beckett Texas Daisy Tom Gibbons Tom

Knicks Bolster Up For Petworth Game

The Knicks prepare for the Petworth game with a stronger lineup. Toots Wise returns to the field, Dee Farrell is projected to start at first, and Tommy David may start at third. Bill Smith rejoins the club alongside veteran Wise as Vic Wooldridge aims to end a losing streak.

Knickerbocker Georgetown Hellow Diamonds Petworth Georgetown Vic Wooldridge Toots’ Wise Knicks Maroon and White Dee Farrell J. Stephen Tommy David Knick Bill Smith Wise

Dreadnaughts Meet Printer Nine Sunday

Alexandria July 3 One of the best games seen here Sunday as the Dreadnaught A C and the Union Printers meet at Dreadnaught Park at o o clock. The Printers have twice won the International Type setters title in 1922 and 1923. This year 21 straight wins give Heinie Webb and Brownlie Lemarie a strong chance to repeat as champions. The Dreadnaughts have won the Northern Virginia championship since 1919 and defeated leading semipro nines in the area. Fr eemers down Hornets with midgats age ighteen year olds. Telephone Frankling 2384.

Alexandria Northern Virginia

Alexandria Holiday Features Benefit Baseball Games

Two junior teams, the Columbia clubmen and Tiger A, will play a two game benefit card for the Methodist Protestant church at Dreadnaught park after a pre game program. City Manager Rich will throw the first ball and Alpha players include Riley, Desay, Scrivener, Moore or Hewitt, Kidwell, Lyles, Shapiro, Roland, Valentine, Cator, Allen and Berman in a packed program in Alexandria on July 3.

Alexandria Columbia Clubmen Tiger A Methodist Protestant Church Dreadnaught Park Rich Riley Wis Atart Columbias Si" Desay Tack Scrivener Tack Scrivener, Diminutive Backaroup Garmas Jimmie Ludlow Tigers Moore Hewitt Kidwell Lyles Shapiro Roland Valentine Cator Allen Berman

Mohawks to Fight Arlingtons Today in Independent League

Arlington diamond hosts a 3 PM clash as the Mohawks meet the Arlingtons in an Independent league game. A Hawks victory could spark a triple tie for league lead with the Dominican Lyceum squad. Rob Roy Mackey’s club expected to bring strong play, while Alexandria notes a separate schedule change for tomorrow’s Cardinal Athletic Club game as players depart for the holiday.

Arlington Diamond Mohawks Hawks Dominican Lyceum Rob Roy Mackey Alexandria Cardinal Athletic Club Virginia Athletic Clan Sam DeLage

Griff Predicts Wid Matthews Slump Amid Nat Prospect

Griff claimed Wid Matthews cannot hit to left field as Nationals crowd him with infielders. Matthews has five hits in 10 games, all as Griff predicted, with one near triple. Nat president expects hard luck to turn into backspin hits soon. Harris offers 4 gold baseballs for most valuable player during the home stay, to be decided by the Baseball Writers. Harris will start Mogridge and Zachary in today’s contests against the Yankees.

Connie Mack Fox Matty Nationals Mackman Griff Nat Wid Jaffeira Griffith Veath Shin Matthews FR. Harris & Co Washington Baseball Writers’ Association of America Yankees New York Harris Mogridge Zachary Yanks

Bancroft in Hospital After Ball Injury

Dave Bancroft, Braves captain, is in a New York hospital under Dr Jerome Wagner for stomach injury after being hit above the belt by a pitch in Philadelphia last week. He will be observed for several days. no operation expected now but possible later. Rudolph leads the team in Bancroft’s absence.

Bostom Mass Dave Bancroft Braves New York Jerome Wagner Banny Philadelphia Wagner Rudolph

Fancy Divers to Do Stunts at Wardman Park

A fancy diving exhibition will feature Flor ance Skadding along with Alfred Lyman and Winifred Faunce at Wardman Park hotel swimming pool this afternoon. Instructor Jones with two assistants will perform a life saving demonstration starting at 4 p.m. The next Wardman swimming meal is set for July 12.

Florance Skadding Alfred Lyman Winifred Faunce Wardman Park Hotel Jones Wardman

Faricy Leads Main Pack in 200m Breast Trials

At Les Tourelles Paris in the U S Olympic swim trials Joan Faricy of Uiviela A C posted the best 200 meter breaststroke time 2 minutes 86 seconds, a second off yesterday’s mark. Ralph Breyer of Northwestern won the first elimination and advances. Richard Howell of Northwestern and Sam Kehanamoku trailed.

Paris Joan Faricy Uiviela A. C Les Tourelles Ralph Breyer Northwestern University Richard Howell Sam Kehanamoku

Great Britain Wins Olympic Deer Shoot

Great Britain today won the last Olympic shooting match between teams of four at a running deer event, scoring 283 points of 490. Norway was second, Sweden third, with Czechoslovakia and the United States far back.

U S Team Fortunate In Olympic Drawings

American track stars drew favorable but challenging paths at Colombes for the Olympic races. Paddock faces strong sprinters Catalan and Abrahams while Romig and Vida clash with Nordic rivals. several events offer clear routes to the finals.

U.S Colombes Uncle Sam A. P Charles W. Paddeck Harold M. Abrahams Cambridge Ingo Vida Ritola Srew

Olympic boxers donate blood to aid injured mate

Two members of the American Olympic boxing team and coach Spike Webb donated blood to help Patty Ruffalo a 126 pounder from New York who faced a risky interval hemorrhage after training. A Gralini of Los Angeles and J A Mayer of the Navy academy volunteered along with others from the team. Buffalo showed improvement after the transfusion.

Dus Ta Ag J. A. Mayer Jehamipion Menigan Buffalo

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