Favorites Advance In Clay Court Championship Action
The Washington Post reports on July 7 1924 that top seeds moved forward in the national clay court tournament at the Triple A club. Donald Strachan defeated Dr P Hallingshead 8 6 9 7 in a second round battle as Schlesinger and Chapin showed steadiness. The article notes strong American and Californian participation with several defaults altering doubles pairings and highlights a young twelve year old Kansas City player as a standout junior prospect.
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Detroit Hosts A A A Convention Betreat Mid July 7
Detroit is host to the twenty second annual A A A convention with 342 delegates representing motor clubs. The first day session elected directors for the coming year and consolidated the American Automobile Association with the National Motorists Association. Ohio led with 85 delegates, Pennsylvania had 35, and Thomas P Henry of Detroit, AA A president, anticipated many motorist betterments and repeal of discriminatory taxes next year.
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Olympic Contests Finish at Late Hour
Olympic events in Colombes France extended into the very late hours after sunset as the pentathlon discus session concluded while only reporters and police remained in the grandstand. The Olympic committee faced criticism from spectators and the press over scheduling and summer time adjustments.
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Master of Hawthorne Corrigan dies at 82 in Kansas City
Edward Corrigan once ruled American turf as the Master of Hawthorne owning Chicago New Orleans San Francisco and Hot Springs tracks. His hardnosed fight against racing restrictions spanned multiple states before his fortunes waned and he died with modest assets.
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Can Max Marston Repeat In National Amateur Golf Title
The article debates whether Max Marston can defend his national amateur golf championship at Merion. Fans contrast home course familiarity with the challenge of repeated victory, noting past champions rarely repeat in succession while acknowledging Marston’s form and experience.
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Boxing Greats and Fighting Styles Across Early Heavyweights
The article surveys legendary boxers and current contenders, praising Dempsey for aggression and comparing earlier greats like Jeffries, Gans, and Fitzsimmons. It highlights Young Stribling’s rapid improvement, graceful technique, and future heavyweight prospects, noting his circus upbringing shaped balance and timing.
Dempsey era punchers and Stribling bouts prospected
A chunk of 1924 boxing notes compares Stribling to Corbett with a left arm attack and praises Dempsey style punching. It analyzes Berlenbach, Paul Rehrenbach, Abbott, Delaney, and the upcoming Stribling Berlenbach clash as a likely key step toward the heavyweight title. It notes Delaney’s upset and hints at future title contenders like Slattery and Charlie Murray.
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Bageman
Ind
Bekenbach
Bath Os
Lopyricht
Sol Meisters
Ipion
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Berlenbach
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Golf swing adjustments to gain distance for a 16-year-old
Dr advises not to overhaul swing across clubs. Focus on consistent method with all clubs, avoid over swinging, and correct timing. Wider stance may help by stabilizing balance. try a shorter backswing and controlled tempo, about a quarter swing, then practice distance with a lighter, repeatable stroke.
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Orbal Ba
Jim Barnes
Legendre Sets Record at Olympics Amid Hurdle Clash
Bob Legendre shattered the world record in the 534 second mark, with Loomia’s 1930 time cited and a half second slower than Ivan Riley’s best trial. Taylor led midrace but fell one hurdle, while Legendre’s broad jump secured headlines. The pentathlon title hinges on the 1500 meter as Lehtonen clinches with 16 points and Morton Kaer falters in the discus.
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Jeffries
Benny Leonard
Chan
Joe Gans
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Bob Fizsimmons
Tommy Ryan
George Dawson
Dan Creedon
Kid McCoy
Stanley Fetches
Mickey Walker
Bing Matty Matthews
Billy Smith
Jack Demperey
Joe Walcott
Terry McGovern
George Dixon
Johnny Dundee
Taylor
Loomia
Ivan Riley
Ann Arbor
Taylors
Harvard
Huskies To Meet Navy Cadets In Next Season
Naval Academy announced plans for the Middies to meet the University of Washington in Seattle next June in rowing track and tennis. Navy officials say they would face the Westerners in all sports but the distance would disrupt academic routines.
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Chicago Gears Up For Hawthorne Racing Season
Chicago gears up for a 52 race meet at Hawthorne marking the first full season in 26 years. Top horses from across America are shipping in for rich prizes including the revived Chicago derby on July 12 with 15000 added, featuring contenders Black Gold Nellie Morse and Mad Pearl staking a marquee return to prominence. The track has been renovated with a 350000 club house new stables and shed rows enhancing a renewed premier facility in the Midwest.
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Americans Triumph At Canadian Tennis
In Toronto on July 7 A L Bruneau of New York beat We Philpott of Toronto 8-6 while George Tott of Chicago fell to the United States junior champion Bert ram of Toronto 6-0 6-1 and Mrs VW Hicheng Mexican champion defeated Miss Jean Burritt of Toronto 6-0 6-0 In the Dominion tournament first round singles VIENNA BEAT RANSDELL 10-8 as Vienna Athletic Club won a free hitting game Stratta of Vienna starred with four hits in five at bats.
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Multisport Meet Results From Diverse Competitors
Fentenns France sec ond Montague Great Sestain third Time 9 484 meter steeplechase sec ond beat Isals. Frence first Michael A Devaney Miltrose AC of Sewark second Eby Finland taid Time 9 6745 3 000 meter steeplechase third heat Wille Ritela Finland first Marvin Dicken York AC second Newey Great Britain third Time 989 RUNNING HIGH JUMP Bausing high jump fuel Farold Osberns lillnets AC flat 6 feet inches Leroy Brown New York AC second feet 4% inches London France third feet 345 Inches Tom Poor Kansan university fourth feet 2 inches fiauper Hungary fifth 5 feet 2 inches Janmen Sweden sixth, feet. Lind Poor won from Gasper on the jump off after tying for fourth place PENTATHLON Pentathlon Jestonen Finland first ja ints Sonfar Hungary second 18 pointe obert LeGendre Newark AC third lnts Lugar Sweden fourth 24 pointe jenna finland Afth, 23 points Sorter Kaer University of Boutbero California sixth 24 Cotaty
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