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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1924
Page
12
Washington Nationals defeat St Louis 6 to 4 in a tense game. Walter Johnson pitched for Washington while Sisler and Peckinpaugh struggled for the Browns. Goose Goslin and Rice Leibold delivered key hits, with a late ninth inning rally sealing the victory.
New York defeats Cleveland 4-1 and 10-4 in a doubleheader with Babe Ruth hitting his 28th homer of the season in the second game. Sam Jones masters Cleveland in the opener as New York pulls ahead of Detroit. Combs, the Yankees outfielder, is moved from hospital with an expected return by mid August.
Baseball standings for the American and National Leagues with teams, wins, losses, and power ratings. Highlights include Chicago and Boston in the AL race and New York, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia in the NL. Yesterday's results feature Washington, St Louis, and Cleveland games, plus a Chicago win over Boston.
Ruth dominates the major leagues home run chase with 26 after recent games, leading American and National leaders while Fournier of Brooklyn holds 21. The report notes Kelly and Hartnett among top NL hitters and mentions New Orleans releasing pitcher Dent to Hattiesburg to clear roster space for catcher Lapan trade needs.
The Reds defeated the Giants 6 to 2 as Rixey held New York in check through nine innings. Fi me delivered five straight hits and three early runs off Ryan, while Benton (winning pitcher) faced little danger until two late baserunners. Roush Meusel and other Cincinnati players contributed key hits, with sacrifices and double plays shaping the outcome.
The St Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies split a July doubleheader, the Cards winning the first game 7 to 0 and the Phillies taking the second 3 to 2. Williams homered in the first win, while Ring started and Sand backed the Cardinals in the nightcap as St Louis edged Philadelphia.
International Leauge scores show Baltimore 80 68 over? Burro 43 46, Syracuse 39 50, Newark 4a 49, Reading 6 nO 419, Lochester 60 4 o8, Jersey City 67, Buffato 7, Reading 1, Rochester 3, Syracuse 610, Baltimore 112. American Association shows Toledo 42 47, St Paul 92 40, Kansas City 41 48, Indianapolis 49, Minneapolis 41 52, Columbus 42 47, Milwaukee 49 49, Indianapolis 100, Kansas City 17 Tours. Southern Association notes Birmingham 4, Atlanta 1, New Orleans 19, Memphis 7, Chattanooga 4, Nashville 69, Little Rock 24. Exhibition game Pittsburgh 0 Cumberland 4, Brooklyn 0 Bellaire Union 4.
The Danish athletes performed a notable routine at Culombes stadia drawing 000 spectators as they sang the Marseillaise. Frank ity stood out as the sole American scorer, finishing sixth in the all‑around and rope events amid Yugoslavia’s all‑round victory.
Herzl Nine defeated the Yanks 6 to 1 yesterday with Ben Sauber holding the opposition to three hits through most of the game. Goldberg pitched the last three frames, securing the win for the Herzls. Fans seeking Sunday frames with the Herzls should call Jake Wilwit at Franklin 4902 W between 4:40 and 7:39 p.m.
The grass court event begins today at Green Meadow Courts in Harrison NF with four open ties. Seeds include Miss Wivme Wa Denald, national Metropolitan clay court champion, and Helder from Connecticut, with Vins Robert Leroy noted as New Jersey champion.
The United States swept praise at the Olympic aquatic events winning more first places and points than any prior meet. Sweden and other nations trailed as Americans claimed dominance in both men and women events, with standout performances across diving and swimming.
The United States built a substantial lead in the Olympic competition across swimming fencing and track. Sweden Great Britain Japan and Sweden followed as teams claimed podium positions in multiple events including a world record 800 meter relay and top finishes in 100 meter backstroke and women's foil.
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