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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

3

Argentina and United States polo teams in Olympic preparation

A long report on Argentine and United States polo teams ahead of international competition. It notes Argentina's experimental squad and top players like A Kenny and Jack Nelson, with omissions due to travel and Olympic rules. It mentions the U S lineup including Tommy Hitchcock and Rodman Wanamaker and discusses ponies and selection considerations for Meadow Brook and the to be played matches.

England Jack Nelson Nelson A. Kenny Republic Kenny Argentina David Miles Pacey Canada Gentina Kittinh America Inter Matees Brooke’ Naylor The United Tommy” Hitchcock Sie Polo Club Rodmd ‘Wanamak Bryn Mawr Elme Jj Boeseke, Jr Sana Barbara Frederick Roe Bryn Polo Club George M Santa Barbara Club Hitchcock Milburn Engl Admir Rodman Wanamiker United States Meadowbroo Engxaant Lord

East Defeats West in Olympic Trials Track Meet

Cambridge reports East defeats West in Olympic trials with 44 qualifiers from the East and 44 from the West plus 27 more from the West in fourteen events. The article notes college athletes as a key source of America’s Olympic hopes and highlights strong performances by East competitors.

East West Cambridge Mae Lantic ‘Seaboard Theahuth America Hest

FinalOlympic Team Selections Highlight Schoolboy Stars

The report notes thirty-three places compared with thirty-four for their rivals in the wearing club colors. Seven schoolboy stars earned finals entry while the Army and Navy each gained one berth. Two other competitors were unattached. These figures exclude events with single heats determining Olympic selections.

Army Navy

Walker Seen As Contender At French Lick Open

Cyril Walker 1923 national open champion expects to contend at the Professional Golfers Champion ship in French Lick September 14 to 21. He congratulated by donating prize money and aiding the benevolent fund, and aims to win both major championships in one year, following Gene Sarazen’s 1922 feat.

French Lick Springs Ind Cyril Walker Detroit French Lick Thomas D. Taggart Association Walker Gene Sarazen Bobby Jones Atlanta Indiana Wabash England

Carpentier to Fight Stribling Next in Newark

Georges Carpentier plans a Newark bout with Young Stribling on July 14 or 21, not a Tunney bout. Billy Gibson will present the matter to the New York State Athletic Commission to press for a Tunney fight per contract.

New York Georges Carpentier Gene Tunney Young Stribling Newark N. J Francois Deschamps Billy Gibson Tunney Gibson New York State Athletic Commission Carpentier

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

American Association games saw Indianapolis 12 over St. Paul 8 and Milwaukee 5 over Columbus 1. Kansas City 1 beat Toledo 0. Louisville 8 defeated Minneapolis 2. American League featured Philadelphia 7 over Chicago 6 and New York 9 over Detroit 0. Washington 6 over St. Louis 4. Boston 8 over Cleveland 3. National League saw Chicago 5 over Boston 1. St. Louis 8 over Brooklyn 3. Cincinnati 4 over New York 1 in 10 innings. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia played on wet grounds.

Indianapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Philadelphia Chicago New York Detroit Washington Boston Cleveland St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Mrs Margaret Willis Sentenced for Denver Trunk Murder

In Los Angeles on June 14 Mrs Margaret Willis, convicted of killing Dr Benjamin Baldwin in a trunk, received a life sentence at San Quentin. Her lawyers filed affidavits claiming a female juror was browbeaten into voting guilty.

Los Angeles Cal Margaret Willis Benjamin Baldwin Denver San Quenten

Early Corn Planting Advice for Indiana Farmers

Indiana farmers ask if it is too late to plant corn. Purdue trials since 1919 compare Reid's Yellow Dent and Golden Glow with local corn, showing varied maturation times and yields. Late planting can still work for some early varieties, with guidance from county agents for seed sources and substitutes like soybeans and cowpeas for small acreages.

Indiana Soils and Crops Department Purdue Agricultural Pe Station Conde Ted Reid Tippecanoe Wisconsin Orly Sudan

Wheatland Street Improvement Set to Start

Miss Ruth McKinley of Washington visits Washington bound friends. A group including the Berry sisters and Lindsay sisters motored to Washington Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Collins and daughter from Washington visited Mrs. James Mickler, who is ill. Mrs. Mickler was taken to Good Samaritan hospital for an operation Thursday night at 8.

Main Street Oifedt Ruth McKinley Washington Christiana Aldina Berry Althea Ruth Norma Lindsay Imogene Farley Ruth Coats Virginia Miller Helen ‘Dunn Henrietta Langdon Edward Collins James Mickler Good Samaritan Hospital

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