INDEPENDENTS ORGANIZE FOR 1924 SEASON

A.H. Bowlby - Named Independents Manager on August 17th 1924

Coach - Rube Ursella was voted coach 9-17-24

Jim Thorpe reports to Rock Island - 9-22-24 - Will play in game 2 vs Chicago Bears. In game 4 he hit a drop kick. In game 7 vs the Bears at Cubs Park Thorpe hit a drop kick and the game ended in a 3-3 tie. Thorpe fought a shoulder injury the remainder of the season.

Thorpe and Guyon - In the first game of the Barnstorming trip through Texas Guyon had 2 interceptions for touchdowns while Thorpe had a 75 yard TD run.

In the second game Guyon caught a pass for a touchdown. Thorpe did not play due to his broken shoulder.

The 3rd game of the Trip Guyon picked up a fumble and raced 40 yards for another score.

In the 4th game Guyon had a 30 yard reception for a touchdown