Athletes and Sports Stars Who Died in September 1924

Sep 3 Dario Resta, Italian-British auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1916; Vanderbilt Cup 1915, 16; AAA National C'ship 1916), dies in a land-speed record attempt at 42
Sep 10 Walter Lees, English cricket fast bowler (5 Tests, 26 wickets), dies at 48

Frank Chance (1877-1924)

Sep 15 American Baseball HOF first baseman (World Series 1907, 08; 2 x NL stolen base leader; NL runs leader 1906 Chicago Orphans/Cubs) and manager (Chicago Cubs, NY Yankees, Boston RS), dies at 47