George Young Enters Distance Swim Race in Toronto
George Young winner of the Catalina Channel swim has entered the Weighey Marathon to be held in Toronto August 1 during the Canadian National Exhibition. The event offers substantial prize money, with $30,000 to the winner and $5,000 to the first woman, plus additional prizes for other top finishers. The 21 mile course requires three laps of a seven mile triangle in Lake Ontario.
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George Young
Capital
Toronto
Canada
Young
Tostim
Gotrude Edele
New York
Beva
Catlins
Lake Ontario
Gertraude Ederle
Norman Ross
Byron Summer
Catalina Channel
Pete Mayer
Cincinnati
Lottie Moore Schoemmeil
Mre Buddleston
Clara Belle Ballett
Martha Stager
Leslie Dernham
Soler Mendelson Tonny
Watke Jim Thompson
Don Booth
Duck and
K. McCullough
Joseph Canton
St. John N. B
Robert Larochelle
Quebec
Montalisman Wins French Derby in Comeback Victory
Montalisman, a three year old Argentine owned by Senor Martinez De Hoz, won the French Derby at Chantilly from a field of 17. He overcame a ten yard start to surge past Fiterari and Basilique in the stretch, finishing two lengths ahead as a heavy favorite. Fiterari and Basilique followed. North American entries Mikado Lushignan and Bahrekgezal trailed. The crowd of 100,000 cheered the South American colt, hailed by many as the best thoroughbred of 1927.
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Chantilly
France
Associated Press
Montalisman
Senor Martinez de Hoz
Son of Chaigneran
Ruthene
Fiterari
Basilisque
Basiliaque
Mikado
Lushignan
Bahrekgezal
A. M. Macomber
Ogden Mills
Ralph B. Strassburger
Montalismans
Masilisque
Wheeler and Mills Set for Final in Brooklawn Four Ball
John W Wheeler Jr defeated Dr F Mills in the final match of the spring four ball tournament at Brooklawn Country Club. Semi finals were completed yesterday with first flight Williams and Mills defeating Strong by default. Second flight Coulter beat Veness 2 up. Third flight Lyford defeated Webster 6 and 5. Final pairings: Wheeler Jr and Mills.
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Brooklawn
John W Wheeler, Jr
F. Mills
Brooklawn Country Club
Falta
Dr F. & Wiliams
F L Mills
H D Strong
George Lyford
W R Webster
F. i Mins
Danish Davis Cup Team Defeats India in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen on June 12, the Danish Davis Cup team swept the Indian squad in the elimination playoff. Denmark won the doubles and the first two singles, with Ulrich beating Krishen Prasgada 4-6 7-3 6-4 and Henriksen defeating Fyzee 6-0 6-2 6-4.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Associated Press
India
Ulrich
Krishen Prasgada
Henriksen
Fyzee Ind
Yale Crew Socialized Before Exams on Long Island
Yale varsity and junior varsity crews trained aboard yachts and enjoyed dinners during a crew practice day off Fishers Island amid party gaiety. Examinations at the university close tomorrow as crews resume workouts and head toward summer competitions.
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Gales Ferry
Associated Press
Yale
Fishers Island
Reshmar
Patterson
Clan
Philadelphia clay court crown held by Wallace Johnson
A shaky OCR read shows Wallace Johnson defending a tennis title on clay in Philadelphia with a 69 6 score and mentions Spain D 4 in plate er starts, while Patti delphie and the Penn syliante state title are referenced in fragmented form.
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Phitadelphia
Apo Manuel Alot
Ciel
Aefeaube
Wallace Johnson
Spain
Toma
Ways to Build Speed in the Golf Swing
The text explains finding rhythm for the fastest stroke, using a springy start and a smooth back swing. It stresses not forcing the club through the ball, keeping the club face perpendicular to the line from behind the ball, and developing a continuous vibratory motion and timing for a good shot.
Tax Returns Audited To Cut Delay In 1930s Drive
Washington reports that seventy percent of income tax returns filed in the first quarter have been audited and closed. Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair says the drive aims to settle most uncomplicated cases in the field rather than in Washington, postponing decentralization amid protests from districts.
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Washington
iBy
Associated Press
Blair
Travard Crew Ortinds Red Top Titling at Dune Regatta
An OCR readout notes Travard crew with red top attire competing in a dune regatta. Mentions Hartard crews and a tied outcome near Norwich with Montau Pot and Black Ishuid in contention.
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Museuis
Montau Pot
Price Indices and Stocks Weekly Report by Professor Irving Fist
A weekly summary lists wholesale price movements for 200 commodities, foreign price indices, and industrial stocks. It presents averages from 1920 to 1927, with weekly end dates and quarterly figures, highlighting the Dun’s Review commodity trends, England and Italy price indices, and the Man. Stock Exchange activity.
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Irving Fist
Dun
Pew
Sein
A. Crump
London Financial Times
England
Milan
Pene
Irv
Obituary notices for several residents in Bridgeport area
Multiple funeral notices and obituaries list deceased individuals from Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Names include John Toomey, Maude Crosby Jackson, Frances T. Young, Ida J. Brown, Samuel J. Drew, Ernest Bell, Joseph Szandy, Alice Hunter Spasty, Wallace L. Hill, and relatives and burial details across St. Michael's, Mount Olivet, Brookfield Junction, Park, and Stepney cemeteries with dates, churches, and interment plans.
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Maude Crosby Jackson
Charles Jackson
Hawleyville
Danbury Hospital
Gelock
Hawleyville Union ‘Chapel
Brookfield Junction Cemetery
Death notices from this city include multiple local obituaries
Obituaries and funeral notices dated June 11 to June 14 1927 list names such as Jacob Assfl Ernest J Bell Samuel J Drew Wallace L Hill Adelaide St Clair Bell Frank Matero Caroline Orffman Francesco Riccio Alice Hunter Spash Joseph Szandy John Toomes Frances Young Mrs Adelaide St Clair Bell appears in Milford. Services are set at residences churches and cemeteries including Saint Michael's Lakeview Center Bethel and Columbia. Funeral times range from morning to afternoon with interments at local cemeteries.
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Jacob Assel Sr
Warren Street
Mountain Grove
J. Bell
Noble
Danbury
Bethel
Drew
Samuel J Drew
Wentworth Street
St. Patchiped
St. Michael's Thei
Long Hil
Wallace L. Hill
Wilmot West Inc
Lafayette Street
Stepney Cemetery
Conn
Hubelia
Milford
Adelaide St. Clair Bell
George J Smith
Broad Street
Columbia
Matero
Frank Matero
1630 Street
Saint Raphaeles Shorel
St. Michael's Cometh
Oatwan
Caroline
Orffman
Liebnaum and Heaphy
Jayette Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Ricccla
Francesco Saverio Riccio
Geqty Street
Saint Raphael
Saint Michaels Cuuntery
Spasii
Alice Hunte
Jacob E
Fred H Spash
Seymour Street
Saandi
Joseph Szandy
Resis Bostwick
Pirst Pavia
South Norwalk
Geggr
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America
Memphis
Davis
Tervaliony
Charles A. Lindbergh
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War Davis
Jernallon
GYNPR
OREPE
Evangeline Lindbergh
Coolidge
White House
Dupont Circle
Paris
Victor
Rush
Wheeler
Mills
A. Coulter
B S Veness
Geessy Colld
IL Poses
Meriden
Glenna Collett
Unc
Huhtai Countis
Collett Pate
Frank Coney Highland
Mas Ho A Martelle
Hartford
Willem Keril- Ran
Plue
Richaid
Plas
Aeosco
Ghite
Golf
Charles (Chiek) Evans
Midiron
Travard
Raverieyen
Norwich
Irving Tisher
Ing Fisher
Indeon
Stock Exchange
Sid
John Toomey
Black Rock Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Sacred Heart Church
Frances T. Young
David Broiley
Clinton Avenue
William Tate
Broiley
Fanny Tate
Bridgeport
St Peters Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Brooklyn
Ida J. Wright
Ida J. Brown
Willam Wright
Parrott Avenue
Lieberum and Heaphy
Ernest J Craft
Christ Episcopal Church
Im Park Cemetery
Samuel J. Drew
Agnes Scully Drew
Richard
Dennis
Wilem Drew
Elizabeth Cerrall
St Patrick’s Church
St Patrick Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Senter Cemetery
Charles W. Simpson
Joseph Standy
Bosty
Gus
Central High School
Norwalk
Alice Hunter Spasty
Alice Hunter Spash
Bridgeport Hospital
Beymour Street
Fred
Wallace
Long Hill
Wilmot and West, Inc
Lafayete Street
Biniet
St Michael's
AOLNG
Frances T
R Younus
Deitd Brollies
Canton
St Peter's Ch
Mount Ollivet Comet
Graham
ICL
Toaa Ivairfield Ave
Baru
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