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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1927

Page

3

Britons With Color and Temperament Aim at Oakmont Open

American golfers share the stage with Ted Ray and George Duncan at Oakmont as rivals in the U S Open. The British stars bring storied records and nerve ready to test the field over 72 holes. Ray’s triumphs span British Open 1912 and American Open 1920, while Duncan’s 1920 British Open and later strong finishes mark him as a top challenger.

NEA Service Oakmont Country Club Ted Ray George Duncan America Duncan Ray England Scotland Ird Daily Mail George Leo Diegel Walter Hagen Abe Mitchell Gleneagles Bobby Jones Oakmont

Fire Destroys Bowie Race Track Grand Stand

Washington June 8 The grand stand and clubhouse at Bowie race track near here were destroyed by fire early today with losses estimated between 5 0000 and 100 000 The buildings were erected about twelve years ago Cause of the fire is unknown.

Bu_United Press Washington Bowie Race Track

Leitzman To Remain Porte High Coach

S H Leitzman athletic director at Porte High School will stay as coach after turning down an offer from Hammond High School as announced on Tuesday in this June report from Portage Indiana.

Leitzman Porte Ind S. H. Leitzman A Porte High School Hammond High School

Tech Athletes Receive Awards at Annual Honor Day

Eleven Technical High School athletes received block Ts and fifty seven others earned lower awards at the honor day exercises Tuesday night at Cable Tabernacle. Block T recipients included baseball players Robert Adams Cecil Jordan Stan Krueger Ray Miller Albert Newman and track athletes Kenton Gerdner Emmett Jones Knoll Kutenback Willis Peel Herbert Fears Fred Wuelfing. Maurice Massy won the Dyer medal for sportsmanship. Massy and Robert Adams received sweaters.

Cable Tabernacle Robert Adams Cecil Jordan Stan Krueger Ray Miller Albert Newman Kenton Gerdner Emmett Jones Knoll Kutenback Willis Peel Herbert Fears Fred Wuelfing Dyer Maurice Massy Massy

Baseball Calendar Shows Standings and Daily Results

The page lists American Association and leagues standings with wins and losses for Toledo, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Kansas City, St. Paul, Louisville, Columbus, New York, and others. It also shows today’s matchups across leagues, plus yesterday’s results for several games including Milwaukee vs Columbus and Boston vs New York, with pitcher notes.

American Association Toledo Minneapols Milwaukee Indianapo Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Columbus New American League W. L. Pet Washaton Chicago Cleveland Philadel Detroit St. Louis Boston National League W. L. Ww. L. Eateebar Brooklyn Chicago New Ark Cincinnati Minneapolis Indianapolis Washington Philadelphia New York Paul Johnson Young Morris Wingo Bac

New Track Record Set At Belmont Park

Happy Argo a 4 year old colt set a track record at Belmont Park in the fourth race by running five and a half furlongs in 1 04 4 5. O Donnell rode the winner for the Kershaw stable owner. The record surpassed last year’s mark by Ladine and Burd Helen.

Bru United Press New York Belmont Park Ladine Burd Helen O'Donnell Kershaw Stable

Sisler steals three bases as Browns fall to Athletics 11 9

George Sisler, standout first baseman for the St. Louis Browns, went 4 for 4 with three stolen bases in the loss to Philadelphia 11 9. The Cubs rallied in the eighth for a 7 6 win over Brooklyn while four New York Yankees homers sparked a 4 1 victory over Chicago White Sox in the series opener. Washington topped Cleveland 10 8 as six runs came in the second inning. Pittsburgh defeated the Giants 9 6 and Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 5 1. Detroit fell to Boston 6 5 after a late rally. Wiltse held Detroit to two hits until the ninth.

George Sisler St. Louis Browns Browns Philadelphia Athletics Mackien New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Gothamites New York Sox Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston Wiltse Tigers

Business Men Challenge Free Congress Mail

Washington July 8. Big businessmen demand ending their payment of postage for congressmen using franking. Chamber of Commerce interest could revive McKellar amendment to credit the postal service for franked mail that would have been paid at the established rate.

United Press Washington Chamber of Commerce McKellar Postoffice Department Postal Service

Viehmann Opens Real Estate Firm in Indianapolis

Frank J. Viehmann leads the new F. J. Viehmann Company at 142 N. Delaware St. The firm began June 1, joined the Indianapolis Real Estate Board, and will handle real estate building rentals and insurance. It will specialize in moderately priced houses and is exclusive sales agent for Puritan Finance.

F. J Sakowitz Puritan Finance Company Indianapolis Real Estate Board Viehmann Indianapolis

Curry Offers Window Shades and Home Goods

H. C. Curry and Company at 1051 Virginia Ave. unveils a redecorated store on Fountain Square offering window shades linoleums awnings and art goods. The display features Armstrong linoleums and Tontine washable window shades with yard square patterns for customer evaluation. Howard Curry and Mrs. Curry assist in the family firm once tied to Curry and Van Dolah Window Shade Company.

H. C. Curry and Company Virginia Ave Fountain Square Curry Armstrong H. J. van Dolah Curry and van Dolah van Dolah Howard Curry

Liquor Raid Nets Six Arrests in Columbus

Federal agents arrested six men in Columbus Indiana on prohibition law violations after a night undercover operation. George W Kinney a police officer was busted after agents bought liquor from him with marked money. Also seized were bellboy Louis Cavanaugh and Harry Morriss among others.

Columbus Ind George W Kinney Prohibition Department Louis Cavanaugh Belvidere Harry Morriss

Kent School Crew To Compete In Henley Regatta In England

Thirteen crew members three managers and two faculty from Kent School Kent Connecticut sail on the Berengaria for England to compete in the Henley Regatta and other races beginning Tuesday night.

United Press New York Kent School Kent, Conn England

Butler B Men Banquet at Johnny Mann's Friday

Butler University's B men hold their annual banquet Friday at Johnny Mann's chicken dinner place. Dinner is scheduled for 6 o'clock.

Butler University Johnny Mann

Baby Auto Stolen From Harold Miller Residence

Harold Miller reports a motorcycle like auto under six feet long valued at 93 dollars was stolen from the rear of his home at 3534 Carrollton Avenue. A baby was not involved. Police are investigating the theft.

Harold Miller Carrollton Ave

Connell A. C. No-Hits Weston In Keystone League

In Scranton on June 8 Mattueni pitched a no hit no run game as Connell A. C. defeated Weston A. C. in a Keystone League semi pro match. Connell A. C. plated nine runs in the victory.

Bu_United Press Scranton Mattueni Connell A. C Weston A. C

Griffin Named Captain Of Notre Dame Track Team

Joseph Griffin of Detroit has been elected captain of the 1928 Notre Dame University track team at South Bend Indiana on June 8.

United Press South Bend Ind Joseph Griffin Detroit Notre Dame University

Comfort and Construction in New Central Ave. House

A completed Spanish bungalow at 6338 Central Ave. by Everett M. Schofield features terraced east frontage, landscaped grounds, and a rear tea garden. Inside include buff stucco exterior, Lupton sash, red tile roof, cinder block walls, oak floors, built in kitchen amenities, dining and breakfast rooms with terraces, and zinc guttering.

Central Ave Everett M. Schofield Schofield Building Company State Life Goldstein Bros Schofield

Fence service offered by Hoosier Fence Company

The Hoosier Fence Company announces complete fence service from 1660 Astor St. General manager N. E. Boyer says fencing enhances home value, privacy, and beauty and can transform barren spaces into attractive settings. They supply lawn and garden fencing in wood, chain link, or ornamental woven wire with Kentucky red cedar posts and paint in any color for homes, tennis courts, farms, and public spaces.

The Hoosier Fence Company Astor St N. E. Boyer

Lot replaces down payment for new homes

J D Marvin of Marvin Engineering Company offers to build homes with no down payment for buyers who own a lot. He lists extensive services from ground up construction to remodeling, free plans and estimates, and roofing with Tightlock shingles. Marvin notes strong prospects for a record year in Indianapolis.

Ear Tiene Marvin Engineering Service New City Trust J. D. Marvin Marvin Engineering Company New City Trust Bldg Marvin Indianapolis

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