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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1927
Page
9
United Press reports two Yale crews beat Harvard in the freshman and junior varsity races at New London on a choppy Thames. Yale finished with times of 9:18 to 9:22 for the freshman and 9:34 2/3 to 9:29 for the junior varsity, as crowds watched from crimson banners and yachts.
Charley Borah Pacific Coast sprinter Bud Houser Olympic team member and Lee Barnes vaulter will lead the Hollywood A C. track team to the National AAU meet in Lincoln on July 1 2 and 4 as announced.
The city tennis tournament narrows to top local stars as quarter finals loom. Defending champ Johnny Hennessey faces Richard Bastian while Ehlers plays Wilson and Sagalowsky takes on Markey. F Bastian meets Crane in afternoon action. Markey, a rising talent, beat veteran Tommy Hendricks in Thursday play on Hawthorn courts.
The Columbia Club hosted a Meridian Hills Country Club golf tournament with wide prizes from vinegar to coal and a green ice cream cake. Norman A. Perry won low net with 62, while Richard Wenzel took low gross at 81 86 over 36 holes.
Peggy Wattles, 17, of western New York faces Louise Fordyce of Youngstown in the Buffalo invitation golf tournament semi finals. Wattles beat D S Reymond 5 and 3. Virginia Wilson and Virginia Van Wie, both of Chicago, meet in the other semi after Van Wie beat Mrs Harrison of England and Wilson defeated Eileen Kinsella of Montreal.
River side alleys report growing skee ball interest as manager Percival forms a six club league to begin play soon. A perfect score is 450 and top scores this week include James B Belcher 440 and other players such as Whaley 360 Ellerman 370 and Grammer-Pal 390.
Local snippets list numerous amateur and semi pro clubs like the Connersville Leg Ross Triangles and the Indianapolis Cubs, with planned Sunday games at Spades Park and other venues. Several rosters and contact notes appear for arranging matches, practice details, and possible corporate team inquiries.
Sammy Mandell the lightweight champion may defend his title Labor Day in Kansas City against Spug Meyers of Pocatello Idaho. Promoter Gabe Kaufman is negotiating in Chicago with Mandell's manager Eddie Ne for the bout.
Indianapolis sport followers will get their first glimpse of dog racing at Pennsy Park as the Indianapolis Whippet Club holds a two day meeting. Saturday races begin at 2 30 afternoon and 8 15 Saturday night with Sunday events at 2. Races will run rain or shine. Little Whippets from across the country are entered per starter W Brightmire. The Indianapolis program is 50.
The rundown promises plenty of races and many dogs for fans at Pennsy Park located in the 2200 block of Southeastern Ave. The event description notes a busy day with crowd drawing canine heats and supporting demonstrations.
Robert Shaw piloting the Miss Vicksburg held a commanding lead on the sixth lap, nearly two hours ahead of the nearest rival as boats exited Caruthersville. The fleet aimed for Memphis as the next target in the Chicago New Orleans classic.
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