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Newspaper

Laredo Daily Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

2

Gehrig Closes Gap On Ruth In Rivalry Classic

In a fast moving stretch drive to the Fourth of July, the Yankees’ lead held as they won while Philadelphia Athletics failed to overcome a nine run deficit. Lou Gehrig hit his 23rd homer, one behind Babe Ruth who remains out with a knee injury. Pirates edged Cardinals 9 8 as Keen’s wild pitch knocked Glenn Wright out of the game. Wright’s status could sideline him for days. Lena Blackwell’s return closes a striking baseball vignette.

Bovers Philadelphia Athletics Yanks Yankee Buster Gehrig Ruth Victor Keen Cardinal Glenn Wright Pittsburgh Keen Wright Pirate Lena Black

Donk Returns as Brook lyn Lead Pitcher in Big League Comeback

After two years idle Donk resumes starring as Brook lyn’s ace pitcher. Blackburne promotes himself to pinch hit and delivers the key single in an 8 to 7 win over the Indians. Washington and Detroit surge, Tigers sweep Browns in doubleheader, Senators sweep Red Sox. Cubs Giants falter in lopsided defeats while Phillies top Reds 7 to 3.

Red Sox Bostonians Crowder Sox Chicago Cubs New York Giants AteGraw Phillies Reds Cubs

Alexander Reports On Safety Council Budget Plan

W D Alexander says a 25000 dollar budget will fund activities of the Texas Council of Safety and distribute educational booklets to prevent accidents. W L James, director, says Liredo will be asked to contribute as every Texas community will benefit from the safety campaign based in Austin.

Texas Council of Safety W. D. Alexander W. L. James Austin Liredo Texas Ajeoxander

Oilers Edge Sea Hawks In Tight Valley League Clash

Oilers fought hard but fell 1 to 0 in a close Valley League game against the Corpus Laredo Sea Hawks. Errors by Lewis blamed for the loss as Brown and Green tallied one strikeout each and two home team miscues.

Laredo Oilers Seahawks Lewis Honeyman Brown Green Tongate Carson

Suit for Lots Up in Court in Hidalgo Street Property Case

Melquiades Garcia former Mexican Consul at Laredo sues his brother Pilar Garcia and wife to gain possession of a Hidalgo street property. The case now on second trial in Ninety-fourth district court after a hung jury in the first trial.

Melquiades Garcia Laredo Pilar Garcia Hidalgo Street Ninety-fourth District Court

Bus Lines Resume River Road Trips

Union Bus lines resume trips along the river road to Mission after heavy rains forced detours to Falfarias for the past several days. Buses connect with Brownsville services, restoring normal schedules along the river route.

Union Bus Lines Brownsville Mission Falfartas

Dempsey Manages Business as Sharkey Bout Nears

As Jack Dempsey trains for the July 21 title fight with Jack Sharkey his adviser Leo Flynn attends to his business matters. Flynn is described as a veteran boxing hand and trusted adviser to the champion.

Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey Leo VP. Flynn Plynn

Sixty Teachers Begin Mexico City Summer School Trip

The Pattison Party of sixty teachers from fifteen states passed through Laredo Monday night en route to Mexico City. They will attend the University of Mexico summer school for six weeks.

Laredo Mexico City University of Mexico

Denton Firemen Resign Over Inadequate Quarters

Thirty five members of the Denton fire department resigned Tuesday as the city failed to provide suitable quarters in the new Municipal Building under construction.

Denton Thirtty Denton Fire Department

Fishing season drives interest in worm digging pastime

With the fishing season under way, worm digging is becoming a favored pastime for locals. Enthusiasts hunt nightcrawlers for bait as ponds and rivers attract weekend anglers seeking economical, readily available lures.

Texas Valley League Standings and Tuesday Results

In the Texas Valley League results Laredo edged Corpus Christi 1 0 while San Antonio defeated Fort Worth 2 1. Wednesday matchups include Dolling at San Antonio and Shreveport at Houston with Wichita Falls at Beaumont and Fort Worth at Waco.

Toaredo Corpus Christi Laredo Mission Meadinburg Edinburg San Antonio Fort Worth Houston Wichita Falls Beaumont Shreveport Waco Dallas Houston ‘ Ox ATD

Laredo Students Named to UT Honor Roll

Miss Aminta Gonzalez and Jack J King of Laredo made the University of Texas College of Arts and Sciences honor roll for the spring term, per a statement from Dean Il Y Benedict.

Aminta Gonzalez Jack J King Laredo College of Arts and Sciences University of Texas Il. Y. Benedict

Knights of Pythias to Install Officers in Laredo

The Laredo Lodge of the Knights of Pythias held a officers installation session Tuesday in the K of P hall. Installation of officers will be held Tuesday night at the same location.

Laredo The Knights of Pythias K. of BP

To Increase Weight From Readable Health Advice

The article explains weight gain depends on digestion and nutrient absorption not just fat intake. It notes some people gain with 2000 calories daily while others stay underweight on 10000 calories, implying many underweight individuals do not receive sufficient nourishment.

Diet for Gaining and Exercise Regimen Advice

The text prescribes moderating food intake to match activity and dedicating at least an hour daily to exercise. It outlines a gain weight diet with breakfast of stewed fruit and buttered toast, followed by orange juice, lunch of soup and milk, and dinner of meat or fish with buttered potato and gelatin dessert, plus multiple glasses of water throughout the day.

I Mnois Pipe Line Plans Third Line to Pecos County

New York June 29 The Illinois Pipe Line Company will build a third line from Yates Pool Pecos County West Texas to the Southern Pacific Railroad connections at Comstock and Del Rio about 100 miles southeast.

New York I Mnois Pipe Line Company Yates Pool Pecos County West Texas Southern Pacific Railroad Comstock del Rio

Why Great Film Lovers Lose Wives in Real Life

New York June 29 Adele Rogers St Johns explores why screen great lovers like Valentino Colman Barrymore Gilbert leave wives. A director says flattery from other women spoils them. A Russian woman notes domesticity missing. a star adds they marry the wrong women and that the ideal mate is rare.

Valentino Ronald Colman Barrymore Jack Gilbert Lew Cody Adele Rogers St. Johns Sian

National League Tuesday Results and Wednesday Matchups

National League scores show Philadelphia defeating New York 7 to 3 and Cincinnati routing Chicago 8 to 1 with Pittsburgh beating St. Louis 9 to 8. Wednesday games list New York at Boston Pittsburgh at St. Louis Chicago at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Pet’. Wo Chicago Oe Brooklyn Aero Cinemati Philadelphia Oe

Baseball scores and matchups from a midseason slate

Detroit leads 9 to St Louis 3 in a 9 3 scoreline while Washington and Boston are 4 0 Philadelphia 9 to New York 8 and Chicago 8 Cleveland 7. Upcoming games include St Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago Boston at New York and Philadelphia at Washington.

Detroit St. Louis Washington Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland T — Club Chicag St. Louis Ee

New Laredo Scout Unit Formation Report

Professor Louis Figerman of Nuevo Laredo Lions Club organized a new boy scout unit in Nuevo Laredo with 104 members. He will seek National affiliation and authorization to supply uniforms from Aug C Richter, funded by Junta Patriotica led by General Calderon. The Lions Club will host a camping event for the group.

Louis Figerman Almaguer Nuevo Laredo

Fragmentary Opinion on Romantic Roles and Wives

A brief fragment discusses women and marriage, noting that the described wives are not the type to satisfy romance. It reflects a dated viewpoint on gender roles without providing full context.

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