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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1927

Page

7

Jacobs Defeats Mallory in Essex County Tennis Meet

SHAMPIUR ABLY MANCHESTER MASS 21 2 Flolen Jacabs of Cal today defeated Mr Jory ceticosl wousu s champion in the quarter finals of the Essex Counties invitation tournament. Smashing strokes from all parts of the court forced Mrs Mallory to return with backhand after backhand. Jacobs made only eight errors and kept service steady. She carried the match into the second set winning the first two games before Mallory found no break through. Continued her winning run into the second set as the Western Association notes him.

Manchester Mass Cal Jory Ceticosl Mrs. Mallory Tle Meni Sue E Westeen Association

Lockhart Plans Speed Car to Break Mile Record

Indianapolis news reports Frank Lockhart, the Los Angeles race driver, intends to begin soon constructing a car with which he hopes to surpass the mile straightaway record of 267 miles per hour set by Major H. S. Sea srave of London at Daytona Beach. The bold project follows his speed mark of 207 for Lockhart.

Indianapolis Lad Frank Lockhart Los Angeles Fefay Marcel Major H

St. Louis Plans to Keep Four Players for Next Season

St. Louis owner Phil Ball said only four Browns players would be kept for next season and hinted at selling the club to Milwaukee interests. He described the team as deeply in debt and warned that the current lineup may be dismantled, with coach Buck Kilkefer among potential trades.

SI. Lugis UPI Phil Ball Iadar Milwaukee American Gstociation Ball Surtess Crown Bil Killefer Browns Milwaukee Fen Henry Killitea Otto Borchert Milwaukes Gutzit Meiels Orxt St. Louis

Major Leaders and League Standings From July 28 Games

The bulletin lists leading hitters and pitchers from the American and National Leagues. Key figures include Lloyd Waner of the Pirates batting around .283, with first hits and notable Waner family mentions. American League highlights feature Hall of Fame contenders and ongoing Texas Valley League notes amid incomplete lines.

Associated Brean Ational Waner Pirates L. Waner- Firat Pirat Idinois

Death claims Dummy Taylor former Giants twirler

The town mourns Dummy Taylor nicknamed Dummy Deesuse a Deaf and mute former New York Giants pitcher. He died after a brief illness at 55, having later returned home to operate a barber shop. Friends recall McGraw era pennant years and his place among the famed pitching rotation. He left baseball for local work and died in a Peoria hospital after a fall.

Galestv RG Rotherighamond Tamipary Lupiah B Taylor Nort Giants Dummy Deesuse McGraw Ther Son Joan Tron §Y Leon Ames TADS Stnrk Peoria

Industrial League Playoffs Set After Sunday Games

Nel Stoners chase the league lead with a key matchup against Jack Real Desk club at Sen Pedro Park while Eagles threaten the American division title in Bowell Megze diamond action. A three game series to decide the Industrial League crown runs August 21 22 followed by a St Mary's High Parish League series July 27 28. Other Sunday games include Carl Kroeger Plumbers vs Jenner Candy at Brackentidze Park and Hesers eal Vino at Polo grounds with umpires Tiebner and Marshell.

Éleec Stoners Jack Real Desk Sen Pedroark Egle Tim, Richter Bakers Eagles Winn, Stern and Krausee Spitz Hesers Eal Vino Umepires Walch Suett Metal Workers MM. Hi. A Concepcion Ejisea’ and Stahl Umphree Central Billie Burke Cleaners Polo Grounds Tiebner and Marshell

ELHS Ten Pin League Opens With Turbulent Start

A garbled report from the ELHS ten pin league shows chaotic early play. Mentions of teams led by Guy Weber and Leung appear amid distorted lines and stray names, with references to Predi pe Tnitorker and Walt enle as key figures, all tangled in unclear standings and scores.

Guy Weber Walt Enle

Fight Results By the Associated Press

Maxie Rosenbloom of New York defeated Wong Marie of New Orleans by 16 in a New York bout. Milavio Martinez retained the Spanish lightweight title by beating Form Bausbardo in Philadelphia by 10. Fuldie Anderson of Wraming knocked out Fackie Houzner of New York in four rounds. George Courtie Cees stopped Abie AGPGOMERY in Montgomery. Cowboy Brmkie Obla defeated Chick Millen in Chicago by a knockout in the 0th round faded. Indians Chicago beat Chicago 18 in a separate card. Chuck Wis anolis defeated Len Bible in Portland. Harry Ditlon fought in Oregon cards.

Associated Press New York Maxie Rosenbloom Wong Marie New Orlang Milavio Martinez Form Bausbardo Philadelphia Fuldie Anderson Wraming Fackie Houzner Newark George Courtie Cees Abie

Glaeser’s Wallop Delivers Victory for Laundry Team

Glaeser broke up a tight game in the ninth inning with a single to left, driving in Letts and giving the Fast Tauney Laundry a win over the bie mark If. Frumba and Letts paired batteries with Dra bin and Ziomerman.

Glaeser Belgue Letts Tauney Bie Laundermen Frumba Drabin Ziomerman

Utilities Win From Saints in City League Exhibition

Public Service Utilities won against SaintS in a City League exhibition as part of a three game series against St Cecilia's to stay sharp for the City Championship. Burkhard notes Gorvell and Sareber each landed solid hits while St Coin third sacker Maru contributed, with Luna and J Harris pairing in the battery.

Public Service Usilis Xonfalon Tean PubWc Dia Mom St Cecilia's Strucgre Sanseries Burkhard Gorvell Sareber Jedinting Nering

Gene Tunney Denies He Has Been Killed

Rumor of Tunney's death from an automobile accident spread through San Antonio and other papers. The heavyweight champion, interviewed yesterday, said he was all right and feeling fine. Newsrooms across the country had been buzzing with the report before his denial.

Gene Tunney Sevollatu Townes San Antonio

Sharkey Quits Infirmary After Groin Blows Incident

Boston report from July 27 states Jack Sharkey left Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton after injuries from blows to the groin caused internal hemorrhages. Dr. Spain cited four blows as the probable cause. Sharkey was examined and treated by Dr. Spellman and advised to stay for further care.

Universal Service Boston Jack Sharkes Jeit Bt Mlizabeth's Hospital Brighton Martin H. Spain Sharkey Spellman Cam Hal Starkey

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