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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1926

Page

18

Lenglen Withdraws From Wimbledon With Illness

Suzanne Lenglen, the French star, did not appear for singles at Wimbledon as illness and a doctor's certificate kept her from continuing. She later entered doubles with Borotra while Miss Ryan and other Americans advanced, with Lenglen still capable of playing in mixed doubles. Despite cancellations, spectators saw Lenglen leave for her hotel after illness and a disputed decision about her participation.

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Lockhart Captures Another Race at Michigan State Fair Grounds

Lockhart won the 100 mile race at the Michigan state fair grounds dirt track on Sunday with a 1 hour 25 minute 50.82 second time at an average speed of 97 mph. He drove Ira Vail's 185 cubic inch Miller. Chit Woodbury of Chicago chased but never led. Forty thousand spectators witnessed the event despite engine trouble for Ralph Filma and a suspension threat over Lockhart’s Texas contract.

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Victory Wilson Series Hopes To Prove Strength In Dallas Clubs

Dallas amateur clubs enter Sunday and Monday rounds in the Victory Wilson series seeking to prove their worth after toppling rivals. Most players hail from Southern Methodist University under Coach Morrison. Woollridge leads the staff after stints with U. Mustangs. teammates include Tucker, Wyehmion, Brecht, Speers, Hooks, Standiter, Andrews, Baird, Rhodes, Thompson, Warnick, and Howell. City League favorites Pittsburg Heaters and Sherel Heart pace the opening tests as Sunshine Specials face Dallage aggregation Monday.

San Antonio Atece Tittsburg Las Dallas Nine Way Dallas Clothiates Dallas Bunch Southern Methodist, University Morrison Woollridge U. Mustangs Pittsburg Sherel “Heart Sunshine Specials Get & Grack Dallage Ami Sthwab

Aztec Chapultepec Series Deadlocked After Rain

The Aztecs and Chapultepes split the series after rain halted the deciding game. Martinez limited the Aztecs to six runs in the first clash as the Chapultepees hit late. two costly eighth-inning errors in game two allowed Aztecs to surge.

Chapultepees Aif Changs Martines Rafe Chane Schwabmen Aztecs Ziegter

One-Armed San Antonio Golfer Makes Hole in One

H J Shearer of San Antonio, a left arm amputee, stunned Riverview course at Stou Denville Gio with an 265 yard drive on the eighth hole to ace a par four. He shot 36 on the first nine of Steubenville course and has posted several 70s on local San Antonio layouts.

H. J. Shearer San Antonio Goltee Riverview Stou- Denville Giio Shearer Sen Antonian Steubenville

Lencho Knocks Pancho Out in Mexico City Feud Finale

Lencho delivers a KO in two minutes to end the long Pancho Lencho feud. Both fighters trained three weeks at the scene. Lencho improves to three wins and two KOs in the series, with Pancho suffering a crushing defeat and no apparent comeback.

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Frenchman Flies 4000 Kilometers Nonstop for Record

Paris June 28 The French aviator Captain Ladivé Arrachart and his brother Paul claim a new nonstop flight record. They departed Lebourzet near Paris and, after routing via Strasbourg and Constantinople toward Tunis, landed at Basra on the Persian Gulf after about 2642 hours in the air. The 540 horsepower craft carried a three and four bolt ton load of gazelle fuel, estimated to push the machine 300 miles more.

Paris Ladivé Arrachart Paul Lebourzet Strabourg Constantinople Tudin Basti Persian Gulf Atrachart

Barrymore Wins or Loses in Honolulu Yacht Finish

The Mariner, a San Pedro Honolulu yacht entry, arrived off Diamond Head as sunset lit the harbor. Actor Barrymore and crew appeared on deck with Clementina, amid cheers, amid radio trouble and a handicap race showing Invader first by handicap.

Specie Diversat Serica Honolulu Digas Mariner Diamond Head Theorizon Diamond Heid Pearl Harbor John Barrymore

American Girl Outswims Man in Three-hour Test

Gertrude Ederle of New York swam Cape Gris-Nez to Winierny in a three hour crossing, challenging the English Channel again. Helmy the Egyptian swimmer quit halfway due to cold water. Lilian Cannoni of Baltimore also attempted the swim, enduring two periods and a quarter.

Boulogne France Gertrude Ederle New York Sii English Channel Cape Gris-Nex Winierny Helmy Lilian Cannoni Baltimore Mds

Quick Takes Tennis Honors at Missoni Open

Timmie Quick of St Joseph won the Missoni Open men’s singles title defeating Tor Smith of St Lois with 6-0 6-2 6-1. In doubles, Quick and Junior Coen of Kansas City were edged by Ralph Powell and David Davis of Omaha 6-1 6-3, after a tight start.

St, Joseph Timmie Quick Daiad Bexas Tor Smith St. Lois Stinc Quick Smith Quick Junior Coen Kansas City Ralph Powell Davyid Davi Omaha Powell Davis Dallas

Woman Found Shot to Death in Auto in Miami

Police identified the dead woman as Mrs. T. G. Lamb, 25, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was found shot through the heart in an automobile behind a vacant estate. A pistol and a handbag containing $40 and a note to "George" hinted at intent of self-inflicted death due to unrequited love.

Miami T. G. Lamb Tuscaloosa Ata George

Minnesota greets Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus visit

Crowds in Red Wing Minnesota welcomed Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise with bugles drums and a cheering crowd. Many attendees were born in Sweden as the royal visit began today.

Red Wing Minn Tune Sweden Gustavus Adolphus Louise Minnesota

San Antonio July 4 Amateur Bicycle Races Open Entry

Official Amateur Bicycle League of America races set for July 4 around the South Loop track in San Antonio. Events include a five mile scratch, two and a half mile handicap, and a half mile sprint. Riders register at Goodman’s Bicycle Store, 402 Main, by July 3. Prizes: gold watches, medals, bicycle goods, meal tickets at Martin’s Cafe. Participants depart Goodman’s at 8 AM. finish line at the Hot Wells line with no charge.

Bickete League of Ametica San Antonio Alex Goodman Bieseleman South Loop Goodman's Bi Cycle Store Main Avenue Martin's Hot Wells Goodman

McTigue and Risko Set for 10-Round New York Showdown

Michael McTigue meets Johnny Risko in a 10 round feature at the Garden this Thursday. Both boxers seek to regain prestige after rough recent outings, with McTigue aiming to improve his defense after a prior loss and Risko hoping for a sharper attack.

Universal Service New York Michael McTigue Garden Johnny Risko Cleveland Baker Bar Michael Jack Delaney Wasman Honeyboy Finngean Steve Smaith New England

Bowling Commercial Handicay Leagues Seventh Week Summary

Seventh week shows high scorers in multiple leagues. Dresch tops singles series with 44. Charles Sreuter leads average at 366. Brown high single with 254. Keen Battlers post low single game high 66. Xix on Sharks lead team series as schedules note upcoming matches across Southern and Western circuits.

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BARR CAPTURES FIRST MATCH AT MERION

J A Bary of Southern Alethonist University Dallas Texas seeded in intercollegiate tennis at Merion Cricket Club defeated Y Webber of Williams 6-1 6-1 in the opening round. Other top players and contenders from California Princeton Texas and Texas A&M are noted as entering the tournament with new challengers rising.

Barr Merion Philadelphia J. A. Bary Southern Alethonist University Dallas Texas Merion Ricket Club Edward G.undier University of California Leland Heanford Cranston Holman Bradshaw Herrison John Vin Rew Princeton Wind White Thilheimer University of Texas, Texas In Love Mather Allison Ferguson

Peterson Pigeon Wins Long Race Across Gulf Region

Peterson Pigeon wins the New Orleans to San Antonio 100 mile race held by the Alame Wiying club finishing at 1:23 Sunday morning after heavy rains near Houston delayed the event. Closest challenger was W. A. Ward tird finishing four minutes behind. Other finishers include R. H. Ackermann and B. S. Peterson. A special race is set for Saturday July 10 from New Orleans to San Antonio.

EB. S. Peterson New Orleans WA. Ward Peterson R. W.taubert W. A. Ward L. O. Logan William , Eretzer E. Remy J. A. Weber San Antonio

Macaw Enters for Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct

New York racing report notes Macaw, son of Pater Tone, from Whitney stable, enters Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct with purse of 26000. Trainer Tompkins of Brookmeade comments on Rock Stars and Dress Parade as contenders while Esp and Blondin are watched. bets focus on My Own Pinion and integrating Man O’Milly potential as field forms for the race.

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Los Angeles Seven Games' Goodin Coast League Lead

The Los Angeles Angels hold a strong lead with 49 victories, toppling Oakland in the Pacific Coast race. San Francisco trails are nine games back as Sacramento, Seattle, Hollywood, and others fill the standings. Local league notes include Texas and Temas associations with several city matchups and scores.

Sir Joseph Tineola Denver Oklahoma City Wichita Omaha Tulsa Des Moines Fort Smith Okmulgee Ardmore Springfield Sacramento San Francisco Oakland Portland Los Angeles Seattle Hollywood Los Angeles Angels San Prancisco Pace Hollytood Prancisco

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