Famous race pilot dies trying world speed record
In Garmarthenshire Wales on March 27, G Varry-Thames, a noted British driver, was killed while attempting a Pendine sands speed record. His carCareer ended when a wheel struck the sea and the vehicle burst into flames, killing the driver instantly. He had aimed to post multiple records across 4 mile and kilo metrics, with disputed performances and a claimed Brooklands hour record later in the year.
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Inlemytional News Service
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Seagraves to Go After Thomas Record Fr Finireau Reerice
Seagraves plans a bold speed test on the Ormond Daytona beach aiming to beat Thomas and set a new record. Major Hagland Seagrave arrives March 8 with four engineers and six mechanics to join a team of English journalists for the run.
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Bankers Forfeit Win Looms In Local Basketball Action
The Sam Houston Bankers won by forfeit from the Shwab's Cage Eagles who failed to field enough players. Teague led St Joseph’s with Theis scoring ten as the Tigers topped their rivals 18 to 12 in the Turner gym. Referee Mitchell and scorer Ludtke logged the game while next week Strunks meets Speerin’s in a featured matchup.
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Bowling City League Scores and Player Highlights
The report covers the Mission Rodals and Boceters games with close results and a new inning record. It notes high scores by Mission Sovials, Uousters, and Lasnya in the Midtown leagues, plus turnouts and standout performances by players like Joseph Sagles and Lev Evens as teams vie for top standings.
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Section Qualifying Plan Abandoned for British Open Golf
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club abandons the sectioned qualifying system used last year for the British Open. Qualifying rounds will be held at the old course on July 12 with the first 100 players and ties for 100th place advancing to the championship proper. The remainder face elimination after two rounds on Holy Island. Amateur entries close May 20 under last year’s rules.
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Opening speed test set for Saturday race meet
In a bid to clear the track for a 24 hour endurance test at the Slessanton road facility, organizers schedule time trials for Saturday morning to qualify entrants for Sunday's program. Entries must pass trials by 2 pm, with notable drivers like Liles and Stice preparing for a long, high speed run. Graders worked midweek to ready the course for the weekend events including motorcycle and auto races.
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Lady of the Lake Sophomores Triumph in Interclass Game
The Lady of the Lake Sophomores beat Twe Freshmen 18 to 14 in the first interclass basketball game at Our Lady of the Lake. Freshmen surged back to cut a 9-7 halftime gap, but the Sophomores used a late defensive freeze to secure the victory.
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Simmons Climbs Homer In Fort Myers Slugfest
Philadelphia Athletics slugger Simmons lofted a long homer off Watberg's fast curve at Fort Myers as Manager Mack snubbed him for overzealous swinging. Teammates Tate Hale and Eddie Collins followed with long drives and solid hits in a brisk spring workout.
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Fioto Improves After Heart Attack at St Joseph’s
Otto Fioto veteran sports editor is improving after a heart attack. He was taken to St Joseph's hospital yesterday where his condition is described as tangy and stable. The report notes he underwent treatment and is under care.
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Weber Denies League Off Amid Amateur Baseball talks
Ralph H. Durkee was re elected as amateur baseball commissioner in San Antonio after steering a self supporting season. Weber declined to name entering firms as league details await next week’s meeting. The opening round of the Southern A.A. open basketball tournament is set to begin tonight in the same city.
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Japanese Girl World’s Foremost Goal Thrower
In Charleston on March 4 a Japanese girl emerged as a top scorer in a mutual world basketball free throw tournament. The event, begun locally four years ago, now spans global rounds with Miss Koyano among the leaders in the senior girls division. Japan’s Takahayaoka Higher Girls School won the regional team title. Other first-place finishers include Tanly Maxwell and Louise Stoler, with several teams recording high basket totals across the junior and intermediate levels.
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Hendricks Leads Reds in Optimistic Tampa Camp
Cincinnati Reds manager Jack Hendricks speaks from Orlando about a buoyant squad. He calls the group the most willing and ambitious he has managed, stronger than last year and a championship contender from the outset.
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Young Woman Wins Brackenridge Park Golf Title
San Antonio crowns Hermane 1% B.C. Young new women’s champion by defeating Mrs Ellis Albaugh in an 18 hole final at Brackenridge Park. Young beat ten leading city players to take the title amid a field including Miss Koetter and others. A silver trophy from J. B. Frank accompanies her victory. consolation final saw Mrs Jack White prevail.
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