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July 31, 1927

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King Would Present Prizes.; SPAIN'S KING WANTS OCEAN YACHT RACE

By Unknown Author

WASHINGTON, July 30 (AP). -- Marian O. de Amoedo, counselor of the Spanish Embassy, who initiated the plans for the ocean race and who will serve on the organizing committee, explained that the idea was originated in an effort to continue the pleasant and enthusiastic sporting relationships established between American and Spanish yachting clubs during the contests for Sonder class boats held at San Sebastian and Bilboa in 1907 and at Marblehead in 1910.

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HITCHCOCK IS HERO OF POLO TEST GAME; Plays Thrilling Contest as His Side Conquers Milburn's by Count of 16 to 6. GUEST MAKES SEVEN GOALS Again Rides at No. 1 and Contributes Several Sensational Thrusts at Rivals' Citadel. HITCHCOCK IS HERO OF POLO TEST GAME

By Robert F. Kelley.special To the New York Times.by Robert F. Kelley

WESTBURY, L.I., July 30. -- Nine candidates for the American international polo team played another of the test matches which are designed to aid in the final selection of the four which will defend against Great Britain in September at the Meadow Brook Club this afternoon. A team called the Blues defeated a team called the Whites, and did it pretty soundly, 16 goals to 6.

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Notable Births

Peter Nichols (playwright)

1927Peter Nichols, English author and playwright (died 2019)[โ€ ]

Peter Richard Nichols was an English playwright, screenwriter, director and journalist.