Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 August 1936 — Page 12

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EAST FAVORED TO TROUNCE WEST 1* : — — — Jones 9 A.B.Cs At Stadium; Louis In Camp

“DICK" JONES A. B. G.'S TO OPEN HOME BASEBALL, TAKING ON FAST SERVEL'S; OTHER GAMES PLANNED

“Dick” Jones’ Indianapolis A. B. C.’s, with a fair season record will return 'baseball to Perry. Stadium Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p. m., when the pace-setting Evansville Servels (white) will come here for J

a game.

Track Stars To Be Featured In Meet

NEW YORK, Aug. 8.—(ANP) — In preparation for the Labor Ath-

The locals triumphed over the I letic Meet to be staged at Ranvisitors last season in a game ai^dall’s Island on August 18, sever

Bussee Field in one of the hard est, closest games ever witnessed in ihe Southern Indiana district. Both teams usually are evenly matched in fielding, hitting and

batting strength.

“Dick” Jones announced that his nine will be in tip-top shape for the game after a week of hard drille, with the possibility of the addition of hitting power to give local fans a real game of ball. Baseball lovers should come out ir great numbers to give the local boys a big hand since they will be on trial at the Stadium to Fee if our readers and fans will rea:Ty support baseball. The club owner stated that if local fans will support him, he will bring back to Indianapolis such teams a-s the Cuban Stars, a team which played a twelve inning 1-1 deadlock with his team last season. Chicago American Giants, Cincinnati, and other fast, well-

known teams.

Teams ^morrow will play a double header with the first game starting at 1:30 and the second opening immediately afterwards. Low prices are to prevail with no reservations giving first come to ail (or better seats.

al colored stars who did not make the Olympic team are training with an eye to making some special showing at this meet. In the number are Columbia Ben Johnson, Kermit King, the broadjumper; Eddie Gord, broad juniper, and Enlace Peacock, the sensa-

tional track man.

Peacock, Owen’s nemesis at 100 meters and the broad jump a year ago, and Johnson, hampered by leg injuries were far too handicapped at Randall’s Island to gain their rightful places on the Olympic team. A potential world beater, Peacock will be physically ready

for the games.

TIGERS BEAT MEXICANS MEMPHIS, Aug. 8. — (ANP) — Featured by Ford’s homer in the fifth with two on base, Claybrook nine, defeated the Monterry, Mexico, all stars, a score 15 to 6, here last week. Batteries: Monterrey, Tigers, south’s champions baseball Palmas, Malacara, and Diaz; Claybrook. Freeman, Radcliffe and R. Taylor.

You don’t have to invite disaster. Most of the time it comes on its own hook.

EL AMIGO'S BEAT CINCINNATI IN INTERCITY TENNIS MATCH; TO BATTLE BONDED CLEANERS

Cincinnati’s aquad of tennis players was no match for the wellbalanced El Amigo group of men and women; the local players were victorious over the visitors in match play 6-4. The match was played at Douglas park, last Sunday afternoon. A clean sweep in women’s competition and taking three of the men’s matches in the singles events was the point margin of victory which caused the defeat of their Ohio rivals.

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Sunday afternoon, the El Amigo’s will entertain the fast Bonded Cleaners squad of six players. These visitors will offer another stiff match for the hard swinging El Amigos and furnish colorful play for the many fans who have followed the matches all season. So far, the Douglass park players have won three and lost two

matches in team play. Results last Suncay were:

Women — GTadystine Graves (EA)defeated Theodocia Wilkerson, 6-3, 6-4; Leslye Henderson (EA) defeated Floreen Haney, 6-1, 6-2; Henderson Graves defeated

Haney-Wilkerson. 6-1. 6-4.

Men — O. Grant (EA) defeated R. Coleman, 6-1; 6-2; Dick Gordon

All Time Record For Colorful Play To Be Set In East-West Classic In Chicago; West Dominated Past Tills

CHICAGO. Aug. 8.— (Special — Going back over the three-year history of the East-West all star game held in Comisky Field, the West has won two of the games. In 1933, “Big” Willie Foster hurled the West to victory with Mule Suttles starring with a home run, both were American Giant players. The score was 11-7. In 1934, the great Satehell Paige of the Pittsburgh Crawfords .shot across hot stuff all that afternoon and his eastern mates romped off with a 1-0 victory. The year 1935 saw a great slug-

11-8.

1936 will see something different. New faces, younger players, and old brains at work combined to put over what is said by experts, the greatest game of ball ever played by Negro stars at the pastime. The game is to be played August 23 in Chicago ar Comisky Field with the teams to be chosen again by the fans in a national popular poll. Indiana fans are expected to cast a heavy vote for Jim Taylor, former manager of the ABC’s, who is out for the berth as strate-

/F orce-Tuskegee Date Announced CHICAGO, Aug. 8.— Wilberforce University and Tuskegee Institute will meet in Soldiers Field, October 17, in their annual intersectional football game according to the announcement of the officials of both schools.

ging contest between the two all

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(EA) defeated R. Rankin, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3; C. Doran (C) defeated L. Johnson, 6-0. 7-5; GordoniRankin defeated Grant-Hummons. 4-6, 6-3, 1210; Coleman-E. Johnson defeated

Zeigler-Talbott, 6-4, 6-1.

lie Foster in turning hack the East former years.

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HITLER SNUBS AMERICA When it became -apparent that two of America’s foremost jumpers would cinch first and second places, and that these athletes were Negroes, Adolph Hitler took a walk and refused to shake their hands or receive them as he had done by several winners from other countries, all of whom were Caucasians. Men who went to “political graves” fighting against the American participation in the games in Berlin, did not die a vain death in the cause of patriotism. They wanted to spare this country of such a rebuke which they had foreseen under the conditions existing now

under the Nazi flag.

It seems from reports that the Nazi citizens or Hitlerites did not wait to start with the athletes during their performances, but when the national colors passed, they gave America “European razzberries” which is significant of political insult. Even in spite of all this, we are wondering if Avery Brundage and his cohorts are to be swallowed up by the American press if the games should, be dominated by American athletes, and forget these Nazi rebukes by praising him for his leadership, or whether those who helped to send American athletes will demand reslgnanation of those who ate now heading the National A. A. U., or even those who were for the American participation in the games. Which does the American sportsman consider first—patriotism, sportsman-

ship, or international fame?

COURTMEN GIRD FOR TOURNEYS There are two tennis tournaments of importance to our local players, the nationals at Wilberforce and our local city parks tournament to he held at Douglass the week following. Our men aren’t expected to get very far in the nationals; hut our hopes can 'be pinned upon the women who have an excellent 1 chance to break into the ranking in singles and doubles. They should get far past the first round, but of course, we couldn’t expect them 1 to be old luminaries like Miss Ora Washington, Lulu iBallard and other? The winners of our city park tournament will be matched win ner for winner against the winners of the white recreational tour n6y to decide the first real champions in the various divisions of the city. The actual dates have not been announced, but tentatively,

they are to be August 24-30.

From the looks of the courts of the city, a record local entry may participate. Lately, many younger 'players and many old-timers have come out of hibernation and are tuning up the racquets in 'an-

ticipation of tourjiey play. r •___ _

Toledo Youth Wins Golf Championship CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 3.—Probably the largest and hottest tournament ever held in the history of the local golf Club goes down in history with a Toledo youth as its winner. The meet was played at Highland Park Country club July 26th. Mr M Badgeli, a youthful and coming golfer from the Douglass Golf club iu Toledo, fought par and a hot field of thirty-six crack golfers over the 36 hole route to win the Ohio Amateur Championship and the Alonzo Wright Trophy, donated by Mr. Wright, manager of bp Wright Sohio Gas station. Mr. Badgett used the Sohio power over the long and difficult par 72 layout to put together an 80 and 75 for a 155 total to win.

LEWIS WINS FROM GAINER

PITTSBURGH, August 8.—John Henry Lewis rallied to come into his own In the latter stages of his bout with Al Gainer, ebony New Haven, Conn., light-heavyweight, here to win a unanimous decision. Gainer, previously, a serious threat for the title, and whom John Henry Lewis had feared most boxed and slugged himself out of stamina as the champion began to bombard in infighting to move out in front. Eighteen thousand spectators witnessed the fight which was nontitle in character; Lewis weighed 178%, while Gainer tipped the beam at 177.

LOUIS, SHARKEY TAKE OVER HEW QUARTERS; SHOCK TROOPS BEGIN TESTS FOR PRINCIPAL BATTLERS

Russell Wins Title In Southern Meet

TUSKEGEE INST., Ala., Aug. 8. —In the finals of the eleventh annual tourney of the Southern Tennis Association here, Hastings Russell, Tuskegee, defeated Ernest McCampbell, Tuskegee, for the men’s singles title. E. Saitch-F. Johnson, New York, won the doubles crown from Russell4McCamjpbeli. Miss LAilu Ballard won the women’s singles championship, while Ernest McCampbell won the junior title.

Kokomo Youth Places In Meet

KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 8—Kokomo won the second annual Indiana Radio track, and field meet sponsored by the recreational division of the Works Progress Administration. Kokomo athletes not only won the second annual State Radio track and field meet, but set four new state records in so doing. William Waldon, Jr.„ son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Waldon, this city, crack freshman football, basketball, and track prospect, established a new record for basketball throw at 131 feet.. The old mark of 114 feet, 6 inches, was held by Melvin Merkle (white) of Evansville. iBennett Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster, tiny athlete, leaped to a new high jump record in the junior division at 5 feet, 2 inches. The old mark was 4feet, 7 inches by John Knapp (white) of Evansville. Leonard Woods, golden glove boxer, and K. H. S. Freshman won the broad jump with a record of 19 feet, 5 3-4 inches. The old record was held by Harman Harrell of Shelbyville and was 16 feet, 9 inches.

WEST TO BE THE UNDERDOG IN CLASSIC GAME AGAINST EAST; EAST STUDDED WITH LUMINARIES

CHICAGO, 111., Aug. 8__(Special) •- The East-West game this year should be the most thrilling in the series inaugurated in 1933 by the Greenlee-Cole-Wilson group. There are many reasons, hut the writer will attempt to outline the most

obvious.

In the rtrst place, the selection of last year's Negro National League champions, the Pittsburgh Crawfords, and the winners of this season’s Negro National League first-half pennant race, the Washington Elites, to represent the Blast, will give the East a top heavy set of stars. Coupled up with the fact, a present members of the Pittsburgh Crawfords and not only the East’s outstanding hurler, but a favorite of the entire country — Satohell Paige — will be carrying the banner of the East. Along with the mighty Paige, fans in a poll conducted by the various teams and newspapers of the nation, will likely select a wealth of stars to represent the East| Both Pittsburgh’s and Washington’s lineup is studded with some of the outstanding performers in race basehall, and there is no question but wnat such an Eastern aggregation will rule tpp heavy favorites in the classic. Moreover, the series’ standing is two to one in favor of the West, and the East is determined that if ever the time is at hand, everything is set to square accounts. * On the other hand, whoever is selected to represent the West.

that team will enter the contest decidedly the underdog. But in the past, in so many important contests, the men of the West have risen to the heights, and played

their finest baseball. '■

In articles to follow, as the fan poll starts to indicate who the team selections will be, we will attempt to analyze both combinations. At the present time it appears that the East will have the

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NEW YORK, August 8.—(Special) — Fight preparations in the New England States took on a new aspect as Joe Louis and Jack Sharkey moved into their respective training camps for their big' comeback battle this month. Louis went to Pompton Lakes, N. J., while Sharkey un-packed his bags at Or&ngebugh camp not far from the Metropolitan district. Both camps are taking on sparring mates for the principal fighteis, but the colorful preparations and fireworks will start this weekend when both uncover punching power. Among those already selected for Louis are: Frank Wotanski, a EOO-pounder from Syracuse, who used to give Joe a bit of trouble in the Lakewood camp, and Young George Godfrey, is another who has partaken of the Louis hooks. The new ones are Herman Weiner, a young giant from Baltimore; James Caudwell, a Pennsylvania product; Gud Rodenberg, who recently returned here from Germany and Hughie Turner, a New York lad, who tips the 200-mark. But all the available talent is not under the call of Gen. Jackson. Tony Pa-lazola, who is again to be one of Jack Sharkey’s trainners, at the Orangebugh camp, which was pitched on Monday, ha-s been scouting for shock talent and has gathered a fine array of talent, fast-stepping fellows, many of whom know what the boxing rack-

(Contirtued on Page 16) /Trip To The Wise The alert local picker wishing to know how baseball players rate this season may take a peek in the window of the Indianapolis Recorder and .get a statistical account which may help in selecting the teams to play in the EastWest classic. These statistics will remain posted until the deadline of the national all star vote. Better hurry up and join the masses.

Leading Choices In National Poll

EAST

Catchers Josh Gibson (Crawords) 2468 Pitchers Satehell Paige (Crawfords)-__1829 Matlock (Crawfords) 1702 Byrd (Washington) 1521 First Base West (Nashvflle)-Washington 2209 Second Base Hughes (Washington) 1657 Third Base Judy Johnson (Crawfords) 1624 Shortstop Chester Williams (Crawfords) 1986 Left Field Bankhead (Crawfords) 1907 Center Field “Cool Papa” Bell (Crawfords) 1427 Rightfield Jimmy Crutchfield (Craws.) _1147

Utility

Bankhead (Crawsfords) 1379

WEST Catchers Else (Kansas City) 1683 Pitchers Trent (Chicago) 2214 Cornelius (Chicago) 1966 Cooper (Kansas City) 1743 First Base "Popeye” Harris (Kans. City) 3726 Second Base ■Newt” Allen (Kans. City)___23l7 Third Base Alex Radcliffe (Chicago) 2875 Shortstop Brown (Kans. City Monarchs) 2867 Leftfield Redus (Chicagoi 2462 Cnterfield Dwight (Kansas City) 1624 Rightfield Taylor (Kans. City'Monarchs) 1623 Utility "Popeye” Harris (K. C. Mon.) 1651

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State, Local Fans Urged To Join Nations All Star Game Polling

Get out your pencil at once and make your selections of baseball players whom you wish to play in the AH Star game to be held In Chicago. August 23. There will be suitable prizes awarded to the one who makes the best selection including two passes to the annual All Star baseball game. We know that you plan to be one of the 20.000 patrons to wit-

ness the fourth annual playing of this game, and that you want to join the nation’s pickers in selecting the players • whom you wish to participate. IBelow is the list of eligible players. Make your selection and mail it to the Sports Editor, 518 Indiana avenue, before the deadline, August 15. Watch the window of The Indianapolis Recorder for the weekly tabulation of votes.

First Base

WEST—Washington Elites CHARLESTON—Pittsburgh Craws Second Base HUGHES—Washington Elites SHAY—Pittsburg'h Crawfords

Shortstop

SNOW—Washington Elites WALKER—Washington Elites C. WILLIAMS—Pittsburgh Craws.

Third Base

BINDER—Washington Elites BANKHEAD—Pittsburgh Craws. JOHNSON—Pittsburgh Craws.

Left Field

B. WRIGHT—Washington Elites WILSON—Pittsburgh Crawfords B. WASHINGTON—Wash. Elites Center Field GTTRRY—^Washington Elites BELL—Pittsburgh Crawfords

Ripht Field

Z WRIGHT—Washington Elites CRUTOHFIEJJ>—'Pitts. Craws.”

EAST

Catchers MACKEY—Washington Elites WILLIAMS—Washington Elites GIBSON—Pittsbrugh Crawfords PERKINS—Pittsburgh Crawfords Pitchers PAIGE—Pittsburgh Crawfords CARTER—Pittsburgh Crawfords FOSTER—Pittsburgh Crawfords STREEJTER—Pittsburgh Craws. KINCANNON—Pittsburgh Cra-ws. MATLOCK—Pittsburgh Crawfords HUNTER—Pittsiburgh Crawfords WASHENGTON—Wash. Elites BYRD—Washington Elites WILLIS—Washington Elites PORTER—Washington Elites GRIFFIN—Washington Elites HOLMES—Washington Elites Managers OSCAR CHARLESTON— Pittsburgh Crawfords

WEST

JIM TAYLOR—Washington Elites First Base TAYLOR—Cincinnati IMcCALL—Chicago HARRIS—Kansas CJty -Monarch

PINKSTON 1 —St. Louis Second Pase V. HARRIS—Cincinnati LONG—Chicago ALLEN—Kansas City Monarch CHILDS—St. Louis

Shortstop

CARTER—Cincinnati STRONG—Chicago BROWN—Kansas City Monarchs ASKEN—St. Louis

Third Base

BIBBS—Cincinnati RUSSELL—Cincinnati RADCLIFFE—Chicago PRINCE—Chicago PATTERSON—Kansas City Mon. EDWARDS—St. Louis

Left Field

PE3TERSON—Cincinnati REDUS—Chicago MILTON—Kansas City Monarchs CHISM—St. Louis Center Field ROBINSON-r—Cincinnati DUNLAP—Chicago WILSON—Chicago DWIGHT—Kansas City Monarchs POLLARD—St. Louie

Right Field

JERRY GIBSON—Cincinnati . DIAL—Chicago . \ TAYLOR—Kansas City Monarch PAIMi—St. Louis

Catchers JOHNSON—Cincinnati SMITH—Cincinnati ' BY AS—Chicago YOUNG—Chicago , ELSE—Kansas City Monarchs HUNTLEY—St. Louis Pitchers MOSS—Cincinnati HOUSTON—Cincinnati MADDOX—Cincinnati TYE—Cincinnati TRENT—Chicago CORNELIUS—Chicago THOMAS—Chicago GROSS—Chicago POWELL—Chicago IVORY—Chicago KRA1NSON—Kansas City Monarchs MADISON—Kansas City Monarchs COOPER—Kansas City Monarchs ROGAN—Kansas City Monarchs GLASS—St. Louis BREWSTER—St. Louis Managers BINGO DE MOSS—Chicago ' JEM. GLASS—Cincinnati M ' BULLET ROGAN—Kans. City Mon. r DIZZY DI8EMUKBS—St. Louts __ loc*