Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 28, Number 224, Decatur, Adams County, 22 September 1930 — Page 6

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Shamrocks Trim Pirates 5-4 In Baseball Argument

DID TIMERS IN FORM DESPITE AGED MUSCLES Ilez Cochran Eans 12 Pirate Batsmen And Gets Two-Bagger A gang of shaggled, grayhaired, baseball players, who used to be termed the best in the north Indiana circuit, turned boys again'yesterday I afternoon, long enough to "hip out a 5-4 victory over I the crack Decatur Pirates I aseball team at South Ward d'nmond. P catur likes its baseball, and most especially the old Shamrock team of yesterday. This was prov-l id by the fact that more than 1.0001 people watched the Shamrocks I < < ine from behind in the last half I of the seventh with two out to scori' thiee runs and take the lead, j after thaOld Timers trailed 4-2. Her. Cochran, once one of the | slate's best twirlers and not sol | bad right now plus Ed "Pat” Cot-] j fe •. behind the bat, whose peg to | second has taken the hi art out of, many baseball players, formed the battery for the Shamrocks. Coch I ran eluded 12 Pirate batsmen fori strikeouts, and held the hitting of the younger opponents well seatt red. Baxter, old Buck, lie must be 75, because he's been clear out of the business for 10 years and he play-1 <d first sack for more than a dozen yea s; well, anyway old Buck is still the first sack; r he used to be. | He scooped the ball up out of the dirt time and again and incidentally accounted for a base hit. Harvey "Red" Stevens, who was - born the night oi the Chicago fire I played the keyston in good style I for three innings and then McMilI: n, who was an old man when Harvey was a boy took up the good work. p Hap Smith, former Shamrock, v ho is a bit grayer and a lot fatter than he was 20 years ago stopped a lot of hot ones at shortstop position and Alva Buffenbarger, hot j coiner artist, of years ago fielded I.OO'J and batted .999. In the outer garden were "Oonie” Ftanks, a near e-’-.itinarian, whose ; feet are a little flatter from working theie past 20 years for Uncle Sam, hut whose old batting eye is i st as sure as ever; Fat Fred Ertgle, whose kids are all past 20 hut who can still get in to cover home plate from center field; Joe Johns, who once sold a paper to Ab.aham Lincoln and Ferd O'Brien, who came here after the natural gas boom faded out in the second Cleveland administration. Then among the old timers was George Massonnee, whose voice could bo heard above the other 999 when the Old Timers started their rally to put the game on ice. Frank Peterson, who played baseball 90 years ago and then ascend<d to the throne of umpire, worked In hind the bat and Jake Beal, a youngst r, who let his whiskers glow over the week-end to make veteran out of him in looks, worked the bases and in it was the first ball game ever played in Dscatur when only two arguments with th umpires were registered. Now that the ancient side is de■scrlbid, don't forget tor a minute that the Pirates are a good ball lub. McWhinney tossed a great game for tbe losers and Ladd did some real catching. Bebout playd at first sack until the seventh and Gerry finished the game. Bill Bell worked the keystone position and Chet Mclntosh played shortstop in tine shape. Ladd worked the hot corner and had a perfect afternoon except one bad throw, finy Horton. Dick Engle and Fanning did the outfield business for

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the Pirates. And it was some game all the way thitmgh. The Pirates counted three times in the first inning on two errors and two hits. The Shamrocks came buck in their halt and counted two runs. The score stayed that way for a few innings and then Fanning's three-bagger brought in another run for the Pirates. The Sharocks sewed the game up with three runs in the seventh and whil ■ the Pirates made a concentrated effort to knot the tilt in the eighth and ninth, the old boys were a little too smart. V was a great afternoon and tne the thousand and some fans who saw the game cut loose with a big I cheer when the last man was outed in the ninth. At nine o'clock most of the I Shamrocks had limped home, more | full of rheumatism than ever. There! was some little concern about three I of the Sharmocks, but shortly after 9. Pat Coffee was reported to have crawled in his front door on his hands ami knees and Buck Baxter and Hap Smith were located at George Massonee's talking the game over with Constable Massonnee.

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Congratulations! Coach Horton, but two can’t live as cheap as one. The Yellow Jacket grid mentor Isn't the boss any more—according to latest information the Coach won an important game Saturday j afternoon and was the head man I in a marriage ceremony. Miss; Mary Lawyer of Lerna. 111., is now Mis. Burchard Horton of Decatur. No wonder Tiny fanned out three times in the ShamrockPirates basebell game yesterday— Well Yellow Jackets, better times are ahead. With another week of drill, it looks as if you’re -ong to be impossible to stop in the Huntington scrap. Huntington has a nood team of well seasoned Vikings, but with some grinding out in the backfield, things are going to be smoother. Footbawls wants to congratulate the Suburb team for winning its first football game of the season. We’re always tickled almost into hysterics when Bluffton wins. And now by comparison of scores the coacntess Suburbanites are three touchdowns better than the Hortonm»n. Well, time will tell —to date we're not conceding anything. Bluffton athletic officiate have decided to play night footall games ’n the Parlor City. We're strictly against it —it's al ways hard -nongh for Decatur fans to get out of the Suburb alive in daytime after a game—and Oh this night business. And then too, it'll mean just another night away from his k family for Joe Simmons, the Bobby Jones of Wells county. Conch Horton started the Jackets into another long -week of exer--■tees for the Huntington game. He's reasonably certain now that he has a good line and started to■lav to further develope the backfield. And in spite of Manager McCarthy. the Cubs won another baseball game. St. Louis, first: Chicago, second; Brooklyn, third. That's the wav they're starting the last week in the National league. According I to all rules of algebra, that's the way they’ll finish —but then miracles can happen — the Suburb every once in a while manages to beat Decatur. Portland beat Anderson grid team Saturday, 6-0. Remember that score, for Decatur plays Portland one of these times. Bloomington high school foot-' ball team, the team that Pat Page, Jr., got mad at and quit last season and the team that hasn't scored for two years went out and tied Bloomfield in its first game of the season. Maybe if Pat Page, senior, got made and quit at Indiana, the Hoosiers could tie a game this year.

PURDUE WILL MEETBAYLOR Lafayette, Ind., Sept. 22 — Coming up from the South for their first in-1 vasion of the middle west since 1925, Baylor, favorite for the Southwest conference title, will present a colorful veteran eleven built around four all-conference stars against Purdue’s Big Ten champions in the season’s opener here October 4. Coach Morley Jennings has been i working a squad of 47 candidates. I including fifteen lettermen. in foot-1 ball training camp since September j 10, and will have a well-condition ■ ed group of veterans ready for the | tilt with the Boilermakers that will mark one of the high points of the season for the Bruins. A dose follower of the game thinks of Southwest Conference football sjmulwneously with the names of two of its greatest stars— Jake Wilson, all-conference quarterback of the Baylor team, ami Barton . "Botchey” Koch, captain ami all-conference guard. Wilson a 150 pound meteor, is a triplotheater deluze. and has never been outpunted in his two years of competition. Koch is all that can be expected in a lineman, tipping the beam at >OO pounds, and vlth speed and stamina proportional to his weight He wss given All-American consideration last season by New York critics. Another all-conference Baylor star whose performances will be watched with particular interest by followers of Purdue football is Louis Paradeau, 200 pound center from Sherman. Texas, who was a team mate of Ralph "Pest” Welch, Purdue’s All-American back of the past three years, on the Sherman high school team in 1925. Paradeau >s declared immovable by Southwest critics, and his work at breakng up forward passes is especially outstanding. He towers above all of his mates in heighth. JONES SEEKS FOURTH TITLE Merion Cricket Club. Ardmore. Pa.. Sept. 22.—(U.R)— Starting today upon the greatest quest of his golfing career, seeking his fourth major title of the year, Bobby Jones led the star amateur golfers around the famous east court at Merion for the first qualifying round of 'he 34th national amateur championship. The Atlantan was the first of the leading contenders for the title to •ee off. after a few of the lesser lights had gone their way down the winding fairways in the first hour of play. Partnered with Emery Stratton of West Newton. Mass., Jones' starting time of 9:15 a. m. made him the pace-maker for those who have any chance to carry off the championship which is being defended tis year by Jimmy Johnston of St. Paul. While there were many famous golfers in the field of 168, exchampions and future champions gathered from all parts of the country. Canada, the British Isles, Cuba, and Hawaii, the question uppermost in everyone's mind was whether Bobby could bring off his final coup ttnd achieve a record never before approached. Champion of American open golf .nd holding both the British open ind amateur titles, the Atlantan eeks to climax his career with a fourth victory here at Merion. If nc succeeds, he may virtually retire from national and internationil championships. But a difficult oad lies ahead of him this week. Eighteen holes were to be played today by the entire field and 18 tomorrow, the lowest 32 scorers qualifying for match play starting Wednesday, when two 18-hole matches will be played by the survivors. Merion will provide the test of whether luck, a vital factor in golf even when one plays it as only Bobby does, will continue to smile upon Jones until his great ambition is attained. Chick Evans, who won both the open and amateur titles in 1915, believes it will be so, “This is Bobby’s year," said Chick. "Golfing fortune runs that way. I had mine here 14 years ago, and I believe it will stick by Jones this time." Chick is one of a host of examateur champions who will try to beat Bobby this week if fate brings them together. There are others who have downed Bobby at match play in the amateur tournament in the past and know it can be done. Geoige Von Elm, the Californian, who is retiring after this championship, Max Marston, Dave Herron, 'Jess Sweetser, Francis Quintet, all are former title holders with victory over the Atlantan to their credit. Thene there is the new group of seeded stars, with their major hon-

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ors ahead of them all close to the top of their game. Dr. O. F. Willing, the Portland dentist, a finalist last year, will be in there fighting to win, Johnny Goldman, now seeded number 6. has an outside chance as has Don Moe, from Oregon. While the title defended by Jim ! my Johnston is the real stake inIvolve, as far as the crown—an.l most of the players—were concern-i ed, It was a question of whether, anyone would come between Bobby and that quadruple crown. All talk of Bobby not being In good shape for the test was dis-1 pelled by his ruddy, healthy ap-l pearanre and his splendid round of 1 69 in final practice. NEW MANAGER RUMOR DENIED Chicago, Sept. 22. —<U.R>—Owner ■ William Wrigley and Presidenti William Veeck of the Chicago Cubs today denied published reports that Rogers Hornsby had been selected definitely to succeed Joe McCarthy as manager of the Cubs. "1 do not know whether McCarthy will be re-engaged as manager of the Cubs," said Wrigley. "His contract expires Jan. 1, 1931. and as yet we have not discussed a new contract. I do not know whether he wishes to renew his contract or hopes to make another contract. "McCarthy is trying to win ball games, and it is unfair to him to have this subject brought up as long as he is fighting for a high position in the race. Veeck is president of the club and when any announcement is made it will come fiom him.” "I have declared right along that the matter of a manager for 1931 would be taken up after the close of the season.” said President Veeck. "Until McCarthy’s contract expires there is no need of making other plans. Joe has been a great manager and deserves a world of credit for his success with the Cubs." Rumors that Hornsby would succeed McCarthy have been prevalent in Chicago for several weeks, but both Wrigley and Veeck have; been non-committal. Boston. Sept. 22.—(U.R) —Published reports that Joe McCarthy would not continue as manager of the Chicago Cubs next season brought no confirmation from him here tolay. "My cbntract doesn’t expire till January 1, 1931," McCarthy said, “and until that time I refuse to discuss any prospective change in management. any stories are given out in regard to a change in management it is only right that they should come from the other end. It is my business to manage the club at the present time and let the rumors take care of themselves." INDIANA GRID SEASON ORENS Indianapolis. Sept. 22. — (U.R) — One-sided victories marked the ) first two college football games of the 193) season in Indiana Saturday. The Indiana Central-Oakland City teams were more evenly match'd han the 14-0 score in Central’s favor indicated. The first half was scoreless, the first touchdown com Ing after a drive in the third period by Indiana Central from its 40-yard 1 ne. Lemme. tullback, crashed through the line to score. Ferguson intercepted an Oakland City pass and ran 80 yards in the last quarter for Central's second touchdown. Fumbles cost Oakland City two opportunities to score, one with the ball on the six-inch line. Manchester made three touchdowns in the first period and continued to score to defeat Concordia. 26-0. A game between Rose Poly and Central Normal, tentatively scheduled. was not played. College football scores were. Indiana Centray, 14; Oakland City, 0. Manchester, 26; Concordia, 0. o Episcopal Bishop Dies Gambier, O„ Sept. 22 — (UP)— The Right Reverand William Andrew Leonard. 82, bishop of the protestant Episcopal church of Ohio and senior bishop of the protestaut Episcopal church in America died at his summer home here last nigh* Death came after a long illness. Funeral services will be held in Kenyon college chapel here tomor row afternoon. 0 One Point of View In education It matters more which way one's face Is set thun how fast lie proceeds. j

I. U. PREPARES FOR GRID TILT Bloomington, Ind., Sept. 22 — Opening the last week of practice I before opening the season here Sat lurday with Miami university of Ox , 'ford, 0., Coach Pat Page sent Ills Crimsofi football players through! la stiff scrimmage with the freshman team here this afternoon. Drill was closed to spectators, since Pat worked'exclusively o.i plays to be used in the Miami game Saturday found the Crimson In a' double workout but a complete day 1 of rest Sunday put team membe's in good physical conditioti for this afternoon. For the past week grid candidates have been getting acquainted with the tackling dummy. Saturday's in tensive drill on signals showed rath er poor execution of plays. Kicking i trials are to be continued this week 'those already held were only medic, ere. In returning punts Ashby, Bru linker and Dauer showed up well I Hansen was the best end in going down under kicks. At the tackle positions which i have caused the Indiana mentor considerable troubles Jasper and Kuchins have been showing up well. Other tackles who may be available before' much of the season is gone include Shanahan, Hill. Joynei. Morris, Johnson and Brady. From all appearances Indiana is to has > a backfield composed of rather small players. It is hoped that with additional speed they will be able to offset their slighness of stature. Meanwhile at the Miami camp practice has been conducted twice daily in preparation for the Indiana game. Under the driving tactic s of the Big Red coaching staff a light I squad has been performing well, say reports from Oxford, Ohio. With ' the exception of two men the entire | quad on which Coach Pittser counted returned and two heavy linemen who have been out of c ollege tor two years reported to brighten the prospect. The Crimson appear due tor a tight contest and maybe a Irubbing Saturday. Last vear Ohio university, from the same conference as Miami, turned tile trick on '.he Hoosiers 18-0. INDIANA HAS LITTLE HOPE By Dixon Stewart. UP. Staff Coriespond'nt Chicago, Sept. 22. U.R< -Indiana University never has won the Big | Ten conference football champion ship and there is little prospect of the precedent be ng broken this year, but if the Hoosiers have a fair share of luck there is a chance that they will finish in the first division. Coach Pat Page has only two varsity backs and two regular line men left from an aggregation that won only two of its eight games last fall and he has booked another heavy schedule, calling for excessive travel, but there are indications 'that Indiana is going to be a stumbling block for its rivals. Indiana has been Increasingly | tough year by year since Page took I I the coaching position there and this season has the largest grid squad in the history of the school, including 17 lettermen from 1929 and a wealth of sophomore mater ial. Developin' nt of a capable line is Page’s big problem and the lack of beef among line candidates is caus--1 ng his worry. With Chuck Bru baJcer. quarterback, and George Ross, halfback, as a nucleus for his backfield, Pat believes his hall carriers will have little trouble gaining considerable yardage if he can build up a presentable forward wall. Brubaker, rated by Page as the best quarterback in the conference, and Ross are ceitain of places in I the backfield, with Vic Dauer and Walter Koenig, subs from last sea son, the leading candidates for the other two posts. Other backfield candidates include Ed Hughes, ( fullback, Lucien Ashby and Mar'an Dross, quarterbacks, and Emery Parks, halfback, from the 1929 reserve squad and the sophomores j Saluski. Edmonds and Streicher. Ben Mankowskl. who saw considerable action at center last year, is favored for the pivot post, while the veterans Paul Jasper, tackle, and Joe Zeller, guard, are counted on to hold down their old " positions. '• Ambrose Rascher, a 1929 substi- ’■ tute. is expected to win the other II guard berth, with the veterans Wai- ’ ter Waraska and Charles Henry l , and the sophomores Ream and McDonald as his leading rivals. n Page is having difficulty filling . the other tackle and there is a possibility that either Brady, 1929 freshman star, or his mate, Kuchins, a 190-pounder from Detroit, ; will draw the assignment. Fred J Hill and Hugh Shanahan, seniors I Joe Morris and Charles Joyner, i

I Juniors, are the other-eandWates i I for the place. - --- ♦"baseball briefs e • The St. Louis Cardinals today |n«".ded four victories out of their I remaining six games to clinch the I National league pennant regardless! lot what the other contenders do. ; If the Cardinals win three of | their remaining games, and th- Chi | cago Cubs win all five of theiri games, the National league race 1 | will end in a deadlock between the I Cards and Cubs. 1 Brooklyn Is virtually out of the’ nice, and can only tie St. Louis if the Cards lost four games and the ( Robins win their remaining five. The New York Giants have been) ■el minated from all but a tie for , the pennant- The Cards would! have to lose their remaining six' games and th' Giants win their! three for New York and St. Louis | | to tie. The Cards had a 2V4 game lead! over the Cubs today as they faced! I the Phillies in their next to last! game at Philadelphia before returning home to finish the season with 4 games against Pittsburgh. ) The Cards were idle yesterday while the Cubs beat the Boston Braves, 4-2. Gabby Hartnett's 34th home run of the season with Heathcote on base won the game! m the ninth inning. B ooklyu sustained its fifth) straight defeat by losing to Pltts-i burgh. 7-6. Denny Southern saving .he game for the Pirates with a ; spectacular catch on Babe Hei man j n the ninth inning. Th? Giants missed a chance to ;o into a tie with the Robins for I Jiird place when they divided a ! 'ouble header with Cincinnati. As- : ter winning the first game. 6-4, the Giants d. opped the second. 7-6. when darkness halted the contest' n the dighth inning. The Philadelphia Athletics won) heir Itmth victory of the season) when they defeated the St. Louis Bi owns, 10-4. in the second game I of a double-header after losing the ipener, 8 4. Catcher Spencer's wild throw in) the tenth enabled Detroit to defeat Washington 4-3. Th 1 Chicago White Sox beat the i New York Yankees, 15-7, aided by ' live Yankee errors. ( Five runs in the tenth gave the| Boston Red Sox a 9-4 victory over Cleveland, Wesley Ft-rrell being j haiged with the defeat. — Yesterday's hero: Gabby Hart ; nett. Cubs' catcher, whose 34th homer of the season with a runner) on base and the score tied 2-2, gave v hicago a 4-2 victory over the" Bos (on Braves. Following statistics compiled by United Press include games of

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