Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 206, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 January 1924 — Page 9
THURSDAY, JAN. 10, 1924
Eller Going South With Indians —Rickard and Kane Discuss Fight Plans
VETERAN HURLER ESSAYS > COME-BACK WITH TRIBE Former Cincy Twirler Has Not Signed, but Will Make Trip to Test Skill —Pitcher Gross Obtained, Pitcher Hod Eller, formerly a great start with the Cincy Reds, today made known his intention of trying to do a come-back on the mound as a member of the 1924 Indians. He has not signed a contract, but has arranged to go South with Manager Bush and try to revive his twirling skill. If he shows promise, he will be signed.
Eller resides in Indianapolis and says he is in good physical condition with the exception of his eyes. Recently his vision has shown signs of improvement and he desires to make an effort to land a berth with the Indians. Feels Encouraged Eller pitched in the Blue Grass League last season and also independ ent ball in Indiana. In a few games some of his old skill came to the surface and Hod became encouraged. Owner Smith of the Indians obtained Pitcher John Gross from the Now York Giants Wednesday night, according to a telegram received by Manager Bush. Gross is a right hander and he twirled for the Mt. Sterling (Ky.) team in the Blue Grass League last summer. According to Hod Eller, who saw Gross pitch several, games, the rookie is worthy of a trial in the American Association. Eller says Gross has a ■ lot of “stuff.” Plant City Active Plant City, Fla., is giving Deland a race for housing the Indians the coming spring. Daytona also is bidding for the Tribe. W. C. Smith Jr., is in Florida now and he wiU investigate facilities at each place. Plant City has offered an attractive BAD START BEATSMANUALNETTERS Southport Is Winner—South Siders at Columbus Friday, Manual High School baskethallers staged a terrific comeback in the last half against Southport Wednesday night at the Central College gym at University Heights, but it fell short and the Southsiders went down before their county rivals, 30 to 24. The Southport five started fast and the first half ended 26 to 12 in their favor. The final twenty minutes was a different story, however, with Manual suddenly coming to life. Southport counted only four points while the losers were managing to slip in twelve. 1 Fsihback, Spees and McLaughlin were the heavy scorers for the win- > ners, while Baldauf was just about : the whole show for Manual with seven • field goals. Higgs also played a good ; game. Manual plays at Columbus Friday night. BLOOMINGTON GETS BLOW Moser, Forward. Lost to Squad !" Rest of Season. By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 1,,.—; Bloomington High School basketball j te*am received a blow Wednesday when ! Jude Moser, forward, was lost to the 1 squad because of an operation for ap- : pendicitis. Moser was taken ill Wednesday at ; school and had to undergo an immediate operation. Geiger and Moser were ' the two first-string forwards on the j local five. Farmer probably will take ' Moser’s place. * OT>owd and Gordon By United Press COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 10—Eddie O'Dowd. Columbus bantamweight, and Harry Gordon of New York meet in a twelve round bout here tonight.
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Some of Our Problems -pn OREIGN POLICY: “KEEP r THEM FOREIGNERS AT HOME UNTIL THEY LEARN THE PRIZE RING IS NO PLACE FOR SLEEPING.”—TEX RICKARD. • • • BONUS: "I think any bird that's gam© enough to groove one for the Bambino with the count three and two deserves a bonus." —Nick Altrock. Basketball Problems Ques. —Player A holds his oppnoent, Player B and at the same time B runs with the ball. How are the offenses penalized? Ans.—A's foul for holding is penalized by free throw or throws; B s violation is not penalized. The same situation occurs when j a player Is fouled as he shoots for goal ' and the ball goes out of bounds Although the player has caused the ball to go out of 1 bounds and thereby has committed a violation .only his opponent's foul is penalized. Ques.—At the close of a recent game, the referee announced the score as 28-26 In favor of the visiting team. So6n after, the scorers in checking up, agreed they had made a mistake and that the score was a tie. 28-28. The referee went to the dressingroom and ordered the players back for an extra period. The visiting team refused to return on the grounds that they had taken their showers and were dteesing. Was the game forfeited to the home team? Ans.—lt should not have been forfeited, but should have been declared a tie game. The referee’s original announcement of the score ended his connection with the game and he had no right to order the teams later. If both teams consented to return and play off the tie. the referee would resume charge of the game.
proposition and boosters there stand a good chance of landing the Tribe camp.
Point Makers IN Basketball By ERNEST A. BLOOD (Passaic (N. J.) High School Coach)
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PLAY NO. 8 (Out of Bounds) No. 3235 —The right guard (4) and the center (5) cross at A, the left guard (2) following through very close and receiving the ball from the light forward (3) at B. Left guard returns the pass to (3) at C. The center stops at X, hut reaches D in time to receive pass from (8). Center dribbles or shoots. No. 32353 —For second choice the center (5) passes to (3) at E, who shoots. No. 323531 —A third choice is to p s i ; the left forward (1) at F, v /.may dribble or shoot, Thi.-> play is fast and difficult for guarding oy opponents. NOT BANKING ON NEHF John McGraw Believes Veteran Southpaw Pitcher Is Slipping. By V FA Sir. ire NEW YORK, Jan. 10. —Despite his great work, in the 1923 world series, Manager McGraw of the Giants says lie doesn’t expect much help from Artie Nehf the coming season. Nehf had trouble with his arm all last season, and did his greatest work of the year In the series, only to have his arm fail him in the crisis. Still Another Act By United Press CHICAGO. Jan. 10.—Fat McGill. Nebraska grappler, win meet Reginald Siki in a wrestling show here Tuesday night
0 LEAGUE OF NATIONS: “WE SHOULD CONTINUE TO REMAIN ALOOF UNTIL IT IS DEFINITELY’ ESTABLISHED THAT THE LEAGUE IS FOR THE MODIFIED DRAFT.”—JUDGE LANDIS. • • • Immigration: “I’m against immigration: It keeps good Americans out of good American money.”—YValde-ek Zbyszko. * • • RAILROADS: “I should sympathize with them after the way McGraw railroaded me off a championship team.”—Casey Stengel. v — * * * R~ USSIA: “A careful check-up should be made by A. A. U. officials into the exact number of times Trotsky really died last year with a view to determining whether a world’s record was set." —Izzy Einstein. • • • BLOCS: “I ain’t saying anything against them Congress fellers, but it takes a blockhead to catch a bloc.”— Col. Hickory Knutt. LYNCH TO BOX M’KENNA Bantam Champ Prefers No-Decision Bout in New' Orleans. By United Yews NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Joe Lynch, bantamweight champion, sidled back to New York Wednesday, but caught a glimpse of several challengers hanging around Broadway and fled to the railroad station to get a ticket for New Orleans, where he is allowed to fight to no-decision.' Lynch boxes Eddie McKenna there on Jan. IS, ten rounds, without a verdict. McKenna is a son of the famous old Jack McKenna who managed Abe Attell when Attell was a newcomer from the oosat.
Busher Hands Ruth a Laugh; Then Strikes Him Out
BY BILLY EVANS N r ~~~~ EAR the close of last season the Detroit club secured a young southpaw from the Southern Association by the name of Whitehill. This young man, by the way, just about made it, possible for the Tigers to finish in second place. Incidentally Detroit seems to have picked up one of the most likely lefthanders that has broken Into the American League in years. Whitehill got his first chance to start a game against the world champions of 1923, the New York Yankees Knowing the Yanks didn’t care any too muoh for southpaws, Cobb started
SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMEN CHOSEN FOR LAI SPORTS Nineteen Athletic Activity Heads Appointed for Club —Resolution Passed,
Various sub-committee chairmen who will take charge of the different branches of sport in the Indianapolis Athletic Club were announced today by Charles L. Buschmann, chairman of the athletic committee. Nineteen chairmen were appointed arid these heads will select two members each which will make a total of j three members on each committee for j the different sport activities. The sport committees will start functioning after the formal opening for the membership of the club. The List of Chairmen The chairmen are as follows: Tennis—W. Gage Hoag: handball, John 8. Kittle: volleyball. Homer L. Cook: billiards, J. H. Trimble: trap shooting, L. A Eusrainger: golf. James Hammtll; boxing T. Neal Wynne: basketball, Ueorie Welbaum; football Harry Buschmann. Gymnastics. Leo Rappaport: rootle. Dr. R C Akers: baseball, Harry Agcrter; wrestling. Russell Johnson tra< k ami field, Paul R. Jordan: bowling. Jess Pritchett; ratting. Horace Comstock: polo. Robert H. Hussier; squash ami squash racquet. Sam Sutphin: quoits and horseshoes. Henry Churchman.
Tlie Resolution The resolution passed by the athletic committee Wednesday and approved by the directors is as follows. Resolved. That the purpose of our club, from the athletic standpoint, shall be: 1. The physical development of the members and their famllce. 2. That we secure competent Instructors capable of discovering the physical need* of the members and their families and outlln ng proper pnx-edure 3. That special attention be given to the children and Juniors of our membership to develop them physically and inculcate the highest Ideals which will be reflected In their conduct In dally life as well a In the athletic field or on the gymnasium floor. 4. That all teams for competition with other institutions shall be developed from our own bona fide htembership and shall represent us in the finest amateur sport to the credit of our club and our city.
SOUTH GROVE LOCKERS AND TICKETS ON JAN. 16 Present Holders of Privileges Must Renew Before Date Set. The board of park commissioners has announced the sale of season tickets and locker privileges will open on Jan. 16 for the South Grove golf course. The same prices will prevail this seaso v. as were in effect last year, $8 for season tickets and $5 for lockers. A number of new lockers are available now and will be available to those who do not have season tickets. Twenty-five cents is the daily course fee. Those holding lockers must reserve them again for 1924 before Jam. 16 or they will be vacated. Checks for season tickets Rnd lockers should be made payable to the board of park commissioners and mailed to 301 City Hall. The dollar deposit for locker key should be paid Harry Schopp, course professional. MERIDEN SEEKS MATCH Promoter Beasley Bids High for Dun-dee-K apian Encounter. By United Netes NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Joseph Beasley of Meriden, Conn., wired the United News Wednesday night that he had offered Johnny Dundee $12,000 to defend his so-called Junior lightweight championship against Kid Kaplan of Meriden in the Meriden Armory on Feb. 18. The weight for the class is 130 pounds. Dundee is holding the title for the second time, having recently regained It from Jack Bernstein of New York. Hahn at Ft. Wayne Ray Hahn of Indianapolis will box Sammy Hess of Ft. Wayne over the ten-round route at Ft. Wayne tonight. It will be the main event of the program. Hahn and Hess are lightweights. Roush Boosts Rixey Eddie Roush of the Cincinnati Reds picks Eppa Rixey as the best south paw in the National League.
Cobb’s Need MANAGER Cobb of Detroit still has two serious problems to settle before his team can be considered a logical pennant contender. He must get a capable second sacker and be fortunate enough in having Third Baseman Bobby Jones be able to play regularly. Derrill Pratt Is through at second. The veteran can no longer @#ver enough ground to be rated a regular. Getting a second sacker is the biggest worry of the Tiger leader. Cobb is on the trail of Dykes of the Athletics. -
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the youngster in one of the three final games between the two clubs. The Tigers won two of the three games, Whitehill figuring in one of the yictories. Since Detroit finished second with only a half game to spare, j It Is easy to figure what a prominent j part Whitehill’s win played In the final standing of the club. A few days later, after George Daus.s had got away to a bad start against Cleveland, Whitehill was substituted. He retired the side without any runs being scored and blanked the Indians the rest of the way, allowing only two hits. That victory also helped the Tigers considerable. In the game againet New York Whitehill worked only six innings, being removed for a pinch hitler in the seventh. In those six innings New York made only one hit, a home-’ run by Bob Meusel, but that was enough to keep the Yankees- In front, as the Tigers failed to score while Whitehill was on the mound. Detroit later tied up the game and won out. FOR COACH AT CENTRE McMillan and Weaver Mentioned to Succeed Moran, Resigned. By United Press DANVILLE, Ky., Jan. 10.—Bo McMillan and Red Weaver, former Centre College football stars, are understood to be strong candidates for selection as successor to Charles Moran, Centre ooach, who resigned Wednesday to become coach at BucknelL
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in J HEN you speak of “best” In Hoosler college ■£ r/jjjK w ball. Forward Gant and Floor Guard Ballard f must he Included. They are two of the Frank- 2', lln stars, State champions. Both are expert net shooters K, sSgEw and floor workers ,1e lAixe. K JjTM Indiana cage fans have cheered the performances of % Gant and Ballard for a number of seasons, as high school stars and later as college performers. jfjrN TV
tt t| HEN you speak of “best” In Hoosler college yy ball. Forward Gant and Floor Guard Ballard i must he Included. They are two of the Franklin stars, State champions. Both are expert net shooters and floor workers de ftixe. Indiana cage fans have cheered the performances of Gant and Ballard for a number of seasons, as high school stars and later as college performers.
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RUN OF ELEVEN MADEBYVOCLER State Three-Cushion Champ Shines —Cooler Also Good. Louis Vogler, who is in the best form of his career, established a high run of eleven Wednesday night in an Indlana-Ullnois Three-cushion Billiard League contest against Malone of Champaign. 111., whom he defeated, 60 to 28, in sixty-four Innings. The high run came in the fifty-third frame, and Is thought to be anew record for tourney play in Indian. In the afternoon Harry Cooler, Indianapolis’ other league representative, completed his string of 50 in sixty innings and defeated Sheffler, another Champaign player, GO to 33. Cooler was in splendid form, and for consistency was even better than Vogler. The two matches give Indianapolis a tight grip on first place In the league. Champaign Is In second place.
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The Belmont Triangles wish to book games in the 15-1 rt-year-olil elass with out-of-town teams. Write George Harlan. 146 S. Rider St., or call Belmont 0583. The Communal Cubs have won eight out of nine game?. The Cuba would like to hear from the following: Greenwood, Beech Grove. Y. P. C.s, United Brethren, Chrlstamores, Olive Branch and Em-Roe Juniors. Write Abe Goldsmith, 1023 Union St., or call Stewart 2093. The Junior Pals, a newly organized team, wards games with city and State teams. Write Harry Robbins, 702 S. Illinois St., or call Drexel 3752. Tho Boys Club Bulldogs desire games in the 13-year-old class. Call Main 1992 and ask for McGill. The Pirates want games in the 15-17-year-old class. Call Main 7041 and ask for Reeves or Main 1993 and ask for Slifer. Irvington Juniors, New Augusta, St. George, Arrowhead A. A., especially take notice. Tho X/inwoods want games In the 12-14-year-old class with teams having aeoeaa to gyms. Call Irvington 3670 and ask for Wayne. The Indianapolis Pick-Ups desire games with city and State teams playing In the 18-17-year-old class. Call Webster 8896 and ask for Al, or write Alton MUey. 2017 Brookside Ave. Franklin. New Augusta, Oaklandon and New Palestine take notice. The 9t. George Five desires games with fast clubs In the 16-17-year-old class which have access to playing floors. Call Drexel 4698 and ask for Joe. Mapleton Lion Tamers, Brlglitwood Juniors. Indianapolis Strollers, Clermont, Who’s Who, St. Mathews and Y. P. C. Juniors take notice. The Lauter Grays play the Pals Club Monday and the Brlghtwood Juniors on Wednesday. For games call Belmont 0862 between 2 and 6:30 p. m. add ask for Fred. Gang Five take notice.
Whitehill came to the Tigers reputed to have a world of courage. He sure showed It in his very first start. The incident that proved Whitehill had plenty of “guts.” baseball Blang for courage, had Babe Ruth as its central figure. When Ruth first came to the plate Whitehill paid no particular attention to him, worked on him as if he was a bush leaguer. The first pileh was a curve that Ruth fouled. The i.ext was a called ball, the third a called strike, making the count two strikes and a ball. At this stage of the game Whitehill pulled the prize hit of 'dramatics or comedy as you will have it. Walking toward the plate, he called to j Johnny Bassler, who was catching I him: “Don’t forget to tell me when Ruth, comes up.” Ruth turned around and looked at Bassler, a half grin on his face, which in a second turned to a look of scorn, as if to say, “You fresh busher!” WEISSMULLER AMBITIOUS Johnny to Try for New Swim Mark In Chicago Tank. By United Press CHICAGO, Jan 10.—Johnny Weiss j muller, tank wizard, will make an atj tempt to sot anew mark for the 160I yard back stroke In a seventy flveI foot pool here Friday night. I Warren Kealoha of Honolulu is j credited with having beaten Johnny's record.
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Chicago, 20: Northwestern, 18 Central Normal, 49: Muneio Normal, 12. Princeton. 28: Vermont, 19. Harvard. 26: M I. TANARUS., 16 Army. 42: Delaware. 22. Navy. 29 Duutiesne, 27. HIGH SCHOOL Southport, 80: Manual 24. Franklin. 27: Walnut Grove, 25. Pendleton, 28: Mc-Cordsvflle, 18 OPPOSED IN KENTUCKY Gibbans-Dempsey Scrap Not Wanted In Colonel State. By United Press LOUISVILLE, Jan. 10.—-A poll of the principal fight promoters here indicated they have little desire to see the proposed Dempsey-Gibbona bout brought to Louisville. The State athletic board of control announced Kentucky would reject a proposal to stage the fight here on Derby day. i —— Wolfe to Meet Montreal By United Press COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 10.—Jack Wolfe, Columbus, and Young Montreal, Providence, bantamweights, have been matched to ight here next Monday night.
The Olive Branch Christians defeated the De Mol ay Blues in a fast game, 33 to 24. The Olive team is going at last <-’ip now and desires games with fast local and State teams. Call or write Marion Griffith. 333 E. Raymond St.. Drexel 1619. The Hottentot girls defeated the Parry Township Teachers at Edgewood in a onesided game. 57 to 8. Bushell. O'M.ira and Adamson scored heavily for the winners, while Ernsting and Monfort were good on the defense. The Hottentots will play the Westminster girls at the latter's gym, E. Michigan and State Sts., next Monday night. The Brightwoods added two more victories by defeating the Hoosler Celts and Red Crowns recently , The Brightwoods have lost only two games this season, to the Ramblers and Chrlstainor-s. by close scores For games call Harrison 0195 and ask for Jeff. Christamore*, Indianapolis Ramblers and Mayer Chapel take notice. The College Cubs would like to schedule games with city and State teams lr. the 15- class which have gyms. Call Harrison 1597 and ask for Harlan. Mutiete Midgets, O-Harn Sans, Turquois take notice. The St. Mathewe five will play the EmRoe Juniors at Fortieth St. and Capitol Ave Saturday at 8 p. m. The St Matiiews de. sire games with city and State clubs in the 16- class. Call Webster 6921 or write D. E. Paidrick. 4800 E. Sixteenth St. The Lautqr All-Stars defeated the Highland Jacks, 36 to 8. The All-Stars have won nine straight. Call Belmont 0852 between 2 and 6:30 p. m. and ask for Fred. The W. A. Ws defeated the South Side Chums, 23 to 14, Fox, Hobbs and Lawyer starred for the winners. The W. A. W s want games with teams In the 17-year-old class which have access to gyms. Call Webster 9129 after 8 p. m. Out-of-town teams address W. E. Jorda* 531 N. Highland Ave.
Walking back to the box, Whitehill curved one over that Umpire Brick Owens called a strike. The busher had whiffed Ruth the first time he faced him. Ruth, who a moment before was ready to cuss Whitehill for his freshness, immediately centered his attention on Brick in an effort to convince him he had missed one. However, Whitehill had made an impression on the big fellow, for after the game ' he remarked: “Cobb doesn’t need to worry about that busher; he’s going to get along. He sure is fresh, but he rather makes you like it. His line o' talk is good and his pitching even better.” RICKARD OFFERS ILLS CHANCE 10 BOX CHAMP JACK Harry Must Meet and Dispose J Godfrey and Firpo First, However, By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Definite proposal to arrange three bouts for him have been submitted to Harry Wills, colored boxer, by Tex Rickard, it was learned today. Through an ’intermediary Rickard promised Wills to get him a bout with Dempsey for the world's heavyweight championship If he would agree to fight George Godfrey, Philadelphia heavyweight, and Luis Firpo, South American champion, before the Dempsey fight. Paddy Mullins, manager of Wills, would not comment today, but it is I understood he la considering the offer seriously and probably will accept. Rickard said it was too early to talk, but It was learned from another source the promoter now felt sure of his ground in making plans for a bout between Dempsey and Wills. GAME AT Y. P. C. HALL Morris Street Christians to Supply Net Opposition Tonight. The St. Anthony Y. P. C. quintet will meet the .Morris Street Christians x)t the Sunday School League tonight at 379 N. Warman Ave. on the St. Anthony floor. The Hoosler A. C.s were scheduled to provide the opposition for this game, but they requested the Y. P. C. management to postpone the game for a few weeks. Frank Turk will be back in uniform | for the Y. P. C.s tonight. STAR HAS EYE TROUBLE “rie” Traynor, Pirate Pltenom, Advised to lie Careful Report from the East is that “Pie” Traynor, star thl ’d-sacker of the Pittsburgh club, and generally re- j garded as the best your.g ball player 1 in the National Leugue, Is having j trouble with his eyes. Traynor was taking a college busir.rs course, starting his studies im j mediately after the close of the playing season. While the trouble Is not regarded! as serious, It is said a specialist has advised against his placing any un necessary strain on the eyes this j winter. Scribes’ Golf League Boston probably has the strongest newspaper men’s golf association In j the country. Its membership num- j l>ers more than 100 players, many of j whom are capable of qualifying In ! the major championships. ,
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SHE elimination of the two judges, and a return to the referee as the sole authority, Is the only solution to the menace that no-v threatens the fight game In New York, due to unjust decisions. The award In the last half-dozen big fights staged in New York, has met with much adverse criticism. When the leading sport writers, experts In the fight, game, are a unit In condemning the rulings, something must be radically wrong. A constant recur-rence of these poor rulings has caused the public to become suspicious. However, no logical reason for such a suspicion has been confirmed. • • • In no sport does the public always agree with the officials In charge. Difference of opinion is what creates interest. If sport off icials never erred the old alibi, sportdom’s favorite excuse, no longer would exist. • * • B"“ ASEBALL umpires perhaps are taken to task more often than any other official, yet never has the honesty of baseball been questioned ——J because of the ruling of the umpires. Umpires make many mistakes. They are accused of making more than they actually commit. Often fandom disagrees with the baseball umpire in no uncertain manner, yet never in the history of the game has an umpire been charged with doing anything crooked. Never has any one insinuated that lucre has influenced the ruling of the baseball umpire. * • • Tlic sport enthusiast disagrees with the umpire often, but always has implicit confidence in his honesty. When President Johnson championed the cause of the umpire, he built for baseball a strong foundation, the confidence of the fan in tjic judge of the play. In the eyes of t-lio fan there may be no good umpires, but they are honest. • • t poor decisions by the three men in charge of all New York boxing bouts have Jeopardized the sport for the time he--IU ing, the real trouble is in the government of the sport. Boxing is conducted in a haphazard manner. There is no directing head. The various States have boxing commissions that are supposed to work together, but'conduct of the game never has been placed on a high plane, because of lack of cohesion. Fundamentally, that has been the big mistake, and it Is now making itself apparent in divers ways. • • • Fearless, competent referees are what the fight game needs. An official with a national reputation having the courage of his convictions, soon would restore the confidence of the New York fight fans. • • • T - HE referee is merely a figurehead in the New York bouts. His compensation is In keeping with his duties. No longer do referees ——l get the pay that men like Siler, Hurst and White did. For years I was associated with r fim Hurst as a member of American League staff of umpires. At that time Tim was an outstanding figure as a fight referee. Tim wouldn’t consider working even a bout of minor importance for less than S6OO. That Is more than is paid now for some of the ohampionship affairs. The compensation now offered is no inducement for sport officials to take up the fight game. That alone has been reason for the failure of the game to develop referees in keeping with tie champions.
DEMPSEY, GIBBONS AND CARPENTIER MENTIONED " Tex Now Willing to Match Tom With Champion if St, Paul Heavy Flattens Frenchman, By HENRY L. FARRELL United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—Terras for a Gibbons-Carpentier fight and a return bout between Dempsey and Gibbons were to be discussed here this afternoon by Tex Rickard and Eddie Kane, manager of the St. Paul heavyweight. Rickard, it is understood, is willing to promote another bout between the two principals in tha Shelby drama if Gibbons flattens Carpentier.
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AiS usual the Navy has a strong basketball team in competition in the East this season. Winning or losing the Navy fives always have been hard to beat in years gone by, and this year is no exception. I. C. McKee, one of the cracks of the East, is the captain.
ENGLISH BOOKIES ANNOUNCE ODDS / 16-to-1 Against Zev in Gold Cup Race Classic, By United Financial LONDON, Jan. 10.—English bookies who have just opened their future books are offering 60 to 1 against Grey Lag’s chances In the Ascot Gold Cup race and 16 to 1 against Zev. A. K. Macomber’s Parth and Pierre Wertheimer’s ’ Epin#rd are quoted at the same figure as Zev. They offer 20 to 1 against Papyrus. Odds Puzzle Turfmen By United Financial NEW YORK. Jan. 10.—The news that Zev is held a 16 to 1 shot while Grey Lag Is quoted at 50 to 1 !n the Ascot Gold Cup race proved a puzzler to New York racing men, for Grey I>ag is generally considered much better at the two dnd one-half-mile distance than is Zev. Their only explanation lies in Zev's publicity last summer while Grey Lag was out of training. College Games Tonight De Pnuw at Wabash. Franklin at State Normal. Kalamazoo Normal at Notre Dame. Butler Freshmen at Franklin (Freshmen).
Kane said today if the terms wer* right, he would sign up at once foe Carpentier, but he wants some assurance the Frenchman really wants to come over here again. Georges Kids English From London newspapers received In the mail Wednesday, It would seem Carpentier is giving European pro motors the “run around.” When ha was approached with offers to fight Spalla, the European champion and Jack Bloomfield, the British heavyweight, in London, he turnod them down, saying that he had been signed by Rickard to meet Gibbons here on July 4. The Frenchman then sent a cable to Rickard asking that he arrange a bout with Gibbons in this country as a “grand finish” to his career. If Georges does meet Gibbons, his career certainly will be finished, but Rickard would have to furnish the “grand trimmings” that he desires. He’s High Priced It is apparent that Carpentier will want plenty of “grands” when ha starts to talk terms. Kane said he was here prepared to sign articles for fights with Mike MeTigue, Gene Tunney, Jack Renault, Carpentier, Firpo or Dempsey. Kane leaves here Saturday for Cleveland, where he Is to confer again with James Mullen, St. Louis promo-' ter, bidding for the Dempsey-Gibbona fight. Kane said he had no choice of promoters, and that he would be willing to work for Mullen, whom he considers responsible.
LA RUE IS ADDED TO FISTIC SHOW Montreal Boxer to Appear on Stribling-Fay Card, Gene La Rue, French-Canadian bantam from Montreal who made a favorable impression when he ap- : peared at Ft. Harrison last summer, has been added to the card of the Army and Navy Club show scheduled for Tomlinson Hall, Jan. 21. His opponent will be seleoted later. It was La Rue, who figured recently in the double knockout at San Antonio, Texas, with Kid Pancho, the Mexican champ. Both La Rue and Pancho landed haymakers simultaneously. and while both lay stretched on the floor the referee counted ten. La Rue has met many of the best j bantams in the country and has scored j many knockouts. Reports from the camps of both j Young Stribling and Harry Fay, who are to be the headliners on the local i card, are to the effect that b#th are i battle tuned. In addition to the main bout, and ! the La Rue go, two eight-round bouts already have been arranged. Frankio Beal of Muncle, Ind., will meet Eddiq Dyer of Terre Haute and Midget ; Query of Latonla, Ky., will face Merle j Alte of this city. LITESAND GLOOMS TO PLAY IN BROAD RIPPLE Only Chance for Local Fans to See Prestos Perform. The Joy-Gloom team of Broad Ripple has booked the Prest-O-Lltea of Indi mapolis for a game at the Broad Ripple High School gym next Tuesday evening. The Ripple independent quintet is composed of a number of former high school players and has a splendid record for several seasons. It probably will be the only opportunity Indianapolis net fans will have to see tho Lites in action this season, as they ore playing their schedule away from this city. Leslie, the Stevens brothers, Marty Frankfort, Brooks Secrest and John Rice compose the Prest-O-Lit© squad. EXPECTS LEE TO SHINE Fohl Confident Tulsa Chap Will Deliver at Boston. Manager Lee Fohl is confident Dudley Lee will fill the gap at shortstop for the Red Sox. Lee was the property of the St. Louis Browns, who hated to part with him. , Playing with Tulsa, a club that works with the Browns, Owner Ball was afraid Commissioner Land!® might declare Lee a free agent If he recalled him. The commissioner took such action in several similar cases. Kelts Score Victory By Times Special NOBLESVTLLE,'Ind., Jan. 10.—The Carmel Kelts defeated the Noblesville T. N. T. basketball team, 47 to 35. A large crowd witnessed the game. Armstrong, playing for Nobiesvlll©, was the star of the contest, making 21 of the 35 points scored by his team. The Red Arrows of Fishers won from the Joy-Gloom five of Indianapolis, 26 to 20. H. A. C. Five Defeated By 7'iif* Special 1 TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan.. 10.— The Jensen Brothers five of this city defeated the Hoosler A. C. of Indianapolis here Wednesday night, 27 to 16. The locals, with Wheeler, Lovell and Calvert showing the way, started test and were never headed. Rogers J-as best for the losers.
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