Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 273, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 March 1924 — Page 12

12

Ownie Bush at Short on Opening Day— National A. A. U. Swim at Local Pool

MANAGER OF INDIANS IN GAME AGAINST GIANTS * \ Fans Probably Will See Tribe Leader In Action Against Millers on April 15 —Speaker Likes Brown, By EDDIE ASH Times Sports Eftitor PLANT CITY, Fla., March 28. —While the Indians were busy packing their belongings early today for a trip to Sarasota to battle the New York Giants in a return exhibition game, Manager Bush informed the athletes he has decided finally to take a whirl at the shortstop position and would perform a few innings against the Nation .1 League champions.

He worked out at the position in the Thursday practice here and also participated in the day's batting drill. Bush said his throwing arm felt better than it has the past three years and he expressed confidence in his ability to fill the position regularly if necessity demands. Johnny Hodapp has been delivering at shortstop from a fielding standpoint, but he has not been hitting. His style at the plate is satisfactory to Bush and he takes a solid wallop at the ball, but he has had no luck with his drives. Ownie at Short Bush is still enthusiastic over the Cincinnati lad's possibilities, but at the same time the Tribe manager seems to be convinced that Indianapolis fans are sure to see Ownie Bush covering the shori field position opening day. Bush prefers to play third ixise, but he questions Campbells ability to perform at short. . He tried Campbell at short 'Tor a brief period Thursday, but the former Franklin College star appeared awkward in throwing from that position. Bush and Owner Smith went to Lakeland Thursday afternoon to witless the Brooklyn-Cleveland game and Iso to confer with Tris Speaker. The Cleveland manager not long ago prom sed Bush a pitcher, but a hitch developed. Speaker did say, however, •hat he liked Fitzsimmons and Brown ft the Indians. Brown Major Prospect It has been known several big league clubs" have been watching Fitzsimmons. but Speaker is the first major league pilot to speak of’Brown as a prospect. Speaker Brown has a weak throwing arm. but he told Bush there are several outfielders In •he big leagues who cannot throw much better. In five games against major league teams this spring Brown has batted better than 500. Bush has named , Krueger the Tribe’s first string 1 catcher and has let it be known the battle for the other backstop berth Is between Dixon and Miller. Turner, Cotton States recruit, has a flaw in throwing to bases. Fitzsimmons and Burwell were slated for the mound duty against the Giants at Sarasota today. On Saturday the Indians will meet the Brooklyn Dodgers at Clearwater. Bush apparently has settled on Fitzsimmons, Petty, Burwell, Smith and Hill as pitchers who will do. Niles, Eller. Sleb and Bartlett are in the doubtful class. Niles reported late and is still untried, but he has been showing a good curve. Gross has been released.

Training Camp Chatter

BRADENTOWN. Fla.—The Cardinals went to St. Petersburg today to tackle the Braves, alter beating the Senators here Thursday. 3 to 2. in a hard-feught game. Doak pitched five innings lor St. Bonis and permitted three hits and no scores. MOBILE. Ala. —The Browns’ casualty list t# growing larger Herschel Bennett, promising rookie outfielder, sprained an ankle sliding back into first base. Fred Schleibner. Cari Weil man. Pat Collins and Trainer Jimmy Austin also are on the shelf temporarily. /” OAKLAND, Cal—The Chicago Cubs defeated Oakland Thursday t>y an 8-to-4 score. The game developed nothing unusual. LEESBURG. Fla.—Chicago? White Sox rotter <i to a 4-to-3 defeat at the hands of the Phillies here Thursday. The Sox. who this far had gone through the pre-season game in good order, exploded in the sixth inning. CLEARWATER. Fla.—Bemie Ncis. outflehler. and officials of the Brooklyn club were still on the outs today. Neis insists that he has quit the team and that he will play with the Belcit outlaw club. Neis was told by the club to find a trade for himself. NEW ORLEANS—Pending arrival of Colonel Ruppert. owner of the Yankees, and Ed Barrelw. business manager. Miller Huggins put off the application of the gate to rookies tagged for dismissal. j LAKELAND, Fla.—Emil Lev sen. lowa recruit, pitching for. the Cleveland Indians, blew up in the ninth and the Brooklyn Dodgers scored six runs, turning a 3-to-2 score against them into an S-to-3 victory. RALEIGH. N. C.—Combing Cole for fourteen hits, the Toronto Internationals beat the Detroit Tigers Thursday. 5 to 4. Harry Hciiman i smacked a homer. ORLANDO. Fla.—Jack Hendries, manager. was in high glee today-, following the Reds’ 6-t*-l victory Thursday at Jacksonville over Columbus The Reds showed .their real speed, while Jakie May and Carl Mays displayed a fine brand of pitching. SARASOTA Fla.—Haring doubts apparently about the ability of Heinie Groh to play through the season. Manager McOraw is using George Kelly at third base and Bill Terry at first The Giants were smacked, 10 to 7, in the game Thursday with the Milwaukee Amercian Association dub.

Independent Baseball

The Christ a more team will hold a meeting tonight at 7:30. Practice will bo held Saturday afternoon. For information call Belmont 1175. The Eastenr Cubs will hold tueir first meeting Monday at 1016 E. Twenty-Ninth St. All players who wish to get in touch with this team should attend the meeting at 7:30 p. m. The Ideal Furnace b&eball team will hold first practice Sunday at 2 p. m, at Rhodius Park The following players are requested to attend: Cathcart, Hagan. Guy, Essex. Welding. Martin, Sharpe, Lynch, MeClung, McCTry. Reilley Cooko. Roth Cuckmore, Hudsin. Brown. Heusia. Lehr, Heudcrsin and Burk The Broad Ripple baseball team will practice Sunday afternoon at Maxwell field. Any players wishing to get on a Sunday team are asked to come out. Games are wanted with city and State teams. Write James ■fHborn 6104 Broadway, or call Humboldt r , Buff Defeats Forbes Bg Unit'd Pres* COLUMBUS. Ohio, March 28. Johnny Buff, former bantam and flyweight champion, defeated Harry Korbe* Columbus, in. tn rounds on Thin*Jay nirht.

WINNER PAYS 25-1 IN BRUSH EVENT Master Robert Takes Steeplechase at Aintree Course, By United Press LIVFRFOOL, England. March 28. Lord Airlie’s Master Robert won the Grand National steeplechase over the difficult 4ti mile course at Aintree today. T. K. Laidlaw's Fly Mask was second and W. H. Midwocd’s Silvo third. Thirty ran. The betting was 25 to 1 against the winner. 100 to 7 against Fly Mast and 100 to 7 against Silvo. Conjurer 11, the favorite, fell. BUTLER IN A. A. U. MEET Irvingtonians Will Make Trip to Ixjuisville Saturday. About ten or twelve Butler track men will go to Louisville Saturday to compete In the Indiana-Kentueky A. A. U. meet. The Butler track squad is working out on Irwin field in preparation for the tourney.

Times Baseball Problem Bv BILLY EVANS TAKE npthing for granted in baseball. If you doubt that statement jitst glance over the following situation: ___ It is the last half of the ninth inning and the home team is trailing by the score of 5 to 3. Then things started to happen. Three times during the inning it seemed as if the home team had put over the three runs required to win the ball game. As many times the crowd rose to its feet, gave the mighty shout of victory, then to its great dismay something had happened which erased the much-needed runs. Perhaps half the crowd left the park believing the home teanf had scored a 6 to 5 victory. During the course of the inning not a basehit was actually made by the team at bat. Neither did the team in the field make a fielding error, nor did the pitcher give a base on balls. Despite this the home team appeared to have won the game on three different occasions, but didn’t. Six men were used by the home team to complete this unusual inning. Aside from the three outs necessary to complete the last half of the ninth, three other outs were apparently made. Even the umpire played ? tjart in she confusion that naturally resulted by sending c player to the clubhouse. llow did it all happen 1 (Send In your answers at on os lo Billy Evans Contest Editor. Two season baseball passes to Washington Park, given by The Times, are the reward for the two best answers, and ten admissions to the opening Indian game also will be awarded for the next best answers.)

MANDELL- DUNDEE BOUT Match to Be Staged at Louisville on Eve of Derby. Ry United Preen ROCKFORD, 111., March 28.—Sammy Mandell, Rockford flash, is tb ! achieve his ambition to meet a world j champion. On May 16 Sammy will fight Johnny Dundee, Junior lightweight title-holder, EXTRA BENCHES NEEDED McTigue-Stribling Bout Attracts Fans — Reserved SefctLs Gone. Ru United Preen NEWARK, N. J.. March 28.—Temporary benches to seat 1,000 spectators are to be erected In the Armory to meet demand for tickets for the McTigue-Stribling light-heavyweight championship bout next Monday night. Tickets for all the regular reserved seats were taken several days ago. BIG MONEY FOR KNUTE By Timet Special SOUTH BEND, lnd., March 28. Official verification was lacking today to campus rumors that Coach Knute Rockne will receive $125,000 in cold cash as a result of signing a ten-year contract as mentor of the Irish grid squad.re Kg Six Openers Drawings and early season plans for the Big Six League were made at a meeting Thursday night. It is the first railroad league that has been formed. On opening day, April 26, the C., I. & W. will meet the P. & E.; Big Four meets the Monon, and the Belt will play the I. C. •Joe Parelli Injured Ru United Prenn CHICAGO, March 28.—Joe Parelli. middleweight wree cling champion, because of his defefu of Johnny Meyers i a week ago, is In the hospital here, j Parelli was injured when a street carl hit his automobile. lit probably wlliJ not be *bie to w.-mtte until fall. M

EASTERN COIN ON 10 NORSES FOR KENTUCKY DERBY Sarazen and St, James Carry Most of Money—-Epinard Visit Interests, By HENRY L. FARRELL United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, March 28.—Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt's champion. Sarazen, and George VV. Wiedenor’s St. James probably will carry the bulk of the Eastern money that will be wagered on the Kentucky Derby. Practically every owner in the East has a candidate or two among the hundreds of thoroughbreds that are working out on the Metropolitan tracks, but Sarazen and St. Jitmes are dominating in interest because of their records as 2-year-olds. , Sarazen, which may be the favorite in the Derby, stepped a hajf In .53 In his last workout and St. James did the same distance in :51 4-5 under a pull. The $50,000 Preakness stake and the Derby center interest on the 3-year-olds in tralnng, but the signing of, contracts for the invasion of Epinard, the French champion', have switched eyes of turf followers to older classes. The contracts signed call for threequartois of a mile at Belmont, a mile at Aqueduct in September and a mile and a quarter at Latonla in October. The three events will be for 3-year-olds. and upwards weight for ages. Zev. In Memorlam and My Own, are looked upon as the chief rivals of the French champion, who has been defeated only twice In his four years. He lost one race as a 2-year-old, am experience similar to Man-O’-War's, and he fell a victim to weight last summe. in the English Cambridgeshire.

in a ten-round bout at Louisville, Ky., according to word received from i sdie Kane, his manager. The bout will be a side attraction to the Kentucky Derby, which opens the nex& day. It wilji not be a decision bout.

-SMITH-HASSLER-STURM CO. A REAL SPORTING GOODS STORE 219-2*l MASSACHUSETTS AVE. 116 EAST OHIO STREET

1924 BICYCLES ARE HERE Come in now and select your favorite model. Our showing is ft your disposal. Prices range from $29,25 to $42.75. CASH OR PAYMENTS EM-ROE SPORTING GOODS CO. Main 3867 209 W. Washington St

Manager Hits’ Em Around

A ' ' ■£ " - - -as ' ; /- . W ' ■ ... , |

Manager Bush is here seen hitting them around in infield practice for the Tribe at Plant City, Fla. Ownie is not satisfied to

FANS PERMITTED TO SEND MORE THAN ONE ANSWER Many Requests for Another Chance by Contestants in Billy Evans Puzzle Brings Decision From Editor, Numerous requests from contestants in the Billy Evans puzzle contest for additional chances to turn in answers have led the contest editor to make an announcement that the fans may send in more than one solution. There is nothing in tlie rules of the contest that prohibits any number of solutions from one source.

Some of the entries who solved the puzzle a day or bo after it first, appeared have requested that they be allowed to answer the problem again. After thinking it over a number of the contestants believe they have found a better solution. This is perfectly all right. The editor Is only too glad to see such Interest displayed. Not many more days are left before the contest closes. Next Wednesday Is the final day. It will give another week-end to thing over the peeuUar situation put forward by Billy Evans, the famous umpire and coittributor to The Times Sports page. The. answers contfnue to come in with almost as much regularity as at the start. Another flood of solutions Is expected over qie week-end. Remember, two season passes to Washington Park are to be given by The Times for the two b‘d answers and ten opening day admissions for the next best.

INDIANA CENTRAL ELECTS Eddie Bright Will I-cad University Heights Net Squad. Eddie Bright of Elnora, Ind., will ; lead the Indiana OentrAl basketball j quintet next season. He was elected at a meeting of varsity men Thursday. With rill of last season's regulars scheduled to be back In school next fall. Coach George sees bright prospects for Indiana Central in its twenty games arranged for the sea son. GLENNA - COLLETT WINS National Champ Take* North and Sooth Tourney Again. PINEHT7RST, N. C., March 28. Miss Glenna Collett, national cham plon of Providence, R. 1., won the woman’s North and South golf championship for the second year, defeating Miss Fordyce of Youngstown. Ohio here today. Miss Collett won 5 to 3. Rose Poly Net Captain By Times Special TERRE HAUTE', Ind., March 28,C. A. Anderson, Cloquet, Minn., was elected captain of tlve Rose Poly net squad at a meeting of letter men, following a banquet at the home of Coach Heze Clark. Anderson was a center on the Rose Poly quintet this year. He also was tackle on the Mhigineer eleven.

BASEBALL Uniforms and Equipment We specialize in team equipment. Our large line of stook uniforms comprises an assortment of qualities and color combinations that will make selection an easy matter. Team equipment at whosesale prices. Wilson Official Baseballs, per dozen $ll.OO to $16.00 Genuine Horsehlde Gloves $2.50 GET OUR PRICES BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

LEFT TO RIGHT—TURNER AND BUSH

watch the others, however, and says he Is going to get into the game at shortstop himself. He expected to play a few innings against the Giants tojiay.

WAIT FOR KEARNS, SAYS CHAMP JACK Wills Fight Up to Manager, Is Dempsey's Comment, * tip United Press LOS, ANGELES, Cal., March 28. "You’ll have to wait until Jack Kearns gets here Saturday to get all :he dope straight,” .Tack Dempsey, world’s heavyweights champion said today when teld Kearyis had announced that Dempsey will defend his title in a finish fight against Harry Wills at Tia Juana on Labor day. Dempsey said if Kearns had made the announcement in Omaha, it was probably true as Kearns did all his natch-making and "anything he says goes.’’

DRESS UP for EASTER Don t wait until the last minute rush. Be prepared by taking advantage of our

I BE

NATIONAL CUSTOM TAILORS “Where Quality Is Higher Than Price” 25 E. Market Street Satisfaction Guaranteed

IRESTER DENIES TOURNEY SYSTEM WILL BE CHANGED I, H, S, A, A, Board Meeting at Anderson to Consider State Baseball Meet, Bv Times /Special ANDERSON, Ind., March 28.—A. L. Trester, permanent secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, today denied reports that the executive board was Considering any •changes which would contemplate the revision of the sectional, regional and State basketball tournament system In use for the past few years. Consideration of eligibility questions, problems of improving athletic conditions in high schools and the possible betterment of methods of conducting the annual high school net tourney will come before the board of control of the association at a meeting here Saturday. Secretary Trester has received an invitation from Director of Athletics N. A. Kellogg, at Purdue, to conduct a State high school baseball tournament at Purdue, suggesting- the dates as either May 16 and 17, or May 22 and 23. This matter Is also to be brought to the board Saturday. Another vital problem confronting the board will be the better handling of the crowds at the Coliseum at Indianapolis during the State tournament. STEWART ADDED TO CARD Washington A. C. Signs Up Missouri Bantam on April 7 Show. Carl (Battling) Stewart of Joplin Missouri, bantam, has been signed by Steve Harter. Washington A. C. matchmaker, for the semi-windup of eight rounds for the April 7 card at Tomlinson haJL His opponent will be selected later. Harter plana forty rounds of boxing. Bud Taylor, and Pettingfil, a fighter who has a string of unbroken viotories in the South, moot In the main go. Johnny Sawyers, local bantam and Dick Osborne, Shelbyvlllo, are scheduled for a six-round go in the preliminaries. Biki Can Walt a Week By United Financial NE WYORK, March 28.—Edward Roberts, Panama City, Panama, promoter who came to this city to offer Mike MoTigue $76,000 for a return engagement w-lth Battling Siki in Panama City Next July, will have to wait until next week for his answer, according to announcement, made by P. Mullins.

Introductory OFFER Beginning Saturday, March 29, and ending Saturday, April 5. An American Beauty blue serge suit for $97.50 0 Cat absolutely to tout measure and guaranteed to fit. Buying a National Custom Tailored Suit isn’t a speculation, but an investment, for every Suit is guaranteed to give complete personal satisfaction. Other SUITS Tweeds, Gaberdines, Worsteds, Unfinished Worsteds\ Blue and Black Pin Stripes '32* to *47 m OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL 8 P. M.

TWENTY-FOUR ENTRIES IN TITLE EVENT SATURDAY Fourteen Cities Represented in Men's Junior Breast-Stroke Competition at Hoosier A, C, —Fine Entry List, Twenty-four aquatic stars from fourteen cities, including Indianapolis, will compete, Saturday night in the National A. A. U. championship junior 220-yard breast-stroke for men at the Hoosier A. C. podl.

PRIZES AWARDED AS TOURNEY ENDS Bowling Classic Closes After Record-Making By United Xews CHICAGO, March 28.—The greatest bowling tournament in the history of the game closed here Thursday night, when the events in the American Bowling Congress ended and the prize list was announced. Herbs Indians of Cleveland, Ohio, won the five man team championship. rolling a total of 3,044 for anew A. B. C. record. Harry, and Clarence Thoma, of Chicago broke the double's record pounding out a mark of 1,380. H. Smyers of Pittsburgh topped the entrants in the individual events, with a score of 749, another record. A. Weber, of Elizabeth, N. J., led in all events, with a total of 1.975. Saturday Schedule in Women’s Bowling Meet For City Teams at Century Alleys —1:30 P. M.— Alleys. 1— Weber Milk Company. 2 Van Damp Products Company. B—Wcge-Stanford. 4 Blacker'* Chile 5 Continental National Bank. o—Strollera. — 4:10 P. M.— Alleys. 1— Ko-We-Bae. 2 Ell Llllys 3 San Mac Chocolate 4 Mooney-Muellrr-Ward Company. 5 Beech Grove Bty Four Girls 6 Kiefer-Stewart Company. —8:50 P. M.— Alleys 1— Kohmstohk Candy Company 2 Goldsmith Drug Company. B—Century Alley Five. 4 Baker Brothers. 5 Board of Trade Billiard Company. 6 Fox's Five. —9 P. M.— Alleys. I—Guarantee Tire Company. £—White Furniture Company, 3 Penney Furniture Company. 4 B P O. E 5 Capitol Alley Fire. 6 Pals O’ Mine.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1924

Cities entered in the national event include Baltimore, Louisville, Pittaburgh. Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Terre Haute, St. Paul, Kansas City, Grand Rapids and Indianapolis. Hoosier A. C. entries, facing the stiffest of competition, wifi endeavor to bring the title to Indianapolis. Wade Fowler is considered one of the H. A. C.’s best bets.. In addition to the 220-yard national event will be two Indiana-Kentudky A A. U. championships awarded in the women’s 220-yard free style and the fancy diving from a low board for men. The Indianapolis pool was chosen as the scene of this national event because of its central location and because it meets all A. A. U. requirements as a speed tank. Tank-side and balcony seats are open to the public. The starter’s gun will erac-k for the first event at 8 p. m. Saturday. A nuinber of minor events, including water polo and fajicy diving will be staged in connection with the Jyig event. Last minute entries were received today from St. Paul, Kansas City, Grand Rapids and Milwaukee. The largest athletic clubs throughout the country have sent their stars to compete for the national 220-yard breast stroke championship. Officials in charge of the event" Saturday night were selected at noon today at a meeting of the Indiana-Ken-tucky A. A. U. They will be: Paul R. Jordan, referee-. J. Edward Clemens, starter; Herbert Bws, Ed Zimmer. Ralph Colby, A. F Westland, Arthur Paetz, judges: Harold J. Hampton. Albert Coffin, T. F. Murray, Dr. K. T. Jeffries. timers: Theodore Warner, Dr Leonard Kernel, inspectors: George W. Lipps. ar.nounoer: Howard Venn, clerk of course; A. H. Moore, scorer: Alvin Ernest Hoelecher. Fred Hall, Laden King. Paul R. Jordan. T. M. Murray, judges of diving. ANDERSON NET PROGRAM Twenty Games on Card—No Clashes With Local Schools Billed. By Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., March 28.—The Anderson High School basketball card for next season now completed, will contain twenty games, Manager Lyman J. McClintock announoed. The card: Nov. 7 Arcadia, here; Norv. 14. open I Nov. 21, Lapel, here: Dec, 5, at Vincennes: Dec. 12, Moreland, here: Dec, 18. Jefferson, here; Dec. 19 Kokomo, here: Dec. 28, Montmorenci, here: Dec. 30, at Bedford; Jan. S, at Connersville: Jan. 9. Marlon, here: Jan. 18. Connersville here; Jan. 17, at Huntington: Jan. £3. Vincennes, here: Jan, 80. at Kokomo: Feb. 8, at Logan-sport : Feb. 18, Huntington here: Fob. 14, at Marion! Feb, 20. Bedford, here, and Feb. 5 Browneburg, here.