Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 244, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 February 1925 — Page 11
SATURDAY, FEB. 21, 1925
GIBBONS-WILLS HEAVYWEIGHT MATCH IN JUNE AP PEARS TO BE SURE GO
N. Y. Boxing Commission Suggests Bout and Managers Agree—Jack Dempsey’s Plans Too Uncertain. By HENRY L. FARRELL V \ United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—Tom Gibbons and Harry Wills, two leading challengers for the heavyweight championship, will meet in a 15-round bout to a decision in the Yankee stadium early in June, as the feature of a card that is to be presented for the benefit of the New York Milk Fund.
AMATEUR LAURELS AT STAKE Title Bouts Reached at Gary Tourney—H. A. C. Boys Compete. Bv frtintt Specir.l GARY, Ind. Feb. 21.—Semi-finals and finals In ill weights In the Middle States A. A. U. boxing tourney wlAWie decided tonight at the Gary yS c. a. A. C. boxers from Indianapolis showed up well in the preliminary bouts Friday. Lawrence Pruitt, bantam, scored a technical knockout over David Rosen of Steel Worlcs Club, Joliet, 111. Casey Jones. H. A. C. featherweight, was put ouv., but it took the present cnamplon. Joe Zale of Gary, to do It. The bout was a battle and went to the Gary boxer on a threeround decision. George Mulholland, Middle States light heavy champ of the H. A. C., won a three-round decision from John Prawdzik, Michigan champ, of Grand Rapids. FORD QUITS Philly Infielder Gives Up National Pastime. Bv United Prett CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Horace Ford, Philadelphia Nationals’ second sacker, has retired voluntarily, Judge Landis’ office announced today. Landis today reinstated three suspended players. They are Max Flack, who got himself suspended by balking at a transfer from the Cardinals to the Pacific Coast League; Ervin Brame, Philadelphia Americans, and Bcimy Shields of the New York W* . FISHERS NET TOURNEY Three Local Clubs Put Out of Independent Sectional Meet. Bv Times Special FISHERS, Ind., Feb. 21.—Three Indianapolis net teams were put out of the running In the Fishers sectional of the independent amateur basketball tourney here Friday when the Meteors, Holtzman Shoe Store and Western A. C. five lost. Broadway M. E. of the Capital City downed the Western A- C. by the lopsided score of 42 to 10. Sherldian and Fishers put out the other Indianapolis clubs. CATHEDRAL DROPS TILT Washington Catholic Defeats Locals at K. C. Hall, 81 to 24. The two fast forwards of Washington Catholic High, Larrick and O’Neil, proved too elusive for the Cathedral High guards Friday night at K. C. Hall and took home a victory, 81 to 24. Larrick chalked up seven field goals and O’Neil six. The visitors led throughout. Gill, with five field goals and two from, the foul line, made just half of Cathedral's points. It was the last •une of the season for the locals. Ponns.v Gymnasts Win Preta CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—The University of Pennsylvania gym team Friday outclassed Chicago in a duel gymnast meet here, 769.26 to 641.50. Capt. Clarence Van Vactor, Maroon gym phenom, was the Individual star, taking first honors In four
Friday Basketball Results
COLLEGE Franklin. 28; Michigan Agglea. 16. Butler, 80; De Pauw. 26. Manchester College, 40; Rose Poly. 19. Fanover. c 6; Earlham. 23. Oakland 01,y. 27 -Danville Normal, 26. Wittenberg. 41; Kenyon, 80. Carnegie Tech. 38; Drexel, 14. Colgate, 20; Buffalo. 17. John Carroll. 24, University of Detroit. 19. Harvard. 87 1 University of Rochester, 28. HIGH BCHOOL9 Shortridgc. 38; El wood. 23. Washington Catholic. 31; Cathedral 24. Franklin. 48; Greeucaetle. 18. Bedford. 29 Anderson, 21. M onttnorenci. 24: Kewanna. IS. Morton (Richmond). 42; Connsravffla. 26. Jamestown, 58: North Salem. 22. Martinsville. 81: Frankfort. 29. Frankfort Seconds. 11; Michigan town. 9. Tipton. 20; Nobleavtlle, 19. Spencer. 61: Bloomfield, 34. Lapel, 20: Carmel. 18. _ ... Lapel See.ondit. 20: Cartne, Seconds, 16, Dugger. 38: Carlisle, 28. J Dugger Girls. 28 ■ Carlisle Girls. 18. Columbus. 42: Shelbyville, 28. Columbus Seconds. 41: Clifford. 6. Paoll. 28: Sabin, 23 (overtime). Greenfield. 41; Newcastle, 29. Tech Seconds. 83; Greenfield Seconds, 17. Greenwood. 30; Southport. 29. Greenwood Seconds, 2i; Southport Second*. 17. Union City, 28; RtdgwnJe, *6. dßjtoe. 68: 16. Girls, 17; Southport Girls. Moore* Hill, 18; Bunman, 7. Girls, 23: Moores Hill Girls, Grecnsburg, 48: Knights town. 34. Hplceland Junior High, 13; Knightstown Junior High. 11. Knightstown Girls. 14; Center Grove Girls, 8. Valley Mills. 21: PUtsbofo. 18. La Porte. 27; Michigan City, 22. , Jeff arson rills Seconds. 30; Crother*ville, 5. , * Pendleton. 63; Lawrence, 14. Dalesville. 38: Alexandria. 36. Lapel. 40; Carmel, 86. Moore land, 31 Middletown. 24. WyJ.T.-g/y *>■
Tex Rlcaard w'll promote the show end the match will be approver’. by the New York boxing commission at Its meeting next Tuesday. Eddie Kane, manager of Gibbons, said today that as far as he was concerned tho match was o' Paddy Muldns who han Wills, said that he vaa willing. Dempsey Match alee “We have given u ..ops of getting a match with >empsey,” Mullins said. Gibbons and Wills placed challenges for the heavyweight championship before the New York cornmiss'on Friday and they were not acted upon. Before the meeting the chairman of the commission conferred with Kane and Mullins, and It is understood he suggested a meeting between the two challengers would be the fairest and most satisfactory way of deciding the next opponent for Jack Dempsey. Champ May Retire Recent developments indicate the champion has decided to abandon the fighting game. Promoters of the Milk Fund sent a representative, who Is a close personal friend of the champion, to Los Angelas to ask him to appear for the Milk Fund benefit la accordance with a promise given last year. Word was received a few <lays ago that there was no chance to get his consent. It was decided then to go after the next best heavyweight card.
Gossip and Comment
EEP FLORENCE, Georgetown University catcher obtained during the A. A. winter meeting by Ownie Bush’s Indians from the Giants, has accepted terms. His contract was received at Washington Park today. Florence is an experiment. He went from college to the Giants last spring and then retired when John McGraw tried to send him to a minor league in the East. He a star at Georgetown in both baseball and football. Robertson, veteran backstop purchased from the Birmingham Club, resides in Texas and he has not had time to return his contract. According to Information given Bush, Robertson, though not a “chicken,” has been rated among the best receivers in the Southern Association. It is said he asked the Birmingham management to get him out of that circuit because of the extreme heat. Or— —j NE week from today, boys, and the Hoosiers will be on their way to strawberry land and spring training. Not many athletes will be in the party leaving here. The Indians are a .scattered aggregation, a number being at Florida resorts. Outfielder Rehg and Trainer Pierce are the only members at Plant City at present. A letter from Rehg received Friday said he was doing a little exercise ball tossing with Pierce. Members of the 1924 Y. P. C. football team gathered Friday and presented Coach Al Feeney with a silver loving cup. Feeney worked hard with the grldders last fall and the athletes wanted him to know they appreciated his efforts. The team won nine out of eleven games at Washington Park. t You can never figure Rehg. Last spring he was the first to tire of the Plant City grind and yearn for the North. This year he was the first Indian to reach the town. Connie Curry, Sioux City (la.) bantam, who clashes with Happy Atherton in the main go at Tomlinson Hall, Monday night, worked out this afternoon at the Mitchell Athletic Club, 825 S. Meridian St. He will take a light drill at the same gym Sunday afternoon. A
Milton. 40; Boston. 38. Clay City, 48; Bowling Green. 17. Jonesboro, 44: Van Buren, 18. Markleville, 36; Charlottesville. 87. Kend&Uville. 17; Garrett. 8. Angola, 48; Goshen. 34. West Lafayette. 34: Monticello. 26. Lyons, 39; Elnora. 18. Plymouth. 42: Warsaw. 26. Warsaw girls. 18; Plymouth girls. 6. Jonesboro, 44; Vanburen, 16. Cicero. 08: Westfield. 40. Danville, 4 6; Liston, 89. Danville Junior High, 17; Uzton Junior High. 11. Spencer, 61; Bloomfield. 34. Ben Davis, 46; Broad Ripple, 21. Rochester. 48; Delphi. 28. Deedsville. 81; Rochester Second*. 11 Owensvllle, 56; Princeton. 20. RubhviUe, 88; Carthage. 26. Acton. 27; Warren Central. 28. SmlthvUls, 24; Brownstown. 26. South Bend. 86; Log an sport. 29. Remington, 20; GoodJa id. 10. . Economy, 33; Modoc. 24. McK'nley, 17; Wayne, 18. Tell City. 36; Rockport. 11. Bouitoon. 63; West High. 28. Bourbon Girls. 38 West High Girls. 7. Hopewell 60: firownsburg. 38. Flora. 40; Young America. 28. Mitchell. 48: Linton. 28. Marlon, 29; Kokomo. 21. JeffeiwonvUle. 19; St. Xavier (Louisville). 14. Colvunbls City, 40; Wolf Lake. 28. Wolf Lake Girls. 34; Columbia OUy trirlß, o. Whltastown, 29: Avon. 16. West Lafayette. 34: Monticello. 26. BATE6VILLE INDEPENDENT MEET Laurel 41 Brookville, 23. Milan, 2; Newpoint, 0. Hanover, 40: Mooresvllle. 18. Batesvllle, 2: London. 0. Osgood. 38; Lawrenceburg. 11. MUNCIE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT TOURNAMENT inRHT ROUND) Warner Gear. 11: Thomas Auto Top. 18. Muncie Merchants. 2: New Burlington 0 (forfeit). Eaton Merchants. 12: Gill Clay Pot. 8 FIHHKKA INDEPENDENT MEET Broadway M. E. (Indpls.), 42; Western A. C. (Indole.), 10. Fiabers.2 l ;Met*>rs (Indpls J. 10.
N. D. SWIM SQUAD TO PERFORM College Aquatic Team Visits City for Meet at Hoosier A. C. Eight events are carded tonight when Notre Dame and Hoosier Athletic Club swimmers meet in the Hoosier pool. collegians from South Bend are Ssttid to be strong, but the local pad dters know a few tricks and hope to spring an upset. The event is open to the public. * Johhny Weibel, of- footlell fame, captains the N. D. squad. He was first-string guard for Rockne last fall. He will com- , WEIBEL pote In three events tonight. The Notre Dame swimming team Is making Its first trip to this city. The squad got in Friday night and witnessed the Butler-De Pauw basketball game. Events and entries for tonight’s aquatic meet are: 180 Yard Relay—(N. D.) Capt. J Weibel, F. Royce. E. Brykciynekl. H. Me Caffery; (H. A. C.) M. Mercurlo, W. Krler. A. Hook. I*. Hammer. W. Greene Fancy Diving l —(N. D.l J. Rodxera. H. McCaffery; (H. A. C.) T. Hudson, W. Greene. _ _ _ 40 Yard Free Style—< N. D.) F. Royce. J. Weibel: (H. A. C.) A. Hook. W. Kretg. M. Mercurlo. _ Plunge—(N. D.) A. Selvera. W. Houpert (H. A. C.) W. Greene, J 'uklna, J. Schaffer. _ „ 220 Yard Free Style—(K. D.) H. Me Caffery, B. Brykeyn*ki: (H. A. C.) A. Hook. Curry. N. Hammer. 100 Yard Back Stroke—(N. D.) R. Fulte, E. McLaughlin: (H. A: C.* Pahud, Hammer. 100 Yard Breast Stroke—(N. D.) J. Rhodes, T. McKieman; (H. A. C ) Fowler, HerUtr 100 Yard Free Style—(N. 0.) J. Weibel, F. Royce: (H. A. C.) Hook. Mercurlo.
By EDDIE ASH
number of other boxers are training there. i# ~T] HE dribbling game is being | I overplayed by some of our L-.-J basketball teems. Pass the ball occasionally, boys, and perhaps you’ll get nearer the h6op. In the Butler game Friday one Do Pauw man was guilty of the too-much-dribble habit. Jack Delaney and Tiger Flowers are e-olng to stage another fistic brawl in New York. There’ll be a struggle worth viewing. Flowers was flattened by Delaney several weeks ago. The Tiger is game and again will be supported heavily by bluck spores of Harlem. H. S. Net Games Tonight Vincennes vs. Tech at Exposition Building. Manual at South Side, Ft. Wayne.
MANAGER OF FLOWERS FACES CHARITY PROMISE 'Squawk’ Miller Is Reminded of His Speech Following Tiger’s Recent Defeat by Delaney. Bv Timet Special NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—Unless Walt Miller of Atlanta, Ga., better known to the fight profession as “Squawk” Miller, has forgotten the matter, sweet charity stands a chance to win some $15,000 when Tiger Flowers, the negro middleweight, fights Jack Delaney in a return bout at Madison Square Garden.
When Delaney pitched his right fist against Flowers’ chin in the second round of fight here a few weeks ago and knocked him cold as a storage pullet, Miller, who manages Flowers, proclaimed to the world and outlying precincts that Flowers had been slugged with a blackjack—jack concealed in Delaney's glove. “Give us a return bout and let me station a 1 epresentative In Delaney’s corner to see that he doesn’t use any horseshoes, flatirons or old chisels,’’ said Miller, "and I will donate our entire purse to charity if Flowers doesn’t win.” Miller hasn’t emphasized that offer since then, but the name of charity has been taken in vain by so many fight managers that ’he has now been "called.” Those who heard him mdke the proposal aren’t going to let him forget that if Plovers fails to beat Delaney, charity deserves the purse. To collectlt, of course, will be another matter. THREE BIG TEN GAMES Indiana vs. Chicago in One of ToNight's Contests. Bv United Freei CHICAGO, Feb. 2L—Three Big Tsn cage contests are carded for tonight. Illinois will meet Wisconsin at Urbana; Minnesota and lowa will battle at Minneapolis; Chicago and Indiana clash here.
Champ at 21 Bv NKA. Service fiTTI BW YORK. Feb. 21. I IN I “ Cannon ball” Eddie MarI tin, who recently upset the dope by winnig the bantamweight title from Abe Goldstein, has youth in his favor. Martin is the youngest of ail the champions, just 21. He takes the best of care of himself, but is the rushing type of fighter, who takes much punishment to win in every start. They seldom last long, ala Nelson and Wolgaat. I-
THE IN DIAJSIAFOJLLB TIME
When Hagen Won ‘Title’
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CYRIL WALKER, LEFT. AND WALTER HAGEN,
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LOCAL CUEIST REACHES FINALS IN TITLE PLAY Vogler Meets Chicago Man for Top Honors in National Amateur Three-Cushion Tournament. Bv Timet Special NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—L. M. Vogler of Indianapolis and Dr. A. J. Harris of Chicago will meet tonight in the national amateur three-cushion billiard tourney for the title. Neither has been defeated.
WINTER GOLF Glenna Collett Retains Title of Florida. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 21.—Glenna Collett retained her title as woman golf champion of Florida, when she defeated Edith Cummins 6 and 4 here Friday afternoon. Miss Collett at the same time gained permanent possession of the Flagler gold cup, this being her third consecutive year to win. Bessie Fenn won the consolation flight of the championship division by defeating Mrs. H. D. Sterrett, 4 and 2. Dorothy Doyle won the second flight when she defeated Mrs. 8. 8. Laird, 4 knd 8. The third flight was won by Harriett Ellison from Mrs. Albert McDoland, 1 up on the nineteenth hole.
HANOVER IN VICTORY Earlham Fails to Stop Dashing Offensive of Iliiltoppers. Bv Timet Special RICHMOND, Ind., Feb. 21^—Hanover’s strong offense was too much for Earlham here Friday night and the Hilltoppers crashed through for a 35 to 23 victory. E. Hough led the attack with five from the field. The largest crowd of the season Witnessed the fray. The Quakers were crippled by the loss of Captain Wallace. LUIS ORDERS ‘HALTER’ Yincentini Decides to Marry Before Returning to New York. Bv Timet Svecial SANTIEGO. Chili. Feb. 27.—Luis Vinoentlni, the best lightweight fighter below the Isthmus of Panama, has placed his order with a local “harness maker” for a "halter.” He expects to be married to Miss Emilia Gonzalez, a Bantiego girl, when he comes back from his next boxing expedition to New York. N. A. G. U. NET CONTEST Indiana Central at Athenaeum Gym Tonight in Return Game. Indiana Central College net team will play the N. A. G. U. club tonight at the Athenaeum floor in a return game. In a previous contest the Gymnasts defeated the University Heights netters by a! good margin and hope to repeat tonight, it la the flnal game for Nj A. G. U. Fencing at Purdue Fencers representing the Le Mai re School of Fencing of this city meet the Purdue swordsmen tonight at Lafayette. There are matches scheduled with foils, dueling blades and sabers. The Indianapolis squad: Nestor Le Maire, M. B. McQuillin, C. E. Coryn, F. A. Sterling and Don Kimmell
ofticii>. world's championship.” Ha+-jn. It will be recalled, gave his opponent one of the worst troun.lngs ever recorded In a match cf slmlla- importance, winning 17 to 15
Vogler turned in the beat game of the meet on Friday when the Hoosier set hack E. Z. Walnwright of Pittsburgh In fifty-eight Innings by a score of 50 to 26. He also made the high run of the tourney with a string of seven. Dr. Harris won from Gus Gardner of New York, 60 to 40, in eightyseven Innings. ANOTHER ONE Shortridge Comes Back Strong to Defeat Elwood. Bv Timet Special ELWOOD, Ind., Feb. 21.—Shortridge High School of Indianapolis added another victory to Its basket string here Friday night by defeating Elwood High, 88 to. 26, after staging a spirited comeback in the final period. The first half ended 14 to 11 In favor of Elwood. Christopher led the scoring for the winners with seven field goals. Sayce got four, Spaulding three, Hendrix and Shaefer one each. After a poor start Shortridge looked like a different club in the last half and worked the ball down the floor for close-up shots.
The Thirteenth Hole
By JOE WILLIAMS NEA Service Writer OR a tiny mite. Freddie Mo r Leod was dynamite at the JL—J Columbia Country Club, Washington, his home course, In the national open, In 1921. True, Jim Barnes won the title that year by nine strokes, but McLeod, hardly bigger than a flapper’s brain cell, pressed him closer than the winning margin Indicates. Indeed, McLeod might have won
Sport Shorts
-ZT’IACK in 1916 the New York P Giants startled the entire ■-T baseball world by winning twenty-six straight games. The feat still stands as the best of its kind In the majors. Moreover, It’s apt to remain Intact for quite a stretch, too. • • • The nxt best effort was made by the Chicago White Sox in 1906. That year the so-called “Hltless Wonders” ran through nineteen straight tilts without meeting a reverse. Close behind is the mark of seventeen successive triumphs compiled by the Giants the same year they set the present reoord. • • •. Os more recent seasons there hasn’t been a real outstanding performance in this part of the pastime. Here and there a team has won ten games or so in a row, but nothing of a sensational order hALs been placed on exhibition. MAROONS DOWN PURDUE Boilermakers Lose Indoor Track Meet to Chicago. By Timet Special LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 21.—The Chicago track team defeated Purdue here Friday night, 60% to 25%. Hays in the high hurdles and Jones in the shot put were the only Boilermakers to win firsts. Bourke of the Maroons won the mile and two-mile runs. Spence of Chicago broke the Memorial gym record for the “440** with a mark pt 62 seconds.
TECH AND 'ALICES’ IN FEATURE Local H. S. Five Meets Strong Vincennes Club on ‘Expo’ Floor Tonight. Coach Adams and his Vincennes High School basketball team will try out the Exposition building floor tonight against Tech of this city. The southern team has plans to return to the fairground on March 20 and 21 for the State finals. Several clubs have other plans for them. Friday night Vincennes defeated Wiley of Terro Haute, 63 to 27. This score shows what a powerful attack the club unleashes. The visitors are rated among the leading teanrA in the State and much interest has been aroused In their visit here. Another huge crowd Is expected at the new court. Tech has about five thousand students and a large number of local fans with no connection with the school will be on hand. Tech has lost many close games to leading teams this year and expects to give the visitors a little surprise. The line-ups: Vincennes—Wampler and Gowdy, forwards; Allega. center; Disinger and Beheld, guards. Tech—Clift and Wehrel, forwards; Hawkins, center; Babcock and Glunt, guards.
Tex’s View Bv United Prett NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—Tex Rickard, who has Insisted all along that Jack Dempsey would fight again, admitted today that he had his doubts and he said he was convinced that If Dempsey did fight again In defense of his title that he would not pull on the gloves until Steptember at the earliest.
FOR MAT GO Fitz Offers $50,000 to Get Title Bout. Bv United Prett MICHIGAN CITY. Ind., Feb. 21. Floyd Fitzsimmons, Indiana sports promoter, who controls the Sky Blue fight arena here, has posted an offer of $50,000 for a mat bout between Wayne Munn, heavyweight champion, and Strangler Lewis, who lost the title, to Munn a month ago.
SPORTWORD PUZZLE
What big league pitcher’s name in seven letters suggests an Ideal pasture land? What big league Inflelder’s name in four letters suggests a trait recently put to the test in the baseball scandal? What fighter’s name in five letters suggests a stunt often Indulged in by cowboys? Yesterday's Answers COOPER—A business rather foreign to baseball. WILLS—Helen of that name Is tennis champion. BISHOP—PIays a prominent part In our church life.
but for ghastly luck at the short thirteenth. At the time of which we write Barnes was not making a runaway of the tournament. The third round was on and Wee Freddie was well within whispering distance. He had come with a rush, making up three full shots since the beginning of play In the morning, and was easily the most dangerous contender in the field. The thirteenth at Columbia is 180 yards long. Conditions were Ideal and McLeod hit what he considered a nifty. “If I’m close enough I’ll have a putt for a deuce," mused the midget. But the ball caught the top of the trap, a few Inches short of where it was Intended, and buried itself in the sanded embarrassment. And when McLeod struck, the ball shot from one trap far over the green and came to rest In another. And, as if that was not tragic enough, he banged away again, with more violence, perhaps, than skill, and the ball went back where it had nestled before in almost the very same spot. Well, when Wee Freddie had finished he was scored with a six where he had counted on a three at the most, possibly a two. On the same hole, Barnes, not playing any too well himself, had taken a four. It is not hard for golfers to imagine what might have happened to Barnes’ peace of mind had McLeod scored perfectly or. the Jinx hole, and Wee Will’* insists It was a Jinx hole.
Friday Ring Bouts
NEW TOR—Babe Herman. California featherweight, and Bobby Garcia Baltimore. went twelve rounds to a draw In Madison Square Garden. Many thought Garcia waa entitled to the decision. Danny Kramer. Philadelphia knocked out Loo Kid Roy. Canadian featherweight champion. In the eighth round. FT. BRAGG. N. C—Jack Renault. Canadian heavyweight, knocked out Charlie Burke. Washington. In the third round. SAVANNAH. Ga—Young Stribllng, Georgia Htrhtwe'rht, Hopped Ted Jamieson. Milwaukee, in the sixth round. MINNEAPOLIS—Pete Sarmlento of the Philippines and Joev Bangor. Milwaukee, featherweight, fought ten round# to a draw. It was a tr.t bout. GOTHENBURG. SWEDEN—Guardsman Pen will of the Brlttch army loat to Harry Pension. Swedish heavyweight champion, bgr s technical k. ala Um third round.
Gives Way
mACK RYAN resigned recently as head football coach at Wisconsin University. Ryan went to the Badger school two years ago and previous to that was in charge of gridiron activities at Dartmouth and Marquette. His successor has not been named, though It Is possible George Little, newly appointed director of athletics, will take over the duties. BASTIAN IN NET FINALS Bv Timet Special MIAMI. Fla., Feb. 21.—Fritz Bastlan of Indianapolis was to meet Gus Feuer, Miami schoolboy tennis star and holder of the southern junior net title, today In the finals of the Miami Invitational tennis tourney.
BUTLER NETTERS STAND ‘GAFF’ BETTER AND WIN Hard-Driving Pagemen Nose Out De Pauw In 'Expo” Thriller—Nipper Shines for Victorious Team. By VEDDER GARD' Hard as nails—basketball nails to drive through the opponents’ defense—that was Butler Friday night. Superb physical condition that made it possible to keep going at top speech throughout gave the Irvington net team a 30-to-25 victory over De Pauw at the Exposition building.
Some will say "shucks” to such a statement and add, "It was ability to toss fouls which gave Butler the game. It was De Pauw’s fouling under the basket and the Tigers' inability to make their own free throws which decided the battle." Maybe so. But that all comes under tho general head of being ready to go and go and go. With Nipper as tie mainspring and Reach not far behind, the Butler crew turned on the "Go” sign, and there was no shift to "Stop.” No Lot-up . There was no letup and it fl tally beat De Pauw in spite of a etermlned fight by the visiting .earn. Ward dribbled all over the floor. The little fellow got all tangled up in legs and arms, but he came out with the ball. He was a flash. “Tiny” Hirt reached half-way across the court with those long arms and Jumped In the air with those long legs to knock down the locals’ attempts at goals. Stewart was fine under the net and caged five from the field. Puckett and Struck were “in there” battling. But they did not stand / the pace as well as Butler. The Butler drive caused De Pauw to hang on and the Pagemen tossed enough of the free throws awarded to win the ball game. A usually holds in a desperate effort to stop a fast attack. The penalty gives the opposition Its fair chance at the points. I The Green castle players were nervous at v the foul line. They did not set themselves. This basketball game is a terrific strain. It taxes an athlete as no other game. Fans sitting in the stands do not realize the constant drain on a player’s vitality in the quick starts and stops, the constant effort to elude an opponent. De Pauw Fights Butler’s ability to stand the gaff was the chief contributing cause of victory. And this is not trying to belittle De Pauw’s fine fight. It was net a question of superior fighting qualities, it was physiological—a question of legs and arms and "wind." Butler still is finding plenty of trouble in hitting the net and'Nipper counted up the points which won the ball game with five from the field and four from the foul line. Reach made eight points with three from the field and two fouls.
Independent Basketball
The Bt. Anthony Y. P. O. net team defeated the Holy tiroes team. 47 to 27. at Bt. Anthony Hall. Flora, with ten field goal#, and Mullen with six, starred for the winners. “Hunk”_Franci* played beet lor the losers. The T. P. C.s will play the Monday night at St. Anthony’* The Communal Celts are claiming the city basketball title in the 13-14-year-old class. For games call Drexel 3264 and ask for Willie. The Western Union Ga-Dals beat the Prldgeport team to the tune of 34 to ie Friday night on the winner’s floor. The GvDale led throughout. The Black Hawks will be played on the Western Union floor Tuesday night. The lleconda want a game for the same night. Teams playing in the 14-16-vear-old class get In touch with L. Gandolph. manager. On of Best Pennsylvania’s 1924 football eleven was one of the beet the Qvkiker Institution has turned out since the days of Hollenbeck, Keinath and Folwell back around 1908. It wasn’t defeated during the regular campaign, though whipped by California In a post-season brush. Groh Strong at Third Groh of the New York Giants set anew fielding record for Natiorißl League third basemen in 1924. He hung up a mark of .983, having 121 putouts, 286 assists and but seven errors. 'This beat the record vt HanJl Lob * rt of th ®
SIX RING BOUTS ON PROGRAM Progress A. C. Fills Card to Support Curry-Ather-ton Feature. Jack Zelner and Chris Lanagan, local paperweights, have been signed to meet .in one of the four-round of the mitt entertainment to be staged at Tomlinson Hall Monday night in which Happy Atherton and Connie Curry are to meet in the main go of ten rounds. The signing of Ziener and Lanagan completes the card which calls for thirty-eight rounds in all, as follows: Happy Atherton, Indianapolis, vs. Connie Curry, Sioux City, ten rounds. 117 pounds. Willie Nash. Louisville, vs. Young Jack Reynolds. Muncie. eight rounds, 133 pounds. Royal Cox. Indianapolla. vs. Joe Heeney. Louisville, six rounds, 118 pounds. Filly Murray. Indianapolis, vs. Ktd Rozelle, Indianapolis. six rounds, 128 pounds. Jack Ziener. Indianapolis, vs. Chris Lanagan. Indianapolis, four rounds. 105 pounds. Sailor Morris, Indianapolis, vs. Kid Davis. Indianapolis, four rounds, 220 pounds. The Progress A. C., which Is staging the show .at popular prices, reports a heavy advance sale. Badgers Win in Tank Bv United Prett CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Wisconsin and Chicago tank teams tied in a dual meet here Friday 84 to 84, but the Badgers were awarded the victory by judges under a Conference ruling.
Butler-De Pauw Summary
„ Butler (30) De Pauw (25) Nipper m-. T.. Ward Christopher . F Stewart Griffs 0 Hirt Kraen G Puckett Col way G Struck Substitutions—(Butler) Wakefield for Christopher, Christopher for Wakefield, Konold for Griffs. Griffs for Konold. “trole for Reach; (De Pauw) Wilson for Ward .Sturtridfe for Puckett. Field groals —Nipper, 6; Reach, 3: Griffs. 2; Wakefield. 1; Stewart, 5; Ward. 2 Puckett, 2: Struck, 2; Hirt. 1. Foul foals—Nipper. 4; Reach. 2: Griffs, 2; Stewart, 1. Referee—Evans. Umpire—Gard GIANTS LEAVE Frisch Pilots N. Y. Champs ■ to Florida Camp. Bv United Preee NEW YORR, Feb. 21.—-Headed by Capt. Frank Frisch, the New York delegation of the Giants left today for the training camp in Sarasota, Fla, Although he has not signed a contract, Frisch said “there is nothing to get excited about." VAIMDIVIER IS BIG STAR "Fu7.xy” Makes 19 Point* Against Michigan Aggies. Bv United Pren EAST LANSING, Mich., Feb. 11.— Vandivler of the Franklin College basket team added more laurels to his large collection here Friday by scoring eight field goals and three fouls against the Michigan Aggies to give his club a 28-to-10 victory. The first half ended 21 to 11, In favor of the visitors. Franklin oounted eight points at the start before the looals could organize an effective defense. The final half was more closely contested, Franklin counting seven points and the Aggies five. LEWIS IN MAT VICTORY Strangler Uses Headlocks to Dispose of Opponent. Bv United Preee CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Strangler Lewis, self-styled heavyweight mat champion, flattened "Ringer" Joe Zivickmund In a one fall match, Friday, winning In 82:57. Lewis was never In danger, but had to apply six headlocks.
State College Games
TONIGHT Notre Dame vs. Pennsylvania at State College, Pa. Franklin vs. Metro Independents at Detroit, Mich, (exhibit!".. i game.) Danville Normal at Evansville College. DANVILLE NORMALLOSES Oakland City Nosei Out Victory By One Point. Bv Timet Special OAKLAND CITY, Ind., Feb. 21c— Oakland City nosed out the Central Normal five of Danvillle here Friday night, 27 to 26, in a fast encounter. The locals came back with a rush in the second period, after trailing, 17 to 11, at the halfway mark. Coleman and Turner /led the attack for the Vinners while Hite waa high-point man for the visitors. Badger Crew Enters Bv United T'rett NEW YORK. Feb. 21.—Wisconsin University has entered a crew In the annual intercollegiate championship regatta to be held on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie next Junes It was announced her*.
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