Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 269, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 March 1925 — Page 11

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N. Y. BOXING COMMISSION PLACES JACK DEMPSEY ON INELIGIBLE LIST

PETTY SALE CHIEF TOPIC ► OF DISCUSSION AT CAMP Possible Hitch in Deal May Occur if Brooklyn Can Not Deliver Pitcher ‘Dutch' Henry. By Eddie Ash Times Sports Editofr PLANT CITY, Fla., March 24.—The main topic of discussion,in the Indian’s spring training camp today was the sale late Monday of Southpaw Jess Petty to the Brooklyn Nationals. Petty was receiving warm congratulations from his Tribe buddies over his achievement in gaining another opportunity in the “big show” and he expressed extreme satisfaction in landing on the Brooklyn hurling staff. The veteran left hander won tiv nty-nine games for Indianapolis la3t season and was charged with only eight defeats.

Tribe Notes rgILANT CITY, Fla., \l 1 March 24.—Tribe outfielders own good throwing arms, an asset of valuable aid on defense. Rehg and Clarke are stronger “with the wing” than Allen and Christenbury, but, all-told Manager Bush, is well pleased with the tossing prowess of his four fly chasers. Rehg and Clarke are snap throwers and they have accuracy combined, which means that enemy base runners trying for an extra sack will have to scamper like a Paddock to avoid being killed off if the throw is coming from left or center. . . 1 People who like to talk, talk and talk are termed “buzzers” by Ownie Bush. “Can’t that man buzz?” says Ownie after escaping from a wind merchant. r=nONGO JOE CANTILLON, I I-* I who stayed around the 1* I Tribe camp for more than a week, proved a whale on entertainment. He Is a “frozen face” when telling funny stories. Joe was born In 1865. During fanning bees when experiences were being told, Joe would get a big laugh by starting a yarn In this manner: "Well, It was the summer of 1887, and I was with a ball club on a tour—.” With the exception of Owner Smith, born the same year as Joe, no one present knew anything about 1887, and they would “take the count” when Pongo | would spring the ancient stuff. Eddie Ricking tried the old racket of “sitting himself in good,” by having a paragraph used In the Plant City Courier quoting him with the following: “Eddie Ricking says he Is amazed at the number of pretty girls In Plant City. Beautiful they are, and a credit jfco Plant City and sunny Florida.”

PRIVATE club gave a [/VI dance recently and the Tribe ball players received Invitations. Some of the diamond stars are experts on the hardwood and they stepped lively. It was a glorious night for the danoe hounds. Mrs, Walter Rehg refused to permit the bright Florida queeva to outshine her and she stepped ou* In a strawberry-col-ored dress creation that was a knockout. PREPARES FOR BRAZIL Manual Track Squad Works for Meed Friday. With the Brasil meet scheduled for Friday, Coach Morrison is putting the Manual track squad through intensive drill this week. He Is devoting special attention to the dashes and short distance runs, where the Red and White Is weak. Martin and Cochrane are showing up in the broad Jump, while Shaw Is giving Cochrane considerable competition in the quarter. Hutton and Rubu.'ih are mainstays In the speed events. Boswell, Burris, Rudbeclc, Lovlnyer, Young and Durrent also are expected to qualify for the Brazil meet. Cut to twenty-five members, the Manual diamond squad is now working dally at Garfield Park. New Style*—New Model* at SPRING SUITS Ip ... ■ . ’'""'""'W'' '" 1 " ' INC. Where Washington Crome* Delaware ERIE CORDS The Best Tire Mads. Guaranteed 12,000 Miles Consumers Tire Cos. 249 N. Del. Bt. LI. 6063. “Walk Up a Flight and Save the Difference” WEAR RUBENS ’ CLOTHES Now At 40 W. Washington St. 2d Floor Thompson Bldg. Directly Across Street from Our Old Location. Greater Valued Than Ever

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Owner Smith and Manager Bush regret to lose Petty, but the pitcher Indicated several times he would be disappointed If not graduated to the majors at pnee, and as he frownpd on signing a Tribe 1926 Contract, the club officials got busy and made a deal for him. The transaction calls for Indianapolis to receive a sum of cash and pitcher Dutch Henry, a southpaw, but if Brooklyn Is unable to deliver Henry, a possible hitch In the deal may occur. Terms Accepted Petty accompanied Owner Smith to Tampa Monday afternoon and Smith conferred with Manager Robinson of the Dodgers, who were at the Tampa Park playing Washington an exhibition game. Robinson accepted the Indianapolis terms and then conferred with Petty. The Tribe ace accepted the Brooklyn terms and signed a contract. Pitcher Henry was not on hand. He was In Clear Water, wliere the Dodgers train. Monday night -Manager Bush was informed Brooklyn had not yet been able to get Henry waived out of the majors and that one American League chib was "holding up” the player. Once again telegrams started flying and long distance phone calls made. Bush was In a puzzled frame of mind when he retired Monday night, but said he was sure his club wa safe-guarded In the matter. Petty remained In Plant City today and is under orders to stay tfere until Brooklyn delivers Henry or raises amount of cash In the deal. Eddie Brown, Brooklyn outfielder, said In Tampa Monday that Henry had been In camp only one week. Brown added, however, that he believed Henry would prove a valuable twirler for the. Tribe. Brown went to th eDodgers from Indianapolis early last season. To Bolster Staff Owner Rmlth today told Bush the money received for Petty would be used in bolstering the Tribe pitching staff, the one big worry on the Tribe pilot's mind. Smith is trying to buy a southpaw hurler out of the Southern Association, but a wire sent Monday night had not been answered by noon today. Smith appears to feel safe In the l*etty matter and was seeking rest today after a frantic Monday. The game scheduled In Plant City Monday between Buffalo and Indianapolis was called off by Buffalo. The Blsons said the weather was not to their liking and they refused to make the trip from Palmetto. The Tribesmen did not stay Idle, though, and put In two hours of hard practice. The Bushmen will play the Cincinnati Reds here Wednesday afternoon and the Phillies here Thursday, the final day In camp, The Hoosiers were In for another stiff workout today, as Bush la eager to win the last two contests. Johnny Hodapp, the boy wonder of the Indians, has been advised to let down some In practice for a few days. He has been complaining of dizzy spells and his stomach is apparently out of order. The youngster evidently hae been trying to do too much work Under a hot sun. Ray Schmandt's throwing arm showed Improvement Monday and he probably will play against the Reds Wednesday.

$25,000, REPORT Brooklyn %ory Sys Club Gives Big Dough for Petty. Bv Timet Special CLEARWATER, Fla., March 24. —The Brooklyn Dodgers Lave sought Jess Petty, star pitcher of the Indianapolis team of the American Association. , Dutch Henry, a left-hander who did well for the Dodgers last year, goes ( to the Indians along with a purse of $26,000 to pay for petty. NURMI TO START TOUR Runs Ijast Indoor Race in New \ York Tonight. Bv Timet Bvecial NEW YORK, March 24—Paavo Nurmi, whose brilliance outshone that of any other star, either amateur or professional In the winter indoor sport season of 192425, will run his last indoor race In New York, Tuesday night, at the games of the 244th Coast Artillery. The distance probably will be one mile. Nurmi will begin his long travels after the race has been run. He will go to Buffalo for a run on Wednesday night. Thursday, Is an open date for him, but he will run at Pittsburgh on Friday and,Saturday nights. The next Tuesday will find him in Boston and thereafter he will set out on the schedule which will carry him to Los Angela*. Borg to Try for Record Bv United Prtlt CHICAGO, Marfth 24.—Arne Borg, Swedish superswimmer, will try to wreck the record for the 220-yard Indoor event In the Hamilton Club pool here Tuesday. The occasion is the Central A. A. U. swimming championships.

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Jess Petty mESS PETTY, Tribe pitching ace, got his wish late Monday and will get another trial in the majors. A deal was made with Brooklyn, which sent Petty to the National League for pitcher Henry and a cash consideration. Petty has signed a Brooklyn contract, but a bitch may develop if the Dodgers fail to deliver Henry to the Tribe.

BABE AT USUAL WEIGHT IN SPRING TRAINING CAMP Bambino Far From Perfect. 36, but No Fatter Than in Previous Years —Tips Scales at 230. By Billy Evans ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 24.—Don’t take too seriously the reports that are being wafted north that Babe Ruth is broke physically and financially. The Babe is still able to take nourishment, rides around in a car that costs in the fivo figures and at present is not in need of any benefit games. However, I am far more interested in Babe’s physical condition than his financial rating.

Ollie Pickering in City The years swing right along. To most baseball fans of the present generation probably the name of Ollle Pickering does not bring memories. Ollle started playing ball with Louisville when that city was In the National League, way back in 1896. Many present day fans were being rocked to sleep at that time. Others had not come upon the scene. Ollle was a big leaguer for twelve ,years with Louisville, Cleveland, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Washington. Ollle Is In this city now. His home is in Vincenn*4. But he has not had work at the southern Indiana mines for five months. He Is looking for a Job as coach or manager of some industrial baseball club. He can be reached at Circle 2166.

PLAN MAT ELIMINATION Four Challengers Will Wrestle for Chance at Reynolds. Elimination matches among four leading challengers will determine Jack Reynolds’ next mat opponent. Billy Hallas, Greek welterweight, will meet Matty Matsuda and Tommy Record will clash with Dutch ManJell of Kansas City at the Broadway Theater Thursday night, and the winners of the two matches will contest later. The survivor will meet Reynolds. 1 • n.- " Sande Is Back in Saddle Bii United Pres* NEW YORK. March 24.—Earle Sande, America’s premier Jockey, who was dangerously Injured In a spll' at Saratoga last August, now Is able to work out mounts at the Jamaica track. He has been trying himself with gallops on stable ponies and was able to stand the strain. He says he weighs only 118 pounds now and has not tried to reduce. DAILY BEATS LINCOLN ■ r \ Wins First Match of State 18.2 Balkline Tourney. In a slow gam®, Cal Daily of Indianapolis defeated Lucas Lincoln of Columbus at' Harry Cooler’s parlor, Monday night, opening the State 18.2 balkline billiard tournament. Score was 200 to 164. Dally relieved the dullness of proceedings by making a run of 26. William Curtis Is scheduled to meet William Martin, Thursday night. Benjamin Kline is anew entry. Garcia Wins From PetroUe Bv United Pent PHII.ADELPHIA. March 24. Bobby Garcia, Baltimore featherweight, won a 10-round decision from Billy PetroUe, Fargo, 1 N. D., Monday night. Ooffmon-Dale Go a Draw Bv United Prett OMAHA, March 24.—Royal Cbffman, Council Bluffs, former Olympic, amateur and Mike Dale, Grand Island, Neb., fought a 10-round draw hsre Monday. Robbins Body Loses Winning a five-game series, the Covington, Ind., bowling team defeated the Robbins Rpdy Corporation outflL 4.396 to 4,808.

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Champ Gets the “Blackball” Will Be Able to Change Tune to “They Won’t Let Me Fight Anybody.” By Henry L. Farrell United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, March 24.—Jack Dempsey, world’s heavyweight champion prize fighter, today was placed on the ineligible list by the New York State boxing commission. The action resulted from Dempsey’s failure to give the commission what it considered a direct answer to its demand that he accept the challenge of Harry Wills for a championship bout.

The commission’s announcement said: “Jack Dempsey has been placed on the ineligible list for failure to comply with law governing boxing In New York. “The New York State athletio commission forbids any licensed club, matchmaker or arty officer connected with any licensed club In this state from entering into a contract or having any negotiations for a match with any boxer, suspended or on the ineligible list of the state athletic commission." Dempsey Case Closed James A. Farley, chairman of the commission, said that as far as his body was concerned the Dempsey case Is now closed. When asked in' regard to the status of the championship, he declined to comment. He said the action was taken because the recent letter of Jack

Prior to reaching the camp of the Yankees I had everywhere been told that Ruth was hog fat, would never be In shape to start the season. Just as Heavy True, after looking Babe over carefully it was apparent that he was far from a perfect 86, but In previous years he has been Just as heavy in spring practice. “You’re a little heavy this spring.” was Ruth's greeting to me before I had a chance to comment on his condition or talk of it. “Only ten pounds. What about yourself? The report is that you are ready to be a sideshow attraction, fifty pounds overweight.” Ruth laughed, got to his feet, threw out the chest, pulled in at the waistline, and said: “Do I look it? I had to admit he didn't, "What do you weigh?’’ I asked. Weighs 230 "An even 230, which is fifteen pounds overweight or twenty if drawn fine.” When I klddingly asked him to prove It he went to the dressihg room, got on the scales and did that very thing. “Every year for the past five seasons they have been counting me out of the running, because I am too fat, not a chance to get into shape. "When I went to Hot Springs in February I weighed 264 pounds, the heaviest I have ever been. When I left there I weighed 228. After & few days’ work here I was down to 224, then I splintered a bone In one of my fingers, and have since picked up six pounds, due to a week of idleness. Seeks New Record "Possibly some day too much extra weight Is going to drive me out of baseball, but It won’t be in 1926. You can tell those Interested that I will be fit by April 14 and that my old black bat is all set for a busy season. “My home-run record of fifty-nine may stand, but I sure am shooting at sixty.” There you have the low-down on Babe Ruth, baseball’s most colorful figure, the .player who in the last six years has practically revolutionized the style of play In baseball. Independent Baseball Memories of former rear* when the Indianapolis Tlper* wrote diamond hiatorr will be revived, when an orranization of founrer brother* of the former itars >■ or tried at a meeting Friday night at 117 E. Palmer St. The team, which will bear the name of the previous outfit, will be managed by C. Scott. Following pl&ver* are asked to attend: W. Sliding, r. auich. R. Kirachner. 0. Schott. L. SplUnagel. L. Fauat, J. Seyfrled. B. Sterlin. A. Ulaaa. B. Quill. P. G. Johnson, L. Sauer and R. Kempe. Riveraide A. A. will start spring practice Sunday at Riveraide No. 2. Preliminary arrangement* will be effected at a meeting of all members and candidates Wednesday evening. “Lefty" Gillum, star southpaw, will again be a membtr of the pitching staff. Having changed their name from Donglas to Troy A. C.a. the organization la making plane for the coming diamond season. Candidates will meet at the home of Robert L. Palmer, 1542 Holliday St. tonight and will play a practice game on the Troy St. diamond Sunday. A good pitcher and catcher are needed. Following members of Ideal Furnace Company baseball team are requested to attend a meeting at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday at 1624 Southeastern Ave.. or call Drexel 8665: Burke, Fultz. Nebolt. Collins. Hathway. R. Grew. S. Green, Cothcart, Lynch. Johnson Riley. Stokes and Hayes. Team is ready to book games with strong State teams. Militaries diamond squad is looking for games with fast State team.* Address M, Williams 404 Minerva St. The team held a snappy workout at Riverside Sunday. Renault Outpoints Romero Bv United Pres NEWARK, March 24.—Jack Renault, Canadian heavyweight champion, optpointed Quintin Romero. South American champion, in a twelve-round no decision fight Monday night.

Kearns, Dempsey's manager, answering the cninmiasion’s demand that Dfnipsey fight Wills, was not satisfactory and was uat a direct answer to the demand made upon Dempsey. Suspension of Dempsey means that he cannot fight in New York State as long as he remains on the inteliglble list. "We don't care anything about commissions," Kearns said. “We have the heavyweight championship and it can be taken away from'us only by a tap on Dempsey's chin. We have been on record for two years about the Wills challenge. "If the commission hasn’t a good memory, it should dig into the files and find the agreement that Dempsey signed years ago to fight Wills.” Kearns’ statement Kearns made the same statement In more elegant language when he sent a long letter to the commission last week after Dempsey had been ordered to say yes or no to the Wills challenge. The commission, however, feels that the letter avoided the main points. The letter probably will be placed on file along with the official copy of the sentence. With Dempsey declared null and void, the commission may put its machinery In motion to find a new rhampion or to force Dempsey into such a tight place that he will have to announce his retirement or have It made obvious that he does not want to fight. i One way toward this end would be to suggest that Wills and Tom Gibbons, who have filed challenges, fight It out. This probably will be done.

HINTS JAIL Judge May Sentence Rickard to Prison. Bu .Times Special , TRENTON, N. J.. March 24 Tex Rickard and the four men convicted with him were given a broad hint Monday that they may be sentenced to Jail for conspiring to transport the Dempsey-Carpentier fight movies In violation of the interstate commerce law. The five men were to have been sentenced Monday, but the court postponed this action for one week. Federal Judge Bodine aski 1 if the appeal papers had been prej a red. “No." said Walter D. Van Riper, attorney, "we will appeal only of there Is a Jail sentence. We have been waiting to seo what the sentence will be." "You’d better come prepared with your appeal papers,” said the court. Frank Flournoy, matchmaker of Madison Square Garden; Teddy Hayes, ex-tralner for Jack Demprey; Fred Quimby, a movie promoter, and Jap Muma, a former political writer, were the others convicted.

Major Training Gossip 1 HONG BEACH. Cai.—Pebbles on the field beat the Chicago Cube here Monday, Salt Lake City winning an exhibition game, S to 1. In the fifth Inning, two bolls brom Mormon bate healed straight for little rocks In the outfield and bounced badly, scoring the two winning runs for the victory. SARASOTA, Fla.—Kent Greenfield, a rookie pitcher from Kentucky, who has been kept under cover for two years, has been given a regular place on the pitching staff of the New York Giants and may be one of the sensations of the season. ORLANDO. Fl*.—The Reds were very lucky Monday. They best the Toledo Mudnena *t Leland. 13 to 8. on the "worst field in the world." came through the game unharmed and then raced back here over slippery road* with only one minor accident. Charley Dre**cn * arm 1* coming around, which ia very good news to the club officials. tUGUSTA, Ga.—Johnny Bassler made the only Detroit error ,ln the rookie-regular game Monday, but his homer In the last of the ninth with Jones on base won for the regulars, 4 to f. - LAKELAND, Fla. Buckeye and Speeve held Columbus to five hit* and Cleveland won It* second game from the Senator*. 3 to 2, here Monday. BERK ELK Y, Cal.—The Cardinals handed an 8 to 3 trimming to California University here In the stadium. Several former Calilornia U students, now with the Cardinals, were in the National League's lineup. TARPON SPRINGS. Fla.—Manager George Sisler and twentythree Brownies today started a strenuous exhibition campaign, having eighteen games booked for the next, twenty-one days. The opponents will include the Giants, Buffalo of the International and the Braves. BRADENTOWN, Fhz.—The Giant* bunched base hits when they counted and smothered the PhlUle*. 8 to 2. Mon day in the Phlllle* hall yard. F r ~TORT MEYER, Fla.—The local Rotary and Kiwanis i__J Clubs were to battle for supremacy here today with teams from Connie Mack’s squads doing the heavy work. Connie agreed to furnleh each side a tewm but the men were chosen by tossing a coin tor each position.

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Mose Pruitt E r— ““ RUITT will captain the Do-' Pauw baseball team this season. He has made a good record at the Greencastle institution on the diamond. He Is a senior and plays shortstop. His home is In Edinburg, Ind. Big Time at Frankfort Bu Timet Social FRANKFORT, Ind., March 24. —Citizens of Frankfort will hold a State wide celebration to honor their champion basketball team at 6 m. Friday Members of teams which played the locals in the tourneys, Western Conference basketball mentors, and other State college net teams and coaches have been invited. Several hundred visitors are expected to participate in the jubilee, which will be held' in the community hall and Masonic Temple. French Ragsdale Is chairman of a Joint committee of citizens In charge.

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BURNS’ RIPPLING MUSCLES GIVE EDGE OVER SOBJECK Big Boys Put on Real Scrap for Local Fans-ALe-Gray-jack Draw —Groves and Cox Win. . By Vedder Gard This Tommy Burns person of Detroit looks like lie is going somewhere. He seems to be a very much in earnest young man when it comes to slinging gloves in an opponent’s physiognomy and anatomy. Monday night at Tomlinson Hall he had an equally earnest foe in the ring with him.

There was not much doubt about Larry Sobjeck meaning business. Such being the case the battlers gave the fans more than a run for their money. In fact there was not much running In the bout. There was a lot of wading In and real punching. When the big boys hit it was no slap on the wrist. Burns won because his shoulder muscles rippled under the skin, because he has a fighting heart, because he can take as well as give, because his brain and nerve centers are in perfect coordination. Tough Customer And don’t think he didn’t gain the edge over a tough customer. Sobjeck is a rugged straight-arm fighter with power. But the Milwaukee mauler Is not quite as fast as Burns. His shoulders are a bit heavy and do -not function quite as freely. His left did not have the dynamite that Tommy packs In his south paw. Burns was credited with five v of the rounds and Sobjeck took two. Three were even. Sobjeck’s best frame was the eighth when he caught Burns with a straight right which jarred the Detroit lad right down to his heels. It was a terrific wallop, but Bums took it with hardly a quiver. Burns’ greater agility and smarter boxing earned him a clear cut margin. Little of Every tiling A little of everything happened in the other bouts. Merle Alte met a boring in little miller In Orayjack, of Milwaukee .and the local blond had hia hands full. Grayjack was shorter and did not have the reach of Alte, but got under Merle’s defense for telling body blows. It would be unfair to both if the bout was called anything bat a draw. Carl Schmadel of Brightwood for some unknown reason seemed to forget all about the Marquis of Queensberry while fighting Ernie Groves of Kokomo. . Referee Cooley stopped proceedings in the fifth round and disqualified Schmadel for hitting In the break. Schmadel brought it on himself by many unethical actions. The local lad was leading at the time. It may have been overanxiety as Groves was giving him a battle, but the fans did not

like Sehniadel’s tactics and the decision seemed popular. Cox Wins Royal Cox had a clear edge over Kid Winning of Louisville. The Kentucky battler was a little bulldog, but Cox pecked him continually with a left and was a much better boxer. The prelim was over about five seconds after it started. Kid Leon stepped out and Billy Myers, of Louisville, stepped in. Down went the Kid for keeps. He revived shortly after with smelling salts under his nose. It was announced at the ringside that the next show would be staged April 6, by the Capitol A. C. Louie Lavell of Anderson will appear in one of the ten-round wind-up bouts. HONOR TEAM Kokomo Clubs Fete H. S. Basketball Squad. Bu United Press KOKOMO. Ind., March 24.—Enthusiastic supporters of Kokomo High School’s basketball team, which was beaten In the State tournament only by Frankfort, State champions, are honoring their net men with a series of banquets and dinners. Pat Page, Butler College athletic director,* spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon for the team today and other entertainments by various civic and commercial organizations are slated this week. The whole town turned out for a meeting at the gymnasium Monday, at which Coach Chester Hill and Russell Walter, Glmbel prize winner, spoke for the team. When 'the team came home Saturday night they were marshalled Into an impromptu parade, which terminated In a dinner at the Bilks' Clubb. Northwestern on Diamond Bu United Press EVANSTON, IIL, March 24. Northwestern University's baseball team took its first outdoor workout Monday. Twenty-three candidates worked out with Capt. Bill Christman.