Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 227, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 January 1926 — Page 18

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„VriRRIN’ j the DOPE By VEDDER CARD lASKETBALL Is too simple. Anyway, it looks that way to the fans who never have taken time out to look at the rules. The game is so fundamentally easy to understand that the spectators believe they know all about the regulations. The fact of the matter is, many are mistaken In some of their Ideas. And nobody ever enlightens them. We have come to this conclusion after sitting in the stands and hearing some of the remarks made to officials. At one game a fan kept yelling at the referee: “Are you blind? Can’t you see those two men in on the ball?” A long time ago there used to be a rule which made it a foul if two players dashed hi and tried to take the bail away from the one who had it in his possession. “Two men in” is a relic of a distant past, but this rooter evidently had been doing a Rip Van Winkle. Another time when a team was called for “traveling” or running with the ball along the sideline and the ball given to the opponents out of bounds, a fan got very excited. He shouted, “That guy is blind. The ball was a foot from the side line.” Just a little misunderstanding. But the official had no chance to explain It all to the dumb fan who could yell so loud. We have also noticed that little players are never supposed to make a foul. Being small boys, they should bo allowed to do anything. The little ones are usually full of little tricks such as shoving under the basket to get a clear shot. But £hat Is all right with the fans. Foul the big boys and let the small ones do anything they please.

If the foul is not obvious to the crowd—oh, what a clamor. They do not think a man on the attack cam commit a foul. It must alwafys be called on the defensive player. If a dribbler deliberately crashes Into a guard, who Is stationery, what a hullabaloo if the official fouls the dribbler. We read somewhere tliat a two-minute clinic before the start of a game had been held to explain the rules to Mm- crowd. Ik) you know just how many steps are allowed on a shot or a pass and how soon a man must get rid of the ball on a dribble? Until you are sure it might be a good idea to let the men with the whistle run the game. * • • EHE Miami Jockey Club winter race meeting at Hialeah Park opened Thursday under the most auspicious circumstances. That bright Florida sun one hears so much about was much in evidence, along with the shining social lights of Miami, Palm Beach v and surrounding towns. Some twenty thousand turned out to try their luck and watch the thoroughbreds in actioh. Racing in most cases as brilliant as the assembled throng was the reward. The track was as fast as the society flappers, and the wagering was not far behind. Blue bloods of humankind watched equine blue bloods strive for supremacy, and the stirring finishes sent the red blood tingling. '"A good t 1 me was had by all,” except those who could not light on a winner. • • • eAROLD and Merle are going to fight tonight. Now, on first thought, one wouldn’t think that two boys with names like that would like to punch each other around a ring. But such Is the case. And both are real battlers. Harold Smith of Chicago, comes from the Stock Yards’ district where thqy grow ’em tough as Texas steers. Merle Alte comes from Indianapolis, not especially noted for its gents of the padded gloves. Merle, however, on occasions, acts as though he should hall from some other city. He fights. The clash tonight is an East Chicago show put on by Jim Mullen, who is 'always starting something like that. Smith of late hasn’t been quits such a flash as a couple of years ago, but he Is plenty tough and reigns favorite over Alte. * • • OHIS is “guessing” day. Four Big Ten basketball games will be played Saturday night. That means four chances to be wrong. Here’s the way they look: Indiana to defeat Purdue—a tossup. Illinois to defeat Chicago by five points. Northwestern to upset the dope against Wisconsin. Ohio to defeat lowa by five points. * • • mT has been said that nobody loves a fat man. This is untrue. The freshman at Butler College are much enamored of a youth named Chamnes. To say the least he Is decidedly plump. But that’s just the way he handles a basketball. “Plump” It goes right through the net. He made seven field goals against the Sophs, Thursday night In the interclass league. Maybe you remember seeing him in the curtain raiser to the Butler-De Pauw contest at the fairground. Yeah, that’s the one. Chamnes hails from Galveston, Ind., and played on the high school basketball team of that town which lost out In the Royal Center sectional last year by two points to Logansport in an overtime struggle. ' In that contest the big boy distinguished himself by tossing In six field goals and nine out of ten from the foul line. It surely wasn’t his fault that Galveson lost. He has a two-handed overhead shot that la extremely hard to stoj£ He also has a “hook” shot tfcJtt la a corker.

FREE-FOR-ALL BASKETBALL RACE IN THE BIG TEN THIS SEASON

YANKEE GIRL IS WINNER Helen Wills Survives Third Match In Tennis Tourney at Cannes. Bv United Press CANNES, France, Jan. 22.—Helen Wills, American tennis champion, survived her third match of the Metropole tournament when she defeated Mrs. Leslie Bancroft Aeschlaman, former Boston girl, today In straight sets at 6-2 and 6-2. The American girl was In greatly improved form, and with the exception of a slight spell ,of uncontrolled service, she played perfect tennis. She won without exerting herself and only five games went as far as deuce. She served five double faults, but the errors did not ruffle her. > Miss Wills today became an official entry In the singles and the mixed doubles of the Gallia tournament next week. Jack Hilliard, one of England's ranking players, will be her partner In the doubles. Helen Is beginning to convince tennis experts of the Riviera that she has a bettter chance to defeat Suzanne Lenglen than they suspected, after a first glimpse at her game. Opinion is beginning to swing in favor of the American girl, whose play improves each time she takes the courts. The champions will meet In the Nice tournament, which starts on Feb. 1. “FROSH” NET VICTORS The freshmen, leaders in the Butler Interclass Basketball League, continued on their winning streak Thursday night and defeated the sophs, 28 to 21. Chamnes led the yearlings, to victory with seven field goals. The juniors downed the seniors, 20 to 17. Harmeson starred for the winners.

PRESTO BASEBALL TEAM RETIRES FROM ACTION Local Amateur Diamond Champions Not to Play Coming Season —Established Glowing Record.

The Prest-O-Lite baseball team, city amateur champions in 1924 and ’25, will not be in the field this year. The Presto’s out-classed the local field in past seasons and the company has decided to give other clubs a chance, feeling It is for the good

State College Games TONIGHT Muncle Normal at Indiana Central. India nano lie. Vincennes at Danville Normal. Louisville *‘U” at Evansville College. SATURDAY Purdue at Indiana. Louisville “U” at Rose Poly. Muncie Normal at Hanover. Michigan Aggies at Notre Dame. RIVERSIDE GOLF PRO T.ie professional at the Riverside Golt Club during the 1926 season will be Charles (Chick) Nelson, who was instructor at the Kokomo Country Club last year. Nelson will take up his duties at Riverside March 1, the board of park commissioners announced Thursday. Nelson is an Indianapolis golf product and has sixteen years’ experience on the links. SPENCER ROLLER TEAM Bv Times Special SPENCER, Ind. ,Jan. ,22. —The roller basketball team of the Armory roller skating rink of this city seeks games with roller net fives over the State. The Spencer boys recently defeated the strong Riversides at the Riverside Rink, Indianapolis, In an exciting encounter, 30 to 24. . Herman L. Chambera is manager ot the Spence- roller netters.

Basketball Notes - Officials of the Community eCnter at Capitol Ave. and Fortieth St. have do- £ „ to et exnd the use of their basketball floor to amateur teams in the city, as e U neighborhood fives, according to TV y,- Hadley, who is in charge. The floor. Hadley says is regulation size and in excellent condition, with seating space for approximately 200 spectators. Arrangements for it* use may be made by calling Hadley at Washington 3400. The Indian spoils Modem Woodmen do l sire games with fast dty and State teams having access to gyms. For games call Drexel 8679-J and ask for Bob. . The W. O. C. defeated the Brookside A. A s. 40 to 26. in the fastest game played on their floor this yoar. For games with W. O. C., write A. C. Wooten, 317 3. Rural St., or call Main 1046. Howard Lung. Nogle. Riley Schetters, Schmidt, Smith and W&echter, formerly of the C. C. C.s, will represent the Femdale A. C. for the rest of the season. This team has lost only two grames in twentytwo starts. For game*, call C. Howard, 1019 S. State Ave., or call Drexel 472 L "Y” baaketeers will continue practice tonight at the Y. M. C. A. to get in shape for the Diamond Chain, crew. The following men report for practice: Kempler, Richards. Fletcher, Smith. Stein, Tracick, Shlmer. Shanks. Sliver. Chapman Munger and Bridgeofrd. Games are wanted with out-of-town team* for next week away from home. Write Max G. Goldsmith. 623 S. Meridian St., or call Drexel 3047-W, after 6:30 p. m.. any evening except Friday and Saturday. Southeastern continued in the lead in the Marion County Odd Fellows League by defer.ling Beech Grove, 53127, Shane, starring with nine field goals. Harris overwhelmed Irvington. 50-23. and Valiev Mills broke into the win column when Southport was forced to forfeit. A team of “odd" players then played Valiey Mills and lost. In the Industrial League game* this week at the Hcoster A. C. gym. the Pennsy Railroad five defeated the H A. C. team 25 to 24. and the Oiamend Chains downed Fairbanks-Morse. .36 to 16. uJY rrs? t M$ D .v°a overtime game. 38 to 35. The Y. P, C.s were leading ai the half. 23 to 14. Llngeman Fox and Sallee came back strong >n t-he las* half and Ued the score at stS JSSVWfIf the winners. Roberts played best for the Y. P., C.s.

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CLARK ‘MAD' 1 jpjjjp Washington Prexy Riled at o■■0■■ j|f||fag TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 22.—Clark ~~= yM—^r-~==^ Griffith, president of the Washington ;a , 1 Senators, threatened today to start -=? cA ' - ~i l /L— 1 the 1926 pennant race with a mar.- -a—agerless team of bush leaguers If ~ Bucky Harris and twenty-three othera of the squad refuse to accept Ills terms. "Money’s gone to their LJJF 7 ?” . 'TEsSk heads,” he said. .... .

CLARK ‘MAD’ Washington Prexy Riled at Holdout Players. Bv United Press TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 22.—Clark Griffith, president of the Washington Senators, threatened today to start the 1926 pennant race with a mar.agerless team of bush leaguers If Bucky Harris and twenty-three others of the squad refuse to accept Ills terms. "Money’s gone to their heads,” he said.

of the local amateur game that the champs disband. The ’team was probably one of the best ever to represent this city in a national tourney, and although It did not win In the big meet, made an impressive showing and was commended by national officials for the fast brand of ball played. In the first national game last fall the local team defeated the club which later won the championship. James A. MacCrea, business manager of the Presto team, recently was elected a director in the National Amateur Baseball Federation. What They’re Saying Since the Marquis of Volstead rules were tightened it’s kind of discouraging for a ball player to be transferred from a New York team to Cinjinnati . . . Sauerkraut and frankfurters, minus their running mate, don’t hit the spot the same old way. The French are a very emotional people, but Georges Carpentter. alleged box lighter, is mostly lost motion when he's la the ring with an American opponent. Jack Dempsey is like any other average poor boy, who becomes rlah suddenly. .... He has quit working . . . And he never did work much. MILLIGAN MEETS ZIVIC Bv United Press NEW YORK, Jan., 22.—Tommy Milligan, British welterweight champion, was a 7 to 5 favorite in the betting today to win from Jack Zlvlc, Pittsburgh, When they meet tonight In Rickard’s Garden. The semi-final will give Eastern fans a look at California Joe Lynch, who recently defeated Charlie (Phil) Rosenberg, and who comes highly touted as the coming bantam champion. He will oppose BushV Graham, otherwise known as Bobby Carcia.

OE KALB BEATS NORMAL Bv Tlmea Bvenial TERRE HAUTE. Ind., Jan. 22. The DeKalb Normal five of Illinois defeated State Normal here Thursday night on the basket court, 37 to 28. Stevenson of the visitors led the attack. Lammey of the losers led the scoring with six) field goals. . The State Normal freshmen team defeated De Pauw yearlings, 39 to 34, In the curtain-raiser. - OKLAHOMA TAKES LEAD Bv United Preat LAWRENCE, Kans., Jan. 22. The Oklahoma basketball team defeated Kansas U., 29 to 21, here Thursday night, after trailing for nearly three quarters of the grams. Kansas led at the half, 15 to 7. The victory places the Soonera In undisputed lead In the Missouri Valley conference. CONTRACTS FOR YANKS Bv United Preaa NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—New contracts to thirty-three players were dropped In the malls Thursday night from the office of the New York Yankees. Babe Ruth, Herb Penncck and Myles Thomas, a rookie pitcher, are the only players under contract now.

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Captain McConnell (above) and Forward Van Deusen. HTERE are two star members of the Unniversity of lowa basket team that is expected to cause plenty of trouble In this season’s Western Conference chase. McConnell, who is leading the Hawkeyes m his junior year, Is called one of the best defensive players in the Big Ten. Van Deusen is one of the high scorers of the lowa team. Lest season he played running guard. This year, however, he has been switched to forward, where his uncanny shooting has made him a dangerous entry at all times. Local H. S. Games TONIGHT Silhedr&l st Anderson Catholic, road Ripple at Xizton. SATURDAY y Short ridge Invitational Tourney at Shortridge 2 P. M. — Nobles villa ve. Carmel. 73 P.M. —Tipton vs, Shortndge. 8 P. M.—Winners z p. m. ana 3 p. m. Central (Evansville) at Manual. VaJley Mllla vo. Tech at Y. M. C. A Bt. Joseph (Shelbyville) vs. Cathedral at K. C. hall. NATIONAL CARD READY Bv United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—The National League playing schedule for 1926, completed Thursday In Pittsburgh will not be announced until the club owners have passed upon It at a meeting to be held here Feb. 4, President Heydler announced.

SET-UP FOR RENAULT Bv Timca Special _ .... TAMPA. Fla., Jan. 22.—Jack Renault, Canadian heavyweight, had a soft bout here Thursday night. He boxed Clemente Saavedra, Chilean fighter, and knocked out the big fellow In the second round. It was a set-up match for Renault. Marine Tolliver outpointed Homer Smith In the seml-wlnd-up. AUTO TOPS And Side Curtains Made and repaired. Our price la right. Seven years at thlß location. Kentucky Ave. Vulcanizing Cos. * 35 Kentucky Ave. GLOVES For All Oocaslona HARRY jKriefl LEVINSON Tour Hatter J * Young Men's and Students yellow nr SLICKERS xpD.ifD They’re Rainproof, Too. ■> I tii*-.iiri*H.TY min Where Washington Crosses Detawars Hauger Dri-Tex Knit Coats $25.00 Ouaranteed to.* two years. Guaranteed rainproof. 'for 25 years first Block <Mass.<Av&

Big Ten Statistics STANDINO. POINTS OdpoPercent- Pts. nenta' Team. Won. Loot. age. Scored. Pts. Tarduc .... 3 t .700 110 10*5 Michigan ..2 X .007 S3 77 Wisconsin . . 2 1 .007 84 72 Ohio State . 5 1 .007 80 72 lowa 5 I .007 0.7 07 Illtnot 2 1 .007 00 67 Indiana It .700 123 123 Chie-igo ... 1 2 .333 4 ? 37 Northwestern 0 3 .000 00 109 Minnesota . 0 3 .000 60 87 NEXT (3AMIW. SATURDAY Purdue lit Indiana. Illinois at Chicago. lowa at Ohio State. Northwestern at Wisconsin. DEALS MADE Red Sox Announce Changes in Club Roster. Bv Times Special BOSTON, Jan. 22.—The Boston Red Sox have traded Pitcher Oscar Fuhr and Outfielder Dan Williams to the Mobile Club of the Southern Association as part payment for Tony Welzer and Harold Wilze, both pitchers. The Red Sox also announced that Outfielder Ike Boone had been turned over to San Francisco for a cash consideration. Boone hit well for several months last year, but his fielding was erratic throughout the season. BRAY CUE WINNER Bray defeated Carter, 50 to 45 v ln the city three-cushion billiard tourney at Board of Trade parlors Thursday. The winner trailed until near the close of the match.

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At Least Eight Teams Figured to Have Chance at Court Honors of Conference. It looks like anybody’s race in the Western Conference basketball wrangle this season. Or, to be a bit more precise, at least eight of the ten teams shape up as championship possibilities. Northwestern and Minnesota, alone, seem to be out of it, though the chase is in its infancy, and even Purple and Gophers may yet cause trouble.

At present Purdue Is leading with a record of three games won and one lost. The Boilermakers, however, have played one more game than most of the others. Michigan, Illinois, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Indiana loom up as formidable claimants for highest honors. Always Chance for Upset Chicago and lowa can not be held lightly and even Northwestern and Minnesota, teams which have not broken into the “win” column, are likely to defeat a stronger team. The Gophers lost two to Indiana and Illinois with Wolden, regular center, out of the game because of being called home by the Illness of his mother. Northwestern has lost by close scores. Michigan, Illinois, Ohio State, lowa and Wisconsin are tied for second place with two games won and one lost. Indiana has won two and lost two. Chicago had won one and lost two. Northwestern and Minnesota have lost three. A good guess is that the champions will lose three games. It is a

race In which anything may happen at any time. Three Vet* Michigan has one of the best teams to the history of the school, and still that great aggregation was defeated the other night by the veteran Illinois crew which the night before had lost to Ohio State. Doyle, Cherry and Chambers of the Wolverines are veterans of last year, while Molenda, sophomore football flash, Is proving almost as good on the hardwood. Oosterbaan of grid fame is another newcomer, and Harrigan has been delivering In style. Michigan never has had a clear claim to the Big Ten title. In 1921 it tied with Purdue and Wisconsin with eight,won and four lost. Last year Michigan was fifth In the standing with six victories and five reverses. One game was postponed. Illinois has a team of veterans. In Daugherlty the Orange and Blue has one of the best forwards In the organization. Against Michigan the (Turn to Page 19)

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5 BOUTS* ON NEXT PROGRAM Mulholland to Meet Soldier Buck in Main Go Here Jan. 28. There will bo five bouts on the next flstlo program at Tomlinson Ilall, and the show will be staged Thursday night, Jan. 28. In the main go of ten rounds George Mulholland, product of local amateur ranks, will battle Soldier Buck, veteran Louisville light heavyweight. In his first professional scrap, Mulholland met Buck at Louisville ou one day's notice and gave the Kentucky boxer a good flight. Mulholland stood toe to toe with Buck, and though losing the decision by a shade, the Hoosler youngster had the crowd In an uproar by Ills aggressive tactics. • In Buck’s last appearanco In Indianapolis he decisively outpointed Joe Packo, Toledo, in a ton-round bout at Ft. Harrison. The Jan. 28 show will be staged by the Columbia A. C. and there will in addition to the ten-round feature, a semi-wind-up of eight and three six-round battles. The gram calls for thirty-six rounds. Matchmaker Kimble had planned to use Eddie Shea and Don Davis in his main event, but changed his plans when he recalled Shea appeared In an unsatisfactory bout at Ft. Harrison last sumnier.