Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 286, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 April 1926 — Page 13

APRIL 1, 1926

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M" "*IANY a rookie ball player has "magnifying eyes” when he u__J looks at himself in the glass but this year we have anew sort of bird who claims to see the baseballs thrown at him enlarged to about twice their normal circumference. This youth’s name is Paul Wttner, purchased from San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League by the Pirates. The nay he lias been “combing” the ball in exhibition games, there may be some truth in the assertion. He is entitled to talk, more or less, at that, for he hit .412 last season on the coast. Frank (Jetty, feature writer, has a yam about Waner some of which goes like this: “Baseballs in motion look twice their natural size to me,” Paul declared the other day. “When I’m at bat, I never have the trouble some experience of being unable to see a fast ball. Speeders with smoke on them look like floaters to me. “I have magnifying eyes, which makes It easy for me to follow swiftly moving or whirling objects,” he maintains. The old timers are skeptical. Maqy a youth who burns up a minor league flops in fast time. They will wait to see how Waner fares against major league pitching before accepting his explanation. Bill McKechnie. manager of the world’s champions, says that if Paul keeps up his hitting ho will bat his way into a regular outfield berth with the Pirates. * * * Now, everybody quit worrying. Suzanne Lenglen, French tennis star, says she is not going to the United States either as a professional or amateur. She has also spumed an offer to go into the movies. That’s that. * * * r— —LD friends of Bush and GorOdon, who played with Technical High School baseball team in seasons past, probably •won’t recognize the youths this season at Wabash. Coach Sholler is making Rush into a pitcher and Hank into a catcher. In prep days Rush patroled center field while Gordon did a fine job at second base. They seem to be fitting into the new scheme of things, however, and Gordon is being mentioned as first string catcher, to take Chew’s place, who graduated. The new hurler has a tougher time ahead with the veteran Robertson back for mound duty. Still, a club has to have more than one pitcher. Maurie has a good arm and natural ability. • * * Spring racing opened today at Bowie track in Maryland. Weather was reported bad, with a slow track In prospect, but that won’t keep some 20,000 enthusiasts away. An attractive opening program has been arranged with large fields predominating unless many are scratched. The third and fourth events Include smaller, but more select groups of crack sprinters. . The feature was the Inaugural Handicap for three-year-olds and up at seven furlongs. It is a $5,000 race. Singlefoot was likely to be made the favorite. Singlefoot was scheduled to compete with such graduates of the winter tracks as Wild Aster, Lounger, Harass, Big Heart, and Golden Mac, and with such Maryland favorites as Storm King, Senator Norris and Cudgeler. Wild Aster, Lounger and Harass have made exceptional records during the winter months and were sure to have large followings. i * • * '3 E are “agin” the national VY/ A. A. U. In its present con- ’ troversy with the Big Ten about leaving college athletes alone until they leave school. We are "agin” the national A. A. U. president because of a little statement he made in answering the letter of Director Clevenger of I. U., who acted as Western Conference spokesman. Here is she sentence: “Notwithstanding the fact that your concern for the welfare of your atliletes is less keen than your craving for publicity, I shall endeavor to demonstrate tlie unreasonableness of your proposition.” We care to go no further than that sentence. When such personalities (which in the case of Zora Clevenger are so far from the truth as to be ridiculous), are putinto the matter we immediately line up on the opposite side. As' far as we are concerned anything else that President Huibert says will lose much of its force. He could not keep his temper and we immediately lose ours.

LOCAL SCHOOLS ON CARD Nobles ville lias Severn Baseball Games With Indianapolis Teams. Bu Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., April I. The Noblesville High School baseball team hag arranged the following schedule for the season, which calls for seven games with Indianapolis high school clubs: April 9. Broad Ripple, here: April 10, Lawrence, there: April 16. Carmel, here: April 23. Carmel, there: April 24. Lawrence. heir: April 30. Manual, here: May 7, Broad Ripple, there: May 14. Cathedral, there: May 18. Technical, here: May 21. Cathedral, here: May 25. Technical, there. WHERE’S SIR LIPTON? Dll United Press NEW YORK, April I.—Officials of he New York Yacht Club said they •eceived no information that mas Lipton was preparing < - challenge for. Amer- — uup It was pointed out that challenges could not come from individuals and had to be filed by clubs.

STATE COLLEGE BASEBALL TEAMS HINDERED BY BAD WEATHER

Clubs Forced to Work Indoors —Butler and N. W. Games Cancelled. Everybody has been “cussin’ ” the weather this spring, and nono moro than the college basebaU players. It has been a terrible season so far in State collegiate circles. There is not any too much time to play at the best and with a kite start the period is cut down still more. Butler lias been trying hard to get in some licks with morning and afternoon practice scheduled this week during spring vacation, but most of it has been inside. The Northwestern U. games scheduled at Irwin field Friday and Saturday were cancelled today by Athletic Director Hinkle. Butler’s opening game now Is at Ohio State on April 10. However, If weather is favorable next week a game may be scheduled here with Indiana Central or Indiana Dental College. Coach Hinkle nas most of last year’s team back, but the players have had very little chance to get in shape. I. U. in South Indiana University is running away from Hoosier weather and left for the South on Wednesday. The Crimson was scheduled with Mississippi U. at Oxford, Miss., today. Continued rain and snow that has converted Wabash and Purdue baseball diamonds into lakes of mud and water, drowned any hopes of Coaches Scholler and Lambert ‘of beginning the scheduled five-game series between the two schools today. W'abash was to open the season at Lafayette today, with Purdue engaging in a return game at Wabash Friday. Coach Scholler stated, however, if clearer weather prevailed Friday, it was possible that Saturday’s game at Lafayette might be played. It is hoped to play three games next week.

Practice Prevented

Besides preventing the series of practice games between tlie two State nines, the bad weather conditions have ruined the spring vacation practices. It has been the same story in every college camp. De Pauw is supposed to open the season at Rose Poly on Friday. The sun was shining to day although the temperature started out cold. It was encouraging to see Old Sol and the rah rah pastimers are hoping for better conditions. The weather man, however, held out no encouragement today with the announcement that anew storm was headed this way.

NEW LEADER Detroit Bowler Tops A. B. C. All Events. Du United Press TOLEDO, Ohio, April 1.— I The A. B. C., all-events took on anew leader Wednesday when Harry Gerloski of Detroit rolled up a remar liable 1,981. He bowled consistently all along the fline game route, registering totals of 655, 656 and 670. He tops Charles Buonomo’s high record by four pins. His score is the third highest in A. B. C., history. Paired with Wallie Shackett he will be In the big money of the doubles. They pulled a 1,301 for fifth place. John Shackerly and John Hall of Jacksonville, Fla., piled up a fine 1,297 and took seventh place In the doubles. They are the first Floridans to ever register in A. B. C. standings. The five man and singles records were unchanged.

Hoppe’s Come-Back Is Sensational

By United Press NEW YORK, April I.—By dint of one of the most sensational billiard rounds in balkline history, Willie Hoppe came uF from behind in his 3,600-point match with young Jake Schaefer, and is now leading the challenger, 1,800 to 1,716. At the beginning of play Wednesday Hoppe-was trailing Schaefer by 218 points. In his fourth turn at the table Hoppe ran 200, setting a new world’s 18.1 record for the second time of the night. He previously had run 149 in his first trip to the table to break his old 148 record. Hoppe is defending the 18.1 balkline championship he still holds. BAPTISTS GET AWARDS .Seven Franklin College Basketball Players Receive Sweaters. Bu Times Special FRANKLIN, Ind., April I. Seven Franklin College basketball players have been awarded letters for their past season’s efforts. Those to receive the “F” sweaters: Captain Gant, Vandivier, Ballard, King, Lyons, Underwood and Scott. Freshmen numerals went to Captain Skinner, Reid, Wooden, Combs, Henderson, Maguire, and Coy.

HE HAS YOUNG IDEAS 62-\'car-01d Athlete Completes 180Mile Run. By United Press LONDON, April 1. Sixty-two years old and still able to step out and beat most of the runners, that is C. A. W. Hart, veteran English distance runnner. Hart has just completed a 180mile run which he had wagered he could accomplish in three days. The runner covered the entire distance in 28 hours of running time. LOPEZ LOSES Bu Times Special MEADVILLE, Pa., April I.—Although he weighed fourteen pounds less than Pedro Lopez, Mexican heavyweight, Mike Wallace, Cleveland, won a decision in a slow tenround bout here Wednesday night.

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Times Staff Correspondent HOT SPRINGS, Ark., April I. “Wabash Joe” Wyatt, former Three-I leaguer and Wabash College luminary, is in the Indians’ training party at Hot Springs battling for a position in the outfield, or as extra fly chaser. He batted .308 for Terre Haute. Joe is a dandy fielder, strong thrower and he takes a powerful swipe at the ball when batting. And he has youth in his favor. The former collegian is the proper size for the business. He played a few games with the Indians last fall and made a fa corable showing. Wyatt changed his style at the plate Wednesday in hitting practice and was crashing the apple hard.

April Fool, Fans! Pat Walsh Biggest Joke Seen in Local Ring— Reynolds Beats Tate Langford.

April fool, boxing fansl The bout was pulled off Just about an hour before April 1. Wednesday night, at Tomlinson Hall, but it was a good joke, anyway. Pat Walsh of New York and various other points, was the joke and the fans were the unwilling victims. Pat, who looks big and tough, hardly could raise his gloves against Mulholland in the main go of the Progress A. C. show. He looked as though he wcer walking on eggs. Ilis lower limbs didn’t seem to be in coordination and his arms were not any better. As long as can be remembered he was the worst alleged fighter ever perpetrated on the local public. Most of the fans expected to see another Mulholland victory. They expected to see a veteran, but they did not expect to see a man who c >uld barely crawl through the ropes. What Was the Matter? Just w hat was the matter with the big hoy is not known. He actually looked as thought he was doped. He could not move around and could not hit nor protect himself. Referee Mike Mitchell stopped the fight once in the second round, which was the thing to do. Some of the fans wanted to see the affair go on. They wanted something more for their money. The fight went on—for about a minute while Mulholland hammered Pat. Then Walsh slumped down in one corner and Mike walked away from him. The fight was over. It probably was a technical knockout for the Butler bombarder. It was a regular K. O. for the fans. But what’s the use of talking any more about it. Other Bouts Good The other bouts on the card were good. Jackie Reynolds, Muncie lightweight, proved too tough for Tate Langford of Louisville. Jackie continually waded in with telling results. Tate had a badly battered ear, and some of those bloodthirsty ones at the ringside who cry for blood took some hon e with them. The dry cleaners will be busy today. Larry Pruitt, local feather, had better find someone else to fight besides Royal Cox, also of this city. Royal repeated his victory of a couple of weeks ago in last night’s show. Cox won all the way. He’s a smart boy, that Royal. His left is lightning. Joe-Dillon and Johnny Murphy, local feathers, put up an even battle, but Murphy had the slight edge. The third round was Dillon’s big three minutes, when some of his haymakers got over. Jackie Stewart gave Cappadora another defeat in the opening prelim.

HAHN RETURNING HOME Athlete Sails from Honolulu on Way Back to Boston. By Times Special HONOLULU, H. 1., April I.—Lloyd Hahn, American distance runner, who has been touring the Antipodes, has left Honolulu for the mainland. He is hoping to arrive fn Boston in time to participate in the Boston A. A. marathon on April 18. Jackson Scholtz, who toured Australia and New Zealand with Hahn, did not depart with his fellow athlete Wednesday. He is planning to compete in the A. A. U. track and field meet here April 17, and has entered for the century and 220-yard events. NEWCASTLE PRO By Times Special NEWCASTLE, Ind., April I. Maurice ‘ Massey” Miller, Indianapolis golfer, will leave Florida to become professional at the Westwood Country Club here. It was announced today. Irf Florida he was instructor at one of Miami’s clubs.

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PIRATES NOT WORRIED ALTHOUGH MEN ARE OUT Traynor, Carey Not Likely to Start Season, but Newcomers Rhyne and Waner Are Delivering. By Vid Larsen NBA Service Writer WICHITA, Kan., April I.—Who’s going to win the National League pennant this year? “Well, what are the other clubs doing?” And thus Bill McKechnie, canny manager of the champion Pittsburgh Pirates, answered a question with ft question.

Still, it must ho admitted, he answered the question because, unless tlie other pennant-chasers of the National League have improved considerably, Pittsburgh looks to repeat. However, the Pirates have fared none too well In their spring training. The condition of the club is a matter of much concern. McKechnie s 1926 team Is the team with which he won the world’s chum plonship. Some of his cliampions are not now in good condition, hut McKechnie has grabbed two outstanding players from the Coast league—Hal Rhyne, infielder, and Paul Waner, outfielder, both purchased from San Francisco. Rhyne and Waner Rhyne and Waner not only have added a lot of money to the box office receipts of the training games, but they have shown such class that McKechnie isn't losing sleep over the temporary indispositions of Max Carey and Pie Traynor, who may not be able to start the season. Carey is recovering very slowly from an operation and Traynor wrenched his leg badly early in training. Moore, second baseman, has a sprained ankle. “They’ll be all right.” smiles McKechnie. “What are the other teams doing?” Pittsburgh probably will start the season with Rhyne on third, Wright at Short, Rawlings at Second and Grantham on firsj. Os course Rhyne is not “Pie” Traynor, but his work in the field and at bat is impressive and thus far he has held his own with the three other members of the infield quartet. Walloping Rail In the outfield, Paul Waner, a little shy, of course, has been chasing the flies. And at the bat he has been walloping the ball in the same style that made him the best hitter of the Coast League last year. Cuyler Is going great guns. Blgbee has been subbing for Earnhardt, who was rather badly hurt by a ball early in the training season. McKechnie’s pitchers are in fine shape. Vic Aldridge never looked better; Leo Meadows spent the winter In Florida and is as frisky as a 2-year-old; Ray Kremer has, if anything, found more speed; Yde, Babe Adams and Johnny Morrison are burning them over. For catchers McKechnie still has Earl Smith, Gooch and Spencer. Punch —speed—pitching—class. Yes, folks, what are the other teams doing?

Four Teams Stand Out in H. S. Meet

Bu United Press CHICAGO, April I.—With the tournament going into the third round today, four teams stand out aa likely winners of the national prep basketball title In the eighth annual interscholastlo tournament sponsored by the University of Chicago. They are Westport High of Kansas City, Newton, Kan.; Pueblo, Colo., and Ptnebluff, Ark. El Reno, Oklahoma and Wheeler, Miss., also looked good In their initial game, but the first four named have already gone through two rounds with colors flying. Every one of the four experienced hard tussles in the first round and showed that they had the ability to come from behind the win. Then eich of them went out in the second round Wednesday night and fairly ran away from what was considered strong opponents. BANNEN OUT AT MANUAL Athletic Director’s Resignation Is Accepted—CUmio in Charge. Athletic Director Hugh Fc Bannen of Manual Training High School is no longer in charge of sports at the local school. His resignation has boon accepted and is effective at once. R. H. Clunie, who has been faculty manager of Manual teams for some time will take over the duties for the remainder of tho present semester.

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No Authority to Ban Resin

Bu United Press BELLAIRE, Fla., April I.—American League officials have no authority to prevent their pitchers using resin on their hands, Commissioner Landis ruled today in a statement answering a query from John H. Farrell, secretary of the minor leagues, asking—"does the new resin ball rule permit leagues a choice of its adoption or rejection?” The rules committee last winter, by the vote of Landis and the representatives of the National and some minor leagues, adopted a rule permitting pitchers to rub resin on their hands but it was voted down by the American League and several minor leagues. The American Association voted against resin. Indianapolis voted to forbid its use.

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Brassie IRDIES By DICK MILLER

AROUND LOCAL COURSES WITH THE MAN WHO GOLFS FUR SPORT r=-a HAT though the weather man \X/ sends snow, rain and sleet—the crack of the wood against the gutta percha is abroad in the land. it’s going to be a loud and resounding crack in Indiartapolls this season, jilans for all the municipal and private courses indicate. In inaugurating Brassies and Birdies we hope to give the golfer a forum and a source of accurate information on what is going on in the local golfing world. It’s the golfers’ column. We hope you help us out. • • • mHIS is park board day and Commissioner John Milnor has the floor. Mr. Milnor— Into modern city planning has been injected anew factor—golf. Without a golf course the parks system of modern any city is considered Incomplete for of all outdoor sports few bring tlio complete relaxation develop the many muscles and fine sporting sens© that rises from delivery, technique aijd the keen competition of golf. In this new development Indian-

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RESERVE STRENGTH OF TRIBE IS IMPRESSIVE Indians Well Fortified for Season’s Race—Reynolds Displays Stuff on Mound —Another Exhibition. By Eddie Ash Time* Sport* Editor HOT SPRINGS, Ark., April I.—The Indians of 192 G probably will be the envy of the league in reserve strength, which by tlie way, as all smart managers know has much to do with winning pennants. “A club is no stronger than its reserve strength/’ an old expression often heard in major circles, is said to have originated with John McGraw.

apoUa Is well along with spur 18-hole and one 9-hole courses and we ore now preparing the new South Side golf course which wbeu finished will be qulto the equal of any of the wonderful courses hi the country. At each of the courses will be a professional and a course foreman. Special interest will be taken in the caddies who will be grouped Into certain grades according to experience. Suits will be provided to encourage a higher type of personality. The park board maintains in its promotion of golf as a municipal service that course discipline is the most important part of golf. It is hardest to mainl .in, but with the cooperation of all golf players, the board hopes to solve thl3 important problem. • • • R. Walter Jarvis, park superintendent, says his say tomorrow.

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Manager Ownle BU' h while glancing over the field Vedresday as the Tribesmen went through their training paces discussed his reserves and the different shifts he has at his disposal to meet problems caused by accidents and sickness. Leaving the pitching staff out of the topic at hand, as this department is to be bolstered later, tho peppery Tribe pilot is very proud of the machine lie has built to represent Indianapolis In the American Association during the next campaign. He has Improved his Infield over last year for batting punch without weakening the defense, and he lias Kingman, recognized Be good hitter to sub at second base and first base. Joe Is at Ikome on the riglit side of the inner works. Sicking, regular second sseker, is capable of playing short stop, and Riggs Stephenson lias (Turn to Page IB)