Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 310, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 April 1926 — Page 11

APRIL ' 1926

STIRRIN’ the DOPE By VEDDER GAUD

diana Central College, the University Heights institution, said last winter that he had prospects for a good baseball team. At the start of the diamond season we believed George was over-estimating things. His club lost to Muncie Normal, Rose Poly and Butler and tied Franklin. But the other day the Central team came to life with a surprising 9 to 2 victory over De Pauw. The suburban team has a good outfit and there was a reason for tho early season reverses. Many misfortunes hit the team. Much of the success of the team depends upon Pitcher Herrin, who is a star college hinder, At the beginning of the'schedule he had the flu, and is just getting his strength bach. Albright, last year’s catcher, is in bad health and is out for the season. Hoffman has been doing well behind the bat. A torn nail made it difficult for him to throw, but the injured digit is nearly healed now. In the long tale of woe, even measles hokls its place. Eastridge, slugging first sacker. was down *dth that malady. He has played l the last, three games and has a batting average of .555. He has specialized in two-base hits. Ilarvey was brought in from the outfield and is making good at shortstop. The shift lias been beneficial and (lie infield is working more smoothly. Merryman is at second and France at third. The outfield is composed of E. Bright, loft field, A. Bright, center field; and Moore, right field. Moore also is a pitcher. Herrin is a good hitter and can be used in the garden when not on the mound. De Pauw plays a return game at Indiana, Central next Tuesday. Remaining games. May 10, N. A. G. u. at Central; May 14, at Rose Poly: May 22, at Muncie; May 23, Franklin at Central. This schedule will give Coach George's club a chance to get even for some of those early defeats. * "1 ( >RSE racing is an easy 11—I I game to beat. Now you tell ! A . one. On Wednesday there were some supposed stand-outs at Jamaica, Havre de Grace and Lexington. Noah, in the feature at the New York track, was held at odds of 7 to 10 —and was out of the money, finishing fifth in a field of seven. Sarazen al Havre De Grace kwas made the public choice at P<)(lds of 80 cents on the dollar. The gelding was not in a running mood ami finished fifth in a field of six. Canter, second choice to Pompey for the Kentucky Derby, was nosed out by Rockman in the Chesapeake stakes at Maryland track. The Griffith colt, however, showed a splendid effort and was wearing Rockman down at the end. The decision was lost by a nose —but it was lost. Canter was kicked at the post. Lots of things can happen in a hoss race. Torchilla, fast 2-year-old in the sixth at Lexington, did not disappoint. The track was heavy and the Applegate colt reveled in the going. But just consider. Three out of four of these mentioned did not win. Two odds-on choices were not placed. And you would not have got much hack for your dougli if they had won. It’s a tough game to beat. Pick the long shots and get rich. Yeah, just try and pick 'em. ... CT-JSRP. MALAPROP looked at |IV/I| the bright sun this mornC_£J ing and felt the balmy breezes. “What an idle day for baseball,” the old soul remarked. She is going out to the opening game, hut was worried because kshe didn’t have a place to sit down. W I She bewailed the fact that her ticket was marked grand stand. She thought it would be anything but grand. She asked if that Spanish pitcher would he there. Upon inquiry it was found she referred to Cgrmen Hill. Mrs. Malaprop has read the classics and knows her Carmen. * * * mUNTQR baseball players of this city are to be given an opportunity to compete in a national baseball championship. 'I he Junior All-American Baseball League.' sponsored by the American Legion, if? well under way in many sections of the country and plans are being made to organize boys’ teams throughout Indiana. The Legion Junior Baseball League is being organized in Indiana under the direction of R. W. Bushee if Ossian, State athletic officer of the Legion, according to information received here today from J. H. Klinger, State adjutant. The junior championship team of Indiana will compete in a national All-American baseball league championship series to lie held in Philadelphia at the time of the national convention of the American Legion next October. In many localities of the State boys’ teams are being organized by the Legion. However, under the plans worked out at State head- . ouarters of the legion any team, * regardless of name or of organization fostering it, may particlpiate, provided the team is composed of boys who will not reach their seventeenth birthday before lYec. 81, 1926, and have been duly registered at State Legion headquarters on or before July 1, 1926. Registration, it is stated, consists of the name of team, manager, name and age of thirteen boys to compose the team. The working out of local and sectional championship meets is to be the work of Legion post athletic officer< and department officers. Participation in the league is restricted to amateurs.

HARTZ WILL HAVE Consistent Harry Back for More Honors at Local Course—Fred Comer to Drive One Mount. Harry Ilartz, who-finished fourth last year at 98.89 miles an hour, is the latest entrant for the Indianapolis motor speedway international sweepstakes, which will he held this year on May 31. Ilartz finished second in 1922 and 1923 and fifth in 1924 in the 500-mile classic.

LENGLEN VISIT IS PROBLEM Pyle Wants Tennis Association Back of His Plans for Suzanne. By Henry L. Farrell United Press Staff Corresoondent NEW YORK, April 20.—Officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association are frankly puzzled with a problem attending the application for permission to bring Mile. Suzanne Lenglen, French tennis queen, here this summer for a series of exhibition matches. O. C. Pyle, business manager for Red Grange, told the association he had signed Mile. Lenglen to a movie contract and would like to get a permit to arrange an exhibition tour under the auspices of the association. He was told that he would not need official permission to bring her to this country any more than Helen Wills, American champion, needed official approval for her trip to France. Would Cooperate Pyle said he preferred to cooperate in every way yith the association to protect the French star from any complications that might arise. He was told that the association would consider the application at the next meeting of the advisory committee. If Mile. Lenglen would consent to engage in any championships the association would jump at the chance to sponsor her second engagement in the United States, but Pyle said she did not care to engage in anything but the exhibition matches. Many Problems Pyle said if the association accepted these conditions there would be the task of getting opponents for her and officials feel that Helen Wills and Molla Mallory are the only Americans equipped with a game to test her. There also would be the problem of dividing the receipts and there Is no precedent, to follow in the whole case. “This is something new to us and we will take no action until we are thoroughly familiar with all the details,” one of the officials sold today. Some of the officials feel that Mile. Lenglen is duty bound to compete in the national championships if she comes to this country, as American players have always contributed to the success of French tournaments. RING SHOW Alte to Box Glaser May 6 Other Bouts. The Inland .A. C., which presents the boxing show at Tomlinson Hall next Thursday evening, May 6, announces the matching of Charlie Glaser of Chicago and Merle Alte of this city for the ten-round main event. The Windy City slugger stretched out tough Joe Paglini last week in less than two rounds in the Market St. arena. Merle fought a draw with Paglini last summer. In the brief glimpse local fans had of Glaser before he summoned the birdies to twitter for “Pag,” the Chicago fighter demonstrated the fact he can box, and this ability, coupled with his pile-driver punch, is bound to command the respect of opponents. Glaser has registered a “win” over Paul Allen and has knocked out Midget Guery. Inland promoters promise the prelims will he packed with pep. An eight-round bout, signed this morning will bring together Jimmy McDermott, of Terre Haute and Don Carson of this city.

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Won. Lost. Pet. Louisville jj Q -£SO Minneapolis § j? -043 INDIANAPOLIS 8 [> •!§ Toledo '. • • 5 -“46 St. Paul 'J A? 2 Milwaukee • 2, ;}Z Kansas City 7 .41 i Columbus - 1 - 143 AMERICAN LEAGUE W. L. Pet.l W. L. Pet. N York 10 3 .700: Detroit. . 5 8 .386 Clove 10 3 .701*1 Boston. . 5 9 .357 ChieiiKi). 0 O mill Phlla. . . 4 10 .28(1 Wash... 0 0 .00()|St. I.ouJb 4 11 .207 NATIONAL LEAGUE W. L. Pct.l W. L. Pet. N. York !' 4 .01*2 Phila. .. 7 7 .600 Clncdn. . 7 5 .683|0hieago. 0 7 .402 Brkl.vn. 7 f .583jPtttsbgh. 0 0 .400 St. Louis 8 6 57l|Boston. . 310 .231 GAMES TODAY AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Kansas City at INDIANAPOLIS. Milwaukee at Louisville. St. Paul at Toledo. Minneapolis at Columbus. AMERICAN LEAGUE Cliieairo at Cleveland. Detroit at St. Louis. Washington at New York. Boston- at Philadelphia, NATIONAL LEAGUE New A'ork at Poston. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh St Louis at Chiestfo. Philadelphia at Brooklyn. STECHER VS. PESEK Bu United Press ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 29.—Entering the ring in what he terms the best condition of his career, Joe Stecher is favored to successfully defend his “world's heavyweight wrestling title" tonight against John Pesek, Nebraska.

He made one of the gamest drives ever seen on the local bricks last year. With the race hardly half over, Hartz hit the northeast safety wall when one of his balloon tires punctured. His car was damaged somewhat, but he drove on around to the pits and put on anew tire. When he started out he found that his front axle had been damaged just enough to make steering hard. For the rest of the race he fought the wheel much as a truck driver has to fight his. He made an average for the race that in any other year except 1925 would have won him first place. Hartz has been driving a racing car less than four years, and In that time he has managed to accumulate three Miller Specials, one of which he will drive in the May 31 argument. Another will be driven by Fred Comer and the third one will be pilotejj by a driver yet to be selected. The last race for the 122 cubic inch cars wiil be. at Charlotte, N. C., on May 10. Hartz is having his new cars sent on from California and they will be at the track when he arrives here about May 12 or 13. Tribe Gossip Shorty Burch, the busy score card man at Washington Park, was looking forward to a busy afternoon today. Business always is rushing in Shorty’s line on opening day. Shorty ha3 been stung by the political bee and seeks the Democratic nomination for assessor of Center Township at the primary, May 4. Name in full —Edwin Clyde Burch. Owner Smith of the Indians was reported in trim for his annual march to deep center field for the flag raising, preceding the important struggle. The Washington Park iniicAJ was covered by the huge tarpaulin Wednesday night and removed tliis morning to permit tho sunshine and breeze to “work” on the ground. Groundkeepers have learned to spread the canvas in fast time and early afternoon showers won’t interfere with games much this season. The covering cost $3,500. Pretty soft for feminine fans! Two “ladles’ days” each week again this season—Mondays and Fridays. First free gate for the fair ones tomorrow. Washington Park fans viewed the resin bag for the first time today. The new baseball rules force the A. A. umpires to carry it for pitchers who request its use. A. A. magnates voted against resin, but were overruled by Baseball Commissioner Landis. Vice President W. C. Smith Jr. acted as road secretary during the Indians’ training trip, and during the club’s swing around the western half of the circuit. He’s a good “sec.” Players of both teams expressed delight and appreciation over the splendid list of prizes contributed by Indianapolis boosters for the home opener. Hoosier hospitality has gained much favorable comment around the league. Tom I/>gan, boss of the groundkeepers at Washington Park, did a nifty job of dolling up the stands and ironing out the kinks in the field caused by the football players last fall. A feature that helped boost attendance today and sharpened interest in the Indians was the window display at the Indiana Bell Telephone Bldg., on N. Meridian St. George Wellbaum of the Indiana Bell arranged an atiractive picture layout .showing nearly all the Indians in action. “Support the home team” was urged on cards, and everything in 1 the display was baseball. Thousands of passersby viewed the feature, and it was a strong boost for Owner Smith and Manager Bush in their efforts to bring a pennant to Indianapolis.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS AMERICAN ASSOCIATION No Ramrs si-hcdulcd. AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 000 000 020—2 8 2 Washington 113 000 00*—6 10 0 Wiltse, Kiefer. Gaston; Ogden, Severed*!. Philadelphia 000 000 noo—o 3 o New York 000 000 03*—3 10 1 Groves, Cochrane; Jones. Collins. Cleveland 201 000 022—7 10 3 St. Louis 03(1 000 000—3 6 6 IThle, Sewell; Jonnard. Wingard. Ballou, S chant. Chicago 003 000 222—0 13 O Detroit .... j... 200 010 200—5 7 8 Thomas, Edwards Crouse, SehalU: Barfoot. Collins. Bassler. NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 200 060 100—9 8 0 Chicago 000 001 003—4 11 3 AUdridge. Smith; Kaufmann, Osborn. Hartnett. • St. Louis 010 002 002—5 9 0 Cincinnati 201 000 000—3 11 O Keen. O'Farrell; Rixey, May, Hargrave. Pieinleh. , New A’ork 001 040 000—5 11 1 (Philadelphia 000 101 000—2 5 0 Wisner, Snyder; Carlson, Willoughby, Wilson, Henline. Brooklyn 001 010 003—5 10 1 Boston 010 200 001—4 6 1 McWeeny. Ehrhardt. O'Neil: Smith, Cooney. Gibson.

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mT was about 9:30 a. m. today when George Stark, professional at the Coffin golf course, and Dick Nelson, who holds a like position at the new Highland Golf and Country Club, got their heads together and decided that the professional-amateur golf tournament next Monday afternoon would be held ever the fairways and greens of the new Highland course. After the tournament, George said the members of the Indiana Professional Golf Association will have a little meeting at which the cash prizes will be distributed among the pros, and the amateurs who team with them will receive playing equipment for prizes. The cash will be derived from the collection of a $5 entry fee from each. It had almost been forgotten until the entry fee subject was mentioned that the P. G. A. is without a secretary and treasurer. E. W. Harbath, who was pro at Richmond last year and who held that job during the past year, moved from the State. A, new’ treasurer wiil be named before the meet, and an election of officers for next year will be named after. The present officers are Joseph G., "Jock" Collins, pro at Kokomo, president; George "Dickie” Stark, pro at Coffin, vice president. As was said before, the bookkeeper and banker job Is at present vacant; Stark is filling in as “handy man." The officers, and Chester Nelson of Ft. Wayne, and George Soutar, pro at Broadmoor, make up the board of directors. • • • Last Sunday Bill Reed teamed with S J. Martinette and Charles Rauh. They played Harold Gusdorf and George Stark at Coffin. It was a nip-nnd-tuck battle as far as Reed and Stark were concerned. Wednesday Martinette, Rauh and Gusdorf were taking lessons from Stark, endeavoring to get George te tell them “how it is done.” • • • Wednesday was "doctors’ day.” The medics, with blood in their eyes, were bent cn trimming old man weather. It was a snappy turnout at Coffin, Pleasant Run and South Grove. Dr. Murray Hadley shot a good score, according to Stark. • • • Mrs. C. A. Jaqua. president of the Womens’ City Golf Association, informed us today that she has all plans completed for the first tournament, Monday, May 17, when the fair sex play, eighteen holes over the Pleasant Run course. Monday and Tuesday, June 14 and 15, the women will play a thirty-six-hole tournament over the Riverside course. The city tournament will be held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. over the Coffin course. Play will be medal and begin at 9 a. m. • • • Other officers of the association are Mrs. Al Roy, vice president, and Mis. S. V Shipp, secretary and treasurer. The board of directors are Miss Eleanor Taylor, Woodstock; Mrs. E. G. Linkhart, Pleasant Run; Mrs. B C. Stevenson, Meridian Hills; Mrs. C. A. Tucker, Riverside; Mrs. Al Roy. South Grove; Mrs. Gage Hoag, Highland; Mrs. Carl C. Oihbs, Coun try Club; Miss Lennle Sharp, Coffin; Mrs. Bernie Lehman, Broadmoor, and Mrs. Ray Van Horn, Avalon.

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Freak Ruling on Freak Rule /It; United Press NEW YORK, April 29.—American League pitchers w’ill not ask to use resin on their hands during the remainder, of the season, in the opinion of Ban'Johnson, president of the league. The club owners of the circuit, meeting here, passed a resolution supporting the ruling of Commissioner Landis that the umpires must carry resin on the field but they instructed their manager to request the pitchers not te ask for the powder. A RUN-AWAY Warren Central Easy Winner in Track. Warren Central ran away with the Marion County track meet at Irwin field Wednesday afternoon with a total of 60 1-3 points. Seven county schools participated The meet did not include Indianapolis schools. The day was cold, and a raw wind made conditions very unfavorable | for any good performances. B*>ech Grove finished second wth 17 points. nosed out New Bethel for third place.by scoring in the broad Jump, final event. Southport made | 15 1-5 points to New Bethel's 14. Other scores: Acton, 7 1-3: Ben Davis, 6; Valley Mills, 1. The meet was? the first Marion County affair since 1914.

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N. Y. RACING Silver Fox Wins Feature Event of Opening. Bu 'limes Sveeial NEW YORK, April 29. —Despite gray, lowering skies and a chilling wind, 10,000 racing enthusiasts filled the Jamaica race track Wednesday to greet the opening of the spring racing season on metropolitan tracks. Dotted in the crowd were hundreds of women in their spr: finest. The crowded lawn, scene >i the first handshaking, seemed uke an open-air fashion establishement. Streaking down the home stretch amid w’ild acclaim Silver Fox of the Rancocas stable romped home winner of the Paumonok Handicap, the fourth race, and the day’s feature event. Cartoonist w’as second and Navigator third. Stewards of the Metropolitan Jockey Club, anxious to avoid the criticism they received last year because of the myriad of scratches, seemed to have corrected the condition. Os seventy-six scheduled starters, only nine were scratched at the time the first race was run. CATHEDRAL WINS AGAIN Lawrence Defeated for Fourth Straight Victory for Ijoeals. Cathedra] High School won its fourth straight game on Wednesday, defeating Lawrence at Riverside Park, 6 to 3, in •seven innings. Score: Cathedral' 100 221 • —6 12 0 Lawrenoe ...... 000 201 0—.3 5 V Ilatterie# —Healv Commons and P. O'Connor: C. Hopkins anil Hartman.

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I.U. SURPRISE Crimson Upsets Purdue and Dope Bucket. Bu Times Snrrial BLOOMINGTON, Jnd.. April 29. Indiana University baseball team completely upset thd dope here Wednesday, by defeating Purdue. 4 to 3. The Crimson got all fhnir tuns <in a big fourth inning on two bases on balls and three hits. Hulswltt, on the mound for Purdue, was effective except in the one frame, allowing only five hits. Voj tech of I. U. permitted only six hits in eight innings. Iloidc pitched the last inning. Wilcox of Purdue drove in all three runs. Neither team made an error which was remarkable considering the near freezing tempera ture. High A. A. Attendance The record for paid attendance in the American Association was not established on an opening day. It was made Sept. 1, 1907, at Columbus, when the Toledo Hens and Senators were engaged in a hot pennant fight. The turnstiles clicked off fans to the number of 20,531. Columbus nosed Toledo out of the flag thai year by a margin of two games. Additional Sport, Page 121