Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 247, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 January 1927 — Page 10

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I u Field I — With BILLY EVANS ■r-l ATSY HALEY ot New York is Us I one of the best tight referees ■J in the game. Benny Bass of Hladelphia is more or less recogHed as one of the leading contendm for the featherweight title.

Recently Benny Bass met Babe Herman in a :welve-round bout it Cleveland, in .vhich Patsy Haley ivas the third man in the ring. Herman Avon the decision. It wasn’t a tough decision for the referee to make either, for Herman carried the fight to Bass, scored more

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nches and at one stage of the fight it Bass to the canvas with a ter;c wallop to the stomach. While reclining on the floor Bass ide much fuss about being fouled, t Haley turned a deaf ear. ANENT THE REFEREE EFEW weeks passed and then a chap by the name of A1 Winkler, managed by the me impresario as handles the afrs of Bass, was offered a bout in iveland. The manager of At Winkler, also Benny Bass, said he would accept e bout provided Patsy Haley was t named as referee. Haley alidy had been delegated to that sition. Thp Cleveland boxing commission id .Haley would referee or there luldn't be any fight and there isrut. EASY TO WIN HILE the Cleveland boxing jU- commission was wrangling over the referee situation, mny Bass met Bed Chapman in pw York in one of the elimination tuts for the featherweight title. Hardly had the fight started vhen Bass sunk to the canvas, vrifhing in apparent agony while hero were loud claims of foul rom his corner. The referee deeded Bass had been fouled and warded him the fight. The ending was so unsatisfactory at the New York commission lied the two would have to meet jain and settle the issue. A date as set for the clash. However, Chapman will not get sepond chance to qualify for the atherweight title on the date sected, for Bass recently underwent minor operation that will make it npossible for him to meet Chapian, probably the best of all the mtenders. REFEREE HAS HIS SAY Z~l UT to get back to Patsy Haley KI and the insinuation that he _1 had discriminated against ass. When the matter was put up the gray-haired veteran himself, aley replied: “Bass may be a great fighter, but am positive he is making a big listake in not going into the lovles. “That boy is a real actor and he as a great director in his manager. never saw a fellow who could igister varying emotions with the xse Bass does. He's a second Walce Beery. “One of liis best bits of acting i to register pain after being hit xundly in the stomach by his rival i the ring. “Understand me, Bass may be a reat fighter, but he is an even bet:r actor.”

Fights and Fighters

NEW YORK—Eddie Anderson, Wyoming, ■leated Joe Souza, California; ten rounds, sciaion. , Cal.—Everett Strong, mahn. defeated Paul Parrish, Oklahoma; •n rounds, decision. BUTTE, Mont.—Dixie Da Hood defeated ou Lucas, Detroit; twelve rounds, deeisin. They are bantams. OAKLAND, Cal. —Young Harry, Wills, :m Diego, won by technical knockout in Ith round from Johnny Friston. HARMON VS. BIG FOUR ,‘rotiK Fives (’lasli at Turner Hall— Dates M arm on Motor net tqu.id will meet he Big Four quintet tonight at outh Side Turner Hall in what romiscd to be a thriller. There •ill be a curtain-raiser between the larmon seconds and JonesAVhitaker farting at 7:30. The Marmons have open dates nd desire games on the road. Rushille, Portland, Yorktown, Galveston, torgantown, Terre Haute Jensons ml Richmond take notice. Call or vire R. J. Stehlin, Plant No. 3, Maroon Motor Cur. Indianapolis.

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WINNERS IN CITY NET LOOP Diamond Chain, Stutz Have Little Trouble Turning in Victories. Diamond Chain and Stutz Motor basketball teams experienced little trouble winning Wednesday night's City League games at the Hoosier A. C. gym, the Chain five rolling up a 37-19 score over the Pennsylvania Railway and the Stutz outfit dropping the Light and Heat, 35-23. In the first game betxveen the Stutz and the Light and Heat the losers had difficulty making their shots count and missed innumerable easy attempts. The Stutz five hit its stride early in tne second half, rolled up a comfortable lead and coasted along to victory. The score at the half was 19-9. Hickman and Spaulding, with five field goals each, were outstanding for the winners, while Kirkpatrick and Franklin played best for Light and Heat. Smith, Richards, Kempler and Cruse were too “hot” for the Pennsy five to handle and the Diamond Chain romped away to a long lead in the first half. Richards, leading scorer of the league, scored five field goals and five free throws, pushing hi total to 68 points. The Chain five held a 21-7 lead at the half. Summaries: STUTZ (35). I. L. * H. (23). Hickman F Queisser Master* F Hart Spaulding- C Kirkpatrick Dixon G Franklin Brown G Parks Substitutes—(Stutz) Sayoe. Sawin: H. Li. & H.) Turner. Craig, King, Cooney. Field goals—(Stutz) Hickman 5, Masters Spaulding 5, Sayee 2: (I. L. & H.i Kirkpatrick. Franklin 3. Hart, Queisser 2. Foul goals—(Stutz) Hickman 4. Sayie, Dixon, Brown: (I. L. & H.) Hart 5, Queisscr 2, Franklin 2. D. CHAIN (37). PENN, R. R. (19). Smith F Barker Richards F Ryan L. Kempler C Goodnight Cruse G Darringer McNecley G Rundle Substitutes—(Chainl H. Kempler, Reynolds; (Penn) Chandis, Linbaugh. Ryan. Field goals—(Chainl Smith 4. Richards 5. 1,. Kempler 3. Cruse. H. Kempler: (Penn) Barker 4. Ryan 2, Linbaugh 3. Foul goals (Chain) Smith 2, Richards 5. Cruso 2; (Penn) Derringer.

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Bn XEA Service NEW YORK, Jan. 20.—This city noAV boasts the tAvo highest-sal-aried stars in baseball. Rogers Hornsby has just signed a ttvoyear contract calling for $40,000 per annum. Babe Ruth, Avho received $52,000 last season, is demanding a fat increase.

Basketball Notes

Tho Communal Midgets desire games in the 10-17-year-old class (125-pound). The Midgets’ second team averages 100 pounds. For games with the Midgets address Sam Naperstiek, 837 S. Capitol Ave., or call Drexel 0084-M. Muneie Midgets, Cathedral Midgets, Sacred Heart High School, United Brethren and Indianapolis Marvels tako notice. The Heath Eagles trounced the Downey Avenue team, 30 to 15. Monday the Eagles take on the Ft. Harrison Juniors at the Heath gym. Any team desiring games in tho 125-130-pound class write John Clearwater, 1552 Roosevelt Ave. Sunday afternoon the O’Hara Sans meet the Real Silk Ramblers at Liberty Hall in the second game of a double bill. The East End Milk five plays New Augusta in the first game, which starts at 2 o’clock. KIRK DE PAUW COACH Freslnnan Baseball Mentor Selected to Succeed Guy Morrison. Bu Times Special , GREENCASTLE, Ind„ Jan. 20. Todd Kirk, freshman footjjall ana baseball coach at De Pauw University, has been appointed Tiger baseball coach to succeed Guy Morrison, who joins the Pittsburgh Pirates this spring. Kirk has directed the freshmen teams at the Methodist institution for the past three years with splendid success. The announcement came from W. L. Hughes, athletic director. ISLACKHAWKS WIN Bu United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 20.—After tieing the score at 3-all with less than two minutes to play, the Chicago Blackhawks came back in the overtime period to defeat the Toronto St. Pats, 4-3, in a National League hockey game. HAS NO JURISDICTION Bu United Press TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 20.—Holding that he had no jurisdiction regarding racing within the State, Federal Judge Lake Jones refused to consider a petlution for an injunction against all Florida county officers to retain them from interfering with horse racing.

Johnson Faces Loss of Job as Head of American League. * cNATIONAL ENTERS ROW Landis Appears to Be Sure of Majority Support. By Henry L. Farrell United Press Stalf Uorresnnndent NEW YORK, Jan. 20.—Ban Johnson, president of the American League at a salary of $45,000 a year, probably will be removed from the office next week when the club owners of his circuit meet in Chicago to referee a “bout” between Johnson and Commissioner Landis. While Chicago has been the key point for all the recent baseball investigations, charges and denials, the plans for the muzzling of the vociferous American League president have been discussed and decided upon in New York. National Loop Aroused Up to a certain point the National League felt happy that all the scandal talk involved only the American League, but when Johnson, Avith his heated attack on the commissioner, incidentally cast suspicion on a world series between the New York Giants and the NeAV York Yankees, the National League owners Avent to the drawer for their guns. While the National League OAvners ha\’e no fear that the magnates of the younger league will nob support the commissioner, they may force the hand of the American League owners if Johnson is not requested to resign. If by, any chance, and it’s a ten to one bet against, that the American League should got a vote of six to two against the commissioner, the National League could force a joint meeting and Colonel Ruppert, of the Yankees and Charles Comiskey, of the White Sox, would vote with the eight National League clubs in support of Landis. Warned by Others It Avas learned today that two other club owners of the American League had called Johnson on the phone and warned him to maintain a discreet silence under the threat of the loss of his job. It was learned from a positive source of information today that the American League owners are considering the situation to be one of the greatest emergencies, and that if Johnson is deposed, Ed BarroAV, business manager of the Yankees, Avould be urged to accept an appointment as acting American League president under a leave of absence from the New York club. TAR BABY 1 Langford Helped by $5,500 Benefit. Bn United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-‘-Sam Langford, Negro idol In the days when fight fans kneAV him as the "Boston Tar Baby,” today Avas richer by $5,500 and the knoAvledge that his friends have remembered him. Almost blind, his face lined by the strokes of poverty, Langford entered the Walker Athletic Club Wednesday night and received the cheers of a jammed house. It was “benefit night” and the boys turned out in force. Sam Avas led into the ring on the arm of Joe Jeanette, Avhom he fought eighteen times during his fistic career. Jeanette saved his money and is protected against advancing age. Langford had let his money slide over the green tables and was destitute save for contributions from friends and the club’s gate receipts for one night. “Sam’s skin is black, but I defy any one to find a man with a whiter heart,” said a speaker. Langford tried to thank the crowd, but At'ords Avould not issue from his trembling lips. ASKS FOR REINSTATEMENT Bn United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 20.—Joie Ray, .holder with Paavo Nurmi of the Jivorld’s indoor record of 4:12 for the mile run, has asked the Amateur Athletic Union for reinstatement as an amateur, a standing he forfeited by giving a punching-bag demonstration in a sporting goods store.

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TWOMPSO*! UROISON (, p| aced Race Be tß Jj Ban Denies 1922 for Players jjg |, JW Series Talk CHICAGO, Jan. 20.—Interest of ll , lanaittru Bu P™** xaseball players in horse racing has become an important phase of the 'f . Ruppert, president of the New York .resent agitation over baseball scan- /// / I®**' / Yankees, today issued a mild attack ‘ T ‘ i . , .. , . . , / on Ban Johnson, because of JohnDevelopments in tHo last twenty- ''IIIII'VUgt' ’our hours brought to the front the son's alleged statement that if tame of Clay Folger t Cleveland, as “L;itulis wants to investigate somehe man avlio had placed bets on the mmL thing, why doesn’t he take up the ionics for the Cleveland team. As *•* jy o * wor i,j series?” i result this issue probably will be sSHk' *3? L:: : \ a ■ me of the things brought up at , M** 1,1 ,hat series tbe Ulants defeatod Monday's conference in Chicago. It: J • the Yankees in five games so that vas Ban Johnson Avho finally stopped 1 colonel’s irritation over the rellec-

Bu United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 20.—Interest of baseball players in horse racing has become an important phase of the present agitation over baseball scandals. Developments in the last tAventyfour hours brought to the front the name of Clay Cleveland, as the man who liad placed bets on the ponies for the Cleveland team. As a result this issue probably will be one of the things brought up at Monday's conference in Chicago. It Avas Ban Johnson tvho finally stopped him, Folger said. Folger Avas employed at the Cleveland ball park patroling the grounds, and it Avas on Johnson’s orders that lie AA'as relieved. Folger said he Igid appeared before Commissioner K. M. Landis and had told the commissioner that it Avas common practice for ball players to bet on horses.

New Stadium Planned for Boyle’s Thirty Acres

Bn United I‘ress NEW YORK, Jan. 20.—Boyle’s Thirty Acres arena in Jersey City, scene of the Carpentier-llenipsey heavyweight championship fight, soon will be demolished. In its place may rise a §1,500,000 steel and concrete bowl, able to scat at least 100,000 persons. Tex Rickard, fight promoter, and the dean of Madison Square Garden, has considered building the new stadium. METEORS LAND ON TOP Indianapolis Five Tumble Grassy Fork Fisheries, 41 to 22. Indianapolis Meteors defeated Grassy Fork Fisheries, 41 to 22, at Martinsville Wednesday. The game AA'as fast and hard fought. At the half the score was 14-14. Henderson and Callahan were high point men for the Avinner, the former Avith 12 points and the latter Avith 10. Wright and Stokes Avere best for the losers. It was the first defeat for Martinsville on the home floor.

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mOHN M’GRAW will have his New York Giants strongly in the running for the 1927 pennant if trying counts for anything. He has put over two big deals recently that certainly have added much strength to the NeAV York club. First, lie traded Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Ring to St. Louis for the great and only Rogers Hornsby, outstanding star of the National League, after Hornsby, as manager, had won for St. Louis a pennant and Avorld championship. Having bolstered up his infield, McGraw, realizing that he must have much improved pitching to put over a pennant winner, set about to gfct it. In a four-cornered deal that involved about a dozen players, veterans and rookies, McGraw landed Burleigh Grimes for the Giants. The former star of the Brooklyn club is one of tlie few spitball pitchers still doing business in the majors and he is a mighty good one. Grimes should be a big Avinner for McGraAV. Tile deal also brings back to the majors Alex Ferguson, Avllo was the pitching surprise of the 1925 series for Washington against Pittsburgh. •Philadelphia parts AA'ith Catcher Butch Henline, who goes to the Brooklyn club. In addition. Manager Mclnnis gets Pitcher Jock Scott and Infielder Thompson from NeAV York, in the deal of many angles. NEW YORK, Jan. 20. —Receipt of the 1927 Davis Cup challenge from Czechoslovakia was announced by the United States Lawn Tennis Association today. It was the fifth nation to challenge thus far.

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Bil United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 20.—C01. Jake Ruppert, president of the New Y’ork Yankees, today issued a mild attack on Ban Johnson, because of Johnson's alleged statement that if “Kindis wants to Investigate something, why doesn’t he take up the 1922 world series?” In tlint series the Giants defeatod the Yankees in five games so that colonel’s irritation over the reflection on his oAvn employes might be termed natural. As soon as Ruppert’s criticism of the statement reached Johnson, the American League president emphatically denied making it.

Duties of Guard Many Must Be Smart and Alert

By John (Honey) Russell, Guard, Cleveland Professional Champions. * I ’■’-j NE of the most important factors in the success of a basketball Ifjl team is its defense. This phase of the game generally falls upon the center and guards. A guard primarily should be an expert defensive man. Scoring

ability, Avhile an asset, is secondary. Smartness and ability to diagnose the plays of your opponent count for more than size and strength. Speed and bratvn are very valuable assets, but not entirely necessary. When your opponents are in possession of the ball, a guard’s first duty is to cover his man. To cover a forward it is necessary to get between him and the basket at Avhich he is shooting and face him directly, so as to be in a position to see anything that may happen in front of of you. A clever guard never will let his man get between himself and the basket at which the opponent is shooting. The duty of recovering the shots of your opponents from the back boards generally falls upon the guards and center. This is one part of guard play in Avhich size and strength count heavily.

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A guard should be an expert passer, as he is morrf likely to be in a position to feed the ball to his teammates for shots at the basket than are the forwards and center. A good guard Avill sacrifice his own personal glory for his team. Scoring power in a guard should lie cultivated only after defensive strength has been attained. Generally the Avhole field of play is in front of a guard and if he is a careful observer he will find many openings through Avhich he can slip to get within scoring range. *

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TENNIS TOUR NEARS END Suzanne Lenglen Intends Returning to France in February. Bn United Press NEW YORK. Jan. 20.—Suzanne Lenglen’s tour ot the United States as a professional tennis player is approaching its close and the glittering French vA'oman intends to return to France in mid-February. Charles C. Pyle, manager of the tennis troupe headed by Mile. Lenglen, Vincent Richards and Mary K. Browne, said he was considering an invasion of Japan. Professional tennis has “taken hold,” Pyle said, and he may sponsor another tour of the country next year. RACING BILL Attempt to Legalize Horse Racing in Delaware. Bn United Press DOVER, Del., Jan. 20. —A bill to legalize horse racing in Delaware has been introduced in the House by Representative Maloney of Wilmington, Avho on Tuesday introduced a bill to legalize boxing or sparring exhibitions in the -State. The bill would create a State commission to be knoAvn as “the agricultural and breeders’ commission of the State of Delaware,” to consist of three persons appointed by the Governor. The bill provides that Avlienever any incorporated association of not less than ten residents of Delaware, having for its purpose the improvement of the breeding of horses and the conducting of races and contests and the advancement of the agricultural and live stock interests, applies for a license to conduct race meets, the commission may grant a license authorizing racing for not more than sixty days a year.

JAN. 20, 1927

BUTLER, DE PAUW IN FRAY Bulldogs and Tigers Meet at Greencastle Tonight— Rivalry Tussle. Butler College’s basket players, accompanied by a large number of students, Avere to leave for Greencastle late this afternoon, Avhere the Bulldogs are to meet the De Pauw Tigers tonight in the first of two annual rh'alry struggles. Coach Hinkle has been putting his Blue and White squad through strenuous drills and the team is in fairly good condition. The Methodists, although not faring very successfully in earlier games this year, are always dangerous, and Hinkle’s men will keep close tab on Stewart, Ward and Sturtridge, who comprise the major part of the Tiger offense. It will be the Butlerites’ final game before examination week. The Bulldogs have only three more home games. Franklin, Feb. 4; Wabash, Feb. 11, and De Pauw, Feb. 17. HARD GAME Franklin Expects Strong Opposition From Danville. Bn Times Kveeiot FRANKLIN, Ind., ?*.—Griz Wagner’s Franklin College basket team left here this afternoon for Danville, where they will meet the fast Central Normal cagers tonight. The Baptists are expecting a tough battle. The entire squad is in good condition and Wagner most likely will start Scott and Wooden at forwards, Lyons at center and Skinner and King, guards. Coy and McQuiston also are expected to see action. Coy made a great showing in last AAeek’s game Avith Notre Dame. TURNER VS. THORNBURG Two powerful basket squads will tangle Sunday afternoon at the Turner gym Avhen the Thornburg LeAA'is five, Indiana State independent champs, will oppose the Indiana. Kentucky A. A. U. champions, the South Side Turners. This will be the first meeting of these tAvo squads this season. < Another feature of the afternoon will be the Pennsy Railroad girls contest Avith the fast Riverside girls’ team at 1:30. “MOON” SELECTS MANAGER Bn United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 20. Ralph (Moon) Baker, all-American halfback, who played at Northwestern University, has announced tlxat he has selected Harry Ryan, Rockford an old high school chum, to be his manager H in his professional endeavors.