Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 264, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 February 1927 — Page 11

FEB. 9, 1927

SANDY HERD, 59, HOLDS IF,rERSHIPl F,r ERSHIP IN BRITISH PRO GOLF RANKS

N. D. FIVE DEFEATS BADGERS Wisconsin Weakened by Loss of Captain Merkle — Nyikos Star. Bn Times Snccial MADISON, Wis., Feb. 9.—Notre Dame defeated “Doe” MeanweH's Badger quintet here Monday night, 19 to 14, in a close guarding game. The teams were fighting hard and took no unnecessary chances. The score at the half was tied, 10-10. Wisconsin felt the loss of Captain Merkle, who graduated last semester. The locals foung hard against the Irish, who managed to remain in front most of the time. Nyikos led the visiting five inits attack. Summary: Notre Dame (19). Wisconsin (14) McNally F Behr Jachym F Andrews Nyikos C. Miller Conrov U Kowalczyk Dali man <3 Barnum Substitutes—(N. D.) Crowe: Wisconsin) Tenhopen, Hotchkiss. Field goals—( N. D.i McNally. Jachym, Crowe 2. Nyikos It, Daliman: (Wisconsin! Benr, Andrews 2. Miller, Barnum. Foul goals—(N. D.) Nyikos :i: (Wisconsin) Andrews 1. Miller 2, Hotckhiss. # AUGIE BEST Kieckhefer Shines in Cue Title Tourney. Bn United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 9. —Favorites continued to set the pace in the world’s three-cushion billiard championship in progress here. In the feature match Tuesday Augie Kieckhefer defeated Itaimundo Campaini, as was expected. Gus Copulos had little trouble in winning from Charles McCourt. Kieckhefer has continued to maintain his better than a point an inning average for the tournament. Allen Hall defeated Earl Look abaugh in the other leading match Tuesday. Today’s matches; Kenney vs. McCourt. l.ookahaugli vs. Campanioni. Tliurnblad vs. Hall. Copulos vs. Denton. TRIPLE-HEADER BASKETBALL Three net games will be played at the E. Tenth St. M. E. gym tonight. C. C. C. girls vs. E. Tenth St. girls at 7 o’clock, William H. Block vs. Memorial Baptist at 8 o'clock and the Block’s Chips vs. Indianapolis Dearcats at 9 o’clock. The hall is at Keystone Ave. and E. Tenth St.

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Veteran of 39 Campaign on Links Occupies Top Position. By Jimmy Powers . .Vfc’.l Service Writer NEW YORK, Feb. 9.—This year •'nay be just 1927 to most check books, bullish for the market on I common and preferred scandals, and a banner one for juniper berry growj ers, but to a short and stocky little I Scotchman across the waters, it means reigning a golf period that will thrill his seasoned old soul. If you could see him in the blue trousers, famous through the years, and watch how his eyes light up eager as a boy's, you’d know why Sandy Herd—good old Sandy, with his tanned cheeks and big. heavy mustache is going to remember 1927. He’s Old, but Good For Sandy, entering the fortieth active campaigning golf year of his life, is wearing the royal purple toga marking his aged' and links-battered bulk as the champion of all British Professionals at the ripe age of 59. His is a record unparalleled In golf. And now the British golf body in compiling the averages of the past year kindle another flame to warm the cockles of his heart. His average for 16 rounds of major golf com petition during 192 G was 75. accord ing to the list just released. That shows his sensational 1926 vlctor\ in which he won the British pro title from a field of younger men, Including Abe Mitchell, Arthur Havers George Duncan and Arthur Comp son was no fluke. First Open in 1888 Old Sandy, i n 1888 j entered fho >iUish open at St. Andrews and had his fust taste of fast play. This was before many of our present champions were born. lf fi Hoylak c e one bright summer BrblTh Sandy Won the fa mous itish open with a card of 302, secmdl th f n in histor y- This was m 190- and many of our present stars didn’t even know a razor And so this year, Sandy, with his quizzical emu® and his seasonecl brier, returns winner of another major tournament, bearing the disI" 011 "" ,° f f beinfr the ° n] y man in he world to score 17 holes-in-one oved and revered by all golfers on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Referee

What is the present status of Fred Fulton as a fighter and does he intend to attempt another comeback’ —F. DThere is a question as to whether or not fighter is the proper name for Fred Fulton. In most of his bouts his diving ability has been his outstanding characteristic. who was the better middleweight champion, Stanley Ketchel or Harry Greb, and why?—H. F. Botli were great fighters and each had an unorthodox styh. Ketchel, however, was the harder puncher and for that reason, if none other, should get the edge over Greb. What was the pitching record of Joe Pate of the Athletics for last season?—H. J. L. Pate had a most peculiar record. He took jmrt in 47 games but didn’t pitch a complete contest. He is Credited with nine victories and no defeats. , What is the solar-plexus punch?— F. D. This punch was born in the fight between Bob Fitzsimmons and .Jim Corbett. It was the blow that won the title for Eitz. It has a highbrow name but Corbett says it is nothing more than a punch in the stomach. Was there ever a fighter by the name of Henry Ford?—G. F. There was and still Is such a fighter and it’s his correst name. He is a Hebrew and therefore no relation to the man who makes the “flivvers-” He hails from Boston. Does any fighter hold a decision over Champion Gene Tunney?— B. C. The late Harry Greb is the only fighter who ever receive,d an award over Tunney. In 1922 he won the light heavyweight title from Tunney on a decision in 15 rounds. FORMER CHAMP ON MEND I Bn United Press LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9.—Jack Dempsey virtually had recovered toI day from (he infection in Ids left arm j which for a time threatened to result ! seriously. He was able to be about his room land is expected to be.fullly recovj ered In a day or two. ’ IN TWO KEELERS fill United Press EVANSTON, 111., Feb. 9lt was ! learned that “Moon" Raker, allAmerican halfback at Northwestern Cniverslty last season, lias not i re-entered school for tlio final sej inester. It is said he plans to j make several two-reel motion pictures. SHOE MARKET WINS The Shoe Market defeated the Hoj ruffs, 51-40, at Liberty Hall Tuesday j nighi. The game was fast and hard j fought.

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Coast Boxer Gets in Title Class

Leo Lomski

By his recent defeat of Tiger Flowers on the coast, Leo Lomski becomes a candidate for the middleweight title. His victory over the formej; champion was far more decisive than that scored by Mickey Walker in winning the crown. Lomski is known as the “Aberdeen Assassin.” He is the rough and ready style of fighter. £ VOICE OF HUCKSTERS ; v The St. Louis Browns will have the three loudest voice coachers in the majors next season in Manager Dan Howley and his assistants. Bill Killefor and Otto Williams. All of them sound like hucksters when they go into action. t .Jjj PRAISE FOR lIHLE “George Uhlo was easily the best pitolier in the American League last season,” says Tris Speaker. .“If be can do as well for Jack McCallister this summer the new manager will lie decidedly fortunate. A great pitcher like Uhle means much to a ball club.” 4 I FORMER TEAMMATES Tlie addition of Speaker to the Washington line-up brings together the two players most responsible for the winning of the pennant and a world series to Cleveland in 1920, namely, Stanley Coveleski and Tris SpeakerSAYS RIXEY IS BETTER National League fans say Eppa Rixc.v of the Cincinnati Reds is a better southpaw than Herb Pennock, considered .the premier port skier in the American League.

12 .Hits High in Big Series nuXKA Sr r rice (Zri\ HICAGO, Feb. 9.—DeI(. i s Plte the fact twenty-L-—J three world series battles have been staged between the two rnajdr leagues, only three batsmen over that long period of time have succeeded . in making as many as twelve hits in any o£ the clashes. A number of players have compiled eleven hits, but to Charley Herzog of the New t ork Giants, Joe Jackson of the Chicago 'White Sox and Sam Rice of Washington goes the honor of cracking out an even dozen safe wallops. t Herzog made his in 1912 against Boston; Jackson in 1919 against Cincinnati and Rice in 1925 against Pittsburgh.

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TURNERS VS. MONONS South Side Turners will.play the Monons of Lafayette at the Turner gym Sunday afternoon. The Meteors and Butler Phi Delts will play the curtain raiser. BABE DEPOSITS $33,000 Bn United Press NEW YORK. Feb. 9.—Babe Ruth has started saving his money. He deposited Tuesday to mark Ills 33d birthday $33,000 in a trust fund in a local hank and said he expected to make it SIOO,OOO by tlie end of the year.

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CLUB TRADE Yanks Give Two for One — Saints Aided. B u United Press ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9.—Sam Jones, veteran New York Yankee pitcher, has been traded to the St. Louis Browns in exchange for Cedric Durst, outfielder, and Joe Giard, left-handed pitcher who formerly was a member of the Yankees. Gene Robertson, Infielder, goes to the St. Paul American Association Club in the same deal.

ONE REPORT PUTS TY S NEW SALARY AS RECORD Great Excitement in Philiy as Cobb Joins Athletics— Hopes to Perform Every Day.

Bn I nited I’eess PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 9.—Ty Cobb will play with the Athletics j next season for the largest salary j ever paid a ball player. The "Georgia Peach" announced ’ his decision to accept Connie Mack’s 1 offer, reported to be between SOO,OOO * and $70,000 at a dinner of the sports writers here Tuesday night. Cobb held a final conference with Mack today, at which he signed a one-year contract. The announcement ended a fortnight of uncertainty, since it became known that Cobb would re-enter j baseball after being cleared of scan- j dal charges by Commissioner Landis, j Cobb will start with the Athletics j in right field, who with Simmons in j center and Zach Wheat in left, will form one of the strongest outfields in either league. The Georgian, at the end of the I near riot that greeted his announce-1 ment, said he wished the change thit I brought him to Philadelphia “had , come a few years earlier.” “I am at the evening of -ny active career.” he said, “and I appreciate the confidence Mack has shown me j in offering! me a contract. “Every day, in every game next season I will he out there doing iny

Final Rally Wins for De Pauw

Bn Times Special TERRE HAUTE. Ind., Feb. 9. De Pauw defeated State Normal here Tuesday night. 28-25. Play was listless during the first half, but ! speeded up in the final stanza and ! grew hotly contested. A final desperate rally in the closing minutes of play gave the Tigers the victory. Costello, Ward and Sturtridge were best for the Methodists, while Albright, Gray and Teany were outstanding for Normal. Summary: De Pauw (28). Norma) (25). Ward F Ree<Costello F Brown Byram i \ Lamme dessersmith ( Piet\ Puckett G Chestnut Substitutes iDe Pauw) Sturtridse Steward. Anderson: (Normal) Albriprtit Sparks. Teany, Gray. Hasten. Field goalt (De Pau,w t Ward .). Costello 4. Byram 2. Meaaersmith. Sturtridge 2: (Normal) | Reece. Brown 2. Lammey. Piety 2. Chest i nut. Teany 2. Gray. Foul goals—(Dr Pauw ) Ward 2. Sturtridge. Puckett: (NorImali Brown 2. Chestnut. Gray 2.

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level best to iiqto the Athletics toward a pennant. Twenty-two years ago. Cobb, unknown "Buslier,” came to Detroit for a purchase price of S7OO. Since then in only one season has he batted below .300 and in two seasons has passed the .400 mark. In his 2,804 games he has piled up a total of 3,902. hits and 2,086 runs, and for nine consecutive seasons led American League batters.

Believes Street and Ruel Best

Bn AHA Seri ice A ASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—What JUy j part does catching play in the I’’ J success of a star major league pitcher? No one should be better qualified to answer that question

than Walter Johnson, generally reco g n i z e and as the greatest pitcher the game ever has produced. “Throughout my career I have been very fortunate in having a good catcher handle my deliver y,” says Walter. “All of them have played a big part in whatever success has come my way. “I regard Charley Street, the catcher who broke me in

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as a big leaguer, and Muddy Ruel, who probably will be the last backstop to give me signals, as the best catchers I ever have worked with. “Speed was practically my only asset when Street caught me. I was credited with being very fast, but never seemed to get enough stuff on the ball to satisfy him. Asking me if I had a sore arm was a favorite quip of his when I was bearing down hardest. “Neither Street or Ruel made it seem as if I was hard to catch because of my great speed. On the contrary, both made it look easy. Both were different in style, hut equally efficient.”

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5 INDOOR SQUADS PERFORM V Three Sport Events at Home and Two Abroad for lllini Saturday. Bn Times Special UR BAN A, 111.. Feb. 9.—Next Saturday will be a busy day for all of the University of Illinois indoor teams, with the following schedule: AT HOME Wrestling—lllinois vs. Ciiicago 2:30. Gym and Fencing—lllinois vs. Chicago, (2:30). Swimming—lllinois vs. Purdue, (7:30.) AWAY FROM HOME Basketball—lllinois vs. lowa, at lowa City. Track—lllinois vs. Noire Dame, at Noire Dame. Much interest is being taken in the first appearance of the track squad against Notre Dame. Coach Gill’s team always has been able to defeat the Irish, but the lllini on paper do not appear as strong as they usually are. The lllini wrestlers, with the prestige of victories over Wisconsin and West Virginia, hope to maintain their clip by conquering the Maroons. The victory over West Virginia was'relished by Coach Prehn’s grapplers since last year the Mountaineers triumphed. Ruby's invasion of lowa with the lllini netters is one of the two remaining out-of-town games to be played. Northwestern, Michigan and Wisconsin are yet to appear here. The swimmers have defeated Washington and lowa. The new tank is proving a stimulus to Interest in aquatic sports. The gym and fencing team will make its first appearance against Chicago. COMMISSIONERS STAY New York Ring Rulers to Remain in Office Another Year. Bn United Press ALBANY, N. Y„ Feb. 9.—The State governmental reorganization commission has announced that it will continue the present State boxing commission in office for another year.

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