Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 272, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 February 1927 — Page 20

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—— l OW much money 13 an out--I—l standing star like Babe Ruth worth to his ball club? It might be more correct to ask the league in which he plays, for Ruth as a gate attraction means'' something to every clubc in the American League. The thought as to the real worth of a star has been inspired by the

fact that Babe Ruth is demanding a figure reported to be anywhere from $75,000 to $150,000. It is impossible to say definitely how much any star is worth. The form he is showing and the success his club may be enjoying are more or less the determining factors. A mere name

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will not carry a star very long unless he delivers. Fandom wants results. SHOOTING AT BIG FIGURE r—— I FFHAND, I would say that I much as he can get. Possibly the Babe is shooting at $150,000, knowing that he can do a little pruning in order to reach an agreement with .the Yankees and still be considerably the highest paid player in baseball. Ruth has been receiving the rather interesting sum of $52,000 per year for several seasons. Such a figure isn’t to be scorned. However, Ruth’s sensational comeback of last season, which aided greatly in the winning of the pennant by the Yankees and kept the fans everywhere excited all summer, certainly entitles him to a raise. Colonel Ruppert, owner of the Yankees, eminently fair in all things will see to that part of it. He may not place as high a valuation on Ruth’s services as the Babe does, but it will ultimately boa figure that will satisfy the “Home-run Sultan.” getting wise about money D’ ON’T worry about the Babe not playing baseball this summer. He will be in the Yankee outfield when the season opens, once again specializing in the knocking of a baseball farther than any other human being. Just at present, Ruth is busy making a movie that will net him a nice figure. He has just finished a lucrative vaudeville engagement. The fact that he recently banked $33,000 in the off season is proof the Babe is getting wise to the fact that he isn’t going to be a star forever. Ruth has always needed someone to direct his varied business interests. I understand Christy Walsh, who has syndicated Ruth’s sport tea tures for years, is now in full charge of all his affairs. FORGOT TO CASH CHECK. mHIS recalls a ludicrous and costly mix-up which I am sure Christy Walsh will not allow to happen again. About six years ago Ruth, having broken the home-run record with fifty-nine circuit swats, was engaged to make a moving picture for a small concern. I don’t know how much Ruth actually received for the picture, but I do know that his final check called for §IO,OOO. The Babe once showed it to nre. He got a lot of fun carrying it around, displaying it instead of immediately cashing same. The picture was a “flop,” had story and poor filming. When Babe finally decided to cash the check there were no funds in the bank. In all probability Babe still has the check and smiles every time he looks at it. He doesn't believe in worrying, at least not over mere money.

Thursday Basketball

COLLEGE Butler. 40: De Pauw, 33. Franklin. 35: Earlbam. 18^ Vanderbilt. 30: Auburn. 35. Arkansas Tech. ‘18: Ouachita. 16. George Tech, 45: Oglethorpe. 31. Georgia, 61: Presbyterian. 23. Wheaton. 30; Valparaisa. 22. De Pauw Freshmen. 27: Butler Freshmen, 25. HIGH SC HOOL North Webster. 34: Milford, 27. Milford Seconds. 37: North Webster Seconds, 7.

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Light Heavy Champ, as He Trained for Foe

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Jack Delaney world’s light lnavy title holder, says he will be the next man to meet Heavyweight Champion Gene Tunncy. Despite Ihe fact he is one of the lightest men entered in the heavyweight elimination bouts, he is confident he will emerge the victor. Here he is performing his various training stunts to fit him for. his opening bout of the tourney, w ith Jim Maloney at Madison Square Garden, New York, tonight.

ONLY ONE SPOT WEAK (N WASHINGTON LINEUP

Senators Stack Up in Good Shape • With Exception of Shortfield, Where Y oung Meyer Plays.

By William J. McEvoy ' United Press Staff Corresoondcnt WASHINGTON., Feb. 18.—With the addition of Tris Speaker, Manager Bucky Harris believes bis Washington Senators are destined for the top rung of the American League ladder this year. Harris lias fortified his pitching staff with several promising youngsters to alternate with the veterans. Walter Johnson and Stan Coveleski, and looks to Speaker for the needed batting punch. Harris believes the acquisition of Speaker will give the Senators the best outfield combination in the league. Tris will take care of the center garden, flanged in left field by “Goose” Goslin and in right by Sam Rice. All are .300 hitters. Only One Change Speaker's face probably will be the only new one in the Senator’s line-up when the season opens. Harris plans to begin the campaign with the same infield as last year. Judge will be at first base, Harris himself at second, young “Buddy” Meyer at shortstop and Blupge at the far edrner, with Ruel and Tate alternating as backstop. The only weak spot in the infield is at short, where Meyer will start his second big league campaign. Harris is optimistic over Moyer’s play this year and h tills high hopes that he will continue the brilliancy both at bat and afield, which marked his work at the close of last season. Harris expects great tilings from “General” Alvin Crowder and George Murray, two young hurlers who joined the club late last season. Both are righthanders. In the last campaign Crowder won seven ad lost four games, while Murray won six and lost three. . Chance for Marberry “Firpo” Marberry, regarded as the best relief pitcher in either league, is to be given a chance to obtain a regular berth this year. Marberry is at his best after warming up in the bull-pen for six or eight innings. This

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year Harris may force him to warm up for twenty minutes or a half hour before starting a game. Other promising lyoungsters to whom Harris is looking tq bolster his pitching staff are Hadley, Mangum, Morrell, Ogden, IJsenbee and Braxton, who came to Washington from the Yankees. Hollis Thurston, received In a trade with Chicago for Peckinpaugh, also will be given ample opportunity to obtain a regular pitching berth. The Nationals will have a host of utility material this year. Extra outer gardeners include McNeely, Cullop and Tucker. Stewart, Reeves and McCann comprise the infield utility squad.

lowa Battle Faces Boilermakers

811 Times Htieeinl LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 18 —Purdue’s basketball team, in a triple tie for the Big Ten leadership along with Michigan and Wisconsin, faces a real battle Saturday night at lowa City against the powerful lowa quintet. The Boilermakers are anxious to avenge themselves for the 39-25 defeat handed tin m early in the season by the Hawks. The lowa five, one of the strongest defensive teams in the Conference, will be led by Capt. McConnell, outstanding guard. Word lias been received here that the game will bo broadcast from station WSUI, 484 meters, at 7:30 o'clock. first pirate SQUAI) l!u PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18.—The advance squad' of rirates, composed of battery men, will leave Pittsburgh Saturday night lor their spring training camp at Taso Robles, Cal. The bulk of the squad will report at the camp March 3.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Before the Battle

- JIM'S MANAGER’S VIEW Bn t nited Press NEW YORK, Feb. Is.—Sleeping in a hotel here overnight after leaving his training canip at Long Branch, N. J., Jim Maloney faced the following program, as Outlined by his manager, upon uwakening today: 1 “He gets up; he walks; he has breakfast; he walks again; he weighs in; he takes another sleep—and then he w'alks over to Madison Square Garden and knocks out Delaney.” DELANEY’S OPINION Bn 1 nited \ Press BRIDGEPORT. Conn.. Feb. IS.— A rousing send-off from the citizenry of Bridgeport marked Jack Delaney's departure for New York today. Delaney will make his headquarters in the home of his manager, Pete Reilly, after arriving in New York. “I hope to end the battle before it has gone half the scheduled ten rounds,’’ was the light heavyweight champion’s optimistic view of the fuss with Jim Maloney. AMATEUR TILT TONIGHT The Y. M. S. and St. Philip A. C. qu.ntets will clash tonight at the St. Philip's new gym. The game is to start at 8:15 and will be preceded by a curtain raiser. The teams are old rivals.

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ON THE AIR WMSG to Broadcast Tonight’s Ring Feature. The important fistiq engagement at Madison Square Garden, New York, tonight between Jack Delaney, light heavyweight champion and Jimmy Maloney, heavyweight, will be broadcast by radio station WMSG (303). Prelims will be broadcast also and the announcer will start tickling the air currents at 8:15 (7:15 Indianapolis time.) % WMSG is the Madison Square station and radio fans will be given ringside service. TKN-ROIND I KKI IMS Samm.v Vofre 1 . New York, v - Charlie Munty. New Bedford, Mart.: liglHwiixht*,. Jack Warren. New A'ork, vs. Tom Kirby, Boston; light heavyweight*. FINALS AT PALM BEACH Miss Van Wie Eliminated From Women’s Golf. Bu United Press PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 18.— Finals of the B’lorida women's golf championship today were to be played by Mrs. H. Austin Pardue, Chicago, and Miss Beatrice Gottlieb, New York. Mrs. Pardue, the former Miss Dorothy Klotz, won her right into the tournament by defeating Miss Virginia Van Wie, Chicago, 5 and 3. The young Chicago golfer was off her game in the match.

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I N DIANA SCHOOLS AT CINCY Hoosier Fives Annex Three of First Four Tri-State Tilts. Bn United Press ... CINCINNATI, Ohio, *eb. 18.— Indiana high school teams won three of the first four games played In the eleventh annual tri State scholastic. basketball tourney at the University of Cincinnati her etoday. Center Grove, Ind., took the first game from Bellevue, Ky., 37 to 3. Winchester, Ind., won the second game from St. Stephens High, Newport, Ky., 24 to 10. In the third game Covington (Ky.) High defeated Brownstown, Ind., 17 to 5. Plainville, Ind., eliminated Quincy, Ind., 24 to 11. in the fourth game. Thirteen teams from the Hoosier State entered the two-day elimination event. VON ELM TO COMPETE Bu Times Speeial HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. I 18. George Von Elm, national amateur golf champion, will play in the thirteenth annual midwinter invitation tournament of the Houston Country Club, starting Feb. 22. Otl\er titleholders entered are O. S. Carlton,_ Texas champion, and Jack Speer, municipal champion. A field of 300 is expected. STONE BEATS GEMAS Bu United Press PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 18.—Ad Stone, Philadelphia heavyweight, won a ten-round decision from George Gemas, Philadelphia.

Basketball Notes

The Mayer Chapel five defeated the West Washington Triangle.. 34-lfl. with the winners call Drexei ~M> and ask lor Paul. The Indianapolis Marvel* have a few open dates and desire gme with strong < ity and Stab- teams. Call Drexei tltttH after 7 p. xn. or addrea* ICE. Orange St. The Triangle Juniors were forced to cancel their game* with the Spencer R* - serves. Kor game* with the J “, ntor !| ‘IU Drexei 1759 and ask for Paul. Heath Eagles and Pirate* take notice. Th<* fourth annual south side independent basketball tournament will be held at Ihe Second Baptist gym Feb. 28 to Mar.h H. \ number of the city best ready have entered, and Ihere is still room for a ffiw more Avm in the tourney. Thotournament will be limited souads For entry blanks or further Informafioii call Drexei 3H70-J. or address It. J. Stehlin, 918 Olive St. The First Baptist Grenfells staged a sec. onds-half rally which won their game from the Carrollton Avenue Reformed ChureU team ”7 to 24. Carrollton led at the half IN to 1° Hartman scored twenty points for The winners. The Grenfell. will play the Morris Street M. E. Tuesday night St the Naval Reserve gym. Crane’s Imported baskctball toam d.seated the Commodores. 40 to desiring games call Marion King. AAcbst •’770-W. Bridgeport. Groenca.t and Edgewood are requested to take note.

Situation in Connection With Fight Assumes Unequaled Proportions., Bu United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 18.—The ticket scalping situation in connection with tonight’s ten-round fight between Jack Delaney and Jim Maloney today had assumed proportions miequaled in the history of local indoor boxing. Two separate investigations—one by tha State athletic commission and another by agents of the Federal Internal Revenue Department—were being mndn and speculators continued to charge and obtain as high ns SIOO (or a $22.50 sent. A1 Loose, secretary to Tex Rickard, the Madihon Square Garden promoter staging tho fight, was summoned to appear at tho State commission's office. He was asked to produce an itemized account of tfio location of all seats In tho blocks turned over to tho canagers of both Delaney and Maloney. Tickets known to have been purchased from speculators at exorbitant prices will he checked against those lists. It is known that some of the tickets were among a consignment sold to Dan Carroll, who manages Maloney's fistic fortunes. C. W. Largy, chief field officer under Charles W. Anderson, collector of Internal revenue for tho Third district, entered the picture by interest In a collection of “brokerage tax.” A State law provides that no ticket can be sold at more than 50 cents over the box-office price, but the Government law provides that Uncle Sam shall receive half of any amount in excess of the face value. Thus if a scalper charges SIOO for a $22.50 ticket, the Government is entitled to $38.75. The Garden will seat only 32,000 fight-mad fans and therein lies the difficulty, since at least 60,000 spectators would be willing to attend tho fight at prices in advance of those permitted by the athletic commission. It was reported that a representative of the commission purchased some tickets Thursday from speculators nnd found later that they were in the section that had been given to Carroll.

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BUTLER DEFEATS DE PAUW Tigers Crack Wide Open After Taking One Point Lead. After staging an uphill battle during the second half of its battle with Butler at the new Armory Thursday night and squeezing into a one-point lead, De Pauw cracked and the Bulldogs pounded through to a 40-33 victory. Tho Butlerites started liko a whirlwind and had scored seven points in tho first minute of play. Do Puuw came back nnd buttled on fairly even terms with the Hinklemen during tho Initial period, the half ending 23-15. The Tigers, led by Dick Sturtridge. tho Gary flash, started a comeback and, with three minutes of play remaining, flashed into a 32-31 load. Messersmith fouled Wakefield and was ejected from tho game on personals. Then the Methodists cracked wide open. Wakefield missed the try, but Uhadd tipped it in for a field goal. Wakefield counted another basket nnd Chandler scored a third to put the game away. Summary: Butler (40). De Pauw <331. ThaiUl F want Wakefield F Stewart Hols ~C .Byram Christopher O Puckett Bus? G Me**ersnillh Substitutes (Butler) Chandler: (De Pauw) Costello. Sturtridge. Field goals—(fiutlerl Chadd .3, Wakefield 5. Hols 2. Christopher. Bugg 2. Chandler 2: (D" Pauw) Ward 2, Costello 8. Byram .3. Puckett. Messersmith, Sturtridge 4. Foul goals—(Butler) Chadd 2, Wakefield 5. Hols, Chandler 2; (Do Pauw) Byrafli 4. Messersmith 3.

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