Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 297, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 March 1927 — Page 8

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Playing *e Field . With Billy Evan;

| ''-'I N early season injury to some I I big league star very often upi**‘l gets the program of his manager, who is, perhaps, strongly banking bn that particular player.

I have in mind the acci dents that that recently befell Watler Johnson and Eddie Collins, also the unfortunate plight of Johnny Mpstil. I was standing on the sidelines talking to Owner Clark Griffith and Manager Stanley Harris when Walter Johnson was se-

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riously hurt by failing to. get out i>L the way of a line drive from Jem Judge’s bat. # Johnson had been pitching to the batters for about five minutes when the accident occurred. I had just mentioned that IValter seemed in great shape and very fast for so early in the the season. Both Harris and Griffith agreed with me, expressing the belief that the “Old Master’’ was in for a big year. Habit of Joking B" -■"I ALL players have a lot of fun kidding each other when . . some player gets in the way of a line drive, provided, of course, no serious consequences result. When Johnson was struck just above the left ankle by Judge’s line drive and immediately dropped to the ground in pain, Nick Altrock, A1 Schacht and a number of other players did a “London Bridge Is Falling Down” as Walter rolled around on the ground. A general laugh was Indulged hi by everybody, even Walter joined in, although it was evident he was suffering considerable pain. It seems that a golf foursome was on that afternoon between Altrock and Schacht versus Johnson and Rice. The two comedians rejoiced that Walter wouldn’t be at his best. At this stage of the affair Trainer Milke Martin came on the scene and took Johnson to , the clubhouse for treatment. Injury Proved Serious - i -i ALTER JOHNSON never \Y7 makes a fuss about anything, ” if thei’e isn’t a reason for it, and I was rather satisfied in my own mind that he was rather badly hurt. I watched the Washington trainer remove the stocking, revealing a discolored lump, almost the size of a baseball. Ice applications quickly removed the swelling and Trainer Martin said, unless one of the small bones was broken, Walter would be up and doing in not more than three days. Despite the swelling and pain be wa3 suffering, Johnson insisted in hobbling around for a day, before admitting that it might be wise to make an X-ray picture of the injury. This showed a break of one of the small bones In the ankle. The leg is ip a cast and it is said Johnson wen't pitch until May 1. May Spoil Chances TRUST the injury isn't as if I serious as reported. How- ' ' 1 ever, if it really is, I doubt if Johnson is pitching by June 1. Pitching is the biggest problem ; hat confronts Manager Harris, and '-e Johnson injury complicates it all !\he more. In' doping his chances to win Ihe American League pennant this ■ ear, Harris banked strongly on !ie chances of Walter Johnson haling a big year. He looked for ’•is ace to win twenty or more ball games. With Johnson on the shelf for any •cat length of time, the Washingm club would be dealt a severe low. Most of the pitching Would •ave to come from the younger numbers of the staff, which is askng too much. The accident to Johnson, who seemed to be in for a big year, is just an indication of what a precarious business baseball is, from the standpoint of the club owner and manager as well as the player. Tunney, Dempsey in Los Angeles Hi I I ivh'd Pres* LOS ANGELES. March 21. Gene Yunney, world’s heavyweight boxing champion, and Jack Dempsey, former title holder, were in Los Angeles today, although they did not meet. Dempsey declared he would leave immediately for Wheeler Hot Springs, seventy-five miles north of here, to begin intensive training for an attempted ring come-back. He said he had decided not to heed advice of his physicians to undergo a minor operation on his spine. Dempsey thinks a month of hard work will eliminate the vertebrae trouble which Is said to have caused several recent attacks of blood poisoning. Tunney, filling a Los Angeles vaudeville engagement, was angry over published reports that he had “high-hatted” Dempsey by refusing to have breakfast with him at Dempsey’s hotel. “True, I did decline Dempsey’s invitation,” Tunney said. “But It is ridiculous to say I slighted him. My refusal was prompted by a provision in my contract with a vaudeville company that prohibits personal appearances except at their theaters. I explained this to Dempsey and I am certain that statements accredited to him as ‘resenting my slighting attitude’ are not true. “Dempsey and I tre not close friends —but to my knowledge there is no grudge between us. Certainly I do not feel that Dempsey is my social inferior.” MANDELL MEETS FIELDS /••• United Press LOS ANGELES, March 21.—Sammy Mandell,, lightweight boxing champion, will meet Jackie Fields, local fighter, in a twelve-round no decision bout April 4. . a, . ‘ *

BALTIMORE INVADES TRIBE CAMP FOR EXHIBITION GAME

Indians Face Strenuous Week —Koupal to Hurl Against Orioles. By Eddie Ash Times Sports Editor SANFORD, Fla., March 21.—With the Baltimore Orioles acting the role of invaders, Bruno Betzel’s Indians were to engage in their third exhibition game of the spring at the Sanford ball park late this afternoon. Louis Koupal, right hander, was slated on the Tribe mound against the International League club. Florence was to get the catching assignment and Holke, Betzel, Yoter and Kopf were to form the infield. Wyatt, Matthews and Russell were to protect the outfield posts. It is to be a strenous week for the I-loosier pastimers. After the Baltimore contest today, the Indians practice Tuesday and leave Tuesday night for West Palm Beach, where they battle the Cincinnati Reds. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Hoosiers will return to Sanford, Saturday. Owing to a number of sore arms in camp, Manager Betzel excused the players from practice Sunday and they spent the Sabbath resting. A few went fishing, but returned empty handed. Some of the boys, who desired to s\jort their knickers and golf hosiery were driven from the links by an afternoon shower. Pitcher Schemanske is bothered by weak arches, stiff neck and a cold. He was confined to his room all of Sunday. Catcher Snyder’s throwing arm is in bad shape and the Tribe bosses are worried about it. It’s going to be a tough blow to the Indians if Snyder fails to deliver. The club is not any too strong back of the plate. Outfielder George Fisher would look good in a Tribe unfiorm. He was with the Indians part of last season. ” Early efforts may be launched to obtain him. The Tribe Regulars lost to the Srub squad Saturday, 3 to 2. i Wisner and Leverette pitched for the iosirfg team and Schupp and Koupal for the winners. The regulars got only four hits. The victors collected eight. LEVERETTE CUT LOOSE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND SHOWED FINE FORM IN THREE INNINGS. Wyatt got one hit, Holke two and Wisner one. For the winning squad Miller and each grabbed two hits, Hunter, one, Sicking one, Comello, one, and Schupp, one. The weak batting power of the regulars continues to puzzle Manager Betzel,. Even the little manager is in a spring slump and he has obtained only one-base hit in two exhibition and live practice contests* Owner Smith went to St. Augustine Sunday hoping to return with anew outfielder, but failed in his mission. He found John McGraw of (he Giants too busy for a conference ami the Tribe president will make another trip to St. Augustine, Wednesday. McGraw said he would be in a better positi >n at that time to assist the Indians.

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Foster Edwards Here's one qf the most elongated hurlers in the major leagues. He is Foster Edwards, a rookie with the Braves at St. Petersburg, Fla. Edwards won his spurs as varsity pitcher for Dartmouth, and added to them by winning more than twenty games with Providence in the Eastern League last year. Jeff Tesreau, former Giant pitcher, who coached Edwards at Dartmouth, says he is as good as he is tall, and he’s way over six feet tall. f , FAILS TO LOWER RECORD Bu United Press \ SAN FRANCISCO. March 21. Leo Purcell, Olympic Club professional, failed in an attempt to lower the swimming record across the Golden Gate at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. His time was nearly double the record of 20 minutes 44 seconds, set by the late Walter Pomer in 1914.

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HELEN WILLS . . Former Champ in Impressive Form—Wins Match. Bu United Press LOS ANGELES, Cal., March 21. Helen Wills, former national woman tennis champion, was in impressive form in her first major match of the 1927 season. She played Miss Marion Williams, southern California champion, and won a victory at 6-2, 6-1. There was no let-up in the pace of the former titleholder, who gave no indication of the illness which forced her from competition last year. Critics said Miss Wills was hitting the ball harder than ever before and that her footwork was considerably improved. RANGERS WIN New York Americans Lose in Final Hockey Match. Bu United Press NEW YORK, March 21.—With a 2 to 1 victory over the New York Americans in the final game of the scries, the Rangers won the city professional hockey championship in the Garden, Sunday night. Bourgeault scored for the Rangers iff the first period and Bill Cook counted in the second. * The Americans rallied savagely in the third period when Connor’S" but the brilliant work of Chabot, in the cage, who was credited with twenty-five saves, held off the rally.

The Times 1927 All-State High School Basketball Teams

Position— First, Team—- • Forward WOODEN (Martinsville) 'Forward JORIS (Muncie) Ceptcr SECRIST (Muncie) Guard REYNOLDS (Martinsville) Guard KRLCKTEN (Bedford)

Forwards—BAßNES (t’onnersville), RAGSDALE (Washington), L. (Sharpsville), HEIGX (Kendallville). CARMEN (Frankfort, L. MILLER (Waldron). PAI DICE IKO komo), WOOD (Emerson, Gary). tenters—GKAßEßT (Central, Evansville), PITMAN (Bedford) FISH (Connersville), DE COOK (Mishawaka). Guards—EVANS (Logansport), REEVES (Greencas'.le).

BOBBY M'LEAN IN CITY Bobby McLean, world’s champion !ce skater is in Indianapolis thu week appearing at the Lyric Theater, showing his numerous stunts and speed. McLean 'has been a. the top of the skating game for over fifteen years arid is holder of over a dozen speed records ranging from fifty yards to three miles. Bobby in his vaudeville performances skates on a chemical surface. CLAIMS WORLD'S RECORD Bu Times Snecial BRUSSELS, March 21.—A world’s record for the 400 meters breast stroke swim for women has been claimed for "Fraulein Baron, a Dutch girl, who won an event at that distance Sunday in a meet here. Her time was announced as 6:54 4-5. WINS TIA JUANA CLP Bu United Press TIA JUANA, Mexico, March 21.-*-By clipping four-fifths of a second from the track record. Backbone, of the Green Briar stables, won the seventh renewal of the Tia Juana cup race. His victory brought $12,400 to the Green Briar stables. INTERNATIONAL GOLF MEET Bu United Press WORCESTER, Mass., March 21. The Professional Golfers’ Association’s international tournament, which will be held in the United Statqs this year for the first time, is scheduled for June 9 and 10 at the Worcester Country Club. WINS SWIMMING TITLE Bu United Press \ . ALAMEDA, Cal., March 21.—A 15-year-old schoolgirl, Monta Morgan, Willows, won the Pacific Association junior fifty-yard swimming championship in the season’s first openair meet. Her time was 31 3-5 seconds. SIGNS WITH TERRE HAUIfS Bu United Press CHICAGO, March 21.—H. Christiansen, former University of "Wisconsin twirler, has signed a contract with the Terre Haute club of the Three-I League, he announced here.

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Yes, fans, this is a strange note on the sports page, but it emphasizes the new plane on wtftcii the boxing game is to be placed by the American Legion posts of Indianapolis and Marion County with their series of boxing shows starting next Thursday night at the new National Guard armory on N. Pennsylvania St. A beautifully appointed room in the armory is being set aside for the comfort of fair fistic fans who attend the

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—Second Team— —Third Team— WA&.Y ASHBY (Connersville) (Central, Evans.). MILLER OWENS (Bedfordl (Bedford) El BANK JASPER (Martinsville) (CentrijJ ,Ft. XV.). PRENTICE WEDMORE (Kendallville (Muncie) LOCKHART RIDGE (Martinsville) (Connersville)

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ERIC' C. LAMBART Only a sophomore and never the winner of a varsity letter, yet captain this year of a crew that may win the Poughkeepsie regatta—that is Eric C. Lambart, elected captain of the Columbia varsity crew a few days ago. Lambart was of the 1926 freshman crew. He is believed the first sophomore ever to captain the Columbia varsity crew. YALE STILL LEADS Bu United Press NEW YORK, March 21.—Yale University still leads the Intercollegiate League in swimming and water polo. The swimming and water polo teams are first with seven victories and no feats each. Navy and Princeton are tied for second place in swimming and Navy is secortd and/ Princeton third in water polo.

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weekly shows. Three pictures at the top show, on the left, Jackie Reynolds of Muncie, who meets ’Spider” Lowid of Cincinnati in the ten-round main event: center, Johnny Baer, a local pug, who meets Eddie Hawkins of Cincinnati, and on the right is Capt. Howard Clark. Ft. Harrison matchmaker, who is arranging the Legion fight programs. The armory photograph was furnished by Harrison & Turnock, architects.

LEAD IN-SIX-DAY RACE Bn United Press CHICAGO. March 21—The Amer-ican-Italia.i team of .Stockholm and Georgetti led the six-day bicycle race that began here Sun lay night, by two laps early today, holding 18 points to 8. Second honors were held by Fred Spencer and Charley Winter. Alfredo Dinale ai. ‘ Adolf Charlier, the Italia n-Belgian (earn, were third and Norman Hill and William Heinsberg fourth. MOTION PICTURES

Qpolte? BEBE DANIELS With CHESTER CONKEIN “A KISS IN A TAXI” Our Gang Comedy. Fox News, Abe lnrh, Kmil Seidel and Ills Orchestra

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JOHN BARRYMORE " POM tIUAH Entire Feature Accompanied by New York Philharmonic Orchestra via VITAPHONE, Henry Hadley Conducting. Overture —“TANNHAUSER,” N. Y. Phil. Orch. Howard Brothers in “Between the Acts’* Feature Starts at—ll;4s, 2:10, 4:30; 6:55, 9:15 REVISED ADMISSION PRICES 11 to 1 p. m.... 25c , Errnlnir*, Sunday*. Holiday*— 1 to 6 p. ni... .40c 1 Main Floor, Box, Lore* —60c j Balcony 40c

TAYLOR BOUT Terre Haute Bantam to Mix With Canzoneri. Bu United Press CHICApC. March 21.—The usual clamor preceding a world's championship boxing contest has been ’started in preparation for the title go Saturday night between Bud Taylor, recognized a? the bantamweight champion, and Tony Canzoneri of New l'ork. Both Taylor and Canzoneri have arrived and started workouts. Canzoneri’s chief problem is to train down to the 118-pound limit by weighing-in time Saturday, He will have difficulty in making the limit, local fighters say, but his handlers say he can get within the class handily. Canzoneri is building up a defense against Tayolr’s lightning-like left. The Terre Haute boxer, instead of being a terrific puncher, has a nasty jabbing attack by which he has won most of his fights. He also has a good healthy kick in his right hand. DRAWS FIRE Boxing Commission Ruling Meets With Disapproval. Du United Press NEW YORK. March 21.—Rulings of the New l’ork boxing commission that 60 per cent of the tickets for boxing contests would have to be held back for sale on the day of the contest will draw a protest from Tex, Rickard at Tuesday’s commission meeting. , Rickard said the theory in making it hard for the spectators was rather sound but that the plan would never work practically. “We would have to call upon about half of the police department to maintain order and prevent riots if. for instance, 40,000 tickets for the next fight in which Gene Tunney is to defend his championship had to be sold on the day of the fight,” Rickard said. Officials of the police department were said to support Rickard and it ; was understood that the commissioner will protest the ruling. | I KING COFFEE NET TILT —* King Coffee Company basketball team will meet the Jewel Tea j five, of |at the C. C. C. gym, 3208 E. : Michigan St. The game is scheduled , for S p. in. A week ago the Jewel Tea Company team captured the championship In the Chicago Commercial and Industrial League tournament. The Jewel Tea five is scheduled to meet leading teams at Muncie on Wedensday, Dayton on Thursday and Ft. Wayne on Saturday. The tour of these cities In Indiana and Ohio is being financed by the Jewel Tea Company. Inc., in appreciation of the work done by the team in overcoming all opposition in the league tournament. VARSITY GOLF TRIP Bu Unite'd Press PHILADELPHIA, March 21 Pennsylvania. University, for the first time will give Its varsity golf team a southern trip during the Easter vacation. The team will play Virginia at Charlottesville on April 18; Washington and Lee at Lexington, April 19 and George Washington. April 20. MOTION PICTURES

FLORENCE VIDOR CLIVE BROOK “AFRAID TO J-OVE” MACK SENNETT COMEDY CHARLIE DAVIS and His Gang "RIDE ’EM COWBOY”

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Farmer Jack Jack Ramsey, a Technical High School boy, has created a mild sensation In local boxing circles despite the fact he has competed in but four bouts. He is 17 years old and lives just outside the city. He will be seen in action tonight at the Phy-Cul mitt show. The Phy-Cul gym is located on the second floor of the building on the northeast corner of Ohio and Delaware Sts. FRENCH STARS WIN Bu United Press NEW YORK, March 21.—With one defeat In the consolidation matches Sunday, Franco wen the international teum tennis matenes from the United States by a score of 4 to 1. In the final singles matches Jean Bqrotra defeated Manuel Alonso, 2-6. 3-1, 6-2 and 6 2, but Frank Hunter dofeated Jacques Brugnon, 6-3, 1-6, 12-14, 6-1 and 6-4. HOCKEY DEAL OFF Bn United Press CHICAGO, March 21—Officials of the American Hockey Association on Sunday refused to sanction the sale of the Chicago Cardinals to a local syndicate and the game between St. Paul and Chicago was cancelled.

AMUSEMENTS

MUTUAL Tltirlritatir Theater Formerly Broadway Carie Finnell The Girl with the SIOO,OOO Leg! WITH HER “Red Headed Blondes”

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Beverly Bayne , Miss & Cos. in PATRICOLA “From Klglit t. “Scintillating Twelve” ' Melodist** Joe Weston & Harriet Hutchins IN CHARACTER INTERPRETATIONS Castleton & Mack | Herberts Beeson PASQUALI BROS. THREE UNUSUAL, MEN NEWS—TOPICS—FABLES WA LLYSH AR PLES& CO. IN A COMEDY WITH MUSIC

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FRANK DOBSON & CO. ‘THE LOVE DOCTOR’ WITH MARION SOAYERS SAUL BRILLIANT & CO. "STICK TO YOUR HORN” Ten dolly CARLE & INEZ “THE EVENING PEST” HOFFMAN & LAMBERT BALKAN SERENADERS WITH ARONOFF & LOUISE PHOTOPLAY , “LAST TRAIL” WITH TOM MIX

ENGLISH *S OPOGNG Sunday Night f March 27 RETURN OF THE POPUI.AR BERKELL PLAYERS FOR THEIR FIFTH ANNUAL, SUMMER SEASON WITH JEAN OLIVER, MILTON BYRON AND AN EXCELLENT CAST OF LAST SEASON’S FAVORITES ► RESENTING for THE FIUST TIME in this citt “IF I WAS RICH” \ COMEDY IN 3 ACTS HY ANTHONY McGCIRE NIGHTLY, A: 15. MATS.. RED., THUH. AND SAT. at *il. TT*ual Popular Prirr*— Night, Mr, ftOr and Mr. Govt. Tax an §oe SratS Oaly. Mallnrr Prior*, I3c, 35e und 50c. All Scat* Rc*r*d. SEATS READY THURSDAY. MARCH 24th MAII, ORDERS NOW. Kr**r*atlan* may ba mad. far tha rntlra >n*n.

MARCH 21,1927

LOCAL TEAMS Indianapolis Bowlers Go to Top in A. B. C. Bu United Press PEORIA, 111., March 31.—’While changes were frequent and many high marks were created, the top. notchers in the American Bowling Congress tournament division main* talned their positions, despite a vie* lous attack Sunday. Three changes resulted In tha high ten flvo-man teams. The Indi. anap team of Indianapolis grabbed third place with 2,971, the Silver Flash, Indianapolis, went into ilxth place with 2,939, while the Green Rivers, Chicago, went into a tie for ninth position with 2,911 after get. ting away to an 815 start. They came back in the next two games and collected 1,048 pins in each. MARMON TO END SEASON Loral Motor Quintet to Play Final Game With Kiishvllle. The Marmon Motors will dosd their season Thursday night against the Rushvllle State Independent champions at Rushvllle. The two Butler Bobs, Nipper and Wakefield will be at floor guard and forward respectively. Krueger will be at the, other forward with Winston jumpirui center and playing back guard. SlWey and H. liarmeson will take care of the center position after the tlpofr. The Marmon team will be back in the field again next year playing only the high class teams of the Middle West, and are now working on their schedule. Harold Harmesou will again handle the playing end with Del Glffin looking after tho business management.

AMUSEMENTS

‘tJSjGISs-'w VAUDEVILLE STARTS 2:00-4:20-7:00 nn<] 0:20 O’clock . CLIFF EDWARDS (UKULELE IKE) MILDRED CAREff * GIRLS, FRISH. RECTOR * WEBBER, ALEXANDER * ELMORE, EVANS A LEONARD, ALEX GIBONS TRIO BOBBY McLEAN World’s Champion Ice Skater. IU EAR THE LYRIC NEW WONDEB PIPE ORGAN DAILY CONCERTS BY LESTF.B HUFF ALL THIS WT’EK. HOOKS >PEN 12:30 O'CLOCK NOON,

ENGLISH’S v-Tej FunnlMt /VV The American show on //UT College . Earth JLJSI Comedy j iiAdu* NUfiINT XM PvQra n ” ni urn' WITH THE ORIGINAL N.T, CAST Ere*., lIOc to ft.TS, Stndenta’ popnler matinee Wedneaday. AOc to lI.U, MARCH 24-2A-2* " Scnta Today • Entertainer New Mnelmt Show BIG BOY Nights, 91.10 to 9440. Hat., Met.,

HARESFOOT CLUB of the University of Wisconsin Presents j “MEET THE PRINCE” MURAT THEATRE Monday, April 4th Evening Performance Only MAIL ORDERS NOW I Prices: Main Floor $2.50 and $2.00 Balcony, $2.00, $1.50 and SI.OO