Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 319, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 April 1927 — Page 26

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the Field With Billy Evan* Eli E Y say that opportunity comes but onco in a lifetime in any line of endeavor. If that holds true for sport Johnny Risko, Cleveland heavyweight lightor, has had the big chance and failed to take advantage of it.

If mere physique courage and a love of the game was all that was needed to he a champion, Johnny Risko would be at the top of the heavyweight division today. Hhwever, a keen mind, the ability to wage a battle that will combat the style of milling of an opponent,

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cleverness, play a part in the modern fight game. Johnny Risko in this respect knows but one tiling, fight, and lie turns on the same brand of stuff foi the clever boxer or the rugged mixer. His plan of battle is to keep forcing the fight, throw punches from any and all angles and never back up. Thai fivstem is all right for the spectator because it insures him | plenty of action, but only a very few fighters have reached the top through such methods. THREE SENSATIONAL BOUTS mU ST one year ago at this time, Johnny Risko, was just about the mqpt talked about fighter in the country. At Madison Square Garden he had decisively beaten the great Paul Berlenbach, then light heavyweight champion, New York’s most popular fighter. Risko had beaten Berlenbach at his own game, slugging. A few months prior to this bout, I had witnessed Risko giving Gene Tunney the fight of his life. True, Tunney beat Risko all the way, but lie had to fight every minute and show ah his stuff to do it. I also witnessed tlie New York bout between Jack Delaney and Risko. Delaney was given the decision. but I thought Risko earned a good draw. A great fight against Gene Tunney, who later defeated Jack Dempsey for the- heavyweight title, a whale of a showing against the dynamic Jack Delaney and a victory over Champion Paul Berlenbach. Certainly those three fights within the short space of about six months entitled Risko to one of the big outdoor attractions in New York. WILTED BEFORE CLEVERNESSj mT probably would have been a j wise move to have saved | Risko for Paul Berlenbach. j Mich a meeting at the Yankee Stadium or the Polo Grounds in New York, would have played to capacity aiter the way Risko had pasted Paralysing Paul all over the Garden ring. IT there is one style of fighter who j makes Risko look had, it is the clever performer. After the BerlenUueh conquest, that style of fighter should have been studiouslly avoided. Instead. Risko agreed to take on Mike McTigue and "Yoifflg" Stribling, two of the cleverest light heavyweights in the game. The re* suit of those two meetings is history. Kisko was decisively outpointed. Those two defeats, coming right | after the sensational Berlenbach vie- ; tury, practically wiped out all the j glory ,of that success. It killed Risko j a s a "big idiot" for an outdoor at- | t.a .■ on. carrying a guarantee of j "DO,OOO or more. ,; •• i- FI \n L nut a champion. | ; :i ?d t-lal licrsc. ’k et his . v ; i of Close unusual ones | 1 ii v T ::*i unexpected victory • thru I opportunity in Irrnt o, I'-e conqueror. Risko had j < • . id-, chi' nee but failed to make l a me : of it. Curl Lug. light-handed pitcher, foi mealy of the American Association. bn been signed by Evansville of the Three-1 League.

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THE TIMES TOl RNEY ELANS arc progressing each day for the second annual Times in-tcrscholastic golf tournament to he staged this spring. Last year, "Brassic Birdies" promoted the "first tournament of its kind ever held in the city. One hundred youths competed. Fine golf was played by the hoys and scores that were revelations to old-time golfers were turned in. John Merrlam, Technical student, captured the honors. To the many who have inquired about the tournament already this year, it will he staged at South Grove course, three days starting the Wednesday school is dismissed in June. Mercian! graduated last June, so anew champ will be crowned. AT PLEASANT RUN Pleasant Run course is undergoing a revamping. Sand, where sand never was, but should have been, better greens, and better fairways are promised by the park hoard. One fairway was plowed and rolled. Even a lawn mower broke down trying to get over it. The fairway was so rough. . Meridian llills will hold their j opening this week-end. Curl Buddenbaurn, tournament committee chairman, has the members on their toes planning a big start with a nice dinner following. Dick Nelson, new pro at the club this year, reports the fairways are in excellent condition. The eighteen bent grass greens have developed fine for early season play. Moving I)ay at Coffin Today was moving day at Coffin municipal course. All winter the construction of anew building to house the club professional, ihe repair shop, the caddy room and the course manager lias gone ahead. Today tlie temporary quarters were deserted and the new building occupied just in time for Saturday opening. Several new faces appear at Coffin this year, Ralph Stonehouse being tlie pro and Harold McClure the course manager. Riverside officials don't regard Saturday as opening day. Play w'as permitted all winter long at the city's oldest public-owned course. Manager Chick Nelson said the greens have been dressed up to tlie best shape they have been in for several years. That means much to the old timers who call Riverside "home."

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E LOFTY HEIMACH, St. Paul flinger, gypped himself out of a hit in the sixth Inning Thursday. He singled to left and sprinted to second when Brickell fumbled. Hefty reached second ahead of the throw-in. but he was erased when the ball was relayed to first. Lefty so-got to touch the initial bag. And the error was withdrawn from Brickell and the hit from lieimach. Therefore, instead of having a niliner on second with none out, the Saints had nobody on with one out. A lug difference. In fact, right there, no doubt, the, visitors passed out. Shortstop was boom territory Thursday. Lorry Kopf got seven put-outs and five assists. The error against him wist on a wide throw. Duroeher had three putouts and six assists. You pronounce it Duroshcr. YOTER HAD ONLY ONE CHANCE, AND HANDLED IT NEATLY. ROBERTSON PLAYED FINE BALL AT THIRL) FOR ST. PALL. Funk got one hit and McMillan one. That's all the box score shows off Gorham Dixie Leverctt. The Saints stole two bases'and the Tribe one. VVID MATTHEWS HAS NOT FOUND A SAFE SPOT IN TWO GAMES. BUT HE HAS RAMBLED IN THE PASTURE. ONE HIT AND HE SAYS HE’LL GET GOING. The Indians executed three double plays nnd the Saints two. Eli Funk forgot to count in the ninth and he ran with his head down with only one out. Result: A double-play ended the game. / Outfielder Jim Walsh, the .388 right-handed swatter from Buffalo, feels as though ho is doing his spring training in Alaska. He was a hold-out with Buffalo this year, hence did not go South. Owner Smith purchased Jim and the player agreed to work himself into shape here under the same conditions players do in the South —expenses, but no pay. Well, the return of winter knocked Walsh for a flock of snowballs, but he is hard at it every day at Washington Park. During Thursday’s game, with I Southpaw Heimach pitching for St. Paul, someone ashed Jim how lie “went” against left-handers, and Walsh replied: "Left-handers are my sweethearts.” And if Jim, when he gets in shape, can manufacture a batting average with the Indians around .388, the betting is even money that Owner Smith will sing the song that he long has promised, the "greatest song ever heard.” If you want a laugh, and the Tribe wins a few in a row, ask the Tribe boss about the man in the | upper berth and the betting odds. C’oarli Jim Pierce, the Tribe's tliird-base “lookoul,” is anxious to

Rivals Battle for Odd Contest —Swetonic on Tribe Mound. LEVERETT GOES BIG’ Dixie Wins, 3 to 1, Allowing Only Two Hits. By Eddie Ash The linale of the opening series wus on at Washington Park this at'ternon when Saints and Indians weye to battle for the odd contest. The Tribesmen did what the pastimers call "evening 'er up” Thursday when they stepped out in Arctic weather | and won, 3 to 1. In the "morning line" it looked as though Steve Swetonic would do the chucking for the Betzelites today and Albert Sliealy for the visitors. Some Great Pitching Dixie Leverett is mainstay No. 2 as a result of holding the Apostles to two hits Thursday. Gorham refused to permit the chilly atmosphere to bother him, and, including one man he nicked in the ribs, only twenty-nine hatters faced him in the nine rounds. With,Bill Burwell numbered mainstay No. 1 and Leverett No. 2, Manager Betzel has no complaint to register against his pitching staff in the two games played. Lefty Fred Heimach, sturdy southpaw, opposed Leverett Thursday and he made the Indians fight for their runs. He struck out eight, but was solved for eight hits, and one of two walks issued by him developed into a run. He was baffling, however, even though defeated. Snyder and Yoter Boh Snyder drove in tlie first Tribe tally and Elmer Yoter delivered a two-base drive that put across the other two. Johnny Anderson, playing in Russell’s position against lefthanded pitching, swatted tlie sphere for a double and two singles. Boh Snyder's contribution was a single and double. On tlie morrow the Minneapolis Millers will he the visting attraction at Washington Park, and Kelley’s maulers will be here for four games. Already the box seat sale for Sunday is showing activity. WITH WEAVER ON THIRD tin I lifted Press CHICAGO, April 15.—The Chicago Niesens, semi-pros, with Buck Weaver, “Black*Sox” star, at third base, will open ther season April 24 at Hammond, Tad., against the Belle I Plaines of Chicago.

see more of the home boys turn that base and head for home. IT IS WHISPERED SOME OF THE YOUNG ST. PAUL PLAYERS ARE ENVIOUS OF THE INDIANS’ NEW UNIFORMS AND GAY JACKETS AND TODAY WAS "LADIES' DAY.” Among Our 1926 Stars Elmer Voter led the league third stickers last year in chances accepted, his total, being 499. Wid Matthews led the outfielders with .485; Sicking was the leading sacrifice hitter with 48: Holke's fielding percentaage of .995 was high for firstbasemen, and Bill Burwell accepted 123 chances to top the A. A. hurlers in 1928. Voter had 338 assists last season, which was high for hot corner guardians. Burwell, the reliable, was high in assists for pitchers, with 108. Some A. A* History On Aug. 6, 1922, Charlie Pechous, Columbus, made an unassisted triple play against Minneapolis. Milwaukee holds the leagtie record in double plays, 193, established in 1925. Indianapolis’ 1926 fielding mark of .971 is a record for the Hickey circuit. Ajiother A. A. record held by the rndians is "fewest strikeouts by team”—3s9 in 1928. This is the twenty-sixth year for the A. A. Best perfect day at hat—Bruno Haas, St. Paul, June 7, 1925, at Milwaukee, 6 hits in 6 times up. Jimmy Zinn, Kansas City, July 20, 1926, at Columbus, 6 out of 8. —E. A.

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ST. PAUL AB R H O A E I Punk, of 4 o 1 0 u o Robertson. 3b. 4 0 0 3 2 0 ! Searritt. rt .... a <i u I o 0 i Stuvenitvii, lb .. 3 o o 7 n o McMillan. 2b . . 3 1 1 2 2 0 Haas, if 2 0 0 0 0 0 Duroclier. ss . . 3 O 0 a I5 0 Gaston, c .’I O o s l l Heimach, p .... 3 0 l) o 3 1 Totals 28 1 2 24 14 2 INDIANAPOLIS AB K H O A K Matthews, cf... 4 0 O 2 4) o , Kopf.*Bß 4 O 1 7 5 I j Brickell, if ... 4 (I 0 1 2 O | .1. Anderson, rs. 4 I 3 ft o 0 Uct7,cl. 2b ... 3 2 1 l 4 0 ! Molke. Jb 2 (I 0 0 1 O Voter. 3b 2 0 J 0 1 0 Snyder, e 3 0 2 2 2 (I ' Leverctt,, D .... 3 0 0 (I 2 0 ! Totals 29 ~3 ~8 27 17 ~T St. Paul 010 1100 000—J Indianapolis 010 002 00"—3 Two-base bits—Anderson. Yotor. Snyder Sacrifice hit—Holke. Stolen bases—McMillan, Haas, Bet7.pl. Double plays—llet/.el to Kopf to Holke; Robertson to Duroeher: Heimach (o Duro'her to Stuvenpen: Brickell to Kopf to Betzel to Holke. Left on liases —St. Paul. 1: Indianapolis, .ft. Bases on balls—By Heimach. 2. Struck out —Bv Heimach. 8; by Leverctt. 2. Hit batsman—Haas, by Leverctt. Umpires— GocTZ and Johnson. Time—l:2B. FRISCII HAS COLOR Frankie Frisch says lie intends to make the St. Louis fans forget ail about Rogers Hornsby this summer. Frisch is a colorful player and a “go-getter” when in the mood to give his best efforts. The Springfield Club of the Eastern League, has signed Steve Toner. I young southpaw pitcher, from the Philadelphia semi pro circles.

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I). K. soccer football team, left to right (hack row), A. Knufinann, secretary and general manager; C. Rickel, K. Kaiifinann, ii. Hanselinaiin, F. Pitzer, (J. Woltniann, William llolzapfel, president. Center row, 11. Bartling, t'apt. Herbert GrasshofT, Harry GrasshofT. I/>wer row, K. Huber, It. Gayde, A. Bieltel. The reproduction shows the D. F. C. soccer football team which will meet the Thistles at Premier Field Sunday afternoon in the final game of the Indianapolis Challenge Cup series. The game will mark the third annual contest for the city cup. A victory puts the winning club in line for State honors. Premier Field is at the end of the Brookside car line.

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The Eastman Cleaners and Block Optical teams were three-time winners over the National Refining Cos. and Cutsinger Transfer, while the Postofflce, Gregory & Appel and Broad Ripple outfits were taking the odd game from the Lovejoys, Robbins Body and Mineralites. The Postoffice team was high in this loop, having games of 557. 961 and 903, for a total of 2.721. Gilmer of the M'neraiites led the individuals with games of 243, ISI and 190 foi a total of 62>. Griffin of the National Refining team had till, and Lange of the Block Optical, •100. Domaree. after a siurt of 134. came hack with 209 to cop high single game. Over on the Recreation alleys'the Universal League roiled its weekly session, which resulted in triple wins for the Eli Lilly Company. East End Milk, I. U. Railway and PittmanMoore over the Polk Milk. Paper Package Company, Tiffany and Vollratli Case teams. Smith of the Lilly te mi was high for the night with a total of 573 on games of 175. 182 and 222. Fifteen games were over the “200" mark, the 225 of Deckard of the Paper Package Company being best. Tonight at 8 p.m. the meeting for duck pin howlers will tie held at the Capitol alleys. Leagues for men and women will he formed so it is essen'ial that any one .ntcrcstcd in the game he present. Sunday tlie hoys will be able to get action at both the Illinois Recreation and Capitol drives. The doubles event at the Illinois will call for a team with a combined average of 360 or undyr. while the singles event at the Capitol is an open affair. The Merchants Central League showed ihe Coca Cola, United Electric, I\ heeler & Cos. and American Hi-Speed Chain winning three games from the Indianapolis Power an 1 Light Cos., A. & P. Tea Cos., Indiana Electric Corp.. and Marnion Motor, while tlie R. V. Law, Petot Shoe Cos., Universal and Hill & Cos., were grabbing two-out-of-three from the Keystone Six. Velvet. M. & N. Lumber Cos., and Sehoen Bros. Mitchell of the l niversal team was was high with games of 176, IR2 and 2.x for a total of 615. Haagsma had 613 and A. J. Sehoen, 605. Mitchell’s 257 in his last game also was high single game score. The Chaims and Sprockets won

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three games from (lie Links and Casings in the Link Belt League games on tile Illinois Alleys while the Gears were taking the odd one from the Castings. Camaga of the Chain team led this loop with games o* 179. 223. and 166 for a total of 568. The Halves and Nickels were tlie winners in the Fletcher American League taking the Coupons and Pennies over out of three route. Broden of tlie Coupon team rolled best, having games of 186. 174 and 224. which gave him 584 for lii.s night's work. PAYNE TO BOX CLARK Billy Shine, matchmaker for the Phy-Cul Club, Ohio and Delaware Sts., lias arranged a "super" main bout card for the club’s weekly show next Tuesday night, bringing to this city Louisville’s premier junior'lightweight, Cecil Payne. Payne is scheduled for an eightround argument with Ehrman Clark of this city, who throughout last summer, was a favorite in many bouts at Ft. Harrison. The bout is the topper for twenty-eight rounds of milling.

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EAGLES BOXING SHOW Six bouts are on the Indianapolis Eagles boxing program to he presented Monday evening at the Eagles Temple, 43 W. Vermont St. Thirty rounds of leather pushing are scheduled. It is the second of a series of mitt shows staged by the or£i nization. The card Six Hounds—Ray Hahn vs. Freddie Parker. Six Hounds—Jinunie Dalton v. Larry Pruitt. _ Six RourMs—Allen Watson vs. Russell Eikenberry. Four Roumlr—Battling F.:;> vs. It. O. Smack. Four Rounds—Kid Lanipan vs. Young Hollerand. Four Rounds—Young Dohhs vs. Paul Sbuberl. Referees —Buchanan and Herrmann. SWIM MEET Churchman Among Stars at I. A. C. Saturday. Steele Churchman will he a formidable contender in the Kentucky swimming contests at the Indianapolis Athletic Club, Saturday night. He will represent the chib In the 50 and 100-yard free stroke. More than one hundred contestants are entered from thirty-seven colleges and clubs in the two States. Preliminaries will be held Saturday morning and the A. A. U. rules will govern the contests Saturday night.

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I. U. CAPTAINS ELECTED tin Times Svecial BLOOMINGTON, Ind., April 15. Robert Zaiser, Indianapolis, was elected captain of the 1927 Indiana University swimming team at a banquet given team members here, Thursday night. William Miller, Bloomington, was chosen captain of the 1928 team. Zaiser swims free style, while Miller is a breast stroke ar*4ft.

Mapleton? will practice Sunday at Rivendde No. 2 at 1 :30 o'clock and the following players report: Brandt. Waeteher. i: llarrmron. Carter. Gill. Cnssaday, Smith. Noll. KliUffholz, McAlvin, Gray. Roy. Elder, an dother fast players wishing to try out. Victory Memorial Green” will practice Saturday afternoon at Garfield at All in'tubers please take notice. Homnday Milk Company Baseball Club will play,a practice game Saturday at 2 o'clock with tlie Roberts Milk Company leant at Riverside No. r>. The following nlayers are requested to report: Hornaday. Hanley. Collins. Newboldt. Buchanan. Roller, Shelby, Kraft. H. Johnson J. Johnson, Jester. Sparks. Dim,-an. Kugelman. Riley. The tram for the coming season will be selected after this game. Shanklin tram held a snappv drill and practice game last Sunday. Thirty men were out fighting for a place, the regular pitchers Wampler. McFarland and Wilson giving them plenty of stuff to look at. The club will work nut again Sunday aftrrnoon at Riverside No. 10. Fast city and State team* desiring game*, write 2-‘H W. Washington st.. or call Belmont 280-4. Murry please call the above number at once. Lincoln Highways, last local Negro team, will open its season at Bedford, May 1. A special meeting will be held tonight. All players take notice. Tlie team will practice ai 11 :.'l() Sunday morning at Riverside Park. For games, write, Gus Fleming. 2120 Massachusetts Are., or call Webster 6774. Mars Hill will play the Fideltis a practice game Sunday at Mars Hill. All players arc requested to be at the diamonds at 2 o'eloek. The date of May 1 is open. Address Earl Fertig. 1351 Richland St. Edwards All-Stars will practice Sunday afternoon at Douglas Park. All former players and those desiring tryout" arc requested to attend. The Stars will he ready to open their season on May 1. For -rames write Roy Edwards, 2247 Columbia Avc. All former Langsenkamp Wheeler player- and those wishing tryouts are requested to be at Garfield Park Sunday for drill. This elub is in need of an outfielder and shortstop. Communieate with E. L. Risener. 1407 Ringgold Ave. Fast State tennis are asked to writ" for dates on this team's schedule. Seventh Christian team will practice at 2:45 o'eloek Saturday afternoon at Riverside Park.

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WIGGINS IN DERBY® FEATURE Chuck to Fight Stribling in Louisville Night of May 13. The Louisville American Legion boxing directors have arranged a fistic scrap for Derby eve in the Kentucky metropolis that is termed a "natural” in ring parlance. Church Wiggins, Indianapolis light heavy, and Young Stribling, pride of the South, today matched to battle in the main go of ten rounds at the Jefferson County (Kentucky) armory the night of May 13. With Stribling to draw from the South and East and Wiggins from the central States and the West, the Louisville legion is looking forward to the biggest Derby eve fight in recent years. The city of Louisville is jammed the nighty before the Kentucky Derby. According to two Louisville dailies, Wiggins defeated Jim Byrne of Owensboro, Ky., a. few nights ago instead of finishing on the short end as reported. It was that bout, it is said, that led legion promoters to match Chuck with Stribling. "Wiggins has tried to meet bling several times, but the erner always found an excuse to dodge a fight, much to Chuck's dismay. And it can be taken for granted the Indianapolis veteran will get down to serious work in training for the big opportunity Derby eve. I IGHTS AND FIGHTERS CHICAGO—Joey Snngor, Milwaukee and Henry Lenard. South Chicago, will fight here April 25. Their scheduled bom, of nix weeks ago was postponed because of an injury to Sansor n nose. TACOMA—"Wildcat" Carter. Negro featherweight, defeated Hector McDonald of Vancouver, British Columbia, in six fast rounds. 1.09 ANGELES—PauI De Hale defeated Bill Alger on a foul in ihe sixth round of .a scheduled ten-rounder. Alger had taken four of the first six rounds when ho struck Dr Hats’ a low blow.

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