Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 134, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 October 1927 — Page 12

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PLAYING the FIELD With Billy Evans-

r—iHE rival major league’s are IHr I keen for winning the world I * I series. The magnates seem to think the title of world champions adds much to the prestige of the victorious league. That may or may not be true. I have always been of the opinion

that the fans, while much interested in the series as art outstanding sports event, soon forget all about the winder. In other words, I always have had my doubts as to whether or not it meant a great deal at the gate for a league to .boast the world

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champions. I am positive it means far more to have a colorful star like Ruth as a magnet to pack them in. Yet, I can see why the American League magnates were more than anxious that the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. * * * CLASS OF LEAGUE EW YORK, champions of the American League almost from the start of the season, had outclassed the rest of the field. After July 4 it was merely who else would finish in the first division to trail the Yankees. In capturing the American League pennant, New York set anew record for victories in the organization by winning 110 ball games. Only once during the season was the club shut out. Never did it lose more than four games in a row. Washingtqn, Philadelphia and Detroit are mighty good ball clubs. Chicago wasn’t a bad ball club. St. Louis and Cleveland were fair and Boston promising. However, the Yanks distanced the seven. Most American League managers expressed the belief that New York should be in a league all by itself. In some quarters this was taken as an alibi. ** * * CRITICS BELITTLED YANKS SHE experts in doping the world series outcome in the 1927 classic, particularly those who had a leaning toward the National League, rather discounted the strength of the Yankees on the theory that the rest of the league was below standard. “New York is a good club, but not a super-club, as the records., would make one believe. Its great showing has been made possible by the weakness of the other clubs.” That was the consensus of the critics, who favored the chances! of the Pirates to beat the Yankees and sought a reason to explain their belief. The opinion generally held was that the Pirates had won a pen-, nant in a league that was far better balanced than the American. * * * TRIBUTE TO GAME UCH a condition explains Swhy the American League magnates probably pulled harder for a victory this year than at any time since the world series was inaugurated. If Pittsburgh should outclass the Yankees in the world series, decide it in four or five games, it would make the American League look like a minor organization. It would make all the complimentary things said about the Yankees sound like mere piffle. That New York should trounce the Pirates in four straight games bears out the contention of the American League managers that New York is a super team and should play in a league by its lonesome. “I am sure th? seven other managers of the National League, aside from Ownie Bush, can now appreciate what we are up against in playing the Yankees all summer. Those babies are sure tough,”, was the way George Moriarty, manager of the Detroit Tigers, put it. Not only was four straight wins by the Yankees a vindication of the opinion American League managers had of the club, but also a great tribute to the honesty of the game. YES, WE ARE COLLEGIATE “Tiny” Lewis Parades in Rain— Sent to Hospital. Bu United Press EVANSTON, 111., Oct. 13.—Tiny Lewis, charging full back of the Northwestern University eleven, was confined to a hospital today, suffering from a cold. Lewis probably will be able to play against Ohio State Saturday, however, it was said. Coach Dick Hanley had ordered Lewis confined to his room earlier in the week, and when he saw his star player parading hatless and slickerless in a rain Wednesday, sent him to a hospital. INDIANA BASKET CARD Bloomington Quintet to Open Season Dec. 10 Against Franklin. Bn Times Pnerial BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Oct. 13. Indiana University’s complete 192728 basket ball schedule has been announced as follows: Dec. 10. Franklin, here: Dec. 17, Wabash, here: Dec. 20. Coe College, here; Dec. 31, Cincinnati, there; Jan. 7. Chicago, here; Jan. 14, Michigan, there; Jan. 16, Chicago, there; Jan 21, Illinois, hare: Jan. 24. Pur,due. there'; Feb. 4. Kentucky, here; Feb. 11, lowa, here; Feb. 13' Ohio State, here; Feb. 18. Purdue, here; Feb. 22. Ohio State, there: Feb. 27. lowa, there: March 3, Michigan, here; March 6. Illinois, there. FOR NOTRE DAME FANS When Notre Dame meets the Navy gridders Saturday at Baltimore, play-by-play details of the game will be visualized on a gridgraph to be erected in Tomlinson Hall. A special leased‘wire will be used, George A. Bischoff, in charge of the gridgraph, announced. Last Saturday Bischoff operated the gridgraph at the Y. M. C. A. to supply details of the Purdue-Har-varri battle.

Purdue Coach Seeks Running Mate for Welch Against Chicago

Tiger Squad Pointed for Butler Tilt . -fDe Pauw Looks for Victory Over Earlham in Saturday Contest. Bu Times Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., Oct. 13. With one eye trained on the Butler game at Indianapolis, Oct. 22, and the other on the Earlham contest this Saturday, the De Pauw University football squad is going through its daily workouts with .plenty of vim. Showers Wednesday bothered the Tigers very slightly and Coach Hughes sent his men through a strenuous two-hour scrimmage against the .serjibs and freshmen. The Earlham game will be played here and the locals expect an easy victory. QUAKERS WORK HARD Earlham to Put Up Fight Against Greencastle Eleven. Bu United P-ress RICHMOND, Ind., Oct. 13.—The Earlham football teapi is tuned up to tangle with the husky De Pauw squad of Greencastle, Saturday. The locals are determined to turn in a good fight against the Tigers. Coach Ross has been drilling his. men hard since their defeat by Indiana Central last week-end. Captain Fatherly, center; Druley, right end; and Miser, quarter, appear to be the best individual performers. KOKOMO PROS ACTIVE Legion Eleven Tunes Up for Clash With Chevroiets. Bu Times Svecial KOKOMO, Ind., Oct. 13.—With the “Bob’s Chevrolet” team as its opponents here next Sunday, the Kokomo American Legion pro grid squad held its mid-week practice session here Wednesday night. The Chevroiets carry an enviable record, having downed the strong Portsmouth (Ohio) team, 20 to 0. Coach Sumner has the locals busy on offense, the first spark of which blossomed last Sunday when Leslie returned to his old pass-snagging form and the backfield men crashed through the line with some of their true ability.

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The wood sure received an awful pounding in the Indianapolis League games at Pritchett’s Recreation Wednesday night. The Roberson Coal, Blue Point, Falls City Lager and. Hotel Severin won the entire series from the Marott Shoe Shop, 3-F Coffee ,Bemis Bag and Virginia Swfet. Two out of three wins were turned in by the Silver Flash and Furnas-Schoen boyfe over the CocaCola and Pioneer Coffee. High single game went to Furnas-Schoen with 1,025 pins falling in their second game. ' • Dan Abbott again displayed some wonderful form ana topped the field with a total of 690 on games of 221, 244 and* 225. Jess Pritchett turned in a series that was almost identical, having counts of 220, 244 and 222, just tour pins shy of Dan’s total. Others to pass the coveted "600” mark were Harrigan, 606: Schleimer. 609; Haislup, 612; Fulton. 640; Mounts. 605; Cobler. 606; English, 610, and Hargitt, 618. Joe Fulton had high single game, a 256 falling for him in his last effort. The 54th St. Merchants, Metal Craft, Pittman-Rice and Omars won three games from the Try-Me,

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At Princeton Bu United Press PRINCETON, N. J.. Oct. 13.—The Princeton varsity scored one touchdown in a half hour scrimmage against the second team Wednesday. Another shift was made in the line in an effort to find the strongest forward combination. _____ At Yale i Bu United Press NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 13. Yale held the first secret practice of the year Wednesday with Caldwell and Goodwine out, the varsity could score only once against the scrubs in half an hour of scrimmage. At Brown' fill United Press PROVIDENCE, Oct. 13.—A very light drill today was Brown’s preparation for the Yale game Saturday. The same team that faced Penn probably will start at New Haven. At Pennsy Till T'nitcd Press PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13.—The Penn varsity spept Wednesday brushing up on fundamentals to prepare for Pen State. A second team backfield is being prepared to do utility work for the varsity combination.

Fights and Fighters

EVANSVILLE. Ind.—Merle Alte, Indianapolis lightweight, and Joe Lockhart, Evansville, .went ten slow rounds to a draw. Chester Smallwood, Sullivan, shaded Danny Budd, Terre Haute, six rounds. CLEVELAND—Jack McVey and. Dave Shade, both New York, fought a twelveround draw. Allentown Joe Gans won an eight-round decision from “Red”Uhlan. , LOWELL, Mass.—Clyde Hull' defeated Bobby Brown, local welter, in ten fast rounds. CHICAGO —Louis (Kid) Kaplan has been substituted for Spug Myers to meet Jimmy McClarnln, California. next Tuesday. Myers broke his hand Wednesday. COACH AT AUBURN 81l Vyitni Press AUBURN, Ala., Oct. 13.—J. E. Pitts has been appointed head coach at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, it was announced. Pitt succeeded Frank Morey who resigned.

Harmeson, Caraway or Guthrie to Team With Texas Flash Saturday. PHELAN - WARNS SQUAD Boilermakers Fear Maroons’ Veteran Wily Mentor. ' Bu Times Svecial - LAFAYETTE, Ind., Oct. 13.—One of three reserve back field men, Glenn Harnjeson, “Eb” Caraway and Albert Guthrie, will act as running mate to Ralph (Tex) Welch in Purdue’s contest with Chicago at Chicago Saturday. The continued absence from practice of Tony Leichtle, due to an injured knee, made it doubtful whether he would start at one of the half back positions. With Capt. (Cottop) Wilcox Injured and out of the game, work to find a suitable mate for Welch is continuing in earnest. Koransky, veteran, will be at the full back job. Harmeson, former Manual of Indianapolis star, was on the passing end of several aerial formations on Wednesday. Three of Jimmy Phelan’s players are former Chicago high school stars and they are looking forward to Saturday’s contest with keen anticipation. They are (Dutch) Koransky of Crane Tech, Harvey Olsen, Deerfield, and Herb Galietch, Harrison 1 Tech. “You are not going to meet Harvard next Saturday,” Phelan told his men Wednesday, “but you are going to play Chicago, and buck up against the resourcefulness of the greatest old wizard in the game, Coach Stagg. Forget what has been done and realize that this is some of the stuff you are going to combat.” SAME CHICAGO LINE-UP Stagg to Use ‘Shock Troops’ Against ' Purdue Gridders. I!u Times Svecial CHICAGO, OCt. 13.—Purdue’s conquering team probably -will be met here Saturday by the same Chicago line-up which started against Indiana last week. Stagg, apparently, Is using the grinding tactics, of other seasons and Is quietly operating the “shock troop” method. By keeping up a stream of subs against Indiana he ultimately wore the Hoosiers down. The starting line-up for Chicago probably will consist of the seven line veterans, Apitz and Spence, ends; Weislow and Lewis,, tackles; Wolf and Grennebaum, guards, and Captain Rouse, center. Mcbonough will be at quarter; Libby and Anderson, halves, and Lyers, full.

Artificial Ice and Coal Cos., Kreis Transfer and Coca Cola outfits, while the Fort Pitt boys grabbed the odd game from the Uptown Five in the Uptown League games Wednesday night. Scoring in this loop was below par, Grimes of the 54th St. Merchants being the only bowler to crash the “600” mark, securing 6J3 on games of 194, 193 and 226. Scudder had high single game, a 232 in his final try. Two out of three games ruled In the Bankers League games at the Delaware alleys the Bankers Special, Marlon County. City Trust CJomp&ny and American Central taking the Continental National. Farmers Trust, Fletcher Savings and Trust Company and the Fletcher American over this route. Kellogg used a novel method to lead the league for the night In all departments of play, starting with a line 230, he dropped off about one hundred, getting 135, and then came back with a great 256. for atotal of 621. T Morris also passed the “600" mark, having games of 192, 179 and 239 for a 610. Bulls-Eyes won three from the Blank team in the Glove Cos. League, while the Golden Fleece took two out of three from the Pippins. “Doc” Longsworth was rolling in consistent form and topped the other boys with I game of 182, 191 and 206 for a total of 579. Pacific Mutual Door Company and Wilkinson teajns won three from the AllStars and Sherwoods as the Adams-Rogers took two from the Anderson-Davidson boys m the Lumber League games at the Central alleys. Seven members of the famous "blind” family turned in their “125” sdores In this loop's play. The open sweepstakes at the Century Alleys will feature next Sunday’s events. More than ordinary interest has been aroused oVer this affair as the winner will receive an entry to tfie Peterson's classic at Milwaukee and a crack at Jimmy Smith when he arrives for his exhibition a week from, Saturday. Another doubles, match that will attract a lot of attention will be arranged between George Atkinson and Dan Abbott against Frank Humber and Eddie Hornberger. The time has not been set on this match, as Hueber and Hornberger have another pair to dispose of first. Pressmen and Mailers took three in a row Wednesday night from the Display and Circulation No. 1 clubs in The Times League games at the Indiana alleys. Classified and Composing annexed the odd game from the Circulation No. 2 and Editorial teams. Four games went over “200,” Koeling with 222; Copley, 203; Faust, 202, and True, 201.

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Dillon and Budd in Eight Rounder Joe Dillon of Indianapolis and Danny Budd of Terre Haute will meet in the eight-round semi-wind-up preceding the Wallace-Elkhart scrap at the Armory next Tuesday night, it was announced today. Willie Yap, the Hawaiian Chinamkn, also is to be on the card, but his opponent has not been named. Kid Woods, local 118-pounder, is after this match. The Wallace-Elkhart fight has the fans stirred up and the crowd that used to cry “set up" at all of Roy’s opponents is silent this time, for they well remember the whirlwind battles the “Chief” has staged in local rings. Roy is said to be in great shape. Canuck Heavies in Bout Friday W NEW' II YORK, Oct. 12. The French-Canadian heavyweight boxing situation is due for considerable clarification Friday when Jack Delaney, who not so long ago was touted as the man to beat Gene Tunney, meets Jack Renault, who a few years ago was rated a logical oppdnent for Jack Dempsey. Both Renault ar.d Delaney have hit the down tray since those days, and now both are bent on coming back. Delaney was beaten by Jimmy Maloney and was losing to Paolino when saved by a foul. Renault grew fat and was an easy victim for Jack Sharkey and George Godfrey. Now this pair of French-Canad-ians meet in what may be considered the first of the heavyweight elimination bouts of the indoor season. Each has a long way to go before reaching the top, but each has been so close to the peak that he knows what championship fighting is about.

Sullivan Vs. Attel

Twenty-three years ago today, Oct. 13, 1904, Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan ascended the featherweight throne at St. Louis, Mo., by knocking out Abe Atftel, who until then was recognized as the title holder. The end rtimp in the fifth round. Attel’s reign as champion hrad lasted but eight months. Four years later, however, Attel regained the crown from Sullivan by defeating the latter in four rounds at San Francisco, Cal. Attel then ruled the featherweight roost until 1912, when he met defeat at the hands of Johnny Kilbane Cleveland, Ohio. LOSS WAS SURPRISE Hilario Martinez’s recent victory over Sid Terris was an upset in the fight world.

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Two Ribs and His Nose Bu Times Special Much can be said about -| grit and bravery shown on tne gridiron and here’s another for the book. v Red Curliss, right end on Western Teachers’ College team, played through the last quarter of the game last Saturday with two broken ribs and a broken nose. He refused to leave the contest. He will be unable to play in the big game Friday with Old Normal.

COOLER VS. NEIGHBERT In State Three-Cushions Tonight— Kepner Defeats O’Connor. Harry Cooler and “Doc” Neighber.t meet at Cooler’s parlor tonight in the fourth match of the State three-cushion billiard tourney. Neighbert, a Logansport man, takes the place of Harry Black, Anderson. s Cleve Kepner downed Leo O’Connor Wednesday night, 50 to 38, in ninety innings. Kepner had a high run of six.

Cuyler’s Latest

Bu United Press FLINT, Mich., Oct. 13.—“Kiki” Cuyler, outfielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates, said here h£ expected to be traded by that club before the 1928 season. Cuyler said instructions to change his style led to his being benched. He said these changes in style effected his playing.

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High School team. Bauermeister and Nelson are taking care of the pivot position. Bauermeister has a slight edge. Tech plays Richmond at Tech field Friday afternoon.

Stewart, Rigney Sold to Barons Bit United Prenn WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.—The Washington Senators have sold infielders John F. Stewart and Emory (Topper) Rigney to the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League, which Stewart formerly managed. Stewart played with the Pirates, Cardinals, Dodgers and Phillies before coming here, but never was a regular. Rigney starred for a time with the Tigers and came here this season from the Red Sox. Geneva Blanks Boston College \ Bit United Press BOSTON, Oct. ‘ 13.—After being completly outplayed the first half the Geneva College football team took advantage of a to defeat Boston College, 13 to 0, at Braves field Wednesday. In the third quarter there was a mix-up in the Boston signals and a pass from center went asray. Geneva recovered on the 27-yard line and scored on a long pass from Flenniksen to Schachern. After this break Boston College became unsteady and Geneva scored on a 50-yard march! SPENCER FAVORITE CULVER CITY, Cal., Oct. 13. Jackie Spencer, Cleveland featherweight, is the favorite in be ting over Danny Kramer, Philadelphia, for their scheduled bout here Thursday.

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Hartz 9 s Injury Forces Halt to 200-Mile Race Bu United Press SALEM, N. H„ Oct. 13.—Harry Hartz, daring California automobile racer, is in the Lawrence General Hospital here with a fractured leg and lacerations of the scalp as the result of an accident in the 200mile feature race on ham Speedway, Wednesday. Hartz was injured when a wheel flew off his car on the 54th lap. The speeding car overturned and caught fire, but Hartz was thrown clear of the wreckage. The flames ignited the woodwork of the racing bowl, but the fire quickly was extinguished. Because of the accident the race was halted officially on the 57th lap and Frank Lockhart declr :d the winner with an average of 12J miles an hour. Hartz was given second place and Peter De Paolo, third. Lockhart also won first place in a special 75-mile substitute race held after the accident. Babe Stapp was second.

‘Potsy’ Clark to Entertain Gopher Warriors.

A dinner for “Doc” Spears and his Minnesota University football team followed by a theater party for his team, also the Butler squad, is planned by George “Potsy” Clark, athletic director at Butler, for Saturday night. Clark received a letter from Spears accepting an invitation to bring the Gopher warriors here immediately after the Indiana University game at Bloomington. Newspapermen have been invited to the dinner and Spears is expected to say a few words concerning the Gophers’ chances to capture the Big Ten title. Clark formerly coached at Minnesota, and Neal Hyde, line coach at Butler, is an ex-Minnesota player. ARMY SHIFTS SQUAD Bu United Press WEST POINT, N. Y., Oct. J3. Several shifts were made in the Army line-up Wednesday. A long drill in passing and kicking was followed, by scrimmage. The varsity was sent against the seconds while the third team engaged the Plebes.

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Bill Ingram Grooms Fine Navy Eleven ‘Briritj on the Irish,’ Middies Say; Pointed to Stop Flanagan. - Bu United Press ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 13.—Head Coach Bill Ingram has a powerful Navy eleven groomed for the visit of Notre Dame at Baltimore next Saturday. Whereas the Rcckne “Irish” ordinarily would be strong favorites in such an intersectional clash, the Middies have displayed such football strength this season as to warrant their being accorded an excellent chance of winning. Although only two veterans of his 1927 first string eleven remained to Ingram when the present season started, the Navy coach has found some Jewels among the rough material. “Bring on the Irish,” the middies now say, with all the confidence in the world. Davis-Elkins and Drake have been rolled in the mud of early season games beneath a Navy steamroller. Lloyd, last year’s near s all-America wingman, has been shifted to the backfield, and has proved a passer and runner of the first water. Christy Flanagan seems to be the outstanding star of Notre Dame backfield, but the Navy today is confident of stopping the fleet red head and his associates in the scoring business. Wind and rain Wednesday gave the Navy squad an opportunity to work with a wet football and judge punts and passes against heavy winds. AT FULL STRENGTH Bu United Press SOUTH BEND. Ind., Oct. 13 Notre Dame was in excellent condition today as the team prepared to depart for Baltimore, where Rockne’s men will meet the Navy Saturday. The full strength of the local team will be available for ihe battle, it was said.

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