Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 185, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 December 1927 — Page 12

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PLAYING thc¥\ ELD With Billie Evans

THE annual cry of the minor leagues relative to the scarcity of ball players was heard all over the State of Texas during the recent conclave in Dallas. The college yell offered as an alibi for the difficulty experienced bjrthe minors in getting players was laia to the activities of ths majors. It is claimed the major league scouts, with their unlimited bank roll, tie up the league clubs, sixEvans teen of them, with a player limit of forty each, control 640 ball players at the beginning of each season. * All of which is true. However, the majors, as a matter of self-pres-ervation, have been forced to do this because of apparent inability to agree with the minors on various questions pertaining to draft and price. ana In order to meet the situation facing them, the majors have gone into the matter of scouting players in a most extensive manner. a a a BARNARD HAS PLAN BECAUSE of the need of a place to develop these players, a great many major league clubs are buying minor league franchises of various classification to take care of their assorted players. While talking the situation over at the Dallas meeting with President E. S. Barnard of the American League, he unfolded to me a plan that would protect the minors, put them in line to make good money and, best cf all, protect them against the scarcity of players, which has been a real handicap since the war. It is the scheme of President Barnard that the minor leagues go about the matter of getting players as systematically as the majors.

President Barnard suggests these leagues employ an official scout, who shall represent the league rather than any club in the organization. a a a SCOUTS FOR ALL CLUBS DURING the progress of the season this scout shall scour the territory covered by his league as well as adjacent States. If the expense involved is not too great, he shall confine his work to the amateurs, smaller colleges and semi-professional ranks. Out of the league treasury he shall take care of the expense involved in getting these players, signing them up at the fairest salary possible. At some time designated by the league, either during the season or at the close, these players shall be allotted to the various clubs by lottery. a a a The plan is really a miniature of the scouting system as employed by the major leagues, except the scout in question works for the organization rather than a club.

Franklin Bows to /. U. Netters Bu Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Dqc. 12. Everett Dean’s Indiana University basketball team opened its season here Saturday with a 34-to-25 victory over Franklin College. The first half was a nip and tuck battle the Baptists finishing ahead, 18 to 17. Dale Wells, guard, was shifted to a forward post and performed creditably. Bob Correll, I. U. floorguard, was the high scorer of the night. He swished five goals through the net. McCracken also showed up well. Shirley and Freeman were the outstanding men for the ‘Baptists.

With focal Bowlers LEE

All of the local teams entered have rolled In the Central States tourney at Dayton, Ohio. The boys from here will collect their share of prize money with the Century Alley Five Betting the largest slice by virtue of their 3,029 series. This total was topped twice over the week-end and Jerry O'Grady and his gang are testing In third place. Other teams in the money are: Ballard Ice Cream, 2,976; Hotel Severin, 2.970; Furnac-Schoen, 2,914, and' Marotts, 2,904. Wiesman of the Marott team rolled well over 600 in each even and Is well up in the all-evehts with a total of 1,890 on series of 642. 625" and 623. In the doubles event the team of Rassmussen and Wiesman landed among the Orst ten with games of 432, 460 and 371. a total of 1,263. Rassmussen also went over the 1,800 mark in his allevents with totals of 687, 638 and 606, for 1,831. The local women bowlers were busy over the week-end. The Gold Stars, a men’s team, won by a margin of twenty-four pins from the Silver Flash women, having 2,464 to the Silver Flashes’ 2,440. Meeker and Alexander rolled best for the losers, having totals of 521 and 538, respectively. At Pritchett’s Recreation, the famous Alberti Jewelers of Chicago took their match from the local A. C. Bradley team with a great total of 2,729 to 2,612. Every member of the Alberti team rolled better than 500. Mrs. E. Meyer of the A. C. Bradleys carried off high total for the match with games of 156. 224 and 207, a total of 587, for an average of 196. Another match at Pritchett's was the Silver Flash vs. the Woodburn Printing of Terre Haute. The girls from the “Hut” got the jump with a great 937 game and never were headed, winning by a total of 2,528 to 2,411. McDaniels of the Flash girls rolled best, with a total of 586 on games of 205, 179 and *O2. The local boys took advantage of the cold wave alst week to boost their averages In the various leagues, no fewer than seventy-eight totals cf 600 or better being registered. Jerry Pritchett, who is usually there or somewhere near, led the field with games of 214. 236 and 237 for a total I 687. Clarence Dersch found the pocket with his deadly hook and turned in the next high total with 669 on counts of 231. 214 and 224. Goodhue was consistently good and totaled 667 on games of 220. 224 and 223. Krlck displayed the same bail that secured a 279 game for him In the city tourney and .totaled 665. Bill Sargent also secured 665 with games Os 302. 233 and 230, ' Indianapolis bowling is on the up grade ana some very interesting events are carded for the holiday season. Next Friday, Saturday and Sunday the "Elks’ Gold

Draft Ruling Confronts Major Leaguers in Annual Conclave

College Net Meet Details Are Complete Pabl Parker Announces Arrangements for Basket Event in February. Details of the Hoosier intercollegiate basketball tourney, approved by the Indiana Collegiate Conference in its annual meeting here Saturday, were released to The Times by Paul B. Parker, Ball Teachers coach and tourney director. The tournament is to be played Friday night, Jan. 13, and Saturday afternoon and night, Jan. 14. A permanent team trophy will be awarded the winder and medals to each of the winning team. The first round drawings have Concordia of Ft. Wayne and N. A. G. U. of Indianapolis meeting in the first game at 6:30 Friday night, and Danville playing Muncie at 7:30. At 8:30 Huntington and Manchester will clash, and an hour later Indiana Central will play Vincennes University. The second round will be played at 2 and 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon, and the final game at 8 o’clock Saturday night. Officials of the tourney, Parker said, will be Lon Goldsberry, Dale Miller and Benny Evans. Parker expressed the hope that the tourney in 1929 will include all Hoosier college teams with the exception of Indiana, Purdue and jNotre Dame, who are barred from meeting teams that use freshmen.

Purple Quintet Hands Cavemen Sound Trouncing Hu Timex Special EVANSTON, 111., Dec. 12.—Northwestern’s basketball squad took ample revenge for its defeat in 1926 at the hands of Wabash by soundly trouncing the Little Giants here Saturday, 40 to 17. A Hoosier, Russell Walters of Kokomo, Ind., was instrumental in leading the savage assault that spelt disaster for the Indiana quintet. Walters slipped the ball through the hoop nine times, a total of eighteen points. Fisher and Marshall played important roles in the scoring barrage. , The Cavemen’s varsity combination was unable to pierce the Purple defense while the Wildcats slashed through the Wabash barrier with amazing speed. Only five field goals were counted by the visitors.

Stove League Chatter BY EDDIE A&H

CHARLIE TOLSON, sub first sacker for the Cubs, has been sold to Los Angeles. With Charlie Grimm performing effectively Tolson was of little use at Chicago. Los Angeles is a Cub subsidiary. tt tt a Charlie Herzog, former big league* and well known in the American Association, was a smart ball player. And he Is still smart. H e got out of a Job. and being accustomed to big steaks and plenty of side dishes he refused to “see” himself working for small pay. Thereupon he “manufactured” himself lucrative employment by becoming “athletic passenger agent” for a big railway. He Trusties uo baseball, football and other business of a sport nature. Yes. he's going big. tt a tt Hap Felsch, one of principals in the crooked world’s series of 1919, continues to bump into trouble. Recently he opened a “soft” drink bar in Milwaukee, and the Federal liquor hounds “knocked him off” the day after his opening night. Perhaps they had*wagered on the White Sox in 1919. a a tt PROFESSIONAL league footballers died hard and goated in the basketball and stove league seasons by extending their schedule until yesterday. Evidently the “paid” gridders figured what they

Pot” will be the big attraction, and with the entries well over the 100 mark already, a record-breaker Is promised. When the excitement of this shoot dies down the Century and Pritchetts New Year’s sweepstakes will be ready to start and with the speed boys from Chicago, Dayton. Toledo. Ft. Wayne, South-Bend, Terre Haute and Louisville to pit their skill against ithe local cracks some real ten pin spilling will be In order. In the St. Philips No. 1 League games the CaUahan, Meyer and Vogel teams took three games from the Ehrlich, Sueds and Garvey boys. The other match showed the Roth team to be a two-out-of-three winner from the Stowell outfit. Harrigan had games of 198, 236 and 214. for a total of 643. which was high. The Miotaaelis club won three from the Brewer as the Woods copped the odd game from the Gehl outfit in the St. Philips No. 2 League session. Morris led this loop with games of 194, 195 and 216, a total of 605. /

TURNERS PLAY INDIANS Famed Redskin Outfit Here Sunday; After Friday Contest. South Side Turners are negotiating with the Buffalo Lincolns basketball club of Buffalo, N. Y., for a game to be played here Friday night. Sunday the Turners will meet the world’s famous Indians, coached by Jim Thorpe. Sunday afternoon the Turners dropped the Artesian City Industrials of Martinsville, 65 to 26. Turners were leading at the half, 33 to 10. Eberg, Hodges and U. Grimsley starred for the locals.

DAVIS ROLLER VICTOR Frankie Davis defeated Bobbie Monroe in a one-mile match roller skating race Saturday night at Riverside rink before large crowd. The time was 3 minutes ahd 19 seconds and the race was hotly contested. Manager Parker of the Riverside rink is negotiating with several stars of the roller speed sport to come here and race against the local pair.

Perform Eight Years in Row as Team Mates

Charlie Andrews, Left, and Louis Behr

When Charlie Andrews and Louis Behr, forwards on the Wisconsin basketball team, hang up their basketball togs at the end of this season, it will be the culmination of play together for eight seasons. The two were stars for four years dn the Rockford, 111.,

Shortridge Is Only Local Outfit to Win Saturday Basket Contest Technical, Broad Ripple, Cathedral, Boys’ Prep Hit Skids; Manual Trip Gets K. 0. Punch.

i Indianapolis high school outfits fared not so well in Saturday basketball conflicts, and Shortridge was the only local quintet to turn in a victory, the Blue and-White drop-

missed on gate receipts they could make up on hot dog sales. a tt tt Nick Altrock and A1 Schacht, the tunny men of baseball, are doing their stuff before the footlights this winter. The Waner brothers of Pirate fame also are in “voidville,” and soft pedal this, Jess Petty and A1 Mamaux are doing a singing over East. u n n After giving that Cleveland team the once over, the average ball -fan won't erticise Art Fletcher for sticking with the Yankees. He had too much grief with the PhilUes. an n Roger Peckinpaugh has consented to take the Cleveland managerial reins and the baseball world will pull for him. Escaping from the White Sox and being made a manager at the same time is a double play in good luck. tt tt tt Mike Sexton, one of the bosses o's the big minor league organization, urges anew classification to be known as Class E. How about class X? a o tt Most diamond fans are not interested in the baseball draft, whatsoever. They are too busy taking care of colds of their own. tt tt tt CHARLIE CARR says he once quit the Cleveland ball club because the manager assigned him to an upper berth. Rube Lutzke quit the Indianapolis team for the same reason. Yes, the ups and downs in a Pullman car cause the baseball road secretary his greatest grief. And his orders usually come from the manager, a a Hank Schreiber, Indianapolis, former Indian shortstop, is pass■f ing the winter working at the Block’s department store. He belongs to the Mobile team. tt tt Pitcher Bill Burwell and Outfielder Walter Rehg are <said to be going good in their cleaning and pressing venture. They’ll erase the gin spots from your vest in no time. CITY LEAGUE CONTESTS 0 Two acts of City League basketball were enacted at the H. A. C. gym Saturday night, resulting in a 41 to 32 victory for the Hoosiers over the Ft. Harrison five and a 30 to 22 defeat of Polks Milk by the Diamond Chain. Oustanding players of the evening were Brunten of the Hoosiers, Sadler of Ft. Harrison, Richards of Diamond Chain and Wilkens of Polks.

REMOVED AT REQUEST Bil United Prct>* HAMILTON, N. Y., Dec. 12. George W. Hauser, head football coach at Colgate was removed at his own request and appointed assistant coach. He will complete two years of study for a medical degree at the University of Minnesota. CANADIENS WIN Bn United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—The Montreal Canadien, leaders of the international group in the '‘National Hockey League, defeated the New York Rangers, pacemakers in the American division, 2 to 0.

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high school team and are now playing their third year together on the Wisconsin varsity after spending one year on the freshman squad. Andrews weighs only 135 pounds but, like Behr, who is captain of the team, is one of the best point-makers in the Big Ten.

ping Pendleton, 43 to 22, in the North Siders’ opener. The tilt proved a good workout for the Shortridge five, although Pendleton was somewhat handicapped by the small dimensions of the locals’ cigar-box gym. The Blue and White exhibited a nice offense and the play of Simmons, Roberts and Orr was outstanding. Cory was best for the visitors. Technical bowed to Rochester in the rapid-fire clash at the Armory, 23 to 21. The game was close all the way and the Techites were behind, 12 to 8, at’the halt Davis and Cox starred for the Green A while Thompson and Davis led the Rochester five. Another close encounter was staged at the Ripple gym, where South Side of Ft. Wayne took a 27-to-25 decision from the Broad Rippleites. It was a seesaw tilt all the way and South Side was ahead, 14 to 12, at the intermission. Cathedral’s quintet took a paste in the eye from the tall Ben Davis netters, 48 to 27. The locals lacked height and the Ben Davis club romped away to an early lead. The count at the half was 23 to 10. Leary and Dugan played well for the Irish. Bradley and Parmenter were the Ben Davis stars. Oaklandon took a hectic conflict from the Boys’ Prep five, 29 to 23. It was a close fray. Manual was scheduled to have played at Bedford, but after leaving Bloomington the bus * carrying the local team was unable to climb the steep, icy hill and the Red and White were delayed four hours. The game was postponed indefinitely. CUE BODY MEET HERE The seventh annual meeting and banquet of the Indiana Billiard Association will be held at the English hotel Wednesday night. Following banquet 1928 officers will be elected. A number of problems will come up for discussion. B. H. Smith, secretary, will present his annual report. A system of organized competition also may be worked out. ROSE PUTS IT OVER Rose Poly’s “Fighting Engineers” made their week-end trip to Indianapolis successful all the way around by dropping N. A. G. U., 35 to 29, Saturday night. Rose downed Indiana Central, Friday night. Led by Kassameyer, flashy forward, the Engineers broke loose near the end of the game. Kassameyer scored seventeen points.

SOCCER ELEVENS TIE The Sunday match at Pennsy Park for the city soccer championship between the D. F. C. and Big Four Thistles ended in a 2-2 tie and a play-off probably will be arranged. The contest was called twenty minutes before time was up, because of fog and mist. In a preliminary game the Big Four Rangers downed the Pennsy eleven, 3 to 2. TEACHERS ANNEX ONE Bn Tim A Special MUNCIE, Ind., Dec. 12.—8a1l Teachers’ College basketballers defeated Defiance (Ohio) College netmen here Saturday, 51 to 24. The visitors used thirteen players during the game. TLe Cardinals held a 23 to 15 advantage at the half and broke loose in the final period.

Disagreement 'With Minors Only Obstacle in Path of Moguls. RED HOT TIPS SCARCE Steering Committee in Superfluous Session. BY FRANK GETTY, VaiM Fret* Sportt Editor NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—The answer of the major leagues to the challenge of the minors over the unsatisfactory draft rule now in effect is the one serious problem confronting the baseball club owners, officials and managers who were gathering here today for the annual winter meetings. Aside from the nettlesome affair of the draft, concerning which we heard so much and so loudly from Dallas last week, smiles of contentment were in order on the familiar faces of the baseball men who cam* drifting into town to join the buzzing, hand-shaking, back-slapping groups. Smooth Sailing The steering committee of the two leagues—which only a few seasons ago was called into action to chart a course in the troublesome times of the Landis-Johnson feud—went into a somewhat superfluous session today. There seemed to be smooth failing ahead as far as any differences betweeen the two major circuits was concerned. The National League has its meeting Tuesday, the American League on Wednesday, and there will be a joint meeting Thursday. Some ol the matters which will be discussed, without likelihood of any serious disagreement are: 1. Establishment of a “disabled list” for players who are rendered hors de combat for sixty playing days or more; 2. The recommendation of the executive council for adoption of a rule to prevent an owner, manager or player from holding stock in any ball club not his own; 3. The three umpire system, 4. The Matty Memorial. Royal Send-Off The American League is preparing to give Ed Barnard of Cleveland a royal send-off as its president. John Heydler, a fixture in that berth in the National Ltague, has ready a report to the effect that all attendance records were broken in 1927. Like small bad boys playing tick-tack-toe on the window when their elders are in conference, the minor league baseball folk will be on the outskirts, however, tossing in audible hints about this business of the draft. There probably are some purchases and trades in the air, but real, redhot stove league tips are scarcer than usual this year.

Wallace Shows Old-Time Vigor When Roy Wallace wound up his training for his fight at the Armory Tuesday with Jack Elkhart, by boxing six fast rounds Sunday afternoon, his trainer unwrapped ’ the tape from his hands and a thorough examination showed the mits to be in perfect condition, and his followers are jubilant. Three spar mates took turns in the ring with Roy Sunday, and Wallace went after them with all his old-time vigor to the delight of the large crowd of railbirds. Billy Moof'e, Georgie Smith and Young Walcott supplied the opposition, Smith being knocked flat by a right to the chin. NAMED ACTING CAPTAIN Bu United Press EVANSTON, 111., Dec. 12.—Waldo Fisher was selected acting captain for the Northwestern University basketball team. He plays forwaitl.

SATURDAY BASKETBALL

COLLEGE Butler. 49; Danville Normal. 32. Cornell (Iowa), 25; Minnesota. 31. Chicago, 33; Monmouth, 29 (overtime). Indiana. 34; Franklin, 35. Illinois. 33; Knox, 13. , ‘ Muncie Normal. 51; Defiance (Ohio). 34,

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Shanklln Club defeated Battery C of Ft. Harrison, 52 to 18. Friday night at Liberty Hall. Elrod and Williams were high point men for the Bhanklins. Sheridan A. C. downed the American A. C., 34 to 30, in the curtain-raiser, T ' " Buddies Club added another victory to its record by defeating the Oak Hills, 37 to 7. Zukerman and Levi starred for the winners. Buddies desire games with strong city and State clubs. Write Jack Selig, 841 S. Capitol Ave., or caU Drexel 1518-M after 5:30 p. m. Thornburg-Lewls Bulcks defeated the Lawrence Merchants, 44 to 34, Saturday night. Bulcks took the lead early in the game and never were in danger. Llndeman was the star of the game and scored 24 of the winners' points. CHICAGO, Dec. 12.—Chicago Nationals, outstanding local independent team and claimant lor championship honors of the Central States, desire competition at home and on the road. For games or information write Harry Klein, 1648 8. Turner Ave. College Cubs have a fast basketball team again this season. Cubs*’ lineup Includes former college and high school players and games are desired with fast city and State teams. Cubs will practice tonight at Thirteenth and Alabama Sts. Following men are asked to report: Richards. Smith, F. Commons, C. Commons. Tonnls, Evans, Bruman, Llch, Hickman, D. Growe and R. Growe. For games call Lincoln 3198 or write Dick Growe, 1421 College Ave. Memorial Baptists, last season’ all-Bap-tlst champions, are experiencing difficulty scheduling games. State and city teams are requested to write R. Smith, 1217 E. Ohio St., or call L. Wolf, Belmont^o6s, NEGRO CHECKER GAMES Matches among the Class A men of the checker the colored Y. M. C. A. were held Saturday in the continuation of the association tourney. Results: Broyles beat Maxwell, 1 to 0; Posey beat Baughman. 3 to 1; Davis lowned Ratcllffe, 3 to 1; Sain defeated McFarland. 4 to 0; Malone defeated Wagner. 3. to 1, and Ruas and Stradford tied, i ant. 1. Two more series will be played before the grand finale New Year’s day. The holiday event will be invitational.

Off the BACKBOARD

Off The Backboard today makes its second annual bow to the basketball-loving public of Indiana. It generally is the eus* tom in an opening splurge su<h as this To rise gracefully, take a long drink of water, cough lightly, smooth down the hair and begin something after the fashion of that famous Roman triumvir, Marcus Antonius. If William Shakespeare can be trusted old Marc pulled his line way back in 44 B/ C. It started:

“Friends, Romans, Countrymen—.” The reader can paint in the rest of the pictuue and Off The Backboard will pick up the line down toward the end. a a a SOMETHING relative to picking was suggested a moment ago but the Old Settler arched his eyebrows and smiled consolingly. That ended that. Hoosierdom is right in the center of what promises to be one of the hottest seasons in hardwood court history and this column’s duties are dispensing news, comment and a few tips. Readers are invited to contribute their views to Off The Backboard, but it may be well to slip a few words of warning at the very start- All unsigned missives will get their reception at the bottom of the ample waste-basket situated handily. * n It is deemed advisable at this moment to present for ybur approval

Glen Curtis, head cqach of the Slate Champion Martinsville High School team and one of the most prominent net mentors in the confines of the The wonderful fight staged by Curtis’ Artesian City five, Reynolds, Wooden, Eubank, Lockhart and Suddith, in the State

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final tourney last season, ending with the triumphant rush to victory in the final game over Muncie, will be remembered for many years. The Artesians this season have shown many indications they will develop into the same high-caliber quintet of 1926-27. a a a TT is rather early in the year to go rambling off on what is going to happen, but it appears as if Indianapolis will have, at least, two classy hardwood terms this year— Shortridge and Technical. Tech has a small team, as Green and White outfits gos but remarkably clever and fast. Shortridge, at first glance, appears to have "it.” The basketball. version of “it,” so It is understood, is height, weight, speed, cleverness and basket-getting ability. The Blue and White had all of those attributes against Pendleton Saturday.

UP at Anderson basketball enthusiasts, and there are mahy of them, are singing the praises of Coach Staggs’ Anderson squad.

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i Thus far this season the Indians I have participated : in seven hardwood [ contests and have ' won five. The two others were lost to Frankfort, 39 to | 38, and to Muncie, :35 to 28. Among > the victims of i Staggs’ outfit are j, Kokomo, Newcastle, [ Lapel, Frankton | and Arcadia. All | told, the Anderson lads have piled up points to their op-

Staggs a total of 296 ] ponents 188.

Northwestern, 40; Wabash, 17. Navy. 22; West Maryland. 19. Ohio State. 42; Ohio Wesleyan, 38. . U. of Michigan. 43; Michigan State, 23. Rose Poly, 35: N. A. O. U., 29. Wisconsin. 18: Coe. 6. HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL Shortridge, 48; Pendleton, 22. Rochester, 23; Technical, 21. South Side (Ft. Wayne). 27i Broad Rt sen Davis, 48; Cathedral. 27. Oaklaadon, 29; Boys’ Pr?p. 23. STATE Auburn, 23; Bluffton. 22. Auburn Girls, 50: Ashley Girls, 11. Alexandria, 34; Marklevllle, 33. Bloomington, 32; Vincennes, 30. Brazil. 31;, Mitchell. 23. , x Central (Evansville I, 30: Linton, 24. Central Catholic (Ft. Wayne). 35; St. Mary’s (Anderson), 23. Edinburg, 28; Hopewell. 28. Emerson (Gary). 68; Mishawaka, 29. Falrmount, 38; Frankfort "B,” 33. Franklin. 34; Peru. 28. Greenfield, 52; Marlon, 35. Goshen. 27: Warsaw. 12. Griffith. 25; Lowell. 23. Jamestown, 38; Plttsboro, 21. Knox. 40; La Porte ”B.” 22. Lawrence, 29: Acton, 28. , Logansport ’’B.” 78; Onward. 10. Loganspoit “C." 24; Idavllle. 28. Mt. Summltt, 21; Knlghtstown Soldiers’ Home. 16. Nappanee. 33: Elkhart, 21. North Manchester, 33: North Side (Ft. W Oa!kland 9 City. 23: Ppseyvllle. 14. State Deaf School. 81: Marshall, 22. Sharpesvllle, 38; Noblesvllle. 24. Upland. 41: Montpelier. 14. Wilkinson. 28; Fortvllle. 26. Walnut Grove. 37; Westfield. 24. Windfall. 15; Atlanta. 11.

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FINAL STANDING W. L. T. Pet. New York Giant* 11 1 0 .917 Green Bay 7 2 1 .778 Chicago Bears SI? -152 Cleveland 8 4 1 .687 Providence 8 5 1 -Ji* New York Yanks 7 8 0 .467 Frankford (Phlla.) 5 2? -*22 PottsvlUe ................ 580 .385 Chicago Cardinals 3 7 1 .300 Dayton 16 1 .143 Duluth 18 0 .111 Buffalo " .... 0 5 0 .000 EASY DAYS FOR BILLY Bp United Press SWINDON, England, Dec. 12Billy Barton, Howard Bruce’s candidate for the Grand National Steeplechase, is doing very well at the Hastings training quarters. The great Maryland hurdler is doing only easy work at present.

By NORMAN ISAACS

INDIANA UNIVERSITY’S basketbailers won their first game Saturday when Franklin was vanquished, 35 to 24. Early indications reveal that Dean’s squad will put up a real battle in the chase for the Big Ten crown this year. Aside from boasting an excellent record as a coach, Dean was a star player. The Crimson mentor won three

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Everett Dean letters each in baseball and basketball as an Indiana University athlete from 1917 to 1921, captained the 1921 basketball outfit and was awarded the Big Ten medal for scholarship and athletics. Upon his graduation Dean took charge of coaching the Carleton netters and diamond performers at Northfield. Minn. After three years of success Dean came back to his Alma Mater and in 1925 his net squad was second in the Conference chase, tied for the title in ’26 and was second again in ’27. Which, is one “grand and glorious” record. a m THE Old Settler, Backboard’s staff correspondent, who hops aro ind here, there and everywhere, has made h's initial contribution for the season in the form of a lyric. "Just to see how long I can keep it up,” were the old gent’s words. Here’s the first:

Backboard Lyrics

dark HORSES When you start your stable, Backboard, And your stalls begin to fill With dark horses In the net race, Don’t forget the old feed bill. Be sure they’re dark, old timer, Or youT sure reap lots of sorrow; Your bankroll may be fat today And pancakellke tomorrow. The reason for this free advice— To get them good and black— You’ll find In ‘Record No. 3, Made by Moran and Mack. ‘The white horses eat more than the black horses. a a a PURDUE will open its basketball season Tuesday night at Lafayette against Indiana State Normal. The Boilermakers’ coach is another who has an enviable player record as a collegian. Ward L. (Piggy) Lambert was a Wabash star not so

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Ward Lambert very far back, and now is one of the outstanding and very best court tutors in the business in this section. Lambert’s outfit this season is a puzzle. It has great potentialities, and from first appearances should jump right into the Conference race. Lambert has four dependable -veterans in Capt. Babe Wheeler jrward, Wilcor'bt floor guard, K„mmfer at back guard and Cummins at center. A host of brilliant sophomores who copped plenty of glory in high school circles, notably Murphy of Marion, Harmeson of Indianapolis, Thomas of Martinsville and Boots of Frankfort also are on hand. tt tt it Notre Dame meets lowa tonight at lowa City. The Irish already have won two games with ease, and it doesn’t appear to be taking much of a chance to “take” N. D.. a a Readers can obtain, upon application, that famous speech of the “lending of the ears” mentioned previously.

1 E.G.Barthel • Tailor Old Clothes Made New New Clothes Made Too 8 W.OHIO ST.-NEAR MERIDIAN

.DEC. 12, 1927

Loughran Is Favorite in Titular Bout Meets Slattery Tonight for Undisputed Claim to Ring Crown. BY GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—Two of the leading dancing masters of this fistic age square off at Madison Square Garden tonight in a scheduled 15-round bout with the world’s light heavyweight championship at stake. Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia and Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo, each wearing a crown all his own, will fight for undisputed claim to the title deserted by Jack Delaney. Loughran is an 8 to 5 favorite to win, but Brof-dway’s wise guys are shaking a dubious head and laying off because they’ve been made to look like big suckers before by this same Slattery. Because he beat old Mike McTigue in fifteen rounds, Loughran was recognized as the 175-pound champion by the New York State athletic commission. Slattery was recognized as champion by the National Boxing Association by virtue of a victory over Maxi. Rosenhloom. loughran is one of the best ring generals and boxers of the present day. Clyde Hull, an up and coming welterweight from Dallas, Texas, will meet Farmer Joe Cooper in the ten round semi-final. Righeimer Hands Over Resignation From Ring Body Bu United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 12.—Criticism of the Illinois Boxing Commission by fighters, managers, sportS' experts and the public, particularly in regard to decisions in championship fights, was blamed by many observers today for the resignation of John C. Righeimer as chairman of the commission. Righeimer gave as his official reason for resigning the necessity of taking his wife to another climate for her health. Paul Prehn, wrestling coach at the University of Illinois and senior member of the boxing commLsion, if Righeimer’s resignation is accepted, was believed likely to become chairman.

Bulldogs Romp Over Danville Bu Timas Special DANVILLE, Ind., Dec. 12.—Butler University basketball team of Indianapolis ran away with its opening net contest here Saturday night and Central Normal was left stranded on the short end of a 49 to 22 score. ' The game’developed into a rough affair and fouls were numerouss Chandler and Christoper led the £utlerites, the former scoring twelve points and the latter evelen. Holz also went good. Shake, Reeves and Francis were the mainstays of the Danville team and each scored six points. The score at the half was 21 to 16. HOLDS GRIMLY TO LIFE Stamina of Murchison Surprises Physicians at Bedside. Bu United Press DECATUR, 111., Dec. 12.—Loren Murchison, famed runner, held grimly to life today, surprising physicians by his stamina. He has been in a critical condition from blood infection for several .days and has been in a coma much of the time. RAILROADERS TRIUMPH Bu Timm Special CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 12.—Big Four A. A. of Indianapolis defeated the Big Four team of Cincinnati here Saturady, 36 to 30. The tall local outfit took an early lead and were ahead, 21 to 18, at halftimeThe Hoosier quintet broke loose in the final half and its fast teamwork told on the Queen City aggregation.' PRO FOOTBALL SCORES Chicago Bears, 27: Duluth Eskimos. 14 New York Giants, 13; New York Yankees. 0.

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