Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 189, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 December 1927 — Page 30

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PLAYING AFIELD With Billie Evans

■jr'ATE often plays queer pranks in i. l one’s career. There Is no doubt but that Dame Fortune had much to do with shaping the career of Roger Peckinpaugh, newly appointed manager of the Cleveland

Indians, An indignation meeting held by the New York Yankees, in which Peck, being entirely ignorant of the event, played no part, caused his passing from New York at a time when he was rated the most va 1 uable hortstop in the American League.

One of two Pullmans engaged to haul the Yankees from New York 1 } Bt. Louis offered the setting for he Yankees to give vent to their .helings, give Peckinpaugh the college yell and hang crepe on Miller Huggins, managing the Yankees. That was during the season of 1921. Despite the fact New York won the pennant that season, all was not well within the ranks of the Yankees. There seemed to be a lack of discipline and few of the players seemed to have the proper respect for Manager Huggins. Pepkmpaugh was one of those who did. u u u •PECK’ WALKS PLANK SO tense was the feeling against Huggins that more than half of the squad met in the Pullman, other than the one in which Peckinpaugh had his berth, to take action to overthrow the Huggins dynasty. The consensus of the red shirts was that Huggins must go and that Peckinpaugh should succeed him. It was decided that on the return to New York, the matter would be taken up with Colonel Jake Ruppert, owner of the club, and if he didn’t accede to their wishes the team would go out on strike. It is just possible that some of the boys might have been under a stimulating Influence other than aqua pura, but, regardless, such action was taken. As is always the case, the affair, supposed to be kept a deep, dark secret, leaked out. Instead of Huggins walking the plank, Peckinpaugh, who had no part in the insurrection, and who was innocent of the entire affair, was the victim. Without going into the ifs and whys of the case, Colonel Jake Ruppert decided on quick action. Although he had nothing against Peckinpaugh, he was strong for Huggins and figured if Huggins was to succeed, it was best Peckinpaugh should go. B B B A GOOD. “BREAK" r* was this state of affairs that caused New York to enter into a three-cornered trade that brought Scott of Boston to New York and sent Peck to Washington. It wasn’t a bad break for Peck at that, since he shared in two world championships in 'Washington, getting a winner’s and loser’s share of th 9 money, amounting to something like SIO,OOO extra. Had hot the popularity of Peckinpaugh caused the New-* York players to swear allegiance to him instead of Huggins, he would have missed those two world series at Washington and possibly the job as manager of Cleveland.

Independent and Amateur Basketball Notices

Holy Trinity basket ball team nosed out the Hoosier Aces. 30 to 29, Thursday night In a nlp-and-tuck battle. Ivan and Walker plaved best for the winners. Fast local and State teams desiring games are invited to communicate with the Holy Trinity A. C., 901 N. Holmes Ave. “Strauss Says’* team added three more victories to Its list this week, defeating Black Hawks. 47 to 9: downing the G. and G„ 39 to 6. and beating the Leonard Cleaners. 34 to 17. For games with Strauss call or write C. E. Young, L. trauss & Cos. Ft. Harrison team will play the Vies Five of Indianapolis at the post gym tonight. Boldlers defeated the WHeeler Lunch five Monday. 45 to 14, and lost to the Big Four Wednesday, 49 to 31. Soldiers desire a game for Saturday. Call Cherry 7880 or write Corporal A. R. Ham, Company M, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. State Auto Insurance team defeated the Spencer Imp o' Luck quintet at Spencer, 38 to 35. Callahan and Henderson led the Insure nee attack. Spencer led at the half, 34 to 20. St. Philips A. C. defeated the College Cubs. S3 to 9. at the Saints’ gym Thursday night. Fast floor work of the winners was too much for the Cubs and they were entirely outclassed. Conley, Kelly and Gerlacn starred for the Saints. Jesse. Payne and Evans looked best for the Cubs. Big Pour A. A. will leave Indianapolis at noon Saturday for Danville, HI., to play the Danville Dixie Flyers, C. and E. I. champions. A special car of rooters will follow the local squad. _ Edgewood Triangles desire games with strong teams having access to a gym. Triangles are completely uniformed and are willing to play on a home-and-home basis. Teams interested call Southport 103-R and ask for Ted or write John Stenger, Citizens Gas Company, Indianapolis. Brookslde XT. B. basketball team will play Memorial Baptist Saturday night at the Brookslde gym. Eleventh and Olney Sts. Proceeds of the game will go for a children's Christmas party. Oreat Western basketball squad has been cut down to the following men: Allen. Davis, Haase. Wright, Stafford, Kopp. High. Fox. Ashley. Crane and TeygUarden. Great Westerns have won eleven games, losing only to St. Philips and Diamond Chain. For games call Dr. Davis. Great Western Furniture Company. Benson Cowboys desire a game for tonight with a fast team. Call nelson Cooke, Harrison 3663-R.

Fights and Fighters

LAWRENCE. Mass.—Johnnie Adams, 128. Lawrence, won a ten-round decision over George Bolouc, 129, Lewiston, Maine. Mike Sarkis, Lawrence, won a decision over Joe Goss. Lawrence. WILKE6BARRE. Pa.—W. L. “Young” Strlbling. Oeorgia light heavyweight, won a ten-round decision over Tom Kirby. Roxgury. Mass. Sailor Darden, New York Negro middleweight, lost a decision to Gena Cardl, WUgesbarre. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Midget Wolgast. UOH. Philadelphia, won the judges’ decision over Matty white. 111, Philadelphia, in a ten-round wind-up. Harry Slaughter, 188, Philadelphia, won a decision over Joe Liu, 194, of the Marines, eight rounds. DANVILLE. 111.—Sonny Lloyd. Chicago, and Jimmy Sayers. Lafayette, Ind.. were even In ten rounds. Red Rodman; Ft. Wayne, outpointed Billy Long, Terre Haute, eight rounds. ABERDEEN. S. D.—Tommy McGuire, Sioux Falls, won from Joe Young, St. Paul, ten rounds. 106 ANGELES —Joe Woods. Los Angeles, won from Duke Horn. Minneapolis, ten rounds. FT. ratOM/ Ky.—Royal Cox, Indianapolis. defer’**. Mer Lewis, Ft. Thomas, tea round* *

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S. S. Turners Play Eastern Five Tonight Buffalo Lincolns Perform on Local Floor; Lineups Are Announced. South Side Turners meet the Buffalo (N. Y.) Lincolns at the Turner gym at 8:15 tonight. It will be the first eastern independent basketball team to play here for several years. The locals have been drilled to halt any trick passing attack the Lincolns may spring. The Buffalo club is rated one of the strongest eastern aggregations and the locals are expecting a stiff battle. In a curtain-raiser at 7:15 the Straus Says five will meet the Indianapolis Pirates. Probable lineups for the main event: TURNERS. BUFFALO. E. Grimsley F B. McNeal M. Cummings F E. Manguso L. Hodges C C. Miller A. Thatcher G P. Radwan C. Eberg .G Heltzmaon Officials will be Strohmeier, referee, and Silvers, umpire. Other Turner players who probably will see action are Deinhart, Schmidt, Alexander, U. Grimsley and Caskey. Medals Awarded 15 Local Stars Gold medals were awarded the fifteen star local grid performers Thursday night at a banquet given at the Severin Hotel by the Indianapolis Purdue Alumni Association. The players represented local public high schools. Speakers at the banquet were Jimmy Phelan, Purdue football coach; N. A. Kellog, director of athletics; Noble Kizer, assistant coach; Captain-elect Harvey Olsen; Walter Krull, Indianapolis; Fay Chandler, Emmett Hull, Dean Coulter and Melvin Taube. Indianapolis footballers now at Purdue, also attended. HOCKEY LEAGUE DEAL Bn United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 16.—The Chicago Blackhawks today announced purchase of Duke Keats, star forward of the Detroit Cougars hockey team of the National Hockey League. Gordon Fraser, a forward, and $5,000 were given for Keats. NORMAL TRIMS ALICES Bv Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Dec. 16. State Normal annexed a victory from Vincennes College here Thursday night, 38 to 25. The locals jumped into an early lead and the Alices never succeeded in getting close. Reece made seventeen points for the locals. Capt. Pickel was best for the visitors.

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COLLEGE Muncle Normal. 63; Indiana Central, 29. State Normal. 38: Vincennes. 25. Miami. 32; Earlham, 25. Carleton, 49; North Dakota. 23. Pittsburgh, 49; Michigan, 39. PROFESSIONAL New York Celtics. 33; Chicago Bruins. 13. Philadelphia. 33; Ft. Wayne. 24. Cleveland. 31; Rochester, 20.

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All records for local sweepstakes were broken by the “Elks’ Gold Pot" when 140 five-man teams turned in entries. This means that 700 local bowlers will compete for the special prizes offered. First prize will be S3OO In gold; second, $175; third. $100; fourth, $75, and flgth, SSO. First place for actual pins outside of handicaps will be S6O in gold, and second place. $36.21. In addition to the S3OO the members of the winning team each will receive a bronze trophy. To Henry Peachey and Charlie Cray goes the major portion of the credit for the great showing made, as these men have been on the job continually, from the time the Idea of a meet of this kind originated. An idea of the size of this meet can be seen from the schedule, which calls for bowling at the Elk’s Club Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Monday and Tuesday. Schedule for tonight and Saturday: V TONIGHT 6 P. M.—Grotto Horns, Grotto Guards, Photo Engravers No. 1. Photo Engravers No. 2. Photo Engravers No. 8, Easterns, Egan’s Five. _ _ . 8 P. M. —Optimist Braves Giants. Cubs, Reds, Pirates, Cardinals. Yankees, Indians. 10 P. M.—lndianapolis Coal, Indians, Silver Flash Oil. Hoosier White Mule Coffee, Marott Shoe Shop. Ballard Ice Cream, H. G. S. Paint. Martin Specials. SATURDAY 2 P. M.—American Central Twenty-Year Endownment. Twenty-Pay Life, Ordinary Life, A. L. Cos., Ochiltree Kiwanls, Murphy Kiwanis, A. C. W. of A.. Mailers. 4 P. M.—Robbins Body. Selmier Towel Supply, National Malleable, Board of Trade, Divats, First Tigers. Pitman-Rice, Indianapolis Candy Company. 6 P. M.—Hill & Cos., Fletcher American. Continental National. Citizens Gas. Gas Distribution, Store Accounting. Grotto Fezzes, Hoosier Pioneer Coffee. 8 P. M— Eighth Reformed, S. and S. Service Station. Universals No. 1. Unlversals No. 2, Polk’s Sanitary Milk, Murray Corporation, W. W. Wise, Eureka Vacuum Cl lo n p. S M.—Roberson Coal (Indianapolis League), Theta Gamma Sigma, Union Tire Company. Ballard Ice Cream (Commercial), Beavers. Office Sales, Lettuce, Beech Grove Inspectors. Three-time wins featured the Prlntcraft League games at the Delaware alleys Thursday night, the Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Engraving and Allies taking all Ssmes from the Pivot City Inks, Pivot City lacks and Press Assistants Fred Schlelmer of the Star team rolled In good form and led the field with games of 251. 218 and 192. a total of 661. Williams had 624; Middaw, 639. and Shan. 604. The Gauss and Piel teams won three

Most Interesting Happenings of Career Told by Billy Evans t£ilLY EVANS has written for The Times readers what he con--13 siders the most interesting happenings in his colorful baseball career. Evans has written these stories exclusively for NEA Service and The Times and it is a series certain to appeal to every baseball fan. One of the greatest umpires baseball ever has known and now general manager of the Cleveland Indians, Evans, in these articles, talks of famous stars whom he knew and famous plays that he witnessed during the twenty-two. years he was an umpire. His first article, in his feature series, on Saturday’s sports page, tells the characteristics one needs to' become a successful umpire. He knows—for he is one of the greatest the game ever has known. Read Playing the Field, by Billy Evans.

Big Leaguers Accept Declaration of War; Willing to 'Break/ WINDUP OF MEETING % Baseball Moguls Depart in Determined Mood. BY FRANK GETTY United Free* Snort. Editor NEW YORK, Dec. 16.—The declaration of war tossed into the several meetings of the major leagues by representatives of the minors has been accepted. At a joint meeting of the American and National Leagues late Thursday it was decided that if the minor leagues wished to terminate the so-called national agreement, the majors were willing. A break between the major and minor groups of baseball leagues, whereby the latter would be a separate group outside the Jurisdiction of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, without working agreement, draft rules or rules for the sale and recall of ball players, was agreed to by the owners of the sixteen major league ball clubs. Future Uncertain Just what this would mean to the future of baseball, the men involved did not seem certain. But the fact that the defy of the minors had been accepted was clear. The best minds on both sides of the disagreement which has arisen in the national pastime believe the matter will be straightened out, and that the game of baseball will go on as before. Given Until Feb. 1 The minor leagues, having been furnished an opportunity to confer with Judge Landis, now are given until Feb. 1 to agree or disagree with the major circuits. Having spent some six hours in considering the problems raised by the minor leagues, particularly those of the draft, the major league club owners departed from town today in a recalcitrant mood. There was no suggestion from any quarter of giving in to the demands of the minors. Outfielder Ken Williams of the St. Louis Browns was sold to the Boston Red Sox for a reported sum of SIO,OOO. Frank Gibson, veteran Boston Brave catcher, was sold to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Red Sox sold Outfielder Carlyle to Hollywood of the Coast League. The Braves have released Pitcher Hugh McQuillan to Newark on option. N. D. Men Coach Georgia Eleven Bv Times Special ATHENS, Gs... Dec. 16.—Harry Mehre, formerly a center at Notre Dame, has been elevated to the head coaching job of Georgia University football. He was elected late Thursday by the athletic board. Jimmy Crowley, another former Notre Dame star, has been made first assistant. Ivey Shiver, star 1927 end, will be end coach and Gene Smith, 1927 guard, will coach the Georgia yearlings next Jail. George C. Woodruff, head coach here several years, resigned on account of the pressure of business interests. He will act as alumni manager of athletics. Mehre was Woodruff’s first assistant four years.

from the Balz and Shelleri a* the Wlnegardners copped the odd came from the Ostermeyers In the American League at the I. A. C. alleys. Krick again led the field In this league, having counts of 215, 219 and 202 for a total of 636. The A. C. Bradley No. 1 and Nancy Hart Candy girls won three from the Silver Flash and Major Ladles in the Ladies’ Major League at Pritchett’s Recreation. Six of the twelve girls bowling went over the 500 mark, Fulton having 511; Reynolds. 529; McKinnon. 533; Meeker, 550; Lee. 533, and Johns. 523. Meeker not only led over the three-game route, but also turned in high single game, a 218 score. The Universal No. 1 and Exchange No. 1 won three from the Lumber Insurance and Ft. Harrison, while the Optimist and Universal No. 2. took two games from the Exchange No. 2, and Mutual Insurance Company In the Interclub League games at the Central alleys. Blue of the Optimist team with games of 211, 173 and 199, a total 583, led the field. At the Indiana alleys the eighteen team Citizen Gas League held their weekly session with the Sulphates. Ledgers and Ammonias taking three games from the Boilers, Trucks and Cranes. The other games showed a two-out-of-three win for the Gas. Benzol. Oven, Coke, Screen and Main boys over the Tars. Statements. Blowers. Service. Meter and Holder clubs. The Individuals failed to roll up to standard form, not a 600 total showing. The Service team won three from the Courtesy boys as the Prompt outfit took two from the Satisfaction team in the P. Sc E. Railroad league games at the Indiana. Schneider had an even 200 in in his second game, which was high. Henderson of the Sprocket team tried to put his outfit over when he secured games of 211, 315 and 189, for a total of 615, which was high for the Link Belt League. The Machine boys were rolling in consistent form, however, and grabbed the odd game. The Orders did the same thing to the Production in spite of Mathews. 599 on games of 234, 183 and 182. The Castings and Core Room won three from the Chains and Grinders. The Eyes took twd from the Antlers in the Elk Club League while the Shinbones. Hoofs and Hides copped three from the Ears. Teeth and Tails. The Hoofs won their last two games by a margin of two and four pins. Lando after a slow start of 164 came back with games of 255 end 244 to lead the laegue with a total of 663. Fowler was next with 607 on games of 190. 197 and 211.

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When Coach Paul (Tony) Hinkle’s Butler Bulldogs exhibit their wares at Madison tonight against “Doc” Meanwell’s Wisconsin club, the “Badgers probably will see Indianapolis’ two Christophers in action ; Clarence and Marshall, both former Shortridge stars, are waging a merry battle for the

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There should be action galore dished out for Madison (Wis.) basketball fans tonight when Butler invades Badger territory for forty minutes of competitoin with Doc Meanwell’s Wisconsin outfit. Backboard might take a chance and almost guarantee the action part, but as far as the outcome being pleasant to Wisconsin rooters —nary a chirp. All because it appears to be ‘‘too bad” for the Big Ten club. That is merely a

guess, so take it for what it’s worth. Tony Hinkle has sucaeeded in building, so far, a rather well-balanced and well-set-up aggregation, and even though the Meanwell-coached squad is doped to have a strong defense, Butler should breeze through to a victory. m n WHILE harping on £hat Butler proposition a good suggestion for local followers who are expecting to see the Bulldogs in their first home appearance Dec. 28 against Muncie Normal at the Ar-

mory, would be to watch Capt. Archie Chsdd gallop around the floor. Captain Archie was one of the outstanding stars of the Blue and White five last year as a floor guard anc’ thus far this season has been per- ( forming in bangup style at a forward position. I? i brings back pleas ■; ant memories of last season when Blythe Hendricks,

broadcasting Butler games over WFBM for The Times, would say: “and now. Bill Bugg has passed to Archie Chadd—and here comes Archie flying down the floor!” HUM Danville Normal’s quintet will face Evansville’s Purple Abes at Evansville tonight. # * # ONE of the outstanding net contests of tonight probably will be enacted at Newcastle, where Cliff Wells and his high-powered ret-snipers will pay

their respects to Orville Hooker’s Trojans. Last year when the Berries were swinging along at the top of their stride the Hookermen were handled rudely by the Logan five, 64 to 19. Many State critics who have seen both outfits in action this season seem united in the opinion the Berries will encounter plenty of opposition from the

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Trojans. It seems likely to develop into more or less of a real battle. Hooker, former Butler star, has been doing son* fine work up at Newcastle and his teams gradually arc working themselves into the “bigtime” division. * m * SOUTHERN California's hopes for a championship basketball team were reported jolted when Morley Drury, all-America quarterback, and Jesse Hibbs, star tackle, decided not to report. If Morley and Jesse perform on the hardwood as they did on the gridiron this past season they should be unanimous choices for allAmerica basketball positions. n u INDIANAPOLIS sport fans are getting treated to some highclass events, Next Wednesday night

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regular floor guard berth with the elder, Clarence, holding an edge over “the kid brother.” The big boy, however, injured his ankle In Monday’s practice session and may not be able to go the whole route tonight. In which event the name of Christopher still may appear in the scorebooks as performing at floor guard.

two all-star aggregations composed of former college luminaries will perform at Tomlinson Hall. The Marmons, local five, will tangle with the Firestones of Akron, Ohio. And tonight another fine engagement is scheduled with the South Side Turners meeting the Buffalo (N. Y.) Lincolns at the Turner gym. Turners are Indiana-Kentucky A. A. U. champions and the styles of basketball presented by the Mid-West and East should present some room for comparison. m m Those who raise all the hue and cry about overindulgence In collegiate athletics may have to pipe down a trifle when informed that Reinhardt, star Indiana University performer, has withdrawn from the varsity net squad because of heavy school work. Coach Everett Dean had Reinhardt spotted as one of his most likely prospects. # * tt And of course, we should have expected Larry in the Terre Haute Post to say: “Many a timid chap turns out to be a little forward on the basketball floor!” Don’t shoot —let him live! • COLLEGIATE RIFLEMEN Bu Tinitrit Prn>n BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Dec. 16. Members of Indiana University’s rifle team are practicing consistently and should win most of the challenges and probably “cop” the Fifth Corps area championship again, Capt. A. K. Rupert of the R. O. T. C. unit of the school has announced. The schedule Includes matches with the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. New Mexico Mllltaryllnstltute, Oregon Agricultural College. lowa Btate College. west Virginia University, University Os Kentucky, Hearst Trophy match. Norwich University, Culver Military Academy. Mississippi A. & M„ North Dakota State College. University of Cincinnati. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Louisiana, and the sth Corps area championship meet.

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Rare Treat for Fans of Cue Pastime A. B. A. Title Match at Cooler’s; Macklin Uses Diamond System. Billiard fans of Indianapolis will see an exposition of the diamond system at Harry Cooler’s parlor next week In the ch&mpioship threecushion match of the Amateur Billiard Association of America between Dr. L. P. Macklin of St. Louis, A. B. A. title holder, and Frank Fleming of Champaign, 111., challenger. Extremely few amateurs know anything about the diamond system. Professionals reduced the game to a degree of mathematical certainty by numbering the diamonds on the table and determining by subtraction exactly where to hit the first rail. Macklin is one of the few amateurs who tackles the intricate fractions, and it pays him. In the match which gave him the title he had a high run of twelve. Fifty points will be played Monday night, fifty Tuesday afternoon and the final fifty Tuesday night, total score to determine the winner.

Central Loses to Teacher Five B 'Mr ia ind., Dec. 16. —Ball Teachers College basketball team captured an easy victory from the Indiana Central cagers here Thursday night, 63 to 29. The Indianapolis aggregation was completely outclassed in the opening half and the Normalites were ahead, 33-16. The visitors were unable to get organized in the last half and the Parkermen added further to the score. Schooler and Walker led ■ the local attack. A. Bright was the only Indianapolis player able to break loose. He scored six field goals and two free throws. REISELT KEEPS TITLE Bv Times Special PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.—The world’s three-cushion title stays with Otto Reiselt for tne time being. He defeated Allan Hall, challenger, 300 to 281, In the match brought to a close Thursday night. Hall made a strong finish, winning afternoon and night blocks Thursday, 78 to 60 arid 77 to 80, but Reiselt’s big early lead saved him the crown. FULL BACK ELECTED Bn United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.—James Schmiot, Baltimore, plunging full back, was elected captain of the Catholic University football team. COACH MATHEWS QUITS Bv Times Special ST. LOUIS, Dec. 16.—Lee Mathews, athletic director and head football coach of St. Louis University, resigned Thursday. Mathews coached here two years.

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according to reports, then changed his mind on second thought. It would have been great stuff for the stove league—a big league manager, winner of two pennants and one world series—used in a player exchange. Harris’ contract with 1 Washington has another year to run. It’s evident he’s marked to be sent away from there in 1929, however, unless he goes big next year. MUM AMERICAN and National league club owners held a joint meeting. Well, that’s better than meeting in a joint. M M M Ownle Bush was called before the judge. Oh, no, he didn’t get into a jam. Landis wished to question him about a claim Dutch Henry filed against the Indianapolis club during the Smith regime. M M M In return for sending Yde and Spencer to the Indians, the Pirates will get the pick of the 1928 Tribesmen. Perhaps that will spur the Hoosiers to hustle. m m NEW owners of the Cleveland club already have dusted off the song book and are ouching over the refusal of other teams to trade players. General Manager Evans is learning that the average major club owner’* word is as good as his bonded whisky—and there ain’t no bonded whisky. M M M Trainer Pierce will go to the Plant City training camp two weeks ahead of the Indians to get the grounds in shape. It is suggested hardworking, hustling, “Big” Schemanske accompany Jim in the role of helper. The huge pitcher could solidify the infield by assuming his natural pose—flat to earth. M M M PRESIDENT CARR of the Columbus tail-enders must use gas with his conversation. He disposed of Pitcher Biemiller and got money for him. MUM Ed Brown, stringbean outfielder of the Boston Braves, has been advised he will be used at first base next

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ball was on the fire some time ago that would have amazed the boys had it gone over. It is said Washington was on the point of trading Manager Bucky Harris to Cleveland, where Harris was wanted as pilot before Peckinpaugh was chosen. Clark Griffith consented to the deal,

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spring. That’s the way the kids used to play—put the tallest boy on the initial sack. . M M B Connie Mack says prosperity eventually will ruin the champion New York Yankees. Do tell! M M M White Sox directors announce they made every effort to SPEND MONEY to strengthen their team, but found both minor and major markets lo win class. Little Boy Blue come'blow your horn! - v* Eastern Stars Head Westward for Coast Tilt Bn United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 16.—The Eastern football team, which will meet a western eleven in San Francisco Dec. 26, left Chicago for the coast Thursday night. Coaches Andy Kerr of Washington and Jefferson and Dick Hanley of Northwestern University accompanied the team. New England stars, Big Ten allAmericans and southern headliners made up the bulk of the team. Presnell, Nebraska back, will join the contingent at Omaha. The complete list of players carried is: Backs—Joestlng and Almqulst (Minnesota). Wynns (Notre Dame), Lane (Dartmouth), Caldwell (Yale), Cagle (Army). Howell (Nebraska), Connors (New York U.) and Amos (W. and J.). Ends—Scott and Flshwlck (Yale), Walsh (Notre Dame). Tackles—Weinstock (Western Maryland), Adklnson (Lafayette), Douds (W, and J.). Hansen (Minnesota), Panley and Girsby (Georgetown). _ > Guards —Pawley (W. and J.), Baer (Michigan). Centers—Reitsch (IMnoii) and Hawley (Haskell). The game will be played for the benefit of the Masonic Home for crippled children and is the third of a series staged on the West coast. The last two East-West games have paid $35,000 to the Masonic funds. ME R CEDES GIVES UP Dec. 16.—Miss Mercedes Gleitze, London stenographer, who swam the English Channel, today abandoned after eight hours in rough seas, an attempt to swim, the Straits of Gibraltar. She was halfway to her goal when she became exhausted by the high waves. _

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