Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 207, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1928 — Page 22

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Talking It OVER

WITH JOE WILLIAMS NEW YORK, Jan. e.— Seven hours after Mr. James Joseph Tunney, heavyweight champion of the world, reached town and settled himself in a suite at the Biltmore he called his old buddy, Walter Hampden, the actor, by phone and reserved two seats on the aisle for Hampden's matinee performance. Strange and striking as it may seem to those who are accustomed to taking their cauliflowers in the conventional manner made popular by the John L. Sullivans, the Tom Sharkeys and the Bob Fitzsimmonses, Hampden is not a burlesque performer, and his productions do not feature gold-toothed soubrettes or putty-nosed comedians wearing violin cases for shoes. The grim truth is Hampden is the ultimate syllable in the high tone works of the dray-ma, the last, militant survivor of the old Shakespearean era. He is, in short, to the aristocracy of the stage what Mr. Harrow is to criminal law and Mr. A1 Woods is ter bedroom romance. tt tt tt Currently, Hampden is engaged In lending his well modulated voice and sepulchral presence to the exploitation of a little dramatic whimsy called “Hamlet,” a piece not entirely without recognition in better and more earnest dramatic circles of the land. tt tt tt IT was to this offering that Mr. James Joseph Tunney, heavyweight champion of the world, hied himself within a few hours after reaching the Metropolis following a brief vacation in that dear old Miami, and until evidence to the contrary is presented it must be assumed the young man went of his own free will and with full knowledge of the consequences. “Did you enjoy it?” asked an incredulous reporter. “Enjoy it?,” answered the ecstatic champion. “Why it was marvelous. I might even say it was superb.” With becoming, albeit somewhat unusual respect, the reporter waited for him to say superb in the formal way, but it was not forthcoming, so one chaste word led to another. tt tt tt “Would you mind giving me your views of the play?” persisted the reporter. “What you think of it as a philosophical message, or whatever it is, and what you think of Hampden as an actor, or whatever he is?” tt tt a “nnHERE is nothing I can say of A ‘Hamlet,’ ” admitted the champion, with what might, and was interpreted, as a smattering of reluctance, "that has not already been said. It is one of the majestic creations of literature and no man’s education is complete until he has both read the book and seen the play.” “Why did you prefer ‘Hamlet’ to the ‘Follies’ or Billy Watson’s ‘Beef Trust’ or one of the lighter shows?” asked the reporter. “Isn’t that like asking a man why he prefers brussels sprouts to rutabaga turnips?” countered the champion with just a faint show of annoyance. ,tt u n Whereupon the reporter, insistent on getting the low-down on this phenomenon, resolved to ask the next man lie saw why he preferred brussels sprouts to rutabaga turnips, if, indeed, he did. tt u tt * \ ND what about this fellow Hamlet,” pressed the reporter, “is he the McCoy?” “If you mean is he a gifted thespian,” corrected the champion, “the answer is a very positive affirmative. “He is the country’s greatest Shakespearean delineator. The greatest, in fact, since Booth’s time.” Wandering back to his office, the reporter wondered who this guy Booth was and what weight he fought at and whether he was ever much of a puncher. There ought to be a law against heavyweight champions who talk of anything but fighters.

Thursday Basketball

COLLEGE Oklahoma Aggies, 42; Creighton U., 38. Duquesne U., 33: Canisius College, 25. Oklahoma U., 51; lowa State, 32. Bueknell, 48; Western Maryland, 34. Manchester, 37; Wabash, 23. North Central College, 32; Kansas Aggies. 21. St. Thomas, 30; Concordia, 20. Tulane, 37; Alabama U., 36. PROFESSIONAL Philadelphia, 37; Rochester, 19. Chicago Bruins, 25; Washington Palaces, 23.

Semi-Pros and Amateurs

Shanklin Club will play the Engelwooi Christians at 8:30 tonight and Sunday will play the Vies Five at 3:30 p. m. Both games will be stage dat Liberty Hall. Strauss Says defeated the Phi Delts, 35 to 18, at the Beech Grove gym Tuesday night. Next Tuesday night Strauss will play the Gibson Company, Strauss’ desire to schedule a game for Saturday, Jan. 14, to be played at the Turner gym. Call or write C. E. Young, L. Strauss and Company, Indianapolis. Leonard Cleaners defeated the KleferStewart El Versos, 45 to 18. and the Wes-

Fights and Fighters

INDEPENDENCE. Mo—Biddy Dixon, Independence. knocked out Joe Gibbs. Leavenworth, Kan., sixth round. John Pavola. welterweight, knocked out Frank Walker, Leavenworth, second round. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Chuck Wiggins. Indianapolis, and Roleaux Saguero, Cuban light heavyweight, fought ten rounds to a draw. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.—Charley Arthurs, 167, Newark, and Bobby Brown, 166, Negro, of Atlantic City, drew in a tenround bout. George Gsmas, 187, of Philadelphia, knocked out Jack Rozier, 226. Negro of Galveston, Texas, in the first round. NEW YORK—Richte Martell, 136, and Mickey Diamons, 136, both of New York foungnt ten rounds to a draw. Eddie Covington, 116'?, of New York, won a decision from Pee Wee Ross, 112V4, of Camden, N. J„ ten rounds.

Week-End H. S. Card

FRIDAY. Technical at Kokomo. Brownstown at Washington. Gibault (Vincennes) at Cathedral. Southport at Broad Ripple. Acton at Boys' Prep. SATURDAY. Manual at Wiley (Terre Haute). Shortridge at Mancie. Shelhyville vs. Tech at Armory. Washington at Warren Central. Cathedral at New Augusta.

Big Ten Quintets Groomed for Conference Openers Saturday

Chesters Rap Wabash Five in Fast Tilt Manchester Experiences Slight Trouble With Visiting Little Giants. Bu Times Special NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind., Jan. 6.—Wabash College basketball team went tumbling down to defeat here Thursday night before the savage attack of the fast flying Manchester College basket-snipers, 37 to 23. The Chesters jumped off on the right foot and flashed through the first half with high-powered ability, the score standing at 21 to 7, as the gun ended hostilities for the period. The defense of the locals was almost inpenetrable for the Little Giants and they were forced to fire away at the hoop from far out on the floor. The swift-moving Manchester attack paved the way for many easy shots. Kraning led the scoring with seven goals from the field and one from the free throw line. Summary: Manchester (37). Wabash (23). FG FT TP] FG FT TP Kraning,f.. 7 1 15 rhornburg. f 2 0 4 Miller,r... 3 0 6 Viner.f 10 2 Chapman, c 2 1 5 Harbison.c.. 10 2 Evans,g.... 3 0 6 Adams,g.... 113 Wlne.g 1 3 5 Coffell.g ... 10 2 Groves,!.... 2 0 4 Edwards,! ..0 0 0 8r00k5,g.... 3 0 6 Total! ..16 ~B 37 Totals ...TT 1 23 Referee—Feezle. Umpire—Vandiver. Wingate Favored in Florida Meet By United Press ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Jan. 6. The thirty-six-hole semi-final round of the Florida amateur championship tournament will be played today with Bob Wingate, medalist, Jacksonville, Fla., as the outstanding favorite. Wingate entered the semi-final round by eliminating two opponents Thursday. Don Moffatt, Utica, N. Y.; Davis Frankel, Freeport, L. 1., and Don Mac Allister, Palatka, Fla., also entered the semi-finals.

Indians’ Batterymen to Go South Ahead of Main Squad in Spring Owner Perry Makes Change in Training Plans; Trainer Pierce to Depart for Florida Feb. 10.

Owner James Perry of the Indians has made a change in his spring training plans that gives big league color to the local diamond pastime arrangements. He has decided to send Trainer Pierce to the Plant City camp Feb, 10 to pave the way for the athletes. Work on the playing field will be supervised by Pierce and other details completed. On Feb. 27 the Tribe pitchers and catchers will be ordered to report and start light drill in order to be

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Plenty of action is promised Sunday at the Illinois alleys. The event that draws the interest of local bowlers is the 350 scratch doubles. Many of the local stars are being paired with lower average bowlers to get within the limit, and hoping that one or the other gets "hot.” Reservations can be made by calling Woodard or John Beam at the Illinois drives. The Piels won three games from the Ostermeyers as the Gauss and Balz outfits took two from the Shelters and Winegardner boys In the American League ? antes at the I. A C. alleys. Brandt of he Ostermeyer team poured in enough strikes In his first game to count 253 for high single game. Winegardner led over the three-game route on counts of 212, 217 and 190, a total of 619. Mrs. Joe Fulton of the A. C. Bradley No. 1 team broke her own record for league games when she turned in a card of 637 on counts of 204, 197 and 236. This girl has been up among the leaders of the fair sex for some time, but until recently stopped between the 500 and 600 mark. Thursday’s games was the second 600 total for her In the past month, her other set showing games of 201, 201 and 207 for 609. Mrs. Wefsman also went big In this session having 226 and 234 in her last two games which coupled with a start of 154 gave her a total of 614. Other girls to reach the "500” mark were, Meyer, 624; Tourney, 515; Schneiderman, 557; Mueller, 560; Johns. 529; McDaniel, 525; Alexander, 543; Reynolds, 522, and Fox. 501. The A. O. Bradley No. 2 and Nancy Hart Candy won three from the Silver Flash and Mary Lou Lunch, while the A. C. Bradley No. 1 took two from the Major Ladies. The combined score of the A. C.

ley Fliers, 43 to 33. For games with the Cleaners call Irv. 2944. Woodside A. C.s are experiencing trouble scheduling games and are anxious to get in touch with strong city and State teams. Call Drexel 0660 or address Roy Baker, 2410 English Ave. Holy Trinity A. C. have won eight frames in a row. The most recent victores were scored over the College Cubs, 36 to 30, and Wheelers’ Lunch, 26 to 20. For games call Belmont 1534 and ask for Joe. Maywood Merchants, playing in the 17-18-year-old class, defeated the Universal Juniors, 29 to 9, Thursday night, and the Indianapolis Five, 32 to 16. For games call Belmont 3391-Ring 1, and sak for Virley. Pennsylvania Railroad net team is working hard for its game Sunday afternoon at the Pennsy gym with the Big Four quintet. Sunday’s game starts at 3:15 and will be preceded by two curtain-raisers, the first starting at 1:30 p. m. Wilberlorce team defeated the Colored “Y" Big Five, 25 to 19, in a rough-and-tumble affair. Baxter starred for the "Y,” Y'hile Moore was best for Wilberforce. In the feature game of the weekly session of the Marion County Sunday School League Tuesday night, the Christian Men Builders defeated the West Newton M. E., 41 to 29. Broadway Evangelical defeated the Acton Presbyterian, 23 to 17. and the Fountain Square Christians defeated the First Evangelical, 36 to 13. The standing of the league: W. L. W. L. C. M. B 6 1 Broadway 33 W. Newton .... 6 1 Acton 2 4 Ft. Square 33 First Evan 0 6 AGAINST THE DRIBBLE By United Press CHAMPAIGN. 111., Jan. 6.—Craig Ruby, University of Illinois basketball coach, declared himself unqualifiedly in favor of elimination of the dribble in basketball. He said elimination of the dribble would halt “stalling.’*

Much Interest Displayed in Initial Conflicts of Net Campaign. PURDUE, I. U. FAVORED Hoosier Clubs Expected to Win First Tilts. Big Ten Conference basketball teams today were groomed for the inaugural games of the Western Conference basketball campaign Saturday night. Five games are to be played and capacity crowds probably will witness all of the contests. The schedule: Chicago at Indiana. Purdue at Illinois. Michigan at Northwestern. lowa at Minnesota. Wisconsin at Ohio State. The Maroons were reported ready for their invasion of Bloomington. Thus far this season the Midway five has won three games and lost two. The two defeats were suffered at the hands of Pittsburgh and Butler. Indiana took its first four starts from Coe, Wabash, Franklin and Cincinnati. Indiana is a favorite to win its opener. Purdue is a slight points-favorite to drop the Mini because of the advantage at the center position where Murphy and Cummins hold sway. The Urbana squad returned from its long trip to Seattle where a threegame series was played with the University of Washington and immediately went into serious training for its battle with the Boilermakers. Michigan’s engagement with Northwestern at Evanston is attracting a good deal of attention. A record crowd of 5,800 will see the conflict. The Wildcats’ attack, centered around the driving Russell Walters, is likely to afford the Wolverines a good deal of trouble. Wisconsin is granted an edge over Ohio State in their clash at Columbus. The tricky, short-passing attack of the Badgers is expected to prove troublesome for the Buckeyes. lowa also reigns a slight favorite to down Minnesota in their encounter at Minneapolis. The lowans’ fine showing against Pittsburgh on ihe Easterners’ recent invasion had boosted Hawkeye hopes for a successful year up high.

ready to pitch in batting practice the day the main squad arrives. Infielders and outfielders will depart for Plant City March 3. Worf in Florida will continue until March 31, when the entire squad will pack up and leave for Indianapolis, where several exhibition games will be played at Washington Park prior to the opening of the A. A. season with Minneapolis April 11. A number of exhibition tilts also will be staged in Florida during March.

Bradley No. 2 shows anew record for this loop. Composed of three members their games were 465, 594 and 594, a total of 1,653, a game average of 551. The boys of the Print-Craft League are bearing down now in preparation for the Print Craft annual tournament, which will be held at the Indiana alleys next month. Asa result two out of three was the best any team could do in Thursday night’s session, the Indianapolis Engraving, Indianapolis Star, Wright Electro and Allies defeating the Press Assistants Bingham Rollers, Pivot City, Inks and Pivot City Blacks. Esjpev had high total with 631 on games of 225. 180 and 226. Middau had 616; Etter, 604, and Ward, 629. The Interclub games at the Central alleys resulted in a three-time win for the Optimist, Universal No. 2 and Universal No. 1, over the Mutual Insurance, Exchange No. 1 and Exchange No. 2, as Ft. Harrison took the odd game from the Lumber Insurance. John Blue with 583 on games of 161, 218 and 210 was high for the night. The Nancy Hart Candy girls’ team will Journey to Terre Haute Sunday and roll a match game against the T. A. Woodburn girls of that city. These teams have met on two other occasions this season and each time the Nancy Hart team was returned the winner by a close margin. The "Hut" girls are out for revenge and a close battle can be expected. The S. S. Service team was the only outfit able to win three games in the Universal games at Pritchett’s Recreation, the Haughville team being the loser. Two-out-of-three winners were the Selmter, Indianapolis Blue Print. Virginia Rubber, Capital City Cleaners and Coca-Cola No. 2, over the Mercantile Garage, Vollrath Case, Trieb Tire Company, Capitol Dairies and Polk’s Milk. Miller of the Virginia Rubber team copped all high honors with games of 269, 178 and 203, a total of 650. Ronk of the Capitol Cleaners had 602 on games of 210, 204 and 188. The Gun Squad and Patrol won three games from the Band and Camels, as the Hot Sands grabbed two from the Gun Club in the Shrine League games at the Illinois alleys. Durbin was best with games of 231, 171 and 169, a total of 571. Middleton of the Gun Club keeps his "sore thumb alibi’’ working pretty regular, so much so In fact as to lead to suspicion on our part. Three-time wins featured the Uptown League games at the Uptown alleys, the Try-Me, Omar Baking. Pittman-Ri'ce and Indianapolis Candy Company taking the Uptown Five, Metalcraft, Coca-Cola and Artificial Ice boys for the limit. The onlv two-out-of-three session was the Ft. Pitt win over the Fifty-Fourth Street Merchants. Scudder led this circuit with games of 246. 199 and 177, a total of 622. Sargent had 620 for his three games, with counts of 210, 163 and 227.

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Yanks ‘Sit Pretty’ With Hurlers Bu NEA Service NEW YORK, Jan. 6. Even if the Yankees fail to put through a deal for a pitcher good enough to take a regular turn, the pitching staff will not be in desperate straits, according to Miller Huggins. Although Bob Shawkey, Dutch Reuther and Joe Giard have gone and Urban Shocker may get his passage paper, Huggins believes he has somewhat of a staff in Hoyt, Pennock, Pipgras and Moore. Huggins never will lose faith in star pitching, but the im‘pression is general around here that it does not take a wonderful pitcher to get by with that gang of clouters behind him.

To Meet in Windup of Legion Bill

iiMWirnrrm in inn . ihi.im.iii. mu ii i . ' S. '' Jack Silver Cuddy DeMarco, of Pittsburgh, and Jack Silver, of Oakland, Cal., will meet in the ten-round main event scrap of next Tuesday night’s Legion boxing show at the Armory. Both have great.records against some of the outstanding fighters in the junior welterweight and lightweight division. In the eight-round semi-windup, Kid Nacho, of Mexico City, will clash with Jimmy McDermott, of Terre Haute, while six local pugs will tangle in the preliminary scraps. Royal Cox and Larry Cuddy DeMarco Pruitt meet in tke toll - six ’

Alices Downed by Oakland City Bu Tines Sneciat OAKLAND CITY, Ind„ Jan. 6. Oakland City College defeated Vincennes University here Thursday night, 40 to 33. The contest was close and both teams turned in spectacular brands of performing. The locals took an early lead and were ahead, 23 to 19, at the half. Smith was best for the locals with eight field goals and a free throw, a total of seventeen points. Pickel and Reel were outstanding for the visitors. Y. mTh. a.s beat saints Y. M. H. A. basketball team turned in a 26 to' 22 victory over the St. Philips A. C. at the Saints gym Thursday night. It was a fast and exciting contest. The count was knotted at 11-all at the end of the initial half. Becker starred for the Jewish lads while Higgs, Starlin and Kelly shared honors for the losers. PREAKNESSON MAY 11 BALTIMORE, JanT 6.—With the announcement of spring racing dates for Maryland, turf fans are informed the historic Preakness at Pimlico will be run May 11. Fall dates also have been announced. Spring and fall meetings follow: SPRING—Bowie, April 3 to April 14; Havre de Grace, April 16 to April 30; Pimlico, May 1 to May 12. FALL—Havre de-Grace, Sept. 19 to Sept. 29; Laurel, Oct. 2 to Oct. 27; Pimlico, Nov. 1 to Nov. 14; Bowie, Nov. 16 to Nov. 29. THEVENOW RECOVERED ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 6.—Tommy Thevenow, star shortstop of the St. Louis Cardinals, has entirely recovered from an injury to his ankle last season and will resume his old position this spring, the club announced today. WABASH. Ind., Jan. 6.—Wrestling Coach Thom of Indiana University, won two of three falls from Gus Clem here Thursday night. The bout was staged under the auspices of the American Legion.

Seven of Eight Butler Battles Carded at Home With the exception of a post-sea-son game that may be arranged later, Athletic Director Clark of Butler University Thursday completed the Blue and White grid schedule for 1928 when he carded Earlham to perform here Nov. 17. Seven of the eight games arranged will be played at home. The regular schedule follows: Oct. 6—Northwestern at Evanston. Oct. 13—Franklin, here. Oct. 20—Danville Norm.vl, here. Oct. 27—Washington of St. Louis, here. Nov. 3—Muncle Normal, here. Nov. 10—Illinois, here. Nov. 17—Earlham. here. Nov. 24—Tufts, here. The Tufts contest may be changed to Thanksgiving in order to avoid a conflict with the Indiana-Purdue game, Clark stated.

Jack Silver Cuddy DeMarco, of Pittsburgh, and Jack Silver, of Oakland, Cal., rvill meet in the ten-round main event scrap of next Tuesday night’s Legion boxing show at the Armory. Both have great.records against some of the outstanding fighters in the junior weltenveight and lightweight division. In the eight-round semi-windup, Kid Nacho, of Mexico City, will clash with Jimmy McDermott, of Terre Haute, while six local pugs will tangle in the preliminary scraps. Royal Cox and Larry Pruitt meet in the top-six.

Andy Lotshaw, Chicago Trainer, Wants to Meet Old Baseball Friends

Andy Lotshaw, popular trainer of the Chicago. Cubs baseball team and Chicago Bears pro football squad, is visiting relatives and friends in Indianapolis before preparing to make the annual jaunt to Catalina Island, California, where the Cubs do their spring training. Lotshaw will start West Feb. 12. His service is regarded highly by Manager Joe McCarthy of the Cubs. Lotshaw, an outfielder in his day, was home run king of the minor leagues. He helped Indianapolis win the A. A. pennant in 1917, by opportune hitting and also figured prominently in the Indians’ victory over Toronto in the junior world’s series of that fall. Before becoming a leaguer, Lotshaw was a star semi-pro at old Capital City Park, which was located opposite the State fairground on the ground now sought as a site for the new local A. A. park. Lotshaw desires to meet his former local baseball mates and friends and urges the "old gang” to gather for a “buzzing” session at Jess Pritchett’s bowling alleys Monday night. The Pritchett alleys are located at Pennsylvania and Maryland Sts. Pritchett, star bowler, is a former minor league third sacker.

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Gene, Tex Arrange Golf Date Bu United Pr"s NEW YORK, Jan. 6.—Gene Tunney and Tex Rickard have a date to play golf together in Miami, Florida, next week. Which seems to be a definite answer to the so-called trouble between the champion and the promoter. Tunney has been saying a lot of things about Rickard, but apparently Gene wants to keep the world from forgetting just who is heavyweight champion. It will be recalled Tunney got himself a lot of publicity a year ago by announcing he was going to fight for Humbert Fugazy, but, when it came time to sign papers for the fight Gene forget all about anyone but Rickard.

SIO,OOO Tourney Gets Under Way B.u United Press LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6.—The initial eighteen holes of the SIO,OOO Los Angeles open golf tournament was to be played over the Wilshire Country Club course here today. Crack professional and amateur players from all sections were to compete, including such stars as George Von Elm, Tommy Armour, Joe Turnesa, Harry Cooper, Bobby Cruickshank, defending champion, and Leo Diegel.

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Use Round Robin System in Meet of Cueists Here A round-robin will be the method of determining the new champion in the annual Western three-cushion tournament of the Amateur Billiard Association of America at Harry Cooler’s parlor in February. This means each of the eight players must play all the rest of the field, with percentage at the end determining the winner. It is the same system used in the international balkline tournament. Cooler plans a schedule of twenty-eight games, which will keep his parlor busy morning, afternoon, and night during the entire week of the event. Four games would be played Monday, five on each of the next four days and the last four on Saturday. A tie would throw the playoff into the next week. Cooler’s tournament table, which is in front of an elevated gallery, will be used for the games. Many Stars With Bearcat Outfit Bu Times Snecial MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 6.—Former sensational stars with the Muncie High School basketball team will play with the Muncie Ex-Bearcats, an independent team, which is to open its season here Jan. 20. The players with the team are Art Beckner, Indiana University flash; Chet Perry, Mat Joris, Ky Wedmore, Bob Bibler and Earl Mace of last year’s Muncie High School team: Ed White and Huckle George of the 1924 team; Griz Harrold, of the 1922 club and Tod Raisor of DePauw University. The home games will be played in the new Muncie Armory. Chester Barkman, 307 Gilbert St., Muncie, is handling all booking arrangements ol the team. OAKLAND GETS MEUSEL Bv United Press OAKLAND, Cal., Jan. 6.—The Oakland Pacific Coast League signed Emil (Irish) Meusel, former New York Giant outfielder, for the 1928 season.

Butler Basket Squad to Clash With Evansville Aces Tonight Bulldogs Favored to Take Verdict; Clarence Christopher Out of Game; Fourteen Make Trip.

Bu United Press EVANSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 6. Evansville . College s Purple Aces end Butler University of Indianapolis will meet here tonight in a game that is expected to provide ample thrills and excitement. The powerful Capital City quintet is rated one of the best in the Middle West and reigned a favorite here to take the measure of the Aces. Word from Indianapolis today stated that Clarence Christopher, star Butler guard, would be uhable to play because of a severely sprained ankle sustained in last week's game with Chicago. The local squad was reported to be in the best of condition for the fracas. FOURTEEN MAKE TRIP Fourteen members of the Butler varsity left today for Evansville, where the Purple Aces will be met tonight. Those making the trip were Captain Chadd, Chandler, C. Christopher, M. Christopher, White, Hosier, Hildebrand, Holz, Jackman, Fromuth, Allen, Bugg, Floyd and Leach.

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Light Heavy Title Scrap Is Feature Tommy Loughran Meets Leo Lomski in New York Tonight. By GEORGE KIRKSEY, United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Jan. 6.—Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia, the world’s light-heavyweight champion, has hitched his wagon to a star. Tonight in Madison Square Garden, Loughran will defend his title against Leo Lomski, the Aberdeen (Wash.) assassin, in a scheduled 15-round bout and if he is successful he wants a bout with Gene Tunney. Loughran promised he’d be a “fighting champion” when he won recognition as the 175-pound champion in New York State by beating Mike McTigue. Outpointed Slattery There was another light-heavy-weight champion around—Jimmy Slattery, the National Boxing Association’s entry—and Tommy couldn’t get Jimmy in a ring soon enough to suit him. Loughran gave a masterful exhibition of boxing skill to shade Jimmy in 15 rounds. Tonight Loughran is taking on the roughest, toughest 175-pounder in the ring. If Loughran beats Lomski, there’ll be only Jack Delaney, the retired light-heavyweight champion who just at present is being snubbed by the heavyweights, left to give him a battle at his own weight. Watching Steps Delaney’s new managers have $50,000 of real money invested in the “Rapier of the North” and they do not want to risk his earning power by agreeing to a bout with Loughran for the simple reason Loughran might whip him. Loughran has built himself up from the middleweight ranks and might be able to take on five or ten pounds more before summer rolls around, but even at 175 pounds he might give Tunney more trouble than Paolino, Heeney, Dempsey or any of the other heavyweight contenders.

The probable line-up for the locals, according to Coach Paul Hinkle, was Hildebrand at center; Chandler and White, forwards; Chadd and Hosier, guards. SACRED HEART CONTEST The Sacred Heart High School basketball team will meet the Broadway Eagles at the Sacred Heart gym at 8 tonight. The two teams met earlier in the season and a close battle was the result. Francis Kennedy has been elected captain of the Sacred Heart club. Coach Johnny Rice has been putting the South Siders’ through some stiff practice sessions recently. TOM WALSH 53 Virginia Ave. Next Door to Haag’s Drug Store I’hone Lincoln 9594 Delivery Service Cleaning and Pressing, SI.OO Tailor-Made Suit, $23.75 (Union Made)