Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 237, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 February 1928 — Page 22

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Talking It Over WITH JOE WILLIAMS

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.— Science being his deep-cut dish, Paul Berlenbach, the retired beak buster, is aoout to attempt an experiment

that promises to give the savants and psychologists of the nation something to cock their ears about. “Der Paulie,” as he is known to those skilled masters of dialect among the head line writers of the metropolis, is coming back this time as a wrestler.

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“Der Paulie” used to be a wrestler. In fact he shattered one of the ancient laws of the business when he branched out as a beak buster and made good at it. The laws of fighting decree that no wrestler shall succeed in the ring. Yet “Der Paulie” went laughingly to the world light heavyweight championship. The wrestling business also has its own sacred traditions, and one of these is that no fighter may enter that arm of the service and do any good for himself. “Der Paulie” has been invited to find out if this is really so. n tt tt THE world of science will watch the experiment with unrestrained excitement, for this is the first time in history that a wrestler, who won a championship as a fighter, ever elected to come back to the mat and try for what is humorously called high honors there. Mons. Jacques Curley, who heads one of the largest herds of bull wrestlers in or out of captivity, is working on “Der Paulie.” Nothing definite has been agreed on by either of the two parties so far, but it is a matter of record that when Monsieur Curley starts working on a victim the ultimate surrender is not far off. “Der Paulie” was knocked into retirement by his best pal and severest critic, Jack Delaney, last Uucember at Chicago. tt tt tt There Is no reason why 'Der Paulie” shouldn’t make a “go” of wrestling again. He’s only 26, and is as strong as he ever was. The speed that he has lost in his arms and legs will not be a tremendous handicap to him in a game that is made up largely of hauling, tugging and grunting. # o m T TNDER the kindly auspices of U Mons. Curley, ‘Tier Paulie” might easily be ballyhooed Into one of the big money makers of the trade. Mons. Curley might even devise a way to fatten him up so he can exchange menacing frowns and antagonistic snorts with the ftenvywelght floppers.

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Changes Made in Grid Rules Meet With Objection By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 10.—A1 Wittmer, first assistant coach to Bill Roper at Princeton, opposes the changes made in the football rules for 1928 on the ground that they will remove to a great extent the element of chance from the game. Wittmer said: “The ruling in regard to the punt is a poor one because it makes it impossible for a man to recover a punt and run with it. “Now all a man can do is fall on the ball. “The simplification about the lateral pass will not make officiating any easier in my opinion. Now there will be a question as to whether the ball has or has not been passed a distance of two yards. I think the changes were unnecessary and will not be an improvement.” Bill Roper defends the new rules.

Off the BACKBOARD

TPHIS business of prognosticating long has been a popular sport, both in the amateur and professional sense. If an individual can pick a winner, he’s a hero—if he

picks a loser he simply is placed in the category of a “dub” which is the colloquial term for signifying that the aforementioned individual lacks certain traits which would tend to make him a popular figure. Nevertheless, we keep on picking ’em and today Off the Blackboard is an-

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nouncing that he is selecting MARTINSVILLE to win the 1928 Indiana State High School basketball championship. The selection of the Artesians is not made because Martinsville won the honors last season but because the writer is convinced that the 1928 team has the ideal requisites of a tournament winner. tt tt u IN classifying the seven hundred and more high, school teams who, early in March, will start the battle for the scholastic crown, one has to place almost seven hundred of those teams into the “dark horse” division. That is to say, that while all have a chance, the favorites are granted more chance be-

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Welker Cochran Displays Skill in Downing Schaefer in Matches Here 18.2 Balkline Billiard Champion Loses Two 400-Point Blocks in Exhibitions at Cooler’s Parlors.

Welker Cochran, San Francisco, former 18.2 balkline billiard champion, defeated Jake Schaefer of Chicago, present 18.2 champion, in two exhibition matches of 400 points each at Harry Cooler’s parlor Thursday afternoon and night. The matches were attended by the largest crowds of fans to gather at local cue exhibition performances in many years. In the afternoon match Cochran defeated Schaefer, 400 to 47, and in the evening engagement, 400 to 233. In the evening match, Schaefer was having trouble getting the “feel” of the balls and only once was able to demonstrate his true skill. In the sixth inning he ran 139, his highest run of the day. During that string Schaefer fairly radiated skill and class and the fans gazed admiringly at his loose-handed style.

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through the twen-ty-game regular season schedule. Into the “big league” class go the remaining quintets and of the approximate number of thirty, four are picked as the cream of the State. They are to us, in the order named, Martinsville, Muncie, Logans port

and Anderson. Coached by Glenn Curtis, the Martinsville team embodies cleverness, endurance, offensive strength and defensive ability. Os the team which won the 1927 championship only one man graduated, Lester Reynolds, rated by this scribe as one of the greatest all-round performers ever developed in Indiana high school basket ball. it tt tt TWO of the outstanding features in the play of Reynolds was his drive and fire. This season the rather consistent performance of

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selected as such from among the horde of stars is an honor. Martinsville’s record this season has not been what one could hold up as a

Four Prominent Members of Yanks Continue to Balk Over 1928 Terms Hoyt, Combs, Lazzeri and Koenig Listed as Holdouts; Seven Giants Out of Fold.

B,y United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 10.—Only four members of the New York Yankees, 1627 world champions, have not signed contracts for 1928. The unsigned Yanks are Waite Hoyt, Earl Combs, Tony Lazzeri and Mark Koenig, four very vital cogs in the Yankee’s machine. The other thirty-one members of the team have returned their signed contracts. The first squad of Yankees will leave New York for the training camp at St. Petersburg, Fla., on Feb. 24. The entire squad was ordered to HOGAN ASKS MORE COIN By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 10.—The New York Giants have seven players unsigned for the coming season. They are Virgil Barnes, Jim Faulkner, Burleigh Grimes, Bill Clarkson, Jess Doyle, Frank Hogan and George Harper. Hogan, the young backstop obtained by the Giants in the Hornsby trade, is expected to confer with President Stoneham here on Saturday over his salary. The new receiver is said to weigh around 220 pounds, about 25 pounds over playing weight. FORMER INDIAN SIGNS Rn United Press BROOKLYN, Feb. 10. The Brooklyn Robins announced today the receipt of signed contracts of Jim Elliott, pitcher; Howard Freigau,

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Cochran got going In his eighth inning and scored an unfinished run of 310, which added to his total of 90, gave him the victory. Welker’s feat was one of the finest exhibitions of billiards ever witnessed in this city. The ex-cham-pion had the balls in his power practically all the time, and only twice was forced to display masterful maneuvering to gather the balls close. The night scores by Innings: Cochran: 25, 0, 12, 22, 3, 20, 8, 310—100. Schaefer: 17, 2,7, 9, 20, 139, 39—233. In the afternoon block Cochran had high runs of 162 and 133 and needed six innings to run out. In a special exhibition at the Columbia Club earlier in the afternoon Schaefer defeated Cochran, 200 to 156, in six innings. Schaefer had a high run of 85 and Cochran a run of 99.

shining example, but the fact still remains that Curtis has the faculty for developing tournament teams of the highest caliber. THE SEASON RECORD Martinsville, 44; Washington, 25. Martinsville. 35; Bedford. 32. Martinsville, 21; Logansport, 32. Martinsville, 45; Bloomington, 22. Martinsville, 28; Franklin. 22. Martinsville. 37; Washington. 23. Martinsville. 40; Kokomo. 25. Martinsville. 60; Shelbyville. 23. Martlnsvllie, 40; Muncie. 45. Martinsville. 15. Frankfort. 11, Martinsville. 42; Franklin. 29. Martinsville. 21; Logansport, 22. Martinsville, 35; Vincennes, 27. Martinsville. 40; Bhortrldze. 29. Martinsville, 30; Technical. 19. Martinsville. 43; Bloomington, 36. Martinsville. 88; Shelbyville. 17. Games won, J 4; lost, 3. tt tt tt THREE games are yet to be played by the Artesians. Tonight Bedford will be played at the

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New York Race Dates Allotted by Jockey Club Bn United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 10.—Racing dates for the Metropolitan area were announced today by the Jockey Club as follows: SPRING AND SUMMER Jamaica—April 23 to May 16. Belmont Park—May 17 to June 9. Aqueduct—June 11 to July 4. Empire City—July 5 to July 28 . Saratoga—July 30 to Bept. 1. AUTUMN Belmont Park—Sept. 3 to Sept. 17. Aqueduct—Sept. 18 to Oct. 2. Jamaica—Oct. 3 to Oct. 17. Empire Citv—Oct. 18 to Nov. 10. UNITED HUNTS Spring Meeting. Aqueduct April 19 and 21. Autumn Meeting, Aqueduct Nov. 3 and 6.

the Artesians has not been marred by a lack of drive. The drive has been supplied this year by Wooden and Eubank. Capt, John Wooden has taken a position this year as one of the leading players in Hoosierdom. To be

infielder; Jake Flowers, short stop; Ray Moss, pitcher and Louis Koupal, pitcher. Koupal was drafted from Indianapolis. Moss was recalled from Memphis, where he won thirteen games and lost three. Freigau was drafted from Kansas City. Koupal won thirteen games and lost fourteen with Indianapolis. CUBS ACE IN FOLD By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 10.—Charlie Root, Chicago Cubs’ hurling ace, has forsaken the holdouts and signed his 1928 contract, President William Veeck announced today Root, now in Los Angeles, will begin training with the rest of the squad •at Catalina Island next week. RAMBLERS RAP SAINTS Indianapolis Ramblers won from the St. Philips A. C. Thursday night at the Saints' hall, 41 to 30. The Ramblers flashed into an early lead and never were headed, although the Saints threatened several times. Summary: Ramblers. Bt. Philips. C F TP G FTP Huesing.f .. 6 1 11 Starlln.f .... o 0 0 E. Grlmsley.f 3 17 Higgs.f o 1 1 Phillips,c ... 2 5 9 Kelty.c ..... 4 210 U.Grimsley.g 5 1 11 Mullln.g 1 o 2 Lentz, g .... 0 1 1 Conley.jr .... 2 0 4 Whitaker,l . 0 0 0 Roberts,g ... 1 1 3 —■— Stehlin.f .... 2 0 4 Totals 16 9 411 Totals 13 ~4 30

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Peltzer Runs in I.A.C. Games at Chicago Tonight Bn United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 10.—Dr. Otto Peltzer, German middle-distance star, makes his first appearance In Chicago tonight, and it seemed probable that his first race here would take the form of an old-fash-ioned “grudge fight.” Peltzer’s opponent in this predicted “grudge race” will be Ray Dodge of Chicago, who recently charged the German bumped him when they ran in the Milrose games at New York a week ago. Peltzer won that race.

Games Tonight. Southport at Cathedral. Shortridge at Mooresville. Boys’ Prep at Wilkinson. Washington at Edinburg.

Stone City, next Friday Marion at Marion and on Feb. 24, the schedule finale with Vincennes at the Alice stronghold. A glance at the record shows two defeats administered by Logansnort and one by Muncie.

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water, can drop back on defense and hold the attacking team at midfloor, one pan really value the worth of such a team in tournament play. a a A SUM-UP of the entire prediction reveals the fact‘that We are selecting Martinsville purely because of the fact that we believe that the Indiana State High School

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machine played at 8:30 Friday evening, at 11:30 Saturday morning, at 3:30 Saturday afternoon and at 8 Saturday night, the toughest draw of the entire tournament and yet survived to win the event. Teams in the upper bracket have almost the equivalent of a night’s rest over teams in the lower bracket. a a a MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN!

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Logansport has one of the finest teams in the State, but lacks height at the forward and guard positions. Muncie is a great club and a threat to Martinsville. The Artesian defense is especially noteworthy. When such men as Tackett, Suddith, Wooden and Lockheart, all offensive stars of the first

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champion must be a tournament team and because we rate the Curtismer- as the greatest tournament squad in Hoosierdoom. T o win the title a five must play four games in two days time, three of those games in one day. In 1927 the Martinsville

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Looking ’Em Over WITH EDDIE ASH

A LITTLE verse warbled by a Chicago vaudeville team has created a roar in links circles up there. Here it is: “You have to be a little off It you want to play the came of golf.” tt tt tt It’s not right to kid the golfers in winter . . . They suffer enough in summer sweating blood while trying to appear cool after dubbing a shot. a a The strangest golfers of all are newspaper men who accompany ball clubs South for spring training . . . They tote their bags and sticks and never play a game. tt tt it v IN the Armory ring Tuesday, one boxer was beating on his adversary’s kidneys and a fan shouted: “You’re wasting your punches . . . He’s off the home brew!” *t st After wintering in California, George Sisler packed up and Is en route to spring training in Florida. . . . What a life! . . . That’s giving the cold months the complete run-aroimd. it it Nebraska has taken the Navy’s date on the Army grid schedule, but Nebraska won’t be able to pul the Navy punch in the gate receipts. a a Seeing their school’s name on the West Point football card causes De Pauw alumni to swell with pride. . . . They don’t have to do the playing. Hold ’em, Tigers! tt tt tt WAS Bud Taylor fouled or was he shamming? The boxing racket is teeming with controversies. . . . Match ’em again fellers and allow the publicity men to lead the way. tt tt The fistic follower has a tough time letting his smile be his umbrella Tingle, ingle, ing .... Um-brel-las to mend! Hell hath no fury like a fight fan skinned. a tt When baseball opening day rolls around April 10 the Indians are likely to have a whole bull pen of mayors warming up to pitch the first ball. Get-Rich-Quick Suggestion Four out of ‘five crave it A toothpaste with a bourbon flavor. Eight Games for Manual Gridders Russell Clunie, athletic manager at Manual Training High School, today announced the 1928 football schedule for the Red and White grid team. The Southsiders will play eight games, four at home, including city series games with Shortridge and Technical and a game with Boys’ Prep. Several of the State's strongest squads are to be met. The card: Sept. 2£—Wabash, there. Oct. 6—Netvci stle. there. Oct. 12—Brazil, here. Oct. 17—Kokomo, there. Nov. 2—SHORTRIDGE. Nov. 10—Bloomington, there. Nov. 18—Boys Prep. Nov. 23—TECHNICAL.

De Pauw Meets Franklin Tonight; Butler, Notre Dame on Saturday. • PURDUE AT MICHIGAN Leaders Face Stiff Opposition From Wolverines. WEEK-END PROGRAM Tonight’s Schedule De Pauw at Franklin. Manchester at Wabash. Hanover at Oakland City. Saturday’! Card Butler at Notre Dame, lowa at Indiana. Purdue at Michigan. Muncie Normal at Indiana Central. Franklin at Earlham. Hanover at Rose Poly, What shapes up as one of the best week-ends of college basketball is at hand. Os the nine games scheduled over Friday and Saturday five can be picked out as headline frays. Tonight De Pauw and Franklin, traditional rivals, meet at Franklin and dopesters are classing the game as a toss-up. Manchester will be at Wabash, while Hanover and Oakland City meet at the Oaks’ stronghold. Saturday ushers in a flock of high-class competition. Butler and Notre Dame meet at South Bend in what promises to be one of the outstanding contests in the Middle West. Both clubs have displayed ample power during the season and are rated among the best in this section of the country. Purdue, leading the Big Ten, faces one of its most serious threats in Michigan at Ann Arbor. The 1927 champion Wolverines have experienced some “bad breaks” this year, but may hit their stride and are granted a good chance of upsetting the Boilermaker squad. Indiana will play host to the close-guarding lowa quintet at Bloomington while Indiana Central of Indianapolis will entertain the strong Muncie Normal team. Franklin will be at Earlham and Hanover at Rose Poly.

Fights and Fighters

CHICAGO—Jimmy Black, California, defeated Warren Levy, New Orleans; five rounds. Young Denclo, Philippine Islands, fought five rounds to draw with Young Nasser, Terre Haute, Ind. TACOMA. Wash.—’'Wildcat” Carter. Negro featherweight, knocked out Sailor Willie Gordon, first round. MCKEESPORT. Pa.—Tug Phillips, Charleroi, won a decision from Tommy Milton, Toledo, Ohio; ten rounds. They are welterweights. Ken Hargrave, New Kensington, knocked out Billy Cuhningham, first round. They are flyweights. BOSTON. Mass.—Bruce Flowers, Negro, of New Rochelle. N. Y., defeated Dick (Honeyboy) Finnegan. Dorchester; ten rounds. George iWop) Manolian, Boston, defeated Jack Palmer, Philadelphia; eight rounds. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Matt Adgie, 177. Philadelphia, won a technical knockout from Will Matthews, 188. Baltimore; fourth round. Mickey Martell, 148, Philadelphia. defeated Red Rousch, 146. Sellersvllle. Pa.; eight rounds. FT. THOMAS. Ky.—Willie Yap. Chinese boxer, now fighting out of Indianapolis, lost on points to Joe Dragon, Cincinnati, ten rounds. .CHICAGO —Harry Dillor, claimant of the Canadian llght-heai y weight boxing championship, arrived heie today to complete training for his jolt Monday with Roleaux Saguero. TOM WALSH 53 Virginia Ave. Next Door to Haair’a Drug Store Phone Lincoln 9594 Delivery Service Cleaning and Pressing, SI.OO Tailor-Made Suit, $23.75 (Union Made)

.FEB. 10, 1928

Indiana Five Resumes Hot Big Ten Race lowa Invades Court of Crimson Saturday; Plunkitt With Visitors. - „ PROBABLE LINEUPS Twogood p. Wilcox U ' Lawson £• Strickland. Starr Harr°son g’. McC “n Kl ‘'"® n O. Beheld. GIU TISw > oI I game^?7:30 e p. re ni. Ote>ry ’ Umplre ’ B i/Times Bnecinl BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Feb. 10.— Indiana University’s basket team will resume the Big Ten championship chase here Saturday night when lowa invades Bloomington. Sam Barry’s style of play, as used by the lowans, always has been difficult for the Hoosiers to solve. Included in the Hawk lineup is a former Indiana high school star, Plunkitt, of Frankfort. He has been alternating with Lawson at forward. Lawson leads the lowa squad in scoring. He is a senior and has played with the Hawks for three years. This is Plunkitt’s first season in Big Ten basketball. Another player who will bear watching is Captain Twogood. Wilcox, Harrison and Kinnan are other members of the invaders who are certain to put up a battle. Indiana’s lineup was not affected as a result of recent examinations, the entire squad coming through with a clear slate. I.U. Net Games to Be Broadcast; Four Tilts Left Indiana University’s remaining basketball games at Bloomington will be broadcast over WFBM, Indianapolis Power and Light Company station, through the cooperation of the Washington Bank and Trust Company of Indianapolis. Broadcasting will be done by remote control, using the long distance telephone from Bloomington to Indianapolis. Blythe Q. Hendricks, director of WFBM, will be at the microphone. The basketball broadcast will include the lowa game Saturday night, the Ohio State game Monday night, the Purdue game Feb. 18, and the Michigan game March 3. COLLEGE MAT MEeIF ITHACA, N. Y„ Feb. 10.—Cornell University defeated Syracuse University, 22 to 3, in a wrestling meet.

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