Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 250, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 February 1928 — Page 11

FEB. 25, 1928.

P laying the p ield SESIVITH BILLY EVANS SH®

“XT"©!! can’t hit this one! That is X what I say before each ball is pitched to the batter and I continue to hold to the thought until he does or doesn’t hit it." Ed Wells, then a pitcher with the Detroit Tigers, was doing the talk-

ing. At the time he had pitched more than thirty consevutive innings without the opposition scoring on him. A Detroit newspaper man was interviewing him on the secret of his success. It was near game time and I was sitting on the

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Tiger bench, attired in umpire regalia ready to start the contest. I was merely a listener-in on the conversation. That interview brought to Ed i Wells the nickname of the “Psychology Pitcher,” the tall southpaw who had proved that mind was greater than matter in pitching as Well as other things. Once the rival batters were let in on the pitching secrets of Wells they | must have decided to retaliate in j like manner and adopted as their j slogan: “I'll murder this one; knock | it out of the park." n tt There finally came an cad to j Wells’ run of scorless innings and j later during the season there were times when lie had his troubles getting his side out. However, he managed to finish the year with a Tecord of twelve victories against ten defeats. Not so bad. a tt tt ■\W7'HEN George Moriarty took; VV over the management of the | Tigers I know that he looked to ■Wells for considerable help. When j I reached the training camp of the j Tigers at San Antonio, in 1927, 11 watched for hours a star pitcher of j 25 years back, “Wish” Eagan, instruct Wells In a change of pace. In day no pitcher had such a; change of pace as Egan. Wells was j making progress when I departed for the north. A few months after the season opened I picked the paper up one morning and learned that Southpaw Ed Wells had passed on to the Birmingham team of the Southern League. tt tt tt Unofficially. I am informed Wells was sent to the minors because on two occasions he permitted Ty Cobb to steal second while he stood on the rubber with the ball in his hands. It seems just before each game Wells had been coached on the play, was told merely to back off the rubber and throw the ball to second. He didn’t and with such failure came a ticket to the bushes. a u a AS a big leaguer, Wells always hacl a pretty good fast ball. His curve was just ordinary and he lacked a change of pace. Just about the time he was sent to the minors he apparently had mastered the teachings of “Wish” Egan, for all he did as a member of the Birmingham clu bwas win thirteen games while losing only one, for the remarkable average of .929. Scouts who toured the Southern League last summer tell me that Wells has learned to mix up his assortment of stuff in great style and was a “wow" in that organization. a a u Wells comes back to the American League in 1928 as a member of the Washington Club. If that record of thirteen wing and one loss is any criterion of his present ability he should be a great i help to Manager Stanley Harris. TURNERS VS. ANDERSON (South Sidcrs Clash With Dcico ; Kemy Squad Sunday Afternoon. Anderson Delco Remy and South Side Turners will play at the southsiders’ gym Sunday afternon at 3:15. Several well-known former college stars will appear in the visitors’ line-up, such as Benny De Voi, Graybeil and Anderson. In another feature game the Bell Telephone Commercial girls’ quintet will meet the Merry Six. VIRGINIA IS WINNER ■Miss Van Wie Annexes Florida W’omen’s Golf Title. I!,n United Press PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 25. Miss Virginia Van Wie of Chicago defeated Miss Maureen Orcutt of Englewood, N. J., 4 and 3, in the finals of the Florida women’s golf tournament Friday.

Friday Basketball Results

COLIEGE Muneie Normal. 40: Franklin, 38. lowa, 41; Illinois, 27. Huntington. 47; Indiana Central. 34. Oakland City, 33; Carbondale (111.1, 32. Maryland. 30; Western Maryland, 29. Gallaudet, 48: Shepherd. 33. HIGH SCHOOL Jeff (Lafayette). 31; Tech (Indianapolis). 24. West Lafayette. 27; Shortridge (Indianapolis). 26 (overtime!. Manual (Indianapolis), 62; New Bethel, 38 ftroad Ripple (Indianapolis). 37; Peru. 36. (Overtime) Hartford City, 30; Washington (Indianapolis), 29. Attucks (Indianapolis), 24: Louisville Central, 21. Balnbridge, 57; Jeff (Lafayette), 33. Spencer. 34; Cloyerdale. 16. Shelbvvilte, 30; Washington. 26. Greenfield.. 33; Noblesville, 19. Warsaw, 29; New Paris, 27. French Lick. 35; West Baden. 13. Greencastle. 38; Garfield (Terre Haute), to. Roachdale. 51; Clinton Center. 15. Tipton. 29; Delphia. 26. Connersville. 37; Franklin. 35. BloomgQeld, 42; Bruccville, 35. Muneie, 29; Marion. 14. Amo, 36; Lizton, 17, Columbus. 44; Newcastle. 40. Paragon. 56: Trafalgar. 13. Carthage. 35; Arlington, 13. Rensselaer. 30: fCentland. 28. North Manchester, 51; Warren. 29. Frankfort, 29; Lcgansport, 27. Flora. 36; Young America, 33. Anderson. 75; Montmorencl. 19. New Augusta. 45: Lawrence. 27. Southport. 44; Greenwood. 22. Warren Central. 53: Knightstown, 28. Vincennes. 36; Martinsville. 29. Goodland. 54: Pine township. 32. Mt. Comfort, 68; Oaklandon. 16 New Winchester. 55: Stilesvllle, 16 Danville. 38: Avon. 33. Wilkinson. 74: Westland. 30 Alexandria, 37; Matthews, 25. Smlthville, 35: Brownstown. 16 ilorrlstoryn, 29; Moscow, 23.

196 Three-Year-Olds Nominated for Historic Kentucky Derby

Purdue Battles Badgers Tonight Bit Time* Specwl LAFAYETTE. Ind.. Feb. 25.—Buffeted about in an arduous schedule Purdue’s basketball quintet dropped from a clear claim to first to third position in less than y a week, as a result of defeats by Indiana and Wisconsin, will make a desperate stand against Wisconsin on its home hardwood here tonight in an effort to retain what title hopes remain in the Boilermaker camp. One Scrap Enough for Helen By United Press BERKELEY. Cal.. Feb. 25.—Helen Wills, tennis champion, wants to see an ice hockey game and a sixday bicycle race, then she will have seen all sporting events, she said today. “I am glad I went,” she said. “But I am quite sure I will never go to another fight. You Know I have never yet seen a six-day bicycle race nor an ice hockey game. I want to see everything in sports, at least once." ‘BO’ AT KANSAS AGGIE McMillin lo Assume New Coaching Duties on July 1. B}t United Press MANHATTAN, Kan., Feb. 25. A. N. <Bo) McMillin, fonner Centre College football star, will report here July 1 to assume his new duties as head football coach at Kansas State Agricultural College. McMillin Friday night accepted the Kansas Aggie post after obtaining release from a coaching position at Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pa. NAVY FIVE PLAYS ARMY Keen Interest Displayed in Service Basket Clash This Afternoon. WEST POINT, N. Y., Feb. 25. The Navy basketball team was to meet the Army quintet here this afternoon, since no football game will be played between the Service institutions thus year, unusual interest was attached to today's court contest: HIGGINS APPROVED By United Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa.. Feb. 2. Bob Higgins, football coach at Washington University, St. Louis, has been approved by the Penn State board of control o. athletics for the position of assistant professor of physical education and assistant to Coach Hugo Bezdek in football. Chess Tourney Talk. By United Press BUENOS AIRES, Feb . 25.—The Argentine Chess Federation today announced plans for a South American chess congress to discuss possibility of a tournament for the national championship. j

Early Baseball Training Camp News

FRED DUE AT CAMP TAMPA. Fla., Feb. 25.—Fred Marberry. star relief hurler, was scheduled to join the Washington Senators in training here today. With Marberry’s arrival only two Senator pitchers will be absent, Garland Braxton who will report March 1, and “Sad Sam” Jones, a holdout, BABE, LOU HEAD SOUTH NEW YORK, Feb. 25.—Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and three other New York Yankees were speeding southward today to St. Petersburg, Fla., where the world champions will open training Monday. The first squad will number 23 players when Manager Miller Huggms calls the roll Monday.

Spirit of Detroit Tigers Improved; Club Likely to Be Strong Pennant Contender

By United Press DETROIT. Feb. 25.—George Moriarty has worked hard this winter struggling to gather a better balanced baseball team for Detroit. He has: 1. Obtained Harry Rice, a ballhawk of the old-fashioned type, bolstering a weak outfield. 2. Obtained Elam Van Glider, a fairly consistent major league pitcher, not brilliant, but valuable because he can be counted upon regularly to take a turn on the mound. 3. Excellent prospect* in three young pitchers. Victor Sorrell, last year with

South Bend. 47: Plymouth. 20. Oolitic. 45; Jasonviile, 30. Fairmount, 6t; Jonesboro. 31. Ben Davis, 52: Mooresville. 38. Seymour, 28: Lebanon. 27. Brazil. 24; Clinton, 17. Rushville. 35; Greensburg. 19. Bloomington. 55; Owensville, 32. Decatur, 78; Btppus, 40. Bedford, 66; Morton (Richmond), 33. Mitchell. 58; Princeton, 19. Aurora. 43: Brookville. 30 . Portland. 40: Bluffton. 26. Scottsbure. 35: North Vernon. 30. I.awrencebursr. 64: Versailles, 14. , Auburn. 87: Llgonler. 8. Gosport. 40: Ellettsvllle, 20. Rochester. 33: Kokomo. 22. Charlottesville, 02; Eden. 20. Soldiers' and Sailort’ Orphans’ Home, 26: Charlottesville seconds. 8. Marklesville. 33; Kennard. 21. Petersburg. 25: Hazelton, 24. Petersburg Girls. 28: Hazeltn Girls, 6. Cicero. 37: Atlanta. 15. Auburn Girls, 30; Ligonier Girls, 12. Veedersburg. 47; Rockville, 25. Waveland. 35: Marshall. 34. New Richmond. 34; Waynetown. 28. New Market. 45; Darlington. 38. Crawfordsvllle. 54; Wingate, 20. Russelville. 33: Monrovia. 32. Greensfork. 39: White Water, 26. Hagerstown. 49; Moreland. 26. Cambridge Citv. 42; Brownsville. 16. Stony Creek. 49; Saratoga, 29. Bentonville. 47: Fairvlew. 32. Elwood. 32: Union City. 31. Liberty. 33: Boston. 22. Lynn. 62: Lincoln. 22. Everton. 33: Alouina. 16. g Gas City. 21: Ambov. 29. Huntsville. 32: Farmland. 29. Winchester. 39: Fountain City, 33. Richvlile. 31: Jefferson. 29. Spartanburg. 83: Losantville. 17. Dalesvilic. 35: Middletown. 32. Pendleton. 47: Fdrtviile. 23. Frankton. 31: Lapel. 16. Ambie. 54: Wadena. 12. Dayton, 28: West Point, 17. Romney. 42; Brookston. 34. Oxford. 40: Otterbein. 32. Round Grove. 41: Alumni. 19. Morocco. 31: Wolcott. 28. Rattle Ground. 41: Pine Village, 33. Wea, 34; Monitor. 28.

Ponca City Has Baseball Quiz

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The boys of Ponca City, Okla, recently were put through a baseball test and the prizes were given out by the distinguished committee pictured above. They are left to right: Ellas Funk, St. Paul outfielder; Lloyd Waner, Pittsburgh Pirates: Lew Wentz and Fred* Clarke, formerly of the Pirates. Here were the questions: Who won the American League pennant in 1926? Who was the pitching hero of the 1926 world series? tVhat great pitcher leaves

Complete List of Kentucky Derby Entries

The complete list of Kentucky Derby entries, announced today, in alphabetical order, follows: Agitator. Algernon. Algol. Anita. Peabodv. Arcade. Bachelor's Honor, Balko. Bar None. Beau Aspin, Beaumont. Beczlebub. Big Chief, illy. Biloxi. Black Beetle Blackwood, lessefield. Bludgeon. Bobashele, Bonivan. Berosus. Branstar. Braybant. Brooms, Brown Wisdom. Buntarls. Bve and Bye. Calvados. Contain Lawton. Cartato, Charlemagne, Charles H.. Charlie Bergln, Charmaten Cloudy. Col. Bob. Colonel Shaw Dart Burnham. Dark Eagle. David Bone.

Jack Reluctant to Take Count 9 in Fistic Game By United Press LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25.—“ Don’t count me out yet. I may decide to try a come-back,” Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, said today. “Just now it would seem best for me to retire,” he said, “but I'm not sure about it and probably won't be for several months. I'm going to do a little work to see how I react to it. “The way I feel now I won't box any more, but I’d decided to retire last year when I changed my mind and ended up by fighting Gene Tunney in Chicago.”

ALL’S WELL BRADBNTOWN, Fla., Feb. 25. Manager Bill Carrigan is gradually rounding the Boston Red Sox pitchers into shape with ideal weather conditions prevailing. Not a case of lameness has appeared. 9 ROOKIES MAKE HIT WEST PALM BEACH, FU.. Feb. *.— Second Baseman Brannon and Short•top Kreas, both from Tulsa of the Western league, have made a hit with Man&rer Dan Howley of the St. Louis Brown*, and he ha* intimated thev may , start the season at those positions. TWIRLERS “BEAR DOWN” AVON PARK, Fla., Feb. 25.—The St. Louis Cardinal pitchers have started to “bear down.” Manager Bill McKechnie had twelve of his

Toronto; Haskell Billing*. 20-year-old Belmont. Mass., youth, and Charlie Sullivan of Yadktn Valley. N. C„ who comes back for the second time from Ft. Worth. Tex. 4. Improved the team spirit. That makes the Tigers look stronger than last year. Their fielding and base-running should be better with hitting slightly weaker. Passing of Johnny Bassler, veteran catcher, leaves the catching staff apparently weaker both for pinch-hitting and handling of pitchers. Mervln Shea, purchased

Monticello. 33; Royal Center, 30. Boswell, 34: Bowers, 16. Alvin. 111.. 19; West Lebanon. 14. Raub. 40; Earl Park. 35. Klondike, 33; Remington, 26. Burlington. 66; West Middleton. 19. Green town. 34; Howard Township. 30. Mlehigantown, 38; Forrest. 36. Galveston. 36; Bunker Hill. 24. Jackson Township. 71 Union Township, 39. Butler Township, 30; Converse. 24. Zlonsvtlle. 17: Perrv Township, 24. Russtaville. 39: Scirleville. 35. Swlte City, 38; Lyons. 15. Ilebon. 33: Griffith. 25 (overtime). Griffith Girls, 37; Hebron Girls. 2. ) ! Froebel (Gary). 11; Elkhart. 23. Horace Mann (Gary). 24; Nappanee. 15. South Side (Ft. Wayne). 27; North Side (Ft. Wayne). 12. Central Catholic (Ft. Wayne), 18: St. Joseph's College (Detroit), 11.

FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Mike Mandell. 173, Minneapolis, outpointed ''Honey” Conroy. St. Paul, 160. eight rounds. DETROIT, Mich.—Billy Petrolle. Fargo, N. D.. defeated Spug Meyers, Pocatello. Idaho, ten rounds. NEW YORK—Sammy Dortman, 127V3, BIG MONEY IS OFFERED DETTROIT, Feb. 25.—Olympia Club officials today anounced they have offered Mickey Walker, middleweight champion. $20,000 to appear hSre April 11 against Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo. Slattery is said to have been offered sls 000 for his end.

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the American League this ycai? What great outfielder is unattached this season? Who led the National League batters in 1927? Who was the great hero of the 1927 world series? Man on first, man on third, one down, sharp-hit grounder to shortstop—where should the ball be played? Man on third, one down, long, high foul fly. fielder gets under it —should he catch it cr not? Why?

Da Vinci. Dearimez, D. £. Kelly. Diavolo, Diftriction. Dixie Prince. Doctor Fred, Doctor Wilson. Dodsson. Don Q.. Dowagiac, Dravmont. Edgewater. Elvans. Euyene S. Fair Enough. Finite. Fire Fighter, Flyacrogs. Folamilc, Frank G. Menke, Friar s Hope. Gpdnloiiß. Galahad. General Bullard. General Foreman. Genie. Golden Auburn. Golden Racket. Governor Seth, Great Timber. Greenock. Groucher. Happy Time. Harry Beal. Havor, Herenden. High Game. Hiram. Honi Soit, Hunker. Hot Toddv, Hush Dear. Indian Scout. Irish Pal. Ironsides Jack Higgins. John Cavanaugh. Judge Schilling.

Big Four R. R. 1 ourney in Progress at Armory; Local Team Favorite Semi-Finals Played: Winner Decided in 5 P. M. Game; To Compete in National Meet.

Semi-finals of the third annual Big Four lines regional basketball tournament were to be played at the Armory this morning at 11 and 12 o’clock. Eight teams started play in the tourney last night and the winner of the meet to be decided in the final game at 5 tonight will compete in the national tournament of the New York Central lines at Cleveland March 9 and 10. A large crowd milled into the Armory last night to witness four fast games, Van Wert eliminating Cleveland. 24 to 23; Indianapolis downing Cincinnati, 40 to 26; Belle-

hurlers putting stuff on the ball for ten minutes yesterday. Recently released, Pitcher Tony Kauffman is back for another trial at his own request. ATHLETICS ON JOB FT. MYERS. Fla.. Feb. 25. Sixteen pitchers, two catchers and two fielders have reported to the Athletics' training camn. Among ihr.m is I <•<• Dancy, “Chief Whitehorn." an Oklahoma Indian from Haskell Instltut-. He is 22 years old and looks like a promising pitching prospect. REGULARS ON WAY PASO *ROBLES. Cal.. Ecb. 25.—,'rhe second squad of Pittsburgh Pirates, including most of the regulars, today is en route hero to open sming training, headed by Coach Bill lllnchman. the party left Pittsburgh last nighl. Among them were* Travnor Adams. Barnharl. Comorosky and Meadows. Travia Waner. cousin of thn two Pirate stars, will be taken aboard at Kansas City.

for $40,000 from the Coast League,; failed to display much hitting! strength last year, but is. expected to be first string catcher, assisted by Larry Woodall, and W. M. (Pinky) Hargrave, former major leaguer obtained from Toronto. With Earl Whitehill, left-hand curve bailer, developing sore arms j more often, the team has been without an outstanding pitcher. Sam Gibson, Lil Stoner, Ken Holloway and Geox-ge Smith are back to battle it out for regular turns. Owen Carroll, former Holy Cross twirler, is “ready” for a big year if predictions hold true. The infield appears exceptionally well cared for, both in regulars and reserves. Johnny Neun gets the chance he has waited several years for to play first, because Lu Blue was traded. Charlie Gehringer, only native born Michigan player on the team, looks like the regular second baseman. If Jack Tavener’s finger, cut by an ice pick last summer, has healed, he will be regular at shqrt. And, unless he slumps, Jackie Warner will be at third base. Marty McManus, former Brown,

New York won a decision from Chick Suggs, 124, New Bedford, Mass., semifinal to the Terris-McLarnln bout. Dominick Petrone, 126. New York won a decision from Lew Pcrfetti, 126. of New York, eight rounds PHILADELPHIA, pa.—Joey Hadfield, 135. Philadelphia, and Tommy Liberto. 132 1 a. York. Pa., fought ten rounds to a draw HOLLYWOOD. Cal —Dick Hoppe. Hollywood lightweight, defeated King Tut, Minneapolis. ten rounds. BIG TEN WRESTLING Bii I'nitrd Pram BLOOMINGTON. Ind., Feb. 25. The Big Ten conference individual wrestling meet will be held here March 23 and 24, it was announced Friday.

Bases filled; one man out, sharphit grounder to the pitcher—how should the ball be played? Man on first, nobody out. grounder to short, who throws the ball to the second baseman standing on second base when he catches the ball, lie steps off second and touches runner coming in. but drops the ball—is the runner out or safe? Why? A nine-year-old boy won the prize with perfect answers to each question.

Keeping Time. Keith. Kentucky Ace, Kiikover. Knapsack. Lace. l afavette. Lance Mint. Lane Allen. I.wwley, Leonard B . Lieutenant Mansfield, ttmbo. Little Colonel, Longrtdge, Lucky Hi:. Mai hi. Martic Plvnn. Master David. Me Own. Mere Plav. Mirkev D . Milan, Mint Grass. Misstep. Mi Vida. Mop Up. Mordrar. Moscow. Mowlcc. Mulligan's Son. Muriatic. Nns.sak. Negopoli. Nick Cullop. Night Life. Nixie. North America. Nursery RhvniC'. Oh Snv. Old Black Joe. Old Fellow. Oregon Fir. Our Own Paternal. Penalo. Pennant Queen, Penthorn. Petie Wrack. Peter Hastings. Peter

fontaine triumphing over Mattoon 35 to 18, and Springfield beating Mr. Carmel. 30 to 10. Indianapolis Big Four, national N. Y. C. champs, the favorite, disposed of what was considered its most serious threat in the Cincinnati aggregation. Roberts and Howard starred on offense, while Mcdlin played a nice defensive game. Friday night’s summaries: Van Wert Cleveland G F TP Q FTP Schultz.!.... 0 J 2 Dw\V,f IST Aver.f 0 0 0 Kazmlr.f 0 1 1 WiHev.c .... 0 I 1 St-vens.c 2 2 6 Atlm.g .31 7 Mnrkus.g.... 102 Hoflman.g . 1 0 2 Woif.it • .... 3 0 8 Cook.f. 5 2 12 Hoover.g 0 11 Totals ... 9 624 Totals .... 7 523 Indianapolis .Cincinnati G FTP G FTP Iticheson.f. . 2 0 4 Movers.f 3 0 8 Roberts.!. . 6 A 17 Lohr.f 3 2 8 Howard.e .0 0 12 Mlnogue.c. .. 1 1 3 Turk.g 2.1 5 Van.g 3 0 6 Modllng.g,.. 0 2 2 Schierla.g. ... 113 Brown,! 0 0 0 I.utz.f 0 0 0 Miller.c 0 ti 0 veen.g o o o Totals ... .16 840 Totals 11 420 Bollcfontainr Mattoon G F TP G F TP Jenkins, f.... 6 2 14 Ashmore,f.... 0 0 0 Wingate.! 4 1 9 Stork. f 4 0 8 Clary.c 3 0 6 Kelly.c 1 0 2 Nickerson.g.. 1 0 2 Jolson.g 1 0 2 Sheelv.R 0 0 0 Hutchisou.g. . 3 0 6 Hubber.g.,.. 0 0 .OStumpe.f.. .00/ Karlba.f 2 0 4 Johnson,R ... 0 0 0 Weeks.R 0 0 0 Totals .. 16 3 3.7 Totals .9 0 1* Springfield Mt. Carmel G F TP G F TP I Lyons.f 1 0 2 Kennedy.!. ... 1 0 3 1 Layton.!..... 1 0 2 Walters.!. .. .204 Tarlen.c 5 1 lLCvecillus.c.... 10 2 Pulcr.g 0 0 0 Martin.R 0 o 0 r.urg.g 3 0 6 linbler.g 0 0 0 Master.f 4 1 fl Tali' .R. .1 0 ? Link.g 0 0 0 McKinney.f.. 0 0 0 Totals .14 2 30! Totals 5 0 10

and Chick Galloway, former Athletic, will be pinch hitters and ready to step into any infield gap that appears. Harry Hcilinann, now 34, but young enough to lead the league’s batters last year, will cover right. He is slowing up in covering ground, but will be aided greatly by having Rice in center. “Fatty” Fothergill, Massillon. Ohio, will play left. If the pitchers come through: if the catching is of the best apd Rice and Neun produce, the Tigers are certain pennant contenders.

News and Gossip of Pin Topplers

BY LEFTY LEE Members of the Avalon Bowling League are as interested in their lowling at the Illinois alleys as they are In golf. The bowling game affords these boys the opportunity to carry on the many friendships made on the links during the summer months. The Eagles are in the lead at present with a record of 37 wins and 17 defeats. The Bunkers are next with a card of 35 to 19. Schoen has the high single game lor the season with 254, while Sielken hangs on to the three-game record with a score of 652. In the close individual average race Sielken has passed Schoen and is now in the lead with 186 to Schoen's 185 Roberson has a 185 average. but has participated iu but six games. The Indianapolis Star and Pivot City Inks took three games from the Bingham Rollers and Wright Electro as the Press Assistants copped the odd one from the Indianapolis Engraving in the Prlntcraft League games at the Delaware alleys. The Pivot Citv Inks had a corner on the 600 totals. Sherlng getting 626 with games of 178. 213 and 235; Holv. 617, and Johnny Fehr, 618. Holy had high single game with a score of 241. The Hoofs ami Sbin Bones won two from the Ears and Teeth as the Eves look all three from the Hides in the Ilk League games at the club alleys. Wiesman was best in this loop with games of 222, 203 and 181, a total of 606. The big Merchants Central League games were decided over the three-game route in Thursday night's session, the Petot Shoe. Coca-Cola. Keystone Six. Bittrlch Meats and Indiana Electric taking the American Hi Sueed Chain. Schoen Bros.. Cook Bros. Meats. Smith and Moore, and Rub Tex. Wheeler had the best total with games of 188. 190 and 209, a score of 587. The Exchange No. 1. Universal No. 1 and Optimises ’won three from the Uni-

Entry List Breaks Record of More Than Half Century—ls 4 Colts Represented in List. By United Press LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 23. —A record of more than half a century was broken by the entry list for the 1928 Kentucky Derby, made public today by Col. Matt J. .Winn. American turf men and women have nominated 196 3-year-olds for the fiftyfourth renewal of the $30,000-added stake. That is seventeen more than in 1898, the previous record year, and thirty-four more than last year. The entry lists closed Feb. 8. One hun-

dred and twenty owners are represented, including ten women. Almost every name of prominence on the American turf appears. H. P. Whitney, who won the great American stake last year with Whiskery, apparently is out with a vengeance to make it two straight. He has nomituncu an even dozen from Ills extensive stable. The 196 eligibles include 154 colts, thirty-one geldings and eleven fillies. The best breeding stock in America is represented through such sires as Fair Play. Man o’ War. Broomstick. Friar Rock, John P. Grier, Black Toney, and many others. The Whitney String The Whitney String is composed of Flyacross, Agitator, Honker. Bye end Bye, The Tartar. Victorian, Groucher. Limbo. Tantivy. Oadalong. Pollywcg and Hush Dear, the latter the only filly. Mrs. John D. Hertz is capably represnted with Anita Peabody, winner of the Belmont Futurity; Reigh

Simple, hoenix Park, Pink Lily, Pirate Chief Pollywog. Rumpelstllskln, Rurlk. Sandrlne. Selplo. Scotch and Soda, Scotland Vard, Sea Rh>. Sortie, Sour Mash, Spanker. Stamford, tandard Bearer. Stephanus. Strolling Player. Sublevado, Sun Beau. Sun Friar, Sun Roman TtanUvy, Tara's Hall. The Tartar. The Third Prince, Tiger Flowers. Time Maker. Toro. Torrent, Two Dana. Tuskeget. Typhoon. Victorian. Vito. Wacker Drive. War Filer. War Whoop, Wellet. Westmount. Whlskarm, William Peun. Yejanno.

Griffin, Nelson in Contest for Handball Title By United Press DETROIT. Feb. 25.—Joe Griffin, of Detroit, staged the biggest upset of the National Y. M. C. A. handball tournament Friday night by eliminating A1 Hobelman. of Baltimore. defending champiion, 31-16, 21-10. He qualified to meet George Nelson. Baltimore, National A. A. U., champion, in the finals. Nelson defeated Otto Berg, of Toledo, 21-10. 21-7. for his position.

Rickard Says Tunney Will Defend Heavyweight Ring Title June 14 Four Contenders to Clash in Elimination Bouts First: Paulino Has Outside Chance, Tex Says.

By United Press NEW YORK. Feb. 25.—Gene Tunney will defend his heavyweight title in Yankee stadium June 14 against Jack Delaney, Jack Sharkey, Johnny Risko or Tom Heeney, according to the present plans of Tex Richard. The Delaney-Heeney match will take place March 1 and the Shar-key-Risko bout March 12. and the two winners will be matched in May

6 Cathedral Men in Last Contest Tonight the Cathedral five ends its season with St. Mary’s of Anderson. The Anderson squad has been playing good ball and is considered a likely contender for the State Catholic title. Six Irish netters and their high school basket career with tonight's tilt. They are Joe Dugan and Leary, forwards: Herold and Lee, centers; and Sexton and Miller, guards. lOWA SWAMPS ILLINOIS By Time* Special URBANA, 111.. Feb. 25.—10wa basketball team swamped Illinois in a Big Ten contest here Friday night. 41 to 27. The game was fast and rough. Doyle Plunkitt led the lowa attack with thirteen points. “And” How best for the Illini.

versal No. 2, Exchange No. 2 and Mutual Insurance as Ft. Harrison took two from the Lumber Insurance in the Interclub League games at the Central alleys. John Blue turned in the best series with games of 200. 182 and 212. a total of 594. Two-out-of-three ruled the Ladies Major League games at Pritchett's Recreation, the A. C. Bradley No. 2. A. C. Bradley No. 1 and Major Ladies taking the Mary Lou Lunch. Silver Flash and Naflcy Hart Candles over this route. McDaniel of the Silver Flash girls led with games of 300. 202 and 167. for a total of 569. Meyer had 514; Wiesman. 500: McKinnon. 532. and Moore, 556. Twe-out-ef-three ala* decided the Shrine League game*, the Oadl. Camels and Gun Club winning frem the Gun Squad. Bugles and Drums. These games were reled an the Illinois alley*. Buebrer had the high single game with a score af 219. The Trleb Tire and Virginia Rubber won three from the K. P. O. and S. 8. Service Station as the Capital City Cleaners. Selmier. Capitol Dairies and Mercantile Oarage took the odd gam# from the CocaCola Ne. 2. Indianapolis Blue Print. Polk’s Milk and Vollrath Case. Runyon led the field in this league with games of 211. I*7 and 214, a total of 602. The Kline won three from the Demure team as the Felice took two from the Foot Trainers In the L. 8. Ayres Leacut games at the Indiana allays. PhiUos turned th a score of 23 in his last game for the high count of the night. The winning teams in the Link Belt League were "hot” Thursday night, the Oil Dogs, orders. Production and Castings walking away from the Chain#, Core Room, Grinders and Sprockets In all three

Count, second in that stake and winner of the Walden, and Sea Rip. Harry F. Sinclair’s Rancocas Stable has a formidable trio—Nassak, winner of an imposing list of two-year-old stakes; Mowlee and Sublevado. Other prominent owners represented are Col. E. R. Bradley, Hal Prince Headley, J. N. Camden. E. B. M'Lean, Frederick Johnson, W. R. Coe, B. B. Jones, William Du Pont Jr., Willis Sharp Kilmer, Samuel Ross, Walter J. Salmon, Cary T. Grayson. George D. Widener, R. T. Wilson Jr.. William Ziegler Jr., and Robert L. Gerry. To Race May 19 Only about one in ten of those nominated will start in the Derby. The field probably will narrow down to 20 or thereabouts before they parade to the post on the afternoon of Saturday, May 19. The quality and present condition of many of those nominated, however, leads to the prospect of a large field and a rich purse. The 196 nominated already have contributed $25 each as a nominating subscription, making $4,900 toward the purse. To that, the jockey club will add $50,000, of which $40,000 will go to the winner, $6,000 to the second horse $3,000 to the third and SI,OOO to the fourth. In addition, each actual starter will contribute SSOO more. If twenty start, the purse therefore will be approximately $65,000. The winning owner will receive in addition a gold cup from the club. , College Swim Meet. NEW YORK, Feb. 23.—Columbia University Friday defeated Colgate University 37 to 25, in a swimming meet.

Quarter-Final Games in Amateur Tourney Played; Title Tilt Tonight Independent Event in Progress at Tomlinson Hall; Upsets Feature Friday Competition.

Quarter-final games of the State amateur independent basketball tournament were played this momins at Tomlinson Hall. Versailles and Syracuse met In the first of four games. Lyons met Oxford. Whitestown played Indianapolis and Evansville tangled with Indianapolis. The winner of the first game was to meet the second game winner at

for a bout to determine the challenger. "However,” Rickard said, "the outcome of either or both of the elimination bouts might change the entire situation. If the heavyweight eliminations do not develop an outstanding contender I might use Paolino against Tunney in June if he wins decisively from George Geodfrey. Or I might use the winner of the Delaney-Heeney bout against Tunney in the the first bout of the summer and the winner of the Sharkey-Risko bout in the second, or rice versa.” Rickard reiterated his Miami Beach announcement that Jack Dempsey is through with the ring. The promoter’s conviction is based on a telegram from the former champion which said: “I don’t think it advisable to do any more boxing.” TODAY’S SELECTIONS Battl* Gn J *B?SS?Nt. Vft^doe. Roy Gibson. Miss Mildred. Mis* Paradisc. JlilllAJit. Color Sergeant. Shaata Lad. Cockrill. My son, pf ora M Jutjat Sariy, Margaret’s L.. Pop Bell. Breast Plate. Hopeless. Fenllgh. . TIJUANA l emon Seth. Dolly Dunn. Trade Wind. Supervisor. Zln*. Full o' Fun. Flying Chief. Isaman, Air Caatle. Wind Flower, Shasta Pope. Dr. Crabtree Captain Ouard, Stardafe, Hard Dealer. Prospect. Agnate, Hands Up. lorena Marcella, Conqulslter, Euclid. Ruffles. Pegasus, Watch the Time. Rosy Tint. Broadmoor. Walmanu. HAVANA Grierson. Follypath. Romcrby. Loyal Legion. Pitchfork. Golden Thistle. P. T. Barnura. Alice Lang, Embryo. BasUa. Lawless. Splinters. Ranch Lass. Tin Hat, Meriwiek. Open Oo Shut. Billie W., Jeanne Heller. Ouerriere. TWO Sl*ty, Becky Sue.

games. The Orders broke about every record for the season for this loop when they rolled games of 813. 948 and 970. anew total record of 3.731. Their 970 score also 16 the high single game record. Swartz was the big noise among the lnIvtdual* with games of 179. 243 and 223. a toti! of 644, another new record for this ioi,to shoot at.

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Jimmy Puts Sid to Sleep in Session 1 McLarnin Plasters ‘OneTwo’ on Chin of ‘Ghetto Ghost.’ BY FRANK GETTY United Press Sports Editor NEW YORK, Feb. 25.—1f ever a fighter could be said to have arrived with a crash and a bang, It is young Jimmy McLarnin of Belfast, Ireland, Chicago and points West. The crash was the impact ol Jimmy's right hand on the jaw of Sidney Terris, and the bang followed immediately when Terris hi the floor of the ring in Madison Square Garden last night—and stayed down for keeps. The end of Terris and the arrival of McLarnin as the logical contender for Sammy Mandril's lightweight championship came after one minute and forty-seven seconds of fighting in the first round of a bout which packed the garden to capacity with the record fight crowd of the winter. More than 20,000 spectators saw the spectacular ending to a fight which brought together the two most promising 135-pounders. Terris had been dancing around in the manner which earned him the sobriquet of "Ghost of the Ghetto.” Sid kept an Irritating left in Jimmy's face, and occasionally jabbed the coast boxer off balance. The finish came so suddenly that even McLarnin himself was surprised. Sidney was weaving and jabbing his way toward his opponent when suddenly McLarnin's fists flashed out in a perfect one-two punch. Jimmy’s left got home to Sidney’s face and the right followed flush to the jaw.

3 p. m. this afternoon with the other semi-final game at 4 p. m. The final game is scheduled for tonight at 8:30. FRIDAY'S RESULTS (First Roundi Evansville, 34; Warren, 30 (double overtime). Gary, 36; Culver. 26. South Bend, 26; New Albany. 10 Ft. Wayne, 26; Wolf Lrke. 22. (Second Round) Versailles, 22; Muncie, 19. Syracuse. 24; Dana. 23. Lyon. 47: New Market. 21. Oxford, 35; Pleasantviilc, 21. Whitestown. 38: Bridgeport. 15. Indianapolis, 28: Morgantown, IS. Evansville, 29; Gary. 26. South Bend. 24: Ft. Wayne. 22. Upsets featured Friday's play, several of the pre-tourney favorites running onto the elimination route. The second round commenced with an upset, Versailles knocking off Muncie, 22 to 19. The Muncie five, augmented by Art Beckner and “Tootle” Thornburg, was unable to cope with the winners’ drive. Syracuse dropped Dana, 24 to 23, in a thriller. Dana, on the ground of its first-game showing, was the favorite to go to the quarter-finals. Lyons disposed of New Market. Oxford defeated Pleasantville, Whitestown dropped Bridgeport and Indianapolis defeated Morgantown Evansville turned Gary upside down by dropping a 20 to 26 victory. South Bend eliminated Ft. Wayne, a strong pre-toumey favorite, 24 to 22. in the final second-round game. Friday night summaries: Whitestown Bridgeport G FTP OFTr D0d50n,!.... 3 1 7,Vance,!. o 1 1 GStevenson.f 4 4 Uißrandt.l ... 3 17 Ol Stvnson.c 7 0 14 Dow den,r. ... 0 (1 r, Mlller.g 1 0 2 000d10c.g.... 2 1 5 Wilson, g 0 1 1 Schutte.g — 0 2 2 KWalker.f... 0 0 0 Scroggin.f..non NWalker.f... 1 0 3 Orr.f 0 0 e Ford.c 0 0 C| Totals F 6 781 Totals *5 ~6 15 Indianapolis Morgantown O FTP 1 .. G FTP Thompson.!. 4 4 12 Wrtght.f 2 0 4 Henderson.!. 4 1 9 Smith,f 0 0 0 Callahan.c... 2 3 7:w 'si.c 3 17 Martin,g.... 0 0 0 JAdams.g.... 113 Williams,*... 0 0 0 FAdams.g.... 10 2 i Woods.g 0 0 0 ; Whit acker.!.. 0 0 0 Totals ~..10 8 28, Totals .... 7 2 16 Gary Evansville G F TP G FTP Pollzatio.f... 33 9 Baldwin,!.... 5 1 11 McGuire.!... 4 1 ft Adams.f 4 2 10 Sturtridge.c.' 1 0 2 Riggs,c 10 2 Levy.g 0 1 1 Klng.g t 0 2 Miteer.g 0 0 OlTuley.g 1 0 2 Wood 2 1 s[DeGrootc 10 2 Totals ...10 6 26 Totals ....IS 3 29 South Bend Ft. Wayne G FTP G FTP Eurke.f 2 0 4 Kowaleyzk.f.. oil Bakos.f 0 2 2'Holmes.l 0 2 2 Prlce.c 4 1 9 Spahr.c 0 2 2 Auher.g 2 1 5 Hamllton.g... 0 11 owen.g 2 0 4 Myers.g 4 0 8 Burdick,!.... 0 0 0 Nobles.g 2 0 4 ,'Huber.c 10 2 jWlsner.l 10 2 Total* ....IO *4 24! Totals .... 8 622 Bassler Passes By United Press EVANSTON. 111.. Feb. 25.—Northwestern’s swimming team easily defeated Wisconsin, 55 to 14. Friday. Is a Half Hour of Hard Work Changing a r Tire Worth 2c •

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