Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 268, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 March 1928 — Page 11

MARCH 6, 1928.

Betzel to Perform at Second for Tribe; Coach Corriden Valuable Addition

Runners Tire Swiftly in Pyle’s Race Many in 'Bunion Derby’ Show Strains; Finn Still Leads. By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Cal., March 6. Sore feet and tired muscles affected contestants in C. C. Pyle’s 3,400-mile trans-Continental race today. With only two laps, and those easy ones, completed, many of the 200 runners and walkers in the “Bunion Derby” were showing strains of the endurance contest. One of the hardest stretches in the whole grind faced the contestants today. Willie Kohlemanien, durable Finn, showed little effects of the strain of setting the pace for the field in the first two laps. He led the first heat and Monday trotted into Bloomington from Puente in 4:12:37. The distance was thirtyseven miles. Ed Gardner. Seattle marathoner, made the distance in 4:43:15 for second honors. His feet were blistered, however and he showed the strains of the grind. Pink lemonade, pop, salted peanuts, popcorn sales and side show attractions indicated Pyle probably will lose no money on the race when he divides $48,500 among the winners when the reach New York In the “gos-as-you-can” affair. K. C . Teams Roll in A, . B. C. Meet F, 7 United Press KANSAS CITY. Mo., March 6.--Today's program in the annual American Bowling Congress championships called for matches between Kansas City five-man teams only. Fifty-six local teams opened the competition Monday night after city officials had formally opened the Congress by rolling the first balls in the twenty-eight alleys. For five days the alleys will be kept busy in competition between Kansas City teams. Thereafter visiting teams will appear daily until April 2, the closing day. More than 2,250 five-man teams are entered in the meet, a record number for the annual congress.

Hunter Victory Feature of Meet PALM BEACH. March 6.—The victory of Francis T. Hunter over D. W. Hadsell, New York, featured the opening of the annual Florida State championship tennis tournament. Hunter won by a 6-0, 6-0 score in the second round. Hunter Sunday was forced to five sets to defeat Johnny Hennessey of Indianapolis in the final match of the Miami Beach tourney. 6-2, 8-6, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5.

Early Baseball Training Camp News

THIS GOES GREAT FT. MYERS, Fla.. March 6.—The Philadelphia Athletics took the final workout today in preparation for the opening exhibition game of the training season with the Phillies here Wednesday. Tris Speaker made four hits, fielded sensationally and stole a base in the regulars’ 11 to 9 victory over the Yannigans Monday. NEVERS WILE TWIRL WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 0. —F.rnie Nevets, former Stanford football and baseball star, will pitch tlic first three innings of the St. Louis Browns’ opening exhibition game with the Cincinnati Beds here Saturday. The i ifleld will be eomoosed of Blue at first. Brannon at second, Kress at short and O'Rourke at third. With Heinie Manvsh still absent, the outfield is unccrt lin. CUBS GO TO WORK AVALON, Catalina Island, March 6.—The Chicago Cubs were slated for a hard day's work today. A general workout was scheduled this morning and a practice game in the afternoon. Rain prevented the Cubs from practicing Monday. CARDINALS LOSE, 12 TO 3 AVON PARK, Fla., March 6.—Beaten, 12 to ;i. by the Yannigans Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals tod<*y turned attention to their first exhibition game with the Boston Ited Sox at Bradentown on Wednesday. Charley Gelbert, rookie infielder, made two triples and a single in five times at bat for the Yannigans. The regulars made only live hits, two of them by Lester Bell. STATZ DUE IN C AMP CLEARWATER, Fla., March 6. Outfielder Arnold Statz was due

COME TO THE INDIANA BALLROOM TOMORROW NIGHT “WALTZ NITE” LEARN the difference between the TWO WORDS Which are so often CONFUSEDDANCE HALL AND BALLROOM The Indiana is a Ballroom, the Greatest in the Middle West,

Hoosier Red Head Take* Load Off Indian Pilot; Bruno Will Aid Work of Shortstop Warstler. BY EDDIE ASH Time* Sports Writer PLANT CITY, Fla., March 6. —From the viewpoint o£ The Times staff correspondent, the biggest item of importance gathered during the lirst official training workout of the Indians in Plant City Monday is the part Coach Johnny Corriden is to play with the 1928 Hoosier pastimers. The Indiana red head started at once, imparting words of baseball wisdom to the youthful performers and also some per-

formers not so youthful. Johnny is a hustler and he has taken a load off Manager Be t ael. It was a smart move on the part of Owner Perry when he signed Corriden as head coach and lieutenant to the field manager. Johnny’s presence will go a long way toward the development of young talent. He knows the American Association thoroughly and has years of playing experience to sharpen his diamond knowledge. Furthermore, Corriden’s employment answers a question that has had many Indianapolis fans puzzled, the problem surrounding Manager Betzel, who was signed originally for 1928 as a bench pilot. Johnny removes the doubt. Betzel has gone back to playing second base, but in the roll of manager as well. He has had some of the burden removed and believes he will be able to get back in the stride that made him a stand-out infielder and hitter in the A. A. during his days at Louisville. Acting as playing pilot last season. Bruno slumped two ways, afield and at bat. With Betzel at second and performing as of old before 1927, there will be an improved likelihood of Shortstop Warstler setting the league afire. Warstler will be planted between Haney, a veteran at third, and Bruno at second, and this combination of brains is one of the best Warstler could ask for as a means of reaching baseball heights. * Bud Connelly did not team well with Wartsler last fall and it readily was seen that if Wartsler was to be developed a veteran would have to be stationed at second; hence the signing of Coach Corriden and the return of Betzel as playing manager. Second in importance to the Cor-riden-Betzel item as disclosed by Mondayis long drill was the impression made on The Times’ correspondent by Outfielder Will Jacobson. Facing pitching for the first time this year “Big Jake” crashed a few drives that sizzled to distant parts and handcuffed the outfield shaggers whenever they dared make a catch of his powerful wallops. He forced the third base guardian back on the grass and sent the men stationed in left field galloping to the tall trees deep in Adelson field. Jacobson blames poor health for his low batting average in the American League last season and now that he feels okey physically again, he aims to make a determined effort to get back into the batting stride that made him famous a few years ago. * At any rate his form displayed Monday brought many expressions of admiration from the squad of Tribe bosses, including Owner Perry,

here today to complete the Brooklyn Robins’ squad of thirty-six players. Manager Wilbert Robinson plans to start double workouts Wedneswday. HOYT, HUG CONFER ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.. March fi.— Waite Hoyt, the Yankees' holdout pitch- , er. and Manager Miller Huggins were \ scheduled for a conference today, and the big right-handed pitcher was ex- | perted to come to terms. Tony Lazzers, second baseman, signed a two-year contract Monday.

Tonight’s Boxing Card at Armory

Ten Rounds—Davev Adrlman. Phila- I drlphia. vs. Kid Lcncho, Mexico City; | 1)8 pounds. Ten Rounds—Tommy Crowley, Pitts- j burgh, vs. Jackie Purvis. Kokomo; 133 pounds. Six Rounds—Tony Phillips. Pittsbureh. vs. Eon Lovelace, Terre Haute; 130 pounds. Six Rounds—Buck Cornett. Ft. Harrison. vs. Hub Newkirk, Lawrence; 173 pounds. Four Rounds—Mickev Williams. Indianapolis, vs. A1 Milcy, Indianapolis; 126 pounds. First bout at 8:13. Referees: Grammell and Webber. AMUSEMENTS Special Vaudeville Engagement of the World’s Famous San Antonio’s SIAMESE TWINS DAISY AND VIOLET HILTON Burn Joined Together They Dunee, Piny Muwlual Inutrn- i ineiit* and do Other Entertaining Stunts OTHER BIG NEW ACTS _ VAUDEVILLE STARTS 2:00 4:20 7:00 9:20

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Manager Betzel, Coach Corriden and Secetary Clauer. Tire best hitters in the A. A. are old timers and perhaps Jacobson will be anew addition. Reb Russell, leading swatter of the American Association last year, lifted a drive out of the Plant City park Monday despite the fact he was looking at pitching for the first time this year. He put the horsehide over the right field fence. The following pitchers worked on the mound during hitting drill Monday: Speece, Thompson, Yde, Cavet, Swetonic and Leverett. Boone and Schemanske toiled before batting practice under the guiding eyes of Coach Corriden. The regular outfielders did very little fly chasing Monday and spent most of their time batting. During infield practice Spencer was at the plate with Corriden hitting, Holke w r as at first, Betzel at second, Connolly at third and Warstler at short. Chet Russell, a rookie from West Virginia, relieved Holke, and Asher, rookie from Minnesota, relieved Connolly. Jack Riddle, a rookie of promise, shared the plate job with Spencer. Infielders absent Monday were Fred Haney, regular third baseman, and Ralph Miller, utility infielder. Warstler showed a pair of fine hands at short and lie’s certain to make a strong bid for a regular job if he delivers with the bat. Weather in Plant City Monday was “sunshine and roses.” It was warm, with a light breeze. Adelson field has an open-air basketball court, and several Indians found time to exercise with the sphere. Walsh, Boone. Swetonic, Hurt and Betzel tossed the big ball at the hoop and passed it about in Hoosier style. Wallie Hurt, Indianapolis semipro hurler, is the charter member of the sore-arm brigade. He was the only "cripple Monday. There will be many arms hanging limp within a few days. Caution orders were disregarded by several athletes Monday and they’ll pay the fiddler later. Outfielder Matthews is a high school coach and was given permission to report later.. Pitcher Bill Burwell is due in camp on Thursday. He signed his contract a few days ago. Owner Perry donned a uniform Monday and tried tossing the sphere about. He has a most peculiar throw and has the players wondering where he learned it. He’s enjoying the new experience, however, and getting plenty of sunshine and southern ozone.

OTT, COHEN AT SECOND AUGUSTA. Ga„ March 6.—First Baseman Bill Terry and Catcher Jack Cummings were scheduled to take their first workouts of the training season with the New York Giants today. They arrived Monday night. Melvin Ott, former outfielder, and Andy Cohen showed fine work at second base. ROSTER IS COMPLETE TAMPA. Fla.. March 6.—Muddy Ruel. Washington catcher, signed a contract for 1928 and completed the Senators’ roster. Ruel had been holding out for better terms. AMUSEMENTS PAOiCE

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Where Indians Are Working Out

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PLANT CITY, Fla.. March 6. The reproduction shows Adelson Park, Plant City’s baseball park, where the Indianapolis American

Boston Clubs Face Season With High Hopes of Finishing Well Up Strengthened by Important Trades, Both Braves and Red Sox Look Askance at Cellar Berths.

BY HENRY MINQTT I nited Ptpas Staff Correspondent BOSTON, March 6.—Strengthened by two important trades, Boston’s big league baseball teams face the coming season, perhaps not with pennant hopes, but at least with confidence of finishing well outside the cellar. The names of Rogers Hornsby, one of the National League's hardest hitters, and Ken Williams, one of the American League's longrange batsmen, loom large in the plans of the Boston Braves and Boston Red Sox for their 1928 campaigns. In the case of the Braves, there is another reason for the hope that the new season may restore to the National League club some of its long-lost laurels. Jack Slattery, former Harvard and Boston College coach, has become manager of the Braves, and with this development fans have foreseen the possibility of an injection of college spirit into big league ball. With Hornsby at second, Maurice Barrus at first, Eddie Moore at third, and Eddie Farrell at short, the Braves will have an infield which should prove both •'air-tight” and hard-hitting. The Braves’ veteran pitching staff has been augmented by eight twirlers from the minors. Most promising among these, club officials believe. is 23-year-old Edward Brandt, a southpaw who came from the Seattle club. Besides Brandt the Braves will have seven seasoned pitchers to carry the bulk of the huriing. Among them are Kent Greenfield, Bob Wertz and Joe Genewich. The trade of Frank Hogan to the Giants left the Braves with only one catcher—-Luke Urban. It <vas felt that the purchase of Bill Cronin

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Association baseball team is performing its daily spring training drills. The field has been improved since the Indians last trained here and Manager Bruno Betzel ex-

from Providence and E. B. Williams from Asheville would compensate for the loss of Hogan. A veteran outfield completed the Braves’ line-up for the coming season. Ed Brown, left, Lance Richbourg, right, and Jack Smith, center, will give the team the same outfield as last year. While the Braves have concentrated on infield development, the Red Sox have centered their attention on building a stronger outfield. Besides Ken Williams, who came here from St. Louis, new outfied material includes Denny Williams from Mobile. Taitt from Nashville, and Loepp from Nashville. “We will go into the new season with an experienced infield composed of men who have played at least one season together,” Quinn said. “Rothrock at short. Regan at second. and Rogell at third, all looked good last season and should show even this coming year.” With such veterans as Ruffing and Bryne Harris, President Quinn believed ins pitching staff offered no cause for worry. Danny McFayden, who broke into the big league game fresh from high school last year, is expected to develop into one of the team’s star twirlers. The Red Sox look to Fred Hoffman, a veteran of last year, and John Heving, drafted from the American Association, to take care of the catching department.

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Indiana What a program. What a show. You’ll love it. Oh, how you’ll laugh. Richard Dix in his best production since “The Quarterback.” And on the stage! Indianapolis’ own Charlie Davis! Charlie in ail his glory. Hear his new numbers. See his great Publlx show! RICHARD DIX In Paramount’s Mirthquake “Sporting Goods” With Gertrude Olmstead CHARLIE DAVIS and the Indiana Stage Band in the Whirlwind Publix Unit “Dancing Feet” With a big cast of dancing stars featuring the Broadway Jester HARRY ROSE MAURICE AT NEWS THE ORGAN AND VIEWS STARTING SATURDAY CHARLIE DAVIS’ ‘BIRTHDAY PARTY’ A Joy Jamboree! Charlie will day “Thank You’’ with a BangUp Revel of Joyous Jar./!

pressed himself as satisfied with the conditions. The main squad of Indians arrived here Monday and went through its first drill at that time.

PURDUE FENCERS I,t)SE Bu United Press EVANSTON, 111., March 6. Northwestern's fencing team, led by Capt. Henry Zettleman, Western Conference champion, defeated Purdue, 9 to 8.

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Hoosier Demons Play Hottentots Hoosier Demons, State girls’ basketball champions for two years, will play the Hottentots Wednesday night at the Rhodius Community House. The game will start at 8:15. In a curtain raiser the Ft. Harrison Independents will play the Indiana School of Pharmacy at 7:15. The Demons are undefeated this season and hold victories over some of the State’s strongest feminine hardwood teams. FRENCH TEAM IN LEAD Letournier-Brocardo Have Slight Advantage in Six-Day Bike Race. By United Press NEW YORK, March 6.—The French team of Letournier-Bro-cardo were slightly in the lead at the end of the thirty-fourth hour of the six-day bicycle race today. The Italian-American team of Belloni-Beckman was second and the French “Red Devils,” FaudetMarcillac, were third, all closely bunched.

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Mandell May Defend Title for Rickard McLarnin Bout May 17 at New York Yet May Be Arranged. By United Press NEW YORK, March 6.—Sammy Mandell of Rockford, 111., probably will defend his lightweight title against Tommy McLarnin in a scheduled fifteen-round bout at the Polo Grounds May 17, Tex Rickard announced today. The bout is contingent upon Eddie Kane's ability to get Mandeb's release from a contract with Jim Mullen, Chicago promoter. Kane, Mandeb's manager, and Rickard have agreed to terms for the bout and Kane was to leave for Chicago • today ,to convince Mullen of the impossibility of obtaining McLarnin for a Chicago bout.