Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 274, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 March 1928 — Page 10

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Talking It Over WITH JOE WILLIAMS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.. Marcl 13.—'Two curiosities walked inti the lobby of the Princess Marth. Hotel Sunday where the Yankee; arc billeted and the attendant, ex-

citemcnt was so intense the local constabulary threatened action to pre serve the cherishcc Sabbatical calm. Ii the order of then appearance an c seemingly relativ< importance, tli e j were as follows: Curiosity No. 1— Stanley Coveleskie a spitball pitcher. Curiosity No. 2. Jake, the plumber

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a chimpanzee. Mr. Coveleskie came in walking on two feet in an upright position while Jake bounded in on all fours in a bent-over posture as if looking for a cigar-but or a fugitive quarter. It should be stated that Mr. Coveleskie is a right-handed spitballer. Had he been a lefthanded spitballer he would have been bounding along on all fours, too. It was not easy to decide which created the greater excitement—the spitballer or chimpanzee. tt a It was the first time some of flic younger Yankees had ever seen either a spitballer or a chimpanzee. By the rules of the game spitballers have been barred for ten years. The few ancient survivors who are still in the game are hanging on by special dispensation. tt tt tt MR. COVELESKIE came in from Hot Springs, Ark., where he had been taking his winter bath, and was more or less expected. Jake came in escorted by one Mr. Foley, a local realtor, to whom the chimpanzee is more than a pet, but how much more I am unable to state. The hotel lobby was lined with athletes at the time. They had thrown themselves into chairs ready to begin an arduous day of conscientious sitting and yawning. Jake walked the length of the lobby inspecting them with a pair of quizzical eyes. I am distressed to report that he did not appear to be unduly impressed, although there was a tense moment when he paused near the outstretched feet of Mr. Pat Collins, the catcher, as if intending to discuss worldly matters with him on terms of social equality. a a tt Mr. Co\lins, however, is insistent that this was merely a case of mistaken identity. “He probably thought I was a baseball expert, surmised Mr. Collins. * * * TAKE was about to leave when Mr. George Herman Ruth billowed out of the elevator, resplendent in brown and white flannels and a twelve-pound cigar. “Well, if there ain't my ok buddy.” . Mr. Ruth stopped short, withdrew his extended hand and smiled heepishly, it being no uncommon trick for him to smile sheepishly. “For a minute I thought it was Ping Bodie,” he explained apologetically, this softening a frozen look from Mr. Foley. Neither time nor age, it seems, can blunt the incisiveness of Mr. Ruth’s subtle humor. tt tt tt To some of the youngsters Mr. Coveleskie, the spitballer, was much more awesome and eyepopping spectacle and it was a surprise to them to note he has ears and eyes of the generally accepted human mould and that he talked the English language. tt tt tt ( 'T DON’T know what he does with X that baseball,” commented Mr. Floyd Van Pelt, a young righthander from West Point, Tenn., who never saw a spitballer before, "but if he ain’t a plain, ordinary man just like everybody else he’d sure pass for one in a crowd.” With the deep-seated resignation typical of one long accustomed to public scrutiny Mr. Covelskie admitted he was conscious of becoming more and more of a freak each year. “There arc only four or five of us left in the world,” he sighed. “I suppose in a couple of years we will be holding reunions like the Civil War veterans.” RUSSELL A. C. PROGRAM Sack Hannibal in Main Go of South Side Show. Young Tiger Flowers will meet Sack Hannibal in the main event of the Russell A. C. mitt card at 726 Russell Ave., Thursday night. Solly Epstein is the club matchmaker. Shifty Calloway and Young Jackson meet in the semi-windup. Three other four-round bouts w'ill foe presented. Sidney Glick will referee all the fights.

jL U. NET TEAM HONORED Joseph H. Shea Speaks at Luncheon of University Club. Settlement of the Tacna-Arica boundary dispute was called one of the United States’ most serious problems by Joseph H. Shea, Indianapolis attorney, former ambassador to Chili, before the University Club lunceon Monday at the Columbia Club. Plans for a dinner Thursday right in honor of the Indiana University basketball team, which shares conference honors with Purdue, were discussed. Shea gave a history of the controversy, claiming its settlement is a key to restoration of amicable relations between Chili and Peru, and between these countries and the United States. Judges of the Supreme Court, appellate, superior, municipal and |uveg|le were guests.

State Finalists Make Earnest Preparations for Tournament

Turners Lose in A.A.U.Net Meet at K.C. Rushville Elks Survive Opening Round of Court Competition. BULLETIN B.y United Frets KANSAS CITY', !Ho., .March 12. —Rushville Elks of Rushville, Ind., advanced to the third round of play in the National A. A. U. tourney here today by defeating Y'ankton (N. D.) College, 45 to 23. Dp United Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.. March 13.Two upsets featured the opening round cf the National A. A. U. basketball tournament. The Ke-Nash-a Team, Kenosha, Wis., rated a strong contender for the championship, was defeated, 27 to 24. by the Liberal Lions of Liberal, Kan., and the Goodyear Tires. Akron. Ohio, were defeated. 31 to 30, by the Rushville (Ind.) Elks. The Lj-ons Independent. Indiana amateur champions, won their First game by dropping Phillips University, 33 to 2S. The South Side Turners of Indianapolis lost to the Southwestern College Club of Winfield, Kan., 48 to 23. Another Indiana team, the Jeffersonville Elks, bowing to the Dallas A. C., 43 to 23.

Merely Chatter BY NORMAN ISAACS

THE baseball feud between Davy Bancroft and Earl Smith may reach a “head” this season. Last year “Oil” took a swing on the former Brave manager and laid Davy away cold. For that Earl was “soaked” SSOO and a thirty-day suspension. it it tt It was learned from an ardent Indianapolis baseball fan the other day that Bancroft had filed suit for $15,000 damages alleging an “unprovoked assault.” And every time “Oil” steps into Ebbetts Field at Brooklyn or the Polo Grounds in New York he has old “John Law” on his back. tt tt tt Last year, so it is understood, Ownie Bush was forced to sneak I Smith over a fence to evade old “Jawn.” The Pirates have eleven games at each of the parks—Ebbetts Field and Polo Grounds —and Earl may be forced to miss all twen-ty-two tilts—because of Davy's suit. tt tt TT seems that Cleveland newspaper men did not agree with the decision in the recent scrap between Chuck Wiggins, king of Hoosier heavies, and Young Stribling of Georgia, Stribling was given the decision over the twelve-round route. Tire Cleveland sports writers seemed unanimous iu the opinion Chuck was the winner. tt tt tt One Cleveland writer referred to Chuck as “the hog-fat Hoosier, rough and nasty—who pounded and whaled away at the Georgia youngster.” Another sports scrivener said that "Matt Brock refereed the brawl. Need I add therefore that the winner lost.” That match was strictly a rough/house affair and who knows how to “rough-house” better than the veteran Hoosier battler? tt tt tt Chuck, ah’ tys a supporter of Gene Tim’ /, king of the division is repori as saying in his dressing room axter the tangle “Him fight Tooney? Humph! Tooney’d knock that bum silly in a round.” tt tt tt Freddie eichrodt, the exCleveland outfielder who resides at 3732 Ruckle St., left for New Orleans Sunday. He was traded to the Pelicans by Cleveland and has hit the trail for the Southland with the determination to go right back in the big show. tt tt tt When Ownie Bush was piloting the Tribesmen it was said that Bush made efforts to land Eichrodt with the Indians. tt tt tt ONE Indianapolis newspaper recently published a story about Fred Haney, Indian third baseman, not going to report this season. Eddie Ash, The Times’ sports editor, South with the Tribe, put a load of dynamite under those rumors by sending the report North that Mr. Haney was on deck and ready to go to work. With Fred handy the local ball tossers should be ready to swing into some real action.

Independent and Amateur Basketball Notices

The Woodside Jrs. defeated the fast New Palestine Zions in an overtime battle, 4238. The Woodsides led at the half, 16 to 14. Bradbury and Birch were high point for Woodside, while Hutcheson played best for the Zions. Wednesday night the Tuxedo Maroons will be played at Liberty Hall. The College Cub Juniors handed the Buddies Club their first, defeat In two years by a local team, 13 to 10. This closed a very successful season for the College Cub Juniors. BRAVES AT HOME ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.. March 13. The Boston Braves were prepared to turn back the Washington Senators’ invasion hcrctoday.

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This outfit looks good to the city of Logansport and the residents and ardent boosters in the "City of Bridges” are earnestly pulling for the Berries to win the State high school championship at Indianapolis Friday and Saturday. Cliff Wells’ club is regarded as one of the strongest teams in the tournament, ana although facing a tough draw, is looked upon with favor by many critics. The Berries meet Rushville in their initial game. If victorious they play the winner of the Frankfort-East Chicago game in the second round.

Mandell to Sign for Title Scrap Bp United Press NEW YORK, March 13.—Eddie Kane, manager of Sammy Mandell, lightweight champion, was expected here today from Chicago and to sign for Mandell to meet Jimmy McLamin, Pacific Coast contei der, in a fifteen-round title bout at the Polo grounds, May 17. Jim Mullen, Chicago promoter made every effort to get the Man-dell-McLarnin bout for Chicago, but balked in his plans, he is said to have released Mandell from a contract he held with him. MARATHON SWIM By United Press ALAMEDA, Cal., March 13.—The San Francisco Bay marathon swim will be held May 27, officials announced. Swimmers will struggle fourteen miles around the bay for prizes of $1,500 for the first man to finish and SI,OOO for the first woman.

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Exhibition Games Today

Washington (A. L.) vs. Boston (N. L.) at St. Petcrsburr. Cleveland (A. L> ts. Toledo (A. A.) at Biloxi. Miss. St. Louie (A. L.) vs. Cincinnati IN. L.) at Orlando. Philadelphia (N. L.) vs. St. Louis (N. L.> at Winter Haven. Boston (A. 1,.) vs. Buffalo (L I-) at Palmetto. Chicago (A. L.) vs. Shreveport (T. L.) at Shreveport.

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Sixteen Premier Teams ! After Indiana Scholastic Cage Crown. SATURDAY TICKETS SOLD Friday Tickets Still Available, Announcement. BY DICK MILLER Sixteen premier high school basketball teams over the State, survivors of the sectional and regional tournaments the past two weekends, settled down to earnest work today, preparing for the finals | tournament and the crowning of ! the seventeenth State scholastic champion at the new Butler University field house Friday and Saturday. Most of the teams, weary from regional struggles, were given a day of rest Monday and lectured by coaches. Opponents in the first games, known, and imaginary versions of the opponents to be met in the progress of the tourney caused coaches to set forth the ! various styles of play to be used in the various games. Every detail of preparation will be carefully covered this week. The fifteen final tourney games will be broadcast to fans over the State by The Indianapolis Times ; over the Indianapolis Power and i Light Company station, WFBM. Blythe and Tommy Hendricks will be at the microphone. Fred R. Gorman, Technical High School, in charge of ticket sales, today announced that all Saturday tickets have been sold. Many fine Friday seats still are available. Fans will be able to obtain IT id ay tickets by communication with Gorman. K. V. Ammerman, manager of the tourney, was busy Monday getting the new' regulation high school floor laid out. He checked the addsfl reinforcements under the temporary bleachers around the edge of the floor where 5.000 rooters supporting the sixteen finalist teams will sit, and arranged for the large army of press correspondents that will “cover” the games. The opening day’s schedule calls for several thrilling games if advance dope is to be used as a gauge. Delphi, coached by Paul Lotstutter, formerly of Franklin, showed up strong at Marion and may upset Anderson. Fans will watrh the Mark Wakefield-coached Central of Evansville team in their struggle with Muncie. The latter team, doped by many to win the State title, faltered in the regional games.

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Ten Rounds—Jock Malone, St. Taut, vs. Bobb.v Williams, New York; 16(1 pounds. Eight Rounds—Jack Kane. Chicago, vs. K. O. Victor, Cincinnati; 110 pounds. Six Rounds—Young Hopwood. Cincinnati. vs. Frankie Jones, Indianapolis; 165 pounds. Six Rounds—Billv Cain. St. I.ouis, vs. Eddie Roberts, Indianapolis; 112 pounds. Four Rounds—Eddie Marshall. Clinton, vs. Lon Lovelace, Terre Haute; 120 pounds. Pennock Has Chance for Mound Mark By NKA Srrvicr INEW YORK. Mar., 13.—Should the New York Yankees fulfill all the nice prophesies made about them and win another pennant this summer. that feat will be very agreeable to Herb Pennock, their lean and efficient southpaw. Pennock has won five world series games. That tics the record of Jack Coombs, the former Athletic star, who is now out of baseball. If the Yankees win again, and there really is no cause to think they won’t, Pennock will get to pitch at least one world series game. And with the Yankees behind him onehalf as strong as they were last year, he probably would win. Coombs, while pitching for the A’s, won five games. He never was beaten. He beat the Cubs three times in 1910, the Giants in 1911 and the Red Sox (while he was with Brooklyn) in 1916. f’ennock, who broke in with the Athletics in 1914, did not get a world series victory until 1923, when he trimmed the Giants twice as a member of the rival New Y'ork chib. He faced the Cardinals in the 1926 and turned them back twice and last year he pitched one of the greatest games ever pitched in a world series to defeat the Pirates. Against the Pirate, for seven long innings, he retired the batters as they came up. He allowed only tl#ee hits and won easily, 8-1. Pennock has this year ahead to smash Coombs’ record. However, he lias other years ahead of him should the Y’ankees fail this year, as he 13 far from through.

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Risko Wins Verdict Over Jack Sharkey Contestants in Heavyweight; Scrap Put Up Unsatisfactory Showing. B FRANK GETTY United Frees Sporia Editor NEW YORK, March 13.—The heavyweight elimination tournament conducted by Tex Rickard for the purpose of finding a logical challenger for the championship of the world today had resulted in the elimination of all the contestants. Johnny Risko of Cleveland, stumbling block of the unlimited division, outpointed Jack Sharkey of Boston in Madison Square Garden last night, but the manner of his victory was such that every one concerned is at a loss to name an op-* ponent for Gene Timney In June. Risko, boring In throughout the fifteen-round fight, won the Judges’ decision in a bout which might hav© been awarded to either man or called a draw without injustice. But even if Sharkey had won the nod of the officials, the situation would have remained the same. There were no knockdowns in last night’s affair, nor was either Sharkey or Risko in distress at any time, It was a fight of body punches, in which Risko, w r ho struck oftener, forced Sharkey constantly to cover up and hang on. Once or tyrtce the Bostonian staggered Risko with heavy lefts to the jaw or savage rights to the heart and stomach, but, Johnny took no notice of the blows and kept eternally forcing the fighting. TO UMP ON COAST Bp United Press LOS ANGELES, March 13.—Louis Kells, former Notre Dame football star and for the past two years a baseball umpire in the Western League, will officiate in the Pacific Coast League this season.

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