Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 291, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 April 1928 — Page 12

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Talking It Over WITH JOE WILLIAMS

NEW YORK, April 2.—Mr. Billy Murray leaned back in his chair at the Friar’s Club and sent a bluish-gray cloud of smoke bal-

looning toward the raftered ceiling. “Talking about ball players,” he began— Mr. Murray is at his reminiscent best talking about ball players. He used to be one. He is one of the old guard. He has run the gamut of the game from ball player to club owner, in both the minors and the majors. He knows

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What it's all about and why. “Talking about ball players,” began Mr. Murray, “they are funny fellows, all of them. The only difference is that some are funnier than others.” tt a tt Mr. Murray proceeded to become specific. He recalled this about that player and that about this player, indexing each individual in the precise classification to which his degree of oddity merited. tt a tt AT length Mr. Murray settled on “Moose” McCormick, the old Giants’ star, as the oddest character he ever saw on the ball field. “I first came across him when I had the Providence club in the International League. He gave me many unhappy hours. He and another outfielder named Kruskamper, or something like that. Moose played center and the other bird played left. U tt tt “One day in Toronto they had me on my knees begging for poiscn. In the first six innings these two sterling athletes had just six errors between them. They kicked away every chance that came their way. In the sixth they missed two catches completely. st tt tt OMING to the bench Kruskamper said to McCormick, "Say, we ought to have some sign so we’d know which of us is to make the play.’ “ ‘What do we need signs for?’ answered Moose. Tt doesn't make any difference which one of us muffs the ball.’ And I'm pretty sure he really felt that way about it. “In the next inning McCormick tripled with one out. Even with all those errors the score was close. The next batter hit to deep left center. McCormick started for home. By a great sprint the Toronto fielder managed to grab the ball. McCormick couldn't get back to third to touch the bag and start for home again and was thrown out at the plate. tt tt t> “The game went into extra innings. Whlie we a~c at bat in the twelfth I was sitting on the edge of the bench in a glowering rage. Fere was a ball game we should have won by th-oe cr fetr runs, but was going. into extra innings because by two smart outfielders had nulled about every bad play possible. * a S I was” sitting there boiling 1\ over. I hear somebody on the bench whistling ‘ln the Good Old Summer Time.’ I looked along the bench and who was doing the whistling but McCormick. “ 'Hey, McCormick,’ I yelled. ‘l'll say this is a hell of a summer, and I’ve had a hell of a time with a smart ball player like you running loose.’ McCormick, looking surprised, asks, ‘Why, Bill, you ain’t sore are you? Don't worry; we'll win this one yet.’ “The fifteenth inning comes and the score is still tied. It's McCormick’s time at bat and he hits one of the longest drives I ever saw anywhere for a home run. Toronto fails to score in her half and we win the ball game on McCormick’s fierce wallop. “As we arc walking to the club house McCormick comes alongside of me and says. ‘Well Bill, I was right, wasn't I? We won like I said we would, didn’t we? You should never worry, Bill.’ tt a tt “ ‘Sure we won,’ I blurted. ‘But we should have won in nine innings and had cur suppc-S by this time.’ “ ‘But Bill, lock at all the swell pract’ce vve would have missed,’ answers this McCormick. Yes, sir, he was the prize baby of ’em all.”

Announce Sale of Sinclair Stable i\v Vnitcd Press PHILADELPHIA. April 2.—Purchase of Harry F. Sinclair s valuable string of race horses has been completed by James Irvin, a Philadelphia contractor. Irvin said he and another Philadelphian. whose name he refused to reveal, began negotiations sometime ago to acquire the Rancocas Stable which is valued at more than $1,000,000. after Sinclair's horses were barred from Maryland tracks.

Meldons to Open Season April 29 Indianapolis Meldon Club, strong State semi-pro outfit, is preparing for one of the hardest schedules it has tackled in recent years. The Meldons open April 29 at Kokomo against the Kokomo Boosters Club Strong State teams desiring games with the Meldons are requested to get in touch with Manager Robert J. Stehlin, 918 Olive St. DEFAULTS FINAL ROUND Jj.if ( pi ted I*res* CANNES, France, April 2.—Henri Cochet, French Davis cup star, defaulted in the final round of the men’s international tennis tournament. He failed to make an appearance and the title was awarded to Colonel Mayes of Canada.

Ownie Bush Confident Pirates Again Will Annex Pennant

I. U. Baseball Squad Leaves Wednesday Crimson to Head for Dixie; Coach Dean Joins Pastimers. By Times Special BLOOMINGTON. Ind., April 2. Coach Everett Dean. Bob Correll, first basement, and Russell Paugh, pitcher, were to rejoin Indiana University’s baseball squad today following more than a week's illness. Fourteen base’oallers leave here Wednesday for Dixie, stopping off at Cincinnati for a game with the University of Cincinnati Thursday afternoon. From there the Crimson proceed to Alabama for two games with Birmingham Southern, April 6 and 7. One day’s rest will put the team in Georgia where a pair of tilts have been scheduled with Ft. Benning, April 9 and 10. A day later Marysville College in Tennessee will clash with the Hoosiers. The Southern sun should bake the kinks out of the diamond aspirants’ muscles and put them in shape for the opening of the Big Ten schedule at Ohio State, April 12.

Boston Bruins, New York Rangers Tied in Finals of Hockey Series Play-Off Game at Boston Tuesday Night: Winner to Meet One of Two Montreal Teams.

B,y United Press NEW YORK. April 2.—A fiercelycontested 1-to-l tie game has left the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers deadlocked in the final playoff of the American group of the National Hockey League, and today the two teams went to Boston to continue the struggle there Tuesday night. The teams will battle in the Hub to a decision, the winner to meet the champions of the International group in the world series of hockey The Montreal Maroons and Les Canadiens also are deadlocked in the International division, . each team having scored two goals in Saturday night’s contest.

Bruno Betzel Makes First Cut in Indian Squad With Sale of Jimmy Walsh to Jersey City Team

BY EDDIE ASH Bruno Betzel’s squad of outfielders was decreased by one today when Jimmy Walsh, veteran from the East, was sold outright to the Jersey City team of the International League. Walsh, though a great hitter, has been unable to get his throwing arm in shape and Manager Betzel decided to permit the big fellow to return to the league where he gained fame as a swatter. Walsh resides in New York State and he was pleased with his transfer to Jersey City. He was not used much while the Indians were in the South but proved he still could hit in the few times he performed. His

Spring Training Camp Gossip, Chatter

LOS ANGELES, April 2.—Attendance records for a baseball game on the Pacific coast were broken Sunday when 23,581 persons saw the Chicago Cubs defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the fourth straight time, 7 to 5. The former record was 20.118. The total attendance for the four-game series was 43,524. “Kiki” Cuyler continued his slugging against his former teammates, driving out another home run in the first inning. Errors by Wright and Adams, aided the Cubs in scoring five runs in the fourth inning. The fifth game of the series was scheduled at Phoenix, Ariz., today. LOUISVILLE, Ky„ April 2.—Jack Hendricks, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, today was plainly worried over the hitting of his outfielders. The Reds’ outfield of Walker. Purdy and Callaghan. Sundy against Nashville drove only one ball out of the infield in eleven times at bat, a sinble by Walker, The day before the Reds’ outfielders drove only two balls put ol the infield in twelve times at bat, and got one hit. BIRMINGHAM. Ala., April 2. With eight straight victories to their credit, the New York Giants came here today to resume their sevengame series with the Washington Senators. GAINESVILLE. Fla.. April 2. Eddie Farrell. Braves’ shortstop, who

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Kid Mitchell, popular south side bantamweight, will meet Young Wilson in the six-round main event of the Belle Vieu A. A. show tonight at the Princess Theater, 2702 W. Tenth St. Four four-round prelims form the supporting card.

Even if the Rangers defeat the Bruins they will not be able to show their prowess to home town fans in the International play-off, for Madison Square Garden has been turned over to the circus for the rest of the month. IN NATIONAL CUE MEET NEW YORK. April 2.—Willie Hoppe and Gus Copulos of Detroit today were on their way to Chicago to take part in the national championship three-cushion tournament in Recital Hall tonight. This will be Hoppe’s first national threecushion tourney.

'March batting average was .389. He was at bat eighteen times and collected seven bingies. Indianapolis purchased Walsh ; from the Buffalo Internationals In j the spring of last year, but he reported out of shape and with a ba*l arm. Later he was loaned to the Toronto club, where he played out the 1927 season. Toronto returned the Irishman to the Indians at the clo3e cf the 1927 campaign. Baltimore made a bid for Jimmy, but Jersey City made a better effer. The Jerseyites are managed byFrank Gi’hooley, former big league outfielder and well known in InI ternatlcr.al League circles.

was hit on the head by one of Dazzy Vance's fast balls Saturday, had practically recovered from the blow today. The Braves were to play their final exhibition game in Florida today against the University of Florida. KNOXVILLE. Tenn., April 2.—A general shake-up in the St. Louis Cardinals was considered by Manager Bill McKechnie here today.

EXHIBITION BASEBALL

New York (A. L.) vs. Atlanta (S. L.) at Atlanta. Detroit (A. 1,.) vs. Waco (T. 1..) at Warn. iVashiniton (A. 1,.) vs. New York (N. 1..) at Birmingham. Philade'-hia (A. 1,.) vs. Philadelphia IN. 1,.) at Philadelphia. Chicago (A. 1,.) vs. Memphis (S. L.) at Memphis. St. Louis (A. L.) vs. Tulsa <W. L.) at Tulsa. Brooklyn (N. 1,.) vs. Jacksonville (S. E. !,.) at Jacksonville. St. touts <N. U.) vs. Knoxville (S. A. A. at Knoxville. Cincinnati <N. 1..) vs. Louisville (A. A.) at Louisville. Chicago (N. L.) vs. Pittsburgh <N. L.) at Phoenix. SUNDAY'S RESULTS Giants. 2; Memphis. 1. Yankees, 10; Montgomery, 2. Newark, 6; Brooklyn, 3. Athletlcn, 5: Jersey City, 0. White Sox. 5; Shreveport, 0. Ohattanooga, 4; Cardinals. 3. Kansas City, 4; Browns, 2. Nashville. 3; Reds. 2. Cubs. 7: Pirates, h. Ft, Wortli. 3: Tigers. 1. Cleveland. 12: New Orleans. 1.

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Crimson Enters Team in Relays at Pennsylvania B\! Times Special PHILDELPHIA, April 2.—lndiana University has entered a four-mile relay team in the thirtyfourth annual University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival, to be held on Franklin Field, April 27 and 28. In 1916, a Cornell quartet of milers led by John Paul Jones and Windnagle established the record of 17.511-5 seconds. The team entered from Indiana has been clocked in 17 minutes and 55 seconds, less than 4 seconds above the record. With a month in which to train and increase its speed, Indiana should be at top form at the time of the relays. Lawson Robertson, head Olympic coach believes the Hoosiers have an excellent opportunity to establish a new mark. CRONIN TO KANSAS CITY A;/ United Press LOS ANGELES. April 2.—Joe Cronin, infielder, has been sold by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Kansas City American Association club. Cronin came to the Pirates from San Francisco in 1925.

It’s Convenient -—And How! V'U I nitrd Press Boston. April 2.— a new golf course with eighteen holes in the United States and the “19th hole” just over the Canadian border, is being planned by a group of local golfers headed by Francis Ouimet. The course will be created at Richford. Vt., and will be part of a year-round country club to be known as the “Richford Frontier Club.” Tennis courts, ski-jumps, toboggan slides, bowling greens, an aviation field and the 18th hole golf course will be in the United States, while the clubhouse and bungalows will provide for a convenient ‘l9th hole” in the province of Quebec.

With the sale of Walsh, the Indians have six fly chasers trying for regular berths. They are Layne, Reb Russell, Mueller. Matthews, Jacobson and Anderson. The Indians were at Washington Park today for their first official practice of the year on the home grounds. They left their spring training camp at Plant City late rriday night. Another long work-out will be held at Washington Park Tuesday. On Wednesday the Cincy Reds will be here for two exhibitions with the Indians. All exhibition tilts will start at 3 p. m.

Unless Ray Blades shows more speed and begins to hit. he will be benched. Although he is playing great ball at third. “Wattie” Holm may be sent back to the cut field and Andy High placed at third. MEMPHIS, Tenn.. April 2.—Heading for Comiskey Park, the Chicago White Sox stopped over here today to play the Memphis Chicks. A1 Thomas held Shreveport to five hits Sunday and the Sox blanked the Te?<as League club. 5 to 0.

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Here is Indianapolis’ Ownie Bush, who is confident he again will pilot the Pittsburgh Pirates to another National League pennant this year. Ownie said today in an interview with the United Press that he expected his strongest opposition to come from the

Jimmy Walsh spent very little time in this city. Up from the South Sunday, he got orders today to hustle away to join Jersey City. The deal involving Walsh was the first cut of an official nature made by Manager Brizcl towa-d the reduction of his large squad. Pitcher Waliic Hurt, Indianapolis semi-pro, was the first athlete marked off the roster, but he left at his own request. Ollie OMara, the third-sacker who jumped the Tribe in 1920 and who was reinstated by organized ball a few weeks ago, was given permission to join the Milwaukee Brewers. He is trying out for the utility infield role. The ' Brewers obtained him from Indianapolis on a conditional deal. In other words, they desire to look him over before buying. He is not the agile Ollie of old. Sam Adclson. Plant City baseball booster, said it v.ith oranges as the Tribe pastimers departed. He loaded two huge sacks of the fruit on the coaches occupied by the ball players. True Carpenter, city passenger agent of the Louisville & Nashville, joined the Tribe baseball party at

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Atlanta and accompanied the gang to Indianapolis. First-Sacker Holke continues his desperate effort trying to get out of a spring batting slump. He showed improvement in the last two games played in Florida. Joe Cronin. Pittsburgh Pirate substitute infielder, has been sold to Kansas City. He was offered to the Indians, but Manager Betzel couldn't use him. Cronin looked good when he joined the Pirates a few years ago. but he failed to live up to expectations. Radio fans are urged to tune in on WFBM. Indianapolis Light and Power station, tonight at 9. Manager Betzel and Secretary Clauer of the Indians are going to face the “mike” and tell of the home team. Pug Cavet had a cute companion on the trip up from Florda. He returned with a police dog pup, the gift of Wilbur Good, former Kansas City manager.

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Expects Giants, Cards and Cubs to Furnish Strongest Opposition. ADAMS HELPS INFIELD Pitching Staff Stronger, Says Pilot. (Copyright. 1028. United Press) PHOENIX, Ariz., April 2.—Four straight defeats at the hands of Chicago Cubs have failed to shake the faith of Ownie Bush in the ball club he hfs assembled for the 1928 pennant race and the fiery little leader of the Pirates told the United Press today he expected the Pirates to win again. "I expect the race will be about the same as last year's,” Bush said, “and, of course, I believe my club will finish on top again. “We have been a little slow rounding into shape, but I expect to have a stronger team this year than in 1927. We haven’t been quite up to form lately, but by April 11 this'll be a different bunch.” Here's First Division Bush expects the Giants. Cardinals and Cubs to furnish the strongest opposition. “I can’t say which of the three will give us the most trouble,” he said, “but I expect those three teams to finish in first division. The order in which they finish depends on which one is the most fortunate with its pitchers and suffers least from injuries.” The addition of Sparky Adams, who came to the Pirates in the trade which sent “Kiki” Cuyler to the Cubs, has “made” the Pittsburgh Infield in the opinion of Bush. With Adams at second. Bush has shifted George Grantham to first, using Joe Harris as an understudy for Grantham. Two of the National League's brightest stars. Wright at shortstop and Traynor at third, are stationed on the left side of the infield. “Our pitching staff appears to be stronger than it was a year ago,” Bush said. Mound Staff Good The trade which brought Burleigh Grimes to the Pirates and sent Vic Aldridge to the Giants apparently has turned out well for Pittsburgh. Kremer, Hill, Miljus, Meadows. Dawson, Fussell and Bartholomew are expected to shoulder the pitching burden. The outfield will be about the same as last year's. Bush believes. "The Waners will be as good as ever and Comorosky will be an improved player,” Bush said. Earl Smith and Johnny Gooch again will take care of the catching. Floyd Scott, who came to the Pirates with Adams, has been converted from an outfielder into a catcher.

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No Strenuous! Practice for Tennis Star No Chances for U. S. Team; Hennessey, Tilden in Tie, 7 to 7. B,n United Press MEXICO CITY, April 2.—Strenuous practice games for the members of the United States Davis Cup team in training here for the opening American zone match with Mexico, April 6. 7 and 8, today were tabooed by William Tilden, captain of the team. Tilden has found that five sets at the unaccustomed altitude of 7,500 feet under a blazing sun are apt to throw players off form. Tilden and Hennessey played one set Sunday which ended in a tie, 7-7. Coen and Allison divided two sets, Coen winning the first, 7-5, and Allison the second. 8-6. Coen won a set from Jones, 6-4, and paired with Jones defeated Hennessey and Allison, 9-7. Walter Johnson Soon May Leave Hospital, Report Bit I niteil Press WASHINGTON. April 2.—Walter Johnson, former Washington pitcher and now manager of the Newark International League team, is beating down the after-effects of influenza and may leave the hospital in a few weeks, his physician said today. The 'doctor denied rumors that Johnson is a victim of tuberculosis. He diagnosed the “Big Train’s” trouble as a kidney infection. Irish Football Tickets on Sale Bp Times Special NOTRE DAME. Ind., April 2.—ln the wake of the call for spring practice comes a call to football fans from J. Arthur Haley, business manager of athletics at Notre Dame. Beginning today. Haley announced, the athletic business staff will be ready to accept reservations for season tickets for the Notre Dame football games at home. The contest with Navy on Soldier field in Chicago is considered a home game. L The Irish eleven this year vl play three games on Cartier fiell meeting Loyola of New Orleanfl Sept. 29; Drake, Oct. 27. and CaiP negie Tech, Nov. 17. The Naxy battle is third on the 1928 schedule and will be staged Oct. 13. I