Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 293, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 April 1928 — Page 12

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P laying the Field

WITH BILLY EVANS

HOW seriously should the baseball fan or manager take the results of the spring training camps? That question is raised by the many decided reversals of form that have featured the exhibition games this spring in the major league training camps. Several years ago in making my

tour of the training camps in the ro 1 o of sports writer, I came upon the Yankees at St. Petersburg, looking for all the world like a bush league outfit, For some reason the club just could not get along. When the pitchers field the opposition in check,

the Yanks were feeble at the bat. When the sluggers took liberties with the rival club’s pitchers, the Yankee twirlers were even easier to hit. Some of (lie traveling experts accused the Tanks of not taking their baseball seriously. Others insisted if they talked and played more baseball and less golf, the team would benefit thereby. A few thought the Tanks just a rotten ball club that wasn’t entitled to win. WHEN I broached the question to Miller Huggins, he didn't seem at all disturbed over the poor showing of his club and laconically said so. “You know these games don't count in the standing. I am sure I have a good ball club, strong enough to be a pennant contender, f don't care how many games the team loses this spring just so long as they start winning when the season opens. That spring the Yankees were kicked around by a majority of the clubs played. Unfortunately for the other seven clubs in the American League, the spring defeats couldn't be counted. When the season opened, the Yankess hit their stride and went out to win a pennant, even though a majority of critics had consigned the club to the second division. This spring wc'havc again been treated to another series of form reversals. Teams doped to fight it out for the pennant have played mediocre ball, while others regarded just so-so, have performed like thoroughbreds. IN THE American League, New York and Philadelphia, picked by many of the experts to run onetwo. have disappointed badly in their spring play. The Yanks have simply been unable to show anything like real form, and neither Ruth nor Gehrig has contributed a home run. On the other hand, St. .Louis of the American League and Boston of the National League, neither seriously regarded, have been the sensations of the training camp. This has been a habit of the Boston Braves for years. If spring form was to continue throughout the summer, the standings of the clubs would be turned topsy-turvy and the dope of the experts made to look foolish. But, as Miller Huggins says, the season starts in April, not March. That's when the Yanks get rough.

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Reds’ Pilot Likes Looks of His Club Hendricks Believes Cincy Will Be in Running for Pennant. | (Copyright. 1928, bv United Press) Jack Hendricks, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, told the United Press here today that he expected the Reds to battle it out with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs for the National League pennant. “I don't claim a pennant winner ior Cincinnati,” he said, “but I like the looks of my club very much. I think the Reds will finish in first division and with any break in luck we'll fight it out with the Pirates and Cubs for the pennant.” The Pirates, Hendricks said, are without a glaring weakness and ought to win again. “Sparky Adams plugged the gap at second and gave the Pirates the strength needed to recover from their world series beating," Hendricks said. “The Boston Braves will be dangerous. Hornsby and Bell will break up a lot of games at Boston with home runs into those new left field bleachers, only 301 feet from home plate. I expect the Braves to finish in first division.” For first division, Hendricks picks Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cincinnati and Boston, and for second division. New York, St. Louis, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. There are few changes in the Reds' line-up from last year. Kelly and Pipp will play first, Critz second; Ford, short, and Dresscn, third. The outfielders are Walker, 2itsmann, Purdy, Callghan and Allen. Rube Bressler is gone, having transferred himself to Brooklyn.

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The Prize Comes Home to Roost

Peter and William Miller, w inners of the recent Brothers bowling event at Beam's Delaware alleys, were given medals and cash signifying them “brothers” city champions today. Peter, who has quite a record as bowler, and William, who spends his time sleuthing as a member of the city detective force, toppled over a total of 1,341 pins, including a handicap allowed William. The award was under protest for some time because of the high score turned in by William, but investigation revealed he had spent little if any time crashing the maples and the prizes finally were allowed. ALL SET FOR ATTEMPT White’s Triplex Speedster in Shape; Await Favorable Conditions. pjr United Press DAYTONA BEACH. Fla., April 4. —Mechanical work on the Triplex racer of J. M. ’Vhite, automobile manufacturer, lias been completed and favorable beach conditions were awaited before the scheduled attempt at the world's speed record.

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Big league talent was carded to perform at Washington Park today when Jack Hendricks’ Cincy Reds clashed with Bruno Betzel’s Indians in the first home exhibition for the locals. Reds and Indians also will battle Thursday. Games start at 3 o'clock. Hendricks, former manager of the Indians and the last pilot to win a pennant here, has bossed the Reds the past few seasons. He led Indianapolis to a pennant in 1917. Among the new Reds this spring is Outfielder Pid Purdy, purchased from the Seattle team of the Pacific Coast League. He is a little fellow, but rated a strong candidate for a regular berth with the Queen City club. Pid is only 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 150, but he has plenty of pep and determination. He is a three sport star, playing baseball, basketball and football.

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By Lefty Lee The Egan Five won three games from the O'Keiley team as the Shott Brel Springs took two from the Fords in the Eastern League games at the Century alleys. The M. & W. Engraving Company rolled their games at which the Easterns will shoot later. Warren turned In the best total in this loop with games of 170, 332 and 130, a count of 582. The Vonnegut League games at Pritchett's showed a three-time victory for the Tapestries over thq Hoosier Cabinet and a two-out-of-three triumph for the A. B. Ranges over the Grass Seeds. Emcrich rolled total of 559. The Hollenbeck Press won three games from the Marmon team is the Commercial League games at the Delaware alleys. The balance of the games rolled were derided over the two-out-of-three route the RobTamio Abe, Lott Are Favorites Ey United Pres ASHEVILLE, N. C., April. 4. Tamio Abe, Japanese court star who defaulted to George Lott, No. 3 American ranking player in last week’s finals of the South Atlantic tennis tournament, may reach the finals again with Lott in the Western North Carolina tournament. He and Lott were conseded today the best chances of advancing through the eliminations rounds. Abe Tuesday defeated Lawrence Rice, Newton Center, Mass., 6-f., 1-6, 6-4. Lott advanced, defeating Billy Cox, Asheville, 6-1, 6-1.

Practice Tilt Tuesday

CORRIDENS AB R H O A E Ms'thews, cf 2 l 2 o o n Ydc, If 2 1 ft 1 ft 0 Connolly, 2b 3 2 l 2 1 0 Anderson, ls-cs 3 12 10 1 Jacobson, rs 4 1 1 2 0 0 Asher, 3b 4 ft 1 1 3 ft Miller, ss - 4 ft 1 ft 1 o C. Russel, lb 3 ft 0 14 ft 1 Riddle, c 3 ft ft 3 2 1 Roach, c 2 0 ft 3 1 1 Speece, p 1 ft ft ft 4 1 Cavet, p 1 ft ft 0 2 0 Roberts, p 1 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 33 6 8 27 15 5 BETZELS AB R H O A r Mueller, <-f ...’ 3 0 n 3 n o Haney, 3b ... A 5 1 4 2 6 1 Layne. If 5 1 2 1 ft'o R. Russell, rs 5 ft 1 1 ft 0 Warstlcr. ss 3 0 ft 2 1 0 Holke. lb 4 ft ft 12 0 ft Betzel, 2b 4 ft 2 33 1 Florence, c 2 ft ft 3 ft ft Spencer, c 1 ft ft ft l n leverett, p 1 o n o ] n Schupp, p 1 0 ft ft ft o Meyers, p 2 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 36 2 9 27 13 3 Corridens 203 000 010—6 Betzels 000 000 200—2 Summary Home runs—Jacobson. Two-base hits Connolly, Matthews. Asher. Hanev, Betzel. Sacrifice hits—Anderson. Double plays Haney to Betzel to Holke; Speece to Riddle to C. Russell; Miller to Connoly to C. Russell. Left on bases Corridens 3Betzels. 8. Bases on bals—Off Speece. 2; off Cavet. 1; off Roberts, 2; off Leverett, 2. Struck out—By Speece. 1; by Roberts. 1: by Leverett. 1; by Schupp. 1. Winning 6 itcher—Speece. Losing pitcher- Leverett. Its —Off Leverett, 5 in 3 innings: off Schupp. 1 in 3 innings; off Mevers. 4 in 3 innings: off Speece. 3 in 3 Innings; off Cavet. 2 in 3 innings; off Roberts, 1 in 3 innings. Time—l:4o.

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Coast Leaguers Open Schedule B’t Times Spertal SAN FRANCISCO. April 4 —With total attendance about 38.000 for the four games, the Pacific Coast League opened its 1928 campaign Tuesday, the first circuit in organized ball to get under way. Opening day results: San Francisco, 3; Seattle, 2 (thirteen innings.) Hollywood. 3: Oakland. 2. Los Angeles, 11; Portland. 5. Sacramento. 6; Mission, 3.

Bambino Hits First Homer; Other Notes of Big League Clubs in Training

NASHVILLE. Tenn.. April 4 —Although Babe Ruth hit his first home run of the 1928 season in the eleventh inning against Chattanooga, the Yankees lost, 3 to 2, in twelve innings. A fumble and low throw by Lou Gehrig led to the defeat. EVANSVILLE, Ind., April 4, "Wattie” Holm, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman who was forced to remain out of Tuesday's game with Nashville because of a sore arm, will be given a few days rest. Manager Bill McKechnie announced here today. Holm described the soreness as a 'tied up shoulder.” He said he would be ready for the city series which opens with the Browns at St. Louis, Saturday. MONTGOMERY, Ala . April 4. - Roger Peckinpaugh of the Cleveland Indians has selected George Uhle to hurl the opening game ol the season against the White Sox aot Chicago. Tire condition of Shortstop Joe Sewell's leg makes it uncertain whether he will be in the opening day lineup.

bins Body, Indianapolis Fower and Light. Crane Company, Martin-Parry and Standard Oil taking the George J. Mayer & Cos., Crescent Paper, Stutz Motor, uilling Candy arid Hass'er Manufacturnig Company. Siebold of the Hollenbeck Press team turned in the high scries with a total of 602. The opponents of the Citizens Gas Company team will roll later. Two-out-of-three was the verdict in the Indianapolis Water Company League, Office and Constuction teams winning from the •Pumping and Warehouse boys. Ferguson hit high single game, scoring 214. The Armour <fc Cos. League games at the Pritchett alleys resulted in triple wins for the Cloverbloom and Star Hams over the Faultless and Melrose. The Star Baron and Silver Nut boys took two from the Fowler anti Supreme teams while the Veribcst r.nd Devonshire rolled a ri*ad heat, each tram winning one game and a lie. Hilllgots turned In a fine series of 628. The Leavitt boys took ihren from the Comer outfit, as the Frcdekmg anil Marion Clubs won two from the Anders end Morrisons in the Sutherland League zanies at tho Central alleys. Leavitt pounded the pins for a great 257 score In his first game. Hill tried to overtake him In his second effort, but fell short, stopping at 244. The Trinity Browns and Emmaus Browns won three from the St, Paul Reds and Emmaus Grays, while the St. Paul Grays won two from the St. Peter Grays in the Lutheran League games at the Central alleys. Mindlcn carried all high honors with a total of 592. The National Malleable, Allison Engineering Company and Prest-O-Lite Storage Battery each won three from the Behler-Hodson Garage, P. O. L. Battery and Prest->Lite Inc. as the Speedway Lumber and Miller's Rest teams took two from Rosner's and the Esterline-Angus crews in the Speedway League games at the Indiana alleys. The Allison Engineering Company boys had high game when they bunched strikes for a total of 1,059. Charlie Fink led the field with a total of 615. Lesman had 612. The Aipbassador team won three from the Torredores ns the Commodores took the odd game from the Stevedores in the COACH LONGMAN DEAD ANN ARBOR, Mich.. April 4. Frank C. (Shorty) Longman, full back on Michigan’s varsity football team from 1903 to 1905, and for many years active in coaching and teaching, died here of tuberculosis Tuesday. Longman coached at Notre Dame shortly after leaving Michigan.

EXHIBITION BASEBALL

Philadelphia (A. L.) vs. Philadelphia fN. L.i at Philadelphia. Washington iA. L.) vs. New York (N. L.i at Greenville. S. C. Cleveland (A. L.) vs. Montgomery (S. E. L.i at Montgomery. Detroit (A. L.) vs. Dallas (T. L.) at Dallas. Chicago (A. L.) vs. Louisville (A. A.) at Louisville. St. Louis (A. L.) vs. Tulsa (W. L.) at Tulsa. New York (A. L.) vs. Nashville (S. L.) at Nashville. Boston IN. L.) vs. Chattanooga (S. I. ) at Chattanooga. Brooklyn (N. L.) va. Atlanta (B. L.i at Atlanta. St. Louis (N. L.) vs. Evansville (Three-I L.) at Evansville. Cincinnati iN. L.) vs. Indianapolis (A. A.i at Indianapolis. Pittsbu-gh IN. L.) vs. San Antonio (T. L.) at San Antonio. TUESDAY’S RESULTS Giants. 8; Senators, 2. Chattanooga, 3; Yankees, 2 (twelve innings). Brooklyn, 9; Macon, 3. Detroit vs. Waco (cancelled, rain). Browns. 23; Tulsa. 8. White Sox. 19; Memphis. 11. Cardinals. 10; Nashville, 7. , Cincinnati, 6; Louisville, t.

Kinsey Aee of Mexican Tennis Team U. S. Players Expected to Experience Little Trouble in Matches. By United Press MEXICO CITY, April 4.-Except for Robert Kinsey, an American, the Mexican Davis cup team will offer little competition to the United States tennis players in the first round of American zone play Friday. Kinsey, brother of Howard Kinsey of San Francisco—the Kinseys were United States doubles champions in 1924—again will be a member of the Mexican team and on his shoulders apparently will rest the burden of the Mexican team. He will be supported by Ricardo Tapia and Alfonso Unda. Either of the latter might be able to win a set or two from the Americans, but unless there is a marked upset, they should be beaten. Tapia is a protege of Kinsey and although only 20 is regarded as a coming star. Unda is a veteran i Davis cup player, having represented Mexico several times before, j Tapie and Kinsey probably will pair! in the doubles. While Kinsey primarily is a dou-' bles player he might take a singles match from any of the American players with the exception of Til- j den or Hennessey, since he is a tournament veteran and will have the advantage of playing on his own courts at an altitude more than 7.000 feet. The high altitude always is a factor in tennis in Mexico for out-> side players.

GREENVILLE, S. C., April 4 The New York Giants and the Washington Senators moved here today for the fifth game of their exhibition series. The Giants’ winning streak was extended to ten games Tuesday when Dutch Henry beat the Senators, 8 to 2. CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, April 4 —The chances of Hearn and Delaney. rookie pitchers, remaining with the Boston Braves were dc-

Formal Celebration for Champion Muncie Team Next Thursday Night Parade, Speeches, Dance to Feature Gaia Celebration in Honor of Winners of Cage Meet.

MUNCIE, Ind , April 4.—Formal celebration honoring the Central High School basketball team as the

Movnahar. League Ramp* a) the Indiana alleys. Coval hit one of the best (tames rolled this reason in any league when he toppled 280 in his first game. This game ga’C him a 625 total for the night. The Kingan I-eague also rolled onthe Indiana drives Tuesday ntght. the Traffic and Peerless winning three from the Advertislne and Hot Dogs as the Stock ■Sales. Export. Bologna and Dago Hams took two from ihe Sausage. Produce Credit. Reliable and Sorrento. Engclking turned In a scries of 587. Mrs. Helen Mueller won the handicap sweepstakes ai the Elks club alleys Tuesday night, with a total of 564 Mrs. Mueller had a gift of twenty-four pins and lolled 549. Mrs. Frank Johns with hut twflvc-pin handicap was second rolUiiK r. 44 to bring her total to 5.>6_ This ends the activities of the Ladies' Social League for the sea:on.

The Indianapolis Mcldon Club will be represented by anothev strong semi-pro road club again this season. The club will be made up of experienced semi-pro plavers and desires games with the fastest of State teams. The club has open the following dates: May 6. Mnv 13. and May 27. Strong State clubs desiring games are requested to eet in touch with R. J. Stehlin, 918 Olive St . Indianapolis. Jewell's A. B C.s of Indianapolis have organized for the coining season Teams desiring games writs Warner Jewell. 17-3 Northwestern Avc., Indianapolis. The Riverside A. A.s will bold an important meeting tonight at Bill O Havers poolroom. All players arc requested to attend the meeting. The Riv ' , , r J ldf l s , ori " ! have a stronger tram than the/ had in previous seasons. For games tall Smltty Davis at Har. 4444-W. Indianapolis Orioles defeated the Indianapolis Trojans Sunday. 9to 8. For games with the winners, rail Drexrl 5185-J and ask lor John. Y. M. S. please note. Conner's Restaurant wilt put a fast toarn In the field this season. A permit for Garfield is held for Sundav. A practice game is desired. Call iirexel 7-14 and ask for John. Southeastern Cubs will hold a special meeting Thursday night at the home of W. Barlow, 1138 Vandcman A'p. All players and tryouts are requested to note. Spann, Mace. Patterson. Dodson, Walkei and Sandtop please note. The Cltv League will meet at the ErnRoe Sporting Goods Company store 209 W. Washington St., Thursday, April 5. at 7:45. The St. John's Evangelical team and Commission Row Ramblers will play a practice game at Garfield No. 3. Saturday at 2:?". All Saints players from last year and a.iy new men wishing to iry out for team, report at that time to H. Pfeiffer or W. Sauter. Turk. Higgs and Logsden are expected to form a sfronc outfield combination for the St!' Philips A. C. this summer. Dutch Richeson has been added to 'he Saint* lineup, Practice will be held Sunday afternoon at Brookstde. Silver Flash baseball club will bold its first practice Sunday afternoon at Marion Ave. and Sixty-Second St. Flashes wtl. open their season May 6, at Seymour. f * plavers are requested to intend Sunday s practice. For games address W. 1 Day, 6316 Ferguson St., or call Humboldt -8-5 Riley Cubs defeated ttie Indianapolis Crows, 13 to 5. All teams playing in the 14-16-year-old class and requiring games, call Belmont 0696 and ask for Harry. College Cubs will play stiong State teams thts year as in previous .-asons. Early games in May are desired. Ft r games address Carl Lich. 2943 Bellefor.Ldne St., or call Hemlock 4451. Indianapolis Triangles desire a practice game for Sunday with a last team. Call Drexel 6664.

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Reds Here for Two Days and White Sox for Three —Matty’s Injury Cripples Tribe Battle Front. BY EDDIE ASH Grooming his Indians for the A. A. opener next Tuesday against the Minneapolis Millers, Manager Betzel today was to send his Tribe pastimers into an exhibition battle with the Cincinnati Reds, the first home exhibit ion for the locals. The lloosiers wound up their Florida exhibition schedule by winning live in a row, including two from the Reds, and the home pastimers are eager to maintain that kind of speed before

Washington Park fans. Burwcll and Boone were slated to divide the Tribe mound work this afternoon and it was said Eppa Rixey, veteran Cincy southpaw, would endeavor to baff.'e the Indians. Another contest is scheduled for Thursday when Ferd Schupp probably will see mound action against the Cincy big 1 aguers. The Chicago White Sox invade the Tribe lot after the Reds depart and the Windy City sqhad is billed to tangle with the Indians Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Washington Park gates were thrown open Tuesday and all fans invited to watch the Indians stage a practice game. At least 2.000 rooters took advantage of the free gate and they enjoyed themselves discussing veterans and new men among the performers. Mathews Injured The contest cost the services of Outfielder Wid Matthews for an indefinite period as he was hobbling about with a cane today. Playing with Coach Corriden's side, which downed the squad piloted by Manager Betzel. b to 2. Matthews turned his right ankle in the third inning as he was playing ofT second and it was necessary to carry him off the field. A big feature for the fans was a home run over the left field fence

pendent upon their showing against the Chattanooga Southern League club here today. The Braves are heading north for the first time in ten years without a real cripple on the squad. PHILADELPHIA. April 4. Ty Cobb, who joined the Athletics Tuesday after being absent from the team because of the illness of his wife, was scheduled to appear in today's city series game between the Athletics and Phillies.

1928 State champions will be held here Thursday night, April 12. Luther S. Martin, principal, sent invitations today to several teams, among them Martinsville, final game opponents of the locals at the j State tournament, officials, news- i paper men and officers of the In- j diana State High School Athletic Association. According to Martin the events will start with a dinner at the Hotel Roberts at 3:30 p. m. A parade will start at 7 p. m. The line of march extends to the Ball Teachers’ College gymnasium, j where speaking and other laudatory J remarks to the net champs will hold ; sway, after which the ceremonies move to the Armory and close with j a dance in honor of the team. All Muncic is planning a gala affair, one (hat will pay tribute to ! the Bearcats. BARRETTIS* - RELEASED Giants Return Catcher In Memphis I Club; Levy Joins Seconds. Ey United Press ATLANTA, Ga„ April 4,-Thc | New York Giants returned Catcher j Bill Barrett to the Memphis (South-1 ern League* Club today. Jake! Levy, pitcher, was ordered to join the Giants’ second team at Greenville, S. C. Pitchers Barnes. Fitzsimmons and J Cantwell, who were expected to rc- | join the Giants here, remained at 1 Greenville and will be picked up on j Wednesday. IN SEMI - FIN A L ROUN Di Woman Stars Battle in North and South Golf Event. By T nitrd Press PINEHURST, N. C„ April 4. Glennn, Collett, Maureen Orcutt, Mrs. O. S. Hill and Miss Virginia Van Wie were in the semi-final i rounds of the women's North and South golf tournament today. Miss Collett was to play Mrs. Hill, while Miss Van Wie and Miss Orcutt were to meet in the other bracket.

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National Prep Meet in Second Round of Play P.’i t nltrd Press CHICAGO, April 4.—Twenty teams entered the second round of the University of Chicago’s tenth annual National Interscholastic basketball tournament this afternoon. Canton, 111, and Ft. Collins Col., met in the first game of the secon-i j round following completion of U r four remaining first-round games j played this morning. The first round saw the elimination of three strong Eastern teams, Berlin, N. H., Poughkeepsie. N. Y„ and Cantonville. Md. All were defeated decisively. by “Doll” Jacobson when two runners were on ahead. He played right field for the winning side. Fred Haney was the star for the Betzels, both in the field and at bat. S He poled a double and three singles and guarded the hot corner in spec-i tacuiar fashion. Eacli team used three pitchers, Ferd Schupp showing toe best work. The baserunning of Connolly was noteworthy. Ilughic Critz. regular second saeker of the Reds, is not with the team. He was called home because of the serious illness of his j wife. The Reds have been barnstorming I since leaving their training camp at Orlando, Fla., a week from last Sun- ; day. Wid Matthews of the Indians ! spent a bad night Tuesday. His j right ankle, injured during Tuesday's practice game, pained him to i the extent that sleep was iml possible. It is feared a bone is chipped and an X-ray was to be | taken today. It was a hard piece of j luck for the Indians, because Matty | had just, reached the peak of spring form when injured. .Tack Powell of the American Association and John Kelly of the Florida State League will umpire , Washington Park exhibition games. Manager Hendricks of the Cincy Reds lias announced his opening day outfield. It will be Purdy, in left: Allen, in center, and Walker in right. The Chicago Cubs open at Cincy next Wednesday. The American Association opens next Tuesday. April 10. This is repeated to correct an error by the WFBM radio announcer. ' He has been telling his audience the season starts Wednesday, April 11. It is the majors that open April 11. with the exception of Boston at Washington, in the American League, who start Tuesday by special permission. Kansas City has sold First Baseman Branom and Catcher Shinault to the Louisville Colonels at a rej ported price of $12,500. Branom is a hold-out with plenty of money, l It isn't necessary for him to play 1 ball for a living, but Louisville j thinks he'll report. In that case | Branom and Shinault are certain | to boost the stock of Bill Meyers’ j team. Tribe spring training batting j averages, compiled from eleven exhii bition tilts and five practice games, : follow: 1,, Ft ass m (onnolly * 11 33 IS .455 I Haney 12 41 1 .439 I R. Russell 17 45 ID .422 j Spencer 14 42 18 am i Betzel 17 5* 21 .375 Laync 13 43 15 .349 Jacobson 15 44 15 .341 Anderson 14 39 13 333 Matthews 11 26 8 308 Warstler 17 54 18 .296 Mueller 15 40 11 .274 Asher 7 21 6 .273 Riddle 11 26 7 .289 Roach 6 8 2 .250 Miller 1 4 1 .350 C. Russell 7 21 I .190 Holke 17 61 10 .164 Florence 1 2 0 .000 LOBERT WITH GIANTS Hans Lobert, veteran third baseman of other years, is acting as coach with the New York Giants this season.

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Hockey Final to Be Played at Montreal Maroons to Meet New Rangers for World’s Ice Crown. i'.,y United Press NEW YORK. April 4 —The New York Rangers and Montreal Maroons will meet in the play-off for the Stanley Cup. emblematic of the world's championship in hockey. The rangers won the championship of the American division by defeating the Boston Bruins at Boston, Tuesday night, 4 to 1. The first game between the pair ended in a 1-1 tie. After battling through two games without cither team gaining an advantage, Oatman, a Maroon spare, scored the goal which gave the Montreal Maroons the championship of the Canadian division over (lie Montreal Lcs Canadiens at Montreal, Tuesday night. The score was 1 to 0. The first game in the Stanley Cup series will be plaj-ed at Montreal Thursday, the best three out of five games to decide the winner. All Purdue Batters Tiger Nine, 12-1 Jly Timex Special GREENCASTLE, Ind , April L Purdue's baseball team unleashed p heavy barrage at four De Pauw moundsmen here Tuesday, slashed out thirteen safe hits in seven innings to win over the Methodists, 12 to 1. The Boilermakers downed the locals, 6 to 5, at Lafayette Monday. Sindelar. Snodgrass, and Harmeson led the hitting drive. Both roaches substituted freely during the engagement. Fo.vle, Starke, McCullough and Bowman were used on the Dc Pauw mound. Score by innings: Purdue ! 010 11.3 n—l3 13 1 Dr Pauw . non 000 1— 1 2 r> Batteries: iPurdue . Spidoll. Mvers and Rambv: (De Pauw. 1 •■••.•'e. Starke, McCullough, Bowman . nr! Schulls. MAT MEET CANCELED C.y I nited press PHILADELPHIA. April 4.—The Middle Atlantic wrestling championships, to have been staged at the University of Pennsylvania Friday and Saturday, have been canceled, owing to a lack of interest.

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