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Off the I Backboard *— By Norman E. haaci—*

BUTLER’S basketeering Bulldogs will bump into De Pauw Friday evening at the field house and we are looking forward to plenty of action. The Tigers and the Indianapolis collegians always are good for many a thrill and Friday’s contest probably will not be an exception. We dope the score to be: Butler. 38; De Pauw, 27. j 808 Shortridge will tangle with Washington in a city rivalry tilt at the north side gym Friday night. The west siders are tough and fast and will give the blue and white plenty of trouble. Shortridge is exceptionally hard to beat on its home court and we look for the final count to stand: Shortridge, 28; Washington 26. 808 T'NDIANA CENTRAL is primed ior JL its clash with N. A. G. U. Saturday night at the latter’s floor. The Greyhounds have been setting a stiff pace in recent games and after deluging Rose Poly, 46 to 22, the locals returned home to wallop Oakland City, 48 to 25, Tuesday. The Centralites are looking forward to their clash with Butler Feb. 1 and some hot competition should be sprung at that time. B B B TECHNICAL, INDIANAPOLIS’ OUTSTANDING EXPONENT OF BASKETBALL IN MODERN YEARS, JOURNEYS TO RICHMOND FRIDAY AND RETURNS HOME TO BATTLE "FUZZY” VANDIEVIER'S FRANKLIN SQUAD SATURDAY AT THE ARMORY. HERE'S HOW: TECHNICAL, 42; RICHMOND. 26. TECHNICAL. 37; FRANKLIN, 31. B B B Basketball in Indiana The Monon will run a special passenger train from Bedford to Martinsville Feb. 8 for the return clash between the Artesians and Stone City netmen. With that announcemen it seems likely that the Martinsville gym will be sold out for the important clash between the two old rivals. BUB While contributing an interesting letter to our “flat-foot-strained-heart” contest, James W. Goble, 460 West Forty-sixth street, asks us the following question: • Team A is leading by seven points with four minutes, of play remaining. Guard An Team A secures possession of the ball and turning bis back to the man guarding him while holding the ball arm’s length from the defensive player of team B. Team A player thus stalls his way through the remainder of the contest. Has a rule been made giving the referee ths power to stop a deliberate attempt to stall? The latest rule was to the effect that a referee Is authorized to declare a “held ball” or “jump ball” when a closely guarded player is making no apparent effort to put the ball in play. “Closely guarded” has been understood to mean a player guarded by a man within a yard of him. BBS WE ARE EXTREMELY SORRY BUT WE HAVE NO RECORD OF THE SHOTS MADE IN THE TECH-MARTINSVILLE ENCOUNTER LAST SATURDAY. J. W. G. B B B Byron A. Lynch of Indianapolis writes us a lengthy epistle boosting Technical and informing us that Technical deserves to rank among the favorites for the state crown. Ditto! B B B The newest nominee for all-State honors is Chick Shannon of the Clinton high school team. Shannon, we have been informed, is swift moving forward, with a tremendous amount of drive. b b a DID YOU KNOW THAT— Frank Crowe, the Notre Dame flash is a brother of Clem Crowe the former Irish basket captain And another brother. Burl, played on the N. D. varsity team at the same time Clem did. ... And there’s another of the Crowe family ..A freshman at the South Bend school now... And he played SOME forward ..For Jeff of Lafayette last year.... A sports writer at Valparaiso the same one we panned recently... .came back the other day with the remark he thought we were fatheads down in this city... .Must think we are relations of his.... And while on that-subject...-We bear that Horace Mann is anxious to tie Into Valpo once again....To hand ’em another lacing Oh. well!

THE LIFE OF TEX RICKARD a o n u n n Accomplishes Wonderful Achievement by Interesting Wall Street in New Garden; Attracts Prominent People to Fights; Dreams of National Chain. CHAPTER XIII

BV GEORGE KIRKSEY, United Frets Staff Correspondent (Copyright, 1929, by United Press! 'T'EX RICKARD did not promote another of his mammoth boxing spectacles for three years, but during the period from 1923-1926 he accomplished the greatest single achievement of his career. He built the new Madison Square Garden, a $5,000,000 temple of sports, which will always remain as a monument to his genius ( After Rickard placed thq old Garden on a paving basis, he began laying plans for the new Garden. He met with opposition at every turn, but refused to give up his idea. He enlisted the aid of John Ringling. the circus magnate, and it was through Ringling that the aid of Wall Street was enlisted. Filled at Opening The new Garden opened Dec. 11, 1925, when a capacity house saw Jack Delaney fight Paul Berlenbach in one of their memorable light heavyweight battles. it was one of the happiest days of Rickard s life when the doors of the new Garden opened. When the arena was under construction Rickard remained on the scene from meming until night. It has been said of him that he knew every foot of the building up and down and across. Rickard was often asked why he didn’t name the arena Rickard Stadium. stabe it no longer occupied a place at Madison Square, farther downtown. “Oh, leave me out of it,” he would s ay. “The Garden’s the only name for It." a a a ONE of the dreams Rickard had planned was wiped out by his death. He visioned a chain of sport arenas all over the country and already had started to realize his ambition by promoting a similar struc-

Tribe Signs Rookie Hurlers for Trials; Koenecke, Wolf Released

South Side Teams Meet in Tourney Draw Is Made for Second Division of City Sunday Event. Eight south side teams will battle for sectional honors in the second division of the city Sunday tournament at Liberty hall, Dearborn and East Michigan streets, Sunday. The teams promise to stage a merry battle as tljey fight for possession of the silver basketball trophy which symbolizes the south side Sunday title. The drawings, made today, for the first round, follow: 9 A. M.—lndianapolis Midways vs. American A. C.’s. 9:50 A. M.—lndianapolis Spartans vs. St. Patrick. H. N. S. 10:40 A. M.—Woodside Merchants vs. Indianapolis Unlversals. 11:30 A. M.—Hayes Body Cos. vs. University Heights Christians. The schedule for the remainder of the day, concluding with the championship game Sunday night, follows: 2:31) P. M.—Winner 9 a. m. vs. winner 9:50 a. m. 3:30 P. M.—Winner 10:40 a. m. vs. winner 11:80 a. m. 8:30 P. M.—Winner 2:30 p. m. vs. winner 3:30 p. m. The east side sectional which was played last Sunday attracted a large crowd and met with popular app: i. Entries for the west side sectional which will be played Feb. 3 w " not be closed until next Monday. Teams inte •’sted may write Harold Engelhardt, 711 Lemcke building, or call Ch. 5554, between 6 and 7 p. m.

Burwell and Connolly Sign; Sarasota Great Spot for Training JIM PERRY’S champion Indians are beginning to get. into the fold • with their 1929 contracts. Bill Burwell, popular righthanded flinger, has signed, and Bud Connolly, nifty second sacker, is another regular who has attached his name to the official papers. Secretary Clauer says things are moving along in great style toward spring training days and he is of the opinion the team will get in wonderful condition at Sarasota, Fla.; the new camp site. It’s a popular winter resort on the Gulf, sixty miles below Tampa, with a fenced-in ball park and stands, good hotels, golf courses and bathing beaches. Many of the ball players are making plans for their first experience at deep sea fishing.

Girls 9 Teams in Action Tonight Three games will be played in tonight’s series of the Girls’ City League at Liberty hall. The schedule follows: " P. M.—Hottentots vs. Pennsy. 8 P. M.—Hawthornes vs. East Tenths. 9 P. M.—Y. W. C. A vs. Hoosier Demons Hoosier Demons are leading the league, with five victories and no defeats. Hawthorne Bluebirds and Pennsy girls are tied for second, with three victories and two defeats. Madge Gray of the Dem6ns is the leading scorer, with 81 points. VALPO DEFEATED Bn Timex Special DECORAH, la., Jan. 24.—Luther college defeated Valparaiso college of Indiana here Wednesday night, 30 to 16.

ture to New York’s Garden at Boston which opened last year. After the unsuccessful TunneyHeeney fight in July, 1927, stories appeared* in the newspapers that Rickard planned to retire or that he was to be ousted from his position of president and general manager of the Garden corporation. In answer to these stories Rickard always said: “I expect to be president of Madison Square Garden as long as I live.” With the opening of the new Garden, there arrived anew era in boxing. Rickard interested his backer? in boxing and “The Six Hundred Millionaires” replaced the riff-raff of the boxing world in the ringside seats at the weekly shows. Rickard, in short, lifted boxing out of the "Back Alley” class. xro UNTIL his death Rickard ever remained the hardest worker around the Garden. He was to be found at his sports palace at all hours of the day and night. Many times he has been discovered wandering around the winding corridors alone late in the evenings, on Sundays or other odd times. There seemed to be a common tie between Rickard and the Garden. The newspaper men were always welcome in Rickard’s private office at any hour of the day. Although Rickard never liked to talk about himself, he enjoyed telling of his early experiences in Texas, Alaska and Goldfield once he warmed up to his subject. “Write - about them fighters,” he always said, “Don’t write about me.” It was through Rickard's foresight that hockey developed into one of the most popular indoor winter sports in New York. The Garden became a site for all other sports and spectacles and is seldom idle a night in the week.

Osborn, Daniels, Hauser New Flingers; Nydahl Back for Outfield Bid. SPRING PLANS ADVANCE Pierce Departs Feb. 15 to Prepare Camp. BY EDDIE ASH Secretary Bill Clauer of the Indians today announced the signing of two rookie pitchers and the release of Outfielder Len Koenecke and Pitcher Walter Wolf to Holke’s Quincy Three-I League club, the Tribe farm. Young hurlers taken on for trials at the Sarasota (Fla.) spring training camp are Emory Osborn, right hander, of Kansas City. Kan., and W. C. Daniels, right hander, Tampa. Clauer also let it be known that Mallie Nydahl, outfielder, former Minnesota university all-around athlete, would make the southern trip for a thorough trial. He was signed last winter, but had the misfortune to break an ankle last spring while performing with the Minnesota nine and was unable to play during the summer. Young blood in camp makes the veterans hustle more, is the theory of Owner Jim Perry and Manager Bruno Betzel, and other promising rookies may be added to the roster later. B B B Koenecke and Wolf were turned over to Qnincy for more seasoning. The former is a great hitter, but needs polish in the outfield to meet American Association requirements. The Indians saw Emory Osborn, pitcher, work last summer on visits to Kansas City, when Manager Betzel used him to throw during Tribe batting practice when the Hoosiers were playing the Blues. Daniels, the Florida cracker, was recommended by the same man who tipped off the Indian bosses to Catcher Riddle, who was purchased from the Sanford (Fla.) team last winter. Daniels is described as immense in size. Train Jim Pierce will blaze the Tribe trail to Florida, as usual, and will depart for the training camp Feb. 15 to supervise the work on the playing field and look the place over in general. Secretary Clauer already has engaged a workman to get on the job down there Feb. 1 and start raking and rolling the diamond. Clauer is endeavoring to arrange more exhibition tilts in Sarasota for March 8 and 9, and if successful all Indians will depart from the north Feb. 23; otherwise the original program probably will stand, with pitchers and catchers leaving Feb. 23 and the main squad March 2. Shortstop Warstler has asked permission to leave for Sarasota Feb. 23. George Hauser, southpaw semipro of Milwaukee, brother of Joe Hauser, noted first b a - "man, will be among the 1929 Tribe rookies. H 6 was recommended by Jim Murray, veteran umpire, and is highly regarded in Wisconsin independent baseball. It is said Jim Perry beat the Brewers in a race to sign young Hauser. If the youth makes good he’ll prove a great drawing card during the Indians’ visits to the Cream City. Walter Holke, who will manage Quincy, has demonstrated he has the “old observing eye” to become a real pilot. He predicted some time ago that official A. A. averages would show Warstler, the kid, at the top of Tribe batters in driving in runs during the 1928 pennant race, and Walter was right. Warstler batted in eighty-eight runs and the nearest Indian to him was Haney, who socked in seventy-eight. That’s quite an achievement for a little guy with a batting average of only .283. It shows Warstler bears up in the pinch.

INDIANA ‘B’ IS VICTOR By Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. 24 Indiana university “B” team defeated State Normal here Wednesday night, 34 to 31, in a thrilling basket encounter. Miller and Cooper starred for the crimson while Reece and Teany were best for Normal. MAIL OUT INVITATIONS Bjj United Press EVANSTON, 111., Jan. 24—Northwestern university has mailed out sixteen hundred invitations, requesting high schools throughout the country to attend its seventeenth annual interscholastic track, swimming and wrestling meet. Detroit high schools won most of the honors last year. Frank Kennedy, Shortridge, Indiaapolis, was one of the swimming stars last year. CHESTERS VICTORIOUS By Times Special NORTH MANCHESTER. Ind., Jan. 24. —Manchester college defeated Okland City in a fast contest here Wednesday night, 52 to 43. Kranning starred for the locals with ten field goals and three free throws. BATTERYMEN AT WORK By Untied Press CHAMPAIGN, HI., Jan. 24Coach Carl Lundgren plans to start baseball practice in earnest at the University of Illinois sOon after Feb. 4. Some batterymen already have been working. FIRST MEET AT N. D. By United Press CHAMPAIGN. 111., Jan. 24—The University of Illindb track team rapidly is rounding into shape for the present season. Illinois engages in its first meet Feb. 16 at Notre Dame.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Pastime With De Pauw

Art Struck

HARDWOOD action galore is expected at the Butler fieldhouse Friday night when the two old rivals, Butler and De Pauw clash in the first of their two annual court struggles. Although the powerful Bulldog squad is the favorite, Tiger hopes for a surprise victory are running high and even the locals are looking forward to a stiff struggle with the Methodists. Struck, burly guard, is expected to be a tower of strength for De Pauw on defense, while some of the pointgetting work will fall in the way or Ragsdale, flashy forward.

Many Noted Sportsmen to Attend Funeral of Killilea on Friday Late Owner of Milwaukee Brewers Old-Time Star of Michigan Teams; Helped Organize A. L.

Bu United Press MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 24. Henry Killilea, one of the charter organizers of the American League, will be buried Friday in Calvary cemetery attended by many representatives high in sporting circles. The 65-year-old attorney died Wednesday after a lengthy illness^

Indian Grappler Meets Wilson Here Monday

Ralph Wilson, ex - collegiate grappler, and Cherokee Marvin, Indian, hailing from Oklahoma, will meet in Monday night’s feature bout on the Cadle tabernacle wrestling card. Elmer Guthrie, Texas, who first was announced as Wilson’s opponent, was unable to go through with the match because of a previous engagement. Two other bouts are on the card, Carl Chaney, Bloomington, Ind., opposing Sam Petralli, Chicago, in the semi-final, and Ray Rice, Indianapolis, meeting Jack McCarty, Indianapolis, In the opener.

Did You Know That— Hornsby told his new boss that as long as he is a Cub he will not even look at a race or bet on one. . . , A1 Espinosa, the golfer, is a Spaniard. . . . And the Turnesas, Ciucis and Sarazen are Italians. . . . And they are all wondering why Captain Hagen left Bill Mehlhorn off the Ryder Cup team. . . . The National League clubs are going to operate through the exhibition games with minor league umpire#. . . . Dayton was the only farm of the St. Louis Cards that lost money last year.

N. D. Netters Rap Michigan State By Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 24Diminutive Frank Crowe led the Irish of Notre Dame to a 29-to-24 victory over Michigan ’ State here Wednesday night. Michigan led at the half, 17 to 13. Crowe looped in eight field goals and a free throw. Smith played a splendid game for the locals at a guard position.

N. B. A. Decree to World Champs Paves Way for Plenty of Argument Association Orders Loughran, Dundee, Walker and Mandell to Defend Titles Within 60 Days.

BY BERT DEMBY, United Press Staff Correspondent CHICAGO, Jan. 24.—1n ordering four champions to defend their titles within the next sixty days, the National Boxing Association, with one short phrase, has paved the way for more argument than has been caused by the previous inactivity of all four champions. The association decreed that Tommy Loughran, light heavyweight; Mickey Walker, middleweight; Joe Dundee, welterweight; and Sammy Mandell, lightweight, all must fight within sixty days or lose their titles. But the order was qualified with this phrase “except for some valid reason.” The question immediately arises “what is a valid reason for a fighter not defending bis title?” The commission did not answer it. If champions do not choose to fight within the next sixty days the association probably will hear more “valid” reasons than it ever dreamed existed. Loughran's case is different. Tommy wants to fight as a heavyweight and if he can get heavyweight matches he cares little for the lightheavy title. If he were to defend the light heavyweight title, his op-

Ragsdale

He had been crippled Monday by a stroke of paralysis, and lasped into unconsciousness from which he never recovered. Forty years ago, Killilea reached a pinnacle in sports when he plunged across the Harvard goal, leading the Michigan Wolverines, of which he was captain, to a brilliant 6 to 0 footbalil victory. After graduating from the Michigan law school, Killilea became a noted criminal lawyer in his native state of Wisconsin. He kept an eye on baseball, however, which was his favorite sport, and in 1903 helped Ban Johnson and others organize the junior major league circuit. Killilea held the original Boston Red Sox franchise. Killilea purchased the Milwaukee baseball club a year ago. Killilea is survived by a son and daughter. Big Four Meets Flint Net Squad Indianapolis Big Four will meet the Buick five of Flint, Mich., tonight at the -Hoosier A. C. gym. Starring with the Flint team are Reece Jones and Firman Wampler, members of the famous Vincennes high school team of several years ago. Johnny Miner of Ohio State also is a member of the squad. The Indianapolis Buddies, run-ners-up for the state junior title last year, will meet the Brookside Merchants in a curtain raiser. TO INCREASE STOCK By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 24.—The Illinois Turf Association voted to increase its capital stock from $13,000,000 to $15,000,000 at a meeting of the board of directors here. The association owns Churchill Downs, Latonia and Lexington tracks in Kentucky and the Lincoln Fields, Washington Park and Fairmount Park tracks in Illinois. TERRIS MEETS HERMAN By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 24—Sid Terris has started training for his tenround bout with Babe Herman at the St. Nicholas Arena here Monday night. GABBY TO COACH By Times Speeial ST. LOUIS, Jan. 24.—Charles (Gabby) Street, famous big league catcher, has been named as coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, it was announced here.

ponent might be either Leo Lomski or Tuffy Griffiths. Tommy probably could whip either. Griffiths is a tough boy who can hit hard, but hitting Loughran is a different matter. American Owned Horses Popular in Jump Classic By United Press LONDON, Jan. 24.—A1l of the fourteen American owned horses entered for the Grand National steeplechase have accepted the issue. Seventeen withdrawals from the record entry list of 120 were announced today all were unimportart horses. Accidents or other conditions will cause more scratches before the race, which will be run at the Aintree course, March 22. Bill/ Barton, Howard Bruce’s Baltimore jumper, still remains a popular choice among the American candidates, with Whitney’s Easter Hero also highly favored. Easter Hero has drawn top weight of 175 pounds.

Butler Net Five Ready for Tigers Hinkle’s Snipers in Great Shape for Friday Conflict. Head Cosxih Tony Hinkle’s Butler university basket snipers are in perfect condition for their rivalry battle with De Pauw here Friday night at the field house and plenty of hardwood fireworks is expected when the two traditional foes get together at 8 o’clock. The Tigers have an aggressive squad and are expected to furnish the Bulldogs with plenty of opposition. m fact, the locals regard the conflict as their first hard test in some time. The Bulldog basketmen have been going through stiff workouts and have been hitting the hoop with almost monotonous regularity. The locals probably will take the floor with White and Chandler, forwards; Hildebrand, center, and Hosier and Bugg guards. Captain Loveless and Ragsdale will start at forwards for De Pauw; Mountz at center and Crawley and Struck, guards.

Taylor Training for Legion Bout; Wiggins Signed Bud Taylor came to Indianapolis today and announced he would train at the Arcade gym every afternoon in preparation for his appearance at the Armory.next Tuesday night, Jan. 29. He will work out every afternoon at 2 o’clock, in addition to doing road work at Garfield park each morning. His afternoon sessions will be long, with much sparring. • Chuck Wiggins has . signed a contract to fight in the feature scrap of the Feb. 5 card at the Armory, Major Greene, Legion matchmaker, said today. This will be the show following Bud Taylor’s appearance here. A tough opponent is being sought for Wiggins, and the matchmaker tipped it off to Chuck that it might be well for him to start training right now.

Local Bowling Gossip and League Notes BY LEFTY LEE

One boy who has been rolling wonderful ten pins In league play all season and overlooked because of his sheer conslstency is Don McNew, who leads off for the Kirschner-Lovlck team of the Indianapolis and Capitol No. 1 leagues. His combined average for the two leagues is close to 200 the Capitol No. 1 sheet showing 201 and Indianapolis 198. In Wednesday 8 play at the Pritchett Recreation McNew set the high game record of the Indlanapolis League for the season by rolling 279 In his second game. Two-out-of-threc was the rule in this league, the Kirsch-ner-Lovick, 3-F Coffee, American Central, Hare Chevrolet. Halgreij Peoria Life and Hukle Special defeating the Auto Equipment, Sliver Flash Gas, Coca-Cola, Marotts, Meridian Garage and Falls City Lager. Totals of 600 were numerous.

SEMI-PROS AND AMATEURS

East Tenth Deaks tackle the undefeated Klrschbaum Netters at the East Tenth gvm tonight. Both teams have been playing strong teams and a great battle Is expected. A curtain raiser will preced the feature attraction. Klrschbaum Center team will meet the Communal Y. M. H. A. Sunday night at 8 for the Jewish championship of the eity. The game will be played at the Klrschbaum center. Past St. Joe five defeated, the Tigers, 24 to 20. Any team desiring games an the 15-16-year-old class call Ha. 4569-M and ask for Bill. O’Hara Sans defeated the Kirschbaum Bulldogs, 43 to 31. K. Koelling and L. Lawman starred for the Sans. Next BunGalaxy of Stars in Texas Open By United Press SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 24—For the first time since the tournament was inaugurated, all seven former holders of the Texas open championship teed off today when the eighth annual seventy-two-hole tournament opened. The list of champions who will battle are Bob McDonald, Walter Hagen, Joe Kirkwood, Joe Turnasa, McDonald Smith, Bobby Cruickshank and Bill Melhorn. An eight-een-hole amateur-pro best ball event was to open activities today. The pros take the course Friday for an eighteen-hole qualifying round, with the same schedule for Saturday. The low 64 and aH tying for sixty-fourth place will qualify for the final thirty-six-hole round Sunday. NAT HICKEY- GOES BIG By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 24.—An avalanche of goals by Nat Hickey and Kennedy enabled the Chicago Bruins to defeat the Rochester Centrals, 37 to 27, Wednesday night in an American pro basketball game. Hickey scored fourteen points. By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 24—Hickey of Chicago is the leader in individual point scoring in the American basketball league, including games of Jan. 21, according to the official figures. Hickey has scored 201 I 'nts in 29 games. plaiT gold cup~races Bu United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 24—After a year’s suspension because of lack of competition, the famous Gold Cup races, premier event of the motor boat world, will be held on the Shrewsbury river off Red Bank, N. J., Aug. 24-25. There wlill be fifteen challengers for the cup. now held by George H Townsend of the Columbia Yacht Club, whose boat, Greenwich Folly, won the last race, in 1927.

34-Round Boxing Bill to Be Held at Cadle Friday The complete boxing card of six bouts scheduled for Cadle tabernacle Friday night was announced today by Jimmie McLemore, promoter. He has arranged for thirtyfour rounds, a ten-round main go. two six-rounders and three prelims of four rounds each. The program follows: Ten Rounds—Danny Budd, Terre Haute, vs. Tony Caponl. Louisville. Each 135. Six Rounds—Kid Chtssel. Indianapolis, vs. Ed Trovance, Wabash. Ind. Each 142 Six Rounds—Kid Bozo (Negro*, vs. Vernie Johnson (Negro). Each 150. Four Rounds—Young French vs'. Pat McQueese. Each 118. Four Rounds—Kid Oyey vs. C. Riggin. Each 112. Four -ounds—Herbs Allane vs. Jimmv O’Brien. Each 124. With the exception of the feature scrap and the top six-rounder, the other bout*, are between local scrappers. The twelve boxers will weigh in at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon at Atherton’s gym.

WEDNESDAY BAKETBALL

COLLEGES Manchester. 52; Oakland City. 43. Notre Dame, 29: Michigan State. 24. Luther (la.). 30; Valparaiso. 16. Pittsburgh, 35; Carnegie Tech, 28. Pennsylvania, 32; Princeton, 22. Indiana Reserves. 34: State Normal. 31. Loyoia (Baltimore) 33; Navy, 21. HIGH SCHOOLS Decatur Catholic. 28; New Haven. 27. Central (Ft. Wayne). 44; South Side (Ft. Wayne). 36. Rushville, 38; Greencastle, 32.

Paavo Nurmi Cleared of Charges; to Run at Boston on Saturday Secretary of Masonic Games Resigns on Request for Display of Lack of Tact.

BY GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—The red tape has been unwound from the flying feet of Paavo Nurmi and the peerless Finnish runner will compete in the two-mile race at the Boston K. of C. Saturday night. After investigating charges that Nurmi was influenced to switch his entry from the Masonic games here to the Boston games, the metropolitan registration committee of the Amateur Athletic Union Wednesday night declared the charges “to be reckless and unfounded.” Officials of the Masonic games deplored the lack of tact of Jack Harris, former secretary of the Masonic

George Hargitt topping the list with 665 on games of 201. 232 and 232. McNew had 634; Lovick, 637; Huber, 602; Mounts. 613; Westover, 606; E. Meyer, 603; Snyder, 640; Hukle. 646; Mahoney, 651; Hornberger, 629; J. O’Grady, 640; Wiesman, 604; L. Fox, 613; F. Fox, 658; Klrkhoff, 640; Roberson. 621, and Sargent, 620. Inquiries from all parts of the state are coming in regarding the rules of the Lincoln day doubles and singles sweepstakes to be rolled on the Illinois alleys Feb. 9, 10, 11 and 12. Posters and entry blanks have been in the hands of the printers since early this week and will be ready for distribution tonight, according to Jerry O’Grady, who will be in charge "ftWs event. Entry fee in the doubles will be $3 per team and $1.50 per man in

Sans P[ay a return game with the Bulldogs at the Klrschbaum gym. Games are desired with teams having access to gyms. Cal! Ch. 1873-R after o p. m. Madison Avenue Juniors are staging a tournament for teams playing in the 11-13-year-old class. It is to be held at public school No. 4 at University Heights, Write Vincent Schaefer, 807 Markwood avenue. Warren Blackhawks desire games with teams playing in the 14-16-year-old class. Write Forrest Carroll. R. R. H, Box 29 C. Indianapolis. Bright wood Big Four will meet the Indianapolis Big Four in the first game of the City League’s weekly series at the Pennsy gym Friday night. Coach Noggle requests all players to be at the gym at 7 p. m. Saturday night the Brlghtwoods meet the Hare Chevrolet five at Liberty hall. A good game is expected tonight when the flashy St. Patrick's H. N. S. hooks up with the strong New Palestine Zions at the South Side Turner gym. Zions boast of seventeen victories In twenty starts. Saints have added Bill Sayce and Guy Dixon to their lineup. Y. L. S. Girls and Holy Trinity girls will meet in the prelim it 7:46. Hoosier Fliers will form the opposition for the Sacred Heart high school team Friday night at the Sacred Heart gym. The south side school boys have been showing a fast brand of basketball in recent games. Christamore Juniors playing In the 18-18-year-olds lass desire games for Wendesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Games are wanted with teams having access to gyms. Call Rl. 4375 between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. or write Ray Kelley. 753 North Sheffield avenue. Flashes. Buddies and Muncte Midgets take notice. Strauss Says five will meet the fast East Tenth Deaks at the South Side Turner gym Saturday night at 8:30. The two feadns met early In the season, the Deaks winning by three points. The game is expected to be a thriller. A good curtain raiser will start at 8 30. GREENWOGD, Ind.—Noblitt-Sparks team of Greenwood will be host to the Yorktown Merchants at the Greenwood high school gym tonight. Yorktown is headed bv Secrist. Joris Wedmore. Harper arid Mace. Thompson. Franke. Bebout, Pruitt. .Skinner and Green will be with the locals. FIGHTS AND FIGHTERS | ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 24—Happy Atherton, Indianapolis flyweight, drew with Johnny Nasser, Terre Haute bantam, ten rounds, here Wednesday night. Danny Budd, Terre Haute, defeated Bobby Allen, Chicago, eight rounds. NEW YORK—Arthur Bulow is recognized j as the manager of Max Schmeiing. the German heavyweight, by the New York state athletic commission after an investigation of the complicated managerial situation into which Schmeiing has involved hlmsslf. Schmeiing. however, continues to favor Joe Jacobs, manager of Jack Delaney, for the position. Jacobs submitted a contract calling for him to receive 7% per cent of the German’* earnings. Bulovr’s contract called for 20 per cent. At least two more contracts I exist. COCHRANE IS HOLDOUTj PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 24. Mickey Cochrane, voted the most j valuable player in American League baseball, now playing at a local theater, was a “holdout” today, it was learned. Cochrane said there was no change In his stand against the contract offered him by Connie Mack, A’s pilot, which Cochrane returned.

.JAN. 24, 1929

Jack Sharkey 3-1 Favorite to Win Bout Rival Heavyweights Scale Same; Finish Workouts for Friday Clash. Bn United Pres* NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—Trained to the best condition he has attained since he knocked out Jim Maloney almost two years ago, Jack Sharkey of Boston today rested in preparation for his ten-round heavyweight match with K. O. Chistner, the former Akron, (O.) tire worker, ’in Madison Square Garden Friday night. Sharkey completed his training Wednesday. Sharkey weighed 192. Satisfied with his condition. Christner did not indulge in any gymnasium work Wednesday but confined himself to roadwork and light calisthenics. He, too. scaled 192. Although little betting has been reported, Sharkey has been made a 3 to 1 favorite, with even money that Christner does not last ten rounds. Sharkey’s plan of battle is to box Christner and take no chances on running into the k. o. touted right hand.

games, who made the charges. Before Wednesday’s meeting Harris’ resignation was demanded and received. To avoid any further situations similar to the one from which he has just extricated himself, Nurmi informed the committee that, barring unforeseen circumstances, he intended to compete as follows: Jan. i" —Two-mile race at Boston K. of C. meet. Jan. 31—Two-mtie race at St. Joseph’s C. C. meet, Newark. Feb. 2—Two-mile race at Boston A. A. games. Feb. 9—Millrose A. A., Madison Square Carden. Feb. 18—New York A. C., Madison Square Garden. Feb. 23—National A. A. U. championship „ Madison Square Garden. March 16—New York K. of C. games.

the singles with bowling extra as all entry money will be returned to the bowlers In prizes. A handicap system will be used, the bowler receiving two-thirds of the deference of his combined average and 200 which will be scratch. A two-out-of-three win decided the Bankers League session at the Delaware alleys, the Fletcher American. Continental National, American Central Life and Farmers Trust taking the odd game from the Maple Road State Bank, Fletcher Savings and Trust. City Trust and Marlon County boys. KellGgg of the Farmers Trust led the field with a total of 592, on gmes of 203. 176 and 213. The Big Four girls won three games from the S. S. and S. in the Indiana Ladies’ League as the Old Gold and Indiana Theater took two from the Hoosier Hose and Prest-O-Llte Battery. Hall of the Big Four team rolled a total of 548 with games of 172, 191 and 185. Finn had 513, while Stuart turned In the high single game with a score of 220. The Capitol two-man and individual classic, which will be rolled Sunday, Feb. 3. at the Capitol alleys, already has secured an entry that Insures the success of this meet, and when the boys who like to wait until the last minute to turn Li their entries arrive, a field of fifty doubles and one hundred singles can be expected. Ray Stirk of Ft. Wayne, secretary of the Indiana State Bowling Association, in a letter to Perce Henry, the manager of this tournament, stated that he has the boys from up-state lined up. and a full s<:uad can be expected to compete. An entry fee of $lO for the doubles and *5 for the singles will be charged, which wIU defray all expenses. The Pop Gunns and Boots Buddies won three from the Freckles and Sam Howdy boys as tha Lighthouses took the odd game from the Major liooples in the Indianapolis Times League games at the Indiana alleys. True rolled the high game In this loop with a score of 212. The Artificial Ice won three from the American Linen In the Uptown League games at the Uptown alleys. Other games in this loop showed a two-time win for the B. and B. Special. Hanna Register. Indianapolis Candy and Denham Oil. the Ideal Cleaners. Metalcraft. Coca-Cola and Untown Theater being the victims. Dynes led the list of 600 shooters with a total of 642 on games of 205. 191 and 246. Hanna had 620: Goodhue. 838: Palmer. 614: 'wflliam Kreis 609. and Wise an even 600. The La Salle and Calumet teams made a clean sweep of their series with the Santa Maria and Pinta outfits as the Isabellas and Columbians won two from the Ninas and Marguettes in the K. of C. League games at the Century alleys Matthews rolled 63.), getting games of 190, 248 and 187. McCann rolled 630 and Lauelc 627. Three-time wins featured the Furniture League at the Capitol alleys, the Victor. Peoples and Sommers' boys taking the White. Taylor and Colonial auintets. McGail of the Victor team had high total with a score of 611 on games of 207. 179 and 223. Ed Quinn gave his brother Tom a lesson which should help Tom In his final clash with Kid Hines next Tuesday night. RUBENS VS. COOLER Three-t/uiihion Stars Meet Tonight; O’Connor, Spivey Are Victors. Harry Rubens will meet Harry Cooler in tonight’s match of the state three-cushion billiard tournament at Cooler’s Occidental parlors. Leo O’Connor defeated Claude Holder Wednesday, 50 to 31, and Lou Spivey downed Holder, 50 to 14. Spivey equaled the tourney high run record with an eight. WALTER OUT~OfT|NEUP Hu United Press * EVANSTON, 111., Jan. 24—Coach Arthur Lonborg of Northwestern has been forced to do considerable shifting of his lipeup for Notre Dame here Saturday. Rut Walter, star center, almost is definitely out of the lineup, because of an injured knee. In a previous encounter at South Bend, Northwestern won. 18-14. HOLDS DRIVING RECORD Bn United Press BILOXI, Miss., Jan. 24.—Arthur B. Sweet, Chicago, broke hi* own driving record by ten yards to retain the title in Wednesday’s driving contest in the Pan-American golf tournament here. He drove three balls for a total oi 727 yards.