Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 248, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 March 1929 — Page 12
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Talking It Over WITH JOE WILLIAMS
FT. MYERS. Fla., March 6.—The Jason of the American League, eternally seeking the golden fleece of another championship, is here equipping his crew for its annual cruise in the uncertain waters of baseball. Cornelius McOillicuddy—or plain Connie Mack as the priestly looking old gentleman is known to the g*me—has riches, peace of mind, health, happmcss and about everything that is needed to round out a fullsome career, but he refuses to step down as manager of the Athletics. BUIt JEvcrybody knows the reason: He wants to be in one more world series, it has been sixteen years since he sat back in the dugout in the big'series wig-wagging to Oldring, Strunk and Murphy in the outfield to play back or in, as he felt the exigencies of the moment demanded. 808 IT HAS BEEN SIXTEEN YEARS SINCE HE MOVED HIS INFIELDERS—MOGINNIB, COLLINS, BARRY AND BAKER AROUND LIKE PAWNS. SHIFTING THEM AFOOT THIS WAY AGAINST CURVE BALL HITTERS AND A FOOT THE OTHER WAY AGAINST FAST BALL HITTERS, PULLING THEM IN CLOSE TO CUT A RUN OFF HE PLATE, OR PUSHING THEM BACK DEEP TO PLAY FOR DOUBLE PLAYS. B B B IT has been sixteen years since he sat with bony hands on angular knees and nodded instructions to Plank. Combs, Bender, Pennock, Shawkey and Bush, directing the play of brain and brawn in competitive crisis. a b n The old man wants that thrill once again—just once more, and then Eddie Collins, his present first lieutenant, can have the team and the many irksome responsibilities that go with the daily conduct of it. b a a FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS THE SPORTS WRITERS HAVE BEEN PREDICTING THE CURRENT YEAR WOULD BE HIS LAST. THAT HE HAD GROWN TOO OLD FOR THE JOB. THAT HE HAD LOST HIS ENTHUSIASM AND INTEREST, THAT THE ZEST AND PIQUANCY OF TE ASSIGNMENT THAT WAS THERE IN OTHER SEASONS NO LONGER EXISTED. a a a BUT always the old man came back—just as he is back this spring, as alert, eager, nervous, fidgety, hopeful, fearful, as ever. To those who were born and nourished In a baseball cradle the business is not easy to desert. Paradoxically, it is harder to desert when it seems easiest, when there is nothing to gain—nothing that needs to be gained—except the realization of a dream. And maybe that is everything, at that. a a a Connie is making us positive claims of success this spring. He has had too many disappointments. He is merely hoping. When you enter the 60’s you realize the futility of impetuosity.
5,000 May See N. D.-Butler Tilt By Times Special NOTRE DAME, Ind., March 6. Notre Dame basketball stars will attempt to put a brilliant climax on the season when they meet Butler here Friday night. Five thousand persons are expected to fill the Irish fieldhouse for the final game of the season. Somewhat incensed by Notre Dame's victory of two weeks ago, Coach Tony Hinkle and his Bulldogs will invade South Bend with the expressed hope of defeating the Irish and gaining revenge for the 24-to-21 beating they took at Indianapolis.
HARRIS IN HOSPITAL By United Press TAMPA, Fla., March 6.—Spencer Harris, promising rookie outfielder brought to the Washington Senators from Minneapolis, was in the Municipal hospital here today suffering an attack of tonsilitis, which may keep him out of the lineup for another week. Twenty-seven squad members were on hand Tuesday for the brief drill, which was hampered by wind and cold weather. TIGERS INTO ACTION Bn Times Special GREENCASTLE, Ind.. March 6. With the Michigan trip successfully completed, Dg Pauw’s swimming team will go into action again this evening against two teams in two separate dual meets; Richmond and Anderson Y. M. C. A's. will furnish the competition. Two teams, with only one or two overlappings will be tised by Coach W. E. Searcn . FOURTITIiNrURED~LIST Bv United Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 6.—Four members of the St. Louis Browns were on the injured list today. A1 Crowder, hurler. is suffering from a strained side; George Stanton, rookie first baseman, has a wrenched knee; Ed Grimes, infielder. has a bad elbow and Oscar Estrada, recruit pitcher, is laid up with what appears to be a broken finger. BOROTRA CABLES ENTRY By United Press \ NEW YORK, March 6. —Jean Borotra, French tennis star who won the national indoor men’s championships in 1925 and 1927, has cabled his entry for the 1920 event which opens here March 16. He will leave Paris late this week. TIGERS GET IN TRIM By Unite* Press PHOENIX. Ariz., March 6—A burning sun is proving a great aid to late arrivals at the spring camp of the Detroit Tigers in unloosening stiff muscles. Only light workouts have been in order for members of the second squad, who arrived here Sunday.
Thrilling Action Expected in State Catholic H. S. Basket Meet
Canuck Wins Feature Bout From Cowboy Eddie Anderson Puts Up Wonderful Exhibition in Armory Go. A heart oak and an Indomitable spirit nearly carried Eddie Anderson, the little Wyoming cowboy, to a victory over Steve McDonald, Canadian lightweight champ, after a disastrous start in their ten-round feature bout at the Armory Tuesday night. A long lead piled up by McDonald in the first four rounds served to win the Canuck ,a shade victory over the courageous little 130 pounder from the west. McDonald, a smooth working and hard punching scrapper, carried the fight to Anderson at the outset and late in the opening canto connected with Eddie's jaw and Anderson bounced to the canvas. Eddie arose before a count could be started and backed away.. Goes Down Again The Nova Scotian whaled away at Anderson in the second and third stanzas and in the fourth again smacked the Wyoming lad to the resin once again. Anderson held McDonald even in the fifth and had slight edges in the sixth, seventh and eighth. In the ninth and tenth rounds, Eddie cut loose with a terrific barrage of rights and lefts and had the Canuck backing away. It was a great scrap and topped a fine card of prelims. Had the main event gone two rounds longer, many fans were of the opinion Anderson would have scored a knockout victory.
Atterson Is Victor Otto Atterson, th£ vicious blonde lightweight from Terre Haute, defeated Young Billy Wallace of Cleveland in the eight-round semiwindup. Wallace is the toughest customer Atterson ever has been matched with yet. Wallace kept connecting with a left jab, but Atterson’s hard body wallops kept jouncing the Ohioan into the ropes. Atterson had the edge in five rounds, Wallance won two and one was even. Rosy Baker,- Anderson, shaded Herb Anderson. Kokomo, in the top six. They are X3fl-pounders and made ft interesting. Paul Parmer. Anderson, knocked out. Mickey Shannon, Logansport, fourth round, of their scheduled six-round go. Shannon was out at the bell in the third but came back to take the full count. Buddy Watts, Indianapolis, won a shade victory over Roy Woods, Indianapolis, four rounds. They are 115 pounders. Carl Tremaine, the Cleveland veteran, will meet Eddie Shea, of Chicago the feature bout here next Tuesday.
NORMAL WALLOPS ROSE By Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 6. State Normal handed Rose Poly a 60-to-18 trouncing here Tuesday night. It was' the last game of the season for both teams. Horton, Scheid and Teany starred for Normal. SIX PLAYERS OVERDUE By United Press ORLANDO, Fla., March 6.—Six players were overdue at the training camp of the Cincinnati Reds here today. Two of these still are unsigned. Luque and Dressen, pitcher, infielder, are expected to join the squad Friday at Miami' where the exhibition season is to be opened the following day.
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THE parade of the “64” sectional winners starts at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. By 9 Saturday night thirty-nine of ’em will be shedding crocodile tears and sixteen will be left to fight for Indiana’s pet scholastic athletic toga—the state basketball “championship.” tt tt tt It’s a long, w'eary training grind for most of the lads, but just think of the big feeds, banquets and good times awaiting the winners of the big event. Talk about
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Indianapolis Buddies Club is sponsoring t. Junior tournament to be staged March 16, 17 and 18. The age limit will be 21 years and the weight limit 150 pounds. Teams desiring to enter call Abe Goldsmith, Dr. 1103. Buddies desire to schedule a game for Sunday night as the prelim to a dance at Kirshbaum center. Hoosier Demons defeated the De Luxe five o! Louisville and the Standard Sanitary Girls also of Louisville Saturday and Sunday by scores of 24-16 and 52-10, respectively. Demons will Journey to New Albany next Sunday to play the 3-C Girls. East Tenth Deaks will appear for the last time this season against the fast Hoosier State Auctioneers Friday night at 8:30 at the East Tenth gym. A curtain raiser will start at 7:30. Kirshbaum Netters defeated the X-Ie five at the Kirshbaum center Sunday, 3933. It was the Netters’ nineteenth victory in twenty starts. Sachs and Feldman starred for the victors. ARGOS. led., March 6.—A girls’ championship game will be played Friday night m this city between the Argos girls and the Wabash Snowballs. Both teams are undefeated. Noted women referees have been engaged from Ft. Wavne and Valparaiso. TRACKSTERS AT N. D. NOTRE DAME, Ind., March 6. Nearly twenty teams and more than two hundred track ard field athletes will seek team and individual honors in the third annual renewal of the center conference championships in the Notre Dame gym Saturday. Bent on lifting the conference crown from tne brow of Notre Dame’s speedy athletes, Michigan State, Marquette, Ohio Wesleyan and Butler will send strong squads to the meek
Play Gets Under Way on Thursday at Cathedral Gym. TEN TEAMS IN EVENT Local Irish to Defend Hoosler Crown. BY DICK MILLER ENTRANTS in the State Catholic high school basketball tournament were tapering off today preparatory to the opening of play Thursday night at the Cathedral high school gym, Fourteenth and Meridian streets. Two high-class games are billed for the opening night, one calling for Cathedral, defending champion, to meet the Decatur Commodores, and the other fracas between St. Andrews of Richmond and St. Mary’s of Anderson. The winning team in the local meet will enter the national tournament at Loyola university, Chicago, the latter part of the month, entirely familiar with the officiating there, according to an announcement made today by Brother William, C. S. C. of Cathedral, manager of the State tournament. Martin J. Morley, who is chief official in the big Knights of Columbus League in Chicago, and Thomas D. Griffin, also of Chicago, will handle all the games here. Starts at 7:30 The Anderson-Richmond game will open the meet, play being scheduled to get under way in their game at 7:30 Thursday. One hour later the Cathedral-Decatur fray will be under way and this game is causing no small amount of worry to the local lads. Coach Joe Deinhart is anxious to cop the title this year as it is his first year as mentor of the Irish. Deinhart’s proteges have won sixteen of twenty-one encounters this season and expect to go far in the national play if they get through the local meet a winner. The entry in the local meet has been limited to ten teams this year and only the best of the state’s" Catholic fives will appear. The second session of play will get under way at 2:30 Friday, when Jasper academy and Washington meet. The next game at 3:30 bills Gibault of Vincennes and Central Catholic of Ft. Wayne. Title Go Saturday % Shelbyville and Evansville clash in the 7:30 game Friday, and the winners of the two games Thursday night, will clash at 8:30 Friday night. Winners of the four games will meet ffr order at 2:30 and 3:30 Saturday afternoon in the semifinal games and the championship struggle will be played at 8:30 Saturday night. Besides- the plaque and cup to the winner the player in the tournament showing the best mental attitude will receive the„ Albert G. Feeney trophy. Expecting a record turnout for the games the Cathedral management installed special bleachers. l. A. bTa. meets tonight The Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association will hold its first general meeting of the season tonight at its offices, 29 South Delaware street. All managers of teams in the organization are requested to attend. Several changes have been made in the association’s rules and will be discussed. GOES TO COLUMBIA By United Press NEW YORK, March 6.—Edward Walker, former line coach at Stanford university, will act in that capacity at Columbia this year.
picking up weight during the basketball season? The boys pick up more weight the week after the season ends than a group of circus elephants do in the “off” season. tt tt UP AT LEBANON THEY RATHER THINK THAT TECHNICAL IS LAYING TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON THE STRUGGLE WITH ANDERSON. THE HARKERMEN THINK TECH IS APT TO FIGURE LEBANON AS A 30FT SPOT IN THE AFTERNOON GAME AND THAT THE GOLD AND BLACK WARRIORS OF LEBANON WILL “PROFIT’’ THEREBY OUCH! tt tt tt THE Hottentots, one of Indianapolis’ flashy girl6’ basketball teams, today requested this department to announce that they defeated the Richmond Kodaks last Sunday, 29 to 16. tt tt U \ We know a young lady who was all set to root for Carthage if the boys got that far. But the going in the Rushville sectional turned out to be a bit too rocky for the Carthage lads and now the idea is to find another team to back. The lady, by the way. is a blonde. Merely proving that your correspondent is a gentleman. nun SOME OF THE “TYPEWRITER CRITICS’’ HATE TO ADMIT IT. BUT THEY ARE A BIT STUMPED WHEN THEY START DOPING OUT SOME OF THE REGIONALS. nun FOR instance at Auburn there’s Wawaka, La Grange, Columbia City and Angola. Use your noodle and try to figure just how tough Wawaka is. At Attica, there’s Crawfordsville, Roachdale, Attica and Cayuga. Os course, Crawfordsville’s plenty tough but just how strong is Cayuga? They beat Clinton. Which proves what and why? 9 tt tt Then we come to Ft. Wayne where Milford, Berne, Bluff ton, and South Side are scheduled to show their wares. That’s a spot for an “upset.” At Marion there’s Portland, Huntington, Fairmount and Kokomo. Aside from Koko-
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Len Koenecke Hailed as *Find * by Tribe Bosses; Clouts Ball All Over Lot
BY EDDIE ASH Times Sports Editor SARASOTA, Fla., March 6.—As the days go by in the spring training camp of the Indians the burly form of big Len Koenecke, rookie outfielder frern Moline, continues to loom as an important factor in the baseball minds of Manager BetZel and Coach Corriden, as they point the Tribe pastimers for another dash after pennant laurels. The big fellow is whaling the sphere to all fields during batting practice and has convinced camp followers he is out to horn his way into the regular garden line-up when the final choice is made. Betzel and Corriden really are excited over the punch this youth ig displaying and in no uncertain terms describe him as one of the best looking rookies they have seen in their many years in baseball. “Second Earl Combs” Betzel refers to the lad as a “Second Earl Combs,” the Yankee center fielder who came out of the Kentucky hills and made good with Louisville when the Tribe p.lot was on that team. Koenecke is below A. A. standard in throwing, the same as Combs, but he seems to be a natural slugger and may develop into a fast runner with proper coaching. He was given a long drill chasing fly balls Tuesday and never whimpered once when balls were hit far over his head. The disposition of the strong boy is another thing in his favor. B B Infield drill Tuesday was on a heavy diamond due to a hard Monday night rain and action slowed down. The boys were slightly off color in their throwing. Many tosses being inaccurate. However, it was about time the infielders had a bad day, because they have been setting a whirlwind pace and their muscles are weak.
mo, where does the opponents rate? tt tt tt DON’T FORGET LOGANSPORT. DELPHI AND LOGAN APPEAR TO BE THE TOUGHEST TEAMS IN THAT SECTION. BUT 60 PER CENT OF THE BOYS PICK DELPHI. THE OTHER 40, LOGANSPORT. IF EITHER ONE WINS ITS AN “UPSET." EASY ON THE EXPERTS. THAT’S THE PROGRAM THIS YEAR. tt tt tt THERE seems to be some confusion over the state regarding the intentions of .Paul Lostutter, Delphi coach. Recently, it was announced by Anderson high school
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Mars Hill baseball team will hold its first meeting of . the season Friday might at 8, at 1321 Lee street. All of last year’s players and those desiring tryouts are requested to attend. Marmon Eights are back in the field with a strong lineup. Fast State teams desiring to get an early start call Paul Miller, Li. 6356 or write 1128 Bradbury avenue. Players desiring tryouts please call Miller. Blaine Avenue Blue Devils are organizing a baseball club and would like to obtain some second-hand uniforms. Any manager wishing to dispose of suits, cat] Be. 1018-R and ask for Eugene. IN “good condition By United Press CHICAGO. March 6.—Training for his bout with Tom Heeney, Otto Von Porat, Norwegian heavyweight, today announced he is rounding into fine condition. The two fight March 12, and Promoter Jim Mullen hopes to match the winner with Paolino Uzcudun. THEY’RE ALL ON HAND By United Press 6T. PETERSBURG, Fla.. March 6. —All members of the New York Yankees were on hand today after the arrival of Waite Hoyt and Bob Meusel, pitcher and outfielder. Tom Zachary, the only holdout, reported Tuesday, but was unable to reach an agreement on his contract. In the vst practice game of the season Tuesday, the regulars beat the scrubs, 3 to 2, ill SiX innings a.
Little Giants at Crawfordsville recently in a thrilling overtime struggle has been rankling the Cavemen and Pete Vaughan and his cfew of fighters are anxious
Arthur Teachout, California southpaw, was not easily solved by the hitters during his turn on the mound Tuesday. He let out some and frequently resorted to a “fadeway” that mystified the regulars. This puzzling pitch is known as the “nothing” ball among players. Teachout had good control of it. B B B PITCHERS SCHUPP, SPEECE, HAUSER, BOONE AND LOVE WERE NOT ASKED TO THROW ANY TUESDAY AND TUCKER HURLED ONLY BRIEFLY OWING TO A BAD FINGER. TEACHOUT, OSBERN AND DANIELS DID MOST OF THE CHUCKING. n • rt Ken Penner and Bill Burwell, righthanded flingers, were due in camp today. When, they arrive the Tribe squad will be intact with the exception of Wid Matthews, who is at his home in Missouri still at outs with the management over terms. BUB Clyde Barnhart, an outfielder by trade but once a third baseman, has been asked to try his skill again at the hot corner. He was to get a trial there today during & scrub match when it was planned to divide the squad and stage a six-inning game.
ONE SIDE WILL BE KNOWN AS THE PELICANS ANp THE OTHER THE RED SNAPPERS. FERD SCHUPP IS A MEMBER OF THE SNAPPERS BECAUSE HE CAUGHT THfe BIGGEST FISH. a tt tt Sarasota is all dolled up for its annual pageant of Sara de Sota which begins today and lasts through Saturday. Most of the citizens are in Spanish costume for the event and the ball players are looking forward to much fun and amusement. The Ringling circus, in winter quarters here, lends its
that Lostutter had been signed to coach the Indians next year. It seems that Lostutter merely discussed the proposed change at Anderson and has signed a contract to again coach Delphi next year. tt tt tt LostutteFs coaching ability evidently will make Logans port regard the Delphi team with more than a little interest. Delphi is threatening the Berries’ basketball supremacy in that section of the state. GIRLS’ STATE EVENT The girl’s state basketball tournament will be staged March 22 and 23. Hottentots, Blue Birds, East Tenth and Hoosier Demons are entered. Anderson Delco-Remy Girls also will make a bid for the title. For information on the tournament write Harell A. Parr, 1655 Park avenue.
KALUO MEETS OLSEN Gus Kallio, rated one of the leading middleweight grapplers, will meet Silent Olsen in the feature bout of the weekly wrestling card at the Cadle tabernacle Monday night. A strong supporting card will be announced later this week. The show is promoted by Jimmie McLemore. FIGHT SHOW TONIGHT Arrow A. C. is bringing together Shifty Calloway and Ray Hurtz in a ten-rounder on an all-star Negro program tonight at Tomlinson hall. One six rounder and three four rounders also are on the program in addition to a battle royal. The first bout will start at 8:30. TAKE SOUTHERN TITLE By Times Special ATLANTA, Ga., March 6.—North Carolina State today held the Southern Conference basketball championship, the result of a 44 to 35 victory Tuesday night over Duke.
to even up season scores. The trio of huskies in the above reproduction are three of the most consistent basketball toters on the Wabash outfit.
equipmnet to make the pageant more glittering. BUB There will be several parades, street dancing, fireworks, bathing beauty displays, baby parades, speed boat races and and air circus by government planes. B B B THE TAMPA CLUB OF THE SOUTHEASTERN LEAGUE IS IN SPRING TRAINING AT TARPON SPRINGS, GETTING READY TO BATTLE THE INDIANS HERE SATURDAY. THE TRIBE MEETS THE LOCAL TOWN NINE FRIDAY. THESE CONTESTS START SHORTLY BEFORE NOON. B tt tt Weather conditions turned chilly Tuesday night and there was plenty of breeze. Unusual conditions for March, the townspeople described it.
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Spirited Fight for Track Title By United Press CHICAGO, March 6.—With at least five teams conceded a chance to win the title, the Big Ten track and field indoor meet to be held at lowa City Friday and Saturday promises its most spirited competition in years. Chicago, Illinois, lowa, Wisconsin and Ohio are conceded the best prospects for winning the championship.
Jack Ready to Pick Post Former Champ to Decide on Future Job. By United Press NEW YORK, March 6.—Jack Dempsey is coming north today, with the scene of his first success as a fight promoter behind him and the decision as to his future to be made within the next few days. The chances are that Dempsey never will fight again, despite the urge, which he is resisting with difficulty, to have one more try. If Jack chooses to cast in his lot with the Madison Square Garden Corporation, he is fixed for life. But Dempsey has lent an ear to offers of much more money than the Garden can afford to pay him. Rickard, as president of the Garden, received a salary of $30,000 a year. It would be impractical for the board of directors of that supersports organization to pay Jack more. Whatever he takes up, Dempsey is assured of a royal return for his services during the coming months. RAIN HANDICAPS PHILS By United Press WINTERHAVEN, Fla., March 6. Clear weather was the hope of the Philadelphia Phillies here today. Rain and high winds allowed them only a brief and an unsatisfactory workout Tuesday afternoon, in which the first batting drill was held. 42 RED SOX IN CAMP By United Press BRADENTOWN, Fla., March 6. With forty-two men working daily, Manager Bill Carrigan of the Boston Red Sox plans to split his squad into two sections Thursday and hold workouts for each daily. Only three men have npt reported and the entire squad is signed.
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Cadle Card Is Complete Five Bouts on Friday Night Boxing Show. The usual weekly slugfest is promised Friday night at Cadle tabernacle where Promoter Jimmie McLemore is staging five bouts, a ten-round main go, a “six” and a trio of prelims. All oi McLemore's cards have developed two or more knockouts. McLemore today announced his complete card as follows: Main Go, Ton Rounds—Ed Hammond. Louisville vs. A1 de Rose, Indianapolis, 1W pounds. Seml-windup, Eight rounds—Honey Bov Brown, Louisville vs. Tommv O'Brien. Indianapolis. 115 pounds. Four Rounds—Eddie Manning, Indianapolis vs. Johnny Thurman. Louisville. 118 pounds. Four Rounds—Ed Provance, Wabash. Ind.. vs. Harvey Novantv, Indianapolis, 115 pounds. Foura Rounds—Kid Boio vs. George Clark, Negroes. 11l pounds. Tommy O’Brien who meets Honey Boy Brown in the six-rounder, two weeks ago stopped Ed Provance, the Wabash (Ind.) wild-swinging “farmer boy.” Brown is said to carry a real wallop. The first bout Friday night gets under way at 8:30. CARDS - MEET ATHLETICS By United Press AVON PARK. Fla., March 6.—The St. Louis Cardinals were to run through their last practice today befdre opening the exhibition season with the Philadelphia Athletics as their opponents in the first game here Thursday. Roettger, outfielder, and Gelbert, shortstop, had their first workouts with the squad Tuesday. ELECT HEAD APRIL 16 By United, Press BUFFALO, N. Y., March 6.—A successor to John Conway Toole, president of the Internationel League who died in New York last week, will be elected April 16. the day before the 1929 season opens. Officials of the league, meeting here Tuesday, announced that a meeting would be held in New York at that date to select the successor. I. U. BATTERYMEN WORK By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 6. —lndiana university’s baseball team will be in better condition than ever before to start outdoor practice for the diamond season this year. Batterymen have been practicing in the Crimson fieldhouse ever since the first of the second semester. The infield and outfield men are to report shortly.