Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 261, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 March 1929 — Page 12

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XT ew york March 21.— While 1'! Judge Kenesaw Mountain La idis didn’t admit it, his indictment against the three major league clubs—Pittsburg, Washington and Cleveland —for “covering up” ball players, was that they did not cover them up ingeniously enough. tt tt tt It is hardly conceivable that the judge has just now found out about it, although a judicial training is not always conducive to great speed in important ; crusades. a tt a I am inclined to believe the JUDGE HAS BEEN ON FAMILIAR TERMS | WITH THE SITUATION ALL ALONG. BUT j THAT AS LONG AS THE CLUB OWNERS CONDUCTED THEIR PLAY-BOOTLEG-GING ACTIVITIES WITH A SEMBLANCE OP LEGALITY AND FINESSE, HE WAS CONTENT TO REMAIN ON THE GOLF COURSE BREATHING ANATHEMAS ON THE FIRST SCOTTISH SHEPERD. WHO HOLED OUT WITH A ROCK, THEREBY GIVING LIFE TO THE GREAT INTERNATIONAL CURSE. tt tt n BUT some of the gentlemen began taking liberties of a rather loose nature with the fine tolerance of the judge and he was forced to threw his machie niblick into a lake and get out his police whistle. tt tt a It appears that Clark Griffith of the Washington club was particularly raw in carrying on illegal IrajSc with his southern confederates, the bald, open-face frankness of his. activities suggesting thjse of the better class beer barons who ride to the rocks with police escort, tt tt tt STILL. I RECALL AN INCIDENT CONCERNING SAM GRAY. THE PITCHER, WHICH INDICATES THAT THIS RECOGNITION IS SOMETIMES DEFERRED. tt tt t! By judicious exercise of the “cover up” a player can be kept in the minors until he’s old enough to use a wheel chair on the coaching line. tt a .tt Some if them have, but there is no record of any Ruths or Cobbs or Linijstroms ever being subjected to such tyrannical imprisonment in the bushes. In one way or another the potential big leaguer ultimately becomes an actual big leaguer. tt a a “YOU SEE 1 DON’T BELONG TO THIS CLUB. I BELONG TO DETROIT. AND NEXT YEAR I’M GOING TO BE WITH FT. WORTH.” ft tt ts GRAY had come to the Cleveland Club from one of those flag stations in the Texas-Oklahoma League, where he had won twentythree games afcd lost four. I approached him intent upon enticing from him such vital information as is conveniently deemed essential to a complete character sketch of a great man. tt n tt I wanted to know how old he was, if he liked America, and what comic supplements he prefer ed. I was making fine progress when Gray suddenly stopped me. “Say, are you writing this for Cleveland or Detroit?” He was disappointed to learn the epic was not to appear in a Detroit publication. tt tt tt THE JUDGES INDICTMENT WAS BASED ON AN IDEALISTIC THEORY WHICH PERSISTS IN BASEBALL. LARGELY FOR CONVERSATIONAL PURPOSES. THAT NOTHING SHALL BE DONE TO IMPEDE THE ARTISTIC PROGRESS OF ONE OF THE HIRED HANDS. tt tt tt THE answer was that Mr. Gray was being covered up in a big way and somehow or other he knew it. In fact, practically everybody knew it that spring except the .judge. tt tt tt By way of illustrating the circuitous course the “cover up” takes at times, Gray’s ultimate landing spot in the big leagues was neither Detroit nor Cleveland. It was with Philadelphia, where, incidentally, he promptly displayed a convincing technique. TRIANGULAR EVENT Bv Time* Special MARION. March 21.—A triangular track meet is to be conducted Saturday at the Coliseum here with Kokomo', Bluffton and Marion participating. Trials will be run at 2 p. m. and the finals will begin at 7.

Ten Games Scheduled in National Catholic High School Net Meet Cathedral of Indianapolis Swings Into Action Tonight; Three Teams Already Out.

Bji ? mird r>. CHICAGO. March 21. —With twenty-eight teams still in the championship running, ten games were to be played in the national Catholic high school basketball tournament here today. Three teams were eliminated In the first games Wednesday night. St. Xavier. Cincinnati, won from St. FIFTY OUT FOR TRACK £li Timet Soectnl KOKOMO, March 21.—Fifty students answered the call of Chet Hill for track practice. Os this number seven are veteran trackmen from last .veer’s squad. All the basketball team responded. Opening the schedule of the season will be the indoor meet at Marion Saturday in which teams from Kokomo, Bluffton and Marion are entered. JACK REYNOLDS WINS Bv United Prrtt COLUMBUS, 0.. March 21. Jack Reynolds, welterweight wrestler, defeated Charlie pesek. in two straight falls here Wednesday.

Times Bowling Tournament to Get Under Way on Indiana Alleys

Five Squads Take Drives Friday to Open Big Event. TOTAL ENTRY IS 1,105 Pin Topplers to See Plenty of Action. BY GEORGE SCOFIELD At 7 o'clock Friday night the first ball in The Times fl ’st annual classified singles bowling tournament will roll down one of the drives at the Indiana alleys, a bunch of maple pins will “saw down and go boom,” and the gigantic tourney will be under way. It will be the biggest bowling meet, from the size of the entry list, ever rolled in Indianapolis, for 1.105 bowlers had “signed on the dotted line” when the entry list closed Monday. Five squads —ill start the balls rolling Friday night. At 7 o’clock seVen maple toppers will breeze to the foul line and make theii shots at the generous prize list. Twenty will roll at 8, the same number will shoot at 9, twenty will do their stuff at 10, and a squad of thirty-six will wind up the night’s tourney bowling at 11. Arrangements for the tourney are being completed rapidly, and Webb Wallace, portly and genial host at the alleys, reports his share of the work the business of assigning alleys and arranging schedules—done. The cash prize list, to be made up of 40 cents of each dollar entry fee, is being made up and will be announced in the near future, and merchandise prizes, gifts of Indianapolis merchants, continue to pour in. Novices and expert pin crashers alike will compete in the tourney, and each have an “even-Stephen” chance to win, for the classifications of the tourney make all bowlers equal. Friday night’s complete schedule follows: —7 P. M. Squad— Ave. 1 L. Shane }l§ 2 F. Norman f 3 ? 4 W. Tapp 5 T. McConnell 74 ' 6 R. McCoy 788 7 J. Meehan 143 —8 P. M. Squad— Ave. 1 W. M. Jones Ijij* 2 C. Haas 788 3 R. F Kopp 1™ 4 T. McCormick 738 5 E. L. Resener 733 6 N. Kottkamp } 3 ? 7 M. Beneflel j” 3 8 R. Smith 178 9 R. Pinkard -. -l 10 W. Hansing 78 ' 11 H. N. Hinkle J 33 13 P. Clements 14 R. Boerger 16 H. Acton 17 L. Hoffman 737 18 C. Becker 733 19 P. Johnson 20 G. Voelker 29 C. S. Wiltsie Jr 7 ‘ 7 30 O. J. Reuter 7 E7 32 E. A. Miller 778 ?3 George Hargitt 180 —9 P. M. Squad—--1 C. Fink JI2 2 G. Lesman j'” 3 H. J. Denke 783 4 J. Heidenreich. 138I 38 7 H. J. Bailer j 7B 8 D. Hoyer 7 i 3 9 A. Armstrong 784 10 C. Emhardt j ß ' 12 C. Bleiffert 788 13 E. Daggett 783 14 L. V. Dugan 788 15 G. Williams 16 L. L. Hindman ••• 17 A. Sachs 7 ' 7 18 W. P. Fulton 774 19 M. Tuttenrow 788 20 F. Mounts 734 10 P. M. Squad— Ave. 1 Hazel Broio) 747 2 Ida Peachey 733 3 Iva Fox 743 4 Helen Kritch 783 5 Adia Pollard 743 6 Artie M. Stephenson 773 7 Alice Shea ••• 8 Irene Moran 778 9 Elizabeth Feeney 109 10 Lula Gates 87 11 Marion Gastineau 773 12 Alvina Gick 783 13 Claia Gaither 773 14 Ellen Welch 773 15 Inez McCormick 16 Florence Gerth •; • 17 Mrs. Homer Wilson 7 J B 18 Katherine Barnett 747 19 Gladys Woolen 743 20 Mrs. T. H. Komstock 147 —ll P. M. Squad— Ave. 1 J. Clemans 788 2 C. Moore Jr 783 3 J. C. Slater 784 4 F. Bailey 743 5 G. Loesche 788 6 H. Hilgemeier 788 7 G. Sheridan 777 8 F. J. Dawson 788 9 S. Finch 788 10 R. Welch 773 11 R. Tavlor 748 12 H. Dske 733 13 E. E. Hearn 7 „ 8 14 C. Wray 160 15 F. Lengel 748 16 R. Richman ... 17 Harrv Dwyer 783 IS J. Hanft 168 19 I. Morrison 738 20 D. Rackemann 158 21 A. Krackenfels 22 R. Mohr ••• 23 O. F. Hammer 146 24 A. Micbelfelder 165 25 H. Stoddard 159 26 J. Cole 170 27 C. Ridlen 157 28 E. Gilbert • 29 C. Bahkman 167 30 C. Nosgle 160 31 G. Millett 144 32 O. Cornett 33 L. Muir/ Jr. 157 54 R. Williams 162 35 R. Chrismy /. 171 36 F. Place 171

Francis, Council fluffs, la., 46-22; De La Salle, Jojiet, one of the favorites, won from Camden (N. J.) Catholic school 29-14, and Spaulding school of Peoria, 111., won from Northeast high of Philadelphia, 23-13. Rated as one of the best in the east, the Camden team was no match for Joliet. The De La Salle team lived up to its reputation of being a strong tournament outfit and ran up a commanding lead. St. Mel of Chicago, looked upon as a strong favorite until Wednesday night may not compete in the tournament as the result of the barring of two of its stars. The stars were barred because of tournament rules which allow only eight semesters of attendance. Cathedral of Indianapolis, another midwestem favorite, will swing into action this evening at 5. RAIN HAMPERS GIANTS Bv United Pres * SAN ANTONIO. Tex., March 21. —Clear weather today was the plea of the New York Giants, who were forced to abandon another workout Wednesday because of rata.

Browns’ Boss Contemplates Court Action Phil Ball May Sue Landis for Making Jonnard • Free Agent. Bji United Press ST. LOUIS, March 21.—The Avon "Park (Fla.) correspondent of the St. Lorns Star said in a dispatch today he is “reliably informed” that Phil Ball, owner of the St. Louis Browns, is contemplating court action against Judge K. M. Landis for declaring Claude Jonnard, Browns’ pitcher, a free agent. Jonnard was one of nine players recently given releases by the baseball commissioner because of what Landis termed “under-cover deals” between major and minor league clubs. Ball conferred secretly with Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators and Colonel Jake Ruppert of the New York Yankees at Tampa, Fla., Wednesday night. The correspondent said, furthermore, that there was a “strong rumor” in Florida training camps that several American League clubs may join Ball in a rebellion against the commissioner’s ruling.

Mackmen Far Behind in Training and Do Not Look Like Contenders All Not So Well in Camp of Athletics; Infield Situation Far From Being Settled.

By United Pres* NEW YORK, March 21.—A1l is not well in the camp of the Philadelphia Athletics these days. Connie Mack is sorely troubled about the behavior of liis players and right now the Athletics do not resemble a ball club capable of overhauling the world champion New York Yankees. The Philadelphia manager frankly admits that the Athletics are far behind in their training. For one thing. Mack is having plenty of trouble picking his infield. He has tried Ossie Orwoll, the hard-hitting southpaw, at firs f . base and is dissatisfied with the result. “Orwoll doesn’t seem to be able to play first base,” Mack acknowledged. “I guess I’ll have to use Jimmy Foxx there unless Orwoll shows improvement right away.” Mack had planned to U' e Foxx at third, and if he moves me versatile youngster to first base, he’ll leave a gap on the other side of the diamond. If Foxx plays first, Sammy

Thirteen Teams Entered in State Wrestling Meet at Bloomington Over 150 to Compete in High School Mat Tourney Friday and Saturday.

By Time* Special BLOOMINGTON. Ind., March 21. —Z. G. Clevenger, director of athletics at Indiana university, announced today that so far thirteen teams have entered the eighth annual state high school wrestling tournament, which will be held here Friday and Saturday. Several more teams are expected to file their entry blanks some time today, he said. Over 150 mat artists will compete in the annual affair which will start in the men's gymnasium Friday morning. The preliminary bouts will be held Friday, and the final contests are scheduled for Saturday afternoon and night.

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M’Lamin Meets Miller Friday Bn United Frcs* NEW YORK, March 21.—The winter boxing season will come to an end Friday with the ten-round bout at Madison Square Garden between Jimmy McLarnin of Vancouver and Ray Miller of Chicagoo. Seldom has a scrap between little fellows stirred up the interest and excitement created by the prospect of this second meeting between “Baby Face” and the little Chicago cartoonist who stopped him out in Detroit recently. Segrave’s Boat Beats Gar Wood's Bji United Pres* MIAMI BEACH, Fla,, March 21. —America's grasp on the international speedboat racing title appeared to be slipping rapidly today as a result of the hollow victory scored Wednesday by Major H O. D. Segrave’s “Miss England” over Gar Wood's "Miss America VII” on picturesque Biscayne bay. Wood, forced to retire from the race after completing two of the six laps because of a mishap to “Miss America,” failed to score a point since his craft did not finish. Wood was leading by at least a mile when a steering quadrant broke.

Hale, who ought to be a great player but isn’t, or Jimmy Dykes will play third. Other infield trouble may develop at shortstop. Joe Boley has a sore arm and Joe Hassler has yet to prove he is of major league caliber. Max Bishop, star second baseman, who recently deserted the ranks of the holdouts, is far from being in shape, but may .be expected to be back at the keystone sack lyMack has two grat outfielders in A1 Simmons and Bing Miller but Mule Haas has never proved himself a hitter of major league qualifications. Homer Summa, trying a comeback after several uneventful years with Cleveland, is striving to crowd his way into the outfield. Lefty Grove is not in good shape, his training being retarded by the aftermaths of an attack of influenza. George Earnshaw, who won a regular berth on the pitching staff last season, has not reported. Howard Ehmke, another veteran pitcher, had a bad arm.

High schools which have entered and the number of contestants entered are: Attica, 9; Bedford, 12; Bloomington, 27; Earl Park, 3; Ellettsville, 6; Glenwood, 7; Kentland, 4; La Porte, 8; Lowell, 11; Muncie, 14; South Bend, 16; Stinesville, 10, and Wabash, 21. BEANTOWNERS TANGLE S, BRADEn¥owN, Fla., March 21. —The Boston Red Sox regulars were to play the scrubs here today in a practice game preparatory to Friday’s game with the Boston Braves in St. Petersburgh. Rain kept the Sox idle Wednesday.

PIRmTES BEAT FRISCO Kremer and French Twirl Good Ball for Pittsburgh Club. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, March 21. Aided by good pitching by Kremer and French, the Pittsburrgh Pirates won from the San Francisco Seals, 4-1. The two Pirate pitchers struck out eleven men. FLASH INTO LEAD~ By Uni led Press CHICAGO, March 21.—The team of Letourner and Brocardo, French aces, were out in front in the sixday bicycle race here today. After sweeping into the lead and gaining a clean-up lap as the dockers timed off the seventy-fifth hour.

Joe Sprinz Makes Debut in Indianapolis Uniform Keen Interest Is Displayed in Young Coast Receiver Who Takes Spencer’s Place.

PY EDDIE ASH Ti aes Sports Editor SARASOTA, Fla., March 21.—The high spot of interest in the Indians’ spring training camp today was the presence of Catcher Joe Sprinz, whom the Tribe bosses hope to develop into another Roy Spencer, the important cog in the club machinery, who was released from his Indianapolis contract by Judge Landis and sold himself to Washington. Sprinz reported Wednesady, but rain prevented the scheduled game with Buffalo or regular practice and he was to make his official debut in an Indianapolis uniform today. Tribe pastimers and followers were eager to see the young backstop in action and there also is keen interest around the “Grapefruit” League circuit in the former coast loop performer, who was added to the Tribe roster within two days, following the loss of Spencer. Team in Headlines Indianapolis has been in the headlines down here for several days as a result of the publicity that grew out of the Landis verdict and the quick purchase of Sprinz caused kind words to be said of the Tribe’s executive department and ability to function when faced by handicaps. Sprinz had no spring training before reporting here, but appears ; ’i good physical condition and he informed Manager Betzel he soon will be ready to meet the test. Veteran pitchers on the club are anxious to learn how he compares with Spencer as a receiver. For Roy’s strong point as an Indian was the fine manner in which he handled the hurlers and watched the base runners.

The fact the new backstop is a light hitter is no cause for worry, according to opinion expressed in the Tribe camp, the baseball sages pointing out that Spencer failed to

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i Favorites Keep in Title Running By United Press \ NEW YORK, March 21.—Quar-ter-final play in the national indoor ! tennis championships got under way here today with almost every favored player still in the running. Jean Borotra, France, slated to play in the final match, came through the third round Wednesday with comparative ease. Frank Hunter, who is ranked as the one man who may stop Borotra in the finals, played three matches Wednesday, winning all in straight I sets.

do much clubbing last year until the latter part of the campaign. Showers Cause Holiday Showers Wednesday gave the Tribe athletes their first holiday of the spring and most of them welcomed the rest with the exception of a few rookies who went to the field with Trainer Pierce and worked lightly during a drizzle, They took Joe Sprinz along and he exercised his legs with a little running and put his clubhouse locker in order to be all set to start regular work today. a it tt Pitcher Danny Boone appears to be carrying extra weight and will be asked to hustle more if he aims to be given a regular turn on the mound this year from the start of the season. He has had trouble in early games heretofore and the splendid finish he made in 1928 has led Manager Betzel to the belief the young man needs more personal attention during spring training. tt n tt The Rochester Red Wings, now managed by Bill McKechnie, will battle the Indians in Sarasota Saturday and Sunday. This is the team the Tribe beat in the little world series last year and the Red Wings are training at the Indians’ old camp in Plant City. Hot rivalry talk, is heard as the teams prepare to resume hostilities. HEAD NORTH APRIL 1 By United Pres* WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 21.—The St. Louis Browns were back at their spring training quarters here today to remain until April 1, when they start the journey northward. The Browns lost their first game of the training season Wednesday to the Columbus team of the American Association, 3 to 2, at Lakeland.

HAINES ON SICK LIST Jess Has Cold in Shoulder; Alex's Injury Not Serious. By United Press AVON PARK, Fla.. March 21. Jess Haines, who was to have pitched for St. Louis in today’s game with the Phillies is on the hospital list, Haines reported Wednesday with a cold in his right shoulder that required treatment. Haid and Bell will work, Manager Southworth said. The injury to Alexander’s arm was reported not as serious as was first believed. He expects to be back on the mound in a few days.

Title Aspect on Chicago Scrap Bji United Press CHICAGO, March 21.—With the National Boxing Association continuing its firm stand toward Champion Joe Dundee, it appeared today that next Monday night’s fight between Jackie Fields and Young Jack Thompson would be for the welterweight championship. Paul Prehn, chairman of the N. B. A., reiterated his declaration that Dundee must post a signed contract and a SIO,OOO forfeit by tonight as a guarantee that he will fight or his organization ’will l'ecognize the Fields-Thompson winner as the title-holder. LIKES - ROOKIES’ WORK Averill and Porter Show Up Well in Training. Bji United Press NEW ORLEANS, La,. March 21. The Cleveland Indians continued their workouts today. Manager Peckinpaugh is greatly encouraged over the showing of Averill and Porter, recruits who have been hitting the ball at a .600 clip in practice games. HANDBALL TOURNAMENT Invitational Event to Be Held at Kokomo on Saturday. By Times Special KOKOMO, March 21.—An Invitational handball tourney will be held at the local Y. M. C. A. Saturday afternoon. Teams to be represented are the Hoosier Athletic Club: Ft. Wayne, Y. M. c. a.: Anderson Y. M. c. A.; Muncie Y. M. C. A„ and Kokomo Y. M. C. A. DODGERS MEET SENATORS Bji United Press CLEARWATER, Fla., March 21. The Brooklyn Dodgers, defeated Wednesday, by the Phillies, 6 to 5, were to meet the Washington Senators today. Play in Wednesday’s game was ragged.

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Huge Crowd to Witness Title Scrap Sell-Out Expected for Loughran-Walker Go March 28. By United Press CHICAGO, March 21.—Promoter Paddy Hannon announced today he virtually is assured of more than a quarter of a million dollar gate when he opens his new Chicago stadium with the Tommy Lough-ran-Mickey Walker light heavyweight championship bout, March 28. The new building—the greatest indoor arena in the country—seats approximately 25.000, and a sell-out at the present price scale will gross slightly more than $300,000. The headliner in the stadium opener brings together two champions. Loughran will be defending his light heavyweight title and Walker will be attempting to add another crown to the middleweight championship he now holds. In addition to the main attraction. the semi-windup brings together Leo Lomski and Tuffy Griffith, two of the leading light heavyweight contenders, who fight tor the right to meet the winner of the main go. Both fighters are rounding Into form, although Loughran Is having some trouble reaching the 175 pound w eight limit. Tommy decided to campaign among the heavyweights a few weeks ago and purposely put on several pounds, which are not coming off easily. Tommy is training here but Walker still is in New Jersey and probably will not reach here until Saturday. New Leaders in A.B.C. Tourney By United Press CHICAGO, March 21.—The Hub Recreationist of Joliet, 111., slid into first place in the “five man” event of the American Bowling Congress here today after turning in cards of 1,002, 984 and 1,077 to total 3,063. George Geiser and Jule Leltinger of Chicago banged their way into the lead in the doubles with games Os 406, 444 and 452 for a 1,302 total.

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