Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 118, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 September 1929 — Page 15

SEPT. 26,1929

‘Mite’ Manager’s Funeral to Be Friday ; Burial at Cincy Saturday\

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CY PERKINS CY PERKINS 'is well physically, has one of the greatest arms in baseball, but will hardly play a bit more im-

portant part in the series than the crippled Hartnett. . . . The reason : the Athletics have the best catcher in baseball in Mickey Cochrane. . . . Perkins, a great catcher in his day, still a mighty good one, is getting his chance too late. ... Joined

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the Athletics in 1918 and is serving his twelfth year under Mack. . . . When he was an outstanding catcher in the American League, the Athletics with a weak team were annually finishing in last place. ... Is one of the few catchers in baseball to have worked more than 1,000 major league games. . . . For six consecutive years caught in 100 or more games. . . . Had four mighty strenuous years from 1920 to 1923. ... In each one of those years worked 140 or more games, his high water mark being 148. . . . Always had a great arm and it is still as good as ever. . . . Has been a great help to Mack in keeping his pitching staff on edge. . . . Not a great hitter, his average over twelve years is a trifle better than .260.

Page Expects Hard Tussle in Both Contests of Double-Header Opener Indiana Mentor to Split Squad Equally for Games With Wabash and Ohio U. Saturday.

r>.u Timm Sprrinl BLOOMINGTON. Ind. Sept. 26. —“They’ll both be tough." said Pat Page, Indiana university’s football coach, when interviewed today, whether Wabash college or Ohio university would be the stronger team in the football opening he-e Saturday. The Indiana coach is building up two equally strong teams to meet the two foes in the double-header. Indiana players and fans both know that Wabash will be tough. Indiana-Wabash games have been a part of Hoosier football history for a score of years. But Page and his Hoosiers v.iil face an unknown quantity in Ohio university. This will be the first time that Indiana ever tackled the Athens (O.) school. The Bobcais have won themselves the respect of every team in the Ohio conference. Last year they emerged from the season with a record of six victories and three* defeats. The games which were dropped were lost by close margins. Ohio never scored less than two AMUSEMENTS

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GABBY HARTNETT CHARLES 'GABBY) HARTnett is both the hard luck as well as good luck member of the Chicago Cubs—Lucky be-

cause he is with a pennant winner— Unlucky because his bad arm may prevent him from doing any catching. . . . Perhaps his only chance to break into the series will be in the role of pinch hitter. . . . Caught his only regular game of the

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year last Sunday. ... In the spring he suffered an arm injury that many critics feared would be a knockout to the Cub’s pennant chances. . . . Arm failed to respond to treatment, despite the fact that any number of famous specialists were consulted. . . . Got his name “Gabby” because of his constant chatter back of the bat. ... In 1927 he caught 127 games for the Cubs and the following year worked in 120. . . . There was no chance for any other catcher to break in with Harnett in shape to go. ... That is why it was feared his arm injury would prove a hard blow to Chicago's pennant chances. ... A good batter, noted for his long distance drives, it Was felt the Cubs would miss his many hits for the circuit. . . .

touchdowns a game during the season, exepting the Ohio-Ohio Wesleyan game. Wesleyan, conquerors of Michigan, vvon the latter contest, 7-0. “Every man on the four-team squad which will take the field Saturday will get his chance to play if it is at all possible,” said Page today. STAR TACKLER RETURNS AMES, la.. Sept. 26.—10wa State’s line was strengthened with the return for practice of Lloyd Bohannan, veteran tackle, who appeared for the first time in a hard varsity scrimmage Wednesday. Hitch, anew comer, exhibited his talents at a wing position.

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Little Veteran Yank Boss Fought Until Last, Physician Says. LEAVES GAP IN GOTHAM Failure of Team Hastens Death of Huggins. BY GEORGE KIRKSEY, Lniled Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Sept. 26.—There was a yawning gap in the ranks of the New York Yankees today. Little Miller Huggins, driving force behind six American League pennant winners and three world championship teams in the last twelve years, lay dead. He died at 3:16 p. m. Wednesday after battling courageously for'six days against an insidious infection which started from a boil on his cheek. He was 50. He had been weakened by influenza and was a physical wreck when he was carried to St. Vincent’s hospital last Friday. Repeated blood transfusions failed to do more than prolong his waning life. In an official statement by Dr. Edward H. King, Yankee physician, the cause of his death was described as “pyaemia, the process of pus forming organism in the blood, and with infection of the face and oedema, the filling of the lungs with water, as contributory causes.” Many, including Dr. King, believed “the midget manager” sacrificed his life in a futile effort to win another pennant with the Yankees—to win four flags in succession and establish an American League record. “He had been a sick man for weeks,” Dr. King said, “but would not leave the team until he was positive that it had no possible chance of winning the fourth straight pennant. “His lowered vitality resulted In the rapid spread of the infection which we were unable to curb. He should have used his energy to save himself instead of worrying about his ba'l club.” Even with death lingering at his door, Huggins refused to give up the battle for his life. He hung on grimly to the very last breath. Once when he regained consciousness he muttered between thin, pale lips: “Tell the boys I’ll be out of here in a week.” Funeral services will be conducted

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Comments on Huggins

Babe Ruth—He was my Mend. He was a great guy and X got a kick out of doing things that wouid help him. I am sorry he couldn’t win the last pennant he tried for. Lou Gehrig—l guess I miss him more than any one. Connie Mack—l have lost a very dear friend. I am only one of thousands who will regret his passing. Wilbert Robinson—He was one of the greatest managers in baseball, a keen Judge of ball players and a fine handier of men. John A Heydler, president of the National League—All baseball men feel Huggins’ loss keenly. E. S. Barnard, president of the American league—The American league has lost a great manager. John J. McGraw—He has left an empty spot in baseball that can never be filled again. Owen Bush—He knew the game inside and out and was a real manager in his quiet way. Basebal surely will miss little Miller. Friday at 2 p. m. in the Little Church Around the Corner by tne Rev. Dr. J. E. Price, pastor of the Washington Heights Methodist Episcopal ciiurch, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Weigle Jr. The body will be taken to his birthplace, Cincinnati, where burial will take place Saturday. Services in Cincinnati will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian church. All members of the New York Yankees will attend the services here. In respect for the memory of the little Yankee leader all American League games for Friday have been called off by President E. S. Barnard.

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By United Pres* NEW YORK, Sept. 26.—Miller Huggins’ record as manager of the New York Yankees’ follows:

Year Pet. Finished 1918 488 4 1919 576 3 1930 617 3 1921 641 1 1922 641 1 1923 645 1 1924 585 2 1925 448 7 1926 591 1 1927 714 1 1928 656 1 (X) 1929 581 2 (xi Standing through Wednesday’s games.

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Huggins Was Clever Fielder, Bunter and Place Hitter During Career Miller Broke In With Cincy Reds in 1904: Figured Prominently in Life of Babe Ruth.

Bn United Pregg NEW YORK, Sept.. 26.—For a quarter of a century Miller Huggins was a major league player and manager. He broke in with the Cincinnati Reds In 1904 and in his day was recognized as a clever second baseman and a remarkable place hitter and bunter. In 1910 he was sold to the St. Louis Cardinals and in 1913 was made manager of the team. Huggins engineered the deal which brought Rogers Hornsby from the Dension (Texas) club to the Cardinals for SSOO. After managing the Cardinals for five seasons. Huggins came to New York in 1918 to take over the Yankees. $130,000 for Babe In reorganizing a club that had finished in the first division only five times before he took charge, Huggins bought Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox in 1919 for $130,000. In 1921 the Yankess won their first American League pennant. Under his guidance they won the pennant in six out of the last nine years, including three world championships and dominated the baseball world. There were many trying days for the little, stooped-shoulder manager —he never weighed more than 140 and was scarcely 5 feet, 1 inch in height. Babe Ruth, Bob Meusel and other stars on his team gave him plenty to think about at one time or another. In the end, it was “the Runt,” as he was, sometimes called, who played the winning hand. In his quiet, careful way Huggins figured prominently in the career of Ruth. Under a manager less calm, calculating and tolerant, Ruth’s star

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might have gone out back in 1925. At that time Ruth frequently wandered far from the straight and narrow. One of his exploits brought about a clasl} with Huggins. Babe was fined $5,000 and suspended for “misconduct off the field.” Backed by Owner An internal insurrection started among the Yankees against Huggins. Ruth protested, pouted and threatened. Huggins kept his counsel. Colonel Jacob Rupper, owner of the Yankees, backed Huggins to the last ditch. Peace was restored. Ruth came back with his head hung low. Ever since, the Yanks knew who was boss. Huggins drew S3O 000 a season as manager of the Yankees and saved his money. He gave his players most of the credit for winning pennants. “You got to .have the players to win,” he used to say. “Common sense, patience and leadership are useful only if you have the players.” Baseball will miss him. He was one of the three ablest leaders of all time.

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| /tonal tennis championships reached | the round today with Vini cent, Richards defending champion; Howard Kinsey of California, Charles M. Wood of Ardsley, N. Y., and Karel Kozeluh of Czecho-Slo-vakia as participants. Today’s pairings pitted Richards ; against Kinsey and Kozeluh against i Wood. Paired in the doubles, Richards and Kozeluh entered the semi-finals against Wood and Paul Heston.