Indianapolis Times, Volume 41, Number 192, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 December 1929 — Page 14

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Talking It Over BY JOE WILLIAMS

NEW YORK, Dec. 21. been doing so much gabbing In this department about those splendid sportsmen of the ring who foul out or flop out when the going becomes a little tough that it seems only fair the customers should be permitted to get a few words—and, besides, I've got to leap out and buy that rainproof toupee for Uncle Henry before the Christmas rush becomes too frenzied. a a a FROM J. F. C.: Oive us a foul check with our tickets. •n<f If the main bout In termlnted by a foul we can come back and see the same light the nest time It Is staged free of additional charge. This works out excellently in baseball and could be applied to boxing equally as well. The promoter could proUfct hlmw-’J by making the j principals In the main bout post a substanUal forfeit. This used to be done In the old days anyway. He could further protect himself by adopting your suggestion of paying the flghters by the round, but this should apply only to the preliminaries. Under the cash-by-round i system your friend old Ous H. Fan gets i no break. a a m BILL MILLER of Broadway’s literary guild writes: “There are several methods of punishing the foul or flop fighter which you have not touched on. Suppose you equip a fighter with an electric belt, which would cover that portion of his anatomy known us out of bounds. There could be an electric gadget in the other fighter’* glove, which, when it landed on. the electric belt, would complete a circuit and give the offending fighter a vicious shock. “Or else, suppose we forced the fighters to wear a coat of mail over the forbidden premises. Any mug who would land a resounding wallop on a coat of mail once wouldn’t be apt to repeat. Os course, it might alow up the fighters if they had to wear ponderous coats of mail, but u eome cases this would be a consurnmaUon devoutly to be wished. Fm one thing it would curb the speed of the back-pedaling bike ndersof the ring who defraud the public under a fighter’s alias. Or suppose we made fighters wear a Wtow the verboten area which studded with long, sharp necedlesneedles that would puncture a five ounce glove. That might possibly tend to curtail fouling, eh wot? “Or suppose again—isn tit nice to suppose, and suppose and suppose —we got Professor Archibald Butts to invent ft machine which would show the force of a foul punch on a dial worn under the fighter s trunks. For instance if 40 is the deadline, a fighter who hit a or a "47” punch would be disquali fled and his purse forfeited, while a fighter who landed a tneie ~ punch would be exonerated. V yon need any more practical suggestions call on me. I’ve got a mill.on oi them.” * •PROM R- B. H. <who looks upon £ the whole situation with a deep and abiding melancholy): While the customers no doubt a,jprpr your effort* U> eliminate foM fl'htlDC from the Metropolitan r the general belief that you yIH " where. Prize flhtln K as It Is c°ndu is ft powerful rncket. pnrl gentry behind It carries sufficient influence within and outsiae thcir i to do Just about as thev please know , £ no other sport were the domination , of the underworld is so thoroughly felt. j a o FROM MORRIS ROSE: 1 have been a debt fan for thirty years , *nd I have seen more so called fouls comml t ted "in the last two years than in aH _ v career as a patron of boxlny. Whs. r.n Re done about It? I think there Should be a refund to the fan either In c*sh or the form of a stub which would Jmtle him to see the same flkht at a date. von pav by the minute or rouhd as you surest (and the commission has approvedi you provide a l°ophole for a fighter who Is Retting punished, at, least he knows he will be P*‘ d s0 thins and knowing this It Isn't likely that he will hesitate to set out of a tight spo by swinging a l° w onc overa n a u t w up and cracks: rm one of the simple minded who thought yon knew what yon were twUlne about When yon .1* would beat Tonn*y In PhlUdelph a. U spite of that I m for you on this foul thins. It’s too much to expeet th.t the customers wIU ever Reta break, but It will b* somethin* If the commission takes tb. tuonoT sway from the fighters. That at least wUI mean theY are not getting away both with murder and money. And what s more. I’U have to agree with yen that If voo bxep on taking the money away front them thev will start keeping their >nchn up, and then there will be no foul situation. SWIM RECORD BROKEN Bv United Pri *■* NEW YORK. Dec. 21. Miss Eleanor Holm broke the world’s short pool record for the 100 meters backstroke in an exhibition at the City Athletic Club's 60-foot pool Friday night. The 102-pound swimming etar covered the distance in 1:22 3-5, cliping one second from the recognized record held by Miss Lisa Lindstrom. Fire Cripples Loop Phones Bv l nitrd Press CHICAGO, Dec. 21.—Fire in the main Illinois Bell Telephone Company building crippled telephone service into the loop early Friday Approximately 8.500 telephones were unable to receive calls. About one hundred girl operators worked calmly while the fire spread along the cables.

Did You Know That—

WHEN Art Shires was in the Texas League he and a certain catcher had a little argument one night ... It was in a hotel room and Shires was in bed . . .The catcher finally threw an electric fan at Arthur . . . “Just another sap I had to lick,” says the Whispering One. . . . Shires says he did not take up baseball. . . . “They just had to have me. I was a star at Waxahachie high school in Texas. . . . And they still talk down there of the wonderful catches I made. I was achesty then." U

Enthusiasm at High Pitch Over Tonight’s Basket Feature Here

Butler Tilt With Purdue Stirs State Swift Action Believed on Tap When Bulldogs Meet Boilermakers. GAME TO BE ON AIR Butler and Purdue basketball teams, recognized as top-notchers in the middle west, marked time today awaiting the starting whistle of their annual classic in Butler field house tonight at 8:30. Intensive workouts at both camps have put the Bulldogs and Boiler-

makers on edge, and tonight’s game is expected to be a repetit i o nos last year’s battle, which the Blue and White team captured by a 28 to 27 verdict. Purdue, a favorite to annex the Big Nine title, will be led by Co-Captain Glenn Harmeson of Indian-

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apolis and Stretch Murphy of Marion, all-American center. Local fans are anxious to see the former Manual star in action again. This will be his first real test, as he was given a deserved rest of two weeks between grid and cage seasons and was not at his best when the Lambert crew doubled the count on Washington last week. Purdue Guards Picked Wooden, floor guard, and Boots, back guard, are sure starters for the Boilermakers, with one forward position undecided. With Hosier out of the Butler line-up, Hinkle is expected to start Christopher, star basket sniper, and Allen at forwards; Captain Hildebrand at center and Tackett at back guard. Hinchman, Reynolds or Wolfe will fill Hosier’s role at floor guard. Coach Hinkle has spent most of the week in perfecting a defense to stop Murphy and Harmeson. It will be the second contest of the season for the Bulldogs, who swamped Manchester last Friday without uncovering many of their formations. Heavy Ticket Demanded Tickets have been selling fast, and a large crowd is expected. The ducats will be left on sale at down-town locations until 5 p. m., Ralph Hitch, graduate-manager, announced. Several hundred fans from over the state are expected to attend, despite weather handicaps. Two local radio stations will broadcast the game. WFBM and WKBF are slated to go on the air with detail play at 8:30. game starting time. A prelim tilt between sophomore reserves and a select freshman quintet is scheduled for 715.

H. S. Scores Friday

cm schools Shortridge. S3; Eiwood. 29. South Side (Ft. Wayne), 37; Broad Hippie. If Hark. SI: Whites town, 22. Washington. 28; Ben Davis, 23. Beech Grove. 33; Manual. 31. OTHER RESULTS Rushville. 31; Greensburg, 29. Washington, 34; Franklin. 15. Martinsville, 34; Logansport, 30. Columbus. 33; Bedford. 32. North Vernon. 18; Seymour. 17. Salsberrv, 39; Bloomfield, 18. Windfall. 23; Petersburg. 21. Bosse (Evansville), 40; Lawrenceviile (HU. 23. New Palestine. 35: Moral, 31. Knlghtstown, 43; Charlottesville. 16. Alumni. 38; Southport. 18. New Augusta, 38; Valley Mills. 13. West Baden. 27; Orleans. 25. Mt. Olympus. 22: Owensville, 20. Peru. 30; Edinburg. 22. Muncle, 9; Newcastle. 7. La Porte. 27; Michigan City, 11. Salem. 47: Corydon. 36. Anderson, 39; Kokomo. 38. Gosport. 23; Stilesville, 22. Clinton, 30; Sullivan. 21. Fairmount, 44; Jonesboro. 32. Scottsbur*. 27; New Albany, 17. Maxwell. 35; Advance. 32. Madison. 28: North Madison. 25. Nashville, 39; Ellettavllle. 19. Paragon, 61: Morgantown. 34. Vincennes. 65: Bloomington. 26. Shelbvvllie. 29; Marion. 27. Pendleton. 44; Frank ton. 27. Connersviiie. 45: Greenfield. 19. Marengo. 44; English. 21. Morristown. 41; Waldron. 25. Zionsville, 30: Westfield. 25. Leavenworth 40' Elizabeth. 26. Aurora, 40: Rising Si*i, 23. Greencastle, 43; Crawfordsville. 28. Bainh-idge. 40; Roachdale. 27. Flat Rock 40; Silent Hoosiers. 32. Morton (Richmond), 34; Winchester, 36. Jasper Academy. 33; Gibautt (Vincennes). 31. Wllev -Terre Haute), 38: Spencer. 22. Brazil. 28: Garfield (Terre Haute). 12. Switz CUv. 35 Jasonvllle. 15. State High (Terre Haute), 33; Tech (Terre PsuteL 18. Cory. 21: West Terre Haute, 12. Hvmera. 40: Merom. 23. Giav Citv. 24; Linton. 23. South Bend. 28: Elkhart. 26. Emerson (Gary). 25: Valparaiso. 24. Horace Mann -Garry), 19: Roosevelt ■T>‘t Chicago). 15. Washington (East Chicago-. 26; Froebel (Gary-. 13 PITT DRILLS INDOORS Panthers Hold Dummy Scrimmage, Signal Drill In Armory. Bv United Press PITTSBURGH, Dec. 21.—Unfavorable weather conditions drove the Pitt Panthers indoors for Friday’s drill in preparation for the Roses tournament game with Southern California at Palo Alto on New Year's day. i Coach Sutherland took the squad to Hunt Armory- and after a halfhour of calisthenics sent the varsity through a signal drill and dummy scrimmage. CORNELL CARD GIVEN By United Press GRINNELL, la.. Dec. 21.—The complete football schedule of Grinnell college was announced Friday by John C. Truesdale, director of athletics. Only three home games will be played. The schedule follows: Oct. 4—Marquette at Milwaukee. Oct. 11—Oklahoma A. & M. M., at Orlnr.ell. Oct. IS—Drake at De* Moinee Oct. 25 —Carleton college at Northfield. Minn. Nov. I—Detroit at Detroit. Nov. B—Washington university at Bt. Louis. - Nor. 15—Cornell college at Grinneil. Nov. 22—Creigiica at Grinneil.

Giraffe Netter in City Tilt

THREE of the tallest basketball players in "captivity" will perform on local courts tonight. Charles (Stretch) Murphy, Purdue’s 6 foot, 6 inch center, will be seen at Butler field house. But even Murphy is dwarfed by Milas <Slim) Shoun, the tallest netter in the nation, who stands 6 feet, 11 inches. Shoun will be in the all-star Firestone Tire and Rubber lineup which plays Indianapolis Big Four, strong independent team, at the Y. M. C. A. Shoun played three years with Car-son-Newman college in the south, and one year each with the Chicago Bruins and Firestones. Shoun has shared scoring honors for the Akron quintet all season. Glenn Munn, former -Nebraska star, is the third “giant," standing 6 feet 6 inches.

Stove League Chatter BY EDDIE ASH

INCLUDED in late info passed along the baseball rialto is the rumor that Jack Hendricks may turn up at Brooklyn as assistant manager under Wilbert Robinson if the rotund Robbie comes out on top in the controversy raging among divided club controlling interests. Max Carey also has been mentioned for the berth. Max is sure to return to Brooklyn as coach, at any rate, it is reported. a a a It’s always a good bet Hendricks will land in the cocoanuts—way up high—sooner or later, when he has himself on the market. According to one Brooklyn report, Robinson desires to see Hendricks succeed hiin as chief pilot in a year or so. ana HERE’S a real Believe It or Not. A member of a major league club has requested his release to a Class A team. Pitcher Kent Greenfield, who finished with Brooklyn last season, wants to be released on option to Ft. Worth. The fact Greenfield is a personal friend of the Ft. Worth manager perhaps explains the matter. And anyway, Kent failed to show anything with the Robins. a a a a a a In sending Catcher Linton to Baltimore, the Pittsburgh recommendation was that he is a college man, and intelligent. What’s he going down there for, to catch or to make table talks before luncheon clubs? crop of stove league fodder. In the last few weeks he has acquired ten new players and disposed of several 1929 Keys. His latest addition is Pitcher Herrmann from Des Moines through Chicago Cub channels. a a a THE Boston rumor factory predicts Heinie Wagner soon will be announced as new manager of the Red Sox, to succeed Bill Carrigan. Old Bill got his fill of traveling with tailenders. In fact they soured his stomach, or something did, for he complained of an upset pantry several times last season. a a a The once great George Sisler, first sacker de luxe and a sweet hitter in his day, has decided to retire from the active list and will coach and pinch-hit with the Braves. Announcement was made by Bill McKechnie, Braves’ pilot. a a a It Is said McKechnie believes Johnny Neun, drafted from Baltimore, will fill the bill at first. Neuns feeble efforts when with Toledo last summer conveyed the impression he was through, but perhaps it wasn’t a fair demonstration of Johnny’s skill. Many of Casey Stengel’s Hens “went primrose.” a a a Gus Suhr, new Pittsburgh first sacker, young and agile, celebrated his elevation to the majors by getting welded last week, an event that usually is taken as bad news by purchasing clubs. Midwinter grooms frequently don’t get back to earth by the time spring rolls around. Penn Net Pilot Not to Perform Against Indiana Bi / Times Soccial PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 21.—Indiana university, led by Branch McCracken, one of the best court players in the Western Conference, will meet the University of Pennsylvania five in the Palestra tonight. Last year Indiana dealt Pennsylvania its first defeat when the latter five was making a tour of the Western Conference. The score was 34 to 26 and was due in a large j measure to the brilliant playing of McCracken. | Since the 27 to 24 defeat by Michigan last week Coach McNichol has , made a change in his varsity lineup ; that involved the benching of Captain Edward Lobley. His place will !be filled by Fred Ullrich, former j Trenton high school star. KIRSCHBAUM IN ACTION Setters Play Olympics Sunday, Opening Hard Part of Schedule. Kirshbaum Netters play River- ! side Olympics Sunday afternoon at Kirshbaum Center. Netters are nowpreparing for the hardest games on ! their schedule. They travel to | Louisville, Ky., Jan. 25„ to play Louisville Y. M H. A. in their annual contest. In the curtain riaser Sunday Kirshbaum bulldogs will play Third | Christian. Kirshbaum girls also will play. EDDIE ANDERSON WINS Bv United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21.—Cowboy Eddie Andersen. Casper, Wyo., won from Frankie Stetson, local junior welterweight, on a foul in the third round of their scheduled tenround bout here Friday night.

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Race Entries Saturday

AT KEENEY FARK First Race ($800: claiming: 2-year-olds; five and one-half furlongs)—Sunbridge, 109; Nihil 108; Quick Trick, 105; Huou Time. 105: Sun Lad. 108; (a)Forbis, 108; Ballot Girl. 103; (atFinnath. 103. <a)P. T. Chinn and J. F. Patterson entry. Second Race ($800; claiming; 2-year-olds; six furlongs-—Chicago Lad. 103; John Goner, 103; Princess Carolyn. 112; Go Between, 108; Regular Broom. 104; Sure Way 108; Donnaco. i08: Bettv Ann. 112; Saluta, 104; Cherokee’s Ridge. 109: (a)Pessimistic, 112; Chatmore. 103; Oleman River. 108; Dr. Daughterly, 108: Full Cloud. Ill; (a)Kitten Foot, 109; Zevlette, 105; Handiworker. 112. (a)T. Sanford and Brown hotel stable. Third Race ($800; The Sunnysouth handicap: claiming; all ages; six furlongs) Nichelson. 112; The Tartar, 118; Prickly Heat, 108, Poly, 110; Our Pal, 100; Lasiandra, 102, Fourth Race ($1 000; The Midway handicap; 3-year-olds and up; mile and sixteenth) —Nearbv, 106; Islam, 103; John 8., 104: Nealon Kay. 110; (a)Boris, 112; Sun Friar. 106; (a)Brown Flash. 118. (a)Harned Brothers entry. Fifth Race ($800: claiming: 3-year-olds and up; mile and eighth)—Blade. 108: Fair Class. 108; Light Air, 105; Cattletsburg 111; Blazing Cinch. 1C8: Dragon, 108. Sixth Race ($800; claiming: 3-year-olds and up; mile and sixteenth! —Bobbie R., 103; Miss Kernel. 100; Sister Pal, 100: Anaconda, 108; Opperman, 113: Mad Sketch. 103; laiNorth Breeze 108; Manuelita, 105: Omars Double. 108; Red Robe, 103; Pacheco, 103; Toanna. 108; Trojis, 105: Sunspec. 105; Jasonnette, 110; (a)Elizabeth S.. 100; Deviner. 108; Bruns. 113. (a)G. Peterson and S. Louise entry. AMERICAN”HORSE SAILS LONDON, Dec. 21.—Billy Barton, the American steeplechaser, ?eft his training quarters at Wroughtcn Friday en route to the United States. The horse will sail on the S. S Minnesota today. Billy Barton has made two attempts to win the Grand National steeplechase at Liverpool. In 1928 he fell while leading at the last fence, and fell again in this year’s race. He is owned by Howard Bruce of Baltimore. League Starts Second Round Capitol City League basketball team will start on their round of five more games Monday night at 7:30 at Pennsy gym. The first-place Fower and Light five will meet Link Belt Dodge team in the first game. The Dodge quintet is the squad that turned back the Power and Light team in the first-round game. Indianapolis N. Y, C. and Link Belt Ewart clash in the second game and Hare Chevrolet will oppose Utility Service Corporation in the third tilt Monday. . MANDELL MEETS JADICK Lightweight Champ Signs for Title Bout Jan. 8. Bu United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Sammy Mandell, world’s lightweight champion, has signed to defend his title against Johnny Jadick of Philadelphia in a fifteen-round bout at the New York coliseum, Jan. 8. SCHURMAN IS HONORED U, S. Ambassador to Germany Elected to Academy of Sciences. Bv r nitrd Press BERLIN, Dec. 21.—United States Ambassador Jacob Gould Schurman has been elected an honorary member of the Prussian academy of sciences, the highest honor open to German scholars. The academy was founded In 1700 and its membership is limited to sixty-four. Ambassador Schurman is the only foreigner among five honorary members. EXTRA DIVIDEND GIVEN Payable March 31. to Stock of Record Feb. 28. Bv United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 21.—Directors of the United Gas Improvement Company Friday declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share on the common stock, placing the issue on a $1.20 annual cash dividend basis, against $1 paid previously. The dividend is payable March 31, to stock of record Feb. 28. Poland Honors Italian Prince Bn United Press TURIN, Italy, Dec. 21.—Poland’s highest decoration, the Order of the White Eagle, has been bestowed : upon Crown Prince Humbert of Italy at the instruction of President Moscicki.

Cadets Cancel Receptions to Make Up Time By United Press HUTCHISON, Kan., Dec. 21.—The fourteen-coach special train carrying the Army football squad to Palo Alto, Cal., was speeding westward across Colorado today, all the receptions planned along its route having been canceled in an- effort to make up lost time. The West Pointers stopped here for a short time late Friday, working out on the high school athletic field after being prevented from fulfilling previous practice schedules by blizzards which delayed the train twelve hoars. It was believed most of the delay would be overcome before the team reached Palo Alto, where it will have almost a week for practice on the Stanford field in preparation for the game next Saturday.

Down the Alleys WITH LEFTY LEE

Prior to the start of the City League play Friday night, E. J. Gausepohl of the Gausepohl Trunk

and Leather Goods Company presented Chris Rasmussen, the veteran lead-off of the Marott team, with a Gladstone traveling bag in recognition of this bowler’s great 299 score, rolled last Saturday during the Elks’ Pot of Gold classic. “Ras," as he is known to all bowlers and railbirds, was on the shelf during the

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early part of the season, but in the past four weeks has proven that he still retains his skill and will be back in the select circle of 200 average bowlers shortly. Last season he had an avergae of 202, which was second only to Jess Pritchett. RftS" mussen has been a familiar and popular figure in local, alleys for many years, and always has ranked high in the ten-pin pastime. For tv-eight teams are scheduled for ®!nnda,v’s olav in the Elk Pot of Odd meet, at the Club alleys The first squad will take the drives at 10.30 .. m. utner cQuads will follow at 1,3, 5, 7 and 9p. >m.. the lp. m. squad bringing this, the third successful meet, to a close. Sunday s sce X. M.—Auto Eouipment Company (B. Parsons), Steele Shoe Shop (Ehts) (Carl? g Luncheonette (O. MVan Buren), Cars (P. & E.l iS. Schneider i, Madden-Copple Company (E. Ends lev l Wilking Music Company (G. Thompkirs’) Feenev Furniture (M. Pohi). Maple Road bank (D. Barrett), Fletcher Savings and Trust Company (E. Kuhn), C. &. G. Potts (John Rice). v>e(s\ 3 P. M.—Majestic Radio <H. Kreis). Pt Harrison J. Knaussl, American Central (G. Harry Graft). Marmon Sales o-flfiph (F M Mversh Coca-Cola finalanapolls) (E. Sheehan). Marott Shoe Shop (City), (J- W. Haiti. Scott Trucking Company iB. Vanier), Giessen s (John Kiesefi. 5 P M.—H. E. Schmitt Insurance (Wash)", iJ. MichaellS), Hare Crevrolet (City). (F. Hare). Indianapolis Times (H. B. Whiteman), Edison Service (B. Shatt(rs> Indianapolis Mint Five *C. Baxter', Ajax Gold Bond (E. S. Bright) Hy-Red Gasoline iJ. Reuter), Striebecks (E. Stnet>e7ii p. M.—Jumping Jacks (C. Conners), Heidenrcich Florists (F. Stout). Martin Trucks (R. Huklei. Big Four Missourian (F. W. Rafert.y). Noblesville Milling Company (John Ott), S. and S. Body and Fenner (L. Schutte), White Furniture (M. Mathews), Smith Bakery lE. J. Smith). g p jvf.—Romes yNo. 2 (C. Menges), Michaelis Builders (J. Michaelis'. Leaders (St. Philip's) (W. Foley), Doctors ;St. Philip’s) (H. Gick). Outlaws (St. Philip's) (C. R. Stick), Barkeepers Friend (W. Miller). Hoofs (Grotto) (A. Millington), Falls City (Indianapolis), C. Mack). The Burns Employment and Burdsa.l Faint girls won three games from the Hoosier Fete and Em-Roe as the Phoenix Press and B. & O. won two from the Gray. Gribben and Gray and Stewart Radio, in the Indianapolis Ladies League play at the Indiana alleys. Harlan led the field over the three-game route with a score of 535. Alexander had a3l; McKinnon. 516, and Johns, 505. During Wednesday night’s play of the Indianapolis League, Liebtag the veteran who is staging the biggest comeback of the season, turned in his seventh consecutive 600 total with a count of 854. E. J. Gausepohl. who presented Chris Rasmussen with a traveling bag Friday night, is a great booster of the bowling game, and like to see the boys go for big counts. A standing offer as a reward for these big frames rolled on the Elks club allevs include the following: 300 Score—Gladstone suit case. 289 or Over—Gladstone traveling bag. 279 or Over —Elks bill fold. A traveling bag is offered the 'woman bowler for a score of 209 or better. ro date the following bowlers have received th? different awards: Chrisney—Score 300. suite case. Rasmussen —Score 299. traveling bag. Raferi—Score 2X7: Elk bill fold. Schleimer —Score 279: Elk bill fold. The Marotts secured revenge for the three-game trimming the Wagner Radio handed them Wednesday .Kt*. nlav three from this club in Frhifu E, of the City League, at the Elks alleys, mhe Maiestic Radio also J* on ,J the Hoosier Club Coffee, while the Meridian Garage and Gausepohl Trunks won the odd game from the Hare Chevro.et and Bp Hard Ice Cream. Ciarence Mack rolled games of *lß?.* 237 and 226 to top the Daugherty tal 6l°4 f ; SnydeL *6l2™ and Wheeler 610. Daugherty also rolled the high single game, hitting for 2j7 In his last try. The Watkins Rebabbitt. Prima Beverage and Banquet Ice Cream teams w-on three from the Hudgins Carter. Coca-Cola and Aiax Gold Bond, as the Indianapolis JAint -91 e oefterlng-Litzelman Coal, Schmitt insurance and Wheeler's Lunch took two from the Tuxedo Feed. Mclntire Machine. Heffe’man Candy and Hoosier Optical in the Washington League play at the Illinois alleys. Baker grew better each came, petting counts of 210. 212 and 214 for a total of 636. which was high. McAnly was next with 621. while Jenkins showed on a total of 606. Stan lev Heckman, cantain of the Weber Milk team of the Past:me League, turned in a perfect 300 score in the Love League, and will claim his prize Christmas day. In the Big Four League play at the Pritchett alleys, the Southwestern Limited and Ohio State Limited won the entire series from the Hudson River Special and Knickerbocker, as the Big Four. Mound Citv Roval Palm and Queen City lost two j to ' the Missourian. Motor Queen . Lake e rhr'r<'* Limited ' id Survanee River. Powers. Dietz and H”. r ies were over the 600 marx during this p.ay. with totals of 624. 609 and 612, respectively. Tnple wins featured thet.'tiUtie Service plav. the Ice. Water. Electric and Railway, defeating the Bus. Gas. Heat and Merchandise teams. Horan wa* easily the star of this series with a total of 633 on games of 199. 228 and 206.

College Court Results

Cincinnati U., 41; Cincinnati Y. M. C. A.. 30. Denison. 23: Georgian A. C.. 2L Columbia. 41: Seton Hall, 25, Dartmouth. 20: Fordham, 19. Harvard. 34; Pratt, 25. Adrian. 17: Obertin. 16. Wittenberg, 29: Georgetown. 16. North Texas, 22 T-xas Chilsttan. 19. St. Johns (Brooklyn), 27; Providence. 20. Buffalo. 26: Thiel. 20. Creighton. 30. Oklahoma Aggie*, 14. lowa State, 22; Simpson, IS.

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Peter Mike (left), who meets Johnny Semas, and Roy Wallace, who battles Chester Bush. OEVEN bouts, calling for a total of thirty-eight rounds, make up the fistic cards at Tomlinson hall Monday night, featuring Roy Wallace, Indianapolis heavy puncher, and Chester Bush, Chicago, over the ten-round route. In the semi-windup of eight rounds Peter Mike, New York, who accompanied Wallace home from the east, will battle Johnny Semas, sturdy welterweight- who has pleased the customers locally for some time. It will be Wallace’s first showing before his home admirers since he knocked out Young Jack Dillon at the Armory two months ago. Five prelim scraps of four rounds each will precede the semi-windup and main event Monday, and Matchmaker Atherton believes the card will produce swift action. The program will open at 8:30, with prices staying at $1 and $1.50.

OFF THE BACKBOARD

BY VF.RN BOXELL

•‘Why is it that columnists through central and southern Indiana fall back on the timeworn excuse their boys couldn’t hit the hoop? Washington did it when Horace Mann held the Hatchets to a 19 to 18 victory. We have noted the same old line used a hundred times since. Vincennes used if after

Purses Held Up After Bass Knocks Out Champ Morgan Challenger Victor in Second Round at Odds of 5 to 1; Tod Holds Edge in First.

BY FRANK GETTY United Press Sports Editor NEW YORK, Dec. 21,-The "wise money" of Broadway was laid at odds of 5 to 1 against a champion Friday night, and the 130-pound championship of the prize ring changed hands according to expectations. Tod Morgan of Seattle, who had held and gallantly defended the junior lightweight title for more than four years, lost it to Benny Bass of Philadelphia, just as the "wise money" said he would. Whether Bass will be allowed to keep the championship with the ap-

New York Rules Shires Must Have License

Bh United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Art Shires, Chicago White Sox first baseman, wil be allowed to further his pugilistic career in New York rings if he makes personal application for a license, Secretary Bert Strand of the state athletic commission has announced. Strand turned down the application of Promoter Charles Murray of Buffalo, who filed an application for a license for Shires, ruling that the Chicago ball player must apply personally. Murray has signed Shires for a bout at Queensbury A. C. in Buffalo on Dec. 26. Montana to Test Butler High-scoring Western Five Here Monday. Montana State’s Bobcats, Rocky Mountain court champions for the past three years, will stop off at Butler fieldhouse Monday night on their tour of the midwest and east, to oppose “Tony"’ Hinkle's Bulldogs in their second hard game in three days. The westerners, with "Cat” Thompson, all-American forward, as their star, are classed as one of the wonder teams of the country. Last year, Montana averaged 58 points per game in a rigorous thirtygame schedule. Thompson, O. Ward and F. Ward was the high scoring combination last season, and averaged almost 50 points per game between them. Thompson was high with an average of 19 points each game. Before starting their eastern trip, the Bobcats turned in a 116 to 10 victory over one of the best independent teams in Montana.

N. A. G. U. VICTORIOUS

HUNTINGTON, Ind., Dec. 21. N. A. G. U. college of Indianapolis defeated Huntington college here Thursday night, 31 to 22. The capital city quintet led at the half, 16 to 13. Mineo was outstanding for the winners, with ten .points.

being whipped by Washington and again after taking a drbubing from Logansport. A team can be off color in its shooting, but most of the “time it isn’t that so much as it is some tight defensive play which makes the boys hurry their shots more than they are accustomed to do.” Norm Werry, Gary columnist,

proval of the New York state athletic commission depends, however, upon the outcome of an official investigation which was launched immediately after the bout. Probe Is Ordered Chairman Jim Farley, v,ho was at the ringside, ordered the purses of both fighters held up, and said his commission would inquire into all circumstances surrounding the bout. The fight itself was sufficiently spectacular to satisfy the average customer, however. Tv/o straight rights to the jaw r in the second round stretched Morgan on the canvas, his limbs helpless to obey the dictates of a fighting heart. Knocked down for a count of nine at the start of the round, Tod struggled up, only to run into a smashing right to the jaw which finished him, the end coming after fifty-one seconds.

Morgan Winner at Start

During the first round, Morgan gave the majority of the crowd plenty of thrills. Tod swept into Bass with a flashing two-handed attack, caught the challenger off his guard and had him in retreat from the opening bell. The Philadelphian is 25 years of age. His record -recently has been impressive. His last title fight was when he lost the decision to Tony Canzoneri in a bout for the featherweight championship, Bennyfighting the last nine rounds with a broken collarbone. The paid attendance was only 8,429, the gross receipts $34,550.78 and the net receipts $28,380.73. FRENCH PUG VICTOR Bu United Press HOLLYWOOD, Cal., Dec. 21. Maurice Koltzer, French featherweight, won a decisive victory over Ward Sparke of Detroit here Friday night. SHEA FLOORS GARCIA Bn Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 21. Edie Shea. Chicago, knocked out i Frankie Garcia, Cuba, after two ■ minutes of the first round of their I bout here Friday night. The vic- ; tory came on the third knockdown. CHILE’S FINANCES GOOD I President Announces Excellent Conditions in Country, By United Press SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Dec. 21. Chile will maintain her gold standard regardless of the financial situation in other countries, President Carlo3 Ibanez told the United Press in an interview Friday. "Our gold reserve,” he said, “is larger than our paper circulation, and the foreign trade balance is more favorable than in any previous year. Wages are good, and Chile i practically no unemployment. The general condition of the country is therefore excellent.”

DEC. 21, 1929

Von Elm and Hagen Share Lead in Open Former Amateur and Pro Champs Score 69s in $4,000 Meet. Bn United Pres PASADENA. Cal.. Dec. 21.—With George Von Elm, former national amateur champion, and Walter Hagen, the British open title holder, leading the large field of qualifiers, the second round of the $4,000 Pasadena open golf tournament got under way today. More than 100 players survived 'he qualifying round and entered the match play today. The championship will be decided Sunday when the field is cut to sixty. Von Elm and Hagen scored qualifying 69 : . Hagen came around the second nine in 33. flashing the best golf he ha:-. ■ how n this season. Von Elm, but recently out of a hospital and look.ng haggard and drawn, managed to equal the Haig’s score. Horton Smith, Joplin, Mo., Craig Wood, Bloomfield, N. J.; Densmore Shute. Columbus, O; Dave Hackney. Lawrence, Mass., and Lew Waldron. Boston, each scored a 70. For the 71 position Larry Montes, Phillipines; Hutt Martin, Reno, and Jim Foultz. Chicago, were placed. The 72 class was crowded, with such famed swingers as Leo Diegel, national professional champion; Harry Cooper, A1 Espinosa, Olin Dutra, Wild Bill Mehlhom. Johnny Farrell, Neill Christian and Mel Smith. WABASH HONORS WE IST CFIAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Dec. 21.—Clayton Went, senior at Wabash college, was named honorary captain of the 1929 football team at a meeting of the lettermen. The custom of electing a captain at the end of the season was inaugurated by Coach Robert E. (Pete) Vaughan several years ago.

| is the quest ion-and-answer man quoted above.. He’s right, but hv should he restrict it to central and southern Indiana? o a a Backboard Mail Indianapolis., Dear Backboard—Old Joe Clutch ctrtninlv is brutally frank, but I am forced to admit that he is right. However. Joe should have stuck to basketball in referring to failure of athletic teams at Shortridge and Manual, because there Isn't much doubt as to which school has had the best football team In Indianapolis for the past four years. Shortrldge is my alma mater and I must admit after seeing the Marion game last Saturday, that the enthusiasm displayed five or six years ago is lacking sadly. Any one who saw Shortrldge play Marion will agree with me that the Blue made the Giants look like a bunch of amateurs until the last five minutes of play. Then something went flooey, and Marion scored thirteen points. If some of the players would think more of the school end less of themselves, the spirit would return and Shortrldge would have a championship team. Eddie, Shortrldge, *J4. Martinsville. Dear Backboard—When three basketball fans get together, especially when they a;e graduates of different schools, there usually Is an argument. Well, here's our Big Ter. based on present strength: Washington, Logansport. Horace Mann. Columbus. An person Frankfort. Muncle. Franklin. Technical and Connersville. with Martinsville, Greencastle and Delphi honorable mention Anderson. Huntington and Martlnsvlll, graduate. Must have been a heated argumeul. however, the letter was written before Horace Mann knocked off the loganberries. Ted of Indianapolis wants to know wha: Pete Ellis, Vincennes scribe, thinks cf Washington after the Hatchets eut down the Alices. Preceding that game, Pete's estimate wasn’t so high. “Hunk and Plunk," the Shelbyvlile seniors, already have named their state championship choice. It's a team from Gary by the name of Horace Mann. Also heard from “Mooveytcnc Prophet.” We take from the Big Ten he picked, he doesn't think much of some of the contributors efforts. SHIKAT MAT VICTOR German Heavyweight Tower Former Illinois Grid Star. If ii In ttrd J’n r* PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21.—Rich- : arc! Shikat of Germany, heavy wres- ! tier, defeated Jim McMillan of ; Chicago here Friday night. McMillian, former University of ! Illinois football star, twice knocked j Shikat out of the ring with flying j tackles, but was generally outclassed. High School Games City Schools Tonight Lebanon at Technical. Crawfordsville at Cathedral. AMERICAN HORSE SAILS Hu I nited LONDON, Dec. 21.—Billy Barton, the American steeplechaser, sailed aboard the S. S. Minnetonka today i for America.

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