Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 242, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 February 1931 — Page 12

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NORTHWESTERN DROPS FIRST BIG TEN TILT TO ILLINOIS

Gophers Close Gap by Tripping Purdue Five Wildcats Suffer First Loss in 13 Starts; Chicago Beats Ohio State, Wisconsin Bows to lowa in Thirlling Contests. By United Prets 17 ' —T* 16 Big Ten basketball race took on new meres , today as a result of the first defeat of the reason for Northestern and the unexpected strength shown Monday night by Illinois, nicago and lowa, three second-division teams. .°4 Northwestern at Evanston, 35-28, and broke NorthL .;f n8 yarning streak which ha.d extended to twelve straight, seven tb ® conference. Leading all the way, Illinois outplayed in every department of the game. _T rest€d a hard-bought 30-28 victory from Purdue at „"r naapolis ' and gained a full game on Northwestern. With the Gophers - c m beh , md the Wildcats, the race may yet see a flying finish, as Northwestern has a game left with Minnesota at Minneapolis.

Freigau Sold

Howard Freigau, infielder obtained from Buffalo early last season, was sold today by the Indians to Mobile of the Southern League. It was strictly a cash deal. Narlesky, Wolf, Andres, Montague, Monahan and Bonura are the remaining infielders on the Tribe roster.

Chicago May Get Heavy Title Scrap By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 17.—Tentative plans to hold the world’s heavyweight championship boxing match between Max Schmeling of Germany and Young Stribling of Georgia at Soldier field, Chicago, on the night of Friday, June 19, have been made by William F. Carey, president of Madison Square Garden Corporation. After spending two days here, Carey told friends before he left for New York Monday that barring unforeseen happenings the Schmel-mg-Stribling fight would be held here on that date. June 19 is favored because the $50,000 added American Derby will be held the next day at Washington park. The double attraction is expected to prove an added lure to sports fans from out of town.

Basketball

PRINTERS BEAT ST. LOUIS Indianapolis Printers, holder of third place in the Bankers Insurance League, defeated a team of St. Louis Printers Saturday night at the Pensy gym. The score was 40 to 23. Wellman was the star lor the locals while St, Louis was compelled to take all of Its shots from the center of the floor. On March 8 the Hoosiers will play the Missourians at St. Louis in a return game. With Willsev and Vaughan missing from the lineup. New Bethel Independents lost to Bridgeport Cardinals, 29 to 26. Lefty Hall and Toon starred for New Bethei. Fast teams desiring games, write Ray Fisher. R. B. 8, Box 277. Oak Hill Cubs defeated East Side Ramblers in a close tilt, 20 to 18. Schwartz starred on defense and led the winners scoring. College Avenue opposes Woodruff Place, East Tenth Triangles tackle East Park, and First Baptists oppose Third Christian in League A games of the Alliance basketi hall Association tonight at Woodruff Place. At East Tenth gym. League B contests scheduled included Bethel vs. First Moravian, Woodruff Place vj. East Tenth Buddies and Tuxedo vs. Westminster. Edgewood A. C. will plav Post Office and Shelbyville A. C. Wednesday night at Edgewood. Christamore Pirates, after a two week slump due to the absence of several regulars, got back into the win column by defeating Vjkips. 16 to 11. Pirates, will plav Y. M. C. A. Leaders and Wizards who nosed out Pirates by two points in a Srevious tilt, For games, call Christamore ouse. Junior Eagles would like to book games in the 12-14-year-old class with teams haring access to gyms. Junior Eagles have won ten tilts in eleven starts. For games call Dr. 7621. ask for Jackie. A. A. U. TOURNEY SET Indiana-Kentucky A. A. U. basketball tournament, the winner to be sent to the national meet at Kansas City, Mo., will be held at the I. A. C. gym, March 3 and 4, it was announced today by Paul Jordan, chairman of the championship committee of the A. A. U. Both men’s and women’s events are scheduled, with the entry lists scheduled to close Feb. 27. SHIMA MAT VICTOR lota Shima defeated Tetsura Hygami in the feature event at Tomlinson hall Monday, winning the second and third periods of a jiu jitsu match, Hygami defeated George Baltzer in a special jiu jitsu contest. Humberto and Charlie Blackstock went thirty minutes to no fall in a heavyweight match and Speedy Schaefer and Al McKee were even in a fifteen-minute contest.

Monday College Scores

Chicago. 26: Ohio State, 28. Minnesota. SO: Purdue. 26. Illinois 35: Northwestern. 28. Michigan. 46; Michigan Normal, ?. lowa. 19: Wisconsin. 17. Central Normal. 55; Vincennes. 3S Detroit. 27; Lcvola (Chicago). 19. Missouri. 28; Washington (St. Louis). 13 Florida. 63: South Carolina. 29. Nebraska. 28: lowa State. 42. Parsons. 26: Penn. 25. Kentucky. 35; Georgia Tech. 1? City college (New York). 18; Pittsburgh. 16.

A Record By United Prtsa Philadelphia, Feb. n.— Benny Bass, world junior lightweight champion, today boasted a unique boxing record —that of fighting seven rounds to earn a two-round knockout. Bass met Bud Taylor, Terre Haute veteran, in a scheduled ten-round bout Monday night and was given the judges decision in the second round by a technical knockout when Taylor fell to the canvas and claimed a foul. After Bass had been given the decision, Chairman Frank Weiner of the Pennsylvania athletic commission ordered the fighters to continue “as an exhibition to give the fans their moneys worth.”

In the two other games Monday - the underdogs came through vlcI torious, Chicago defeating Ohio State, 26-25, and lowa nosing out Wisconsin, 19-17. Both games were thrillers, being decided on free throws after the gun had been fired. Kamp Shows Way Northwestern’s defeat was largely the result of the sensational play of Eddie Kamp, slim, elusive Ulir.ois forward, who scored fifteen points for his team, making six field goals. Joe Reiff. Northwestern’s sophomore forward and leading scorer of the Big Ten, also collected fifteen points, but seven of them were on free throws. Reiff was the only Northwestern player who scored more than one field toss. Illinois’ stout defense In the first half held Northwestern to two field goals, and but for free throws made by the Wildcats, the league-leaders would have been put to rout. Illinois led at half-time, 17-11. Two points behind and two seconds left to play, Chicago came from behind to defeat Ohio State when Ashley, Maroons’ guard, shot a field goal to tie the score. In making the goal, Ashley was fouled, and he calmly stepped to the free-throw line and sank the winning point. Guards Beat Purdue With the score tied 17-17, Rebholz, Wisconsin guard, committed a personal foul on Chuck Williamson, lowa forward, who made both throws good to give the Hawkeyes their victory. Superior power carried Minnesota to victory over Perdue, with Cielusak and Licht, guards, showing the way with nine points each. Minnesota forged into a 14-to-12 edge at half time, and started to stall with four minutes of play left in the last period, leading 27 to 24. Lineup ancl summaries: Minnesota (30 L Purdue (261. FG FT PF! FG FT PF Schening. t 2 2 2iEddv. f ... 2 4 3 Loose, f ~i o 3 Kellar. f.... 2 2 2 Sommers, f 0 1 0 1 Stewart, c. 1 6 ■> Norgaard. cl 1 1 Miner, c ..0 l l Bondy.c ..o 0 2 Porter, g.. o o 0 Cielusak. g 4 1 3, Wooden, g.. 33 3 L'cht. g ..4 1 4iParmentr, g 0 C 0 Robinson, g 0 0 O Huser, g ..0 0 0 Totals .12 6 15! Totals .. .1 To U Free Throws Missed—Schoening. Loose. Norgaard. Bondy. Licht (3), Eddy (2) Kellar (21. Stewart (2). Miner. Wooden! Parmenter. Officials—Getchell and Kearns.

Sacred Heart Enters Meet Sacred Heart, local high school, will compete in the fourth annual state Catholic tourney at the Armory, Feb. 27 and 28, boosting the number of entries to eleven. Cathedral, the other local entry, is being touted as an outstanding title contender as a result of their recent showings. St. Simons of Washington, another strong contender, lost its first game last week to Memorial of Evansville.

Notre Dame Next Stop for Bulldogs

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STILL unbeaten by a Hoosier rival, Butler's Bulldogs face one of their hardest assignments of the current campaign when they travel north to tackle Notre Dame on Saturday night. The Irish, after a mediocre start, have reached their stride and are bowling over opponents with regularity. Rivals of long standing, the Bulldog-Irish battle should provide the fans with plenty of exciting entertainment. Ray De Cook, veteran center, is the outstanding performer for Coach George Keogan's pastimers. Crowe and Newbold handle the forward

SECTIONAL NET RESULTS NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Feb. 17 Three Noblesville teams triumphed in the first-round play of the local independent sectional tourney. Merchants defeated Carmel, 17 to 13; Boosters tripped Plainfield, 31 to 15, and De Molays trounced Cicero, 26 to 17. In other games Jamestown lost to Oaklandon, 42 to 24, and Lebanon nosed out Fishers, 25 to 24, in an overtime tilt. ROBINSON, JONES SIGN Indiana Athletic Club has matched Clyde Robinson, rough and tumble mat performer of Memphis. Tenn., with cowboy Jones of Wyoming for the feature bout on the weekly card Friday night at Cadle Tabernacle. The promoters believe that the main attraction on tire weekly bill will supply more than its share of action, for both wrestlers are known for their rough tactics. An allstar supporting card is promised. Frank Buchanan will officiate. 35 AMATEURS ENTER Thirty-five or more amateur boxers will compete in the city and county tournament Saturday night at South Side Turner gym, it was indicated today. The program will start at 7:30. TECH FROSH WIN Tech freshman cagers walloped Manual yearlings at Tech gym Monday, 42 to 7. leading 17 to s'at half time. Townsend and G. Wright led the winners, with Nagel outstanding fo* Manual.

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PITCHERS often ask the umpire for anew baseball because the one given them is marred or does not suit them in some way. In a close game with Detroit, Clarence (Shovel) Hodge, pitching for the White Sox, once decided he needed a fresh “apple,” so without a

Sox Seek Seasoned Infielder Who Can Hit to Make Club Dangerous

Editor’s Note—Tb:s is the seventh of a series of articles detailing efforts of American League clubs to strengthen in preparation for the 1931 season. Wcdnesay—The Boston Red Sox. By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—The 1931 lineup for the Chicago White Sox remains uncertain with Manager Donie Bush still endeavoring to arrange trades to strengthen his club. Barring trades, a tentative infield lineup would be Radcliffe from the Southeastern League on first; Gregory Mulleavy, tried at short last year, on second; Luke Appleby from Atlanta at short, and Bill Cissell or Bill Kamm at third. That will leave John Ryan, late of Holy Cross; Irving Jeffries, optioned to Toledo last year; Goff, a Piedmont League third baseman; Willingham, Dallas infielder, and Johnny Kerr, with the Sox for two seasons, to scrap for the utility berths. Cissell and Kamm are the only experienced men and Bush may revamp his lineup to use b.oth the veterans and Kerr who hit well last season. Bush has the makings of a hardhitting outfield in the veterans Carl Reynolds, Sinead Jolley and Johnny Watwood. Watwocd also can be

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Beans Recreation Five rolled Into fifth place in the team event of the Women’s Centra! States meet at the Pritchett allevs, securing a total of 2 331 with games of 756. 84a and 780. The schedule for today's play is taken up by local teams, sauads rolling at 6:15 and 8:30p. m. The schedule calls for a halt after tonight’s play until Saturday, when the best that Indianapolis has to offer vies with out of town teams in an attempt at the championship. Chief Clerks tossed in games of 816. 959 and 935 a total of 2.710 to take three games from General Agents during the Transportation league play, local lines and Commercial Agents also won three from Foreign lines and Citv Agents as Shippers and Freight Agents won the odd game from Ticket Office and Union Station. A 609 total by Wright featured the individual play. Two-time wins ruled the big Evangelical league series, the Browns. Pirates. Senators. Cubs. Giants and Athletics defeating the Yanks. Reds. Indians. Cards, Dodgers ar.d White Sox. Bentley and Koehler ran ft pretty race for top honors. Bentley leading 614 to 612 at the finish. The Operators slipped over a surprise on the Mailer No. -I quintet during the Star League play, winning one game. Stereotypers also won one from Mailer No. 10 as Intertype took the entire series from Circulation. Koch Furniture took care of the ElPs Barbers in. the last two after losing th* first game during the South Side Business Men’s play, Fountain Square State Bank also won two from Heidenreioh, whi’e Carson Brothers and Madison Avenue State Bank lost three to Kasper Furniture and Thomas Shoes. The usual high scoring failed to appear in this loop, but three totals going .over the 600 mark. Ward having 610. Landis 607 ar.d Meyers 601. Eddie Kiesle and his Hoosiers handed Bill Kiesle Trucking a thumping on the Uptown drives, when the Trucking anchor went “blind.” St. Joan of Arc games resulted In a triple win for Gartland Foundry and Capitol Citv Fuel, and a two-game win for American. Estates and Centennial from C. B. Potts and lone Star Cement. After a slow start of 180. Piero* came back with -cunts of 221 and 241 total 642. and

utilized at first base where he played for two months in 1930. New outfielders acquired by Chicago are Fred Eichrodt, a slugger from the Southern Association; M§l Simons, recently purchased from Louisville of the American Association, and Bob Finlator, purchased from Selma. Bob Fothergill is available for

Extra Point Rule Changed By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—Only one rather minor change was made in the football code for 1931, it was announced by the national rules committee Monday. The one change effected has to do with the try for point after touchdown. Hitherto, the extra point was automatically awarded if a foul was committed by the defending team and the point was forfeited when the attacking team erred. This season points will not be awarded nor forfeited, but the usual distance penalties inflicted

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assignments and both have proven dangerous point collectors. Baldwin and Burns have taken excellent care of the Irish goal in a majority of conflicts. The former is an all-America prep star playing his first year of collegiate ball. A real battle for forward assignments is in progress at the Bulldog camp. Withrow, vet pot shot artist, probably will be in shape after a short lavoff to oust Bert Davis, former Tech star, or Ray Miller, both of whom have turned in sparkling performances in recent tilts,

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lead the field. Naughton had 829. J. Argus 61a and F. Schmitt 602. For the first time since his entry into the Optimist league. Jess Pritchett failed to reach the 600 mark, a 167 start stooping him at 596. Fray wbn three games from Smitty. while Wynne. Cooper and Nemo had to be content with a two-game win over Steve. Carter and Davy. Ralph Elvin was in a class bv himself during this play, games of 171. 220 and 246 giving him a total of 637. Kroger Grocery was the S. and S Body victim during this week’s session of the Pastime League, losing the entire series to the leaders. Schmitt Insurance. Indiana Five and Stanley Jewelry also lost three to Williamson Furnace. Blakely Monuments. and Cranny Case, as Smear Sewing Machine. Fair Store and Coca Cola won two from Ling Jewelrv, West Side Five and Weber Milk Comer was in rare form, games of 237. 192 and 232 giving him a total of 661 Rowlev had 620 Martin Drver started with games of 221 and 225 ar.d then flopped to 112. During the- Stanley Jewelry sweepstakes Sunday. Walter Heckman pulled one for the books, when he drew eight successive splits, a record no one will try to take from him. SAVOLD! TAKES FIRST KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. 17. Joe Savoldi, former Notre Dame grid star, opened his wrestling campaign here Monday by defeating Don De Long, French heavyweight. Savoldi scored two straight falls with body slams. HARVEY, FIELDS SIGN NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—Len Harvey, European middleweight champion, and Jackie Fields of Chicago, onetime welterweight title-holder, hav r e been signed for a ten-round bout March 13.

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word he turned and tossed the ball into the Detroit dugout. Runners on second and third came in and the umpire ruled that Shovel had made an overthrow which gave the runners two bases. Fortunately for Kodge, however, the White Sox won the game, 6 to 5.

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utility and pinch hitting duty and Blackberry has been recalled from Birmingham. The Sox have plenty of catchers with Benny Tate, 1930 first stringer; Frank Grube, purchased from Buffalo; Moe Berg, out of the game last year because of an injured knee and Walter Henline, veteran National Leaguer purchased from Toledo. Pitching promises to be the Chicago forte, if Al Thomas, who had a lame arm during the greater part of the 1930 campaign, regains his effectiveness. In addition to Thomas, Bush has the great Ted Lyons, Pat Caraway, Urban Faber, Garland Braxton, Harold McKain and Vic Frazier. Jim Moore, purchased from Little Rock, is the only legitimate rookie aside from Frazier, who refused to report last year. Bob Weiland will be back for another trial. If the Sox are successful in attempts to secure a seasoned infielder who can hit they may develop into a dangerous club.

Schaaf Stops Daniels in One By United Press MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Feb. 17 Ernie Schaaf, the Boston heavyweight whom Jack Sharkey has been training and in whose future Sharkey has much faith, knocked out Dick Daniels of Minneapolis Monday night in one round. The fight was a fierce one while it lasted. Both men left their corners swinging and they traded rights as they met in the center of the ring. Daniels gave way after the first exchange and was backed to the ropes, where Schaaf floored him three times, SOX SQUAD TO LEAVE By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 17. Led by Manager Donie Bush, six members of the Chicago White Sox will depart for their training camp at San Antonio, Tex., on Saturday. Eleven other battery men will report directly at the training camp to begin workouts next week. The only two regulars who will depart from here are pitchers Tommy Thomas and Red Faber, PICKERD BEATS WINE Ky„ Feb. 17. Walter Pickerd, Indianapolis heavyweight, outslugged Frankie Wine, Butte, Mont., battler, in ten rounds here Monday. Pickerd cut Wine’s face with an effective left jab, and landed solidly several times with his right. In preliminaries, Young Jack Dill shaded Rosy Kid Baker, and Norman Brown stopped Mickey Berry. 40 ROUNDS ON CARD Forty rounds of boxing, including ten scraps, will compose Wednesday’s fistic bill at Tomlinson hail, topped by an eight-round bout between Norman Brown and Billy Mocre, middleweights. Ray Hurtz and Shifty Calloway, local Negro welters, meet m the sixround semi-windup.

Big Ten Standings

w 1 Pet. Pts. o P Northwestern ... 7 1 .875 233 184 Minnesota . .... 6 2 .750 209 197 Michigan 4 3 .571 191 Lai Indiana 4 3 .571 182 179 Purdue ... 3 4 .428 181 163 Chicago 3 4 .428 172 210 Illinois 3 5 .375 192 209 Wisconsin 3 5 .375 160 133 Ohio State ... 2 4 .333 141 159 lowa 2 6 .250 154 211 CANCEL THREE GAMES CINCINNATI, Feb. 17.—Three exhibition games scheduled with the Columbus Senators by the Cincinnati National League Club have been canceled. One contest was scheduled for Lakeland, Fla., and the others at Neil Park, Columbus, preceding the opening.

Danville Cops 17th Vincennes College Cagers Prove Easy Victim for Purple. By Times Special VINCENNES, Ind., Feb. 17.—Danville Normal’s veteran snipers made it seventeen in a row here Monday night by walloping Vincennes college cagers, 55 to 38. Coach Barnes of Danville substituted freely but was unable to stop the flow of leather through the hoop. Schultz and Ginger Reeves led the unbeaten Purple warriors into a 13 to 1 advantage in the first five minutes of play. With several reserves on the court, Danville continued to lead 32 to 15 at half time. The count mounted to 42 to 18 before Vincennes rallied to bring it up to 44 to 33. Central Normal (551. Vincennes (381. FG FT PF FG FT PF B. Reeves, t 4 0 0 RSr.yder. t . 5 3 2 Smith f.. 1 0 IH. Snvder. f 2 2 0 Schultz, c.. 5 2 2 Pyle, c .... 6. 0 3 Ginßevs. g. 5 l 2 Kirkoff, g.. l o 0 Johnson, g 2 0 1 Baker, c .. 0 0 4 Falknbrg. t 1 3 3'Cickel. ?.... 0 0 1 Gipßevs. g. 2 3 2 M'Elroy, g.. 1 0 2 hhl?**:.*;. 2 o g smon ’*--* 1 1 0 W00a.g... o o 0; Totals ..22 11 11 - Totals . .IS *6 12 Score at Half—Centra! Normal, 32; Vincennes. 15. Referee—Bayh. British Star Shares Lead By Times Special PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 17. Diana Fishwick, British women’s champion, opened an invasion of the United States by sharing medal honors in the Florida women’s championships here Monday with a 78. Mrs. Stuart Hanley of Detroit turned in a similar score. Fifteen members of the British team are competing in the event, the first of their three scheduled starts in this country. Miss Virginia Van Wie, Chicago, defending champion, was two strokes behind.

Five Games on Sectional Cage Card Tonight

Five first-round games are on the card for the city sectional independent tourney tonight at Riverside M. E. gym. Upsets featured Monday’s play, with St. Pats dropping a 27-to-24 verdict to Eli Lilly’s after leading, 14 to 18, at half time. Kirshbaums, finishing the game with three men, were beaten by G. & J. Tire, 25 to 21 Other results: ciub. ut 27. Bovs club ’ 31; st> PhUip Boys ge'al Silk. 28: Central Y. M. C. A 18 Settlement! it E ' Buddies ’ 22; American Y. M. H. A.. 23: Indianapolis Stove, 17. vnn w Tonizht’s Schedule 4:§fc“S ast , £ a £ k , vs - Indianapolis Deaks. Scho °l vs. Hoosier Flyers. TrlnltsT A ld c naD ° 1S °b T mPics vs. Holy Christian Scarlets vs. Sunshine Cleaners. Tire' 20- - RiVel ' Slde Olympics vs. G. and J. TIED FOR HOCKEY LEAD By United Press MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 17. Eb Goodfeilow, Detroit center, and Howie Morenz, Montreal Canadiens wing, were tied today for the National Hockey League scoring lead with 37 points each.

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ABOUT any day now you may see the announcement that Jeffersonville high school is going to play so-and-so college at Butler fieldhouse on March 11, Which, to our way of thinking, is all right. As we understand it, so-and-so college may be Indiana Central, and the Greyhounds are capable of giving the Demons a long run for their money. a a a Perhaps It won't be Indiana Central. Even so, it will be somebody who will give the tall boys from the Ohio river a battle. Jeffersonville doesn't want a set-up. They want a crowd and they realize that the best way to get one Is to play somebody tough, tt tt u And why doss Jeffersonville want a crowd? Why Egbert, you know that Jeffersonville built anew gvm. and then along comes Mr. Ihsaa and kicks them out of his association, thereby depriving said Jeffersonville of playing other high school teams. And you can’t pay for new gymnasiums with a marvelous record of eighteen straight victories. tt u tt Incidentally, the Demons made it eighteen by defeating Bardstown, recently ousted from the Kentucky association for some reason or other, 45 to 7. That mysterious Mr. Lair made a total of 25 points, including eleven field goals, and is reported to have bruised his knuckles several times, bumping them against the hoop. B tt tt Oh yes, we’re still picking Muncie, despite what you, and you, and you say. St it tt Dear Vern—Recently you wrote an article on Ciceros ball team. I never have seen one about Arcadia in vour paper. How come you leave us out in the cold? Arcadia has a club that is going some place this year. Cicero has been beaten

Monday Ring Results

BT UNITED PRESS. AT JAMAICA CL. I.)—-Sammy Baker, 14714. Mineola. L. 1.. defeated Grover Maliana. 150*4, New Orleans, (8): Frank Biangaso. 154*4. Long Island City, drew with Frankie Eartell. 154. Ozone Park, (8). AT PHILADELPHIA—Benny Bass. 129*4. Philadelphia, stopped Bud Tayior, 131. Terre Haute, ind.. 62 ■ : A1 E-.tore, 171. Philadelphia, knocked out Red Delp. 167, Reading. Pa.. (5), Eddie Ran, 147 Li. Poland. defeated Johnny Hayes. 144. Philadelphia. (6i: K. O. Kaplan. 160, New York, defeated Billy Alger. 153. Pleading. <8). and Joev Goodman. 142. Cleveland, knocked out Gaby Bagdad, 146, Philadelphia. (6). AT BALTIMORE (MD.)—Joe Dundee, Baltimore. former world welterweight champion, defeated Mike Lichtenstein. Rochester. (10). AT NEW YORK Jimmy McNamara, New York, defeated Sammy Cherin, 139. New York, (8(: Georgle Dragett. 142'j, New York, defeated Eddie Shapiro, 142 Vi, New York. (8). AT CLEVELAND —Mickey Cohen. 119. Denver, defeated Phil Tobias. 116’,4, Brooklyn. (6). AT NEW YORK—Jack Rosenberg. 149*4. New York, defeated Mike Collins. 157Vj, New York. (6); Freddie Anderson. 133. Norway, stopped Jimmy Turco. 13014. New York. AT CHICAGO—.Toe Sharke7. 14914. Albion. Mich., scored a technical knockout over Chip Freeman. 159 s -*. Buffalo. N. Y-. 65)7 George Kerwin. 143. Chicago, scored a technical knockout over Johnny Rich. 143. Ceveiand. (3): Joey Freeman. 132*4. Chicago, won a 6-round decision from Jackie Dans, 13414. Springfield, ILL

Three Major Holdouts Take Club Offers

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CINCINNATI, Feb. 17.—Eppa Rixey, veteran hurler, has signed his 1931 contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Rixey is the league’s oldest player in point of service, with eighteen consecutive years as a National League pitcher. He joined Philadelphia in 1912, direct from the University of Virginia and never has played minor league ball. He has spent the last ten years with the Reds. tt tt tt By United Press CLEVELAND, Feb. 17.—Cleveland’s group of holdouts lias been cut to four with the receipt of a signed contract from Dick Porter, slugging outfielder. Pitcher Wes Ferrell, first baseman Eddie Morgan, outfielder Earl Averill and second baseman Johnny Hodapp now are the only unsigned players. u ft tt By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—With the signing of Henry Johnson, young right-handed pitcher, only four players remain in the New York Yankees’ ‘ holdout club.” Herb Pennock, pitcher; Sam Byrd, outfielder; Lynn Lary, shortstop, and John Allen, rookie pitcher, still are outside the fold.

Penn Youth Nears Record to Beat Conger in Mile Event

BY L. S. CAMERON. United Press Sports Editor NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—Carl Coan, 19-year-old junior at the University of Pennsylvania, was in the top flight of Olympic team contenders today by virtue of a thrilling victory scored over Ray Conger, premier United States miler, in the annual New York A. C. games Monday night. Coan had to come within one second of the world record of four minutes twelve seconds, to best Conger and his other rivals in the mile run. Conger had announced his intention of breaking the record which is held jointly by Paavo Nurmi, veteran Finnish distance runner, and the indomitable Joie Ray.

by Arcadia and Arcadia won the county tournament by knocking off Carmel, conauerors of Cicero. Cicero can’t win the sectional until Arcadia is disposed of, and that isn’t being done —no sir. not by Cicero! Now Vern. give our bovs a break and watch our smoke in the sectional. Also watch us in the regional—Cicero, notice. ARCADIA FAN. tt tt tt Dear Backboard—We read with ludicrous interest the account of Cicero’s impressive record. With due respect to Walt Flovd, because he really is a good coach who understands his bovs, we would like to suggest that it was Arcadia who won the Hamilton county tournev. in which Cicero participated. In an early season game Cicero defeated Arcadia 3 points in a slam-bang finish which was no credit to Mr. Flovd. Cicero was permitted to help Arcadia dedicate Its fine, new evmnasium. But that night Cicero didn't take home the bacon. In doping out a team for the Anderson regional, vou might glance over Arcadia’s record. Cicero and Lapel are the only teams who have defeated the Ablemen In fifteen stars. Not bad. eh Vern? TWO ARCADIANS. After all that’s been said about Arcadia. what can we add? But it doesn’t change our opinion about Cicero. Anyhow, the boys who count the shekels after the sectional tourney should hare caloused fingers if Cicero and Arcadia get together. And your choice for a winner Is as good as ours, sez wi. tt tt tt Dear flozell—Thought perhaps you might be interested in receiving the thoughts, ideas and reactions of a northern Indiana basketball fan. Allow the Writer to begin bv reminding Shortridge Lil that he has little to complain about. The best team in the north, conauerors of Horace Mann. Emerson. East Chicago. Valpo and LaPorte. namely Fmebel of Gary, did not even make vour first twenty. You may hear again from LAKE COUNTY. And think of the 786 other teams flat were left out! T&c. Tsc. tt a tt Mister Backboard—Let me compliment vou upon the fine writeup vou gave Manual after the Shortridge game (followed bv a Bronx salute). From vour write-up. you’d think Shortridge was the only team that plaved. You mentioned onlv a Mr. Berns of Shortridge and a certain center who nlaved an eouallv good game went unmentioned. We are all glad to know of vour partialitv to Shortridge. Well, we’li see YOU at the sectional. CANNON BALL. This fellow’s eye-sight Is bad—or maybe he just reads half the story. at: tt Dear Backboard—This Is right afer the Vincennes-Tech game, and are we happv? I onlv hope Shortridge Li! was there. Piaase don't put that nasty little Tsc. Tsc. after that, either. Some people thought Vincennes was good. Os course, they’re good, but Tech is lust a little better! That goes for Shortridge, too. Vie’A better stop writing because if we think much more ebout Shortridge. we'l! write some naughty things. Well. Technically *Paklna. TWO TECHITES. BOTH GIRLS Tech should have a girls eaze team, with Eleanor as captain. tt a a "A rousing rah for Eleanor.” w-ftes Mahs of Tech, "and another for the team. Tech certainly Is going places in the tournaments. Just leave It to Overman and Edwards and watch our smoke.” tt a a ' Manual shouldn’t gripe.” Bud of Shortridge informs us. ”1 sure would hate to see Shortridge play the teams Manual has—thev’d all be walkaways. People are wondering now if Shortridge really car. win a game. Wait until the sectionals! Mv ten best: Frankfort. Washington. Mun-

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_TEB. 17, 1931

7 Bouts on Legion Bill Tracy Cox Faces Tough Foe in Keller to Top Program. A boxing card of unusual length and topped by a most attractive feature will be presented by the American Legion at the Armory tonight, Tracy Cox. local featherweight pride, going to bat against the wellknown Babe Keller of Toledo in the main event. Numerous Armory favorites have been engaged to perform in the supporting bouts, the complete card being as follows: Ten Rounds—Tracy Cox, IndUnapolU, rs. Babe Keller, Toledo; featherweights. Six Rounds—Red Holloway. Indianapolis, vs. Tommy O'Connell, Ft. Wayne, Junior welters. Six Rounds Johnnr Naaair. Terre Haute, vs. Johnny Murphv, Indianapolis; featherweights. Four Rounds—Patch Baiting. Morristown, vs. Ray Drake, Indianapolis; junior welters. Four Round?—Roy Nldy, Lawrencevill-; 111., vs. Bruce Britt, Terre Haute; featherweights. Four Rounds—Chick Galloway, Indianapolis. vs. Joe Xapolitano, Kokomo; bantamweights. Four Rounds—Frankie Sansone. Indianapolis. vs. George Downev, Indianapolis, featherweights. Cox seems to be on the verge of a licking and numerous of the speculatively inclined gents have established Babe Keller as the favorite in tonight’s feature. Keller has the background of a long and brilliant ring career, having traded punches with many of the best in his class, including Bushy Graham and Fidel La Barba. The first bout Bill start at 8:15. Tigers Battle Miami Quintet By Times Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., Feb. 17.—De Pauw Tigers will meet another Buckeye Conference cage foe on the local floor tonight, playing Miami university. De Pauw was defeated by this team by one point a few weeks ago and is preparing to avenge the loss. Rex Moffett, Indianapolis, regular forward, did not play in the first meeting, but is back in the lineup now and is expected to help materially in giving the old gold an edge in the game.

Couger loafed back in third position for half the distance, then took the lead, but could not stave off the last lap dash made by Young Coan. Conger broke his stride 100 yards from the finish to take third place, one pace behind Gene Venzke of the Swedish-American A. C. The defeat for Conger his first in thirteen starts at one mile over a peroid of three years. Russell Chapman, star Bates college runner, won the second feature, the half-mile run. He bested an international field which included Sera Martin of France, Phil Edwards of Canada and Dr. Paul Martin of Switzerland. Chapman’s time was 1 minute 52 4-5 seconds.

cie. Shortridge, Anderson, Martinsville. Bedford. Rushville. Shelbyville and Tech.” tt tt tt Os course, Senator Friedley’s new bill isn’t an out and out slap at the I. H. S. A. A., but it looks like a delayed offensive. And you know how the I. H. S. A. A. deplores delayed offensive. Three Hoosiers Win in Pool ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, Feb. 17-—Three Hoosiers were among the reported holders of winning tickets in the Army and Navy Veterans’ Sweepstakes for the Havana mile, run Sunday at Oriental park. Nils Kighwood of Chesterton, , ind., will receive $9,611.96 for a ticket on Monkey Shine, third place horse. Walace Woodiolk, Indianaapolis, will receive $4,805.98 for starter unplaced. Lowell Worland of Waldron was the third reported Hoosier winner..

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