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Osf 1 h e Backboard By VERN BOXELL

A A. STAGG of Chicago univer* . Bifcy started this “fearing” racket way back before your correspondent knew there were such things as columns and typewriters. Therefore, we have been accused of "muscling” in on Mr. Stagg's rights. At that, we have as much if not more logical excuse to travel in dread of Newcastle than did the Maroon pilot in anticipating trouble from the Boilermakers —that is, way back when Stagg started his racket, not now. And if you’ll notice, his "fearing” had little to do with the results and Chicago usually won. His fearing became a Joke. u a tt Oars is rettlnr quite * few laagh*. but they’re not in tbe same class with the guffaws provoked by Alonzo’s dreads. Stats (and more recently K-ockne).. was credited with psychology for ‘fearing Purdue”— We are accused of finessing, providing onraelves with an alibi. If our “feared one” proves onr undoing on March 14. dread not. It will give us no solace. We’re picking Muncie, without reservation—but nevertheless, we*d like to do a little fearing meanwhile without the accompaniment of jeering. tt tt a And speaking of fearing. Mr. Tony Hinkle of Butler might include it in his daily thoughts right now. Tony and his basket band are going to South Bsnd Saturday night to tackle Notre Dame. As past records have shown, the Irish under Keogan are nlentv tough for the Bulldogs under Hinkle. Keogan probably Is the only mentor Is captivity v. ho can boast a game edge over Hinkle—George’s teams have taken four of six tilts from Tony’s boys in three years. And Notre Dame is Plenty tough right now. Altogether now, Tony, we fear—tt tt a Just as a matter of information for a friend, we looked up Tony’s record at Butler. Including this year’s schedule, with its one loss and thirteen rlct’orlfes, Tony baa turned in eighty-one triumphs and sixteen losses in his four and one-half years at Butler. And, that is some record! NED CORCORAN, who in his serious moments does the highpressure ballyhooing for the state Catholic tournament, has turned demon statistician. Ned informs us somebody has figured out that boys who represent their schools on the cage teams are scholastically five and one-tenth points better than the average student. That’s interesting, but what has it to do with Cathedral winning that title? We think the Irish should come through. If statistics can prove that, then we have something. tt tt tt L. M. of Manual writes in to say: “That letter you received about the ManualShortrldge write-up must have been from a Shortridge. I’m sure a real honest-to-goodness Manuailte doesn’t gripe when the team loses a game. I might ask why Shortridge didn’t win from Cathedral? We did. and yet they yell about our opponents. Which isn’t such a bad argument after all tt tt it affiliation®* ;' Ca ™°n Ball” whose Manual M - doubts, answers our all right. ’* But tn S U SO Shortridge lost to Shelby vllle. He would be! Tsc. Tsc. St tt ft Girls not only will be girls at Tech, but ‘hy also wiU be correspondents (of the pen-and-ink variety), so it seems. We have with ns a newcomer. Miss Barbara, who informs the fans they’re in for a big surprise—We hope it’s pleasant. “Watch Tech and Tim Campbell in the sectionals, regional and state. Eleanor and I both will laugh at Frankfort, Anderson and Shortridge then.” Them’s big words, sister. u tt tt pushover opponcuts, dicin i Siiortrldgj© piay Brownsburs , n 2 rsnections on Brownsburg)?” Queries John Oliver of Manual. To wnich we reviy. yes. and also some others who aren’t mentioned in select circles D 1 tt tt a ther B e’ r is V stm'^ U hLiJ 0 I £ t l’ ou know that 6 . a . high school out on North thf- st f£ efc that has been keeping liH® c *tv on the map in all types of sports Wh.v don t vou forget about some of these fther schools whose names appear dally in your column long enoughto give Cathedral a few words now and then. I have seen every team in the city play, and heat ,„! r 0 1? 1 believe Cathedral can beat any of them. They never give up. a no 5. sportsmanship can be found. Cathedral has the best team in the city and one of the best In the state BARNEY. _ _ tt tt tt Dear President of Off The Backboard—l Blab to congratulate you on your choice for the next champs. But honest, Mr. President, I am slightly disappointed, because you didn’t nick Shortridge. especially after some of your write-ups, and then ♦ here is local pride to consider. (Editor’s note—That sounds like sarcasm. If it isn’t, it should be.) And really, Mr. President, you are no WiU Rogers, nor a second Abe Martin. (Same—We don’t get WiU Rogers’ salary, either, and we never could chew gum.) Therefore, please refrain from subjecting vour readers to any more nightmares. But. you picked a good team, one that has more than half a chance. (SameThanks. tbst’s encouraging.) But your reasons for picking Muncie were weak. • Same—We did everything but draw a picture, and there’s still time for that, if necessary.) If I were a stranger here and had never heard of Muncie or seen them play, your arguments would not have convinced me that Muncie was the logical team for the choice. After readinr your column. 1 felt you picked Muncie lust because you beUeved It the best. (Same— That’s unusual logic. I usuaUy pick the worst.) But putting all jokes aside (Same— Does that include me?). I like hot dogs much better than Bearcats. Technically yours, J- W. GOBLE.

Independent Basket News

. la Friday’s play o i the Military Basketball League. Third Field Artillery defeated Oae Hundred Thirty-ninth Field Artillery 35 to 14. while Sixteenth Division Reserve won from the One Hundred Fiftyflrst Infantry No. 2. 21 to 11. In Saturday's play. One Hundred Fiftysecond Infantry won from the One Hundred Fifty-first- Infantry No. 1. 18 to 8. and Ft. Harrison Officers team defeated Thirty-eighth Signal company. 38 to 5. Standings: W L Pet llth Infantry 6 0 1.000 Ft. Harrison 0f1icer5....... 6 1 .657 16th Division 4 3 .666 3rd Field A 4 2 .666 151st Inf 4 3 .571 18th Division 33 .600 17th Division 8 4 .428 139th Field A. 2 4 .333 lS3nd Infantry 2 4 .333 151st Infantry ............. I 5 .167 38th Sienal Cos. 0 7 .000 Swayaee Hy Red independent team with eighteen victories in twenty-three starts. KLEM TO OFFICIATE By United Press BROOKLYN, N. Y., Feb. 19.—8i1l Klem, veteran National League umpire, will officiate at the exhibition baseball games to be played In Havana between the Brooklyn Robins and the Cuban nine next month. city” net rivals meet Klrshbaum basketball team will clash with the Communal Y. M. H. A. on Sunday night at 8:30 at the Klrshbaum center. The north side and south side Jewish teams are old rivals and the winner of the annual fiqjies Is recognised as the state Jewish champion. Kirshbaum Bulldogs meet Ca.pl- ’ to] Paper Company squad in acur-taia-raiser at 7:30 Sunday.

BUTLER AND NOTRE DAME RENEW CAGE RIVALRY

Bulldog Five in Top Shape for Irish Fray State Foes Wage First of Annual Coilrt Battles at South Bend Saturday; Outcome Is Regarded Tossup. An old cage rivalry will be renewed at South Bend Saturday when Butler’s Bulldogs, still unbeaten by a Hoosier rival, tackle Notre Dame in the final home game of the season for the Irish. Coach Tony Hinkle sent his Blue snipers through several lengthy practice sessions this week, with a scrimmage planned for tonight and a light workout for Friday. A lively battle for forward berths, involving Lyle Withrow, injured veteran who has returned to the squad, and Bert Davis and Ray Miller, former Tech stars, is in progress, and it is probable all three will see action Saturday. Hinkle plans no other changes in his lineup, which includes Profitt. Chadd and Tackett.

includes Profitt, Chadd and Tackett Although season records give the Bulldogs a slight edge, the outcome of Saturday’s battle is regarded a tossup. Butler has annexed fourteen wins in fifteen starts, their only loss being to Nebraska. Notre Dame has triumphed in nine of fourteen games, losing two overtime affairs to Pitt, two tilts to Northwestern and one to Purdue. Butler has won eight out of fourteen games played by the two teams over twenty-two years. Coach Keogan, however, has won four of the six contests since Hinkle started as head coach at Butler. The two teams broke even in 1917-28 and 1929-30, and the Irish copped both decisions last year.

Olsen Swedes to Oppose Rea! Silk Tossers.

Dutch Richeson, former star with the South Side Turners here, is a member of Olsen’s Terrible Swedes, who will tackle Real Silk Cafeteria five at Turner gym, Sunday, at 8 p. m. The famous traveling team includes many outstanding players and claims to be the only backhand passing team. Real Silks have won eighteen of their twenty-five starts against city and state quintets. A girls’ game will precede the feature. CONNOLLY IN FOLD B.y Times Special MILWAUKEE, Feb. 19. The signed contract of Bud Conolly, second baseman, was received Wednesday by the Brewers. He came from Indianapolis with Claude Jonnard in the trade for outfielder Fizgerald and pitcher Herman Holshouser.

Baseball Player Traffic Light; Phils Figure in Only Deals

BY GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent CHICAGO, Feb. 19.—Traffic in baseball players has been light in the major leagues during the offseason, a checkup today revealed. Although twenty players will wear different uniforms this season, only two (Erect trades have been made since the 1930 season ended and the Phillies made both of them. They traded Lefty O’Doul, hardhitting outfielder, and Fresco

Indians Will Play Toronto in Three Exhibitions Here

Secretary Bill Clauer of the Indians today added three more games to the Tribe’s spring- exhibition schedule and erased one. New dates are with the Toronto Leafs of the international League, and the tilts will be staged at Washington park after the Corriden squad comes up from Florida. The dates are April 7, 8 and 9. One game instead of two will be played with the Columbus Senators at Lakeland, Fla. The Senators, under new ownership of home talent and St. Louis Cardinal backing, will be met at the Lakeland camp on March 26, Another exhibition game is being sought with the Cardinals in Florida and also with Brooklyn and the

Hicks Opposes British Champ By Timet Special PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 19. Diana Fishwick, British women’s champion and lone foreign survivor, opposed Helen Hicks, sensational Long Island youngster, in the semifinals of the Florida women’s golf championship today. Virginia Van Wie opposed Peggy Wattles in the other contest. Miss Van Wie turned in a record breaking 72 Wednesday to eliminate the other British star in the tourney, Kathleen Granham, 4 and 3.

recently won the sectional tourney of Howard. Grant and Blackford counties, defeating Fairmount Independents. 32 to 25. in the final game. Swayzee v;\ll participate in the state independent tournament at Noblesvllle. Hy Red crew desire road games with state teams. Write Gale Zlrkie, Manager. Box 523. Swayzee. Mayer Chapel Dixies, with Qulnnette back In the lineup after a brief Illness will tackle Tabernacle Ironmen tonight at their fym. Dixies also, will play Saturday night in the blind tourney at Central Christian gym. and will oppose Brightwood M. E. Bethel Baptists clinched the Alliance League pennant Tuesday, walloping First Moravian. 48 to 26. whik, Tuxedo defeated Westminster. 16 to 15. Four fast games weie played In the South side Sunday school tournament Tuesday night. Christ church beat Bulldogs. 46 to 29: Cards tripped Friedens. 34 to 37; St. Johns thumped Midway. 15 toll, and Immanuel nosed out Wyandottes. 17 to 14. Wizards playing in the 16-17-ycar-old class, desire a game for tonight. Call Ha. 4477-W. ask for Joe. Junior Eagles would like to schedule games In the 12-14-year old clasa with teams having access to gyms. Junior Eagles have won eleven of twelve starts. For games, call Dr. 7630. between 5 and 6 p. m.. ask for Jack. Planner and Buchanan netters will get back into action after a short layoff, playing some of the best teams In the state. Coach Linn is grooming his squad for a game next week. The north side morticians have won thirteen of sixteen starts meairftt strong opponents. For games, write or wire Bob Linn at 418 North Wallace street. EPPINGS PLAY HERE Eppings Kola girls quintet of Louisville will invade this city Saturday night for a game with Real Silk Girls' Club. Coach Walsh of the invaders reports the Kola squad h* won sixteen games and have not been defeated. /

City Basket Champs Lose Tourney Tilt St. Phillips A. G., defending city cage champions, were eliminated in the city sectional independent tourney Wednesday night by Sunshine Cleaners, 27 to’ 18. The victors led at half time, 8 to 7. Cleaners, who share the favorite role now with G. & J, Tires and Indianapolis Deaks, will oppose G. & J. in tonight’s feature. In another fast tilt Wednesday, Riverside Buddies rallied in the second half to trip Eli Lilly five, 32 to 26. Deaks beat Y. M. H. A., 22 to 14, and Real Silk downed Lauter Boys in other games. Tonight’s schedule: 7:ls—G. and J. vs. Sunshine Cleaners. B:oo—lndiana School for Deaf vs. Holy Trinity. B:ss—Riverside Buddies vs. Real Silk.

First Pirate Squad Leaves By United Press PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18.—The advance guard of the Pittsburgh Pirated, headed by Manager Jewel Ens, left here today for spring training camp at Paso Robles, Cal. The party included pitchers Swetonic, Spencer and Dempsey, and catchers Hemsley, Phillips and Bird. Additional batterymen will join the squad at Chicago, Omaha and Ogden, Utah.

Thompson, second baseman, to Brooklyn for pitchers Clise Dudley, Jumbo Elliott and outfielder Hal Lee, and cash. In the other deal the Phils sent pitcher Claude Willoughby and shortstop Tommy Thevenow to Pittsburgh for shortstop Dick Bartell. tt tt a NOT a single trade has been made in the American League. The Chicago White Sox are still

House of David nine, on which Grover Cleveland Alexander will try a comeback. The Cardinals already are on the Indian schedule for two contests and Brooklyn is on for one. All told, the Indians have, closed for eighteen games. Nir._ exhibition games will be staged in Indiiuapolis, beginning April 4. The revised training schedule follows: March 15—Robins; at Clearwater. I March 19-—Philliev at Winter Haven. March 31-22—Coiambus at Sarasota. March 2S—Yankees at Sarasota. March 24—Yankees at St. Petersburg. March 2ft—Columbus at Lakeland. March 29—Cardinals at Sarasota. April I—Cardinals at Bradenton. April 4,5, ft—Red Sox at Indianapolis. April 7, 8. 9—Toronto at Indianapolis. April 10. 11, 12— Guffalo at Indianapolis.

Cruising in Sportland BY EDDIE ASH

WAXING fat over the winter, Bud Teachout, the former Indianapolis southpaw with the Cubs, has caused Manager Rogers Hornsby to lick his chops at the Catalina training camp and predict the tall Californian will be a big prop in the Bruins’ progress this year. Teachout needed more beef on his frame when with the Hoosiers in 1929 and last season with Chicago and he went out and got it this winter. He stands 6 feet 2 inches and is only 26. Furthermore Bud turned in a record of 11 wins against 4 defeats in 1930, acting chiefly in the role of relief pitcher. That speaks volumes for the slender rookie he was last campaign. a a a a a a Ownie Bush, White Sox manager, and Barney (Mike) Kelly, Sox coach, got sore arms Wednesday giving the old farewell handshake to local friends and today the Pale Hose field boss and his hometown lieutenant departed for Chicago to begin another yearly struggle in the big show. They went to the Windy City to meet the Sox batterymen to prepare for the trip to training camp at San Antonio, leaving Saturday. Manager Bush passed the off-season at home, in Florida and Cuba, and is in grand shape.

JOHNNY CORRIDEN, redtnatched pilot of the Indians, has advanced reporting day for his batterymen. Not a big change, however. They will check in at Sarasota March 2 and begin exercising late that morning: instead of on March 3 as originally scheduled. Pitchers, catchers and club officials will start for camp the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 28. Few players, if any, will depart from here, the majority going from their homes direct to Sarasota. Infielders and outfielders will follow one week later. Several Tribe athletes have requested permission to go to camp ahead erf reporting day. The old depression, you know. Asa result Trainer Pierce won’t have any trouble getting the diamond in shape with a lot of able athletes on hand to handle the rake and pull the roller. a a a TED M’GREW, Indianapolis’ National League umpire, is wheeling over the highways Floridabound, departing today. He will motor to Miami, take in the scenery and romp on the beach before crossing the Sunshine state to Sarasota to join Johnny corriden’s Indians to act as umpire in chief. Ted is using this means to get into condition for another whirl with the indicator in the majors. a a a Jim Bottomley has signed his 1931 contract with the Cardinals and Is reported bristling with ambition *q P*we he’s a better man than jim-

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NO. 9 Baseball’s Biggest ‘Boners’

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THE most talked of boner in baseball was Fred Merkle’s failure to touch second in the last scheduled game of 1908. It forced a playoff and cost the Giants a pennant. Merkle was on first and Bridwell on third, when Harry McCormick hit safely to center. Bridwell crossed the plate, and Merkle, thinking the game won, cut sharply and raced to the clubhouse without touching second. It generally is

'talking about trading Willie Kamm for Lew Fonseca, but the deal apparently is being held up because Cleveland hasn’t signed Eddie Morgan for first base. The Chicago Cubs acquired three new pitchers, purchasing Jakie May from Cincinnati, Lester Sweetland from the Phillies, and Bob Smith from the Boston Braves. Two players, pitcher McAffee and outfielder Schulmerich figured in the . Smith deal.

City H. S. Girls Team Still Unbeaten

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Left to Right—Genorah Livingston, forward; Beatrice Miller, guard; Hilda Wise, reserve guard; Clotella Sands, side center; Fred Sparks, reserve side center; Erma Grandey, reserve forward; Esther Warner, reserve guard; Catherine Irvin, forward; Vera Reckeweg, guard and captain; Pat Pfeifer, coach. Bernice Riley, jumping center, not in pietnre.

my Collins, Rochester slugger, slated to succeed him as Cardinal, firstsacker. The fly in the ointment for Bottomley is the fact he will have to face those champion Athletic pitchers again in a spring series after they ruined his reputation last fall in the world’s series. a a a IF Babe Ruth hammers the new baseball in the same manner he has been punishing the new golf ball on Florida links the American League pitchers are in for another season of agony. Ruth smashed the course record for amateur golfers at Jungle park,. St. Petersburg, Wednesday, scoring 71, two above par. He isn’t human, that’s aIL a a a All members of the Boston Bed Sox eeUar dwellers bare signed for the new campaign. The trailing Bos tones- are unable to rig up any reason to hold out and the athlete* on that dub usually sign with tears in their eyes. a a a The first to kick over the traces under Rogers Hornsby's regime as Cubs’ pilot was not a player. It was Willie Hornsby, 5. who demonstrated to Los Angeles that his dad is a ball tosser by throwing a candy ball through a hotel window. Papa paid for the damage. a a a JAMES J. CORBFIT, popular oldtime heavyweight champion, rates the all-time heavies as follows: I—Peter Jackson. 3—James J. Jeffries. S—Jack Johnson. 4—-Bob Fitzsimmons. s—ln a group and a toss-up, John L. Sullivan, Tom Sharkey and Jack Dempsey. Oorbett modestly refrained from including himself in the rating, knowing o* course, the record book will chow he

accepted that Johnny Evers was first to notice Merkle’s boner as he made the putout that saved the day for the Cubs. But credit must go to Circus Solly Hoffman, center fielder, who retrieved the ball in a milling crowd of fans and threw to Evers, If Hoffman hadn’t been on his toes that day, the ball would have nestled in the pocket of a souvenirhunting bleacherite.

The Athletics released three veterans and all of them caught on with other major league clubs. John Picus Quinn was signed by Brooklyn, Cy Perkins landed with the Yankees and Wally Schang joined Detroit. n u 'T'WO Red Sox veterans, first baseman Phil Todt. and catcher Joe Heving, went to the Athletics on waivers.

Jones, Golden Held to Draw By United Prese , ATLANTA, Ga„ Feb. 19.—An epidemic of hole-rimming putts that refused to sink resulted in an illsquare decision Vednesday in the charity exhibition match between Bobby Jones and Johnny Golden against Gene Sarazen and Horton Smith. Jones, playing in his first public competition since hi turned in a 74, two over par. Sarazen was one below par with 71; Golden had a 72 and Smith required 75.

Wednesday Ring Results

By United Press AT OKLAHOMA ClTS’—Paul Swlderski. 186, New York, outpointe 1 Babe Hunt. 197, Ponca City. Okla. (10). Earl Wise, 174. Oklahoma City, knocked out Battling Woodward, 167, Kansas City (1). Jackie Goldman. 137, Detroit,, outpointed Mickey Moran. Memphis ((6). AT SAN FRANCISCO—Joe Limai 139. San Francisco, scored a technical knockout over Teddy Miske. 137. San Francisco (3). IRISH FIVE* TO PLAY Ten members of the Cathedral cage squad left today for Hartford City, where they will oppose the Airedales tonight. Coach Dien hart’s squad included Ford, Sehr, E. O’Connor, Be van, McCreary, M. O’Connor, Captain Cosgrave, Sweeney, Stites and Wulle. Friday night, the Irish will play Washington at the west side gym. THREE FINISH BOUTS Ten bouts are on the mat program at Tomlinson hall Friday night. Buck Weaver, former I. U. grappler, meets Speedy O’Neal of Shelbyville, Merle Dolby opposes Eddie Shaboo and Charlie Carr collides with Speedy Schaeffer in finish touts. Seven amateur contests are on the card. BLUE YHINLIES REPORT Twenty candidates for the Shortridge track team, answered the first call for drills Wednesday. Coach Don Knight will have two veterans, Davis, pole vaulter. ana Underwood, riddle distantfi zunneft

The Yankees sent outfielder Harry Rice to Washington on waivers, and signed Joe Sewell, veteran infielder, as a free agent after Cleveland had cut him adrift. Washington released Muddy Ruel, veteran catcher, and he signed with the Red Sox. Joe Dugan, third baseman, let out by the Braves, was signed by Detroit. A1 8001, catcher, was purchased from Pittsburgh by the Braves.

FiDIANA State School for Deaf girls’ basketball team will risk its undefeated record again Saturday night at their gym when they entertain Veedersburg high school girls at 7:30 p. m. The local team has met and defeated some of the outstanding girl high school teams in the state. In a second game Saturday night, Hoosier Demons girls will play Calumet City girls of New Albany.

♦ Down the Alleys ♦ BY LEFTY LEE

John Beam, manager of the Illinois alleys, has decided to give the local bowlers the special prizes offered in the 190Stanley Jewelry, and other sweepstakes to be roUed on these drives by making the play an aU local affair. This new ruling, which goes into effect Saturday, will permit members of local sanctional leagues only. The usual SSO guarantee for first place will be made, with the entry lee remaining at $1.25. In addition to the cash award, each nlayer has a chance at the SSO diamond ring offered by the Stanley Jewelry Company. The Coca Cola and Wheeler Lunch teams i turned in triile wins during the Indianapolis League play. and, Gregory 6s Appel being the victims- In other sets. Falls City Lager and St. Philip A C. won the odd games frem Coval Stars and Indaina Garage. Coca Cola rolled the best total, games of 1.086. 1.015 and 914, giving them a mark of 3.015. Tommy Volhner. an east side youngster subbing for Lou Fahrbach. stole the show, with a 290 high single game, and three-game total of 692. Jack Colvin was a close second with 691. Other 600 marks were Fulton. 60S: Snyder. 605: Mack. 655: Schlelmer. 644; Sphering. 673: Wuensch. 667: Hornberger. 636; Wimberly. 671. and Hardin. 653. The veteran George Hargltt stepped from the fat into the fire by trying ,to appear as a mere youngster In the bowling game, and as a result has Joe Kemper, Frank Cova! and Bob Darnaby on him. The arguments these fellows put Hargjtt through Wednesday night added at least five years to his age. so now he Is nearing the “historian” class. Doc Kemper has threatened to expose Hargltt s real aee. so how we are anxiously scanning each mail for the aU important document. No. George, we won’t let Walter English in on this argument, because he’s too old to argue. Some feature scores again appeared In the All-Star doubles play at Pritchett alleys. Liebtag and Myers taking horn* the high three-game total with a count of 1.257. one pin over Fulton and Snyder, who had 1.236. Fau6t and Wimberly, the Wheeler Lunch pair, grabbed the odd gam* from these bovs. however, with a 1.243 total, taking the first and last. Fulton-Snyder used their pins for a twogame win over Eddie and A1 Streibeck. Fehr-Meck and Crav-James also won the odd game from Stick-Bobns and PritcbettSchlelmer. Six hundred totals were tbe rule rather than the exception during this play. Abbott leading with a 681 count. Fehr had 632: Faust. 618: Wimberly. 635: Myers. 630: Liebtag. 627: Fulton. 620: Snyder. 636: E. Striebeck. 600: A Streibeck. 610. and Cray. 605. It won’t be lon* now ’Jhtll the Pritchett house tournament get* underway. This myuopejt to all players vrtth

Three Clubs Loom as Junior Loop Leaders Athletics, With Same Lineup That Spread-Eagled League for Two Seasons, Appears Logical Title Choice; Nats, Yankees Threats. Editor’s Note—This is the ninth and final article of a series detailing effort# f American Learue clubs to strengthen for the 1531 season, BY DIXON STEWART United It’ii staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—De.raite frenzied mid-winter effort® to get new talent, the American League for 1931 shapes up much as it did in the final standings of 1930. Philadelphia, Washington and New York appear certain to furnish onT P 2nnan ? competition with the other five clubs out of the picture. The Athletics, virtually standing pat on the team which spread-eagled the field during the past two seasons, again loomed as the most logical choice for the flag, with Washington a more dangerous rival than the Yankees. Connie Mack is satisfied with the Athletics’ lineup and will devote his attention at training camp chiefly to the development of young pitches. If he finds a pair of youngsters to share the mound burden with Grove, Earnshaw and Walberg. the Athletics will be a hard club to catch.

Washington likewise has added little talent Joe Kuhel, American Association star, is slated to understudy Joe Judge at first base and will break into the lineup if the veteran slips, while Harry Rice, former Yankee, is available if outfielder West suffers a recurrence of his 1930 arm injury. The Senators had the most effective pitching staff in the league last year and Manager Walter Johnson believes his hurlers will make the club a strong contender again this season. Pitching continues as the chief source of worry for the New’ York Yankees. Joe McCarthy, who made the Chicago Cubs a National League pennant threat, is seeking to develop the mound staff and the addiiton of Merle Hoag, Pacific Coast outfielder; Werber, rookie shortstop, and Joe Sewell, former Cleveland star, may bring new faces to the Yankee lineup. Cleveland is faced with serious weaknesses at shortstop and third base, and needs stronger pitching to become a real contender. Detroit and St. Louis lacked both pitching and punch in 1930, but both clubs profess to believe that their mound problem will be solved by improved work of their present twirlers. The Tigers have added catching strength through the purchase of Grabowski, and will depend on rookie outfielders to produce batting strength. St. Louis is planning a complete shake up in the infield and outfield with numerous rookies slated for regular berths. Chicago, boasting good pitching and a strong outfield, probably will start the season with at least two rookies in the infield. Boston has added pitching strength and secured five outfield candidates who hit better than .300 in the minors, but is handicapped by an uncertain infield.

H. .S, Scores Wednesday

Newcastle. 20; Greenfield, 6. Morgantown. 28: BeUe Union, 12. Brazil. 42: Clay City. 16. Martinsville. 25; Greencastle. 24. (overtime).

Bill Tilden Easily Subdues Kozeluh in Initial Match

BY L. S. CAMERON United Press Snorts Editor NEW YORK, Feb. 19.—The Bill Tilden-Karel Kozeluh “World’s indoor professional tennis championship,” moved into its second phase at Baltimore today after a spectacularly successful start in New York Wednesday night. Tilden beat Kozeluh in their first meeting, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. Tilden, recently turned professional after a Ban Johnson Near Death By United Press ST. LOUIS, Feb. 19.—The condition of Ban Johnson, former president of the American Baseball League, was said today to be serious and a blood transfusion was contemplated. Johnson lias been In a hospital here for two weeks. His illness resulted from an infected toe.

dicap affair, based from 1.000 in the team event. 400 in the doubles and 200 in the singles. Play is scheduled for Feb. 38. March 1. 7. 8. Marotts postponed their Indianapolis League play Wednesday night and traveled to Noblesvllle where they defeated Noblesville Elxs in a special match game. Selmeir Towel. Chrisney Radio and Hanna Register won three games from American Linen. Williamson Candy and Coca Cola, while Metalcraft and Prima Beverage copped the odd game from TryMe ana Idea! Cleaners during the Uptown series on the north side drives. Mace with a score of 678 was the individual leader. Green rolled 612. Haug. 612: Piez. 606: Schoneker. 623: Eppert. 603: Hornbeck. 646: Dawson. 614. and Seyfried. 607.

Cage Scores Wednesday

Army. 27; Carnegie Tech. 36. Navy. 30; American University, 25. Columbia. 32; Yale, 26. Ohio U-. 32; Cincinnati, 14. Denison. 32: Ohio Wesleyan. 29. Presbyterian college, 33; Citadel. 32. Washington and Lee, 20; Virginia, 18. Harvard. 59: Clark, 20. Pennsylvania, 22; Princeton. 30. Georgia Tech. 33: Alabama. 19. Bsvlor, 34: Southern Methodist. 23. Tulsa university. 19: Drake. 15. Washington. 39: Creighton, 27. DE MOLAY FIVE WINS NOBLESVTLLE. Ind., Feb. 19.Noblesville De Molays defeated the Boosters in finals of the sectional independent tourney here Wednesday, 23 to 22, and will play in the state meet here next week.

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6 Games on Military Bill Eleventh Infantry, still unbeaten, continues to lead the Military Athletic Association cage league with six victories, followed by Ft. Harrison Officers with six wins and one loss. Schedules for this week’s games at the new gym at Ft. Harrison follow: __ , Friday Night Eleventh Infantry vs. Sixteenth Dlvislor. Naval Reserve. Third Field Artillery. U. S. A. v. Ft Harrison Officers. . ' One Hundred Fifty-second Infantry v*. Seventeenth Division Naval Reserve. _ _ Saturday Niirht One Hundred Thirty-ninth Field Artillery vs. Thirty-eighth Signal Company. Hundred Fifty-first Infantry No. 2 vs. Eighteenth Division Naval Reserve. 3 CADLE MAT BOUTS Heavyweights will supply the chief action on the weekly mat show Friday night at Cadle tabernacle The following three bouts will make up the card: time limit—Cyclone Robin he a vyweighte* Co '' Vboy Jons - WyomlnS; h® ll , l ’ limit—Charlie Sfcanheavyweiehfs* 6 * V * Jack KoßUt ’ Columbue; .Owning bout, time McCauHUCt Webb ’ India - Stanton, who meets Kogut in the special bout, has won three consecutive times at Cadle. BROWN, MOORE DRAW Norman Brown and Billy Moore, middle weights, drew in eight rounds at Tomlinson hall Wednesday. Shifty Calloway stopped Ray Hurtz in the third of a scheduled sixrounder. Other results: Rough' House Gregory defeated Red ©nearer; Kia Adams won. by a knockout from Kid White in the second round: Tony Beck won by a knockout from Kid Ruggles m the second round: Young Jack Leslie defeated Hollywcd Flash; Rav Bredel defeated Bud Wiley: Kid Wilson won a knockout over Battling StaTk In the second: Don Picklar defeated Can Cheek and Young Slaughter knocked out Reddy Black in the third round.

decade at or near the top of the amateur ranks, proved himself a complete master of Kozeluh, the Czechoslovakian ace, long regarded as the leading professional of Europe if not the world. The play was before a brilliantly attired crowd of nearly 14,000. Receipts were $38,000. CULVER park ’sign Culver Military academy will entertain the Park school cagers Saturday night, Coach Lou Reich el announced Wednesday. Plans for the game were completed as the Park quintet finished preparations for their game at Boxley. Friday night, when the locals will attempt to repeat an early season triumph. RING BILL COMPLETED Roy Pierson and Onie Gahimer v elterweights, will mix in the eightr,hrn. “ Benny Adams, weltentelght?^ IK-”” MJSSffJWja

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