Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 256, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 March 1931 — Page 13

MARCH 5,1931

SIXTEEN QUINTETS AWAIT OPENING OF SECTIONAL PLAY

County Teams Given Strong Upset Chances Tech and Shortridge, City Rivals, Loom as Favorites to Battle in Finals Saturday; Beech Grove and Ben Davis to Clash. BY PICK MILLER Indianapolis sectional play n the twentieth annual Indiana High School Athletic Association state cage tourney will get under way at 9 a. m. Friday in the big Technical gym. Tech’s team will have the honor of battling in the first game with Oaklandon. The local sectional, containing sixteen of the 766 state teams who will begin their fight Friday for the 1931 championship crown, includes no outstanding contender for the Hoosier crown, but it is hard to recall a sectional when the outcome was any more in doubt or when the county teams were given as much consideration by their city rivals.

From a spectator standpoint, the schedule drawn from a hat last Friday in the I. H. S. A. A. offices did right noble by box office distributing the teams almost as well as If they had been purposely seeded, and placing Shortridge and Tech in opposite brackets. If they play true to form, the city rivals will meet in the final game. Washington, the west side team in the city race tackles Castleton at 10 Friday morning and should be a winner. Lawrence is given a shade over West Newton in the third and last morning game at 11. Southport and Valley Mills will battle in the first afternoon game at 2, and it should be a close tussle. Shortridge and Broad Ripple, the only city teams to clash in the first round, will take the hardwood fJr the 3 p. m. fracas. To say that Shortridge is fearing the Ripple • earn is no bear story. They remember too well at Shortridge about the recent city tournament in which the Ripple team went to the finals against Tech. New Bethel and New Augusta close the afternoon play at 4. Big things are expected in the first Ffiday night game at 7:30, when Beech Grove, Marion county champions, and Ben Davis, who thought they had that tournament in the sack before it started, clash.

News From Big League Training Camps

By United Press A VALON, Catalina Island, Cal., March s.—Hack Wilson and his blugging mates of the Chicago Cubs looked at curve balls Wednesday for the first time this season when they went through a long siege of batting practice. After two weeks of preparation, each of the sixteen pitchers was ready to start hooking them. A practice game betwen the yannigans and regulars will be played today. tt tt tt PASO ROBLES, Cal.. March B.—Paul Waner, one of the two missing: Pittsburgh Pirate players, Is expected here late this week after recovering from a leg infection In a St. Louis hospital. Steve Swetonfc, pitcher, was told Wednesday that an operation was necessary to remedy cracked bones in his elbow, and he planned to report to Manager Jewell Ens today for a conference. Swetonic may lose two months of the season If the operation Is performed. It was said. tt tt tt BILOXI. Miss.. March s.—Pinky Hargrave was In the Senators' camp today ind ready for work. The veteran catcher surprised Manager Walter Johnson by reporting in line condition, having lost twenty pounds since last season. The Senators field their first batitng practice of the year Wednesday. tt tt tt WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., March B. Pitchers on the staff of the St. Lonls Browns are warm in their praise for the new "dead” ball, with the raised seams. George Blaeholder, Sam Gray, and Walter Stewart said the seams will enable the ■pitcher to get a better grip and afford a chance for blgegr and better curves. tt tt tt TAMPA. Fla.. March s.—Cincinnati Reds held their first infield practice Wednesday with Heath on .first, Cucclnello at second. Duroeher at short, and Slgafoos at third. tt tt tt ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 5. —Joe McCarthy, manager of the Yankees Is highly pleased with the young players in his camp, especially Myril Hoag, Dusty Cooke, Sam Byrd, Fred Walker and Bill Werber. Charley Ruffing, who recently suffered a severe attack of Influenza, made his first appearance on the mound Wednesday. tt tt tt BAN ANTONIO. Tex., March 8 Johnny Verges, the $50,000 coast beauty, may not have the third base position with the Giants aU to himself after aU. Urban Pickering. drafted from Birmingham, played third Wednesday and displayed all sorts of talent. Pickering played some winter basebaU on the Pacific Coast and was In great shape. Freddie Lindstrom. last year's third sacker, continues to cavort In right field. SAN ANTONIO. Tex., March 5. Manager Donle Bush of the White Sox la highly pleased with the showing made by Catcher Butch Henline. Henline, purchased from Toledo at the end of last season, has been going great since practice opened.

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This should be a battle worth traveling miles to see. No doubt the big gym will be packed. Manual and Acton clash at 8:30, placing a city team in each of the three sessions Friday.

Wooden Named All-Big Ten; Rieff Is Unanimous Choice

Position— First Team— Forward RIEFF, Northwestern Forward SCHOENING, Minnesota Center DANIELS, Michigan Guard WOODEN, Purdue Guard FESLER, Ohio State Reserve ALTENHOF, Michigan

By United Press CHICAGO, March s.—Five schools placed men on the United Press all-Western Conference basketball team selected by the ten coaches and announced today. With only five games left to play and Northwestern in possession of its first basketball title in history, the season virtually is over despite

“Henline doesn’t look like the same fellow that was with the Robins when I was managing Pittsburgh,” Bush said. “Casey Stengel made a real catcher out of him at Toledo.” tt n tt CLEARWATER. Fla.. March s.—Hot or cold, wet or dry, the Brooklyn Robins can hit that old baseball. On a soggy playing field that was whipped by a biting wind the Robins played a seven-inning practice game Wednesday, the regnlars winning 32 to 3. The regulars’ homers totalled nine, with Herman and Frederick each retting two. The batting spree was the heaviest a Brooklyn team ever exhibited In a training camp game. tt tt tt ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 5. —Charlie Wilson, infield recruit purchased from Rochester last fall at a fancy price, may be lost to the Braves for several weeks. Wilson was badl> spiked above the knee while taking a throw at third Wednesday in a practice game. The game was won by the rookies, 11 to 4, marking the second time in as many days Rabbit Maranville’s regulars have been humbled. u tt tt FT. MYERS, Fla., March s.—Phil Todt, veteran first baseman who will serve as understudy to Jimmy Foxx with the world champion Athletics this season, has been showing good form In recent workouts. Todt, a left-bonded batter should fit into

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Blue Thinlies Set for C. I. C. Event

Left to Right—King, Captain Allen, Kinsely, Barns, Tauer and Compton.

COACH HERMAN PHILLIPS’ Butler mile relay quartet, to be selected from the above sprinters, is expected to make a good showing at Notre Dame Friday and Saturday, when the Bulldog thinlies participate in the Central intercollegiate conference games. James (Speed) Allen, co-captain of the Blue tracksters, may not be able to run, as his knee, in-

Second Team— RIEL, Northwestern LOOSE, Minnesota M’CARNES, Northwestern MARSHALL, Northwestern OWEN, Illinois

the fact the schedule will not be completed until Monday. Joe Rieff, Northwestern star, was the only unanimous choice of all Ten coaches. Schoening, Minnesota’s long shot artist, and Wooden, Purdue, who was an all-Conference man in his sophomore year last season, received the second highest number of votes, six coaches placing them on their first team.

the A’s cast nicely, both as a pinch hitter and utility player. tt tt it WINTER HAVEN. Fla.. March s.— Six Phillies—Friberg. Whitney .Sherlock. Koster. Klein and Collins—have yet to report. The last two are known to be holdouts. High winds made practice almost impossible Wednesday, although manager Shotton had all hands out for a brief drill. Conference to Air Troubles By United Press CHICAGO, March s.—Differences between the Western Conference and the North Central Association, which has attempted to investigate athletics at five Big Ten schools, will be discussed at a meeting of the presidents of the Big Ten to be held here this month, it became known today. The meeting will be held at the request of President Walter Dill Scott of Northwestern. THOM BEATS SHABOO By Times Special CINCINNATI, March s.—Billy Thom, I. U. wrestling coach, defeated Eddie Shaboo in a two-out-of-three falls match here Wednesday.

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jured in an automobile accident a week ago. still is stiff. Coat a Phillips has a number of fast sophomores from which to select a substitute. Coach Phillips has not announced his entry list, but probably will take a full squad. Butler’s medley relay team, which holds a meet record of 8:18.6, will face stiff competition in Notre Dame, Marquette and Michigan Normal.

Down the Alleys BY LEFTY LEE

Real scoring attain featured Indianapolis League plav. the Indiana Garage leading the field with games of 1.081 1.016 ana 994 a total of 3.091. which wi.s good for a three-game win over the Marott Shoe Shop. All other contests were decided two to one, Gregory & Appel, Indianapolis Tool. St. Philip A. C. and Falls City Lager, defeating Coval Stars, Universals, Wheeler Lunch and Coca Cola. Schering of St. Philip was high in aU departments of Play, joining the 700 club with a total of 706 in counts of 183. 245 and 278. C. Cray had 6P' Myers. 644; Wimberly, 640; E. Streibec 52'; Schleimer, 625; Hueber. 621; Cobler 6K: A. Streibeck. 608: Mack, 608; Rass. 608. and Phelps, 604. Ed Striebeck and F. Hueber enjoyed another big night in the All-Stay doubles league, taking three from Phelps and L. Fox. with marks of 446. 432 and 468 a total of 1,346. Bohne-Fahrbach, had 1,284 which was good for three from MicbaelisWimberly. Fulton-Snyder also won three from Myers-C. Liebtag. as Fehr-Mack, Sc.hlelmer-Pritchett and James-Cray. captured the odd game from McNew-Argus, Rass-Weisman and Mounts-Abbott. Ed Streibeck was best during this set with a total of 694; Abbott had 664: Hueber, 652; Fehr. 676; Bohne. 647: Fahrbach, 637; Cray, 619; Pritchett, 686. and Fulton. 624. Bankers League games ran true to form, Marion County. Fletcher American and American Central Life taking three from Meyer-Kiser. Indiana National an<b Farmers Trust Company as Fletcher Savings and Trust lost the odd game to City Securities. Hurt rolled a 652 total, that included the high game of 255. Kahl had 636 and Wilmoth. 612. Despite a series of 598 on games of 192, 199 and 207 by W. Faust, which led the league. Soup lost three games to Pork and Beans, during the Van Camp session. All other contests were decided two to one. Pumpkin, Spaghetti and Bean Hole Beans defeating Milk. Catsup and Kraut. The veteran Henry Peachey was in the line-up of the Pumpkin team. Smith. King and Barthel were the pin spillers of the Grotto League, having scores of 672. 610 and 604, respectively. Team play resulted in a triple win for Blue DevUs and Guards over Horns and Imps, and a two-game win for Masters. Fezzes and Drum Corps from Monarchs, Revelers and Deputies. Rusie led the R. F. of E. to a triple win over Boilermakers, during the Pennsylvania Railroad play, with a total of 626 on counts of 212. 213 and- 201. Division Engineers also won three from Yard Clerks, while Yard Masters and Supervisors won two from Car Men and Machinists.

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Seville Tavern mobbed the Umpires, during the W. C. Brass League plav, taking three games with ease. All other games were close. La Vera Beauty. Marott and Federal, taking the odd game from Phi Delta. Bings A. C. and W. C, Brass. A 248 count by Meditch featured. The usual big turnout featured the Interclub League play at Pritchett alleys. Universal Reds and Lone Star Cement won three games from Universal Whites and Tail Twisters, while A. B. C. Pigmies. Mutual Underwriters. Universal Blues and Exchange Unity, were taking two from Exchange Service. Lion Tamers. A. B. C. Giants, and Mutual Insurance. Irwin started slow, scoring 146 in his first game, but came back with 468 to lead on a total of 614. The Doctors took time out to roll the Medical Society League games at the Central alleys, the Kemper and Emhardt teams taking three from Hadley and Craft, as Glck and Gauss won two from Day and Pennington. Dr. Kuntz had a start for a real series with games of 233 and 232, but fell away 100 pins in his last game to total an even 600. Dr. Morgan led with 607. Paul Stemm showed the S. & S. how an anchor should go when he crashed the Maples for a total of 679 with games of 226.- 229 and 224. to lead his team to a triple win over Acme Monon. Standard Grocery also won three from Coca Cola, while daman Lunch eked out a two-game win over Old Gold Cigarettes. Heckman had a 617 and Hines. 603. VALPO FIVE TRIUMPHS VALPARAISO, Ind., March 5. Washburn proved easy for Valparaise here Wednesday night, and the local collegians, led by Bamkoff and Rucinski, piled up a 37 to 8 win over the invaders. The victors were in front 23 to 4 at half time.

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Tradition, Four Formidable Foes Lessen Cards Chances to Repeat rv mvAV cttii’idti - . -I

BY DIXON STEWART United Prei* Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, March s.—Gabby Street and his St. Louis Cardinals are faced with a herculean task in their effort to retain the National League championship which they won in 1930. In order to win a second successive pennant, the Cards not only must defeat four formidable opponents—Brooklyn, Chicago, Pittsburgh and New York—but they must overcome league traditions against champions repeating; against St. Louis winning in an “odd” year, and against the New York Giants going more than six years without a pennant. No National League team has won two successive pennants since the Giants were dethroned in 1925. Pittsburgh took the flag in 1925 and 1927 and Chicago in 1929, with St. Tigers Take Final Game By Times Special GREENCASTLE, Ind., March 5. George Eubanks, De Pauw’s elongated sophomore center star, added to his laurels by leading the Tigers to a 25 to 21 triumph over Ball college here Wednesday night. It was the final game of the season for the victors, and avenged a previous loss at Muncie. Graham and Copeland also played well for the victors. McCammon, D. Dick and Cly were the best for the losers, who trailed 12 to 6 at half time.

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Louis winning in the “even” years, 1926, 1928 and 1930. St. Louis never has topped the league in an “odd” year, and to do so this season the Cards must shatter another long standing record—that of the Giants, who, in more than a quarter century under John McGraw. have played in the world series at least once every seven years. Street has little respect for the traditions, but admits that the strong opposition to be encountered jnakes the 1931 race a free-for-all. Four clubs, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, finished the 1930 campaign close on the heels of the Cardinals and but for injuries any one of the contenders might have been champion. All the runners-up have repaired the weak links of their 1930 machines and the 1931 campaign

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promises another hectic fight for honors. The five teams appear so evenly matched that for the first time in baseball history, winter book proprietors have refused to nominate a favorite. Current odds make the Cards. Cubs and Robins joint favorites at 5 to 2, with the Pirates and Giants only a point behind at 6 to 2, Even money is the best offer against second place Prospects of any of the five clubs.

AMUSEMENTS OrESSSATURDAY “HOT BABIES” AI.L-COLORED REVUE MIDNITE SHOWS WED. & SAT. Rialto Theatre UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT