Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 262, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 March 1931 — Page 27

MARCH 13, 1931.

SHORTRIDGE FIVE CONFIDENT OF VICTORY

North Side Five Ready Coach Peterman Boosts Chances After Last Hard Drill. Confident of victory, Short ridge's Blue Devils were reported ready today for their regional engagement at Anderson Saturday afternoon. Coach Kenneth Peterman sent his squad through a lengthy drill on fundamentals and a short scrimmage Thursday, and will taper off today wi+v a light basket drill. The squad will leave by special bus Saturday morning at 11 p. m. One change has been made in the squad personnel, Sutherlin taking Johnson’s place as reserve forward. Others who will make the trip are Gage, Hekman and Underwood, forwards; Berns and Hollett, centers, and Brafford, Bulieit, Brown and DeWees, guards. Coach Peterman, in his first year at the north side school, is optimistic over the team’s chances. “No team seems outstanding In the regional, but Danville probably will be as hard to beat as any o! them,” Peterman said Thursday 'Records mean nothing in tourney play. The team with good spirit and the will win is the successful one. Certainly if this is so, my boys should get some place. I never have coached a team that possessed such an indomitable spirit and gave so much fight.” Approximately 1,000 Shortridge fans are expected to accompany the Blue Devils to Anderson. A special train has been arranged, leaving Union station at 11:30 and arriving in Anderson at 12:20. The return trip will start at 9:45. Among the features planned for the trip is a program by Royal Syncopators, Shortridge student orchestra. Shortridge meets Danville at 2 p m. Saturday in the opening encounter, Alexandria, conqueror of Anderson, takes on Tipton at 3, with the matinee winners clashing at 3 for the right to enter the state tourney. Danville, with eighteen wins In twenty starts this reason, is a dangerous foe, but the local quintet is conceded the edge.

New Sacrifice Fly Rule Is Unpopular, Babe Ruth Says

BY BABE RUTH ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 12.—That new rule about the sacrifice fly has been received by the ball players Just as the writers predicted last winter at the time the change was made. They are all squawking against it. The fellow who hits around .360 or .375 believes it ends his dream of some day being a .400 hitter. The .300 sticker sees himself feeling back and losing his chief argument for a better salary. The rule came up for discussion in our clubhouse the first day the squad was all together, and there wasn’t a word for it. Usually somebody can be found to take one side of a question, but this was a time when everybody had the same view. Even the pitchers had no argument in favor of it. it does not keep down the scoring or change the earned runs, so they have no reason to argue in favor of it. I think it was a mistake to deny a hitter a sacrifice fiy if he hits a ball long enough to score a runner from third. I agree with the rule makers in cutting out the sacrifice fly when a runner merely goes from first to second, or from second to third. But there are certain players who can hit high and far. and sacrifice flies from their bats were not accidents. The ball was hit in a certain way, the aim being to get under it. The player would often swing different than usual with a runner on third. Eddie collins, the only player who sat in at the rule meeting, argued in favor of keeping a sacrifice fly in the game when

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tsa e Backboard S \ By VE R N BOXELL

ONE of the young gentlemen (and there are several of them) who would And much pleasure in making a chump of ole’ Backboard is one Mr. Huffman, the smiling young man presented herewith, free of charge and return postage guaranteed. Mr. Huffman is approximately one-third of the basketball team which Mr. Orville Hooker, another

young man who has sinister designs on Backboard’s reputation, will put on the hardwood planks at Muncie Saturday against our Bearcats. Mr. Huffman has the very difficult as-

signment of backguarding for Mr. Hooker’s Trudgin’ Trojans. Mr. Roller Rowe, 5 feet 1116 inches of choice center, composes another one-third of aforementioned Men of Troy, and Dakin, White, Kersey and Thoman compose the other third. Collectively and individually, Mr. Hooker thrown in, these Trojans have but one thought in mind today—beat Muncie. Year after year, the fairest of the fair from the Rose City have built up hopes of getting to the state tournament, only to have them shattered by Magic City men. By this time on the morrow, these young gentlemen will or will not have accomplished their task, their aim and goal of 1931 —beat Muncie. It all goes back to the days when basketball games were followed by fist fights, and other sideshow attractions—when referees were as safe as a Chicago gangster. That’s just how long Newcastle and Muncie have been athletic rivals.

As the killjoys buzz words of distress in your correspondents prouu'ung ears, he is reminded of last year, when the same condition existed as today. Newcastle, strong and confident, again was hopeful of

PENN WITHDRAWS COAN University Refuses to let Star Miler Enter Carnival, By United Press NEW YORK, March 13.—The University of Pennsylvania’s new “de-emphasis” policy in athletics today eliminated Carl Coan, new intercollegiate indoor champion, from the all-star field i n the Columbian mile at the Knights of Columbus track and field games at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. The last-minute withdrawal of Coan and Jimmy Healey, 600-yard star, from the'K. C. games was ordered.. Thursday, by. the. newly formed Pennsylvania athletic council which announced that the order was “for the best interests of the athletes involved.”

a runner scores from third, but they voted him down. I agree with the other players that this was a mistake. I figure the change will knock at least twenty or twenty-five points off the batting averages of the long hitters. By long hitters, I mean Gehrig, Simmons, Foxx, Goslin, Alexander, Morgan and sluggers of that type in our league. Take fellows such as Babe Herman, Chuck Klein, Wally Berger, Lefty O’Doul, Hack Wilson, Harry Heilmann and a few more in the National. For years they were not charged with a time at bat if a long fly let a runner advance from any base. Now the time at bat will be charged. Every player in the major leagues will suffer some, but of course the long hitters will suffer most. I doubt that we will see another .400 hitter for years. Bill Terry made the grade last year but he would have been some distance under the mark if the rale now in force had been used then. WATER SUPPLY GAINS By Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., March 13. —The water situation here, which has been acute for several months, has been greatly relieved by rain and snowfalls in the last week. The supply is now be in" taken from the firs* v* v e west the city, permitting water to accumulate in the Griffy and Leonard lakes. Pumps are in twenty-four hours daily augmenting the Griffy lake supply by pumping from a ditch.

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knocking off the Bearcats. And their hopes were shared by many fans over the state. Came the regional, and at the half tima, Muncie trailed 11 to 8. Van Nuys, a clever little guard, fired them in from far and near. In the last half, Huffman, the same Mr. Huffman shown herewith, still free of charge, banged in five distance tosses. But it didn’t matter —Muncie came through, 31 to 22. Newcastle went back home to restore hopes for the next year, and Muncie went to the state tournament, where they battled they champs in the final tournament. # u

We also note with interest that a certain Union City which will compete in the Muncie regional Saturday, has the same five men who played last year, and they to have hopes of knocking off the Mun-cie-Newcastle winner, providing, in turn, they beat Wilkinson. And we also are re* minded that our Bearcats were forced to overcome a six-point lead in their eame last year in the regional to beat Mt. Comfort, 28 to 22. Where’s Mt. Comfort this year? Ask Wilkinson. an s t . ALL this means just one thing—we’re picking Muncie to win the state. To do that, they must beat Newcastle—so, naturally, we’re picking Muncie to beat Newcastle. And that goes. We’re also pulling for a Shortridge win at Anderson. But what do you think of Busseß Alexander’s state championship choice? It looks to us Uke he’s building Green Castles in the air. STELLA WALSH ENTERS NEW YORK, March 13.—Stella Walsh, Cleveland sprinter, heads the list of defending champions who will compete in the national track and field championships for women at Newark Armory, Saturday.

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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

New York Pros Win MacFarlane Shoots 6 Under Par; Cox Shares Prize Money. By United Press MIAMI, Fla., March 13.—The $1,500 first prize money of the international four-ball golf tournament was divided today by Willie McFarlane and Whiffy Cox, New York, professionals, as a result of their 3 and 2 victory over Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell here Thursday. The match was a playoff of the final contest staged Wednesday when the two teams tied after playing forty holes. It was largely through the play of McFarlane that the New York pros annexed the title. MacFarlane turned in a card of 30, six under par. Sarazen and Farrell split SI,OOO, as second money. The two teams also took approximately $750 each from the playoff gate, 2,500 witnessing the match. 8 Indiana U. Matmen Seek Title Honors By United Press CHICAGO, March 13.—Big Ten wrestling championships were scheduled to start at the University of Chicago today. Preliminaries will be held today and tonight with the semi-finals Saturday afternoon and finals Saturday night. Captain Bill Dyer, Chicago, 145-pound champion, is the only defending titleholder. Indiana team champion had high hopes of placing several individual title holders. The team included Aldridge, Hawkins, Captain E„ Belshaw, Dale Goings, G. Belshaw, George Ross, Walter '\Varaksa and Rascher. ROBIN CARD CHANGED NEW YORK, March 12.—Brooklyn Robins will play twenty Sunday home games instead of eighteen, as shown in the official National League schedule. Both of the additional home games are with Pittsburgh. The game of July 3 will be shifted to Sunday, June 14, and the one of Aug. 26 moved to Sunday, Sept. 13. In each case the Robins will be forced to travel from Cincinnati, where Saturday games are scheduled, to Brooklyn, and thence to Pittsburgh, where Monday games will be played.

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Heavy Matmen Top Mat Bill Two heavyweight attractions top the mat show at Cadle Tabernacle tonight. Reginald Slki, Abysinnian

giant, will tangle with Charlie Stanton, California heavyweight, who is a favorite with the local fans and a consistent winner here, in one event. Siki is said by the Indiana A. C. promoters to have a strong record. In another feature event, Ray Carpenter of Ohio will meet the rough and tumble

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Cyclone Robinson, Tennessee heavy. Frank Buchanan will officiate.

Eight Teams to Play In Irvington Cage Event

Irvington basket tournament, sponsored by the Irvington Trojan A. C., will get under way tonight at 7:15 at the old Butler gym. This year’s event is limited to eight teams. Drawings were made as follows: 7:15 Irvington Presbyterians vs. I? vineton Leopards. 8:05 All Stars vs. Lourdes. 8:55 Irvington Trojans vs. Emerson Orioles. 9:45 Shelby Cleaners vs. Irvington Shamrocks. The second round will be played Saturday afternoon with the finals Saturday night. First round losers will play in a consolation flight. HOOK BEATS YAP By Times Special ELWOOD, Ind., March 13.—Henry Hoox, local flyweight, deff ated Willie "ap of Indianapolis in eight rounds here Thursday. Farmer Dies at Phone MONTPELIER, Ind., March 13. Oscar Williamson, 61, died of heart disease at his farm home near here while telephoning for help.

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AMUSEMENTS

Brooklyn Holds Edge Visitations Gain Lead in Pro Cage Series by Beating Hoosiers. By Times Special FT .WAYNE, Ind., March 13.Brooklyn Visitations and Ft, Wayne Hoosiers moved to Brooklyn today, and will resume their play for the American League professional basket ball crown there Saturday night. Brooklyn regained its lead here Thursday night by handing the locals an 18-to-13 setback. The Visitations connected on several long shots, and led all the way, 12 to 11, at half time. Cooney was best for the invaders, with Husta topping the local scorers. Visitations won the first two games on their home court and then dropped two here. After Thursday’s win, they need but one more to win the crown. NORTH CENTRAL MEETS Association Prepares for Battle With Big Ten. By United Press CHICAGO, March 13.—The North Central Association of colleges and secondary schools will meet here next Tuesday and Wednesday ostensably for the purpose of preparing for its impending conflict with the Western Conference over jurisdiction of athletics. Within the last few years the north central group has attempted to dictate athletic policies in the Big Ten after functioning almost solely as an accrediting agency for thirty-five years. The North Central Association is composed of about 279 schools, only twenty of which are major universities.

MOTION PICTURES

GAHIMER MEETS LYNN Ownie Gahimer and Joe Lynn, featherweights, will clash in the eight-round feature engagement at Riverside tonight. Jimmy Fox op-

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po#66 Tuck Smith In the six-round semi-windup. Allan Smith meets Jimmy Doll. Bill Carson opposes Benny Adams and Lefty Nlcholdson battles Charlie Chapin in the four rounders.