Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 264, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 March 1931 — Page 8

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TRIBE RESUMES CAMP DRILLS AFTER BOWING TO ROBINS

Osf lhe Backboard By VEFN BOXELL

Mickey davidson’s pinkeye almost got Muncie and Backboard in the red, bu-t Icerman's "dead-eye,” to say nothing of Big Jack Mann's, provided the difference. Our most dangerous foe has been disposed of, Pete. We're off for the title —and that’s where we'll be next Saturday night, eh Pete? tt tt tt >io Muutie was lucky? So was Columbus. Suppose Queen Isabel hadn’t been interested. Well, be might have swam • (tr, at that. z an When Backboard came forth with the statement. "Backboard Fears Newcastle'’ he received the Bronx cheer from all Doin'. . Finessing, they called tt—weackneed. What a picker! Our fears were o ell placed. Newcastle, (rood for one game nrr time, especially against Muncie. was primed and pointed for the Bearcoats. what a whale of a difference a few seucnd3 make, though! K tt a \ MONO the things worrying us Sx most right now is the question of what will Mr. Kenneth Peterman use for finger nails when Shortridge swings into action next Friday morning. Mr. Peterman has but two choice fingernails left. The rest were devoured, sans onions and mustard, Saturday night at. Anderson. a a a In looking back over our past mistakes, we are deeply humiliated by one error. Whv, oh why didn’t we put Mr. Bern* on one of our three all-state squads. Whatta player. If Mr. Cage can get his chest within bounds long enough to stick In a few of those long pokes, and Mr. Brafford continues his brilliant playing, our own Blue Devils may pull a few surprises next Friday morning. Os course, there's Washington first on the list, but more surprising things have happened. If hght will turn the trick, the Hatchets are In for a battle. Go, Shortridge. a a a there are no less than sixteen champion-. today. Incidentally, the promised "new faces” at the field house next Frida' and Saturday are plentiful. Five of lasi '.car’s group returned—Washington. Greencastle, Keudallvllle, Muncie and Frankfort. a a a Down in Martinsville, Artesian fans will miss seeing their “boys” In action for the first time since 193?. Wiley of Terre Haute, a real threat in the title competition did what Newcastle aimed to accomplish at Muncie. ana fpHE depression is over at Mar--1 ion. Since 1926, when the lamous Giants stalked their way to the crown, the City Known by It's Products has entertained hopes of once more returning to the field house. Each time, Kokomo blocked the way. Wabash took care of Kokomo Saturday, and Marion disposed of Wabash. Coach Taube, forced to resign two months ago, is a hero today, and we’re gunning for the coach who told us to '‘Watch Kokomo.” a a a "It's a secret,” said the Brownstown Coach, "but we’re going to beat Logansport next Friday morning.” Brownstown? Whv they’re tho team that came out of the regional, which was expected to produce Jeffersonville, namely Bedford. ana Evidently Connersvilte was looking forward to the Rushville encounter in that Richmond game. Result. Rushville beat Richmond in the finals. It never rains that it doesn't pour. Mose. a a a Frankfort, the people’s choice, selected as champions by everybody front grade school student to highsalaried official and coach, continued its record of hating played in Every state tourney by waltzing through two contests at Lafayette. The Jeff threat got no farther than just that. it a a ANOTHER dark horse came through at Columbus. Greensburg Pirates have high hopes of making some of the big boys walk the plank. Greensburg, in addition to having a tree on the court house, has a twin brother act on the basketball team. And what an act. They’ve stopped the show several times. Introducing Don and Dal Gilliland, forward deluxe. Give the boys a rousing hand. a k 11 Need we mention that Logansport. Horace Mann. Central of Evansville. Orecncastle. Elkhart and Washington also are "champions" today. Our favorite dark horse turned out to be a nightmare. Decatur lost to Bluffton. tt tt a Dick Miller of Tbe Times* sports staff, and Dirk Arnett, who handles an airplane like Red Thompson nlavs basketball, are flitting in and out of the snowflakes np fn the north today. They visited the eight southern schools still in the running SunSay. They're collecting the data on the boys who'll play for the championship on Ihls dawn-to-dusk patrol. So far they’ve failed to find a coach who will say he hasn't a chance to win the championship. tt tt tt Were picking Muncie—still, yet find always.

News From Big League Training Camps

SUNDAY'S EXHIBITION SCORES - Philadelphia (A'. 5: Cincinnati (N), 4. St. Louis, iA!. 8: Columbus <AAL 4. - Si Louis 'N\. 8: Philadelphia <N, 6. New York (At. II: Boston (Ni. 1. Cleveland <A ‘. 3; New Orleans (SA). 3. Boston iA'. 7; Louisville (AA>. 6. Washington 'A'. 3: Baltimore <IL). 1. Brooklvn ‘N>. 6: Lidlanapolis <AA>. 4. Detroit- (At. 4-9; San Francisco (PCLI. 9-8 Chicago <N>. 25; Los Angeles (PCL). 6. Pittsburgh tN>. 7; Portland (PCLi, 6. Bv United Press nAN ANTONIO, Tex., March 16. O Bill Terry. New York Giants’ first baseman, will make his debut today in an exhibition game with the Chicago White Sox. Terry reached camp Sunday night and signed his 1931 contract. 8 8 8 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.. March 16. With the New York Yankees apparently in top form, manager Joe McCarthy today hoped to add a second victory over the crippled Boston Braves. The Y’anks won Sunday’s game. 12 to 1. 8 8 8 NEW ORLEANS. March 16. Cleveland’s Indians returned to routine practice today following Sunday’s 3-to-2 victory over New Orleans. George Detore, rookie third baseman, stole home in the ninth inning with the winning run. 8 8 8 PENSACOLA. Fla.. March 16.—Paddy Creeden, former Boston college athlete, ii making a strenuous bid for a berth with the Boston Red Sox. The Collegian starred in Sunday’s 7 to 6 victory oyer Louisville, hitting a homer with two on base and starting the winning rally with a single. 8 8 8 BILOXI Mies., March 16—The Washington Senators hoped to make It two in a row over Baltimore here today. Bob Burke. Llovd Brown and Ad Ltska held the Internationa! Leaguers to four hits to win Sunday's game. 3 to 1. CLEARWATER. Fla., March 16. —Dazzy Vance was missing as the Brooklyn Robins opened their third week of training today. The big pitcher worked with the squad

Hoosier Rally Falls Short; Walker Shines Holshouser, Barnhart and Smith Perform Well on Mound, Giving Up Eight Hits; Bonura, Andrus and Fitzgerald Are Weak Spots. BY EDDIE ASH Times Sports Editor SARASOTA, Fla., March 16.—After giving the Brooklyn Robins a scare at Clearwater on the Sabbath, when they were nosed out, 6 to 4. the Indians of Johnny Corriden were back on their spring training lot in Sarasota today occupied with regular routine chores. The exhibition

Sunday was the first struggle of the year for the Tribesmen, whereas the big leaguers had engaged in several games, and the fact the Hoosiers made it close led to the opinion that Johnny Corriden has been supplied with the foundation of a presentable team for the American Association. The Indians barely missed capturing the lead in the ninth inning when a long drive by Curt Walker sailed foul over the right field fence. Two runners were on the sacks at the time and the contest ended when catcher Picinich of Brooklyn retired Walker by making a spectacular running catch of a high foul near the grand stand. It was Brooklyn’s last game during their stay at Clearwater and ney were elated to no small extent when the battle was finished and they marched off the field on the long end of the score. Manager Robinson pulled a Knute Rockne by using more than enough pastimers for two teams and it was against the second

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INDIANAPOLIS AB R H O A E Montague, ss. .... 3 0 0 33 i Fitzgerald, cf 4 0 Iy } 2 2 Walker, r £ 5 3 1 5 0 0 Monahan, lb 2 0 0 6 0 0 Bonura. lb .2 1 1 1 2 0 Koenecke. If 2 1 1 1 0 0 C. Barnhart. If 2 0 1 0 0 0 Narleskv. 3b 4 0 0 2 2 1 Andrus. 2b 4 1 1 0 1 1 Anglev. c 2 0 1110 Riddle, c 2 0 0 2 1 0 Holshouser. p 1 0 0 2 1 0 L. Barnhart, p 1 0 0 0 0 1 Smith, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 ’Wolfe 0 P 0 P P 0 tßurweli .. . 1 _0 _1 0 _0 _0 Totals 35 4 8 24 10 3 BROOKLYN AB R H O A E Rosenfeld. cf 1 0 0 2 0 0 Frederick .cf 3 0 P 0 0 0 Warner. 3b 1 0 0 1 0 0 Gilbert. 3b. 3 0 0 2 3 1 Boone, rs 1 0 0 2 0 0 Herman, r 5........ 2 0 P 1 0 0 Cohen. If 10 0 10 0 O’Doul. if 2 1 0 0 1 0 Slade, ss 1 0 1 1 1 0 Wright, ss 3 2 2 1 2 0 Bressler. lb 2 0 0 1 0 0 Bissonette. lb 2 P 1 7 0 C Finn. 2b ...1 0 0 1 i 0 Thompson. 2b 1 2 1 0 2 0 Picinich. c 1 0 0 3 0 0 Lopez, c ..2 1 1 4 0 0 Luaue. p 1 o 0 0 0 0 Moore, p 1 0 1 0 1 0 ny p ~..0 0 0 P P P IHendrick 1 0 J> JO Totals 31 6 8 27 12 1 •Wolfe batted for Barnhart in seventh. tßurweli batted for Smith in ninth. tHendrick batted for A. More in eighth. Indianapolis 010 000 120 —4 Brooklyn 020 400 OOx—6 Home Runs—Wright. Koenecke. Two-base Hits—Andrus. Thompson. Lopez. Fitzgerald. „ „ _ . Left on Bases—lndianapolis. 8; Brook- ' Struck Out—Bv Holshouser. 1: by L. BarnhaTt. 1: by Smith. 1; by Luaue. 2; by A. Moore. 1. Base on Balls—Off Holshouser, 1: off L. Barnhart. 2: off Smith, 2; off Luque. 1; off Clark. 1: off A. Moore. 2. Hits—Off Holshouser. 3 In 3 innings: off L. Barnhart, 3 in 3 innings: off Smith, 2 in 2 innings; off Luoue. 3 in 3 innings; off Clark. 0 in 3 innings: off A. Moore, 3 in 2 innings: off Day. 2 in 1 inning. Winning Pitcher—Luaue. Losing pitcher —Holshouser. Umpires—Becker and McGrew. Time—l:47. Indoor Net Stars Battle Bit United Press NEW YORK. March 16.—The national indoor tennis championship today settled down to routine eliminations with little prospect of upsets or other unexpected incidents. All of the favorites are included among the thirty-two players who survived Saturday’s opening round, and unless an overlooked “dark horse” is uncovered play in the next two rounds will be in the nature of practice for the seeded stars. None of the seeded players meet until the quarter-final round. GIRLS’ TOURNEY ~ SET Marion county gold medal girls’ basketball aourney will be held at East Tenth gym March 25 to 28, it was announced today by Central States Basketball Association. Teams already entered in the event are Heath Memorial. Full Fashion, H. P. Wasson, Hoosier Demons, Y. W. C. A., Indiana Wonders, Girls’ Club. Marmon Motor and East Tenth. All Marion county girl teams are eligible to compete. Entries may be made with Irma Iselin at Ch. 3144 or R, W Eberhart, 1104 Windsor street.

prior to Sunday’s 6 to 4 victory over Indianapolis, but left for his home in Hermossa when informed he must sign a contract if he wished to continue with the squad. Vance is holding out for $25,000 while the Robins have offered him a 5’20,000 contract. 8 8 8 TAMPA. Fla.. March 16.—An exhibition game with Columbus today provided the Cincinnati Reds with an opportunity to break their four-game losing streak. The Reds were defeated, 5 to 4. by the Philadelphia Athletics Sunday for their third straight one run setback. 8 it 8 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Fla., March 16.—The St, Louis Browns were hosts to the Philadelphia Phillies in an exhibition game here today. The Phillies dropped their third straight game Sunday, finishing on the short end of an 8 to 6 battle with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Browns, meanwhile, trimmed Columbus, 8 to 4. 8 8 8 BRADENTOWN, Fla., March 16. —Gabby Street and his St. Louis Cardinals returned to their home field today to play the Philadelphia Athletics. The Cards invaded Winterhaven Sunday and defeated the Phillies, 8 to 6. Tony Kaufmann drove in the winning runs with a pinch double in the seventh and held the Phils scoreless for the final three innings. 8 8 8 SAN FRANCISCO. March 16.—Detroit Tigers divided a double bill with the San Francisco Seals here Sunday, losing the morning game 9 to 4. ana taking the night-cap. 9 to 8, by virtue of a last inning rally. Leading 8 to 7 in the ninth frame of the last game, the Seals sent Stine in for Delaney. Stine walked Roy Johnson and then "Free" Owen, who smashed out two triples and two singles during the afternoon. sent a liner into right field lor a single. Johnson landing at third. Schang drove a Sr to cuter AM

It takes real action to bring out the good and bad points and Sunday’s tilt was no exception. Beginning with Henry Bonura at first base, It is opinion of The Times’ correspondent that it would be unwise to let go of Pete Monahan, who has played the initial sack for two years. Bonura has plenty of promise as a swatsmith, but his performance Sunday indicated he is too green and slow in the field to be given a berth in the American Association at this time. However, he seems to be worth hanging on to as an understudy for Monahan, and perhaps some seasoning may develop him. The big boy has pepper and ambition galore, but has no snap to his arm, and it is unlikely he ever will be fast. Second base and center field are other spots that were unimpressive against the Robins, positions occupied by Andrus and Fitzgerald, respectively. Tribe fans must remember, however, that it was the first experience for the Indians in real competition, and there’s always a chance for brighter things in the future. Three Hurlers Please It’s a good guess, though, that Andrus will find it a tougher task than Fitzgerald, for the latter has been in training only one week. Manager Corriden was encouraged by the showing of the three pitchers used, Holshouser, Leslie Barnhart and Smith. The, second-named was rather wild. They were touched for only eight hits, all told, and the Indians ocllected the same total off the well-conditioned Brooklyn moundsmen. tt it tt Home runs at Clearwater Sundav were goled by Wright of the Robins and Koenecke s wallop went over the right center field fence and was the longest drive of the day. He Is upholding his hitter ion aS c^am P spring training Manager Robinson of Brooklyn made it a day of agony for the box score keepers He employed twenty-one players. Dazzv Vance, the famous holdout, pitched during batting drill after warming up with Dutch Miller. Brooklyn coach and former Indianapolis resident, and catcher. Vance uncorked a mystifying knuckle ball. Luque and Lopez, baseball Idols of Cubans and Spaniards, formed the opening battery against the Indians. The Hoosiers collected three hits, one walk and one run off Luque in three innings. Curt Walker came through with two sparkling catches in right field, both running. He also took high ones out of a bright sun and high sky. Players swarmed the field during practice, with all Indians present except Mike Cvengros and the entire Brooklyn squad on hand. Attendance was about 400. George Ade, Hoosier author, was among the rooters backing the Indians. Eddie Montague went hitless, but -came up with two dandy stops. He accepted five chances and had one error on a bad throw. A four-rnn rally in the fourth by the Robins beat the Tribesmen.. Barnhart issued two passes in that round and there were three hits and two errors. Bonura’s confusion around first base helped dig the hole deeper for Barnhart. Andrus’ double in the second was well hit and went over O’Doul in deep left center. There was a chance of O’Doul making the catch, otherwise it would have been good for a triple. Clyde Barnhart was slowed up on the paths and was nailed at the plate. Governor Harry G. Leslie of Indiana and party will arrive In Sarasota Tuesday to visit the Tribe camp.

Mallett got a two bagger, scoring Owen with the winning run. 8 8 8 PASO ROBLES. Cal.. March 16.—The Pittsburgh Pirates were prepared to break camp today to leave for San Francisco, where they will meet the Oakland Pacific Coast League team in an exhibition game Tuesday. The Bucs wound up their training here Sunday by defeating the Portland Coast Leaguers, 7 to 6, in a sloppy game. Lloyd Waner got three hits. 8 8 8 SAN DIEGO. Cal.. March 16.—The Hollywood stars, champions of the Pacific Coast League, made it two in a row over the Chicago Cub reserves Sunday, winning 7 to 4. A triple by Jess Hill with two men on base, and a home run by Johnny Jones which scored a man ahead of him. were instrumental in winning for the Sheiks. Cliff Heathcote homered in the first and second innings, bringing another runner in ahead of him on his second blow. 8 8 8 LOS ANGELES, March 16. After walloping the Los Angeles Angels 16 to 1 Friday, the Chicago cubs buried the seraphs under a 26 to 6 score Sunday. Two home runs by Gabby Hartnett brought six runs across the plate, while Kiki Cuyler got five hits and five runs in seven trips to the plate. SIMON PURES CLASH By United Press NEW YORK, March 16.—Finals in the fifth annual New York Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament, sponsored by the in Madison Square Garden tonight. Thirty-six amateur boxers, survivors of an original field of 1,500 contenders, will be seen In 20 bouts. HURRICANE FOUR TRIUMPH ALHAMBRA, Cal., March 16. Laddie Sanford’s Hurricanes defeated the Midwick Purples in the final high-goal polo game of their series Saturday 8 to %

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Tramblie Set for Tilt

Ray Tramblie of Rockford, 111., who beat Del Fontaine in a slashing ten-rounder at the Armory two weeks ago, returns to perform in Tuesday night’s Legion feature his opponent this trip being Joe Feldman of Chicago. Tramblie’s scrap here with Fontaine was his twentieth professional fight although he battled for several years in the A. A. U. ranks and reached the national amateur championship of his division in 1929, under the tutelage of Sammy Mandell, a fellow townsman. Tramblie worked out at the Arcade gym here Sunday and appeared in top shape. Feldman, 22 years old, has been fighting for four years and has progressed through the lightweight, welterweight ranks to his present poundage as a middleweight. He weighs 158 pounds at present, which is just the weight Tramblie registered when he fought here two weeks ago.

Brafford, Berns Set Pace as Shortridge Noses Out Tigers

ANDERSON, Ind., March 16. Displaying ’ the same drive and strong finish which has characterized their play most of the season, Shortridge Blue Devils of Indianapolis swept to a brilliant triumph over Alexandria, conquerors of the mighty Anderson Indians, here Saturday night, 22 to 18. The victory gave the capital city five a berth among the sixteen finalists who will battle for the Hoosier crown at Butler fieldhouse next Friday and Saturday. Alexandria put up a stubborn battle throughout, cracking under Shortridge’s smooth play in the closing minutes of a fierce battle A shifting zone defense, which worked perfectly in the second half, after falling almost flat in the opening stanza, stopped the Tiger long-range artists. Sensational performances by Brafford, coach Kenny Peterman’s find at backguard, and Hank Berns, towering pivot ace, featured the Blue Devils’ triumph. Wells, Woesman and Welcome were the big guns of the Alexandria attack. At the quarter mark three free

Regional Cage Results

AT ANDERSON Shortridge (Indianapolis). 39: Danville. 18. Alexandria. 30: Tipton. 15. Shortridge (Indianapolis). 22: Alexandria. 18 (final). AT AUBURN Mentone 31; Lima. 17. KendalivHie. 30: Auburn. 21. Kendallville, 41: Mentone, 15 (final). AT BEDFORD Brownstown, 32: Corydon. 18. Mitchell, 31: Paoli. 29 (overtime). Brownstown. 26; Mitchell, 24 (final). AT BLOOMINGTON Martinsville. 43; Clay City. 17. Wiley (Terre Haute), 27: Switz City. 25. Wiley (Terre Haute). 29: Martinsville, 14 (final).

j Brooklyn Cops Crown By United Press NEW YORK, March 16.—The I Brooklyn Visitations today held the world’s professional basketbal championship by virtue of a 4 game to 2 victory over Ft. Wayne, Ind., in the American League title play-off series. Brooklyn gained a three game to two advantage in five contests played at Brooklyn and Ft. Wayne, and took the deciding game Sunday night, 24 to 18. Davis Cup Net Card Arranged By United Press NEW YORK. March 16.—Final arrangements for 1931 Davis Cup tennis competition, as announced today by the U. S. L. T. A., call for seven matches in the North and South American zones. These matches will develop an American competitor to play the victor of the European zone in inter-zone finals prior to the challenge round against France. The schedule is as follows: South America First Round —Parasruay vs. Argentine. March 26. 27. 28. Second Round—Uruguay vs. Winner, April 11. 12. 13. North America First Round—Mexico vs. United States, at Mexico City, Mav 1. 3. 5. Second Round—Canada vs. Winner, at Montreal. May 21. 22, 23. Cue Champ to Appear Here Arthur Thumblad, world’s threecushion billiard champion, will oppose two local stars in a series of exhibitions opening Wednesday at Cooler’s parlors, it was announced today. Lou Spivey, Indiana title holder, will meet the champ at 3 p. m., and Lew Vogler, three times runnerup for the national amateur crown, will oppose him in a second fiftypoint encounter at 8 p. m. HAGEAL CIUCI SHARE By Times Special CORAL GABLES, Fla., March 16. —Walter Hagen and Henri Ciuci shared top money in the first annual Coral Gables open golf championship with thirty-six-hole totals ; of 143 each. Haven shot a 65 Saturday, setting anew course record, but required a 75 Sunday. Ciuci had 74 Saturday and 69 Sunday. A1 Espinso and Denny Shute followed with 144 each. lOWA DEFEATS IRISH By Times Special lOWA, CITY, la., March 16.—A brilliant defense which held Notre Dame’s speedy passing attack in check throughout gave lowa, last place Big Ten quintet, a 23-to-17 surprise win over the Irish here Saturday night. lowa led, 12 to 5, at time. __

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throws enabled the Peterman squad to be on even terms with the Tigers, 3 to 3. Berns led a rally which sent Shortridge out in front, 11 to 8, but Welcome sent Alexandria into a 12 to 11 advantage as the half gun cracked. The rivals battled on even terms until the three-quarters mark, where two quick field goals by Brafford and Hekman knotted the count at 18-all. Taking a pass' from Berns, Brafford galloped under the net for another two-pointer in the final session and Berns ended the pointcollecting with a pivot shot. More than 5,000 fans swarmed on to the court to congratulate the victors and the Tigers, who were playing in its first regional. Shortridge (22) I Alexandria (18). FG FT BF! FG FT PF Gage, f 0 0 2 Woosman f. 2 0 2 Heckman, f. 2 0 1 Wells, f 3 1 2 Berns. c 3 1 1 Welcome, c.. 3 0 2 Bulleit, g.... 1 5 0 Haas, g 0 1 0 Brafford, g.. 2 0 1 Ulmer, g 0 0 0 Scohy, g.,... 0 0 0 Totals .... 8 6 5 Totals .... 8 2 6 Score at Half—Alexandria, 12; Shortridge. 11. Referee—W. S. Porter. Umpire—Homer Stonebraker.

AT COLUMBUS Greensburg. 31: Vevay, 27. Columbus. 25: Franklin, 24 (overtime). Greensburg, 34: Columbus. 25 (Anal). AT EVANSVILLE Tennyson, 25; Tell City. 12. Central (Evansville). 19; Owensville, 18. ~C e£ tral (Evansville). 15; Tennsyson, 14 (final). AT FT. WAYNE | Bluff ton, 18; North Side (Ft. Wayne). 8 i Decatur, 19: Huntington. 14. * | Blufiton. 24; Decatur. 15 (final). AT GREENCASTLE Greencastle. 19: Wingalte. 16. Clinton. 23: Veedersburg. 17. Greencastle. 37; Clinton. 16 (final). AT LAFAYETTE Frankfort. 31: Boswell. 16. Jefferson (Lafayette). 24: Lebanon. 21. (final). AT LOGANSFORT Logansport, 35; Brookston. 16. Delphi. 21: Peru. 18. Logansport. 23; Delphi. 13 (final). AT MARION Wabash. 22; Kokomo. 16. Marion. 23: Hartford City. 31 (overtime). Marlon. 28; Wabash. 16 (final). * AT :.*UNCIE Muncie. 23; Newcastle. 21. Union City. 35; Wilkinson. 28. Muncie. 31: Union City. 24 (final). AT ROCHESTER Central (South Bend). 44: Culver, 25. Elkhart. 22: Winamac, 20 (overtime). Elkhart. 21; Central (South Bend. 20 (final). AT RUSHVILLE Richmond, 25: Oonnersville. 22. Rushville. 29: Lawrenceburg. 19. Rushville. 27: Richmond. 19 (final). AT VALPARAISO Horace Mann (Gary). 36: Brook, 16. Valparaiso. 16: La Porte. 14. Horace Mann (Gary) 20: Valparaiso. 12 (final). AT VINCENNES Washington. 34: Stendal. 18. Vincenens, 33: Dugger. 19. Washington. 22: Vincennes. 19 (final). Three State Teams Enter By Times Special CHICAGO, March 16. Three Hoosier quintets, headed by St. Simon’s of Washington, state champions, are among the thirtytwo teams entered in the national Catholic title tourney a Loyola universiy, opening here Wednesday. St. Simon’s will oppose St. Mary’s of Pittsburgh in the opening game Wednesday at 7 p. m. Central of Ft. Wayne will play St. Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids, Thursday at 2 p. m., with Cathedral of Indianapolis, Indiana runner-up, playing Central Catholic of Portsmouth, 0., at 9 a. m. Friday. GYM MEET SATURDAY Indiana-Kentucky A. A. U. gymi nastic meet will be held at the Athenaeum Saturday night, with several prominent organizations competing for honors. Purdue, N. A. G. U., Louisville Turners, Evansville Turners, Indianapolis Turners and South Side Turners already have entered. A foil fencing meet also will be staged. TWO BOUTS SIGNED Two welterweights have signed to meet in the main event of next Wednesday night’s fistic program at Tomlinson hall, Dutch Baiting meeting Red Holloway for eight rounds. In the semi-windup two Negro welterweights will tangle for six rounds, Jce Harding of Kokomo opposing Eddie Allan.

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Times* ‘Sky Riders’ Visit Eight Southern Candidates for Prep Cage Honors; All of *Em Ready

Confidence High in Camp ofi Regional Winners; Dark Horse Entries Promise Thrills; Birdmen Head North Today. BY DICK MILLER Times Staff Correspondent ABOARD TIMES AIR SPECIAL, March 16. Sweeping off the runway at Municipal airport this morning, The Indianapolis Times’ “State Final Air Special” soared high into the clouds and headed for the eight cities in the northern half of Indiana which will send their teams to the state finals high school basketball tourney at Butler fieldhouse next Friday and Saturday. With Dick Arnett, Ir, iiana’s WacoStinson distributer, at the stick, the “Special” zoomed southward Sunday, landing at Greencastle, Terre Haute, Washington, Evansville, Brownstown, Greensburg and Rush-

ville before turning its nose into snow and sleet on the ride homeward to Indianapolis. Today, Arnett was to round the northern circuit with stops scheduled at Muncie, Marion, Bluffton, Kendal Mlle, Elkhart. Gary, Logan s port and Frankfort. The trim orange and black Waco

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roared away from Indianapolis Sunday and approximately fifteen minutes later circled Greencastle, where Arnett chose a meadow for an airport and calmly “pancaked” his plane down on the field. Coach W. L. Bausman and his “boys” grinned and shouted their greetings. “The boys are in tip-top shape,” said Bausman. Wingate Forced Club “There are only two teams in the tourney we’ve played this season. Rushville beat us by nine points up there earlier in the year and we knocked off Wiley by three points. “The sectional was easy, but Wingate in the regional was one tough fracas. It reminded me of the Homer Stonebraker days. They took four shots. It was four field goals. They had us 9-2, but we managed to haul up and we had them at the half, 12-9.” A few minutes later, the “Special” had climbed into the skies and was speeding to Terre Haute, where Coach Maurice Kennedy was at the airport awaiting its arrival. Kennedy, who came to Wiley from Hartford City and who, previous to that, was at Winchester, grinned as he told of Wiley’s “dawn practice” sessions. “For the last two weeks we’ve been getting up at 6:30 and hustling over to the gym. We’ve held hour and a quarter practices, the boys j shooting from 7 until 8:15. “We had Martinsville covered in j the regional. They got one field goal in the first half. We’ve a tough ball club. We’ve won twelve and lost six. One of those beatings was by four points, two by three points and the other three by two. Long Shot Pays s can come from behind, too. i Switz City had us 19-13 and five i minutes to go. We tied it up and j then Kuykendal dropped one in! from the locker room and it was all! over, 27-25.” That was the signal for the ‘“Special” to head further south and a few minutes later, Arnett dropped the plane down in a Washington lot almost in the heart of the city. Burl Friddle hopped out of his automobile and waved. “We won sixteen and lost three this year,” said Burl, “two to Frankfort and the third to Logansport, 19-16. We’ve had some tought breaks lately, but everybody’s in shape now and we’re ready to defend that title. “No, everybody in Vincennes was \ nice to Big Dave De Jemett last night. Most of the folks seemed j sorry some nit-wit had written that j letter to him, and Dave scored four- j teen of our twenty-two points. So, maybe that tells it. “We haven’t the polish last year’s team had, but that’s because of the troubles we’ve had. Its been one reorganization after another with first this and then that happening. “We’re all set now and we’ve been coming strong lately. We’ll be up in there.” Straight up into the air went the Waco and straight for Evansville’s airport. A burst of speed and a! long glide carried the plane right; down the runway. “Central has a small team this year,” said Mark Wakefield, coach at the school, “but they’re fast and; they’re all fighters. The boys have] (Turn to page 11)

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SHORTRIDGE (Indianapolis) COACHED BA KENNETH PETERMAN former Franklin college player and later coach at Wiley high school in Terre Haute. First year at Ahouridre NAME—BLUE DEVILS COLORS—BLUE AND WHITi Player—Nickname Pos Aae Height uxoht Marvin Heckman (Hecki F 19 $— 143 155,2£ Herman Berns 'Hank' ~ o Ralph Brafford 'Braffi !!!!?!: ” if ?I George Underwood 'Bud' i 17 ilo sen'or Robert Sutherlin 'Bob) F 17 7 140 Byron Hollett tßarnevi c 17 !_ h- 140 ?! Robert DeWeese .Bob) G ifi 2 * }S SHSiSf Robert Brown -Bob* G t L i 1“ tt a a GREENCASTLE COACHED BY W. L. BAUSMAN NAME—TIGER CUBS COLORS—RED AND BLACK Player—Nickname Pot Age Hiaght Weight Class Henry Stone (Hank) p 19 1, 16 s g. n |„ r Jess McAnlly (Mac) c if t L 178 soph Kenneth Dawson iKenaev G 18 5 9 130 Junior Marion Hurst (Hurstyi G 17 a—lO'z 143 Sooh Terrill Bolander 1B 0) F 19 Noble Webb .Webby. r 19 £lio 155 ienlo? Gilbert Hughes (Gib) c 18 6- 1 160 Senior Rodney Godfrey (Rod G 17 £Zlo 155 §SSh Hershell Gross (Dudei G 19 s—lo 150 Senior 1931 Record in regular season games: Won. 15: lost, 5. tt tt tt WILEY OF TERRE HAUTE COACHED BY MAURICE KENNEDY NAME—RED STREAKS COLORS—RED AND WHITT Player—Nickname ’ Poe. Age Height Weight Class Arthur Hess (Art) C 17 6—4 155 Senior Vern Henderson V 18 5 9 155 Senior Paul Spellman (Shiek) F is s—ll 160 Senior Norman Cottom (Norm) r 19 6 150 Senior Harmon Kuvkenda! F is 5 7 140 Senior Edward Dolan (Ed) F 18 5 7 155 Junior Charles Benson (Charlie) F is s —lo 160 Senior Robert Rawlev (Bob) x G 18 6 163 Senior William Kasemeyer (BiU) G 17 s—lC 145 Junior James Carr (Jim) G 17 6 165 Junior 1931 Record in regular season games: Won. 1?; lost. 6. tt tt tt WASHINGTONCOACHED BY BURL (RIDDLE, one-time member of Franklin "Wonder fire. State Champion, 1930. NAME—HATCHETS COLORS—BLACK AND GOLD Player—Nickname Pos Age Height Weight Class David DeJernett (Big Dave) O 19 6 3‘a 315 Senior Paul Gross (High Pockets) F 19 6 3 170 Senior Louis Edwards (Puss) F 18 6 2 175 Junior Jack Heavenridge (Red) G 19 6 IV4 170 Senior Ralph Emmick G 18 6 165 Junior Ralph Morgan G 18 6 1 165 Junior Wesley Gorsage (Wes) G 18 *s—ll 167 Senior Robert Wade (Lardy) , F 17 s—ll 160 Soph tCarl Hart F 18 s—lo 160 Junior 1931 record in regular scheduled games: Won, 16; lost. 3. tt tt tt CENTRAL (Evansville) COACH. 31 ARK WAKEFIELD, former Indiana University star, also coached , Bloomington high school into the state tournament and was coach at Tech before going to Evansville where his teams hare always been contenders. NAME—BEARS COLORS—GOLD AND BROWN Player—Nickname Pos. Age Height Weight Class Victor Be.iagg (Pete) F 18 s—lo 145 Senior Waiter Riggs F 17 5 9 147 Senior Robert Royster (Bob) C 18 6 1 165 Senior John Sadler (Johnny) G 18 6 0 150 Senior Raymond Barnett (Ray) G 17 5 9 140 Junior Robert Putnam (Put) G 18 5 8 155 Senior Thomas Hester (Tommy) C 17 6 2 152 Boph, Edward Moore (Eddie) F 16 s—lo 146 Junior Robert Keck (Bob) G 16 6 O 170 Junior William Walker (Web) F 16 5 8 150 Soph. Season record excluding tournaments. Won, 15; loet, 5. tt tt tt BROWNSTOWN COACHED BY EARL CHAMBERS NA3IE—BEARS COLORS—RED AND WHITE Player—Nickname Pos Age Height Weight Class George Meahl Jr. (Punk) C 18 5 9Va 156 Senior Joseph Goss (Butch) F 17 5 9'/* 163 Senior Richard Schneider (Burr Head) F 17 5 6 139 Senior Ramon Robbins (Breezy) G 17 5 9 156 Senior Charles Robertson (Buck) G 17 s—ll 149 Senior Thomas Shields (Satan) F 16 5 4 127 Junior Melvin Meahl (Soup) C 16 5 9 142 Soph. J. C. -Browning (Jake) G 16 5 8 144 Junior C. B. Allen (Clarence) .. G 17 5—5 136 Senior Edward Cummings (Sloppy) F 17 5 9 138 Junior tt tt tt GREENSBURG COACHED BY FRANK PRUITT for past three years. Pruitt formerly coached at Bain bridge for five years. Team this year is considered by far best team town ever had. NAME—PIRATES COLORS—BLUE AND WHITE Player—Nickname Pos. Age Height Weight Ciass Donald Gilliland (Don) F 18 s—lo 149 Senior Dallas Gilliland (Dal) F 16 s—lo 130 Junior Robert Oliger (Bob C 18 6 2 170 Senior Frederick Earhart (Fritz) G 18 s—ll5 —11 150 Junior Paul Smith (Pete) G 18 5—1114 145 Junior Paul Shriver (Pete) F 17 5 5 120 Junior Richard Hail (Dick) C 16 s—ll 160 Fresh. Ernest Wallace (Ernie) G 16 5 8 138 Junior Emmert Oliger (— 7-) G 18 s—ll 146 Soph. James Carney (Jim) F 17 5 9 128 Junior Season record, regular games won 14. lost 5. tt a a RUSHVILLE COACHED BY’ R. S. (BOB) HINSHAW. NAME—LIONS COLORS—RED AND BLACK Player-Nickname Pos. Abb Height Weight Class Delbert Wilkinson (Wilkie) F 19 R~loVa 153 Junior Clifford Warfuel (Jack) C 19 s—ll Vi 140 Senior Henry White (Hank) G 18 5—10V4 143 Junior Howard Walker (Watsy) C 17 6 3 165 Senior Frank Moore F 16 s—ll 138 Junior Carl Jeffrey (Jeff) G 17 6 155 Senior James Gregg (Jim) G 17 5—10V4 152 Senior Frank Elliott F 19 s—lo 158 Senior Charles Davis (Davy) F 16 5 8 142 Junior William Burton (Bill) C 20 5 7 128 Senior 1931 Record In regular season games: Won, 8; lost, IS.

CAR WASHING A Personal Message From the Man Who Made Clean Cars Popular in Indianapolis I feel that the motoring public in Indianapolis would be interested in knowing a few facts about car washing. I introduced the 50c car wash because I felt that I could get a tremendous volume of car washes at 50c per car and make money. My idea has been right—and it is for this reason that we are making arrangements to install another wash rack co take care of the business we are at present unable to handle. We have never yet been able to give you as good a wash as we have wanted to give you. Rapid car washing has never before been tried on the scale that we have attempted. It has all been purely experimental. But we have worked constantly to bring out improvements. New soaps, new brushes, new emulsions and new process of drying. We are pleased to announce that we have worked out new combinations of soaps and solvents, and now anew emulsion that removes grease and oil—yet will not injure the finest finish—and soon we will announce a wonderful air drying process that will enable us to wash and dry a car complete in 5 minutes time. No streaking, no smearing, but a beautiful job with the luster of a new car. In the meantime we are amused at the antics of our imitators who ape our 50c price. They attempt to ridicule our work—yet they are not ashamed to try to imitate our 50c wash—which our brains created. Some of these imitators at one time charged you $1.25 for a car wash with 50c extra for wire wheels—some of them never washed cars before—yet all of them claim to do better work than Indianap, and advertise that they know more about car washing than the teacher himself—but Bragging and Braying won’t wash cars. I have never yet seen an imitator of Eva Tanguay put over “I don’t care” better than “Eva” herself. Nor have I ever seen imitators of Eddie Cantor, Al Jalson or Carcuso measure up anywhere near the original. Who wants an imitation when they can have the original? I am truly sorry that “brains” and “alibity” can’t be patented. Truthfully I say to you that we are not able yet to give you a perfect wash —but that before long we will be able to announce the perfect wash for 50c—the price will always remain the same in spite of the efforts of imitators to force the price up. In the meantime we thank you for the wonderful business you are giving us. We washed 703 cars in our 24-hour run of business Saturday. Always Yours, SAMVEL L. TROTCKY. INDIANAP ■ 1121 North Meridian I

.MARCH 16. 1931