Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 253, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 March 1932 — Page 8
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Talking It Over BY JOE WILLIAMS
NEW YORK, March I,—The baseball pages are beginning to boil with hot news from the spring training camps. For example Mr. Shanty Hogan of the Giants has been placed on a diet. It seems that Mr. Hogan has trouble keeping his weight down, and that his effectiveness behind the bat is measured in direct ratio to his poundage. Because Mr. Hogan is a big league ball player it appears that the dimensions of his girth is a matter of national interest. A horde of reporters representing metropolitan newspapers peer critically at Mr. Hogan’s waistline each day and telegraph their observations across the continent. If Mr. Hogan were a truck driver, a piano mover or a bond salesman nobody would care particularly how much or how Jlttlc beel he was carrying. It is one o£ the penalties an important figure in public life must pay. The veteran pitcher Jack Quinn has been steaming out In Hot Springs. Mr. Quinn has been around a long time. There is a legend that he helped lay out the first diamond In America. At about this time each year. Mr. Quinn’s pitching wing, or soup bone, becomes a topic ol levcrlsh interest. nan WHAT does Mr. John J. McGraw think of the coming season? The great man must always be sounded out on the general situation, his thoughts interpreted and duly promulgated. This is one of the set laws of the journalistic craft. I shudder to think what might happen if an effort were made to launch a baseball season without first consulting the delphic oracle of the game. There must always be a certain amount ol emotional stuff in the spring training ramp news. too. The fading old timers— Rtxcv, Maranville. Jamlesoh. Faber clinging on with claw like fingers to the last remnant of a glorious background against the double onrush of time and eager-eved vouth. When will you see their like again? > Some mention also must be made of the sad plight of the Boston teams. Is this the year the Braves are due to repeat their sensatlopal drama of 1914 when they came from last place lp July to win the championship, and. moreover, to ton It ofT hv beating the Athletics four straight in the world series? You never can tell, the uncertainties of baseball being what they are. And who was it that said, “the game isn’t over until the last man is out?” It is customary to dismiss the hapless Red Sox with a reference to their past glories when Sneaker. Hooper and Lewis roamed the outfield, and Wood. Mays and Ruth dominated the box. Those were the days! • a a a NO, the news from the training camps doesn’t change much from year to year. The general pattern is about the same, the only difference being that new youngsters come up and old oldsters go out. I suppose it is true that this sort of stuff is of interest only to the avid baseball filbert but since ihere are millions of these filberts, there can be no editorial question of its value. They have been saying for years that baseball interest is on the wane, and yet the attendance figures constantly grow higher. There is no doubt but that golf has hurt baseball in the small cities, but in the bigger cities the game has more than held its own. This is not easily explained. Proportionately, golf is as widely played in the metropolis as in the hamlet. Os course there is no reason why baseball shouldn’t continue to hold its popularity. Basically it Is an interesting and exciting game, and. the professional old-timer to the contrary, It is better played today than it ever was. Another thing the club owners have sanely kept the admission prices scaled to a low and inviting level. Baseball remains the most economical buy within reach of the sports’ shopper. True, the culb owners have practically eliminated the bleacher seats, which I think is a mistake. but that has been the only evidence of greed on their part—and when you compare this to the SSO ring side seats innovated bv Tex Rickard, it isn't important.
Lefty Grove Takes Terms /?>/ United Press FT. MEYERS, Fla., March 1Robert Moses (Lefty) Grove; stai pitcher of the Philadelphia Athletics, signed his 1932 contract here today. No details of the contracl were divulged by Manager Conni( Mack. Grove has been holding out for i $35,000 contract. Last season th< lanky southpaw won thirty-on< games, lost four and topped t,h( American Leaue pitchers in earnec run average with a 2.05 mark.
Eight Games on A. A. U. Net Bill; Girl Champs to Play
The Indiana-Kentucky A. A. U. tournament swung into second day action this afternoon at the Indianapolis Athletic Club gym and before the curtain rings down tonight, eight games will have been completed. Half the games today will be girls’ struggles and some of the best feminine net pastimers in the midwest will be seen in action. The feature game will be at 7 p. m., when the Springman Market team, defending champions from Louis-
Monday Fight Results
AT TERRE HAUTE. Ind.—Frankie Hughes, 143. Clinton. decisioned Joe Cooner. 146. West York. 111.. <101: Harold Farris. 132. Marshall. 111., decisioned Sammv Ward. 135. St. Louis. (81: Dominic Costello. 147. Clinton, knocked out Harrv Smith. 150. Terre Haute, 1. AT CHICAGO. White Citv—Kid Leonard. 158. Moline. 111., knocked out Freddie Eiler. 160. Louisville. Kv\. (3): Paul Dazzo. 129. Chicago. won technical knockout over Young Geno. 126. La Salle. 111.. (31: Buck Easterling. 180. Kansas, and Biff Bennett. 192. Ft. Sheridan, drew. <6l. AT BOSTON—Hcnrv Firno. Louisville. Kv., middleweight. outnointed Leo Larrivee. Waterburv. Conn.. riOV. Bennv Gersham. 193, Dorchester, outnointed Jack Sicmore. 217. California. (4). AT NEW YORK (St. Nicholas Arena) Bennv Leonard. 151. New York, defeated Billv McMahon. 149. New York. (10): Morrie Sherman. 150. Detroit, stooped Jimmv Abbott. 149. New York. (6). AT PITTSBURGH—Jackie Fields. 147. Los Angeles. stonned Jimmv Belmont. 149. Pittsburgh. 48*: Babe Colima. 124. Chicago, stonned Pete Mazzco. 122. Cleveland. <3l. AT PHILADELPHIA—Harrv Dublinskv. 138. Chicago, drew with Young Firno. 136, Penns Grove. Pa.. <10*: A1 Ettore. 181. Philadelphia, stopped Wallv Sears. 175. Minorsvllle. Pa. (4): Ed Jrante. 202 Philadelphia. stopped Gus Rodenberg. 206: Germans' (1): Billv Angelo. 162 Leioerville. Pa . stopped Matt Rice. 162: Silverton. Pa.. <4*: Jimmv Herman. 176. Hazelton. Pa., defeated Joe Banovic. 146. Binghamton. N. Y.. (61. BERT NELSON IS OUT Failure of Bert Nelson, star Butler high jumper, to enroll in school for the second semester may keep him from competing in the dual meet with Western State Teachers at the local fieldhouse Thursday afternoon. Nelson returned recently from the Millrose games in New York. Lankford. Bulldog pole vaulter. who suffered an ankle injury in a recent meet with Notre Dame, also may be out of action, according to coach Herman Phillips.
PURDUE, WILDCATS BATTLE FOR BIG TEN LAURELS
Title Tilt Saturday Northwestern Can Gain Tie by Upset Win Over Hoosier Five. By United Brett CHICAGO, March I.—Purdue’s right to an undisputed title in Big Ten basketball or a tie with Northl western, defending champion, will ibe determined in their sold-out ; feature encounter at Evanston, Saturday night. The Boilermakers still lead the race today after soundly trouncing Illinois, only team to defeat them this season, 34 to 19 at Lafayette, Monday night. Meanwhile, Northwestern held second place by a lasthalf victory over Ohio State, 26 to 19 at Columbus. Each Holds Nine Wins Purdue and Northwestern have nine victories each. Purdue has one defeat, the Wildcats two. Northwestern will end its season against the Boilermakers, fighting to share the lead it held undisputedly nearly all season. Chicago and Purdue play their final game at Lafayette, Monday night. Johnny Wooden, Purdue's allAmerican guard, added six field goals and a free toss to the 105point total he already had scored in nine gaipps this season, during the Illinois-Purdue game. Iliini Takes Lead The Hoosier five got off to a slow start against the Iliini, and trailed, 10 to 7, with five minutes of the first half remaining. The WoodenKeliar combination came to life and aided by some sparkling passing on the part of Dutch Fehring, sophomore pivot ace, shoved the Boilermakers in to a 16-to-ll lead at the half. The second half was all Purdue, with Kellar playing a brilliant passing game and Wooden bombarding the nets. Women’s Golf Tourney Set Officers of the Indiana Women’s Golf Association announced July 18-22 as the dates of the 1932 state championship tournament today. Play will be over Coquillard course at South Bend, Mrs. Glen Howe of Avalon, vicepresident, and Mrs. Harrison M. Bennett of Highland, secretary and treasurer, were the guests of Mrs. H. L. Cooper, association president at South Bend last week, when they studied the course, tournament wiles, planned the entertainment and program fo„* the event. GREENFIELD RIFLE WINNER Greenfield Rifle Club scored a total 909 to win an invitational shoot at the Hoosier Rifle Club range Monday night. Shelbyville had 860; Plainfield, 841; H. R. C., 838 and Pennsy Club, 826.
Off The Backboard
IF this really is a dark horse year and none of the favorites—Vincinnes, Muncie and Tech, for instance—have a chance, then I am willing to let Mr. Cliff Well's Logansport Berries win this 1932 I. H. A. A. cage derby. Mr. Wells is one swell guy—in fact, he’s one of the best. When you visit Cliff nothing’s too good for you, and he can give you lots of red hot tips. Cliff has been coaching basketball for a long time and his luck has been both good and bad.
ville, clash with Real Silk Girls’ Club, strong local quintet. A long field goal by Gorenstein in the last minute gave Kirshbaum five a win over the B. & O. railroad five Monday night when the tournament opened. The score was 15 to 14. Marion County Diamonds defaulted to the Planner and Buchanan five, but the South Bend Guardsmen “B” team were very much on hand for their clash with the South Side Turners and the local five was forced to eke out a 14 to 11 decision. In the other game of the opening night in the men’s division, Doc’s Gang of Taylorsville defeated Rochester Merchants, 26 to 20. In the girls’ games, Riverside Olympics defeated Harford Frocks after three overtime sessions, 13 to 11. Whaley tossed the winning marker. Hoosier Demons tripped the South Side Turner girls, 7 to 4. Today's schedule follows: I:oo—South Bend Guardettes vs. New Albany Calumets (girls). 2:00—Kokomo Merchants vs. Jeffersonville Merchants (men). 3:oo—South Bend Guardsmen “A” vs. Meridian Heights (men). 4:oo—Planner-Buchanan vs. Doc's Gang of Taylorsville (men). 6:oo—Real Silk Bulldogs vs. Roberts Park (girls). 7:oo—Springman Market of Louisville vs. Real Silk Girl’s Club (Kiris). B:oo—Riverside Olympics vs. Hoosier Demons (Kiris). 9:oo—Kirshbaum vs. winner 2 o’clock (men).
Monday College Scores
Purdue, 34; Illinois, 19. Cornell. 34; Yale. 33. Georgia. 43: Duke, 32. lowa, 46: Chicago. 28. Michigan. 33; Wisconsin, 13. North Carolina. 52: Auburn. 31. Northwestern. 26; Ohio State, 19. Pittsburgh. 28: Harvard, 25. Arkansas, 34; Rice, 19. Washburn. 33; Drake. 16. Marquette. 40; Grinnell. 22. lowa Central. 30; Luther, 19. Mt. Union. 39: Akron. 36. Simpson, 31; Penn. 29. Augsburg. 25; St. John’s. 20. Geneva. 37; Duquesne. 34. Miami. 30: Cincinnati. 26. CARNERA BEATS CHARLES By United Press PARIS, March I.—-Primo Camera, giant Italian, won a ten-round decision over Pierre Charles of Belgium, former European heavyweight champion, Monday night at Palais Des Sports.
Left to Right, Top Row—Kenneth McCaslin, center; Edward Howard, forward; Edwin Darnell, guard, and Clifford Baumbach, guard, Middle Row, Left to Right—Morton Sarter, center; John Foudray, lorward: Leeper, forward, and Glenn Warren, guard. Bottom Row, Left to Right—Donald Bright, center; Norman Long, guard; Coach Roland Jones and Robert Yates, forward.
Daily workouts in an effort to bring his boys completely out of their recent slump before the sectional tournament at Technical gym was the program ordered by Coach Roland Jones at Washington high school this week. The Continentals will get the acid test in the opening round, clashing with Southport, Marion county champions, at 4 Friday afternoon. The Cardinals have a regular season triumph over the westsiders to their credit and are confident of taking them again.
BY VERN BOXELL
Just when everybody expects Mr. Wells to go out and win himself a championship his boys fold up on him and it's slow music and flowers. On the other hand, when the Berries are just another ceam lookink for the X to mark the spot where they get bumped off, they’re sure to step out and cause lots of grief for the big boys. a tt tt When Mr. Wells opened the 1931-32 I campaign, he had a lot of veterans hangj i n ß around and everybody expected him |to burn up the stale. But things didn’t | click just right. One night they performed like champions and the next night they turned up with a bad case of round heels. About four weeks ago, Cliff decided to do something about it. He (rot his boys together in Berry Bowl, locked the doors and started work. Even a Sherlock Holmes couldn’t get a look in on Cliff’s practice sessions. And when they stepped out they started doing; just what everybody thought they should do all year. Their latest victim was Frankfort—the same team the Berries bumped off out at the field house last spring. And a couple of coaches who were parked in the bleachers said Mr. Walls’ boys played the kind of basketball against the Hot Dogs that wins state championships. a a tt Maybe Cliff has been playing smart and is going to sneak up on somebody. He’s got a tough row to hoe before he gets down here. First of all. he has plenty to worry about in that sectional, which is going to be played at Royal Center next Friday and Saturday. If lie comes out of that, he still has Delphi and Peru in the regional. And Cliff's an awful little guy to be doing all that worrying and fretting his going through right nowl tt tt tt OF all the big-timers, Mr. Pete Jolly probably is in the best spot and Mr. Tim Campbell in the tightest. Although . Mr. Jolly’s Muncie Bearcats are defending champions and have been bouncing along at a dandy clip in recent games, the common people can’t forget that mid-season Steve Brodie the Magic City boys staged and are leaving the Purple pastimers out of their title calculations. Which is a big boner on the part of the common people. Any way you look at it, Mr. Jolly’s Bearcats probably will be in their playing against ole’ Backboard's Vincennes Alices in the second round of the state tournament. n tt n And now we’ll (urn to Mr. Tim Campbell. Tim is another swell guy, but he’s been given an awful bumping around, by some of ns who claim to be his pals. We’ve been telling you all about Tim’s chances of winning the state, and for no apnarent reason. Tech’s season record is just like many, many others. But all the dopesters have been figuring ’way ahead of Tim. They’ve been counting on what he's going -to have at tournament time. This has put good ole’ Tim in a hot spot. In case your interested, ole’ Backboard is expecting Mr. Campbell’s big boys to come through this sectional, but they’re going to battle through a miniature world war before they get there. And on March 1?, Tim’s boys are going to bump off Anderson and Danville and be among Oie big sixteen down at the field house. After that, all they have to do is beat m< Alices. Muncie. Logansport and Franks rt and win that hunk o' wood and silver for Indianapolis. Yeh. all Japan has to do is whip China and win a war, too. And ole’ Backboard still is picking Vincennes! BAT. PETROLLE SIGNED NEW YORK, March I.—Bat Battalino, former featherweight champion, and Billy Petrolle, the Fargo Express, have been matched for a twelve-round scrap at Madison t Square Garden, March 11.
Continentals Drill for Sectional Test
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
Top Flight, Derby Favorite, May Capture Money Crown
(Editor's Note—This is the first of a scries of articles discussing records of the leading nominees for the Kentucky Derby at Louisville, May 7.) BY THOMAS NOONE United Press Staff Correspondent ‘NEW YORK. March 1. —Top Flight, C. V. Whitney's sensational filly which hung up anew juvenile money-winning record of $219,000 with seven successive victories last year, easily merits the distinction of favorite to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, on May 7. She is first choice at 8 to 1 in winter books. Making a clean sweep of the Clover Stakes at Aqueduct, the Lassie stakes at Arlington, the Saratoga special and Spineaway stakes at the up-state New York course, Mattron stakes and futurity at Belmont and finally the Pimlico futurity, the daughter of Dis Donc-Flyatit scaled heights never before achieved by a 2-year-old of her sex. A recent visit to the Whitney winter quarters at the Brookdale farm near Red Bank, N. J., disclosed that Top Flight has filled out magnificently over the winter. Trainer Tom Healey gave her weight as 920 pounds and her height as 15 hands 214 inches. The illustrious champion is one of the handsomest thoroughbreds ever
Spring Training Chatter
ST PETERSBURG, Fla,—Except for two players the entire New York Yankees squad took part in the combined drills of the first and second detachments Monday. Absentees were Tony Lazzeri, unsigned second baseman, and George Selkirk, who apparently has been lost in transit from his home here. Jesse Hill, obtained by the Yankees from the Hollywood club, has agreed to terms, leaving Lazzeri and Babe Ruth as the only unsigned players. Ruth took part in Monday’s drill and drove out several long flies. n n n MINERAL WELLS. Tex.—Luke Appling, infielder, arrived at the Chicago White Sox camp Monday, ending fears for his safety. He had been expected for several days and explained that he had “been detained en route.” Ted Lyons, who sustained a shoulder injury in spring training last season, and who won but four games as compared to twenty-two the season before, tried his arm for the first time today and was pronounced fit. u tt tt PALO ALTO, Cal.—The Detroit Tigers, here for spring training, Monday got a taste of what Manager Bucky Harris meant when he said they will work. The team arrived by train at 10:10 a. m. and within twenty minutes, following a parade down University avenue, they were at the Stanford university diamond, tossing the ball and practising hitting. Harris said they will practise every day from 10 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. without any time out for lunch. CLEARWATER? Fla. Waite Hoyt, veteran pitcher who recently was released by the Philadelphia Athletics, reported to Manager Max Carey of the Brooklyn Dodgers here Monday, signed his contract and went through his first workout in a Brooklyn uniform. After the session, Carey said he was favorably impressed with Hoyt’s condition. Other Dodgers who took their first workout Monday were Quinn, Thompson, Finn, Boone and Gilbert. Gilbert has not signed yet, but he is expected 1 to accept terms shortly. Thirty-three players were on the field. n n n ST. PETERSBURG. Fla.—The Boston Braves went through two practice sessions at Waterfront park Monday. Batting Sraetice started today. Manager Bill Mcec.hnie Is determined to keep the men on the field most of the day. He has arranged to have lunch served to the Athletes right at the ball park between forenoon and afternoon practice. Pitcher Huck Betts and Coach Duffy Lewis were recent arrivals. an n FT. MYERS. Fla—The Philadelphia Athletics swung through their first fullsquad workout today with only five ab- /
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known to racing. With a sleek brown coat, blazed face and white stockings on her hind shins, she presents a striking appearance. Beaming at her with undisguised affection, Healey stated she has abundant strength in her “arms” and thighs, being bigger in those members than Twenty Grand, last year’s leading 3-year-old. A mildmannered miss, she has the temperament of a kitten. Daily gallops throughout the winter have kept Top Flight on edge, and, weather permitting, she will enter serious training in about a fortnight. Her starting in the Derby is contingent upon how she takes to heavy work, but barring accident she will answer the bugle call in an attempt to duplicate the feat of Regret, the only filly ever to win a Derby, seventeen years ago. Victory in the coveted Kentucky classic, which carries an endowment of $50,000, would materially boost Top Flight's earnings. She has plenty of stake engagements during the summer and might easily top Sun Beau’s all-time record of earnings. While the Whitney stable would not sacrifice a horse for gold, victory in four major events would place Top Flight upon the pinnacle as the world’s champion money winner.
sentees, two of whom are holdouts. Outfielders Coleman and Hass, and infielders Shaw, Cihocki and Roettger arrived Monday. Eric McNair, Max Bishop and Dib Williams pulled in late Monday night. Joe Boley, George Earnshaw and A1 Simmons are taking the baths at Hot Springs, while Lefty Grove and Rube Walberg, important holdouts, still are sulking about this city. Max Bishop quieted reports he was a holdout by handing over his signed contract to Connie Mack today. NEW ORLEANS—The second sauad of the Cleveland Indians is due at camp today. The first squad went through their initial batting practice Mondav. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh turned loose his battervmen. tt tt tt BILOXI, Miss.—Bobby Burke, erstwhile holdout southpaw pitcher of the Washington Senators, arrived and signed his contract Mondav night. Carl Reynolds, outfielder obtained from Chicago last winter, reported Monday, along with Buddy Myer, second baseman. tt tt n TAMPA. Fla.—Sidriev Well, president of the Cincinnati Reds, arrived here Mondav and said he had no news regarding the Reds’ holdout problem. Red Lucas Harvey Hendrick. Joe Stripp. Tonv Cuccinejlo and Joe Morrissey have refused to come to terms despite Weil s negotiations. The Reds had their first batting practice Monday, with Rixey. Frev. Johnson. Ogden and Benton. Veterans. Ditching to the hitters. George Grantham made his debut as a Red by smacking line drives with his first twe swings at the be'l. Twenty-four of the thirty-one Cincinnati squad members now are in camp. u tt tt LOS ANGELES—AII members of the New York Giants squad had joined the training camp today and participated in brisk workouts. Bill Terry arrived today. Manager John McGraw sent his regular infield, with Sam Leslie working for Terry at first base, through a snappy drill Monday. Lindstrom was on second, Vergez at third and Jackson at shortstop. Kocnecke, new left fielder, made a good impression, and Frank Hogan, who injured his knee last weik, was in uniform but took only a light workout. tt tt tt PASO ROBLES, Cal.—General batting Practice was the order of the dav in the ittsburgh Pirate camp, after the late arrival of several regulars had necessitated the postponement of the first practice game of the training season. Outfielders Paul and Lloyd Waner. pitcher Steve Swetonic and Pie Traynor, third baseman, arrived here too late Monday to Join the day’s workouts. tt n n AVALON, Catalina Island.—The entire squad of Chicago Cubs went through a three-hour drill under cloudy skies Monday. Two batting cages were used until all available pitchers were exhausted, then the players were sent through an intensive fielding drill. President William L. Veek arrived today from Chicago. He plans to stay with the team for two or three weeks to assist Manager Rogers Hornsby in any way he 1 can toward upbuilding plans for the ciab.
Leonard Surprises Ring Fans, Thumps McMahon
By United Press NEW YORK, March I.—Benny Leonard, former lightweight champion, attempting another comeback, won an impressive ten-round decision over Billy McMahon, rugged 25-year-old New Yorker, at St. Nicholas arena Monday night. They fought as middleweights. Although lacking the punch and speed that characterized him as champion eight years ago, the bald-headed Benny surprised even his most ardent admirers by giving the dangerous McMahon a sound trouncing, and finishing fresh.
Basketball
First round tilts In the Indianapolis Industrial basketball tournament will continue with teams in the lower bracket meeting in their opening tilts at the East Tenth gym tonight. Indiana Bell Telephone won the feature contest on Monday night’s program, beating Diamond Chain, 34 to 28. with a last minute spurt. In the other contests Blocks defeated Indiana National Bank, 27 to 20; Reserve Loan Life upset Union Printers, 15 to 12, and Polks trimmed Kingan, 37 to 25. Tonight’s schedule. 7:oo—Real Silk vs. East Tenth Merchants 7:so—lndiana Railway vs. Eli Lilly. B:4o—Moynahan Apartments vs. Indianapolis Star. 9:30 —Vonnegut Hardware vs. Indianapolis Water. Flackville Flashes won two of three games over the week end. defeating Broadway M. E. five, 26 to 8, and Real Silk quintet, 37 to 5. College Avenue five nosed out Flackville 17 to 16. Sam Lang, manager of the Flackville five, desires games with teams having access to a gym. Address him at Sixteenth and Main streets. Speedway City. Nortside Ramblers defeated First Presbyterian five, 17 to 11, with Connor and the Keating brothers starring. Teams with gyms wishing to book the Ramblers, who play In the 15-year-old class, call Ha. 2215-R,, ask for Tom. Manager of the Wizards is requested to call Norman Isaacs at Ha. 2900 at 8 tonight. Indiana Street Railway five and Holy Trinity netters engaged in a thrilling double overtime game at Trinity gym Sunday, the verdict finally going to the Railway tossers. 32 to 30. The score at the end of regulation time was 28 all and they were tied again 30-30 at the end of the first overtime play. Mark Mandinger and King were best for the railway boys. Black and Orange quintet drubbed the Indianapolis Athletic Club, 22 to 4. I. A. C was held scoreless until the closing minutes of play. Score at half time was 13 to 0. Marvin Heckman, former Shortridge star, and L. McCoy starred for the winners. Black and Orange desires games with teams having access to a gym, call Washington 1424-4. Holy Name Juniors, playing in the 16-18-year-old class. desire games for Wednesday and Thursday nights at their gym. Call Dr. 3669-W, between 6 and 7 p. m Riverside Olympics were defeated Sunday by Bridgeport A. C.. Olympic B team defeated Red Wings and Olympic Girls swamped Kingans. B teams wants a game for Wednesday night. Call Dave Mitchell, Ha. 3119, between 6 and 6:30 p. m.
Heavies Top Mat Bill
A pair of heavyweight events and a middlweight fracas will comprise the weekly wrestling program at the Armory here Friday night. The semi-windup brings Carl Davis of Columbus, 0., who proved popular here last summer, here to face Sailor Jack Arnold, former United States navy heavyweight and a newcomer here. They will mix for one fall or thirty minutes. The main event, a two falls out of three ruckus, will feature Hardy Kruskamp and Turkey Bey. CHOCOLATE STARTS AGAIN By United Press HAVANA, Cuba, March I.—Kid Chocolate will resume his ring activity when he meets Dominick Petrone, New York lightweight, in a ten-round bout at the new Fronton here Saturday.
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Sore Arms, Blisters Hamper Tribe Drills Bedore, Prince, Horne on Injured List and Campbell Turns Up With Cold: Johnny Kroner Balks at Terms and Walt Miller Refuses Offers. BY EDDIE ASH Times Snorts Editor SARASOTA, Fla., March I.—Sore arms, blistered hands and heels and other grief struck the training camp of the Indians today as the athletes prepared to go out for another hard workout. Two drills were held Monday and the third day of practice found the pastimers well used up. Fred Bedore. Berly Horne and Bill Prince were nursing bruises and Arch Campbell went on the sick list. Campbell carried a ’’cold” all the way from California and was compelled to ask for time out Monday afternoon.
Shade Off Ring Card
TONIGHT’S ARMORY CARD
Ten Rounds—Chick Rains, Muskosec, Okla., vs. Sammy (Kid) Slaughter, Terre Haute: middleweight*. Eight Rounds—Ray Palmer, St. Louis, vs. Lou Vine, Indianapolis: featherweights. Six Rounds—nick Clark. Cincinnati, vs. Red Holloway, Indianapolis: welterweights. Six Round?—Herb Aiken. Indianapolis, vs. Roy Nidy, Terre Haute; featherweights. Four Rounds—Zy Neeb; , Cincinnati, vs. Bill Eber, Indianapolis; middle* weights. Four Rounds—Joey Lapel, Louisville, vs. Pick Osborn, Sheibyville; bantamweights. Chick Rains, Muskogee (Oklahoma) middleweight, will meet Sammy (Kid) Slaughter of Terre Haute in the main event tonight of the Legion mitt show at the armory. Dave Shade of California, originally carded to oppose Slaughter, Is suffering from a swollen right hand, the mitt being injured Sunday afternoon while the middleweight star was boxing Rosy Kid Parker in a practice session." The hand began to swell Monday, and Shade sent for Matchmaker George Ely and Ted Sullivan, inspector for the boxing commission, and it was decided to release the Californian from his contract. Rains is coming to this city from St. Louis, and is reported in fine condition. The record books show Rains to be 24 years old, and set down the fact that he has engaged in sixty-three fights, winning seventeen by knockouts and thirty-five by decisions. He has lost three times and has fought eight draws, one of the draws being with Clyde Chastain. He has two wins over Baxter Calmes.
135 Report for First Purdue Grid Drill
By Times Special LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 1 Faced with a fall schedule of six Big Ten games and two intersectional tilts, Noble Kizer, Purdue university head football coach, called together his proteges a little earlier than usual for spring practice and sent 135 candidates through a sort of drill Monday. DEMPSEY STOPS TWO By United Press DAYTON, 0., March I.—Jack Dempsey knocked out two ring foes here Monday night in two minutes and thirty-two seconds of exhibition fighting. He floored Jack Phillips, 199, of Dayton, after one minute and twenty-two seconds of the first round. Pat Sullivan, former light heavyweight champion of the army, took the count in one minute and ten seconds. Dempsey weighed 191 pounds.
Down the Alleys BY LEFTY LEE
Entries for the Indiana State Womens Bowling Association annual tournament, to be nlaved in Evansville on the Jensen Recreation alleys, must be in the mail by midnight tonight. Laura Alexander is accepting entries from local teams, and has a list of ten clubs entered. Anv other teams wishing to roll in this event can turn their entry in to Mrs. Alexander or mail direct to the tournament city, but this must be done today. Giesen Product girls of Indianapolis are the present state champs, and have entered this meet to defend their title. Entries also are being accented for the Indiana Bowling Association championship meet to be rolled in Anderson on the Beam Recreation drives. Entries will be accepted by Norman Hamilton president of the association or mailed to W. Southerd. 1453 Main street. Anderson. Indianapolis will have a large entry this vear. owing to the fact that the tournament eitv Is but one hour away, and the large number of teams that are hitting the pins in a manner that gives them a chance for too honors. The Road Department League series on the Pritchett drives resulted in a triple win for Curves from Hills, and a two-game win for Rip Raps and Detours from Slabs and Monuments. Campbell had a 242 game to feature this loops’ play. Smiles and Cherios outclased the Fighters and Big Brothers all the wav. as Best Ever and Hapov I)avs annexed the odd game from Boosters and Sunnv Sides during the Optimist olav. Ter. games over the 200mark were all small, a score of 211 by Jess Pritchett being high. John Eder tossed in an old-time series during the Reformer Church Play, his 684 coming with counts of 222. 225 and 237. Jacobs also hit in fine style, his 655 series including the high single game of 265. Charlie Cray showed on 634. made up of three games over the 200 mark, while W. Hohlt had 607 for his night’s work. First Y M. C and Pleasant Run took three from Carrollton Booster and Barracas and Second Reformed and First Owls defeated First Tiger and St. Paul two-out-of-three. No startling scores were posted (luring the Transportation League series at Pritchetts, the feature being the B. St O. triple win over Wabash. Other games were decided two to one. S P. Pennsv. I. U.. and Monon defeating C. St N. W.. L. St N.. N. Y. C. and I. C.
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Pitcher Walter Miller reported in Sarasota and held a conference with the club officials. Two meetings were held and the upshot was that the big left-hander failed to accept terms. Bill Burwell and Johnny Cooney are other players on the scene who have not signed and are taking practice. Kroner Balks at Terms It also was learned that Johnny Kroner, third sacker purchased from Oklahoma City late last season. has requested the Indians to place him on the retired list He balked on salary and is an official holdout. Kroner played good ball in the field last year, but the Tribe bosses are not sure that he can solve American Association pitching. Pilot McCann used Fred Bedore at third base Monday during infield practice. Loweil was at first. Sigafoos at second and White at short. The boys produced in fancy style and Lowell and White again came through with surprising stops. Six Hurlers Absent McCann also took a turn at first base and was w r ell worn after the double session of directing and playing under the hot sun. Weather was perfect and the overweight boys melted off several pounds during the grind. The squad is handicapped owing to the absence of six hurlere and batting drill has dwindled. Burwell, Cooney, Berly, Wingard, Miller and Heving are the throwers who would be of valuable assistance if they were on hand. Ed Younger, rookie catcher, who has been dazzling the camp followers with his rifle arm and general promise, was given extra attention by Coach Harry Matthews Monday. The lad has the earmarks of a real comer. It is said, however, that the Indians may have to put up a fight for his services. Younger in Dispute It seems that the young backstop is the subject of some controversy. He signed up with one of the St. Louis Cardinal farm clubs last year and then joined out with the Chicago Logan Squares. His status has been sent to the minor league high-er-ups for settlement. Ownie Bush, Minneapolis manager, left Sarasota late Monday to take charge of the Millers in training at Montgomery, Ala. One of Bush’s players, Babe Ganzel, formerly of Louisville, is working out with the Indians and won’t leave here until Thursday. Blue-Wabash Fray Delayed The Butler-Wabash college net game scheduled for Crawfcrdsville Wednesday night has been postponed until next Monday, March 7 due to the death Monday night of Dr. George Lewes Mackintosh, former Wabash president. Coach Tony Hinkle will send his team through short workouts the remainder of the week keeping them in shape for the windup of the season which now calls for the Wabash tilt next Monday and the Notre Dame return game at the Irish gym Thursday, March 10.
oan Arc contests on the UnEsUte ail taking W th h , e Ca T s , and AmertSm ~ takinsr tnc spt from GorHann CPi’r L v ant l Lanagan Furniture and Lonr Star Cement and Athletics winning two from Citizens Motor Car and Fink Plumhng Individual play was far above par nf i°°b. F. Schmitt tossing in a count fead B lhe n fi^ of c l 35 ’ • 213 and 236 tii jeaa tne field. C. Schneider had 64a as N auj?hton showed on 612. R. O’Conner rolled a 244 for single game honors. „., T *lP ,e r,' wfn ? , ruled the Edwin Rav nlav 2n<( th £r Founta in Sauare drives, tv Blues Cards” a°°sbv Kv e w aUne thc Gr^s anfl caras. A 582 by Moore was high, Bros llS fePMirt rS ^ trin f le *u W,n OVPr Carson on th. n^t a nd.? n Sv, of tl ? e most evpn aeries Four nf D th r . t , f the ™. inne rs ever rolled 0 i** 16 five members were over the 600 mark with but four pins difference Hoi? 603. W5: C ° IVln ’ 603 ’ Ward ’ 60i: Sta?e Bank 0 as Oefterins-Litzelman Coal won two from ° thc l. fio ° wunts were “• 654: Soencer. 631; Behrens. 607 Quill. 603, and Heidenreich. 635. No?ie S w nv Dla J £ n the Illinois Gates Five and Perfect Circle take A He S te M U .^ r Radfo and^ennzofl. game *• G ’ “ League cTown No!*a. R^rsid^Rink Sterling o and SeVlr, defeating Shamrock ' ?2i. e Moose team had an easy time taking „ e ? r ? es fron ? Red Men during the Fraternal League play on the Illinois drives as Howdv Club. Grotto and Highway won two from Gun Club. Brink and Regal E Voeltz starred In all departments his high single game of 258 leading him to a threegame total of 660. v,„9 h vJ sney rolle 3 single game of 252 but Magee nosed him out over the threebv,2 margin of one pin. 617 i 1? 616- dutlne the Lions League series on odd < 2!/ ves - Team results were I odd game wins. Manes. Claws Hides and i Whiskers defeating Heads/Teeth. Tails Ind Ears.