Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 182, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 December 1933 — Page 8

By Eddie Ash Hard Schedule Faces New N. D. Coach m 9 m Layden Is Taking Over Big Assignment

JJ'LMER LAYDEN is a brave man. The 1934 Notre Dame football coach knew about that “suicide” schedule arranged for the Irish next year, but maybe he likes ’em tough. Anyway he went right ahead and succeeded Hunk Anderson despite the heavy load that N. D. warriors will face in 1934. Nine games and not a single set-up! Texas, Purdue, Carnegie Tech, Wisconsin, Pittsburgh. Navy, Northwestern, Army and Southern California—oh, boy! The Irish gladiators will open the season at home Oct. 6 against the hardy Longhorns from the Panhandle country and close the campaign against Southern California at Los Angeles Dec. 8. Only four home battles are carded, all in October, but it’s possible the Navy tilt on Nov. 10 will be staged in the. Notre Dame stadium. The site of this annual feature has not been announced. The Middies were the honored guests when the huge Irish grid plant was opened a few years ago and the contest drew a tremendous throng. 000 a a a THE departing N. D. athletics director, Jesse Harper, contracted for the 1934 games and many of the Irish alumni grew hot under the collar when they realized no tilts were scheduled in South Bend after October Therefore, Rip Miller, Navy coach, a former Notre Dame star and a close friend of Elmer Layden. may help save the situation by using his influence with the Naval academy authorities to permit the Sailors to make the trip to the Irish campus next year. Navy defeated Notre Dame for the first time this fall when the rivals collided at Baltimore. The resignation of Hunk Anderson and Jesse Harper was not unexpected desp.te the brilliant rally made by the Irish eleven in the final game of the 1933 season. nan nan IT was rumored that Anderson had resigned before the Army game and the prediction was made that Hunk's successor would be signed for double duty, head grid coach and athletics director. It is said now that the change in the staff will go all the way down to the freshman coaches owing to the fact that this year’s sophomores on the N. D. squad played as though they were not taught much about fundamentals during their yearling year. The youngsters’ blocking was weak, they had trouble in catching signals, were short of finesse in hopping into formation and some of the lads still had “butter fingers,” and the percentage of fumbles was unusually high. a a a ana IT is believed the appointment of Layden will meet with general approval among Notre Dame followers. He was a streak in his playing days and was a four-way threat. He could kick, pass, run and plunge, and when he got loose it was just too bad for the enemy. He put Duquesne in the “big leagues” of football this year by wanning eight out of nine games, the one defeat being by the powerful Pittsburgh team, which was just about the class of the east. Layden has built a reputation as an efficient back field coach, and his friends feel sure he will polish up the Notre Dame attack. Hunk Anderson leaves many friends at Notre Dame and among other Irish followers. He worked hard, but was pursued by bad luck this year, even tip to the second half of the last game. His warriors opened the season making mistakes and panic seemed to seize them when they reached the scoring zone. They outgained in yardage the majority of opponents, but the balloon usually went up w-hen the boys arrived within the 20-yard line. This led to pressure on Anderson and eventually to his resignation when the university officials failed to give him any assurances about 1934 before or after the 1933 season ended. a a a a a a THE guess is that Elmer Layden will employ Joe Bach as line coach, bringing him along from Duquesne. It was as line’ coach, under Knute Rockne, that Anderson gained his first fame as a professor of the gridiron. Layden is a former full back and Anderson is a former guard. a a a it a a DICK MEADE, veteran sports scribe with the Toledo News Bee, scooped the country on the Elmer Layden negotiations as new Irish coach. On Dec. 1, Meade wrote: “There was some gossip going the rounds at Notre Dame last Saturday (Nov. 25, the Southern California game) that Jess Harper wasn’t in the best of health and that he was going to retire after this season. It was hinted that Hunk Anderson w-ould be made athletics director and that Elmer Layden and his first assistant line coach, were moving from Duquesne to Notre Dame.” Meade certainly went to tow r n on that one, even if he missed on Anderson as athletics director. 0 0 0 0 0 0 FOOTBALL is becoming like baseball on coaching announcements, denials and confirmations. Early yesterday morning. Elmer Layden, in Pittsburgh, denied receiving an offer from Notre Dame, saying he had not been approached. “The matter has never been discussed with me,” Elmer was quoted. Mid-morning briught the news of the N. D. shape-up and Layden’s appointment. Come, come, Elmer! 000 000 Roller polo fans are going to see something new' at Tomlinson hall tomorrow afternoon when the league season opens. Indianapolis pro players will wear ice hockey skull caps with the tassel clipped short. The caps, like the uniforms, will be light orange and black. Some of the pastimers have nude pates and they don’t want to catch cold.

High School Basketball

Tech. 29; Muncie. 27 (overtime). Shortridge. 27; Greenfield. 25 (overtime'. Ben Davis, 22; Manual. 15. Mooresville. 35; Washington (Indianapolis). 26. Warren Central. 22; Broad Ripple. 9. Ashboro. 17; Bowling Green. 12. Atlanta. 23; Clarksville. 20. Bainbridge. 28; Clinton, 15. Batesville. 19; Milroy. 13. Bloomfield. 44: Salsberry. 11 Bloomington. 21; Bedford, 20. Bourbon. 23; Argos. 13. Brazil. 29; Sullivan. 20. Brownstown. 27: Edinburg. 13. Beaver Dam. 28: Burket. 20. East Garv. 26; Calumet, 21. Orleans. 37: Campellsburg. 16. Carthage. 21: Mavs. 16. Maxwell. 28: Charlottesville. 15. Chester 22; North Manchester. 17. Clarks Hill. 29; Wea. 26 Tippecanoe. 21; Clavpool, 15. Columbus. 19; Franklin. 18 Connersville. 22; Rushville. 16 Attica. 24: Covington. 15. Veedersburg. 23; Crawfordsville. 17. North Judson. 24. Crown Point. 12. Darlington. 28; Waynetown. 12. Decatur. 16; La Porte. 14. Froebel (Gary). 30: Roosevelt (East ChiC *Hlarshall (Chicago'. 24; Elkhart, 17. Fairbanks. 29: Shelburne 10. Markleville. 32. Fortville. 26. Frankfort. 27: Lebanon. 22. Horace Mann. 31; Washington (East Chicago'. 18. , „ Gas Citv. 28: Fairmount. 18. Lvons. 14; GraysviUe. 12 Thorntown, 20: Cen. Cath (Hammond*. 16. Hammond Tech, 25; Low Wallace (Gary). 21. Hnrdinsbure. 36 Borden. 30. Hartford City, 37: Bluflton, 15. Hillsboro 43: Wallace. 8 Hobart 29: Chesterton. 23. Howard. 39: Alumni. 29. Huntington. 21: Warsaw. 18. Hvmera. 23: Carlisle. 21. Clav. 37; Jackson. 22. Jasdnvllle. 31: Sandborn. 17. Jasper. 42: French Lick. 13 Kirkland Twn. 19: Decatur Cath, 1(. Lapel. 20: Knightstown. 15. Newcastle. 32: Lafavette. 30. Silent Hoosiers. 32. Pinnell 17. New Richmond. 33. Linden. 18. Dugger. 31; Linton. 16. Llzton. 32 Clavton. 31. Marion 22: Logansport. 15 Oaklandon. 21. New Augusta. 20 Michigan City. 23; Llndbiom (ChlC filddletowr, 26: Strauehn. 21. Arcadia. 22: Manila. 12 Wmamac. 29: Montlcello. 26. Morristown 26 Westland. 24 (overtime'. Colfax. 30: Mulberry. 11. Mt Comfort 29; Beech Grove. 27. West Middleton. 22; New London. 19. New Market. 30 Bowers. 11. New Palestine. 20. Eden. 19. Ladoga 24: New Ross. 15. North Vernon. 41. I.awrenceburg. 16. Milford. 23 North Webster. 20 Oakland Citv. 26: Spurgeon 22. Petersburg 17: Owensburg 12. Hope. 25. Alumni. 13 Honev Creek 18; Pimento. 16. Union 19; Center Grove. 17. New Salem. 45; Raleigh. 24 Richmond. 31: Winchester. 14 Roachdale. 15: Russellville. 11 Gerstmeyer (Terre Haute', 2.; Rosedale. 15 Rova! Center. 25; Youne America. IS Forest. 27: Russiaville 16. Salem. 13; Madison. 11 San Bernice 40 Mecca. 35. Scottsburg. 22: Mitchell 20 Shelbvville 24 Martinsville. 22 Sheridan. 22. Westfield. 12. Riiev -South Bend-. 3f: Lakeville. 12. Masonic Home 23: Southport. 22. Spencer. 21: Patricksburg. 6. Svracuse, 22: Pierceton. 18 Thorntown. 14: M’.chigantown. 11. Hammond. 39; Valparaiso. 19. Van Buren. 42: Glenn. 7. Wabash. 24; Tipton. 15 Washington. 18’ Vincennes. 16 West Lafavette 29 Wingate. 22 Williamsport. 19 Romnev. 15 Zionsville. 30- Whitestown. 16. Boswell. 17; Oxford. 16. Ambia. 24 Fowler 17 Roverton 19:. Dalesvllle IS. Elwood 27. Windfall 23 Jonesboro. 32: Summitville. 26 Pendleton. 32 Wilkinson. 28 Tell Citv. 24 Dale. 33 lovertimet. Trov. 1<: Rockport. 12 Clear Creek. 40. Monument Cltl. s Roanoke. 8 Warren. 7 Union Center 28: Hunter-own 24 Huntington township. 35. Markle. 16. Andrews. 26 Banauo 24 Fountain Citv. 22 Hagerstown. 16. Milton, S Williamsburg. 30 Greenfork. 38. Kltchel, 22 Centerville. 26 Boston. 13 Economv, 41: Jefferson 33 Saratoga. 24. St. Andrews (Richmond'. I# Whitewater. 29. Spartanburg. 26 (double •verlune; •

Modoc, 23; Ridgeville. 20. Stonv Creek. 15: Lincoln. 10. Jackson. 22; Wayne, 20. Kennard. 21; New Lisbon. 17. Alouina. 19: Laurel. 17. Harrisburg, 40; Fairview, 30. Everton. 38; College Corner, 14. Columbia City. 35; Garrett. 16. Lagrange. 56: Albion. 16. Auburn. 21; Portland. 15. Nappanee. 24: Kendallville. 20. North Side (Ft. Wayne). 19; Central (Ft. Wayne). 18. Leo. 35; St. Joe. 7. Chester Center. 32: Montpelier. 29. Bremen. 33: Culver, 23. Ligonier. 33; Wolcottville, 31. Madison Township, 30; Jamestown. 27. North Liberty. 22: Green township. 10. Walkerton. 34; Lapaz. 13.

State Schools Discuss Rules The annual session of the Indiana intercollegiate conference was held today in the Clavpool hotel. Faculty athletic committee representatives gathered in, one session to discuss business matters, while athletic directors and coaches held scattered meetings arranging schedules for football, baseball and track for 1934, and some arranged basket cards for 1934-1935. The executive committee gathered at the hotel Friday night and discussed proposed changes in the rules and by-laws of the organization. These were placed before the open meeting today for discussion and vote. The five-year rule and other eligibility problems occupied the major portion of the changes suggested. Officers in charge of the meeting today who also are members of the executive committee are: W. P. Morgan. Indiana Central, president: F. H. Weng, Indiana State Teachers, vice-president; William M. Blanchard, De Pauw, and Prof. Henry M. Gelson of Butler.

Henry Shines On Short End By United Press DETROIT. Dec. 9.—Henry Hook. Indianapolis bantamweight. put up a great fight here on Thursday, but finishd on the short side of the decision in his bout with Ernie Maurer. Michigan state champion. It was a ten-round scrap. It was Maurer's fifty-ninth bout, and he has won every match. He defeated Hook on points, although the Hoosier lad out-slugged him in the clinches and compelled him to retreat when the going grew hot. Hook proved a real crowdpleaser and the verdict went against him only because Referee Bob Casey decided Maurer had the better of the boxing. Hook was handicapped in the eighth when a cut was opened over his eye.

Indianapolis Times Sports

New Rules Are Urged Big Ten Coaches Recommend Three Changes in Grid Code. By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 9—The Big Ten athletic directors, faculty representatives and coaches moved into the second day of their annual winter meeting today apparently with no important business ahead of them. Schedule-making in spring sports will continue today. The meeting will end Sunday when the basketball coaches and officials hold a rules interpretation meeting. Three recommendations to the national football rules committee were passed yesterday by the coaches, as follows! 1. Permit a forward pass to be made from any point behind the line of scrimmage. The present rule specifies that the passer must be five yards behind the line of scrimmage. 2. Eliminate the “dead ball” rule which was adopted two years ago, and specifies that the ball carrier is down when any part of his body other than his hands or feet touches the ground. 3. Permit the offensive team with the ball inside its own 20-yard line on an unusually windy day, to surrender the ball to its opponents at a point twenty-five yards down the field in lieu of kicking. The Big Ten coaches also voted to recommend to the faculty representatives that practice start Sept. 10 instead of Sept. 15, and that he thirty-five varsiy players be permitted to eat the evening meal at a training table. These two recommendations may be ruled on today.

Athletic Club to Play Santa

Irvington Athletic Club will sponsor a charity basketball game in old Butler gym Monday night, at which toys, food, clothing, or any usable article will be accepted for admission at the box office. Two cage games are listed. The Irving A. C. will meet the Midway A. C. five, and the Indianapolis Turners will play a team to be named later. The articles taken in at the gate will be distributed by the Irvington A. C. at a Christmas party Dec. 23 to children of needy families in Irvington and eastern Indianapolis. Other entertainment, besides the basketball games, will be arranged for Monday night.

Greenleaf Is Beaten Again By United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 9.—Ralph Greenleaf of New York tottered today on the pocket billiard throne of the world, which he has occupied thirteen out of the past fifteen years. Tile titleholder lost his second straight game of the world’s championship pocket billiard tournament to Bennie Allen of Kansas City, 125 to 58 in 23 innings. Greenleaf has won one game while losing two. The class of competition being displayed in the tournament indicated Greenleaf would have to make a sensational rally if he is to retain his title. Four men, Andrew Ponzi of Philadelphia, Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland. James Caras of Wilmington, Del., and Frank Taber ski of Schenectady, N. Y., remained undefeated in the tournament which closes Dec. 21. NO CLUB AT WICHITA It begins to look as though Wichita must be chalked off any plans the Western League may have for next season, for the grandstand at Island Park is being tom down in the course of a civil works administration project being carried out there. No plans are being considered by the Wichita city manager for the building of another stadium. SPRING SERIES UMPIRE Charles H. Pfirman, National League umpire, has been engaged to officiate in the series of exhibition games the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates will play in the course of their journey from their California training camps next spring.

College Basketball

Hanover, 49; Miami. 44. Franklin 31; Huntington. 23. Wisconsin, 38: Carleton. 18. GeorgtOwn. 49: Bucknell, 24. Olivet. 23; Michigan State Normal. 21. Oshkosh. 35; Northern State Teachers. 33. North Dakota university. 45; Concordia (Moorehead. Minn.'. 28. Luther. 30: C’oe, 25. Ripon. 39; St. Norberts. 28.

Sunday Double-Headers May Be Clipped at Chicago Baseball Session

BY JOE WILLIAMS Times Special Sports Writer NEW YORK. Dec. 9.—Among throbbing items the major leagues meeting in their annual executive sessions next week at Chicago, will discuss: A. The box office double-header. B. The inflated home run. C. The hired-hand’s pay check. D. The uniform ball. I Which latter item prompts the young lady at the next desk to remark that it is very thoughtful of the baseball gentlemen to consider a uniform ball, or a masquerade of any sort, because that is one way to get the women interested. Among the things the major leagues will not discuss, if you don’t object to my enumerating them, are: 1. A reduced scale of admission. 2. More seats for the bleacher build. j 3. An annual field day.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1933

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Left to Right—Ted Lewis, second rush; Fred die Pence, goalie; Bill Lewis, utility forward.

RESPLENDENT in new uniforms of light orange and black, with a crimson Indian head emblazoned on the front of each jersey, the Indianapolis Roller Polo Club will clash with the Quakers of Richmond at Tomlinson hall tomorrow afternoon in the opening local game of the season of the Midwestern Roller Polo League. A capacity crowd is expected to be on hand for the contest. Butler and Ted Lewis will be at rush positions

Tech Takes Second Conference Tilt From Muncie; Shortridge Wins Game

BY CARLOS LANE MUNCIE. Ind, Dec. 9.—After he missed a post-gun free throw that would have settled the argument, Johnny Townsend, lanky Tech high school forward, slipped under the Muncie basket and netted a field goal early in. the overtime period to give the Indianapolis cagers a 29-27 victory over the Bearcats here last night. The big Green and White team overcame a four-point lead in the first three minutes of the game and easily surged into a seven-point advantage. At the end of the initial quarter they led 11 to 7, but at the close of the half had stretched it to 16 to 9. In the third quarter the Tech defense, which previously had kept the Purple basketeers well out of dangerous range, bogged down and the Bearcats, led by Kleinfelder, their big center, rallied to knot the count at 21 to 21 as the third quarter gun barked. Fais nipped a free shot on Budd’s foul, but Muncie took a single point lead as Kleinfelder tossed in one from the floor with seven minutes remaining to play. Satterfield boosted the Muncie total with another field goal. Hair tallied for Tech, Townsend missed a free throw, and Waid dropped in another from the field, giving Muncie a four-point lead with three minutes to go. In quick succession Hair and Hutt scored for Tech, and in a melee beneath the Tech basket Kleinfelder committed his fourth personal foul against Townsend. The gun cracked before Townsend shot and missed. In the overtime Townsend pitched in the winning two-pointer, and Tech’s defense kept Muncie out of range until the extra session was completed. Townsend scored thirteen of Tech’s points to lead the individual point collectors, while Kleinfelder counted up ten of Muncie’s points. It was Tech’s second North Central Conference win. Summary:

Tech (29'. Muncie (271. FG FT TP FG FT TP Hutt.f 4 1 9; Satterfld.f. 3 17 Townsnd.f 5 3 13 ! Waid.f. ... 113 Hair c 1 1 3: Young,f 0 0 0 Dobbs g... 0 0 o;Kleinfeldr.c 4 2 10 Fais.g 1 1 3 Budd.g 0 0 0 Woerner.g. Oil Burch.g.... 317 Wright,g.. 0 J __ _ ’ Totals .11 7 29 Totals ..11 5 27 Referee—Cleary (Ft. Wayne'. Umpire— Elliott (Ft. WayneK By Times Special GREENFIELD, Ind.. Dec. 9.—Jack Berns, Shortridge high school ace forward, swished a field goal through the basket in the third overtime period to give the Blue Devils at 27 to 25 victory over Greenfield high school here last night. From the start of the contest the lead changed hands many times, and was tied frequently. At the half time Greenfield lead, 13 to 12. At the end of the regulation period the teams were tied at 21-ail, and in the first period each scored a single point with a free throw. In the second oertime frame each team scored again with a charity toss and once frfom the field, leaving the count knotted at 25-25. Finally in the third overtime session Berns scored and the Blue Devils protected their lead until the game was over. Cully. Greenfield forward, led the

4. A standardized home run distance. The net result of the meetings probably will be that not a great deal will be done about anything, and if this develops to be the case the baseball people will have demonstated once again that so far as they are concerned there is nothing like absolute stagnation. tt tt tt LET’S examine a few of the problems which the gentlemen openly admit they propose to consider. First, the box-office doubleheader. What is the box-office double-header? The box-office double-header is a regularly scheduled game hooked on to another regularly scheduled game and presented to the customers at one and the same time. What is the purpose of the boxoffice double-header? To attract a greater number of customers to the

for the Indians, Sox Quigley at center, Guyer at half and Pence at goal. Richmond will line up with Bricker and Lew Quigley at rushes, Bulla at center, Fry at half and Brunton at goal. The pro game will start at 3 o’clock, and will be preceded by an amateur tilt between teams of the local amateur loop starting at 2 o’clock. Profits will be donated to the city and county charity fund. Admission will be 25 cents.

scoring with eleven points, while Stephenson, Shortridge fonvard, scored ten points. Summary: Shortridge (27j. Greenfield (25). FG FT TP FG FT TP Berns.f.... 1 1 3| Cu11y,f.... 2 1 11 Stephnsn.f 5 0 10: NicholsooJ 10 2 Merrill,c.. 2 1 SiPope.c, 2 2 6 Hobson.g.. 0 0 0 Logan,g.... 113 Bryant,g.. 0, 0 0 Shore,g 10 2 Titsmore.g 3 1 7!Bramnier,g 0 11 Sutton,f... 0 2 2t Kolb.f 0 0 01 ‘ Totals ..U ~5 271 Totals IT 25 Score at Half—Shortridge, 12; Greenfield, 13. Referee—Williams. Umpire—Pitcher. Manual high school cagers took

Indian Takes Mat Feature Chief Little Wolf, Canadian Indian grappler, took two straight falls over Tiger Joe Moore, of Benton, 111., to one of the main events on a double feature card at the weekly wrestling exhibit last night in Tomlinson hall. The Indian annexed the first tumble with a top body pin in sixteen minutes. Fifteen minutes later he flopped Moore with a flying mare. In the other feature event Joe Hollander and Scotty Williams struggled thirty minutes to a draw, each taking a fall. Speedy O’Neal took two straight falls from Walter Hickman, the first in eight minutes with a headlock, and the next with a flying tackle in three minutes, in the preliminary.

Yale Party May Evolve Eastern Grid Conference

BY JACK CUDDY United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Dec. 9.—Yale alumni, dissatisfied with alma mater’s recent football msifortunes, campaigned today for anew deal at New Haven and a complete revision of the eastern football system. Tonight the Eli Bulldogs will be heard growling loudly during the annual old Yale barn party at Monclair, N. J., when some 300 Yale alumni gather to honor the 1933 team. They honor the team every year, “win, lose or draw.” To remedy the topsy-turvy eastern situation, the campaign is to form an eastern intercollegiate football conference, similar to the midwest’s Big Ten. . It is understood alumni organizations of other eastern schools alerady have been sounded out favorably. Asa preliminary step, a proposal will be offered tonight that Army’s football team be stricken from the Yale schedule until the Cadets conformb to the Eli standards of player eligibility. This proposal is to show the old grads of other schools that Yale means business in demanding that opponents meet them on an “even break” basis. It is expected to stimulate organization of the conference. Tonight's proposal provides for an eastern “Big Eight,” including

park on one day than would appear on two separate days if the schedule had been allowed to run its normal course. Is that a great evil? Not to my mind, except that it works a hardship on the pitchers and the customers can never tell from one day to another whether the park is going to be closed or teeming with ball games. The interesting part of the situation is that in the past the baseball people did everything possible to avoid double-headers. They did not want to offer two attractions for the price of one because the customers were likely to get into the habit of demanding double-headers as a regular diet. B tt tt BUT in recent years they have completely reversed themselves. Instead of fleeing in terror from double-headers the gentlemen have been going to extreme lengths to

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its first defeat of the season last night in Ben Davis, where the Ben Davis high school basketball team down them, 22 to 15. The teams battled even until the final quarter when the Ben Davis quintet jumped out in front. Ben Davis led, 8 to 6, at the half, and Manual also trailed two points at the end of the third period. Summary: Manual (15) Ben Davis (22) FG FT PFI FG FT PF Yovan.f... 2 3 liKeck.f 10 1 Brandon,f. 0 0 Oj Burke,!.... 0 10 Wagener.c 1 0 1] Price,c.... 12 2 Costir.tno.g 1 1 1 Hiatt,g.... 0 2 1 Ncknhst.g 1 1 2; Francis.g.. 0 0 0 Nahmias.f. 0 0 0! Johnson,g. 2 11 Hinds,c... 0 0 0! Schoetlin.g 10 1 Angerer.f. 0 0 0[ Bohennon.f 2 2 1 Hunt.f 0 0 0j Roberts,c.. 10 1 ! Frische.f... 0 0 0 Totals.. 5 5 5i Totals... 8 6 8 Score at Half—Ben Davis. 8; Manual, 6. Rreferee—Bender. Umpire—Purcel. ROYALS ARE SATISFIED No Effort Will Be Made This Year for Major Club. By United Press MONTREAL, Dec. 9.—Owners of the Montreal baseball club of the International League will not bid for the National League franchise of the Cincinnati Reds at next week’s major league meeting in Chicago, J. C. E. Trudea, director of the Montreal club, announced today. Trudea said the club found it impossible to bring a major league franchise to Montreal this season, and “we are satisfied to remain in the International circuit.”

Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton and Yale. Navy might be added later. Concerning the “new deal” at New Haven, the United Press learned authoritatively that the old Blues have been assured of a general shake-up in the Yale football staff. Some of the wel Unformed old grads expect head coach Reggie Root to announce his resignation tonight. He is to address the party. It was reported in alumni circles that Malcolm Farmer, director of athletics at Yale, is considering securing Harry Kipke of Michigan; Lou Little of Columbia or Earl Blaik, an assistant Army coach, as Root’s successor. During Root’s one-year regme, the Eli team lost its four major games and won four minor ones. A prominent Yale alumnus told the United Press that an eastern conference was “an absolute necessity” to provide a fair and square basis for gridiron play. “Mind you,” he continued, “we’re not trying to tell Army how to run its business, and we’re not crying because Army beat us. That’s their affair. But we think it’s unfair to our football teams and to Yale’s athletic reputation to have our elevens meet Army on the present basis. Alumni of other schools feel much the same way.”

create them, and more astonishing still, the favorite days for doubleheaders have been Saturdays and Sundays. I recall that on one particular Sunday last May every team in the American League was engaged in a double-header, and four teams in the National League. The answer is, obviously, that the baseball people became desperate for patronage, and the box-office double-header was a convenient and. at first, an effective means to an end. But apparently the arrangement lacked soundness. At any rate, the baseball people are seeking a modification. This probably will come in the form of a taboo on Sunday double-headers at least. The inflated home run involves a number of affiliated factors, including the ball and standardized distances. Each league uses a different type of ball. The American League .ball is more frisky than the National League ball. Asa consequence it goes farther, and thus it

Under Probe THE second investigation of the reported ineligibility of a Southwestern Conference gridder to come up this season puts Ted Spencer (right). Texas A. and M. full back, under examination. Spencer’s case was reported to have been raised by Baylor university

Steady, Reliable, Knute Said of Elmer Layden One of the Most Unusual Full Backs in Football. Rockne Declared Ten Years Ago: He Was Defensive Star of ‘Four Horsemen.’ BY GEORGE KIRKSEY Tnited Press Staff Correspondent CHICAGO. Dec. 9.—Knute Rockne’s opinion of Elmer Layden ten years ago is important news today because this same Layden will be officially named as head football coach at Notre Dame late this afternoon. in describing the “Four Horsemen,” Rockne said: “Layden was the quiet member of the quartet. He was the steady, reliable, conservative one. His terrific speed at full back amazed me. He adopted a straight line drive that made him one of the most unusual full backs in football. “Layden was the quartet's defensive star. His ability to intercept passes w r as uncanny, and it never had more value than in our Tournament of Roses game with Stanford on New Year’s day, 1923.

Champ Given Hard Battle

By United Press BOSTON, Dec. 9.—Vince Dundee was still middleweight champion today, and he was thinking seriously so moving from Newark to Boston. The split decision Vince won over Andy Callahan of LawTence in their fiast fifteen-round bout last night w r as even more satisfying to him than the unanimous verdict which let him lift the title from Lou Brouillard here five years ago. Callahan’s 100 per cent aggressiveness might have swrung the decision into his corner, where most of the 11,000 cash customers thought it belonged, but Referee Jack Dekker and Judge James Carrig outvoted Judge Eddie McDonald. Dundee toook a pasting when Callahan had his strength in the early rounds. After the challenger began to tire Vince got his jabs and short right punches working effectively to pile up the winning points. He had Andy's right eye closed and his nose bleeding at the final bell.

KIPKE MAY DESERT MICHIGAN FOR EAST CHICAGO, Dec. 9.—Harry Kipke. who has brought four consecutive western conference football championships to the University of Michigan, is considering a coaching job in the east, it was learned at the Big Ten meeting today. It was said that Kipke has been approached by Yale and another eastern school, and that he is giving serious consideration to both offers.

Doubles Dates and Prizes Announced by Pin Bosses

BY LEFTY LEE The Alley Owners’ first annual doubles sweepstakes will be rolled on the St. Philip A. C., Uptown, Pritchett, Central and Hotel Antler alleys, Dec. 23. 24, 25, 30, 31 and Jan. 1. The entry fee per team will be $2. which includes all bowling charges. Entrants will be allowed a handicap l of two-thirds between their combined league averages and 200 scratch. Teams may bowl two sets in anyone day, if they desire. This clause’has been inserted to permit entrants who might be unable to roll on any one day, to get their games in. The alley owners are donating *l2O and two wrist' watches and the services of a foul judge to insure the success of this meet. Based on an entry of 100 combinations the prize list will be: First SICK), and two wrist watches; second. $80; third. $65. fourth. $55; fifth. $45; sixth. $35; seventh, $25; eighth, S2O; ninth, $lB, and tenth, sl4. In addition to the above awards, six daily prizes of $8 will be awarded for the high three-game total, handicap included. "The contest between the Coca Cola and Schlitz beer teams of the Washington League, rolled on the Illinois alleys last night, developed into a battle between the opposing anchormen, Blue and Goodhue. The Coca Cola boys won every game, as Blue totaled 740 with games of 212. 268 and 260, while Goodhue was rolling a “mere” 682 with games of 202, 267 and 213. Berkhoff Beer had Ahrean, Hanna and Heckman tossing in counts of 635. 622 and 611. and they also won three front Newman Candy. Schmitt Insurance also disposed of the Hoosier Optical boys three times. while Pharis Tires won the odd game from Kaser Tire Service. Other 600 totals were; Kelly. 623; Carter, 623; Black. 618, and Bowen. 615. Two game wins ruled the City League plav at the Hotel Antler alleys last night. Barbasol, Antley Alley Five, Fall City Beer and Elks Boosters defeating Indiana Wheel and Rim. Hoosier Coffee. Marott Shoes and Jones-Maley. The Indiana Wheel and Rim team avoided the shutout at the hands of Barbasol when they closed with the high game of 1.114. Larry Fox celebrated his return to old-time form with the league leading count of 666 on fames of 235, 222 and 209. Meeker rolled 29; Dawson. 610; R. Fox, 603; Chrlsney. 613; Weisman, 622; Quill. 622. and Cray, 612. The race in the Fountain Square Recreation League tightened up when the Sauters Tavern team trounced the leading Oeftering Coal squad three times. Paul Stemm playing the Merriwell roll with a 668 series on games of 253, 211 and 204. Red Mounts did some fancy tossing for the coal team, having 653 on games of 235, 204 and 214. All contests in this loop resulted in clean sweeps. Dr. Pepper. Goldsmith Sales and Silver Edge Beer defeating Indianapolis Toilet and Apro Supply. Seven Up and Beard’s Brake Lining. 'Spotts rolled 647: Wilmer, 619; Manning. 600: Haislup. 610; McKinnon, 646. and Medlin, 615. Mrs. Eddie Meyer finally found her stride after a slump that has lasted since she suffered a knee injury late last season and led the fast Block Optical Ladies League play with a total of 597 that included games of 203 and 207. Lucy Court and Helen Kritsch battled for the runner-

is theoretically easier to build up batting marks in the American League than in the National. a a a BOTH leagues should use the same ball. This would give the customers a more accurate line on the hitters and the pitchers in the two leagues. The indications are that a uniform ball will be adopted. The gradual eclipse of Ruth probably has something to do with this. Ultimately it will no longer be necessary to build up weak hitters to an approximation of the Ruth stature. At the same time there is evidence that the 3.2 home run is still held in high esteem by some of the club owners. Mr. Louis Comiskey of the White Sox has moved his home plate farther from the stands so it wfll be less difficult for his star batsman, Mr. A1 Simmons, to nudge the ball over the fence.

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Twice Stanford advanced to our 30-yard line, and tried a play they had used with great success on the coast, a dangerous pass out to the flat zone. Each time they tried the pass Layden, jumping high in the air, tripped and caught the ball and ran for touchdowns, enabling us to win 27-10.” Resignations Confirmed Heartly (Hunk) Anderson, football coach, who carried on bravely after Rockne’s death, and Jesse C Harper, athletics director, who worked hard to reproduce his deeds of the pre-Rockne regime, have confirmed their resignations. Anderson is looking for a job. and Harper is going back to his ranch in Kansas, which he left to come to Notre Dame’s aid in its hour of need. Anderson may go into professional football, or move to an eastern school. Other Changes Os the present coaching staff, pnly Tom Conley, captain of Rockne’s last team, will remain. Marchmont Schwartz, Nordy Hoffman and Ike Voedisch are siated to go with Anderson and Harper. It is understood that Mai Edward, assistant to Noble Kizer at Purdue; Joe Boland of the 1924 team, and Joe Bach, another of the “Seven Mules,” and now Layden’s assistant at Duquesne, will be the assistant coaches under Layden. Bach, however, may be offered the head coaching job at Duquesne.

Fight Results Friday

AT HOLLYWOOD —Georgie Hansford. 128 Los Angeles, beat Tommy Paul, 128. Buffalo • 10(: Red Stephens, 129, decisoined Joe Guerrero, 134 <4t; Jose Fino. 116, outpointed Baby Nationalista. 116 (4>. AT SAN DIEGO—Sic Berglund, 56. San Bernardino, kayoed Ralph Chong, 157, New Orleans <4i: Henry Pulaski, 158, U. S. navy, kayoed Nick Urges. 164, Oakland (3i.

up position, the former winning 580 to 577. w'hen she rolled a 234 game against a 231 by Kritsch. Johns had 567. Dawson, 560; Weisman, 534, Lathrop, 556; McKinnon, 540; Mueller, 543; Ostheimer. 520, Burnett, 511; Banks, 507; Buring. 510: Weise, 505; Alexander. 539; Finn. 520. and Mahoney. 518. While taking three games from Real Silk, the Bowes Seal Fas f , girls rolled a three-game total of 2,626. Marott Shoe Store. Jack Carr and Fox Jail Birds also won three from McGaw Insurance. Julian Goldman Store and S. and S. Service, as Mausner Beer and Kingsbury Beer won the odd game from Beards Brake Service and Coca Cola. Anew high single game record for the Construction League w’as posted by Cook, when he pounded the pins for a 277 count. Tarrant was best over the three-gome route, however, with a great 675. The veteran Parsons had 643. Stevenson, 641, and Cook, 612. In team plav Brandt Bros., won all three from Railroad Men’s Building and Loan, while Geiger-Peters, Johnson-Maas, Domestic Insulaters and Mil-Va-Co-Heat won two from Freyn Bros.. Plumbers. Wm. Jungclaus Cos., H. C. Material and Hart Oil Burners. Bob Darnaby keeps making himself hard to beat in the Avalon League, but the veteran Charlie Cray hangs on. so the race between these two stars continues at a merry clip. During last night's set at the Pritchett alleys. Darnabv rolled 598 to lead, while Cray produced a 590. Tom Selmeir showed on 562. The Selmeir Caddies and Woods Irons won all of their games from Kemper's Divots and Young’s Drivers as Rowe's Roughs and Warren’s Traps copped two from Darnaby Putts and Speckelmeir’s Stymies. Naughton. O’Connor and Steinbach finished in the order name during the Raab Bros.’ League play at the Indiana alleyes with counts of 561, 551 and 542 The Suits won two games from Vests as Topcoats won three from Overcoats and Coats ir. team play. One big game, in fact one of those games that might have been a perfect 300 count, a 279, gave Keogh the lead in the St. Joan of Arc series at the Uptown, his three-game mark being 628. Jim Sweeney was on this bov’s heels with a 619 that Included a 234 game. Schmutte sandwiched a 250 game betaween counts of 180 and 179 to total 609 and lead the Standard Oil play on the Parkway alleys. Service Station No. 3 and Check Dept, won three games from Record Dept, and Construction, as Service Stations No. 1. 2 and 4 lost the rubber to Harding Street plant. Kevstone Plant and Credit Dept. The Casualty Insurance League set at the Central alleys featured Quinn who had a total of 610 with games of 200. 198 and 212. Paulsen and Husung battled for the league leading total during the Prest-O-Lite series at the Central drives, the former scoring 606 to win from his rival, who had a 599. The K. of C. League rolled its games on the Delaware alleys. Hoosiers Optical taking the entire set from J. J. Blackwell & Son, while Pittman-Rice CoaT. Quinn Grocery and Scott Trucking won two from Block Optical, Penn Coal and Fmneran Grocery. Bill Sargent. Howard Kaltenbach and Joe Kirkhoff finished in the order named with scores of 594. 585 and 581. Carl Hardtn again played the hero roll during the Postoffice League session at Pritchett’s, producing a 259 game that gave him a three-game mark of 641. Stonebraker also crossed the line, his three-game mark being 601. All garr,*.s were deeded awo to one. Three Tripper. Nixes and Illinois S’reet Statton defeating Sub Carriers, Four Trippers and Citv Case.

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