Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 169, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 November 1934 — Page 8
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By Eddie Ash N. D.-Army Game Stirs Old Memories b m m Gipp Was Hero in ’2o—And Then He Died
'T'HE annual Notre Dame vs. Army game drew the usual 1 capacity crowd in New York today. It used to be the “football fashion show " of the year, but some of that glamour has been removed. It is, however, one of the grid classics each fall and has lasted in the headlines up through the years since 1913 when the forward-passing combination of Gus Dorias and Knute Rockne startled the football world. Notre Dame-Army clashes always bring back memories of George Gipp. He was one of the real “greats” at the South Bend institution. George skyrocketed to lame in the Ainu game of 1930 in the early days of Rockne-coached teams. It was a thrilling battle between Art French of the Soldiers and Gipp, and the Iri.'h half back emerged the Victor. Notre Dame winning, 20 to IT. aaa a a a "VTOTRE DAME and Indiana met m Indianapolis in 1920 and it was a IN iid affair Indiana trot out in Iron’ and looked a sure winner until late in tIK- tilt when ?h* Irish railed Gipp scored a touchdown in that game wrh ■ bl ■ • bone. He was injured in the first half ana was removed Near the games end Notre Dame, with fresh troops, pushed the ball to the Indiana five-yard line. The Irish needed a touchdown to win. , _ „ Gipp begged Rockne to send him bark and Rock finally consented and George went in and scored the victory touchdown. After the game it was discovered Gipp had a broken collar bone. Notre Dar.ir played Northwestern the following week and Gipp was kept on the sidelines. He was in uniform, however, and the crowd set up a clamor for him. Rockr.e refused until the closing minifies when Gipp caus'd him to relent. George went in and passed to Kiley lor a touchdown. 'mmm a a a TWO weeks after the clo.* of the 1920 season Gipp became ill. It was a throat infection The infection spread. Everythine was done, but the marvelous football plaver failed to throw rff the poison. And alter a lingering llines.. George Gipp died. He lost 100 pounds in three weeks. Before death, however, he was told that Walter Camp had placed him on the all-America team. Camp. Rockne, Gipp. All watching the foot a battles now. from the Great Tower. BUB B B B SPORTS followers are wondering now if there wasn't something "below the belt” in the second Gene Tunney-Jark Dempsey heavyweight title fight in Chicago Sept 22. 1927. That was the -long count” bout in which Tunnev was knocked goofy only to escape a knockout wn n the referee penalized Dempsev for not immediately going to a neutral corner after the knockdown Dave Barry, the referee in that match, is reported involved with swindlers and confidence men. What sports lans will demand shortly Is an investigation of Barry's "connections in 1927. Perhaps Dempsey regained the title without knowing about l . All that saved Tunnej wa referee Barry’s “tong { T mX ' ,u p c '' „i ‘ fans will question that opinion Gene was helpless during th, l gi lion knockout time of ten seconds. ry'HE Indianapolis ball club is "one up’ on Louisville. Manager X Red Killefer last night appointed anew club trainer. And new trainer is Jim <Hump> Pierce, of Indianapolis, who has been setvmg as tramer ofthe Colonels. Ho succeeds A1 Ritter of Cincinnati. Jim looked after the local Tribe pastimers when they re C s f i ’^ pi t ° l ‘amer 1328. Welcome bark to the home grounds. James_ He was t l ™iner of the Park school prep school football team 0 * former ball player and manager. He is especially Rifted in the taking "jellybeans” and making "hard guvs out of them.
Attucks Triumphs Over Gary Eleven Locals Trounce Invaders in Final Tilt, 33-7. The Cnspus Attucks Inch school football team concluded its season in a whirl of touchdowns at Attucks field yesterday afternoon, trouncing the touted Roosevelt <Gary> eleven. 33-7. Thomas Harding. Attucks backfield star, made four touchdowns for the iocels. Umphrevs tallied one. and Holliday scored a safety. C. Mitchell crossed the coal for Roosevelt and C. Harris added the point. Harding has been a consistent ground-earner for the Attucks school all season
Golf Defeat Fails to Daunt Babe Didrikson •Wonder Girl Athlete’ Loses in Tourney, but Says She’ll Win U. S. and British Titles Now. By l mtctl Prrs* ft WORTH. Tex.. Nov. 24.— Frankly as ever, Mildred tßabel Didrickson America's premier woman athlete, today was on record as predict inc she would win the United States and British womens golf championships before she pave up the game. I “I've completely forgotten about
R. 0. C. Eleven in Skirmish at Fort Fracas Is Last in Capital City League. The Capital City Football League wall wrap up grid activities until next fall with a final loop game tomorrow afternoon between the R O. C. eleven and Ft. Harrison at the fort. The post team is the only undefeated club m the loop, and last Sunday won the Fifth army corps championship at Louisville by downing Ft. Knox. 9-6. The R. O C.'s have a sizeable loss column and will be out to boost the victory- side in the final alt of the season. The contest will start at 2 o’clock The league will meet at the Smith-Hassle r-Sturm store at 6 30 Tuesday evening. LOCAL SOCCER SQUAD TESTS CINCY KICKERS The Indianapolis Soccer Club will ‘angle with the Cincv Kickers of Cincinnati in an Indiana-Ohio-Ken'uckv soccer league fray at Twenty-fifth and Olney streets tomorrow. The local team and Cincinnati are tiPd for second place in the loop, and each will be fighting to hold the berth. The Dayton >O. team leans the circuit. The game will begin at 2 30 COLl.t-OE BA>Kt T8.%1 L Kokemc. ST. G.tftn V*n Wert. O 23 Tav.or. 43 Huntinetcr. 1
32 WASHINGTON H. S. ATHLETES WIN AWARDS Washington high school football and cross-country awards have been made with thirty-two athletes receiving letters, it was announced today. Twenty major letters and six monograms were given to Continental gridmen and six monograms to cross-country runners. Yovanovich was named by team mates as the most valuable football player on the squad and Flack was elected next year s captain. Weddle will be harrier captain next season. TURKEY SHOOT CARDED The Crooked Creek Gun Club will hold an all day turkey shoot Tuesday at Fifty-sixth and Michigan road. Fifteen bird events will be held. Turkeys will be awarded as prizes. Activities will begin at 10 o’clock. The public is invited.
baseball, track and field, and basketball, now,” she said. “I’m a golf player now and I’m going to learn the game thoroughly.” Competing m her first tournament. Mtss Didrikson was defeated yesterday in the semi-final round of the Ft. Worth's Women’s Golf Association invitational tournament. She took medalist honors with a 77. The local tournament was the Texas girl's first real one. She took up the game only last year, after turning in sensational track victories at the 1932 Olympics. Miss Didrikson already has earned for herself the title of "wonder girl athlete.” 1935 Xational Golf Tourney Dates Set By l ,nU </ IV. . NEW YORK Nov. 24.—Dates for he 1935 national championships set by the executive committee have ozen announced by the United States Golf Association as follows: Open championship, at Oakmont Country Club. Pittsburgh. June 6. 7. 8. Amateur championship at the Country Club. Cleveland, 0., week of Sept. 9 GRID MIDGETS CLASH A "little b:g game" was scheduled for the Butler bowl this afternoon where the Orchard grad school football team was to meet the College Wildcats, a neighbocd eleven. The warriors of each squad average eighty-five pounds in weight. An I early season encounterd ended in a 13-13 tie.
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Boilermakers ‘Risk All’ in Tussle With Indiana Victory for Kizermen Would Give Purdue Co-Title in Big Ten; Crimson Out for Upset. B<J I line a Si>rrinl LAFAYETTE. Ind., Nov. 24.—Purdue’s chance at both a share of the Big Ten football title and the coveted "old oaken bucket” were to be at stake here this afternoon in Ross-Ade stadium when the Boilermakers tackled a rejuvenated Indiana eleven conceded to have the best chance of upsetting the Old Gold and Black of any Crimson crew in the last three years.
Brouillard Given Nod Over Gainer Southpaw Fighter Looms as Title Contender. By l nih tl Prrx* NEW YORK. Nov. 24.—Lou Brouillard. a. rugged, methodical southpaw with a sting in either hand, looms among the outstanding contenders today and A1 Gainer, spin-dle-shanked Negro, is back a notch in the listings. Brouillard last night outpunched Gainer in Madison Square Garden before a meager crowd of 6.000 and went one up in their personal feud th~t stood all even at one victory each prior to last night's fight. Brouillard, who comes from Worcester, Mass., took six of the ten rounds against four for the Negro, who couldn't solve the puzzle of a southpaw stance and walked into pot shots throughout the fight. Neither fighter hit the deck, though the punching was savage in spots. Brouillard weighed 162 1 2 pounds and Gainer, 170 ! 2.
Dieyel Bests Shute in Centenary Final fill I nitit f'rt .* MELBOURNE. Nov. 24. Leo Diegel defeated Denny Shute. 2 and 1. in today's final match for the 55.000 Centenary golf championship Both are American professionals. Shute is a former British open champion. Basketball News a a a Independent, Amateur and League Gossip. The Br:sh: -j nod Aces. Neero baske'ball •earn -*!i: plav at Loocoot.-e Moncav n:ph: The Aces desire carr.es with citv and state reams. Address H W Brooks. ST 1 Wes" Twentv-seventh street. Indiansi'e'if Bmsn Bradlev Woods. Herndon. Thomas Oldham and Haskins will make the trio ;o Loocoorte. The Kevstone A"hletic Club cacers would like to schedule games on a home anc home basis, and desire a came, to be plated a' the East Tenth street cvm. for rex’ Tuesdav The Keystones hate a l.neup ot former hich school platers Call Cherrv 6831-w after 5 p. m . and ask for Bob. The Securrv Bene?. - Association girls’ basketball team has won four cames. and would liae ro book citv and s’ate sir! squad? Write M E Wright. 39 South Warman atenue. or phone Belmont 2111. The Micklevtille Fivers desire cames wi'h teams in the 18 to 20-vear-old class The Fivers are undefeated Write Ed Smith. 5730 Bella.re atenue. Indianapolis, or call Belmont 3324 The Crimson Cubs plavinc in the 19 to 23-vear-old class, wish to book a came for tomorrow afternoon with a 'earn havmc a cvm Csm Washington 1424-r:r.B 4 after 6 o m. The Fas* Side Cubs upse" the V B Bulidoc- 23 to 8 last nicht at the O B gvm Tne Cubs desire cames in the 13 to 14-vear-old class with reams having access to a gym. Call Lincoln 1621 between 6 ana < p. m. and ask lot Bill.
INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1934
The battle between the Boilermaker eleven that has everything at stake, and Bo McMillin’s tricky Hoosiers, who were in a position where they could play a daring ‘‘everything to win and nothing to lose” type of game, captured the fancy of Hoosier fans, and a crowd of approximately 20,000 was expected. Indiana, away to a slow start, came to life with a bang last Saturday when it humbled Maryland, 17-14. and throughout the season has been noted for its rugged defense, which was expected to provide plenty of trouble for the Boilermakers’ famous "touchdown twins,” Duane Purvis and Jim Carter, in their final appearance as college players. Other senior regulars on the Boilermaker squad who are making their final appearance against Indiana include Captain Carl Heldt, the “iron-man” tackle, and Frank Haas, rangy pass-catching end. Purdue had no false notions regarding the strength of the Mc-Millin-coached crew, for the Boilermakers have learned by sad experience that past performance means nothing when the two Hoosier Big Ten institutions clash in any sport. Memories of the 7-to-6 upset handed out by Indiana here in 1930 were all too vivid to allow even an iota of over-confidence to creep into the Old Gold and Black camp. Victory for the Boilermakers would climax one of the most courageous comebacks in the history of the Big Ten, following two straight defeats in opening games, while a loss would turn the season into a distinctly ordinary affair from the Purdue standpoint. From the spectators’standpoint, in addition to the prospect for a spectacular battle, the thirty-seventh annual meeting of the two traditional rivals had the true collegiate atmosphere. The annual musical scrimmage between the two rival bands, both noted for their alphabet marching formations was to precede the game and enliven the between-halves period. The game was also a feature of the annual "Dad's Day” celebration at Purdue, and the crowd was to be swelled by several hundred dads seated in special sections of seats.
Amateur Football
The Midway Flyers will meet the Irvington Merchants tomorrow at Garfield park at 2:30. The Flyers tripped Beech Grove last Sunday. The Lawrence A. C. eleven will clash with Beech Grove at Beech Grove tomorrow. Bill Lawrence half back, is out with injuries. The A. C.s will hold final practice tomorrow morning. Hunt, Witte, Green and Rome notice. The Irvington All-Stars will platan all-star Negro football team at Ellenberger park tomorrow afternoon at 2. H. S. Football Games of Fridas Crispus Attucks (Indianapolis), 33: Roosevelt (Gary). 7. Central (South Bend), 20; Whiting, 0.
Kauffman Tosses Donchin at Hall
Klete Survives Bump on Head to Pin Foe. Klete Kauffman, rough and tumble veteran from Marion, 0., was the victor over Curly Donchin of New York in the feature wrestling bout at Tomlinson hall last night. The scrap almost ended as a “no decision” affair, when both grapplers took off on a flying tackle at the same time in the third fall. They came together in a head-on collision in the center of the ring and tumbled to the canvas, dazed. After a few minutes, Kauffman picked himself up and flopped on Donchin for the deciding fall. Kauffman copped the opening spill in 25 minutes with a body slam, and Donchin grabbed the second in 12 minutes with a leglock and toe hold. Jack Smith eliminated Vic Tanski in 15 minutes in the semi-final and Russ Schomer and Charles Peterson went thirty minutes to a draw in the opener. Rudig Takes Honors in Suim Pentathlon Gerald Rudig of Huntington won the middle states championship for the pentathlon event in a swim meet at the Indianapolis Athletic Club pool last night. A1 Rust of the Hotel Atlers came in second, followed by Hal Benham of the I. A.C. Helen Lee Smith, I. A. C. and national star, was an easy winner in the women’s 500-yard open dash. Betty Graber of the Antlers was second and Mary Alice Shively of the I A. C. placed third.
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A LOCAL inter-league football game between the Spades, champions of the Em-Roe League, and P. R. Mallory, fast Capital loop eleven, will be played at the Wizard field tomorrow in a benefit for William Robinson < abovei, Spades player who was hurt Nov. 1 in a loop skirmish. Robinson suffered a kidney injury and is receiving the Methodist hospital. The Spades-Mallory tussle will begin at 2 o'clock. Admission will be 25 cents. The Wizards’ field is located at 7000 north on Road 29.
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Purdue, Notre Dame Land 4 Berths Each, and Indiana 3 on All-State
BY DICK MILLER Indiana and Purdue engaged in their traditional rivalry scrap at Lafayette today, while Notre Dame was in New York taking part : 1 another of those colorful scraps with Army. The battle between the two Hoosier representatives in the Big Ten had no little amount of significance attached to it. Victory for Purdue meant at least a tie *or the conference championship, providing Minnesota takes Wisconsin into camp. Each of the three Hoosier representatives in big time football have played seven games. Purdue md Indiana wind up their season today. The Irish will head west in December to tackle Southern California ir their ninth and final game. Today’s battles will afford Duane Purvis and Jim Carter their last opportunity to impress critics they are all-America timber. Without a doubt they are all-state stars. The eastern game will give Notre Dame a chance to show off its stars, George Melinkovich, Jack Robinson, Wayne Millner and others to the boys on the seaboard who pick all-Americas. Walker I. U.’s Standout After seven games there can ’ e little doubt about who is who in Indiana as far as the Big Three is concerned. We hardly think there will be a dissenting vote against Purvis, Carter and Melinkovoch. Tndiana has made a fine showing in several games this fall and in each instance we belie - - it was largely because of the individual performance of Wendell Walker that Indiana did so well. Ray Fox and Don Veller flashed form at times for Indiana, Drake did some fine full backing for Purdue and Don Elser, Mike Layden and Bill Shakespeare looked good for Notre Dame. But when in the game, Walker, Purvis, Melinkovich and Carter were playing football that demanded recognition. Wayne Millner of Notre Dame and Frank Haas of Purdue were best in their roles at ends, each being a me ' pass receiver and strong defensive man. Because of all-around ability they are given the call over Domonic Vario of Notre Dame and Frank Loebs of Purdue. Ettore Antonini played a little short of our expectations, partly due, perhaps, to to the new system being used by his team. The tackles were not as outstanding as they might have been. Chris Dalsasso, while only a sophomore—and we usually are not in favor of picking sophomores on mythical selections—has been in there every game. He has played good ball from the very first game, in which he was a star. Tony Heldt has been , fine player and a good leader as captain of Purdue, famed this fall for its remarkable comeback. Close behind come Joe Sullivan of Notre Name and Bruno Vercuski of Indiana. The name John Miehuta at Notre Dame has been mentioned, also Pete Beeson at Indiana md Ted Fehring at Purdue, but none was consistently in the limelight. Guards Are Big Problem The problem comes at guards ana each of the three teams had great pliyers at those positions. Reed Kelso, a great place-kicker, will likely receive some conference selection honors. He was reliable and had the asset of benig a good piacekicker. Rocco Schiralli was good in the Notre Dame system, as was Harry Pojman. George Dennis and Wavro Sandefur were standouts °t Purdue, Sandefur particularly, be-
Huey’ 8 Star *on Spot ’ Abe M ideal, Louisiana State football star whom Huey Long ‘‘elected’' senator at a mark election, is m a tough spot. The title is putting Mickal in for unnecessary punishment on the grid. L. S. L. opponents want to “sec if the senator can take it."
cause of his kicking after touchdowns. It was hard to distinguish between the guai At center, Jack Robinson was a standout from the first. Ed Skoronski suffered injuries and Bell looked good as relief man. Indiana used Sprauer, alternately, which weakened h’s case. Thus our first team consists of Wayne Millner, Notre Dame, end Frank Haas, Purdue, ends; Tony Heldt, Purdue, and Chris Dalsasso, Indiana, tackles; Reed Kelso, Indiana, and Rocco Schiralli, Notre
Action Made Keynote in ‘Twin Bill’ Mat Offering Carter Pairs Flashy Grapplers for Two Feature Struggles at Armory Tuesday. Armory wrestling lans are promised more than the usual amount ot action next Tuesday night when Matchmaker Lloyd Carter offers j* double mam-go as the feature attraction on his Hercules A. C. allheavyweight mat card at the armory.
Both bouts bring together wellknown and aggressive grapplers, and each tussle will be for two falls out of three with a time limit of one and one-half hours. The popular Jack League of Texas and the two-fisted Tom 'Bad Wolf) Marvin from Oklahoma will “have it out” in one of the features. The two huskies staged a thriller in a short bout at the armory last Tuesday and they are expected to continue their “young war” next Tuesday night. League, a youngster, proved that he could “give and take” with the veteran Marvin. Dick (Texas Tornado) Raines, the powerful ex-cowboy from the Lone Star state, battles Gentleman Jack Smith of Chicago in the other half of the double main go. Smith scored a big hit on last Tuesday’s card when he flopped Sid Nabors, and Carter is giving him a tough assignment against Raines. It stacks up as a lively tussle, for both are of the aggressive type. A prelim will open the program at 8:30.
Sutton to Appear Here on Cue Tour Handless Billiard Artist Is Carded for Nov. 29. The next attraction offered this city by the National Better Billiards Association is carded for next Thursday, Nov. 29, when George < Har.dless> Sutton begins a two-day exhibition tour of local parlors. Realizing his handicap when he lost both hands in a planing mill accident, Sutton devoted his entire time to mastering the art of billiards, and today he is looked upon as one of the expert shot makers of the game. He has been giving exhibitions in this country and abroad for forty-five years. Sutton will appear at the Dougherty parlor. 134 1 2 North Pennsylvania street at 7 p. m. Thursday, and will go to the Uptown Recreation, 4169 College avenue, at 9:30. On Fridav, he will be seen at the Columbia Club at 12:30, at the Board of Trade parlor at 3:30. at the Parkway Recreation, 3368 North Illinois street, at 7 p. m., and at the Fountain Square Recreation at 9:30.
Dame, guards; Jack Robinson Notre Dame, center, and Wendel) Walker, Indiana; George Melinkovich, Notre Dame, and Duane Purvis and Jim Carter, Purdue, backs. The honorable mention list follows: Purdue—Loebs, end; Dennis and Sandefur, guards; Drake, full bark. Notre Dame—Vairo, end; Sullivan. tackle; Elser, Shakespeare and Layden, backs. Indiana—Sprauer, center; Vercuski, tackle; Antonini, end; Fox and Veller, barks.
Hoosier N et Squads on Marquette Card By Time* Special MILWAUKEE, Nov. 24.—Coarli Bill Chandler of the Marquette uni\eiv.ity basketball squad is working hard to perfect a quintet that can mark time with the big on the Hilltop schedule this season. Only two regulars of the dynamo 1934-33 squad have returned. Among the stronger foes on e Marquette card ere Purdue ami Notre Dame, two of Indiana's powerful cage aggregations. Purdue will come to Milwaukee for a tilt on Jan. 2, Marquette will travel tn South Bend to meet the Irish on Jan. 8. and Notre Dame will invade the Hilltop coliseum March 1 for a return encounter.
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