Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 239, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 February 1935 — Page 20

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By Eddie Ash WALTER JOHNSON IS OPTIMISTIC m m m THINKS HE’LL CAPTURE PENNANT

VVALTER JOHNSON, manager of the Cleveland Americans, is in off the limb. So many baseball experts and big league prominents have picked Cleveland to win the 1935 American league pennant it was thought at first that Johnson would start worrying and feel as though he was being put on the spot. Not so with the Big Train. He has “upped” and picked his own club, but with the proviso “that the fans and baseball writers of Cleveland get behind the team.’’ Last year the sports scribes over there made it hot for Walter and for a time it looked like Johnson was on his way out. Prexv Alva Bradley silenced the anti-Johnson forces by signing the big fellow to anew contract and expressing confidence in the veteran. Commenting on the 1915 season Johnson said: 'The way I size up the race. Cleveland. Detroit. New York and Boston should be the first four. Last season the Tigers hustled their way through, with Schoolboy Rowe winning ball games which they just had to have from time to time. They had all the breaks and were free from injuries. I am convinced Mickey Cochrane can not win again with the same ball club."

a a a Big Three Pitchers QEVERAL things have happened to cause Manager Johnson to grow' optimistic about his Forest City team. He explains it this way: “We will have anew second baseman. Louls Berger, whom we had with New Orleans last season. He hit 313 and is a wonder in the field. Well have a kid infield, but those lads can do everything. 'Our outfield, which was shot last season, with Joe Vosmik on the shelf, will shape up with the best in the league. Bruce Campbell, whom we got from the Browns, will fill that gap in right. Ab Wright, bought from Minneapolis, where he hit -353, also looks as if he might help us. “With Mel Harder. Monte Pearson and Oral Hildebrand, we have the best Big Three pitching staff m the league. Some promising youngsters will report at New Orleans—Ai Milnar, lefthander who won 22 games for the Pelicans last year; Dennie Galehouse, also from N n w Orleans, and Bill Perrin and Bill Sundra, from Toledo, may yield enough help to piece out a pennant winning combination." mm* Tribe Fans Interviewed DALE Miller of the Indianapolis ■ baseball club has announced the results obtained from 500 questionnaires mailed out with return envelope;, stamped. Returns numbered 211. either filled out completely or in part. To the question. “Do you like night baseball?” 175 voted yes. 10 no. For more night games. 137 voted yes. 12 voted for less, 32 same as in 1934. To the question. "What time do you suggest night games start?” 101 voted to start at 8 o'clock, 64 at 8 15 and 12 qt 8 30. Questions and answers on other items are: Does the radio help maintain your interest in baseball? Yes. by 145; No. by 42. Do you listen to many games over the radio? Yes, by 136; no, by 49 Do you attend less games than formerly? Yes. by 41; no, by 138. Do you favor an all-star game in the American Association? Yes. by 98; no. by 42. Would you prefer 6uch game in mid-season or at end of season? Mid-season votes. 46: end of .-tason. 45. Are you in favor of 154-game schedule, the winner to be declared the champion, a split-season or a post-season series such as in 1934? Seventy-eight voted for the 154game schedule, winner to be champion: 13 voted for a split-season and 40 voted for post-season series as in 1934. mam Army Invades City SOLDIERS of Ft. Benjamin Harrison are coming to town tomorrow night to give vocal support to five of their buddies who will compete in The Times-Legion Golden Glove finals show at the National Guard Armory. Four soldier scrappers are left in the Open division and one in the Novice class. At latest reports 200 of Unci* Sam's laris had signed up to appear at the Armory in a group in charge of Major Boles. The soldier rooters will be seated in a special general admission section and will arrive in 22 trucks. The khakiclads will return to the army post immediately after the nights fisticuffing. Lieuts. Westphehng and Davis will b* in charge of the Harrison amateur boxers, who are reported in top shape to battle for the local Golden C loves titles. The 200 soldier ■ooters represent the first battalion of the 19th Field Artillery. m • n Caught on the Bounce DIZZY Dean says he decided to use his arm more sparingly after a chat with Bob Grove . . . Os 1301 horses stabled at Hialeah. 317. or approximately one-fourth, are 2-year-olds ... Owners continue to burn the babies out... A jockey s life is short and exciting ... Os 91 who rode in the opening Hialeah meeting m 1925. only four are still active . . . The 17 games played by the American League All-Stars m Japan netted 340 000 yen. or $96 - 118 .. . The American team was

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guaranteed $56,540 and expenses . . . Babe Ruth and Connie Mack took most of the money ... It is said that they divided 75 per cent . . . The remainder of the athletes just went along for the trip . . . Don Faurot. new football coach at Missouri University employs selected features of the Warner tem and nondescript but effective measures he learned while playing tor Gwinn Henry at the Columbia i Mo.) school . . . Faurot has more than a few ideas of his own . . . It is understood that he will coach the Missouri line himself. Equipoise Loses in Santa Anita Race Veteran Fails to Overtake Sweeping Light. By United Press LOS ANGELES. Feb. 14—The first appearance of C. V. Whitney’s Equipoise at Santa Anita was spoiled yesterday when Sweeping Light defeated the veteran money-winner by less than a length in the mile race. Equipoise ran into diffculties at the beginning when he started badly. In the first quarter he was bumped three times and was forced to break his stride each time. Sweeping Light held second position until the stretch, when it challenged Ted Clark's lead. Equipoise was fifth as the horses entered the last quarter and closed ground rapidly. gaining five lengths on Sweeping Light. The winner, a long shot in the betting, paid S2O 80, $3 20 and $2.40 on $2 tickets. Equipoise paid $2.40 and $2 20 and Ted Clark paid $2.40 to show.

Cream of Golden Glove Crop in Final Battles Field of 39 Outstanding Amateurs Will Mix Tomorrow Night to Decide Chicago Contenders.

GOLDEN GLOVES fighting that already has given thousands of local boxing fans their biggest ringside thrill in years will reach its climax at the Armory tomorrow night. At that time. 39 ambitious amateurs will battle it ouc in semi-finals and finals of The Times-Legion tournament. The eight Open class winners in the respective weight divisions will be sent to Chicago to compete in the Mid-West Tournament of Golden Gloves Champions.

The local tourney, sponsored an- j nually by The Times and Bruce Robison Post of the American Legion. already has drawn gates total- j ing more than 6000 fans at two sessions and a sellout crowd virtually is assured for the third and con- i eluding round. A field of 110 fighters started in the event. All opponents in tomorrow night's action will be paired by draw', as in the preliminaries. Novice winners may enter the Open finals. a a a [■'OUR heavyweights will battle it * out for the Open class championship in their weight division. They are Harold Kiser and Russell Bennett. both of the Miller Athletic Club of Cambridge City. Ind; Jack Coffelt. Ft. Harrison, and Marshall Kealing. Colonial A. C.. of this city, i Kiser and Bennett both have impressive records, while Coffelt went to the Marion County finals before being eliminated by another Ft Harrison product. Bennett is a Negro. Five city Open champions are j among those who will seek berths ! on the Indianapolis Golden Gloves j team They are Ray (Shorty) | Waggoner, flyweight. Washington j A C.; Budy Cottev. bantamweight. F. A- K. Health Club: Siegfried (Squeak* Brugg°man. South Side Turners, lightweight; John Chesanus. middilewe’ght. Ft. Harrison, and Charles Wilds, heavyweight, South Side Turners. Wilds and Eugene Crank. Miller A. C. will clash in the finals, as will Waggoner and Bnlv Sparks. F & K Health Club Tl.e other champs are in the semi-fu als. a a a \ NOVICE champion from the Marion Count> tournament. Norval Bennmger. South Side Turners, will meet Russell Schulz Washington A. C.. in a windup scrap in the Novice featherweight action. Or.e of 'he outstanding dark horses in the Novice finals is Marshall Allison. V.’aidron <lnd..> lightweight who is rerresenting the local Colonial A. C. He may transfer to the Open finals if victorious over Johnny Grable of the Pretzel Bell in their title bout. A feature Open class bout will bring togethe- Wilmer Hardesty. F A K Health Club battler, and Wilbur Boyce Colored Y. M. C. A. speedster, in the featherweight finals Hardesty knocked out Johnny Krukemeier, city featherweight title holder, on the opening night.

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Purdue Hopes to Even Score With Illinois Conference Lead to Be at Stake in Cage Clash at Lafayette. liy Time* Special LAFAYETTE. Ind., Feb. 14.—Illinois, the only team that has been able to defeat Purdue this season, will make a real bid to remove the Boilermakers from the co-leadership with Indiana in the Big Ten basketball race here Saturday night in a game packed with spectacular possibilities. Already holding a 37-36 verdict over the Boilermakers as the re- ; suit of a wild finish in the first meeting the two quintets at Champaign, j the Illini. who have suffered only two Big Ten defeats so far this season, will seek to renew their still robust title hopes with a duplication of their eariler feat. Back from their eastern jaunt where they accumulated victories over Fordham and Temple, the Boilermakers will depend on their speed and well-balanced scoring power in I an effort to even up with the Illini as they head into the last half of their unusually strenuous card. Whirlwind finishes for victory have become a part of Purdue's stock, for in three of their last five ! games, the Boilermakers have come from behind in the closing minutes to change defeat into victory. However, despite Purdue's reputation for last-minute rallies, the Boilermakers realize only too well that Illinois can more than match their comback power, for in the first meeting between the two quintets Purdue was leading 29 to 19 in the second half, only to have Craig Ruby's crew pull the game out of the fire. ITALY SHOWS OLYMPIC CHIVALRY FOR JAPAN By United Press ROME, Feb. 14.—1n a “spirit of Olympic chivalry toward Japan and Asia generally,” Italy will have its claims to be host for the 1940 Olympic games canceled so that the | games can be awarded to Japan to coincide with the 2600th anniversary of the Empire. In return, Italy expects to play host in 1944. The Olvmpic committee meets at Oslo, Feb. 25.

Boyce made an impressive showing in preliminary bouts. a a a Tomorrow night's action will begin promptly at 8 o'clock, with Open class semi-finals to be held first, followed by the Novice finals and Open finals in that order. All bouts are for three two-minute rounds to a decision. Ringside tickets are on sale at Haag's Claypool Hotel drug store, Illinois and Washington-sts, and Lcmcke's Service Shop. 108 E. Mar-ket-st. at sl—while they last. General admission will be 50 cents. Referees for tomorrow' night have been announced as Heze Clark, Merle Alte and Happy Atherton. Introduction of fighters and announcement of the winners will be made through a public address system. 30-Day Quarantine Imposed on Chadd By United Pres* ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 14.—Coach Archie Chadd of Anderson High School is confined to his home here under quarantine for 30 days because of scarlet fever. Chadd's wife and 2-year-old son Billy both have contracted the disease. DEFENDING CHAMP IS VICTOR IN CUE MATCH Defending Champion Leu Spivey boosted his standing to two victories against one defeat in the Indiana three-cushion billiard tournament when he trimmed Leonard Quill at Cooler's last night, 50 to 31. Spivey posted the third high run of seven in the tourney during the match, which required 82 innings. Sonny Pilz will oppose Lew Vogler in a tourney tilt tonight at Cooler's at 8. RIVERSIDE NINE ORGANIZES The Riverside A. A.-Davis Fuel Cos. baseball team will meet tonight at Tudor's, 2800 Clifton-st, to organize for the new season. All players and those wishing to try out are a>ked to attend. The meeting will begin at 7,

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1935

DFF THE A BACKBOARD HMBHHHNHriiBI by PAUL BOXELLmmmsmmmsmmmmmm Backboard’s Gift to the Basketball World

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JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL OF LAFAYETTE Standing, Left to Right—Wayne l r oung, Tom Dickinson, Carl Bryant, Charles Newton, Ralph O’Haver. Sitting—Bob Vyverberg, Bob Bordenet, Charles Wee don, Don Martin. Inset—Emmett Crowe.

“Breathes there a man with soul so dead, who never to himself hath said, “ ‘This is my own, my native team?’ ” Not in Lafayette. W : th those three exceptional teams—Purdue, West Sioe and Jefferson —setting the old town afire week after week with heroic deeds on home courts and abroad, the citizenry of Lafayette is basketball-fevered right to the core. Leaving Purdue to the Big Ten title-selectors,

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reverse the order. He’ll wait until after March 16— then may the compliments be mutual.

YOU'RE wondering when I'm going to point out for Mr. Masters’ regular five men. I can not do that. Mr. Masters - doesn’t have five regulars. Mr. Masters has 10 men all on a par. He uses all of em freely, whenever and wherever they fit into the situation. In other words, Abie has added a definite Bo McMilhn touch to his offensive —you never know where the boys are going to line up when they come out of the huddle. Dickinson has been used successfully as forward, center, floor guard and back guard at times this campaign.

Every pastimers except Bordenet has played at least two positions. a a a AN added word about this boy Dickinson. He is an exceptional student, ranking fourth in a student body of 1400 during the last six w'eeks period. Tom was the North Central Conference scoring leader last year and has consistently held a spot in the first ten this season. Umm-but Frankfort —Jeff's regional threat —has two men at the top of the standings, so we won’t go into that. a a a GORDON GRAHAM of the Lafayette Journal and Courier didn't give Backboard much encouragement when he columned recently that Jeff probably would not get through the sectional, but that the fans were having a great time while it lasted. I think he was kidding Egad, I hope so! In fact, I'm sure of it, because he has just braced your hopeful hunch-player thusly; “I honestly believe your choice is as good as any. Os course, the sectional and regional hurdles will be tough ones, mainly because they are mental hazards. However, I think Jefferson can make the grade this time. Over-con-fidence is not our trouble here this year.” a a a Jefferson in the past has been addicted to chronic sectionalitis. And when the Broncs finally seeped through they succumbed rapidly in the regional. Jeff has not been among those present at the Big 16 since 1921. a a a SEASON records are more or less scraps of paper when the tourney gets under way. But the Jeff scrap is beautiful to behold while the season is still in swing. The Mastersmen have wen 15 of 16 tussles. Logansport trounced ’em,32 to 21, early in the season. That was the game in which the Berr.es ccumected on 14 of 26 shots. Later, Jeff beat the Berries, 25 to 23. The Jeffmen dote on lump-in-throat finishes. It's going to be heart-threatening to watch ’em in the tourney. They're not selfish, though, they the starring role in each engagement. In games Backboard calls to mind. Dickinson heaved the two remarkable baskets that beat Logansport in the last minute and put Jeff in the Conference lead; Young caged the goals that tied the score, then won the game in the second overtime in that superthriller at Frankfort; Crowe, coming in with a cold to play during the last quarter, effected a bril-

The unprecedented patriotism that rages'in the Jefferson gym when the Bronchos take to the floor is but one of the many things which inspire Backboard to believe that the Jeffmen have “got the stuff” this year. That they are North Central Conference champions bears weight only in revealing that they are consistent in top-notch competition. When the March Maelstrom begins they’ll be starting all over again with the other nine leaguers—including Frankfort.

B a c k b o ard turns to the h i gh schools and, eliminating West Side for lack of positive opposition, puts his brand on the Jefferson of Las a y ette Bronchos to thunder through the March finale and capture Mr. Ihsaa’s most coveted possession—the state crown. At this point, I suppose. I should congratulate the Jeffmen. But that won’t mean much to them now. Backboard rather would

First, Backboard has confidence in the Jefferson pilot. A. B. Masters is an experienced hand at the game. The system used by his Bronchos this year smacks of the Purdue variety, but it is something more than that. Masters actually has added something to the Boilermaker-styled fast break, which, in Backboard’s eye, puts the Jeff offense heads above other lightning breaks in high school circulation. Are yuli listenin', Jeffersonville? A. 8., or Abie, if I must break the dignity of my piece, graduated from Purdue in 1923, being captain of the basketball team during the season of 1922-23. He coached freshman basketball for Ward (Piggy) Lambert daring 1524 and 1925. Abie then went over into Illinois—Robinson, to be exact—where he coached three seasons. From there he took over the Kokomo helm for three years and is putting in his fourth year at Lafayette. Take another look at that valentine up atop the column. Such frail little fellers! How do you suppose actually SIX of ’em happened to be on Jefferson's unbeaten football team last season! Emmett Crowe, in the inset, was named all-state quarter back by Dick Miller of The Times, for brain and brawn. Weedom, Newton. Vyverberg. O’Haver, Martin and Young are the other five. They can take it. That takes care of things from the stamina angle.

liant rescue of the recent Anderson battle. Here's the record. Fair to middlin’, eh? Jefferson, 29; Crawfordsville. 21. Jefferson, 31; Connersville. 22. Jefferson, 25; West Side, 20. Jefferson, 25; Kokomo. 24. Jefferson. 29: New Castle, 24. Logansport, 32: Jefferson, 21. Jefferson, 22; Frankfort. 20. Jefferson, 23: Delphi. 12. Jefferson, 32; Lebanon, 22. Jefferson, 3*; Muncie, 32. Jefferson, 25; W'est Side. 20. Jefferson, 48; Lebanon. 36. Jefferson. 25; Logansport. 23. Jefferson, 28; Frankfort. 24 (overtime). Jefferson, 33; Richmond. 29. Jefferson. 28: Anderson. 25. The Bronchos will show at Greencastle tomorrow night and wind up the season at home against Delphi, Feb. 22. a a a WEST SIDE and Battle Ground in the sectional, and Frankfort and Lebanon in the regional, are the flies in Backboard’s soup . . . one supporter Backboard can depend on from now on in is Chic (Crow Fancier) Yarbrougn, who says strange things in the Frankfort Times. . . if you will n .-tice the victim list, Jeff has nudged the Casemen in two extra dose sessions, and some, perhaps even Chic, are claiming it can't be done a third time , . . show ’em, Broncs ... if the regional were set for the Jefferson floor, Backboard wouldn't worry another minute ... he isn’t anyhow—much . . . Crowe, Newton, Dickinson, Martin and College Net Scores STATE Kokomo, 42: Huntington, 41. Indiana State, 26; Tulsa Diamond Oilers. 22. Manchester. 26; Taylor, 25. OTHERS Michigan State, 32: Kentucky, 26. Armv, 43; Delaware. 17. Navy. 32; West Virginia. 21. Davis-Elkins, 61; West Virginia Wesleyan. 29. St. John's iAnnapolis), 45: American University. 21. North Carolina State. 35; Washington and Lee. 26 Dartmouth 29: Cornell. 20. University of Baltimore. 47; Pennsylvania Military College 45. Waynesburg. 44: Washington and Je3erson. 32. H. S. Net Scores Crawfordsville. 29; Greencastle, 27. Scottsburg. 29: Greensburg. 19. Morgantown. 17: Monrovia. 16. Kentland. 20; Fowler. 13. St. Paul. 26; Waldron. 18. Sheridan, 26: Arcadia. 14. Yorktown. 46; Frankton. 14. Fairmount. 25: Van Buren, 13. New August** 26: Castleton, 25. Warren. .73; 20.

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Bryant are seniors, while Young, Vyverberg, O’Haver, Weedon and Bordenet are juniors . . . look at strapping Mr. Bryant in the picture, center . . . Buster Crabbe runs a distant second . . . Backboard isn’t going to essay on Masters’ offensive system other than to say it takes brains, stamina and plenty of speed to execute, there's a trick to it that’s interesting to watch, and you'll enjoy seeing the Broncs play . . . Jefferson won the favorite crown in 1916 ... 19 years is just about long enough to whet a craving appetite . . . okay, Bronchos, let’s go grazing! ana Dear Bronchos: If a HEART stands for intestinal fortitude, And the ARROW is always the sign Os zip and skill in shooting that pill, You're my valentine!

SOUTHPORT GRAPPLERS LOSE TO BEDFORD H. S. Bedford High School grapplers gained an early lead to defeat the Southport High School team in a wrestling meet last night at the Southport gym, 19 '2 to 18 1 2. Results of the ten matches: 100 pounds. Kirkman B) decisioned Wilson; 108 pounds. Louder (Bl won fall from Warmen iS*: 115 pounds, ‘Vogelsang <SJ decisioned McConnell ißi; 125 pounds. Turpin ißi won fall from Miller < Si; 135 pounds. Guy >St decisioned Cripe <Bi; 145 pounds, Rhorer 'Bi and Ganz iSi wrestled to draw; 155 pounds. Bartley 'Bi won fall from Lull (S): 165 pounds. Wasson 'Si docisioned Settle ißi; 175 pounds. Gimbel (Si decisioned Conelev Bi: heavyweight, Oliphant iSi won on forfeit from Smith (Bi.

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Gridiron Exacts Toll Michigan State College gained a great football player in Kurt Warmbein, triple-threat half back, last year, but it lost a great hurdle prospect. Warmbein has had to forego his track career due to a gridiron injury received last fall. It’s a shoulder injury.

Large Entry Indicated for State Tourney

Legislative Bill to Extend Playing Time Appears to Be Defeated. Perennial increases which have brought record fields in recent state j high school basketball tournaments) may establish another mark when the deadline for entries for the 1935 event is reached tomorrow. The field of 773 teams —9276 certified players—of last year bettered a record entry of 771 teams which competed in 1933. In 1932 a total of 767 teams were entered. No Official Estimate Commissioner Arthur L. Trester of tlie Indiana High School Athletic Association would make no estimate today of the number of teams expected to compete this year. Entries have been coming in steadily for several days, however, indicating a large field. Tomorrow is the dead line. Several entries have been re- i jected each year because oi late ar- | rival. Cory and Adams Township 1 were declared ineligible to compete j last year. Linden, Sunman. Spiceland, Lakeville and Burns City entries were rejected in 1933. Local Play Feb. 28 The deadline for entries is the first important date in the state tournament chronology. Schedules for sectionals, regionals and finals i will be drawn Feb. 22 and announced the following day. Sectionals will be played March 1 and 2 in 64 centers, with the survivors moving to regional competition March 9. The finals will be played here March 15-16. The Indianapolis and Gary sectionals will start on Thursday night, Feb. 28, by special permission. Another attempt to extend the playing schedule of the tournament, ! through a bill introduced in the | State Legislature, apparently has been defeated. Sponsors of the leg- j islation urged that the finals be j extended to three days. Each school is permitted to enter 12 players in the tournament but two must be withdrawn prior to the opening game of the sectionals. KENTUCKY FIVE LOSES By United Press EAST LANSING, Mich., Feb. 14. —Michigan State closed its home basketball schedule last night by upsetting the University of Kentucky, 32 to 26. It was the Spartans’ tenth consecutive victory. State led at half-time, 16 to 14. Leßoy Edwards, Kentucky player from Indianapolis, and Herrick, State, paced scoring with 16 and 12 points respectively.

TIMES-LEGION Golden Gloves Finals The Armory, Friday, Feb. 15, 8 p. m. 25 Bouts Estimated as Champions are Crowned CARNIVAL OF FLYING FISTS Last Night of a Glorious Tourney Reserved Seats sl. You’ll have to hurry! General admission 50 cents. Reserved seats on sale Haag’s Claypool Hotel drug store, Lemcke Service Shop, 108 East Market-st.

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Casey Smiles ly l nited Press Brooklyn. Feb. 14.— c?.*y Stengel, the popular manager of the Brooklyn Dod;ers, felt like celebrating today, and when Casey celebrates it's an event. He was rewarded whh a new three-year contract to pilot the Flatbush entry in the National League after serving only one season at the head of the Brooklyn baseball club. Stengel was under a twoyear contract which covered the seasons of 1934 and 1935. The new agreement covers 1935, '36 and '37. Terms were not announced, but Casey flashed a wide smile.

Deaf School Host to Cage Tourney Three-Day Event to Draw Out-of-State Teams. The Indiana School for the Deaf will be host to the Central States Deaf School basketball tournament here Feb. 21-23, it was announced today. States which will have schools in the competition include Wisconsin, Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. Illinois has won the title four times. Indiana three and Wisconsin, Kentucky and Ohio once each. The tournament will be on a round-robin basis with each team meeting the others once. Each quintet will play one game on Thursday, two on Friday and two on Saturday. The opening day's games will begin at 7 p. m. Trophies will be awarded to first and second place winners. The outstanding player also will receive a trophy. Officials have been announced as> Harrell Parr and Leonard Evans. A. Thatcher will be official scorer and H. Stewart official timekeeper. Mat Foe Is Sought Here for Ray Steele A strong foe will be matched with Ray Steele, 218, the bronzed Californian, for the top bout on the allheavyweight wrestling card of the Hercules A. C. next Tuesday night at the Armory, Matchmaker Lloyd Carter announced today. Carter reports that he is considering George (Cry Baby) Zaharias, Karl (Doc) Sarpolis and Jim McMillen. all of whom are considered front rank grapplers. Steele has gone undefeated in Indianapolis with the exception of his appearance here a month ago when he was disqualified for using rough tactics against Everett Marshall. The Californian is a two-fisted style of grappler.