Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 253, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 December 1935 — Page 9

DEC. 3T, 1035

ROSE BOWL RIVALS SCOFF AT THREAT OF HEAVY RAIN

Both Stanford and S. M. U. Claim Muddy Grid Would Be Aid to Their Styles of Play Coaches Upset Precedent by Foreseeing Victory; ‘Lid Is Off' for Visiting Fans; All Players Ready for Action in Tomorrow's Big Game. BY RONALD WAGONER I Prrs Staff Corre*nond*ri PASADENA. Cal., Dec. 31.—Despite stanch efforts of the Chamber of Commerce to blow down the sad situation, a threat of rain hovered over the Rose Bow] today as Stanford and Southern Methodist tapered off for the annual football classic on New Year's Day. Thirty-six hours before the teams were due to trot out before approximately 90.000 fans, the situation was as follows: Ticket scalpers were asking as high as SSO a copy for choice seats. Southern Methodist was a 10-to-7 betting favorite in the Los Angeles

money mart. Stanford cohorts were gaining confidence or perhaps whistling in the dark, and declaring the team would not lose three in a row in tne bowl. Coach Matty Bell of S. M. U. and Coach Tiny Thornhill of Stanford shattered all Rose Bowl precedent and declined crying towels. Each predicted victory for his team, although voicing respect for the opposition. Predicts Showers Today The man who figures out the government weather reports refused to commit himself definitely, but opined that rain drops might descend upon the huge holiday crowd and the band of gridders tomorrow. He said there would be rain today, presaging damp underfooting at game time. A1 Masters, Stanford graduate manager, disparaged the rain threat, saying a patent drainage system takes water off the gridiron as fast as any accumulates. Southern Methodist athletes declared rain would not interfere with their plans to boat Stanford as they can pass, punt and run in either wet or dry pastures. Stanford followers, however, felt wet weather would benefit their ponderous line and likewise slow up Bobby Wilson, 147-poind Methodist all-America half back. Wilson was reported in the best condition of the season, while Bobby Grayson, his arch rival of Stanford, was reported free from a cold and ready to go. Bo Likes Methodists Two visiting football coaches, Bo McMillin, Indiana, and Jim Crowley, Fordham, picked S. M. U. to win. Coach William H. Spaulding of U. C. L. A. strung along with Stanford. A number of newspaper critics also said it would be a Stanford day. Bob Zuppke, Illinois coach, predicted Stanford would win by a small margin. Stanford this time was believed to be taking the game seriously in contrast to the "laughing boy" attitude adopted in their losses to Alabama and Columbia in the bowl. Coach Thornhill ha? given the Indians new pass plays, with Grayson and Quarter Back Bill Paul- i man attempting to match the j throws of Wilson and Shelly Burt, j best of the Methodist tossers. Critics predicted a great contest ! of lines. S. M. U. has two allAmericas in Truman Spain, tackle, and "Iron Man” Wetsel.guard. Stanford’s all-America tackle, Bob Reynolds, will oppase Spain. Each top 200 pounds and tower more than six feet,. Another all-America in the front trenches is James (Monk) Moscrip. Stanford's place-kicking end. Moscrip will start the game with a brace protecting a bad knee. Hus time of participation will depend upon how the wounded knee stands the pressure of fast action. “The LiH Is Off" Pasadena and Los Angeles were football mad as game time ap- 1 proached. Hotels in the two cities! and in Hollywood were packed, many of them turning away wouldbe guests. The police and board of i equalization, the state liquor board, 1 announced the "lid was off” for celebrants. The Los Angeles chief of police, however, added that no mercy would be shown to those who drive automobiles while intoxicated. Pasadena police were prepared to handle one of the greatest traffic jams in the city’s history as a capacity crowd attended tlie football game and more than 1.000.000 spec- ! tators lined streets to witness the ■ spectacular Rase parade prelude. GRAYSON TO WED By T : nitr<l Prr*. HONOLULU. T. H„ Dec. 31. Bobby Grayson. Stanford's allAmerica full back, will marry Mary Christine Williams of Honolulu Jan. 10. Miss Williams, daughter of Lieut. Col. Benjamin Williams, met the grid star on the Stanford campus two years ago. Grayson will leave for Honolulu with a group of other football stars some time after the Rose Bowl game.

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Western Gridders Hope for Weather Edge in Conflict Clearing Skies Predicted for Charity Battle; Eastern Team Powerful. i Rif L fitted Press SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 31Coaches and players of the West's All-Star footoall team eyed the weather man and the Eastern roster with dual consternation today as they prepared to wind up practice for the annual East-West Shrine charity game tomorrow. The outlook was for a capacity crowd of 60,000 persons, possible rainfall and a contest matching the speed and deception of the West against the heavy power-driving of the East. Storm Clears Away The Western team took heart as game time neared, however, from a weather forecast for generally fair weather today and tonight, with fair, but cloudy, weather in prospect New Year’s Day. A storm cleared away last night and a fog. regarded as a favorable harbinger of clearing skies, settled over San Francisco. Rain unquestionably would hurt the victory hopes of the Western squad, outweighed, apparently outpowered and already on the. short end of 10-to-7 betting odds. East Has Weight From end to end the East’s tentative starting lineup presented a roster including some of the nation’s top-ranking linesmen. The weight average shaded 205 pounds. In the back field the East packed a wealth of straight-ahead power. Additionally, the Easterners possess an array of noteworthy field-goal kick--1 ers. The West has a heavy line and one of the fastest back fields ever assembled. The team's greatest hope of producing touchdowns, therefore, appears to hinge upon ability of the squad to shake loose one of the fast, tricky backs in a broken field. MIDWEST GRIDDERS ON LIBERTY ALL-AMERICA B\f f r nitcd Press NEW YORK, Dec. 31.—Five Midwestern players are named on the all-America football team to be announced by Liberty Magazine in the issue of Jan. 11. The team, selected by the votes of 1521 varsity players on 91 teams: Ends, Tinsley, Louisiana State, and Wendt, Ohio State; tackles, Widseth, Minnesota, and Wasicek, Colgate; guards, Weller, Princeton, and Wagner, Michigan State; center, Jones, Ohio State; quarter. Goddard. Washington State; half backs, Wilson, S. M. U, and Berwanger, Chicago; full back, Grayson, Stanford. Net Gossip Thp schedule for Industrial League to bp Played at the L’.-oadwav Methodist, Episcopal Church gvm Thursday night follows. 7:3o—MoCrory vs. Kresge. B:3o—Phillips 66 vs J. C. Penney 9:3o—Fletcher Trust vs. Indianapolis Railway. The Riverside Olympics, playing in the senior class, desire games with strong citv and state teams. The quintet is willing to share expenses on local tilts. For information write J. Weaver. 1925 Dcxterst, Indianapolis, or call Talbot 6610. The Rockwood Juniors, who scored a 1 l-to-10 victory over the English Avenue Boys Club Juniors, want games in the j 13-14-year-old class with combinations I „?, vln ß access to gyms. Write Conlev White, 413 Villa-av, Indianapolis. The English Avenue Boys’ Club Junior : and senior squads want to book games tor New Year's Day at their home gym. The Juniors play in the 15-17-vear-old i class. For information call Bill Stewart Drex'l 6096. Vermont Midgets, boasting five victories against one loss, wish to book games in :the 14-17-year-old class with teams having gyms or willing to share expenses. Call Lincoln 3186 between 6 and 7 and ask for Bill. Hoping to extend their string of wins, thp South Side Buddies will plav two games tomorrow, meeting the Memorial Scabooki*'s at 2 in the Memorial gym. and thp Oak Hill Spartans in the Brookside gym at 8. The Buddies recently scored their second straight victorv over the St. Joseph’s Boys’ Club. 33 to 19. Teams having gyms and wanting games with this combination are asked to write Leo Ostermeyer. 245 S State-av. Indianapolis The Buddies would like to meet the St. Philip s Boys' Club and the Tabernacle Iron Men. The Riverside Park Methodist hardwood team defeated the Union Congregational squad recently. 40 to 23. Central Indiana combinations desiring tilts with the Riversides are asked to write 2448 N. Hard-lng-st, Indianapolis. Girl teams playing boys' rules are asked ' to call Talbot 0592 for tilts with the Rivvrside Park Methodist girls' organization. The Riverside Girls have a gym. , For games with the Capitol City Cubs IS-iO-year-old class, write Russ Anderson 267 N. Randolph-st, Indianapolis, or call Lincoln 1956. the Cubs want to meet >he Chnstamore, Dearborn and Shelbv Service aggregations. Indianapolis Flashes ’ B’’ team will play in the Edgewood gym at 8 Thursday night. Montford Snvder. Prestlev. Wilhelm Benlay Under. Simmons. Mortimer, Sheehan and Shanahan notice. 14 St. Joseph's Juniors want to schedule a I game tomorrow to be played at their home gvm Write Leo Donahue. 305 N Sum!T I( rf U dlfl *apolls. This squad, coaehod ? an has defeated the Woodsidc All-Stars and the Holy Cross Giants. IRISH MEET WILDCATS 71me* Special EVANSTON. 111.. Dec. 31—Northwestern and Noire Dame are to! clash in a college basketball game here tonight. Notre Dame defeated the Wildcats in a previous encounter at South Bend.

HARDIN’S ADVICE WORKS LIKE A CHARM

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When Jess Montague turned in a 393 total a few days ago, he sought Carl Hardin's advice on "How to bowl 600.’ Hardin is shown above giving "Monty," who is about to toss his mineralite down the alley, a few pointers. It was a good lesson. The "pupil” turned in a 598 the next evening.

Recheck of Handicaps Gives Jack Hunt Top Prize in St. Philip Pin Tourneu

BY BERNARD HARMON IF you don't believe history repeats ask Jack Hunt. Last week his Acetlylene Products were supposedly beaten out of first place in the annual "Pot of Gold" at the Antlers by a single pin margin by Dutch Master Cigars, but alter a recheck of scores and handicaps, the Acetylene boys were awarded the $250

first-place prize through a onepin edge. Then along came the St. Philip "Singles Sweeps tak es,” held at the East Side alleys over the week-end. According to the first reports Hunt lost out by one pin. Chuck Markey turning in a 741 against his

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740. But once more Jack came “from behind,” for after score sheets and handicaps of the event were checked he was $25 richer, the newly audited figures giving him a 943 against Markey's 941. So beware, tournament shooters, if you expect to beat “Hard-hittin’ Hunt,” get a big enough lead to overcome any rechecks, rehashes or rebounds that may pop up within a few days after you've found places to spend the cash you think you have won. One more change in the original list of prize winners resulted from the check-up, Carl Hardin taking ninth place on an 871 total. The event drew 154 entries, a new record in the annual affair, and all participants voiced their approval of the courtesy shown them by Bill Sargent, manager of the alleys, who was in charge of the tourney. He has announced the official winners and their respective totals and prizes as follows: First, Jack Hunt. 943. SSO; second, Chuck Markey, 941, $25; Bill Nichols, 906. S2O; fourth. Bud Argus, 897. sls; fifth. Neil King, 890, $10; sixth. Gene White, 881, $8; seventh, John Murphy, 873. $6.50; eighth, Dari Hanna. 873, $6.50; ninth. Carl Hardin, 871, $5; tenth. Pete Ernst. 878. $4; high game outside of prize list, Dave Decry, 254, $4. ts z r THREE rousing series were turned in by members of the South Side Business Men's League as they pounded the maples in their final 1935 session at the Fountain Square Alleys last night. Oscar Behrens southpawed his way to a 679 series that was not only the topper of the Business Men’s circuit but the best turned in by city pastimers during the evening. Games of 210, 226 and 243 gained him his big series, which proved helpful to his Newman C-V Beers in their two-time victory over the Stahlhut Jewelers. Kehl's 226 opener, which paved the way for a 609. gave the Jewelers an edge in the initial tilt. John Murphy closed with a 256 that boosted him to a 666 series, the pacemaker in Bake & Van’s D-X Service odd-game decision over Tydol Gasoline. The Schott combination kept the losers in the running. Nan turning in a 661 as Eddie tumbled 608. The D-X's closed with a 1002. Ramsey tossed the only other 600 of the evening, but his 604 failed to land Koch Furnitures in the victory. column. They lost three games to Heidenreieh Florists. Bra-den-Sutphin Inks dropoed their initial conflict to Cliff Meier Coals, but came back to nab the remaining pair, a a a Answering the challenge of the South Side iopplers. Leonard Binnion defended the laurels of the North Side with a 62 in the North Side Business Men's League gathering at the Parkway Alievs. He had games of '-41. 211 and 201. but iis Indiana Candy Cos. aggregation mates failed to hack him and the team dropped two games to the opposing Cora Cola flvesome. Jones with o-jo, the only other honor total turned in at the loop's session, also failed to gain the support of hit fellow members, and Mike Mann's dropped a pair to Beck's Coal & Coke. Other team flashes also ended in odd-game derisions for the winners. Ora's Lunrh. Grav Oribben * Gray, Bixby Shoe Polish and Motor Express downing Beta Chi Omega. Sigma Alpha Tan, Special* and Steve's Shell*.

Rolling his first season in league competition. Fred Huston set the pace among the pastimers of the Indianapolis Automotive League as it went through its weekly session at the Antlers Alleys last night. A 234 initial game boosted him to a 605, the lone honor count of the evening, which helped his team in its double triumph over Bear Wheel Aligning Cos. Indiana Wheel and Rim, the loop leaders, turned in a pair of victories over MarmonHerrington. while the runnorup Gulling Auto Electric rolled without opposition. Pavy’s Auto Top Shop nabbed a pair from Wreckers Cherry 7610 in the remaining tilt. tr a a Harry Hafer s 626 topped all solo efforts of Reformed Church members in their session at Pritchett Alievs. The top series boosted his Immanuel No. 1 to a triple victory over Immanuel No 2. Al Sclioch turned in a 627 and Carl Reifis a 612 for the Second Reformed No. 1, which took the odd game from Trinitv quintet. No other 600 totals appeared in the remaining clashes which were won by Second Reformed No. 3. First Reformed No. 2 and lirst Reformed No. 1. Pleasant Run No. 1 and Immanual No. 3. In a postponed set Paul Weishaar of the Immanuel No 1 team turned in a 635. a a a Triple victories decided all but one team match of the Fraternal Leagues session at the Illinois. Chick Roush Gowned J. D. Adams Cos. In one game to nalt the unanimous shutouts. BerehofT Beer. Ellis Trucking. Teeter's Drugs Crown Laundry. Sterling Laundry and A. & P. Bakery were the three-time winners. with Gun Club, Indianapolis Towel Supply, Indianapolis Reed Cos.. Indiana Candy & Tobacco, Breakfast Shop and Gasetena, as their victims. Leading soloists of the gathering were George w ,y? ,, wl L h , fi34 - Bob Th rem with 614 and Walt Heckman with 604. tt tt a , Bll J Nichols evidently has taken a liking to 600 totals for he again passed the coveted mark in last night's session of the Evangelical circuit at Pritchett’s. His 617 was the best individual series of the evening. Bill Behrens being his closest rival with a 598. In the team matches Browns and Pirates blanked Dodgers and Cubs, as Giants. Cardinals. Senators and Reds won twice over Red Sox, Tigers Indians and White Sox. * o .i a In the Service Chib clashes at the Parkway, Pacific Mutual, Republic Coal &• Coke and Indianapolis Morris Plan shut out Capitol Lumber, Metropolitan Coal and Central Motor Parts. while two-timers were taken by Levinson ? Yats, Midwest Fuel and Crown Laundry over City Securities, Ride the Intcrurban and Bayuk Phillies. Ellis Stackhouse paced the individuals with a 623 series. tt a a Charlie Tyner s 653 easily copped the solo honors of yesterday's matinee session of the xndianapoiis Star League at Pritchetts. ihe top series gave his Mailers, No. 10 a triple win over Five Stars

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Wrong Fonts also won through a. stutout. Agates being the victims. Mose 1 - Specials nabbed a pair from Rolles Printing, while Palookas were without opposition. a a it The weekly session of the City Hall loop at the Central Alleys.found John Noonan in fine form. His 604 topped all solo efforts and gained his Engineers the only shutout victory of the evening. They downed Park Board three times. Board of Works and Board of Health won a pair each over Garage and Legal Dept. t: a tt Three team series were completed in the Linns Club matches at the Antlers Alleys, Hides winning three times over Ears, Claws shutting nut Whiskers and Heads downing Tails in a pair. Lorenz Wiesman's 611 outclassed all individual efforts. tt a tt In the Indiana Bell Telephone League session at the Central, Accounting, Commercial and Long Lines took odd-game decisions over Traffic, Construction and Engineers. Morris topped the soloists with a 605. a a tt Jess Smythe topped the individuals of the State Highway League at Pritchett’s with a 633; Smith's 614 was the best solo count of the St. Joan of Arc session at the Uptown and Stumpp’s 602 was best in the Gibson Cos. loop at the Illinois. tt a a Four additional entries will gain Oscar Behrens his 100-team goal for the fifth annual five-man 1050 scratch handicap tournament to be staged at the Fountain Square Alleys Saturday and Sunday. He reported last night that 96 quintets had made entry, practically insuring a first place prize of S3OO. The only open spots on the two-day program are as follows: One at 4 and one at 6 Saturday afternoon, five at 10 Saturday night, one at 10 Sunday morning and one at noon Sundav. For reservations at any of the above times call Behrens at Drexel 2150. Continentals Called Hack to Net Drills While the rest of the students enjoy a second week of vacation. Coach Rowland Jones called his Washington High School basketball players back to daily practice today. This morning’s session was featured by a review of fundamentals and drills in passing and accurate basket shooting. The Continentals are to journey to Beech Grove Friday night. Last year Washington beat the Hornets, 34 to 28.

Hoosiers Star in Sugar Bowl Track Events Lash and Hornbostel Mark Up New Records on Victory Runs. B]f T inted Pres* NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 31.—Five new Southern track records were chalked up today following the first annual Sugar Bowl invitation field and track meet at Loyola Stadium yesterday. The meet attracted a large number of nationally prominent stars, many of whom are of Olympic team caliber. Upset in Two-Mile The two-mile run, which turned out to be an upset, was the feature of the day. Norman Bright, Stanford. American record holder, in the event, led for five laps, only to be passed by Harold Manning, Wichita, Kan., ace. and Don Lash of the University of Indiana, who came in first. Lash's time was 9 minutes 19.5 seconds, anew Southern record. Glenn Cunningham of Kansas, the fastest miler in the world, had little competition in turning in a time of 4:16 for the mile, eight and six-tenths seconds faster than the former Southern record, but considerably slower than his best time. Crowley. New York A. C.. was second. and Dawson, Tulsa, third. In the 120-yard high hurdles, Forest Towns of Georgia barely nosed out A1 Moreau, former L. S. U. star, setting anew Southern record of 14.8 seconds. Record for 880 Charles Hornbostel, former Indiana runner who is now studying law at Harvard, finished first in the 880. setting anew Southern record of 1.54.6. Jack Torrance, L. S. U. weight man. got off one good toss with the 16-pound shot, throwing it 54 feet, one and one-fourth inches for a new Southern record. Eddie Daigle, Loyola, took the 75yard dash in 7.6 seconds with Whitey Cox, Oklahoma, second, and Sam Allen, Oklahoma Baptists, third. In the 440, George Arnold of the Milrose A. A. took first honors with a time of 59 8, The highly rated "Slats” Hardin of L. S. U. was second and Delniar Brown. North Texas Teachers, third, and Bill Kirchem, -Tulane, fourth. Hoosier Defeated in Feather Scrap Rightmire Raps Mullins and Takes Belt. Timer Special CHICAGO. Dec. 31.—Everette (Young) Rightmire, Sioux City da.) boxer, proved for the second time last night that he knew more about boxing than Winfred (Moon) Mullins, hard puncher from Vincennes. Ind. Almost two years ago, Rightmire handed Mullins a thumping. Then the Hoosier featherweight started a winning streak that gained national attention, only to have his nemesis break it again. In the 12-round bout at the Marigold Gardens. Rightmire easilyoutpointed his Indiana rival. He weighed 124 1 2 pounds, to 126 .for Mullins. As Rigntmire’s hand was raised in victory, Barney Ross, world's welterweight champion, jumped into the ring and presented him with a belt, symbolic of No. 1 rating in Illinois in the 126-pound class. TIGERS DOWN PURDUE Times Special PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 31. Princeton University’s squash racquets team scored a 5-to-0 victory over Purdue University at the Cynwyd Club yesterday. It was the third match of Purdue’s Eastern tour.

Max Broadcasts in Sleep; Would Fight Louis Again On Winner-Take-All Basis. Baer Proposes; Too Lazy to Train. His Manager Answers. BY GEORGE E. HEI.MER •Copyright. 1935. bv Unirrd Pitmi FAIR OAKS. Cal . Dec. 31 —Max Baer would be willing to meet Jo Louis again on a winner-take-all basis if the Brown Bomber should win the world's heavyweight championship.

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I don't, care anything about fightin,: again—never did like to ficht—but if Louis wins the title Id like to meet him. winner take all." the former champion said while Pippins: a cocktail before dinner in Manager Ancil Hoffman's elaborate ranch house. Has List of Resolutions "Brat him?" Baer mused. "Well, maybe, if I could get my hands in shape. Boy. if i could get a crack ai him with the understanding that ihe winner copped all the receipts. I'd cut out smoking, work hard and got in better shape than I ever was before." Hoffman, manager and sort of foster father of the Baers. Max and Buddy, doesn't share the playboy fighter's enthusiasm, although he concedes Max "a chance" if ne trained properly. ' It would take him a year of hard work to get tn shape." Ancil said. If I could take him into thp mountains lor a year, keep him awav frrm everybody and really make hint work. I think he might stand a chance of beating Louis. I doubt if Max would work hard enough, though. He's too lazy. Too Easy (o Hit "Max took the worst beating from Louis that I ever saw a man take from anybody. He doesn't keep his hands up. He's easy to hit. and Louis certainly hit him plenty. I don t want him to fight again unless he's in shape. I wouldn't want him to get punch drunk.” The huge-shouldered fighter likes to kid about his match with Louis. He has a toy which his mother sent him, and he takes delight in winding it up and watching the tin fighters—white and black—swing at each other. One or the other gets knocked down before the spring unwinds. "Sometimes I knock Louis out; sometimes he stops me." Max chuckles. "Depends upon my hands." Two Figure Skating Champs Hold Titles By T nitcd Press NEW YORK. Dec. 31—Maribel Y. Vinson. Boston, and Robin Lee, youthful Minneapolis star, rule American figure skating ranks for the second succeeding year. Both of them completed defense of their titles last night in Madison Square Garden to cinch the No. 1 positions on the American Olympic team which will represent this country at Garmish-Parten-kirchen, Germany, in February.