Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 260, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 January 1936 — Page 16

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By Eddie Ash GOLDEN GLOVES AT OLYMPICS an u NATIONAL CHAMPS TO TRAVEL

NATIONAL Golden Gloves tournament is to be held this year in addition to all of the customary meets and the "survivors over all' are to be offered an opportunity to make the trip to the Olympic Games in Germany as members of Uncle Sam’s amateur boxing team. The Chicago Tribune is to conduct the national event, which will follow the usual Tribune elimination affairs. All boxers will start from “scratch” and The Indianapolis Times-American Legion tourney here on Jan. 24 and 31 and Feb. 7 and 14, is just one of many preliminary Golden Glove events schedu’.id throughout the Middle West. Winners in the Open divisions here are to go to Chicago as the second *tep up the ladder, and in the event they survive the Tournament of Champions the third step will be the Tribune finals. Then will come the Olympic trials, and these will take the place of the annual international Golden Gloves bouts between America and one of the for'lgn teams. Fred De Borde, of the Bruce Robison Legion Post is manager of the Indianapolis classic and his entry list is growing toward anew record. City, county and state amateurs are eligible to compete and clubs, schools, Y. M. C. A.'s and Fort Benjamin Harrison are preparing to organize complete teams made up of boxers in all classes, from flyweights to

heavyweights.

ONE of Joe Louis’ sparring partners is Otis Thomas, who was on a Detroit Golden Glove amateur team with Joe which met Polish boxers in Chicago shortly before the Detroit youngsters quit the amateur rank?. Thomas was the heavyweight. Louis then was a light-heavyweignt. "I can’t begin to tell you how much Louis has improved,” explains Thomas. “Joe didn't have much besides a left hook when I last boxed with him. He has everything now.” tt it tt Tommy Burns, former heavyweight ring champ (but not for long), has turned up in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he plans t,o become a promoter. And old 800 800 Hoff has returned to the business of financing bouts in Philly. nan THE powerful Kentucky Wildcats will take a crack at the undefeated N. Y. U. outfit in New York tonight. The Violets beat the Cats by one point last season in a wild thriller that was decided on a disputed foul shot. nun Pop bottles were tossed by "enraged” basketball fans during a recent game in the Southwestern College Conference. Football was supposed to be king of sports in that section. Well, it was until Southern Methodist was deflated by Stanford. nan DANNO O’MAHONEY, the wrestling champ, has been granted an extension to remain in this country until June 15, according to Jack McGrath, his manager. After June 15 it will be necessary for Danno to return to Ireland. Later, he may re-enter the United States under the conditions of his first tiip. O'Mahoney has been unable to defeat Ernie Dusek in two bouts, both going to a draw, and many mat followers believe the Omaha giant eventually will lift the crown.

Stoefen Fails to Draw Enthusiasm of Dempsey ■ Tennis Ace Repeats Earnest Desire to Become Fighter; Needs to Till Out,’ Jack Advises. By United Press NEW YORK. Jan. B.—The tall blond gentleman put up his fists, feinted with a left and crossed a right at an imaginary foe. Jack Dempsey looked him up and down, then dismissed him with: “He’s a real nice boy—a real nice boy, but he net ds to fill out an awful, awful lot.”

But the "nice boy”—Lester Rollo Stoefen, professional tennis star — refused to be daunted by the skepticisim of the man seeking a "white hope” to be developed into a formidable opponent for Joe Louis. Stoefen, a square-shouldered, 24-year-old giant who will help open the indoor pro court season here this Saturday, is sincere about his chances as a “white hope,” regardless of what Dempsey thinks. Lester announced his intention to forsake his racquet and seek gold and glory in the prize ring as far back as last November. Yesterday, he looked up Dempsey who was to decide if "Little Rollo” should turn to a career of leather-pushing. “Dempsey's right in a way,” Stoefen said today. “I sure do need to fill out. I knew that before Jack told me. I'm only 180 pounds now and six feet four. But I can, and will, put on more meat. "Why, I could go up to 220 or better in a few months of conditioning In the woods.. And for boxing. I’ve done plenty. Not as a professional, and not even real boxing as an amateur. But I've practiced a lot in California, and they tell me I ought to be plenty good with my dukes.” Did Lester, who would be one of the ring's most handsome boxers since the days of "gorgeous” Georges Carpentier. really believe he had a chance of developing into a first-class heavyweight? Or was it all a publicity gag born in the fertile mind of tennis promoter Bill O’Brien?

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THE efforts of Clyde Quackenbush, above, veteran forward, have been an important driving power in Indiana Central’s campaign for the 1935-36 state conference basketball ti 1 1 e. ' The local Greyhounds, listing seven victories against one defeat, are second only to unbeaten Central Normal in the standings. Quackenbush is expected to start against Indiana State when the Terre Hauteans invade University Heights for a league tussle Saturday night. State will be playing its first conference engagement.

Young Stoneham Likely Giant Chief Terry May Be Elevated to Vice Presidency. Pij United Press NEW YORK, Jan. B.—Horace C. Stoneham probably will be named acting president of the New York Giant baseball club until April, it was believed today. He will succeed his father, the late Charles A. Stoneham, who died in Hot Springs, Ark., Monday night. The directors are expected to meet next week and assign the post temporarily to young Stoneham, who inherits a majority of the stock. In April, the stockholders probably will make him permanent president. Stoneham. who is 32, will be one of the youngest baseball magnates. It is believed that Manager Bill Terry may be elevated to a vice presidency and given authority to transact most of the business with the players. FORT WAYNE FIGHTS FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 3.—By piling up a lead in the early rounds, Chick Wagner, 121, Fort Wayne, gained a decision over Billy Locks. 126, South Bend, in the feature 10round boxing bout here last nigjit. Pee-Wee Jerrell, 145, Fort Wayne, outpointed K. O. Merz, 150, Defiance., in eight rounds.

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Franklin Cage Club Hits on Victory Gait Baptists Are Impressive in 39-30 Triumph Over Manchester. Times Special FRANKLIN, Ind., Jan. 8. The Franklin College basketball team entered the second half of its schedule today convinced that, at last, it has found its stride. After a spotty early season record, the Baptist netters rose to their greatest scoring heights of the current campaign here last night, and fought their way to a 39-to-30 victory over Manchester College. The Grizzlies got off to a fast start and ran up a 10-to-l lead on baskets by Houghland, Miller and Ferrell in the first three minutes of play. Neff paced Manchester in a determined rally, but the invaders still were behind, 23 to 10, at intermission. Two baskets by Sumpter and two by Neff cut Franklin’s edge down to 23 to 18. Calling a time out, the Baptists reorganized their defense and came back to effectively check the drive. The visitors never threatened again, and the Grizzlies breezed on to victory. Summary: Franklin (39). Manchester (30). FG FT PF FG FT PF 3chfackr,f 1 3 UNeff.f 4 1 3 Poison.f . 0 0 0 Buffnbrgr.f 000 Barrow.f. 3 4 0; Snider,f .0 3 4 Owens.f.. 0 1 OjDubois.f-C. 2 11 Miller,c... 2 1 2 Banet.c ..0 0 2 Eng-el.c ..0 1 oSapp,g 2 0 2 Houghl'd.g 3 0 4 Disler.g . . 0 0 1 Grannon.g 0 0 OiHolling-ar g. 0 0 0 Ferrell,g 4 1 3 Sumpter,g. 33 1 Crawfrd.g. 1 0 o;Hamplin,g. 0 0 0 Irvine,g ..0 0 0i Totals ..14 11 101 Totals .11 8 14 Score at Half —Franklin, 23; Manchester, 10. Referee—Porte-, Umpire—Kaufman. Easy for State Times Special TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. 8. Scoring from almost every possible position on the court, Indiana State’s basketball team ran wild here last night to submerge the Eastern Illinois Teachers’ quintet, 51 to 22. After the Sycamore varsity had gained a 23-to-4 lead during the first half, Coach Wally Marks sent in the reserves. They continued the scoring, and ran rings around their opponents. Miklozek, Indiana State center, had a field day when he counted eight field goals and a brace of free throws. Shaw, also a center, looked best for the visitors with four baskets and one charity toss. Summary : Indiana State (51). East Illinois (22). FG FT PF| FG FT PF Sstabrk.f.. 2 0 3! Curry,f 2 11 St.Clair.f.. 0 1 OlCole.f 0 0 0 Hinton,f .. 3 2 0! Holmes 10 2 Stoffers.f . 2 0 o!Mahon,f... 2 0 1 Miklozek,c 8 2 21 Lewis.!.... 0 0 0 Burton g.. 5 0 liShaw.c.... 4 10 Wey.g .... 1 0 I|Jones,c.... 0 0 0 Oarr.g 2 0 01 Tedrick.g.. 0 0 2 Hoffman,g 0 0 Ol Austin,g ... 0 0 1 Stephens,g 0 0 l l ßrown.g ..0 0 0 .Cossins.g . 10 0 ICarlock.g.. 0 0 1 Totals.. 23 5 8! Totals ..10 2 8 Score at Half—lndiana State, 23; Eastern Illinois, 7. Referee—Jensen (Evansville). Umpire--Conover (Terre Haute). Valpo Is Defeated Times Special VALPARAISO, Ind., Jan. B—A rally in the last minute of play gave St. Viator College a 26-to-22 victory over the basketball team of Valparaiso University here last night. With Monahan doing most of the scoring, the visitors ran up a 13 to 11 margin at half-time. Valparaiso came back to tie the count at 22all. Monahan and Blazevich made the winning baskets just before the tilt ended. Sauer played best for Valparaiso and scored two gift shots and two field goals, while Monahan gained individual scoring honors with six baskets and one free throw. Anderson on Top Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., Jan. 8. A scoring spree conducted by Byrd, Faulkner and Frost gave the Anderson College hardwood squad a 46-to-28 victory over Rose Poly here last night. Faulkner controlled the tip-off throughout the tilt, and the visitors seldom had possession of the ball. Byrd was the high point man of the evening with eight baskets and four free throws. Redskins Polish on Southpaw Shooting After tripping three consecutive opponents, St. Paul, Westfield and Mooresville. the Manual basketball team is filling cut a heavy practice schedule this week in preparation for meeting two of its strongest foes. Cathedral, Friday, and Center Grove, Saturday. After a half hour drill on lefthand shots, dribbling, passing and free throws. Coach Bridgford sent his varsity into a stiff scrimmage with the second team last night. Richard Gallamore and Richard Wenning were outstanding. Cage Results •COLLEGES. Franklin, 39; Manchester, 30. St. Viator, 26; Valparaiso. 22. Anderson. 46; Rose Poly, 28. Indiana State. 51; Eastern Illinois Teachers. 22. Central (Iowa). 45; Dubuque, 29. Carthage. 34; Culver-Stockton, 33. St. Mary’s (Minn.), 41; Winona Teachers. 36. Miliikin. 45; Eureka. 25. Western Kentucky Teachers, 45; Alabama State. 41. Lawrence, 29; Lake Forest, 19. St. Louis, 28: Centenary, 22. Morningside, 48; South Dakota, 27. Centre, 38; Transylvania. 35. Colorado. 32; Colorado Mines, 19. Central Oklahoma, 26; Oklahoma Aggies, 24. Texas Aggies, 30; Sam Houston Teachers, 12. Hardin Simmons, 41; Howard Payne, 30. Rice. 35; Baylor. 33. Denver. 45; Nebraska. 35. Coe. 28; lowa State Teachers, 21. Kansas, 28; Kansas State. 17. Slippery Rock. 44; Thiel. 37. Fairmont. 57; Morris Harvey, 27. Westminster, 53; Glenviiie, 28. Maryland, 44;.Virginia Military Institute, 29. HIGH SCHOOL

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Defending Champs Capable of Pulling Upset Again in County Net Carnival

BY PAUL BOXELL THE dope bucket for Marion County’s basketball meet, cooked up for this Friday and Saturday, is giving off a pre-tourney aroma today similar to that steamed up less than a week before the annual hostilities were held last year. One glaring exception is that Decatur Central, the defending champion, is figuring in title speculations this year, whereas last season the ultimate pennant winners weren’t given an outside chance. Ben Davis again is the outstanding entry. The Giants have a record comparable to that of their last campaign—eleven straight victories, including two verdicts over Southport, another favored contender. Ask Coach Bob Gladden of the defending Decatur Centrals what he is looking forward to in the tourney, and he intimates a solemn wish that his schedule didn’t call for the thing at all. He dislikes the possible ordeal of having to part with his prize trophy. * tt BUT he really needn’t worry so heartily—champions are coming and going with the breezes in all sports these days. Besides, there is no positiye assurance that he is going to lose his coveted prize. Coach Gladden’s boys are riding along with a record now which is equal to their accomplishments at this time last year. They have won five games and lost five. Among De-

Four Clean Slates Risked in Garden N. Y. U. and Kentucky Clash in Feature. • By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. B.—Four 193536 basketball winning streaks will be risked in Madison Square Garden tonight when Kentucky plays New York University and Duquesne of Pittsburgh encounters Long Island University. The feature battle will see N. Y. U., victorious eight times this season, stake its record against Kentucky, Southeastern champions who have won all three starts. In 1935, N. Y. U. barely defeated the Southerners. 23-22, at the Garden. Long Island U., whose last loss was a year ago at the hands of Duquesne, has since w;on 18 games, while the Pittsburgh outfit has won all of its five games this season. Featherweights in Tournament Scrap By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. B.—Claude Varner of California and Mike Belloise. New York, meet in a 15-round fight tonight at Star Casino. The bout is a semi-final of the featherweight elimination tournament Os the New York, Illinois and California boxing commissions to determine a champion. The winner is to meet Everett Rightmire of Des Moines, who w ? on the Illinois elimination. The victor of that battle is to fight Baby Arizmendi of Mexico for the title. Freddie Miller of Cincinnati is recognized as champion by the National Boxing Association, so the winner of the tri-state tourney will qualify as champion only in three states. SPEIGEL STOPS MIKE Times Special WEST PALM BEACH. Fla., Jan. B.—Joey Speigel, 153, of Pittsburgh, knocked out Petey Mike, 150, Southhampton, in the seventh frame of a scheduled 10-round fight here last

catur’s conquerors are the Ben Davis Giants, but the game was one of those affairs which refuse to cast a superior light on either club. Decatur had the Giants in the hole, 26 to 25, with 20 seconds to go when a Ben Davis sniper uncorked a long range toss which smeared the net and also Decatur Central. Three members of last year’s surprise troupe are to return to the local Armory hardwood with the defending champs, namely Forwards Earl Gibson and Harry Lugar, and Guard Harold Riddle. * a u Seymour has a record of ten straight. Tc promote peace —and even chop-licking anticipation out Shortridge way, may I qualify that statement to read 10 straight defeats. The Owls haven’t tasted victory this season. And Shortridge hits Seymour Saturday night. ' tt tt tt THE argeement of teams in the Big Ten high school conference to meet all other league adversaries at least once during the season is beginning to show definite effects in the weekly schedules. This weekend the Big Tenners veer off into the seclusion of their own select circle. Tech plays at Logansport, Anderson at Richmond, Lafayette at Frankfort, Newcastle at Kokomo, and Marion at Muncie. tt a tt A quick scan over the rank and file of the state leaves the impres-

303 IN PIMLICO By NEA Service NEW YORK, Jan. 3. —The Pimlico Futurity, regarded as one of the leading 2-year-old events oi’ horse racing before its discontinuance in 1932, has drawn 303 nominations for its renewal this year. The entries come from 69 racing stables, the leading owner being Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, who has nominated 21,

Warriors at Home for Two Battles Undefeated Central Normal Busy This Week. Times Special DANVILLE, Ind., Jan. B.—Seeking to gain victories in their first two home games of the season, the Purple Warriors of Central Normal College held a lengthy scrimmage and free throw shooting session today. This combination, which has not met defeat this season, will be host to Hanover Friday night and Eastern Illinois State Teachers Saturday night. Probable Danville starting lineup for these tilts will be Englehart and Williams, forwards; Roudebush, center, and Gullion and Morris, guards. Wilson, who has been out with a knee injury, probably will be in shape to play. WHITEHEAD IS SIGNED By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. B.—John Whitehead. rookie pitcher who started out sensationally with the Chicago White Sox last year, has signed a contract for 1936. it was announced by J. Louis Comiskey, owner of the club. Whitehead won eight straight games before he was defeated last season, finally winding up with 13 victories and 13 defeats. SAUER SPILLS RUDY ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 3.—Pete Sauer. 219, California, tossed Rudy Strongberg, 215, Germany* in straight falls here last night,

sion that Newcastle, Frankfort, Tipton and Muncie are the fancy four to date. tt tt tt QHORT PASSES . . . It’s a case of re-ten-tion at Frankfort . . . Coach Everett Case is directing the same ten boys who cbmposed his varsity last year . . . they may prove more competent this year than last, but never more surprising . . . they reached the state finals last March . . . it’s going to be just four times as hard to brag your team as a finalist this time . . . only four schools will furnish the fireworks at the fieldhouse instead of 16... state spcits writers are beginning already to put in more than mild kicks against the new tourney setup . . . and claim the fans in their localities are behind them ... the McCormickRush collaboration at Crawfordsville and Chic Yarbourgh at Frankfort are among the outspoken standard - bearers . . . the tag, “Giants,” by which Marion’s cagers are known, is an ironical slapback on them this season the Giant team is just about the tiniest in the state in point of size . . . Tipton’s 12-game winning streak doesn’t seem to be in immediate danger . . . nor does Sugar Creek, up Frankfort way, face much trouble in extending its 17-game losing spurt . . . Indianapolis schools have high hopes for another clean sweep ... in other words a broomin’ good week-end.

Links Pros Begin Los Angeles Play 182 Drive Off in Quest of SSOOO Prize Purse. By United Press LOS ANGELES, Jan. B.—With SSOOO prize money at stake, 182 professionals and amateurs teed off today on six courses in the 36-hole qualifying round of the eleventh annual Los Angeles Open. At the end of the day. 86 will enter the competition play which starts Friday. An additional 42 golfers automatically were registered for the tournament proper because of low scores Jn last year's Los Angeles Open and the National Open. The entry list for the tournament, which carries a SISOO first prize, included such performers as Sam Parks Jr., National open champion; Vic Ghezzi, winner of last year's Los Angeles Open; Horton Smith, Henry Picard, Paul Runyan, Harry Cooper, MacDonald Smith and a handful of amateurs and professionals from other countries. MacDonald Smith was one of the favorites to capture the title he has held four times in ll years.

Bath-Burman Fight Is Thwarted by Officials

By United Press NEW YORK. Jan. B.—The meeting between heavyweight - proteges of Jack Dempsey and Jack Kearns, scheduled for Friday night, has been called off. The cancellation became necessary after Hank Bath of Colorado and Kearns, his manager, were refused licenses to operate in New York state. Asa result. Bath’s bout with Red Burman of Baltimore is expected to be postponed. The boxing commission refused to explain why the licenses were refused, but said it would make a statement when certain information arrives from California. Although Bath and Kearns had been under suspension in California, which has a working agreement with N€w York, they now J&ave been reinstated.

Truck Driver Is Racer Emil Andres, truck driver, outdoes the mailman who takes a long ivalk on his dag off. Andres pilots a midget auto racer in Chicago on Sunday nights and seldom has an accident while hitting up top speed.

Hinkle Drills Butler Netmen on New Plays Bulldogs’ Coach Instructs His Charges to Take Time on Long Shots. There is no rest for the Butler Bulldogs. Although the team will not play again until Wabash's courtmen invade the Fieldhouse on Jan. 16. Coach Tony Hinkle is drilling nis boys daily on new offensive plays. He also hopes they will find the basket range with greater frequency. Butler’s long shots were short at the Michigan game last week. Now team members have been ordered to “take their time and get set” before firing away. Th coming Wabash tilt will be the last home game for the Bulldogs before they start their road trips. On Jan. 18 and 25 they wilj journey to Earl ha m and Notre Dame, respectively. Then on Jan. 31 they will start a two weeks road tour which will include games with Detroit, Michigan State, Western State, Marquette, Wisconsin and Northwestern. It is the Little Giants that they are pointing for. however. WabashButler basketball rivalry dates bark almost as far as the struggle for football supremacy. Since 1930, Butler and Wabash netmen have played a total of 30 games, an average of two a year. In keeping with tradition, these teams will meet at Crawfordsville for the second time on Feb. 18. Bill Merrill and Willard Fawcett, two forthright second year men, are being worked in the practice sessions. Fawcett played an excellent game against Michigan, and he may crowd Earl Gerkensmeyer, regular forward, from his position, little gym birds said. Because many of the road games are one night stands. Coach Hinkle plans to develop his second-string men as much as possible. As an innovation, a public address system is being installed in the Fieldhouse and will be ready for service at the Wabash game. It is planned to have each play of the game announced to the spectators.

Coach Jones Drills Boys on Pass Work In a practice session held at Washington High School yesterday, Coach Rowland Jones sent his hardwood proteges through an extensive dri'l in ball handling to patch up a weak spot in the West Side passing attach. Friday night the “Jones Boys” are to entertain Alexandria’s basketball squad which recently won the Windfall invitational tournament, and Saturday, the locals journey to Greenfield. The Purple freshmen open their net schedule Thursday afternoon at Washington.

Roche Convinced Gus Is 'Dynamiter' After Tussle Dorve Flattened by Sonnenberg in Main Wrestling Go Here; Rascher, Zeller in Draw. They call him “Dynamite” Gus Sonnenberg, and as far as Dorve Roche is concerned, he’s rightly named. Gus, the toughy, exploded all over Dorve in the feature tussle of last night’s wrestling program at the Armory, coming from behind to win two

consecutive falls and the match. It was the first mat show here in three weeks, and the customers turned out in big fashion for the feur-event bill. Little Dorve romped out in front by grabbing the first fall in 20 minutes. Flipped into the ropes by Gus, the New Orleans speedster came bounding off with both feet in the air. proceeded to wrap his short legs around the Sonnenberg tummy and plop him for the fall. Dorve Bounces Off and Out The second down was a two-man free-for-all, and ended in 13 minutes with Gus, the blaster, on top. After wearing Dorve down with a series of forearm smashes, Sonnenberg again hurled him into the ropes, and when Dorve came bouncing off. toppled him over on the mat, which not only was rather awkward on Dorve's part, but very disastrous as well. Sonnenberg made quick work of the vindup. He met Roche in the rr iddle of the ring, pasted him three times on the ribs, then rammed his tunmy with a flying tackle and it was curtains. The time was 30 seconds. Zeller Shows Class A feature of the program was a 30-minute- draw tussle between two former collegians. Andy Rascher, the former I. U. flash, returned to action here and found himself with a hand full of trouble in Ernie Zeller, former Indiana State football star. Zeller, a husky 229-pounder, showed plenty of class. He has been campaigning successfully in the East for several months. It was a fast, clean tussle that gave the customers plenty to cheer about. Twenty-one minutes were required by Leo Numa, 218, Seattle, to toss Hank Metheny, 215, Alton. 111., in the semi-windup. A body slam turned the trick. Pete Schuh, 231, Houston, used a headlock to register a 15-minute decision over Carl Van Horn, 211peund Alabaman. SARXO TO RETURN Times Special NEW YORK, Jan. 8. Amerino Sarno, Fordham’s big tackle who got a lot of All-American consideration last fall, will be back next season. Sarno was due to be graduated with the class of ’36 but an injury kept him out of the game in 1934, so he has a year of football coming.

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CHARLIE RETZLAFF built himself up on a North Dakota ranch for the battle w ith Joe Louis in Chicago on Jan. 17. The clouting cattleman is pictured resting between shifts of pitching hay. Charlie is now in Chicago sniffing resin as he prepares to risk "his all” against the Brown Bomber.

Rubens T akes Billiard Lead Harry Advances in State Standing as Shapiro Is Upset. Harry Rubens, who has won four matches in as many starts, stood alone today at the top of the list in the state three-cushion billiard tourney. Until he suffered a surprise 50-to--47 defeat by Harry Cooler last night, Larry Shapiro had shared the top spot. The lead changed hands half a dozen times in this 99-inning tilt, as both men concentrated on playing a safe game. Showing greater strategy than his opponent. Cooler contrived a series of hard leaves that finally brought defeat to Shapiro. The loser took run honors with a cluster of six, however, while Cooler bunched four points. Lou Spivey and Phil Greenberger are scheduled to meet tonight. Contests are being played in Cooler's parlor.

MEETING OF UMPIRES City Arbiters to Hold Winter Session on Friday Night. A baseball umpires’ meeting will be held at 8 Friday in the Smith-Hassler-Sturm store. McMurtry, Zigler, Fossi, Stewart, Johnson, Saulters, Sowders, Rugh, Whaley, Zion. Hungate. Hackard, Lich, Manlove, Lucid. Sprinkle, Rider and Hutchinson are requested to report. New men, who wish to officiate locally during the 1936 season, should be present.

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