Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 261, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 January 1936 — Page 20

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By Eddie Ash GO FOR HOOP, FORGET DEFENSE a m m IT’S BASKETBALL DIXIE STYLE

basketball teams go on the theory that a ball is supposed to be tossed through the hoop—and pronto! They do it (or try) without many preliminaries and simply forget about defense and go to work carrying the sphere down the floor. The Dixieland agers, as a whole, are a little new at the game. Football is their dish. “lii the East and North, the boys go in for a lot of ball manipulating before taking a shot,” says Dr. H. C. Carlson, whose Pittsburgh Panthers took a swing through Dixie recently. “Southern teams do away with the formalities of passing. They go to work on getting points in a hurry.” Dr. Carlson agrees with Everett Dean, Indiana University coach, in that the South ranks with most sections of the country offensively but apparently has neglected the defensive side of the game. The Hoosier mentor points out that Southern teams have come along fast in the past few years, and he is reasonably certain that Dixie cagers soon will occupy a spot on the nation’s hardwood comparing favorably with the section's high standing in football.

T TANK BARBER, former Dart- * mouth football and baseball player, wants to win the heavyweight wrestling championship for the Jewish race. His publicity reads: "Hankus Pankus (Once Over) Barber—No Tonsorial Artist But He Trims ’em Just the Same.” Hank once had a tryout with the Boston Braves, but hopes “his public” won’t hold that against him. He is coached by Rudy Dusek. a a a THERE are so many Duseks it’s difficult to pick ’em out. There are eight brothers in the family and four are professional grapplers. The original name is Hason and the brothers, known as the Riot Squad, are of Bohemian descent. Ernie has supplanted Rudy as the leader of the pack owing to the fact the latter has been shelved a long time because of a badly injured back received in a bout. ana George Melinkovich, former Notre Dame full back, has a cousin, Pete, in the freshman class at the Irish institution. Pete turned out with the yearling gridders last fall. nan Basketball is becoming international as well as cosmopolitan. Syracuse University has a Hindu playing on its cage squad. His name Is Wilmeth W. Sidat Singh. ana COLLEGE football players are willing to die for dear old Almy Mammy, but it doesn’t cost anything to die. The American bob Rledders are in a different boat. Members of the Olympic team had to come up with S2OO of their own money to help finance the trip to Germany to compete for the honor and glory of Uncle Sam. The “suicide” boys risk their necks every time they hit the icy curves at a speed that makes spectators shudder. ana When Charles A. Stoneham, who died Monday, purchased the New York Giants in 1919 he bought the club from the John T. Brush estate. Harry N. Hempstead of Indianapolis became president of the Giants after the death of Mr. Brush, who used to be a prominent Indianapolis busiiness man and who obtained control of the Giants in 1903. a a a George puccinelli, who will perform with the Philadelphia Athletics this year, captured six batting crowns with the Baltimore Internationals in 1935. With a mark of .359 he was the league’s top slug•ger. He led in total bases, 435; home runs, 53; two-base hits, 49; runs batted in, 172. and total hits, 209. Pooch has had big league trials before and is a seasoned player, N. Y. U. ON TOP AGAIN Easterners Hand Kentucky First Setback Before 18,000 Fans. Times Special NEW YORK, Jan. 9. —New York 'University’s unbeaten basketball team steam-rollered the University of Kentucky, 41 to 28, in Madison Square Garden last night. More than 18,000 witnessed the game. It Was the first defeat of the season .for the Wildcats.

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/"'VNE of the city’s most promising young fighters who will see action in the annual Marion County mitt tourney starting tomorrow night is Wilmer Hardesty (above). Wilmer, a protege of Tommy (Kid) Leeper at the Oliver A. C., is expected to give the boys in the 126 - pound class a busy evening at South Side Turners hall. Although defeated in the county event last year by a close margin, he proved his “heart” by coming back to outscrap a tough field in The Times-Legion Golden Gloves eliminations.

Local Firm Prepares Big Team for Fistic Tourney Tire Company to Enter Contenders in All Golden Gloves Divisions but Flyweight. A complete novice team in all divisions except flyweight has been entered in The Times-Legion annual Golden Gloves tournament by the G a.nd J Tire Cos., tourney manager Fred De Borde of the Bruce Robison

Legion Post announced today. It is the G and J firm’s first venture into the amateur fisticuff game, but officials indicate that they will equip a gym and develop future contenders for the open titles if their boys show up well in the novice competition this year. Included in the Tire entries promised are two heavyweights. The heavy division is the lightest in the tournament on the entry sheet Conductors of local gyms profess surprise at the ring reticence of the “big boys,”, since the heavyweight division is open the widest of all for newcomers with talent. Ex-Champ Trying Comeback Marshall Kealling, the 1933 Indianapolis Golden Glove heavy champ, is out to try a comeback and has been training diligently at the Colonial A. C. gym. Russell Bennet, Richmond, is another promising contender for the dreadnaught crown held by Jack Coffelt of Ft. Harrison. Coffelt has not submitted an entry yet, but is expected to do so soon, De Borde says. Entries in the other divisions are

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World Champ Flattened in ‘lnformal’ Go O’Mahoney Pinned, Knocked Out by Persistent Challenger. ih United Press HOLYOKE, Mass., Jan. 9.—Yvon Robert, French-Canadian, today claimed the world’s wrestling championship after flattening Danno O’Mahoney twice in an informal bout here last night. Robert pinned O’Mahoney with a wrestling toss and then knocked him coid with a punch in an unschedule melse that precipitated a riot. Champ Is Heckled O’Mahoney yas scheduled to meet Frank Judson of New York, whom he threw in straight falls in 34 minutes. Before the regular bout started, Robert, one of the titleholder’s most persistent challengers, was introduced from the ring. Instead of leading, he doffed his overcoat, a sweater and trousers, emerging in wrestling trunks. Without warning he leaped for O’Mahoney, but police interfered. Throughout the Judson-O’Ma-honey contest, Robert, and his manager, Eddie Quinn, heckled the champion unmercifully from ringside seats. This made the Irishman furious. After the match, he was said to have shouted at Robert: “I’ll take you some day. The sooner the better.” Charges Into Ring At any rate, Robert charged into the ring and before a wildly excited crowd knew what was transpiring, had O’Mahoney’s shoulders pinned to the mat, holding him helpless for more than 30 seconds. Robert scored the second “fall” after the Irishman kicked himself free. O’Mahoney floored the Canadian twice with haymakers to the chin. Coming up the second time, Robert knocked O’Mahoney throghu the ropes into ringside seats. The blow and fall knocked O’Mahoney unconscious, and after immediate attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, he was carried to his dressing room.

pouring in. The Bess A. C. has asked for 15 more blanks. Individual entries are arriving from many of the smaller towns of the state, including that of Carl Wells, promising Carthage novice. The Oliver A. C., highly successful last year, expects to present a team of well above 25 members. Tommy LaFevre, 113-pound novice champ, will invade the open division this year. Johnny Grable, novice winner last year, is eager for a “shot” at the lightweight open crown. Manual Youth Promising The Colonial A. C. is certain it has a potential light heavyweight novice champion in Leonard Campbell, 170-pound Manual High School youth who starred at full back on the Redskin football team last fall. Shelbyville has reserved a block of 20 seats for supporters of its favorite lightweight, Marshall Allison. The tourney is to be conducted in four sessions at the National Guard Armory, 711 North Pennsylvania-st. The dates are Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7 and 14.

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HERSCHELL SARTOR, the lad of earnest mein above, is expected to be a mainstay in the Washington Continentals’ efforts to retain their city championship in the seventh annual Indianapolis high school tourney at Tech. Last year, Sartor was a forward for the lads who are fondly referred to as “The Jones Boys” by their enthusiastic stu-

Editors Urge Open Tennis Tournament in Press Poll Vote Pro-Amateur Net Union Most Needed Change in U. S. Sports Rules. BY HENRY SUPER United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, Jan. 9.—An open tennis tournament in which professionals and amateurs could compete— Move the goal posts back to their original place on the goal line— And permit fbrward passing from any point behind the line of scrimmage. 4

These are the three important rule changes American sport needs today, in the opinion of a majority of the country’s sports editors. Os 185 who answered the question “can you suggest any changes in rules of any sport which would improve a game,” 60 were of the opinion that an open tennis tournament is most desirable. Fifty-one suggested the change in goal-pasts and 47 declared the gridiron game would be aided by alteration of the passing rule. Would Settle Dispute The open tennis tournament, frowned upon by American Lawn Tennis officials, would, many editors said, settle once and for all the question of whether professional or amateur stars are better. “An open tournament would draw a fortune at Forest Hills or Wimbledon,” one editor said. “The tournament could be conducted along the lines of the open golf championship, with the pros receiving cash awards and the amateurs obtaining trophies.” Another said it would give the amateurs a chance to improve their game “which would help produce a better Davis Cup team.” Many minor football changes were suggested, but the one most desired is return of the goal posts. The posts were put 10 yards behind the line several years ago to give the defending team more room for a goal-line stand and to reduce the possibility of players being injured by crashing into the posts. Extend Cross Bar One editor solved both problems very neatly when he said: “The posts can be advanced by extending the cross bar to the goal line and leaving the uprights 10 yards back.” Many writers believed that inasmuch as forward and lateral passing has become a major offensive weapon, the rules committee should permit passing from any point behind the line of scrimmage. “Professional football is a far better game to watch than intercollegiate,one writer said, “because a man can pass from wherever he chooses. This speeds up the game and makes it more interesting for the spectator.” Seven editors recommended that basketball be opened up by eliminating the center jump and threesecond rule. Four recommended that the defending team in football be permitted to run with a recovered fumble.

dent followers. They are directed by Coach Rowland Jones. Although switching to guard this season. Herschell is the leading point manufacturer for the Continentals and is outstanding on defense. He is a senior. Before swinging into tourney play, the Continentals are to entertain Alexandria this Friday night and invade Greenfield Saturday.

Paces Los Angeles Open Golf Trials Jelliffe Cards 137 Over 36Hole Test. By United Press LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9.—Wild Bill Jelliffe, Los Angeles professional, scored a brilliant 137 over 36 holes yesterday to lead qualifiers for the SSOOO Los Angeles Open golf tournament. Over the Sunset Fields course, where he set a record score of 61 a few months ago, Jelliffe posted scores of 68-69. Wiffy Cox finished four strokes behind Jelliffe on the same course, while Charles Guest trailed him with 143. The second field of qualifiers at Griffith course was headed by Bruce McCormick, Fred Morrison and A1 Zimmerman, all tying at 140. At Fox Mills a third contingent was headed by Bill Nary, who toured the 36 holes in 143. Exemptions from yesterday’s qualifying rounds were granted 42 low scorers of the last National and Los Angeles Open tournaments. The tournament proper opens tomorrow with an 18-hole round. The second 18 will be played Saturday and the final 36 holes Sunday.

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Kautsky Team! Faces Touted Rival Tonight Renaissance Taken On by Locals in Fieldhouse Basketball ‘Show.’ The Renaissance, a troupe of New York Negro basketball players with a talented flare for hardwood showmanship, are to give a performance at the Butler Fieldhouse tonight when they tangle with the Kautsky A. C. quintet of Indiahapolis. The game is the fourth and final of a current series which the teams have offered in the state. The Rennaissance are bringing back the same group of players who dropped a close decision to the Kautsky’s here last year. The NewYorkers have played together for several years and boast a repertoire of trick plays and fancy passes which many claim to be unequalled by any other quintet, professional or amateur. Saitch Going Big The invading players alternate in the starring role. Saitch, a forward, has been carrying off most honors on the present trip. He scored eight field goals as the New Yorkers whipped the locals in a game at Anderson. Other “old timers” who see regular action for the Renaissance are “Wee Willie” Smith, a giant center; Cooper and Bethands, forwards, and Jenkins, Holt and Yancey, guards. In resistance, the Kautskys are to put up five of the strongest pro players in the state making up a third-place club in the tough MidWest pro conference. The local club upset the Negroes in the first tilt of the series at Marion, 45 to 42. On the Kautsky roster are Norman Cotton, Bill Perigo, Frank Baird, Johnny Wooden, George Chestnut and Cy Profflt. Curtain Raiser Carded The game is to begin at 9. The Silent Hoosiers and Crispus Attucks are to clash in a curtain-raiser at 7:45. The Renaissance had little trouble defeating the Kautskys, 47 to 36, at Bedford last night. Led by Yancey, the winners were ahead, 22 to 19, at the half. Yancey and Baird, Kautsky guard, each made 13 points to divide individual scoring honors. Babe Trips Diz, But Waner Is Too Good By United Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 9. —Babe Ruth settled an old score yesterday when he defeated Dizzy Dean, St. Louis Cardinal pitcher, in 18 holes of golf. Playing in a sweltering heat that saw the Bambino strip to the waist before the match was half finished, the former sultan of swat turned in an 84, one under Dean’s card. Paul Waner, Pittsburgh Pirate outfielder clicked off an 81 to walk away with the major league base ball players’ pool. Lloyd Brown, Cleveland pitcher, shot an 85.

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MRS. JAMES MULVEY momentarily is expected to succeed her father, Stephen W. McKeever, as president of the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball club. McKeever is 84 and his decision to retire may be announced shortly. Mrs. Muivey is the wife of one of the club's three vice presidents.

County Fives Finish Drills Taper Off for Big Tourney; Begin Play Tomorrow. Coaches of county high school basketball teams sent their netmen through light drills today in final preparation for the annual tourney which begins tomorrow morning at the National Guard Armory herp and continues through Saturday night. Eleven teams outside of Indianapolis are to compete. Decatur Central is defending champion. The Armory is located at 711 N. Pennsylvania-st. The schedule: TOMORROW Game No. 1. New Bethel vs. Ben Davis at 9 a. m. 2. Decatur Central vs. Lawrence at 10 a. m. 3. Beech Grove vs. Oaklandon at 11 a. m. 4. New Augusta vs. Warren Central at 1:30 p. m. 5. Southport vs. Castleton at 2:30 p. m, 6. Acton vs. winner game 1 at 7 p. m. 7. Winner game 2 vs. winner game 3 at 8. SATURDAY 8. Winner game 6 vs. winner game 7 at 1:30 p. m. 9. Winner game 4 vs. winner game 6 at 2:30 p. m. 10. Winner game 8 vs. winner game 9 at 8:30 (championship). RETURN CAGE FRAY HUNTINGTON, Ind„ Jan. 9.—The Huntington Foresters are to meet the net forces of Manchester College in a return game here tonight. Manchester won the first meeting.

Salary Boost Given to All Cub Regulars Warneke Reported as Most Amply Rewarded; Roster to Stay Intact. By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 9.—Players who enabled the Chicago Cubs to win the National League pennant last year will be rewarded with salary increases during the 1936 campaign. Contracts providing boosts were mailed out today after they had been drawn up in a series of conferences between Manager Charley Grimm and Owner P. K. Wrigley. Develop Own Talent No figures, either on the total or individual increases, were announced, but Grimm explained the clubs generosity by saying: “Mr. Wrigley decided that instead of paying out huge sums for veteran players from other clubs, we will develop our own talent. The money thus saved will be used to increase the salaries of our present players.” Before Grimm’s announcement it had been intimated that only a select few of the 1935 stars would be rewarded with more money. Os those who did get bdosts, the main benefactor was said to have been Lon Warneke, veteran pitcher who won 20 games during the regular season and two in the World Series. No Park Changes Grimm said that he and Wrigley discussed proposed changes in the playing field, namely, the elimination of the left-center bleachers, but that it was decided to leave the stands intact. Left-handed batters on other teams had asked for a change, claiming they were blinded by the white shirts of fans. The manager also said that all proposed player deals had been called off—that the 1936 pennant chase would be started with the same talent that won the flag last year. SANDLOT SESSION DATES CLEVELAND. Jan. 9.—The annual meeting of the National Amateur Baseball Federation will be held in Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 14 and 15, William T. Duggan, president, announced today.

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