Indianapolis Times, Volume 48, Number 24, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 April 1936 — Page 16

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By Eddie Ash ‘SAGINAW KID’ COLORFUL BOXER mam | RULED LIGHTWEIGHTS SIX YEARS

TRAFFIC accident in New York the other day caused the death of a prize fighter of the long ago—George (Kid) Lavigne, the “Saginaw Kid." Struck down by an auto, the old lightweight champion passed on at the age of 67 while employed as a watchman. It was the end of a mighty lightweight champion who ruled the division from 1893 to 1899. Accustomed to being toasted by hero worshippers in his younger days, the “Saginaw Kid” found his waning years bereft of friends, and like so many of his predecessors was passed uirby the public after his ring earnings disappeared. He died on a ward cot and fought death with the same courage that made him a title-holder. Lavigne came down from the logging camps of the North woods to follow the prize ring profession, and in 1893 Jack McAuliffe retired and turned the crown over to the stout-hearted son of the Wolverine state. The Kid made himself undisputed champion by knocking out Andy Bowen in 1894 in the fourteenth round. It w? a savage battle and Bowen died the next day. In June of 1896 Lavigne went over to London and flattened Dick Burge after 17 gruelling sessions and this victory won the Kid worldwide acclaim. He had 44 fights during his career, 20 of which he won by knockouts, losing only three. After holding the belt six years Lavigne last it to the clever Frank Erne at Buffalo in 1899 after 20 rounds of sensational boxing. The Kid was born Thomas Crotty in Bay City, Mich., Dec. 6. 1869.

u tt tt A FTER seeing roofs lifted off v houses and windows bashed in. Dale Miller, business manager of the Indians, says Indianapolis is a pretty good old town after all. He drove through a part of the South that was side-swiped by the tornado. n n tt JACK COFFEY, who used to play ball at old Washington Park here, is graduate manager of athletics at Fqrdham in New York. He has become a linguist since his diamond days and recently wrote an opinion on the major league races In French at the request of a French publication. Coffey coaches the Fordham nine. tt tt a New York is going to copy the Indianapolis layout when the 1937 A. B. C. is held in Gotham. “It would be a waste of time trying to improve on the Iloosier scheme of things,” confess the New Y'orkers. tt n tt The Calcutta pool on the recent Masters’ golf tourney in Georgia totaled more than $9600. Bobby Jones drew the highest price in the auction, SIOOO. And Bobby wound up in the dog house. tt tt tt PERRY STADIUM information: The opening game with Kansas City Sunday will start at 3. The Kpot Hole Gang band will be dolled up for the occasion. Seat reservations uncalled for by 5 p. m. tomorrow will be pitched into the general sale. Umpires assigned here are Chester Swanson and William Guthrie. It will be the thirty-fifth A. A. opener.

Frankfort Admirers Heap Praise on State Champs BY HARRISON MILLER Times Staff Writer FRANKFORT, Inti, April B.—For the information of those who might have escaped the boasts being hurled from the Clinton Countv seat. Frankfort High School is the champion of champions.

As though the last ten days had not been crammed with plaudits for the 1936 state high school basketball kings, this community last night held formal reception at a banquet in the Community Building and a testimonial gathering in Howard Hall. With a guest list of state hardwood'notables almost outnum- ■ bering a celebration-weary populace. 450 persons jammed the banquet hall and approximately 1000 gathered at .the gymnasium as the achievements Coach Everett N. Case and his ■ Fighting Five were recounted in 'glowing terms. From the rafters of Howard Hall ' was suspended the Frankfort Fighting Five state championship pennant bearing the numerals, 1925, 1929, 1936. Starting with the grade school team, the system of building champions was explained with the introduction of Coach Joe Downing’s freshman squad and Coach Plunkett's “B” team which won the North Central Conference reserve team title. Coach Case stamped the 1936 brood of champions the best squad he ever has coached and praised their co-ordination during the season. Morris E. McCarty, president of the North Central Conference and superintendent of Lafayette schools, awarded the team the Conference championship trophy. Recalling the dawn of the sport in Frankfort, Ira Turley of Oak Park, 111., who was the first coach at the local high school, told of the early days when the teams played at the skating rink—‘back before they really started playing basketball here.” Coach Cliff Wells, whose Logans-

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Fistic Card Nearly Filled Elza Thompson Tapers Off for Feature Scrap With Coffelt. Matchmaker Roy Wallace announced today that the card for his weekly amateur boxing show schedule tomorrow night at Tomlinson Hall is nearing completion. One three-round bout remains to be arranged. The program is to consist of a five-round main event, a fourround semi-windup and six scraps of three frames each. Big Elza Thompson, local Negro heavyweight Golden Gloves champ, who tackles Jack Coffelt, pride of Fort Harrison, in the main go, is training daily under the eye of the veteran Jack Leslie. Sock Kurtz, Purdue light-heavy Golden Glove champ, is to face Lloyd Dodd, Fort Harrison, in the “semi.” Three-round foes have been lined up as follows: Steve Baccarach, Purdue vs. George Hoyt, Puritan Bed Springs, middles; Bob Wallace, Lafayette vs. Merl Roberts, unattached, welters; Carl Hamilton, Lafayette vs. Wally Ricks, Indianapolis Star, lights; Ray Brown, Lafayette vs. Charley Wertz, Brightwood A. C., flys, and Don O’Day, unattached vs. Myron Baer, Brightwood, lights. Happy Atherton is to referee.

port team lost by a single point to the Hot Dogs at the Gary tournament, expressed gratitude that he had not encountered the Casemen on the Butler fieldhouse court. Other coaches whose teams reluctantly paved the way for the new crown bearers attended, with representatives from all county and Conference schools. EXHIBITION BASEBALL Boston (A), 11; Chattanooga (S), Chicago (A), 8; Pittsburgh (N), 6. Chicago (N), 13; Birmingham (SA>, 2. New York (A), 11; Knoxville <S), 6. Cleveland (A), 2; New York (N), St. Paul (AA), 5; Newark (Int),4. St. Louis (A), 3; Nashville <SA),I. St. Louis (N), 4; Dallas (TL). 3. Philadelphia (N), 9; Atlanta (S), 6 <7 innings). Toronto (Int), 17; Jacksonville (S), 7. Little Rock (S), 10; Syracuse Unt), 9. CHUCK CLOUTS EARLY Timet i Special BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April B. While Clyde Shoun and Tex Carleton held the Birmingham Barons to four hits, the Chicago Cubs combined 11 safeties with four errors by the home team to win, 13 to 2, in an exhibition game here yesterday. Chuck Klein opened the slugging of the National League champions with a home run in the first inning.

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Hub Sluggers Uncap Heavy Bat Barrage High-Priced Red Sox Get 19 Hits From Lookouts; Crosetti Hurt. : By United Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 8. —The Boston Red Sox entrained today for Richmond, Va„ after giving one of the best slugging exhibitions of their spring training grind in downing the Chattanooga Lookouts, 11-3, here yesterday. With Grove yielding But six hits in seven innings, his mates cracked out 19 hits for 27 bases, including a home run by Heinie Manush. After a stop for the game with Richmond today, the squad will hustle north to keep a date with Holy Cross College tomorrow. Yesterday’s game here was played on a soggy field. TROUBLE BESETS YANKS NORFOLK, Va., April 8. —Shortstop Frank Crosetti and Pitcher Pat Malone were traveling to New York j today, because of injury and illness, to join the club's $50,000 rookie, Joe Di Maggio, who is in the city recovering from a burned instep. Crasetti was knocked out and suffered a badly torn and bruised nose when struck by a foul tip in batting practice yesterday. Malone has tonsolitis. In addition. Catcher Joe Glenn has a swollen left knee. He also stopped a foul yesterday. WEATHER IRKS CASEY WASHINGTON, April B.—After two days of rain in Virginia, Manager Casey Stengel hoped that the weather would permit his Dodgers to tangle with the Senators today. Casey is most anxious to try out his infield unit for the first time this year, now that Jim Bucher, Ben Geraghty, Linus Frey and Buddy Hassett are available for duty at the same time. They haven’t played together yet this spring because of ailments and injuries. MAY SCURRY HOME GREENVILLE, S. C., April B. Connie Mack’s Athletics, who have not played a game of ball since Sunday, may cancel the remainder of their grapefruit schedule and arrive in Philadelphia several days ahead of time. Rain and cold winds have kept the players out of the ball parks and no diamonds along the northern route are reported in shape. SENATORS IN PREVIEW WASHINGTON, April B.—Washington fans have their first preview of. the 1936 Senators today in an exhibition game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, weather permitting. Buck Newsom will start on the mound for the Nats, but Kendall Chase, rookie highly praised by Manager Buck.v Harris, may get a chance to show what he can do against big league opposition. BEES RELEASE THREE GOLDSBORO, N. C., April B. Forced to cancel their game at Columbia, s. C., yesterday because of a submerged diamond, the Boston Bees moved on here for the final game of their barnstorming tour with Goldsboro. Before entraining last night, three rookies, Pitchers Kenneth Chitwood and Matt Speisman, and Outfielder John Tyler, were released to Knoxville, the latter two on opt on. Shapiro Gains Cue Edge Over Rubens Harry Rubens, state three-cushion billiard champion, and Larry Shapiro are to resume the challenge match at Harry Cooler’s parlor tonight with the challenger holding an advantage gained in last night’s 50-point .block. Shapiro won the opening match, 50 to 43, in 98 innings last night. The final block is to be staged tomorrow night. PICKS HOME-TOWNERS’ ATLANTA, Ga., April B.—Jimmy Wilson has picked the starting pitchers for the A’s-Phillies city series Saturday and Sunday. Bucky Walters, converted shortstop, will hurl the opening game for the Phils and Hal Kelleher will start Sunday. Both are Philadelphia boys.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8,1936

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Pictured above is Fred Cline, Butler first baseman who will see action Saturday when the local nine opens its schedule against Purdue, a double-header will be played at Lafayette. Cline is a returning letterman.

Zaharias Surprises Mat Fans in Flopping Davis George Zaharias elevated his chest another notch today. George the Groaning Greek has been doing all right by himself lately, and last night’s triumph over clouting Karl Davis was particularly pleasing to him.

George’s victory was achieved in two falls out of three, and the last down, with the score tied, left the customers gasping, to say the least. There are quite a few who will say that somebody’s legs were outside the ropes when George scored the deciding fall, and the majority opines they were Karl’s “dogs” dangling over the edge. But the wrestling customer’s cries at the Armorv were unheeded and the weeping meanie was declared the winner. George Pulls Quick Trick George rattled off the first fall in 24 minutes with a double wristlock that forced big Karl to grunt •’enough.” The second fall was different. It lasted nine minutes, and most of the time George was taking quite a thumping. A series of forearm wallops, followed by at least a dozen bounces off the canvas softened Zaharias up for the body slam that ended it in Karl’s favor. The third fall happened so quickly that the fans were caught off guard. After five minutes of tugging, Karl started another series of slams. He made a dive for George, the Greek grabbed him, ■whirled him over, and before many realized what had happened, it was all over. Some even thought Karl was on top—were they surprised! Otto Kuss Loser The ‘‘Black Secret” continued to operate secretly when he preserved his winning streak and also his black stocking mask by tossing' Otto Kuss, 228, Pine City, Minn., in 25 minutes with a step-over toehold in the semi-windup. A flying scissors spelled defeat for Jack Morgan, 212, Portland, Ore., at the hands of Ernie Zeller, 229pound Terre Hautean, in the onefall opener. Matchmaker Lloyd Carter announced the signing of nationally known grapplers for next Tuesday’s show at the Armory. Abe Coleman, New Yorker known as “Half-Pint” and claimant to the Jewish heavyweight title, is to appear. Ray Steele, bronzed Californian, rated one of the best in the game, has agreed to meet any foe selected. DALLAS POUNDS DEAN By United Pres* DALLAS. Tex., April B.—The St. Louis Cardinals journeyed to Nashville today after adding to their grapefruit winning streak by edging out Dallas. 4 to 3. The Steers scored their tallies off Paul Dean in an eighth-inning rally.

Entries Recorded for Paddle Meet Entries in the Indianapolis Boys’ Grade School table tennis championship tournament are being received today at the Paddle Club, eighth floor Test Building. The tournament, sponsored by the Indianapolis Table Tennis Association, is to be played Saturday morning at the Paddle Club courts v The final match will be played the following Wednesday afternoon during the International Matches which are to be held at the Hoosier Athletic Club. Among the boys entered to date who are expected to make strong bids are Bob Sturtevant, Bill Brown, Herman -Rappaport, Don Galloway, Toby Koen and Bill Wright. Entries close Friday, and may be phoned to the Paddle Club, Li. 0606. All players in the tournament will be admitted free of charge to the International Matches. The tourney wil start at 10 a. m., and will be open to the public. Nichols Holds Lewis Even in 10 Rounds By United Press BUFFALO, April 8. —In a nontitle fight here last night, John Henry Lewis, world light-heavyw’eighl champion, battled George Nichols to a 10-round draw. Knocked down for a short count in the first round, Nichols, a Buffalo boy, came back to go the route. Lewis depended on a powerful raking right for most of his telling punches. In the third round Nichols drew blood from Lewis’ nose with a hard left jab. He continued his assault on the head, but Lewis held him off with body blows. Lewis weighed 176, Nichols 177.

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Butler Cards Basket Game With Indiana Coaches Hinkle and Dean to Cross Paths First Time on Court. It’s to be Everett Dean vs. Paul (Tony) Hinkle for the first time. Indiana University's co-champions of the Western Conference are to appear in the Butler University fieldhouse Jan. 1 on the 1936-37 Bulldog basketball card announced today by Coach Hinkle. Wisconsin’s Badgers, who have repulsed four invasions of Hinklecoached squads, also are to make their first appearance on the local court. Two other rivalries with Big Ten schools are to be continued, if the Bulldog mentor can place them on the schedule which already provides 18 matches and two tentative contests. Major Opposition Abounds Purdue's Boilermakers, who shared the title with Indiana, want the Bulldogs on their pre-conference card and Northwestern hopes to be given a spot. Undaunted by his first disastrous season in a decade and the lost of four starting regulars, Hinkle again has arranged a schedule studdea with major opposition. “Everyone wants to play us next season,” laughed Hinkle, “and we will play as many as we can get on the schedule.” The Townsend brothers, former Tech High School stars, are expected to appear with the University of Michigan quintet. The renewal of the De Pauw rivalry, two games with Notre Dame, and the annual invasion of the University of Pittsburgh are other features. Marquette Plays Here Marquette University is to play here on a date yet to be arranged. The Bulldogs will play at the University of Cincinnati, and it is probably that St. Xavier will be played at the same city. Kansas State and Montana also are negotiating with Hinkle. The card: Dec. 12, Earlham. here; 14, Pittsburgh, here; 19, Indiana Central, here; 23. Wisconsin, here. Jan. 1, Indiana, here; 5. Michigan, here; 9, at Notre Dame; 14, De Pauw, here; 28, Franklin, here. Feb. 2, at Wabash; 6, Central Normal, here; 8, Michigan State, here: 11, at Franklin; 16, Wabash, here; 20, at De Pauw; 23, at Indiana State; 21, at Notre Dame. Amateur Baseball The Sterling Beers are to practice at Riverside Sunday from 1 until 2 o’clock. The season opener is slated at Seymour for April 19. For early games with Sterlings, contact Clyde Hoff a, 1228 Oliver - av, Indianapolis. Strayer Post V. F. W. is to work cut Sunday at 1 at Riverside No. 9. Most players on the team were members of last year’s Cord Piston Ring nine. State clubs desiring games for May 10. 17 and 31 are asked to write to William Rider. 1541 Bellefontaine-st, Indianapolis. There will be a meeting of the senior baseball team tonight at Christamore, 502 N. Tremont-st. Burke, Scoggan Ayres, Tomlin, McCalmut take notice. The J. H. Taylor Transfer baseball team will practice Sunday at 1:30 on the Garfield No. 2 diamond and would like to hear from a catcher and southpaw pitcher. For information write Harry Wincel, 330 E. Orange-st, Indianapolis. AMBERS TOO FAST NEW YORK, April B.—Lou Ambers, Herkimer (N. Y.) contender for Tony Canzoneri’s lightweight crown, was too fast for Pete Mascia of New York here last night, taking all six rounds *of their fight on points.

26 Minor Leagues Baseball business is picking up. Judge TT’. G. Bramham, president of the National Association of Professional Leagues, announces that membership has increased to 26.

Age Fails to Check Cooney

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HE batted .371 with Indianapolis last year and collected 224 hits. And he’s batting around .400 for the Brooklyn Dodgers durspring training. Johnny Cooney, above, is 35, but looks 25. When Indianapolis sent him to the majors on. trial the big league scribes said, “too old.” After they saw him cut loose in the outfield opinion changed. The scribes became Cooney boosters.

Purdue All-Stars Nip Ex-Hoosier Aces, 53-38

Times Special ANDERSON, Ind., April B.—The Purdue All-Stars again defeated the Indiana All-Stars with a 53-to-38 romp here last night at a “Bob Kessler night” program. Kessler, former Anderson High School and Boilermaker star, participated only a few minutes because of an injured ankje. Johnny Wooden tallied 21 points and Norm Cottom collected 15 to pace the former Boilermakers, who led at intermission, 32 to 18.

Akin Is New Leader of Rotary Pin League

E. Park Akin was named president of the Rotary Bowling League sos the 1936-37 season last night, at the annual dinner at the Columbia Club. Prizes were awarded for achievements this season. Other officers selected are Clarence J. Hill, vice president; Dr. Russell Henry, secretary, and Raymond J. McManus, treasurer Leading prizes were awarded the first place team composed of Richard Croons, captain; James A. Ross, J. Duane Dungan, Charles P. Meyei, Harry S. Hanna, Frank T. Carroll and Edward A. Kelly. TAUSCHER TO MILLERS Times Special CLEVELAND, April B.—Pitcher Walter Tauscher. right-hander, today was returned to the Minneapolis Millers by the Cleveland Americans. He w'as purchased last fall on a trial basis.

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Tribe Tossers to End Drills at Home Park Rain Drives Indians Out of South; Players Due Tonight. Rained out at Macon, Ga., yesterday and reports of flooded ground conditions at Chattanooga, caused a change in the windup exhibition schedule of Wade Killefers Indians. The Tribe squad will be home late tonight. Dale Miller, business manager, received a wire from the Tribe chieftain this morning describing the unfavorable conditions in the South. The contest with the Chattanooga Lookouts today was canceled. Rookie Turned Back Woody Williams, rookie infielder, was turned back to the Brooklyn Dodgers and Manager Killefer advised the big leaguers that he wants outfielders in the Johnny Cooney deal. Inflelder Bob Kahle and Pitcher Elburn Hartley may be released to Chattanooga later, it is said. Practice will be held at Perry Stadium tomorrow, Friday and Saturday. The team has been idle since Monday and the closing drills here will call for a lot of work. The opening A. A. game is scheduled on Sunday and the Kansas City Blues will come up from the South to supply the visiting attraction. Four Clubs to Invade The Tribesters are to meet the four western clubs during the first home stand, playing in order Kansas City, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Minneapolis. The first road tilt for the locals will be at Minneapolis May 1. The K. C. inaugural series consists of four games, on Sundav, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday is an open date in the schedule. Daylight ball will be played through April and it is planned to start night games on Tuesday, May 19, when Columbus makes its first appearance here. INDIANA NINE LEAVES TO PLAY IN SOUTH Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind., April B. Indiana University's baseball team left today on a short Southern trip. Games will be played with Maryville College at Maryville, Tenn., Carson-Newman at Jefferson City, Tenn., and Eastern Kentucky Teachers at Richmond, Ky. Cold weather and wet grounds forced the cancellation of the Hoosiers’ game with Carleton College here yesterday.

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