Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 July 1936 — Page 28
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NEW YORK, July 11—0Md Joe Humphreys’ brassy throat has been stilled by death and the big prize fight spec- |
tacles will never seem precisely the same any more.
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as the best and worst people who sat in the front row, the blindings lights that set off the roped scaffold in bold relief,
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torrent of words like dark, weedy piers at the docks. . %“__And in this corner we have : the peerless Jack Dempsey, champion of champions, the idol of America, the killer of the ring, whose weight is 194 and a ‘awl.” » ” = The fullsome phrases were routine but old Joe took a beam-
“and a ’awf.” That was his own. No other announcer had ever
my knowledge old Joe never did anything but hang around prize fighters and lend his heavy artillery tonsils to the art of announcing. This seemed to be his life. liked him, and respected him. He grew into a minor institution. There was always applause for him. Even after he had two desperate strokes he insisted on working the big prize fights. It got so it was agonizing to watch the old Sellow preg his trembling 1 throug e ropes, and Oe his once booming voice tail off into a guttural wheeze. It was a wonder he didn’t die in the ring. But old Joe was game, and prideful and the boxing commission humored him. .
» 2 = I USED to like to hear him tell » about Terrible Terry McGovern, the famous Brooklyn featherweight. His loyalty to the memory of MecGovern was one of the many fine things about him. In his book there was only one fighter of any size or color, and it was McGovern. To old Joe, McGovern was the greatest fighter, big or little, of all time. A year cr so ago he picked the 10 greatest fighters ‘of his time and he named McGovern first. In the same ‘list he named Dempsey ninth. This may give you a faint idea as to how
he felt about the Brooklyn boy. y threw away the mold.”
Harris, now a theatrical power, gave up his laundry wagon to manage McGovern. Old Joe became his front man. Later, when Harris moved on to success in the theatri“cal field, Old Joe took over the full management of the fighter. They were together for many years, a happy, fast living, boisterous pair. 2 s # Old Joe never seemed to care a great deal about fighters, save in a detached, way, after McGovern died. But, as I said, he was always around where fighters were, mingling with the crowds, sniffing the acrid, swealy
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TEE TIME
BY PAUL BOXELL LD SOL, the sizzling sphinx, takes great delight preying on every bit of plant life from the arbustus to the zenia, but there are two species he can't burn out, namely, the hardy gutta percha and the hardier gutta perchist, Twenty of the perennial perchisis are coming to town from Terre Haute tomorrow afternoon to defy the old codger in a match with an equal number of courageous clubsmen at Pleasant Run. The Terre Haute team carries the colors of Rea Park. It's to be a return match. The Rea ramblers whipped the locals at Terre Haute, 39 to 27, back in the days - when it was cool enough to tote a sweater along just in case. Remember? Our Pleasant Run boys claim they are: warm weather players, indicating that matters will be evened up tomorrow. Don’t let me down, boys, after
this buildup and go and call thes
match off because of hot weather. Show Old Sol he can’t lick us. Besides, think of your tan.
# F J 2 OUBLE-BARRELED pro-ama-teur news. (1) Archie Hambrick, now hold--ing forth at the Frankfort Country Club, says he is expecting the meet this Monday to draw one of the
largest entries of the season, Archie adds that a shortage of caddies may develop and advises those who find it convenient to bring along their own club-toters. (2.) Max Buell announces that Meridian Hills, here in the Metropolis, has been selected for the July 20. pro-am. The style of play will. be select-partner, no handicap, 18 holes; the entry fee, a “fin> 2 2 = ALLACE O. LEE, chairman of the Columbia Club golf committee, stepped forth today to remind members that the annual midsummer tournament will be held this Wednesday at Broadmoor.
It will be the third of a series of four tourneys arranged by the committee for this season. After the Broadmoor blowout, which will be a handicap affair, the fourth and final flesta will be staged at Hill crest Wednesday, Sept. 18: August has been given the go-by because so many member$ are away Sif vacation during that month. = Following the round at Broadmoor Wednesday afternoon, a prize-awarding dinner will be served up at the Columbia Club in the evening. Assisting Mr. Lee for this tourney is Arthur E. Krick, vice chairman. Club President Clifford Herrod is proud of the golf record this season. He reports that all previous marks for tourney attendance have
been dwarfed. Eighty-one members.
participated in the Spring tourney i= May and 92 played at the annual Ulen C. C. outing in Lebanon June
17. # # ” HEY'RE playing the 36-hole semi-final matches of the city public links championship today at Pleasant Run. Bill Reed Jr. was to tee off against Mike Pollak and Bobby Dale against Ken Petersen at
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Local Slugger Swings Back ~~ in Stride and Paces Phils to Victory.
BY LESLIE AVERY United Press Sta Correspondent NEW YORK, July 11.—The “$100000 folly” of the Chicago Cubs, Charles (Chuck) Klein, today stole
a bit of the spotlight that was his back in 1932 and 33 when he was the most feared batsmen in the National League. Smashing out four home runs against Pitts-
Phillies yest erady, but he accomplished a feat that oniy one man in modern baseball has equalled. Durable Lou Gehrig in 1032 hit for the circuit four times o match the 1 perChuck Klein formances of Bob Lowe and Ed Delehanty. A change of scenery apparently was the best thing that ever happened to Klein. ' Purchased by Phil
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lies in 1934 at a cost of $65,000 cash and several players, Chuck never hig his stride.
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from Indianapolis spent with the Cubs was on the bench. His batting average slumped from .368 in 1933 tv .293 in 1935.
Blows Have Been Timely
When Wrigley set his eyes on Pitcher Curt Davis this season, he coughed up a good chunk of cash to get Davis, and tossed Klein back to Philadelphia with’ the bargain. Since returning to the scene of his former triumphs, Klein's clouting has been timely if not steady, and he is the main reason that the Phils are not in the cellar. He already has his batting average back up to the 300 mark. Klein's four circuit blows drove in six runs for the Phils to win,'d to 6. Cubs Stay on Card’s Trail The St. Louis Cardinals and the {New York Giants staged one of their classic” brawls—13 innings— with the Cards finally winning, 5 to 4
The second-place Chicago Cubs kept right up with the Cards by pouncing on the Brooklyn Dodgers, 6 to 2, for their eighth straight triumph at Wrigley Field. Boston's Bees hoodooed the Cincinnati Reds again, winning 4 to 1, for 10 victories in 13 meetings this season. In the American League, the leading Yankees increased their margin to 10 full games, whitewashing the Cleveland Indians, 18 to 0.
Newsom Has Big Day
The Washington Senators shut out the Detroit Tigers 5 to 0. Buck Newsom, of the Senators, turned in a masterful pitching job, the best this season, when he limited the climbing Tigers to one hit. The single hit was scored by Irving Burns in the third inning. It was a scratch single that went between second and short. Bluege stopped the ball, but couldn’t get the peg to first in time. Newsom issued four walks and struck opt five batsmen. = The Red Sox also lost ground, falling 8 to Chicago White Sox.
loped four home runs in one game
Dick Voliva Given South Bend Post George Ireland of Notre Dame Also Named.
Fall Creek Holds Horseshoe Meet
Doubles Tourney Planned at Courts Tomorrow.
The Fall Creek Horseshos Club! . §
will stage a round robin doubles tournament tomorrow afterhoon at the courts, 30th-st and Fall Creekblvd. ais! The meet is being held to determine the two-man teams which will represent Fall Creek in the intercity matches later this season. Members and other horseshoe pitchers interested in competing in the tournament are to report at the courts tomorrow at 2. Participants are: to select their own partners. Each game will consist of 25 innings. ;
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New Player Slated to Join “Tribe in St. Paul Tomorrow.
1 The Indianapolis Indians baseball club today announced the outright purchase of Danny Taylor. 33-years old outfielder from Brooklyn of the National League. Ea Owner® Norman Perry and Mane ager Wade Killefer of the Indians closed the dea) with Casey Stengel, Brooklyn pilot, by telephone. Taye lor is to join the Tribe in St. Paul in time for a double-header there
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Flanagan Wins 1500-Meter Final in Swim Upset.
By United Press : WARWICK NECK, R. I, July 11. —America’s hopes of victory in the '1500-meters race, longest of the Olympic swim program, rested today on the sturdy frame of Ralph Flanagan, Florida's free style sensation. The ° Miami speed merchant clinched No. 1 ranking among the Berlin-bound distance swimmers last night when he whipped barrelchested Jack Medica of the Univer-
are to be on the road until July 21, The Brooklyn team is in Chicago for a series with the Cubs,
He's a Right-Hander
Daniel Turney Taylor—the full moniker—bats and throws righte handed. He has an attractive major league record for consistent serve ice and is expected to add an ime portant punch to the Redskins’ bate ting attack. Danny hit 200 for the Dodgers last year and fielded at a 970 clip. The dea] had been hanging fire for some time. Manager Stengel was reluctant to let go of the vets eran gardener when the. Indians first made oyertures because the Dodger outfield was broken up by injuries. The Tribe was in dire need of reinforcement. With the sale of Shiver two weeks ago, the Rede skins were left with only three reg» ular outfielders, and the team has been hard hit by extreme heat ene Sountered during the present road TX Dp. 1
Go on Trail of Pitchers
Owner Perry and Pilot Killefer announce they are still in the mare ket to pick up power for the Ine dianapolis club. Their next objece. tive is to bolster the pitching staff, and they expect to swing another transaction in the near future. Taylor is a native Pennsylvanian. As a youth he worked in a Quaker State coal mine. When the base« ball “bug” got him, he started out as a pitcher, but soon switched to the outfield. Danny’s first league job was with Buffalo in '20. From there he served with Washington, Memphis, Brooklyn, Reading, two years with the Chicago Cubs, then a return to the Dodgers.
Played in 112 Games
Last season, Taylor played in 113 games, was up 352 times, and got 102 hits which included 18 doubles, five triples and seven home runs, He scored 51 runs, batted in 59 and was a victim of only 32 strikeouts. His record also includes six stolen bases and 46 bases on balls. The new Tribesman stands 5 ft, 10 in., weighs 191; he’s married and lives in West Newton, Pa. Other Indian outfielders are Ox Eckhart, Fred Berger and Hubert Bates. News for Local Players
Secretaries Dale Miller and Dick Miller of the Indianapolis club were in Milwaukee yesterday to witness the All-Star game, and conferred with Perry and Killefer. They re~ port the Indian bosses are making an eager search for dependable
sity of Washington by fully 25/-
meters in the tank tryouts at ‘Point pool. . * | Flanagan, who earlier this summer won an assortment of national distance titles at Medica’s expense, fatled to touch Jack’s American record of 19 minutes, 20 seconds with his 19:37.8 clocking. Medica and James Cristy of Chicago, third man in a three-heat race, qualified along with Flanagan for the German invasion. SR While the distance swim was run-
ning to , ‘Arthur Highland of Chicago, Whe came here labelled a
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youths between the ages of 16-21 ‘anxious to start a professional Baseball career. Details are elsewhere in the sports section. :
All-Stars Triumph
By United Press MILWAUKEE, July 11.—For the first time since the American Assoe ciation all-star game was inaugue years ago, the multie colored banner of the All-Stars toe day signalized a victory in the ane nual midseason classic. £ The Milwaukee Brewers, whose
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