Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 December 1936 — Page 7

by John W. Thompson

Indiana Faces Hardest Schedule in Years; Shortridge Has String of Impressive Statistics; Doug Mills Praises Basketball Players for Mentality.

TARTING with that easy game with Cincinnati last night at Bloomington, Coach Everett Dean and his Crimson basketeers leaped into one of the hottest schedule fires they've kindled in a long time. The five leading contenders for the Big Ten fitle, Purdue, lowa, Illinois, Ohio State and Michigan, are on the Hoosiers’ schedule... Last night it was a case of Champion . against Champion. Indiana tied with Purdue for the Big Ten last year and Cincinnati tied with Ohio Wesleyan for the Buckeye conference title last season. Mr. Dean, who has authored several books on basketball, is a recognized expert on the subject of how to get the ball into the basket. His teams at Indiana, since he started coaching there in 1924, have scored 6553 points to their foes’ 5683. They have an average “finish” in the Big Ten race of second pla’. Three times have the Hoosiers copped the

title. Indiand will play two more home games, one with]

Miami, Dec. 12, and one with Kansas State, Dec. 14, before hitting the road.

HE Shortridge Blue Devils, who got off to a fine sta last night against Greenfield, have something to back them up in the way of records. Kenneth Peterman came to them as coach in 1930, has made an enviable showing ever since. His first year his team won the sectional and regional, lost to Washington in the first game of the state. It was perhaps too auspicious a beginning for a new coach. In the actual season contests from 1928 to 1936, Shortridge _has won 85, lost 52, and tied one, a triple overtime with Martinsville. That makes a percentage of .620. Their best year was 1932-33 when they won 15, lost 3. The Blue Devils’ tournament record is also something to hang on the wall. They have won 5 tournaments in all, three sectionals and two regionals, since 1928. They have won five games in city tourneys, 19 games in sectionals, four games in regionals, and two in state tournaments. Their all-tournament percentage is .667 which, if my fresh-‘man-in-high-school mathematics doesn’t fail me, is pretty good. : Including all games, tourney and otherwise, Shortridge’s basketball teams have won 115, lost 67, tied one, which gives them a percentage of .632. It is interesting to note that the Blue Devils have made a decidedly better showing under the fire of tournament competition, than in regular season games. Tonight the Blue Devils walk right into the basket sharks of the Noblesville quintet, at the local gym.

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” ASKETBALL players are going to swell up with pride when they hear what Doug Mills, coach of Illinois’ five, and youngest mentor in the Big Ten, has to say about the sport of the bouncing ball. Mr. Mills says, in part: “Basketball, as I see it (and he really sees it), is totally different from football because it is not a game of contact. The coach can help his players only so much. When they “are in a game they meet so many unexpected situations which demand quick reactions and thinking that they must decide what to do. (1 thoroughly agree so far). This is why I believe that mental condition is most important asset of all.” Of course, I do believe that there have been some good basketball players who could have had a better mental attitude, and perhaps more mentality of any kind, but they could see as far as the basket and could hit it unerringly, so their mental condition was, somehow, skipped. The University of Illinois will broadcast its home basketball games this winter over its own station, WILL. Yes, sir, the Illinois victories are bound to come from the WILL to “win-d.”

Red Bird Hurler Turns in Lowest Earned Run Mark

Times Special ; CHICAGO, Dec. 5—Bill- McGee, big right-hander of the Columbus Red Bird mound staff, takes the American Association palm for the 1936 season in allowing the fewest earned runs, according to league official records released today. The tall boy, who will get another chance with the Cardinals in 1937, granted only 2.93 earned markers in 32 games. Joe Heving of Milwaukee, was the runner-up with an average of 3.48.

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Lou Fette of St. Paul, sold to the Boston Bees for 1937, won the |. wo... hacen on all-state selec-

most games, 25, had the best won and lost average, .758, pitched the most innings, 291, and faced the most batters, 1165. Next in percentage on the basis of 15 or more decisions was Clyde Hatter of Milwaukee with .727. Jim Peterson of Louisville lost the most games, 19, while Hare of Toledo was second with 17 defeats. Archie McKain of Minneapolis allowed the most hits, 327, while Fette allowed 319. McKain also yielded the most runs, 162, one more than was granted by his teammate, Reggie Grabowski.

In Most Games

Grabowski allowed the most earned runs, 143, McKain being second with 138. Clyde Smoll of Toledo pitched in the most games, 49, while Johnny Niggeling of Kansas City was right behind him with 48 appearances, Paul Sullivan of Toledo walked the most batsmen, 108, while Hatter with an even 100 was the other chucker in the loop to reach

Paul. Strangely enough the Indians and Saifts monopolized the show.

I. U. Team in Easy Victory

Hoosiers Open Cage Season With 46-13 Triumph.

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Fordham ill be well supplied with. jaw-breaking

names on its football roster

ing up are Alex Yudakaitais, end; Maurice Trojanowski, tackle, and Martin Petroskas, guard. ' i 3

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Track Event To Be Staged ~ On March 20

Expect ’37 Carnival to Be More Colorful Than Ever Before.

March 20 has been set as the date for the fifth annual Butler Indoor Relays according to an announcement made today by Paul D. Hinkle, athletic director at Butler University. The relays are one of the most colorful sporting events in Indiana. They were started in 1933 by Hermon Phillips, track coach at Butler, with the hope of reviving an interest in relay events in the state. From a small start five years ago they have risen in fame until they rank with the Pitt Relays and Drake Relays. Each year scores of universities and colleges in all parts of the country send their best athletes to compete. Such stars as Jesse Owens, Ralph Metealfe, Glenn Cunningham, Dave Albriton and Don

ler carnivals. } Sets Three Marks Last year a total of 4500 people saw Jesse Owens, Ohio State star, establish three new records at Butler. Two hundred and seventy athletes representing the “cream of the crop” took part in the annual sport carnival. The first indoor relay was won in 1933 by Indiana University and since that time powerful ‘teams from Michigan University have won. This year, with the Olympic winners rebe more colorful than ever. Several past entrants have already announced their intentions of participating in the 1937 event. It is expected that Michigan, Ohie State, Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame, University of Cincinnati, Ohio University and Pittsburgh will again take part. ’

Famed Cub Player Rallies Slightly

By United Press ORLANDO, Fla, Dec. 5—Joe Tinker, famed one-time shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, rallied slightly today but physicians said his condition still was critical. o The former member of the “Tinker to Evers to Chance” doubleplay combination was stricken several days ago with a combination of diabetes. and Bright's ‘disease. Doctors said there was only slight chance he would recover,

Star Players In Pro Clash

Kautsky and Duffy Quintets Will Meet Tomorrow.

Basketball fans who often have wished to see one of the all-state college quintets, picked annually by net experts, in action, should have that desire partially fulfilled in tomorrow’s pro contest at the Pennsy

gym. The roster of Kautsky A, Cs, who tangle with the Chicago Duffys in a Midwest Conference game, is made up entirely of players who have won laurels on the mythical quintets in their collegiate days. Johnny Wooden and Bob Kessler not only received. berths on the allstate teams during their days of basket sniping at Purdue, but also won recognition on. all-America fives. This fast-stepping duo is still

game and oppo-

spend many a busy afternoon {rying to half their scoring activities. John Miklozek and George Ches-

tions as members’ of the Indiana State College team, the former being one of the best in Hoosier net circles for the past three seasons. He will be making his local pro debut in tomorrow's tilt. Two former Butler University aces, Cy Proffitt and Frank Baird, need no introduction to fans who

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ANNOUNCE DATE FOR BUTLER U. RELAYS

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N. D. Favored Over Trojans

Old Rivals to Play in West Coast Grid Attraction.

BY RONALD WAGONER United Press Staff Correspondent MEMORIAL COLISEUM, LOS ANGELES; Dec. 5.—~Southern. California, fighting to regain the prestige of its once mighty teams, closed its season today against Notre Dame In an intersectional rivalry. started 1 years ago. 3 oe : _ Fresh from an amazing 26-to-6 win over Northwestern, Elmer Layden and his “Fighting Irish” were 3-to-1 favorite to topple the TroJans. Recent rains and cloudy weather threatened to hold the expected crowd below 40,000. ; Thrilling football has featured the 10 previous meetings of the teams, in which the Irish won six, the TroJans four times.

Warner, Madigan Renew Rivalry

By United Press SAN FRANCISCO; Dec, 5.—~The bitter football rivalry between Glenn 8. (Pop) Warner of the Temple University Owls and Edward Patrick (Slip) Madigan of the St. Mary Gaels was back on the gridiron today when their teams met at' Kezar Stadium, Both teams are somewhat battered by a heavy season. The game was expected to draw 25,000 ans, .

Rice Is Foe of Southern Methodist

By United Press HOUSTON, Tex., Dec, 5.—Football teams of Rice Institute and Southern Methodist University engaged here today in a contest to see which should occupy fifth place in final Southwest Conference standings. The game will close the season for both teams. ;

Big Ten to Rule On Subsidization

By United Press :

down on the University of Wisconsin’s revolutionary plan for subathletes. Faculty alignment at an infor-

Two bright stars expected to scintillate in the Notre Dame-South-ern California intersectional grid battle today in Los Angeles are shown above. At left is Bob Wilke, Irish backfield ace, who has run roughshod over all opposition since the 3-0 defeat by Navy. Right is Ambrose Schindler, Trojan quarterback, who, as understudy to Davie Davis, has stolen the first-stringer’s thunder lately.

Five Contests Scheduled For City Prep Quintets

Tech, the only city high school which hasn't met competition this year, opens its season against the fast Kokomo five tonight at the East Side Gym. Other city schools to see action tonight: are Shortridge vs. Noblesville, here; Washington vs. Southport, there; Cathedral vs. Brownsburg, here, and Broad Ripple vs. Westfield, there. . Last night's competition proved successful -for Shortridge, which won from Greenfield, 32 to 16; Washington, which defeated Mooresville,

31-20, and Broad Ripple, which was on top, wilted unexpectedly, and Tost,

game with: Park School. Manual's Redskins

Ben Davis team at the Hawthorne Gym, first game, 36-24, to Hope High School.

y 31:15 a fast while "Crispus Attucks lost its

Fobes Leads Blue

Devil Offensive

Paced by Fred Fobes, veteran forward who garnered ost half his team’s points, Coach Kenneth Peterman’s Shortridge quintet romped to an easy 32-16 win over the Greenfield Tigers last night at Greenfield. :

The Blue and White got off to an early lead in the first period when baskets by Jack Clayton, Fobes, Paul Alley and Carl Klein gave them an 11-7 advantage. The Black and Gold quintet was only able to connect on two field goals in the first quarter, although three free throws boosted their total. Fobes poured in three more shots from the floor in the second stanza to account for the only scoring by both squads. The Shortridge defense, which held Southport to 12 points, tightened down and held their hosts scoreless

in the second aq . . The score : Ad 5 "n-1.. ; Red ‘Margin

Field goals by Jacobi and Wilson and three charity tosses by Hugh " helped the Greenfield five to

draw within four points of the Cap-

ital City quintet, but another basket by Fobes and field goals by Don Bruce and Jack Dawson enabled the Shortridge five to maintain their 10point advantage as the third period ended with the score 25-15 in Shortridge’s favor.

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in a nice overhand shot from midcourt to give the final Washington Continentals rolled up eight more points while Mooresville scored but one basket before the final gun. s Big Bill Miller, Carter, Leerkamp and Hardin showed best for Washington, while York and Fields starred for the visitors. The Continental “B” team took a nip-and-tuck battle from the Mooresville Reserves; 17-16.

Ripple Rallies to Defeat Park Five

The Broad Ripple basketball team rallied in the second half to win from the Park School netters at the latter’s gym last night, 35 to 25. Both ‘teams played sluggish ball during the first half but the Rockets led 19-10 at the intermission. A threatening third-quarter rally enabled the Park shooters to come within four points of the Rockets but the victors retaliated strongly. Combs and Reese of Broad Ripple led their team’s scoring. Ward Hackleman and Golay stood out on the Park quintet, with six and seven points respectively. Coach Frank Baird used but six men in winning the game.

Attucks Beaten in Season’s Opener Crispus Attucks lost its first game

|of the season on its own floor last

Beck, of Attucks, was high scorer with nine points. Gruhl and Car-

‘ter showed best for the visitors.

Ben Davis Routs Manual Quintet

squad High School's 1936 City Champs, 31 to 11, at the Hawthorne Com-

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Golf Meet in Second Round

Horton Smith Leads Field of Rich Florida Event.

By United Press . CORAL GABLES, Fla., Dec. 5.— With $10,000 in swag waiting to be split up at the end of 72 holes on Monday, the 223 golfers moved into the second round of the rich Biltmore Open championship today: _At the head of the parade stood Horton Smith, defending ‘champion, whose 68 of yesterday was’the best

score of a day that produced some:

of the most amazing golf ever seen in a major tournament. There were two holes-in-one to begin with. Jack Forrester, Oradell, N. J., got the first one when he plunked his tee shot in the cup on the 165-yard second hole. ‘Veteran: Scores Ace The second ace belonged to Abe Espinosa, ' another old-timer. Abe got his on the fourteenth when his No. 6 iron tee shot hit the pin gnd dropped in the cup. None of the graybeard golfing observers couid remember a tournament with two holes in one, much less two on the opening day. Ralph Guldahl; the St. Louis automobile salesman who won the regent Digugia Open, continued to an Pp - himse with stroke.” Penalty Guldah! lost two strokes at Augusta when he played the wrong ball on the opening round. Yesterday, on the short fourteenth, he reached into his bag for a chipper. A No; 2 iron fell out and struck the ball, moving it. ' Then to complete the ‘dizzy cycle, Guldahl chipped in for his par 3.

Misses New Record

Smith barely missed estab

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Dodgers, Cubs Most Active ~ At Montreal

National League Clubs Lead Trading at Minor Loop. Meeting.

BY GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 5.

| A checkup of the player deals made

by the minor league convention showed ‘that the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were. the two most active major league clubs. The Dodgers made deals involving nine players and ‘the Cubs eight at the sessions which adjourned yestérday. Every National League club made at least one deal, while the only ace tive American League clubs werp the pers Srowns and -Red Sox. 0 e major league player deals follows: pial

National League

Brooklyn — Obtained Infielder

Woody English and Pitcher Roy

Henshaw from the Cubs, and Infielder Harry Lavagetto and Pitcher

Disposed of Outfielder Stanley Bor= dagaray, Infielders Linus Frey and Jimmy Jordan and Pitchers Ed Brandt and Emil Leonard. aE Chicago—Obtained Infielder Line us Frey from Brooklyn and Oute fielder Joe Marty from San Frane

lish, Joe Lillard, Joe Vitter, Oute fielders John Gill and Ethan Allen, and Pitcher Roy Henshaw. New York—Obtained Inflelder Mickey Haslin from Bees. Disposed of Infielder Eddie Mayo. Coy St. Louis—Obtained Outfielder Bordagaray, Infielder Jordan and Pitcher Leonard from Brooklyn. Pittsburgh—Obtained Pitcher Ed Brandt from Brooklyn. Signed Infielder Lee Handley, a free agent, Disposed of Infielder Lavagetto and Pitcher Birkhofer. Cincinnati — Obtained Catcher Virgil Davis and Infielder Charley Gelbert from the Cardinals. ; Boston—Obtained Infielder Eddie Mayo from the Giants and Oute fielder Vince DiMaggio from San Diego. Disposed of Infielder Haslid, Outfielder Rupert Thompson and Pitcher Jim Caplin. } . Philadelphia—Disposed of Pitch Ray Benge. American League Boston—Signed Catcher Jo Peacock, free agent. Expected option on the Second Baseman Bobby Doerr, San Diego. Disposed of Outfielder : Dusty“ Cooke, Pitcher Mike. Meola ang Catcher . Skeels Dickey. 3 : Hi St. Louis—Obtained Outfielder Ethan Allen from the Cubs. Dise posed of Outfielder Ray Pepper. Detroit—Recalled First Baseman Rudy = York, Outfielder Chester Laabs, Pitcher Clyde Hatter and Shortstop Chester Wilburn. from Milwaukee, Obtained Pitcher Dizzy Trout from Indianapolis. Dise posed of Pitcher Red Phillips.

14 Fighters Win | “In Mitt Tourney

Fourteen boxers survived the pres liminary contest in the'annual Mar= ion County boxing tournament. held at the South Side Turner's gym last Blin before approximately 1500 ans. , Almost half of the bouts ended in knockouts. Those who won last night and other title contenders will be on the final program of the tour ney at the Turner gym next Friday

t. en : : inners of last night's bouts were? -Pound Novice— “‘Aberson, |N. O, A. GCG. U.; Herb Brow : ao Nee: 147-Pound Novice—Stanley Fisniewskl, . C. A. G.U.;: W. B. x, Fort Harrie son; Jobin Hartledge. Brightwood WPA; Willard ian, unatt od, «1. 1€0-Peun Novi 0 an .C. A '126-Pound Novice—George Malad, wood A; Pa McCleary. nt

son 136-Pound Open—Wilbur. Hardesty, ( une ¥ g bu Bat y Bi (fn.

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pointed Carl Knowles, Rome, Ga. in their 10-round

lead for the three periods of action. Loeper, Robinson.

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