Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 April 1938 — Page 21

By Eddie Ash POFAHL LOOKS PART OF COMER

| ONE CHANCE SHORT OF RECORD

J IMMY POFAHL, ‘the Indianapolis Indians’ 20-year-old ~ infielder, reminded the veteran fans of the Ownie Bush of 1908 in the game against the St. Paul Saints yesterday. ey The youngster accepted 15 chances on nine assists and six putouts and came within one chance of the American Association record of 16 established by Ossie Bluege with Minneapolis in 1923. . . . Bluege, now a veteran with the Washington Senators, posted the A. A. record on 10 -assists and six putouts. : : Pofahl’s chances were not all of the soft variety and it was a marvelous exhibition for a kid. . . . He acted as pivot on two double plays and was on the starting end of a third which helped squelch a St. Paul uprising in the ninth and prevented the visitors from winning. . . . He snared Bejma’s hard drive to his left, stepped on second, forcing Washington, and threw to Latshaw ahead of the

runner. ® 3 = 2 8 =

FAHL has an ideal build for a durable infielder and if he learns: to hit Indianapolis is going to have a real star to parade around the league. . . . He batted .272 with Winnipeg of the Northern League in 1936 and .294 with Springfield in the Mid-Atlantic League in 1937. Since he picked up 22 points in one year and in a stronger league, his chances of making good in the A. A. look at least fair. ... The lad’s arm is all right and he is an-apt pupil, according to Manager Schalk. Pofahl lives at Faribault, Minn., and it's a safe bet there will be a delegation of rooters from the home town when the Indians perform in St. Paul's home opener on April 29. . . . The youngster stands 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 170 pounds. ” » » » »

LLIE BEJMA, St. Paul's second sacker who used to play with the Indians, had a tough time in the series here. . . . He was held hitless in 12 times at bat and had the misfortune to hit into five double plays in three games. . . . The Saints paid $7500 to the St. Louis Browns’ chain for Bejma’'s contract and he has proved a costly piece of talent. Bejma is @ better hitter than his record here indicates and is pulling hard to emerge from the slump. ... Vernon Washington, another ex-Indian, thrived on the pitching here and collected six hits in 10 times at bat. . . . It looks like a big year for Vernon. ; 8 3 =n 8 =» IEC T. MILLER, Indianapolis’ general manager, celebrated his 41st birthday yesterday and was a happy individual after the Indians finished in front. . . . And he opened a fresh box of cigars and passed them around to his associates. Jimmy Sharp, the California redhead, was shipped to Montgomery in the Southeastern League today. .. . He ‘is the slender lefthanded ~ pitcher who has been with the Tribe off and on three years. . . . Bud Connolly, former Tribe second sacker who played with the 1928 pennant winners, is Montgomery's manager. » # o t 4 ” ORREST PRESSNELL, another “old man rookie” from the American Association at Milwaukee, made good with a bang in his big league debut with Brooklyn by achieving a shutout at the expense of the Phillies yesterday. . .. Scouts overlooked Pressnell for years, the same as they overlooked Jim Turner and Lou Fette who scored 20 victories apiece for the Boston Bees last year after wandering around the minors for many seasons. Goodie Rosen, up from Louisville, hammered out three hits to help Pressnell beat:the Phils. : Rl B OR 2 8 8 AUL DERRINGER'S 1935, '36, ‘37 and ’38 record against the Chicago Cubs mounted to 15 victories and no defeats through yesterday's success when Cincinnati won, 6 to 2. Paul's lifetime record against the Bruins shows 25 victories and 12 defeats. . . . He used to pitch for the. St. Louis Cardinals. : i Coaker Triplett, rookie outfielder with the Cubs, collected nine hits in 14 swings in his first National League series. 8 5 = 2 nn = HE school traffic patrol boys will be the guests of President Norman A. Perry of the Indianapolis Club tomorrow afternoon in the second of the Tribe-K. C. series. . . . Today is ladies’ day at Perry Stadium. . A popular figure with the Blues is Let "Er Go Gallagher, outfielder who is described as a colorful ball player of the “old school.” . . . Jack Saltzgaver, who was a shining light with St. Paul a. number of seasons back, is holding down second base for the Kansas City “Yankees.” ‘ ® 5 = 2 » EORGE PAYNE, Indianapolis, a former relief pitcher with the \ local Indians, will pilot the Columbus Sally League club this year. . . . He managed Decatur of the Three-I loop last season. . . . Nemo Leibold, former manager of the Columbus American Asso=ciation team, is the new pilot of Clarksdale of the Cotton States League. . . . Bunny Brief, former A. A. home-run king, is back in. baseball as manager of Wausau Lumberjacks in the Northern League. Pete Monahan, former Indianapolis first baseman, will pilot the Sioux City team in the Nebraska State League this year.

Pepper Doubtful [SHORTRIDGE ENTERS

"executive, Mr. Norwood.

On Dizzy’s Arm

‘OKLAHOMA CITY, April 22 (U. Pp.) —Dizzy Dean wouldn't or couldn't throw his fast ball in spring

20 IN MUNCIE MEET

With a record of two victories this season, about 20 Shortridge High School track athletes will go to Muncie tomorrow for the annual Muncie relays.

training and it looked like his arm was through, John (Pepper) Martin, Cardinal star, said today. Pepper was interviewed after being assured that his daughter, Alice Jane, 21 months, is recovering from diphtheria. : «1 sure hated to see old Diz go, Martin said. “All of us did.. It looked like Diz's arm was gone, sure

Gilson, Charles Fortney, Burkholder, Ralph Decker.

Among those making the trip will be Capt. Ed Ziegner, Bud Piel, Emory Schlake, Harvey Hunter, Hugh Dalzell, Jack Evans, Bob Seybold, John Scott, Bob Scott, Barney Calwell, Bill Strong, Bud Hamilton, Jim Howard Fred - Maynard and

enough. He couldn't, or else he wouldn’t throw his fast ball. Anyway, he didn’t have it in spring

aining. br ae it was because he felt

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squelched and wasn’t happy. He dn’ say anything. I guess old

to talk to pitch.” DE came home to see his wife and baby, but the best he could do was wave to them through a window, as the house is quarantined. The doctor told him, however, that both were recovering satisfactorily and he decided to leave tonight to join the Cards in Chicago.

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100 Civic Leaders Named On Group Formed to Spur Greater Interest in Classic

Extending of Greater Hospitality to Visitors Among Objec-

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A city-wide movement to. boost

Committee announced yesterday.

following a recent meeting of the<¢ Speedway- ‘Race Committee of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Ralph $. Norwood will serve as chairman, Paul Q. Richey as vice chairman and Sam Mueller as secretary. : The following statement was issued: “For more than 25 years the world’s greatest sporting event has drawn millions of spectators and advertised Indianapolis to all corners of the world. To show how Indianapolis businessmen appreciate the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and to provide hospitable and courteous treatment of its visitors for this 1938 race, this committee will function. We hope to develop a new and greater spirit of hospitality from all of our citizens, and to focus attention upon the scientific achievements which have been effected by this laboratory of science as well as the thrilling sporting spectacle the Indianapolis race has presented. : Mayor Gives Approval Work has been assigned to four subcommittees. They and their chairmen are: Courtesy, Oscar B. Perine: lap prizes, Mr. Richey; victory dinner, C. H. Wallerich, and The executive committee includes Meier S. Block, Louis J. Borinstein, Arthur V. Brown, L. W. Dunham, Harry S. Hanna, George S. Olive, Mr. Perine, Mr. Richey, C. H. Wallerich and L. E. Yuncker. Having expressed approval of its objectives, Mayor Boetcher will serve on the courtesy committee. Headquarters of the organization will ‘be in the Chamber of Commerce offices.

Winn Unhurt as

Car Takes Fire

Billy Winn, Detroit driver, today awaited repairs to his car which caught fire yesterday at the Indianapoiis Motor Speedway. Winn was coasting to the. pits after a trial lap when flames shot from the hood of his four-cylinder mount. He brought it to a stop, leaped out uninjured and his pit crew extinguished the fire after considerable damage was done. Winn’s car was one of five Harry Miller of Pittsburgh plans to enter in the Speedway classic May 30. Russell Snowberger, the “racing blacksmith,” also of Detroit, said yesterday he would use a~ special creation, instead of a semistock car, for the first time since 1930. “I hated to: do it,” he said, “though there was no choice in the matter when the international rules were adopted for this year’s race. Stock motors simply will not be fast enough for this kind of competi-

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ST. JOSEPH’S TRIPS INDIANA STATE NINE

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April 22 (U. P.)—In a game marked by erratic pitching, Indiana State lost its first home game here yesterday to St. Joseph's, 7 to 6. Tower, State hurler, was knicked for a home run by the first man up and made two wild pitches during the game. The score:

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POLO TITLE AT STAKE

CHICAGO, April 22 (U, P)— Winston Guest's New York Optipolo champions, will meet the New York Athletics Club team at the 124th Field Artillery Armory tomorrow night for the national open indoor championship. .

.BIG TEN MATCH HERE Indiana University’s golfers will meet Ohio State’s team in a Big Ten Conference match tomorrow at the Meridian Hills course. The Hoosiers are scheduled to play Michigan at the Indianapolis Country Club April 30.

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Holland Champion To Face Marshall

Matchmaker Lloyd Carter is bringing Henry Piers, 222, of Holland, to the Amory Tuesday night, to tackle Everett: Marshall, 220, Colorado, in one of the feature matches of a “bargain bill” program. Piers is six feet three inches tall and is publicized as heavyweight champion of his native land. Everett held the heavyweight title for 18 months.

The Marshall-Piers tussle will be for two falls out of three as will the return between Silent Rattan, 179, this city, and Stacey Hall, 180, Columbus, O. They drew in a fast 30 minute tug last Tuesday. Hall was captain of Ohio State University’s championship wrestling squad several years -ago. Pat Kelly, 211, Knoxville, Tenn., returns after de-

SHORTRIDGE LINKS SQUAD SEES ACTION

Shortridge High School's golf team is to open its schedule today at Columbus and tomorrow will play at Culver Military Academy. Ray White, Jack Henion, Dick Gilliom, Bill Niven and Bob Witham were named by Coach Simon P.

‘Roache for today’s match. White

was a member of the team which won the state championship for Shortridge last year. ”

BUTLER NETTERS LOSE Butler University lost its opening tennis match here yesterday to the University of Cincinnati, 5 to 1. Don Wagener won the: only match for ihe . Buldogs, ‘dropping Moskowitz,

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