Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 December 1938 — Page 35
DIANAPOLIS LANDS CATCHER AND OUTFIELDER
Eastwood Report Shows Grid Fatalities on Wane
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Backstop Comes From Reds On Option; Flychaser Is Purchased.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 9 (U. P).— Leo 'T. Miller, new president of the Indianapolis baseball club, got busy in: the minor league market here today and announced the acquisi-|32 tien of two players, one a catcher,
the other an outfielder. The backstop is D. C. Moore, obtained on option from the Cincinnati Reds, and the flychaser is Bob Loane, purchased from the Durham club of the Piedmont League. Durham is a Redleg farm. ‘Moore is 24 years old and divided his playing last season between the Reds and Syracuse Internationals. He had a tryout with the Hoosiers several years ago when they trained at Mayfield, Ky.
‘Moore bats righthanded, stands 5]
feet 11 inches and tips the scales at: 190 pounds. He performed with Macon and Nashville prior to last season’s duties in the Cincinnati chain. ‘Outfielder Doane is 24 and is a six-footer weighing 190.- He throws and bats righthanded and has seen service with clubs in the Coast ~ League, Eastern League and Piedmont loop.
- Sandlot Ban Lifted ' Baseball will never have another
“Peller incident.” In the records of |§
the National Association of Profes-
siorial Baseball Leagues today was|?Z a:_eonstitutional amendment per-}§ mitting major league clubs to hire é
directly all the sandlot and semiprofessional players their budgets will permit. Minor league executives, in annual meeting here, believed the amendment would eradicate ‘subterfuge” in the so-called “Baltimore agreement” between major and minor leagues adopted in Montreal two years ago. “The action still must be approved by the major leagues but they are almost certain to adopt it at their annual meetings in New York next week. ‘The amendment, adopted yesterday, did not destroy the “Baltimore agreement,” but it did alter it to wipe out what Commissioner Kenesaw. Mountain Landis termed “subterfuge.” Under the old system; as provided in the “Baltimore agreement,” major, league clubs could recommend play-’ ers to minor league clubs with the understanding that when the sandlotter signed a contract with the minor club, he would work for the major league outfit that spotted him, ‘The most noted case of this type was the signing of Pitcher Bob Feller by Néw Orleans while he still was a pupil at Van Meter, Ia., high school. He was “recommended” to New Orleans by the Cleveland Americans and reported directly to Cleveland.
Terry Goes East
‘Outside the convention rooms, there still was plenty of activity in the “ivory market, although Chief
Trader Bill Terry, New York Giants|
manager, had left. Terry, Giant President Horace Stoneham and Louis Comiskey, Chicago White Sox president, flew to New York and some baseball men believed that a Sox-Giant trade was imminent. ‘One major league deal sent Jutfiélder Allen (Dusty) Cooke and some cash from the Cincinnati Reds to the St. Louis:Cardinals for Outfielder Stanley (Frenchy) Bordagaray. Minor league developments were: The New York Giants took over the franchise of the Salisbury club in'the North Carolina State League; Chattanooga of the Southern Association bought First Baseman Alex Hooks and Pitcher Harry Smythe from Montreal and sold Outfielder Johnny Gill to Nashville and Pitcher Pat Malone to Oakland, Cal, and Brooklyn gave Willie Duke, outfielder, to New Orleans in part payment for Catcher Greek George.
Cubs Purchase
Harrell From Cards
CHICAGO, Dec. 9 (U. P.).—Officials of the Chicago Cubs said today that acquisition of an outstanding ‘pitcher and a hitting first baseman would about complete their major deals for next season. They announced last night the purchase of Ray Harrell, 26-year-old right-handed pitcher, from the St. Louis Cardinals for cash. The purchase price was not revealed. Har-rell-“won three and lost four for the Cardinals last season.
Sears I8 Victor Over Ettore in 10 Rounds
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9 (U. P.).— Al ~~ Ettore, one-time top-flight héavyweight, who met Joe Louis, Tony Galento, John Henry Lewis and other name fighters, appeared today .to be definitely on the down trail after dropping a 10-round decision to ‘Wally Sears of Minersville, Pa. Although in the earlier rounds Eftore showed something of his old style, he tired quickly and was off on his timing. The Philddelphian weighed 197 and Sears 175.
Logansport Boys on Wildcat Cage Team
Times Special EVANSTON, II, Dec. 9.-—Two _ members of Northwestern's basket- ’ ball: team are brothers of former Wildcat cage captains. Ad Vance, guard, is a brother of Duke Vance, tain of the 1936 team, while Don MeCarnes, sophomore center, is a brother of Bob McCarnes, captain of the 1932 team. All four boys hail from Logansport.
Cochrane Is Honored
VILLANOVA, Pa., Dec. 9 (U.P) .— Willlam Cochrane of Jersey City, veteran of three varsity years, has been elected by his teammates as in of the undefeated but tied 3 Villanova College Gleven.
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Tosses Gloves in Tourney
Wesley Kemp,
boxing in the 160-
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is expected to de-
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swift action in the city-county amai teur tourney bouts at South | Side Turner Hall tonight. He is a member of the Turner team and remains
! ning along with i Claude Banks, Bess A. C., and James Young, } Senate Avenue XY. ; M. C. A. = It’s the tournaf ment’'s windup . program and champions in the different divisions in both the open and novice classes will be decided and prizes awarded. i Action is to start at 7:30 and approximately 30
bouts will be run}
€ off in the semifinals and finals.
Winter-Feeding
Letters have been sent to Indiana’s 837 conservation clubs urging their participation in ‘the winter feeding of birds and wildlife, Virgil M. Simmons, State Conservation Commissioner, said today. sands of club members and interested individuals participated in this program last winter.
tablishing feeding stations by build-
ing shelters of brush, corn stalks and similar material in areas inhabited by quail, pheasants and other birds. At the same time they are collecting screenings, cracked grain and other food material for use during the winter when snow and ‘ice cut the birds off from their normal food supply. : Persons interested in co-operating in this program can secure suggestions for building shelter feeding stations and caring for birds during the winter by writing to the Division of Fish and Game, State Library Building, Indianapolis.
Dempsey Is Winner Of Boxing Trophy
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 (U. PJ). Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, today was the proud! possessor of the firdt annual Ed vard J. Neil memorial award, presented | each year by the New York Boxing | Writers’ Association to the active or retired fighter who h2s done most for the betterment of boxing. Dempsey won the award by 20 votes to 11 over Henry Armstrong, lightweight and welterweight cham-
Louis received one ballot. The plaque will be formally presented at the association's annual dinner.
o Sports Quiz Have you a sports question you want answered? Write your question rlearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Service Bureau, the Indianapolis Times, 1013 13th St., Washington, D. C., inclesing a. 3-cent postage stamp. A personal reply will come to you. Some of the most interosting questions. and answers will be printed here at intervals. Don't telephone your questions, write as directed.
Q—Who were the outfielders named by the Baseball Writers Association on their “all-star” team in 1927? A—Babe Ruth, left field; Al Simmons, center field; Paul Waner, right field. Q—Did a horse named Emblem ever win the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree, England? A—He won the race in 1863, with Arbury running second and Yaller Gal third. Q—Did the famous Dempsey{Firpo fight end in the same round in which Dempsey was knocked out of the ring? A—No. Dempsey was knocked out of the ring in the first round, but came back to score a knockout vice tory over Firpo in the second round. The fight was staged at the Polo Grounds, New York, Sept. 14, 1923. Q—Did Pittsburgh and Ohio State meet in football in 1929? A—Pitt defeated Ohio State by a score of 18 to 2 that year. : Q—Which New York Yankee infielder purposely dropped a fly ball near the end of the last game of the 1937 World Series? A—In the seventh inning of the last game of that series, shortstop
ly dropped) Dick Bartell’s pop fly between second and third bases, and threw to Lazzeri at second base, forcing out Moore who was still standing on first base. Q—When did Carl Hubbell have his poorest season in the majors from the standpoint of games won and lost? A—In 1931, when he won 14 games and lost 12, for a percentage of .538.
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Senior League Grid Banquet Announced
A victory banquet in honor of the Richardson Market eleven, cham- | pions of the Smith-Hassler Senior | Leagug is to be held at Rhodius Park Comanyniy House Saturday at 8 p. James y otsinger will act as master of ceremonies and the truphy given by the league sponsor will be presented.
Penn State Official Supports Grid Coach
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Dec. 9 (U. P.).—An expression of confidence from a high administration official at Penn State College in the football coaching staff headed by
Bob Higgins was the answer today to reported disatisfaction in one alumni group. Commenting on reports that the Lycoming County alumni adopted a resolution Wednesday night indicating disappointment in the “hot and cold” playing of the Nittany Lions gridiron team the past season, Dr. Carl P. Schott, dean of the school of physical education and athletics declared: “I am certain the resolution does not represent the viewpoint of any
__ltainly does not express the Opinion of the administration of the col|1ege.”
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Purdue’s Alumni To Fete Gridmen
The Purdue Alumni Association will honor 15 local high school football players at its annual “banquet tonight at the Hotel Severin. The players were selected recently by coaches and sports writers as the most outstanding in the city. They are: Brad Hoelscher, Hugh Dalzsil, Myron Winegardner, Walter Williams, Robert Shade, Robert Scott and Kenneth Smock, Shortridge; Richard Samuelson, Frank Buddenbaum, Carl Hartlage, Jack Stoelting and Charles Howard,. Tech; William Cronin and Joe Fitzgerald, Cathedral, and Norman Williams, Manual. .Maj. John L. Griffith, Big [en athletic commissioner, is to be the principal speaker, and Frank Moi - man will be Yonsimaster at tle | dinner.
Teams Bunched In Hockey League
By United Press
Although standings remained unchangzd today, the race for the leadership of the National Hockey League had tightened—only three points separating the three top clubs. The Boston Bruins, who were idle last night, were first with 15 points, but a point behind them were the New York Rangers who picked up two points with a 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Two points behind, in third place, were the New York Americans who battled to *
other game.
for its nine-meet schedule.
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great number of alumni and it cer-
a 1-1 tie with Detroit in the eniy
Winter Sport Drills-Begin ‘At Indiana U.
Wrestling, Indoor Track and Swimming Schedules Announced.
Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Dec. 9.—While Indiana’s basketball team prepares for its second game of the season against Miami University here tomorrow night, other Hoosier winter sport teams are going through Preseason drills. At the Big Ten meetings last week-end, Indiana University scheduled 25 dual contests and championship meets in wrestling, swimming and indoor track. Indiana's wrestling team, which placed second by a single point in the Big Ten championships last season, will open its schedule this week-end, defending the Midwest Wrestling tournament championship it. won last year. The Hoosiers will have a squad of veterans, but will be without the services of Bob (Spanky) Haak, heavyweight grappler, who will play in an all-Star football game Jan. 2, which will end his eligibility. Veteran Swimmers Back
However, Coach W. H. Thom will have as the nucleus for his squad Chris Traicoff, Sammy Hyde, Joe Roman, Seymour Weiss, John Keeler and Chauncey McDaniel.
group of veterans around whom he will build Indiana’s swimming team Several sophomores are expected to strengthen the Hoosier lineup. The complete schedules of Indiana University’s winter sports teams, in addition to basketball: ‘WRESTLING Dec. 9-10—Midwest Tournament Chicago, 12--Michigan at Ann Arbor.
20—Iowa State at Bloomington: on 3—Oklahoma A. & M. at Stillwater, a.
Feb. 18—Illinois at Bloomington. Mar. 4—Ohio State at Columbus. Mar. 10-11—Big Ten championships at
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Mar. 24-25—National Collegiate championships. IMMING
Jan. 6—Butler at Indianapolis. Jan. 13—DePauw at Bloomington. Feb, s—Butler at Bloomington. Feb. 10—Purdue at Bloomington. Feb. 17—Huntington Y. M. C. Bleomington Feb. 25 — Chicago at Bloomington. . 8—Purdue and Wisconsin at La-
% ’ 10-11—Big Ten championship at
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ar. 21-25—National Collegiate championships at Michigan.
INDOOR TRACK
Jan. 28—Notre Dame at South Bend {tentative), 14—Purdue at Lafayette. Feu: -18—Illinois Relays at Champaigh. Feb, 25—Ohio State at Colum
ar. 1—Butler at Baa
. 4—Illinois at Bloomington . 10-11—Big Ten hips at
g Mar. 18—Butler Relays at Indianapolis. Mar. 25—Chicago Relays at Chicago.
30 Survive Cut in Wabash L Frosh Squad;
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Dec. 9.— Thirty freshmen have survived the firsu cut of the Wabash College first year basketball squad. Coach James|? J. Paterson this week began paring], the roster of 47 candidates. The 30 are A. H. Asay, Buckley, Ill; D. E. Battle, Bloomfield; P. E. Bechdolt, Camden; C. E. Brown, New Market; T. FPF. Carroll, Ft. Wayne; L. F. Chamberlain, Gary; R. N. Clawson, Delphi; H. T. Craven, Auburn; W. B. Degitz, Chicago Heights, Ill.; J. C. Forbes, East Chicago; J. Hale Covington; M. H. Harrell, New Castle; R. D. Hawkins, Champaign, Ill.; P. E. Hiestand, Princeton. Wis.; C. R. Jones, New Castle; R. D. Leath, Attica; W. D. {McClintic, Monticello; J. H. MecGreevy, Detroit, Mich.; S. Meschuk, East Chicago; M. Montgomery. Crawfordsville; J. A. Powers, East McKeesport, Pa.; F. M. Price, Frankfort; F. N. Priebe, Ladoga; J. B. Pritchett, Princeton; R. V. Ransom, Frankfort; J. F. Ruchti, Gary; D. G. Stoner, Ft. Wayne; R. B. West, Gary; A. C. Wright, Columbia City, and R. W. Zimdars, Winona, Minn,
Beinor, Notre Dame, On Consensus Eleven
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 (U. P.).—The magazine News Week today announced a consensus all-America football team. The team was made by taking 16 elevens picked by various newspapers and news agencies and averaging the votes for each player. The team: Ends: Holland, Cornell; Oklahoma. Tackles: Beinor, Wolff, Santa Clara. . Guards: Heikkinen, Michigan; Smith, Southern California. = Center: Aldrich, Texas Christian.
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Notre Dame;
Goldberg, Pittsburgh; MacLeod, Dartmouth, and Bottari, California.
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By JERRY BRONDFIELD NEA Service Sports Writer
Although the game is faster and more intense than ever before, fatalities in football are decreasing. This at least is indicated by the
who has been studying satety on the gridiron for the last seven years. Dr. Eastwood is associate professor of physical education for men, in: charge of teacher training and health hygiene. ‘A year ago when he issued his report, football was directly responsible for 16 deaths in the nation. This year Dr. Eastwood’s survey places the figure at 14. The present drive to make the game safer is an outgrowth of the 1931 season when 33 sandlot, prep school and college players died as a result of football. Since that year, coaches at their annual convention have given a lot of time to discussing ways and means of taking some of .the danger out of the game. Dr. Eastwood contends the apparent success of the campaign is due to several factors.
Smoother Gridirons Are Great Help
Better playing surfaces for practice ‘sessions and regular games has helped tremendously, particularly in scholastic football, where boys, still in the process of growing up, are more easily hurt than the collegiate gridder.. . San Francisco has gone so far as to outlaw high school games played anywhere except on sodded fields— which is as it should be. One cf the easiest ways to pick up blood poisoning is to play on a field full of cinders. And dirt fields become so many beds of concrete in cold weather. Better conditioning and training Boys are taught to see the trainer or team physician at the first sign of injury, rather than hide their hurt for fear of being benched. What often has been taken for a minor twist or bruise has in reality been a fracture, or chipped bone, and the boy who msde light of his injury suffered much worse later on.. ‘Proper equipment also has meant much. A great number of injuries not so many years ago were suffered by second and third string players in high school who were forced to don old and inadequate shoulder ‘pads, shoes and helmets, because there was only enough first class equipment for the varsity. ‘Elimination of “live bait” for tackling and blocking drill helps immeasurably. Heretofore it has been the practice of coaches to have their boys practice their most vicious rollblocks and headon tackles on teammates. The money they are now investing in dummies and other practice gear is the wisest they have ever spent.
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annual report of Dr. Floyd East-| ‘wood of Purdue,
The slow whistle was blamed in fatalities hit ‘a ‘high peak. The football fathers thought it would open up the game if the officials waited another second before stopping a play. It resulted in a flock of broken ribs and legs. One of the best changes ever made in the rules was the one which automatically made a play complete just as soon as a ball carrier as much as slipped and came to one knee, though there might not be anyone within 10 yards of him. Because scholastic football is by far the most dangerous, Dr. Eastwood recommends closer supervision by school officials and parents. “Safety in football,” says Dr. Eastwood, “works pretty much the same as it does any place An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.”
Illini Open
Cox, Zaharias
In Headliner|
Joe Cox, 233, Kansas City, was
named today by Matchmaker Lloyd|
Carter as the opponent for George (Cry Baby) Zaharias, 245, Pueblo, Colo., in the headliner on the Armory wrestling card next Tuesday night. . They meet for two falls out of three. Cox; a rugged grappler of big time rating, has a record of vic-
tories over some of the leading heavies. ist and packs a lot of power. The match will be the first local affair of the season for Zaharias. The Cry Baby is well known for his aggressive tactics and is a colorful matman. During the past summer, George paired with Babe Didrickson in golf matches on the West Coast and it recently was reported that the mat star and the famous woman athlete are engaged to wed. Carter also has Kiman Kudo, speedy Japanese wrestling star, for
Hockey Card
Times Specinl
pearance here Monday night with the University of Illinois host to Southern California. The Trojan sextet is favored to win over the inexperienced Illini. Intercollegiate hockey is in its 14th year at U. S. C., while Illinois inaugurated the sport with a fourgame schedule last season. Ragged edges may be visible in practice but the Illini are improved over last year both on offense and defense. They have everything to gain and little to lose against a team that last season twice defeated Minnesota, Big Ten champions. ‘Beaumont Still Goalie Jim Beaumont, Des Plaines senior, is Illinois goalie, a position he
their first game against Notre Dame last season. At defehse posts are Dick Fee, junior veteran, and Chester Ziemba, 200-pound sophomore, both of Chicago. They have the brawn necessary to break up enemy sallies and both are fast skaters. Alex Welsh, Rockford secphomore, a dexterous skater and accurate passer, holds the center spot. Wing positions are handled by Charles
and Dick Babbitt, junior veteran from Riverside. Sigerson is the leading stick-nandler, which, combined with accurate shooting, makes him the most dangerous offensive player. Babbitt nlayed center last season, hut: has been shifted to give him more freedom to use his speed and skating ability to get past opposing defensemen. He has plenty of spirit and often breaks up enemy plays
before they are started by stealing the puck or intercepting a pass.
joer. He is a light heavy.
CHAMPAIGN, Dec. 9.—Intersectional hockey makes its first ap- |
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