Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 March 1939 — Page 17
State Five Moves Up At Tourney
Manchester College Downs Oklahoma Opponent; Anderson Loses.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 15 (U. P.).—There were speeders and road hogs to occupy the “court” in the second round docket of the National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament today and both the fast and slow travelers wondered how they would fare in the judgment. " The collegians, representing Wayne University, Detroit, - Mich, Manchester College, Manchester, Ind, Peru Teachers, Peru, Neb, Glenville, W. Va, and East Texas . State, Commerce, Tex. are young men who like to shake off all the speed limits when they get their hands on a basketball. Contrasting with these “shoot and run” teams were the easy-going, deliberate squads. The fans called them “road hogs” and placed such teams as the defending champion Central State Teachers of Warrensburg, Mo., San Diego State, Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill, Kentucky State, Murray, Ky., and Maryville, Mo., Teachers in this list. Honors thus far were about divided between fast and slow teams, but the fans expected a showdown today. The whirlwind Manchester team will meet deliberate Kentucky State, and San Diego’s slow-moving squad opposes high-scoring East Texas State in feature contests. Manchester advanced by nosing out Central State Teachers of Okla., 53-50, in the first round. Anderson, Ind.,, College, other Hoosier entry, was eliminated by the powerful Wayne crew, 66-26.
Four College Fives
Survive at Denver
DENVER, March 15 (U. P).— College basketball fought the. battle of the underdog in the National A. A. U. tournament today, demanding recognition in the ranks of the mighty. Its fight was carried into the third round by four surprising teams which refused to bow to touted superiority. “The huskings” was over and the 16 teams that paired off today had demonstrated their class to 36 others whose reach for the mythical world title had been brave but short and slow. It was a rare sight for fans at this basketball show to see four college outfits carry the challenge to their taller, older opponents. Sa.they went to the auditorium today to cheer the Sam Houston Teachers of - Huntsville, Tex.; the Colorado College of Colorado Springs: Greely State College, Greeley, Colo. and the National Business College, Roanoke, Va. Most spectacular was the win by Sam Houston over favored Oakland, Cal, Youngs, 30-28. Colorado Col- ~ lege eliminated the - Reading, O., Hotzes, 59-54. The Roanoke squad -eliminated the highly touted Kansas City, Kas., Martin Oilers, 44-34, in a whirlwind game, and the boys whose school was founded in honor of Horace Greely defeated the Northwestern Teachers of Alva, Okla., 44-34.
New York Tourney Opens Tonight
NEW YORK, March 15 (U. P).—|. ,
It’s the South and Southwest against the East tonight as the second annual National Invitation College Backetball Tournament starts in Madison Square Garden. Six of the strongest teams in the ‘country—unbeaten Long Island University, Bradley Tech of Peoria, Ill; Roanoke College of Salem, Va.: the New Mexico Aggies, St. John’s of New York, and Loyola of Chicago— will compete in the series sponsored by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. : Tonight’s games pair Long Island and New Mexico; St. John’s and Roanoke. The other| teams drew first round byes but swing into action Monday night with Bradley . meeting the L. I. U.-Mexico winner and Loyola facing the other victor. The finals will be [played next Wednesday. 3
Ohio State Favored
In Eastern Playoffs PHILADELPHIA, March 15 (U. P.) —Ohio State was rated a slight favorite ' today to win (the Eastern playoffs of the National Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s basketball tournament at the University of Pennsylvania's Palestra Friday and Saturday nights, The Buckeyes, Big Ten champions, will meet Wake Forest's high scoring quintet in the second game of a. doubleheader Friday night. Villanova and Brown will clash in the first game. The two survivors will battle it out Saturday night for the right to meet the western finalist for the national championship.
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local semifinal basketbal afternoon. Yates, guard; John Nevin, guard; 2 8 2
3 Quints Back For Semifinals
Anderson, Greencastle and Frankfort Repeat.
By United Fress Free throws from the fou! line of the regional tournaments: Only three of the 1938 regional champions—Andersorn, Greencastle and Frankfort—are still in the 1939
race. . . . Five of last year’s regional fitleholders bowed out in the week-end’s firing. . . . Ft. Wayne South Side, Delphi, Hammond, Rushville and Kendallville. Fuzzy Vandivier, coach of ‘the Franklin Grizzly Cubs, plaved on the Franklin Wonder Five e¢f 1920-21-22, .'. . It is reporied tha! before each game he mopes for days. . . , Before one sectional game he said he wanted his home cleared so he could come home and go 1o bed, right after the game-—win or lose. Muncie and New Castle, according to press reports, had practically oneman ball! clubs on the floor in their final at the Muncie regional. . Roy Kilby, Muncie guard, reportedly was the base of the champion Burris Owls. . . . While Ernie Tidrow kept the Trojans from cracking up.
Cats’ Eyes Uncanny
The Kokomo Wildcats showad an uncanny eye for the bucket in their regional contests. . . . They looped in 28 in the final against Tipton ahd 15 in the first game against Marion. . In the Tipton setfo the Wildcats didn’t sink one free toss, while in the afternoon mess they made only Columbia City’s Fahl countzd a long fielder against Mentone with only two seconds . . . seconds . . to go to put the Eagles in the /inals of the Auburn regional. . . . The Eagles won, 31 to 29 . . . but hc couldn’t repeat in the finals against Auburn and the Red Devils will
urday North Vernon's first string played the full game against Frankl: 1 in the finals of the regional tourney. . « « The Grizzly Cubs used only one substitute . . . but every member of the Franklin squad saw action in ee afternoon game against valon where the Grizzly Cubs poi ped in a field goal for every Walk iron ‘| point. A Warning to Posse
Fate may mean defeat for the Hot Dogs against La Porte in the frst game of the Hammond semifit.als. . The Slicers had a poor record when they went. into the regional, but promptly upset the dope bucket by trimming the Hammonders, 27 to 20 . . . and then continued ‘to win the regional from Rensselaer . . after the Bombers had downed Valparaisc, 28 to 27, in. the afternoon. Warning to Evansville’ Bosse . . don’t let overconfidence affect your play in the second half against Terre Haute Garfield . .. if you hi ppen to have a lead at the close of the half. . . . The Garfield five vias behind, 22 to 7, at the half against Spencer, yet won, 30 to 28, in an overtime.
Lash Tries Speed Boa rds At Dartmouth Tonight
HANOVER, N. H. March 15 (U. P.).—Don Lash of the Indiana State Police, John Borican and a pair of New York relay teams will challenge five world indoor track records on Dartmouth’s super-speed boards tonight. They are the boards on which Glenn Cunningham strode’ to his “miracle” 4:04.4 mile last year, and Dartmouth officials are hoping for new records for two miles, one-half mile, 800 meters, one-mile relay and two-mile relay. Lash and Borican will run against time in their specialties, but will be paced by a handicap field. The teams of Fordham and New York Universities will race each other in the relay record attempts.
Lash has set a two-mile goal of]
8 minutes 50 seconds, which not only would better his own indoor record of 8:58, but would eclipse the outdoor mark of 8:56 held by Miklos Szabo of Hungary. Most track followers do not give him much chance
of attaining 8:50, but they do be-|.
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Here are those dange ‘ous Indians from Andersen who will square off against Greencastle’s Tiger Cubs in the afternoon session of the tournament at the Tech Gym Saturday Standing, lefi, to right, are Frank Klee, forward; Gene
Earl Gibbons, center; Heiden, who
AVALON, Cal, March 15 (U. P.). —Rookie Steve Mesner received new tributes in the Chicago Cubs training camp today for his consistent hitting in three Cubs-Yannigans games. The former Indianapolis Indian, whose batting was instrumental in. Yannigan victories in two previous games, replaced ThirdBaseman Stan Hack in the regular lineup yesterday and hit a homer which helped the regulars to a 13-to-2 victory.
LAKELAND, Fla., March 15 (U. P.).—Floyd Geibell, rookie up from Evansville, Ind, today was to make his hurling debut as a Detroit Tiger in a seven-inning practice game. Others slated for mound action are Tommy Bridges, George Gill, Slick Coffman and John Tate.
PASADENA, Cal, March 15 (U. P.).—Manager Jimmy Dykes withdrew Thornton Lee, suffering a twisted ankle, and named Johnny Rigney, Vic. Frasier and Johnny Whitehead to pitch for his White Sox in their first spring game with the Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Friday.
ORLANDO, Fla., March 15 (U. P.).—Washington Senators intensified their training today in preparation for their first training game with another major league team — Detroit Tigers— Saturday. Meanwhile, in Washington, it was announced that Walter Johnson — the Senators’ Big Train for many years—would be with the team this year as a radio commentator.
BATON ROUGE, La. March 15 (U. P). — The New York Giants
‘meet their International League
farm cousins, the Jersey City Giants, today. It is “Bill Terry” day, and Manager Terry has picked Castleman, Wittig and Vandenberg to pitch against Meketi, Ferrick and Fischer, Jersey hurlers.
P.).—Rookie Jim Shilling is making a determined bid for the . Cleveland Indian:’ second-basing job. Yesterday against the New ‘Orleans Pelicans, he was the sparkplug of the Tribe's 6-1 vic- - tory.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. March 15 (U. P.).—Ray Blades was looking for a new solution today to the St. Louis Cards’ catching problem. As the Cards were being beaten, 9-2, by the. Reds yesterday Don Padgett, whom Blades had converted from outfielder to catcher, tripped while rounding second base, He regained his feet and tried to return to the bag, but stumbled again and fell on At a local hospital his inury was diagnosed as a dislocation, which would keep him While the Cards are meeting the Boston Bees today, Club President Sam Breadon and Vice President 8ranch Rickey will confer with holdout Joe Medwick over salary terms.
TAMPA, Fla,, March 15 (U. P.). —-The Cincinnati Reds’ eight influenza victims were recovering rapidly today, and seven of them will be at the park to see their teammates play the New York Yankees. Billy Myers still is in bed, but his condition is not serious.
CLEARWATER, Fla, March 15 (U. P.).—The Brooklyn Dodgers re-
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_was not certified for tournament pl y; Ora Davis, center; Tom Ecoff, “center; Carl Hovermale, forward, and Henry Pate, guard. Kneeling, left to right, are Gene Stanley, student manager, Robert Walker, for-.
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Mesner Is Praised Anew; Evansville Rookie in Test
turned to practice today after an exhibition series in which they split a pair with the Reds, lost to the Yankees and beat the Boston Red Sox. Hamlin and Wyatt held Red Sox batsmen to six hits in the 6-3 victory yesterday.
NEW BRAUNFELS, Tex, March 15 (U. P.).—Seeking to avenge last: Sunday’s debacle, Manager James (Doc) Prothro planned fo send in the “big three” of the hurling staff of the Philadelphia Phillies in their exhibition game with the St. Louis Browns today. Claude Passeau, Max Butcher and Hugh Mulcahy probably will take the mound in the Phils’ third spring game.
LAKE CHARLES, La. March 15 (U. P.).—Connie Mack had his fingers crossed today, but had hopes that the hitting shown by the Philadelphia Athletics in yesterday's camp game might be an indication of offensive power, which has been noticeably absent from Shibe Park during the past few years. Bob Johnson homered twice and Dick Siebert also clouted one for the circuit distance, and good sound hitting was well distributed Gough out both camp teams.
: SARASOTA, Fla. Fla, March 15 (U. P.)—~—Manager Joe Cronin readied his Boston Red Sox today for an intra-city game with the Bees tomorrow.
SAN BERNARDINO, Cal., March 15 (U. P.) —The first test this year of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ mound recruit, Ken (Lefty) Heintzelman, probably will be made Friday at San Diego when the Pirates play the Padres in an exhibition game. Manager Pie Traynor said Heintzelman would pitch the first three innings, Nick Ranunich the second trio and Bill Clemensen the third.
Pitt May Name New Grid Coach Monday
PITTSBURGH, March 15 (U. P.). —The name of the new football coach at the University of Pittsburgh will not be revealed at least until next Monday night, Athletic Director James Hagan announced today. The board of trustees will meet Monday to act on the appointment of a successor to Dr. John B. (Jock) Sutherland. The trustees were to have met tomorrow but the meeting was postponed.
Smith Quits as Grid Coach at Duquesne
PITTSBURGH, March 15 (U. P.). —Coach John Philip (Little Clipper) mith, whose Duquesne University football teams slipped after a successful season, today resigned as football coach and athletic director at Duquesne. Smith, captain and guard of the Notre Dame 1927 eleven, gave no reason immediately for his resignation while his contract had one year more to run, but it was reported that there was a bloc at Duquesne which was not entirely in accord with his regime.
Casters to Meet
The Hoosier Casting Club will meet at 7:30 o'clock’ tonight at the Pennsy Gym. The public is invited.
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Times Special | BARTOW, Fla.,, March 15.—Ray Shak, Indians’ manager, planned to take it easy today when getting his first look at the Tribesmen in ig training action at the city
park. Schalk returned to Bartow last night after spending two days in a Lakeland hospital with a throat infectio It ope that what was feared was a streptococcus infection of Schalk’s throat and ear was a painful but much less serious sore throat. even Indians went through yesteliay's workout. It was expected the number on hand would be swelled toddy,: however, since all infielders and outfielders are scheduléd to go into action Friday. Bob Latshaw, first baseman, checked in yesterday to be the first infielder on hand. A rookie pitcher, Mitchell F. Bolas of Lowell, Mass., also arrived but was too late to take pags in in the field work.
Eight Shortridge Cagers Get Get Awards
Lenneth - Peterman, Shortridge varsity basketball coach yesterday announced that eight varsity basketball players had been awarded block “S” letters. They are Fred Krampe, center; Ralph Hesler, John Allerdice, Jim Stiver; forwards; Dick Gage, Bill Hardy, Bob Raber and Frank Levinson, guards. Ripley Harrison, manager of the team, also received a letter for three years of service.
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By HARRY FERGUSON United Press Sports Editor
TAMPA, Fla, March 15.—There doesn’t seem to be a Mathewson or
| Cubb lurking behind the palm trees
down here, but two weeks of spring baseball training have shown that
[there are 11 rookies in the Ameri-|
can League who have the stuff to make them the stars of tomorrow.
As usual, the New York Yankees|
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Pitchers are beginning to cut|
loose a bit now and managers around the grapefruit circuit are getting a line on the batting, fielding and throwing abilities of the kids who are hungry for gold and glory. The following, at this stage, seem to be the cream of the 1939 crop: Jim Tabor, third baseman for the Boston Red Sox—he played 18 games for Boston last season, is 22 years old ang weighs 180 pounds. Manager Jim! Cronin has decided he is the man to fill the shoes of Pinky Higgins, who was traded to Detroit. Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder—a power hitter and the 1938 batting champion of the American Association. He is 21 years old and throws and bats left-handed.
Croucher Fast in Field
Oscar Grimes, Cleveland second baseman—he is the son of Ray Grimes, the former major leaguer. Comes up from Milwaukee, where he hit .307. Frank Croucher, Detroit shortstop—amazes everybody at Lakeland by the way he goes far and wide and comes up with ground balls. A weak hitter, but Detroit can afford to have one In that powerhouse infield. Fred Hutchinson, Detroit pitcher —6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. Only 19 years old, he seems to be a cool customer who will not let his youth fluster him. Seems to lack the speed needed by a really great pitcher, but has great control. Joe Gallagher, New York Yankees’ outfielder—a giant standing 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 210. Bats and throws righthanded and hit .343 last year at Kansas City. Charlie Keller, New York Yankees’ outfielder—probably has the best chance of any of them to develop into a truly great ball player. Hits a terrific ball and some who have been watching him think he may develop into a home run hitter of the Ruth caliber.
Athletics Rebuilding
Buddy Rosar, New York Yankees’ catcher—busted a home run on his first time at bat in his first exhibition game of the season. He still has to prove that he has a top-flight arm, but mechanically he seems to be quite a catcher. His biggest handicap is that he has to compete with Bill Dickey. ¢ Bill Lillard, Philadelphia Athletics’ shortstop—up from San Francisco where he hit 335, Barely 21 years old, he may be the cornerstone around which the Athletics will build another great team. Joe Gantenbein, third baseman of the Athletics—a stocky gent who was purchased from Toronto, where he hit .284. Joe Dobson, Cleveland Indians’ pitcher—had an indifferent record of winning 11 games and losing seven with New Orleans last season, but has the makings of a good pitcher.
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Jockey Jimmy Stout (left), Trainer Sande and ‘Stagehand
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.,”March 15 (u. P.).—The bad luck that has dogged last year’s “big horses” overtook Stagehand, leading moneys= winner of 1938, today. Col. E. Maxwell Howard announced retirement ‘of the colt for a year because of a leg injury. A similar leg injury made Seabiscuit pass up the $100,000 Santa
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Howard said Trainer Earl Sande advised him by telephone yester= day from Columbia, S. C., where Stagehand is quartered, that the colt came out of the Widener ‘with a bowed tendon in his right foreleg and should be given a year of rest to mend properly. ;
Amateur Basketball
* Four teams move into semifinal games of the 22d annual City Basketball Tournament at the Dearborh Gym tonight. The R. C. Cola outfit meets the Dirkolds at 8:15 and following that tilt StewartWarner plays the Hoosier A. C. quintet, The Ten Dee Cafe five meets the 16th Street Merchants in a curtain raiser at 7:15. Last night in games Hoosier A. C. swamped the Texaco Firechiefs, 37-22 and Stewart-Warner came from behind to whip Kingan Knights, 28-27. The winners trailed at the half, 18-12. Wilkeson led the Stewart-Warner attack netting 10 points. Finals will be played tomorrow night with 4 consolation game starting at 7:15 between tonight's losers for third place trophy.
The Bush-Feezle Downtown Merchants League will end its season with a banquet at 6:30 o'clock tonight at the Hoosier Athletic Club. A trophy will be présented to the league winner and members of an-all-star will be given medals. Tony Hinkle, Butler coach, will speak.
One vacancy remains in the gold medal tourney which starts Sunday at Clayton. The entry fee is $3. Any team desiring to enter write Charles Sawyer, Hazelwood, or call 11-20, Hazelwood.
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Entries close tonight in the tare nament for teams in the47-year-old class at the Community Tabernacle gym. The tourney opens tomorrow night. For further information eal Humboldt. 3658.
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