Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 March 1939 — Page 27

By Eddie Ash

200, 000 ATTENDANCE GOAL HERE INDIANS LAGGED LAST SEASON

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EO T. MILLER, the Indianapolis ball club’s hustling president, general manager and director and handler “of all player deals, has set the Perry Stadium attendance goal at 200,000 this year. . .. “If we reach that total Indianapolis will be back on the map as a good baseball town,” is the way the Tribe chieftain puts it... . The Indians have lagged in home attendance in recent years and have

been topped by clubs in

cities of lower population with ball parks of ancient vintage. The Redskins surprised the league in 1938 by setting a swift pace through April, May, June and until the middle of July. . . . They earned the right to play host to the American. Association ‘All-Star game, played a hustling brand of ball and were out in front or close until shortly after conquering the Stars. While the Hoosiers were long on victories during that span they were short on customers even at the Sunday doubleheaders in the best of weather, + «+» It was the first year here for Messrs. Miller and Schalk, the field manager, and they decided Indianapolis was a tough city to sell. . . . And they hope to do something about it this season. . . . The working agreement with the Cincinnati Reds was arranged and more young blood has Been obtained for the 1939 team. The Tribe leaders still are experimenting with talent n the South and are not ready to announce an official starting lineup, . .. As a matter of fact, they are on the lookout for a better grade of pitchers but are not now in a position to come up with the new goods.

Long Tom Expert at Peeping

JM SHEEHAN, the old pitcher who is managing the Minneapolis Millers this year, long has been knOwn.as a signal. thief, .so the American Association hurlers will have to. be careful in hiding their deliveries. . . . Likewise the catchers in concealing their signs. Long Tom is a World War veteran and a former A. A. star, ... He won 26 games for St. Paul in 1922 and 31 in 1923. . . . He shares the league all-time record for “wins.” In 1927 Sheehan pitched for Kansas City and agdin led the league with 26 victories. Don Hendrickson, Kansas City Blues pitcher, worked: for Norfolk, Va. in the New York Yankee chain last year and won 21 games and lost 10. . . . He’s a righthander, stands 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 195 pounds. . . . This Hoosier from South Bend is only. 22 years old and is a horse for work. One season he pitched 70 games and caught 70 more for the House of David nine, which is something of a record. . Manager Bill Meyer gives the big fellow an even chance to stick. . . Hendrickson started out with Akron in 1937 and did so well he was ‘moved up to Norfolk.

Predicts 100, 000 at Derby

EATS for 10,000 will be available in the infield at 50 cents tu. tLe first time this year at the Kentucky Derby May 6. . . . In the same section mutuels will be installed for $1 wagers. Col. Matt J. Winn, the Derby head man, predicts a crowd of 100,000. . . . Information from Louisville says all reserved and box seats have been sold and the only ones remaining are those held by the Churchill Downs management for emergencies which crop up at the last minute at all big sports events when “influence” puts on the pressure to take care of “personalities.”

Leo Miller

Joe Williams BRADENTON, Fla., March 24.—We sat on the bench with Casey Stengel the other day and watched his Boston Bees play the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a happy adventure. One moment Mr. Stengel is all business, the

next all buffoonery. tt surprised him to see John Leonard Martin Join the umpires in the inevitable pregame rituals at the plate. He hadn’t heard the irrepressible Pepper had been elevated to the captaincy of the Cardinals. There was much pointing to foul lines, bleachers and other points of interest on the palm-fringed field, all of which Capt. Martin followed with solemn attention. Presently Mr. Stengel cupped his hands and yelled at ‘Capt. Martin: “Don’t try to kid us Pepper; all you know about this game is that three outs make an inning.” -Capt. Martin looked over to the bench and smiled weakly. There was no representative of the Bees at the plate conference. Mr. Stengel explained the Bs had no captain. , , . “We're just like the

Mexican Army,” he said. “Everybody on the team is a 11ajor-general. Any other policy would smack of class prejudice.” The Bees started with Al Lopez behind the bat, Milt Shoffner in the box, Buddy Hassett at first, Tony Cuccinello at second, Eddie Miller at short and Deb Garms at third. Al Simmons, Max West and John Dickshot made up the outfield. It has been 23 years since Boston was higher than fourth place in the National League. Last year they finished fifth, repeating their performance of a year ago under Bill McKechnie.

“We Steal a Lot of Games”

LL the critics said McKechnie had wrought a miracle, considering the material he had to work with. Mr. Stengel using the same material did equally as well. This didn't make him look bad as a master mind, either. “We steal a lot of games from the other guys,” hissed Mr. Stengel. “We are supposed to be dumb but we manage tu do all right, especially if the other guys ain’t looking.” Mr. Stengel does a lot of talking but seldom about himself. By stealing games he meant the Bees at times play unorthodox baseball and get away with it. : Al Simmons, the repossessed American Leaguer, hit Sherrill for a sharp two-base hit down the left-field line. « “Now a fellow hke that may be a little help to us,” nodded Mr. Stengel. “We don’t get to see many two-base hits on this club. When one of our fellows gets a two-base hit we call him the King of Swat.”

Lopez Pulls a Trick

IMMONS is likely to be of substantial value to the Bees, at that. He has shaken off the melancholy that gripped him when all the American League clubs waived on him, and is gradually readjusting himself to his new surroundings, Johnny Mize, the Cardinals’ slugging first baseman, stepped to the plate and Mr. Stengel megaphoned through his cupped hands to Lopez, the catcher: “Now you treat Johnny nice up there, Al. You give him what he wants.” Lopez grinned, crouched behind the hitter, wiggled his finger * to the pitcher and Shoffner tossed up a slow, wabbly pitch that looked as big as a melon. Mize swung furiously, topped the ball and it rolled lazily to Miller at short for an easy infield out. Mr. Stengel jumped to his feet. “I'm surprised at you, AL” he snarled in mock rage. “You deliberately tricked Johnny into making a mug of himself.” : Then’ apropos of nothing he craned his neck in the direction of the Cardinals’ bench and let out a fierce jungle shriek . .. “Woo0000!” Capt. Martin roused himself from judicial concentration, glared at Mr. Stengel and thumbed his nose scornfully, “Imagine old Pepper having to be a” sympathized Mr. Stengel.

Amerks Eliminated in Hockey Cup Playoffs

: By United Press The: Stanley Cup hockey field was narrowed to five contenders today with elimination of the New York - Americans. - ‘Toronto’s second straight victory over the Americans last night sent the Maple Leafs into the playoff semifinals where they will meet the winner of the Detroit-Montreal series which was squared at: one-all when Detroit won last night. Boston's Bruins, who set five records in the - National

winning hockey title, put. a strangle ou

their second straight defeat, 3 o 2 The Rangers would have to ‘win four out of the final five games to survive. The Rangers, playing with a substitute goalie place of Davie Kerr who was injured in the first playoff game, extended the Bruins to overtime for the second straight time last night. Third game of the series will be played in Boston Sunday. Toronto - blanked ‘the ‘Americans,

2 for their second straight shut- - Detroit kept its Lope alive

Owl Five's Philosophy Works, Too

Team Represents Smallest Of Four Schools Left ~ In Basket Race.

By TOM OCHILTREE Times Staff Writer

MUNCIE, Ind., March 24.—As unpredictable in its actions as & nervous Indian on a ferris wheel, the

secret of success of the Burris basketball team is “being where they aren't.” "There undoubtedly is something in this formula, because this is by far the smallest of the four high schools still left in the race for the State basketball championship despite the fact that it is located in a city the size of Muncie. _ The philosophy behind the Owls’ style of play, as explained by Coach Scott Fisher, adds up logically. It is based on the known fact that

|many - games, like military tactics,

are formalized to the place where an offensive action by one side is invariably followed by a set defensive parry by the other. This defensive maneuver, in turn, determines the form the new thrust will take. ‘A perfect example of this sort of thing often is shown by two skilful boxers or tennis players. If they follow the accepted patterns of their respective sports each competitor can anticipate the move of his rival and they can spar around for long stretches of time without reaching a decision. In basketball the same thing holds true although perhaps to a lesser degree, One team takes a certain position and launches a certain type of play and 6 against most squads that produces an almost identical type of protective formation.

Analyze Opponents’ Weaknesses

But such is not the case with Burris. It constantly shifts both its offensive and defensive plans to meet changing conditions. For example, when its opponent has the ball it often uses a straight man-to-man, the more usual type of shifting man-to-man or a modified shifting zone defense. On attack, all members of the squad are schooled to analyze defensive weaknesses of the other team and to take advantage of the same. If one style of play isn’t producing results any faster than a’ waiter in an all-night lunch room, the boys try something else. “We don’t play just a rattle-tattle sort of game,” Coach Fisher declared. “The players run, jump, flip and do nip-ups but there are systems to their game. “Our squad doesn’t have the size to allow itself to be caught in formations where larger boys could block them out. To play an unorthodox game like we ‘use requires a high degree of intelligence in the boys themselves. “My team this year is made up of boys of that type. They are nervous and high strung, but they have the sharp edge of athletes. They are not particularly surprised at their progress in the tournament since they are the kind of boys who have confidence in themselves.”

Twins in Lineup

Burris (will have one unique distinction ‘when it takes the floor against Franklin High School in the second afternoon game in the Butler Fieldhouse at Indianapolis Saturday. It will be the only team with twins in the lineup. They are Jerome and Hubert Scheidler, and they are the starting forwards.

Norman Ebrite is the regular center, while the guard positions are manned by Roy Kilby and Boh McKenzie. All of the first five are equally dangerous on offense, a fact which has jammed up some well made plans of other teams. Over the entire season, Kilby has had a slightly higher scoring record than his mates, but Coach Fisher said this

he takes more shots.” Smallest School in Tourney

Not one of the starters is six feet tall. The largest are Hubert Scheidler and Ebrite, who are both 5 feet 11 inches. The former weighs 164 pounds and the latter 150. When more height is needed or the starters require rest, Bill Skusa and Dick Aubrey are the replacements for the center and forward positions, while Bill Peterson goes in at guard. The two other members of the squad, Harold Whittern and Dick Hilderbrand, also brpak into the box score often.

The full name of this institution, which is operated by the State in conjunction with Ball State Teachers College, is Burris Laboratory School. It includes grades from the kindergarten through high school. There are only 88 boys in the upper grades from which to select the basketball team, and this is by far the smallest enrollment of any of the schools competing in Indianapolis Saturday. J : Like Refugees

Burris is organized to provide teaching practice for students in the college, and a% a result, the stress in the physical education department is not placed on producing winning varsity teams but in providing competitive sports and games for the entire student: body. This policy is strictly- observed and everyone learns how to play everything from bean bag to baseball, and some of the clever ones are probably inventing new games right now. No particular emphasis is placed on basketball any more than ‘volley ball or numerous other types of sports But this business of making everyone a player of games cuts down on the practice the varsity basketballers

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Plummer Signed To Face Marshall

Johnny (Blacksmith) Plummer, Iowa heavyweight grappler, will face Everett Marshall, former

heavyweight champion, in the fea-

ture attraction of the Armory bouts

Tuesday. Plummer, a 228-pound former blacksmith and from a family of blacksmiths, wrestled here against Dorve Roche two weeks ago and impressed local fans with his strength. He and Dorve wrestled to a no-fall draw. Young Joe: Stecher, 224, Lincoln, Neb., will be making his third appearance here against an opponent as yet unnamed.

ADDITIONAL SPORTS,

Hubert Scheidler (left) and his twin, Jerome, play the forward positions for the Burris Owls, a team with an unorthodox scheme of attack and defense.

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.. CHICAGO, March 24 (U. P.).—Mt. Carmel of Chicago, victor over Louisville, Ky., St. Xavier's defending champions, and St. Joseph’s of Collegeville, Ind, meet today to open the second round of competition in the 16th annual National Catholic High School Basketball Tournament. Their game was scheduled immediately after completion of firstround contests which pitted Calvert Hall of Baltimore, Md. against Catholic High of Baton Rouge, La,

Michigan Seeks ~ Swimming Title

Times Special ANN ARBOR, Mich, March 24.— Michigan's swimming team will be out to win its sixth consecutive team title in the National Collegiate swimming championships here today. ‘Record holders in Olympic, collegiate and American events will pass on parade before the spectators who will watch one of the

;|strongest fields in the history of the

meet. Two of the better known stars competing ‘are Adolph Kiefer, Texas, and John Higgins, Ohio State, both Olympic stars. More

participate.

Don Does It Again

DENVER, March 24 (U. P). — Don Budge counted his eighth victory in 10 starts: today over his barnstorming tennis rival, Fred

than 120 entries from 27 schools will | POS

Roy Kilby, a guard.

and St. Francis Mission of St. Francis, N. D., against St. Mary's of Elizabeth, N. J. Other second round games include

quette, Milwaukee; St. Boniface, Cold Springs, Minn., vs. St. Basil, Pittsburgh; Southeast Catholic, Philadelphia, vs. Central Catholic, Ft. Wayne; Central, Springfield, Ill, vs. Leo, Chicago; St. Gregory, Shawnee, Okla. vs. Campion, Prairie Du Chien, Wis., and Cathedral, Indianapolis, vs. St. Ignatius, Chicago. Last night’s results: St. Gregory, Shawnee, Okla. 41; Holy Family, Union City, N. J, 24. Campion, Prairie du Chien, Wis, 48; St. Augustine, Austin, Minn., 18. Cathedral, Indianapolis, 28; Messmer, Milwaukee, 26. St. Ignatius, Chicago, 52; St. Bernard, Bradford, Pa., 18.

Choose Skaters For Roller Race

Several Indianapolis roller skate enthusiasts will be in the lineup for the Indianapolis Hoosiers’ team

Tuesday. The Indianapolis team will apt another squad skating under the name of the New York Reds. Johnny -Rossasco and Jack Cummings are captains-elect of the Indianapolis and New York teams, respectively. Peggy O'Neal and Joe Powell: of Indianapolis will. compete with the Hoosier team.

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the 42-year-old N. C. A. A.:was set today for Wakonda Country Club, Des Moingy lowa, June 26 to July I.

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Norman Ebrite, center, is shown as he wheels from the pivot position to try a onee

handed shot for the hoop, a maneuver which he carries out with considerable success.

Allspaw Coach Of Purdue Golf

Times Special LAFAYETTE, March 24NHarry Allspaw, golf professional at the West Lafayetie Country Club, will take over the position of head golf coach at Purdue University. - Allspaw’s appointment was announced yesterday by Director of Athletics Noble Kizer and he will succeed J. ‘E. Bixler who resigned because of business duties. It was also announced by Kizer that Prof. G. A. Young of the Pur-

due faculty and president of the Indiana Golf Association will act as faculty advisor for the team. Purdue will open its season in the South during the spring vacation.

Florida First Entry In Relay Carnival

Times Special PHILADELPHIA, March “24. —

Florida University has the distinction of being the first college to

make formal entry in the 45th annual University of Pennsylvania

Relay carnival which will be held

here April 28 and 29.

Wehr Plans Bike Races for City

Charles E, Wehr, Indiana State representative for the Amateur Bi= cycle League of America, is complete ing final arrangements for a Yicycle race to be held in Indianapolis. Wehr was recently elected to a post on the board of directors at & meeting in New York. Columbus, 0., was selected as the site for the 1939 National Amateur Bicycle | championships. State eliminations will be held during July and August.

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