Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 May 1940 — Page 28
SPORTS... — By Eddie Ash
IF BIMELECH fails to snatch the wreath of roses in the Kentucky Derby tomorrow there will be so many crying jags in Louisville that another flood may threaten the Kentucky metropolis.
The Bradley colt is a standout off any competent
means of selection and there is every reason to make Bimelech the “one best” on any chart. At any rate, this week-end belongs to the Blue Grass and Matt Winns turf classic. . . . Intensive newspaper publicity, smart promotion and showmanship, and Old Kentucky Home sentiment down a ough the years have fashioned this one race as tops in public ap-
As the saying goes in professional horse circles, “it's just another face,” but no track has come along yet to match it in national interest and frenzy. . . . It's the most glamorous spectacle contained on the American turfs calendar and just to be seen at Churchill Downs on Derby Day is supposed to be a mark of distinction.
When Money Sneaks Out of Hiding
MONEY POPS out of hiding like nobody's business as special streamlined trains and planes unload at Louisville and the Derby fans slip the rubber off their bankrolls to pay jacked-up prices for rooms, meals and taxi hauls. Bars and cocktail lounges are gold mines for a couple of days and nights and Churchill Downs shovels up a fortune as inexperienced horse fans toss away their money on long shots with fascinating names. = » = ” ® 2
GETTING BACK to the Derby itself, the 86th nenewal, this writer is going along with the favorite and names the colts to galiop the one and a fourth miles and finish in the money in this order:
1. Bimelech . . . 2. Dit . . . 8 Pictor . . . and for a fourth, Mioland.
Many Similar Surnames In Association
BOX SCORE keepers in the American Association cannot lose sight of players’ first names this year, . . . Similar surnames appear on the roosters of the eight clubs. . . . Louisville has two Weavers, Jim and * Monte, and there are two Walkers, Harvey of Minneapolis and Harry of Columbus. St. Paul has a Harry Taylor, pitcher, Toledo has a Harry Taylor, first baseman. . . . Indianapolis has Lioyd Johnson, pitcher, and Fred Johnson pitches for Toledo. . . . Gil English plays third base for St. * Paul, Charlie English plays the same sack for Milwaukee.
= ” ” = = ” ART HERRING is a member of St. Paul's mound staff, George Herring hurls for the Brewers. . . Eddie Morgan is an outfielder for Milwaukee, Chet Morgan is an outfielder for Louisville. George Gill tosses 'em off the mound for Toledo and Kansas City has Bill Gill on its slab staff.
East-West Match Highlights Tennis
WITH NO Davis Cup tennis matches scheduled for this year, and possibly for several years to come, the East vs. West match, slated to be played at the Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley, Pa, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28, 29 and 30, takes over one of the high spots in national tennis activities. The East vs. West match has been played since 1899, but it has never assumed the importance that the 1940 match holds. . . With grave international disturbances on all sides of us, it is gratifying to feel that the United States can put on a tennis match of such intersectional interest that it can rival the Davis Cup sport. The match will be played strictly along Davis Cup lines, with two single matches on the first day, a doubles match on the second day and two singles matches winding up the program on Sunday, June 30. = = = 2 = =
WALTER L. PATE, present captain of the United States Davis Cup team, will act as captain of the East team, whose members will be selected by Captain Pate from among the top-ranking players of the East. Samuel Hardy, who captained the United States Davis Cup team of 1920 and 1927, will captain the West team, drawing his players from the top ranking Western stars.
Tech and Washington Send
Thinlies Out Tomorrow
The Tech and Washington High with Kokomo rated the No. 4 conSchool track and field teams will|tender.
‘ Out on Washington's West Side make determined bids to retain oon | dela, the Continentals will have
ference championships in a pair of four South Central companions, to meets tomorrow afternoon. {contend with. Washington won the The Big Green, which hasn't been crown last season, and Coach Cloyd beaten at a North Central get-to-!Julian will have 25 boys in track gether since 1937, have ancther well- {togs to duplicate this year. Other balanced elub searching for top schools and their individual enhonors tomorrow at Marion. Mun- | trants are: Rushville, 22; Shelbyele and Anderson are expected to ville, 14; Seymour, 13, and Greensprovide Tech's stiffest competition, burg, 12.
Baseball at a Glance
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Schmitt’s True Star Is Surprise Entry
By JACK GUENTHER United Press Racing Editor
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 3. —Col. E. R. Bradley's Bimelech today headed a field of nine 3-year-old horses entered to run tomorrow for the $75,000 purse of the 66th Kentucky Derby. The field contained the eight expected starters— Bimelech, Mioland, Dit, Roman, Sirocco, Gallahadion, Pictor and Royal Man—and one surprise entry, M. J. Schmitt's True Star. The latter was entered on the condition that he will not run unless the track is muddy.
The footing was slow as the field was drawn. The skies remained dark with clouds and although the weather was a bit warmer than for the last several days, there was no indication that the Derby would be run in sunshine. The forecasters stuck by their earlier predictions of fair conditions. The entry box opened at 7 a. m. but the rival handlers shied away for the first hour. Only a few persons came down to the track from Louisville to watch the entry ceremony, which in past years has drawn a large crowd.
Sky Dog, Gallant Dream Out
Two horses that had been considered possible starters were definitely out. Trainer Tom Kohiman of the W, I.. Ranch Stable said Sky Dog and Gallant Dream would be withheld from tomorrow’s race. Bimelech, the top-heavy favorite, was sent out for a half mile spin, and was clocked in :49 3-5. He returned to his barn in top condition. All other contenders showed their heels on the Churchill Downs oval, but none of them worked fast enough to be timed. Bimelech’s name was first in the box. Fans Pour In
As planes, trains and buses swelled the population of Louisville at a rate of 1000 an hour, there was a sort of minor boom for Dit. Ten days ago the big tip horse was Mioland. Earlier in the week it was Pictor. But today it was the Hanger hustler who turned back the finest runners in the East last Saturday in the Wood Memorial. Trainer Max Hirsch gnd Jockey Buddy Haas has claimed they had second money practically won and that they hadn't given up on Bimelech yet. Surprisingly, many people believed them. A poll of sports writers disclosed that Dit was a drm second choice, with Pictor third. Mioland fourth and a few scattered votes for Roman. There was no mention at all of the others.
Price Is Question
“On the street-corners, at the Downs and in the hotel lobbies and bars most of the talk centered on the price Bimelech would pay. Most guessers estimate he will go below the 3-5 odds of Johnstown a year ago and probably would equal the Derby record at 1-3, with the others soaring up to 1000-1. A price as short as 1-3 probably would result in a minus show pool. As the visitors kept pouring in, the city began adding policemen, firemen, and other workers to handle the crowd. Streets were roped off and “no parking” signs appeared on all sides,
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Help Your Golf Game—No. 5
By J. E. O'BRIEN GENIAL: CHUCK GARRINGER, the Speedway professional, has some advice today on playing long iron shots but more than that several valuable tips on how to better your golf game in general. Garringer is convinced that before anyone is going to shoot in the low 80s he must send the ball around the course without giving it a second—or gven first thought. In other words, the complete procedure must be a habit. A pause here or there to remember what the pro said about the left shoulder or to wonder if the stance is wide enough, and your shot is ruined. Naturally this will require plenty of practice—much more, in fact, than the average golfer would think.
In instructing the beginning golfer Garringer will say something like this: “Golf is a sport Just like baseball, football or track. Professional baseball players, although experienced, will
golfer is advised to play the ball about two or three inches back of the left foot. The pivot itself depends largely on the build of the person.
spend at least two months practicing. Football players work out for three or four weeks in the spring and another several weeks in the fall before playing. “That's the way it is with golf. Two or three lessons coupled with three or four light workouts can’t condition you to play a commendable game,
“Fudamentals must be automatic,” is the way he puts it. Another lesson Garringer teache es is this: “The better your game, the more comfortable it will be.”
A good player keeps the tension ‘and twist out of his muscles,” Garringer says. “At the top of the backswing and the follow-through there should be no tension whatever in your abdominal and back muscles. If there is tension or twist, you unconsciously will ate tempt to get out of the twist with the result that here is a jerk or the swing is broken.” On long iron shots the average
“A lanky person can play the ball closer to his body than a heavier person with a larger chest,” Garringer points out. “In all cases, however, the ball must be played with both arms free to swing.” The swing on long iron shots is much the same as other power shots, with the left shoulder di-
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rectly above the ball on the backswing. On the follow-through the right shoulder is directly above the ball.
"“Many players get the wrong impression about the advice to ‘hit down and into the ball’ on iron shots,” Garringer said. “The beginner or inexperienced player thinks the phrase means to chop down at the ball. Although the stroke is ‘down and into,’ it is very gradual “On the backswing the club isn’t raised more than four inches in two feet behind the ball. On the downswing the club follows the
Relax and Practice a Lot—} That's Garringer's Tip
Here is Chuck Garringer’s shadow test, his method of teaching beginners to keep their head stationary throughout the golf swing. The golfer is stationed with (he sun behind him, and a golf ball is placed in the shadow of his head. Garringer then has’ him practice his swing, attempting to keep the shadow covering the ball.
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same path and drops about one- his head and body falls in front of fourth inch in the last foot before him making contact with the ball. The lowest point of the swing is about
an inch ahead of the impact.”
One big fault in playing long irons, Garringer has found, is that players do not bring their right shoulder down on the swing. As a result the right side comes in ahead of the shot, pulling the club Dut of its intended line of direc on.
Garringer uses what he calls the “shadow test” to eliminate this fault. He will have the pupil take a stance so that the shadow of
Then Garringer will have the pupil place a golf ball within the shadow of his head and go through the entire swing, all the time watching the shadow, “Most beginners will find that they are unable to keep the ball within the shadow,” Garringer said. “I have them repeat the test until they can swing without moving the shadow of their head and shoulders forward.”
NEXT-—-Medium and short irons, by Tommy Vaughn,
A. A. Settles Down to Work
By UNITED PRESS The strain of opening before hypercritical home crowds was over, with one exception, in the American Association today and the league settled down to steady work. Kansas City won the opening day cup with 16651 spectators yesterday and a 10-to-7 victory over the Columbug Red Birds. 8t. Paul defeated Louisville 4 to 1 on the home diamond as Milwaukee's opener with Toledo was rained out. Second Baseman Jerry Priddy hit a homer, a triple and single, accounting for two of the Blues runs and three of their 13 hits. Columbus hit Ernie Bonham and Al Moran 1 times. Sherill, Hader and Melton shared mound duties for Columbus. Kansas City made three errors and Columbus made none. Art Herring pitched St. Paul to victory, although Louisville hit him eight times. Terry, who started for Louisville, was relieved by Davis in the eighth. St. Paul hit their pitching 10 times, and made the fifth inning their best, with three runs. St. Paul made one error; Louisville none,
Winning Barons Pace Easterners
The Wilkes-Barre Barons held the Eastern Baseball League lead by a one-half game margin over Hartford today as result of a 14-6 triumph over the Binghamton Triplets. The Barons scored their fifth triumph in seven starts yesterday to go in front as Hartford's tilt with
The Indianapolis Country Club's] annual beefsteak dinner is to be! held at 6 o'clock this evening at the | club. W. G. Sparks is chairman of the committee in charge.
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Charlie Szekendy . .
Among the favorites in the dirt track auto races next Sunday at Columbus, Ind. is Charlie (Wildman) Sgekendy, a speed merchant from South Bend who will be at the wheel of Car No. 2, owned by Hector Honore of Pana, Ill. Szekendy, like most of the 30 drivers entered in the Columbus events, is known for his “take a chance” performances. He finished second in point standing last year. The races are to be staged under auspices of the Mid West
Dirt Track Racing Association which opened
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track season at Franklin on April 21. Some of the foremost dirt track auto pilots of the Middle West will be in the competition. Ten lap eliminations, five in all, begin at 2:30 p. m., with the 25 lap feature at 4:30 p. m. Events will be staged on the half mile fair grounds track.
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How the gentlemen sometimes referred to as “experts” pick the Kentucky Derby:
EDDIE ASH, Times
Bimelech Dit Pictor
Bimelech Pictor Dit
Bimelech Mioland Pictor
Bimelech Mioland Dit
Bimelech Dit
J. E. O'BRIEN, Times
JACK GUENTHER, United Press
HENRY M'LEMORE, United Press
HARRY GRAYSON, NEA
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‘Grudge’ Match Tops Mat Show
What has all the evidence of being a grudge match tops the Armory wrestling card next Tuesday night when Big Jim McMillen, 235, Chicago, will encounter Everett Marshall, 224, rugged Colorado star. McMillen, who had defeated Louis Thesz here last Tuesday for the opportunity of battling Everett, is the same Big Jim who uncorked a “madman” attitude in Cleveland two seasons ago where he encountered Marshall and dished out a barrage of rough tactics that cost him the bout on a foul. Press reports and photos of the Cleveland tussle indicated that Everett was in a bad way from the unexpected punishment. Promoter Lloyd Carter has Dorve Roche, 222, Illinois, signed for the semi-windup and is seeking Cowboy Luttral, p38, Texas, as the opponent. A return appearance here of Morris Shapiro, 185, clever and skilled Jewish matman, will serve as an added feature. Shapiro first saw local action several weeks age when he turned in an upset against the Great Mehpisto.
Favor Wisconsin In 3-Way Meet
Times Special SOUTH BEND, Ind, May 3.-The Wisconsin track team, which finished third in the Big Ten meet, is favored over Notre Dame and Northwestern in a three-way engagement here tomorrow afternoon. Likely to be the feature event of the day, the pole vault will bring together Bill Williams of Wisconsin, Ed Thistlewaite of Northwestern and John Dean of Notre Dame. The Irish shape up strong in the shot put and quarter mile, while Wisconsin is depending on Ed Buxton for victories in the mile and halfmile. Northwestern's Myron Piker, Big Ten sprint champion, should have things his way in the 200 and 220-yard gallops.
Earl Paul Fights Carns Tonight
Earl Paul, Rhodius Park entrant who was a member of the Indianapolis Golden Gloves team, will meet Roy Carns of Lauters Club in the feature bout on tonight's amateur boxing show at the Lauter Boys’ Club, 1309 W. Market St. Seven other bouts and a battle royal will be run off. There will be no admission charge.
Vill Somebody Tell Us What Happened to the Cards?
By GEORGE KIRKSEY United Press Staff Correspondent NEW YORK, May 3.—Quite as shocking as the Dodgers’ electrifying start or the Yankees’ lackadaisical beginning is the utter collapse of the St. Louis Cardinals, the team the experts picked to dethrone the Cincinnati Reds. In St. Louis today the Cardinals clash with the Boston Bees in a battle to stay out of the National League cellar. The Giants thrashed the Cardinals yesterday, 7-4, and
plopped them into seventh place, only a game and a half ahead of
base was the big blow in the Tiger attack.
Bimelech Heads Nine-Horse Field for Derby
Mann, Buddy Battle for Crack at Joe
And They Both Should Know Better
By HENRY SUPER United Press Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, May 3.—A couple of young men with strange ideas— they want to fight Joe Louis—step into Madison Square Garden ring tonight for a fight that stands an outside chance of producing ane other victim for the Brown Bomber, Their names are Nathan Mann and Buddy Baer and both should know better than to go looking for a fight with Louis. Mann knows that from personal experience, for two years ago he was carted from the same ring into which he carries his hopes and dreams tonight on his 25th birthe
day. But he still thinks Louis was “lucky” that night.
Jacobs Crosses His Fingers
Buddy never faced Joe but he has a brother Max who felt the thunder of Joe's fists several years ago. Still, Buddy thinks Louis can be beaten and believes he {s the man to do it. They go 12 rounds or less, these aspiring young men, and promoter Mike Jacobs is keeping his fingers crossed. Strange things happen in Cauliflower Alley and it might be that the winner some day will be in there fighting Louis. Jacobs’ plans call for the winner of the Tony Galento-Max Baer fight in July to face Louis in September. That is, if Louis retains the title against Arturo Godoy on June 20. But, should either of tonight's stars show promise and go on wine ning, then either would get the September shot. Baer, whose last fight was a victory over Lee Savold in October, is riding a six-scri winning streak while Mann hasn't been licked in his last 11 starts.
It's Mann's Birthday
Buddy hurt his hand against Savold and claims that was the luckiest break of his life. “I hurt my right hand,” he ex« plains, “and while keeping myself in condition, I was forced to use my left when sparring and punching the bag. As a result, my left now is a real jab instead of the wild, awkward punch it used to be.” Today is Mann's birthday and he claims he's a better fighter than he was a year ago. “Louis beat me two years ago,” Mann said “when I was just a kid as far as experience goes. Now with a lot more fights under my belt, I think I'll soon be ready to get revenge for that defeat.” The betting favors Baer at from 6 to 7 to 6 to 5. Buddy, a walking edition of the Empire State Building, will outweigh Mann almost 50
pounds, scaling about 240 to 190.
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may be traced to Dizzy Dean's nothing ball. The Cards rapped him to cover twice, but he luckily escaped with only one defeat charged against him. Thus the Cards find themselves six and one-half games off the pace at this early date,
Pitching Is Sloppy
Sloppy pitching and ragged defense plus 11 errors in 11 games explain the plight of the Cardinals. They have been hitting well with Joe Medwick, Enos Slaughter, Don Padgett, Pepper Martin and Mickey Owen all well up in the 300 brackets. The Cardinal infield is as uncertain as the European situation. Jimmy Brown's broken nose has upset Blades’ plans but all the Cardinal woes cannot be traced to him. However, his loss has emphasized just what a grand little ball player he is and how important he is to the Cards. The quicker he gets back, the better for the Cards. The Cards desperately need another first class infielder. Johnny Hudson, who hasn't played a single inning for Brooklyn, would do wonders for the Cardinal infield. When the Dodgers sold Outfielder Mel Almada to the Cards’ Rochester farm many thought that was the forerunner of a deal which would send Hudson to the Cards for a pitcher, possibly Bill McGee, but so far the deal hasn't materialized.
Giants Pepper 3 Pitchers
The Giants won their belated Western debut yesterday by slap=ping Curt Davis, Clyde Shoun and Harry Brecheen for 14 hits. It was the eighth game in 11 in which Shoun has appeared. Cy Vanden< berg and Cliff Melton let the Cards down with five hits, with Melton allowing only two in the last 6% innings. Terry Moore's homer with two on kept the Cards in the ball game until the sixth. Mickey Witek's homer inside the park, on which the usually reliable Terry Moore trippéd and fell, was the winning score. Harry Danning led the Giant attack with four hits in five trips. ' In the only American League game Detroit beat Washington, 5-3, moving within a half game of league-leading Cleveland and the Red Sox. Harold Newhouser, rookie southpaw, outpitched Rookie Sid Hudson, allowing only six hits. Rudy York's homer with one on en SS See Our Complete Line of
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