Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 February 1941 — Page 24

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SPORTS...

By Eddie Ash

THE Tournament of Golden Gloves Champions in Chicago next week will be the 14th renewal of amateur boxing’s “greatest show on earth” from the standpoint of the number of cities participating. . . . Thirteen

states will be represented in the carnival of flying leather.

Forty-four teams of eight boxers each will be on hand at Chicago Stadium, where the seating capacity is 20,000. . . Several seams will check in at Chicago tomorrow, but the majority won't arrive until Sunday afternoon. In round numbers 350 boxers will compete in the three-night classic and after Wednesday 32 will remain in competition and will return to Chicago on March 7 for the semi-finals and finals. . . . The Tournament of Champions will carry the fistic gladiators through the fourth round. Three rings will be used on each night of next week’s affair, with action starting at 6 p. m. on Monday and Tuesday and at 7 p. m. on Wednesday. . . . Indianapolis Golden Gloves champs scheduled "to box on Monday are Elmo Latta, flyweight; A. C. Lee, bantam- - weight; Earl Paul, featherweight, and Robert Simmons, lightweight. . . . If they win their first matches they will fight again on the same night. ! All bouts are scheduled over the three-round distance, two minutes to the round. . . On Tuesday the other Indianapolis champs will perform, with winners fighting twice. . . . James Sherron, welterweight; Billie Jones, middleweight; Willard Reed, light heavyweight, and Charles Duncan, heavyweight, are the Indianapolis battlers who will go through the paces on Tuesday. Survivors of Monday and Tuesday battles will return to warfare on Wednesday, with all winners fighting twice. ?

Trainers Named for Local Glovers

MEMBERS OF THE Indianapolis Golden Gloves team are requested to check in at the Union Station Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. . . . Forty minutes later they will be en route to Chicago over the New York Central and will be joined at Lafayette by the Lafayette Golden Glovers. Trainers chosen to accompany the Indianapolis team are Tommy (Kid) Leeper, Leeper Boxing School, and Leo Floyd, Hill Community Center. . . . Boxers Latta, Paul and Jones are from the Leeper club and Lee; Simmons and Duncan are from Hill Center. : Sherron is from the Washington Athletic Club and Reed hails from Northeast Community Center. . . . Latta, Paul, Sherron and Jones are making their first trip to the Tournament of Champions.

» ” » » » 2 FOUR INDIANS earned places on the Oklahoma City Golden Gloves team and will compete in the Chicago tournament. . . . The names of one of the redskins is Asa Howlingwolf and he fights in the light heavy division. . . . If our Willard Reed draws Chief Howlingwolf for an opponent the Hoosier avers he won't let that name frighten him. . It is reported that making weight is pestering four members of the Indianapolis squad. . . . This situation may call for a training session in Chicago late Sunday afternoon and a last-minute check Monday morning. . : : = The Eo lighter weight boxers must weigh in at Chicago Stadium Monday between 12 noon and 2 p. m. and the four heavier weights on Tuesday durin the same hours. . . . There will be no weigh-in on Wednesday, but there will be a physical examina-

tion.

Looking 'Em Over in the Big Ten ON THE BIG TEN basketball front: Heavy firing is booked tomorrow night when all teams see action. . . . Wisconsin figures to retain the lead by downing Chicago at Madison, although the Badgers had trouble beating the Maroons in an earlier clash at Chicago. . . . Chicago has yet to taste: victory. The Hurrying Hoosiers of Indiana U. play at Iowa and the choice is Indiana. . . . Most hardwood observers continue to pick the Hoosiers to snatch the title. . . . They are one-half game behind Wisconsin,’ but have played one less. : Other Big Ten selections tomorrow: Purdue over Minnesota at Minneapolis, Ohio State over Northwestern at Evanston, Illinois over Michigan at Ann Arbor. . . Non-Big Ten, Butler over Wabash at Indianapolis and Notre Dame over Carnegie Tech at South

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MONDAY’S BIG TEN slate calls for the Game of the Year at Bloomington, Wisconsin vs. Indiana, and this department’s choice is Indiana. . Also Purdue over Iowa at Iowa, Minnesota over Chicago at Chicago, Ohio State over Illinois at 1llinois, Michigan over. Northwestern at Ann Arbor, On the hometown front Monday, Notre Dame over Butler. . . . Couple of choice dishes for Hoosier cage fans Monday at Bloomington and Indianapolis. . . . Both games figure to be close as well as pack ‘em in. . .

Zale 8-5 to Retain Title

CHICAGO, Feb. 21 (U. P).— Middleweight Champion Tony Zale, the ex-steel puddler from Gary, Ind., makes a long overdue’ defense of his National Boxing Association title tonight in a 15round rematch with Washington's slugging soldier—Sergt. Steve Mamakos.

"On his record of never losing two fights to the same man, Mamakos figures he’ll win the N. B. A. belt to go with his new Army stripes. Odds against him are 8 to 5. Zale expects to win in a hurry, although Mamakos carried him 10 rounds, twice bouncing off the . floor, in their January meeting. Zale then won a split decision, carrying the vote of one judge and the referee. The other judge called it a draw.

Mamakos, an enlisted man, is a sergeant in the 121st Engineers, Washington, D. 'C. . National Guard. His unit already has been called for training at Camp Meade, Maryland.

he won the championship by knocking out Al Hostak at Seattle

last July. Since then, he has won four non-title fights and lost one to fencing Billy Soose of Farrell, Pa. \ The title match is the first scheduled at 15 rounds since boxing was legalized in Illinois in 1926. The Dempsey = Tunney, Louis-Braddock and Louis-Thom-as bouts all were at 10 rounds, until 1938 the maximium distance

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tournament pairings. This after-

noon Miss Rector had to record the draw for all tournaments—sectional, regional, semi-final and final—as they came to her from members ¢f the I. H. S. A. A. board of control after the drawing.

occups tional deferment from Army

Caps Lose by

IA Decision

By executive ruling, the chances of thé Indianapolis Capitals winding up in third place of their hockey divisicn were slimmer today than ever. ' The Caps play Philadelphia there tomorrow night and when they come home Sunday against Pittsburgh they may be tied—or hardpresséd—for third and forced to replay an earlier game with the Hornefs, The latter condition came about yesterday [when Maurice Podoloff, American Hockey League president, ruled that the last Pitt-Indianapolis game was “no contest.” Edcie ‘Wares and Alex Motter came down from the Red Wings to assist Indianapolis in that game and then returned home without serving two weeks with the Caps. ® This, said Mr. Podoloff, violated a ruling announced two days before the game that “big leaguers” who “come down” must stay for two weeks. As matters stand now, if Pittsburgh is within four points of Indiangipolis at the end of the season, wo points (credited to a team’s standing [for one victory) will be taken from the Caps’ total and the game replayed. Thus the Hornets will zet a chance at third place and the Calder Cup playoffs. That's why some think the game out at the Coliseum Sunday night will be [somewhat of a “grudge battle.” And it could be.

Fight Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday

Reserved seat tickets will go on sale | Tuesday for the opening Busihessmen’s Sports Club professional boxing show next Friday night at the Armory. At a meeting last night at the Hot¢l Antlers presided over by Bob Bowes, president, $5000 was contributed by club members to promote the first series of programs. Riserved seat tickets will be sold at the Claypool Hotel drugstore and the Sportsman’s Store.

Frosh Schoolboys Have a Big Day

Four freshman high school basketball games were played yesterday, with Shortridge, Washington, Howe and Crispus Attucks triumphing. A fourth-period 20 int surge gave the Blue Imps a 31-16 victory ove!’ Manual. Washington defeated Speedway, 17-10, and Howe blanked Tech in the final quarter to win, 22-120. Aitucks scored a 30-16 victory over Tabernacle Presbyterian, 30-16.

Cage Scores

STATE COLLEGES Western Kentucky, 60; Evansville, 48.

OTHER COLLEGES Long Island, 44; De Paul, 40.

Marshall, 8%; St. Franels, 43. Ehode Island, 80; Sprin eld, 47. Susquehanna, 59; Wagher, . Moravian, 67; Elizabethtown, 46. i. Vincent, 59; Catholic U., 38. Tiuke, 35; North Carolin 33. Georgia Tech, 52; Geo

ie, "40; Emo kia, by Baral od Creighton, 42; Okishoma A. snd M.,

Georgetown, 51; Soranfom, 40. Ye Sales, 62; Calvin, 45. Albion, 35; Adrian, $1. Nororthern (Mich.) State, 45; Michigan fitevens Point, 58; Oshkosh, 43. Upper Iowa, 46; Buena Vista, 40. Kansas Wesleyan, 59; Ottawa, 43. New Mexico State, 43; Tempe Teach-

ers, 37. Arkansas State, 46; Hendrix, 41.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Hartinsville, 36; Franklin, 23. i mmond Tech, A Gary Horace

(imdix, 39; Stranghn, 31.

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Greenberg Reported Seeking

Army Service Deferment

DETROIT, Feb. 21 (U. P.).—The Detroit Free Press said today that Hank Greenberg, big left fielder of the Detroit Tigers, who was voted the most valuable player in the American League, has asked for an

service until the end of the baseball season. The Free Press did not divulge the source of its information but said that Greenberg’s questionnaire, upon which was request for deferment “as a necessary man,” was returned Feb. 14 to his draft board. Ben O. Shepherd, chairman of Board No. 23, told the United Press he had no knowledge of any request from Greenberg either by personal letter or questionnaire. The Free Press said Shepherd told it that “the request may have been made by mail in the last two or three days.” Meeting Scheduled

Ralph Norton, another member of the board, refused to confirm or deny the report but said the board might discuss Greenberg at a meeting this afternoon. W. H. Wells, chief draft board clerk who opens the mail, told the United Press Wednesday that Greenberg’s questionnaire had not been received at that time. It was sent out “between two and three weeks ago, with a 20-day time extension on the five-day return limit,” Wells said. Jack Zeller, general manager of the Detroit Tigers, said he had no knowledge of Greenberg's intentions. A formal request for deferment necessarily would be accompanied by a report and affidavit from the Detroit Tigers Baseball Co. or the owner, Walter O. Briggs, stating that the selectee is needed. Briggs is wintering at his Miami Beach, Fla: home. When Greenberg left several weeks ago for Hawaii, he indicated he would not ask deferment. He is expected to return to the United States next week and reporé to the Tigers training camp at Lakeland, Fla., March 9.

His Number Is 621

Greenberg's draft number, 621, would send the big power-hitter into the Army about June 1 if he passed . his physical examination. The Free Press said “it is understood that he took his physical examination before a board outside of Detroit,” but that it had not yet been received by the local board. The deferment under the Selective Service Act that Greenberg reportedly is seeking designates a necessary man as one whose activities contribute to “the national health, safety and interest” and whose removal from a civilian occupation “would cause a material loss of effectiveness in such a capac ty.” v

Basketball

Results in last night's City ama-

Gym: Texaco, 30: Allison Hawks, 24. Trimble Oil, 33; Mallory’s, 30. Eagles, 34; Broadway Ramblers, 33. J. 8. C, 34; Van Camps, 26. Games tonight: 7:00—Armour’s vs. Eastern Coal. 8:00—Allison Aircobras vs. Drikold Jrs. 9:00—Mayer’s vs. Edgewood. Two more teams are needed for the Sunday tournament at the Pennsy Gym, Call H. G. Englehardt, LI-0034.

The Em-Roe state tourney will be resumed Sunday at the Plainfield High School gym. Results there last

night:

B Ribbon, 19; Seven-Up, 18 (girls’ game, double overt

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Then It’s ‘Play For Keeps’ And for Titles

10 Games Scheduled on Week-end Card

TONIGHT’S GAMES Anderson vs. Shoriridge at Tech.

Manual at Howe. Broad Ripple at Warren Central. WwW. Franklin.

ashington at Crispus Attucks at Flat Rock.

TOMORROW'S GAMES

Washington at Tech. Center Grove at Manual, Howe at Masonic Home.

Park at Morgan M. A. Crispus Attucks at Louisville Central.

The 10-game schedule arranged this week-end for the city high school basketball team offers the last chance to get houses in order before everyone starts playing for

“keeps.” _ The outstanding attractions are intra-city games matching Manual with Howe and Washington with Tech; although Shortridge will bid for customers and attention at its skirmish this evening with Anderson. The Blue Devils, ‘however, have found the road rough of late and the probable absence of Bryan (Pat) West won't help matters any. On the other hand, Coach Archie Chadd has his Indians keyed for a big goaround and probably will allow them to gun it. Shortridge has a record to date of 10 victories and seven losses.

Tech Below .500

Nothing would please Washington better than its second victory of the season, and the Continentals are offered two chances. Franklin, South Central foe, entertains the West Siders this evening before they move to Tech tomorrow night in an attempt to repeat their somewhat surprising victory of a year ago. Tech already has lost its chance of closing out with a .500 mark, having won eight and lost 10. Howe sprung a 30-24 surprise on Manual in a semi-final of the city tournament and would like to do it again. The usual Hornet lineup will start, while Charles Wilson will be at center for Manual in place of Bill Arnold, who is the victim of a cold. Tomorrow night Manual entertains Center Grove while Howe goes over to the Masonic Home.

Ripple Has Even Split

If anyone has a line on county opposition in the sectional tournament, it should be Broad Ripple. Four of the Rockets’ last five games have been against county teams, and so far it’s been an even split. Tonight the Ripple five is at Warren Central. Crispus Attucks is on the road for two games this week-end, and Park gets its chance to clinch the Midwest Prep Conference title at Morgan Park.

Tank Titles Goal of 117

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Feb. 21 (U. P.).—A record entry list of 17 swimmers from 12 state high schools will compete for state honors in the annual Indiana High Schcol Athletic Association championships in the Purdue University pool tomorrow. Hammond, defending champion, and South Bend Central, last year’s runner-up, are favored for the. title. Other entries include East Chicago Washington, Gary 'Froebel, Terre Haute Wiley, Lafayette, Whiting, Gary Horace Mann, Indianapolis Technical, West Lafayette, Indianapolis - Shortridge and Gary Lew Wallace. Events listed are the 50, 100 and 220-yard free style, 100-yard breaststroke, fancy diving, 100-yard backstroke, and medley and free style relays. Defending individual champions returning include Kujawa of South Bend in the 50 and 100-yard free style events, and Jessup of Gary Horace Mann in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Cleveland Infield Takes Shape

FT. MYERS, Fla., Feb. 21 (U. P.). —The Cleveland ball team today was to swing into their first infield practice of the season, with Ken Keltner at third, Oscar Grimes at short, Ray Mack at second and Vern Freiburger at first.

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Gilliam, : Jim Buckner, Arthur Vincel, Junior Winchester, Earl Scott and John Jenson.

Bulldogs Have 2-Fold Task

They Want Title and Dietz Eyes Record

‘ There is a two-fold significance behind the Butler-Wabash basketball game tomorrow night at the Fieldhouse. First, Butler must’ win this particular game and another against

Pranklin Wednesday night for at least a right to share the Indiana College Conference crown it has won the last two seasons. Secondly, Butler's captain, Bob Dietz, needs 32 points in the remaining ‘three games to set a new one-year scoring mark for Butler players, made last year by Jerry Steiner. Dietz has scored 177 points this year, good enough for seventh place in individual state scoring. Meanwhile, he has set already a new three-year record breaking Oral Hildebrand’s previous 463. Dietz has 482 points.

22 In Row

The local Bulldogs have won 22 consecutive conference games including a 41-35 victory over Wabash at Crawfordsville last Feb. 4. Although théy have won only 10 of 19 starts, the Blue and White boys are much more effective on their home court where they have won six of nine contests, losing to

Franklin and Aces Break

Fans’ Conduct Termed ‘Unbearable’

FRANKLIN, Ind. Feb. 1 (U. P.). —Franklin College has severed basketball relations with Evansville College because of th “hostile attitude” of Evansville fans in last Saturday's game between the two schools, Franklin Coach Roy E. Tillotson said today. In announcing that two games scheduled for next year would not be played, Tillotson said “the Evansville fans started riding our team before the game began and before it was over the situation had become unbearable.” Evansville, conference title contenders, won the contest by 10 points, drawing eight fouls while 23 were called against Franklin. Previously the Aces took a onepoint decision at Franklin. Tillotson said ill feeling between the two schools developed last year when Franklin beat the Aces at Evansville in a close game. He added that he had the “greatest respect” for Coach Bill Slyker of the Aces and hoped relations would be resumed “in a few years.”

Flamingo Race Draws 14

Indiana, Michigan and Pittsburgh and winning over Northwestern, Xavier, DePauw, Franklin, Ohio State and Marquette. The status quo of the Little Giants on opponents’ floors has been anything but successful. In games played away from home they have won but one in eight attempts. However, Sophomore Ray Greve has kept Wabash a constant threat.

Greve 4th in State

He realized 10 points out of the previous Butler-Wabash game this year and ranks fourth in the state with 191. He will start at one of the forwards tomorrow night with Earl Dowd. Carl Kelley will be at center and Rawl Ransom and Ralph Hessler are the probable guards. Ransom is a junior, the remainder are sophomores. Although Butler's Dietz has been nursing a bruised heel, he is expected to team with Lyle Neat at the guard posts. Bill Hamilton at center and Wilbur Schumacher and Jim McCray will complete the probable lineup for Coach Tony Hinkle. Butler and Wabash freshman teams will meet in a preliminary game at 7 o'clock.

Card Wrestlers

Are Favored

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Feb, 21 (U. P.)—Approximately 200 wrestlers from 13 state high schools compete here today in the annual state prep mat tourney, with Southport’s defending champions favored to repeat. Schools entered in the meet include Bedford, East Chicago, Washington, Ben Davis, East Chicago Roosevelt, Hammond, East Gary Edison, Hammond Clark, Richmond, Miincie, Rushville, Bloomington, South Bend Central.

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Silent Hoosiers Bow VEEDERSBURG, Ind., Feb. 21.— The Veedersburg High School basketball team threw out a stingy deféhse in the last half here last night to down the Silent Hoosiers of, Indianapolis, 34 to 21.

Now for That” Last Punch

Regular Cage Season Ends Tonight

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Tonight’s final big Friday in Hoosier high school basketball circles is almost overshadowed by the im pending state tourneys, but the dauntless prep cagers make one last bid for recognition, For the most part, tonight's clashes are an afterthought, since most major conferences already sport champions. Other league teams will be in there scrambling for runner-up positions while a number turn to visiting rival neigh bors. The rampaging Greencastle Tigers seek to duplicate last week's performance against Washington in entertaining Columbus. If they can tame those Bulldogs, the Tigers are liable to gain some support as a state title contender. But they can't play over their heads every night. Here are Some intersectional standouts: Muncie Burris invades Huntingburg boasting a 12-game winning streak, just the thing to taunt the Happy Hunters into their best upset mood; Jeffersonville makes a long trek to meet Ft, Wayne South Side. Elsewhere, Bedford goes to Evanse ville Central, Washington at Bloom«= ington, South Bend Central at El« wood, Ft. Wayne Central at Marjon, Ft. Wayne North at Huntington, Petersburg at Jasper, Frankfort at Logansport. : Also Columbia City at Goshen, New Castle at Greenfield, Madison at Lawrenceburg, Kokomo at Wabash. v

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