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Indians Talk, Golf

Pitchers Ed Marcum (left) and Bob Logan swap baseball tales at l

the hotel during off-time.

SPORTS...

By Eddie Ash

THE big outdoors has moved indoors again out in the

Manufacturers’ building, state fair grounds. .

. . They've

even got a brook that babbles in the huge layout. The occasion, of course, is the fifth annual Sportsmen's and Boat show and its entertaining features. The retrieving dogs go over big, as usual, and they have a heck of a time catching a trained duck when called upon to do their

stuff in the huge tank. . . .

One dog is a streamlined leaping lena

that takes off like nobody's business and goes for distance on the

first plunge.

The log rollers are back and the canoe-tilters, too, and they furnish the customary thrill for the kids when they lose balance or control and tumble overboard into the drink. Rosko, the trained crow, will surprise you with his stunts and

“chatter.” . . He's a fancy piece use his bill to get by in the indoor

of bird flesh and knows how to life.

Exhibits from the State of Indiana and Canada add to the show and fishing, hunting and camping equipment are on display. . It’s just one big playhouse for junior (and pop, too), according to the

attendance over the week-end.

There's a dude ranch there right at your elbow, boats galore,

Antarctic sled dogs and real Indians. . “Shooting Mansfields,”

do tricks and the is something to shout about.

. . Also trained deer that whose marksmanship

Three shows are held daily and the event will last through Sun-

day, March 29.

The Editor's Horn Again: Washington!

THIS IS John Boast speaking. . so on Feb. 21 before the whole thing started. .

. This department told you . The Washington

Hatchets were picked to repeat as state high school basketball champions and here they are, at the trail’'s end, standing alone and hold-

ing the crown.

Hoosier sportsgoers doff their skimmers to Coach Marion Craw-

ley and of course Washington, Ind.,

knew it all the time. . . Let

the boys and girls down that way celcbrate to their heart's content.

« . . They have it coming.

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BURRIS OF MUNCIE lived up to its reputation as a real threat and Hoosier hardwood fans set in on a thriller in the title tilt Saturday night. .. . Two great teams were locked out there on the fieldhouse floor and it was hardwood hysteria at its height until the final

gun.

Of the pre-tournament picker§ in the area, including the press asscciations, the International News Service and your column con-

ductor shared the No. 1 saddle in

the pick ‘em league.

Corp. J. E. OBrien, formerly of The Times’ sport staff, will be

happy to know that the Hatchets repeated.

year.

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Get Going, Caps, and Even It Up.

WHOA, THERE, Indianapolis Caps! . You just can’t do that.

again. .

. Don’t let it happen . Four goals against Joe

Turner in one period is unbelievable hereabouts, but that’s what

the scoreboard said in Springfield

Saturday night.

In a poll of American hockey league players Turner was named top goalie of the loop Saturday and perhaps that had something to

do with his slump. .

. It could have increased the pressure upcn

him, you know, and Springfield is not a team to overlook items of

that sort.

At any rate, once again the Caps are at that stage where they “can’t afford to lose” the next one in the post-season playoff. .

Another defeat will mean curtains until next season .

. if there

is a next ice hockey season while war rages. Turn it on, Caps, even it up tomorrow and get that series finale

played off here Thursday. . . up about it. =

. Indianapolis sportsgoers are all het

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ST. PAUL of the American association and Memphis of the Southern association played an exhibition game at Bartow, Fla.

last Friday. . . We'll let Gordon Press go on with the story:

“The game was well played and thrilled both fans.

Gilmore of the St. Paul Pioneer

The word

‘both’ is not used advisedly: the paid attendance was two (2) and

the St. Paul share in the receipts

was 45 cents!”

Timbrook Enters Amateur Meet

Times Special FRENCH LICK SPRINGS, March 22.—Henry Timbrook Jr., Indiana state amateur golf champion and 1940 state junior champion, today forwarded his entry for the 11th annual midwest amateur golf

tournament to be held here April]

10-12. Timbrook will represent Indiana university, where he is in his senior year. The Columbus, Ind. golfer won his state crown over the Hill course of this resort last summer, downing Clark Espie in the finals. This marks the fi*th consecutive year in which he has competed in the midwest and nie is always among the leaders. This year, with his marked improvement in all-around play, he must be reckoned with as a threat for the title. From St. Louis, Mo. came the entry of Jack Purdum, one of the pest golfers in that district. Purdum, who will be competing for the first time in this event, is a rugged competitor, having qualified on three occasions for the national amateur tournament, and he was the runnerup to Tom Draper for

the Metropolitan title in 1940.

Hockey Standings

AMERICAN [EAGUE PLAYOFFS —First Place Prelims— (Best Three in Five) Won Lost Pct. 2 1 667 2 .333 Indi-

Sprin, Id (east) INDIANAPOLIS (

First game score: anapolis, 2.

Second game: Indianapolis, 10; Spring-

west).... 1 Springfield, 4;

4 Third game: Springfield, 6; Indianapolis, "Next game: Indianapolis at Springfield, tomorrow night. —Semi-Finals— (Best Two in Three) Won t * Cleveland (west)...... .. 1 Jo WY

Hershey (west) [) | .000 . First game score: Cleveland, 3; Hershey,

~ Next game: Cleveland at Hershey, tomorrow night,

1A. CJ uniors Win

Seventy-nine points gave the Indianapolis Athletic club first place yesterday in the tri-angular junior [swim meet at the Riveria club. |Hoosier A. C. finished second with 65. Riviera scored 64.

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Dodgers Beat Reds; What Wyatt Signs

By UNITED PRESS LAKELAND—For the first time this spring, the Brooklyn Dodgers were able to boast a complete roster in an exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers. The Brooklyn holdout list was wiped out yesterday when Pitcher Whit Wyatt came to terms with President Larry MacPhail after a brief conference. No figures were announced, but it was reported that Wyatt, a 22-game winner last year, signed for $17,500 with no bonus clause. He had reportedly asked $20,000. Brooklyn defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 7-1, yesterday, Curt Davis and Chet Kahn allowing the only three hits.

SEBRING—Third Baseman Red Rolfe joined the New York Yankees squad today as the club prepared to meet the Newark Bears. The St. Louis Cardinals pummeled the Yankees, 6-3, yesterday for their fourth victory in seven spring games with the New Yorkers.

LOS ANGELES—Pete Appleton, veteran relief pitcher of the Chicago White Sox, makes his first appearance of the spring campaign today when the Sox meet the Philadelphia Athletics. In their game with the Chicago Cubs Sunday, the Sox collected 16 hits for an easy 8-to-4 victory.

HOLLYWOOD — The Chicago Cubs attempt to break a losing streak of seven games today when they meet Pittsburgh. Jake Mooty and Vallie Eaves will handle the pitching for the Cubs.

ST. PETERSBURG—The St. Louis Cardinals showed signs today of coming out of a prolonged hitting slump. Only two players went hitless as the Cards rapped out 13 blows to beat the New York Yankees 6 to 3 yesterday.

SANFORD — Good pi.ching,

have lacked for several seasons, is the principal reason the team has won five out of its seven spring training camp games, Manager Luke Sewell said today. The hurlers were right again yesterday as the Browns turned in a 2 to 1 victory over the Boston Braves.

MIAMI—The Washington Senators still lead the grapefruit league. They added the Giants to their list of victims, 6-1, stretching their victories to 10 in 13 games.

MIAMI BEACH—A rumor circulated through the Philadelphia Phils’ training camp today of a possible trade with the New York Giants. The report said that Infielders Bobby Bragan, Merrill May or a pitcher would be traded for a Giant infielder.

LOS ANGELES — The Philadelphia Athletics try to break into the win column again today when they meet the Chicago White Sox. The Mackmen suffered their 11th defeat in 18 games yesterday at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-2.

Rascher Gets Mat Title Chance

The all - heavyweight wrestling card, featuring “Wild Bill” Longson, title holder, against Am Rascher, Hoosier performer, has been completed for tomorrow night at the armory. George Hill, Springfield, Mo, opens against Bob Castle of Memphis, while semi-windup opponents will be Ray Eckert of California,

0| Mo., and Vic Christie of Cleveland.

Longson’s crown will be at stake in his encounter with Rascher and it will be the first time in several years that a Hoosier grappler has been granted a championship bout. Am is popular with the fans and he hopes to turn in the best performance of his career. He is from Cedar Lake, Ind., while Longson comes from Salt Lake City.

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Taking time out from'a round of golf during the spring training period are (left to right) Manager Gabby Hartnett: Outfielder Joe

someining the St. Louis Browns |

Tribe Drops Fir

ning, 3 to 1, by rallying for two runs the fact the Tribesters out-batted

Maple Leafs

Lead Rangers |

By UNITED PRESS The Toronto Maple Leafs scored a 4-2 victory over the New York | Rangers in Madison Square Garden Sunday, taking a 2-0 lead in the best of seven ‘series A” play-offs between the National hockey league's)

two top teams. A crowd of 15000 watched the Leafs clinch the game victory with] two goals in the third period after| the Rangers had come from behind | earlier in the same session to tie] the score at 2-2. Boston defeated Chicago, 2-1, in| overtime before 17,103 at Chicago in the opening game of ‘series B.” Leading 1-0 on a goal by Roy Conacher at 11:08 of the first period, the Bruins appeared to have the game won, but with 70 seconds remaining, Max Bentley shoved home the tying goal for Chicago. Des Smith, Boston defenseman, ended the game in the overtime, scoring on assists by Conacher and Bill Cowley. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens, 2-1, before 12371 in their “series C” opening game. Center Don Grosso opened the scoring at 11:32 of the first period and made it 2-0 at 2:35 of the second. Terry Reardon broke through for the Canadiens’ lone! score at 9:57 of the second frame on| a pass from Toe Blake.

ELKHART—The third annual Eagles state bowling tournament will be held here on four consecutive week-ends, April 18-May 10, and is expected to draw approximately 175 teams.

CORAL GABLES—Wayne Sabin of Reno, Nev. headed for Pensacola, Fla, today with his fifth professional tennis title in seven tournaments. He defeated Dick Skeen of Beverly Hills, Cal., 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, in the finals of the University of Miami tourney.

PINEHURST—The nation’s top golfers converged on North Carolina today for a two-week swing through three tournaments that will pay $15,500 to the winners.

ST. AUGUSTINE—Honors. in Florida's final major golf event of the winter season—the $3000 national, pro - amateur best - ball championship—today went to Sam Snead and Wilford Wehrle for the second straight year. They scored a 6-and-5 triumph yesterday over Billy Nary, Rancho Santa Fe, Cal., and Fred Haas, New Orleans.

A. A. U. TOURNEY At Denver Denver American Legion, 45; Phillips 66 Oilers of Oklahoma, 32 (final). Oakland (Cal.) Golden States, 45; Hollywood 20th Century, 43 (conseolation, overtime).

N.C.A A. TOURNAMENTS At New Orleans Dartmouth, 48; Kentucky, (final). Penn State, 41; Illinois, 38 (consolation).

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

nd Play Solitaire

To Braves '‘B' Team, 3-1

COCOA, Fla., March 23.—The Indianapolis Indians yesterday received their first taste of competition this spring when they battled the Boston Braves “B” team on the local diamond. The result was a defeat for the Redskins, the National leaguers win-

and that was the ball game.

Moore, Frank McKinney, president

of the Indianapolis baseball club,

and Dick Munter, friend of McKinney.

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in the 11th frame. And this despite the visitors, seven hits to three. With that one out of the way, Tribe Manager Gabby Hartnett today planned to iron out some kinks | before taking on the Montreal Royals here tomorrow. The International league team is a Brooklyn Dodger farm and has its training camp at Daytona Beach,

McCarthy Gets Two Blows

Johnny McCarthy, the first sacker, collected two of the Tribe's blows yesterday and Johnny Pasek, veteran catcher, also contributed two safeties. Skipper Hartnett used three pitchers. Woody Rich started and worked three innings of hitless ball. Only one man reached first against his offerings and that was on a base on balls. Steve Rachunok took over the In-| dians’ mound toil in the fourth stanza and held the invaders to one safety in three rounds. The author of that blow was none other than Johnny Cooney, the veteran fly chaser who used to roam the center pasture at Indianapolis. Earl Reid took over the Indianapolis pitching in the seventh with the score knotted at one-all. For four innings he allowed nary a bingle but in the 11th a walk to the first batter, a double by Cuc-

cinello and a single by O'Connor accounted for two Boston runs—

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Rogers Smacks Double

The Tribe's lone run, chalked in the third canto, came in on a double by Rogers, a single by Pasek and an error. Double plays ruined the Indians. The Braves’ “B” team pulled five of them to lift their pitchers out of holes. “The answer,” said Skipper Hartnett, “is additional batting practice.” And he planned to step it up today in the slugging department. Proceeds of the game were turned over to the naval relief society of Cocoa. The box score: BOSTON AB

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in—Rich, Cooney, Cuccinello, Stats Two-base hits—Cuccinello, Rogers. Sacrifice=—Tost. Double plays— Weitleman to Cuccinello to McElyea; Cuccinello to Weitleman to McElyea 2; Weitleman to Cuccinello to McElyea: Tost to Stats to McElvea; Skelley to Rogers to McCarthy. Left on bases—Indianapolis, 8: Boston, 7. Base on balls—Off Rich, 1; Rachunok, 3; Reid, 4; Hickey, 1; Tost, 3: Washburn, 2. Strikeouts—By Rachunok. 1; Reid, 2; Hickey, 1. Tost, 1. Hite—Off Rich, 0 in 3 innings; Rachunok, 1 in 3; Reid, in 5; Hickey, 5 in 6; Tost. 2. in 423; Washburn, none in !3. Hit by pitcher —By Reid (Stats): by Washburn (Skelley). Jinpine pitcher—Tost. Losing pitcher— eid.

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Pvt. Conn days That Pvt. Louis

Has Slowed Up

By JACK CUDDY United Press Staff Correspondent FT. DIX, N. J, March 23.—It may be wishful thinking, but Pvt. Billy Conn claims that Pvt. Joe Louis has “slowed up.” That's what Conn, in his snappy new army uniform, said yesterday while watching the heavyweight champion train for Friday's title defense against big Abe Simon at Madison Square Garden, Did Pittsburgh Billy blame army life for Louis’ alleged retrogression? “Hell, no!” said quick-thinking Conn. “Are you forgetting that I'm a soldier myself? No—he's slowed up simply because old age is catching up with him.” Louis will be 28 in May. Conn Notes Only Conn, who happens to be the No. 1 challenger, noted that Bomber Joe was distinctly off form. Everyone else thought the Dark Dynamiter worked as usual during his six rounds with four sparmates. The 2000 soldiers, who were banked around the sides of the new sports

arena, applauded lustily between rounds—though quiet as mice under orders of husky M. P.’s during the actual sparring. Private Conn, who is stationed at Ft. Wadsworth, N. Y., said “he looks

|so slow, I can’t believe he's the guy

who knocked me out last june. He's lost his stuff, for sure, and I'll take good care of him when we fight again this June.” What about Louis and Simon Friday night? Well—Conn figured Louis might have some trouble with the New York giant who went 13 rounds with jolting Joe last March, “but I guess Louis has enough stuff left to put h-i-m away again.”

Win State Swim

Times Special LAFAYETTE, March won the first Indiana state s ming championships yesterday with 63 points. Indiana was second with 36. DePauw scored 14 and Indiana State finished with four.

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RC. Colas Win Net Title

Royal Crown Colas last night won| the city amateur basketball cham- | pionship for the second time, de-| feating Stewart-Warner Shippers, |

26 to 16, at the Pennsy gym. It was the first time in 25 years that an amateur team had repeated. Don Glenn and Dick Wenning! totaled 18 points for the winners. | Ed Coonfield, leading scorer of the! tourney, was held scoreless last! night by Joe Blasingame. Wenning, | former Manual high school player, | received a sportsmanship award. | The Colas ended their season! winning 30 games and losing 11.

War May Halt AA. Tourney

DENVER, March 23 (U. P.) —The war's impact threatened today to

break up the two best amateur |

basketball teams in the nation and | officials wondered whether there would be another national A.A. U. tournament until peace returns to the United States. Player-coach Jack McCracken of | the Denver Legions, 1942 champions, will depart this week for Bartlesville, Okla., transferred by the oil company whose basketball team he helped defeat, 45 to 32, in the title game Saturday night. The company ordered McCracken to Bartlesville previously, but allowed him to play with the Legions in the tournament and may do so again if the tournament is held in 1943. But many of the players on the Denver team and the Bartlesville Oilers club, runner-up, may not be available next year. Bill Strannigan, of Wyoming university, Legions’ forward, is joining the navy as a physical instructor. And the Oilers appear certain of losing all but one player, Hank Luisetti, to the nation’s armed forces| within a short time, according to Coach Chariie Hyatt. Luisetti is {married and has one daughter. McCracken, Strannigan, Luisetti, along with Bob Gruenig of the Le-| gions and Bill Martin of the Oilers] were chosen for the mythical all-| | America team at the tournament "this year.

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COLUMBUS, O. March 23 (U. P.)—Two teams crashed into the select first five of American bowling leaders early today. The Phillies five-man team of Philadelphia rolled 2956 for a third place tie and the Hoosier Beers of South Bend, Ind., took fifth place with 2931. Sunday's bowling produced only one change in the first five leaders of other events. Jake Schnell and Vic Stauder, St. Louis, Mo., hit a 1289 total in the doubles event, give ing them a tie for second place. Schnell had games of 201, 223 and 202 and Stauder had games of 199, 213 and 251. Norm Kelpe of St. Louis took sixth place in the all-events division, with 1886 for his nine games. The doubles team of Alex Bukowski and Walter Mikorski, Cudahy, Wis.. took seventh place with 1241, and Gene Cramer and Earl Reardon, St, Louis, took eighth place with 1240. Albert Timmerman, Green Bay, Wis., went into eighth place in the singles with 226-254-202—682. Standings:

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Spencer Loses Bout But Wins Trophy

SOUTH BEND, March 23 (U. P.). —George Kelly, freshman fullback from Chicago, weighing 210 pounds, Haines, senior tackle from Kewanna, Ind. 220 pounds, in the University of Notre Dame heavyweight boxing chame pionship here Saturday night. The sportsmanship trophy went to Tom Spencer, Indianaolis, who lost to Sam Atwater, St. Augustine, Fla. in the 135-pound bout.

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