Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 January 1943 — Page 13

TUNNEY ON Ww’ ps NING

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By Eddie Ash

NOW that Pepper Martin has signed as manager of ‘the Rochester International league ball club, interesting

3 Star Performers Subject To Service Before Feb. 15; I. U. Takes Over Big 10 Lead

Army Call May Wreck Unbeaten Illini Fiv

May Be Called to Duty

Notre Dame Rallies in Closi g Minutes to Turn Back Butler;

49- 34, i in Hard-

A rally 2 the last five minutes

Fought Conte

of the game which netted 17 points

By TOMMY DEVINE United Press Staff Correspondent CHICAGO, Jan. 26.—The Big Ten basketball race today became a two-team race between Indiana and Illinois, but an unexpected factor— the imminent call of the army's enlisted reserves—may provide a queer twist to the title chase. Indiana forged in front of idle Illinois last night when it trounced

stories about the Wild Horse of the Osage are being revived. , . . One of the better ones, revealing how Martin’s honesty earned him a bonus, was told by Elliott

Cushing of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Back in 1930, when Martiiy was playing for the Rochester Red

gave Notre Dame a hard earned 45-34 victory over Butler in the Ti gym last night before 2500 spectators whiclw included Governor Schricker: and members of the state legislature. Having stayed in striking distance throughout, the game, the B dogs ‘forged ahead 32-28 in the late moments of the second half, but heighth of Notre Dame was too 2 8 &

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Wings, he was out a bit late one night in Reading and was fined : $100 by Billy Southworth, then the club manager, and Warren Giles, _ president.

When the 15th of the month rolled: around, the hundred was deducted from Pepper’s cheek. . .. The next day he was at the club office bright and early. “Mr. Giles,” he said, “I've been thinking abot that $100. I feel I can get along with $100 less’ each payday. Suppose you deduct that much from each paycheck, then give it back to me at the end of the season. That will make me save.” - Giles looked at Martin and laughed: “You mean, you told Mrs. Martin that we were deducting $100 each payday, and would ‘continue to do so, when she noticed the difference?” “You guessed ’er,” replied Martin. “Well,” Giles told Pepper, “I'll make a deal with you. I'll do as you say and, if you behave yourself from now until the end of the season, I'll refund the $100 we've fined you and add an extra $100 to it for good behavior.” At the end of the season, Martin showed up for his money. “Have you behaved yourself?” asked Giles. “Well,” drawled Pepper, “I ain't adly Little Lord Fauntleroy and I don’t deserve that extra hundred. But by gosh, I ain’t so bad that I should lose that fine.” Pepper's honesty got him the extra hundred.

Scribes Suggest Houseboat for Hotel ~

) SPORTS SCRIBES of Rochester, NY. have suggested that the “press” of their city and Columbus be quartered in a houseboat on the Ohio river during baseball spring training at Portsmouth, O....

The International league Red Wings and the American association , Red Birds are to train together in Portsmouth. ... The houseboat’

suggestion is all right provided guards are hired to prevent the scribes from tumbling overboard. The Wings and Birds will get a break on transportation in Ports--mouth. . . . The ball park (one of the best in the little minors) is but one-half mile from the heart.of the city. ., . It will be easy on-the players’ “dogs” after a hard afternoon: of practice. ® x = .~; = = = : TY COBB, in his prime, ducked the heavy part of spring training whenever it was possible to put one over on the Detroit: Tiger management. « » «In 1919 the Tigers had broken camp and were well on their way north when Cobb joined them at Rocky: Mount, N.C. In his first trip to the plate in the first inning of his first day in uniform, the Georgia Peach walloped a home run off the delivery of Jack Scott of the Boston Braves. . .. After the game Cobb told baseball writers that he had not handled a baseball or swung a bat since the close of the previous season.

Former Miller Is in Service Overseas

“ANDY COHEN, who used to play a fancy second base for the Minneapolis Millers, is with the American forces in North Africa, his baseball friends hear. . . . National Hockey league clubs are clicking in a big way at the turnstiles. . . . Attendance is well over season. , . . Even the New York Rangers, a bad last in the race, are far ahead financially. : 2x 8 | x = = EDDIE LUKON, left-handed slugging outfielder who belted 23 home runs for the Columbus Red Birds last season, is believed through with league ball for the duration. . . . Now on the Cincinnati Reds’ roster, Lukon notified Warren Giles, Reds’ general manager, that he would be shortly inducted into the service or frozen to his present ~ defense job by April. Lukon is 23 years of age, married, but no children. +o. On Lis association record, the youngster stood a good chance .of the big league grade this year. . . . He has a powerful throwing arm and base Tunmers don’t take long chances on drives in

his territory.

Trester Accused of Taking

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Regionals From Logansport

State Senator Clyde Black (R. Logansport) today accused Arthur L. Trester, I. H. S. A. A. commissioner, of taking the regional basketball tournament away from his heme town because he had not defeated the

bill to abolish the I. H. S. A. A,

Senator Black is chairman of the senate judiciary B copiltiae, the

committée that has the controversial measure in its. possession.

It

was to take action later today. “Logansport has had the regional | asked:

“We wonder if Logansport}

tournament every year for 15 years,

except in- 1939, when everyone agreed to give the tourney to Peru because of its new gym. But this year it is unpatriotic to hold the tournament at Peru, and I believe

‘that Mr, Trester took it from Lo-

as a slam at me, because I hadn't defeated this bill in my committee,” Senator Black declared. Black quoted from ‘his home town paper a S 1] story that

didn’t get the tourney because Senator Black is chairman of Judiciary “B”? Black drew a map of the relative position of Monticello, Flora, Peru and Logansport, the four sectional centers that are scheduled to send teams to the Peru regional tourney. He showed how the average mileage

| BENEFIT GAME

The Big Ten

Pts. Op. Pts, 296 193 226 149 244 186 226 236 196 189 187 223 160 146 138 185 266 349 78 161

Ohio State 2 N’western 1 Michigan. 1 fowa ..... 1 Chicage., 0

WROD ODVNOS

Jimmy Franks Wrist Broken

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 (UJ. P.).— The New York Rangers revealed today that Goalie Jim Franks received a broken wrist in the first period of the New York-De-troit hockey game at Detroit Sunday night. Franks, who .also was injured in the second - period of the game "which the Red Wings won, 7-0, had the wrist ex- Jimmy Franks amined by a physician yesterday and X-rays revealed the break. The:Rangers are attempting to secure a goalie : from .a minor league’ club to fill in until Franks is able to return. They meet the Black Hawks at Chicago Thursday. . Franks :is a former member of the Indianapolis Caps hockey team in the~American league,

Shaughnessy Is New Pitt Coach

PITTSBURGH, ‘Jan. 26 (U. P.).— Clark D. Shaughnessy, former football “miracle” coach at Stanah university and mentor at the niversity of Maryland last season, takes charge of the gridiron sport at the University of Pittsburgh today with full rank of professor in a move hailed as a possible relaxation. of the school’s de-emphasis program. Shaughnessy’s decision to come to Pittsburgh was announced by Athletic Director James Hagan. While both’ men denied that a major change would be effected in the school’s athletic policy, the new coach’s acquisition was seen here as returning the Panthers to the nation’s: football spotlight. He will replace Charles W, Bowser who took over at Pitt in 1939 when Jock Sutherland resigned and the school 'detided to de-emphasize football, Bowser will become a navy athletic director.

High Man

Iowa, 64-43, for its fifth consecutive conference triumph. Illinois has

~ {pace Illinois to the championship a

‘| the cagers then become subject to | might result in delaying the call of

I losses \next to Illinois. - Ray Patter-

won four in a row.. In other games Minnesota edged Northwestern, 47-46, Purdue overwhelmed Ohio State, 56-38, and Great Lakes whipped Chicago, 64-35, in a nonleague encounter. :

day—that it will call up college students in the enlisted reserve— aroused speculation over the effect of the policy yn Big Ten basketball squads overshadowed ‘the great performance Indiana turned in to take the undisputed lead.

Three star performers who helped

season ago and have played kev roles in the Champaign combination’s for a second straight crown thsi season are in the enlisted reserves and may be summoned for duty before Feb. 15. They are Art Mathisen, captain and center; Jack Suey. guard, and Ken Menke, for-

rd. 7 Subject to Call inois’ first semester ends Sat-

urday and under the army’s ruling call. Whether military conditions

some students remains to be deter. mined.

Wisconsin, which has broken even in four conference games to-date, appears likely to suffer the heayiest

son, Bob Krueger and Ed Mills of the regular performers are affected by the army edict. -

Indiana does not end another semester until late April and its basketball team probably will remain - intact through the current campaign. After setting a new all-time scoring record Saturday night, Indiana came. back with another dazzling scoring performance to beat Iowa with ease. -

Hamilton Gets 21

The Hoosiers trailed, 15-14, midway through the opening half, but then found the basket range to score 15 points while holding Iowa to three and took a 29-18 lead at half-time. The final period was all Indiana. Ralph Hamilton, lanky Indiana forward who scored 31 points in the first game against the Hawkeyes, came back to tally 21 last night to top the point-makers. Tom Chapman was high for Iowa with 16. Chuck Uknes, sophomore guard who also starred for Iowa in football, left the squad after last night's contest. He joins the army Feb. 12. After being upset, 34-32, by Ohio State in the series opener, Purdue showed a startling reversal of form to even matters last night. The Boilermakers hopped out in front, 7-0, in the early minutés of play and never were pressed. - Purdue led, 38-17, at half-time. Sophomore Paul Friend took scoring honors with 20 points. Freddie Miller and John White scored eight

The army’s announcement yester-|

These are the three members of the undefeated lllinois university basketball team that may be called to army duty before Feb. I5.. Left to right, they are Jack Smiley, guard; Art Mathisen, captain and center, and Ken Menke, forward. All are in the en-

listed reserves.

Rochester Drops 1st Game - But Still Clings to No. 1 Spot

Rochester's Zebras dropped a heart-breaking 32-31 basketball game to South Bend Central last night for their first defeat of the season. but clung to No. 1 position in state high school rankings in spite

of the loss.

Clyde Lyle’s fighting tin, bruised from a contest with rugged Peru last week, faltered only after stacking up 13 straight victories.

The Zebras were the last of the major teams to remain undefeated. Bill Jagodzynski scored 14 points for the powerful South Bend Central five, who have lost only to Lebanon and Goshen in 13 starts. As the gun sounded, Rochester

center Dick King missed two free|

throws, but the valiant Zebras still held the most impressive record in the state. The ratings: WwW. 13; 11

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Ft. Wayne Central, in. th second afiot also met its first defeat last weekend to city rival ‘South Side, but annexed wins over Whiting and Colimbia City to hold No. 2 position. Cabby O’Niel’'s Jasper team ran its winning streak to 11 by downing Huntingburg, its only conqueror, gaining revenge for its defeat to|2 the Hunters in the season opener. Marion held fourth position in spite of its loss to New Castle, and Columbus’ impressive record of 12 victories and two defeats put the Bulldogs in seventh this week. Teams bidding for places among the top 10, but falling short, were: New Castle, Indianapolis, Tech,

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Richmond, Lebanon, Bloomington,

each for the Bucks.

French Lick and Jeffersonville,

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26

one of its most colorful characters, ‘said McGrath, who has been a boxing: promoter, manager and second. He now is an inspector for the state boxing n. “I was there Jim Corbett in the famous barge fight at Benicia,” McGrath said. “As I remember it, the fight started Rafael but we all left after

No One Ever Had Stouter Heart Than Joe Choynski

By DAN:McGUIRE United Press Staff Correspondent

.—Timothy Michael McGrath paid a final \{ribute today to his old friend, Joe Choynskl, last of the bare-kntickle

3 2. Carr Regains First Pl rst I'lace MONTREAL, Jan. 26 (U. P).— Two goals and three assists during the past week of play in the National Hockey league put Lorne Carr of the Toronto Maple Leafs back in first place in the individual scoring race, official statistics revealed today. Carr ranked one’ point ahead of Boston's Bill Cowley, who notched only a single assist during the past week for a total of 45 points. Bill Taylor of Toronto netted two goals and assisted in three others to hold

down third place with 42 points. The 10 leaders:

Carr, Toronto Cowley, Boston Taylor, Toronto Patrick, Rangers Apps, Toronto Blake, Montreal .... M. Bentley, Chicago. Boll, Boston 34 S Stewart, Toronto . . Bentley, Chicago. .

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much for the smaller Butler -five and the Irish defense tightened, allowing the Bulldogs o six points while they re cal up| their margin of victory. Bob Faught and Bob Rensberger

.|paced the victors attack by tally-

ing 11 points apiece, and Glen Miller scored the same number to take scoring honors for the losers. Fred (Roller) Hunckler, captain of

{the Blue and White netmen, failed

to score. It was the first time he has been shutout in his ‘last 32 contests.

Butler Takes Command

Butler fought hard and - never fell more than 5 points behind to the surprise of the spectators until the late stages of the game. Notre Dame took an early 4-2 lead on field goals by Faught and Johnny Niemiera. Then the Bulldogs took command. Paul Weaver

hit two fielders and G. Miller hit|

one and added a charity toss. Bob Fletcher batted in a rebound and Butler ‘was out in front, 9-4. Charley - Butler, Rensberger and Faught all connected before Harold Miller's push shot squared the count at 11-all. Led by Faught and Butler, the Irish built up a four point lead at halftime, 21- 17. Expecting Notre Dame to come back strong from intermission, the spectators were jolted when the Bulldogs deadlocked the tilt at 23all. The battle settled down to a nip and tuck affair with one team and. then the other momentarily out in front.

Curran Gets Hot

The Blue and White hoopsters called for time out with 10 minutes left and the score 28-27 in their favor. Fletcher chalked up a fielder and a shot by H. Miller deep in the corner, while Tommy Brennan was hitting a tree toss for the Irish, gave Butler a 34-28 lead. The Irish steadied themselves. Rensberger’s push shot was good and Faught evened the count with two charity shots. Francis Curran who replaced Nemiera at forward hit from the foul circle and G. Miller got the last Butler basket of the game on a pivot shot. Then, Notre Dame pulled the game out of the fire. Curran connected twice and added a free Rensberger’s - long shot sailed through the net and Butler drove under to put the game on ice. It was the seventh triumph in

eight starts for the Fighting Irish)

and Butler’s sixth straight defeat.

‘ler, 17

“Ah, lad,” sighed McGrath, “there was a man. I knew him for 50

years and no finer fighter and gentleman ever came out of San Francisco.” Choynski’s death at 74 in Cincinnati yesterday took from the ring

hen Joe. lost to)

‘| draw with Jeffries who claimed

spair of the Irish. When ie fought | | Corbett, thousands of “dollars changed hands.” \ : Choynski never weighed more than *165 pounds but he fought anyone who dared take him on, including Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Creedon, Kid McCoy, Jim Jeffries, Peter Maher and Joe Wolcott. McGrath said his greatest victory probably was his four-round knockout of Jack Johnson at New Orleans. He fought a torrid 20-round

Choynski hit him harder than any| man he ever faced. 2 “There have been and will be poster: men. in the ring

Notre Dame (45) Butler (34) ¥G FT PP FG Butler, f. 3 0iFletcher, f. 3 Niemiera,f 1 1|Weaver, f. Faught, c. GMiller, c. Bonicella,g Hunckler,g Rusbrgr, g

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Totals .17 1 Totals Score at Half—Notre Dame,

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Referee—Nate Messinger (N, Y. Umpire—Dick Bray (Cincinnati).

Valley Finals

TERRE HAUTE, Jan 26 (U. Py Lovers of the late-lamented 16-te tournament will be in line for som “quantity basketball” this week-end when the “sweet sixteen” of the Wabash Valley conference name here for -the coveted Valley c pionship. : . Terre Haute State loomed as the favorite to steal honors, after de= feating city-rival Wiley, defending champion, but the Little Sycamores

They must start against once-beats en ‘Bloomfield Thursday, and poss sibly will face once-defeated Su van next. It State survives th threats, it probably will face lettsville, last year’s tourney runner up. In the lower bracket are Line ton, Brazil, Clinton and Palestine, Ill, as well as four dark horses. Linton and Brazil are the teams to beat in the lower bracket, acs cording to records. Also rated & chance to go far was little Rose= dale, the five that handed Tangier its first defeat of the season Saturs day. The Little Sycamores, who wo the tourney in 1920, are undefeated in 14 games. The State squad met the real test in downing Wiley, 44 35, as the defending champs play their best game of the year in Ik ing, making the Sycamores look all the better.

Landis to Speak

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 (U. P).: Kenesaw M. Landis, commissionep of major league baseball, will one of the principal speakers at annual dinner of the’ Writers Association of America Feb. 7, it was announced Wendell Willkie and Capt. Rickenbacker also will speak.

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