Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 February 1943 — Page 12

SPORTS...

By Eddie Ash

_ THE Hereiles Athletic club’s professional boxing card at the armory last night was a knockout. .., As a matter of fact, five knockouts occurred on a five-bout program ‘and the ringsiders got away early to slush

through the snow homeward bound. ' In the double windup featuring heavyweights the 1500 customers saw some potent punching and the final brawl was a scream. . , . : It was a scheduled eight-rounder between Pvt. Lou Thomas of FL ‘Harrison and Bob Arthur of Columbus, O. . . . . Hailed as the. Buckeye state’s “Tony Galento,” Arthur looked the part. 3 This match resembled an alley fight and } omas won by a knockout in 50 seconds of the second round. . .. The soldier got up off the floor to win. . . He kissed the canvas four times in i the first heat for counts of three, nine, nine again and for a no-count. , . , Lou was groggy at the : . bell and ‘barely made his corner while staggering. ! Thomas shook out the cobwebs between rounds © and Arthur, evidently fagged by trying to dispose * of his adversary in one round, was flattened by a _ barrage of blows at the start of the second. , .. He was down for nine and “on his way.” . . . Thomas tore into his foe and the Ohio ~ *“shortie” hit the deck again after stopping a right to the jaw. .. . . Arthur was counted out with his nose buried in the resin. ; How Thomas survived the first canto is a mystery. . . . Xe ran into a. couple of punches, wide open, and his quick rally in the second astounded the fans. , ., , Weights were even at 195 pounds.

Lou Thomas

Bob Garner Throws Heavy Leather

: IN THE other scheduled eighf-round heavyweight bout, Bob . Garner, Louisville Negro, pounded out a k. o. over Bucky Lewis, Phoenix, Ariz, Negro, in 1:18 of the fourth round. . . . Garner carries a haymaker in both hands and Lewis was badly punished.

‘Lewis was on the floor for nine in the second round and was

Garner kept blasting. . . . Lewis’ right eye was puffed, his lips were ~ bashed in and his mouth and nose bled freely. In the fourth Garner still was throwing dynamite and after connecting with a right and left in succession, it was curtains. . . . Lewis landed on the floor and was counted out in 1:18 of the round.

Shinn Puts Wills Away in Second Heat

IN THE semi-windup scheduled over the six-round distance, _ Pfc. Richie Shinn, the Ft. Harrison buzz saw, who has a host of local fistic admirers, tore into Alonzo (Tiger) Wills of Columbus, O., and won by a k. 0. in 1:53 of the second round. . . , They are junior . lightweights. . : Shinn was all over his foe from the opening bell, and although Wills was game and fought back, he couldn’t check the soldier's torrid attack. . . . Richie threw heavy leather with both ‘hands at ‘the bell. . . . It was Shinn’s answer to “where's that Tiger?” .. . on the floor. _ ‘The boys slugged it out at the start of the second and Shinn was the master. . . . A barrage of blows put Wills down and this time he was counted out. . , . Army customers want to see more of Soldier Shinn.

Paul and Simmons Prevail in Prelims

IN THE first prelim, scheduled for four rounds, Earl Paul, Indianapolis junior lightweight, flattened Al Evans, Indianapolis, “in 2:07 of the third round. ., . Evans put in a good first round by scoring with a left jab, but Paul got going in the second and won the heat by setting the pace as Evans tired. In the third Paul floored Evans for seven seconds with a right the jaw. ... . Later, Paul connected with the onériwo, left and ht, and it was curtains for Evans. .. In the second prelim, scheduled for-six rounds, Gene Simmons, Indianapolis Negro middleweight, won by technical k. 0. over Jimmy Gust, Indianapolis, in 1:35 of the third round. . . . Gust wasn’t outglassed in fighting heart, but he was outclassed in punching and Referee Atherton stopped the blood-letting to save Jimmy further punishment. .% . Gust received a Badty cut lip.

Soldier Vs. Soldier Bout in Making

A MATCH is in the making between Pvt. Williard Reed of Camp Atterbury and Pvt. Lou Thomas of Ft. Harrison . . . and with the Indiana state heavyweight title at stake . . . the loser to donate his share of the purse to an army fund. . .. Both agreed to those "Reed is recognized as state heavy champ by the Indiana Ath1 tic commission. Thomas bases his claim to the crown on the t he was recognized as champ several years ago and that he hasn't been whipped in a bout with the title at stake. . . . In other words, big Lou declares he was overlooked. Pvt. Reed attended last night's armory show and indicated he was ready to meet all comers in the Hoosier area.

ven Judge Kenesaw M. Landis Can't Solve

| transportation

2 Statement Is

To Be Issued

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.—Already reeling under the impact of an army

“ lorder barring students in specialized :

but college authorities were of the|s:

the course laid down by the army. Affects 300 Colleges

courses. A list of these schools will be made public shortly. Should the navy come through with a similar rule, it might signal the doom of intercollegiate athletics, since the only civilians remaining for teams would be selective service rejects and youths under 18. ‘Previously, the general expectation of college and conference athletic officials for 1943 under the problems posed by manpower and difficulties - was simply curtailed schedules and fewer opponents.

gram director, announced in Wash-|. ington yesterday that the military's}: heavy training schedule would make. ; ieredliegiate participation impos- |:

The navy is to issue a statement ; today regarding its position. There}: has been no hint of its nature yet|:

opinion that it likely would follow | :

Joe Fisher

Navy Ban Will

Not Hit State

Indiana college athletic officials today hoped to continue a limited amount of intercollegiate sports

Now they are divided into two|despite the fact that students in schools of thought. One, numerically | special military training courses almost 2 to 1 over the other, plans| will not be permitted to participate. to go ahead as usual despite the] An expected similar order by the almost certain shortage of talent|navy will not affect Indiana schools of high competitive caliber. Thelin any way, since navy trainees other contingent believes it's the/have not been permitted to parend of the trail for intercollegiate|ticipate in varsity athletics at any sports. Indiana institution. : e army’s ruling had been exNeed Some Program pected at Butler university here, Best example of the stand taken j,i jt came as a shock at Indiana by most schools was that of Har- university, vard and Boston universities. Zora G. Clevenger, I. U. athletic -%If the army wants us to do aWa¥/qjrector, said it would be a “shame” with intercollegiate sports, we'll if Coach Bo McMillin’s greatest turn to intra-mural activities,” a|gridiron machine faced dissolution. Harvard spokesman said. “The| Hoosier fans had looked forward boys. should obviously have some|to “the best football team in hissort of physical conditioning Pro-| tory” at Bloomington next fall. gram.” “We will have a football team, and The B. U. spokesman, asserting|g good one, until the government that “we'll fall in line,” said that/deems the student gridmen more “perhaps we’ll hold intercollegiate valuable in other spheres of duty,” sports on a Hmited basis.” d Mr, Clevenger said. Exceptions to the army order are : the two service schools—West Point Ross Not Surprised and Annapolis — but what action] Mr. Clevenger said that basketthey might take on their own could|ball ‘would not be affeeted by the not be determined. Col. Biff Jones, new program, since the net season graduate director of athletics at the|is nearly over and that “our basemilitary academy, said ‘that “in|ball situation is unsettled anyway.” these turbulent times, we live from| President M. O. Ross of Butler day. to day and our plans are just|said that when the army had made as elastic as possible.” He had not|arrangements to send soldiers to the heard the news officially and said|Fairview campus it had left an unas far as he knew, “we are to go|derstanding they would be comahead as usual.” pletely separate from the school, ! just as the navy students there already are. He said Butler had scheduled a “few games” next fall, with the understanding that if there were men for the teams the games would be played.

Frosh Tourney Starts Today | Guy (Red) Mackey, Purdue university athletic director, said the

LAFAYETTE, Feb. 13 (U. P.).— Boilermakers would continue interThe first Big Ten freshman basket-| collegiate sports “as long as it is ball tournament in history today|consistent with the war effort,” and will display the brilliant frosh ma-'that they would follow Big Ten polchines of Indiana, Illinois, Purdue icy in planning a continued pro-

and Northwestern, as some of the best former prep cagers of the midwest exhibit their wares—possibly for the 1ast time before the draft halts their careers. The quadrangular tourney, held at Purdue fieldhouse, pits Illinois and Purdue “rhiney” combinations and Indiana versus Northwestern in afternoon preliminary rounds. The two losers clash in a consolation game tonight before the final

title engagement,

{range Case of 1st Sacker Babe Dahlgren

By HARRY GRAYSON Times Special Writer NEW YORK, Feb. 13.—Even such wise old investigator as Kenesaw puntain Landis can’t solve “The age Case of Babe Dahlgren”

Commissioner Landis could not ve Ellsworth Dahlgren a satisfacanswer when he was asked why infielder of his capabilities was g shipped tothe minors for 0,, manpower problem and all. udge Landis dumped Dahlgren | Bi back into Branch Rickey’s

To get Dahlgren out of the ma-, now, the Brooklyn Dodgexs t first offer him to all other abs for $5000, which is what In- § apolis agreed to pay for his § t. No big league outfit was sted in him to the extent of , the waiver price. ghlgren is only 30, and four s ago was efficient enough to ace the immortal Lou Gehrig, first base the New York Yanto their fourth consecutive Sap pinshin. Experts called | Francisco boy, who is; Samy iy at third, a rightd Hal Chase, : years back, when the winning their fifth’ t by just two games, his

Dahlgren promptly lined all the Braves against a wall, proved that none had a longer reach. Following 41 games with the Braves, Dahlgren was sold to the Chicago Cubs, proceeded to have his best year in the big show. In 143 games with the two clubs, he hit 267, manufactured 23 home runs, batted in 89 runs and stood 11th in slugging percentage with 459, ,- The Cubs gave him a raise. Dahlgren was given little chance a year ago,: however, and finally turned to Manager Wilson. “What's wrong with me, Jimmy?” ‘he queried. “I don’t know,” replied Wilson.

‘ “What is?” .

That put Dahlgren right® back where he started, and, meanwhile, Hasset, whom he supplanted with the Braves, was first basing for the Yanks. The St. Louis Browns grabbed Dahlgren, Luke Sewell commenting, “Where can you get an infielder like him for $7500 ' these days?” But Dahlgren was Hack in Chicago on the next train, barely in

. time to catch one for Brooklyn.

Now the Dodgers don’t want him, even though Dolph Camilli threatens to stick with his California

“The fact that no major league

gram, Expect to Play

Lloyd Messersmith, athletic director at DePauw university, which has a naval training school but none for the army, said that DePauw had scheduled five 1943 games and expected to play them “unless the decrease in manpower or transportation problems make it impossible.” Naval cadets at DePauw have a separate athletic program under the direction of Lieut. Everett Case, for-

{mer Frankfort high school coach

and one of Indiana’s best known former high school coaches. Notre Dame’s plans were not affected by yesterday's ruling, since it likewise has only a naval fraining school. Notre Dame midshipmen take no part in the varsity athletic program. Army specialized training will also be given at Rose Polytechnic institute, which already had abandoned formal intercollegiate sports, and at Indiana‘ Central college, which has no football teams.

Indoor Relay Carnival Set

EAST LANSING, Mich, Feb, 13 (U. P.).—An outstanding field of

college frack and field stars coms :

petes tonight in the annual Michi,

gan State college indoor relay car-| : nival and some long standing rec-| :

ords may fall.

Ohio State, Notre Dame and

Michigan are sending full squads and numerous other smaller colleges are sending the top ranking performers from their teams. Loygla university of Chicago has entered its crack mile relay team. Individual standouts include Bob

Ohio State, winner of the 1943): Sugar Bowl 440 dash and Genel’

Fehlig, a member of the all-time Yeoord mile Felny Sesm ab Notre Dame,

1 Blades ® Pelicans NEW ORLELNS, La,

Freddie Weaver

Here are eight members of the Indianapolis Capital's hockey team which will see action tomorrow night when the Caps entertain the Washington Lions in the Coliseum at 8:30 p. m. will be the last home appearance for the Caps until Feb. 28. At the present time, Indianapolis

is riding in a fourth place tie in ”

A Victory Over Washington Will Be | a Big’ Boost to Start Out on Road, Says Lewis

By FRANK WIDNER There was a slight note of optimism in the voice of Herbie Lewis yesterday as he talked ‘over Thursday night’s game with the Cleveland Barons which the Caps won, 3-2, in the last 49 seconds. “The boys got right in there and pitched, didn’t they?” the little manager of the Indianapolis hockey club said enthusiastically. 3 He was referring, of course, to the way the Caps spotted the Barons a two-goal lead in the opening few minutes of the game and then came right back to erase the deficit in the same heat and win the game just when it looked like an overtime was in the offing. Herbie had good season to be happy about that victory today for the Caps will play Washington here tomorrow night in. their last home

appearance until Feb. 28. They will:

leave town after the game with the Lions for a five-game road jaunt.

Bill Thomson

the American Floskey | league.

said, “and if they can win this game tomorrow night, it will give them a tremendous boost to start out on the road. “The boys are looking: better defensively and since the present lines have been working together for a while, they are beginning to click,” he added. Now in a two-way tle with Providence for fourth position in the seven-team league, Herbie said that the Caps were shooting for at least third position when all the firing is over March 14. “If we can keep winning these home games and are able to get through three cut of five on the road, we'll land in third,” Herbie said. He added that “we're really out after this game tomorrow night because the way we are bunched in the race with the third and fifth‘place teams, it will mesn a lot.” Washington has been strengthened considerably by the addition of a new four-man line obtained from

Adam Brown

the disbanded New Haven Eagles. In addition they have a capable goalie in Gauthjer and they have been looking good in recent games. The Caps were to wind up their practice sessions today. They will leave here next week to play Providence, Hershey, Buffalo, Washington and Cleveland, returning to the Coliseum against the Reds the last day of the month. As far as is known, the Caps will have the same teams on the ice tomorrow night against the Lions that they had against Cleveland. None of the men has been called up to other teams to serve as Teplacements. Following their return here against Providence the Caps will have but five more games to play in the league before the playoffs. All but one of these games will be played at home in the Coliseum, giving Indianapolis fans a final opportunity to see the club ‘in action

before the season closes.

"They looked a lot better,” he Hanover Tops

Century Mark

HANOVER, Feb. 13 (U:. P.).— The amazing Hanover college netters last night topped the 100-point mark they missed against Camp Campbell, Ky., earlier this week. The Hanover cagers went astronomical to bombard the net for 104 points against the University of Louisville’s 55 points, as Frank (Nicky) Jean broke a state scoring record with a total of 70 points, eclipsing the mark of 68 set by Bill Spradley of Oakland City during the 1940-41 season. Jean hit 32 field goals and six free throws to send kis season's total soaring to 292 points in 11 games, to take the state lead away from Ted Bean of Valparaiso, An added twist to the wierd contest came when Lewis of Hanover marked up two points for Louis-

ville by accidentally Scoring in the]

wrong hoop. Manchester narrowed the state college basketball picture by downing Central Normal, 59-37, to keep the title chase an open question, with Wabash, Manchester and Indiana Central poised to pounce into first place if Indiana State slips

from the ranks of the undefeated.

Here Tuesday

regarded Lebanon high school five,

Shortridge Blue Devils Down Highly-Rated Lebanon, 32-30

Sparkling backboard work by the Shortridge high school basketball team last night enabled the Blue Devils to turn back the highly-.

32-30, at the North Side gym. i

Other local results included Shelbyvilie 38, Washington 37; Howe 44, Speedway 28; Franklin Township .36, Broad Ripple 32 (overtime); Manual 34, Decatur Central 30; Silent Hoosiers 43, Sacred Heart 36,

Bruce Hilkene, leroy Casselman and Don Rogers controlled the backboard for Shortridge during the greater part of the tilt ag the Blue Devils led at the end of each quarter. An 8-7 edge at the end of the first period was increased to 21-12 at halftime before Lebanon began to show any steam. The Tigers pecked away at the Shortridge lead in the third heat, cutting the score to 26-21. Lebanon continued to draw close to the victors but Shortridge kept the ball during the final

point margin. Hilkene ‘Takes Honors: Hilkene took high scoring honors with 12 points. Washington scored two more field goals from the field than the Golden Bears of Shelbyville last night but accuracy at the foul line for the latter provided the margin of victory. The Bears led most of the contest and were forced to quell a

|late rally by the Continentals.

Walter: O’Brien of Washington

1and Sexton and McComs of Shelby-

ville shared scoring honors with 12 points each. Howe’s Hornets had little trouble with Speedway last night, romping to a 21-7 lead in the first half. The Spark Plugs were held scoreless in the second period, after trailing, 10-7, during the initial quarter. Jack Buchanan was high-point man with six field goals and three charity tosses.

Foul Line Accuracy Four line accuracy came in handy

| outscored from the field, 14-11, by | Broad, Ripple’s Rockets, ‘poured 14

gratis’ shots through the hoop to

Broad Ripple led throughout the

|contest, holding a 23-13 edge at the half, After an even -sieven quarter, If

and Swayzee 32, Crispus Attucks 27.

minutes of play to retain a two-.

four for Broad Ripple to win an|} overtime contest.

Tonight's Card “Tech at Anderson. : Southport at Broad Ripple. Beech Grove at Manual.

Silent Hoosiers at Morton Memorial (Knightstown).

5 Top H. S.

| Teams Win

: By UNITED PRESS Hoosierdom’s five top high school basketball teams captured victories last night, with Rochester extending its string to 16 wins and Ft. Wayne Central drawing revenge over city rival South Side. Rochester tramped over Plymouth with ease, 51-33, to retain top spot in the state with only one defeat —to South Bend Central—marring its record. However, Ft. Wayne Central's triumph left the Rochester Zebras’ record in danger for the first time since they ascended to No, 1 position in state ra gs. Central's aggressive offense retaliated for South Side’s 26-22 licking administered Dec. 20, the Tigers’ only defeat. With 19 triumphs, Central is rated a “cinch” over Ken= dallville tonight, in a game that can bring the Tigers abreast of Rochester. in the home stretch,

Hot on Trail

Johnny Wooden's South Bend! Central cagers stayed hot on the title trail by dishing out an impres= sive 44-31 victory over La Porte. It was the 14th triumph in 16 starts for the Bears, who are pressing close behind the two leaders. ~ Coach Scott Fisher of Muncie Burris rapidly is leading his Owls toward more tournament glory, Burris annexed its 13th win in 14 tries by downing a rangy Peru five, 44-36. The Owls were runner-ups for the state title last year. Columbus’ unyielding Bulldogs: made Seymour their 15th victim, winning 47-19. Marion snapped out of its losing ways to defeat Wabash, 51-29, and Richmond bet= tered its stock as a member of the state’s “top ten” by avalanching Muncie, 40-18, Favorites Emerge The confusing Calumet race started to‘untangle itself when early season favorites emeérged on top. East Chicago Roosevelt trounced Hammond Clark, 68-42, and Gary Lew Wallace defeated Hammond, 46-30. In an upset, Whiting spilled Gary Emerson, 54-35. In hot overtime battles, Marion ‘Crawley’s - Lafayette team turned back Frankfort, 31-28, and Kokomo nosed out Logansport, 39-38, Bedford stopped Jeffersonville’s rise, 45-34; Bloomington sank Vincennes, 34-29; Madison romped over Greensburg, 62-41; New Castle edged Anderson, 39-38, and Tipton whipped Elwood, 47-34.

Crispus Attucks at Sacred Heart.

behind the Silent Hoosiers at the half last night, 24-23, but the State School for the Deaf romped away with the game in the second half, + Decatur Central led Manual, 2720, at the: end of the third period when the Redskins connected for 14 points in the last quarter to win, 34-30. : Swayzee took a 12-0 lead over Crispus Attucks at the outset of the game, but the local school tied up the contest, 24-24, before the victors pulled away in the last period.

Skaters to Vie

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 (U. P). — More than 100 contestants, representing the largest entry in history, will take part in the national figure| skating championships at Madison Square Garden on March 8, it was announced today.

To Manage Royals

MONTREAL, Feb. 13 (U. P).— Fresco Thompson, former National league infielder, will be the 1943 manager of the Montreal Royals in the International league, te was announced today.

HOCKEY]

INDIANAPOLIS CAPITALS

WASHINGTON Sunoay, 8:30 P. n.

Harness Meets ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 13 (U. P.) — Two harness horse race meetings will be held at Roosevelt raceway in 1943, it was announced today, Horse-drawn carryalls, the only available transportation, will be used to carry patrons from railroad \ stations to the oval.

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Tonight 9:00 P. M.

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