Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 February 1943 — Page 8

Joe Louis . « . . "he's a good boxer and | + has lightning speed, but he isn't hard to hit. And when he's hit, everybody in the house

NEW YORK, Feb. 17—Would Dempsey have beaten

Louis? Dr. Nat Fleischer, the printing press’ best friend,

has taken a three-gaited gallop poll of soldier opinion on the subject from New York to Albuquerque and it’s no contest. The old Manassa Man Mauler would have won off by himself, Of course, Dempsey-has beaten Louis with sickening frequency in the printed pages of magazines before but this is the first time the armed forces ever ganged up on the champion (one of their own, too) and knocked him twisting. Dr. Fleischer, whose tomes on the gentle art of beakbusting are sufficient in number and size to fill a warehouse, has been showing films of famous fights at camps and USO clubrooms by way of indicating his scorn for dictators and has played to 500,000 men. In the collection of filmed fights most of Dempsey’s and Louis’ are included. As they are unwound the good doctor orates. At the finish he polls his audience. He

- has had 32 showings to date, and as he reveals in the

current Pic, the vote favored Louis only at the 365th colored infantry and at the Ellis island coast guard. : ® nn = The 365th didn’t give Dempsey a single vote. In the aggregate Dempsey led by about a two-thirds majority. The doctor is disposed to accept the findings as an “authoritative poll of a large section of informed public opinion.” We question whether it ‘is all of that. Only a small

_ percentage of the young men in the camps could have

seen Dempsey, even in his later years, granted they had the admission price and were in a position to travel to

{oe spine of Hie Baht. Possibly the sans presi tortanie ”

too. And “informed public opinion” covers a lot of terrl- : :

tory at all times.

ut 1 any vent te oll 1 testing for sera 1

sons. For one, it shows how time heals Den ‘was scarcely the idol of the Johnnies who came narchin _ home in 1918. He had stayed behind and envious rivals

had managed to tag as a slacker and there was much rancor and. bi ‘and name calling, all of which culinated in a cots irlal of some sou, and now, ironically, We 8nd Dempsey the bao of the suns of world war L.

‘® m= Of course, no one, whether he belongs to that caclisive group of “informed public opinion” or not, is ever going

_ to prove convincingly Dempsey would have beaten Louis,

or vice versa. There's only one possible way this could be - proved and that would be to put them in the same ring at their best. But, as everybody knows, Dempsey

belonged to one era and Louis to another. These controversies lend themselves to opinions and guesses and debates but noth-

ing substantial or final,

It so happens your sentinel agrees with the service’ men; - he thinks Dempsey was made of sterner stuff than Louis,

By this we mean we think he could take a punch better

than the Bomber and this has nothing:-to do with game-

ness. Rather, it has to do with physical hardness and toughness, this plus a more instinctive sense of defense. Dempsey was a better boxer: than he was ever given credit for. He was so spectacular on the offense few ever paid any attention to the deft manner in which he evaded enemy punches. His bobbing and weaving tactics made °

tough to digest;

"win & Aut target "As "tesiizmony 0 Hla détohse He hasn't a mark on him today. Louis is'a good boxer and has lightning speed, but at ‘the same’ time he isn’t hard to hit. And when he’s hit _ everybody, in the house knows it. Galento belted him into

Lt ~ the ropes, Braddock had him on the floor and Schmeling a “murdered him in their first fight—and you want to keep

in mind they kept Louis away from Schmeling for two * years after that grisly episode. t night Louis couldn’t get away from a right-hand

swing and it’s our notion Schmeling never would have

hurt Dempsey with the same kind of punch. .There’s long _ been a theary Louis has a physical deficiency in the region of the temple and he does react peculiarly ‘to punches in that sector but the Nazi wasn’t tagging him © there that night; he was banging him on the chin and that’s what brought the knockout,

~The first right-hander landed in the fourth round and the Bomber went down. The next landed in the fifth and sent him. flying into the ropes. Yes, it came after the bell, but neither man apparently had heard the ‘chimes. ' The third right-hander was the finisher; it came in ‘the 12th, drove him into the ropes again and the Bomber slid gently down and was counted out. - We could be as wrong as wrong but we just can’t picture the Dempsey we knew at his peak getting hit repeatedly with that kind of punch, and, what is more impor- - tant, being knocked down or staggered every time it landed. No; the old guy was a tcugh cookie and we must side “with the service men—Louis would have found him too

Jack Dempsey .7. + . “the old guy was a tough cookie and we must side in: with the ice men. Louis would have found him too ough’ to digest.”

SPORTS

By Eddie Ash

(South Bend Central U. P. [Pick for Title

By ROBERT L. MEYER United Press Staff Correspondent

Sharpening Skates and Sharpening Wi ts

H. S.N ehmen E Are Set for Final Big Card.

With the long-awaited sectional

| |tournaments looming next week,

SES REYNOLDS, former New York sports * writer, recently wrote an article for the Ohio State Uni- . versity Athletic News service that may be the answer to America’s interest in sports in wartime. . . . Following

are excerpts from Mr. Reynolds’ timely sports sermon: “When France fell back in 1940 and immediate danger threatened : * Great Britain, authorities put a clamp on sports events. Only activity which contributed to the war effort was allowed. Then came the blitz and for months Britain staggered under the weight of working all day and being bombed at night. " “The people were tired physically and mentally. Finally, someone smarter than the rest conceived the idea that it might be good to resume sports competition and entertainment. It would take people’s minds off the death which came from the skies; might make them forget the agony of weary backs and tired feet which had * been too long at production lines. “The result was immediate. Factories in Britain formed football teams and played against other factory teams. The R. A. F. put & football team in the field and finally the old football league was revived and somehow the blitz didn’t seem so frightful. If a man could yell his head off at a football game Saturday afternoon, he slept better at night. He was able to take it better. He was in good mental shape. He had furnished an outlet for his fears and emotions,

Crowd of 65,000 at English Derby

“GRADUALLY all forms of sport were revived except fox hunting. The English Derby was run before 65,000. The police checked and found out three-quarters of the crowd were factory Workers. All opposition to sports events immediately vanished. . “The workers wanted to see horse racing, boxing bouts and foot-

ball games. . . . And the workers. had their way. . . . I trust the

jesson Britain learned will be remembered.” ” 2 » ” ” »

AUGIE GALAN, Brooklyn's utility outfielder rejected by the army, only played in 69 games last season, batting .263. . . . He's rated good wartime material, however. . . . He used to be a shortstop and second baseman at San Francisco, played second base sometimes for the Chicago Cubs and filled in at the keystone in a few games with the Dodgers last year. ... That all adds up to a handy Joan to have around in 1943.

Local Amateurs to Carry on :

: AFTER a preliminary survey by the Indianapolis Amateur Baseball association, the organization thinks chances are prumising to place three six-team leagues in the field in this second wartime year. + «: Four operated in 1942, one on Saturday, three on Sunday. ... No Saturday loop is planned for 1843. President Clyde Hoffa announced the election of Edwin (Hop) Howard as I. A. B. A. secretary to fill the vacancy created when Dale Miller of Curtiss-Wright joined the army. . . . Miller also served in world war I... . Howard, a pitcher, last year piloted the Eagles Aerie 211 which won runner-up honors in the city tourney. : Gold Medal Beer won the city championship the last two years and hopes to continue its string in 1943. , . . Representatives of 13 teams have informed President Hoffa they hope to continue amateur baseball this year on city park diamonds and he believes he will ~ round up enough additional nines to fill out three leagues.

Ticket Sale Ahead of Last Year

THE BROOKLYN DODGERS report their 1943 advance ticket sale to date is ahead of last yegr. . . . The team has 16 players in U. 8. service. . . . In the army are Harold Reiser, Lew Riggs and Les Burge, «+ « In the navy are Don Padgett, Harold Reese, John Rizzo, Larry French, Hugh Casey, Cliff Dapper, Herman Franks and Joe Hatten. . . . In the air force are Harry Lavagetto, Claude Corbitt, Jack Graham and Stan Rojek. , . . Al Falzone is'in the coast guard. "s,s » And Manager Leo Durocher is 1-A in the draft. | Dodger players who are busy working their respective farms are "Polph Camilli, Mickey Owen, Whitlow Wyatt and Curt Davis. t« » Camilli is the only Dodger “farmer” who has announced he will remain out of baseball this year. , , « But Branch Rickey hasn't given up hope on the first sacker.

‘|osition. Central probably will stack

Eleven Mackmen in Fold for 1943

Longson Wins

Wrestling Bout

“Wild Bill” Longson, as rough and ‘tnpopular as ever, downed Rudy Strongberg, Milwaukee heavyweight, in straight falls in the main event'of five-bout wrestling bill staged at the armory last night by the’ Het:

re! no able. to conclude en , Longson won the first fall

tes with a pile driver that left Fioser in a groggy condition. ; er bouts on the card Yoc Decatur, Ill. and Roland ts, grappled to ‘a 30draw, Farmer hill-billy Junior heavy, k LaRue, of De

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"PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17. (U. P.). —Manager Connie Mack of the ‘| Philadelphia Athletics announced today that 11 players,’ Including seven infielders, have been signed for the 1943 baseball season to date. Mack said signed contracts were received today from the following six infielders: First Baseman Bruce Konopka, University of Southern California ' ‘player who “appeared briefly at Shibe park last season; Pete Suder, veteran shortstop; Third e|Baseman Eddie Mayo of Los Angethe |les; Irving Hall, rookie second base- ; Richard "Adkins, ‘a shortstop who appeared briefly with the A’s last fall, and. Frankie Skaff, third baseman ‘and shortstop, formerly| with Lowell of the New England league,

Keep Lou Busy

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 17 (U. P.) ~Lou Rymkus, left tackle and

Notre Dame football

The South Bend Central Bears! That’s the annual pick-and-pray choice of the United Press to capture the 1943 state high school basketball championship. It’s a name. that may become as familiar to Hoosier tongues as Washington’s Hatchets became during 1941 and 1942. The selection of South Bend Central as the new state titlist was sponsored by three factors: 1. Centra¥s record of 14 victories and only two defeats. Both losses were to teams the Bears probably could lick if they meet again. Central lost its first one to Lebanon, 28-25, in an earlyseason warmup game. The other Central defeat was to Goshen, 30-26, and the Bears are confident’ they can whip Goshen if . they meet in the regional. 2. “Inside” advice from northern sources, who asserted that Central is stronger than Ft. Wayne Central, Rochester or Muncie Burris, because the Bears are capable of inspired performance when the chips are down. 3. The comparative ease of Central's path to the state tourney. The Bears have a “breeze” in the sectional with 15 St. Joseph county teams as competition, Mishawaka, South Bend Adams and South Bend Washington will offer toughest competition here. Central already has beaten Mishawaka, 56-27,

May Meet Rochester

In the regional, the Bears are likely to meet Rochester, Elkhart or Goshen. They've beaten Rochester, 32-31, and Elkhart, 41-35, and are capable of defeating Goshen by much more. : The semi-final is a tougher prop-

up against East Chicago Roosevelt or a Hammond or Gary team—or perhaps against I.ebanon or Peru. With the Calumet devoid of a “great” team this year, Central should be able to outpoint its western division rival. Lebanon may offer trouble if it hits its peak, but the Bears feel the early-season game was not an indication of Lebanon’s superiority. Peru is rugged, but Rochester whipped Peru and Central defeated Rochester. South Bend ‘was chosen from six possible state winners, which ecreate quite a dilemma for dopesters. The other five are Ft. Wayne Ceéntral, Muncie Burris, Columbus, Jasper and Rochester. All have excel- * (Continued on Page Nine)

Wolves Trip Purdue, 37-34

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 17 (U. P.).—The University of Michigan basketball team defeated Purdue last night, 37-34, to gain an even split in its two-game series with the Boilermakers. The Purdue five. put on a late spurt and came within one point of tying up the game, but Michigan’s big center, Cart. Jim Mandler, tipped in a basket in the last minute to save the game for the Wolverines. Last night's Wolverine - victory, which marked the first time a Michigan basketball team has beat en a Purdue squad since ‘1936, evened the score for a 33-27 Purduee triumph Monday night. ‘Michigan jumped off to an early lead and held a commanding 17-10 margin at half time, From then on it was. Michigan's game until Purdue made its final unsuccessful bid for victory in the last few minutes of play. Michigan's coach, Benny ‘Oosterbaan, started a revamped lineup that ingluded three sophomores who played the entire game, ~~

was high scorer.with 12 points. The game ‘Michigan's second conference victory in eight ‘games

Max Biggs, lanky Purdue forward, ;

Capitals Leave, For Road Trip

The Capitals weré to leave Indi-

-anapolis by train at 2:15 p. m. today

for their two-week road jaunt through the East, Fifteen men were scheduled to hop aboard with Manager Herbie Lewis for a trip which will find the local hockey club engaging in five games before they return here Feb. 28. Manager Lewis has hopes of bringing the team back to Indianapolis in third place in the American Hockey league. The entire squad, with the exception of Joe Brown, is scheduled to arrive in New York at 8:40 a. m. tomorrow from where they: will switch trains, expecting to be in Providence by 8 p. m. They are scheduled to go on the ice against the Reds tomorrow night, Two Special Nights

Manager Lewis said that : Joe Brown would join the Caps jn one of the playing cities along the route in case his services were needed. Meanwhile, Dick Miller, manager of the Coliseum, announced two special hockey nights to be held on the local ice next month. ; These include. an “aring-npvy Junior Chamber of Commerce, and a tilt March 11 for the benefit of the American and Canadian Red Cross. The game sponsored by the Junior Chamber will be held this year in place of the annual affair conducted by the organization when underprivileged children = were guests.

have made the continuance of the annual party impossible. . The Red Cross benefit game is part of a move by the entire hockey league through which the proceeds 'of one game in each city are turned over to the American and Canadian agencies.

Evansville Head

To Join Braves BOSTON, Feb. 17 (U. P.).—Bob

Coleman, manager of the Braves’ Evansville, Ind, farm

member of the parent club’s coaching staff this season, President. Bob Quinn announced Coleman, who joins the Braves when they report for spring train-

necticut, was credited with de-

and Purdue's fifth’ Sefeat in starts.

Generators, Fags. Rebuilt

The Caps leave today on their last lengthy road trip of H the present hockoy. season and when they return Feb. 28, Manager Herbie ‘Lewis hopes to be holding down third place in the American league. Moose Sherritt, extreme left, rugged defense man for the Indianapolis club, watches Mike Goodman, manager of the skate shop at the Coliseum, put a razor-like edge on his skate while in the picture to the fight Manager Lewis concentrates on scoring plays while his 9-year-old son, Jerry, looks on.

t |high school basketballers embarked i fi lon a fat week-end card—the last ot ¥ : their regular season. { | The five top teams of Hooslerdom: clash with tough opponents in schedule finales to head a slate of ® |at least 33 significant contests. Rochester and Ft. Wayne Central: t |will try to extend ‘their records to 17 victories against one defeat for: the season Friday when Rochester's j | Zebras battle rugged Peru and Cen= : tral plays the always dangerous Marion Giants. South Bend Central’s impressive: outfit hosts Hammond Tech on Sate urday- night, seeking its 15th triumph in 17 starts. The Central< Tech battle headlines a Saturday: = night card that includes Muncie at } | Kokomo and Gary Emerson at Valparaiso. Muncie Burris; coached by the wily Scott Fisher who led the Owls to the final game of the state tourney last year, faces a strong Elwood quintet Friday, aiming for victory No. 15, and Columbus hosts Green= castle in an effort to wind up its season with°16 triumphs in 18 starts.

Week-end Schedule i FRIDAY—Rochester at Peru, Ft.“

night” March 4, sponsored by the]:

‘Transportation problems this year

for the past five years, will be a!

ing at the Choate school in Con-| || veloping Hank ° Sr ‘and’

Glenn Miller Paces Bulldogs: To Upset Win Over DePauw

By UNITED PRESS Indiana State Teachers college cleared another barrier in its

path to the title last night by .

sinking Central Normal, 63-44, to maintain an unbeaten college ‘conference record with five straight victories. In other loop games, Butler up-

set DePduw’s Tigers, who were playing for the first time without their ace scorer, Don Jones, and Valparaiso’s rangy quintet nipped a late-minute rally to whip Huntington, 61-60. Bob “Jones and George Pearcy connected eight times each for Indiana State field goals, and Jones added four free throws for highpoint honors. The Sycamores have only one defeat on the record, and that was at the hands of a non-conference opponent.

Glenn Miller paced Butler to

victory with nine points, making four field goals in the final half. Don Guinnup was high for DePauw. with 12 points, but the "Tigers missed ‘Jones, who was inducted into the army after piling up 257 points in 15 games. The Butler triumph avenged a defeat to DePauw Jan. 29, when the Tigers won by 13 points. In a wild game, Valparaiso led Huntington 34-32 at the half, after the score had been tied 10 times. Valpo fattened its lead to 61-53 with two minutes to play when Ted Hanauer, Huntington’s leading scorer, sparked a drive that whittled Valpo’s lead to one point at the gun. : Hanauer scored 20 points, with teammate Ralph Johnson accounting for 18. Ted Bean clicked for 18 for Valpo, with Steve Gaza “getting 13 and George Maddock 16.

{Harris Fills in

For Anderson

IOWA CITY, Ia. Feb 17 (U, P.). —Jim Harris, line coach of the University of Iowa football team for the past four years, yesterday was named acting head of - the Hawkeyes, succeeding Dr. Eddie Anderson, now a major in the U. S. army medical corps. Frank Carideo will continue as assistant coach. He has applied for a commission in the navy but will be here until April 1 or later. Harris, graduate of Notre Dame, was a star guard in 1930, 1931 and 1932. In his sophomore year. he was Carideo’s teammate. After graduating, he -went to St. Benedict’s college at Atchison, Kas., as line coach in 1933 and 1934. From there he went to Holy Cross, where he aided Anderson from 1935

through 1938.

Wayne Central at Marion, Muncie Burris at Elwood, ‘Greencastle at Columbus, ‘Richmond at - Connersville, Warsaw ‘at Plymouth, South. Bend Adams at Elkhart, Mooresville’ at Lebanon, Indianapolis Tech at Shelbyville, Kokomo at Wabash, Y Lafayette at Crawfordsville, Frank~= fort at Logansport, Anderson at Indianapolis Shortridge, Gary Froebel at East Chicago Roosevelt, Valpa« . raiso at East Chicago Washington, Hammond Clark at Tolleston, Gary Horace Mann at Hammond, Whit< ing at Hammond Tech, Auburn at Hartford City, Greensburg at Rush-

ville, Franklin at Martinsville, Sey=-+

mour at Scottsburg, Evansville Cens tral at : Bedford, Washington at Bloomington, Salem at Mitchell, Ft. Wayne North Side at Huntington,™ Dale at Huntingburg, Attica as’ West Lafayette. SATURDAY-—Hammond ‘Tech at South Bend Central, Muncie at Kos! komo, Gary Emerson at Valparaiso."

Born, Not Made

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—Emil von. Elling, New York university coach, says speed as that churned by his freshman sprint star, Eddie Con- 4

well, can’t be developed.

a TN or

* Becduse he is vicious, We know you would wish us To slug out old TOUGHNESS

... We do it!

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