Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 April 1943 — Page 8

JOHNNY DENSON, the local heavyweight fistic mauler, found the right beam in last night’s main event of 10 rounds at the armory and took down the decision over Bob Garner, the potent puncher of Louisville. . . . Johnny side-tracked all efforts of his foe to knock him down and went on to win by the point system. : Blood-letting was unrationed in the top go of the five-bout card and the adversaries were bleeding freely at the closing bell. . . . It was a torrid last round as Garner put everything he had on the - ball to land a haymaker, but Denson survived his foe's belated rally, and there was no question ~ about : “who . won.” Johnny achievel a worthy comeback. . . . He was in superb condition, his timing was far superior to Garner's and he used a two-fisted attack. . . . He was sharp with his punches and nimble, otherwise I would have ‘been Katy bar : thes door. | - 5 ‘The Louisville en is strictly’ a Enockout ; artist accustomed to winning in the

ion. Both fighters bled at the nose, Garner's mouth was bruised, his left eye puted; Denson lost claret from his beak and his left eye carried an. “egg.” The Times scored seven rounds for Denson, two for Garner and one even. . . . In a previous gory affair between the pair the decision” was a draw. . . . The Indianapolis heavyweight dispiayed . more aggressiveness last night than on previous performances in the armory ring and his head and body attacks indicated he really got in shape for the Louisville Negro this time.

Spencer Spills Merritt in Setond

IN THE scheduled eight-round semi-windup the lone haymaker of the night occurred. . . . Lightweight Gene Spencer of Chicago outclassed Tommy Merritt of Muncie, Ind. and it was all over in 2:15 of the second round. . . . A right uppercut to the chin put Merritt in the resin and he was counted out by Referee Roy Rodgers. #2 # ” " ” 8

JACK HILL, a stocky light heavyweight of Bloomington, Ill. decisioned Gene Simmons, Indianaolis, in six rounds. , ., , There was a lot of stiff punching in the bout, more than the average ringsider realized. . , . Simmons is a crowd pleaser and isn’t bashful about forcing the milling. But Hill used a switch attack, southpaw and orthodox, and it was ffom a southpaw stance that the Illinois light heavy scored the more telling blows. . . . The winner used a quick shift ‘and Simmons, baffled at times, was unable to get many punches home. . , , Hill won, but by not too much.

Maxwell Earns Draw With Paul

IN ANOTHER six-round prelim Buddy Maxwell, Indianapolis lightweight, substituted for Young Ted Lewis of Chicago against Earl Paul of Indianapolis and the judges declared ita draw. . . . Paul flattened his foe for the nine count in the fifth canto to save himself from losing the verdict. , . . Height and reach were on Max-~ well’s side and Paul spent a busy six rounds keeping Buddy's left paw out away from his head. In the opening four-round prelim between Indianapolis middleweights, Jimmy Gust decisioned Bob Kane. . . , The winner was the aggressor in all heats.

Cubs and Tigers Meet Today; Pirates to Battle Cleveland

EVANSVILLE, Ind. April 3 (U. P.).—The Chicago Cubs play the Detroit Tigers here today in the first game ‘of an exhibition schedule _ that calls for six contests in the next nine days. Beginning with the Detroit tussle, Manager Jimmy Wilson said he

| Ramirez, Mexico City, in the sixth lround of their scheduled 10-round

Savio from the Cincinnati Reds for

plans to use four hurlers per game to get a good line on his rookie talent. * Manager Steve O'Neill of the Tigers has chosen Hal Newhouser and

Virgil Trucks for mound duty.

MUNCIE, Ind, Ap: April 3 (U. P)— The Pittsburgh Pirates open a twoday exhibition game series with the Cleveland Indians today and will call on Johnny Lanning, Wally Hebert, Lloyd Dietz and Rip Sewell for pitching duty.

Bums oh Display NEW YORK, April 3 (U. P.).— The Brooklyn Dodgers put their 1943 lineup on display at Ebbets field for the first time today when they play the Boston Red Sox in an exhibition game. The Dodgers outscgred West Point to win an eight-inning exhibition - game, 12-8, yesterday. Brooklyn collected 16 hits, among them homers by Billy Herman and Roberto Oriiz.

Philly Rivals Meet

HERSHEY, Pa., April 3 (U. P.)— The Philadelphia Phillies. open an exhibition series with their city “rivals, the Athletics, at Wilmington, Del., tomorrow and will line up an infield that is expected to be the regular inner defense for 1943. Pufchase of Shortstop Garton Dil

the $7500 waiver price gave Manager Bucky Harris a complete infield. He plans to line up Babe Pahlgren at first, Danny Murtaugh at second and Merrill May at third. Rookie Gets Chance ~~‘ PLAINFIELD, N. J., April 3 (U. P.).—One rookie and a pair of regular pitchers will toe the mound for the New York Yankees today when they square off against the Newark Bears in an exhibition game. : Hank Borowy, Bill Zuber and ' Charlie Wensloff will handle the mound chores for the Yanks.

Gomez to Start . WALLINGFORD, Conn. April 3 (U. P.).—The Jong-delayed mound debut of Lefty Gomez, ex-NeWw york Yankees’ pitching veteran, | ¢ may take place for “the Boston

Jersey- city, jo joined the club.

Pollet Faces s Draft. ; CAIRO, TIL, April 3 (U. P.)—

inte 1-A today lessened the. ‘Louls Cardinals” chances of figured fo take up the

to clarify his position with his draft board.

Browns Play Airmen CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., April3 (U. P.).—Manager Luke Sewell of the St. Louis Browns today chose Johnny Niggeling, Paul Dean, Al Hollingsworth and Steve Sundra to pitch in tomorrows’ . exhibition double-header with the Lambert field airmen. Sewell will “lend” Denny Galehouse and Friz Ostermueller to the airmen to strengthen their pitching,

Army Grappler

To Tackle Giant

The matching of Sergt. Vic Holbrook of the U, S. army, an instructor in commando tactics, and Roland (Long Boy) Kirshmeyer of Tulsa is annolinced for the semiwindup on the wrestling card next Tuesday night at the armory. Holbrook, who was a top-ranking heavyweight wrestler until joining the armed forces last summer, is a former University of Southern California athlete. He is on a twoweek furlough from Camp MecArthur, San Pedro, Cal. That Vic will be forced to rely upon at least some of his army life training is almost a certainty as Kirshmeyer, who weighs 250 pounds and is 6 feet 7 inches tall, features a “meanie” style of performance. The main event is a re-match between: Maurice Chappelle of Newark and Rene LaBelle of Toronto. Billy Thom of Bloomington, Ind. also will be on the program.

BOWLIN

‘Leading bowlers in league competition on local alleys last night

were:

Bob Kelley, Gold Medal Beers ......... 704 Carl , Bowes Seal Fast ......... 693

al Andy Belt No. 1.

Ro | Howard I Link Belt No. 1 ....

Schwomeyer, H

Jim' Ri , Allison A. vis iananien William Kelly, Allison Hi-Fliers ....... Elmer Phillips, Public Service ....... ow Jim Henry, Link Belt No. I ..c.o000. ‘| Bob Carnegie, Link Belt No. 1 ......

LADIES Bertha Urbanic, White Rocks

‘blows to his head.

kdtgrenl, Link “Belt, Ne. 1 4ees, 611

be put back on until late today.

for tonight's battle and the SRO game time.

Barney Ross and Henry Armstrong.

Public Links

Season Opens

With chilly weather and grounds in fine condition, the 1943 municipal golf season was to be officially opened this afternoon. Starting the thousands of good, bad and awful golfers off on their quest for lower scores than last year, a foursome of park board officials was to tee off at South Grove, while blind-par tourneys were to start simultanéously at the five other courses. The honorary group at South Grove was to be Paul Rathert, board president; L. A. Pottenger, park superintendent; Leo C. McNamara, board member, and Jackiel W. Joseph, former member. Season passes will be awarded to winners of the opening day events at South Grove, Pleasant Run, €offin, Riverside, Sarah Shank and Douglas park.

For the benefit of war workers without time to play 18 holes, 25-| cent tickets good for nine; will be sold at South Grove, Pleasant Run, | and Sarah. Shank, Pottenger announced.

Ortiz Kayoes’ Pedro Ramrez

HOLLYWOOD, April 3 (U. P.).— World’s Bantamweight Champion Manuel Ortiz, El Centro, Cal., last night scored a knockout over Pedro

main event.

Both fighters slugged all the way with Ortiz holding a slight edge. Ramirez was down for a nine count early in the sixth and was finished off a few seconds later when Ortiz came up with a fast flurry of hard

Softball Meeting

The Bush-Feezle Softball association will meet at 136 E. Washington st, at 7:30 p. m. Monday. Teams interested in playing softball at the Softball stadium or twilight softball on the city parks should send a rep-

resentative,

By HARRY GRAYSON NEA Sports Editor CHRISTOPHER MATHEWSON was broad - shouldered, slightly knock-kneed, stood 6 feet 1% inches and weighed 195 pounds. Big Six was the number of New York’s principal fire-engine house of the period, and Sam Crane, baseball writer, wrote: son is certainly the Big Six of pitchers.” He was, and the name stuck. Matty had an imperturable and unshakable air in the ‘box. There was a contemptuous look in'his

opposition in a big, indolent sort of way. . It rather annoyed Matty to think that a batter suspected that he could hit him safely, and generally he was right. couldn't. / Because the incomparakle right= hander*spent practically his entire career with him, it was to be expected that John McGraw would call Matty the greatest pitcher who ever lived. ; ~ But Connie Mack saying the same thing is the finest compli-

is as much an, American leaguer as McGraw was a National leaguer, and had some fair to middling pitchers down through the years—from Waddell, Bender, Plank and Coombs to Robert Moses Grove. The Old Man also saw a lot of a few others, including Walter Johnson. ? 8 8 =

639] {5With Johnson, it was brute

force,” explains ‘Mack. “With

watch him pitch when Le wasn’t

Matty in the world series of, 1905 and later many times in the Na_tional league, agrees with McGraw and Mack.

“Mathewson. developed his own. stuff,” asserted ‘the veteran Co-~

lumbia coach, “and had stuf

Caps s Despera te To

By FRANK WIDNER | Times Staff Writer BUFFALO, N. Y, April 3—The Duke today warned hockey fans here that if the Indianapolis Caps win tonight's, game in Memorial auditorium, followers of the ice sport in this New York city will have seen their last hockey game of “the season. That's the way the Duke (Manager Herbie Lewis) and his boys feel about this championship series for the Calder cup. ; “I am sure that if we can win one game in Buffalo,” Manager Lewis said, “the series will end in four games and the final two victories we will need to clinch the cup will be played in the Indianapolis coliseum tomorrow and Wednesday nights.” Herbie was a little disappointed that our Caps were not able get in more than one practice session here between the first game last Wednesday which they lost 3-1 and tonight. show necessitated the removal of the ice from the rink and it will not

But a wrestling

The talk is all hockey here as the two teams readied themselves

sign is expected to be flying by

Armstrong Gallant in Losing To Youthful Former Pupil

By JACK CUDDY United Press Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, April 3.—There may have been giants among the smaller men in the olden days of pugilism, but brother, we doubt that any era produced chaps of such heroic proportion as that immortal duo

they came out of retirement to fight again, Ross fought again at Guadalcanal as a corporal of the U. S. marine corps and accounted for 22 Japs as he protected” wounded comrades. Meanwhile, © Armstrong, reluctant conqueror of Ross in their battle for the world welterweight title on a cold May night in 1938, climaxed his comeback campaign in an electrifying bout with the youthful lightweight champion, Beau Jack, at Madison Square Garden last night.

Two of the Best We couple Ross and Armstrong—

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Sais iplotria ie i abr shape than WotcaleyalgBE wilh. :

the word of * HOCKEY,” Eddie Shore, who said that Doug Lewis and Keith Allen, two important members of the squad, would te ready for the second tilt. Both missed the first game due. to illness. - -' Then, too, the fans are expecting Buffulo’s two ace wingmen, Bill ‘ Summerhill and Freddie Hunt to hit the jackpot over the week-end. Summerhill led the herd in sccring through the regular season and was among the leaders in the league with 41 goals. Hunt was next best for the Bisons with 7 successful shots. But, since the. playoffs opened, Summerhill has only ‘a single goal to his credit, in the second game with Hershey, Hunt two, both scored in ~the 10-0 debacle with the B’ars here. The duke plans to use a'starting lineup consisting of Connie Brown, ‘Hee Kilrea and Joe Fisher in the front line, and Sandy Ress and Bill Quackenbush on defense. But he said that there would be a deluge of line-shuffling during the game and that any combination could be expected. ‘All of the boys are in good shape although Sherritt has a sore side from the first game and Weaver’s bruised foot still isn't up te par.

longer this

distance out. We thought way but Bell was able to get back

ved a nice present yesterday in the form of a $1000

$7800. Both of these figures include the $1000 bonus. Tonight's game will be the first professional hockey game ever played on a Saturday night in Memorial stadium here—and the Caps hope to make sure it will be the last—at least this season.

A Few Spikes on Bikes

They were truly of championship breed. They not only captivated|f the sports world in their hey-day, but they electrified the nation when

not merely because they were con-|s:

temporary clouters, but because both | i

were of championship breed. Neither would acknowledge defeat as long

as he could stand. When Armstrong licked Ross, Barney took such a terrific beating that the referee begged Barney to quit, but Ross said, “If I have to lose, I'll do it on my feet.” This same Armsirong—now an old man of the ring at 30—displayed civilian heroism last night in Madison Square Garden’s ring when he weathered the terrific attack of dynamic young Beau Jack in the early rounds and plodded on through stunning leather to win the fight in the opinion of the 19,986 cash customers, although he lost the decision in the official vote.

Scored It Even

We scored the fight even, giving four rounds to Armstrong and four to Beau Jack and rating two even. But, if we had to make a decision, we would have thrown the fight to Armstrong, because of his aggressiveness. ’ : The sell-out crowd favored Armstrong thunderously. It recognized i “miracle of maul.”

Hank Can Take It

Meanwhile, Armstrong took such punishment and had to follow such a blistering pace that it seemed he must wither. But he didn’t. In the sixth round, he must have felt something like Ross at the Canal— when Beau Jack found the range for his bolo uppercut and shook him on the chin at least a dozen times —three of them in rapid succession. Armstrong lost the decision, but he. recaptured the affection of the fans, and now Hammering Henry must be given a title shot at Beau Jack, or those fans will want to know the reason why. -

THEY PLAYED THE GAME . . . NO. 6.

Matty Didnt Think Anybody Could Hit Him, and Generally Was Right

“Mathew-

pale blue eyes. He despised the °

The batter :

ment ever paid a ball player. Mack

Mathewson, . it was knowledge and judgment, perfect control and form. It was a pleasure to

- Christy Mathewson pitched with ~ head as well as arm.

“He was the greatest guesser T

ever saw. He was’ enougk;, and st his best threw & beautiful : eurve wih BB pt a

Moore Plays

Infield, Too

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, April 3.— Versatile ball players are in dee mand this wartime year and if you don’t believe it take a gander ad Joe Moore, the Indianapolis Ine

|dians’ veteran center flelder, fore

i | mer New York Giant who last year

4 was. rated the best defensive midi |dle flelder in ‘the AmeTican

BN | association.

Walking is good for the legs, but so is bicycle riding, and New York Giants turn to:-more

pleasant method of getting from hotel to fi eld at Lakewood, N. J. In front, left to right, are Gus

Mancuso, Dick Bartell and Tom Sunkel.

Rear, Babe Barna and Carl Hubbell.

Debate Dates |Can Race if For Playoffs Gas Is Saved

ALBANY, April 3 (U. P.).—Upon DETROIT, April 3 (U. P.).— Saratoga city officials and civic Dates for the third and fourth leaders today was placed the task games in the Stanley Cup hockey, 'of proving to Governor Thomas E. playoffs are still very much up in Dewey and Federal Rubber Adminthe air. istrator William Jeffers the feasi- * The games originally were sched- ‘bility of permitting the Saratoga uled for Boston Tuesday and| track to open this Sagan. : | The governor, at a conference Thursday, and that's okay with De | with the officials, said he would troit. But it isn’t with the Boston: recommend to Jeffers that the track Bruins’ manager, Art Ross, who ‘operate as usual next August, if claims his players will need a little 'they were able to convince him extra rest after tomorrow's second | there would be no waste of gasoline

and tires. ‘ game here. | Dewey recently ordered the closRoss and Javiager Jack Adams ing of the track and the transfer of of the Red Wings met with Presi- | its dates to, Belmont or Aqueduct. dent Mervin Dutton of the National tn Hockey league yesterday in aie tempt to settle this dispute, bu E P d A To else than make threats. X= ur ue ce Adams said Detroit's team would be in Boston Tuesday for the third game. Ross said the Wings might

be there, but the Bruins wouldn't. Nor will there be any ice at Boston

In Texas Meet

AUSTIN, Tex. April 3 (U. P.).—

. he was looking for it.

.‘they would not fatten their av-

Adams shot Se Jou then would Seven states send a tetal of 500 claim the game by forfeit. athletes go to the starting line today Things still were at a stalemate in the 16th running of the Texas when the meeting broke up, but it! relays with the University of Texas was expected the principals would! expected to lead an assault on four

meet again today to attempt a final | records. eel Aga y A crowd of close -to 10,000 is ex-

pected to watch Oklahoma A. & M., Louisiana State and the University of Oklahoma go all out in an effort to stop t nghorns’ three-year domination of the relays. The military will be represented by eight army post entries. Ross Kincheloe, Purdue ace, will compete for San Marcos A. A. F. school in the pole vault; Sergt., Larry Cohen of Altusa, Okla, A. A. F. school, and Lieut. Hugh Wolfe, former Texas luminary, will take part in the discus.

ball three out of five times, yet a hitter would never get it when

I

Ohioans Seek All Pool Honors

NEW YORK, April 3 (U. P). — Ohio State’s Buckeyes, pointing for a clean sweep of national swimming honors, lead the field into the final round of the annual National A. A. U. swimming championships tonight with a total of 24 points, nine better than runnerup University of Michigan. The Buckeyes totaled two firsts, two seconds, two thirds and a fourth as dark-horse Michigan, by a surprise victory in last night's final event—the 400-yard free style relay ~—headed into the home stretch in second place. The Wolverines notched one first, two thirds and a fourth. rhe four champions were divided between Ohio State and Rutgers, each p two men among the new titleholders.

Amateurs

BASEBALL Fall Creek Athletics, owned and man-

” ” s “Mathewson did not develop the fadeaway for which he is remembered until he was almost through. It was the opposite of the screwball thrown by Carl Hubbell, a southpaw, It required a twist of the wrist, and consequently was hard on the arm.” Matty was a straight overhand pitcher, so true, that batters liked to face him although they knew

erages. At his peak, his control was almost unbelievable. Matty pitched the Giants to five pennants, but was in only four world series because there was none in 1904. His 372 victories. and 189 defeats left him

Last year's port. Fa

- Riverside team wi ETE or call TA. 3817.

Sewell Hopes {To Lift Jinx

By LEO H. PETERSEN United Press Sports Editor NEW YORK, April 3.—The St. Louis Browns never have won an American league pennant, but this is the year that | Manager Luke Sewell hopes to break the jinx. A surprise third last season, the Browns were rated as one of the clubs to beat in 1843 when they went into spring training. Since

then the draft has been operating on the St. Louis roster, however, and the championship hopes have been dimmed considerably. First the Browns lost Walt Judnich, their hard-hitting outfielder to the service. Then came the 1-A reclassification of Vernon Stephens, their brilliant shortstop, and Glenn McQuillen, an outfielder, Until then, the Browns hadn’t felt the inroads which the war has made on baseball’s manpower. But with the draft hitting the other teams, too, Sewell feels the loss of those three men will not be fatal to his club’s chances,

Grooming Christman

He is grooming Mark Christman, a good fielder but only a .276 hitter with Toledo, for Stephens’ place with George McQuinn at first, Don Gutteridge at second and Harland Clift at third filling out the infield. He has one veteran utility man, Don Hefner, and three rookies— Floyd Baker, who hit 326 with San Antonio, and Robert Dillinger, a 305 batter with Toledo. - The loss of Judnich and McQuillen left the Browns with only four outfielders—Chet Laabs, Anthony Criscola, Mike Kreevich and Milton Byrnes. Laabs and Criscola were with the club last year; Kreevich was with Philadelphia, where he hit only .255, while Byrnes is a rookie who hit 254 with Toledo. Divide Catching Duties

Frank Hayes and Rick Ferrell probably will divide the first string catching duties with Joe Schultz, up from Memphis where he hit .330, and ‘Ardys Keller, a Toledo graduate, fighting for the reserve berth. If Sewell’s luck with the reformation of cast-off pitchers continues he is likely to come up with an (adequate mound corps. There are seven holdovers from last year--George Caster, Dennis Galehouse, Al Hollingsworth, - Bob Muncrief, John Niggeling, Fred Ostermuller and Steve Sundra. Among the newcomers are four former major leaguers, headed by Paul Dean, who won 9 and lost eight with Houston last year, Sewell is hopeful . that -he has regained the effectiveness which made him one of the best. pitchers in the Naticnal league until arm trouble developed. The three others are Archie Mc-

Rich. McKain won 17 and lost 11 with Toledo, Potter was 18-8 with while Rich, an outstand-

Kain, Nelson Potter and Woodrow|

Joe checked in here at the Tribe's

|spring training camp Thursday

and instead of shagging fly balls at his trade in center, he filled in at

was delayed in reaching this base ball muscle stretching center, the

campus. Haslin was on the job yesterday in the Tribe's brief outdoor drill and in infield practice the veteran Moore performed at shortstop. He filled in, for Eric McNair, the vete eran major leaguer signed as a free agent.. Eric is having trouble proe

3 | pelling the ball across the diamond.

On Doubtful List McNair’s wrist was

delphia AtLletics, and prior to re« porting for spring training with the Indians he was injured in an auto accident. It is difficult to judge at this time whether Erie's ailing salary hand will be ready when the official bell rings for the start of the American association's 1943 season. | In the abbreviated outdoor drill yesterday during infield practice Warren Baker, a rookie up from the Southeastern league (now folded), was on first base, Fred Vaughn at second, Haslin at third and Moore in the short field, Not muck was accomplished outs doors on account of inclement weather and the Tribesters switched back to the I. U. fieldhouse to come

in “pepper” games and jogging and | walking around the track.

. Reds Qut of Town

Manager Ownie Bush hoped te get the Tribe pastimers outdoors for a long session this afternoon, weather permitting. The Cine cinnati Reds, who are sharing this duplex training camp with the Hoosiers, were out of town, playing the Chicago White Sox in Louise ville. This left the camp in sole possession of the Hoosier Indians and Skipper Bush wéds ready to get in a lot of licks. The Tribe chieftain passed up morning drill today and ordered the players to dress at 1 p. m. for a heavy workout. Absentees from camp yesterday were Pitcher Jim Trexler, Oute fielder Willard Pike and Infielder Carl Fairly, They are reported en route and stepped-up activity is expected in camp over the week= end, ;

Cleveland Indians May Keep Edwards:

NORWALK, O,, April 3 (U, P.).— The Cleveland Indians were certain today that one regular outfielder Henry Edwards—would hold down his 1943 position. Edwards’ draft board has retained him in class 3A because of dependents, He is only 24 years old played with Baltimore last year,

Have Rare Pair

COLLEGE PARK, Mo., April 3.— With Ted Williams and Joe DiMag« gio gone, Washington has the two two outfielders remaining in the American .league who hit herr than .300 last year. They are Stan

League to Organize The Bush-Feezle Night Factory Softball league will meet at 7:30 p. m. Monday at the Bush-Feezle Sporting Goods Co. Officials will be elected and by-laws adopted.

Blue Star Pilot PHILADELPHIA, April 3.—Chris Dundee, boxing manager, lost 10 men to the services including Ken Overlin, California Jackie Wilson - and Georgia Abrams.

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third base for Mickey Haslin, who™'f{

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plete the day’s drill by participating {

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Spence .323 and George Case .318,

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