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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
3
Tentative plans for Shortridge High School outline two gymnasiums in the new plant. The move to provide two gyms raises doubt that either will be large enough for crowds at feature net games.
In a gloomy fight program at Tomlinson hall the lone bright note was the April 20 card with Tommy 8 as a principal. Glick and Gibbons clashed while Lavell Dyer and others struggled, and a call to withhold purses drew attention from Otto Ray of the boxing commission.
Jake Schaefer world champion balkline player and Willie Hoppe will stage exhibitions at Harry Cooler's parlors Wednesday and Thursday with afternoon and evening sessions. Advance seat sales are heavy and crowds are expected to watch the experts. Schaefer will play 400 point matches in all sessions. Dan Hickey, boxing instructor at York A C, will join as boxing figure after years in the role.
James A. May advertises a device claimed to cut gas use and remove carbon while preventing spark plug trouble and overheating. He says many cars have achieved 49 miles per gallon and offers free units to one auto owner per locality with five minute installation.
Paavo Nurmi lapped the field once in a two mile race but did not set a new mark. His main rival was Jimmy Connolly a former Georgetown star. Joie Ray finished fifty yards behind Lloyd Hahn in the mile event.
At a Monday luncheon the Western Union Athletic Association awarded three prizes to last season's Western Union Gads players Leon Wilson Captain Howard Rogers and Tommy Burnett. A junior class baseball team was organized with L Gandolph elected manager. Evansville report notes Happy Atherton defeated Don Carson in ten rounds.
Riverside hosts a military baseball event as the Independent Baseball A Ass defeats the Milit Outlaws. Upcoming tryouts are announced for 4 PM at a stock location with a 6 PM start, while the Big Four Athletic Association plans a game at Beenove Athletic Field and other teams arrange practices and pitches at multiple venues.
Fifteen Butler players under Coach Hinkle will travel to Muncie on Wednesday to face Normal College. Team members include Captain Mills Nipper Woolgar Reichel Griggs Thornberry Queisser Ewing Strole Woodling Moores Cecil Ronald Phillips and Roby. Butler also meets Ohio State on Saturday as Buckeye field opens.
The Tribe players Sicking and Hodapp asked for permission to return to Cincinnati for a couple of days due to fatigue from strenuous workouts in the South. The two, pictured resting after an exhausting infield practice, were "all in" before changing clothes under Manager Bush.
Indiana manager Ownie Bush conducts first home practice at Washington Park Ite after southern trip. Most players in good shape aside from Florence back and arm issues in Schmandt Hodapp. Bush expects strong pitching staff, with Claude Robertson delivering and plans to keep key rookies Thompson and De Loof for further trials. Opening day approaches as Chicago White Sox visit for weekend games and Kansas City Blues come April 14.
Manager McKechnie voices confidence in the Pittsburgh Pirates. He cites an improved infield with Niehaus and Moore, a strengthened outfield with Graham, and healthier players Trainor and Bigbee. He expects Aldridge to deliver as many wins as Cooper and praises depth in pitching.
Lou Talaber, United Press reports, defended his middleweight championship by defeating John Kilonis in Chicago on Monday night. The champion won in 24 minutes 26 seconds with a headlock pinfall to retain the title.
A boxing card featured several bouts with fighters like Zivia Pitts, Joe Lyn, Bren Lancaster, and Billy Britton. The event included ten and twelve round duels with mixed results, highlighting regional venues in Columbus and New York City.
Local sports circles mourn boxing official Frank Barry who died at home on Buckle Street. The Indianapolis-born figure, a former featherweight and lightweight boxer turned trainer and noted referee, was 46. He is survived by his widow and two brothers Samuel and Richard. He once owned Barry's Cafe on West Ohio 81.
City Horseshoe League meeting postponed to April 14 requires captains to pay entry fees and list players. City League No. 1 features eight crack pitching teams. League No. 2 Industrial division invites Citizens Gas Prest-O-Lite Fairbanks-Morse Diamond Chain Bemis Bay Western Electric Merchants Heat and Light with five teams still needed. G Kennedy and his all star team scheduling games across the state. Out of town teams urged to address 744 W Washington St.
Hubert S. Riley reports Indianapolis Lodge No. 13 won the Elks national bowling tournament for 1926 at Toledo Ohio. Riley was elected vice president of the Elks National Bowling League with Ed Myers as secretary and Gus Wege as treasurer from Indianapolis.
United Brethren hosts Blue Hawks at First U. B. gym Park Ave Walnut St Wednesday night at 7 30 for tornado relief.
Charley Hollocher, former Cubs shortstop, refused to rejoin the lineup to help cover for Rabbit Maranville's injury. He had retired after a nervous breakdown two years earlier and had been practicing to be able to play this season.
Charles Ebbetts president of the Brooklyn Robins was resting easily at his hotel after the A B C Bowling Meet. Final standings in the doubles event were reported.
Tribe notes report ARPENTERS and painters at Washington Park as the old grand stand is spruced up for opening day ceremonies. Absences include Krueger Schmandt Sicking Hodapp Henry and Thompson. The Indians tour included many states with travel fatigue noted. Bill Burwell is likely to start opening day with the hurler assignment. Owner Smith heads to New York to check on ill son W. C. Smith Jr. while the president returns for the opener if his son improves. Hodapp shines despite a troublesome arm and bruised finger, as John Thompson learns catching and pitching nuances from veterans. A steeplejack will also paint the Washington Park flagpole Wednesday morning.
Coach Pat Page invites men to join a Butler swim program with plans for varsity and freshman squads likely led by Wallie Middlesworth. A gym meeting is set for April 15 to discuss forming a team, prompted by a local club offering training facilities that Butler has lacked.
William Curtis took first place in the State Line billiards tourney at Cooler's by defeating William Martin 206 to 123 over thirty innings securing the lead.
Henry L Farrell reports that a new batch of expensive rookies was sent to the minors or released after six weeks in the majors. Lefty Grove and Nick Cullop drew attention but failed to secure lasting roles, while Frank Walker and Cox emerged as notable surprises for the Giants and Robins.
Shamrocks defeated the Thistles 2 to 0 while the Rangers beat the Rovers 4 to 0 in Sunday Indianapolis Soccer League games.
The Cham ber of Commerce prize committee has compiled a growing list of 23 prizes for opening day. Prizes include cigars, travel insurance, barber services, ice cream, savings accounts, baseballs, and other goods. The committee members are E. Kaser, John Abrams, G. P. Emmelman, Heustein, William Klein, Frank B. McKinney, and Ross Smith.
Jack Reynolds shows marked improvement from eye infection and plans to resume training immediately for his wrestling match with Tommy Record at the Broadway Theater Thursday night. If his condition holds, Reynolds will train in Chicago until the day of the bout. Record works to stay under the 145 pound limit for the 6 o clock weigh in.
Indiana and Wisconsin face off in a college baseball game with Missouri and Prairie Tech also referenced. Dartmouth and Newmore University are listed alongside Resetsania with various scores and outcomes.
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