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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

2

Talking It Over in New York Racing Preview

The piece surveys the Whit ney colt and Gallant Fox in the looming Travers Stakes with betting chatter from Broadway insiders. It notes May need for fair weather, the crowd’s mix of trainers, bettors, and locals, and mentions Whichone as a rival, with odds fluctuating around 4 to 5 for Gallant Fox and 11 to 10 for Whichone. It also reports Purdue star Orval Martin to compete at the Central A A U track championships in Chicago.

New York Whitney the Fox Spa Horse Haven Craybeards Congress Park Whichone Miller Gallant Fox Mshaw Frank Shannon Travers

Cubs and Robins Face Decisive Wrigley finale

Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Robins vie for the 1930 NL lead in a crucial final game at Wrigley Field. Charley Root will start for Chicago against Adolfo Luque, who beat the Cubs in his last start, as the pennant race tightens with New York within reach.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Robins Wrigley Field Robins Cubs Lsu Pat Malone New York Giants Luque Root Brooklyn Boston

Ferrell Tops AL with 20th Win as Whitehill Extends Streak

Wesley Ferrell of the Cleveland Indians earned his 20th victory to lead both leagues in wins. Earl Whitehill of the Detroit Tigers stretched his unbeaten run to ten straight, enhancing the American League spotlight.

Ferrell Whitehill United Press New York Wesley Ferrell Cleveland Indians Earl Whitehill Detroit Tigers Detroit Desautels Sherid McEvoy Bengough Jorgens Es Connolly Durham

Indiana Amateurs Tilt Heats Up At French Lick

Veteran secretary Jess Messler reports a strong field for the Indiana State Amateur at French Lick with defending champ George Lance aiming for a fourth title. Johnny Lehman from Crown Point may enter, while numerous Indiana players prepare for 36 hole rounds and a hat draw next Sunday.

NCENT French Lick Springs Jess Messler Secre Indiana State Amateur Golf Association Johnny Lehman Crown Point Messler Lance Rags Redmond Peru Mike Moore South Bend Chick Bader Gary Doc Gant Indianapolis Sammy Simpson Bill Heinlein Maurice Stone Billy Reed

Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Gossip Network

Independent notes on Sunday game gaps and team calls. Orioles seek 3 city clubs Beech Grove Keystones Trinagies contact Joe O’Hara Sans scheduled vs Indiana Boys School Plainfield and Greenfield Sunday. Keneth Spillman 840 North Oxford for Aug 24 31 games. Grays without game due to mix up. Cubs seek Sunday matchup with Drexel 2466 or Joe Corsaro 922 South East Street.

Indianapolis Orioles Beech Grove Keystones Trinagies Joe O'Hara Sans Indiana Boys School Plainfield Greenfield Keneth Spillman North Oxford Pennsy Park Indianapolis Grays George Fortner West Morris Eves Forester Cubs Cubs Hank Schreiber Purnell Strow City Drexel 2466 Joe Corsaro South East Stree

Broad Ripple hosts wrestling main event and boxing eliminations

Ed Baker and Bobby Chick clash in a best two of three falls main for Monday at Broad Ripple. Matchmaker Parker reports many entries for the first elimination boxing tournament with all classes represented this Saturday, with free tours. A six round draw occurred between Young Leach and Willie Yap in the main event.

Ed Baker Bobby Chick Broad Ripple Parker Ripple Young Leach Willie Yap Olin Ed A

Wedling Wins 150-Target Event At Indianapolis Club

Wedling captures 150 target shoot at Indianapolis Gun Club with 149. Runyan posts 148 and Ax R. M. Jenkins 147. Ax takes doubles with 44 of 25 pairs. R. J. breaks 49 of 50 to handicap.

Wedling Indianapolis

Baseball Scores From The American Association And Leagues

Baseball results across the American Association and leagues show Louisville sweeping Toledo 7 to 8 in a high scoring contest, Minneapolis edging Louisville 5 to 6, plus Detroit and Chicago decisive wins. National League play lists Boston at St Louis and New York at Cincinnati among others, with yesterday’s eleven inning results highlighting the day’s action.

W. Ll, Pet Phila Detroit Wash St. Louis New Clevel Boston Nat League V. L W. L. Pet Chicago Pittsben Brklyn New Yk Pratt Incin Philadelphia New York Cleveland Washington National League Delta Cincinnati Pittsburgh American Association Minneapolis Louisville Benton Hill McCullough Gonzales Griffin Wilkinson Penner Thompson

Carnera to Face Sharkey in Chicago Bout Set for September

Primo Carnera and Jack Sharkey will meet in a ten round fight in Chicago on or about September 29. Promoter Mique Malloy announced the plan before leaving New York for the west. Managers Bill Duffy Jonny Buckley and Jack Conway reportedly agreed to terms and plans to sign papers soon.

United Press New York Primo Carnera Jack Sharkey Chicago Mique Malloy Windy City West Bill Duffy Board of Control Jonny Buckley Jack Conway Sharkey Malloy

A B C S Jewell Leads Final Prep For Night Game

A B C S held final practice today ahead of their first night game at Washington Park on Saturday against Louisville Black Caps. Black Caps previously beat A B C S 1 to 0 at this venue. A B C S schedule a double header with Seymour Reds Sunday afternoon at Washington Park.

Jewell Washington Park Louisville Black Caps A. B. Cs Seymour Reds

All-Negro Boxing Card Set At Tomlinson Hall

Swan Athletic Club officials schedule two four-round prelims next Wednesday at Tomlinson Hall. Kid Lewis meets Young Wally. Kid Mohawk faces Danny Crump. Heavyweight George Godfrey meets Elijah Lee in a ten-round feature. Other bouts include Joe Davis versus Jimmy Carr and Kid Henry against Ray Smith.

Swan Athletic Club Tomlinson Hall Kid Lewis Young Wally Kid Mohawk Danny Crump George Godfrey Elijah Lee Chicago Joe Davis Godfrey Jimmy Carr Louisville Kid Henry Ray Smith

Godfrey to Fight De Kuh in Cleveland Match

George Godfrey the giant Negro heavyweight is set for a ten round bout with Arthur De Kuh at the Taylor bowl in Cleveland on August 26. Eddie Mead promotes the event.

Indians Sweep Saints 5–1 In Series Finale At Home

Logansport-Corriden night at Washington park featured the Indians beating the Saints 5 to 1 in the series finale. Bill Burwell dazzled on the mound, going eight innings with no walks as Corridon’s defense backed him. Tucker led the ten-hit Tribe with three hits, Hoffmann drove in three, and Bud Connolly sparked plays at second. About 4,500 fans saw the victory before the team heads to Milwaukee for a western swing.

Logansport-Corriden Washington Park Indians Saints Peppery Tribe Pilot Hoosiers Apostles Bill Burwell Bill Hoffman Narlesky Tucker Murphy Apostie van Atta Slim Harriss Tribe Clarence Hoffman Barnhart Bud Connolly Ryan Norman Perry Milwaukee Cream City Louisville Logansport Friends Corridon Frederick Landis Monahan If . Tucker R . Hoffman C Mondino C . Connolly Burwell Paul Abba Wanninger Ss Saitzgaver Roettger Paschal R. Davis Anderson Grabowski Fenner Hopkins van” Tia Sens Harriss Acer Haas St. Paul Indianapolis Wees Ene Barnhart Hofflesky Connolly Connolly Ble Natl Jones Indianapolis Atta Harriss Byantta Um- van Atta Der Johnson Pires

New York National League Club Faces McNally Move

Joseph McNally, wealthy New York builder, says stock he and close friends own gives them 30 percent control of the New York National League baseball club.

United Press LA Joseph McNally New York

Lott to retire from competitive tennis this season

George Lott of Chicago, a Davis Cup singles star, will quit competitive tennis at season's end to avoid becoming a tennis bum. The report appears in the New York Telegram as an exclusive. Also, the Fall Meeting was moved from Aurora to Hawthorne, extending Hawthorne’s meet to forty six straight racing days.

United Press New York New York Telegram George Lott Chicago Aurora Hawthorne

Hauser Denied Big Offer By White Sox Boss

Chicago secretary Harry Grabiner denied that the White Sox offered Baltimore $50,000 and Bud Clancy for first baseman Joe Hauser. Hauser, 31, leads International League with 54 homers and 153 RBIs this season, nearing Babe Ruth's AL record.

Joe Hauser Baltimore Joe Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Milwaukee Kansas City United Press Chicago Harry Grabiner Chicago White Sox Bud Clancy Hauser Grabiner Lou Barbour White Sox Washington Barbour Old Joe Babe Ruth Buffalo Athletics

Chicago turns down Frasier

Vic Frasier White Sox pitching prospect was suspended at the season start for not reporting and officials refused reinstatement until next spring as he travels back to Dallas Texas after an unsuccessful attempt to join the team.

United Press Chicago Vic Frasier White Sox Dallas Tex Sox Frasier

Barnhart Wins National Rogue Championship at Winona Lake

O. E. Barnhart of Chicago claimed the National Rogue title at Winona Lake with George Atkinson of Cleveland finishing second. Sterling Rounds of Cleveland dropped to fourth after losing to Atkinson and Barnhart, while Harry M. Woods of Cleveland took third.

United Press Winona Lake Ind O. E. Barnhart Chicago George Atkinson Cleveland Sterling Rounds Atkinson Barnhart Harry M. Woods

Boxing at Riverside Six bouts on thin dime card tonight

The Riverside boxing show features six bouts starting at 8 30. Lightweight Onie Gaheimer of Shelbyville faces Kid Wright of Richmond. Featherweights Alatson faces OTR Downey. Johnny Cash meets Harold Floyd in bantams. Heavyweights Howard Sheey fights Dick Grove. Dutch Batting meets Jack Spaulding in lightweights. Ray Slocum faces Irish Chamberlain at Riverside arena.

Riverside Sports Arena Onie Gaheimer Shelbyville Kid Wright Richmond Alatson Otr Downey Feathers Johnny Cash Harold Floyd Howard Sheey Dick Grove Dutch Batting Jack Spaulding Ray Slocum

8 Clubs in Title Play Fight City Amateur Baseball

Eight local clubs begin play Saturday in the Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association city championship to decide the city winner and the right to represent local class A teams in the national title event. Two losses eliminate teams. Draws for Saturday games list Indianapolis Power and Light versus G and J Tire at Riverside No. 3 Riverside Avenue Baptist against Colonial Theater at Rhodius No. 2 E Atkins against Hillside Christian at Riverside No. 1 Big Four against Memorial Baptists at Brookside No. 1.

Fight City Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association Indianapolis Power and Light J. Tire Riverside Riverside Avenue Baptist Colonial Theater Rhodius Atkins Hillside Christian Big Four Memorial Baptists Brookside

Never Too Old to Learn

Uncle Wilbert blasted the use of a left handed pitcher after a loss to the Cubs drawing 38,000 fans. He stated no left hander will start again against the Cubs and blamed the decision on satisfying fans instead of judgment.

United Press Hicago Wilbert Cubs Brooklyn Pilot Clark

Holloway to Fight Ramies in Tuesday Card

Local boxer Red Holloway faces Wesley Ramies of Chicago in a lower ten round bout on the double main bill Tuesday night at Ft. Harrison. Ramies arrived after Pewee Jarrell withdrew.

Red Holloway Ft. Harrison Wesley Ramies Chicago Ramies Pewee Jarrell Holloway East Harry Dublinsky Ray Hurtz Kid Slaughter Terre Haute Tommy Cello Benny Duke Grand Rapids Mauler Cello Spug Myers Harrison Eddie Anderson Jimmy Lundy Duke Herman Henry Perlick Jimmy Goodrich

Negro Tennis Stars To Clash In U S Meet At Douglas Park

About 200 top Black players from across the nation prepare for five American Tennis Association titles at Douglas Park starting Monday. Defending champions from 1929 return as favorites, with a strong doubles and mixed fields led by Eyre Saitch, Ora Washington, and Nathaniel Jackson in junior seeds.

American Tennis Association Douglas Park Bordentown N. J Eyre Saitch G. B. Smith Pennsylvania John L. Mc Griff E. D. Downing Virginia Ora Washington Lulu Ballard Frances Gittens Rhoda Smith New York O. B. Williams Illinois Ann Gant Washington M. E. Dubissette North Carolina Isadore Channels Nathaniel Jackson Alfred Walker Maryland

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