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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1925

Page

12

Klein Leads Western Open Golf at Youngstown Club

Willie Klein, 22, Garden City pro, shot 74 to reach 215 after three rounds at Youngstown Country Club. Leo Diegel followed with 216 after a 72 as six players and five amateurs started the final stretch seeking 72-hole glory in Ohio.

United Press Youngstown Country Club Youngstow N Ohio Willie Klein Garden City L. I Klein Leo Diegel New York City Diegel Fenauin Country Club St. Louis W. W. Nelson Indianapolis E. Dudley Joplin al Espinosa Chicago Eddie Held Algonquin

Nutcracker Skimo Broadcast From Arctic Flagship

Dispatches mix sport and oddities as Sato reports on a mysterious nutcracker broadcast from MacMillan’s Arctic flagship. Tangential notes reference Battling Siki, Helen Wills boos, and a carnival of sports mentions including AZZY VANCE’s winning streak and strange garden produce commentary.

Baseball Standings Highlight Major Leaders and Teams

In summary form the record lists key players and teams: Homer Leaders Hornsby and Bottomley of the Cardinals with 33 and 19 points, Williams of the Browns with 33, and mentions the Yankees and Athletics. The text reflects a box score style with several misread fragments.

Naval Reserve crew to race at Culver for lake champion

Ten oarsmen from the United States Naval Reserve Camp near Riverside Park sail Sunday to Culver Military Academy for the Lake Maxinkuckee champion ship race Monday at 2 p m. They join crews from Green Bay and the ninth naval reserve district. After Culver they proceed to Michigan City to unite with middies from Camp Shank. High merit men ride the Monon to Michigan City Sunday morning then tour Indiana State Prison. The Chamber of Commerce of Michigan City plans programs as the reserves sail the USS Hawk for a week on Lake Michigan under Lieut. F F Knachel.

United States F. F. Knachel Camp Shank

Judge Out After Beating in Washington Detroit Game

Joe Judge Senators first sacker will miss a week or ten days with a beaning suffered Friday. Physicians said he spent a comfortable night and was much improved but will remain in the hospital for several days before returning to uniform. He was knocked down in the second inning by a Whitehill pitch and could not continue.

Detroit Joe Judge Senators Judge Earl Whitehill

Scouts Invited to Illinois Nebraska Game Under Scout Plan

George Huff Illinois University physical welfare director invites all Illinois and nearby Indiana Scouts to attend the October 3 Illinois-Nebraska football game. Scouts will wear uniforms, parade on the field, and occupy a special section. Two All-American captains Red Grange and Ed Weir will be featured attractions for the Scouts.

Boy Times Urbana Ill George Huff Illinois University Illinois Indiana Athletic Association Huff Red” Grange Ed Weir Nebraska

New Golf Rule Allows Smoothing Footprints In Hazard

The United States Golf Association announced a secret ruling from the Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews. If a ball lodges in a hazard and the first stroke fails to move it out, the player may smooth heel marks with the club without penalty as long as the lie is not improved or aided for the next shot.

United Press York United States Golf Association St. Andrews

Stribling Knocks Out Lynch in ninth on Friday Night

Young Stribling of Georgia defeated Prescott fighter Jack Lynch by technical knockout in the ninth round of a ten round light heavyweight bout in Phoenix. Stribling weighed 173 pounds to Lynch's 165.

Bu_Times Phoenix Ariz Stribling Georgia Jack Lynch Prescott Lynch

Baseball Standings and Roundup from United Press

In American Association standings Louisville leads with a 90 9 record, Minneapolis at 102, and other clubs listed with player names. American League shows Philadelphia New York and Washington results with pitching notables. National League reports postponed games due to rain and a Cyclone Williams no-show for a scheduled fight in Griswold Iowa on Friday night.

United Press Griswold Iowa Cyclone Williams Omaha Everett Strong

Indians Trip Saints in St Paul Series Opener

Indianapolis Indians defeated the St Paul Saints 6 to 2 as Bill Burwell shutout the Saints until the ninth. Manager Bush shuffled the batting order to boost Yoter, Florence worked with Purwell, and Sicking’s defense helped avert danger. Wid Matthews left with an injury and Pug Allen took over in center.

ST. Paul Indians Indianapolis Saints Minneapolis Millers Bill Burwell Cliff Markle Burwell Bush Yoter Sicking Tribe Wid Matthews Florence Purwell Matthews Stephenson Bicking Schmardt Paul Roet Enig Collins Boone Ollwitz Aikle Man Jerton Hoffman Markle Stephson Paseschreiber Sehman Reena MacMillan Oto Solliwitz Pasle Burne' i Fullerton Nang Finneran Anand Reeman

Star Netters in Line for City Park Tennis Tourney

Local tennis stars Harold Miller Johnny Sapp Ira Adler Kenny Christena Bob Orbison Tommy Wilson Dick Mills Kurzrok brothers and others will compete Monday on Garfield Park lower courts in the annual city park tournament. Entries close Sunday night with Leo Kurzrok Drexel 5122. Contingents from Jamison Brookside Riverside and Garfield Park will vie for the city park championship. Both singles and doubles are planned.

Garfield Park City Park Harold Miller Johnny Sapp Ira Adler Kenny Christena Bob Orbison Tommy Wilson Dick Mills Kurzrok Brothers Leo Kurzrok Drexel Jamison Brookside Riverside

Geers Memorial Park to Erect 45 Foot Marble Monument

Trustees of the Geers Memorial Association award a contract to build a marble monument in Geers Memorial Park Columbia Tennessee in memory of E F Pop Geers famed harness horse driver. Work begins at once the monument will rise 45 feet on a 13 by 13 foot base.

The Geers Memorial Association Geers

Walker Prepares for Ten Round Title Bout in Indiana

Mickey Walker world welterweight champion begins tapering for his ten round showdown with Sailor Freidman at East Chicago Indiana Monday night. Jack Kearns will serve as Walker's corner man for the first time in his career.

Times Chicago Mickey Walker Sailor Freidman East Chicago Ind Jack Kearns Walker

Indiana State Normal 1925 football schedule listed

Oct 3 Indiana University at Bloomington Bet. Oct 10 Bradley Poly at Terre Haute. Oct 17 DePauw at Greencastle or Terre Haute. Nov 1 Illinois at Champaign. Nov 21 DeKalb Normal at DeKalb.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana State Normal Indiana University Blooming Bet Bradley Poly de Pauw Greencastle Nee

Majors Features Friday Homer Summereland Leads Scoring

Unclear text describes outfielder Homer Summereland delivering a ninth inning single, with Jamieson scoring on a run that helped a team beat Van Bredi Three 11th inning forced in a run. Wingo tripled after Coveleskiar relief. Athletics stumble due to three errors. White Sox win 8 2. Browns beat Red Sox 7 0 after many hits.

Homer Summereland Jamieson Ron van Bredi Marberry Jane Ie Ave Ers Facenators Arbe Coveleskiar Wingo Athletics White Sox Browns Fuhr Red Sox

Monarchs Open Five Game Series With A B C s

Busy Kansas City Monarchs, 1924 Negro National League pennant winners, start a five game set with the A B Cs at Washington Park Sunday. Managerial notes praise Newt Allen and a strong pitching staff led by Rogan and Drake. A doubleheader begins at 2 15 with Rogan and Mitchell likely on the mound.

Kansas City Monarchs A. B. Cs Washington Park Monarchs Bullet Rogan American Giants Ohio Mitchell

Wiggins to Train Before Ft Harrison Bout With Packo

Arrangements set for Chuck Wiggins to workout at 3 pm in the Arcade gymnasium with a large crowd expected. Sunday fans are invited to Liberty Beach to see Wiggins final heavy work before his Tuesday night bout with Joe Packo of Toledo at Ft Harrison. Seats for 500 added in the fort arena and a new parking system will handle the crowd, with reservations not held after 8 15. Kewpie Trimble from Chicago trips Harrison fans for a Tuesday clash with Jack Warner of Cincinnati, a junior welterweight contender in Louisville’s recent action.

Chuck Wiggins Arcade Gymnasium Wiggins Liberty Beach Broad Ripple Chuck Joe Packo Toledo Ft. Harrison Fort Arena Lieutenant Porter Kewpie Trimble Chicago Harrison Jack Warner Cincinnati Warner Avas Jimmy Finley Louisville Queen City

Belmont A Cs Open Football Practice at West Side

The Belmont A C s hold their first football practice Monday at 7 30 p m at the West Side Community House. The Belmonts boast a fast team this year and seek games with fast state teams. Contact Hubert Stevens 212 Hancock St or phone Belmont 2547.

Belmont A. C.s West Side Belmonts Hubert Stevens Hancock St Belmont

Local player called before Judge Landis

An Indianapolis outfielder Fred Eichrodt 3733 Ruckle Street denied rumors that New Orleans players offered to "lay down" for him amid Southern Association pennant fever. Eichrodt drafted by Cleveland last year, loaned to Nashville, recalled for arm treatment by Tris Speaker, with Landis summoning him to Chicago for questioning.

Southern Association Indianapolis Fred Eichrodt Ruckle St Eichrodt Nashville Cleveland Americans New Orleans Tris Speaker Rochester N. Y Kenesaw M. Landis Chicago Cleveland

Rozelleboxing Prospect Rozelle Fights Tonight at Beeson A C

Kid Rozelle the fighting usher at Washington Park faces Jimmy Welch Anderson in a ten round bout at Beeson A C 4096 Speedway Rd. He will also box Fearless Malley of Cincinnati in the first prelim at Ft Harrison Tuesday night. Rozelle promises fearlessness and punishing blows as he looks to win.

Rozelle Washington Park Jimmy Welch Anderson Beeson A. C Speedway Rd Ft. Harrison Malley Cincinnati

Bouts Set for Tonight at Coney Island Stadium

August 22 report notes Metigue Marullo and Slattery Rosen bloom bouts moved to tonight at Coney Island stadium due to rain postponement of the light heavyweight card.

Neay Yori Metigue-Marullo Slattery-Rosenbloom Coney Island Stadium

Pirates and Giants Ready for Crucial Five Game NL Series

On a bright day in New York both the Pirates and the Giants prepared for a pivotal five game NL series that could decide the pennant race. Pittsburgh holds a three game lead and aims to maximize clutch hitting, with Carey and Moore nearing return while Oldham, Aldridge, Scott, and Zekearnes set to start the first and second games.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Pirates Giants Pittsburgh McGraw Max Carey Eddie Moore Carey Hase Moore Bill McKenchie Bigbee Oldham Aldridge Jack Scott Zekearnes

Chill to Be Pilot in South

Umpire Ollie Chill, known in Indianapolis circles and ex AL official, will manage Miami Florida's winter baseball club set to join a four-team east coast cocoanut league from Dec 1 to March. Frank Gardner of Miami is cited as leading candidate for league president. Chill plans to recruit from the American Association with a tentative roster including Tincup, Roettger, Lee, Collins, Iman, Mellilo, McCarthy, Koenig, Rehg, Wade.

Ollie Chill American Association Indianapolis Miami Fla Cocoanut League Frank Gardner Indianapols Ollie Child Tincup Louisville Roettger St. Paul Lee

Acme A A Gridders tobe Formed by Riley Tigers

The Riley Tigers, a 1924 city football staple, plan a first meeting next week for a team that will be renamed Acme A A. Walter Harrison, a local star, will coach. Last year’s players and hopefuls are urged to watch The Times sport page for meeting details.

Riley Tigers Acme A. A Walter Harrison

Local youth and amateur teams seek games this weekend

Independent Redway Specials meet In tisappeals Tees at their diamond at 2 45 p m Eastern Cubs travel to Grove Sunday. Acme Juniors plan Sundays at Rhodius Park and want out of town teams. Belmont phone numbers listed for Claude and other Acmes seeking matches. C s vs C G As at Viallene field on Bluff Rd Sunday.

Cubs Iakicast Igor Park Drexel Acme Rhodius Park P.m Hild Mabrand Senda A Belley Eagles Indianapolis Cubs Belmont Claude C.s Viallene Bluff Rd

Chicago River Swim Set With Forty-One Contenders

The seventeenth annual river swim sponsored by the Illinois A C was to be held in Chicago today with forty one contestants. Richard Howell of Northwestern University was considered best chance for victory.

United_ Press Chicago Illinois A. C Richard Howell Northwestern University

Grand Circuit Pace Results At North River Meet

Fragmented OCR notes report pacing results from a Grand Circuit meet at North River with multiple horses and drivers. It lists Miss Czar Moko, The Farmer, Belle Pullen, Bob Seymore, Peter Many, Lula Wood, and others with times around 2:00 to 2:16 and purses unspecified.

North Riger McDonald Peter Many Palin Stokes Onald Harvester

Benny Leonard Denies Ring Return Rumor

Benny Leonard the retired lightweight champion rejected his manager's claim that he would return to boxing. He said he retired permanently and had no intention of resuming the ring, stating he does not believe the morning reports.

United Press York Benny Leonard Leonard

Brightwood Club Sets First Practice at Premier Field

Brightwood Football Club schedules its first practice at 9 a m Sunday on Premier field at Twenty First and Olney Streets. All players and candidates should attend. For game details contact Joe Zimmerman at 2006 N Dearborn Street.

Wills Goss and McKane Mallory in U S Tennis Semifinals

In Forest Hills New York two semifinals of the women’s national championship tennis tourney were set for today at the West Side Tennis Club. Defending champion Helen Wills faced Eleanor Goss and Kathleen McKane met Molla Mallory with the winners advancing to Monday’s final.

Bu_United Forest Hills N. Y West Side Tennis Club Helen Wills Eleanor Goss New York Kathleen. McKane Molla Mallory

Wallace to Meet Johnny Mack in Brightwood Show

Local middleweight Poy Wallace faces Italian Johnny Mack in a ten round main event at Brightwood arena next Friday. Wallace out since April with a broken hand plans a fast return. Ketchell of Dayton meets Billie Murray of East Chicago in eight rounds and Royal Cox of Brightwood faces Young Walters of Columbus in eight. Three preliminaries scheduled.

Poy Wallace Johnny Mack Cincinnati Brightwod Arena Wallace Young Ketchell Dayton Ohio Billie Murray Chicago Ind Royal Cox Brightwood Young Walters Columbus

Georgia Boy Wins in Ten Round Light Heavyweight Bout

Tiger Flowers of Atlanta Gay won by decision in ten rounds over Allentown Joe of Allentown Pa in Detroit area bout.

Spectacl D Rapids Mich 1Tiger Flowers Atlanta Gay Allentown Joe

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