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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1928

Page

16

Two Games in Class A Series Tilt

Close and exciting action is promised for Saturday with two second round clashes in the city class A baseball series to decide Indianapolis' rep in the National A tourney at Cincinnati. Hillside Christian faces Illinois Central at Washington Park at 2 pm, followed by Indianapolis Power and Light versus Riverside A. A.s in an exhibition.

Indianapolis Cincinnati Hillside Christian Illinois Central Washington Park Indianapolis Power and Light Riverside A. A.s Keystones Riversides Jordan Or Paugh Hillsides Evans Lentz Triavis Central Meyers Riverside No. 1 Morris St. M. E Northwestern Wenning Kleppe

Evans and Dolp Meet in Western Amateur Semi finals

Chick Evans eight time champion faces Frank Dolp of Portland in the Western Amateur semi final at Bob O'Link Club Highland Park Illinois. Gus Novotny and Lawrence Moller also clash to decide the other finalist for a 36 hole title match Saturday.

Dixon Stewart United Press Bob O'Link Highland Park Ill Chick Evans Frank Dolp Portland Ore Gus Novotny Chicago Lawrence Moller Quincy Ben Stein Hardy Dr. O. F. Willing Kenneth Hisert Ira L. Couch Moller Rial Rolfe

Baseball schedule and results across leagues

National League games show New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with multiple early games. Second games produce blowouts as Pittsburgh and Cincinnati win big. American League matchups include St Louis at New York and Detroit at Boston with varied scores. Several games postponed by wet grounds and other delays are noted.

N. York Philadel St. Louis Detroit W.W. L. Petes Chicago Cleve Wash Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland

Lincoln Highways to Meet Ed wards and Anderson All Stars

The Lincoln Highways host a Sunday double header at Washington Park. The curtain-raiser features the Ed wards All-Stars led by Big Jack, a fast Negro team. The main game pits Anderson All-Stars with John ny Twig, ex College Cub. First game starts at 1 30. Additionally news notes a rainout in Chicago where Berg and Petrolle were postponed to tonight.

Lincoln Highways Washington Park Edwards All-Stars Big Jack Anderson

He's Best Lead-Off in Business

The New York Yankees slumped late July and early August but Earl Combs and Babe Ruth stood out. Combs played faultless center field and led off effectively, proving himself one of the best lead-off men in the business during a difficult stretch.

New York Yankees Earl Combs Babe Ruth

Purvis Dominates in Broad Ripple Ring Show Main Event

Tiger Kid Purvis of Kokomo won six rounds against Jimmy Slasher of Indianapolis in the headlining bout. Jimmy Dunham outpointed Frank Welton over four rounds, Lew Spencer beat Paul Schubert in four, and Stup Jenkins outpointed Bill Bentz in four rounds.

Tiger Kid) Purvis Kokomo Jimmy Slasher Indianapolis Jimmy Dunham Frank Welton Lew Spencer Paul Schubert Stup Jenkins Bill Bentz

Shortridge Trains Hard Amid Camp Crosley Scrimmage

Leesburg Ind August 24 Plenty of action unfolds as thirteen high school teams drill at Camp Crosley. Shortridge of Indianapolis scrimmages Muncie Wednesday while coaches Goldsberry and Julius lead workouts and try to push contenders in a busy preseason scene.

Leesburg Ind Camp Crosley Lake Tippecanoe Goldsberry Julius Shortridge Indianapolis Muncie

Reed and Lance Dominate Terre Haute State Amateur Final

Indianapolis golfer Bill Reed, a past city champion, lost to George Lance at Terre Haute in last summer’s State amateur. Lance then beat John Simpson for the title and will defend at French Lick next week, with Lehman of Gary and Purdue’s star also in contention.

Bill Reed Indianapolis George Lance Terre Haute Bill Lance Hoosterdam Reed John Simpson French Lick Philadelphia Leslie Muesing John McGuire L. C. Smith Purdue University John Lehman Gary Lehman Riverside Ill Lafayette Purdue Dwight Mitchell

Stars Shine in Split Doubleheader Performances

Major players described by United Press totaled highlights from a two game set. Paul Waner doubled twice and scored in the first game then doubled tripled and drove in two in the second. Al Simmons singled in three trips the first time and five trips produced mixed results. Freddy Lindstrom homered or doubled in four appearances the first game but went hitless in the second. Lou Gille is noted with a .377 mark. Rogers Hornsby Babe Ruth and Frankie Frisch did not play.

Paul Waner al Simmons Freddy Lindstrom Pe Ee Lou Gille Rogers Hornsb Babe Ruth Frankie Frisch

Sweet Business Candy Shop Ad in Want Ads

A classified notice promotes a candy shop opportunity under the want ads in tonight's Business Opportunities section. It invites readers to explore a retail venture described as a ready to operate storefront with potential for growth.

Stars Shine in A A U Swim Meet at Wawasee

Indiana and Chicago swimmers led day one of the Indiana Kentucky A A U championships at Lake Wawasee as national figures and Olympic hopefuls arrive for finals. Frank Kennedy of Indianapolis won the one mile race with Jack Schaffer second and Paulus Strack third. Regina Gildea of Chicago took the 400 meter freestyle for women, Emma Shemaitis runner up. Isabelle Smith won the junior free style and Helen Lee Smith, 12, captured the Girl Scout 50 meter race.

Boy Scout Indiana Jack Schaffer Bron Ripple A. C Julius Coon Indiana University Dudley Jordan Unihe Indianapolis Charaplonaiie Elen Lee Smisun Jane Shoalter Allice Hiveley Indiananeis Ational Isabelle Smith Fuinsis Women's Athletic Club Cage Dagny van Maarth Iniunos Chi i Helensaay Quinn I. A Chicago Jam + Coon Bloomington Helen Lee Smith Helen Ross Noblesville Ind Indiana-Kentucky Frank Kenee A. C Walter Quay Ashley Culver Military Academy White Sam Weise Indiane Kentucky Colleen Utter Hoosier Swimmingng Club Hunington Virginia Fitch Katherine Andrews West Point Middle States John A. Dithmer Tnslenanoils Aras Willershhed Cleve Secon Paulus Strack Broad Ri Oteen Anapolis Indianapsis A Rigina Gildea Illinois Women's Athletic Club Emma Shemaitis Mark Birks Frank Kennedy Jack Shaffer Broad Ripple A. C Paulus Seers John Dithmer Sam Sway Covenant Club Robert Bonebrake Huntington the Thod Richard Morgan Cleveland Ay Lake Wawasee New York Indiana Shortridge High School Kennedy Bill Canan Cleveland Regina Gildea Illinois A. C Chi Cago

Dade Park Race Event Attracts Early Horses

Evansville Ind Aug 24 Seven stables are expected to have horses here within days to warm up for the opening Dade Park meeting Aug 29. From Bainbridge Ohio runners are coming from Mrs J L Bannon and R F Coppage. Other jumpers include owners J Hubbard Lexington Tom Queen Saratoga Dam Mc Neil Cruthers ville Mo and J C Gillen Ashland Ky.

Bu Times Specia

Canzoneri to Meet Garcia in Ten-Round Bout Here

Tony Canzoneri champion from New Jersey will face Bobby Garcia of Baltimore in a ten round bout scheduled for Tuesday night at the local venue.

United of New. N. J Tony Canzoneri Reete Bobby Garcia Baltimore

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