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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1923

Page

11

Elks Boxing Benefit Card Announced For Monday Night

The Elks reveal the complete five bout program at Tomlinson Hall for Monday. Profits go to the Elks Christmas fund with donations boosting the show. Main event features Johnny Kiesch versus Jeve Choynski. other bouts include Happy Atherton v Billy Long and Fast Black v Georgia Smith. a six round opener precedes a battle royal.

The Elks Today Tomlinson Hall Elks Elks Lodge Elks Christmas Fund Happy Atherton Billy Long Terre Haute St. Louis Georgia Smith Indianapolis

Ex Collegians Clash Ferndales Sunday at Pennsy Park

Eight former Butler grid stars will start for the Ex-Collegians against the Ferndales Sunday afternoon at Pennsy Park. DePauw players Liz Burton and Tubby Moffet are said to be in the lineup, with ex-Butler prominents in reserve. The Ferndales arrive in good shape for their final game of the season.

Butler Grid Ex- Collegians Ferndales Pennsy Park Liz Burton Tubby Moffet de Pauw Tuxedos Washington Park Hungate Kiser Butler Reidy Maszey West Hayes Costello Beckman McNells J. J. Cs Ers Confectionery al Feeney Danny O'Hara

Jockey Donoghue to Ride in Calcutta Races This Winter

Jockey Steve Donoghue plans to quit British and French racing to ride for J C Galstaud in Calcutta this winter. He sails from England Friday under a 12500 dollar retainer and will ride in the India meets before returning to England for Lincoln.

Donoghue India United Press London Steve France Belmont Park N. Y Steve Donoghue Papyrus Earl Sande Zev J. C. Galstaut Calcutta England Lincoln

Riley Tiger Juniors to play Gosport Sunday pickup details

Independent football notes the Riley Tiger Juniors travel to Gosport Sunday. Players listed to beat Howard and Blaine Sta. by 5 45 a m include Stone Wade Davis Kelly McCormick Wainscott Hadley Zimmerman Adams Evan Sharie Cullom Neve Demoss Stark Hammond Keith Hartrog. Kelly McCormick Davis asked to call Belmont 3647 for Windy by 5 30. Truck departs at 9 a m sharp.

Riley Tiger Gosport Howard Blaine Stone Wade Davis Kelly McCormick Wainscott Hadley Zimmerman Adams Evan Sharie Cullom Neve Demoss Stark Hammond Keith Hartrog Belmont Windy

Villa to defend world flyweight title on Dec 10 in Philadelphia

Pancho Villa worlds flyweight champion will defend his title December 10 in Philadelphia against Patsy Wallace in a ten round decision bout. Roy Conley stopped Jack Monahan in the fifth round of a scheduled ten round bout at Bond Du Lac Wisconsin Friday night.

Philadelphia Pancho Villa Patsy Wallace Conley Monahan United Presa

Local High School Games Tonight

Frankfort visits Owensville and Froebel of Gary plays Whiting. Huntington hosts Warren while Hartford City meets Marion. Kokomo at St Elwood and North Salem travels to Brownsburg.

S&s Frankfort Owensville Froebel Gary Whiting Huntington Warren Hartford City Marion Kokomo Elwood North Salem Brownsburg

Judges split over Genaro Tremain bout decision

New York December 1 reports that judges disagreed on the Thanksgiving night boxing result awarding Frankie Genaro the palm over Carl Tremain. The referee cast the deciding ballot in favor of the flyweight, with seven writers backing Tremaine, four Genaro, and two calling it a draw.

United Press New York Frankie Genaro Carl Tremain Tremaine Genaro

Butler Netters Prepare For Early Season Play

Butler College athletic notes show daily light workouts in the local gym as the squad builds for the season. The first intensive drill is set for Monday with coach Page seeking early strong performances from experienced players Hooker Middlesworth Griges Colway Jones and others. Freshmen face no new competition per the school rules while team captains Hooker and Middlesworth lead the group. A practice game against the Em-Roe five is scheduled at Tomlinson Hall on December 5.

Butler College Page Hooker Middlesworth Griges Colway Jones Nipper Paul Harker Blessing Keach Armstrong Woodling Leslie Paul Brown Tomlinson Hall

Giants Buy John Cross From Mt. Sterling Club

The New York Giants announce the purchase of right handed pitcher John Cross from the Mt. Sterling Club of the Blue Grass League on Friday, December 1.

Giants Times Special New York John Cross Mt. Sterling New York Giants

Football Sings Grid Swan Song in Final Games

East football closes season with notable finales at Yankee Stadium Fordham vs Georgetown at Boston Holy Cross vs Boston College. Yale crowd swells, Penn over Cornell in Philadelphia shows Yale as East champion. Dartmouth, Syracuse, and West Virginia each finish with one defeat. Columbia loses star Koppisch.

United News New York East Adelphi Patti Fordham University of New York Georgetown Washington Yankee Stadium Holy Cross Boston College Boston Philadelphia Franklin Field Penn Cornell Columbia Percy Haughton Darthmouth Walter Koppisch Dartmouth Koppisch Syracuse West Virginia

Independent Basketball Victories Highlight Local Play

The Indianapolis Pals Club remained unbeaten with a 44 to 17 win over Pennsylvania RBR. The Pals seconds also remained undefeated after a 23 to 16 victory against Boys' Club Cubs. South Side Turners beat Y. P. C. 19 to 10 while Y. P. C. failed to score in the first half. NOULESVILLE and Markleville results noted with T. N. T. loss 38 to 23 and a Muncie game upcoming.

Indianapolis Pals Pennsylvania Rbr Pals Cubs Sch Kaplan Turners

Martin Leads State Billiard Tourney With 2 Wins

Terre Haute player Martin opened a marathon Friday in the state three cushion tourney, winning two of three matches. He defeated Black of Anderson 50 to 45 and Ramsey of Indianapolis 50 to 45, while Merriken of Indianapolis beat him 50 to 33. No further games until Monday.

Martin Terre Haute Merriken Indianapolis Black Anderson Ramsey

Bloomington Falls At Shelbyville In Upset Loss 51 44

Bloomington, led by Correll, lost 51 44 to Shelbyville on Friday as the hosts rallied in the second half. Barnett for Shelbyville scored eight baskets and starred on defense while the crowd roared through a fast paced shootout. Martinsville also won at Greencastle 34 24 and Fotshville edged Newcastle 27 26.

Bloomington Shelbyville Campbell Correll Farmer Barnett Shelby Martinsville Greencastle Crawfordsville Brown Grenecastle Fotshville Newcastle

Hammond Squad Invades Kokomo for Big Game

Kokomo Indiana December 1 The Kokomo Legion football team hosts the Hammond professionals in a headline showdown. The locals face a pro style squad of stars in a match expected to draw a capacity crowd. The Legion has remained undefeated this season.

United Press Kokomo Ind Kokomo Legion Hammond Professionals Legion Eleven Harrimond Legion Warriors Legion

Lonsdale Belt Won By Battling Brown Of London

A note on boxing history reports Battling Brown of London winning the Lonsdale Belt. The item notes no need for him to buy new suspenders this year.

le Lonsdale Battling Brown London

Southern Meet At Flamingo Courts Draws Tennis Stars

The 1924 United States season opener runs February 18 to 23 on the Flamingo courts in Miami. stars like R Norris Williams Vincent Richards the Kinsey brothers Francis T Hunter Manuel Alonso Norton Clarence J Griffin Harold Throckmorton and S Howard Voshell are among the leading players aiming to compete alongside a strong women's field.

Williams, Richards Kinsey Brothers Alonso Hunter Apsotal Miami Fla United States South R. Norris Williams Philadelphia Vincent Richards New York Howard and Robert San Francisco Francis T. Hunter New Rochelle Manuel Alonso B. J. C. Norton British South Africa Clarence J. Griffin Harold A. Throckmorton S. Howard Voshell Brooklyn

Shortridge Boy is 1923 Winchester Junior State Rifle Champ

Clermont Ind senior George Whiteman of Shortridge High School won the 1923 Winchester Junior State rifle corps championship with a perfect score of 200. Scores are sent to Winchester Arms Co. of Connecticut for record verification. Whiteman is R O T C captain at Shortridge and a member of the Tuesday Echo staff.

George Whiteman Clermont Ind Shortridge High School Winchester Whiteman Winchester Arms Company Connecticut T. C Shortridge Tuesday Echo

City Bowling Tourney Schedule Night of Five Man Events

Bowing schedule lists multiple five man teams for today with captains and lanes at Alley. Teams include Curry Barber Shop Nor Geo Snyder Shane Oasis Stratcht Eights Bemis Bay Co Premier Motors Lincoln Motor Cars Ford Motor Cars Stout Shoe Co Capitol Lamp Co Liberty Clothing Store Van Camp Hardware Nip Mathews and others. Two man and individual events are noted with times and captains, lanes, and crew names.

Toaight Alley Curry Geo. Snyder &—Shane's Oasis Nahoney Stratcht A. L. Southard PeeRtae Wildman Aia B. Frick Bemis Bay Co Leater &—Colvin Trinkcie Premier Motors Inc D. R. Meewall Pan Handle Geo. H. Miller Lincoln Motor Cars T. Mulien Ford Motor Cars Dale Perry W. H. Shriver Capitol Lamp Co A. Flegs Liberty Clothing Store C. McGall van Camp Hdware & Iron W. Ramney P. Millerary Pickups Nip Mathews Tentist Buliards John Warren Vonnegut Moulder H. H. Streeter Silver Flash C. Oettering Joes & Marm Fairbanks-Morse & Co P. m. Alley H. Noftke T. Wuelfingee J. Richardson Gallagher J. H. Barrett H. Xzal O Mahoney I. Holtz W. Eichman W. A. Moore G. Agal G. Agal (singles only) /15 13—B. Holmes-A. L. Southard G. M . Snyder G. W. Meeker H. O'Brien Gauss H. Nessel W. Curtis P. H A. Gilbert Saunders A. Lee Parish Les Two M. Alley J. Fehrenbach L. Aeeere E. Kerr F. Gantner E. Lest Whetstine J. Tedrowe Smith E. Brafford B. Ee W. Bakemeyer

Shoe pitchers to form city league

Leading horseshoe pitchers of the city will meet Monday evening at 7:30 in City Hall to discuss plans for next season. A strong league will be formed with the best slipper slammers in the city and many have signified their intention to join. pitchers urged to attend as league spots are limited.

Griffith to serve Big Ten as athletic commissioner again

Major John L. Griffith will hold the Big Ten post for two more years after a Friday night reappointment by coaches and faculty athletic representatives. Drake relays move to Des Moines April 25 and 26 announced by Tug Wilson.

United Press Chicago John L. Griffith Big Ten Middle West Griffith Des Moines Drake Butler Rockne Notre Dame Vaughan Wabash Ashmore de Pauw N. C Army Princeton Georgia Tech Lombard Carnegie Tech Illinois Franklin Hanover Rose Poly

Friday High School Basketball Scores Across Towns

Shelbyville defeats Bloomington 51 to 44 and Martinsville edges Greencastle 34 to 24. Rushville tops Weastie 26 to 2 while Thorntown beats Jefferson Township 43 to 25. Rochester over Young America 28 to 24 and Knightstown wins over Spiceland 31 to 27. Jamestown 30 Advance 26. Shadeland 27 Acton 21 with Acton Seconds 19 and Shadeland Seconds 16. Eminence 46 Morgantown 17 Monrovia 35 Mooresville 33. Austin 15 Clear Springs 12 Fountain City 20 Liberty 18 Huntstown 22 Columbia City 21. Washington 23 Seymour 7 Greentown 15 Tipton 14 Whitestown 23 Cumberland 12.

Shelbyville Bloomington Martinsville Greencastle Rushville Weastie Thorntown Jefferson Township Rochester Young America Knightstown Spiceland Ae Seconda Jamestown Advance Shadeland Acton Shhadeland Eminence Morgantown Monrovia Mooresville Austin Clear Springs Fountain City Liberty Huntinstown Columbia City Washington Seymour Greentown Tipton Whitestown Cumberland

Thomas Defeats Edwards For New England Bantam Title

Tony Thomas, New England bantam champion, won a ten round decision over Danny Edwards of the Pacific Coast in Holyoke. The bout took place Friday, with Thomas asserting control through the middle rounds to secure the victory.

United Preas

Tex confident of BG match

New York December 1 Tex Rickard denies receiving word from Luis Angel Firpo that the South American signed to meet him next May. He nevertheless offers to bet a hat that Firpo faces the Black Panther before meeting Dempsey.

United Press New York Luis Angel Firpo South Amrican Harry Wills Tex Rickard Firpo Black Panther Dempsey

Illinois Central System Shows How Railroads Can Lower Rates

The Illinois Central argues railroads must raise capital for modern facilities to cut operating costs and persistently invest in upgrades. It cites a 97 percent rise in freight ton miles from 1910 to 1922 with only a 5 percent increase in train miles, thanks to heavier trains and new tracks, signals, and yard work.

Illinois Central System

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