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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

4

Ray Miller Defeats Jimmy McLarnin in Bloody Clash

United Press reports a decisive Chicago victory as Ray Miller defeats Jimmy McLarnin by retirement after a seventh round onslaught. McLarnin bled from a cut eye, staggered, and refused to enter the ring for the eighth as Miller advanced toward a possible bout with lightweight champion Sammy Mandell.

United Press Detroit Sammy Mandell Ray Miller Chicago Jimmy McLarnin West Coast Vancouver McLarnin Miller Jimmy Kreens Pop Foster

Georgia Tech Football Rated Among Greatest of 1917 18 Teams

In Atlanta the 1928 Georgia Tech squad is praised as one of the school’s best in a decade. The piece recalls the 1917 and 1918 Tornados, noting star players Fincher, Phillips, Strupper and Guyon, and highlights dominant results like 491 points for and 17 against in 9 games and Pitt’s 32 to 0 victory. It also mentions recent stars Thomason Mizell Lumpkin Pond and the Roses game selection against California.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Washington and Lee Vanderbilt Carlisle Indians Fincher Phillips Strupper Guyon South Eer Ai Golden Tornado Veteras Hill Harlan Flowers Barron Huffines Furman University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Thomason Mizell Lumpkin Pond TCH Heisman Tornado California Pacific Coast Georgia University University of California Pasadena Cal Tech Auburn

Jefferson Park Selections Mix Racers and Horses List

A long listing of entrants across teams and horses including Dumpy Timekeper Senator Seth Dante Hesitation Illiam Penn Polvo Eleven Sixty Minotaur Captain J S Letalone Marconi Old Slip Duelist McGonigle Brown Bettina Baritone Seventh Son Mary B Trojis at Churchill Downs Eigeen Wing II Anita M Nick Cullop Elizabeth Fairdale Otilla Vole Georgia Rose Rock Crusher Bonivan Eastern Stockings Oh Susanna Dr Freeland Current Plumbago Devon Patuxant Florida Gold Royal Omar Natrolight Kublai Khan ATTIJUANA Levulose Adolphus Invictus Kamuela Bidable Shasta Pear mus Exposure Square Jack Perrehon O Kildare Spesro Mission Lad Flame Omarsan Parisette Biloxi Cross Bowling Star Cuevas Barkdale Portola General Seth Captain Guard.

Jefferson Park Eastern Stockings Oh Susanna Dr. Freeland Current Plumbago Devon Patuxant Florida Gold Royal Omar Natrolight Kublai Khan Attijuana Levulose Adolphus Invictus Kamuela Bidable Shasta Pearmus Exposure Square Jack Perrehon O’kildare Spesro Mission Lad Flame Omarsan Parisette Geb Biloxi Cross Bowling Star Cuevas Barkdale Portola General Seth

Bennett Wins First Name on Balfour Trophy

Charles Bennett of Linton Ind offensive captain and back field ace of the 1928 Scrappin Hoosiers is named the outstanding player on the 1928 squad by Indiana coaches. His name will be engraved on the L G tour trophy as the first entry.

Bloomington Ind Charles Chuck) Bennett Linton Bennett Athletic Department

Detroit U undefeated faces Georgetown strong eleven

Detroit University football closes 1928 season with Georgetown planning a tough game. Georgetown, the only eastern eleven to defeat New York University, is projected to provide coach Gus Dorias’ squad its hardest challenge of the year.

United Press Detroit Detroit University Georgetown New York University Gus Dorias

Griffiths Falls in Fifth Upset Before Braddock

Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City entered Madison Square Garden with a hype train but was knocked out by James J. Braddock in 4 minutes 40 seconds of the second round. The card also featured a draw between Kid Chocolate and Joe Scalfaro at the garden.

United Press New York Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City Madison Square Garden Griffiths East William Harrison Dempsey James J. Braddock Jersey City the Garden Kid Chocolate Cuba Joe Scalfaro

Amateur basketball bookings for Brightwood youth teams

Brightwood Commons seek 13 and 14 year old class teams. Call Cherry 6748 between 5 and 6 pm ask for John Clark. Brightwood Big Four to play Peoria pasties R. R. five at Liberty Hall Monday night. Write Big Four Engine House Twenty Fifth Street and North Sherman Drive or call Cherry 0174 for A. T. Liedolf. Fisher Independent Red Arrows seek fast quintets after 42 39 win over Bargersville Independent Parks and Howe area. Russell Hartman is manager for Arrows. write for bookings.

Brightwood Commons Cherry 6748 John Clark Brightwood Big Four Peoria & Pasties R. R Liberty Hall Brightwood Big Four Big Four Engine House Twenty-fifth Street North Sherman Drive A. T. Liedolf

Business Men Golf at French Lick Hills Course

Herbert Tutwiler of Birmingham, with a 70, led a field of American businessmen guests of the Springs hotel in a year end golf contest on the Hills course. Harriman Baldwin of New York scored 72 for second place and Leonard Hicks of Chicago 75 for third. The Valley course remains open in winter while the Hills course closes.

French Lick Ind Herbert Tutwiler Birmingham Hills Thomas D. Taggart Harriman Baldwin New York City Leonard Hicks Chicago Springs Hotel Valley

Dalton Meets Purvis In Ten Round Boxing Card

A boxing program scheduled for Monday night at the Star theater in Muncie features Jimmy Dalton of Indianapolis against Jackie Purvis of Kokomo in the main event. Other bouts include Ardiee versus Georgie Een, You See Ullivan versus Buck Aheack, and Skipper Bugsby against Tommy Jane, with several four and six round contests listed.

Muncie Ind Star Theater Jimmy Dalton Indianapolis Jackie Purvis Kokomo Ardi Eee Georgie Een Ullivan South Chicago Buck Aheack Skipper Bugsby Logansport Tommy Jane Elkhart

Did You Know That Big Ten Grid Notes 1928 Era

Michigan won three major 1928 games with field goals. Yale critics admit Yale had a weak team. Minnesota boasted ends Haycraft and Tanner. Kriss of Ohio State named senior class president. Illinois lineman Gordon hailed by coaches. Nowack viewed as average. Mendel becomes Garden press agent. Western Conference talent pool seen as weakest since the war. Ohio State end Fesler praised. East and coast regions also lacking star linemen.

Ichigan Yale Minesota Haycraft Tanner Kriss Ohio State Big Ten Gordon Illinois Nowack Harry Mendel the Garden New York Fesler

Notre Dame Clifford–Trojan clash draws 80 000 at Los Angeles

United Press reports Notre Dame and Southern California meet in the Coliseum before about 80 000 fans. Weather promises ideal conditions as both teams on top form prepare for the third intersectional clash in the series. USC favored to win for the first time since 1926, with prior margins tight and past scores noted. Rockne expresses cautious outlook.

George H. Beale United Press Los Angeles Irish Notre Dame Trojans Southern California Rockne Ramblers Chicago Tucson

Stanford Meeting Army In East’s Last Chance Game

The East’s prestige hinges on the Army versus Stanford clash at Yankee Stadium with an expected 80,000 in attendance. Stanford, led by Pop Warner, faces Biff Jones and a tall, fast Cardinal lineup including guards Post and Robesky and captain Hoffmann, while Army’s Christian Cagle prepares for a farewell after four seasons as a standout open field runner.

Py United Press New York Army Pop Warner Leland Stanford Yankee Stadium Biff Jones Nebraska Plains West Point Cardinal Big Ball Park Christian Cagle Cardinals Robesky Hoffmann Stanford

Purdue Runner Takes Feature

In Cincinnati on Thanksgiving day Orval Martin of Purdue won the open six mile race in 30 minutes 19 seconds. A Drew Lewis of Detroit Y M C A finished second with Lyman F Baker of Ohio State third. Ohio State captured the team championship by placing five runners in the top ten, with Detroit Y M C A taking second.

Cincinnati Orval Martin Purdue Central Y. M C. A. Athletic Club A. Drew Lewis Detroit Y. M. C. A Lyman F. Baker Ohio State University Ohio State

Coaches Swarm to Gotham Tilt

New York December 1 football coaches from across the nation gathered for the Stanford Army game at Yankee stadium. Oregon State Yale Princeton squads were present along with listed coaches from Princeton Yale Pittsburgh Illinois Pennsylvania New York Fordham Columbia Navy Boston University Oregon State Northwestern Harvard Harvard and others.

United Press NEW York Stanford Army Yankee Stadium Oregon State Yale Princeton Bill Roper Marvin Stevens Jack Sutherland Pittsburgh Robert Zuppke Illinois Lou Young Pennsylvania Chick Meehan Frank Cavanaugh Fordham Charles Crowley Columbia Jonas Bill Ingram Navy Reg Brown Boston University P. J. Schissler Dick Hanley Northwestern Jim Knox Harvard

U S And Canada Women Fencers to Meet in Dec 8 Match

New York on December 1 reports an international fencing match set for December 8 at the Fencer's Club. The American team includes Mrs Stuyvesant Fish as captain, Miss Marion Lloyd, Mrs Leon M Schoonmaker, and Miss Amy Von Hansa.

United Press New York United States Canada Stuyvesant -Fish Marion Lloyd Leon M. Schoonmaker Amy von Hansa

The Life of a Golfer at St Augustine Courses

Johnny Farrell and Jim Farrell, unrelated, both work the winter season at St Augustine golf courses. Their seasonal roles reflect the local golf scene and the economy around winter tourism.

Johnny Jim Farrell St. Augustine

End for Schweitzer Ends Jackie Schweitzer Winning Streak

Kid Chocolate stopped Jackie Schweitzer's 29 fight win streak with a decisive victory ending the run.

Schweitzer Jackie Schweitzer

Lessons From The Season Scalpers Arrested In Chicago

Two ticket scalpers were arrested in Chicago after trying to sell Chicago versus Illinois game tickets this fall. They were fined 25 dollars by city authorities and faced unexpected legal action.

Chicago

Youth Rules in Mexico Highlight Tapia Siblings

The top Mexican tennis talents are Ricardo Tapia and his sister, aged 18 and 16 respectively, dominating national youth rankings. Their dominance signals a rising era for Mexican tennis with both siblings seen as future stars.

Mexico Ricardo Tapia

New York Sun Mythical Team Names Two Big Ten Players

The New York Sun named its all American eleven from 278 players with two Big Ten selections on the first team Haycraft of Minnesota and Pommerening of Michigan. The first team features players from five regions and honors include watches for first team members and medals for alternates and honorable mentions.

New York Sun Big Ten United Press NEW York New York Sun Today Haycraft Pacific Coast South Southwest Essence Folluw Minnesota Pommerening Michigan Sanders Southern Methodist Punch Georgia Tech Post Stanford Hibbs Southern California Donchess Pittsburgh Harpster Carnegie Tech Strong Cagle Army Carroll Univ. of Washington

Notre Dame Faces Top Teams in 20-Game Hoops Schedule

Notre Dame announces a 20 game season facing major programs across the country including Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Kentucky Indiana Northwestern Kansas Missouri Detroit and Michigan State The Irish hosts several key opponents at Notre Dame and in away games with dates listed from December through March the slate highlights include Northwestern Indiana Kentucky Michigan State Kansas Detroit and Butler among others

Notre Dame Ind University of Notre Dame Pittsburgh University Pennsylvania University Indiana Northwestern University of Kansas University of Kentucky Southern Albion College Kentucky University of Detroit Irish Armour Tech Kansas City University of Kansas At Dam Pennsylvania Ehiladelphia Michigan State Michigan East Lansing University Detroit Marquete Butler

Great Team in Ohio Town

ABANA Ohio Dec 1 Urbana high school eleven posted a brilliant season playing ten games undefeated and untied. Total opponent points were nineteen with Bellefontaine the last to fall 14 to 0. Several by large margins.

Rochester Ind Kyle Thompson Rochester High School Abana Ohio Urbana High School Urbana Bellefontaine

Reigh Count Sails to England for Eight Races

Reigh Count, the American 3-year-old champion, sails for England aboard the Minnewaska to compete in eight overseas races. insured for 250000 dollars, the Derby and other major wins mark the horse’s record. Owner Mrs. John Hertz travels with trainer Bert Mitchell and assistant Jimmy Lane. They aim for the Ascot Gold Cup, a premier English turf classic.

United Press New York Reigh England Atlantic

Culver Military Academy trounces Butler freshmen 26 to 0

Culver Military Academy avenged two straight defeats by the Butler freshmen by routing the Bulldogs yearlings 26 to 0 in Culver. The Cadets stalled in the first half scoring six points, then broke loose after the break with a driving off-tackle attack and long gains to seal the win.

Limes Culver Ind Butler Culver Military Academy

Big games today on national college basketball slate

Notre Dame faces Southern California in Los Angeles. Stanford plays Army in New York. Georgetown travels to Detroit to meet the Hoyas. Holy Cross meets Boston College in Boston. Colorado College battles Colorado Aggies in Fort Collins.

Notre Dame Southern California Los Angeles Stanford Army New York Georgetown Washington Detroit Holy Cross Boston College Boston Colorado College Colorado Aggies Ft. Collins

Derby Eligibles at French Lick

French Lick Springs Indiana December 1 The fall racing season ends and the French Lick stables owned by Thomas D Taggart will winter there The horses will race next year as 2 year olds and 3 year olds The 2 year olds trained by Bryant Ott of Louisville include Irene T Amyvale Lucky Nancy Reflection and Vernice R Vole mite the 2:06 trotting star winner of the Kentucky Futurity in October at Lexington will spend part of the winter at French Lick

United Press French Lick Springs Ind French Lick Thomas D. Taggart Bryant Ott Louisville Irene T Amyvale Lucky Nancy Reflection Vernice R. Volemite Star Lexington

Strauss Says Star Netters Field Strong Team Lineup

L. Strauss & Co. presents a top state basketball squad named the Strauss Says with manager C. E. Young revealing a lineup featuring Chadd and Holtz from Butler, Mitchell from St. Joseph, Evans from Logansport, Eberg Grimsley Schmidt and other former players. J. E. Matthews acts as secretary and has arranged games at Komo against Pontiacs and Merchants, Morgantown, New Market, Yorktown and Ft Wayne with General Electric. bookings urged to J. E. Matthews, 963 North Chester Street.

L. Strauss & Co Strauss C. E. Young Chadd and Holtz Butler College Mitchell Hillyard St. Joseph Evans Logansport Eberg, Grimsley Schmidt Turner L. Cruse H. Cruse Lang J E. Matthews The Ramblers Kokomo Pontiacs Morgantown New Market Yorktown Ft. Wayne General Electric J. E. Matthews North Chester Street Cherry

Risko Loses Decision To Jim Maloney In Ten Round Bout

Johnny Risko of Cleveland dropped a ten round decision to Jim Maloney in Boston. Maloney dominated early rounds and built an insurmountable lead as both fighters endured heavy punishment. A capacity crowd witnessed the bout. In the semi final, Jimmy Byrne stopped One Punch Walker in the fifth.

United Press Boston Johnny Risko Cleveland Jim Maloney Maloney Riso

Bears Rout Cardinals To Claim City Title At Wrigley

Chicago Bears defeated the Chicago Cardinals 34 to 0 at Wrigley Field to win the Chicago city professional football championship. The Bears scored on two blocked kicks and by passes.

United Press Chicago Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Wrigley Field Chicago

Central Downs Reitz in rain for city title

In a heavy rain at Evansville Central High School defeated Reitz 6 to 0 to capture the city high school football championship on Thursday.

Evansville Central High School Reitz

Goodman to Box Henry Lenard in Feature Bout at Armory Card

Boxing card at the Armory lists ten round main event Charley Goodman of Brooklyn facing Henry Lenard of Chicago at 128 pounds. Other bouts include Jackie Reysoles Muncie versus Emal Price Indianapolis at 140. Otto Atterson Terre Haute versus Hunt Indianapolis at 134. Bruce Britt Terre Haute versus Joe Lynn Princeton at 126. Johnny Spark Brazil versus Mickey Shannon Montezuma at 108. Goodman will train Sunday at the Arcade gym with fans invited to observe.

The Armory Merchenensriss Charley Goodman Broolyn Ve. Aay Lenard Chicago Jackie Rey Soles Muncie Emai Price Indianapo Em Unds Otto Atterson Terre Haute Set Hunt Indianapolis Bruce Britt Ae Haute Joe Lynn Princeton Ur Unds Johnny Spark Razil Mickey Shannon Montezuma Legion Ring Henry Lenard Arcade Gym

Friday Basketball and SCHOOL GAMES results list by town and score

A long list of Friday basketball scores from Bedford to Nashville across multiple towns includes Bloomington 49 over Bainbridge 22, Martinsville 47 over Franklin 39, Logansport 42 over Kokomo 41, Brook 50 over Reyno Fowler 4, St. Josephs Shelbyville 1, and many other regional matches with varied margins. Names of towns and scores densely appear, reflecting a comprehensive roundup of school games.

Bedford Vincennes Columbus Bloomington Martinsville Franklin Newcastle Phi Bainbridge Brownstown LawrceDburg Batesville Oolitic Ltonville Portland Orton Richmond Smithville French Lick Anderson Fai Emiount Salem Tisbur Bora Aurora Gu Milan Norwood Littleford Business Solo Cincy Logansport Kokomo Bowers New Market New Richmond Mall Ti Darlington Wavelaw Ruse Attica Rushville Shelbyville New Ross Waynetown Silenc Omer Maretiall Corner St. Joseph Jonesboro Windfall Munete Huntinington Flora Cicero Monticello Monon Brook Reyno Fowler Kentland Dayton Brockwall Wea Jackson Idaville

Race Day Entrant List Across Multiple Races

Saturday entries feature six furlong to mile and one eighth races with claiming and allowance options. Notable horses include Good Shepherd, Mack Can, William Penn, Helen E, Thres, and Grand King among others across seven scheduled events. Track conditions predict cloudy skies with a fast surface.

Fields Stops Indian San Francisco Bout

Jackie Fields from Los Angeles knocked out Indian Mike Payan of San Diego in the second round in San Francisco last night. The welterweight title contender dominated the middle rounds before the decisive stoppage.

United Press San Francisco Jackie Fields Los Angeles Mike Payan San Diego

Bruins edge Americans 23 21 in St Louis thriller

Chicago Bruins win the first of a two game series in St Louis by a 23 to 21 margin as star John Russell nets the deciding basket late. The Americans push back but fall short in Friday night action.

United Press ST. Louis Chicago Bruins St. Louis Americans John Russell Bruin

Getty Picks Two Indiana Men on Team

United Press selects the all Big Ten football eleven for 1928 from coaches and officials. Randolph and Bennett of Indiana are two of the ten conference teams, with players from Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Ohio State Indiana and Northwestern. Chicago and Purdue are noted for near misses while several other stars are highlighted as leading backs and linemen.

U. BP Fessler Ohio State Pommerening Michigan Gibson Minnesota Randolph Indiana Wagner Wisconsin Nowack Illinois Haycraft Hovde Bennett Glasgow Iowa Holmer Northwestern Frank Getty United Press New York Middle West Purdue Pest Welch Chicago Maroons Lusby Chief McLain Cuisinier Barratt Ohio Conty

City Bowling Tourney Opens At Capitol Alleys

The twenty third annual city bowling tournament at Capitol Alleys begins with the first squad at 1 30 p m and later sessions at 3 30 5 30 7 30 and 9 30 p m today. Sunday schedule lists multiple teams and times across divisions with high scores noted by city league bowlers and local businesses in attendance.

Capitol Speed Boys Indianapolis

Brookside Park Clash: St Philips Boys' Club vs West Side Juniors

St Philips Boys' Club eleven prepared for a Sunday game at Brookside park against West Side Juniors. Kickoff is 2 30 p m.

Brookside St. Philips Boys West Side Brookside Park

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