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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

4

Yale Princeton clash sparks praise from Tad Jones

Yale coach Tad Jones hailed the Yale Princeton game as one of the year’s greatest, noting two strong lines and star backs. He lauded Bruce Caldwell as a superb back and explained Caldwell’s absence limited Yale’s offense, while recounting Yale’s decisive pass play Hoben to Fishwick that tied the game and set up the 14-6 victory.

Yale Bruce Caldwell Princeton Harvard Jones Caldwell Eli Hoben Fishwick Fish

Georgia Meets Tech In Rainy Classic Showdown

Georgia and Georgia Tech clash on a wet field as undefeated Georgia seeks a national claim with a win over Tech. The Bulldogs start their first string under Coach Woodruff amid a large Dixie crowd and muddy conditions.

United Press Atlanta Georgia Georgia Tech Tech Vanderbilt Bulldogs Woodruff

Weigand to fight Wine in Legion fifth show main

Eastern light heavyweight Art Weigand of Buffalo challenges Frankie Wine of Roundup Mont in the ten round main event at the Armory Tuesday night. Weigand is known for many bouts in the division while Wine is a newcomer who has dominated opponents in his home state.

Art Weigand Buffalo Frankie Wine Roundup Mont Legion Armory Weigand Wine

Northwestern names Walter Holmer 1928 football captain

Walter Holmer, veteran halfback, was elected captain of the Northwestern University football team for 1928 on Friday night.

United Evanston Ill Walter Holmer Northwestern University

City Pin Tourney Nears Windup Abbott Second in Singles

Dan Abbott led singles with 669 on 206 227 236 at Pritchett's Recreation, placing second. Ray Roberson 642 placed eleventh. Bob Hukle 622 finished strong with 246. Standings show 600-plus marks for several players as finals loom and all-events totals crown Roberson at 1856 fourth overall.

Dan Abbott Pritchett’s Recreation Dan Ray Roberson Bob Hukle W. Sargent L. Martin H. Graff H. Othiltree O. van Buren F. Schleimer

City Loses Judgment in White River Widening Suit

Dilling Co. candy manufacturers win 100000 judgment against the city from Superior Judge James Leathers. Suit involved taking 600000 square feet of land for flood prevention widening between Morris and Raymond streets. Attorney for the candy firm filed appraisals showing a gravel deposit and higher property value. city appraisals averaged 100000.

White River Dilling& Co James Leathers Morris Raymond Sts Oren 8 S. Hack

Danville Central Normal Cage Team Tops Vincennes 42 to 25

Danville Central Normal defeated Vincennes University 42 to 25 at home Thursday night. Normal led all game, with a 21 to 15 halftime edge.

Danville Ind Danville Central Normal Vincennes University Normal

National Board to Rule on Western League Civil War Dispute

Tulsa and Oklahoma City clubs seek to withdraw from the Western League and present their case to the National Board of Arbitration of Organized Baseball. J H Farrel calls the session to order as officials from major and minor leagues arrive to observe and plan next season moves. opposing owners from Denver Omaha and Des Moines pledge to fight the Oklahoma teams withdrawal to the last ditch.

United Press Texas Tulsa Oklahoma City National Board of Arbitration of Organized Baseball J. H. Farrel National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Farrell John Holland L. C. McEvoy M. L. Ansenger Denver J. F. Burch Omaha E. Lee Keyser

Welter King to Take on Grace Hero

Baltimore Joe Dundee the welterweight world champion will defend his title at Tomlinson Hall on Friday night Dec. 9 facing Meyer Grace a 23 year old Windy City scrapper managed by Ray C Alvis Grace has won five straight local bouts and will weigh 149 pounds the bout is non title but promises hard action with a solid undercard planned

Baltimore Joe Dundee Tomlinson Hall National Athletic Club Meyer Grace Windy City Grace Ray C. Alvis Chicago Chuck Wiggins Dundee

Featherweight Dueling Draws In Brooklyn Matches

On December 3 1898 Billy Whistler of Ireland and Jack OBrien of New York fought a scheduled twenty five round bout in Brooklyn that ended in the twenty first round when both fighters were thoroughly battered and bruised the referee halted the bout for a draw. Two months later they met again for another twenty five round match that lasted the full distance and again finished in a draw.

Billy Whistler Ireland Jack O’brien New York Brooklyn N. Y

City in Brief Highlights and Local Notices

Events include Alphs Epsilon and Cham- Theta Pi luncheons and a Tomitsom Hall expo from 6 to 12 pm. Police search for 20 year old Roberta Wilson last seen walking north on Pine Street near Ohio. Carl Sandburg recital draws 400 plus. Statehouse crews to be replaced by a $1200 electric mop. Butler University gains Kappa Delta Pi chapter. formal install in January. Unexpended $9,083 returned to state fund. total department appropriation $55,300. $205,355 recovered after audits.

Roberta Wilson Fletcher Sanitarium Pine St Ohio St Kappa Delta Rho National College Fraternity Kappa Delta Pi Butler University State General Fund Lawrence F. Orr State Board of Accounts Orr

Shelbyville Merchants Meet Indy Pennsy Five Sunday

Sam Kauffman's Shelbyville Merchants face the Indianapolis Pennsy quintet at the new Pennsy gym Sunday afternoon. Billy New, ex Shelbyville High athlete, will play forward for the visitors. Tipoff is set for 3 15.

Sam Kauffman Shelbyville Merchants Indianapolis Pennsy Pennsy Billy New Shelbyville High School

Ump Schommer Defends Touchback Call at Notre Dame USC Game

Chicago reports recount Ump Schommer defending his touchback ruling in the Notre Dame vs USC game at the Big Ten banquet. He stood by the decision despite California critics who called it a robbery. Field Judge Griffin had advised him Riley lacked possession on the forward pass.

United Preas Chicago John C. Schommer Notre Dame California Schommer Drury Griffin Riley

Friday Basketball Jim Scores and Team Totals Across Indiana

A flood of scores from Friday basketball across numerous Indiana high schools and colleges. Muncie Normal led by 48 to 29, with Huntington at 29 and many other schools posting varied results including Carmel 37 and Indianapolis area teams in the mix.

Todays Selections Include Jefferson Wee Colonel and More

The list features several horses and riders such as Jefferson Wee Colonel and John Wilager with early entries like Pia natrorani Leoland Fones Henry A m mee Hawk and Golden Mac. Other names include Good Shepherd Torcher Jal Pp Lieutenant Couns r Connelly TISUAN Virginia Carlton USioney Bunch War tal Beinn ar Castle and Redweed Redskin.

Jefferson Wee John Wilager Pomein Pianatrorani Leoland Fones Henry A Mmee Hawk Golden Mac Good Shepherd Torcher Jal Couns R Connelly

Derby Classic Date Set for May 19 1928

Jockey Club announces the Kentucky Derby will be run on May 19 at Louisville officials awaiting racing commission sanction. Col. Matt J. Winn says the date is usually approved and expects a larger crowd due to growing racing popularity and a strong field of three year olds. More boxes reserved than ever before. He notes past two year olds point to a famous, colorful 1928 race.

Jockey Club United Press French Lick Ind Matt J. Winn Kentucky Jockey Club Kentucky Racing Commission Colonel Winn

Looking Em Over With Eddie Ash

American Association plans a new constitution at the mid winter Dallas convention. Players see changes as a key step while the event blends social handshakes and late night activities. Lex Alekhine, new chess champion, says he won t be ready to defend his title until 1929.

Dallas Santa Claus Lex Alekhine

Purdue Drills Hard as Big Ten Net Play Opens

Purdue University net squad drills in Lafayette under Assistant Coach Taube in Lambert's absence at the Big Ten meeting. Returned star Wilcox boosts local hopes as Harreson Wheeler Eckert Murphy Kemmer Boots Sleight Mayfield Thomas Welch and Wilcox are named for the lineup.

Special Lafayette Ind Melvin Taube Purdue University Lambert Boilermaker Harreson Capt Wheeler Eckert Murphy Kemmer Boots Sleight Mayfield Thomas Welch Wilcox

Purdue Dates for 1928 Announced

Purdue University reveals a tough 1928 football schedule. Games include De Pauw at Lafayette October 6, Purdue at Minnesota October 13, Wisconsin at Lafayette October 20, Purdue at Chicago October 27, Case at Lafayette November 3, Purdue at Northwestern November 10, Wabash at Lafayette November 17, and Indiana at Purdue November 24.

United Press Lafayette Ind Purdue University Boilermakers de Pauw Lafayette Purdue Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Case Northwestern Wabash Indiana

Butler Bulldogs to Meet Northwestern in 1928 Season Opener

Butler athletic director George Patsy Clark wired from Chicago that the Butler grid game with Northwestern would be staged in Evanston on October 6. Announcement that the Big Ten school would meet the Bulldogs in 1928 was made Thursday. Clark said the Franklin-Butler contest would occur at Fairview Stadium on October 13. Illinois, the Big Ten champions, will meet the Bulldogs in Chicago on November 18.

George Patsy) Clark Butler Universiy Chicago Butler Northwestern Evanston Bulldogs Clark Franklin

Boxing Roundup Highlights Lightweight Knockouts and Signings

Fights across cities including St Paul Duluth and Hollywood where lightweight contenders like Ostroy Fraser and Miele score knockouts. Promoter Jim Mullen signs Jack Delaney for Dec 9 in Chicago. Additional bouts feature Allen, Ketchell, Fleming, and Finnegan with various decisions and a noted rematch setup for Canzoneri versus Bud Taylor in New York.

Chicago Jim Mullen Jack Delaney Paul Berlenbach

Princeton Names Howe Princeton Captain for 1928 Team

Princeton announces Charles H. Howe of Beaver Falls Pa center will captain the 1928 Princeton football team. Letters awarded to twenty two players.

United Press Princeton N J Charles H- Howe Beaveralls

Charles O Pfell Dies in Memphis After Septic Poisoning

Charles O Pfell of Jacksonville, recently nominated for president of the United States Golf Association, died in Memphis from septic poisoning.

United Press Memphis Tenn Charles O. Pfell United States Golf Association Jacksonville

Saints Win Overtime Over New Augusta Independents

Saint Phillip A Cs won their seventh straight victory by defeating the New Augusta Independents 49 to 40 in an overtime game. Stehlin led with eleven field goals and St Phillip gym hosts Anderson Y M S next Thursday night.

St. Phillip A. C.s New Augusta Independents Stehlin Saints St. Phillips Anderson Y. M. S St. Phillip Gym

Coast Title at Stake in Pacific Coast Title Race

December 3 report from Los Angeles notes Southern California and Washington University clashing to decide the Pacific Coast Conference final standings. USC has one loss to Notre Dame. Washington one defeat to Stanford. A USC win ties for first with Stanford, while a Washington win or tie hands Stanford the title.

United Press LOS Angeles Southern California Washington University Notre Dame Washington Stanford Trojans

Service Products Co. defeats E C Atkins in Liberty Hall league play

Amateurs and Semi-Pros Cooperative at Liberty Hall Wednesday night saw Service Products Co. beat E. C. Atkins Co. 26 to 16. Flanner and Buchanan downed King Coffee 23 to 20 while P. O. S. of A. defeated Vonne Gut Hardware 46 to 14. Three games are played each Wednesday night starting at Connersville Indiana.

Co-Operativey Liberty Hall Service Products Co E. C. Atkins Co Flanner and Buchanan King Coffee Vonnegut Hardware

Suzanne Lenglen May Seek Amateur Status Again

Paris reports Suzanne Lenglen, former world amateur tennis champion, may seek reinstatement as an amateur. The move follows Paul Feret, who turned pro in 1926 and now seeks amateur reinstatement after Lenglen left amateur ranks in New York on Oct. 9, 1926 during a U S tour guided by Charles C. Pyle.

United Press Paris Suzanne Lenglen Miss Lenglen Paul Feret New York Madison Square Garden

Sacred Heart Alleys Bowls High Men Clash Sunday

Sacred Heart alleys at Palmer and Union Streets host a Sunday 2:30 p.m. three game match between the top five men from Sacred Heart Young Men's League and the top five from the Link Belt League. Lineups include G Muller N Weber Wuench A Heck P Bey for Sacred Heart and Matthews R M Swartz L Houck E Weimer J Wakeland for Link Belt.

Sacred Heart Palmer and Union Sts Sacred G. Muller N. Weber Wuench A Heck P. Bey- Link Ae Iathews R. M. Swartz L. Houck E. Weimer J. Wakeland

Washington Thumps Bainbridge In Fast Night Victory

Bainbridge High School basketball team fell 80 to 12 as Washington used fast pace to dominate the West Siders in their first home game the locals showed a ragged defense and Washington planned to play at Carmel tonight.

Bainbridge High School Basket Five Tne West Siders Washington Quintet Carmel

Rules Draw Fire From Grid Coaches

Big Ten coaches and athletic directors at Chicago meeting oppose major rule changes and create Western Conference Football Coaches Association to unify Big Ten interpretations. Purdue’s Jimmy Phelan chairs with Wisconsin’s Glenn Thistlethwaite secretary as offices rotate among schools. Debate over extra point and goal posts unresolved while non conference coaches attend. Basketball coaches adopt round robin schedule. Northwestern hosts outdoor track championships May 25–26. indoor titles to Iowa on March 10.

Clark B. Kelsey United Press Chicago National Football Rules Committee Big Ten Midwest Gridiron Western Conference Football Coaches Association Jimmy Phelan Purdue Glenn Thistlethwaite Wisconsin Bob Zuppke Illinois Zuppke Rockne Notre Dame Clark Butler Bachman Kansas Aggies Sutherland Pitt Delras Detroit Northwestern Iowa

Thriller Victory Beats Broad Ripple In City Series Opener

Tim Campbell's Technical High School team opened the city series with a 17 to 15 win over Broad Ripple. Techites led 14 to 1 after the first period as Ripple came back in the second half with Hitchcock starring for Broad Ripple and Parish excelling for Tech.

Tim Campbell Technical Armory Broad Ripple Techites Rippletts Arsenal Hitchcock Parish

Chicago City high school football title game set

Schurz, City League champion, meets undefeated Mt. Carmel at Soldier Field to decide the Chicago championship today.

United Press Chicago Schurz Mt. Carmel Soldier Field

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