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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1926

Page

2

Notre Dame USC betting and boxing notes from Philadelphia

Betting on the Notre Dame vs USC game shows USC slight favorite with 8 to 10 odds and Notre Dame at 7 to 10. Rockne predicts defeat. Ralph Greenleaf tops a Philadelphia billiards tour and signs a vaudeville deal. Nonresident hunters face fines in Indiana quail season. Boxing headlines tease Loughran vs Tunney moved to golf events in Philadelphia.

Notre- Dame Rockne South Bend U.S. C Knute Division of Fish and Game Department Indiana Kentucky Philadelphia Loughran Tomlinson Hall George Manley Tommy Wicked Tuberculosis Association Jess Sweetser Seaview Country Club Tunney Tfughran

Earlham Wins First By Timea Special

Earlham defeated Cedarville College 35 to 21 in the season opener at Richmond Indiana. Coach Maples used many substitutions to find a strong lineup as Earlham surged in the second half with Thorne Reynolds and Turley each hitting three field goals while Cedarville's Orr Gordon and McLean led scoring.

Richmond Ind Earlham Cedarville College Maplesden Wing Thorne Reynolds Ruley Quakers Orr Gordon McLean Cedarville

Cathedral High to Award Block C Letters

Fifteen Cathedral High School grid players will receive the block C for athletic efforts this season. Awards will be given at the members only show titled vodville entertainment at KX Hall on December 15. Captain Egan Bean earns his third honor sweater while Yeazel Dugan and E B Miller win their second. The rest receive letters for the first time.

Cathedral High School Grid Vodeville’ Entertainment KX. of P. Mueller C. Herold Tasty Reilee Thompann Walle Secton Ninn Cain Fletcher Fletcher Enter ‘Onnolly, Uarter Back—Commons, FE. Miller, Whale BA Yeazel. Dugan Ack Egan Bean Yeazel Dugan EB. Miller

Indiana College Conference fixes 1927 track and golf dates

Members at the Claypool Hotel decided track and field meets tennis and golf schedules for 1927. The Indiana State track meet will be at Indiana University Bloomington May 21 with the college meet at DePauw May 14. Golf at Evansville May 27–28 and tennis at Ball Teachers College May 20–21 with Hoosier Relays May 7 at Central State Normal Danville. Notre Dame Purdue Indiana Butler Wabash DePauw excluded from the track meet.

Indiana College Conference Claypool Dhat Indiana State Indiana University Bloomington Ind Zora G. Clevenger Notre Dame Purdue Indiana de Pauw University Greencastle Hughes John Harmon Evansville College Paul Parker Ball Teacher’s College Muncie Central State Normal Danville Butler Wabash de Pauw

Princeton Tigers to Train in Quebec City Before Season

Princeton University will begin pre season training in Quebec City after the holidays. The Tigers will stay at the Chateau and practice at a local arena and play several exhibition games against Quebec amateur teams during the stay.

United Press Quebec Princeton University Quebec City Chateau Princeton Quebec Tiger

Joe Sekyra vs Jimmy Mahoney Fight at Tomlinson Hall

Joe Sekyra the light heavyweight known as the Bohemian Tornado clashes with Jimmy Mahoney in a ten round main event at Tomlinson Hall Chicago Monday night Promoter Harter stages four other bouts four tens and two sixes with many up and coming youngsters on the card The show starts at 8 30 PM and Mahoney has previously outpointed George Mulholland Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall

Joe Sekyra Jimmy Mahoney Chicago Tomlinson Hall Ohio Buckeye Billy Britton Johnny Mack Johnny Panke Terry “McMullen Bumbo Meyers Kid Lucky Tut Sackapp Marty Joe Jackson Sailor Jack Thompson Pat Irish Lou Herman Patavis Bill Clemmons Johnny Klesch Bry Downey John Metoquah Pat Reed Nick Newman George Mulholland Indianapolis Harter Washington A. C

Turners Host Red Birds In Sunday Basketball Clash

The South Side Turners prepare for a Sunday 8 pm home game vs New Palestine Red Birds led by Stewart McNamara Murnan Wilkins and Carlton. Earlier at 2 pm the Turner Blues meet the All-Warrels in a preliminary contest.

Turners Palestine Red Birds Red Birds Stewart McNamara Murnan Wilkins Carlton Turner Blues

World cycling stars to kick off six day race at Madison Square Garden

The world’s top cycling stars will open New York’s forty first international six day bike race with sprint races at Madison Square Garden tonight. The long endurance race begins Sunday night.

United Press New York Madison Square Garden

Notre Dame Faces Southern California In Coast Showdown

Notre Dame teams up against Southern California in Los Angeles at the Coliseum for a post season classic. California favorites entered the game amid damp conditions with 80,000 capacity crowd and high ticket demand.

United Press Los Angeles Notre Dame Southern California University Californians Southern California Stanford Far West California Trish Rockne Pasadena Warriors Pacific Coast Los Angeles Coliseum Scealpers

Holy Cross Grabs City Parochial Football Title

The Holy Cross grade school won the north side division and then defeated St. Patrick's 20 to 6 at Washington Park to claim the city parochial championship. Rev. Urban Sonderman coached the team with captain F. Marley leading the squad.

Indianapolis Holy Cross St. Patrick's Washington Park Urban Sonderman F. Marley

Indiana University 1926 football letter winners announced

Head coach Pat Page announced the 1926 Indiana University varsity football letter winners. Twenty four players earned letters including three from Indianapolis Garrison Harrell and Smith. Page noted IU declined an Army game at West Point due to a filled 1927 slate and emphasized the strong 1927 schedule featuring Minnesota Notre Dame Chicago and Harvard.

Garrison, Harrell and Smith Indianapolis Page Pat Page Indiana University I. U Warriors The State University Garrison Harrell Smith Sibley Camtain Gary Nessel Marion Wington Washington Catterton Kenosha Maloy Iswell TACS W. Fisher Edora Hull Nbany Butta New York City Hell- Magia da Prinera Garrett Bishop Kansas City Hill Ceters Randobb Elkhart Mathews Arrell Ant Faaienmatte Byers Evansville Bennett Barons Beckner Muncie Tobin Middletown Ohio Weaver Terre Haute Stephenson Mississippi Indiana Army West Point Crimson I. A Minnesota Notre Dame Chicago Harvard Bloomington Zora Clevenger Pat Ft. Wayne

City Bowling Gossip and Tourney Progress

Leaders held steady in the city tourney with Wheeler and Kemper 805 pins after two games, later 1 156 for the night but slipping to fourth in doubles. Sam Lovick topped figures with 601 and seventh place. Tonight’s schedule shows Two-Man and Individual events at Recreation alleys with many matchups and a Sunday program featuring Jess Pritchett and a long Sabbath slate.

Wheeler Kemper Sam Lovick Harel F. Mills Hare F. Hare R. O. Harrison E. Fertz F. Holzmeyer C W. H. Johnson B. Hamilton H. Lyke F. B. Bourbler H. Shriver R. Carr C. W Gw. H. Reitze M. Alleys Allega L. Foley L. Ogtheimer Farrell H. Sehmitt Roy Burnont H. Cheney F. Barrett A. R. McCann Aise R. Hueslein Oney M . Hun Miller W. Wol W.ramseyd C. Bainaker Jess Pritchett Jess Prince of Wales F. Crosterl P. Kramer C. ©. Crav Sp. m Elks Club Weisman

Walker Wins Middleweight Title by Referee Decision

Chicago reports Mickey Walker, former welterweight champion, wins the middleweight title over Tiger Flowers by referee’s decision after a ten round bout at the Coliseum before 10,000 fans. Flowers led with early rounds but Walker’s late burst, including a knockdown in the ninth, swung the verdict amid postfight debate.

United Press Chicago Mickey Walker Mickey Tiger” Flowers Flowers Harry Greb Walker Tiger Bennie Yanger New Jersey Georgia Tllinois Boxing Commission Yanger Floowers

Marion County Sunday School League Opens At YMCA

The Marion County Sunday School Basketball League is formed and will play three Tuesday night games for ten weeks at the YMCA. Openers start next Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Zion Evangelical vs West Newton M E, 8 p.m. C M E of Third Christian vs Central Ave M E, and 9 p.m. First Evangelical vs First Presbyterian.

Marion County Zion Evangelical West Newton M. E Third Christian Central Ave. M. E First Evangelical First Presbyterian

Localized Indiana high school basketball roundup

A dense listing of numerous Indiana boys basketball scores across towns like Hartford Lebanon Greensburg Frankfort Mor­esville Richmond and more. The fragmentary notes show teams, opponents and occasional overtime results with many unreadable entries.

Cathedral High aims for twenty game schedule

Cathedral High School announces a twenty game basketball schedule led by Joe Sexton and Brother William. The opener is December 10 at home against Oaklandon High with Honolulu dates and several other fixtures listed including Beech Grove St Simons of Washington and Central Catholic Fort Wayne.

William Cathedral High School Oaklandon High School Oaklandon Beech Grove St. Simons Washington Dan St. Joseph's Shelbyville St. Mary's Huntington Central Catholic Ft. Wayne Hartford

Local semi pro hoops scandals and scheduling notes

Shelbyville Ramblers accuse Indianapolis Midgets of overweight players and forfeiture after an overtime dispute. Other notices show contact attempts from various Indiana clubs seeking intercity games and upcoming matchups amid a flurry of 12 to 16 year old class teams and regional schedules.

Frank McCarty Shelbyville Ramblers Ipeane Pole Shelbyville Kokomo

Cubs Face Cyclones At Rhodius Park Sunday

The Indianapolis Cubs meet the Cyclone A.C.s at Rhodius Park on Sunday in a scheduled game.

CUBS Cyclones Indianapolis Cubs Cyclone A. C.s Rhodius Park

Henning Wins Comers Pocket Billiards Tourney Title

Henning defeated G. B. Smearge 125 to 92 to clinch the all comers pocket billiard tourney at Claypool. Earlier he beat Paul Lefler 125 to 74, and posted ten straight wins this week with high runs of 51 44 and 38. Williams notched the top run against him at 36. Next week Henning meets C. A. Tanker in a 600 point match split between Claypool and Shelbyville.

Claypool Henning G. B. Smearge Paul Leffler Shelbyville Williams C. A. Tanker

Capital City Men in Aquatics

Robert Zaiser Alfred Lauter James Beatty R Bolyard and Louis Wei land from Indianapolis are listed among Indiana University swimming team prospects. Veterans return to form the nucleus for a late season squad as Illinois Purdue and Chicago University are on the early Big Ten schedule with Notre Dame Cincinnati and the Indianapolis Athletic Club as probable non-conference foes.

Timee Bloomington Ind Robert Zaiser Alfred Lauter James Beatty R. Bolyard Louis Weiland Indianapolis Indiana University Chicago University Indiana Maroons Illinois Hoosiers Purdue Notre Dame Cincinnati University Indianapolis Athletic Club Crimson

H. S. Grid Team Honored by True Blue Club

The True Blue Club of Shortridge High School hosted a banquet in the school dining room Friday night to honor coach Alonzo Goldsberry and the football team. Each first eleven member and the coach received a white gold monogrammed knife engraved City Champion Football Team Shortridge High School 1926, courtesy of the True Blue Club. John R. Kuedler, chemistry department, acted as toastmaster.

True Blue Club Shortridge High School Alonzo Goldsberry John R. Kuedler

Strong Richmond Y M C A Aquatic Club visits Hoosier for dual meet

The Hoosier Athletic Club hosts Richmond Y M C A Aquatic Club tonight at 8. The visitors bring state champions including Finley Bond and last year’s title holder Roy Byrum. The H A C team fields new faces and aims to challenge. The program includes races for children and is open to the public.

Hoosier Athletic Club Richmond Y. M. C. A. Aquatic Club Finley Bond Roy Byrum H. A Richmond

Indianapolis A C handball doubles routs Anderson on home courts

Indianap olis A C doubles teams defeated Anderson in three televised matches on Friday night. Krutzch and Hawkiner beat Shippey and Avenes. Peen defeated Hudson and Neff. Pratt and Fehsenfeld triumphed over James and Grinnell with scores 21-11 and 9-21.

Indianapolis A. C Anderson Tvens Krutzch Hawkiner Shippey Avenes Peen Hudson Neff Pratt Fehsenfeld James Grinnell

Jones Tops Spivey In Three Cushion Billiards

Neal Jones defeated Louis Spivey 50 to 41 in a Friday night three cushion billiards match at Cooler's parlors. The contest finished in ninety four innings, with Jones securing the victory.

Jones Spivey Neal Jones Louis Spivey Cooler’s

Locals Lose Openers In City High School Basketball

Indianapolis area high school hoops opened with limited success as Manual avoided a loss, edging Ben Davis 24 to 22 at Bridgeport gym. Hartford City defeated Shortridge 22 to 18, while Lebanon topped Technical 29 to 24. Greensburg beat Broad Ripple 20 to 15. Shortridge and Shortridge’s football-connected players face early-season adjustment.

Riday Games Hartford Au Perorigidse Manual Davis Lebanon Technical Greensburg Broadingle Tech Ronds Davis Stephds Manual S Econds McCordsville Spirence Sparenbury Wincheater Deput Frankfort A8omo Peffersonville Crotheraville Achester Plymouth Connersville Greenfield Goodland Wotleot Shelbyville Rushville Logansport Newcastle Pedersboro Covington Jamnesige North Salem Fairmount North Manchester Hilfston Montpelier Derry Central Hitestwon Pendleton Carthage Owensfield Mooresville Itteboro Seymour Brownstown Carlottesville Oak Maxwell Edford Washington Jedfashington Columbus Bloomington Monticello Rensselaer B. Cockport Yankeetown Morton Richmond Borgiana Arion Entra Warsaw South Whittleye Farrens Corydon Awrenceburg Diletaro AfLapel Noviles North Madison Scottebure Jnson Stgenwood Es Atin Garrett Sidney Claypool Tina Uurbon Nappanee Milford Preatise Gahree Te Gomtort A Hale Brownsburg Tech Broad Ripple New Armory Indianapolis Shortridge Technical Hartford City Ben Davis Bridgeport Greensburg Ripple Granger Worthington Stewart Thompson Rubush Burris Wakefield

Skinner Named Captain of Shortridge 1927 Football Team

Louis Skinner was elected captain by his teammates for the 1927 Shortridge football season. A junior and first-time regular, he played half back on the city public high school championship squad while dealing with a weak ankle.

Louis Skinner Shortridge Skinner

Hoppe to Quit Three-Cushion After Tonight Match

Willie Hoppe will finish his match tonight with Gus Couples of Detroit but will never again play three-cushion billiards. Irritating incidents of the match prompt his choice to switch to halkline billiards in the future.

Hoppe Gus Couples Detroit

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