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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
5
Lou Gehrig discusses the hardest baseball decision for a first baseman when a ground ball is hit and the pitcher is covering. He says quick judgment is vital and recalls a World Series moment where tossing to the covering pitcher led to a crucial muff and two tied runs.
The St Philip A C team faces Anderson Y M S at St Philip Auditorium 535 N Eastern Ave Thursday night. Holy Cross H N B will meet Holy Trinity in the curtain raiser at 7 19.
Michigan's 1928 football schedule was completed with dates set for Indiana and Michigan State College. Five games will be played at Ann Arbor including Ohio State at home and Navy in Baltimore, with Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa on the road and at home.
Dec 6 Sam Crawford former major league star and current head baseball coach at USC was chosen president of the California Intercollegiate Baseball Association in San Francisco.
Meredith Nicholson and Hugh McLand on, Fletcher Savings vice president, seek 400000 dollars to build a dormitory for about 4000 American students at the Cite Universitaire in Paris as part of an international student center.
Historic New York Democratic stronghold Tammany Hall has been sold after sixty years. The organization will relocate its headquarters uptown though a new site is not yet chosen. The purchaser was not disclosed but suspected to be Consolidated Gas or New York Edison.
Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw, mother of Harry K Thaw, is critically ill at her Beachwood Boulevard residence in Pittsburgh. Two years ago she injured herself in a church fall and has suffered deteriorating health. Harry K Thaw is reportedly en route to Hollywood to pursue moving picture work.
A Muncie board of safety member and Deputy Federal Prohibition Administrator George L. Winkler discussed ongoing probes into police protection of bootleggers. Agent Sanford Starks also spoke with Winkler but declined to comment. local authorities say cooperation with federal agents has improved.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange began with prices little changed from the prior close but moved upward as the list advanced. Notable gains included Goodrich and Nevada Copper, with several industrials and rail shares showing strength amid favorable finance news and the Coolidge address.
Local banks reported clearings today at 83 10 000 with debits around 6 70 000. New York statements show bank clearings near 1 443 000 000 and a balance at the clearing house. Foreign exchange rates quoted for regular demands included sterling and francs with small shifts, and Liberty Bonds in New York opened largely unchanged.
A dense price catalog shows wholesale and retail rates for numerous apples such as Jonathan Grimes Golden Bellflowers and Baldwins with prices ranging from 2.38 to 9 per unit, along with box and crate costs for Delious and other varieties. It lists vegetables including artichokes, cabbage, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, radishes, potatoes, and more with per unit or per crate pricing, plus miscellaneous holiday items and bulk goods. The document mixes fruit and produce pricing across multiple growers and regions, highlighting California Michigan Florida and Washington origin notes and various pack sizes.
Goshen Ind Dec 6 Robert Bell 13 son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Bell was killed in a hunting accident near here Monday while getting a drink of water from a creek he discharged a shotgun into his head while laying it down beside him The full charge entered his head
Hogs fell 10 to 15 cents per hundredweight amid 13 000 receipts and 886 holdovers. Top hogs slipped to 8.70 while 180 pound plus animals sold around 8.65 8.70. best butchers bid around 8.80 with sellers seeking 9.00. Beef cattle weakened with steers 7.50 14.25 and vealers 15.00 15.50. sheep and lambs steady to weak with fat lambs 13.00 13.50 and ewes 4.60 6.50.
Receipts and price trends for hogs cattle and sheep across St Louis East St Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland and East Buffalo markets. Hogs mostly steady to down with varying weights. cattle prices mixed with beef steers and vealers steady to weak. lambs and sheep showing modest declines and steady bulk fat lambs. Prices listed in dollars per hundredweight with range details for each market.
In New York on December 6 the stock market outlook centers on the President's message with expectations of a constructive stance though doubts linger about railroad merger progress. Brokers loans exceed four billion, signaling a top heavy credit setup and rising risk to stock values. The pace of speculative buying slows, suggesting a potential shift in sentiment. Investors advised to act on the high markets.
Sugar futures show ongoing uncertainty as market players weigh refined cane and beet sugars with potential for late crop months to offer speculative opportunities. In New York trading, December 6 quotes indicate shifting prices for March and other contract months amid a ambiguous market mood.
The report notes new activity in cotton trading as farmers sell Christmas cotton, creating bullish undertones while overall prices stay steady. January futures appear unchanged from October levels, with the market watching recent shipping and milling actions.
President Coolidge urged Congress to back a national memorial to George Rogers Clark on the Ft. Sackville site at Vincennes. A $1 750 000 appropriation would finance the project with support from Indiana leaders and national lawmakers to mark Clark’s 1789 victory and the 150th anniversary in 1929.
Eight persons perished in a Williamson rooming house fire including Mrs. Will Hampton and child Wade Hampton and Goldie Hampton a Pearl Browning 18 Deputy Sheriff Jon Markum and Robert Irdson and Robert Irdson Jr were reported dead Fire Marshal C W Nolte headed to investigate as surrounding structures were placed at risk.
Municipal Judge Dan V White heard the case against Mrs Ida Marcus 3904 Central Ave on a traffic signal violation. Patrolman Patrick McMahon arrested her at New York and Meridian Streets Monday afternoon and held her until release by her husband. Marcus testified she accused him of lying and claimed McMahon had been friendly on several occasions.
The Indiana Presbyterian Synodical council met in Claypool and invited Robert E. Spear of New York and Lewis S. Mudge of Philadelphia to attend January meetings in South Bend and Indianapolis. Meeting places are tentative. Indiana’s share of 342000 dollars from a 12000000 dollar general assembly appropriation was apportioned. Dr. John W. Nicely of Muncie presided.
Daily contest results announce the three prize winners for Limerick No 3 with $5 $3 and $2 prizes. The grand prize remains a $208 Stewart Warner console radio from National Furniture Co. Readers are urged to submit new lines to win ongoing cash awards and the final grand prize.
Geography and the desire of residents to stay warm are blamed for the morning smog in Indianapolis. City Combustion Engineer Joseph C. Buchanan argues smog is a mixture of visible fumes and ground vapors that forms an impervious screen until sun rays evaporate the atmosphere. He notes Indianapolis lies at the edge of two climatic belts and suggests watching smog dissipation after sunrise.
Mayor L. Ert Slack is to name two Democrats to replace Gustav G. Schmidt and John H. Atherton on the city plan commission. Terms expire Dec. 31. Atherton likely will not seek appointment due to ill health. Current members include Louis Borenstein, Mrs Amelia Taylor, Dr T W Mayer, A H Moore, Adolph G Emhardt, Austin H Todd and the works board president and county engineer.
More than 150 persons were expected to be registered for the fourth annual meeting of the Indiana highway constructors at the Claypool. President W. M. Wilmore and executive secretary Vinpe cited aims of the organization in a report read this afternoon. W. M. Holland of Indianapolis provided the meeting report. The gathering adjourns Thursday.
The Spirit of St. Louis, piloted by Charles A. Lindbergh, suffered its first accident during a test flight at Teterboro New Jersey. A rut bent a propeller blade but Lindbergh was unharmed and the plane incurred no other damage after updating at Wright and Fokker factories.
Bears ruled wheat as corn and oats showed mixed moves with oats up to four percent. Foreign markets softened while Argentine weather appeared favorable and export business remained slack. Buenos Aires and Liverpool corn held firm though wheat risked further declines. the American crop faced quality and yield uncertainty.
Local grain elevators report a price of 1391 and note red wheat payments and merit based considerations. The fragment references purchases and owed amounts but lacks complete details.
Wholesale butter at 54 cents, creamery butter fats 50 51 cents per pound. cheese in wholesale display with various grades. Potatoes arrivals on track 340, Wisconsin round whites $1.50-$1.60, Idaho russets No 1 $1.50, sweet potatoes $1.25-$1.40. Various poultry and egg items listed with prices and stock, including Leghorns and heavy fowls. United Press report from Chicago December 9.
The safety board postponed accepting the 23 000 dollar Ameri can-La France water tower until a 1 000 gallon pumper arrives. Fire Chief Jesse A. Hutsell and board members wanted a live demonstration after prior tests. The Mack Fire Equipment Company supplied the unit for Engine House No 13 and Gustav Jacobs of New York Ameri can-La France urged immediate settlement.
James Douthitt a Negro of 616 West Twelfth Street was arrested Monday night after a crash at Michigan Street and White River Boulevard. His eastbound vehicle struck a car driven by J W Walters of 2628 North Harding Street injuring Walters his wife and L B Huston of 1259 Burdshall Parkway.
Notables including Vice President Dawes applauded Dorothy Speare novelist as she essayed the prima donna role in the opera Mignon in Washington last night. In New York Alice Brooks leads Booth and Barrett with short skirts and long runs reflecting modern theater demands.
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