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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
4
A steeplechase winner paid 680 to 1, paying 21 bettors 6,822 francs each on 10 franc tickets. Paris dollar around 25 francs, implying US payouts of about 273 dollars per 40 cent wager after the race. Other races and local college basketball notes follow with Hoosier state matchups and early season form.
United Press reports at Madison Square Garden on December 8 that Reggie McNamara of the United States and Pietro Linari of Italy led as the fourth day of the six day international bike race began.
Youngstown venue hosted a fast ten round boxing match where Happy Atherton of Indianapolis was edged by Willie Davies in a furious exchange, the crowd witnessing a close decision.
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues members debated major league relations with Commissioner Landis and a possible break with the majors over re election. The group also weighed funding disabled players homes and chose a next meeting site, with Dallas favored among options.
A banquet in the Rainbow Room hosted by the Indianapolis Purdue Alumni Association honored fifteen public high school football players for outstanding season work. Gold medals were awarded to the players. speakers included Purdue coaches and officials.
The City Basketball League schedules two Wednesday night games at the Hoosier Athletic Club gym Pratt and Meridian. Big Four Railroad faces Hoosier A C at 7 45 PM followed by Diamond Chain against Indianapolis Light and Heat Company at 8 30 PM. A season crowd is anticipated.
Lawrence Merchants drop from the National Independent Basketball Association after nine wins and three losses not due to a defeat. They beat Anderson Dayton and Toledo twice and plan to face the Ramblers of Indianapolis this Saturday. Address Coach Hopkins Lawrence Ind for state game notices.
Walter Ramsey defeated Joe Hunter 50 to 47 to force a second place tie with six wins and two losses while Rubens and Vogler share the lead at six and one. The match, a defensive safety battle, lasted 121 innings at Cooler's parlors. Cooler and Neal Jones were set to meet tonight. Yale beat New London Submarine Base 38 to 19 in New Haven. Princeton planned the season opener against Temple University featuring the Hast to the huddle in Princeton New Jersey.
Cincinnati officials at the winter session indicate a move to purchase the Columbus American Association franchise. They plan to appoint catcher Ivy Wingo as manager if the deal goes through, while Joe Carr would remain president of the Senators.
The Illinois athletic commission refused to overturn Referee Yanger's decision that Mickey Walker won the middleweight title over Tiger Flowers in Chicago last week. The commission found no substantiation of crookedness and kept the ruling, while adding two judges will sit ringside with the referee after January 1 to test the new judges referee system.
Rio de Janeiro December 8 built at about 200000 dollars the Gavea Golf and Country Club prepares to open its eighteen hole course described as the sportiest on the continent. Five holes run along the seaside and the layout is noted for its beauty.
Fidel La Barba world flyweight champion outpointed Delos Williams of New Orleans in a ten round Fresno scrap Tuesday night. The title fight showcased La Barba's sharp punching and control throughout the bout.
In 1912 Boston Braves scouts doubted Walter Maranville the “Rabbit” would hit but manager George Stallings believed in him. Maranville rose to star status, played for Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Brooklyn, then was released. Now as a free agent he signs to play shortstop for Rochester in the International League next season.
The piece profiles Art Parisien as a frail Notre Dame pinch hitter with a mix of ethnic notes and slick plays against Northwestern and USC. Knute Rockne vacations in Honolulu with playful hints of a new shift. Other items mention Tiger Flowers and hush tones about public appearances amid a noisy hall.
Cleveland promoter Scotty De Lauer rose to fame on December 2 1926 when his featherweight prospect Johnny Farr defeated Eddie Shea of Chicago for a key title claim. Billy Wallace also stunned by stopping Kid Kaplan in the fifth round.
After Kaplan was floored five times Farr emerged as the standout featherweight title contender. Wallace lines up for a lightweight title bout. A notable night for Scotty De Lauer amid the boxing card.
Southpaw Joe Pate, debuting with Philadelphia in 1926, posted nine wins in 47 games mostly in relief. He started only one game and did not throw a complete game as he built an unusual big league season with the Athletics.
Illinois basketball coach Craig Ruby fields an inexperienced lineup led by guard Lind and forwards Rea Tarwain and Daugherity as veteran performers Dawson and Sipe are sidelined. Bradley, Drake Coe and North Dakota visit Urbana in December before midconference play begins.
The 1927 schedule lists ten games for Shortridge High School football including one out of state clash with Stivers of Dayton Ohio. A training camp is slated for August at Camp Crosley on Lake Tippecanoe as in recent years.
Wabash College opened its basketball season with a 39 to 22 victory over Indiana State Normal led by Captain Benny DeVol and Red Robinson. Franklin College romped 71 to 7 over Indiana Central, while Earlham fell 43 to 23 to a visiting Deacon quintet. Danville Normal routed Indiana School of Pharmacy 74 to 0 with Franklin supplying the center fire.
The Meteors representing Indianapolis in the Central Indiana League meet Yorktown Merchants at the Y M C A on Thursday at 8 15. Yorktown strengthened by Spensler will challenge Meteors after their 83 80 win at Yorktown.
Ottawa Senators defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 3 to 2 in a National League hockey game here Tuesday night.
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