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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
11
Billy Evans profiles Ownie Bush new manager of the Washington club in the American League. Bush is described as aggressive and fiery yet liked by umpires, with a storied debut in 1908 for Detroit and a sharp, humorous edge in his personality.
Hoosier bantam king Bud Taylor of Terre Haute signs to fight Benny Vogel of Milwaukee in a ten round New Year’s bout at Tomlinson Hall. The 118 pound headliner follows Taylor’s victory over Herbie Schaeffer last summer as fans push for his return. Vogel, seasoned and tested, will provide strong opposition on the all star card.
Stilesville triumphs 37 to 23 over Clayton in a rough, fast game. Brewer and Wise lead Stilesville scoring while Callahan of Clayton adds ten points.
Two top basketball teams Jefferson of Lafayette and Vincennes meet in Vincennes after strong seasons. The schedule lists many Saturday games including Fishers at Hagerstown Princeton at Reitz Evansville Clinton at Garfield and more with regional matchups across Indiana.
Ritchie Mitchell of Milwaukee was eliminated from title contention after losing to Charley White of Chicago at the Garden. White becomes the logical challenger to Benny Leonard's lightweight crown following the decisive victory.
In a safety minded State three-cushion match Volger defeated Henning at the Occidental parlor Friday night 50 to 56 through a 102 inning game.
Tommy Gibbons used every ounce of effort to defeat Billy Miske by decision in a premier Minnesota boxing bout last night. The matchup marked the state’s first significant decision fight in years.
Cambridge Mass Dec 16 Henry Hubbard of Milton Mass a junior was elected by the Harvard varsity football men to lead the Crimson grid team in 1923.
Manual defeats Shortridge 25 to 17 as Howard leads Red and White with three field goals and eight free throws. Both teams miss from the fifteen foot line and show early season rust with Manual looking to have stronger prospects for the season.
The Nash-Elwood Independent defeated the St. Anthony's Y. P. C. 37 to 17 in a game highlighted by strong team play. Mc Nutt forward was the standout for the winners and Connelly back guard contributed well for Y. P. C. Next Thursday the New Augusta Independents face Y. P. C. on the local court.
Mickey Walker makes his return, after defeating Jack Hunton, in a twelve round welterweight title defense against Phil Krug at the Armory in Newark New Jersey on Monday night. The bout ends in a decision if it goes the distance.
George Burns wins the presidency of the National Baseball Players Association with Frankie Frisch a close rival. Jake Daubert is likely vice president while Fred Williams may become recording secretary. Bancroft seems favored for financial secretary with other executives including Roush Groh Wheat Doak Meadows and Gowdy.
A scattered sports column previews spring training for Brooklyn Robins with March 1 report date and notes owner Ebbets planning a Florida winter visit. It mentions Bill Clymer named Orioles scout and covers college football, basketball and soccer results with local humor and team digs.
Ownie Bush returned to Indianapolis after meetings in New York where he was appointed pilot of the Washington American League club. Congratulated by many friends he assumes a higher position in local sports and a Willard Park blow-out is planned with him as honor guest.
Brooklyn owners indicate Wheat, a longtime star, may be moved as he nears 35 to make room for younger players. Once a premier batter, Wheat led the league in 1918 with a .335 average and remained among the top hitters in prior years. Ebbets and Robinson seek youth to energize the Dodgers.
Anderson High School varsity edged Bloomington 28 23 Friday night led by Krueger and Shettle with strong defense. Ben Davis crushed Cumberland 31 15 as Wakefield starred. Davis girls under boys rules beat Cumberland 19 8.
Franklin High rallied from a 22 15 deficit to beat Columbus 46 35 behind King who with a knee brace sparked an offense led by forwards and McQuiston Willey and Huffer. Columbus stars Ziegler and French matched early, with 2 500 spectators watching Vedder Gard officiate.
The Fair Play basketball team travels to Clay ton Indiana for a second meeting this season. They lost the earlier game by one point in overtime and seek out-of-town and city games. Call Drexel 5163 and ask for Manager Kaplan or write to P O Box 895.
Greencastle High School defeated Cloverdale 25 to 13 in a slow paced game at Cloverdale with H. Hendricks starring for the winners.
Olive Branch Christians face Postoffice five at University Heights tonight. Games desired with Noblesville New Augusta and other strong state teams. Address M. Grit 332 HE Raymond or call Drexel 1619.
A State soccer league is planned by club officials in Sullivan Indiana as meeting today. John Bruce and Rasmussen of Indianapolis left for Sullivan Saturday. The league under the American Football Association will feature a Sullivan cup and a drawn schedule. Indianapolis meets Bicknell Sunday at 1 pm at the W Eighteenth and Sugar Grove field. Bicknell seeks another win.
After a dull season boxing will heat up in weeks with fights planned as Joe Lynch defends against Midget Smith while Ban tem champion and Floyd Johnson meet. Talks also hint at a possible bout between Tom Gibbons and Gene Tunney, former American light heavyweight champion.
Indiana college basketball opens with multiple games across the state. Hanover faces Em-Rees in Indianapolis while Central Normal battles Indiana Central College at University Heights. Butler travels to Marquette. Earlham may challenge DePauw. Wisconsin defeat noted. Central Normal prevails over Rose Poly 29 to 14.
In Omaha on Friday night Dave Shade of California defeated Frankie Schoell of Buffalo in a ten round welterweight bout by the referee's decision. Both are challengers for Mickey Walker's crown.
Seven weight classes feature eight bouts tonight at the Hoosier Athletic Club. Top bout pairs are George Benson versus Charles Terazan and Ray Hahn against Joe Bell. Local favorites include Russell Elliott, Charles Murphy, Edward Pryatt, Wilfred Parker, Roy Wallace, Carl Otten, Warde Fowler, and Willy Ramsay. Referee George Divers with judges Neal Wynne and R. H. Dixon.
Lightweight Raymond Hahn of the Hoosier A C faces Floyd Crabtree of Columbus Ohio in a dual amateur boxing meet at the H A C gym tonight. Hahn recently rose by defeating Joe Moose in St Louis municipal tourney. Moose had beaten all opponents until Hahn stopped him. The Crabtree bout is one of eight on the card with Columbus boxers rated highly for an intriguing show.
Omar quintette signs Al Feeney former Notre Dame star to manage and coach. Feeney to assume duties Monday night as Omars face the New York Celts at Tomlinson Hall.
Broad Ripple High School defeated Valley Mills 28 to 25 in Ripple gym, leading 13 to 10 at halftime. Parr scored six field goals for Broad Ripple, with Jackman and Wade also starring. Valley Mills saw Stewart and Thornberry stand out for the losers.
Boxing fans in New Orleans saw Bryan Downey of Cleveland and Happy Littleton of New Orleans battle fifteen rounds to a draw. Both fighters absorbed heavy punishment in a fierce contest Friday.
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