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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
4
Billy Evans argues that demands for a three year deal and a high yearly stipend by Rogers Hornsby come at a bad time as teams curtail overhead. He cites money matters in Cobb Speaker and Collins departures, noting salaries could have been 35000 to 50000 for any one of the trio.
The piece recalls Owen Bush and George Moriarty who once starred at shortstop and third base for Detroit and now manage pennant hopefuls in Pittsburgh and Detroit. It contrasts era giants Hughey Jennings and pitching staff figures Donovan Mullin Summers Willett Slever Killian, noting Moriarty and Bush rode pitchers with sharp taunts in old Tiger days.
The passage praises managers of the type of Bush and Moriarity from Pittsburgh and Detroit. It notes they are aggressive hard losers yet good sportsmen who demand spirit from their players. Mentions their old school roots and influence of Hughey Jennings.
New York December report recalls Jack Hendricks claiming the Cincinnati Reds passed on Tony Lazzeri in 1926 due to concerns about intermittent health attacks. He noted Lazzeri’s fielding and hitting were major league caliber and that a $50,000 bid inappropriately risked too much. The Yankees could afford the gamble, and Hendricks argued Lazzeri at shortstop might have changed the Reds’ fate.
Knute K. Rockne, Notre Dame football coach, supposedly resigns and signs with the University of California. Report cites Sip Madigan of St. Mary’s College as successor. Rockne may issue a spring football call in March while vacationing in Honolulu.
The Big Four basketball team rallied in the second half to defeat the Diamond Chain 51 to 35 at the Hoosier Athletic Club. Les Cruse led the Diamond Chain with strong play, while Chesty Howard starred for the Big Four, scoring nine field goals to clinch top position for the Hoosier A. C. in city league play.
The Marmon Motor basketball squad meets the strong Indianapolis Light and Heat at South Side Turner Hall at 8 15 with rivalry noted. Light and Heat feature stars Dutch Buesing Grimsley Phillips and Spider Lentz while Marmons counter with Emil Harmeson Harold Harmeson Dan Stewart Lu sar Allison and Nipper. A Marmon scrubs game opens at 7 15.
Eddie Collins weighs the best center fielders of Tris Speaker’s era noting Hap Felsch as close in natural ability but lacking Speaker’s mind, Johnny Mostill as a swift but less consistent successor.
In Chicago the joint meeting of the American and National Leagues discussed Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis for re election as baseball commissioner. Ban Johnson’s return to the advisory council raises questions about unity and power sharing as factions debate whether Landis will be unanimously re elected or seek a new agreement.
Wabash Little Giants beat Danville Normal 20 to 14 in Crawfordsville. De Vol led Wabash with four field goals while Shake of Normal tied for high points with four goals and a free throw. Halftime stood 11-5. The game previewed two upcoming matches against Evansville College.
Notre Dame University hockey faces the Chicago A A team in Chicago on Monday. The matchup pits college hockey talent against a strong club squad in a locally billed contest.
The Diamond Chain squad, a leading City Net League team, plays Wednesday nights at the Hoosier Athletic Club. Richards leads the league in scoring as Cruse and Kemplers bring former Manual High School and Em Roe ties, but Chain was defeated 51 to 35 by the Big Four netters this week.
Adopts grid plan for Connersville High School with four games set against Columbus Knightstown Newcastle and Rushville. Spring practice eyed and coaches to focus on inter classmen. Claypool Athletic Field to be prepared for fall use.
Brownsburg Indiana hosts a Saturday basketball tournament featuring Ben Davis Amo Southport and Brownsburg. Schedule lists two p m Ben Davis versus Amo three p m Brownsburg against Southport, with consolation and final games at seven eight p m and a second consolation at two and three.
Al Corbett of Cleveland knocked out Pete Harmon of Rochester in the third round at Meadville Pennsylvania on Thursday night according to United Press dispatches.
Coe College meets Butler at Armory 8 with Franklin visiting Indiana. Miami faces Earlham as Indiana Central plays Muncie Nor mal and Huntington hosts Vincennes in a busy evening of college basketball.
Roy Wallace of Indianapolis meets Frankie Kramer of Philadelphia in a ten round bout at Cincinnati under Walnut Athletic Club supervision. Proceeds will aid a crippled children’s fund.
Six representatives from each of the ten Western Conference schools will meet in Chicago next month to discuss future policies. Topics include rotating schedules, simultaneous home and home games, long term contracts, intersectional games, uniform eligibility rules, and a playing code.
New Jersey boxing commission lifts ban on Charley Rosenberg world bantamweight champion. He will meet Petey Mack in a charity benefit bout in Jersey City next Monday night after refusing to fight Bud Taylor in Chicago last summer.
The Times Sports department seeks players for a team photo and to arrange games. Polk's Milk fire manager or a player should visit during the day for identification. The Triangle Juniors seek games and gym access. call Drexel 1759 and ask for Pau. The Indian polls Marvels seek a 16 17 year old class game tonight or Friday. contact Drexel 6664 or Harry Heplay at Orange St. The Beth El five wants 14 46 year olds with gym access. call Washington 1196 and ask for Walter. The Post office team trains for Capitol City League game vs Bue Butter five Friday. players Lich, Ferguson, and roweers should be at the hall by 8 o’clock.
Gloona Fulmer star forward for Muncie Normal injures shoulder in Huntington clash and will miss tonight's game against Indiana Central College. Bonnie Smith likely to start. Crosley may enter lineup. Remaining starters Wade Renner Schooler Shumm anchor the squad.
Ray Blades of the St. Louis Cardinals underwent surgery for a misplaced cartilage in the left knee. Doctors said the operation was not serious and would not affect his playing future.
The Indianapolis Athletic Club defeated the TY Bulldogs Thursday night 15-3 15-6 14-6. Six I A C handball teams also swept their six matches at the Hoosier A C Stix doubles were played.
University Heights AC defeated Great Western Furniture 48 to 26. The team has totaled 145 points in its last three games and seeks road success against state opponents. L Truitt of 1009 Hanna Ave Indianapolis is noted in the report.
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