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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1923

Page

2

National Collegiate Association May Break With A U Over Paddock

Delegates at the National Collegiate Athletic Association convention debated who controls college athletes. Executive officers drafted recommendations on Charles Paddock, Pacific Coast sprinting champion, alleging the Amateur Athletic Union overstepped powers in blacklisting him from Olympic tryouts and suspending him for Paris Games participation.

United Press Atlanta National Collegiate Athletic Association Charles Paddock Amateur Athletic Union C. A Pierce T. E. Jones Jones Wisconsin

Alumni Net Team Tops Manual Varsity in Slim Win

In the annual alumni basketball game at Manual gym Thursday night the Southside five edged the former Red and White stars 27 to 25. Eichman sat with an injured knee, hurting Manual's backcourt play while E. Harreson and Rice led the alumni scorers as Balauf Malone and Hixzgs starred for Manual.

Manual South Side Red and White Stars Jones Eichman E. Harreson Rice Ballauf Malone Hixzgs Manuals

Two Cue Games Tonight in City Billiard Tourney

The Board of Trade parlors host two three-cushion matches with Wolf versus Moore and Frye versus Mitchell. Previous day results show Lewis and Thompson each lost two games while Shane and Johnson defeated Lewis and Wolf and Moore defeated Thompson.

Board of Trade Wolf Moore Frye Mitchell Lewis Thompson Shane Johnson

Invaders Win French Golf Titles Skewed From Home Talent

The article notes French golfers rarely claim the gold championship of France, dominated by foreigners. James Ockenden, a visiting Briton, holds the current title while only two Frenchmen have ever won, Arnaud Massy and Jean Gassiat.

France James Ockenden Arnaud Massy Jean Gassiat George Duncan Jim Braid J. H. Taylor Douglas Edgar Walter Stagen Francois de Bellet

Ritola to Run for Finland in Olympic Games

Willie Ritola, holder of the American ten mile and cross country titles, will sail for Finland on January 4 to train with the Finnish team and compete under his native colors in the Olympic games in France.

United Presa New York France Willie Ritola Finland Thurs- Tiests

Independent Basketball Teams Seek Games for New Year

The O-Hara Sans boast one loss and seek opponents for New Year’s Eve and January in 15-year-old play. They list potential rivals from New Augusta to Uni sien hoe Nhat and urge readers to contact Howard at Olney St. or 1081, leaving a phone number. The Right Hand A. C. in the 18-20-year-old class seeks games with fast fives, listing players and contact Wes ter 3018 for James. St. George meets Olive Branch Juniors in a three game series at Seventh ee Church gym, with additional 7-18 class games via Drexel 4698 for Joe.

O-Hara O-Haras New Augusta Clermont Oaklandon Spades North Side Trise Ferndales Christamores Unisien A. C Custard Miller Rail Selly Jackson Eich McShay Shantz Egan Reeves and Sullivan Wester James Hy-Jinx On-Let-Us Temple Baptist St. George Olive B Ranch Seventhee Church Toe Drexel Joe

UWARS and Franklin College Clash Saturday Night

The Indianapolis Omars meet Franklin College at Franklin Saturday night in a hotly anticipated game many locals have awaited since the team formed. Starters include Church Hennessey Gi and Moffett with Gill at Earlham as assistant coach, while Spud Campbell may start in place of Hennessey. Spurred by a Christmas holiday break, January will bring a fast college season with strong matchups.

Indianapolis Omars Franklin College Franklin Omars Church Hennessey Hinkle Moffett Indiana Gill Earlham James Millikin Bethany Spud Campbell

College and high school basketball results summary

Ohio State led Lenn 35 to 22 against Pitt. Vanderbilt edged Alumni 31 to 27. Manual beat Alum Girls 25 to 18 in Tippecanoe County Meet with Stockwell clocking 2: Buck Creek 0 forfeit noted. Clarkshill 10 defeated Gladdens Corner 8.

College Ohio State Lenn Pitt Vanderbilt Manual Alum Tippecanoe Stockwell Buck Creek Clarkshill Gladdens Corner

January sports round up and notable events

January notes show Joie Ray attempting a mile record, Tex Rickard denying matches for Dundee and Leonard, Tilden drawing from tennis cup play, Dempsey's engagement with a Follies blonde announced, Sammy Ginsberg entering prize fighting as Battling O Rourke, and six day bike racers returning to work. New York referees call a rare, correct decision as the game closes for ten days.

Joie Ray Mile Tex Rickard Dundee Leonard Tilden Dempsey Sammy _ Ginsberg Battling O'Rourke New York

Sports and society notes from a mid-century lineup

In line up by mid May Jose Ray fails to lower mile record and quits running for good. June Tilden reiterates Davis Cup must get along without him. Sisler with smoked glasses sees Browns’ 14th straight loss from the grandstand. Zev to represent America in match race. Admiral Grayson accuses discrimination and asks Supreme Court for justice. July Dempsey engaged to red-headed girl in George White's Scandals. A A U officials hail Paddock for 100-yard dash in Olympics. Leonard and Dundee draw. August Walter Johnson fans two batters in eight innings. Bobby Jones defeated in amateur championship semi finals.

Jose Ray Tilden Sisler Browns Grandstand Zev America Admiral Grayson Supreme Court For Justice Dempsey George White A.A. U Paddock Leonard Dundee Walter Johnson Bobby Jones

September and october notes from baseball and football rounds

Preparations for severe events note Babe Ruth misfielded for 318th time. September Davis Cup singles champ crowned. Joie Ray fails to break mile mark. Waite Hoyt to start opening game vs Giants. October Notre Dame opens with 110 points. Columbia flags Haughton system in testing. McGraw calls Yankees lucky stiffs. November Firpo complains ref biased in Dempsey rematch. Branch Rickey denies sale of Hornsby. Landis approves $8.20 hair tonic expense. December wrestlers set level matches. Battling O’Rourke buys Harlem apartments. Dempsey on marriage to Peggy Joyce.

Tilden Joie Ray Waite Hoyt Giants Notre Dame Columbia Haughton McGraw Yankees Firpo Dempsey Branch Rickey Hornsby Landis Battling O'Rourke Harlem Peggy Joyce

Chicago Netters Respect DePauw

The Chicago University basketball team, fresh from Christmas break, faces DePauw University of Greencastle, Ind. after DePauw beat Illinois in double overtime and tied Wisconsin in triple OT, signaling a tough test for the Maroons who are not runing strong lately.

Chicago Chicago University DePauw Greencastle Ind Hoosier Illinois Wisconsin Maroons Invaders

Mackian Outfield Makeover Shifts for Athletics in Chicago

In Chicago, Billy Sivas Onnie Mack orchestrated two major moves importing Strand from Salt Lake and Simmons from Milwaukee to join Bing Miller and create a powerful Athletics outfield. Frank Welch remains as a rising option while Matthews departs Milwaukee, with McGowan headed there too. The tale hints at personality clashes and the fragile spark that drives star status in the majors.

Onnie Mack Chicago Mack Strand Salt Lake Simmons Milwaukee Bing Miller Athletics Frank Welch Pluz” Matthews Mackian Frank McGowan Matthews Connie Mack

New Year's handicap draws 29 nominees at Fairground

New Orleans track opens with the New Year’s handicap worth added 5000 dollars. Three year olds and up run a mile and one sixteenth. Notables listed include Belzoni Setting Sun The Roll Call Olynthus Rama John Paul Jones Dustabourt Dr Clarke Triumph Solisa Rinkey Moon Raker Flying Devil Best Pal Barracuda Tender Seth Brunell Bradley’s Tony Flintstone Raffles O Henry Delante Guest of Honor Kennedy Amole Blotter Revenge.

Times New Orleans Fairground Belzoni Setting Sun the Roll Call Hermis Kemble Olynthus Rama John Paul Jones Dustabourt Dr. Clarke

Boxing match ends in draw at Logansport

In Loganport Indiana Horner of Marion and California Joe Gans boxed a ten round draw here Thursday night. Cyclone Rogers of Mary and K. O. Clemons of Lafayette were even in four rounds.

Longasport Logansport Ind

Brown star Shocker seeks move to Poston Red Sox

Urban Shocker, star pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, states he will not return next season and expresses a desire to join the Poston Red Sox, signaling a major league move.

Red Sox Urban Shocker St. Louis Browns Shocker Poston Red Sox

1923 All Around Trap Amateur Champs Sale In Indiana

Parr Direct paced at 2.15 percent and was sold in Lebanon Indiana to Charles Mabrey of Auburn New York for 2500 dollars. The deal was announced Thursday by Dr J A Parr of the city.

Parr Timea Special Lebanon Ind Parr Direct J. A. Parr Charles Mabrey Auburn N. Y

Two High School Basketball Games On Schedule This Weekend

Cathedral opens its season against State opponents at K of C Hall while Hagerstown meets Cathedral. Connersville loss in overtime stands as Hagerstown’s notable result. Cathedral’s lineup includes Mullin Kelley Costello Daugherty and Geraghty. Technical faces Richmond at the YMCA after Richmond beat Shortridge.

Cathedral Hagerstown K. of C. Hall Connersville Mullin Kelley Costello Daugherty Geraghty Technical Richmond Shortridge Tech

Luque Tops League Pitchers After Disappointing 1922

Adolfo Luque, Cuban pitcher for Cincinnati, rose from a troubled 1922 season to lead the 1923 pitching averages. He won 27 games with eight losses as the Reds improved, showing that patience with a star can change a team’s fortunes. Moran and Herrmann weigh his workload as winter play continues in Havana.

United News New York Adolfo Luque Cincinnati Reds Reds Luque Adolfo Pat Moran Garry Herrmann Havana Moran

Giants Pitcher Cleared In Barnstorming Probe

Chicago hockey? No. But report states Commissioner Landis announced Wilfred Rosy Ryan of the New York Giants did not violate after season barnstorming rules after an investigation. The ruling comes as teams prepare for winter schedules and public interest remains high in league governance.

United Press Chicago

Holdout King HAT would we do without in Eddie Roush

Pat Moran of Cincinnati weighs trading temperamental Reds outfielder Eddie Roush to the Giants. Moran considers moving First Baseman Kelly and Outfielder Bill Southworth as part of the deal while Roush protests his retirement demands and seeks higher pay and a longer contract.

Eddie Roush The Reds Pat Moran Cincinnati Giants Kelly Bill Southworth

Lafayette Names McCracken as New Coach for Eleven

Herbert McCracken, former Pittsburgh University star, signed Thursday to coach Lafayette College football for two years. He recently coached at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania.

Herb McCracken Pitt Cracken Pittsburgh University Lafayette College Allegheny College

Maple Heights Spring Horse Racing Opens in Cleveland

Cleveland December 28 Maple Heights spring running race meeting will start May 17 and run through May 31 announced by Manager Sam Holman. It is the first spring racing in Cleveland.

Timea Cleveland Maple Heights Sam Holman

Flurry of Action Starts in Ranks of Big Fellows

Henry L Farrell reports a crowded field of contenders racing toward the title shot against Jack Dempsey. Harry Wills and Tommy Gibbons push to prove priority, while Luis Firpo hails from South America for a possible rematch. Wills schedules a Hartford bout with Jack Taylor on January 31 as Gibbons plans a steady spring assault and Fulton bout in St Paul before targeting Firpo. Renault pursues Firpo as well.

United Press New York Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Tommy Gibbons Luis Firpo South America Taylor Wills Hartford Jack Taylor Siki Philadelphia Mullins Wills Dempsey Gibbons Gibbons Gibbons Firpo Fred Fulton St. Paul Jack Renault

Baptist Net Scores All-Baptist Basketball League Standings

Complete scores for Indianapolis All-Baptist Basketball League games through December 26. Results include Dec 10 from Woodruff and Emerson to Crooked Creek. Dec 11 Westview and Tabernacle. Dec 12 Emerson and Lynnhurst. Dec 14 New Bethel Tabernacle River Avenue. Dec 17 Cumberland New Bethel Thirty-First Tabernacle Emerson River Avenue. Dec 18 Crooked Creek Lynn Westview Temple Woodruff River Avenue Tabernacle Emerson Cumberland Thirty First Calvary. Dec 21 Woodruff Lynnhurst Crooked Creek Westview Temple. Dec 26 Cumberland Lynnhurst Emerson Westview Crooked Creek Calvary.

Indianapolis All-Baptist Basketball League Cumberland New Bethel Thirty-First Tabernacle Emerson River Avenue Crooked Creek Lynn Second Westview Temple Woodruff Tabernacia Calvary Lynnhurst

Burman and Goozeman Featherweights Clash in Milwaukee

United Press report from Milwaukee on December 28 previews a ten round featherweight bout between Joe Burman of Chicago and Ernie Goozeman of Los Angeles. The card also notes Jack Zivic of Pittsburgh defeating Joe Janson of Milwaukee and Sammy Markowitz of New York beating Danny Cohen of New York in ten round decisions.

United Presa Milwaukee Joe Burman Chicago Ernie Goozeman Ls Angeles Pittsburgh United Press Jack Zivic Joe Janson Sammy Markowitz New York Welter Danny Cohen

Cubs Release Fitzgerald to Wichita. Mika to Fight Siki

Chicago December 28 Howard Fitzgerald the Cubs outfielder released to Wichita. Freddie Fussell a southpaw also will be released. Faro Mika Japanese mat star meets Reginald Siki the Abyssinian giant tonight in Chicago.

Cubs Fitzgerald United Preas Chicago Howard Fitzgerald Wichita Chicago Cubs Freddie Fussell Chicago Faro Mika Reginald Siki

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