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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1928
Page
8
New York dispatch reflects on sports writers work ethic and public image. Author defends journalists against envy and claims of laziness, noting trips with ball players and the resolve shown during dull news days.
National League season awards crown Dazzy Vance of Brooklyn with a 2.09 ERA and 22–10 record, continuing his seven straight strikeout title with 200 K and 1,388 career strikeouts. Benton led with 25 wins for the Giants, while Grimes and Nehl posted strong marks after moves between clubs. Alexander capped an eighteenth season with 16 wins and a 3.36 ERA for St Louis.
Cathedral high school topped Washington Catholic 21 to 18 at the Irish gym. Dugan led scoring with seven points on one field goal and five free throws as Cathedral held a slight lead at halftime 8 to 6. Washington’s totals and lineup are partially readable with several players listed in the box score.
Independent clubs in Indianapolis seek games with fast quintets. St Philip s and St Patricks among others to contact Lester Adams or Dr 3308 M. Woodside Merchants post two spring wins 45 to 22 and 37 to 19. Pennsy Railroad and Hayes Body seek December January bookings. Buddy Aces claim 15 wins in 16 starts and pursue tougher opponents.
Joe Sekyra of Dayton will fight Cuban Bobby Brown of Philadelphia in a ten round heavyweight bout in Chicago. Sekyra has defeated Jimmy Braddock and K. O. Christner, while Brown is noted for a powerful punch and sharp training work.
Joey Sangor of Milwaukee, a featherweight who recently lost to Armando Santiago in Chicago, begins intensive work for his New Year’s Day bout in Milwaukee against Ted Morgan, the world junior lightweight champion.
In Spalding's, Indiana high school bosses led a lively discussion on stalling with Arthur Trester and Dale Miller present. Tim Campbell proposed a rule allowing referees to judge total inactivity, while others joked about escapes and mail decisions as tensions rise. The Bedford squad faced tough tests against Franklin, Muncie, and Columbus, with suspended stars affecting the lineup amid lingering controversy. Ralph Miller heads to teach youth basketball, hailed as a tough pro.
Jack Dempsey former world heavyweight champion travels from Los Angeles toward New York with plans to meet Tex Rickard and promote the heavyweight elimination tournament. He will pause in Salt Lake City to visit his mother before continuing to New York and then Miami Florida.
Do You Know That EMPSEY will receive sixty thousand dollars for starting dog races in Florida. The money will finance box purchases for Estelle, at two hundred fifty berries per box. Rickard seeks the Demps to referee a Miami fight, having officiated a Detroit bout for Floyd Fitzsimmons. Gus Wilson recalls starting to hook his right in the bout. Mike McTigue promotes a new heavyweight prospect from Ireland, whose Irish brogue confuses him. Georges Carpentier headlines London music halls claiming world light heavyweight status. Tommy Loughran is champion and may out-sing and out-dance any rival, in or out of the interlude.
Butler Bulldogs coached by Paul Hinkle prepare to face Danville’s Central Normal squad at the blue and white field house. Expected starters include White Chandler Hildebrand with Bugg at guard and Reeves leading Danville’s offense. The game is not broadcast and will start at 8 o clock with no prelims.
Georgia Tech coach Bill Alexander continued hard drills for the Rose Bowl game on New Year’s Day against California. Right guard Roger Drennon was again in uniform, and the rest of the squad reported in excellent condition. The Golden Tornado practiced at the Rose Bowl while California worked out at Tournament Park.
New York December 28 ossie Orwell is favored for the first base job with Connie Mack's club next summer. Experts cite his good showing at first last season and his .306 mark in 64 games, mostly as a pitcher, with timely hits when needed.
New York Americans fail to widen their NHL margin at Madison Square Garden losing 2 to 0 to the Chicago Blackhawks. Montreal Canadiens beat Detroit Cougars 3 to 0 in Montreal. Toronto Maple Leafs defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 2 to 0 in Pittsburgh.
New York readers await the middleweight showdown between Ace Hudkins and Rene Devos at Madison Square Garden. The Belgian is a 8-to-5 favorite, with weight checks this afternoon potentially shifting parity.
In Thursday’s Evangelical League games at Zion hall Second Reform beat Second Evangelical 30 to 24 Emmanuel defeated the Zions 15 to 11 and St John s Evangelical won against Frieden s five 31 to 22
Eddie Shea, Eddie Anderson, Walcott Langford and other ringsters back Norman Brown of Chicago who meets Meyer Grace at the Armory on New Year’s night. Brown recently joined the Joe Glaser stable after being spotted fighting in Chicago minor pro and amateur shows. Local fans recall Brown beating Tony Ross, knocking Cecil Hart cold, and stopping Tut Seymour in three rounds at the Armory.
More than 500 athletic directors and coaches attend the National Collegiate Athletic Association meeting in New Orleans. The executive committee announces the track and field meet awarded to the University of Chicago for June 7 and 8 and the swimming championship to Washington University in St Louis for March 29 and 30.
The Printing Craft League saw three teams Persevering win. H. E. Schmitt Insurance, Queen City Inks, and Indianapolis Star defeated Press Assistants, Indianapolis Engraving Company, and Pressmen's Union. Pivot City Inks edged Pivot City Blacks in one game. Meyer led Pivot City Inks with 40 in three games 190 227 223 while Middaw and Fehr posted strong totals. The New Year features loom with top draws at Pritchett Recreation and Indiana alleys including a second annual team sweepstakes and a 100 prize at Uptown. High scores included Meeker 704 and Weisman 702 in Elks League. Pendergast 267 in Capitol alleys.
Griffith, Chicago battler, seeks another win after beating Garfield Johnson as top bout on the Cable tabernacle card with Chuck Doris, Michigan light heavyweight, in the feature. Promoter Vaughn Richardson reports strong advance sales and a large crowd expected. prelims include Scotten vs Roberts and Smith vs Johnson.
The Eighth Christian Commodores defeated St Philips 54 to 46 at St Philips hall. The Saints led 29 to 17 at halftime. B House scored 27 for the winners in the victory, the eighth straight for the Commodores.
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