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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1930
Page
10
Joe Williams mocks annual sports prophecies with satirical predictions for each month 1930. Notable figures Ruth Tilden Sharkey and Jones appear in exaggerated scenarios, lampooning press forecasts and sports fandom.
An old Vera Cruz cemetery, in use since 1964, is planned to be converted into a baseball park. The project aims to repurpose the historic site into a sports facility, reflecting urban development trends in the region.
A fragmented note mentions Graceton Floyd as Texas A M captain with the nickname Bull. It also references Al Simmons and a Christmas card line about a white elephant. A referee Ed Purdy is called a house detective Planters, and Billy is described as a former boxer and a police rent in Chicago.
The 1930 sports year previews major international events across golf tennis polo horse racing boxing and sailing. Prominent matchups include the America's Cup defense at Newport the Lipton Shamrock challenge and a Sharkey Schmeling title bout. Bobby Jones leads amateurs in Britain while Agua Caliente Derby and Arlington Park host an international racing showcase.
Illinois basketball, labeled dark horses in the 1930 Western Conference, travel to Butler Field House for a key test against Indiana. They lost by one point at De Pauw and may again face Hoosier guard Gaga Mills who played earlier ineligible. Harper May Kamp star in loss.
Four top junior basketball teams from Indiana will visit East Tenth Community House for a Thursday night double bill as part of a January series. The Flashes and Triangles from Indianapolis will face Huntington Y M C A Celts and Bloomington respectively in back to back games. The 115-pound clash highlights the lineup with other junior teams including Anderson Y state champs Muncie Midgets Connersville Greenwood and local clubs also scheduled to appear. East Tenth Deaks open each Thursday curtain raiser.
George Kerwin a Chicago junior welter defeated Steve Culver of Bridgeport Conn in ten rounds at the Armory Tuesday night. Rosy Kid Baker knocked out Tommy O'Brien in Indianapolis in the semi windup. Other results included Jimmy Konerman besting Jackie Parker and Red Myers shading Phil Konerman in four rounds.
Backboard columnist Harry Silverburg notes Washington high School Hatchets as state’s top prep quintet under Burl Friddle, undefeated in nine games, with a tough schedule ahead. He lists key upcoming games against Connersville Vincennes Logansport and Purdue’s college ranks, and includes reader letters about recent picks and Fan opinions.
Notre Dame 22 Northwestern 19 Wisconsin 34 Iowa State 17 Pittsburgh 38 Ohio State 33 Chicago 38 Montana State 28 St Louis A 46 Vanderbilt 16 Frankfort 23 Lebanon 20 Delphi 32 Kokomo 30 Huntington 35 Bluffton 34 Shelbyville 45 Greenfield 17 Fowler 37 Fowler Alumni 27 Ft Wayne 22 Syracuse 21
The Rose Tire Company forms a basketball squad of ex college and high school players ready to book games across the middle west. Teams invited include Ft Wayne Electrics Morgantown Rushville Spencer Big Four A A St Philips Strauss Says and South Side Turners. Contact Max G Goldsmith at 1218 4 South Meridian Street or call Drexel 1103 after 6 30 PM.
Polo was the national game of ancient Persia dating from before the Christian era. The sport did not reach England until about sixty years ago.
Italian cyclist Pietro Linari, six feet six inches tall and 220 pounds, is described as one of the sport’s biggest figures in the six day bike racing circuit.
William Jacobs of Baltimore and John M. Richardson of Dartmouth reach the finals of the national junior indoor tennis championships in New York. Jacobs, top seed, defeated Aaron Miller 6-0 6-3. Richardson upset Harvard’s Donald Frame 6-4 1-6 6-3. March Hecht and Bernard Friedman were boys’ tourney finalists.
S H S plays two key away games this weekend after the holiday campaign. Friday they meet Tipton at the north side gym and Saturday travel to Alexandria. Each opponent beat Shortridge last season and brings strong scoring threats.
In Evanston on Tuesday night Notre Dame edged Northwestern 22 to 19 in a close contest. Northwestern led 19-18 late in the second half before Smith of Notre Dame scored a field goal and Bob Newbold made two free throws to seal the win. Northwestern’s Walter, Lockhart, and McCarnes led the Purple with Riel, while Newbold and De Cook starred for the Ramblers.
Purdue strong guard Johnny Wooden may play tonight after a leg injury as the Purdue five meets Montana State in Lafayette Indiana. Montana State is noted for scoring ability and a tough battle is anticipated as Butler previously beat both teams.
Coach Thorpe notes the Panama Canal Zone and California supply the University of Minnesota swimming team with the strongest talent. The statement highlights geographic diversity in the program’s roster.
New York manager Bob Shawkey, successor to the late Miller Huggins, tells United Press the Yankees were beaten in 1929 but will rebound to win the American League pennant in 1930 if pitching holds with Waite Hoyt, Herb Pennock and Henry Johnson back in form. Other AL managers express cautious optimism or note team needs.
Independent and Amateur Notes record game cancellations and upcoming matchups. Reserves cancel against Y M C A. Reserves to play St Phillips at St Phillips gym. Cubs vs Kirschbaum Nanters at Kirschbaum gym. Kingan's seek midweek and Saturday games with city and state teams. open dates noted. Edgewood A C extends win streak with a 14th straight victory over Irvington Trojans.
Technical in Action Coach Tim Campbell continued to drive his Tech squad for two tough games this weekend. Arsenal returns to Kokomo Friday to face Masters Wildcats and then hosts Rushville Lions on Saturday. Kokomo started slowly but then beat Anderson and other strong teams as Rushville aims to test the Green team at top pace.
The University of Pittsburgh basketball team defeated Ohio State 38 to 33 in Pittsburgh. Hyatt led Pitt with eight field goals for his sixth straight win, while Ervin and Fesler starred for the Buckeyes. Pitt led 19 to 17 at halftime.
John Casanova, football star for Santa Clara college, died in Eureka California Tuesday night from injuries in an auto accident.
Frank P. Day of Union College urged NACSA members to halt gate receipts and professional coaching, form amateur leagues, ban compensation for players, and keep athletics open and above board. He warned big colleges’ salaries, public spectacle trends, and the need for college presidents to reform.
J Spahr coach and guard of the upstate quintet will face the Big Four of Indianapolis in a Saturday night game at the Y M C A. He aims to stop Thompson Hickey and Roberts, key guards for the Big Four. Ft Wayne GEs recently beat Strauss Says and are ranked among the state's strongest. DeMolays meet Beech Grove in the curtain raiser.
On January 1 in San Francisco the Shrine East West Classic features two top football teams. Western stars include Lom and Rigels of California while eastern lineup highlights Sleight of Purdue Cannon and Twomey of Notre Dame.
Final day features top city bowlers at Maples with 11 am to 9 pm schedules including Paul Taylor, H Connors, Charles Murphy and many others. St Philip drives hosts 200 scratch meet with mid afternoon sessions and practice champ Charlie Liebtag nets perfect 300 at Pritchett Recreation.
Advices from the Army special train returning to West Point report Cadet Charles Polly Humber elected captain of the Army football team for 1930. Humber, a Georgian and three year star line man, succeeds All American Chris Cagle at guard.
In Denver on January 1 the North Central Conference all star backs hold a slight weight edge as they prepare to meet a selected Rocky Mountain Conference team.
Ripple High faces Southport at John Strange gym Friday in an Orange and Black home game. Saturday the squad travels to New Augusta for another tested matchup after a postponement.
USC ready for the Rose Bowl facing unbeaten Pittsburgh as 70,000 fans expect a hard fought contest. The Western squad seeks redemption after prior national losses while Pitt holds the favored eastern nod. Weather is sunny and warm as lineups and betting lean toward USC by a touchdown.
Indiana Central College announces a nine game 1930 football slate led by a historic first meeting with Butler University. The schedule lists Oakland City at home on Sept 20, Butler away Sept 27, DePauw away Oct 4, Franklin home Oct 10, State Teachers' College of Toledo Bay? at home Oct 17, Rose Poly away Oct 25, Earlham away Nov 1, Manchester home Nov 8, and Muncie away Nov 14.
Two boxers Mushy Callahan and Benny Bass lost their titles as New York boxing commission abolishes junior championships amid scandal surrounding the Morgan Bass bout. Bettors had offered heavy odds on Bass and the round of his knockout.
The Amateur Athletic Union denied Stanislaus Petkiewicz a US competition entry for this winter. He arrived without an invitation and is barred due to suspicious circumstances surrounding his visit and actions since arriving in the United States.
Phil Scott English heavyweight has been offered a match with Jack Sharkey in Boston on July 4 James J Johnston manager to Eddie Mack promoter says Sharkey promised to fight and expects the bout at Braves Field to draw 750000 dollars
St. Louis Browns announce batterymen will begin 1930 spring training in West Palm Beach Florida on February 25. Team officials expect to use the camp to prepare the pitching staff and backstop for the season opener.
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