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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1930
Page
4
A New York welcome parade for golfer Bobby Jones mimics the Gertrude Ederle homecoming, with crowds, fire boats, and a Broadway procession. Jones’s parents greet him aboard the Europa, amid curious reporters and public fascination, while he avoids overemphasizing his fame.
East side marble champion Vinny Sullivan is set for a consolation tour similar to the national champion Jimmy Lee of Columbus. A proposed match between Sullivan and Lee aboard a steamship line was never scheduled, per Lee’s manager, so Sullivan proceeds with the consolation tour.
Tonight's boxing card at Riverside features four round bouts except the girls exhibition set for three rounds. First bell at 8 30. Jimmie Cooley to referee with a slate of feather light and bantam matchups including Yap vs Gan and Gaheimer vs Wiggins. Catholic League highlights Question Marks vs St Catherine's in final game of their circuit within the season.
The Athletics held a two game AL lead entering July 4 with a double header against the Red Sox in Boston while the Senators and Yankees duel in Washington. In the NL, Brooklyn tops Chicago by a sliver as the Robins face the Giants and the Cubs meet the Pirates.
In BW York on July 4 two major league games were played with Philadelphia defeating New York 5 to 4 in the American League and Boston shutout Pittsburgh 8 to 0 in the National League. Babe Ruth appeared despite an injured hand and left the tying run on base in the ninth while the Athletics sealed their win with a three run seventh.
On opening day of the national AAU swimming championships in Los Angeles three world records were set. Helene Madison of Seattle set two records in the 100 meters and the mile, while Buster Crabbe of the Los Angeles Athletic Club won the men’s mile in 21:27, edging Maiola Kalili of Hawaii.
Spug Myers and Tormy Cello prepare for a featured rematch at Ft Harrison after a ten round draw in which Cello led on points. Myers used speed but Cello showed endurance overturning the later rounds. The Feb Harrison card will also spotlight new prelims.
The Topeka Western League team signed veteran southpaw Ernie Koob, formerly with Louisville, in a move reported byTimes Special. Koob, a left handed pitcher with a storied career, joins the Topeka squad ahead of the season.
Louisville leads the American Association three games ahead of St Paul as the Colonels meet Johnny Corriden's Indians in an afternoon double header at Parkway field. The Indians add Bill Narlesky and Pat Simmons from Boston in a deal shaping with Rabbit Warstler, while Corriden trims others and notes Graves and Mulrooney issues. Louisville hopes for crowd support as the series stretches through Sunday.
At Wimbledon on July 4 John Doeg of Santa Monica and George Lott of Chicago beat Henri Cochet and Jacques Brugnon 8-6 3-6 6-3 6-1 in men's doubles. Americans Allison and Van Ryn lost to Doeg and Lott, affecting Davis Cup selections. Moody and Ryan aimed for an all American women's final.
The Indianapolis municipality plans and personnel for a six-player team to represent the city at the ninth annual National Amateur Public Links championship in Jacksonville Florida August 5 to 9. Local U S G A representative Harry Schopp named Herman Uebele to run the local event with a 36-hole qualifying to select the six, possible extra 18-hole tiebreakers at Pleasant Run Riverside Coffin or South Grove. The entry deadline is July 22 1930 in New York. a strong local group including George Lance Bill Heinlein and others may bolster Indianapolis to win the Harding cup for inter city and prize medals.
Jack Sharkey, regarded as the world heavyweight champion by press and public, plans to defend his status by meeting Primo Carnera or Vittorio Campolo in September. Manager Johnny Buckley says Max Schmeling avoids Sharkey, using a contract with Arthur Bulow to dodge the match.
Five of seven bouts for Jimmie McLemore's anniversary show at Riverside arena Monday announced. Browning vs Young Gotch, Stoeff vs Ball, Carlin vs Scott, Dolby vs Lae, McCauley vs Spe slated with two more matches to be signed. Promoter calls it the biggest grappling card in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Cardinals schedule a 1:30 p.m. start for the first game at Mars Hill. Sharrick will pitch the opener and B Wilson the nightcap. Sunday the Cardinals face Brightwood Cubs at Riverside No. 3 at 3 p.m.
Primo Carnera boxer giant Italian heavyweight displayed solid form in a four round exhibition at Washington Park on Thursday night. He sparred with two partners over two rounds each and showed good speed for his size. Attendance included disappointment as Mack Brown and Jack McAuliffe sparred with Carnera. Carnera weighed 270 pounds and appeared in fine condition. Regular bouts followed the exhibition with Parker, Carr, Roberts, Keefe and others earning decisions in four to six rounds. Eric McQuaid, former Yankee pitcher, was released unconditionally by the Missions after an off season showing.
Two veterans, John Booth and William Kenney, once members of the Seattle Reds baseball champions of the northwest in 1886, are still living.
Three American League teams Yankees Senators and Cleve have assigned numbers to their players to help fans identify them. The change affects rosters and in-game recognition as managers hope fans can track players more easily during broadcasts and on-field action.
Today's games include the National League with Brooklyn at New York and Boston at Philadelphia, plus Chicago at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St. Louis. American League fixtures feature St Louis at Chicago, Philadelphia at Boston, Cleveland at Detroit, and New York at Washington in multiple time slots. American Association games list Indianapolis at Louisville, Columbus at Toledo, Kansas City at Milwaukee, and Minneapolis at St Paul with morning and afternoon pairings.
Weston's team posted a 8 4 loss with Smith Cronin Chagnon and Hemssey leading scorers while New York and Philadelphia split results and Richmond beat Dayton. Three-I League results show Decatur over Bloomington 9 5 and Peoria 10 Terre Haute 6 with Quincy 11 Danville 7 and Springfield 1 Evansville 9.
The article notes that more than 30 000 women attended a Cubs game on Ladies Day, with thousands left outside after a few men usurped seats. Jack Coombs praises modern pitchers as better business but contrasts with older eras. Chief Bender comments that some pitchers today don’t know their batter.
In Washington on July 4 Babe Ruth praises Rabbit Maranville as a unique star with color, fire, and fighting spirit. Ruth cites Maranville's personality and leadership, arguing he surpasses other colorful players and remains vital in the National League at an advanced age.
Blair Gullion unveils Earlham College season slate with football games from Sept to Nov and basketball contests through May. Home and away designations listed for each date, including matchups against De Pauw Rose Poly Franklin and Wabash, with key events like state and big meets noted.
The Cleveland Indians lost their edge after facing the New York Yankees. Walks issued by Cleveland pitchers gave the Yankees a psychological boost and produced a massive run tally as they swept the series. Cleveland then fell to Washington after dropping the series in New York.
Purdue announces its 1930 basketball schedule with an East Coast trip including Pittsburgh and Temple. The season opens December 15 against Notre Dame, with non conference foes Miami and Washington University in St Louis. Big Ten home and away games list includes Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Couth Bend records John Mohardt once with Gipp Castner and Barry. He earned a BS at Notre Dame, an MD at Northwestern, and spent years training at Mayo Clinic. At 32 he begins productive work, facing slow early earnings but fueled by intense medical calling and zeal.
Bob Smith of the Boston Braves shut out Pittsburgh Thursday 8 to 0 with four hits and helped his win by adding two hits. Smith held the Pirates hitless until the sixth and no Pittsburgh batter reached first base in the first four innings.
A Detroit exhibition game saw the Detroit Americans defeat the Cincinnati Nationals 4 to 2. Johnson pitched for Cincinnati and Herrinz for Detroit, with Cuccinello hitting a home run for Cincinnati.
Milwaukee infielder Chappie Geygan has been released by the Brewers and will join the Wichita Falls team in the Texas League.
A 100 mile race for Negro drivers is set at the Indiana state fairgrounds this afternoon with 21 starters from 37 entrants after elimination trials. Barney Anderson of Detroit returns with a faster Model A after winning last year’s Gold and Glory sweepstakes, aiming to beat his 65.93 mile average if track conditions hold.
Listings for multiple leagues with matches across Riverside Brookside and nearby areas. Includes Sunday School teams Calvary Baptist Pethany Hillside Christian River Avenue and others. Pennsy R R E Four Pennsy Park and Major matchups. industrial and co operative leagues with several company teams.
San Francisco July 4 Young Corbett a 10 to 7 favorite to beat welterweight champion Jack Thompson in a ten round non title bout at Ewing Field this afternoon. Corbett vows to start throwing punches at the opening bell to score a knockout over the Negro battler, from whom he has twice won decisions. Both Corbett victories over Thompson came before Thompson won the title from Jackie Fields in Detroit two months ago.
Shamrock V, Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger, captured her fourth victory on the River Clyde defeating White Heather and Cambria in an 18.5 mile race. The event, held in light winds, was halted midway of the 37 mile course. Shamrock V finished in 3 hours 45 minutes and 10 seconds.
Roy Woods of Indianapolis edged Jackie Coogan in the main bout at Broad Ripple arena. Other results include Bob Vernon over Sonny Mitchel, a four round draw between Danny Donlin and Kid Calloway, Jack Brooks beating a Shearer, Harry Hook defeating Gene Black in four rounds, and Milburn Pulley besting Leonard Chapman.
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