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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1928

Page

4

East and West Face Off in Olympic Rowing Trials Final

On the Schuylkill River California battles Yale for the U S Olympic crew berth after semi final wins over Columbia and Princeton. Yale beat Princeton in the other semi final, while Harvard qualified by defeating San Diego Boat Club. Yale and California are favored after strong East versus West showings.

United Press Philadelphia California Yale Schuylkill United States Columbia Princeton Harvard San Diego Boat Club

Talking It Over With Joe Williams

New York July 7. A path to pennant success is killing off contenders. The Cardinals lead by beating Cubs Reds Dodgers Pirates while Giants beat them little. Yankees and Athletics dominate AL standings with 13 wins against 5 losses for New York.

York Cardinals Cubs Reds Dodgers Pirates Giants Polo Grounds McGraw Phillies Yankees Athletics New Yorkers Miller Huggins Senators

Louisville Sox in City Sunday

Lincoln Highways and the strong local Negro league team battle the fast Louisville Negro White Sox Sunday at Washington Park in a double header. Keen rivalry, exciting baseball, and prior notes of Bloomington Commercials and George Shively link the events with road games planned for July 22 and 29.

Lincoln Highways Louisville

Novel H A C Aquatics Contest Advances Among Hoosier Members

Hoosier Athletic Club members engage in a 100 day pool contest excluding Sundays and holidays. Each swimmer earns one length credit and a point for each additional length with a daily cap of ten points. Over 30 entrants, leaders include W B Schulmeyer E L Bruce Harry Morton Robert Woolgar and Delmar Curry. N/A

Hoosier Athletic Club W. B. Schulmeyer E. L. Bruce Harry Morton Robert Woolgar Delmar Curry

Lincoln Field Race Card Details Big Day At Latonia

Thoroughbred entries list for Lincoln Field and Latonia races with purses from 1200 to 10000 added. Notable horses include Capistrano Huntsman and Florid a Gold with multiple entries across seven races under clear to slow track conditions.

Lincoln Field Fortia Huntsman Magic Wand McCulloch

Indiana University Coaches Rally For Wins At Ft Harrison

I U coaches on top as Indiana University teams defeated Ft Harrison soldiers 4 to 2 after a prior loss in Bloomington. They followed with an 8 to 2 victory over the army nine. Pat Page and Wright split I A pitching duties with Bucher and Karl Huffine catching. Andy Gill, once a famed Indiana athlete, hit two long drives that helped set the scoring. Plans are underway for the rubber game.

Indiana University Ft. Harrison Bloomington Army Pat Page Wright I. A Bucher Karl Huffine Andy Gill Indiana

Goslin Sent to Seashore to Rest Arm

Washington outfielder Goose Goslin leads both leagues in batting but will rest a week at the seashore to regain strength in his throwing arm after spring injury. Reeves now covers relay duties when needed. Joe Spahn will coach Havana Yacht Club crews this summer replacing Rusty Callow at Penn.

United Press Washington Goose" Goslin Goslin Reeves Joe Fred Spahn Penn Havana Yacht Club Rusty Callow

Wills Defeats De Alvarez To End Wimbledon Final

Helen Wills, the all England champion, beat Senorita De Alvarez 6 2 6 3 in the ladies final. Rene La Coste won the men's singles title 6 1 4 6 6 2 over Henri Cochet. Mixed doubles featured Elizabeth Ryan and P D B Spence to face Crawford and Akhurst. Australia’s Patterson and Hawkes met Cochet and Brugnon in the men’s doubles final.

Robert C. Dowson United Press Wimbledon England Helen Wills United States Miss Wills Senorita Lili de Alvarez Spain California Senorita de Alvarez Rene la Coste France Henri Cochet Elizabeth Ryan P. D. B. Spence South Africa J. C. Crawford Daphne Akhurst Australia Eileen Bennett Ermyntrude Harvey Michael Watson P. Saunders Gerald Patterson J. B. Hawkes Jacques Brugnon

Helen Wills Retains Wimbledon Title in Final Win

America's queen of the tennis courts Helen Wills of California defeats Senorita Lili De Alvarez 6 2 6 3 to retain the Wimbledon women's singles crown on the English tour.

America Helen Wills California Downing Senorita Lili de Alvarez

Games Today In American Association and League Showdowns

American Association action features Indianapolis at Kansas City and Columbus at Minneapolis along with Louisville at Milwaukee and Toledo at St. Paul. In the American League Detroit visits Boston for two, St Louis plays New York twice, Cleveland meets Philadelphia twice, and Chicago visits Boston in the National League with Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh for two games apiece and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Detroit Boston St. Louis New York Chisaro Atete Cleveland Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati American Association Wee Isville Columbus A American League W. L. Pet W. L. Pst N. York Wash Philo

Crowley to Meet Brown in Fort Harrison Boxing Show

The Punch Bowl feature Tuesday night pairs Tommy Crowley of Pittsburgh and Buster Brown of St. Louis in a ten round lightweight main event at Fort Harrison. Crowley is an Indianapolis favorite with an aggressive style, while Brown is new locally but a capable puncher. The undercard includes one eight round bout, two sixes, and a four. Crowley has previously boxed at the Armory last winter.

Ft. Harrison Tommy Crowley Pittsburgh Buster Brown St. Louis Crowley Indianapolis Brown

Tribesmen Open Series With 9 7 Loss To Blues

Kansas City Blues edged the Indians 9 to 7 in the series opener as Ford Schupp exited in the sixth and Yde faltered. Betzel was ejected in the second, Zwilling and Wamby were sent from the bench in the sixth, and the hot day and fielding miscues troubled the league leaders. The clubs meet again in a doubleheader day two with Milwaukee ahead next.

Kansas City Bruno Betzel Indians Blues Ford Schupp Yde Hoosiers Tribe Connolly Betzel Zwilling Wamby Hulke Layne

Scrappy Feature Setto Promised at Ft. Harrison

Ft Harrison fans expect a real headliner Tuesday night at the Punch Bowl as Buster Brown and Tommy Crowley clash if past form holds. Promising eight round semi windup features Mickey O Dowd of Muncie and Billy Cecil of Louisville in junior lightweights with Crowley prominent in Indianapolis boxing circles.

Buster Brown Tommy Crowley Ft. Harrison Crowley Indianapolis Pugs Mickey O'Dowd Muncie Billy Cecil Louisville

Jordan Selects Aequatic Course For Wawasee Meet

Paul Jordan of Indianapolis president of the Indiana Kentucky A A U will direct the outdoor swim championships at Lake Wawasee August 23 24 and 25. The event will use the beach waters in front of the Wawasee hotel. Jordan predicts several world records will fall with a star field including Johnny Weissmuller arranging to bring Olympic swimmers to the Indiana Kentucky championships.

Lake Wawasee Ind Paul Jordan Indianapolis Indiana-Kentucky A. A. U Wawasee Hotel Jordan Johnny Weissmuller Wawasee

Mancuso, Father of Cardinals Catcher, Buried in Houston

Frank Mancuso, 51, father of Gus Mancuso of the St. Louis Cardinals, was to be buried in Houston today after dying Thursday following a short illness.

United Press Houston Tex Frank Mancuso Gus Mancuso St. Louis Cardinal

Indiana women golfers seek spot at Terre Haute meet

Interest grows in the Indiana women's State meet at Terre Haute Country Club the week of July 16 with South Bend likely to send its top players. Naomi Hull Gipson may reenter after a year away, while Mrs. Walter East and other South Bend delegates plan to join Ft. Wayne’s party led by Mrs. J. E. Neff and Mrs. Samuel Kraus.

Indiana Terre Haute Country Club South Bend Naomi Hull Gipson Chain O’ Lakes Elkhart Walter East J. E. Neff South Benders Samuel Kraus Ft. Wayne Albert Bulson Bulson

Fans to Pick All-A. A. Mythical Team for Prizes

The Times invites fans to name an all American Association dream team for a two cent stamp. Selections go to Eddie Ash, sport editor, and will be judged by writers from seven AA cities. A Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig autographed AL ball and four pairs of tickets to Indian games at Washington Park await the winner.

Indians the Times Hickey Times Times Sport Eddie Ash A. A Times Sports The Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Washington Park

Power and Light Meet Indiana University in Two-Game Set

Washington Park hosts a double header featuring Power and Light, city champions. The opener at 2 o clock pits Power against Indiana University coaching school nine with Reno or Reynolds on Kelly for the P and L battery. The windup is a Big Six League contest with Illinois Central and Bader or Hildebrand on the mound for the Power and Light.

Washington Park Power Power Boys Indiana University L. Battery Reno Reynolds Kelly Illinois Central Bader Hildebrand

Meldons to face Marion Athletics in Sunday series

The Indianapolis Meldons travel to Marion Sunday to meet the Marion Athletics in the second of a three game set. Vernie Webb handles third base for the Meldons with Jim Reynolds on the mound and Art Queisser catching. Joe Kelly starts at first for the Meldons.

Indianapolis Meldons Marion Marion Athletics Athletics Vernie Webb Meldons Webb Stutz Motor Jim Reynolds Art Queisser Joe Kelly Quincy Peru C Peru

Power and Light hurler stars in local league play

Carl Bader pitched for the Power and Light team of Indianapolis delivering ten strikeouts and four hits allowed in a Fourth of July win at Washington Park. The club, city champions among non pro teams, has a history of national industrial titles and aims for more this season as tournament time nears.

Power and Light Indianapolis Carl Bader Washington Park Riverside P. and L. Boys

Mars Hill Dominates Cardials in Fourth of July Play

Mars Hill defeated the Cardinal A. C. 6 to 0 on July 4 and will face the Mohawks Sunday at Mars Hill. The Big Six League schedule lists Power and Light vs Illinois Central at Riverside and other regional games with teams like the Gardens and Red Men in action.

Mars Hill Cardinal A. C.s Mohawks BIG Six League Power and Light Illinois Central Riverside Murray Corporation Jameson Park Red Sox Tipton Indianapolis Desire Ames Kokomo Jankfort Columbus Peru Jess McClain Gosport Ind Hollybrooks Ellettsville Grays Northern Greys Wooden Hodges Battery

Lincoln Handicap Third Renewal At Lincoln Fields

Chicago July 7 Lincoln handicap the third renewal a $25000 added event to be run this afternoon at Lincoln Fields track.

United Press Chicago Lincoln Fields

Mid Western Wrestlers Lead in Olympic Trials

Eu United Press reports at Grand Rapids July 7 that University of Michigan athletes led the midwestern schools in the Olympic wrestling trials winning two national championships and a second place while Texas and Oklahoma A and M each claimed a national title. Key finals include Robert Hewitt of Michigan defeating Ralph Lupton of Northwestern at 123 pounds and Ensign H L Edwards of Annapolis taking the 191-pound crown. Other weight results feature Allie Morrison Illinois over Blair Thomas Michigan at 134 pounds and Clarence Berryman Oklahoma A and M over Ralph Prunty Ames Iowa at 145 pounds.

EU United Press Grand Rapids University of Michigan Texas Oklahoma A Ensign H. B. Edwards Annapolis Cornell College Illinois Michigan Robert Hewitt Ralph Lupton Northwestern Gordon Rosenberg Iowa Falls Paul X. Shimura Northewestern University Allie R. Morrison University of Illinois Blair Thomas Clarence Berryman Ralph A. Prunty Ames Lloyd C. Appleton Cornelllege Mt. Vernon Clarence C. Gels Mich Ralph W. Hammonds Texas University Glenn Stafford Cornell University Ensign H. L. Edwards Daniel J. Whiteacre Ohio State Ed George Roger Flander Stillware Okla

Baseball Calendar Reflects Standings And Friday Results

The sheet lists teams and records led by N York and Phil a with strong .587 and .609 marks. Friday results show Chicago, Milwaukee and Columbus routing opponents in tight games while rain and postponed doubleheaders affect New York and St. Louis schedules. Garland Buckeye signs with the Giants after being released by the Indians.

United Press Pittsburgh Garland Buckeye Cleveland Indians New York Giants Buckeye John J. McGraw

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