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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1930
Page
2
Brooklyn regains NL lead by beating Boston 10 4 as Cubs drop two to Reds 5 4 and 8 7. Ike Boone debuts for Brooklyn with a homer and a catch. Washington nears AL lead with idle day and upcoming series against Boston while Philadelphia eyes pace. Yankees slump linked to Babe Ruth’s injury. Giants and Cardinals rise in NL standings.
In New York on July 7 a debate over a rumored rematch between Schmeling and Sharkey heats up. The column mocks the idea of a second bout, argues it would hurt fans and pay, and notes boxing officials and promoter motives, predicting Sharkey’s title odds despite controversy.
Sunday action featuring Dakin’s top form with five hits and two runs against Shanklin, plus twelve hits on five runs by teammates. Simon paces with a single triple and home run, while Rumors place Malden, Belrose, and various city teams in close standings. Notes include requests for games, upcoming matches at Greenhouse, Rialto theater plans, and league leaders in a bustling city amateur circuit.
Ray Rice, instructor at the local Y, faces Ed Baker, local grappler, in a best two of three falls main event at Broad Ripple. Five bouts are scheduled. Sammy Davis meets Tommy Peters in a semi final time limit match.
Indians, returning from a disastrous road swing that dropped them to seventh, host the Toledo Hens tonight in a 8 p.m. game at home. Hildebrand will start, with key players Barnhart Hoffman and new signings Narlesky Cicero Frazier Mulrooney Van Alstyne Graves Campbell Wolfe noted among roster changes after a 6-18 trip.
New York July column ranks rising stars and fading legends as Babe Ruth discusses selecting an all America team. He notes many veterans retirements, a surge of young talent, and the tough choices across infield and outfield positions while predicting Cubs and Rajah’s impact in the pennant race.
The writer notes Washington's surprising strength turning the season into a tight three way fight. He maintains his old forecast that the Athletics win if the margin stays eight to ten games, but if the race stays close to the end the Yankees will capture the pennant.
Harry Payne Whitney's Whichone, the 22 year old champion of 1929, appears to have a quarter crack and is being rested. Whichone was walked briefly Sunday and will likely remain sidelined through the fall season.
Alcibiades captured the Arlington Oaks in Chicago on Saturday dominating a strong field of filles. Dustemal finished second and Valenciannes was third as the Kentucky Oaks winner earned a share of $18,225 in gross value.
Wilmer Allison of Austin and John Van Ryn of East Orange defeated George Lott of Chicago and John Doeg of Santa Monica 6-3 6-3 6-2 in the British men's doubles final. The United States pair showed mastery with passing and net play as they defended their title.
Gallant Fox the eastern colt seeks another title by winning Arlington classic with about 80 000 purse. Snowflake Gallant Knight Ned O and Crack Brigade expected to challenge the Woodward colt. Other entrants include Carol Xenofol Sidney Grant Plucky Play Swinfield Hornpipe Uncle Luther Gone Away Spinach.
Harris Coggeshall of Des Moines won the Western men's championship by default after Clifford Sutter of New Orleans injured his leg, causing the doubles final to be called off. Catherine Wolf of Indianapolis won the Western women's championship, defeating Clara Zinke of Cincinnati 3-6 6-4 6-1, and teamed with Barbara Duffy to defeat Zinke and Ruth Oxeman in doubles.
President E S Barnard released a revised schedule of AL doubleheaders listing matchups by date and city from July 7 through September 6. Key notes include Detroit at Chicago, New York at Philadelphia, Washington at Cleveland, and Boston at Chicago among others with St. Louis filling an open date at Detroit August 25.
In New York on July 7 reports circulated that William Tilden Wimbleon champion could not join the U S Davis Cup team even if offered a spot because of a $3,000 contract to cover the challenge round for a newspaper syndicate. His Wimbledon form has many expecting he might play two singles against France if the United States advances.
Johnny Hennessey of Indianapolis won the Minneapolis invitational singles title defeating Emmett Pare of Chicago 6-1 6-2 6-2. He paired with Cullen Thomas of Minneapolis to win the doubles crown as well.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on Sunday July 7 Howdy Wilcox finished second in the feature dirt track race earning money. Howard Adams of the local base won the event with Wilcox securing second place in the feature.
Cello and Myers close training for Tuesday night ten round main event at Ft Harrison. The junior welters met two weeks ago with Cello taking a ten round decision after a fast start from Myers. Five-bout undercard features Akron’s Celmar vs Britt and multiple six and four round scraps.
Fragmentary report from Louisville shows Mulrooney Livdebrand Sprinz Berry and Autry mentioned in scoring. Losing pitcher listed as Rooney with incomplete details on teams and final score.
At Long Beach, Helene Madison of Seattle swam the 880-yard freestyle for women in 11 41.10 to cap a sensational meet, her fourth world record. Buster Crabbe of Los Angeles Athletic Club won the men’s 880-yard freestyle in 10 20.10 as the club led the championships with strong team showings.
Herbert L. Bowman of New York defeated Julius Seligson of Lehigh to win the New Jersey state singles championship in a five set match on Sunday.
Second Boston Brooklyn game postponed by rain. Pittsburgh and York games resolved with runs and errors noted. Pitchers named include Haines Wil son, Grimes Mancuso, and others.
The American Association features Toledo at Indianapolis, Louisville at Columbus, Kansas City at St Paul, and Milwaukee at Minneapolis. The American League has St Louis at Cleveland, Detroit at Chicago with two games, and Washington at Boston. The National League schedules Boston at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia, Chicago at Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh at St Louis.
Baseball scores show Kansas City 5 Milwaukee 4 with inning by inning details. Pitchers Holley Augrey Snyder Strelecki Shea Young contributed for Kansas City. Chicago 11 Cincinnati 5 with Blake Frey Sukeforth among hitters.
Robert Kemp of Indiana University won the fifth leg of the Indiana Kentucky A A U two mile steeplechase championship at Broad Ripple in 9 minutes 42 seconds setting a state record. Theodore Freeman placed second, Charles Molyneaux third, with nineteen runners competing.
Red Lewis of Miami Fla will appear in the main event of the boxing card at Riverside arena Thursday with an opponent yet to be set. In support bouts Mike Coogan faces Jack McCurdy and Herb Aikens meets Frankie Campbell. Jack Reevers fights Bob Ferracane in a third prelim.
Seven bouts fill the mat program at Riverside tonight claiming to be the largest wrestling show staged here. The card lists Browning against Gotch, Stoeff versus Ball, Carlin versus Scott, Jo Catholicty versus Speedy Oca, and Blake versus Murphy among other bouts.
Southpaw pitcher Rube Walberg of Connie Mack's club was sent home from Boston for arm rest due to a sore arm. In New York Sid Terris was an 8 to 5 favorite to beat Pete Nebo in a ten round lightweight bout at Queens.
Bobby Jones defending national open champion began final prep for the 1929 contest at Interlochen Club in LIS. He posted two 72s, matching par on the 71-stroke course, as sports writers rate par play as key to another title. Several rivals also shot par or near par, with Hagen at two over and others in the 73s and 75s.
National League leaders Brooklyn beat Boston 10 to 4 while Cincinnati trimmed Chicago in both ends of a doubleheader. Ike Boone starred for Brooklyn with a homer and solid defense after joining the Dodgers. Evar Swanson drove in Reds runs with sacrifice hits as Chicago’s mound corps faltered. Giants swept Philadelphia 10-8 and 6-2 on 29 total hits. St Louis split with Pittsburgh 2-1 and 12-4 behind Taylor Douthit's ninth inning homer. Waner collected five hits in the second game as Philadelphia beat Boston. Earnshaw won 11th for Philadelphia while Shires delivered a bases loaded single in Washington’s 3-2 win over New York. White Sox and Detroit won behind Hoyt and Braxton relief.
Al Singer ranked temporary favorite at 6 to 5 over champion Sammy Mandell for their fifteen round lightweight title bout at Yankee Stadium on July 17. Strong betting pushes Singer ahead as challenger from the Bronx.
In Cologne on Sunday July 7 Michele Bonaglia European light heavyweight champion was defeated on points by German middleweight Heinie Domgoer.
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