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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
4
York July 31 James Bowtie Bronson talks boxing and fighters. He praises Stribling as the top heavyweight and discusses Tunney Dempsey Sharkey Schmeling Von Porat Scott Lassman and others. He recalls Lassman’s drowning and Tunney’s career and contends Stribling could beat all rivals.
Walter Johnson contemplates returning as a relief pitcher for the Washington Senators to bolster late innings. President Clark Griffith opposes overburdening the manager but Johnson argues he can help win games after several late leads ended in losses.
The United States Golf Association announced the women s amateur championship will be at Los Angeles Country Club Beverly Hills October 13 14 15 16 17 and 18 Entries are open to players with handicaps up to six inclusive.
Johnny Lehman, Western Amateur champion, is added to Chicago district’s honorary scratch golfers list and will be honored at a testimonial dinner at Olympia Fields Country Club on August 5.
Ellsworth Vines of Pasadena advances to the Seabright invitation semis to meet Francis T. Hunter of New Rochelle. Vines beat R Norris Williams 6 0 4 6 6 2 in the earlier round, after previously defeating Hunter in five sets. Other semis see Clifford Sutter vs Sidney B Wood Jr with women’s matches Hilleary versus Mrs. Harper and Cross versus Cruickshank.
Milwaukee faces Indianapolis in a night game. Kansas City plays St Paul and Minneapolis at Columbus. In the American League the locals meet Chicago with Detroit at Cleveland and Washington. The Boston at XS Toronto and Betoun Pit games are canceled.
Local brief notes that no cames were scheduled yesterday with a terse sports desk update.
Fragmentary baseball item mentions runners Berger and Braves and a slugger reference. OCR text is garbled, with unclear teams dates or scores.
The New York Giants have purchased outfielders Art Mansfield and Jimmy Bryan from the Springfield Blue Sox. Manager Joe Dunn announced both players will join the Giants after the Central League season ends. Mansfield, a former Cleveland landlotter, has a background in multiple athletic activities at high school and the University of Wisconsin. Report from Montreal dated July 31.
Former White Sox outfielder Alex Metzler rose with St. Louis after being claimed on waivers. He opened with two hits in three at bats and has hit safely in most games, posting a .482 average during a week of duty and six of nine hits against Boston in a double header.
Woody DuHadway defeated Vin cent Meunier and Robert McCullough tackled Jack Yule to reach the semi finals at Hawthorn courts. DuHadway rallied to beat Harry Martin after losing the first set. In the boys division Ralphi Thompson faces Charles Johnson and Frank Campbell meets Stanley Malless in semi finals. Doubles began Wednesday.
Mickey Walker world middleweight champion knocked out Willie Oster former navy champion in the third round of a ten round nontitle bout before about 20 000 fans at Dreamland Park Oster was floored three times in the third before the referee stopped the contest when Oster hit the canvas for the fourth time.
The Georgia heavyweight Stribling knocked out Phil Scott Monday night in London. Tests showed his left hand was badly hurt an hour before the bout and a specialist injected novocaine to dull the pain.
Chicago Cubs struggle to balance free women seats with steady male gate receipts. Despite plans for free Friday tickets, the club received over 37 500 requests for 17 500 complimentary passes, prompting continued crowd management challenges.
Tonight's boxing card features heavyweights Wright and Sanders in the main bout at Broad Ripple arena. Ray Hurtz vs Kid Henry is the semi final, with four additional bouts including Crady vs Hammer and Cline vs Stroksie.
Johnny Risko from Cleveland and Ernie Schaaf of Boston sail home after the cancellation of their ten round bout at Sesqui Stadium. Matchmaker Pete Tyrell halted the event Wednesday night due to weak ticket sales and poor advance demand.
Louis Heilbroner of Blue Book fame heads the Central Stars all star team chosen last week. The infield features Donovan at first Henzel at second Simon at third Harrell at short Leonard and Jones in the outfield with Mansfield. Eric Pytlak catcher Kline Erie right handed pitcher and Minogue Springfield as the southpaw hurler.
Tom Bridges, with the Evansville club of the Three I League, has been recalled by the Detroit Tigers. He will be given a chance to prove his strikeout ability in the majors after fanning twenty in one game and eighteen in another for Evansville, with an overall over ten whiffs per game.
MOBO Uruguay defeated Argentina 4 to 2 to capture the world soccer title for the third time in the international tournament finals held in Uruguay on July 31.
Chicago July 31 K O White, a Black light heavyweight, and Al Wilkins of Michigan have been signed for a six round semi feature. Both boxers bring regional reputations and aim to test a growing rivalry as part of a Chicago card event.
Portland Beavers outfielder Homer Summa is sold to the Philadelphia Athletics and will report immediately. The Coast League club receives Roger Cramer and an unspecified cash amount in exchange.
NY reports idle Cubs as Brooklyn Robins swept two from Philadelphia 9-5 and 9-4 widening the Cubs’ gap to two and a half games in the National League. Athletics top Senators 7-4 with Lefty Grove gains 15th win. Yankees sweep Red Sox 8-2 and 10-1, Gehrig hits 32nd homer. Browns win twice, Giants beat Braves 5-2. Bartell drives in two in 8th as Pirates beat Cardinals 6-5.
Mishawaka junior welterweight Jarrell Memmering and Lafay ette’s Harry Memmering are signed for one ten rounder on the Ft Harrison fifth card next Tuesday night. Tracy Cox of Indian apolis meets Henry Falegano of Des Moines in the other ten. The supporting card includes two six round bouts and a four round opener.
Indians explode for fourteen runs in last two at bats to rout Cincinnati Reds 17 to 5 in an exhibition at illuminated park. Angley goes four for five with a double. Narlesky Baraha drive in multiple runs as Corridon bats surge after trailing 4-3 in seventh.
Tommy Armour of Detroit won his second Canadian national open title at Hamilton Golf Club in a 36 hole playoff over Leo Diegel of Agua Caliente. Armour shot 138 to Diegel 141, after both led with 277 after 72 holes. Armour posted a course record 64 in the final 18 holes and led most of the morning round before Diegel faltered with a seven on the 29th hole.
Brown Jack owned by Colonel Harold Wernher won the Goodwood Cup to cap the fashionable meeting at Goodwood England. The stakes were tight to the wire with Jugo and Prince finishing close behind. only Monsier Le Marechal and Mail Fist competed as the other starters.
The Phillies slump under Burt Shotton’s leadership as he plans to rebuild around Chuck Klein while courting pitchers. O'Doul could depart for Brooklyn with Dazzy Vance discussed. Klein leads NL in batting, hits, runs, doubles, and is pivotal to a turn of fortunes for Philadelphia who struggle on the road.
Griffith of Sioux City Iowa defeated Tom Heeney of New Zealand by technical knockout when Heeney could not answer the bell for the final round at Queen sboro Stadium. Griffith dominated from the third round on, after Heeney won the first round.
Primo Carnera, the Italian heavyweight, arrived in Washington to appear before the immigration board of review for a possible six month extension of his stay. Officials had earlier refused the extension but then granted a hearing.
Indianapolis Triangles chase a tenth straight win as they meet Kokomo Pirates in Kokomo in the second game of a three game series after a 9-7 decision last time. Other city matches include Sacred Heart Musketeers vs Holy Trinity Marks at Rhodius Park with deep league implications and multiple schedule notes for Aug. 10 and 24.
The Detroit WIngs announce Billy Southworth will manage again in 1931 amid fears he may leave for richer offers. Southworth led the club to two straight pennants and kept them atop the standings as they chase a third flag.
Pat Moore, Memphis featherweight, signs to fight Jackie Stewart of St. Paul in a ten round bout at Shewbridge Field on August 4.
Catcher Mickey O'Neil, former poke league receiver, joined the St. Louis Cardinals last spring after spending time in camp. He had been with several teams prior to signing, bringing versatility to the roster.
Entries grow to twenty four for the fifty mile race at Walnut Gardens on Sunday. Time trials Sunday morning will select the fifteen starters. Notables include Ray Meyers H Shaw Wes Uptergraff Vernard Tresler H Duesing and H Hanson of Indianapolis Lew Mason of Des Moines Red Powell of Terre Haute and others. The first event starts at 2 30 p m.
The annual Three-I League all star selections were announced last week. Fritz of Evansville earned first base, Joseph and Cunningham of Danville filled second and short, Meyers of Danville at third, and Puccinelli of Danville tied with Vosmik of Terre Haute for the outfield spots.
In South Bend Ind on July 31 officials predicted Notre Dame will host the largest opening day crowd in school history when the Fighting Irish meet Southern Methodist on the newly completed Cartier field.
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