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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

3

Interscholastic golf crown to be decided at South Grove

The second annual Times interscholastic golf tournament fills South Grove with hopefuls June 8 to 11. 125 plus aspirants from high and grade schools enter as qualifiers tee off June 8 with 32 medalists in the championship flight and others in consolation flights. Notables include Dick and Bob Wenzel from Short Ridge and Merriam from Technical, with the field drawing entrants from Our Lady of Lourdes and Manual.

South Grove John Merriam Technical Neville Ewing Merriam Shortridge Dick Wenzel Wenzel Times Tourney Bob Wenzel Bob Tedh Ewing George Anderson N. Capitol Ave Times Office George Irvin Dickinson W. Twenty- Wighth St Robert Munro N. Sheridan Ave Charles .J. Craigle Our Lady of the Lourdes Gunder Pottorff E. Washington St William Hicks Montcalm Manual James Munro

King Solomon wins in 1925 given list of foes

F B Solomon defeated Quinton Romero, Ad Stone, and Sailor Maxted in 1925, with two wins over Romero. Question about Bob Lawson’s KO losses to Tiger Flowers notes two 1925 technical knockouts. Dave Barnett’s baseball start traced to 1909 with Duluth in Minnesota Wisconsin League. Oscar Bluege listed as 5 feet 11 inches, about 162 pounds.

King Solomon F. B. Solomon Quinton Romero Ad Stone Maxted Bob Lawson Tiger Flowers Flowers Dave Barnett T. F. Line Duluth Ernie Nevers St. Louis Browns Nevers Stanford F.H. N Oscar Bluege D. Ss. W. Bluege

High School Athletes in Title Meet

Chicago hosts the national inter scholastic track meet as top high and preparatory schools arrive for trials at Stagg Field and finals at Soldier Field. Mooseheart leads with 31 nominees, Belohm of Coffeyville is a standout with a 9.8s hundred, and strong squads from Froebel Gary Emerson Rensselaer Osage City Brazil and others compete for medals.

United Pfs Chicago America Stagg Field Soldier Field Mooseheart Ill Coffeyville Kan Boehm Leon Simpson East High Columbus Ohio Froebel High Gary Ind Rensselaer, Inc Osage City Brazil Emerson Leachville Ark Janesville Wis Cameron East Aurora Birmingham Ala Junction. City Bert Francisco

Latzo-Dundee Welterweight Title Bout At Polo Grounds

Pete Latzo and Joel Dundee, top welterweights, meet Friday night at the Polo Grounds for the season opener. Latzo, listed as a six to five favorite, weighs about 148 while Dundee scales 14614. Both posted 5000 forfeits to make 147 by 2 pm tomorrow. Latzo may weaken trying to make weight but Dundee is a rangy, rugged fighter with a history of late rallies.

United Press New York Pete Latzo Pennsylvania Baltimore Joel Dundee Polo Grounds Latzo Dundee Rosenberg New York Boxing Commission Roberts

Michigan Wins Golf Match at Chicago

Michigan golfers defeated the University of Chicago team by a wide margin here on Wednesday with a score of 1773 to 64.

Michigan Chicago University of Chicago

Student at the school named signs off in golf note

A school golf manager or principal signs a brief note naming a student at the school. The item is mailed to the golf editor at Times, 214 W. Maryland St.

Times Maryland St

Wildcat Hudkins Beats Mello in Ten Round Fight

Ace Hudkins the Nebraska wild cat defeated Al Mello of Boston on points in ten rounds at Queensboro stadium before 10 000 on June 2. Hudkins won nine rounds, Mello whipped by the eighth, with a dramatic late rally and a knockdown exchange.

Bu United Long Island City N. Y Ace Hudkins Nebraska Wildcat al Mello Boston Queensboro Stadium Hudkins Mello

Radio Music in Surf Asks Help for Channel Swim

Otto Kaemmerich, German long distance swimming champion, tested a novel swimming cap with earpieces and received a Hamburg radio broadcast from 200 kilometers away. He claimed broadcast music would aid future attempts to swim the English Channel, noting it is more invigorating than bands on accompanying tugs.

United Press Berlin Otto Kaemmerich North Sea Kaemmerich Hamburg

Yale track names Carr 1928 captain after record pole vault

Sabin W. Carr of Dubuque Iowa who set a world pole vault record of 14 feet last Saturday was elected captain of Yale University track team for 1928 in New Haven Connecticut.

New Haven

Stanford Trojans Athlete Barred Over Rough Tactics

Stanford filed a complaint against an athlete from USC for rough conduct in a track meet. The Trojans apologized and barred the athlete from further races this season as punishment.

Stanford Sothern California Trojans

Semi-Pros and Amateurs Seek Games Across Indiana Area

Local baseball and softball clubs including Owls, Indianapolis Tigers, Woodlawns, Comanche Tribe No. 128 Red Men, Christamore Juniors, Christamore Maroons, and Kroger Grocery seek Sunday games with fast State teams. Arrangements via phone numbers Drexel 0650 Drexel 7773 or write agents at listed addresses.

Indianapolis Tigers Foresters Tigers C. Schott E. Raymond Sr Drexel Martinsville Ind Ellettsville Grays Capitol Bowling Thomas Jenkins Shelby St Kroger Grocery and Baking Company Callherty Burch Burch Rans Dell Ave Fransfort P. R. K.s East St K.8 Spades Park Indianapolis Foresters Rhodius Park Belmont George Midways Indianapolis Triangles Y. M.S Garfield No Baldus Hoffman Triangles E. Orange St

Out of Action Harris Struggles with Illness

Providence outfielder Dave Harris suffered an appendicitis attack. His absence would pose a significant setback for the Grays as they pursue standings this season.

Dave Sheriff) Harris Providence Grays

Hartford Outfielder Suffers Jaw Fracture in April Game

Hartford outfielder Joe Morrisey sustained a fractured jaw after being struck by a pitch from Fitzke of Bridgeport during the April 22 game.

Joe Morrisey Hartford Fitzke Bridgeport

Tech Defeats Muncie Bearcats in Season Finale

Tech High School of Indianapolis closed its baseball season with a 6-4 win over the Muncie Bearcats in Muncie. Krueger pitched for Tech as they scored two runs in the first and third innings, Muncie answering with three in the fourth before Tech added two in the fifth and one in the seventh. Final: Tech 6, Muncie 4.

Muncie Bearcats Krueger Tech Muncie Indianapolis F Tech Muncle Wman Roetkin and Myers

Lefty hurler sent to St. Joseph Club in Western Association

A right handed pitcher from St. Joe Austin, after a trial with Pittsfield, has been assigned to the St. Joseph Club of the Western Association.

Austin Pittsfield St. Joseph Club Western Association

Brown Star Jackson Keefer Signs with Springfield Club

End Star Signs Jackson Keefer, former All American football star of Brown University, has signed with the Springfield Club of the Eastern League. He is an outfielder.

Jackson Keefer Brown University Springfield Club

First Base Man Fred Fitzberger Traded to Waterbury

Providence sent Fred Fitzberger to Waterbury as first baseman subject to recall.

Waterbury Providence Fred Fitzberger

Hagen Leads Americans in Ryder Cup Matches

By Frank Getty, New York. Walter Hagen, famed match player, leads eight American youngsters against a British Ryder Cup team at Worcester Massachusetts. Hagen’s plan pits youth against experience as two days of match play begin to wrest the Cup from the British.

Hagen United Press New York Walter Hagen Worcester Massachusetts Old Meadow Mariners

Ryder Cup Teams Named For First Official Contest

Ted Ray captains Britain with Walter Hagen leading America as Worchester prepares for 36 hole singles Friday and 36 hole foursomes Saturday. Hagen assembles nine Americans under 30 including Sarazen Boomer and Duncan. British lineup includes Jolly replacing Abe Mitchell due to illness.

Wentworth British Isles H. C. Jolly Abe Mitchell Worcester Ted Ray Walter. Hagen George Duncan Gene Sarazen Aubrey Boomer We Farrell Bill Pribare George and Leo Diego A. Havers Robson Jos Ternesa A Whitecombe John Golden i Jolly al Mapa Cai Ie

Shocker Suffers Mild Concussion After Pitch Hit

Philadelphia report on June 2 notes Urban Shocker of the New York Yankees sustained a slight concussion from a pitched ball, the injury discovered Wednesday. The veteran pitcher is being monitored as he recuperates from the impact.

United Press Philadelphia Urban Shocker New York

Harness Events at Fairground Look Promising

Promising summer speed at the state fairground track with trotting and pacing races on a matinee Saturday. Dr C Sanders leads organizers aiming for a top pace carnival with two tree-for-allers heats and six other races. The event benefits the Indiana Trotting and Pacing Association with support from local saddle and riding clubs staging a society horse show. Madison Wis June 2 The UW Washington crew race on Lake Mendota moves to June 17 from June 15 by mutual agreement.

C. Sanders Big Mile Oval Indiana Trotting and Pacing Association United Press

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Plassie Jirdies Miller B. Wenzel Highland Golf and Country Club Women of Avalon Sam Shipp Avalon Shipps D. Wenzel Hoosier Relay Scran Henry L. Farrell South Grove Municipal YALE Carr Owls Hoosiey “Eshales Osan Adove Ieasnee Company Harry Brooklyn Woodlawns Christamore Juniors Call Imont Christamore Maroons Call Belmont Ellettsville Bloomington Porters Camp Paul Gray State St College Cubs Anderson Remys Cubs Fred Butler Oxford St Diamond Gubs Talge Mahogany Dady A. Cs Dady Basil Flint Sovrel Bearcats Muncie, Ind Technical High School of St. Joe REX Habig Mfg North Meridian St Lincoln By Frank Getty Kent Straat Ted Ray Walter Mike Brady Winged Foot Mike Wheon England Regus&s Pat Off Shocker Fairground Trotters Mason Tires North Illinois ST. Tel Pusar
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