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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1930

Page

2

Talking It Over by Joe Williams: A Humid Office Convo

In a rambling column, Joe Williams recalls a long chat with James Jan Johnston about heavyweight champions. Johnston quips that Sharkey had money, while reviewing past champs like Dempsey, Tunney, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, Johnson, and Willard, noting money as a measure of their era and fate.

Johnson Jeffries Willard Havana Dempsey Tunney Philadelphia Hoff

Baseball Tonight Scores and Schedule Across Leagues

National League standings and results feature St. Louis at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with late game notes. American Association lists Bt. Paul at Indianapolis and Minneapolis at Louisville while American League schedules Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at Detroit with Washington at Cleveland. Results include St Paul and Louisville box scores and top hitters from Rot and Hartnett and Newsom.

American Association Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Philadelphia Newark St.one Boston Detro Washington Gleveland St. Louis New York Cincinnati T. Petty Ord Chicago Detroit Clevel Louis New St Brooklyn Phila

Night opener marks firsts for Indians and Saints

The Indians and St. Paul Saints prepare for an after sundown league opener at Washington Park with floodlights, a 8 PM start, and a 6 PM gate. The $35,000 night baseball project aims to showcase modern lighting as observers note the novelty and potential.

American Association Ole Debi Indians St. Paul Saints Washington Park Cams Norman Perry A. A Cosely Hoosier St. Paul Connery The Saints Mike Kelley Millers Louisville William Neal

Londos Defeats Shikat For World Heavyweight Title

Jim Londos of St. Louis defeated Dick Shikat of Germany in a world heavyweight championship bout sanctioned by the NBA. Twenty five thousand fans endured rain as Londos won the fall after 1 hour 23 minutes in Philadelphia.

United Preas Philadelphia Jim Londos St. Louis Dick Shikat Germany National Boxing Association Londos

Lynn Ripple Victor in Broad Ripple Park Boxing Open

Joe Lynn of Indianapolis outpointed Johnny Thurman of Louisville in eight rounds at Broad Ripple park on Thursday night. Tiger Purvis defeated Billy Moore in six rounds. Roy Weos edged Sonny in four rounds with Ray Cullivan in splid cry in four sta.

Broad Ripple Park Joe Lynn Indianapolis Johnny Thurman Louisville Tiger Purvis Billy Moore Roy Weos Sonny Ray Cullivan

Eddie Sicking Released to Miller Club

Eddie Sicking, veteran infielder for the Indians, was released to the Minneapolis Millers on an optional transaction for the rest of the season. He returned to the Tribe from Louisville in a trade for Herman Layne but a weak arm limited him. Sicking, once Tribe captain, batted .299 here and .310 with Louisville last year. his big league trials were with the Giants, Phillies, Reds and Pirates.

Hickey Louisville Eddie Sicking Indians Minneapolis Sicking Tribe Herman Layne Bud Connolly Eddie Giants Phillies Reds Pirates Cincinnati The Millers Connolly

Semi Pro and Amateur Baseball Notes in Indiana Regions

Billy Grimes Red Wings play Fay ete Regulars Sunday with pregame reports due by Saturday noon. Triangles travel to Weno a Sunday to face Ladoga Red in a double header. Ace Ginger Beers meets Seymour Reds Sunday at Seymour with Fernell catching. Players must report 9 am Sunday at 21 West McCarty Street. State teams seek dates via A J Thatcher 265 Caven Street and Guy Sherwood 23 West Thirty third Street. Atkins undefeated against Dodge Saturday at Riverside No. 9 with Jack Vornhold absent. West Havens at Grammar Sunday. Meldons travel to Ft Wayne Sunday to meet Lady Wayne's Club in a double header.

Billy Grimes Red Wings Fayete Pares Redings Bennie Watson Wade Street Ace Ginger Beers Seymour Reds Seymour Hick Ferrell Fernell West McCarty Street Lefty Morrison Harry Purcell Erdman Schreiber Plummer Ferrell Schott Springer Fornell Thatcher Bettis Lutz A. J. Thatcher Caven Street Redmen Winamac Tribe Riverside Aces Broad Ripple Guy Sherwood West Thirty-third Street E. C Indianapolis Meldons Ft. Wayne Lady Wayne Wayne Everett Scott Jimmy Middleton Upstaters Lefty Hutto Frankfort Nickel Plate Lafayette Warren Oils Lafayette Bob Stehlin Slive Street Drexel Aed

Three Municipal Tilts Set in Eight-Club League

Three Sunday games headline the Municipal League schedule with Riverside A A facing Riverside Olympics at Riverside No. 1 to settle a tie, Irvington Builders meeting Indianapolis Cubs at Ellenberger Park, and Brookside A C vs Sexson Bros in league action. The standings show Cubs and Olympics tied for first at 1.000, Brookside 1.000, Sexson 0.12, and Riverside 0.500. In Vienna, Austria, June 17, today’s doubles match was anticipated as the decisive point in the European Davis Cup tie between Austria and Italy after Friday’s singles results.

Riverside A. A.s Riverside Olympics Riverside No Irvington Builders Indianapolis Cubs Ellenberger Park Brookside A. C.s Sexson Bros O L. Pet Wh. L. Pet. Cubs Olympics Brookside Sexson St. Pats Riverside i Vienna Austria Italy

Anzac Netters Lead Britons In Davis Cup Tie

In Eastbourne on June 7 Australia and England opened the Davis Cup quarter finals. The Anzacs need one more win to clinch after taking the first two singles matches. A doubles match was to be played with two singles remaining on Sunday to decide the series winner.

United Press Eastbourne England Australia

Max's Pilot Still Out in Schmeling Sharkey Fight Camp

Joe Jacobs, long time sec ond for Max Schmeling, may still be barred by the New York state athletic commission from serving as Schmeling’s second for the German fight with Jack Sharkey. Jacobs and Schmeling were suspended for life after refusing to honor a contract to fight Phil Scott. Schmeling’s reinstatement for Sharkey did not resolve Jacobs’s license status as of the current meeting date.

Uni Jacobs

Americans Gain British Finals

America eyes the North London lawn tennis women singles final as Sarah Palfrey of Brookline faces Elizabeth Ryan of California after Palfrey beat Mary Greer 7 5 6 3 and Ryan defeated E R Clark 6 2 6 1 in London on June 7.

United Press London America North London Sarah Palfrey Brookline Mass Elizabeth Ryan California Palfrey Mary Greer Kansas City Ryan E. R. Clark England

Earlham Sport Captains Named for Tennis and Track Teams

Times Special from Richmond Indiana reports Lloyd Outland and Ralph Oesting named to captain Earlham College tennis and track teams for next season. Oesting excels in track and football, while Outland rallied in tennis, defeating Holdeman of Indiana and Captain Keith of Purdue before falling to Jack White.

Richmond Ind Lloyd Outland Ralph Oesting Earlham College Oesting Outland Holdeman Indiana Keith Purdue Jack White

Lew Krausse Notches Fifth Straight Shutout Of Season

Lew Krausse, a young pitcher from Media High School, is set to join the Athletics soon after throwing his second no hit game and his fifth consecutive shutout of the season.

Lew Krausse Athletics

Cubs Seek Virtual Tie With Robins in Tilt With Leaders

The Cubs defeated the league leading Brooklyn Robins 13 to 0 and can move within .005 points of the top with another win. Charley Root pitched masterfully, Grimm homered, Hartnett also hit, while Dazzy Vance was roughed up.

Cubs Robins United Pew York Chicago Brooklyn Robins Charley Root Charley Grimm Hartnett Dazzy Vance

Belmont Stakes Field Named For Historic 3 Year Old Duel

Four colts and a filly named to face starter in Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Fort Sande rides Gallant Fox the Derby and Preakness winner against Sonny Workman on Whichone, winner of the Withers and juvenile champion of 1929. The mile and a half classic carries a roughly 81250 purse with about 66000 to the winner as 1930 field includes Worse Sunfield Questionnaire and Flying Gal among others. weather cloudy track fast. post time 230 CST.

New York Belmont Park Fort Sande Gallant Fox Sonny Workman Whichone P. Whitney R. Workman Sunfield J. Salmon Schaeffer Robertson Tete - Belair Stud Sande Belair AM Oa Ds Chicas Belaire

Lead in Their Positions in Major Leagues

United Press figures name top players by position for both leagues. Notable picks include Herman at RF and Foxx at 1B, with Cronin at SS for the Senators and Hogan at C for the Giants, among others.

Times New York United Press Herman Robins RF Rice Senators Frederick Combs Yankees Stephenson Cubs Simmons Terry Giants Foxx Athletics Pirates Hodapp Indians Gilbert McManus Tigers Maranville Braves Cronin Hogan Cochrane Lucas Reds Srilivan

Herman and Rice Lead Major League Bat Averages

Babe Herman of Brooklyn and Sam Rice of Washington top MLB batting averages for games through June 5. Herman leads the National League at .420 with 74 hits in 176 at bats and 50 runs. Rice hits .401 in 44 games with 75 base hits and 10 steals, while Babe Ruth leads the American League in runs 52, homers 18 and RBIs 50. Lefty Grove and Adolfo Luque head the pitching lists. Brooklyn Robins pace NL team batting at .328 as clubs post strong marks.

United Press New York Babe Herman Brooklyn Sam Rice Washington Herman Rice Babe Ruth Hack Wilson Cubs Lefty Grove Athletics Adolfo Luque Robins Grove Luque St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Giants Pirates Cincinnati Boston Braves Cleveland Avecnees

Ring Offering for Harrison Nearly Ready

Four of five bouts on the initial fifth card at Ft Harrison are lined up by Captain Frank Schucker. The show moves to Wednesday to honor the opening of local night baseball. Walter Picker and Joe Packo headline heavyweights in ten rounds.

Ft. Harrison Frank Schucker Walter Pickerd Indianapolis Joe Packo Toledo Tracy Cox Harold Knopp Pat Huber Danville Betheawar Willie Ernie Kansas City Seipper Bugsby Indianapole Jenny Jenkins Pacho Picker Walter

Race Entries Saturday at Washington Park

A multi race card lists entries and weights for eight races at Washington Park. Entries include Lillian Tooin Valdosia Hernan Cortes Zublena Honi Soit Broomshot Shift Suprise Moderation Nealon Kay Ruane The Okah Hy Schneider Typhoon Lieut Russell across seven furlongs to a mile and eighth races with purses from 800 to 5 000 added.

Washington Park Lillian Tooin Valdosia Hernan Cortes Zublena Honi Soit Broomshot Shift Suprise Moderation Nealon Kay Ruane the Okah Hy Schneider Typhoon Lieut. Russell

Trojans Favored as Track and Field Nationals Reach Finals

Southern California led the field as finals opened at Stagg Field Chicago with twelve Trojans in ten prelim events. Notables include Ohio State and Illinois teams competing for team honors, while Lee Sentman led Illinois in hurdles. Stanford set a national collegiate record with Harlow Robert’s 51 feet 1 1 2 inches in the shot put.

Chicago George Simpson Ohio State Frank Wrykoff Southern California Cy Leland Texas Christian Eddie Tolan Michigan Negro Herbert Meier Towa State Ed Toppino Loyola New Orleans Claude Bracey Rice Institute George Huston Denison Lee Sentman Illinois University Sentman Washington University Stanford Nebraska Notre Dame Kansas Harlow Robert

Trophy Committee to Attend Scrap

New York boxing officials rule that Sharkey Schmeling will wear black and purple trunks at Yankee Stadium on June 12. Weigh in is set for 2 PM next Thursday at the stadium. The Muldoon Tunney trophy committee will attend, led by Bernard Gimbel with John Mahoney and Boxing Commissioner James A Farley and includes William Muldoon and James J Phelan.

United Press New York New York State Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Bernard Gimbel John Mahoney James A. Farley William Muldoon James J. Phelan

Major Leaders Jersey City Acquires Cy Moore

The Jersey City club of the International League has acquired pitcher Cy Moore from the Brooklyn Robins. The move strengthens the roster as the season approaches.

Jersey City Cy Moore Brooklyn Robins

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