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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1928

Page

2

National Walker Drives Reds to 5 3 Victory Over Robins

National Walker hit a go ahead eleventh inning homer with Zitmann on base to lift the Cincinnati Reds 5 3 over the Brooklyn Robins. Walker drove in all five Reds runs, scoring on singles, a triple and a wild pitch as Callaghan and Bancroft also contributed in the scoring.

Curtis Walker Cincinnati Reds Zitmann Reds Brooklyn Robins Walker Cincinnati Callaghan Bancroft

Old Jack Hendricks Guides Reds to Surprise Lead

New York June 9. Old Jack Hendricks, veteran manager of the Cincinnati Reds, now leads the National League paced by improved play. Hendricks credits better runs produced as key to the Reds rise from last year to the current first position, while reflecting on Tex Lattimer’s parole plea and the club's strong infield with Cruz at second and Ford at shortstop. The manager downplays miracles, insists on winning baseball, and notes Rixey’s strong year as proof the team is competitive, though he remains cautious about October.

York Jack Hendricks Hendricks Cincinnati Reds Rhineland Alamac Tex Lattimer Tex Columbus Jack Urdy Callaghan Red Lucas Cruz Ford Rixey Rogers Hornsby Mr. McGraw Normar Cruz Purdy Cincinnati Hornsby

Baseball Calendar and League Standings Digest

Historical baseball calendar with American League and American Association standings. Includes team records, upcoming games in Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Philadelphia and New York matchups, plus postponed rain notes and pitcher line scores.

Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Columbus L. Phila Detroit Clevei Boston St. Louis Wash Chicago American Association Phila Washington Philadelphia New York Cleveland City

Amateur and Semi-Pro Nines Highlight Local Baseball Actions

St Patricks meet the Orioles Sunday at Garfield No. 3 p m. Saints seek fast city and State teams for scrimmages. Dadys travel to Kokomo Sunday with Harold Percifield pitching. State-team contacts urged. Anderson All-Stars manager Frank Downing retires. Riley Cubs and Acme Juniors set games. Triangles seek fast State teams for June 17 and 24.

St. Patricks Orioles Garfield No Saints Frank Roth Cottage Ave Drexel Dady A. C.s Kokomo Piay the Anderson Frank Downing Anderson All-Stars Delco-Remy W. C. Crawford Jackson St Ind Riley Cubs Acme Riverside Cubs Dorinr Elmont Indianapolis Triangles H. E E. Orange

Bakers and Pastry Union backs Risko in June fight

The local International Bakers' and Pastrymen's Union chapter will support Johnny Risko in his heavyweight bout with George Godfrey on June 20. The association bought a block of seats for members to attend.

Bakers and Pastrymen’s Union Risko United Preas International Bakers’ and Pastrymen’s Union Johnny Risko George Godfrey

Managers anxious to get set for pennant chase in NL

Four National League players shifted clubs as McGraw Robinson and Bush push rosters for a heated pennant race. Giants acquire Russell Wrightstone. Robins trade Charley Hargraves for Joe Harris and Johnny Gooch. Indians-Yankees talks break over Hudlin Shaute bids.

George Kirkley United Press New York John McGraw Wilbert Robinson Ownie Bush Boston Braves New York Giants Russell Wrightstone Phillies Brooklyn Robins Charley Hargraves Pirates Joe Harris Johnny Gooch Giants Art John Pacific Coast League Robins Hargreaves Gooch Harris Brooklyn Washington Senators del Bissonette Wilbert Robinson Henline Deberry New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Miller Huggins Billy Evans Buckeyes Indians Gene Robertson Mike Gazelle Huggins Willis Hudlin Joe Shaute

Washington High School teams post standout seasons

Washington High School fields successful baseball and track squads. The baseball team earned state notice with a high season average and solid ranking. Photographs list players George Nickoloff to Carl Waltz and coach Rowland Jones, while the track lineup includes Anthony Smith, Robert Spangler, Carl Waltz, Paul Brown, and coach Cleon Davies.

Washington High School George Nickoloff Thomas Wintenreed Stewart McFall John Brenkenship Kenneth Mills Paul Reed Secon Row Vaughn Keithley Alfred McLeod John Marsal Henry Becker Doras Orr Carl Waltz Top Row Anthony Brisnick Philip Batt Paul Brown Rowland Jones Arthur Peterson John King Anthony Smith Robert Spangler Robert King Frank Brcemer Dale Walters Clarence Condon Lew Lovell Arthur West Emil Unger Reason Krick Marion Milan Roscoe Layton Cleon Davies

Tribesmen and Blues Tie for Top Sit for Four Tilts

In Washington Park a four game two day set pits the Indians against the Blues with both clubs atop the standings. Doubleheaders scheduled for 2 PM kicks off today and again Sunday as rain and weather threaten schedule integrity. The American Association faces heavy postponements, prompting more doubleheaders to trim the race. Leo Cotter joins KC Blues in the Indians series as Kuhel is ill and Rigney arms a bad shoulder.

Washington Park Blues A. A American Association Kansas City Leo Cotter Indians Kuhel K. C Rigney Cotter Louisville Minneapolis Millers Zwilling McGowan Michaels

Blind Track Meet in New York and Boston Institutes

The Perkins Institute for the Blind of Boston and the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind planned a track meet in New York. Wires along the track would guide runners and jumpers would rely on their intuition.

United Preas BW York Perkins Institute For the Blind of Boston New York Institute For the Education of the Blind

Federation to Elect Officers at Marion County Swim Meet

The Amateur Athletic Federation of Marion County elected officers at the Hoosier Athletic Club. R. L. Kerecke was named president with J. D. Johnston as first vice president and Harold Hampton as second vice president. Committees were formed for the July river swim and several city events. The federation has sponsored major swims, tennis, track, basketball, volleyball, and girls basketball in the past year. Members include Indianapolis M C A, Butler University, Diamond Chain, Ft. Harrison, American Legion, Girl Scouts, and others.

Amateur Athletic Federation of Marion County Hoosier Athletic Club R. L. Kerecke J. D. Johnston Harold Hampton Jesse McClure F. Li. Humphrey William H. Seitz Indianapolis Polk Milk Company Diamond Chain Ft. Harrison Amreican Legion de Molay Service Spring Company Girl Scouts Teahaand Soccer League Bigger R. R. Athletic Association Pennsylvania R. R. Athletic Association City Recreation Department First Friends Church

All Is Set for Times-Legion Baseball Party Monday

Indianapolis Times American Legion boys unit to gather Monday at The Times building to travel by street car to Washington Park for a Legion tourney game with President James A. Perry present. Dale Miller will issue tickets. June 15 is last day for entry. several teams already entered.

Legion Washington Park Indianapolis Times-American Legion James A. Perry Times Maryland St Indianapolis Street Railway Company Capitol Ave Baserball Park Ball Park Dale Miller Miller Bell Park Raymond Hatton Harold Vir Raymond Wurtz Robert Ayers Joseph Kirsch Frank Wenders George Seal Earl Dudley James Stahl Paul Meyers Edward Gehring John Sater Linius Volz William C. Cook Edward Speth Robert Mudd Joseph McKibben Everett Jenkins Norman Klenfgen Lawrence Feeney Robert Munro James Landers Francis Deery John Murphy John Mahan Herbert Wilberding Boris Madden George Ferguson Thomas Kent Jr Joseph McClanahan Temple A. C.s

Ripple to Stage Four-Bout Show at Broad Ripple Park

Broad Ripple Park A. C. will stage the first of a series of boxing bouts Thursday night June 14 on a stage built in front of the bathing beach grandstand. Flood lights are installed for the event. The card includes Holloway vs Dalton in the main six round bout plus three four round fights featuring Fitch Beal Clark Gierke Sunshine Smith.

Broad Ripple Park A. C Bathing Beach Réd” Holloway Jimmy Dalton Paul Fitch Johnny Beal Frankie Clark Frank Gierke

German Soccer Players Suspended After Olympic Controversy

Two German players were suspended from international competition for two years following a rough Germany vs Uruguay Olympic match which Uruguay won. The report notes the disciplinary action as a consequence of the contest. Additional sports results are sparsely legible with incomplete lines mentioning boxers and other names.

United Press Berlin Germany Uruguay

Five Horses Run in Historic Belmont Stakes at Belmont

H P Whitneys Victorian favored at 1 to 4 in the sixty second Belmont Stakes worth 78730 with winner earning 64180 and Reigh Count out injured not entered. Victorian could push total earnings past 161830 with victory as the mile and a half race features five probable starters.

Bay United Press New York H. P. Whitney Victorian

Hoffman Turns Pro After Declining Olympic Trip

New York June 9 George Hoffman national amateur heavyweight champion will enter the pro ranks turning down a trip to Amsterdam with the U S Olympic boxing team His pro debut will be on the Tom Heeney Gene Tunney heavyweight title bout card on July 26.

New York Amsterdam George Hoffman Hoffman Tom Heeney Gene Tunney

American Derby Run at Arlington

The nineteen renewal of the American Derby at Arlington Park featured Misstep the favorite at 8 to 5 after second in the Kentucky Derby. Other strong contenders included Toro Mop Up Strolling Player Reigh Olga and Jack Higgins in a field seen as the strongest in years. The race offered 25000 added and shortened to a mile and a quarter for the first time.

Chicago Arlington Park Misstep Reigh Toro Mop Up Strolling Player Reigh Olga Jack Higgins

English Davis Cup Team Advances to Semi Finals

In Birmingham England the English Davis Cup squad defeated Germany three matches to one and will face Italy or India in the European zone semi finals. Otto Froitzheim injured his foot in the first set but was revived by his English opponent C Gregory, and Froitzheim lost the match after a comeback to win the second set 6 4.

United Press Birmingham England Germany

Lions Club session to feature roarin golf tournament

Lions Club members will travel to South Gye golf course for an 18 hole tournament with Harry Schopp attending as a guest. The event includes a banquet, prize distribution, and club spirit as a main theme while other clubs plan matches and medal play.

South Gye Golf Course Harry Schopp Claypool

Records Fall in National Collegiate A A Meet

Stanford eyes win as two meet records fall and another tied at the National Collegiate A A track championships finals in Chicago. Eric Krenz of Stanford set 149 feet 2 inches in discus, Rice College of the Ozarks threw the javelin 204 feet 9 inches, Bracey of Rice Institute surged in sprints with 9.8 seconds in qualifying, while Iowa shocked by tying with Stanford for top positions and Illinois and Washington underperformed in the opening day.

Chicago Stanford Eric Krenz Bud Houser Southern California Rice College of the Ozarks Hoffman Michigan Bracey Fleet Rice Institute Dehart Hubbard Iowa Cardinals Illinois Washington Cahel Anderson Tim Theeke Ham

Various Names and Items Listed in Mixed Catalog Style

A long list of names, nicknames, places, and items appears in a catalog like segment. It includes personal names such as George Foster and Paula Sha, place names like CONNAUGHT PARK, and numerous cryptic terms like Sun Roman and Star of Gold. The passage reads as a dense roster without a clear single event or narrative.

Arlington Wildrake Ee Roycrofter Gladefort Marshall Seth Sentri Lassas George Foster George Detar Golden Mac Ghons Misstep Toro Galahad Juliettess Quinn Button Col Toh Letter Six Paula Sha BNT Redcliffe King Jimmy Inspector Blue Larkspur Zoom Jean Valjm Buddy Bauer Sarazen Genie Sun Beau Chianti Connaught Park Santa Sweep Nayarit Foundling Wrap Sunes Grey March Lemnos Northern Pass Peter Fit Sniper Milford Rosa Bella Sun Roman Seth's Hope Patricia Pandora Atwood Solidity Cut Bush Star of Gold Jubalear Jubalear Ching Ling. Gomet, Va Farming Lady, Georgia Herget, Va C. Realty Elias Gatineen K. Clutter Chancellor Water Lad Reup Buz Fuse Hayes Choice Clyde Vandusen Roy Gusson Zuth Rockslide Aviator Brilliant Polygamia Word of Honor Bluebod Bunthorne Hec Darfur LATO Northern Star Ada Adler McCullin Lee Cooper Merano Rafe McClain Smoleding

Indianapolis Big Four to host Cleveland in doubleheader

The Indianapolis Big Four team, leaders in the Big Four Railroad League, meet the Cleveland nine in a doubleheader at Pennsy Park this afternoon. Miller starts the first game and Price the second for Indianapolis. The schedule lists two games each for Cleveland at Indianapolis Mattoon at Danville Columbus at Bellefontaine Mt. Carmel at Cincinnati Springfield at Van Wert.

Indianapolis Cleveland, Ohio Pennsy Park Miller Price Bellefontaine Springfield Cincinnati Mt. Carmel van Wert

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