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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
10
Chicago White Sox pitcher Field L Thomas dominates early season with ten wins in thirteen starts. Umpires and observers praise his blazing fastball, unique sidearm delivery, and potential to lead American League pitchers this year. His 15 win rookie season last year is cited as proof of his high ceiling.
A rundown of Saturday and Sunday fixtures lists numerous clashes across Capitol City leagues. Matchups include Marmon versus Ft Harrison, Stutz against Polk Milk, and Madden at Brookside No. 2, plus Fraternal and Cooperatives leagues with many Brookside and Riverside venues.
George Stallings quit as manager of the Rochester International League Club in Rochester New York. Kaiser Wilhelm was cited as one of several candidates for the job and is noted to have once pitched in the majors.
E. J. Baker of St Charles Illinois bought St Guy a 3 year old by Guy Axworthy for 25000 and Warren W a 4 year old by Guy Axworthy for 11000 at the State fairgrounds both considered top prospects for this year’s campaigns. St Guy was sold by Henry Knight of Columbus Ohio and Warren W by M W Wright Calumet Baking Powder official.
Nick Allen leads the Saints in a four day set with the Indians starting Saturday as Boston-area outfielder Wilson bests Minneapolis. The Indians struggle against lefty pitching with eight safeties allowed and Sam Bohne, Ezzell, Tucker and Yoter producing for Minneapolis in a windy ballpark.
Latonia Kentucky June 10 Gloria Aspin owned by J P Heamley died in the fourth race after being forced through the fence. Jockey Fowler was seriously injured in the same incident at Latonia racecourse.
Detroit on June 10 Marty Mc Manus the Tigers second baseman was fined a considerable sum after an argument with manager George Moriarty.
Kyle Anderson of Terre Haute Ind has been elected captain of the 1928 University of Chicago baseball team.
Ft Harrison outdoor arena hosts a five bout boxing card Tuesday night led by two ten rounders. Features include Harry Forbes vs Midget Mike Moran and Paul Allen vs Merle Aice, with additional six and four round bouts showcasing local fighters.
City tennis stars have entered the Indianapolis Tennis Club championship at Hawthorn courts starting Monday June 20. Notables include Johnny Hennessey Fritz Bastian Julius Sagalowsky Brek Kipp among men and Murial Adams Dorothy Stephenson Mrs M E Thornton among women. Entry forms available at City Trust Co Hawthorn club house and local sporting goods outlets.
Baseball schedule notes list games between several teams in the American Association and National League. Scores from yesterday include Kansas City and Toledo, Milwaukee and Columbus, St Louis and Philadelphia, and other matchups with pitchers named in the box scores.
Springfield June 10 The lower house of the Illinois Legislature passed a bill to fix a fine up to 200 dollars or a jail term up to one year or both for anyone conspiring to determine an athletic contest. The measure moves to the Senate.
Prep golf championship flight results from the Times tourney show numerous match outcomes. Beeson defeats Anderson, Wenzel over Gary, Cangany over Pola, Wenzel over Fitzgerald, Bales over Mobley, Ane over McIntyre, Wade over Epimeter, Bart over Yount, Mason over Reed, Allen over Russell, Parr over Larcent, Pattison over Henlein, Pottage over Adkowrich, Ewing over Pace, Riley over Workman. Second round features Dick Wenzel over Beeson, Pollak over Wenzel, Riley over Sales, Wilcox over Beau Champ, Weheimer over Heckman, Mason over Allen, Pattinson over Radkovich, Ewing over Pace, Riley over Workman. CHICK NELSON FLIGHT First Round Ellis over Eros, Menhennett over Gahagan, Clifton over Kelly, Krebs over Bahessteme, Bahessteme over Cook, Hicks over Spaldi, Levi over Bell, Ray over Merk.
Old Man Par endured heavy hits on day one of the Times interscholastic golf tourney at South Grove Municipal. Par golf was shot on twelve of fifteen holes in one match as eight contenders kept competition tight through extra holes and late finishes. Lindenborg and Craigle staged a dramatic finish in the Lindenborg versus Craigle match, and Pattison closed strong to force extra holes in the Cathedral Tech pairing.
Prep golf pairings set for today with Dick Wenzel versus Pollak in the championship flight. Other matches include Riley T and Saales versus Wilcox and Weheimer. Mason defends against Pattison. Ew ing faces Pattison. Henlein seeks progress in Consolation Flight semi finals. Fillenworth draws O'Brien and Brady faces Rader CF. Chick Nelson also in Consolation Flight semi finals. Beeson over Anderson 1 up in a late dramatic match. Dick Wenzel falls 4 up with three to play as Beeson wins key holes with birdie and pars. latest action features tech player Dickinson and Cathedral competitor Fillenworth reaching 21st green.
Chicago June 10 The University of Illinois tops the Big Ten golf championship after day one with 653. Individual leader Addison Connor of Michigan tied for first with 153 as final rounds were scheduled for today.
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