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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1930

Page

4

U.S. Stars Enter First Round of British Open Play

Bobby Jones led U S qualifiers with 150 for 36 holes at Wallasey amid rain as Horton Smith Diegel and other American and British players posted tallies. Top 100 low scorers and ties advance to Royal Liverpool starting Wednesday for a 72 hole event over three days.

United Bobby Horton Smith Royal Liverpool Leo Diegel United States Wallasey Bobby Jones Diegel George von Elm Detroit F. C. Stevens Jr Hollywood Cal MacDonald Smith W. T. Twine Cyril Tolley Abe Mitchell Don Moe Portland Rex Hartley We Green Schert Burns H. Davies R. A. Whitcombe George Duncan Avalon Kelley North Gapitol Avenue Humboldt Harrison M. Bennett Cold Boring Road

Listening to the Sharkey Schmeling Bout Weighs Opinions

The writer recalls attending the Sharkey Schmeling match and admits he favored Sharkey but believed Schmeling won by a foul. He questions national sentiment about the heavyweight title and argues his critique is academic, praising Schmeling's performance while noting realism about the outcome and Germany. He dismisses nationality as a factor and mocks those who imply it mattered.

Sharkey Schmeling Herr America

Brown Meets Court in Ten Round Scrap at Riverside

The boxing card announces Ten Rounds Willard Brown of Indianapolis versus Charlie Court of Cincinnati in a junior welterweight bout. Other bouts include Lou Shaw of Cincinnati versus Schmadel of Indianapolis, four rounds. Frank Gierke of Indianapolis against Kid Grady of Indianapolis. Roy Woods of Indianapolis versus Young Leach of Indianapolis. Jimmie Fox of Indianapolis versus Tuffy Mitchell of Indianapolis. Court has won all four local ring appearances, beating Lon Lovelace Bob Lewsader and Otto Atterson, with Lovelace defeated twice.

New Riverside Sports Arena Willard Brown Indianapolis Charlie Court Cincinnati Junior Welters Lou Shaw Only Schmadel Frank Gierke Kid Grady Roy Woods Young Leach Jimmie Fox Tuffy Mitchell Junior Welter Lon Lovelace Bob Lewsader Otto Atterson Lovelace Roy Pierson Johnny Bass Cincy Pug Pierson Bass Jose Gonzales K. O. Terry Portsmouth Jimmy Neal Jose Estrada Sonny Mitchell Jimmy Fox Harry Babrick

Major Leaders Lead Hitter Totals and Home Run Ranks

The list highlights top hitters Klein of the Phillies Hog of the Giants and Stephenson of the Cubs with 41 games and 1282 points, Cochrane of the Athletics 41 with 141 and Hodapp of the Indians 53 with 217 and 48. Home Run leaders include Berger of the Braves with 21, Gehrig of the Yankees with 19, Wilson of the Cubs with 18.

Klein Phillies Giants Stephenson Cubs Cochrane Athletics Hodapp Indians Berger Braves Gehrig Yankees Wilson Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pirates Chuck Klein Phils Hack Wilson Wally Berger Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Grimes Cunningham

Wallace Stops Vet Mason in Fourth Round at Cable Tabernacle

Roy Wallace, a local light heavy, knocked out veteran Johnny Mason in the fourth round of a ten round bout at Cable Tabernacle on Monday after a competitive three rounds. Mason faded as age weakened his punches and chin.

Wallace Vet Mason Pierson Johnny Mason Cincinnati Mauler Roy Wallace Cable Tabernacle Mason

Baseball Calendar Today's Games In American Association and National League

Schedule lists Indianap olis at Milwaukee Toledo at Minneapolis Columbus at St Paul Louisville at Kansas City Boston at Chicago Washington at St Louis New York at Cleveland St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia National League results show St Louis and Washington wins with multiple runs and errors for both leagues No games scheduled in New York at Cleveland due to rain.

American Association Indianapolis Milwaukee Oledo Moneapolis Columbus St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Boston Chicago Washington Louis York Cleveland St. Louis Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Louisville Coer Ertteocesenes St. Aes Tole Milwaukee Saydagen Phila Oil Detroit Slevel New -Yk Brk Pitesden Aus Foi Ohs Bae Pails Cinein

Semi-Pros and Amateurs Indianapolis Cardinals-Low a Wednesday at Garfield

Semi professional and amateur teams in Indianapolis compete at Garfield with Cardinals battery Sharrick and Bright. Orioles planned for Sunday at Pennsy Park. Dady A. C. defeated Keystone with eleven hits, while Colonial nine beat Crown Laundry 10 to 9 in ten innings. Miller beats White in New York game.

Indianapolis Cardinals Garfield No Almagers Oriole Acme A Riversid Sharrick Bright Cardinals Hill Orioles Pennsy Park Kelso Colonial Crown Laundry Innigs Les Adams Rialto Theater Western Union Telegram Garfield Buttesey Brickens Wilsey

Chances for Otto Title

Otto Von Porat and William L. Stribling meet in Chicago to decide the next challenger for Max Schmeling after the heavyweight title bout. The winner earns a shot at Schmeling, with Porat described as son of a Norwegian pedagogue and Stribling as the Georgia Cracker.

Otto von Porat Chicago William L. (Young) Stribling Georgia Sharkey Chicago Stadium Max Schmeling

Fall Creek Net Tourney Opens With Seeded Players

The seventh annual Fall Creek tennis tournament opens this afternoon with ten first round junior matches. Seeds Woody DuHadway Chick Ertel Vincent Meunier and Joe Stubbs lead twenty entrants. Entries in the men and boys divisions continue as play starts later in the week.

Fall Creek Woody DuHadway Chick Ertel Vincent Meunier Joe Stubbs

Mackey Named Freshman Coach at Purdue

MacKey a former Purdue end for 1926 27 28 has been appointed assistant freshman football coach and head freshman wrestling coach at Purdue University announced by Director of Athletics N A Kellogg.

Lafayette Ind Guy Red) Mackey Purdue Boilermaker N. A. Kellogg

Shires Moves to Washington in Trade Boost for Senators

Chicago White Sox first baseman Shires, delighted by a Washington trade for Braxton and Tate, says the move could spark a pennant push. He recalls salary woes, praises Donie Bush as a fine manager, and predicts renewed vigor with the Great Art back in form.

Chicago Senators Washington Chicago White Sox Shires Sox Braxton Tate Donie Bush AT Shires Art White Sox Ted Blankenship Ownie Bush

Pugilism Booms in Chicago Ahead of Von Porat Stribling Fight

In Chicago about 14 000 fans have prepaid roughly 50 000 to see Otto Von Porat and Young Stribling contest Wednesday night. Both boxers trained lightly as the public weighs the edge of Stribling’s skill against Von Porat’s knockout reputation. Von Porat holds a fourteen pound weight advantage as fans pick whether his power or Stribling’s craft will decide the bout.

United Presse Chicago Otto von Porat Young Stribling Stribling von Forat von Porat

Indiana Open and district golf events set in Indianapolis area

A busy ten day golf slate in Indianapolis features the Indiana Open with 72 holes over two days, plus the Methuselah Club spring tournament at French Lick and the Indianapolis District Golf Association city and district events. Notables include Neal McIntyre defending the state crown, Bill Tinder and Ralph Stonehouse among entrants, and a new rule allowing second shots on all par 4 and 5 holes.

Indianapolis Methesalah Club French Lick Neal McIntyre Highland Pro Neal Anderson Chicago Russell Stonehouse Tia Juana Semind M. E. Clark Jim Patton Methuselah Club Highland Indianapolis Country Club Broadmoor Eddie Zimmer Bill Heinlein Eddie Bill Diddel Ben Cohee Jack Holliday Ed Lennox

Three Hoosiers Qualify for National Open

Indiana players among 112 qualifiers for the United States Open at Interlachen Minnesota July 10 12. Bill Tinder Dick Nelson H C Walter and Jim Woonan all from Indiana earned spots while Neal McIntyre failed to qualify. Dave Knost knocked out Jack Carmsy in a St Louis boxing bout in West Frankfort Illinois.

McIntyre Bill Tinder Anderson Dick Nelson Indianapolis H. C. Walter Jim Woonan Gary United Press

Robins release Norman Newsom to Jersey City option

Brooklyn announces pitcher Norman Newsom is optioned to Jersey City of the International League on June 17. Newsom joins Jersey City roster under a separate exchange plan and remains under Brooklyn control.

United Press Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyn Robins Norman Newsom Jersey City

Wolgast Beats Baumann in Ten Rounds

Frankie Baumann falls to Midget Wolgast in a ten round flyweight bout reported by the Times Special from CITY on June 17. Wolgast, champion in several states, dominated the match to secure a clear victory.

Frankie Baumann Wolgast

Lenard Stops Leon by Time in Chicago Bout

Henry Lenard a Chicago featherweight knocked out Tony Leon of Cleveland in the first round of a ten round scheduled bout held in Chicago.

Timea Chicago Henry Lenard Tony Leon Cleveland

Japan Reaches Davis Cup Final Round in Europe

Japan advances to the final round of European zone Davis Cup play after eliminating Czechoslovakia in the semi finals. They will face Italy, with the winner meeting the United States in the inter zone finals.

United Press Prague Japan Czechoslovakia United States

Berg and Chocolate Set for Polo Grounds Bout

Jack Berg the junior welterweight champion and Kid Chocolate undefeated Cuban featherweight have been matched by Madison Square Garden for a ten round bout at the Polo Grounds on August 7.

New York Jack Kid) Berg Kid Chocolate Madison Square Garden Corporation Polo Grounds

Canzoneri and Grogan Set for Queens Feature Bout

Tony Canzoneri of Brooklyn former world featherweight champion meets Tommy Grogan of Omsha in the feature bout at Queens. The match headlines a card in New York on June 17 with both fighters seeking a win to boost title bids.

New York Tony Canzoneri Brooklyn Tommy Grogan Omsha Queens

Rabbit Ball Retained in Senior Loop

New York June 17 discussion of the lively ball and rejection of numbering all National League players highlighted the mid summer meeting of league club owners and officials. President Heydler said magnates favored the present ball and would not change it. A rule passed prevents a coach made active from returning to player status for a year after resuming coaching. Heydler announced attendance through June 15 exceeded last year. Brooklyn leads in home attendance.

United Press New York John Heydler Heydler Brooklyn

Roses Fade: Central League Forfeits Richmond Franchise

Richmond Roses become an orphan road club for the rest of the season after the Central League forfeits the franchise due to finances. Don Jacobs, league proxy, confirms the move. A. E. Johnson of Dayton was owner and president. Attendance declined after a strong season start.

Richmond Ind The Roses Don Jacobs A. E. Johnson Dayton Richmond Roses

Garden Seeks Return Heavyweight Title Match

Madison Square Garden chief Frank Bruen aims to stage a Max Schmeling versus Jack Sharkey return bout at Yankee Stadium on September 25. Sharkey lists a 12 percent purse share. Schmeling demands a champion’s share and waiver of German agent Arthur Bulow’s 20 percent claim.

United Presa York Schmeling the Garden Arthur Bulow Max Aero Sharkey

Diving Champ at Woodstock Amphibious Meet Highlight

Woodstock Country Club hosts an aquatic meet at 3 p.m. and a diving exhibition at 8 p.m. Miss Jane Fauntz of the Illinois Women's A. C. of Chicago headlines the show. She was on the 1928 U S Olympic team and holds multiple titles including the Canadian high diving crown and National AAU low board championships.

Woodstock Country Club Jane Fauntz A. C Chicago Miss Fauntz United States

Cleveland and Nats Bid for Lead in pennant race

In interleague play Cleveland and Washington pushed for first as Philadelphia sat idle with a slim lead. Detroit beat Philadelphia 9 8, Washington rallied for a 9 7 win over St Louis to join Cleveland in a tie for second, and other NL results included Brooklyn’s 5 3 win over St Louis and Chicago Cubs beating New York 8 5.

United Press NEW York Cleveland Washington Philadelphia

Indians Open Western Swing in Milwaukee Series

The Breezy Tribe, led by Johnny Capriden, begin a three game set in Milwaukee visiting four western cities and Louisville before returning home. Louisville leads the league by a wide margin as Akron pursues Pennant hopes while facing injuries and roster churn.

Heavyweight and Bantamweight Title Card At Ft Harrison

At Ft Harrison Ring Tonight double windup features Walter Pickerd of Indianapolis against Joe Packo of Toledo in ten rounds. Also Tracy Cox of Indianapolis meets Harold Knopp of Toledo in ten rounds featherweights. Preliminaries include six round bouts Pat Huber of Danville versus Red Holloway of Indianapolis welter and Willie Erne of Kansas City versus Jackie Parker of Terre Haute lightweights. First bout at 8 30. Referees Grammell and Cooley.

Walter Pickerd Indianapolis Joe Packo Toledo Tracy Cox Harold Knopp Pat Huber Danville Red Holloway Willie Erne Kansas City Jackie Parker Terre Haute George Dillon Denver Joe Moore

Grimes Traded to the Cardinals in Braves Swap

Burleigh Grimes joins the St. Louis Cardinals while Wee Willie Sherdel and Fred Frankhouse go to the Boston Braves in a deal announced by Sam Breadon. Grimes, 37, has 227 NL wins in fourteen seasons. Sherdel, 34, and Frankhouse, 26, have fluctuated in performance.

United Press ST. Louis Burleigh Grimes Cardinals Grimes Wee Willie Sherdel Fred Frankhouse Boston Braves Sam Breadon Frankhouse Sherdel

Italy Reaches 1930 Davis Cup European Final

In Milan on June 17 Italy upset the Australian team in the European zone semi finals earning a place in the finals against the Japan-Czechoslovakia winner. The result promotes Italy as a dark horse candidate for the Davis Cup title.

United Press Milan Italy Dark Horse

Wrestling results from Broad Ripple Monday night

The card opened with Speedy Schaeffer losing the first fall to an unnamed opponent. Mike Polo and Boston were mentioned with injuries after a missed tackle. Ralph Hancock faced Ed Baker and Haro Simms defeated Tommy Peters. Eustae claimed two falls against Geor, while Allan Hill won the main event.

Speedy Schaeffer Broad Ripple Mike Polo Boston Ralph Hancock Ed Baker Haro Simms Tommy Peters Eustae Geor Song Nee Allan Hill

Rain Postpones Elkins Herrera Bout in Braddock

Rain forced postponement of a scheduled ten round boxing match between Eddie Elkins of New York and Tony Herrera of Chicago in Braddock, Pa. The fight set for Monday night was postponed due to wet conditions.

United Preas Braddock Eddie Elkins New York Tony Herrera Chicago

Grotto Picnic Water Carnival News Bout At Broad Ripple

Entertainment program at Broad Ripple park features a news bout between Harold and Sammy Davis in a four round display as members attend the Grotto picnic and water carnival events tonight.

Broad Ripple Park Harold Sammy Davis Ae Oye Alse

Washington junior crew wins Madison two mile race

The University of Washington junior crew dominated Wisconsin on Lake Monona, finishing two miles in 10 minutes 32.5 seconds, seven lengths ahead of the Badgers who clocked 11 minutes flat.

United Press Madison Wis University of Washington Wisconsin Lake Monona Washington Badgers

Cardinals Robins Share Major League Batting Record

The St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers tied a modern major league batting record by totaling 103 official at bats in a game. Dodgers had 52 at bats and the Cardinals 51, equaling a National League mark set when tied teams batted 99 times in 1961.

St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Cards Robins Dodgers Red Birds Boston Detroit Nationals New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Phillies

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