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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
6
New York column mocks wrestling debates while readers Curley and Miller fire back with sharp letters. Curley questions proof and notes Sonnenberg tied to a Boston title match drawing over 200000 dollars. Miller ridicules the author and questions fame boosting monikers.
Leo Lomski of Aberdeen Washington won a ten round decision over Matt Adgie of Philadelphia in a Monday night light heavyweight bout in Philadelphia.
The New York Yacht Club accepted the Royal Ulster Yacht Club’s challenge for the America's Cup on Sir Thomas Lipton’s behalf. Races will be off Newport with no time allowances, meaning both yachts must have matching design and dimensions for the first time in the cup’s history.
Lexington race card opens with four races as Betty Ann wins two of three in the Devereaux stake for 2-year-old trotters paying 70.20. Colonel Strong captures Reynolds pacing stake of 3000 by winning the second and third heats.
Rockne argues that recruiting by alumni is often disguised as honest opportunity. He stresses the line between fair jobs and subsidies, warning that soft placements corrupt motivation and team loyalty. He calls for open, honest discussion to prevent baseless rumors and hypocrisy.
Babe Ruth recalls George Maines planning 26000 youth players in Gotham and credits Ty Cobb as the ideal player who played hard and square. He argues organized baseball inspires real fun for kids with nothing to do, stressing practical, lasting value of youth leagues.
Johnny Risko of Cleveland was disqualified in the fifth round of his heavyweight bout with George Cook of Australia after a foul claim was allowed by the referee.
Julius Sagalowsky defending champion meets P Shumaker in a second round match at the Hawthorn Club. The afternoon card lists thirteen men s singles second round and several junior and boys matches with stars like Tommy Quinn Bud Markey and Tommy Wilson featured amid scores and defaults from the Monday play.
New York June 18 Max Schmeling of Germany meets Paolino Uzcudun of Spain in a fifteen round bout on the Milk Fund program at Yankee stadium June 27. The bout aims to clarify the muddled heavyweight scene with Schmeling, Paolino, Sharkey, Godfrey and Dempsey as leading contenders.
Eddie Ash era shines as Dusty Cooke leads A A batters with .389 average and 12 home runs. Indians and Saints trade standings with Hargrave’s Northmen within reach while Stirred by Ruthian blasts. Dundee stops Braddock as Alger refuses ninth round bell.
Sunday results feature St Patricks edging Y M S 5 4 in ten innings at Garfield park and West Washington Merchants beating Carson A C 6 2. Gosport A C falls to Van Camps 7 3 while Ladoga Red Sox defeat Shanklin Club 1 0. Indianapolis Triangles extend win streak defeating Sharpsville Electrics 3 1. Riverside Olympics rainout. Builders and Sexson Brothers seek games. several clubs announce practice and open dates.
Chicago heavyweight Les Marriner earned a ten round decision over Napoleon Jack Darval in Chicago. Marriner impressed with aggressive tactics securing eight rounds. In another hard fought clash Haakon Hanson defeated Ted Ross, both from Chicago.
June 18 John McCormack the Irish tenor buys Cragadour the British Derby favorite from Lord Astor in a surprise deal. The transfer shifts odds and prompts industry chatter about future races and the performance potential of Cragadour under new management.
boxing officials seek ideal weather for outdoor show at Ft Harrison headlined by Eddie Anderson and Steve McDonald in an eight or four round card. The winter Armory thriller saw McDonald win on points after two knockdowns with Anderson praised for technique. Local favorite Kid Woods drew attention in the semi windup against Jimmy Sayers with regional entrants from Terre Haute Cincinnati Louisville and Indianapolis expected to appear.
C C Pyle, from a downtown hotel suite in Los Angeles, announced he will pay $56,500 to the fifteen winners of the transcontinental footrace by late this week after accountants verify times. He may stage a marathon or a 26 hour team race in Los Angeles with derby winners already under contract for two years, sharing profits. Derby winner John Salo of Passaic will meet with Pyle to outline next steps, and Pyle is already planning next year’s payoffs and events.
New York June 18 Leo Lermond won a special mile in 4 minutes 13 seconds at Yankee Stadium guiding a strong field in the Twilight meet for the New York Public Schools Athletic League Fund. The win over Gus Moore and Joe Hickey highlighted a high quality program as Claude Bracey and Ed Tolan raced to the century title.
American Association games include Minneapolis at Louisville Kansas City at Toledo St Paul at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Columbus. National League matchups Pittsburgh at Cincinnati St Louis at Chicago New York at Brooklyn in two games Boston at Philadelphia American League Boston at New York two games Philadelphia at Washington. No other games scheduled.
In Pougkeepsie New York on June 18 the UW Huskies lead attention as nine crews prep for the June 24 regatta. Wisconsin held its first workout Monday and showed solid form with little change anticipated for the Madison crew.
In Wichita on June 17, W L Young Stribling defeated Babe Hunt after ten rounds before the largest Kansas crowd. Stribling floored Hunt for a nine count in round five. Jack Dillon beat Bill Atkinson in eight rounds. New York notes have Al Singer beating Augie Pisano in a ten round decision.
A list of leading homer hitters shows Babe Ruth of the Yankees with 17, Lou Gehrig and others tied near 14 to 16, including Foxx and Simmons. George Brett is not involved. The standings feature players from the Cardinals Cubs Giants Dodgers Athletics and Phillies.
Bob Shawkey limited the Eastern leaguers to six hits as the New York Yankees won 3 to 2 in an exhibition game played in Bridg sport Connecticut.
The schedule shows all Monday games played as Sunday doubleheaders. In the American League Detroit and Boston split two games with contrasting scores, while Chicago and Philadelphia also produced full twin bills. Three-I League results include Quincy over Danville and Bloomington over Evansville.
A local boxing card is finalized at Broad Ripple park with two heavyweights in the opener. Willard Chappel faces Rosco Warner in a four round bout and Frankie Gierke meets Safe Wells in another four round prelim. Local favorites Tracey Cox vs Jimmy Cox and Jackie Purvis vs Young Huff headline the ten round main events. First bout at 8:30.
Kallio Mat Victor over coach Thom after initial fall by Thom ends in a Finnish middleweight win. Falls clocked at 46, 22, and 30 minutes. Ralph Wilson draws thirty minutes with Abe Coleman. Grip fails to pin Young Price and Al Thom before escaping Price in twenty minutes.
Ed Faber silenced Philadelphia with eight earlier frames and eight hits allowed, as Chicago White Sox beat the Athletics 6 4 in Philadelphia. George Uhle won in Boston, Detroit split with the Red Sox, Tigers 8 3 after a 6 5 loss. Hafey homered seventeenth as Cardinals hold first, Cubs stumble 13 3 in Chicago. Pirates beat Reds 2 1 behind Kremem six hitters.
In Buffalo on Monday night Jim Goodrich former lightweight champion won a fifteen round decision over Mushy Callahan recognized by the National Boxing Association as junior welterweight champion.
New London Conn June 18 Yale and Harvard are near peak form as they prepare for their annual meeting on the Thames river Friday. Yale remains the favorite with both crews in top shape.
The fourth annual Indianapolis Times interscholastic tourney at Pleasant Run course awarded prizes to winners and runners up in multiple flights. Winners included William Heinlein Cathedral and Harry Yelton Cathedral with corresponding clubs, bags, and accessories from local merchants.
Roy Neihaus caddy master at Coffin turns up with a dominant stash of prizes at a weekly pro am meet. Neihaus and Wally Wiley lead a tight finish, Stonehouse and Wilkinson win with a 69, while other pairs posted 70s to mid 70s as final scores were tallied.
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