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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1929
Page
6
June 22 New York Dodgers star Ruth defies illness rumors to slug two homers in a dramatic win over the Yankees. The Bam’s furious hitting lit up the game while Connie Mack lamented outcomes as Lefty Grove kept Bam from another round in the first game.
Thorough listing of multiple race divisions at Latonia and Washington Park with purses, race types, distances, and numerous horse names and entry notes for 3-year-olds up to older entries, including allowances and claiming classes. Notable horses include Roxie el, Kublai Khan, Spot light, Picadome, Michigan Bay, Paraphrase, and African among others with various entry marks and conditions.
Ed Walsh Jr. has shown a strong turnaround with two near shutout starts for the Chicago White Sox. The young pitcher limited the St. Louis Browns to four hits in one outing, indicating he may be following in his father Ed Walsh Sr.'s big league footsteps.
The Indians face the Minneapolis Millers in Washington Park for five games including a Sunday doubleheader after recent losses to the Saints. Ford Schupp spoiled a 2 0 lead with three ninth inning runs as the Bettelites dropped a 3 2 decision.
Ruth homered in the seventh and eighth as the Yankees beat the Athletics 8 to 3 in New York. Lefty Grove held Philadelphia to seven hits in a first game 11 to 1 victory for the A's.
American golf star John Dawson has been ordered to take complete rest until his right foot heals. He is staying at the summer home of Lord and Lady Astor at Cliveden after an automobile accident months ago. He says the injury influenced his play at Sandwich.
Sammy Vick, an outfielder formerly with Dallas in the Texas League, has moved to Chattanooga on a loan. New Orleans retains title to the player.
New York Yankees and Philadelphia Athletics split a mid season doubleheader with Lefty Grove and Waite Hoyt winning one game each. Babe Ruth homered twice in the second game to spark the Yankees comeback and reaffirm their pennant hopes before a record crowd of 66 145.
The Indianapolis District Golf Association prepares for a 54 hole meet starting Monday at Highland, continuing Tuesday at Meridian Hills and Wednesday at Broadmoor. A large field is expected, with the city champion crowned among local residents based on lowest gross score.
Vincent Forgione of Philadelphia was awarded a decision over Homer Sheridan in a ten round bout here on Friday night amid fan dispute. The bout took place in Hollywood California.
AL PICINICH of the Brooklyns caught a game without a chest protector and Uncle Wilbert Robinson recalls old catching days. Tracks rumor Clyde Van Dusen, Kentucky Derby winner, tainted by critics as an insult to his father Man o War. Herb Pennock is said to have boils and a messy, lingering injury from recent meals.
The sixth annual 190 mile Negro motor speed championship will be held at the Indiana state fairground on July 4. Entrants from Indianapolis Chicago St. Louis and Pittsburgh are expected. No piston displacement limit and no cars barred. Qualifications begin at 10 am with the race at 2 pm.
Six prelim fights set for Tuesday at Ft Harrison. Royal Cox will meet Jack White in a six rounder while Harry Memering faces Larry Kaufman in another six. Ralph Strange vs Howdy Weiss in a four stanza curtain raiser. Lightweights Jimmy Hackley and Harry Brown prep for the ten round main. All De Rose and Tracy Cox slated for eight rounds. First bout at 8 30.
Ames T Hamill chair of the sports and pastimes committee at Eland Golf and Country Club has prepared the Highland Fling derby to start at 11 a m. today with nearly all members expected to play. A dinner will follow the event when announced.
Babe Ruth states the New York Yankees feel superior to the Philadelphia Athletics after splitting a two game series. He cites punch experience and comeback victory as proof and notes Hoyt and Grove pitched strongly while reflecting on his two homers and illness recovery.
Three Hoosier players from Indianapolis enter the national intercollegiate tennis tournament at Marion Cricket Club courts. Tommy Wilson Butler faces Nick Polittee Florida, Tommy Quinn Indiana meets R W Ryan Yale, Bud Markey Notre Dame faces James Greer West Point. Also, on June 30 amateur and professional motorcycle hill climb events are scheduled on Arm's Hill Bluff Road under Mid-West Motorcycle Club auspices featuring multiple piston displacement classes.
Yale outrowed Harvard crews in the freshman junior varsity and varsity events on the Thames River in New London Connecticut. The varsity race saw Yale win by five lengths, with the rowers finishing strong enough to continue two miles to their training camp at Gales Ferry as 100000 spectators watched.
American Association matchups feature Minneapolis at Indianapolis Kansas City at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo St Paul at Louisville National League games St Louis at Lee Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston American League doubleheaders Philadelphia at New York Boston at Washington Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland.
Scores from a packed Wednesday slate include Milwaukee beating Columbus 7 to 3 with Middleton and Bird leading. Pittsburgh routed by Cleveland 14 to 8 in a high scoring affair. New York and Philadelphia split games with Grove Cochrane catching wins in the opener and Earnshaw guiding the second game to an 8 to 6 finish. The day featured tense extra innings and notable performances by Grimes Hargreaves and Cochrane in multiple matchups.
READY FOR REGATTA POUGHKEEPSIE N Y June 22. The tedious work of conditioning is ended and nine college crews were ready today for the annual varsity regatta Monday from which one of them will emerge with the intercollegiate championship. Most of the nine crews planned to take the water today for short pulls and possibly to practice a few racing starts.
The 9 year old stallion Counterpart returned after a four year layoff to win the 2:13 pace in three heats at Lexington. High Noon captured the Board of Commerce 2:12 trot in straight heats.
Max Schmeling shows in good shape with only light sessions needed before his New York fight with Paolino Uzcudun next Thursday. The German resumed training after a trip to Atlantic City on Friday.
Paolino Uzcudun resumed light training in Hoolite Falls for the scheduled bout with Max Schmeling in New York next Thursday. Trainers fear overexertion as the Spaniard stays near the edge of exhaustion.
Tracy Cox defeated Jimmy Cox of Cincinnati by knockout in the seventh round at Broad Ripple on Thursday night. Young Huff, also of Cincinnati, was stopped by Jackie Purvis of Kokomo in the fourth. Frankie Gierke beat Safe Wells and Williard Chapple beat Roscoe Warner in other scraps.
Harry Cooper and Willie Burke contended for the lead at Westchester Biltmore in Yonkers during the 72 hole state championship. Burke held 140 midway through the second half as Cooper trailed by four strokes at the Westchester course.
Four teen members of the varsity golf, baseball and tennis teams at the university receive official "W" sweaters marking their status as varsity starters.
Charlie Swain and Young Price named as principals in the opener at Broad Ripple park. Ralph Wilson and Abe Coleman top the bill in a best two of three falls match. First bout starts at 8 30.
Key players from the era include Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth leading the Yankees and Yankees and Phillies stars such as Lefty O'Doul and Jim Bottomley. Other noted names include Frankie Frisch, Max West, and Hack Wilson as prominent sluggers across the Cardinals Cubs Athletics and Giants in this vintage leaderboard snapshot.
Bud Markey of Notre Dame and Tommy Wilson of Butler advanced to the net final as the city tennis tournament at Hawthorne continued. Friday results included Markey defeating Julius Sagalowsky 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3 and Wilson beating Dick Bastian 6-3 4-6 6-2 6-0.
Semi Pro and Amateur notes list rainouts, upcoming games, and open dates. Y M S meets Riverside A A in Garfield No 3 on Sunday and Marmon Eights seek July and August games against nearby towns. Several teams request park permits for Friday afternoons and invite contact to arrange July dates.
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