23 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1928
Page
1
Landis NY June 22. A long, sharp essay recalling the 1920 White Sox scandal and later dustups as Baseball’s integrity questions recur with the Phillies’ unlikely nine of twelve wins. The piece argues for a Landis inquiry and notes Old Guard shock at clubhouse jests about bribery and divorce.
A list of racing entries reads like Todays Selections at Aqueduct with Bead Watch Gallantry Fredden Rock Saorstat High Zoom Film Actorian Black Panther Diavolo Jorinassa Toki Raedy je Larock Capt. Martins Hour and other horses names among entries and odds.
The Indians face the Senators in the series finale with WNER Perry starring as "Big Hearted Jim" in a first kid's day and ladies day at Washington Park. Women and children are admitted free to the grandstand and left field bleachers for grade schoolers.
Fat-faced Johnny Risko of Cleveland meets George Godfrey in a ten round heavyweight bout at Ebbets Field Brooklyn tonight. The postponed match pits Risko, a leading contender with a sturdy record, against Godfrey known for a one round knockout of Jim Maloney and a win over Paolino. Risko aims to push into the heavyweights picture.
Baseball results from multiple leagues with scores and key pitchers. Details include AICAN ASSOCIATION games for Louisville Columbus and St Paul Minneapolis at Milwaukee postponed by rain. American League and National League scores list Detroit Louis, Chicago Cleveland, Philadelphia New York, Cincinnati Pittsburgh, and weather-related postponements.
Matty Matthews, the Indians center fielder, has a rejuvenated spark at the plate batting .374 and leading the league in three-base hits. He also contributes prominently in defense, patrolling the middle pasture in center field.
Coach Pat Page of Indiana argues that stronger high school football provides better material for the State University program and benefits the state. He emphasizes the value of larger, tougher prep competition for future teams.
Bobby Jones leads by two strokes after 36 holes in the National Open at Olympia Fields as Walter Hagen and others chase. The jinx favors the leader but Jones and rivals Gene Sarazen and others sit in close contention ahead of the final two rounds.
Wawasee Indiana dated June 23 Olympic swimming speed king Johnny Weismuller will lead a group of returning Olympians to the Indiana Kentucky A A U outdoor championships at Wawasee August 23 24 and 25. He and coach William Bachrach of the Illinois Athletic Club Chicago were tasked by Paul R Jordan Indiana Kentucky A A U official and Leonard Hicks Wawasee sports committee chairman. Roepke Pro Baseballer Johnny Roepke captain of Penn State 1927 football team now pitching for Scranton in the New York Pennsylvania League.
Fresh from four straight wins over the Hens at Toledo the Indians open a four game series with the Columbus Senators at home. Nemo Seibold’s Buckeyes sit cellar but beat Louisville 1 0 and join a Sunday double header before a Monday game with the St Louis Cardinals. Erwin Brame starred with three hits at Toledo as the Tribe’s bats sparked a strong attack at Swayne Field.
The Indianapolis Women's Golf Association invites all city women to a two day open all city meet Monday and Tuesday June 25 26 at Meridian Hills and the Indianapolis Country Club links. Entries with handicaps should be telephoned to Mrs. Gage Hoag by Saturday noon at Washington 1527 to form pairings.
Yale undefeated crew defeated Harvard by ten lengths in 20 minutes 21 35 seconds to win the 66th Harvard Yale regatta on the Thames River. The victory comes as Yale points to Olympic tryouts in Philadelphia July 6 and 7 on the Schuylkill River. Yale also swept the freshman and junior varsity races despite heavy rain, marking a rare clean sweep for Eli in the regatta.
Champ Gene Tunney agreed to visit Dublin next August as a guest of President Cosgrove and John McCormick to attend the Tailtean Erin Irish games. He said the trip would boost his training for the anticipated title bout with Tom Heeney of Australia. Tunney also noted the trip would be an honor for Ireland and described his training session that day including road work and sparring.
In the London Lawn tennis tournament semi final W Tilden defeats Wilbur Coen 6 2 6 2. The 16 year old opponent forces many deuce games as Frank Hunter ousts Hopman to reach the final.
Notre Dame announced next year schedules including replacing West Point in baseball, while Maryland lacrosse moves by the University of Maryland were noted. Lieutenant Com. Oliver C. Kessing, Annapolis graduate manager of athletics, released the plans. Snead Jolley, Pacific Coast League outfielder, became the first player this season to hit 100 hits, drawing attention from major league scouts.
United Press reports several NL results with Burke blanking Boston and Ruffing allowing five hits. St Louis widened its NL lead by beating Chicago while Cincinnati crushed Pittsburgh 11 to 1. New York and Brooklyn games postponed due to rain and cold. Browns beat Tigers 8 to 3 but lost 12 to 6 in the second. White Sox swept a three game series versus the Indians. In Portland, Dr. Co F Willing faces Don Moe in the Pacific Northwest amateur golf final.
Armand Emanuel the Pacific Coast light heavyweight will substitute for Jimmy Slattery to face Tommy Loughran for the light heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden next Friday night June 28. Slattery injured his left hand in training. Tex Rickard announced Friday. Emanuel recently defeated Mike McTigue to earn the shot.
Columbus plays Indianapolis while Toledo visits Louisville and Kansas City journeys to Minneapolis. Milwaukee hosts St Paul and Philadelphia faces Washington in two games. Boston meets Newnes twice, Chicago goes to Detroit, Cleveland plays St Louis, and Cincinnati hosts Pittsburgh amid a mixed card with several double headers.
Chicago reels from the Ace Hudkins Mickey Walker middleweight bout while promoter Jim Mullen mourns a $15 000 loss and vows to curtail major shows. Hudkins and Walker clash ten rounds with Hudkins claiming a robbery amid Chicago’s fight-town controversy.
Arol Atherton announces a six round return bout between Frank Gierke and Frankie Clark as the main event on a four bout card next Thursday night at Broad Ripple Park A C. The bill also features Bergie vs Ketchell at 135 pounds Neff vs Clark at 114 pounds and Jenkins vs Dunham at 105 with showtimes set for 8 45 daylight saving time.
Prescott S. Bush, secretary of the U S Golf Association, announced the 1929 National Open will be held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck New York. The executive committee awarded the championship on the selection of Findlay S Douglas committee report.
Bruce Caldwell, famed Yale football and baseball star, will join the Cleveland American League team. Caldwell is a right handed batter and infielder, as announced by the New Haven Times Union.
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