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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
12
Shelby Montana June 26 Money for the Dempsey Gibbons title fight remains short with promoter Dan Tracy saying no $100,000 deposit nor deals arranged. Ticket returns outpace cash, risking the third installment before July 2 and triggering possible contractual disputes and public pressure.
St Anthony's Y P C plans a real football team for next fall and hopes to field an eleven to meet top independent teams in the state. Al Feeney will coach, bringing football knowhow and leadership. An enclosed park site has been secured and a mass meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 15 PM at hall 79 N Warman Ave. all players and interested parties invited.
The A B C s fall to third after a 7 win 13 loss road trip leaving them 3 games behind the Chicago American Giants. Pitcher Clark return delayed results illness keeps Jeffries at home. Burnett catcher and Lewis pitcher join on the road as two new players. Home doubleheader vs Milwaukee set for next Sunday at Washington Park with July 4 program.
Mrs S Watt Pugh defeated Anna Ruth Haworth in straight sets 6 2 6 2 to win the Indianapolis women's singles championship. The tournament closed with other city champions named: Johnny Hennessey, Burdick and Bastian, Julius Sagalowsky, Christena, and Anna Haworth winning girls and boys events.
Mike McTigue world light heavyweight champion failed to show title form in an eight round contest. Tommy Loughran, Philadelphia challenger, outpointed him to claim the crown in a local bout.
Johnny Kilbane reports from Great Falls Montana that Jack Dempsey's famed left hook remains devastating and that his sparring foes, including a seven foot Oklahoma giant, suffer brutal blows. Kilbane commends Dempsey's peak form, focused training, and single minded ring demeanor while noting his calm off the mat.
The Indians did not win Monday as rain forced off the game with the Columbus Senators at the ball yard. The series closes today with Toledo aiming to extend its winning streak to ten, while Wednesday the team moves to Washington Park for a four day visit.
The update shows standings with teams including New York Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Chicago Washington and Boston. Records reflect wins losses and winning percentages with Detroit and Boston trailing as the season progresses.
National League action features Bos at Brook and Phil at N Y while Cin visits Chi and Pitts meets St. Louis. American League schedule has Chi at Det and St L at Cleve with Wash at Phil and N Y at Bos. Col at Indpls Tol at Louis Minn at St. Paul on tap.
Johnny Kilbane former world featherweight champ visits Dempsey and Gibbons training camps as NEA Service and The Indianapolis Times assign him to observe conditions. He is asked to referee Dempsey workouts giving readers close up impressions and forthcoming stories.
The American Legion plans to enter a balloon named Americ an Legionnaire in the national elimination race starting July 4 from this city. The 80 000 cubic foot craft is provided by the 382d Airship Company G H Q Reserves 8d Army Corps area and piloted by C E McCullough of Baltimore with Lieut Carlton F Bond in support. McCullough a World War II veteran and vice chairman of the Legion’s aeronautics committee. Two balloons arrived at the Speed way Monday one Army ship from Scottfield Belleville Illinois and the Legion entry.
R Walter Jarvis president of the local amateur baseball association travels to St Louis on Monday to discuss a post season series in the Mound City. St Louis is no longer in the National Amateur Federation but seeks games with the St Louis winner of Class AA and other cities. The Class A Indianapolis team likely faces the Louisville winner.
Jack Bernstein retained junior lightweight status by KOing Freddy Jacks in Philadelphia. Clonie Tait outpointed Johnny in Columbus. Bud Christiano earned a judges’ decision over Tony Zill in Columbus. Dan Roy stopped Eddie Pinchot in Montreal. Lew Tendler defeated Tim Droney on points in Allentown after a strong rally. Bud Taylor stopped Battling Murray in Terre Haute. Eddie Dyer edged Frank Beale in Terre Haute eight rounds and Benny Hall outpointed Rube Rhodes.
Scores from multiple doubleheaders and late inning drama include Toledo Louisville Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh matchups. Key pitchers like Bedient Lingrel Faber and Gowdy appear with varied runs batted in and decisions.
Joe Bicknell's "fighting policeman" Walters knocked out Hoover McLinn in the first round of a ten round bout in Knox, Indiana, one minute thirty seconds after the start. Walters pressed the attack from the opening bell and delivered the decisive right hand to end the fight.
The National Clay Court Tennis Trophy finals will be held at Woodstock Country Club the week of July 9. Past champions include W. T. Hayes, R. N. Williams, J. R. Strachan, and W. T. Tilden. current titleholder Tilden and former holder Williams may compete, with Walter Hayes and R. Norris Williams among likely entrants. An open boys and juniors event accompanies the singles and doubles. A pushmobile race on Wednesday at Parker and Eighth Streets offers prizes and requires entrants by 3:30 PM.
Western Open Champion Mike Brady discusses mastering mashie and niblick for short approaches. He describes stance, weight distribution, and wrist action to avoid smothered shots and to achieve consistent flight and control on pitch and run shots.
The Mapleton Athletic Club renames its baseball squad from Mapleton Reserves to Mapleton Ramblers to avoid a second-team impression. Two Mapleton teams exist, Ramblers and Maroons, led by B. E. Evane and Oscar Queisser respectively, with similar strength.
Troop 74 of Brightwood captured the Roose velt district track meet with firsts in nearly all junior and senior events. Ernest Reno starred in junior events and Howard Davison led the senior division.
Shelby Montana buzzed with oil men and boxing fans for the Gibbons Demapsey bout when state agents seized property including The Days of 49 and other resorts. A carload of beer was confiscated at a railroad siding.
Frankie Jones of Louisville faces Sammy Ciminelli of Youngstown in a ten round headline bout at Ft Harrison weigh in under 152 pounds. Robbie Bridges meets Earl Butler in the semi windup. Silk Lyle and Roy Fox meet in a novice bout. Other prelims include Vern Camp versus Kid Pettigrew and Andy Schrosh against George Fleshman.
A runner on first may choose to stay on the base or advance on a batted ball. If the batter is put out at first before forced advancement, the force on the runner ends and the original occupant remains on first. touching him on the base does not retire him.
Wimbledon reports heavy rain delaying all England Open action with players from multiple nations under cover. Vincent Richards of America defeated Jean Wasser of Belgium 6 1 6 3 6 2, as Suzanne Lenglen and Molla Mallory observed from the stands.
The Indiana Women's Golf Association held the second annual match play tournament at Ft. Wayne Country Club with four flights after qualifiers. Mrs. Carl Gibbs led with 96, while Miss Esther Detchen followed with 101. multiple pairings and first round prospects were outlined for championship and other flights.
Roy Mears, second baseman for Stronghurst, was killed by a lightning bolt during the fifth inning of the Stronghurst versus McComb game in Stronghurst Illinois. Oscar Croston and pitcher Oscar Dillon were injured. umpire Clarence Hartquist and others were knocked unconscious.
Boy Scouts will run the scoreboards for the July 4 100 mile dirt track race at Hoosier Motor Speedway located at Thirty-Eighth Street and Pendleton Pike. One scout will record laps for each car ensuring spectators see race standings. Union Traction Company plans extra transportation to the track for non drivers.
In Washington 132 entrants begin the public links championship qualifying rounds under a hot sun. After intercity team honors went to Chicago, the field now trims to 32 players who will contest the individual title over 36 holes. Leading contenders include Walter Kossman of St Louis Richard Walsh of New York Bob White of Chicago and Ted Lloyd his teammate.
Five bouts lit up Eagless Hall on Monday night with young pros just turning pro. Gene Risk battered Kid Shubert into a second round stoppage while Jack Foreman outpointed Sammy Phillips in four thrilling rounds. Dagar beat Jack Gardner, Kid Roberts edged Jackie Ables in six, and Heinie McDuff drew Robbie McGovern in an eight round closer.
Tierney of the Phillies O of the Cubs Heilmann of Detroit Fournier of Brown Statz of the Cubs Falk of White Hargrave of the Reds Duncan of the Reds each homered in yesterday's action.
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