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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
11
Shelby Montana June 27 Former featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane analyzes the Dempsey Gibbons bout set for July 4. Kilbane explains Gibbons will be handicapped by facing Dempsey’s unpredictable mauling style, while Dempsey’s aggression and power could overwhelm Gibbons if the champion closes and lands his left hook.
American League standings show New York 39 22 .639 and Detroit 42 20 .677 in a fragmentary table with Philadelphia and Chicago nearby. National League listings include New York 42 20 .677 and Brooklyn 38 24 .610 with St Louis Boston and Pittsburgh also referenced in partial lines.
Today's card lists games: Tol at Indpls Col at Louis Mil. at Minn. E.C. at St. P. two games, and no games for N.Y. at Bos. Brook at Phil., Pitts at St L. Yesterday's results show multiple marked scores with pitchers and line scores, including details for several teams across the league.
United Press reports Zev, three year old star, travels from New York to Latonia with trainer Dave Leary to train two days before the Latonia Derby. Zev remains in peak form while others show nerves amid transit. Bud Lerner accompanies Zev as potential Latonia Derby entrant and Flying Cloud to enter the Independence Handicap.
Jimmy Gordon a bantamweight from Ohio is signed for an eight round semi wind-up on the Sheppard Taylor card at Washington Park July 3. Matchmaker Harter will pair Gordon with a strong opponent. Two six round prelims are planned. Johnny Sheppard trains at the Mitchell Club and expects to weigh in at 119 pounds. Bud Taylor is in form after beating Battling Murray of Philadelphia in Terre Haute Monday night.
The governor has been extended an invitation to attend the start of a balloon race at the speedway on July 4. McGrath, promoter for the event, was assured of the governor's attendance. Three balloons are Army entries and are stored at the speedway. pilots will arrive Thursday and Friday to assemble the balloons.
The final block of the state three cushion billiards match between Harry Rulens, challenger, and Dick Merriken, champion, will be played tonight at Cooler No. 1 parlor. Rulens holds an eight point lead after winning the first two f eatures. He will shoot for fifty tonight while Merriken aims for fifty eight.
A wind twisted high fly near third base leads to an umpire calling an infield fly then ruling a foul ball after the ball caroms into foul territory and the dugout. The piece discusses proper interpretation and warns umpires to hold until the ball is ruled fair.
The Southeastern Horseshoe Club hosts its fifth annual social on Saturday at 1030 Churchman Ave with a women’s horseshoe pitching tournament. Prospect Street merchants sponsor ten prizes for female competitors. No entry fee. Each woman pitches twelve shoes from thirty feet, using two pound irons. The club, city champions of 1922, invites all women to participate.
Kearns manager Jack Kearns fears the $100000 final payment due July 2 for the Dempsey bout. If unpaid, Dempsey may waive some due, extend credit to promoters, or leave the state with $210000 already collected, risking a national clash and possible end to the million dollar fight business.
Times Special reports the second round of the state women's golf tourney began at FT Wayne with a consolation flight for Tuesday losers. Mrs Stevenson, the 1922 champion, posted a tourney best 94 amid windy conditions. Indianapolis entrants listed include Mrs Stevenson Gibbs Henasco Jaqua Hutchinson Morgan Tyler and Sharp. Officers elected at a Tuesday meeting: Mrs Walter Shepard president Miss Ethel Hutchinson vice president and Mrs A A McClamrock secretary treasurer. Next tourney sites discussed include French Lick Crawfordsville.
Poughkeepsie N Y June 27 The West regatta leader Don Walling stroke of the Washington varsity eight returns from knee infection to take his place in the Huskies shell for the final trial tonight If all goes well he will row tomorrow Physicians announced Walling suffered flood poisoning and his comeback boosts Washington stock Critics expect the Huskies and Navy to contend for the top spot in the intercollegiate race
Frankie Jones of Louisville wins a ten round decision over Sammy Ciminelli of Youngstown in front of a large Ft Harrison arena crowd. Ciminelli takes heavy punishment but remains aggressive. The semi wind up Bridges and Butler draw after eight rounds. Three four round prelims produce Camp over Petti grow, Fox over Lyle, and Fleshman over Schrosch.
London June 27 Americans dominated the Wimbledon championship matches. Vincent Richards defeated Jean Washer 6-1 6-3 6-2. Francis T. Hunter beat Eduard Flaguer 7-5 6-4 6-1. Bill Johnston defeated Higgs of England 6-4 6-2 6-1. Rain delayed opening. weather was showery and cool.
With the Dempsey Gibbons heavyweight title fight a week away promoters face cash crises over 58,000 owed to Monarch Lumber and other bills. The first ticket money will be split among lenders, lumber, and the stadium contractor. Dempsey and Gibbons are in fighting shape as promo tensions mount in Shelby Montana.
Local leagues report results and scheduling notes across Indianapolis and surrounding towns. The Fountain Square A C beat N O Nelson 18 to 3, with calls for Sunday games against local clubs. Several clubs list open dates, roster additions, and contact details for arranging matches, practice plans, and notices.
Dan O Leary aged 82, famed hiker, visits the city and may stage a walking exhibition at Washington Park Saturday before the ball game. He says he believes he can walk around the bases twelve times in ten minutes.
R Williams of the Browns hit a homer in a 1-10 game while Heilmann of Detroit went 1-6 and Tierney of the Phillies 1-8. Hornsby of the Cardinals went 1-4, Grimm of the Pirates 1-5, and an 11-3 Cubs result featured Rantamill going 1-3.
Rain forced postponement of today’s Toledo Hens at Indians game. A doubleheader is set for Thursday as the Tribesmen chase a new streak, aided by Ernie Krueger’s over the fence blast and Fitzsimmons’ inside park homer. Umpiring errors and gusty wind marred the day with several controversial calls.
A discussion covers mud on a ball during play, whether it makes a ball unplayable, and penalties for cleaning mud in match and medal play. It also explains putting honors when two balls are on the green, handling of edge and center placements, and that a ball on the edge is not on the green for determining who puts first.
In Shelby Montana on June 27 Tommy Gibbons trains for Independence Day bout with Jack Dempsey under an open roofed ring while the sun beats down. Dempsey has trained outdoors at Great Falls to acclimate in advance.
Qualification play resumed in the national public links golf tournament to fill remaining championship spots. Twenty one players stranded by a caddie strike started their rounds again, with New York assured eight players in the championship flight and Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington tied for spots.
Sammy Mandell of Rockford Illinois featherweight defeated Harry Leonard of South Chicago with a technical knockout in the fourth round in East Chicago Indiana on June 27.
Wallace Johnson ranked No. 5 nationally wires in entry for the national clay court championships to be held in Woodstock Indianapolis the week of July 9. Tilden Alonso and other champions are mentioned as strong contenders. Local players Johnny Hennessey Bastain Burdick Sagalowski and Christena are listed as top hopes with Frenzel Jr. reporting fast sales of boxes and season tickets.
Yale retains its Big Three title as Ducky Pond bests rival Bob Carney on the mound. The Elis beat Princeton 5 to 1 in the final deciding game at Yankee Stadium before about 6,000 alumni from Yale and Harvard.
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