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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1924

Page

2

Women golfers vie for state title at Highland

Miss Hillis Drayer of Ft Wayne and Mrs. Carl Gibbs of Indianapolis reach the finals at the Highland Golf and Country Club after semi final wins. Drayer defeated Mrs. Stevenson 2 up and 1 to play, Gibbs defeated Mrs. East 2 up and 1 to play in a notable upset.

Hillis Drayer Ft. Wayne Carl Gibbs Indianapolis Highland Golf and Country Club Miss Drayer B. C. Stevenson Gibbs Walter East South Bend

Miss Drayer Captures Indiana Women’s Golf Title

Miss Drayer of Ft Wayne defeated Mrs Gibbs of Indianapolis in the final 3 up with 2 to play to win the Indiana women’s golf championship. Mrs Tinsley of Crawfordsville beat Mrs McCramrock of Frankfort 6 up 5 in the consolation first flight. Miss Hull of Kendallville won low medal honors after a playoff with Mrs East, both at 96.

Hillis Drayer Ft. Wayne Indiana Carl C. Gibbs Indianapolis Robert Tinsley Crawfordsville A. A. McCramrock Frankfort Miss Hull Kendallville Walter East D. S. Menasco Naomi Hull Hull Mrs. East

Golf tournament results showcase multiple finals and consolations

The report details final matches and consolation flights from a golf tournament. Winners include Lennie Sharp of Riverside and Elizabeth Dunn, with Indianapolis competitors Diddel and Sullivan taking flights. Consolation victors include Burgess and Shambleau, plus medals led by Menasco and Naomi Hull with a 98 and 99.

Perfecting the First Baseman’s Throwing Game

Amateur tips from Walter Pipp, New York Yankees first baseman, emphasize throwing accuracy as essential to first base defense. He notes one third of outs come at first, praises plays where pitcher covers on deep grounders, and urges perfection of timing and throw readiness for ambitious first sackers.

Walter Pipp New York Yankees

Independent baseball notices across Indianapolis and nearby towns

Local baseball notices list upcoming games and practices for independent teams including the Indianapolis Keystones at Fortville and the Christamore Juniors at Riverside No. 10. Entries request July 4 and 6 games, provide contact details, and note meetings at Keystone grounds and 43 W Vermont St. Also mentions Greenfield vs Ft Harrison, Indiana Travelers seeks fast-state clubs, and Yale vs Washington in an intercollegiate tennis final in Philadelphia.

Indianapolis Keystones Fortville Keystone Grounds Carl Naomi Drexel Christamore Riverside No Christamores King Ave Washington Indianapolis Eagles Valley Mills Valley Millis Vermont St J. Hayes Parker Ave Indiana Travelers Bloomington Fred Eberg P.O

Stogk Car Race Stirs Interest At Hoosier Speedway

Floyd Kemp driving the Chevrolet stock car entered by Jones Whittaker Sales Company warmed up on the Hoosier Speedway dirt track. Kemp, a veteran dirt racer, promotes a ten mile light four cylinder stock car race with a two hundred lap event set for July 4 starting at 2 PM and 3 PM respectively. D M Jones of Jones Whittaker Sales bets half his time on business and Chevrolet racing plans.

Floyd Kemp Jones- Whittaker Hoosier Speedway Xemp D. M. Jones Jones-Whittaker Sakes Chevrolet

Feature match for Fort Arena main event boxing night

Patsy Rocco of Chicago and Johnny Mack of Cincinnati square off in a top middleweight bout at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Tuesday night. Rocco recalls a strong May battle with Roy Wallace and a May 31 win over Alex Trambitas. Mack made a noted Indy impression by drawing with Joe Packo after a late substitution. Two eight round semi windups and two prelims accompany the main event, with Lou Bauman of Cincinnati refereeing all bouts.

Patsy Rocco Johnny Mack Ft. Benjamin Harrison Rocco Chicago Roy Wallace Wallace Alex Trambitas Michigan City Cincinnati Indianapolis Joe Packo Toledo Lou Bauman

Baseball scores and moments from Thursday games

Washington Senators shut out Athletics 5-0 then lost 1-0 in the second game. Red Sox beat Cliff Markle and the Yankees slump continued. Phils beat Robins 3-2, Pirates edged Cubs 2-1, Giants 8-1 over Braves, Indians 7-4 over White Sox after a three-run 10th. Romero Rojas defeats Tom Roper by knockout in boxing.

V.ddie Rommell Washington Senators Walter Johnson Athletics Senators Times Albany N. Y Quentin Romero Rojas Tom Roper Chicago

Hagen Wins British Open in Sensational Finish

Walter Hagen, American pro, captured the British Open title with a 72 hole total of 301. Jim Barnes finished second at 309 with George Duncan at 308 and other final scores listed, including Cyril Tolley and Gene Sarazen.

United Press Hoy Lak England Walter Hagen Hagen Jim Barnes George Duncan Cyril Tolley Gene Sarazen Gil Nichols J. H. Taylor E. R. Whitcomb McDonald Smith America Frank Ball

Baseball Standings Snapshot From A Patchy Calendar

National League and Americans League records shown with wins losses and batting paces. Teams like Detroit Cleveland New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and St Louis appear with varying win totals and percentages. The printout mixes teams and decimals in a compact standings table.

Baseball Schedule Shuffle for American Association and League

The schedule lists American Association games: Columbus at Indianapolis, Toledo at Louisville, Kansas City at Minneapolis, Milwaukee at St Paul. American League matchups include St. Louis at Chicago, New York at Boston in two, Detroit at Cleveland, Boston at New York, Cincinnati at St. Louis in two, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Pittsburgh.

American Association Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St Paul

Baseball scores and rain halt major leagues rundown

A compact summary of late season scores across the American and National Leagues. Key results include Philadelphia sweeping Washington in two games and a ten inning affair, Cleveland defeating Chicago, New York topping Boston, St Louis pounding Cincinnati, and Brooklyn and Philadelphia posting high scoring games. Weather affected Detroit at St Louis with rain.

Fight Special Planned for Greb Stribling Bout

Frank B Humston of the Monon announces a proposed special train from Indianapolis to Michigan City for the Greb Stribling fight on July 4. The train would depart 7 45 a m and return after the bout with special rates. Tickets and arrangements available at 38 W Ohio St Monon office or by calling Circle 4600 for Humston or Armstrong.

Michigan City Humston Monon Ohio St Armstrong

Schalk Hits for Cycle in Detroit on June 27, 1922

Ray Schalk, not a speaker like Cobb or Ruth, hits a single double triple and home run in four at bats on Detroit soil. The White Sox win 9 to 4, with Schalk accounting for three extra base hits and Sted in relief. Johnson Falk Blue contribute two-base hits and Mostil steals, in a game limited by pitching from Ehmke and Cole and umpire Evans and Owens.

Ray Schalk Cobb Ruth Ehmke Cole Detroit Haney Chicago Oo Schalk Johnson Falk Blue Mostil Flagstead Mulligan Jay—Collins Lane Schupp Nudp Hodge Beak Mhuahe Sted Hokee Cele Ah Alee Gola Evans Owens Chicago Alsace Mullican Collins

Finalists crown Indiana women’s golf title at Highland

Finalists were Hillis Drayer of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Carl Gibbs of Indianapolis in the Indiana women’s golf championship at Highland. Miss Drayer, runner up last year, and Mrs. Gibbs, a veteran from Indianapolis Country Club, advanced by winning tight matches to reach the final round.

Ir Hillis Drayer Ft. Wayne Carl Gibbs Indianapolis Highland Today Indiana Miss Drayer Gibbs Indianapolis Country Club

Plans Complete For Big Tennis Week Here

Plans are set for a Western tennis tourney starting Monday at Woodstock Country Club. Entries chaired by Jack McKay boast a strong national field with singles and doubles for men women and boys. Australians Gerald Patterson and Schlesmnecer and Billy Tilden raise local interest as tickets go on sale at Spalding's.

Woodstock Country Club Jack McKay Severin Hotel Craw Gerald Patterson Schlesmnecer Bill Tilden Spalding

Do You Know Baseball Dispute Answers Clarified

A base runner may advance on an infield fly like any caught or muffed fly ball. After crossing first base and attempting to go to second, he forfeits the right to return to first. A base runner can turn to run into foul or fair territory after first base, provided he makes no attempt to go to second.

Mullendore Eyes Welterweight Challenge in NY Bout

Franklin Indiana wrestler H K Mullendore, ex Purdue lightweight champion, may move up a class for the Carpenter Matsuda semi windup at the Broadway Theater next Monday. He could face Hugh Webb the local welter who holds the state title at 146 pounds. Mullendore has pinned opponents quickly in past appearances.

H. K. Mullendore Franklin Ind Purdue University Mullendore Hugh Webb

Butler Booster Game At Fairview Park

A feature baseball game is planned beside Butler College boosters at Fairview Park Saturday afternoon at 4 PM. Pat Page leads a strong lineup including Hooker Jones Middlesworth Page Griggs Mills Dixon Reichel Brown Hensel and Quiesser.

Butler College Fairview Park Pat Page Collegians Hooker Jones Middlesworth Page Griggs Mills Dixon Reichel Brown Hensel Quiesser

Yank Riflemen Score in Olympic Team Championship

America wins the Olympic rifle team title with 786 points in Paris on June 27. Haiti finishes second with 646 and France third with 644 as the event concludes.

United Press Paris America Haiti France

Greb Wins In Thriller Scrape Across Hard Fought Bout

New York June 27 Greb retains middleweight crown after 15 round duel with Ted Moore at Yankee Stadium. Moore earns praise for courage as 40 000 fans push for knockout. Milk Fund show nets $100 000. Tunney stops Spolla in seven with a technical knockout. Estridge wins middleweight title from Gans in ten rounds.

United Press New York English Channel Ted Moore Moore Harry Greb Milk Fund Yankee Stadium Ermino Spolla Gene Tunney Tunney Young Stribling Georgia Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Larry Estridge Panama Joe Gans

Double Bill At Pennsy Park Staged By Local Clubs

A Saturday double header at Pennsy Park features four local amateur teams. At 2 p m the First Baptist and Tuxedo Baptist meet in the Marion County S S League race led by First Baptist with Tuxedo tied for second alongside Broad way. The second game pairs Union Trust against American Central Life Insurance of the Bankers and Insurance League.

Pennsy Park Amateur Baseball Association First Baptist Tuxedo Baptist Marion County Tuxedo Broadway Union Trust American Central Life Insurance Bankers and Insurance League

Kernel and Fox win Ker nel’s Lake doubles title

J. E. Kernel and Harry Fox capture the championship in the annual Ker nel’s Lake tennis tournament. They defeat Karl Kernel and Paul Kernel in three sets 6-3 6-4 10-2 and receive a silver loving cup.

J. E. Kernel Harry Fox Kernel’s Lake Karl Kernel Paul Kernel

Oakland Signs Young Shortstop Lemus Luce for Next Season

Oakland announces the addition of 19 year old Lemus Luce from the Sacramento Valley Independent League to its roster for next season. Luce is described as a promising infield prospect from the valley circuit.

Oakland Lemus Luce

Vinnie Richards and Williams in Tennis Victories

Wimbledon action opens with American wins as R Norris Williams defeats A N W Dudley 6-3 6-0 6-4 and Vinnie Richards beats D M Greig 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-5. Suzanne Lenglen dominates Mrs George Wightman 6-0 6-0, Helen Wills advances with 6-2 6-2.

Vinnie Richards Williams Nis R. Norris Williams A. N. W. Dudley Suzanne Lenglen George Wightman America D. M. Greig Helen Wills

Senators Take First Columbus Rout in Narrow Win

Indianapolis makes a late charge but Columbus holds on for a 7 to 6 victory. Key hits include Russell and Baird doubles for Columbus while Hartley and Davis form a strong battery.

Fred Fitzsimmons Tribe Senators Campbell

Tennis doubles title bout set for 4 pm at I T A courts

The city championship doubles match is scheduled for 4 o clock this afternoon after two rain delays. Hennessey and McKay face Sagalowsky and Kurzreck of the Butler team in a decisive clash expected to settle the title.

Hennessey-McKay Sagalowsky-Kurzreck Butler

Bushiday contests spark interest at Washington Park

Field events and prize contests headline the Bushiday program at Washington Park on Saturday afternoon. Senators and Indians clash in a heated rivalry as fans pack the park. Prizes include cases of beer, dinners, a cedar chest, a five dollar gold piece, and a dinner for two.

Washington Park Senators van Camp Packing Company Keith Gregg College Inn College Ave A. E. Nodler Anheuser Busch Case Phoenix Coffee Schnull & Co al Fee Bailey Columbus Davis Baird Murpy Indianapolis Sicking Allen Rehg Campbell High Brooks Licking Rehe Schreiber Jones Whelan Miller Krueger Murphy Davis Hartley Urban

Eight left in Dayton tourney

The national public links championship narrowed to eight contestants after qualifying rounds. Joe Ford of New York and Frank Dolph of Portland, Ore., are viewed as the strongest remaining players. Joe Wyatt, former Wabash College star, joined the Kansas City Blues under an option after a June move from Cleveland Americans. In Cincinnati, Hendricks saw a late rally fail as Walker hit into a double play to end the game.

United Press Dayton Ohio Joe Ford New York Frank Dolph Portland, Ore Joe Wyatt Wabash K. C. Blues Wyatt Cleveland Americans Walker Hendricks Daubert

A. A. Leaders II Standings Show Tight Race

The snippet lists team records with wins and losses for Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul and others. Louisville sits at 36 25 and .590 .597 .581 while Indianapolis is 37 26 with .587 .594 .578 and St. Paul 37 30 at .552 .559 .544.

W. L. Pet Louisville Indianapolis St. Paul

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tourney Miss Drayer Mrs. Gibbs Sharp Lennie Sharp Riverside Elizabeth Dunn South Grove William Diddel P. B. Sullivan A. A. McClamrock William Barrere Jr H. O. Burgess Frank Shambleau Independent Baseball Greenfield Ft. Harrison McKinsey’s Park Levi and Strong Meiden Club Garfield Park Faust Tegler Ward Capees Chet Chet Scott W. Raymond St Arnold Jones Yale Wallace Scott University of Washington Merion Cricket Club Fairbanks-Morse STOGK Kemp FORT Mack Red Sox Cliff Markle Decatur Phils Robins Vic Aldridge Pirates Cubs Ener Morrison Barnes Brothers Jess Virgil Giants Braves Cleveland Indians White Sox Pfeffer Benton The Reds Rojas K. O.s Britain Rally W. L. Pect W. L. Pet. Wash Louis Cleve Boston N. York Phila Shicasa Brookin Pittsbro National League St. Louis Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburgh Giard Gaston Koob, Brottem Baumgartner Perkins Ruel Rommell Brugsy Martina Metevier Coveieskie Myatt Leverett Cvengros Blankenship Crouse Markle Pipgras Schang O Neill Gonzales Wingo Heary Hargreaves Glazner W ‘Son J. Barnes Yeorgin O'Neil W. Barnes Jonnard Snyder Pittsburh Aldridge Keen Wheeler O'Farrell Hartnett Morrison Gooch Frank B.r Umston Miss Hillis Drayer Mrs Billy Evans NEA Service Third St Franklin Grappler Webb Greb Harry Spalla Kernel’s Lake Tennis Suzanne Supreme Henry L. Farrell Wimbledon A&a EE Davis Fa Murphy Russell Lopez O Hartley Sanders Palmero Christenburg Hartley Davia Schmandt O Fitzsimmons Eller Fitzsimmons Hite Lancers Whelan Bush Relig Thomas System State Life Mass BASE Ownie Bush Babe Ruth Ownie—Petty By Eddie Ash Iere Ager Indians Colonels Toledo Hens Jess Petty Tribe Yard Doug Baird Ford Dolph Jack Hendricks Cinccinnati Critz Shorten Cruz A. A Levinson Palm Beach Harry Levinson Pennsylvania St. Col Illinois and Market Sts Illinois Street
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