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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
19
Joe Williams notes Schmeling's win over Paolino at the Milk Fund windup. The bout lacked knockouts or knockdowns, Schmeling showed flaws, and Paolino missed openings. The piece contrasts Schmeling with Dempsey and considers Schmeling's need to fight more to grow.
Officials of the Associated Tennis Clubs of Indianapolis announce a strong clay court field for the national championship at Woodneck Club starting Monday at 1 PM. With Tilden, Lott, Hennessey and others from Wimbledon, top U S players and international stars will compete for the crown. Entries include D K Murra Jr and Clifford Sutter of New Orleans along with Frank Bordy, George Struble, J P Byrnes, Arthur Shaw, Arthur Frankenstein, Theodore Bruwell and others from Chicago Des Moines and Charlotte.
The Indianapolis Country Club hosts the third annual big time golf derby for the Homer McKee trophy this weekend. Invitations go to club members with a qualifying round Saturday and a steak dinner during a stag affair.
Rube Walberg pitched effectively for Philadelphia as the Athletics beat New York 6 to 3 in Philadelphia. Walberg allowed ten hits with two home runs but scattered them well. The Yankees drop to third in the American League standings.
Sioux City’s Tuffy Griffith defeated Johnny Risko in Detroit on June 28 after a seventh round foul. Griffith dominated the fight before a low blow by Risko prompted Referee Al Day to award the decision to Griffith. Risko had been warned earlier in the bout.
Leslie Fishbaugh of Newark fights Wilbur Thom wrestling coach in a two best falls in three contest. Semifinal pairs Al Thom and Nick Karnas in a time limit bout. A preliminary begins the show at 8 30 PM.
Chicago White Sox and New York Giants scout a southern tour next year with a potential stop in Mexico. Secretary Harry Grabiner confirms schedules have been arranged for the two teams to travel together through the south.
Terre Haute lightweight Atterson outpointed Erdman Clark of Indianapolis in a ten round feature. Schmadel beat Rocky Smith in eight rounds. Frankie Clark defeated Casey Jones in four. Billy Bower defeated Hub Newkirk in four. Matt Adgie knocked out Frankie Brown in the second round of an eight rounder in Philadelphia.
Giants beat Phillies 21 to 8 led by Klein and Gehrig as Yankees 21 and Simmons, Athletics 18, Cards 18, Wilson Cubs 3 highlight a high scoring day with multiple stars.
Indianapolis welterweight Louie Lavell meets Cincinnati's Vincent Hambright at Fort Harrison next Tuesday night following their recent whirlwind set to a decision for Hambright in Cincinnati. Lavell seeks a signature win as Hambright carries a hard-hitting reputation.
Local and city league notes list many upcoming games at Garfield park Riverside No 1 and other fields. Teams mentioned include Y M S Red Men Maccabees Triangles Coca Cola Nine and Coca Cola, plus Beech Grove clubs and the Indianapolis Grays. Multiple player lineups and tryouts noted with contact numbers for arranging games or trials.
Bruno Betzel’s Indians hammered Toledo 14 runs on 13 hits as the Hen relievers filled the mound. Rob Russell homered, Matthews and Sprinz tripled, and six Indians had multiple hits. The victory lifts the Indians above .500 in AA standings as they mourn owner Jams A. Perry after his Indianapolis funeral.
Three seeded favorites plus a dark horse vie for final spot in national championship. Julius Seligson meets Berkley Bell in one semi final while Gregory Mangin of Georgetown faces Edward Jacobs in the other in Haverford Pennsylvania.
Charles W. Wilson announces football ticket prices for Butler University 1929 season. Unreserved end-zone seats at 1 dollar for Illinois Wesleyan and James Millikin games. Wabash Haskell Loyola games 2 dollars. Homecoming day for Haskell. Loyola game on Thanksgiving. Buildogs play three away games at Northwestern New York University and DePauw. Reservation blanks mailed in ten days.
Dan Koloff of Boston has been suspended for one year by the Illinois athletic commission for wrestling Champion Gus Sonnenberg six times since March 19 under assumed names. Everett Wallace named basketball coach at Michigan City high school. Andy Gill to remain athletic director and head coach.
Night Grand Circuit racing at Ft. Miami track drew a huge crowd despite threatening weather. Noon won the 3-year-old pace $1,500 in split heats, while Peter Greatworth took the 2:18 trot $890 by winning heats two and four. Lady Bluebird and Edith Harvester won heats, Happy the Great and Labrador claimed other trotting and pacing events, with Labrador posting the night’s best time 2:05 3-4.
Avery Brundage, president of the National A A U, will referee the annual A A U games in Denver on July 3 4 and 5 according to an announced decision in Chicago.
Johnny Casper of Lansing Michigan outpointed Joe Acetta of Providence Rhode Island in an eight round bout held in Revere Massachusetts. The decision came after a disciplined display from Casper with sharp punches and solid defense. Acetta pressed at times but Casper controlled the center and earned the verdict on points.
Indianapolis Meldons travel to Exposition Park for a clash with undefeated Kokomo Stellites marking the first of a three game set. Meldons hold an open date for July 4 with interested state clubs asked to contact R J Stehlin at 918 Olive Street Indianapolis.
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