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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
2
Billy Evans reflects on the 1926 off season and the scandals that sparked talk and turmoil. He notes a washing of dirty linen and says the game remains larger than any individual, expecting past tensions to spur good for baseball.
The piece notes how accusations and criticism flare around sports figures, predicting summer oversuspicion when players miss easy chances. It reflects on a persistent pattern: people eager to argue and accuse, labeling sports as crooked whenever a moment of poor judgment occurs.
The writer expects players to show greater spirit from start to finish this season. Past lax efforts when money positions were secured drew fan criticism. To regain confidence players must fight to the finish and give their best, avoiding favoritism and careless play.
Indiana University prepares for Northwestern at home in Bloomington as Coach Everett Dean keeps the lineup intact. Beckner Krueger Sibley Wells Correll pace the Hoosiers in a finish to their home schedule while Ohio State closes the season at Columbus. The swimming team plans a Lafayette meet with Purdue and track will train for the conference meet at Evanston.
Jimmy Delaney, light heavyweight boxer, remains in a dangerous condition in Minneapolis as doctors report a restless night and ongoing illness from an infected arm. The UPI dispatch notes his critical status and continued monitoring.
Sixteen Marion County high schools prepare for the Indianapolis sectional at the Exposition Building Indiana State Fair grounds. New Bethel and Castleton open with a 9 oclock Friday morning game followed by Lawrence against Valley Mills and Broad Ripple versus Oaklandon. Technical meets Manual at 2 PM and Shortridge faces New Augusta at 3 PM.
Two rookies, pitcher Swetonic of Pittsburgh University and catcher Co G Thomas of Virginia Polytechnical Institute, join the Indians and depart for spring training in Sanford, Florida. Manager Betzel leads the party with road secretary Hayward Smith and several infielders and outfielders, marking his first large rookie group for spring drills.
The American checker team maintained a strong lead in the ongoing International tournament despite a 3 to 2 loss to Britain on Wednesday and 19 draws. With 432 games remaining, Americans are 24 to 9 ahead of Britain, and 111 draws. Public interest rises as results will be broadcast on station WGL twice daily.
Detroit lightweight Phil McGraw has been indefinitely suspended for failing to appear in a scheduled bout with Kewpie Trimble of Chicago. State boxing commissioner Tom Bigger announced the action in Lansing.
The Miami Jockey Club race injunction request by H. H. Mundy under the State nuisance act was rejected by Circuit Judges Atkinson and Freeland. Also notes Chicago Bruins beat Rochester Centrals 53 to 2 in a pro league game. Virginia Van Wie and Maureen Orcutt remain favorites in the Florida East Coast women's golf championship. University of Chicago gym nips Purdue 1,242 to 1,130.
In the first night of the amateur tournament the Last Postoffice squad lost to Fort Harrison Blues 45 to 29 and the Shoe Market beat Jones Whitaker 44 to 36. Tonight the Postoffice five faces Shoe Market and O Hara Sans versus East End Milk Co at 8 15.
New York report details Babe Ruth's day including a bedroom scene with Anna Q Nilsson and his remarks on acting and baseball. He says he is in great shape and ready to play, recalls past stunts in Hollywood, and predicts the Yankees will win the pennant with the Athletics second and Senators third.
Harvard and Kansas led 36 to 20 as Southern Collegiate Tourney action highlighted by Polytechnic Institute 50 Louisiana 41 Wofford 41 Mercer 26 Birmingham Southern 21 Oeetown College 44 Mississippi College 38 Chattanooga 47 Presbyterian College e. High school Griffith Girls 49 Miller Girls 8.
Indiana University wrestling coach Jack Reynolds resigns according to the student manager. Reynolds reportedly objected to officiating at the Michigan meet on Saturday, ordered his team to leave the floor, but the wrestlers refused. Athletic director Zora C. Clevenger said no word had been received from Reynolds.
Belmonts Great Westerns Jones Whitaker and Irvington M E teams reach the second round as semifinals set for Friday and finals Tuesday at Second Baptist gym. Stutz Motors loses to Battery E in Madison three-game slate while Polk Milk falls 93 37 to Greenwood Independents. A Christ tournament starts March 16 at Central Christian Church with a $3 50 entry and silver trophy for winner.
In Palm Beach, March 3, favorites dominated first-round action in the Florida State women's tennis doubles championship. Miss Clare Cassel and Miss Florence Ballin of New York won their match, while Mrs. B F Stenz and Mrs. L G Morris, also of New York, won in straight sets.
The copy promotes Hair-Groom a dignified combing cream sold at drug stores for a few cents. Millions use it for a natural gloss and lasting combed look suitable for business and social wear. It claims to tame stubborn or unruly hair and is greaseless while helping grow thick lustrous hair.
At Annapolis on March 3 Navy defeated Dartmouth in a dual meet. The swimmers won 36 to 26 and the water polo team prevailed 54 to 5.
Chicago report on Comiskey Park renovation aims to complete by April 20 opening day. The renovated stadium will seat 70 000 fans, 6 000 more than Yankee stadium capacity, making it the largest in the world.
Princeton moved into first place in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League by beating Dartmouth 25 to 22 on Wednesday. The win gave Princeton six victories and two defeats in league play.
Bridgeport March 3 United Press reports light heavyweight champion Jack Delaney sustained a splintered right elbow from his last fight with Jim Maloney and will undergo surgery that will sideline him for months, per manager Rielly.
The University of Kansas basketball team claimed its sixth consecutive Missouri Valley Conference title after defeating Missouri University 36 to 29. Coached by Dr. Forrest C Allen, KU continues its dominant run in the league with Dr. James Naismith as a member of the athletic department.
AKRON Ohio Edlie Anderenn of New York defeated Maxie Holub of Akron in ten rounds. Johnny Breslin of New York bantam knocked out Jack Wilson of Alberta in the fourth. Akro n welterweight Kelly won by technical knockout over Georgie Smith of Chicago in the fourth. SAN FRANCISCO Johnnie Preston of Honolulu welterweight stopped Freddie Hoppe in the fifth round.
Mrs. Edna Hauselt Roeser of New York is ranked among the top ten women players in the country by the United States Lawn Tennis Association despite awkward strokes and odd backhand.
The Diamond Chain net quintet upset league leaders Hoosier A C Five 41 to 27 at H A C gym Wednesday night while Big Four defeated Pennsylvania 44 to 31. Next Wednesday Big Four plays Diamond Chain and Stutz faces Light and Heat with potential ties or undisputed champions depending on results.
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