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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
3
In a Florida spring camp report the New York boxing commission is cited as placing Jack Dempsey on an ineligible list amid ongoing trade and roster talk. The piece centers on Jess Petty being sold to Brooklyn and its effects on Indianapolis and Dodger dealings.
The report praises Tribe outfield throwing arms by Rehg Clarke Allen and Christenbury with Rehg and Clarke noted as accurate wing players. Joe Cantillon entertains at camp as a “frozen face” storyteller born 1865, while Eddie Sicking comments on Plant City’s pretty girls. A recent private club dance drew ballplayers and Mrs Rehg wore a strawberry dress.
Coach Morrison drills the Manual track team at Garfield Park for the Brazil meet this Friday. He emphasizes dashes and short sprints while Martin and Cochrane show broad jump promise and Shaw challenges Cochrane in the quarter. Hutton and Rubush anchor speed events as Boswell Burris Rudbeck Lovinger Young and Current aim to qualify.
The Brooklyn club offers Jess Petty from the Indianapolis team in the American Association. Dutch Henry, a lefty who performed well for the Dodgers last year, moves to the Indians along with a $25,000 purse to cover Petty.
Paavo Nurmi, star of the 1924-25 indoor season, will run his last indoor race in New York Tuesday night with the 244th Coast Artillery. He plans trips to Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Boston, and then a Los Angeles schedule beginning next week.
Arne Bore, noted superswimmer, will attempt to break the 220 yard indoor record at the Hamilton pool during the Central A. A. U. swimming championships this Tuesday.
Tribe pitching ace Petty secured a late Monday chance in the majors after a deal with Brooklyn. Petty moved to the National League for pitcher Henry plus cash, and has signed a Brooklyn contract, though a hitch could arise if the Dodgers do not deliver Henry to the Tribe.
United Press reports New York boxing commission declares Jack Dempsey ineligible for failing to directly respond to the challenge by Harry Wills. Suspension bars him from fighting in the state and sparks talk of a new champion or retirement.
In St Petersburg Babe Ruth says he weighs 230 pounds, about fifteen pounds overweight but improving after spring work. He notes a finger injury set back progress but vows to be fit by April 14 and aims to raise his home run total from fifty nine to sixty, asserting he remains baseball’s most colorful figure.
Former major leaguer Ollie Pickering, who played for Louisville Cleveland Philadelphia St Louis and Washington since 1896, is back in Vincennes and seeking coaching or managing work with an industrial baseball club after five months without mining work. He can be reached at Circle 2166.
Four leading delingers compete in elimination bouts at Broadway Theater Thursday night. Billy Hallas faces Matty Matsuda and Tom My Record meets Dutch Manfgell of Kansas City. Winners meet for a shot at Jack Reynolds. The survivor challenges Reynolds afterward.
Earle Sande, America's premier jockey, is back in training at Jamaica track after a severe spill at Saratoga last August. He has begun gallops on stable ponies and can stand the strain, weighing 118 pounds and not yet attempting weight reduction.
In a slow game Cal Daily of Indianapolis defeated Lucas Lincoln of Columbus at Harry Cooler's parlor Monday night, opening the State 18.2 balkline billiard tournament. Score 200 to 164. Daily made a 26 run. William Curtis and William Martin set for Thursday night. Benjamin Kline enters. Bobby Garcia won a 10 round decision over Billy Petrolle in Philadelphia.
Fragmented report recalls a 7:30 p m meeting about revived Indianapolis baseball memories. Mentions Lefty Gillum and pitching staff, with details about organizing clubs and local team activity.
Royal Coffman of Council Bluffs and former Olympic amateur Mike Dale of Grand Island Neb fought a ten round draw in Omaha on Monday.
Covington Indiana bowling team wins a five game series against Robbins Body Corporation, posting 4 396 to 4 308. The victory secures the series for Covington.
Newark March 24 Jack Renault Canadian heavyweight champion outpointed Quintin Romero South American champion in a no decision bout.
In Trenton on March 24 federal judge hinted that Tex Rickard and four co defendants may be sentenced to jail for conspiring to transport Dempsey Carpentier fight films in violation of the interstate commerce law. Sentencing was postponed one week while appeals were prepared if jail time is imposed.
Reports from multiple spring games highlight rookies and veterans. Kent Greenfield earns a regular spot with the New York Giants in Sarasota. Charley Arm progresses for Detroit in Augusta. Johnny Bassler delivers a ninth inning homer to win for Detroit in Georgia. The Cardinals beat California 8 to 3 in Berkeley with former Cal players in the lineup. George Sisler leads Brownies in a busy 21 day exhibition tour through Florida. Giants-top Phillies 8 to 4 in Bradenton as teams prepare for the season.
Leads De Pauw will captain the De Pauw baseball squad this season. The senior shortstop from Edinburg Ind has posted a solid record at the Greencastle institution on the diamond.
Citizens of Frankfort plan a 6 pm Friday celebration in the community hall and Masonic Temple to honor their champion basketball team. Western Conference mentors and other state college net teams and coaches will be invited, with several hundred visitors expected. French Ragedale chairs the joint committee.
Detroit boxer Tommy Burns defeats Sobjeck in a hard fought match as Burns shows superior speed and agility. The Milwaukee challenger delivers a stiff eighth round blow but Burns maintains control with smarter technique. Other bouts end in draws or disqualifications with plans for an April 6 show announced.
Enthusiastic Kokomo supporters honor the Kokomo High School team after a state tournament loss to Frankfort. Pat Page of Butler College spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon and civic groups plan more events. A gymnasium meeting featured Coach Chester Hill and Russell Walter, with an impromptu homecoming parade ending at the Hilks Club dinner.
Northwestern University began outdoor practice as the baseball team held its first session Monday. Captain Bill Christman led 23 candidates in the workout, marking the start of spring training.
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