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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
4
Joe Williams reviews Knute Rockne praise for Chick Meehan at New York University. Meehan supports spring football, arguing it builds teams, reduces fall fatigue, and offers advance selection, while acknowledging the grueling nature of the sport and the need for balanced conditioning.
Indianapolis Junior Buddies finished the net season with 21 wins and 3 losses, claiming the city crown in the 13 to 15 year old division. Team coached by S Naberstick.
Athletic managers principals and coaches focus on the Indiana High School Athletic Association future. A. L. Trester, commissioner, faces criticism over power and ticket distribution plans. Officials consider a public statement and possible corrections as tensions rise among schools.
Down the Alleys notes Prank Fox celebrating thirtieth anniversary as active bowler in Indianapolis. This week highlights include multi-league action with Me Ridian Garage Fails City League Marotts and top scores such as 643 by James and 618 by Cobler. Also covers Inter-Club League faults, Intermediate and K of C contest results, and upcoming national tournament openings.
Harry Geisel an American League umpire will address a meeting of the Indianapolis Umpires Association at Denison Friday night at 8. All city umpires are invited.
Mike Cvengros and George Payne scheduled to pitch for the Indians against the Senators in Lakeland this afternoon. Crouse and Lorbeer back at catcher, Sprinz nursing a bruised hand but ready. Corridon leads team depart Sarasota at 9 30 AM for the long bus trip, with Sarasota camp to close after 22 Columbus return bout. The club may lose Sarasota as a training base to a big league club amid interest from Washington Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
The Purdue basketball star Stretch Murphy returns to his hometown for an exhibition game with a street parade led by the high school band. Mayor Jack Edwards greets him as fans recall eight years of booing him when he began as a reserve and spent early games sprawled on the hardwood.
In Sarasota Indians manager Corriden searches for a seasoned infielder to shore up a weak hitting infield. Bud Connolly struggles for pace and Pete Monahan boosts defense but needs more hitting. The club evaluates pitchers and outfield options as it plans to carry seven hurlers and settle two infield jobs amid uncertainties.
Ten rounds 126 pounds Manuel Castro of Mexico meets Tracy Cox of Brightwood. Heavyweights Tony Lungo of Rockford faces Walter Pickerd of Indianapolis. Prelims feature Pat Irish of Indianapolis vs Mat Burman, Earl Stephens of Oklahoma City vs Otto Atterson, Jackie Terries of Miami against Johnny Hammer, Chick Hall of Indianapolis vs Tiger Thomas of Jacksonville, Chuck Thompson of Anderson against Soldier Goolsby of Ft Harrison. Referees Jimmy Cooley and Hez Clark. Announcer Harry Geisel.
The Kirshbaum Netters prepare for a Jewish state basketball final against the Communal Y.M.H.A. next Tuesday at Kirshbaum gym. Both teams split two overtime meetings this season, and the winner will claim the title. The Netters defeated the Kirshbaum Alumni 31 to 20, after trailing at halftime 13 to 12.
Kenneth Young winner of the Gimbel medal for outstanding mental attitude at the Indiana high school basketball tournament is ruled ineligible after it was found he played for an independent team in Harvey Illinois last Sunday. Clarence Hilgendorf, also a senior, shares the ruling. The ineligibility affects spring interscholastic athletics for La Porte.
Wabash College baseball drill work continues in the gym due to rain and snow. Coach Scholler leads daily practice preparing for April 4 and 5 opening series against Purdue University at Lafayette.
The Athens Texas team defeated Johnston City Illinois state champions 22 to 11 in Johnston City on March 27 on its way to defend the national high school basketball title. The Athens squad will compete in the University of Chicago national interscholastic tournament starting next week.
Dr. G. S. Row of Indianapolis finished second in the annual March golf tournament for guests of The Manor at the Asheville Country Club. He posted 89 and 91 for the two rounds, with a 14 handicap giving a net 152. First prize went to J. L. Hukill of Pittsburgh. Other Indianapolis entrants included Dr. W. S. Tomlin Dr. D. O. Kearby and C. W. Mann.
Indianapolis Troop 69 senior basketball champions meet Taylorville Illinois Troop 4 in the annual inter state title contest at the state school for the deaf Saturday night at 8 30. Taylorville won the title in 1928 and 1929.
Liverpool England March 27 Work was forgotten today as Liverpool welcomed the grand national at Ain tree. An expected crowd of 500000 packed the course while the field of entrants has dwindled to forty eight with more scratches possible. Americans are still represented by Sir Lindsay K C B Sandy Hook Delarue Ballyhanwood Glengesia Rudy man and Royal Arch II though Easter Hero and Rhythere were withdrawn. Grable leads betting at 100 to 12 with Sir Lindsay 100 to 11 and other rivals at 100 to 6 to 200 to 1.
MIAMI BEACH Fla March 27 Garood tested his Miss America VIII for a world speedboat record attempt on Friday during the Biscayne Bay regatta. A crane accident damaged the boat Wednesday but a trial spin reached about eighty miles an hour.
The Marigold A. C. at 3208 East Michigan Street plans three bouts next Monday night. Goolsby of Ft. Harrison fights Jimmy Burgess of Indianapolis in an eight round semi windup. Fox vs Bugsby opens the card in four rounds. Rosy Baker faces Indian Roy Cocayne in a ten round middleweight main bout with a battle royal added.
Ed B. Hamm of Georgia Tech, a world record holder with a 25 feet 11 5/8 inch broad jump, returns to competition after abdominal surgery and will begin a comeback at the thirty sixth annual Penn Relays in April.
Primo Carnera and his ring mates left Kansas City en route to Denver after defeating George Trafton in 54 seconds. Trafton earned $2,000 while Carnera took 55 percent of the 15,000 pay, amid 8,600 spectators. Carnera plans debut in Southern California on April 8 with possible training at Soper's ranch.
Notables of the sport world gathered in Chicago to attend the funeral of Walter Eckersall, famed University of Chicago quarterback, official, and prominent sports critic. Services were conducted at Holy Cross church after his death Monday.
Boston leads Montreal two games to one as the Bruins host the Maroons in the fourth game of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Montreal and New York square off in a best two of three semi final in Montreal to decide who faces the Bruins or Maroons for the title.
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