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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

5

Essare Looms as Contender in Preakness on Friday

Strife enlivens mat program as fans take hand. At Cable tabernacle Monday night Joe Zikmund Nebraska heavyweight carried bruises from a night of action. Zikmund defeated Ralph Wilson and Tek Routt in quick fashion while clashes with officials and a ring intrusion sparked additional turmoil.

Strife Zikmund Guthrie John Laws Carl Chaney Bloomington Charlie Swain Lizton Don Cortez Dutch Mantell

St Philips Boys Club to Enter Legion Tourney

The St Philips Boys Club junior American Legion baseball team will enter the district tourney after last year’s Seventh district title and a loss to the Blanford Cubs in the state final. The district winner advances to the state meet at Muncie July 31 to Aug 3 with twelve other winners. Entries close June 15 and blanks are from Dale Miller at A G Spalding and Bros 14 North Pennsylvania St.

St. Phillips Boys Club American Legion Blanford Cubs Muncie Dale Miller A. G. Spalding and Bros North Pennsylvania Street

Lincoln Highways defeat Keystones in season opener at Washington Park

The Lincoln Highways beat the Indianapolis Keystones 8 to 1 in their home opener at Washington Park. Allen Guy started strong from South Dakota, relieved by McCauley after the fifth. The Highways plan a Sunday rematch with Marion Athletics at Washington Park.

Lincoln Highways Indianapolis Keystones Washington Park Allen Guy Highways South Dakota McCauley Marion Athletics Washington Ark

Essare Poised For 50000 Preakness Contention At Pimlico

Essare the fleet son of Light Brigade leads contenders for the 50000 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on Friday. Mei Foo and My Sis also rank among favorites while several horses including Fwink Neddie High Strung and Blue Larkspur are out. Earl Sande may ride Hermitage with the veteran rider likely in the saddle if Hermitage runs. Last year’s race produced a dramatic finish as Victorian edged Toro by a nose.

Times Special Pimlico Essare Fleet Son of Light Brigade Mei Foo My Sis Hermitage Harry Payne Whitney Toro

Indiana Women Golf Group Names 1929 Championship Dates

Mary Gorham of Frankfort chairs the Indiana Women’s Golf Association as Indianapolis to host the 1929 state championship at Meridian Hills July 15 to 19. Mrs. Bulson of the Ft. Wayne Country Club is defending champion. officials include Helen Benbridge as president and W. D. Cleavenger as vice president. Pro and amateur turnout at Indianapolis Country Club and Broadmoor highlights a busy week of practice and matches among notable players such as Max Buell Neal McIntyre Roy Smith and Rank Shields.

Little Brown Book Mary Graham Frankfort Indiana Women’s Golf Association Indianapolis Meridian Hills A. E. Bulson Ft. Wayne Country Club Helen Benbridge Terre Haute W. D. Cleavenger Hammond Mary Gorham William H. Diddell Highland Max Buell Neal McIntyre McIntyre Max Neal Buell Mac

Major Baseball Leaders Featured By Team and Player Names

Notable leaders include Gehrig and Ruth of the Yankees with four or more mentions, Ott and Jackson tied to the Giants, Hafey of the Cardinals with five, Gehringer of the Tigers, Foxx of the Athletics, Hornsby of the Cubs, Simmons of the Athletics, and Foxx again. The list also features Blue, O Doeul, Marper, and Wilson among others.

Gehrig Yankees Giants Jackson Hafey Cardinals Ruth Blue Browns O'Doeul Phillies Gehringer Tigers Marper Braves Foxx Athletics Wilson Cubs Simmons Hornsby

Hennessey Beats Big Bill Tilden in Philadelphia

Davis Cup hopefuls John Hennessey of Indianapolis and Johan Van Ryn former Princeton captain defeated United States ranking player William T. Tilden in two matches Monday. Hennessey won 6-3 4-6 6-3 and Van Ryn 7-5 6-3 in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia William T. Tilden United States John Hennessey Indianapolis Tilden Johan van Ryn Princeton Bill

Railbirds Focus on Coast Colt at Churchill Downs

Louisville May 17 railbirds at Churchill Downs watched Ervast Baron Long's fleet colt unloaded Monday morning. Ervast planned a light workout with the west coast derby eligible jogged around the shed. Karl Eitel, J J Coughlin's Derby hope, turned in a notable mud run in 2 15 2 5 for a mile and a quarter judged fine.

Louisville Churchill Downs Ervast Baron Long Karl Eitel J. J. Coughlin

Bowing Gossip and League Leaders Highlight 1929-30

The Kiwanis Bowling League elected Roy W. Blair president for 1929-30 at the Athenaeum dinner. Thomas Selmier retires as proxy. Clarence E. Durenell became secretary. Recap of outcomes from Delaware alleys and Fountain Square. high scores include Bent ley 237, Weckerer 258, and Wimberly 698 in mixed leagues. Link Belt League names officers S. L. Houck re elected president and Kenneth Glidewell new secretary.

Kiwanis Bowling League Roy W. Blair Athenaeum Thomas Selmier Clarence E. Durenell Harry H. Ochiltree Fountain Square Alleys Bentley Horseshoe Lodge Noblesville S. L. Houck Kenneth Glidewell Mainard Mathews Milt Wimberly Pegha Es Wimberly Weckerer Wekeland Les Fox Roth Squad St. Philip's Roth Prima Beverage Fahrach The Outlaws

Boxing results from Kokomo and cities across the circuit

Sonny Mitchell outpointed Jackie Coogan at the Kokomo armory. Draws occurred for Jack Turner and Fat Purvis in Kokomo. Billy Van lost to Herbie Anderson. Eddie Blake out pointed Roy Woods. In London Harry Brooks defeated Johnny Vestri in fifteen rounds. In New York Benny Bass beat Petey Mack in ten rounds. Buffalo Jimmy Goodrich defeated Bucky Lawless in ten. In Newcastle Pa Tony Herrera knocked out Ray Newton. Johnny Carey defeated Mickey Solomon in Newcastle six rounds.

Kokomo Ind Sonny Mitchell Indiger Jackie Coogan Jack Turner Indianapolis Fat Purvis Billy van Herbie Anderson Eddie Blake Delphi Roy Woods London Harry Brooks Johnny Vestri New York Newcastle. Pa Tony Herrera Chicago Ray Newton Mansfeld Johnny Carey Eric Mickey Solomon Newcastle

Johnson in Hospital After Kidney Infection

Walter Johnson, manager of the Washington Senators, arrived in Bsshinton from Cleveland where a kidney infection forced him to leave his club. He was taken to Emergency Hospital. Clyde Milan remained in charge to open a series in Detroit.

Bsshington Walter Johnson Washington Senators Cleveland Senators Clyde Milan Detroit

Cable Promoter McLemore Sets Friday Boxing Card

Promoter McLemore has secured Joe Johnson of Kokomo to face Jackie Coogan the local 120 pounder in the six round semi windup. Five scraps are listed with Babe Peleco of New York and Ehr man Clark of Indianapolis in the ten round feature. The four round prelims open at 8 30 with Jack Kelly versus Roy Pierson Paul Smith versus Frankie Jones and Chris Landrigan versus Duke Smith.

McLemore Joe Johnson Kokomo Jackie Coogan Cable Tabernacle Babe Peleco New York Ehrman Clark Indianapolis Peleco Clark

Krantz to resign from Indianapolis Athletic Club in 1929

E. S. Krantz athletic director of the Indianapolis Athletic Club will resign at contract end September 1, 1929 after four years of service. He aims to relocate to Southern California or Florida where he has promising contacts, with Palm Beach seen as an especially good possibility.

Indianapolis Athletic Club E. S. Krantz Krantz California Florida Palm Beach

Boston University Advances Archery as Minor Sport

Boston University recognizes archery as a minor sport with men and co eds forming teams. The move expands varsity athletic offerings and supports student participation.

Boston University

Konjola Promises Health for Family in Local Ad

A local advertisement touts Konjola as a modern medicine with 32 ingredients claimed to cure ailments for both mother and four children. Testimonials from Mrs. Ethel Beyer of Indianapolis describe dramatic health gains after seven bottles. The Konjola Man at Hook Dependable Drug Store on Illinois and Washington streets promotes the product to the public.

Hook Illinois Washington Streets Ethel Beyer West Gimber Street Indianapolis Konjola Ethel Clara, II Dorothy May Marie Catherine Andrew Publiae Ee

Growth urged for Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce

A call to action urges all local businesses to join and support the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. It cites ten years of rapid growth, expects over 7 000 new jobs next year, and argues that more investment and manpower behind the chamber will boost business and profits.

Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis

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