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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
4
In this York dateline column Joe Williams recaps a Derby day race featuring the Fox, a standout three year old. Sande explains the whip decision and pace as the Fox leads by example, while the narrator notes the horse’s lazy temperament yet record wins in the Wood Memorial Preakness and Derby.
Notre Dame will transplant the Cartier field sod to the new stadium per Coach Rockne. The Irish had an undefeated Cartier field record for twenty three years until a 1928 loss to Carnegie Tech.
Brooklyn, after a rough start losing seven of nine, surged to the National League lead in twenty one days under manager Wilbert Robinson. They reeled off a seven game win streak against the Giants and Cardinals, then bounced back from a Chicago skid to claim early season top spot with a double header sweep of the Phillies 3 0 and 7 5.
Two Brooklyn stars shape the season with Jumbo Elliott's steady mound work and Glenn Wright's glove. Last year injuries left them sidelined. this year Elliott is 3-1 in eight appearances while Wright shines at short.
Brooklyn Robins defeated the Phillies in a doubleheader highlighted by Glenn Wright and pitcher Jim Elliott. Wright starred with two doubles and three RBI in the second game, and earlier contributed a double, sacrifice, and an RBI. Elliott blanked Philadelphia on five hits in the opener. Wright, returning from a lame arm, boosted Brooklyn from last to first in 21 days, with strong defensive plays and multiple double plays.
Notre Dame gains the Indiana collegiate title with eight firsts and many seconds and thirds for a 62 point total, ahead of Indiana University. Four state records fell: Purdue captain Orval Martin in the two mile 9 38.8, Butler Olympian Joe Sivak mile 4 19.8, Brant Little half mile 1 56.2, and Butler mile relay 3 21.2. Roy Bailie of Notre Dame led with wins in low hurdles and broad jump and a third in high hurdles.
Three eight round bouts headline the Legion boxing card at the Armory Tuesday night. Local rivals Joe Lynn and Royal Cox open the card, followed by Otto Atterson of Terre Haute versus Willie Erne of Kansas City. Willard Brown faces Howard Jones of Louisville, with Red O'Brien and Red Yeager meeting in the opener.
G E Wendling captured the 100-target event at the Indianapolis Gun Club on Saturday finishing with 96 hits. J Dooley and L A Mack tied for second place with 96 targets apiece.
Wisconsin carries a seven game win streak into two crucial Western Conference baseball tilts this week. They host Minnesota Tuesday in Minneapolis and Michigan Saturday in Madison as they seek the conference crown. Michigan sits ninth with two wins and five losses while Illinois or Northwestern could bow out at Evanston Tuesday.
High school trackmen who won first or second places in the fifteen sectional meets Saturday will invade Butler stadium for the twenty seventh annual state track and field carnival. The meet opens Saturday morning with trials in sprints hurdles and field events, followed by two afternoon heats and morning finals. Teams with top sectional scores include Frobell Gary Linton Kokomo Peters burg Bloomington Anderson Wiley oat Haute Plymouth Elkhart Bost North Side Ft Wayne Peru Roadville Scottsburg Valparaiso and a tie between Technical Indianapolis and Warren Central.
In a drawn out Sunday game at Pennsy park the Meldons and Y M S battled through twelve innings to a 3 all tie. Rain and field conditions slowed play with a 6 o clock law blocking further Meldons half in the thirteenth. Birch and Morrison led Meldons while Nan Schott and Martin starred for Y M S in a high effort contest.
European Davis Cup action advances with seven of eight second round winners decided. Czechoslovakia, Holland, Japan, Spain, Australia, England and Austria reach the third round with Italy to face Egypt. Final pairings include Czechoslovakia vs Holland and Japan vs Spain.
Tracy Cox a local featherweight boxer faces Cecil Payne of Louisville in a ten round bout at Louisville tonight. The scheduled clash features two recognized boxers in a regional showdown expected to draw fans.
New York May 19 Gallant Fox winner of the Preakness and Kentucky Derby faces one remaining rival Whichone Whitney stable colt training for the Belmont Stakes Earl Sande called Gallant Fox a great horse and said they must beat Whichone at Belmont. Gallant Fox to date has earned 112 800 with Zev earning 313 639 for comparison and may run on to the Withers and Belmont if the trip from Kentucky holds up.
National League pennant race tightens as Brooklyn Robins lead after a double-header win over the Phillies. Giants split with the Braves, Cubs beat Cards, and Ervin Brame homers for Pittsburgh. American League slips with Washington, A’s, and Yankees actions noted including Ruth’s 6th homer.
Cedar Point Golf Club officials on Long Island discuss adding bullet proof vests to clubhouse gear after golfer Harry Henderson was struck by a sharp pain while addressing a ball on the sixth tee Sunday.
The usual three bouts are scheduled at Tomlinson Hall tonight starting at 8 30 PM. The main event features Hoosier rivals Leslie Beers versus Ralph Wilson in a heavyweight clash.
Paris hosts the annual French hard court tennis championships at Roland-Garros. William Tilden and Wilbur F. Coen Jr. represent the United States in men’s singles while Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs and Elizabeth Ryan enter the women’s singles.
The article previews the 500 mile Indianapolis sweepstakes at Speedway May 30 with Duesenberg drivers Peter De Paolo Bill Cummings Babe Stapp among favorites. It notes weather delays, crowd sentiment, and past winner De Paolo who set a 1925 record. Also mentions Hugh McMullen sale to Baltimore International League club.
Today's schedule features American Association games Indianapolis at Louisville Columbus at Toledo Minneapolis at Milwaukee St Paul at Kansas City and two AL games Cleveland at Chicago and St Louis at Detroit New York at Boston In the National League Boston at New York postponed by rain with Brooklyn at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Chicago at St Louis also on the card
Weekend golf met with rain stifling play but matches proceeded at Indianapolis Country Club where Kinnaird beat Fishwack 2 up and Coburn edged McKee 3 and 2. Stevenson beat Knight 3 and 2 while Mettiner defeated Minor. semis set for next Saturday.
Reported boxing and basketball results list multiple teams and players such as Morgan Dumont McCullough Gonzalez Cobb Young Renee Davis Elliott Lopez Bree ott Willoughby Milligan Collard McCurdy Phelps Clark Lopes Zachary Boomer Walker and O'Farrell. Games include St Paul at Kansas City Columbus at Toledo Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York Pittsburgh Chicago and New York with rain delays and varied scores.
Sam Markus announces Chuck Wiggins will meet George Cook in a feature main event at Cable tavernacle on Wednesday night May 28 to settle their score after a prior winter bout in Indianapolis that critics say Cook won by racing while others call it a draw.
Cuban featherweight Kid Chocolate lay in a Nyack hospital after a Sunday car crash that caused two skin cuts one on the chin and another on the leg. Dr George Lightner said the injuries are slight and he could return to the ring within a month possibly delaying the May 28 Madison Square Garden bout with Fidel La Barba of California for the second time.
Thirty seven three year olds nominated for the fifth running of the Fairmount derby at Collinsville Illinois. Probable starters include High Foot Tannery Breezing Thru Uncle Luther Gallant Knight Woodcraft Michigan Boy Dark Entry Longus Ned O Sydney and Broadway Limited.
Shortridge golfers led by Billy Reed defeated Munice 7 to 4 for a second win this season. The tennis team, anchored by McCullough, beat Kokomo for the second time this year.
In a stormy doubleheader at Parkway field the Colonels beat the Indians 11 to 6 in game one, then the Indians won 14 to 11 in game two halted after eight innings. Ben Tincup earned his fifth win as Louisville piled 31 hits.
Max Sharkey plans daily sessions this week with two rounds Sunday against Johnny Grosso and King Solomon and added sparring partner Paul Cavalier. Max Schmeling continued daily workouts in Scott with six rounds, flooring George Neron, Vincent Rabin, and Gerkin before 1,500 spectators.
Mars Hill hosted Indianapolis Orioles on Sunday. result 13 to 8 in favor of the Orioles. Mars Hill plans June open dates. contact Be. 3455-1 for game calls. Acme A. A. off next Sunday and seeks state teams. call Archie Brown. Billy Grimes' Red Wings were rained out after one inning and set to play Shelbyville next Sunday.
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