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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
2
High Star the Log Cabin Stable colt trained by L Feustel paid the season’s top price at Pimlico on Wednesday. In the sixth race the two year old won after starting sideways at the barrier, carrying 84 pounds, a 34 pound drop from his previous start, and a $2 mutuel ticket returned $307.90.
A bettor recounts a losing stretch, detailing failed parlays at Churchill and Pimlico, a small balance left, and bold wagers on Cyclops, Big Blaze, Grand King, Shampoo, Manna Loa, and Compromise. Nearby items praise James J. Walker’s boxing politics and referee Mike Mitchell, with other notes on Ho nus Wagner, Ohio State, Indiana, and Butler’s Gunner Thaung, plus Clark Griffith’s million-dollar joke.
In Tomlinson Hall the main event pitted John Risko of Cleveland against Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis in a ten round draw. The crowd roared as Wiggins used speed and infighting to counter Risko’s power. observers noted Wiggins deserved more points despite Risko’s late rally. Other results featured Merle Aire over Johnny Redell, Wilfred Parker over Harry Rozelle, a Scully vs Beamer Roberts draw, Eddie Roberts over Leo Sullivan, Charlie Shine stopping Glenn Werner in four, and Risko weighing 189 while Wiggins weighed 177.
Former Y. P. C. players organize a new squad with Zellar as manager. First practice Friday night at Belmont Ave. and W. Washington St. The eleven will play road games, opening at Cumberland on Sunday Nov. 15, against the team that recently defeated J. J. C. Duncan, Marks, Floyd, McDonald and the Hopkins brothers form the core.
The Indianapolis Amateur Base Ball Association held its annual election Wednesday night. Arthur E. Carr was chosen president and J. A. Mac Crea treasurer, both re-elected, with H. V. Hartsough as vice president, Earl Geider as secretary and publicity director.
High class early basketball expected as Bridgeport A C visits Y P C at St. Anthony Hall tonight. Visitors boast ex Ben Davis and Valley Mills players, while Y P C fields its strongest squad to counter. Grimsley and Dutch Huesing join the Y P C lineup for the 8 15 tip off followed by a dance.
New York manager Gorman announced three new players Charles Langlois and Alex McKinnon from Sudbury Ontario and Earl Campbell from Ottawa. The squad will compete at Madison Square Garden.
Bud Bosson defeated Vic Sharts 50 to 42 in a state three-cushion billiards tournament at Cooler. The match extended to 106 innings. Sharts and Ramsey are scheduled to meet tonight.
Outstanding Dartmouth stars, led by halfback Oberlander, aim to prove themselves against Cornell after big wins over Harvard and Hanover. The Green seek another decisive performance as they prepare to meet Chicago and Penn State in upcoming tests.
A collage of sports jests and opinions notes the Notre Dame backfield as Punch Back, praises Tommy Milligan as a strong Scotch middleweight, and comments on weighty topics from earth weighing to Benny Leonard. It also mentions Arab revolts and a Pennsylvania football bald-headed star as all American candidates.
Promoter Kimball cancels next week's professional boxing date at Tomlinson Hall to let South Side Turner amateur bouts proceed without competition. Many regulars are expected to attend Paetz's organized slugging party. Entries for the A A U fisticuffs pour in, including two youths from Bud Taylor's Terre Haute gym.
Indiana fans favor Captain Marks as key man after his six yard burst against Northwestern. Purdue, Chicago, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan prep for weekend games with shifts in backfield plans and cautious optimism from coaches and alumni.
Honeyboy Finnegan of Dorchester won a ten round decision over Babe Herman of California in Boston. Herman floored Finnegan in the sixth round for a count of four but tired badly later in the bout.
Western Union messengers defeated Hoosier Centrals 15 to 8. The winners plan to book games with state teams. For bookings contact J. R. Jackson of the Western Union Delivery Department or call Main 2050 before 2 pm and ask for Jackson.
Victor Houseman defeated Mosher 50 to 42 in seventy-seven innings at the Board of Trade during the city three-cushion billiards tournament on Wednesday night.
Coaching tips for Lafayette All-America End in 1924 emphasize ball tracking speed, proper hand use, and aggressive tackling. Messages urge meeting plays, rushing the passer, avoiding over-running punts, following plays to the opposite side, and studying opponents while playing hard but clean.
The ball may be kicked or place kicked from the spot of the fair catch or from directly behind it. The center guards or tackles may be moved back a number of yards without referee consultation and may return to their positions later. The captain may shift the center trio to the back field but cannot move them permanently out of the middle positions.
Joe Cantillon former manager of the Washington Senators and Minneapolis and now a Chicago White Sox scout wed Bertha M Anderson in Chicago on a Wednesday night. they began a honeymoon trip to California and Mexico.
In New York on November 5 news that fifteen foreign and American teams are entered for the six day bicycle race opening at Madison Square Garden on November 29. Notable entrants include Bobby Walthour and Freddy Spencer, previous winners in this circuit.
The New York boxing commission reinstated Frank Moody Tommy Milligan and manager Billy Ames on condition Moody fights for the Broadway Club by November 23.
A vintage advertisement touts Hair-Groom as a dignified combing cream costing only a few cents a jar. It claims the product provides a natural gloss, keeps hair well groomed all day, and helps stubborn or unruly hair stay in place, while also promoting thicker, lustrous hair.
Ferndale confidence in beating Jonesboro Flyers at Washington Park next Sunday grows after a Wednesday night practice. Key opponents include Cooney Checkaye Babe Hole and Joe Smith, while Ferndale’s tackles and ends drill to stop off tackle smashes and sweeping end runs. A curtainraiser features the Ferndale Triangles versus a local team at 1 p.m.
The Butler squad leaves at 3 45 PM with coach Page taking twenty two players to Minneapolis. A send off at Union Station is planned under yell leader Tommy Smith. Preparations at Irwin Field include a long scrimmage using Minnesota formations. Culver M A team meets Butler freshmen at Irwin Field Saturday. A wire will inform rooters on varsity actions versus Minnesota.
Gene Tunney of New York and Ad Stone of Philadelphia may meet as the feature bout on the December 18 card at Madison Square Garden for the New York Christmas Fund, per Tex Rickard.
Tech Fort Wayne hosts Manual and Mets Wiley at Irwin Field for 2:30 starts as Parents Day adds events. The Hoosier prep circuit notes Tech aims to stay unbeaten while State opponent momentum and local teams like Muncie and South Side shape a busy Friday and Saturday schedule across Ft Wayne area venues.
New York reports the first leg of the North American championship series will be played in Brooklyn next Sunday afternoon. A Canadian Association selected team formed a picked American side in June for a 1 to 0 result, setting up a return match.
One of six major undefeated teams faces a decisive test Saturday as Dartmouth meets Cornell in Hanover. Michigan battles Northwestern while Missouri meets Washington and Chicago faces Illinois. The national picture also hinges on Stanford Washington, California Washington State, Notre Dame Penn State, and Princeton Harvard.
By United Press Wisconsin cross country team will meet Iowa in Iowa City this Saturday. The meet marks a key early-season clash between the two programs likely shaping regional standings and team rankings.
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