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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1930
Page
2
In St Louis on October 5, sportswriter lauds Cardinal shortstop Charley Gelbert as the series’ real hero. Praises Gelbert’s hitting, fielding, throwing, and speed while noting strong pitching by Jess Haines and Bill Hallahan and crediting Cardins for superior play.
In a sharp social column Joe Williams assesses the ongoing World Series between the Cardinals and Athletics. He notes Philadelphia’s pitching and manager Gabby Street’s bold, public game plans, contrasting confidence with doubt about the National League’s chances and Street’s candid leadership.
The Philadelphia Athletics tied the world series record for fewest assists in a game with three in the second game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bishop had one in the first inning and sixth, while Hafey and Boley each had assists on Bottomley in the sixth.
The University of Chicago baseball team will sail from Yokohama Tuesday for the United States after a fifteen game tour of Japan. The Maroons posted seven wins seven losses and one tie. A Japanese club team defeated Chicago 5 to 4 in Yokohama.
Albany Ind Oct 6 New Albany High School improved attack routs Columbus dogs 49 to 0. Star players Wilcox and Selso lead the effort. The locals will face the Cathedral team at Washington Park Indianapolis next Friday.
Weather forecasts in St Louis predict showers and overcast skies at Sportsmans Park. A rainout of game five would give Lefty Grove an extra rest day, potentially enabling him to pitch game six if needed as teams head back to Philadelphia.
Pairings for the national women's golf championship announced in Los Angeles list 101 rivals for Glenna Collett as she defends her title. The tournament starts October 13 at Los Angeles Country Club with Collett paired against Bernice Wall, while Leona Pressler faces Virginia Van Wie in the qualifying round.
Fifty athletes have responded to Coach Peterman's first basketball call at Shortridge. Many more, including three letter men Bullett Underwood and Berns, will report after the grid season.
George Lott defeated Keith Gledhill 6-3 6-2 6-1 to claim the Pacific coast singles crown in Berkeley. The Chicago Davis Cup star secured the title after the match held Saturday.
Notre Dame Northwestern and Ohio State led the Midwest in early 1930 football rankings with decisive wins. Notre Dame beat Southern Methodist 20 to 14, Northwestern defeated Tulane 14 to 0, and Ohio State topped Indiana 23 to 0 to remain top contenders. Purdue impressed with a passing game after droughts in 1929. Illinois opened with a 7 to 0 win over Iowa State, while Michigan and Minnesota disappointed, and Iowa and Indiana showed potential in early results.
Thousands fill Sportsman's Park as St Louis hosts the fourth straight win chase over Philadelphia in the World Series. The 39 946 attendance sets a St Louis record with eager spectators from across the region, toting cow bells and shouting the rebel yell.
Notre Dame defeats Southern Methodist 20 to 14 as Hopper and Savoldi spark the rally, Carideo adds a kickoff return TD, and Purdue 23 0 over Ohio State highlights a rough day for the Hoosiers. Earlham and DePauw post wins while Illinois rivals notch key scores across Indiana teams.
Box score summary from St Louis and Philadelphia games lists players with RBI counts Dykes Foxx Hafey Adams Watkins Haines Gelbert Frisch Bottomley and others. It notes left on bases 25 for Philadelphia and 23 for St Louis and includes double plays and umpires with game times and attendance figures.
Chicago Sunday game gave the Cubs a 6 4 win to take a 3-2 lead in the city series over the White Sox. Pat Malone pitched for Chicago as Wilson hit a home run. Ted Lyons struggled for the Sox in a 4 running effort.
St Pats defeated Brightwood Merchants 12 to 0 at Pennsy park. Les Cruse scored both Irish touchdowns and Sol Willems added strong ground gainers. Brightwood’s Harold Harvey and Charles Horning stood out on defense while Mercian’s Carl Hull and Whitey Smith directed a second half passing attack. Oak Hill Flashes preparatory practice ahead of Oct 12 opener versus Turners with a schedule including Spades and Irvington Trojans.
Indianapolis Cardinals rested Sunday with three players headed to St Louis. Isadore Cohen Ed Kelso and Freemen Quinnette joined the trip. Cards aim to finish schedule next Sunday while fans call Frank at Drexel 3104 W. Morgantown Indiana.
Saturday results list numerous Indiana high school scores with teams including Elder Cincinnati Westfield Logansport Portage Garrett Kalamazoo Warsaw Newcastle Reitz Evansville Henderson Beaconville Owensville Fowler Jeffersonville Bosse Evansville Wiley Terre Haute Worthington Dugger Bloomfield Georgetown Jasonville New Albany Columbus and others.
G and J basket team opens local cage season Tuesday at Pennsylym facing University Heights Merchants, the 1930 city champions. The lineup features McCracken Englehart and Clark, ex Washington Industrial High stars, plus other ex college players.
Jackie Fields former welterweight champion and manager Jack Kearns arrive in Indianapolis tonight for Fields to fight Tommy Jordan of New York at the Amory Tuesday night. Jordan and his Pittsburgh manager Jack Lakin were due today. Indications point to a sell out as advance sales reach about $1,000 with Spalding's as the downtown ticket agency.
Elliott won the 100‑target Meadowbrook weekly shoot with 93 hits. Umbanbhar led the 50‑target event with 45. Young won the handicap with 25 straight from 20 yards and topped doubles with 41 of 50. A special all‑day trophy shoot is scheduled for next Sunday.
Brooklyn 20 Stapleton 0 Providence 14 Newark 0 Chicago Cardinals 0 Portsmouth 0 Chicago Bears 20 Minneapolis 0 Green Bay 14 New York Giants 7.
Buck Krause promotes a program at Cable Tabernacle with eight round main event pitting George Craig formerly of Ft Harrison against Mat Burman. The card includes six rounds for Herrisburg tl cat Jackie Kine, plus four round bouts: Nolan vs Lefty are four rounds, Red Yeager vs Jimmy Murphy, Bobby Reid vs Ted Roe, Charlie Hammer vs Charlie Cash. Women admitted free. Main show starts 8 30.
Eight opening games in Em-Roe city football league were played on city park gridirons Sunday. In the 150 pound class Indianapolis Cubs edged Mohawks 7 to 2 while R B Cs beat O T Ls 2 to 0. Holy Trinity beat O Hara Sans 32 to 0 and Midways trounced St Clairs 52 to 0. In the 125 pound class Assumption beat Crimson Cubs 12 to 6. Trinity Bearcats stopped St Philips 19 to 0. Riley Cubs walloped Tigers 24 to 0 and Boys Club beat Wizards 12 to 0.
Akron grappler Joe Dilman faces Louisville’s Pedigo in the main event at Tomlinson Hall tonight. Leslie Beers squares off against George Baltzer in the semi windup, with Young Montana and Claude Swindell opening the program at 8 30.
Johnny Watwood of the Chicago White Sox, 23, suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a ball from Pat Malone during Sunday's city series with the Cubs. He was reported improved in hospital. Sox rallied at the time.
An insurance notice names Connecticut General Life Insurance Co and the L. D. Bell Agency placed at 1119 31 Meyer Kiser Building LI 1588. The document lists representatives including Warren A. Rose W A Walkemeyer Robert G Williams Willard and others among a group of estate conservators and creators, indicating life accident and health coverage offerings.
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