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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1930
Page
8
Joe Williams critiques the clash between baseball and football coverage as the World Series winds down and college schedules expand. He argues many early games are mismatched exhibitions and questions the value of heavy schedules and inflated scoring claims. He cites press focus, scheduling unfairness, and the benefit of nearer caliber opponents in major league and college play.
Six bouts totaling twenty six rounds comprise the Riverside program tonight starting at 8 30. Main event features Royal Cox of Indianapolis versus Babe Peleco of the eastern featherweights in a six round bout. Other four rounders include Frankie Sansone versus Jackie and Ft Wayne, un Leach versus Henry Hook, Elwood bantamwelante Ray Slocum of Lawrence versus Eddie Schester of Richmond junior welters Blackie Mohler of Richmond versus Johnny Hammer of Indianapolis and Carl King of Elwood versus Jack Mosier and heavyweight action.
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne plans a light scrimmage in the new 55,000 seat Irish stadium as key regulars are sidelined for Saturday's intersectional with Navy. Mullins is out, Donoghue may start at right tackle, Culver at left tackle, Leahy on crutches as Navy arrives for ceremonies and a near sellout crowd.
Baseball Commissioner Landis Connie Mack and league officials met in Eveland to resolve the player draft dispute. The majors push a universal draft while the big minors favor a modified system limiting eligibility to players who have appeared in the majors.
Ohio State's Buckeyes reached Evanston to face Northwestern in a key Big Ten clash. Both teams expect full strength as injured stars return and signal drills are planned at Dyche Stadium on Friday.
Chicago Maroons coach Amos Alonzo Stagg plans an unorthodox passing attack for the Big Ten opener against Wisconsin after a new injury to captain Errett Van Nice and a Thursday scrimmage as the team completes practice.
Roy Wallace's ten round main event with Len Darcy in Grand Rapids at the Armory Tuesday marks the first of a Legion ring series. Wallace plans to build toward a match with local heavyweight Walter Pickerd after Darcy challenged Pickerd in Harrison. Wallace trains daily at the Victory gym. Also on the card is a ten rounder between Jackie Purvis and Roy Mitchell, with a total of thirty six rounds on the program.
Independent teams announce Sunday matchups at Pennsy park and nearby fields with 2:30 p m kickoffs. signal drills, practices, and open dates are listed for St Pats St Philip Boys Club Riverside Olympics and other state clubs with contact addresses for arranging games and player participation.
Minnesota coach Crisler shuffled starters during Thursday drills for Saturdays intersectional classic with Stanford. Captain Brockmeyer and Mac Dougal alternated at signals while Anderson is out and Riebeth can only play part time. In Detroit, Roger Bernard knocked out Kid Roy in the second round Thursday.
The New York Giants announced on Thursday the purchase of third baseman Vergez from the Oakland Pacific Coast League club.
Rumors say the 1931 state net tourney at Butler Fieldhouse may end as the S H S A R meet. Organizers consider forming a four conference system with winners meeting in Indianapolis to decide the state title. Some favor continuing under S H S A R rules while others push home games and a shorter three week schedule.
Twenty eight members of the Butler University football squad with Coach Bell depart for Urbana to face the Illinois eleven in a Saturday game. A two hour drill Thursday wrapped up preparations for the Big Ten showdown. Players on the trip include Hinchman Boor Allen Compton Ennis Polizotto Reynolds Raber and Zimmerman.
Leach and Jackie Coogan, aggressive bantamweights, clash in six rounds as chief support to Jack Malone against Dick Porter at Cable Tabernacle Monday night. Malone faces Porter in an eight round feature with Porter having shown form at Ft. Harrison. Other bouts include Bob Reid vs Bob Leach and Billy Cox vs Allen Smith. Buck Krause promotes the show with free admission for women.
Tech High football team aims for first win tonight against a strong Miners eleven. Linton beat Central Evansville 7 to 6 last week.
Tech of Indianapolis reserves fell 19 to 0 to Kokomo reserves in Kokomo Indiana before 3 000 fans on Thursday.
Philadelphia report notes retired light heavyweight Tom Loughran has agreed to meet W L Stribling in St Louis on November 14 at catchweights Joe Smith Loughrans manager announced. Loughran also set to fight Dick Daniels in Minneapolis next Thursday night.
The city series football tilts between Shortridge and Washington move from Friday night to Saturday at Butler Bowl. The change was announced today and applies to the final regular season matchup.
Davis led with 51 hits of 75 targets in the Spring Lake Skeet Club mid-week shoot on Thursday, finishing ahead of Fox who placed second with 34 targets.
Philadelphia reports heavy trade interest as Burt Shotton and the Phillies face a possible deal with Brooklyn. Lefty O'Doul and Fresco Thompson may go for four players and 25000 dollars, with Jake Flowers Gordon Slade Harvey Hendrick and Ray Moss named as potential Robins targets.
Franklin college gridiron team travels to University Heights to face Indiana Central Greyhounds in a 8 o clock kickoff under Coach Good. Central prepared with light signal practice and is expected to start with Moore Shaw H. Smith Rider Truson Warner Linson.
ANN ARBOR Mich Oct 10 The Purdue squad of thirty six players arrived today boosting interest in Saturdays Michigan Purdue game seen as a potential record early season crowd. Purdue defending Big Ten champions are confident of victory while Michigan benefits from the varsitys strong Thursday practice ahead of the showdown seeking another undefeated season.
Blacksmith Pedigo of Louisville welterweight faces Coach Billy Thom of Indiana University in the feature event at Tomlinson Hall Monday night. Merle Dolby of Columbus meets Fred die Kupffer in the semi final.
Oklahoma Aggies stage a light workout in Terre Haute and depart for Bloomington for Saturday’s game against Indiana University. The team practiced on the Rose Polytechnic eleven Thursday.
Burton Perrine 132 pound midget quarterback may join Illinois starting lineup against Butler Saturday. Perrine was shifted to the varsity Thursday and shown well in the move.
Eastern football enters a business-like weekend with two top intersectional clashes headlining the slate. Georgia meets Yale in New Haven and Georgia Tech faces Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh, with Yale and Carnegie slight favorites based on backfield star power and balanced units.
In Milwaukee on Thursday Benny Friedman delivered accurate passes sealing a 6 to 0 win for the New York Giants over the Milwaukee Badgers. The night game showcased Friedman's precision as the deciding factor in the scoreless contest.
Babe Ruth analyzes the 1930 World Series, noting Lefty Grove and Connie Earnshaw’s pitching for the Athletics and the club’s potent batting trio of Cochrane Simmons and Foxx. He cites the A's defense and timely hitting as the decisive factors in four wins over six, despite Cardinals pitching pressure and sparse hits.
Twenty two members of the Shortridge high school football squad coach Goldsberry depart for Elwood to face the Tinplaters tonight.
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