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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
6
The Armory bout winner is set to face Cowboy Eddie Anderson in the Legion ring within weeks. Major Greene, matchmaker, said all parties consented to the arrangement.
San Francisco Seals win the opener 12 to 5 at home and head to Sacramento for Game Two of the Pacific Coast League post season. The Senators travel to Sacramento for the next contest in the seven game series.
University of Minnesota scrimmages show weak play from the varsity against freshmen. Coach Spears plans to move Bronko Nagurski back to full back for the Purdue game Saturday after a poor showing last week.
In New York Kid Chocolate the Cuban Ne ro bantam beat Eddie O Dowd in ten rounds by decision. Lew Kersch of New York defeated Jack Duffy of Toledo over ten rounds in Detroit. Babe Keller of Cleveland beat Ward Sparks of Terre Haute in ten rounds. Al Foreman of Chicago knocked out George Chabot of Montreal in the fourth round. Joe Sekura of Dayton defeated Emmett Rocco of Ellwood City over ten rounds in Youngstown. Chet Smallwood of Terre Haute beat Baden Powell of Wales in four rounds.
New York October 11 Fordham football team held a second long scrimmage of the week in preparation for the Saturday clash with New York University at the Polo Grounds. The session was noted for speed and intense play.
Iowa City observers noted Mayes McLain, Indian fullback, twice returned kickoffs the length of the field during Wednesday's scrimmage with the freshmen as the Hawkeyes prepared for the conference opener against Chicago this Saturday.
Times Special reports from Champaign on October 11 say a shortage of ball carriers alarms Coach Zuppke. Regular backs Timm and Walker will miss the Saturday game due to injuries while reserves are being sifted to form a suitable back field for the Coe contest.
In Kansas City on October 11, French tennis players captured two singles wins, dropped one singles match, and split the doubles, the latter halted by darkness.
Northwestern drills include dummy scrimmage signal practice and undercover plays as the Wildcats prepare for their game with Ohio here Saturday in Evanston Illinois.
Madison officials report the board of regents approved plans for a field house on the University of Wisconsin campus at a cost of 350000 dollars. The approval comes as the university advances its infrastructure development program.
Madison Wisconsin October 11 Coach Thistlethwaite presses Wisconsin University linemen and backs for greater drive and refuses them rest after the victory over Notre Dame.
The Pennsy announces a special sleeping car service to Chicago on the 2 25 a m train Saturday for Indianapolis grid fans and Notre Dame Navy game alumni. Sleeper occupancy begins after 9 p m Friday with arrival in Chicago at 7 30 a m. A round trip special rate applies and reservations are available via Jack Quill or at Union Station.
The Indianapolis Amateur Football League will hold a meeting at 8 Friday night at city hall. All senior and junior team managers should attend for important business. Indianapolis Midways vs Lawrence Acorns on Sunday at Lawrence. Midway players and hopefuls urged to attend Friday night practice at Draper and Palmer. Glatt's Ramapiees defeated Mapleton Merchants 21 to 7. next Sunday they face College Cubs, city champs, at Brookside Park. For game calls, contact Riley 0944 for Joe. Brookside Cubs practice at the ark Friday SteriTe in preparation for Anderson Independents game Sunday at Anderson. Cubs have no game on Oct 21. Spades notice. Address H L Hustedt 1130 N Dearborn St or call Cherry 4252-W. Midway Juniors (15-16) seek fast team for Sunday. call Drexel 6794-W Marion. AMATEUR BASKETBALL Woodside A C plans season with same lineup. seeks early road games against fast State teams. Woodside Juniors seek 16-year-old class schedule with other city teams. Peoria & Eastern Railway fields a fast basketball squad this year. call Cherry 3190-W for Mac.
Monon lines arrange transport for fans to the Navy Notre Dame game at Soldiers Field Chicago. Two trains depart Indianapolis Saturday at 1 a m and 7 45 a m with round trip rates. Sleeping parlor and coach cars available. the latter arrives in Chicago shortly after noon.
Radio Corporation opened at 215 then rose to 218 as United States Steel gained to 160 and General Motors held near 218. Bethlehem, Republic, Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck and Park and Tilford posted strong gains while Pressed Steel Car fell to 23 amid overall brisk trading in steel, metals and rails.
The item reports bank clearsings and balances across multiple cities. Indianapolis shows clearings of 4 260 000 and debits 5 953 0. New York records 1 304 000 000 in clearings with a 133 000 000 balance and 107 000 000 Federal Reserve credit. Washington notes Oct 9 net balance of 120 828 301.51. Pittsburgh lists bank exchanges 31 8 677 8 and balances 13 397 082.69. Foreign exchange values include sterling 4.647% and francs 3.90% with minor adjustments.
Columbus Ohio October 11 Harold Kruskamp star half back for Ohio University football team is lost to the Buckeye squad due to a knee injury from Wednesday scrimmage and will miss Saturday's game at Evanston against Northwestern.
In New York on October 11 Thomson & McKinnon note a complete market reversal and a strong upward trend. They cite bank leadership, gold imports, and industry outlook as possible factors, yet say the rise is healthy not a boom, with solid employment and purchasing power. Caution remains advised as loans peak.
Cambridge reports Harvard varsity narrowly escaped defeat by a strong Crimson freshman squad in a midweek scrimmage. Fullback Harper and end Douglas may miss Saturday’s game versus North Carolina due to injuries.
Justice McReynolds declared Negro man McReynolds guilty of manslaughter for the May poolroom killing of John C. Clark. A jury in Criminal Court delivered the verdict Wednesday and he faces a prison term ranging from two to twenty-one years at sentencing Saturday.
The Rev. D H Gilliat head of religious education at Indiana Central College spoke to the Bible Investigation Club at the YMCA on Christ as the scapegoat and mediator between the world and God. Monroe County tax levy for 1929 was cut from 33 1/2 to 32 1/2 cents by the State tax board and the gravel fund reduced from 25 to 18 cents.
A batch of birth announcements lists numerous families and locations. Names include Jasper Scott, Helen Scott, Jane Hamblen, Elizabeth Hamblen, Albert Kavanaugh, Kathryn Kavanaugh, and many others. Hospitals cited include St Vincent's, Osteopathic Hospital, Coleman Hospital, and Methodist Hospital. Addresses span 5326 North Jersey to 316 East Vermont, reflecting a broad city-wide set of newborns and guardians.
New York stocks report a call money rate at six percent. Shares traded totaled 854,500 as traders reflected market activity and liquidity levels on the exchange floor.
Chicago and New York market notes show butter prices steady with various grades quoted, cheese prices mixed by type, and wholesale pork, potatoes and eggs values. Regional listings from Cincinnati detail butter stability and live poultry pricing across weights and carver categories.
A garbled medical notice lists numerous patients with ages and ailments at Central Indiana Hospital Riley Hospital and St. Vincent's Hospital. Entries include pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic myocarditis, peritonitis, mitral insufficiency, acute enteritis, carcinoma, cerebral apoplexy, arteriosclerosis, interstitial nephritis and premature birth among others.
In New York October 11 market wires report improved selling, relief from earlier strain, and growing confidence in current prices. Demand hints suggest possible price increases after hedge selling wanes, with yarn from American cotton sales outpacing production and foreseeing purchases on dips. Futures opened higher across months with gains from October through July.
New York and Chicago stock bond grain cotton and sugar markets will be closed Friday Oct 12 on account of Discovery day holiday.
Chicago October 11 Grain futures show a weak tone on the Board of Trade as foreign markets lag and buying support is lacking Wheat and corn dip fractionally while oats rise modestly Provisions fall slightly World wheat supply and a larger total crop draw trader attention Cash corn arrivals from Nebraska Kansas and Illinois mark new crop pressure Old corn receipts remain light Liquidation in oats continues while rest of market stays quiet
Sugar futures opened lower in New York with December and January futures showing declines. March contracts slipped and May and July prices fell slightly while September edged down, reflecting weaker demand and early trading sentiment.
The Times and NEA Service presents tips from Ponselle on improving song delivery. Distinct enunciation, expressive word meaning, and stressing key words like LOVE and YOU enhance a song beyond mere melody. Practice reciting words slowly and pronouncing final syllables clearly to keep listeners informed.
Harry G. Leslie closes his Cass County tour with an address in Logansport tonight. The itinerary lists county roundups and addresses in Wabash, Muncie, Lafayette, and next week in Brazil, Terre Haute, Connersville, and Richmond.
Robert B. Evans of Evans Milling Company, living at 3646 Washington Blvd, completed his solo flight on Wednesday evening atop a city building near Hoo sier Airport and Kessler Boulevard with large letters visible 8000 to 10000 feet aloft to aviators.
Pilot A Lipzenberger piloting a Ryan Brougham with three passengers landed at Indianapolis airport for fuel on Wednesday. The same aircraft previously passed through Indianapolis last week en route to world series baseball games in St. Louis.
Mrs E C Carpenter of Anderson who has been visiting relatives here rode the Embry Riddle air mail plane to Chicago Wednesday evening She told Embry Riddle representative Donald A McConnell that she preferred air travel to visit other friends in Chicago, and did not care to travel by any other means.
Nine planes will participate in an air circus at Marion airport on Saturday and Sunday. The event is staged by the Orin Welch Aircraft Company of Anderson under the sponsorship of the Junior Association of Commerce.
Portland Indiana reports a street art incident dated October 11 with residents noting the word Portland painted on multiple structures. Local authorities investigate the act, describing it as vandalism and seeking possible suspects.
Dick Knox from Ft Wayne delivered a new Eaglerock biplane to Capitol airport on Wednesday. It is the first of three Eaglerocks purchased for the airport, while four new Ryan Broughams have been bought by the company to open several passenger and freight routes.
Air Lieut. Clyde Shockley manager of the Kokomo airport and flying school arrived at Hoosier airport on business Wednesday piloting a Fairchild monoplane.
A. Kiefer Mayer of the Kiefer- Stewart Drug Company and chamber of commerce industrial commissioner flew to Cincinnati today in a Travelair biplane piloted by Harold C. Brooks of Hoosier airport. Elvan Tarkington of the Central Buick Company was also aboard as a passenger.
The report notes a southwest wind at 11 mph, sea level pressure 30.17 inches, temperature 74, and unlimited ceiling visibility. Observers are J H Armington and Donald McConnell, U S Government aero nautical observers.
City in Brief itemizes Friday events including national convention of Job's Daughters in Jeverin and multiple luncheons across Knox and Marion counties. It notes the dissolution of Meyer and Hanscom law firm, a motor officer's wife death, political addresses by Ninth Ward leaders, theft and statutory charges, pig and calf club banquet, a fugitive murder charge, a vehicle theft arrest, a blind tiger raid, a trial continuation for Commander Jeffrey, a securities refinancing petition, and highway project bids in Blackford and DeKalb counties.
Hog prices fell further with receipts down 500 to 6,500 and overs at 508. Hogs 180 275 lb sold at 10 dollars, 275 lb up at 9.60 10. Top hog price 10. Cattle steady at 17, sheep and lambs 13.50 top, most 13 to 13.25. City yard sales show varied weights with 6,500 hogs, 10,000 cattle, 22,000 sheep receipts. packing sows 8.25 9.25. Calves 700, beef steers 11.50 17.25, vealers 16 17, heavy calves 11.0. Sheep steady. fat lambs scarce.
Receipts in Louisville, Fort Wayne, East Buffalo and Pittsburgh show hogs trading up to 40 cents higher with steady other bids. Heavy hogs near 180 pounds, beef steadies with steers and heifers quoted across several districts. Cattle, calves, and sheep markets mixed with varied prices and notable stocker, feeder, and veal ranges. Strong activity in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh amid steady to higher wholesale quotes.
A compiled list shows numerous building permits and alterations across Indianapolis and nearby Olney in 1954. Entries include garages, reroofs, furnaces, and docks with addresses such as 1350 N Meridian 949 W Thirtieth 2523 Boulevard Place 2338 Prospect and 4335 Park. The Indianapolis Garage and Repair Shop Association announces a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce with D C Murray of Indianapolis Tool and Manufacturing delivering the principal address.
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