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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1928
Page
2
The Argentines sold forty two mounts for $276000, led by captain Lewis Lacey's Jupiter at $22000. Over three years they have moved stock for $551000, illustrating polo’s growing commercial angle despite high stable costs and cross ocean transport. Colonel Ruppert differs on post season sales.
Gordon Cochran e catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics received the 1928 American League MVP honor with fifty three votes, narrowly beating out Heinie Manush outfielder for the St. Louis Browns who earned fifty one votes.
Indiana university progress report notes marked improvement in general play and tackling as the Hoosiers train for their matchup with Illinois. Coach Pat Page donned a uniform to demonstrate blocking techniques to the squad.
Princeton notes Pennico will hold its first regular practice this afternoon following a scoreless tie with Virginia on Saturday as part of the preparations.
Gordon Stanley Cochrane catcher for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics won the 1928 American League MVP award by 53 points to Henry Manush's 51. The voting included eight selectors. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were ineligible. The list of voters and points follows with other named players and teams. Columbia builds for Dartmouth game with a light workout in New York.
Golf pros from the state conclude a sweepstake at Broadmor after eighteen holes at Highland. A three way tie finishes among Guy Paulsen Fort Wayne Neal McIntyre Highland and Ralph Stonehouse Coffin with a birdie 4 on the final hole. Amateurs led by Frank Shields post 72 and 75 as high scores list various players and clubs.
Purdue Universitys Boilermakers were battered by Minnesota last week and are being rounded into shape for the homecoming game against Wisconsin in Lafayette Indiana on Saturday.
New Orleans heavyweight Big Boy Peterson will face Basque woodchopper Paolino Uzcudun in a ten round match at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn on Thursday night. Peterson replaces Roberto Roberti who withdrew with two fractured ribs.
Alumni and fans pack Purdue Ross-Ade for Butler and Danville. Wabash hosts Crawfordsville as Scarlet crowd arrives. Indiana teams Indiana University and Rose Poly face Hanover, Evansville, Urbana clashes. Notre Dame and Georgia Tech meet. Earlham Franklin duel draws high school press delegates. Manchester hosts Chicago Phy Eds. Muncie off to Indianapolis for Butler Danville game.
Walter Johnson, famed baseball figure, signs a three year contract to manage the Washington Senators, returning after more than twenty seasons with the club and pursuing his long held managerial ambition.
Independent Amateur Football notes list Junior eleven from English avenue Boys club seeking matches with clubs in the 14 16 year old class. Calls given and contact addresses included. Spades beat Southeasterns 8 0 and Belmont Ramblers defeated Rogue A Cs 14 7.
Major Frank Cavanaugh of Fordham plans a strenuous daily drill for the Holy Cross game in Worcester on Saturday. Navy football held a light workout after travel from Chicago and the Notre Dame game.
In Champaign Illinois Walker Nicol and Gergesen are set as second choice backs for the Tilini game with Indiana. In Minneapolis Leroy Timm of Minnesota University is limited to light workouts as he recovers from a leg injury before the Chicago game. In Ithaca Cornell coach Gil Dobie drills to stop Hampden Sydney forward passes.
United Press reports coach L. B. Andrews of the Detroit Wolverines forbids poker amid football season. He argues poker harms morale, noting inevitable losses and conflicts, and says no form of poker is played during the season to prevent injuries to temperament and finances.
Yaqui Joe of Sonora defeated Les Fishbaugh of Columbus in the main event, winning the first and third falls. Glen Wade threw John Ritz in straight falls in the semi windup bout.
West Point notes a week of defensive drills as Army teams up to face Harvard Saturday. The sessions focus on stopping Crimson plays and sharpening the defense ahead of the key matchup.
In New Haven on October 16 Yale football players reported to Coach Mal Stevens in uniform. Quarterback Johnny Hoben and guard Green did not appear in the lineup.
Shifty Calloway and Kid Sun Shine, popular local welterweights, train hard for Friday night confrontation at 412 Indiana Avenue in a ten round main event. Danny Huff meets Kid Lewis in an eight round semi windup. Three four round bouts complete the card.
Wilbur Greene of Terre Haute defeated Gene Henning of Indianapolis 100 to 60 at Cooler's parlor in the state open tourney Monday night. The contest stretched 40 innings with Greene scoring 15 in a row and Henning stringing 11. Holsomback and Ramsey set to play tonight.
Columbus report says Ohio university coaches are leaves no stone unturned in preparing their players for the game with Michigan. They sense an Ohio year and target Wolverine weaknesses as the Wolverines show vulnerabilities.
Jim Peterson, a sophomore backfield standout from last year, has reported to the Pennsylvania team for the first time this season. He weighs 195 pounds and will be used in the backfield or at end.
Rumors say the Chicago Cubs seek to purchase Rogers Hornsby from the Boston Braves. William Wrigley is reported willing to pay over 200000 dollars with Wil L Veeck in Boston and Emil Fuchs in New York discussed the deal. If true, the sale would involve cash and players and fuels the Hot Stove League chatter.
Sep Palin of Indianapolis set a new world pacing record at Ft. Miami track with Winnipeg timing 1:57 3 4 for the mile. It surpassed the previous Miami track mark and drew strong crowd reaction as Palin also won two of three races, lifting his season total to fifty five victories.
In Sacramento on October 16 the San Francisco Seals and the Sacramento Senators prepared for game six of the Pacific Coast League championship series. The Seals led three games to two as Dutch Ruether and Max Rachac were slated to start on the mound.
Ten round bout Babe Ruth of Louisville meets Henry Lenard of Chicago at 126 pounds in semi windup. Frankie Frisco of Chicago faces Jackie Reynolds of Muncie at 140 pounds in eight rounds. Windsay Myers of Cincinnati battles Johnny Hopfinter of Chicago at 128 pounds in six rounds. Billy Long of Terre Haute fights Joe Lynn of Princeton at 120 pounds in six rounds. Mickey Shannon of Logan ce faces Dick Triss of Terre Haute at 133 pounds in four rounds. First bout at 8 15.
In Ann Arbor on October 16 reports that Fielding H. Yost would leave Michigan were labeled “absolute rot” by Stanford Phelps publicity director of the athletic association.
Northwestern star George Levison will return to his old quarterback position as the Purple face Kentucky in Evanston on Saturday. Bruder and Calderwood are listed at the halves and Captain Holmer at full back to complete the backfield.
New York report outlines rising eastern backs led by Yale's Johnny Garvey who ran 117 yards on nine carries in the Yale Georgia game. It highlights Dartmouth's Alton Marsters, Army's Chris Cagle, Harvard’s trio Art French Dave Guarnaccia Tommy Gilligan, plus Princeton Ed Wittmer and NYU Kenneth Strong as top prospects.
A mosaic of sports chatter from Eddie Ash notes college football talk at West Point with Biff Jones aiming to topple Notre Dame, pro football woes for the Ayton Flyers, coaching moves and baseball bets around Walter Johnson and Burt Shotton, plus whimsical tales of Darrow’s home run anecdote and oddball quips about beer in a balloon.
In Anover New Hampshire on October 16 a dormitory football schedule forms with the winner receiving a keg of cider. The new interest centers on Dartmouth's campus as dorms join the competition.
Iowa City on October 16 reports Coach Burt Ingwersen continues tough practice behind closed gates. The Hawkeyes prepare for a likely easy Ripon game before the big encounter with Minnesota on October 27, sharpening secret points for the Gophers.
Chicago's hopes dim as Coach Alonzo Stagg's Maroons travel to Minnesota for the homecoming game. Illinois is hampered by injuries, with four backs—Rudy Leyers, Hugh Mendenhall, Vin Libby, Anatol Raysson—out of action.
Cambridge dates report Harvard football coach drills the Crimson for a major game against Army in Cambridge on Saturday. Greenwood hosts Acton high school basketball to start its season in Indiana this Wednesday night.
Campaign notes Indiana's decisive win over Michigan at Ann Arbor fuels belief of a thrilling clash with Illinois. Zuppke emphasizes Hoosier strength, planning a tough invasion as practice focuses on preparations for the key game. Milt Olander scouts say Indiana could have beaten Michigan by a touchdown with a few breaks.
The Baker Bros. women’s team, among the fastest squads in Indianapolis, will enter the central states city state and national tournaments this season. Postings from the Pastime League at Central alleys note multiple high scores and series leaders, with Frank Fox posting 679 and Charlie Schott 633 in various leagues.
Boxers across cities including Oklahoma City and Cleveland fought on various schedules. Notable results feature Courtney in Okla homa mid dleweight knocking out Wilson Yarbo in nine rounds and Till in Rochester winning a technical knockout over Young Fisher in three. Others include Goodrich’s ten round decision over Johnny Blair, Mellon’s ten round win over Phil Soetein, and Randall’s four round knockout of Young Profio.
The piece argues for humane sanctuary for wild ducks to maintain steady flights and long term survival. It notes ducks’ inherent wariness and the hunter’s paradoxical generosity can encourage close approach. It contends feeding breeding places ensures ducks persist and need not be shot.
Brown, Panama Negro, has been recommended for the world bantamweight championship by Thomas E. Donahue, president of the National Boxing Association. Titleholders recognized by the NBA follow.
Shortridge held a brief scrimmage Monday in preparation for Thursday’s game against Garfield of Terre Haute. Coach Goldsberry plans Ennis and Kigore at ends, Rehm and Skinner at tackles, Tevis and Henry at guards, Moore center, Stewart quarterback, Compton and Bulliet as halfbacks, and Runnels at fullback.
Pittsburgh October 16 The University of Pittsburgh football team had a light workout Monday with intensive practice planned for today Coach Sutherland said the focus would be on forward passes as the squad prepares for upcoming games.
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