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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
8
DePauw will feature its full lineup for the homecoming tilt against Illinois Wesleyan this Saturday in Greencastle. A light forward pass scrimmage and signal drill completed the Tigers' practice Thursday as they regain players from injuries.
Two local colleges stage homecoming games as Butler faces a strong St Louis squad at Fairview bowl while Indiana Central hosts Indiana State Normal at University Heights. Butler sits shorthanded by ineligibility rulings for McCarthy Heddon Strahl and three sophomores Polizzotto ack Elser Miller. Missourians coached by Chile Walsh are favored at Fairview. Indiana Central relies on a young roster against Terre Haute powerhouse Indiana State Normal led by Wally Mark though Wampler injury woes persist.
Sleet and rain turned Northrop field into a quagmire ahead of the Minnesota versus Indiana game. Inclement weather threatens to hinder passing plays while Indiana's squad of thirty-one arrived to contest the field conditions.
Judge K M Landis announced the 1930 world series purse totaled 323 875 50 with 70 percent to the series contenders and 30 percent to the other clubs. Athletics players shared 5 038 07 each full shares went to 24 players while Cardinals and Cubs also received specific second place and city series amounts. Mrs Harold Carlson widow of Cubs pitcher earned a full share of 2 073 32 and White Sox players got 793 35 each as losers in the city series.
Irish Passes defeated Sheridan 18 to 0 at eta park as Cathedral held off Sheridan through three quarters. Mc Creary broke a 65 yard run and a Ford to Mc Creary pass for the first TD, Ford to Walte for the second, and Ford to Wurtz for a 70 yard score in the third. Gaughan added a rushing TD, with the final quarter activity in Sheridan territory.
This afternoon matchups include Muncie against Central Nor mel at Danville St Louis University versus Butler at Butler Dowre Boute State Normal faces Indians at University ents. Suslensgoate msh vs James Mi at Dec Oakland City against Evansville at Evans. Saturday afternoon Carnerie Tech meets Notre Dame at South Wesleyan versus De Pauw at Green Valparaiso battles Manchester at North Manchester Friday night Rose Falv hosts Hanover at Hanover Bikane versus S Minne area Talis Farinamy faces Branakin in a packed group program.
The wrestling program will hold a series of elimination bouts Monday night for lightweights. Seven to ten grapplers have entered and will be weighed at ringside. Action runs until one undefeated grappler remains. Show starts at 2 sharp.
About 30 to 40 prominent schools met at the Hotel Antlers to form an association opposing Indiana High School Athletic Association policies. They plan an ultimatum demanding board representation, increased tournament revenue, and a return to twenty-game seasons, otherwise withdrawal from IHSAA and IBSA events.
The Legion fifth show at the armory Tuesday night completed the prelim card after Haakon Hansen and Joe Simonich pulled out due to injuries. Eight rounds Johnny Fay versus Willard Brown. six rounds Howard Mitchell versus Teddy Maranda. six rounds Donald Fagginton versus Buddy Bezenah. four rounds Bob Hoke versus Lannie Martin. The piece also notes school finances and the impact of withdrawing big schools from IHSA tournaments.
Dixon Stewart reports Saturday’s Big Ten slate could settle the 1930 race with four conference games and two intersectionals. Northwestern faces Illinois, Michigan battles Ohio State, Indiana meets Minnesota, Purdue hosts Iowa, while Pennsylvania plays Wisconsin and Florida meets Chicago. Northwestern enters as underdog after a string of misfortune. Michigan and Purdue seek momentum in key showdowns.
Clinton and Shortridge played to a 0–0 tie before about 3,000 fans at Butler Bowl. Rain slowed the game and fumbles marred play as Shortridge maintained the edge in Clinton territory for much of the contest. Bulliett and Stewart led Clinton’s attack while Dusky and Antonini starred for Shortridge.
Shelbyville lightweight Gahimer meets Anderson based Paul Parmer in the six round main event at Riverside skating rink tonight. Five undercard four rounders start at 8 30 with Jake Siener refereeing.
Johnny Watwood, Chicago White Sox outfielder and first baseman, who suffered a fractured skull after being struck by Pat Malone’s fastball in the city series with the Cubs, is expected to leave the hospital soon and return to his Texas home.
Notre Dame and Carnegie Tech prepare for a marquee showdown in Notre Dame's new 750000 stadium. Coaches Rockne and Steffen spar over starting lineups as both teams seek national glory in a battle billed as thrilling with cold weather expected to sharpen play.
Wabash college football team of 33 with coach Pete Vaughan travels from Crawfordsville to Decatur to face Millikin University tonight. Expected starting lineup includes Palmer and Browning at ends, Bjork and Hehberg tackles, Windegartner and Myers guards, Asbury center, Matthews quarterback, Engle and Sullivan ends, and Egan at fullback.
Chicago Cubs completed a third pitching addition in a week by purchasing Jakie May a 32 year old southpaw from Cincinnati. May played for the Reds since 1924 posting ten wins fourteen losses in 1929 and three wins eleven losses last season.
In the Saturday night card, Park School visits Carmel while Roosevelt travels to Gary to face Crispus Attucks at Pennsy Park. Eddie Gerard is named pilot of the New York Americans hockey club with a background as former manager of the Montreal Maroons and Ottawa Senators.
Henry M LeMore previews a packed college football Saturday headlined by Notre Dame versus Carnegie Tech at South Bend. He highlights key interregional matchups including Harvard against Army, Tennessee versus Alabama, Georgia versus North Carolina, and Northwestern versus Illinois as the top regional showpieces.
Iowa's football squad prepares for Saturday's game with Purdue seeking a Big Ten title lead and a chance to avenge Iowa's suspension. Ingversen's team is in top condition and will gamble for a win.
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