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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1928

Page

2

Bulldogs Set for Clash with Washington University Eleven

Butler university Bulldogs line up against the Washington University of St. Louis eleven at the new Bulldog stadium next Saturday. The Washington coach is Dr. Al Sharpe a veteran mentor of Yale and Cornell who returns after eight years to football and is under a five year contract.

Butler _ university Bulldogs Washington University of St. Louis Bulldog Stadium Washington al Sharpe Yale Cornell Sharpe St. Louis

Talking It Over With Joe Williams Army Beats Harvard

EW YORK October 23 The writer argues Army defeated Harvard decisively in Cambridge noting Army forwards and backs showed strength and finesse. Despite close calls officials spared harsh judgments and the observer remains convinced Army is the better team while wagering Cadets could beat Crimson Jackets for money.

York Army Harvard Cambridge

Indiana Netmen Start First Official Practice

United Press reports Indiana University begins first official basketball practice in Bloomington with forty candidates expected to report. The Oct. 22 note marks the start of tryouts for the Hoosiers ahead of the season.

United Press Bloomington Ind University of Indiana

Potsy Clark Drills Butler For Washington U Clash

Butler coach Potsy Clark led a defense focused practice after a rough showing against Danville Normal. Key players Hosier Nulf and Cavosse were limited. Cavosse finally suited up Monday, while injuries kept others from full participation in mud drenched drills.

Potsy Clark

Sharpe drills Washington squad for Butler game

Washington University coach Al Sharpe concentrates on reserve players in drills for the Butler clash this Saturday. Several newcomers have shown promise while injured players from the Kansas game near full recovery, boosting confidence in a strong lineup barring any week’s mishaps.

As Sharpe Bulldogs ST. Louis Washington University Butler Cozgh al Sharpe Kansas

Hoosiers Lead But Rivalry Holds Even History

The piece notes Indiana has a competitive edge over Ohio State in long series play plus a looming Bloomington clash next Saturday. It also touches on Nick Allen leaving St Paul, Eddie Sicking seeking Louisville manager role, and a salute to Jim Perry gifting Times sports editors pennant medals.

VNCE Ohio State Indiana Jim Perry Champion Indians Perry Times Indianapolis Tribe Scriveners

Cadets Battle With Yale Eleven May Determine Eastern Honors

Fourteen eastern football teams enter the last October Saturday undefeated or untied. Army Yale Dartmouth and New York University hold the edge, while Pennsylvania Carnegie Tech Cornell Georgetown and Boston College appear contenders in the current classification.

Yale United Press NEW York Army Dartmouth New York University Pennsylvania Carnegie Tech Cornell Georgetown Boston College

Fights and Fighters Show Boxing Results Across Cities

Night of boxing reports across U S cities with Gans Palmer Alger Aaronson Harrison Mosley Britton Pepmass Curcio Sheppard Moore Britton Singer McCarthy Langford Langford Dundee Martinez Friedman Mahan Calahan Tracey Hahn Sidders Fifield Clemons Gierke Wells Jones. Army and Yale clash in big East game as unbeaten teams face off in a bowl context.

Local Mat Results at Pennsy Gym

Yaqui Joe defeats Bob Printy in two straight falls in the main event. Glen Wade beats Ralph Wilson after a prolonged match with Wade taking a fall at thirty one minutes as the time limit expires. Chet McCauley scores one fall over Al Callahan in the prelim.

Pennsy Gym Yaqui Joe Bob Printy Glen Wade Ralph Wilson Wade Chet McCauley al Callahan

Wisconsin team shakeup planned after Purdue loss

Coach Glenn Thistlewaite says a general shakeup is in prospect for the Wisconsin eleven. A new lineup is promised for the Michigan game Saturday after the disheartening showing against Purdue last week.

United Press Madison Wisconsin Glenn Thistlewaite Purdue Michigan

Navy Star May Return Against Penn This Saturday

Art Spring Navy leading running back who was sidelined by injuries may return for the game with Pennsylvania this Saturday. Indications were given on October 23 that he could play after his early season layoff.

United Press Annapolis Art Spring Navy Pennsylvania

Shea Garcia Top Weekly Legion Bill

Eddie Shea of Chicago fights Frankie Garcia of Los Angeles in a ten round bout at the Armory. The card also includes six other matches with local and out of town fans expected. first bout at 8 15 with weigh ins at 3 pm.

Eddie Shea Chicago Frankie Garcia Los Angeles Armory Garcia Indianapolis Memphis Shea Bud Taylor Terre Haute Snake Guinaldo Philippines Windy Myers Cincinnati Jimmie Brown Otto Atterson Terre ‘Haute Elmer Lang Louisville Kid “Gibson Jackie Coogan Joe Kuhn

Yost and Wieman Deny Rift After Harmony Meeting

Athletic Director Fielding H. Yost and Tad Wieman issued a joint statement denying reports of a difference between them. They affirm full responsibility for football squad handling through Oct. 5, after which Wieman led as head coach.

United Press Ann Arbor Mich Fielding H. Yost Tad Wieman University of Michigan Yost Wieman Michigan

Bennetts Rise Gives Princeton Backfield Edge Against Cornell

Princeton report says sensational sophomore Trix Bennettt has claimed a regular backfield spot and will start at halfback against Cornell. Ed Wittmer moves to quarterback as the Tigers prepare for Saturdays game.

United Press Princeton Trix Bennett Tigers Cornell Ed Wittmer Ack

Indiana Stars Ready for Ohio State Homecoming Clash

Indiana aims for another upset edge as Bennett Harrell and Reinhardt pace the Hoosiers after a strong second half against Illinois. The homecoming contest with Ohio State is billed as a leading afternoon matchup with alumni expectations high.

Local Bowling Gossip Highlights Weekend Scores and Marathon Plans

Bowling reporters note multiple league results across the city. Tyner led with 224 196 194 for 614 in one set. Breidt totaled 600. Layne's Bulldogs beat Flick's arcats 2561 to 2371 at Fountain Square alleys while Travelers Insurance swept Mary Lou Lunch. Noland and Schott posted 629 and 616 in other brackets. A bowling marathon announced at Fay Bailey's Uptown for next Sunday offers 16 doubles teams, $25 entry, 30 percent prize pool and continuous play from 10 pm to midnight.

Webb Press Delaware Tyner Breidt Fay Bailey Uptown

Tech lads spark interest in Indianapolis high school grid season

Indianapolis prep grid action looms with all teams but Manual in play. Technicals' early win over Elwood fuels city series talk amid Shortridge and Tech fan enthusiasm. A spell of stage fright was overcome.

Indianapolis Manual Shortridge Tech Elwood

Indiana University Homecoming Crowd Grows as IC Special Runs

Indiana fans plan for a large homecoming turnout with the Ill inois Central operating a Saturday special train from Indianapolis to Bloomington. The Pagemen of Ohio State battle Indiana while a return service leaves Bloomington at 4 30 p m. The schedule includes stops at stadium platform and round trip pricing with return tickets valid on the special or regular trains.

Indiana University Illinois Central Ohio State I. C Indianapolis Bloomington Stadium Platform

Lieutenant Miller Leads at Fort Harrison Marksmanship Event

Lt. Miller of the Reserve Officers Contact Camp at Ft. Harrison led shooters in a fifteen yard range match with a perfect 100 score. Majors Huckleberry and Ramee trailed with 99 and 98 respectively while Captains and Colonels tallied 97.

R. A. Miller Ft. Harrison Miller Nathaniel Huckleberry P. Ramee L. W. Warner A. J. Dougherty H. E. Fillinger

DePauw Gridiron Ready for Franklin Showdown

Head Coach W. L. Hughes drilled the DePauw university squad in a hard practice in reenactment of the upcoming clash with Franklin after a 43 to 0 victory over Evansville. The Tigers enter the Franklin game with renewed vim and confidence.

Reencastle Ind W. L. (Bish) Hughes de Pauw University Tigers Franklin Evansville de Pauwites

Amateur Football Royite A C Defeats Boys Club Sunday

Royites win 12 to 6 as Boys Club walk off in last quarter. Contacts for Sunday games include Garfield A C Lawrence Acorns and Drexel numbers. mentions of O T L club Garfield Tri Anges Belmont A C Rhodius and Christamore Juniors Belmort Ramblers and Gosport notice.

Royite A. C Boys’ Club Royites Garfield A. C Lawrence Acorns Drexel Christamore Belmort Ramblers Bair Belmont Gosport

Amateur Basketball Returns for Ingerces Team Trials

After a two year absence the in gerces iee field with an aete school and amateur stars. Drexel Bias requests John Gropps to join practice at Manual gym Wednesday evening. Players listed include Bova Little Garshwaller Shaffer Arrussa Mayer Donahue Slifer Kent Hausman. Call 1859 for games.

Ingecerces Iee Aete Es Cane Nang Drexel Bias John Gropps Manual Gym A. Bova R. Little H. Garshwaller J. Shaffer R. Arrussa M. Mayer J. Donahue K. Slifer L. Kent J. Hausman Drexel 1859

Penn Meets Navy in Philadelphia Open War on Unbeaten Record

The Pennsylvania football squad began work on plays for the Navy game in Philadelphia on Saturday. Penn is undefeated and unscored on and aims to keep this record intact against the Middies.

PENN Navy Philadelphia Pennsylvania Navy Middies

Phelan Strives to Aid Purdue Defense

LAFAYETTE Ind Oct 23 The Purdue Boilermakers work on pass defense for the Maroons in Chicago Saturday Coach Phelan aims to fix a weakness exposed by Wisconsin’s aerials last week and expects improvement by weeks end.

United Press Lafayette Ind Purdue Boilermakers Maroons Chicago Wisconsin Boilermakers Phelan

Cox to Box Clark in Eight Round Semi-Windup

Roy Cox and Orman Clark of Indianapolis will clash in an eight round semi windup on the boxing card next Monday night October 29 at Cable Tabernacle under the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Johnny Mason of Cincinnati will headline with an opponent to be named Wednesday. Mason has fought Roy Wallace. The veterans held their first boxing show last Saturday and future bouts will be staged on Mondays starting at 8 30.

Royal Cox Orman Clark Indianapolis Cable Tabernacle Veterans of Foreign Wars Johnny Mason Cincinnati Mason Roy Wallace

MSU Swimming Coach Sterry Brown Resigns to Enter Business

Sterry Brown, Michigan State swimming coach, resigns to enter business. He previously held the same post at the University of Illinois. No successor named.

United Press Lansing Mich Sterry Brown Michigan State College University of Illinois

Rockne Seeks Full Back for Drake Game

Notre Dame halfback line starved for depth as four regulars and a second-stringer are out. Coach Rockne resumes practice to find a full back to replace Billie Dew who is injured in the Georgia Tech game.

United Preas

Dempsey Sets Price For Possible Return Fight

Jack Dempsey says his price for a possible next bout is 500000 dollars. Tex Rickard has discussed a spring fight, but Dempsey, performing on Broadway in The Big Fight, is not eager to return and notes the sport is quiet in New York.

United Press Los Angeles Jack Dempsey Saul Cohan Tex Rickard Jack New York Rickard

Man Who Found Babe Ruth Dies

United Press reports Jack Dunn, owner and manager of the Baltimore Orioles, died of apoplexy while riding near Towson Maryland. Dunn, famed for selling more players to the majors than anyone else, helped launch Babe Ruth and is remembered as a fine sportsman. Ruth credited Dunn with discovering him while he pitched for St Marys Industrial School.

Iy United Press New York Jack Dunn Baltimore Orioles Dunn Towson Babe Ruth Baltimore Ruth St. Mary’s Industrial School

Meehan fears Colgate will challenge NYU on Saturday

New York University coach Chick Meehan warned Colgate University would test NYU as hard as this season. He recalled last year’s scoreless tie and noted captain Al Lassman left the game with a broken leg.

United Press NEW York Chick Meehan Colgate University New York University Colgate al Lassman

Iowa Football Drills Daily Ahead of Homecoming Minnesota

Iowa City October 23 The University of Iowa football team moved through intensive drills on a soggy field in preparation for the homecoming game Saturday against Minnesota.

United Press Iowa City University of Iowa Minnesota

Richman's Return to Illinois Camp Brightens Zuppke Squad

CHAMPAIGN Illinois October 23 Harry Richman returns to the Illini grid squad after ineligibility easing his addition to the line Richman a letter winner last year as Reitsch understudy is a rugged center known for strong defensive backing Zuppke works with inexperienced centers including Roush and may not play against Northwestern Saturday noting no major injuries from Indiana game as the Illini aim to fix Page exposed flaws in Hoosier showdown

Champaign Ill Harry Richman Illinois Grid Richman Bob Zuppke Pat Page Hoosiers

Laurel Park Feature Promises Fast Turf Handicap

The 2,000 Big Ridge handicap for thoroughbreds at all ages drew eight entries including Oh Sus anna The Heathen Barbara Polish Old Dutch Tokio Agitator and Clean Play. Audley Parm's Princess Tina won Laurel's Somerset feature, beating Hydromel and Sir Harry. Sun Persian placed fourth.

Laurel Laurel Park Oh Susanna Barbara Tokio Agitator Audley Parm Princess Tina Hydromel Sir Harry Sun Persian

Columbia to Rebuild Back Field After Dartmouth Loss

Columbia will reorganize its back field for Saturday's game with Williams after injuries to Hank Kumpf and Joe Stanczyk. Kumpf suffered a fractured bone in his left leg and is out for the season, while Stanczyk has a shoulder injury.

United Press NEW York Columbia Williams Hank Kumpf Joe Stanczyk Dartmouth Kumpf Stanczyk

Gophers Prepare for Iowa Game With Full Roster

Minnesota coach plans a hard two hour drill on Monday and two to three scrimmages later in the week as the Gopher regulars, minus Wayne Kakela and Wallace Norgaard, get ready for the Iowa City showdown Saturday.

United Press Minneapolis Gopher Wayne Kakela Éenter Wallace Norgaard Minnesota Iowa Iowa City

Marsters Back in Shape for Harvard Test

Dartmouth star back Marsters at Hanover is ready to play against Harvard after ankle injury kept him from the Columbia game. Jerry Jeremiah, who substituted for Marsters, is out for the season with a shoulder injury.

United Press Hanover Marsters Dartmouth Columbia Harvard Jerry Jeremiah

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