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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1930
Page
6
New York fans prepare for a mass turnout at Yankee Stadium to watch Fordham vs New York University, a hometown football clash unseen before in the metropolis. Notables like Walter Friedman Ownie Madden William Carey and Babe Ruth are linked to the spectacle with broad interest in gate receipts and promotional allure.
The weekly Riverside program expands to six bouts totaling twenty six rounds. Main event features Rosy Baker Anderson versus Matt Marsh Cincinnati for six rounds. Semi windup pits Frankie Furlong against Shifty Dando.
Anxious crowds of 86 000 pack Michigan Stadium as coach Harry Kipke reshuffles the lineup with Auer Daniels and Cox out of the Illinois game. Williamson Hozer and La Jeunesse start in the vacant posts while Kipke tests backfield options led by Harry Newman. Illinois drills focus on Gil Berry replacing quarter and Schumacher stepping in for Bauer as Old 83 is recalled in practice.
Young Stribling the Georgia heavyweight fights K O Christner in a ten round Velodrome bout in Newark New Jersey. Stribling a heavy favorite after knocking out Phil Scott in London and Otto Van Porat in Chicago is cited as the rising world champion contender.
Speedy sprinter Cy Leland of Texas Christian University draws attention for his place among the fastest collegiate dash men. He also stars on the gridiron as TCU halfback and co captain, regarded as a top ball carrier and passer in the southwest.
Panthers coach Jack Sutherland orders secrecy after practice as Pitt prepares for Notre Dame. A reinforced group of student managers guards the field while the team isolates for a key upcoming game. Moon Mullins at Notre Dame back in the fold as selection begins for the Pittsburgh matchup.
In Indianapolis Amateur Football Association action the Midways and Holy Trinity lead the Senior League with undefeated records. A 12:30 prelim features Boys' Club versus Holy Trinity Bearcats at Washington baseball park, followed by the 2:30 main event between Midways and Holy Trinity. Gate 25 cents.
Maxie Rosenbloom of Harlem defended his light-heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden defeating Abie Bain of Newark by technical knockout in the eleventh round. Bain suffered a deep cut over his left eye and was halted by referee Lou Magnolia before 5,000 fans. The card also featured a draw between Pete Sanstol and Joe Scalfaro and a ten round decision for Bob Olin over Willard Dix.
In the Indiana Women's League action, Baker Lunch posted a 797 single game, while Bunch of this team totaled 637 across three games 192 233 212. E Dawson led with 629 for three. Other high scorers included Rickabaugh 574 and Harisod, Alexander, S18, Hauger, 504, Melvin 3, John 11, Fox 506. Standard Grocery led team scores with Paris City Lager total 3005 2. Pritchett's Recreation to hold singles sweepstakes Sunday for bowlers under 170 average. Two‑game All‑Star doubles results listed various pairings and high totals.
Princeton first string squad impressed in a lengthy scrimmage against Rider on Wednesday, with the session serving as a strong preview of upcoming play and team form.
Joe McCarthy new Yankees manager traveled to New York after a conference with Art Fletcher Yankee coach in Chicago. It marked Fletcher and McCarthy’s first meeting since McCarthy’s appointment as manager and they discussed plans for the 1931 campaign.
John Van Ryn of Princeton and Marjorie Gladman of Santa Monica married in Santa Monica after a romance that began during tennis tournaments here and abroad.
Indiana Central’s football squad practiced blocking and tackling in a Wednesday session at Terre Haute ahead of Saturday’s Rose Poly game. Standouts Warner and Walbaum shone in a brief scrimmage. A. Smith and Walls returned from injuries to rejoin the team.
Mickey Walker, middleweight champion, knocked out Homer Sheridan in under two minutes of a scheduled ten round bout in Wichita. Walker floored Sheridan twice in 1 minute 45 seconds, leaving the coast fighter unable to rise for the count.
In Barcelona on October 23, Jose Girones the Spanish champion fought Brown in a ten round bout that ended in a draw. The match featured steady exchanges and close scoring with neither fighter gaining a decisive edge.
Wabash College aims for hard practice after a win over James Millikin as it gears up for the Butler game on November 1. Coach Vaughan keeps focus on Ball Teachers encountered Friday, noting Ball Conference foes and the final Ingalls Field night contest may see after-dusk play abandoned.
Syracuse full back Irving Constanine, a senior in his third varsity year, suffered a broken left shoulder during a Wednesday scrimmage ending his brilliant college career.
Irish star Joe Savoldi leads the rushing game as Irish hope to extend their undefeated run. Larry Mullins misses action with injuries while Savoldi's progress strengthens Notre Dame's backfield for the Pittsburgh clash.
Wisconsin and Purdue clash over a scouting rule as Lafayette hosts a key Saturday game. Northwestern fans mock vaccine rumors after a dominant win over Illinois. Other notes mention Notre Dame stars, Cubs trade talk, Lott in brokerage, and coach anxieties ahead of a big Pittsburgh clash.
Judge Landis issued player shares from 1930 World Series receipts. Washington as the second place American League club split 24,290.67 with each full share 837.61. New York Yankees and New York Giants, both third place clubs, split 16,193.77 with shares 558.41 and 588.87 respectively. Chicago Cubs, second place NL, had shares of 835 each a week earlier.
Hollywood edged Los Angeles 9 to 8 in ten innings to take game one of the Pacific Coast League division playoff series. Seven home runs were hit as both clubs used three pitchers and Angels outhit the winners 16 to 10.
J K Scott of Jacksonville won the national miniature golf tournament at Lookout mountain near Chattanooga. He posted a 72 hole score of 223 on the Fairland course to take the $2,000 first prize. Newton Coggins finished second with 226. Mrs J E Rankin captured the women's title with 241 and Mrs R L Stone was runner up with 243.
Independent and Amateur Football Notes highlight big weekend games. Odds and Ends led by Walter Abell oppose Misfits with Pete Corsaro directing for the Misfits at 2 30. Riverside Park hosts Cubs versus O'Hara Sans and Indianapolis Cubs seek revenge after last season defeat.
Hillsinger, veteran guard, will miss the Army Yale game due to injury. Harley Trice likely fills his spot as the Cadets prepare for a trip to Wallingford Connecticut. Yale, missing McLenon and Heim, fields Crowley Dunn Parker Sullivan and Booth Aust ten Taylor Muhlfeld in practice.
The Utah Aggies vote to restore the two captain system. Co captains are Clive Remund and Dan Gillespie. Both are experienced backs and noted for strong line plunging.
Elmer Lang stood in for Young Eiler and lost on points to Norman Brown of Chicago in an eight round main event at Tomlinson hall. Other results include Hurtz over Kid Bozo in four rounds, Palooka knocking out Abbie Birch in three, Slaughter over Slick in four, Moore and Smith drawing in four, Mitchel defeating Hembree in four, and Kid outpointing Henry in four.
Three bene fit football games are set for Soldier Field next month to raise funds for charity. Notre Dame vs Northwestern on Nov 22 could draw capacity crowds if undefeated, with 60 percent of receipts for unemployment aid. Proceeds from the Shriners events go to crippled children and other charities.
Shortridge and Cathedral emerge as city public school leaders as half of the season ends. Shortridge aims to secure the city trophy again, facing Washington at Butler Bowl while Cathedral also stakes a claim after tying Shortridge and beating out-of-town foes.
Two six round bouts in heavy divisions announced for the Roy Wallace v George La Rocco Armory show next Tuesday. Rush Heise meets Jack Bryan, while Willard Chappell faces Joe Mandott. Frankie Jarr vs Kid Woods headlines the eight round semi windup. Roy Wallace trains daily at Victory gym as promoters seek larger sparring partners. La Rocca will weigh about fifteen pounds more than Wallace.
Purdue regains Jack White at quarterback and Van Bibber at tackle ahead of the homecoming clash with Wisconsin. Horstman steps in at fullback with Yanevitch sidelined, Purvis uncertain due to injuries, and the Boilermakers enter as underdogs. Wisconsin en route to Madison for the Big Ten showdown, with Bill Lusby handling punting duties after rejoining the squad.
Ft Worth Cats manager Frank Snyder resigns and is rumored to become manager of the Minneapolis Millers under Mike Kelly. Art Phelan will pilot the Cats next season after coming from Shreveport. Local talks failed on a new contract with Snyder. Baseball farm drafting ban announced by Commissioner Landis applies to major league clubs.
Riverside Olympics travel to Elwood Sunday to face an undefeated Elwood eleven in a key state independent football clash. Olympics boast three state titles and Elwood five including a win over Indianapolis College Cubs. Practice Friday night at 7 30 for Olympics players and all must attend. For games contact Howdy Stout on Park Avenue Lincoln 1927.
Southport high school football team travels to Indiana to meet Rochester on Saturday at University Heights field kicking off at 2 30 in a close non conference tilt. Hartford City notes report Furrill starred as the local high school basketball team beat Roll 30 17 with a 14 9 halftime edge.
The basket squad holds an 8:45 workout session at East Tenth. Ten Printers are listed among the players with a focus on drills and team cohesion for upcoming games.
Harrison Bennett defeated Bob Sturm at the Speedway course on Wednesday to win the Kiwanis Club golf championship 3 and 2. Bennett posted a medal score of 79 with Sturm at 81, ending six months of Kiwanis golf activities for 1930. Bennett averaged 73.4 for low net on the Kiwanis tourney, narrowly beating 73.8.
Indiana's football team planned to travel to Dallas Texas for a Saturday game against Southern Methodist. In cold practice three players were hurt Jaspers and Kuchins tackles and Dauer quarterback.
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