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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

2

Hoosiers face Washington U after bruising preseason camp

Butler football braces for Saturday 2:30 kickoff in Butler bowl as backs Allen Nulf Ca vosie Hoosier suffer injuries. Nulf and Hoosier limped from Danville game while Cavosie remains sidelined with leg injury and Allen is ruled out. Washington U of St. Louis viewed as strong foe.

Butler University Allen Nulf Hosier Cavosie Washington University St. Louis George Patsy) Clark Northwestern Nulf Danville Allen Clark Washington

Do Coaches Make Players Or Do Players Make Coaches

Joe Williams discusses the perennial debate of whether managers shape players or players drive teams. He cites Miller Huggins and Knute Rockne, noting Rockne’s struggles show coaches can’t create champions from thin air and that great teams still need strong players.

Knute Rockne Notre Dame Rockne Houdini South Bend

Wabash Back Weist Returns. Hawkins Rejoins Squad

CRAWFORDSVILLE Ind Oct 24 Weist one of Wabash's best backs last year returned to the squad and is expected to be ready for action against State Normal Saturday Hawkins also wore the tag again after a spell on the hospital list Coach Vaughan worked with ball carriers Tuesday.

Crawlfordsville Ind Weist Wabash Hawkins Vaughan

Young Groom Penn Shifts John Ball for Sullivan

The latest Pennsylvania varsity lineup shift has John Ball replacing Sullivan. More changes may occur before the Navy game Saturday, which coach Lou Young calls one of the toughest tests of the season despite Navy’s weak record.

United Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania John Ball Sullivan Navy Lou Young

Cornell Full Back Johnson Likely to Signal in Princeton Game

Ithaca N Y October 24 Howard Johnson Cornell full back probably will call signals in the Princeton game Saturday. The squad will leave for Princeton Thursday night.

United Press Ithaca N. Y Howard Johnson Cornell Princeton

Canzoneri Begins Training for Charles Bout in New York

Orangeburg New York October 24 Tony Canzoneri former featherweight champion has begun training here for his bout with Gaston Charles of France set for next Monday night in New York City.

United Press Orangeburg N. Y Tony Canzoneri Gaston Charles France New York

Princeton Varsity Scrimmages Former Stars In 35 Minutes

Princeton’s varsity played a 35 minute scrimmage against a team of ex college stars on Tuesday in Rinceton New Jersey. Al Wittmer an all American center in 1922 Stan Keck an all American tackle in 1921 and Pudge Neidlinger a former Dartmouth all American tackle lined up for Princeton. The Tigers scored two touchdowns.

United Press Rinceton N. J Princeton al Wittmer Stan Keck Pudge Neidlinger Dartmouth

Tufts Faces Thanksgiving Test as Tufts Undisputed

Tufts in Medford Mass remains undefeated and untied this fall as it travels to meet Bute and the season’s grid dynamics mix with Eddie Ash and other notes. Washington Bears and boxing items mix with Yale and Garvey in a wide sports and sports-adjacent digest.

Bute Tufts Medford Mass Bulldogs Bruce Caldwell Yale Johnny Garvey Caldwell Garvey

Dartmouth finds Eddie Reece shines at backfield

Eddie Reece continues to shine at every backfield position for Dartmouth as Coach Hawley uses him due to a shortage of reserves with several backs sidelined. The ongoing evaluation follows avoidance of injuries and the need to fill gaps in the backfield.

Py United Press Hanover N. H Dartmouth Eddie Reece Hawley

Cathedral Freshman Football Beats Washington High 19–0

The Cathedral freshmen defeated Washington High at Washington Park on Tuesday 19 to 0. Kellogg scored two touchdowns for the Irish and Kelly scored one. Kellogg passed to Kelly for the extra point.

Cathedral High School Washington High School Washington Park Kellogg Kelly

Navy Coach Revisits Fundamentals Ahead of Pa Game

Annapolis Md Oct 24 Navy coach Bill Ingram works to lift the team from a slump by returning to basics in practice as the squad prepares for the Pennsylvania game.

United Press Annapolis Navy Bill Ingram Pennsylvania

Indiana Hosts Ohio State In Nineteenth Homecoming Tilt

Indiana University prepares for the 19th annual homecoming clash with Ohio State at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers, 3-1 in eight games this season, aim to halt a nine losses streak to the Buckeyes, who visit after stopping Purdue in past homecomings and entering Big Ten play.

Vimes Bloomington Ind Indiana University Hoosiers Memorial Stadium Ohio State Wabash Oklahoma Michigan Illinois Crimson Big Ten Buckeye Pagemen Indiana Minnesota Northwestern Purdue Memorial Field

Girl Gets Hole in One at New York Course

Marjorie Simons a Hunter College student achieved a hole in one on a New York golf course bringing local sports excitement.

Marjorie Simons Hunter College New York

Veteran Linemen Face Butler Bears in Indianapolis Fracas

A strong Washington Bears line will face Patsy Clark's Bulldogs at Butler stadium in Fairview Saturday. Seniors Hoffman Drake and Schieb lead. Paris and Jablonsky have another year. The clash at 2 30 p m marks Butler's first test on the new field with an exciting fracas predicted.

Drake Butler

Pagemen poised to upset Ohio State in key Saturday games

Prognosticators pick Indiana to threaten Big Ten leaders with upsets as Ohio State and Iowa loom. Purdue beats Chicago, Drake tests Notre Dame, and Indiana Central's 97-0 win sets up clashes across the state with dozen matchups including Ball Teachers vs Central Normal and Evansville at Oakland City.

Indiana Indiana University Ohio State Iowa Illinois Minnesota Bloomington Drake South Bend Muncie Central Normal Danville State Normal Terre Haute Wabash Dope Franklin de Pauw Baptists Charleston Rose Poly Indiana Central Oakland City Hanover Oaks Centralites

Zuppke Prepares for Northwestern Game at Illinois

Coach Bob Zuppke faces a tough task as Illinois refines for the Northwestern clash. Tight practice time due to Indiana week leaves little leeway for adjustments. Star center Richman returns to the lineup after gaining eligibility Monday.

United Press Champaign Ill Bob Zuppke Northwestern Indiana Richman

Central Eleven in Fine Shape for Hanover Clash

The Indiana Central College Greyhounds train daily at University Heights field with the full varsity in good condition. They prepare for a Saturday game against Hanover, with the Hilltoppers as the opponent. Reserves push hard in scrimmages while the varsity works to break through the scrubs and secure a victory.

Fine Fettle Indiana Central College University Heights Hanover Greyhounds Hilltoppers

Amateur and college teams seek games and tryouts across town

Midways gridders plan a special practice night at Palmer and Draper with listed players and tryouts. Shelbyville Merchants seek November games with Anderson Elwood Connersville and others. Basketball clubs seek matches with local teams. Hoosier Aces offer home and home series at Liberty Hall. Also notes include All-Baptist League first meeting and a December boxing bout at Madison Square Garden.

Palmer Draper Boldt Black Dunn El-iott Ellis Gray Eare Hawthorne Henry Henschen Holstein Huffman Stroutman Goodman Shelbyville Merchants Anderson Elwood Connersville Frank Fisher Shelbyville Ind Shelby All-Baptist Basketball League

Night of Punched Action at Armory Fights Draw Crowd

Eddie Shea of Chicago out pointed Frankie Garcia of Los Angeles in a ten round main event at the Armory Tuesday night. Windy Myers of Cincinnati out boxed Snake Aguinaldo in eight rounds. Earlier bouts featured two knockouts including Elmer Lay decking Banks Gibson in the first round. Soug Meyers and Tommy Cello slated for next Tuesday’s ten round main event.

Legion Armory Eddie Shea Chicago Frankie Garcia Los Angeles Windy Myers Cincinnati Snake Aguinaldo Sock Danny Budd Terre Haute Otto Atterson Jimmie Brown Elmer Lay Louisville Banks Kid Kentucky Coogan Soug Meyers Pocatello Idaho Tommy Cello San Francisco Shea Garcia

NYU makes quarterback switch to boost passing for Colgate

New York University coach Chick Meehan replaces Jinx O'Brien with Archie Roberts at quarterback to sharpen the Violet passing attack for Saturday's Colgate game. The move trades height for a lighter lineup, dropping 25 pounds.

United Press New York Chick Meehan New York University Violet Colgate Jinx O’brien Archie Roberts

Stars Are Suspended by Badger Football

Madison Wis October 24 Old Man Gloom hangs over the Badger football camp as Gene Rose half back and Joe Kresky guard are suspended for disciplinary reasons. Both are third year players with two W sweaters.

United Press Madison Wis Badger Gene Rose Joe Kresky

Stop McLain Watchword Shapes Gopher Practice

Minnesota camp closes focus on stopping McLain as Iowa and Minnesota prepare for Saturday showdown in Iowa City. The Indian star is said to be in top form as the teams clash.

United Press Minneapolis Stop McLain Minnesota Iowa Iowa City

Yale Left End Oldt May Not Play Against Army

Yale left end and drop kicker Oldt may miss the Army game after injuries kept him from practicing this week. Coaches fear he cannot suit up Saturday in New Haven.

United Press New Haven Conn Oldt Yale Army

Two Net Loops May Be Formed of S. S. Quintets

Marion County Sunday School League plans a reorganization meeting at 7 30 p m Friday in Room 730 Occidental building. Expected to form two leagues. Representatives urged from many churches and Christian groups. For details contact Miller L Keller 1810 Buckle or call He 3598 evenings.

Marion County Occidental Broadway M. E East Tenth Street M. E Central Avenue West Newton First Baptist Memorial Baptist Broadway Baptist First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Eighth Christian Central Christian Downey Avenue Hillside Christian Morris Street M E First

Michigan Star Punter is Hurt

Ann Arbor October 24. Wolverines face injury woes as star punter John Totzke strains his ankle and may miss the coming game with Wisconsin. Holmes or Wheeler are set to handle kicking duties if Totzke cannot play.

Ryu United Press Ann Arbor Mich Wolverines John Totzke Wieman Badgers Holmes Wheeler Michigan

Boxing Roundup Fights End In Mixed Results Across Cities

In Chicago and other cities fighters posted a mix of draws and wins. Mushy Callahan and Bobby Tracey drew, Sally Schuman and Willie Pelligrini also drew, while Donnie Dundee was stopped by Jackie Moore in Omaha. George Russell fell to Bobb La Salle in New York, and Mike Mandell defeated Ralph Alexander in Mason City.

United Press Chicago Mushy Callahan Los Angles Bobby Tracey Buffalo Drew Sally Schuman Willie Pelligrini Danny Delmont Bert Lamb Detroit Jackie Moore Donnie Dundee Omaha Bobb la Salle San Francisco Ou George Russell New York

Hazelett Out of Game With Season Ending Ankle Break

Central Normal captain Hazelett is out for the season after an ankle fracture found by X ray. The injury occurred in the Butler game. Central Normal now faces Muncie Normal in Muncie Saturday.

Central Normal Danville Ind Hazelett Muncie

Uncompleted 200-Mile Race Canceled to June 1929

Salem New Hampshire October 24 The canceled Rockingham speedway 200 mile race from October 12 will be run in June 1929 officials announced Tuesday. The October 12 event was halted at the fiftieth lap after fatalities and injuries including driver Fred Comer.

Bn Times Salem N. H Rockingham Speedway Fred Comer

Fight Game Is Down in Bad Shape

United Press reporter notes the boxing scene in decline after Jack Dempsey's era ends. With champions avoiding contenders and promoters raising ticket prices, public interest wanes. The sport's finances and star power suffer though a potential return by Dempsey looms.

Frank Getty United Press New York Joe Beckett Tex Joe Dundee Jack Thompson Maxie Waxman Abdel B. el Ouafi

Purdue Catches Fearin Fever Freshmen Attack Varsity

Purdue mutters of a fearing fever as freshmen using Chicago plays churn big gains against the varsity. Coach Phelan plans radical lineup changes Saturday unless improvement appears. A large student invasion is expected for the weekend battle in Chicago.

United Press Lafayette Ind Purdue Phelan Chicago

Gate Introduces New Plays for Saturday Matchup

Colgate reveals a new series of plays for the game against New York University on Saturday. Forward passes are expected to play a prominent role in the offense. Ed Herb, sophomore star, may start at fullback.

United Press Hamilton N. Y Colgate New York University Iorward Ed Herb

Holy Cross Captain Phelan Out With Knee Injury

Worcester Mass October 24 A knee injury suffered in the Fordham game will sideline Holy Cross captain Dick Phelan for next Saturday's clash with Marquette.

United Pry Worcester Mass Fordham Dick Phelan Holy Cross Marquette

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