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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1930
Page
10
columnist Joe Williams discusses night games and pay in college football. He notes freshmen at George Washington were ousted for asking compensation and cites Missouri and Kansas State cases of salaries and retainers. The piece questions ethics and suggests open professionalism as a remedy.
Northwestern and Michigan lead the Big Ten race with five teams in contention. Michigan, undefeated in conference play, faces Minnesota and Chicago at home while Northwestern meets Minnesota Indiana and Wisconsin away. Purdue can win if other contenders slip, while Minnesota remains unbeaten but lightly proven.
Notre Dame fullback Joe Savoldi leads midwestern scoring with six touchdowns and 36 points after scoring twice against Pittsburgh. Wisconsin’s Russ Rebholz slips to second with 35 points after a quiet week. The report lists top players by school, with Northwestern, Michigan, and Ohio State also noted for points, field goals, and defensive marks.
United Prose reports that Utah University delivered a dominant 59 to 0 victory over Denver, extending a three year run of wins and highlighting Utah as one of the nation’s standout teams in the Rocky Mountain Conference.
Yale halfback Albie Booth was to undergo thorough evaluation to decide if he can play against Dartmouth after suffering a severe bruising and a heavy blow to the head that reportedly left him unconscious following Saturday’s game. Dr Charles E Sanford announced the preliminary treatment.
The Indianapolis Bowling Association elected Luther Hanna president with Harry Pearce and Louis Koehler as vice presidents. Norman Hamilton was re elected secretary treasurer and a new executive committee was formed including Robert Kemper J Underwood M Mathews F Eberg and F Thompson. Prizes were awarded across multiple leagues and standings highlighted strong individual averages led by Ted Arnold and Jesse Pritchett with high game and sweepstakes wins noted.
Indiana and Kentucky teams posted varied scores across cities including Washington Indianapolis Cathedral Crispus Attucks Garfield Terre Haute Bosse Evansville Memorial Boonville Reitz Mishawaka South Bend Kokomo and Fort Wayne. Highlights show close games and shutouts with multiple 12 to 26 point margins across derbies and nonconference matchups.
Five fifth bouts and a battle royal are set at Beals Arena 1400 South Sheppard Street with the first bell at 8 30. In the eight round main, Jimmy Carr faces Kid Stanley. Other matches include Kid Mohawk against Sb sired iad mas four fo ser ee.
The twenty fourth annual state three cushion billiard tourney begins at Harry Cooler's parlor tonight with defending champion Lewis Vogler facing Walter Ramsey in the first match. Ten players compete for 50 points per match and the winner is based on overall percentage.
The Olympic eleven of Indianapolis lost 18 to 6 at Elwood on Sunday with a 6–6 halftime score. Four regulars were ruled out by officials weakening the Olympics who plan to train Tuesday night at Riverside.
Ischbaum Bulldogs schedule second season practice at Kirschbaum Center tonight at 6 45. All tryouts must report. Olympics meet tonight at their clubrooms Twenty first and Harding Street at 7 30 p m. Last year players and tryouts should contact Carl Wolf Be 2065. A Sean Dee uses tei Lee games noting a 19 20 year old class. Call Dr 6410 and ask for Joe.
Purdue beats Wisconsin 7-6 as Van Bibber returns to glory after missing the extra point. Notre Dame rallies in a 35-19 victory over Pittsburgh with Marchy Schwartz and Frank Carideo guiding scoring drives. Indiana and other regional results round out a day of pass heavy and tight finishes.
Washington Continentals led by Pullen and Lazars defeated Shortridge 12 to 7 at Butler Bowl to push toward the city title. Cathedral and Crispus Attucks also posted victories in the weekend grid action with strong line play and touchdowns.
Comprehensive roundup shows Notre Dame routing Pittsburgh 35 to 19 while Purdue edged Wisconsin 7 to 6. Multiple colleges across the nation posted wide margins. ties include Hanover Oakland City and Franklin Central Normal.
Grid Factory OATH BEND Ind Oct 27 The football program led by Knute Rockne at Notre Dame used four shifts on Saturday with teams in four states. The B team beat Northwestern Reserves 7 to 6 at Evanston while the C squad fell to Wisconsin scrubs at Madison and the D eleven defeated the LOX outfit at Gary 26 to 0.
The University of Detroit and Fordham boast undefeated opponent scoring, with 180 and 160 points respectively. Six teams—Army, Dartmouth, Gettysburg, Pittsburgh, Western Maryland and Wisconsin—were shut out for the first time Saturday.
Tech high of Indianapolis won the Kokomo invitational cross country run with four schools competing. Freeman of Tech led with a new meet record 6 41. Tech runners Greenlees and White placed second and fourth respectively, while Harding of Washington and Jones of other schools also placed.
Southport continued its victory match Saturday by defeating Rochester 19 to 14. The Cardinals were superior in all rounds of play and controlled the game from start to finish.
Three matches headline the card with Freddie Kupfer facing Blacksmith Pedigo in a return scrap. Merle Dolby meets Doc Burns and Joe Dilman battles George Baltzer in the double semi windup. Clark will referee and the program starts at 8 30.
In Lafayette Indiana on October 27 Indiana's cross country team defeated Purdue 16 to 39. Leas Brocksmith Kemp and Neese finished first to fourth while Flinn of Purdue placed fifth.
Timited Press reports three major football games in the east ended with star players sidelined. Yale’s Albie Booth was knocked limp by Army blockers, Fordham’s Jimmy Murphy suffered a concussion, and Dartmouth’s Charley Deven broke his leg amid penalties on the Cambridge field. The piece calls for stricter enforcement against rough play to protect key players.
Champaign IL Oct 27 Bob Zuppke Illinois university football coach will coach the all star Midwest team to meet a Southwestern squad in Dallas Texas on New Year’s Day.
Holy Trinity defeated Midways 13 to 3 in the local senior football league at Washington Park. The crowd watched other results: Indianapolis Cubs beat O'Hara Sans 20 to 0, R. P. C. crushed United Cubs 57 to 0, Mohawks and O. T. L. tied 0 to 0. Junior league saw Trinity Bearcats and Boys' Club tie 12 to 12, Wizards beat Riley Cubs 12 to 0, Crimson Cubs blanked Tigers 34 to 0, and St. Philip's beat Assumption 19 to 6.
Roy Wallace wrapped up final training at Victory gym before Tuesday Armory card meeting George LaRocco of New York. Wallace’s right hand showed sharp work as he sparred with heavier partners, about fifteen to twenty pounds lighter. Kid Woods also trained for his eight round semi windup with Frankie Jarr of Ft Wayne.
Hollywood won the Pacific Coast League championship by defeating Los Angeles 8 to 4 to win the series four games to one. The victory caps back to back titles for Hollywood as the two clubs split the season, with Hollywood earning the last half. Statz and Dittmar hit home runs for Los Angeles in the finale.
USC figures Howard Jones and Bill Hunter will leap into the Pacific at Santa Monica this week to honor a bet tied to a 1925 pact. Jones agreed to plunge if USC beat Stanford by three touchdowns after a 41 to 12 victory, with Hunter watching as onlookers and police deter onlookers.
Harry Cooper of Los Angeles won Salt Lake City's annual open with an aggregate 283 five under par earning 1500 dollars. Olin Dutra finished second at 285 earning 1000 dollars. George Von Elm and Craig Wood tied for third and fourth with 290.
Connecticut General Life Insurance Co and the creators and conservators of estates in Indianapolis led by E A Ottman E H Young D M Baker and E L Donahue were named in a filing or proceeding. The document lists multiple corporate and trustee parties, indicating a formal legal action or estate matter involving these entities.
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