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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1925
Page
8
John B. Reynolds, secretary of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, was elected first vice president and a director on the National Association of Commercial Secretaries at its Kansas City convention, per telegram received today. The item highlights Reynolds’s recognition in a national professional body.
Indianapolis journalists were introduced to the new Orthophonic Victrola at a dinner at the Indianapolis Athletic Club hosted by L. B. Ayres & Co. The instrument, announced for national introduction next week, features a new sound-box, tone chamber, and electrical recording methods developed with Bell Labs and Western Electric. Existing Victor records will still work with the new system. Sidney Sullivan of Ayres advertised the event as introducer.
Harry 0. Cobb, jeweler, will present a $200 silver trophy to the largest out-of-town delegation at the Greater Indiana Mardi Gras Halloween celebration. John F. Walker, chairman, announced Sergt. Harry Smith arranged ten bands from across the state for the parade. Four orchestras will perform for street dancing.
The State Department orders Ambassador Herrick to press France over dangers to Americans in Damascus and Syria as French forces clash with Druze tribes. American lives and property may seek protection and reparations. U S destroyers Coghlan and Lawson near Alexandria ready to assist about 1000 Americans in the region.
Nine former Washington High School players from Cedar Rapids join Big Ten teams with several earning varsity berths. Five sophomores already man Big Ten lineups, led by Elmer Narek of Ohio State and Uridil at Illinois. Chicago, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan squads feature Cedar Rapids talent under coach Leo Novak.
The Louisville club moved to within one game of tying the post season series with San Francisco by winning 6 to 2. Louisville leads the series three to four after beating the Seals and scoring off pitcher Mitchell Crockett. Frisco tied the game with Nick Cullop’s pitching giving up five hits. Louisville has won two straight after a four game skid. Five wins needed to capture the series.
London based report says the British consul at Damascus presented claims against France for damage to property of British subjects caused by the French bombardment of the city.
Detailed box score shows Colonels defeating rivals with late-inning hits and SAC plays. Key names listed include Paynter, Cullop, Shannon, Betzel, Mitchel, and Crockell. Final totals indicate a tight contest with notable baserunning and defensive efforts.
Philadelphia crowds clash as police reserves halt disorder during rush for 6,000 game tickets. Illinois team arrives Friday morning and will train at the stadium while Penn leaves for Absecon, New Jersey tonight.
The ball may be changed on a wet field at the referee's discretion. After a touchdown the scoring side may choose to kick off or have the opponent do so. The kicking team must be behind the ball when kicked and the receiving team behind the ten yard line from the spot of the kick.
Kokomo in Indiana prepares for next Sunday battle with undefeated Hartford City A. A. team. Kokomo has beat Brightwoods of Indianapolis Elwood and Shelbyville, scored against Dayton Roars, but lost to Notre Dame Reserves. Holwerda, ex Purdue star, headlines Kokomo defense drills.
Recent rulings by the Indiana High School Athletic Association list cases from Frankfort Osburg Reynolds Warren Carthage and Huntington area schools. Decisions include Boots declared ineligible under rules and eligibility clarifications for enrollment residency transfers and quarterly eligibility standards.
The Belmont A. C. football team will play at Rushville Sunday. Wabash is next on the card, Nov. 8. The Belmonts have lost only one game this season out of five played. State teams desiring games after Nov. 8, write Manager Carpenter, 18 St. Holmes Ave.
Mandell of Rockford has withdrawn from the Friday night bout with Harry Kahn of Milwaukee in Walker Wisconsin because of a hand injury. The event scheduled for Friday night was canceled.
A junior basketball program held weekly by the Emerson Oriole A C begins practice on Tuesdays. The Y M A squad, formerly the Comwal Y M H A, trains under A. C. Goldamith and schedules games with city and state teams as they refine play.
A hazy fragment notes a curtain raiser between the Military Midgets and Waseralke Urtain-raiser at Mull Park Saturday afternoon. Names scattered include Bryant Bosris Devens Dun and Jenkins Metcalfe Nicko Shank and Marsh with brief crowd chatter.
Milwaukee report states Pinkie Mitchell local junior welterweight has been matched to face Billy Wells English welterweight at Minneapolis on November 6 per Pinkie Mitchell's brother and manager.
Acme A A8 cannot play Sunday due to cancellation by Brookside AAs. Any team in the 85 pound chase should call Belmont 4280-W and ask for Bill. A A s will practice Friday night.
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