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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
By JACK VEIOCK.

By JACK EEIOCk.
International News Service Sports Editor
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Several big
player deals, set In motion during the
recent baseball meetings here. promise
to liven up the Hot Stove season." ac-
cording to indications today.
Shortly after the holidays, it is be-
HeYed, the owners Of n half dozen or
more clubs viii settle down in earnest
to make swaps OF purchase players, and
rumOr has it that fandOm is in for some
surprises.
From St Louis comes word that the
Cardinals have put Rogers HornsDy on
the market after two or more years OF
turning down fabulous offers for the
player Hornshy. it is said, can be had
today for $4,000, or the equivalent in
playing talent.
Time was when the New York Giants
would have jumped at this offer. Man
ager McGraw is said TO have onereu
nearly a quarter of n million dollars for
Hornsby at one time last summer. Dur
ing the recent baseball cOnclave here IL
was rumered that New York had pur-
chased Hornsby, but McGraw denied II,
and Secretary Joseph O'Brien reiterated
the denial today wnen the rumOr
cropped up again.
The Giants are still after Heinie Gron
Of the Reds They have offered SlJOOJO
for the crack third baseman and Mct5raw
stiH has hopes Of landing him. Mean
while. the Reds are after Rabbit Maran-
Vile Of the Braves and the Pirates want
Larry KOpf, Cincinnati sh0rtstop.
With HOrnsby on the market, Maran-
Vile on the market, and other clubs
eager and willing to make deals. ir ap-
pears certain that several big swaps in
which the infelders figure prominently
will be cOnsummated before the end OF
January.
Ty Cobb, new manager Of the Tigers,
is expected to weed out several players
and among prospective Tigers Is Dick
Rudolph of the Braves. who has been
given permission to make q deal for him
self BY President George Grant.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
HUSTON WANTS
JOHNSON OUSTED

NEW YORK. Dec 21.-ClaiminG that
Ban johnson, president Of the American
League always has been against Judge
lands and is opening old league sores
10 emharTass the new commissioner Of
baseball. Col T L. Huston, part owner
Of the Few York Yankees, IN a statement
calls for the elimination Of Johnson from
the game
Referring 10 the five-club faction that
Is supporting Johnson. the statement
SAYS: '.Tbe strength of this unholy ALI
ance has made Johnson exceedingly AFRO
CANT and has been the cause of all the
recent trouble in the American League
and baseball, and until Ii is broken there
can be no peace The elimination Of
johnson automatically would restore
tranquility"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Cow Nearly Causes the
Invention of New Golf
Club by Stage Comedian

Malcolm Duncan, who plays the part Of
lugubriOus Austin Bevans, in Robert NIL
tons comedy. The Charm School" which
Is the attraction at the Shubert- Murat
theater for six days beginning Monday.
Dec. %. with matinees Wednesday and
Saturday, is Scotch both by birth and
instinct. He Is strong for anything that
savOrs Bonnie Scotland and recently has
taken to the deadly" sport-that Of
pluytng golf. He carries a foxy suit OF
loud pattern; trick trousers that come
to the knees, stockings that were built
for the fair sex and a cap which Sher-
lock Holmes does the detecting act with.
When he Grapes this outfit around him
self and gathers his armful of "shinnIe
sticks he looks like an Andy Carnegie
without a chin brush.
Last week at Pittsburgh, he engaged
a Scotch pro" to clamp q few of his
drives" before participating in a match
game with another gent" dressed in
fitting to state that it is impossible to
play gulf unless one is wrapped In
the proper regalia.
Anyway, as Duncan stepped on the
fairway at the ninth hole; a COW strolled
toward him and stood about n dozen
feet away calmly gazing at the come
dams play. Duncan attempted to shoe
the milk-producer away and out of his
line Of drive. Twas Of no use. The
bovine must have been Of Scotch breed
and wouldn't shoe. The pro- grabbed
driver and let loose n noise like a
bag-pipe, but the COW dropped her hea
and her horns pointed toward the pros
front porch.
Duncan's Scotch blood started to boil
at no and he spotted the pellet on an
ant hill He made a Wild swing and
topped the sphere, which rolled in the
direction of bessie. She picked it up,
clampSd down on it with her teeth a
couple Of times, then tossed it out Just
Ike a guy who's got a mouthful Of wood
alcohol. The lopsided piece of gutta-
percha was damaged beyond further use
and Duncan viewed it with chagrin.
Then he said to the pro"
SANDY, suppose she had swallowed the
ball and / was playing a match game !;
what would you do!'
'MOn-Ye'd have to get a meat-ax
nibIick," said the pro"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

Preachers Halt Boxers
Christmas Efforts to
Boost Fund for Poor

81 CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-An order pro-
hibiting n boxing carnival scheduled
for last night, under the auspices of IA
Chicago morning newspaper fund to
furnish Christmas dinners for the
poor, was issued Monday afternoon by
Charles FitZmorris. superintendent of
police, after protests had been made
by Methodist and Baptist ministerial
associations.
The program for the boxing car
nival included merely brief sparrins
exhibitions between Benny Leonard,
lightweight champion, and Johnny
Griff1ths; Lew Tender and George
Fox. Pal Moore and Johnny Richey;
Richie and PinlIey Mitchell.
All the fighters had offered their
services and the Chicago Opera Com
pany had donated the use of the
Auditorium theater.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
DENIES TIoRNsBY PURCHASE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-J0seph O'Brien,
secretary Of the New York Giants. de-
MED today he had purchased Rogers
HOrnsby.
I'VE made three bids for him last sum
mer and offered n hattering price. We
needed him badly then, but we do not
now" he said.
1t was reported last season that Man
ager McGraw had offered 100000 for
the second baseman, figuring that his
presence on the club would cinch the
pennant II is understood now that the
club would not give $4,000 for his con-
tract
President Stoneham and Manager Nc
Graw are now in Havana. but they viii
continue their negotiations to secure
the Cincinnati Reds, 1t is said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
MARTIN RE-ELECTEn.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 21--John D. Martin
of Memphis was reelected president Of
the Southern Association for a three
year term and approval was given a post
season series between the pennant win
ners Of the Southern and Texas Leagues
for the Glass a championship of the
South at the opening session here Mon
day OF the annual meeting Of the direc
tors Of the Southern Association.
1t was voted that the presidents Of
the several member clubs should attend
the meeting OF the National Association
OF Minor League Clubs at Chicago next
month, when the proposed new national
agreement will be discussed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Coast II. S. Game

CHICAGO, Dec. 21-After weeks OF
dickering. EnRlewood High, champion Of
the Chicago Public High School League
and Long Beach. Cal, recently defeated
for the Pacific coast championship, agreed
on terms for an international game to
take place at Long Beach Dec. %.
The Englewood outfit. with Coach Bar
radell. Manager Harold Wolfson, and
Graduate Athletic Manager Walter Sach-
sci included in a squad Of eighteen
planned to leave today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
A. A. u. Meeting Held

The first Of n serics OF informal lunch
con meetings for club representatives and
officers Of the Indiana Association ~
the A A. H. was 10 be held at the Cham
Der Of Commerce at noon today.
The purpose Of these meetings IS 20
hrlrg the athletic boosters Of the city
together two or three times each month
SO that they may talk over the amateur
athletic situation In the State and decide
on the course 20 be followed for the bet
terment OF the game.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Three bob
bies" today are quartered at police head
quarters on Riverside Drive getting
ready TO participate in the boxing show
Of the international Sporting Club next
month. The party consists Of Inspector
Arthur J. Spriggs OF Scotland Yard ;
Constable Jack Stanley, 196-pOund
heavyweight champion of the London
police force. and Harry Mallin, the mid
dleweight champion.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Net Star TO Wed

BOSTON, Dec. 21.-The engagement is
announced of Miss Marion Hall Finder
stein, noted tennis star, to John Butler
JesSup Of Wilmington, Del.
Miss Zinderstein, winner of many i'm
pOrtant championships, including the ma
tiOnal clay court and Canadian titles,
is numbered among the prominent tennis
PLAYERS Of the country.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Coach Buss Adds Game

PANE KEES bssEstbaj team nq 4ec meet the
vincennes Y. NJ. c. A. five there Monday,
Jan. 3. Coach Buss announced today.
Members OF the Tiger squad viii assem-
the "Yi' tiIt. This extra game comes
as a surprise to most Old Gold followers
as it was announced last Friday that
the Tiger basketeers were to be given
a fun Christmas vacation this year.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Want Game and Coach

SEATTLE, Dec. 4I-Signing Of an
Eastern football team for an intersection
al game at the new University Of Wash
ingtOn stadium next Thanksgiving is ex-
pected to result from the attendance of
Darwin Meisnest, graduate manager, and
Leslie J. Aver, faculty representative, at
the National intercollegiate conference in
Chicago Dec. %. The Washington rep
resentatives also seek a football coach
and director of athletics.
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THEY STAGED "REAL' FIGHT.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21.-BObby Bur-
man. a local boxer; Eddie Hayes. his
manager, and Tommy keenan,, official
referee at the National Athletic Club,
Monday were barred indefinitely from
participation in boxing bouts in this city
by Director of Public Safety James T.
Cortelyou. The action of the director
was taken as a result of a free fOr-all
fight during q bout at the club Saturday
night between Burman and Tommy
Cleary.
Director Cortelyou also announced he
had lifted the ban on Harry Wills and
sam McFey, cOlored boxers. who had been
under suspension since last summer for
alleged taking.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
NfeCREDIE PLANS CHANGES.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 21-Walter Nc
Creole, manager of the Portland Club of
the Pacific Coast League, is planning
sweeping changes in the personnel of his
team for next year, he indicated today.
McCredie said he expected to sell
Pitcher "Suds" Sutherland to some major
league club, and that he expected some
good players from the Chicago Cubs, in
exchange for George Maisel. He said
other deals also were planned.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21


all the big totals possible.
Coble of the Citizens Gas didn't have
much on few more of 'em when he
kicked in for 205, 100 and 202.
The 231 fred by Mounce of the Inter
State Cars was the best lone tally in
the lot
Ball of the Indiana Bell Telephones
rang the bell only once with his PIG.
but he was less than half a dozen clubs
away in each Of the other times.
If you don't think Fields OF the Bal
lards can hit them when he wants to,
just take n passing glance at his no.
178 and 204 scores.
Underwood and Caring, lead off and
anchor, respectively, of the Electric
Steels, went about as good as any OF
the common shooters.
AIbers of the Inter States didn't get
a big lot in his first and second EFFORTS
but 1t was worth the money TO see MIN
clip of that 226 for. his closer.
Funks 224 was the best game score
posted in the Manufacturers League
He shoots with the Midwest.
The speedy Kingans didn't have a
show with the National Autos until they
hit the stretch, then they got lucky and
won one.
Cope gave the Kingans plenty to work
with, but they couldn't catch on. Rass-
mussen and King were there with the
feature stuff for the Nationals.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Iowa Loses Date

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Dec. 21.-Columbia
University has wired Coach Howard
Jones that the tentative 1921 grid date
with the Hawkeyes must be Cancelled.
The New York University rearranged It's
schedule, and gave Dartmouth the only
date Iowa had to offer, and the Column
bans send regrets instead Of a contract
a. a result.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Breaks Course Record

PASADENA, Cal, Dec 21.-The course
record at the Pasadena Golf Club was
broken yesterday by Charles Mayo Of the
Edgewater Country Club, Chicago, ac-
cording to scores published today. He
negotiated the eighteen holes In 20,
thereby winning first prize I'm the first
OF a series OF professional tournaments.
Par for the course is II.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
BILLIARDS
CITY THREE-CUsHIoNs.

Clark defeated shane IN the city three
cushion tourney at the Board Of Trade
last night. 40 to -. In eighty -eseven In.
nlngs, each rolling a high run OF four
In the second match OF the Night Lock
ridge annexed his seventh straight win,
dropping Keiser, - TO SO after seventy
seven innings. Each chalked up a high
mark Of four Tonight Head and Mitch
eli meet in the nrst match and Mallory
and Eberhardt cross cues In the second
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
EAST I5RoTNn DRAW

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 21.-Pal Moran,
New Orleans. and Johnny Dundee, New
York, fought fifteen fast rounds to n
draw here last night Freddie Brewster
knocked out Chip Burns in two rounds in
the preliminary. The boxing commission
revoked the license Of Joe Russo, trainer
for being b0isterous at the ring side.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

CINCINNATI, Dec. 21.-Garry Herr
mann. president of the Reds, on his re-
turn from the National, League meeting
today, announced that under no cir
cumstances will the Cincinnati club trade
or sell Heinie Groh, third baseman The
Giants recently offered $4,000 and a
catcher for Groh and ii has been ru-
inbred Groh would be used in a three
coknered trade to obtain Rabbit Maran-
Tflfe, Boston shortstop.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
RoBBY WALLACE. MANAGER.

MUSKoGEE, Okla. Dec. 21-Bobby
Wallace, for twenty years star third base
man Of the ST. Louis Browns, has been
signed to manage the Muskogee Club Of
the New Southwestern League, it was an
nouneed today by the club management.
Wallace viii have charge Of the club dur
ing 1920 and 1921
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
TAYLOR TOssEs SAVAGE

CASPER, Wyo., Dec. 21.-Jack Taylor
Of this city defeated Steve Savage Of Chi
cagO in a wrestling match here last
night. Taylor took two straight falls,
the first IN forty FIVE minutes aud the
second in eight minutes
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Akron Pros Go West

AKRON. Ohio, Dec. 21.-Ohlo sends its
second championship football team to
the Pacific coast this week. The Akron
Pros, worlds professional champions
Will leave Thursday for a six weeks tour
Of Pacific coeSt cities.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
! Nn FARM Save nICKFY

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21.-Manager Branch
Hickey of the st. Louis Nationals has
denied a report the local owners had
purchased a part interest ia the SYRIA
cuso Club of the International League,
and that the latter would turn over
Lester Sell, a pitcher, to the Cardinals.
He said no agreement has been reached
with Syracuse.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
TED LEWIS RACK

NEW YORK, Dee. 21.-Ted kid
Ecwis, welterweight champion Of Eng
!and. by his recent knockout Of Johnny
BashaIl. is la L fT-a' London t. spc:,ii
the holidays here. He will return 10
London The. second week in January,
where he Is hooked TO fight Jack Brit
ION for the worlds welter championship
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
MINOR OWNER KuIrD

BEAUMONT. Texas, Dec. 40. G..
Gresyes caitslist and owner of the Beau
mont team OF the Texas League, was ac-
cidentally killed by Hubert B. Oxford.
prominent young lumberman, on a hunt
Ing trip.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
FINAL souAsH PLAY

the Crescent Athletic Club, Brooklyn. de-
feated Ralph Coburn, Harvard Club, in
the final of the handicap tournament Of
the National Squash Tennis Association
1873. Coburn, who received a three ace
hardicap, was outclassed after the 1rst
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
SENATOR'S GET HIGH.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 21.-Charles
High, utility outfielder Of the Philadel-
phia American League team. has been re-
leased to the Columbus American Asso-
citation Club, it was announced today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
MITCHELL AND KEEFE.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 21-Pinkie Mitch
ell, Milwaukee welterweight. today was
matched to box Dennis O'Keefe Of Chi
cago in ten-rOund contest here New
Years afternoon. The weight will be 143
pounds.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
GRAPPLER GRTDDERs. NOTICE.

All members of the Grappler A G..
football team are asked to attend an i'm
portant meeting at 212 North Summit
street on Wednesday evening. The Crap
piers are considering a challenge for a
Christmas day ganYws
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
MOORE Is WINNER.

WORCESTER. Mass, Dec 21-ROy
Moore NiHuf apOlis, won the referees de
cislon in a ten-rOund bout here last night
with Young Montreal Providence.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
Rickenbacher WedS

Rickenbacher. lannon's American ace and
former automobile race pilot, Is on his
honeymoon today following marriage
with Miss France g. Hanon of New York,
here.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
WHITE Is REATEN-

ST. LOUIS, Dec Fiddle shannon.
coast lightweight decisively out-pointed
Charley White OF Chicago In eight rounds
here last night
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
MAJOR PLAYER
DEALS COMING
IN SHORT TIME
Managers Expected to Get
Down to Business Shortly
After Holidays.
STAR ATHLETES NAMED
Baseball Early Birds

CINCINNATI, Dec. 21.-Sest reser-
yatfons for the opening 1921 National
League game on April Is are lnrger
even than they were a year ago when
the Reds We're worlds champions.
Already more than 90 per cent of the
seats In the lower stand have been
reserved.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

The Commercials didn't have what
might be called a poor string of luck last
night quite few of them connecting for
all the big totals possible.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21
BASKETBALL
COLLEGE.
Cornell. "a: Princeton. 20.
INDEPENDENT.

Moscow. n; Greensburg ~" 20.
Mooresville. %: Pendleton, il.
The Theta Phi Kappa Fraternity team
defeated the II. I. A. G. quintet. 30 70
T. last night. I'm game marred by
rough tactics employed by both teams
tn the hrst period The Fraternity ath-
letes have sti1 schedule mapped out
for them. bat have "a few open dates and
would like 20 hear from fast state tennis
Address Morris Young, al Drexel ave
nue., or call Iryington 455.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

Coble of the Citizens Gas didn't have
much on a few more of 'em when he
kicked in for 205, 100 and POP.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-21

The 231 fired by Mounce of the Inter
State Cars was the best lone tally ir
the lot.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
GIRL AND INDIAN ELOPE.
Miss Samples of Chester County Marrics
Lcnapc Brave Of EiktOn.

West Chester, Pa. Jan Is Miss
Catherine Samples the pretty lS-year-
old daughter OF Mr. and Mrs Thomas
Samples, was married Tuesday in Elkton,
Md. to John Pazzona. a full-blooded
Lonapo Indian and former student at
Carlisle School, and thereby hangs 8
tale
MISS Samples IS pretty and popular
IN the neighhorhood and attended many
little social functions in the vicinity Of
her home
While she laughed ana danced with
many young men. her love Was safe IN
the keeping of the young Indian warrior
who was not present at the social affairs
The climax came on Monday night
when Pazzona borrowed motorcycle
from hls brother. who Is employed on
the estate OF William Potts, the mil
hunalre Of Wyebrook With gasoline tank
filled and his grip strapped on the rear
"f the machine, he 'chuggcd to the
Sample home arriving there about mid
night He found the glrl awaiting hiIn.
also prepared for the elopement and
soon they were away
The discovery Of the elopemcnt came
the next morning and the parents Of the
young woman, as we'll as her many friends
were shocked
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-23
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
by Ice Pnpe.

Me an Pubs Simkins was tawking tn
Mary Watkins outside OF her house. and
all Of suddin some gerl M pritty aa
cnything with red tommer shantcr Cam,
up the street and started 10 wawle in the
house rite next door To Mary Watkinys,
saying to Mary Watkins, Hello
Mary Watkins not saying anything.
and The gerl went In and closed the do<~.
G, did she jest move inf | SCH.
! don't know, ] bleove so. scd Mary
Watkins with a jelIus IMPRESSION, and
Pubs sed, She's pr,tty amt Hfc7
Some people mite think 30, ] can't
help it il people don't know env bett<sy
than tn think 40. she's got freckelR on
her nose, sed Mary Watkins
Not me, don't think 40, | think she's
Initty ugly, ! aed.
So do I, she amt neer as pr,tty IA wat
you are. did YOU take notice to tho freck-
ols ON hen noe2 scd Pubs
Maybe she thinks she's pritty, s.i
Mary Watkins. she wawits as If she
did, enyhow
Its good aumbody thinks 40, I aesl
will you interdooHe lu1 If ehe corsz3 out
ags,n2
Wat for Rod Mary Watkins. and