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Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
MANY CHANGES
IN CONTRACTS
New Forms for Minors Forbid
Claiming Part of Pur-
chase Price.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Miuor league base
ball players will be cut of from extra
compensation in various forms under the
provisions Of the 1922 players contracts
described In an official publication re-
ceived here from Secretary John Farrell
of the National Association Of Profes-
sional Baseball Leagues.
No premiums for high batting records,
extra home runs or unusual effectiveness
nouncement stated. The contract forms
were drafted at the recent minor league
meeting at Buffalo, but not announced
then.
One OF the chief provisions would for
bid players from claiming or receiving
any portion Of their purchase price by
another club. An additional clause for
bids the insertion of any extra condi-
tions or the elimination Of any clauses
in the form adopted by the association.
Minor league magnates say the new
form viii prevent players from block
ing deals by threatening to refuse a
transfer unless granted part Of the pur-
chase money.
Players involved in sales or trades this
winter viii have TO make their demands
for part of the purchase money before
signing up for next year, IL was pointed
out by minor league magnates here.
The new clause reads: NO players
contracts for services in any league shall
be promulgated by the association except
on the farm provided. and no additional
contract, nor shall any clauses be elimi-
mated therefrom. No player shall receive
any bonus or extra compensation of any
kind or character, and shall receive no
part Of any draft or purchase price paid
for assignment Of his contract"
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22

One team In the Eiks League was up
to the standard Wednesday night, the
Shin Bones rolling scores of 923, 92e and
$50 for three victories over the Ears. AL
of the other "fives" were ''fours be-
cause of members not showing up. The
Tails won three from the Teeth and the
Eyes took straight games from the
Hoofs. The Antlers won two out OF
three from the Hides.
King Of the Eyes was high individual
with q huge count of 277 in his second
game. Other counts of 206 and 224 gave
him the sensational total Of 707 West
over Of the Tails was also in form with
total for three games of 644 His high
game of 253 was second best of the night.
Johnson of the Antlers got himself 226
in his last crack at the naples.
Two out Of three victories featured the
Kingan loop Wednesday night. The Pay
masters, Order ard Gamers teams were
the winners. The leading Gamers
showed the best form of the night. The
high team total was rolled by tho
Jobbers in their last game to defeat the
Canners-the score was S35.
The Stars and Eagles we're the winners
in the American Club loop. Each won
TWO games. The Stars showed why they
were leading the procession by shooting
the best scores of the night.
In the Stutz League the Chassis out
fit took the lead by winning three
straight from the Passenger five
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
PLestinG to Meet
HOlUGrd in Main Go
of Wrestling ShOIU
HOLlender-DdUiS in Opening
Mdtch-Ycung LOndGs
Tackles Al Ballard.
MAT PROGRAM TONIGHT.

Martin Plestina, heavyweight title con-
sity, instructor.
Al Ballard of Illinois VS.. Young Lon
das, Michigan, welter, at 145 pounds.
Joe HoIIender, New Orleans IiRhtwei ght,
VS.. Sam Davis, local Greek lightweight.
More entertainment is to be provided
local wrestling fans when a card of three
matches will be staged at the Broadway
Theater tonight. The main event, be-
tween Martin Plestlna, heavyweight title
contender and Mike Howard, instructor
OF wrestling at the University of Iowa,
will be preceded by two fast pre-
liminaries.
Joe Hollender, lightweight of New
Orleans, will clash with Sam Davis, a
local 135-pOund Greek in the opening
session. Hollender Is rated as one of the
best lightweights in the game and is
counted the favorite against the local
Greek, although Davis has been training
hard for the mix-up and 10 confident he
will win
More than usual interest is being
shown in the semi windup affair, which
brings together Young Londas, Michigan
welterweight and AL Ballard of Illinois,
who packs a healthy looking string Of
victories. This match probably will de-
termine whether Londas will get q match
with Jack Reynolds in the near future or
Will have to abide by Manager Barton s
word to him that he must lay Of Jack
unless he earns his right to the match
by beating a string of the better Welter-
weights picked for him by Barton.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
7 TOSSING with 4 INDEPENDENT
a 'EM IN BASKETEERS

Write Chet Gibson, 1914 Jackson street,
Anderson, Ind.
ARLINGTON. Ind, Dec. 22.-The Ar
lington Athletic Club basket ball team
will open its season Saturday, Dec 81,
In the new gymnasium now under con-
struction, with the Carthage Yankee five
as opponents. Games with State teams
are wanted. Clyde Miller is manager
Home games will be played eaech week,
either on Thursday or Saturday nights.
The new gym is one Of the finest in the
State.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec 22.--Mlami Uni
yersity's basket ball team defeated the
Richmond legion five here last night by
the score of 80 to % The university
team outclassed the legion team from the
start. House was the scoring star with
six baskets.
KINGMAN, Ind, Dec. 22.-The King
man Tibbets defeated the Em-R FIVE Of
indianapolis here by the score of % to IA.
Babb starred for the En- Roes with two
field goals, while Gerard and Leur-
man were best for the locals.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22

while the -Four Cylinders were losing two
to the Six-Passengers. The two teams
were tied before Wednesday nights
bowling.
The Coupes, Six-Passengers and Bear
cats won two games each from the Six
teen Valves, -Four Cylinders and Road
sters, respectively. All of the games were
close. Wright OF the Bearcats was right
and got 220 pins for high count Bedell
of the Sixteen Valves was next In line
with 211 pins.
The Parcel Checks In the Union Rail-
way League No. l had an easy time in
Wednesdays games, taking three from
the Executives, who could not get going
Transportation, Valuation and General
Office teams won two out of three.
Leeke OF the Parcel Checks was going
good in his last encounter with the pins
and knocked 'em cold for a mark of 222
Saunders of the Valuation got 207 and
Ketcham Of Transportation totalled 206
both in their last efforts.
The Lions and Tigers were two time
Tinners in the First Baptist loop. The
Bearcats did all their shooting In the
the Wolves won from the Tigers in the
last fracas by three pins. Allison of the
Wolves was high with a 202 score.
The indianapolis Tool & Manufacturing
Co, has organized a bowling league and
will use the Capitol alleys Thursday eve
nings between and O'clock. There are
four teams-Transmissio Differentials,
Worm Drives and Spiral Bevels.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22

Results Of basketball games in the
South Side Community League;
Woodruff Place, 80; Thirty-First St.
Baptist, II.
Morris Street Christian, "a; Woodside, s.
Seventh Presbyterian, II; Fletcher
Place, &.
The Meteors will play the South Side
Turner'S Dec. 27, on West Washington
floor. State and local teams take notice.
For games with the Meteors address NJ.
G. Oliver, care Of Western Brick Com
pany, p. o. Box 524, or after 80 call
Belmont 1856. Out-of-town games pre-
ferred.
The Kahn Tailoring basketball team
won from the Y. NJ. II. A. five last night
by a score of 20 to 27 in a hard, rough
game. Smart Of the Kahns and Rosen-
thai Of the Y. NJ. II. A were the stars
OF the contest.
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 22-The Seneca
basket ball team of Anderson would like
to book games with any 115-pound team
in the State, especially in Indianapolis.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
Purdue Speeds Up at
Finish and Scores Win
Over Commerce Quintet

By displaying a burst of sensational
passing and speedy floor work in the
final minutes OF play the crack Purdue
University basketball team came from
behind last night and nosed out the
Chamber Of Commerce team. 26 to "a.
in a spectacular game at TOmlinsOn fall
before a packed house. The game was
q thriller from the opening whistle, and
though both teams were badly of form
in hitting the basket, the fans saw plenty
OF action and strenuous playing. At the
end of the first half the Commerce boys
led, II to 10, and during the first few
minutes Of the second half they added
few more points. Then Purdue gradu-
ally cut loose until they crept out In
front. and although the finish was close,
IL was easily apparent that the college
boys had the most endurance and were
better able to stand the ''gaff'' of a thrill
ing windup.
Purdue was In form on floor work, but
not until the latter part Of the contest
basket eyes White, Gullion. EVersman
and Masters bOmbarded the Commerce
goal many times, but it wasn't their even
ing to roll up points, for the Commerce
guards kept them hustling on shots.
Campbell topped the scoring for the
Commerce team with four field goals
and four from the foul line. White led
the Purdue scoring with four field mark
ers and eight from the foul line
Buschman was tearing things loose for
the locals during his short time in the
game, an injury putting an end to his
sensational offensive. This former Indi-
ana "" star was going like a roaring
blaze until knocked out by crashing into
the south barrier.
Hinkle and f. Coffing guarded well for
the Commerce and White and Miller We're
stars, as usual, on the Purdue defense.
Several times. however, the Commerce
boys drew Miller out of position and
then put over some under-the asket
shots. Purdue displayed fine ability in
working the ball down the floor, using n
combination Of short passes and pivOting.
The floor was not exactly suited fr
pivoting and this handicapped the Boiler
makers for the players shoes had habit
Of sticking" The Lambert team US
ually brought the ball down the floor
through the center with three men being
used In a sort Of passing wedge. The
collegians also proved splendid ball
hawks" for a Purdueite usually was
found in possession Of the pellet after
hot scrimmages. or whenever the ball re-
bounded from the hack boards.
Young Of Dlinoi Wesleyan refereed the
game and FEEBLE Of Indianapolis umpired.
Coach Walker Of De Pauw and Cannon.
star De Pauw forward, witnessed the
game De Pauw plays Purdue later and
the Tiger men were up here seeking 4
few pointers.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
BASKETBALL
HEZE
CLARK
IN
ACTION TONIGHT
Rose VS.. Em-ROes Here, North
western at De Pauw, Earl
ham at Wabash.

Three college games are on the bill In
this State for tonight, another five show
ing its wares before the Indianapolis
fans when Rose Poly comes here to tackle
the En- -ROes at the Y. NJ c. A, De Pauw
meeting a Big Ten opponent in North
western at Greencastle, and Earlham and
Wabash clashing at Charlottesville. The
Rose team which went down before the
Purdue and Indiana ffves in the two
games played to date does not seem to
be up to the high standard set by some
Of the other basket squads of the State.
The Em-Roes, despite their recent defeat,
will be the favorites in tOnight's con-
test against the collegians. Kline and
Babb will be at the forwards, Hutchinson
at center and Behrent and Frankfort,
guards. Coach Millen of the Engineers
will bring along a large squad and it is
uncertain just who viii start the fracas
De Pauw basketeers will face the
Northwestern quintet at Greencastle to-
night in the fourth game on the Tiger
schedule and the first of two holiday
trays. This will be the first time a
Northwestern University athletic team
ever played in Greencaste Purdue will
face the Tigers there Dec. 90 in, the sec
ond holiday game the schedule.
Thus far, Tiger court artists have won
all of their games by decisive scores.
Earlham, NOtre Dame and Indiana al
ready have fallen before the veteran Old
Gold machine. Another victory is ex-
pected tonight by the Tigers.
With the possible exception of one
p4dStAI the NOIlHNeSISIH quintet is cOu1-
posed of veterans, most Of them being
juniors. Northwestern defeated NOtre
Dame last week in a close game. TAX
ing these facts into consideration the
Tigers may run into some pretty stiff op-
position tonight with the Purple tossers.
At Charlottesville the stage is all set
for the first college net game of the
season there. The Scarlet has been a
little slower in getting started than the
other State teams, having played only
one game so far, but the five is round
ing into shape and Earlham has a task
on its hands if it would take home a
victory tonight. The Earlham contest
reported as carded with Hanover last
night was a mistake in the schedule
Earlham is in better shape than when
the Quakers lost TO De Pauw is the re-
port from Coach Moves camp.
Although Coach Vaughan of Wabash,
has announced no lineup the five men
who started the game against the Cham
ber of Commerce five recently doubt
less Will be in the game as the whistle
blows tonight. Burdette and Crane, the
two freshmen forwards, will get into
action before the contest is over.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
Boston ShOIUs Way
to American Loop
IL, Fielding Record
fStutfy McInnis at First
Makes Only One Error
in I52 Games.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.- Boston for the
sixth consecutive season. led the Ameri-
can League in fielding, figures released
today show.
The Red SOx fielded for an average
of .975, followed by Chicago, 900; Cleve-
land, .967: and the Yankees, .965.
Only 157 errors were chalked up
against the Boston players, as compared
with Philadelphia in last place with 274
miscues.
The Athletics. however, topped in the
greatest number of putouts. 4,200: Chi
cagO in assists, 2.124. and the White Sox
also in the most double plays. 155.
With four triple plays in one season.
Louis and Detroit, a new worlds mark
was set.
Individual fielding honors went to
Stuffy MCInnis of Boston. who bobbled
only once in 152 games, for an average
of .999. He plays first base.
The premier second baseman was Col
Inns. Chicago, with a 96S mark, trailed
by Wambganns. Cleveland, .963, consider
ing only the men who played regularly.
Dykes of Philadelphia for the third
straight year, topped keystone sackers
in accepted chances with an average OF
617 chances per game
Scott. Boston, was the real leader OF
the shOrtstOps with an average of .972
while Howard Shanks, Washington. head
ed the third -basemen handling 5T1
chances in ia games tor a 900 mark.
He previously played the outfield until
shifted to third when Foster was traded
to Boston. Manager iris Speaker of the
Cleveland Indians was first among out
fielders who played regularly, with an
average of .9S4. Jacobson of st. Louis
was second with 9S2 in 141 games.
Ray Schalk, Chicago, who has caught
more than 1000 games in nine consecu-
tive seasons, again OutdiStaneed the
catchers with the exceptionally fine aver
age of .9S5. followed by O'NenI. Cleve-
land, and Charity, Washington.
COveleskie. Cleveland. with 10S assists,
% putouts, for an average Of .992, topped
the hurlers. He participated in forty
three games.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
jim, Thorpe Retains
OId-Tinae Punch in
Spite of His Years
Indian ShOLCS Tricks of Grid
EUen as Critics Say He
Is Through.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Two scoffers
Of professional football were discussing
Thorpe's team of former college stars
was toying with Charley Brickley' S
Giants in a late Nover ber game. Ii was
early in the first quarter. the field was
muddy and Joe GuyCn was carrying the
ball most the time for the Tigers.
Jim amt there any more" said one
Of the critics. You know he's up
around forty. and at that age man
IS too brittle to play football as college
boys play it. He's losing his speed,
too. And do you notice how he slows
up when they tackle him, and how
seldom he dives into plays when he is
playing defensive back?"
Il guess the old boy is DONE" re-
marked the other. I'll admit he can
kick a football yet, but he can't break
through that line any more. Football
is a game for men in their early twenties.
You don't see Charley Brickley In there,
do you? He's toe smart for that"
Possibly little bird carried this con-
later the ball was snapped back to the
big Indian and he started on a journey
around the opposing left end.
This play deceived even Jim's team
alone He either lost his interference
or decided to furnish 1t himself. and 50
the play was unscreened as Thorpe
headed directly for the south field stand.
He not only got off to a fast start, but
held his footing with amazing ease when
he changed pace and direction.
Lacking a good interference Thorpe
was at first compelled to retreat as
the opposing end men came through after
him. But when he started to sprint he
seconds. He carried them back and then
ran clear around them coming up near
the side line to head for his gain.
At point about where the ball was
d -r.A Nfarr
ondary defense. He plunged right into
a group of FIVE or six Brickley huskies,
all intent on tackling him.
The way Jim went through those boys
| carried US back to the day when he raced
I up and down the plains of West Point
with cadet tacklers clinging to him, but
not impeding his progress. That was
some ten years ago, and if Thorpe has
since forgotten anything about gaining
through a broken field he recalled it
at the Polo grounds. 1t was a broken
field, indeed. after he finished with it.
The first tackler TO dive at Thorpe was
strong armed and spilled in a mud pud-
die. The second Jared worse Thorpe's
left shoulder encountered the tackler's
chest and knocked him fat on his back.
third man grabbed the Indian around
the legs and slipped off. By this time
they had slowed Jim up, but they hadn't
stopped him. He still had a trick or
two.
By revolving his body Thorpe shook
off one or two tacklers who had now
fastened themselves to him. All the time
he as making. progress toward the
enemy's goal. At last he stumbled just
as two more of Brickley's players loomed
in front of him. AS he fell he rolled
over and advanced the ball a little
farther. He was down, and several of
his opponents were out. And after GO
ing back Fen yards to start his run he
had gain9d about ten yards from where
the ball tas put into scrimmage.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
EDDIE
ASH
BOSTON HOWLS
OVER TRADES
BeantOwn Writers Flay Owner
and Demand That League
Do Something.

BOSTON, Dec 22.-Roars Of disap-
proval heard In this city indicate posi-
lively that OF all the people directly or
indirectly interested in the welfare Of
the Red Sox, only Owner Harry Frazee
and his manager, Hugh Duffy, can ex-
tract notes Of optimism from the big deal
with the Yankees
The storm of resentment broke about
the head OF Magnate Frazee, but he main
tanned an outward calm and reiterated
his statement that no money passed in
the deal That is Harry's story and he
sticks to it.
II was criticised just as bitterly for
Others he declared, "but the Red Sox
were up in the race all season. Let re-
suits speak for my judgment next year"
While news OF the transfer of McInnis
to the Cleveland club was anticipated,
the New York deal stunned Boston fans.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
California ReigEas
FaUOrite as Game
With W.. NearS
Great Record of Coast Stars
Is Result of WeIJ-BQLanced
Team.

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Dec. 22-The
football public is preparing its nerves
for shock on Jan. 2 when California
opposes Washington and Jefferson in the
principal feature of the Tournament of
Roses celebration at Pasadena.
Tell me-" asks that section of hu-
manity east of the Rockies, sis The Cali
forni9 team really wonder efeVen'I"
A few years ago the same question was
asked about Georgia Tech. The Golden
Tornado" swept everything before it in
the South during the war. Unbeaten 1t
went to Pittsburgh in 1918 to meet Glen
Warmers eleven.
Opposed by one of the best Panther
elevens of history, the wonder team
of the South suffered a decisive reverse.
The score was 81 to 0.
Last season California defeated all its
opponents on the Pacific coast by de-
cisive scores, and became a wonder
team" when Ohio State was humiliated
by 2S to at Pasadena on New Year 5
day.
This year the brilliant California team
continued its victorious march. Unde-
feated, unthreatened, the Golden Bears
will face Washington and Jefferson with
expectant confidence.
Andy Smiths team is of the highest
caliber. 1t is an eleven on par with
the best turned out at leading Eastern
and Middle Western universities in the
last several years.
California has strong line, a splendid
defense, a versatile offense 1t knows the
forward pass and Muller, all-American
end on Walter Camps team, can throw a
longer and more accurate pass than any
ether player on the gridiron today. MIS-
bet is a great punter, and Toomey Is
well above the average in drop-kicking.
In Erb, California has a sterling quar-
ter back, quick witted and capable as
a field general The Bears are heavy and
rugged, yet they also possess that valu-
able asset-speed.
California viii enter the game a IA
vorite. But there have been other big
teams, regarded as sure winners, which
emerged from important matches with
10 the world in his new found vigor.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22

Local boxing fans VIII be given an
other round of entertainment tonight at
Ft. Benjamin Harrison, where four bouts
VIII lie staged at the Enlisted Mems Club.
Young Joe Rivers viii clash with Cyclone
Victor in the main go of eight rounds.
These boys win meet at 153 pounds and
follc wers Of each are looking forward
TO Witnessing a red hot match. In the
other bouts on the card Tony Dalton and
Sailor Friels will meet at 1876 pounds over
the siX-round route; Jack Mendoza and
frankie Nelson will go four. rounds and
Soldier Goddard and Young Saylor are
down for a four round setto in the first
preliminary. Heze Clark VIII referee all
matches. The first scrap viii start at
$50 o'clock. Fans not having machines
are advised to take the I 80 Ft. Harrison
interurban.
Captain Coulter, athletic officer Of Ft
Benjamin Harrison, win be in charge Of
rhe evenings Entertainment.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
COlored 'Y' Team Has
Important Fray Friday

The Colored Y. NJ. c. A. basket tossers
have rounded into form for their big
strong New York colored aggregation.
The team from the East plays In the New
York State League and is said to be a
wonder. 1t has been on a tour OF the
Middle West, playing in several big cities.
The local squad has not been frightened
by the record Of the New York boys and
VIII be out to show some big league stun
raiser viii be played between the Cy-
clones and the Marathons Of the COlored
Y. NJ. G. A Inter Club League. A
volley ball match viii follow the cur
tain raiser game and then viii come tho
big basket fray Of the night at o'clock.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22

Solly Epstein, the local bantamweight
title aspirant, is out to redeem himself
in his scheduled ten-round scrap at Terre
Haute, Jan. 8, with the Vigo County SEN
sational bantie, Bud Taylor. Much In
terest is being displayed in the coming
bout and large delegation Of local ring
fans will make the trip to the Hut for
the match. Epstein lost to Taylor in a
previous meeting, but he has promised
his friends that he means to cut short
the title aspirations of the Terre Haute
boy in this second clash. Epstein has
been in training for two weeks at his
local quarters for the coming bout and
he IS sure to be in shape.
Tickets for the bout are on sale at
Epstein's training camp and at 221 South
Illinois street.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
BOWLING
: -= ! NEWS OF THE DAY IN Z%$D THE WORLD O]
Oakland College Wins

OAKLAND CITY. Ind, Dec. PIN the
best game played this year the Oakland
City College quintet defeated the Ameri-
can Osteopathy school of Kirksville, Mo-,
last night by score of 21' to 90 The
game was fast throughout and exceeding
ly rough at times. Kell and johnson
starred on defense for the Blue and
White, while Sermon starred on goal
shooting for the visitors.
Indiana daily times., 1921-12-22
WRESTLING
Shimidzu to Live in u. S.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dec. 22.-
Zenzo Shimidzu, japanese tennis star
who competed in the Davis cup tourna-
ment last summer, Is to be transferred
to the New York branch of the Mitsui
syndicate, by which he is employed, ac-
cording to a Japanese newspaper reach
ing here. ShimidZu will remain in Japan
two or three months before leaving for
his new post.