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- ANNA WALSKA, the champion
r hard-luck prima donna of the world,
has done it again.

has done IL again.
Everyone has read how this most I'M
fortunate but persistent of grand opera
singers has suffered a series of unending
failures, one after the other, that might
well have broken the heart of George
Washington or Robert the Bruce.
In most of the capitals of Europe and
the big cities of the United States she
endured opening-night calamities, only to
try, try again. Everything that money
and ingenuity could provide has been at
tempted She appeared under assumed
names to fool the critics, built her own
theatre in Paris, and even hired hypno-
fist to make her sing as Svengali did
Trilby-all without avail. There appeared
at last to be no ray of hope left for the
courageous woman, but she did not see it
that way.
No; there remained the biggest city of
them all The Polish singer had never
chopped" in New York-for one reason,
because she had never sung there. Here
was last desperate chance to play double
or quits with Fate. A New York triumph
might wipe OUT CNcI ybilnS IL ohN NVuih
only get such a chance.
She could and she did, the other day,
somewhat to the dismay of the members
of the San Carlo Opera Company, to
whom, of course, the Gamma Walska
"iinx" was even better known than to the
general public. But did Gamma watch her
step and try to evade her jinx on this
decisive and perhaps final battle e her
career? Not at all. She ran to meet it
and defied it to do its worst, which it
did without waiting for the opening.
Madame Walska had hardly landed
from Europe when her keen eye noted
that Fortune Gallo, impresario of the
San Carlo Opera Company would need
someone for MADAME Butterfly" in place
of the dainty little Japanese star, Nine.
Tamaki Miura, who had gone to Chicago
for the coming season. Nine. Walska
lost no time in showing Mr. Gallo how
10 fiji that vacancy. She herself was
ready, able and willing to play the part,
and she would surely sell out the house,
sbe said. Mr.. Gallo's associates were
somewhat taken aback at the thought and
reminded him of what had always hap
noned to Gamma and that history repeats
itself.
Rut Mr.. Gallo is a veteran Snowman
and knows that to win one must gamble
and sometimes lose. If, by any chance,
Gamma should make good at this eleventh
hour. il would be a sensation that would
mack the Century Theatre all season.
Even if she did not, it was possible that
she might play to considerable business
for a while, as a curiosity. All New
York knew of Gamma Walska, her many
fa;lures and her many husbands-last but
not least of which is Harold Mccormick,
who brought to the romance the harvester
millions and some new glands, twas re-
and advertised Gamma Walska for "Mad-
anne Butterfly
Considering her wealth and how much
the opportunity meant to her, some PEG,
ME in her position might not have cared
what the salary might be, but Gamma de-
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Cute Little Madame Tanaki Miura,
Who Finally Took Gamma
WaIska's Role and
Played MADAME
Butterfly"


ance futile and even ridiculous The two
artists who had the best opportunity to
make or break Ganda were Tafuro and
Miss Stella de Mette. the mezzo-soprano
who was to sing the part of Suzuki. 1t was
therefore highly important to cultivate
their good will in the coming last ditch
battle with the jinx. Knowing this per-
fectly well, Madame Walska did Just the
reverse
Frequently when Miss De Mette sang,
the star looked at her with an expression
of annoyance, almost of pain. The singer
wondered what was wrong with her work,
and glanced anxiously at the director but
neither he nor anyone else could detect
what was getting the Polish diva's goat.
1t did not look like the beginning of
beautiful friendship.
Then came the love scenes in which
Tafuro, as the gallant and breezy "Pink-
CrtOn," in vigorous fashion captures the
heart of the Butterfly" As already ex-
planned, Tafuro was not happy at this re-
hearsal 1t was hard enough to get used
to this big blonde Butterfly" but on top
of that came more grief. AS soon as he
laid affectionate hands on her, Gamma
stiffly pulled away.
Oh, well, maybe that was her interpreta-
ton of maiden cOyness and she would melt
in a minute. The music grew softer, ten
derer; again he reached up and embraced
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of Joyous welcome, for they wanted this
daughter of calamity to think she was as
welcome as Jeritza would have been. 1t
was wasted effort. The diva, accompanied
by her maid and chauffeur, passed them
with unseeing eyes, as if they had been
row of cornstalks, though some among
them she knew.
As she lifted the key of the stars dress
ing room from the rack, Maestro Carlo
Perone, the director, introduced himself
with a nice little optimistic speech of
welcome. Gamma knew who he was, that
on his shoulders rested the entire respon-
sibility of the production, and that she
must obey his orders There was a man
who might make her or break her in this
last chance of lifetime. Mindful of
that awful hOodoo of hers, did she greet
him as a friend in need should be greeted?
Not exactly. She looked him up and
down, as if it had slipped her mind that
such things as directors are necessary,
remarked, "Oh, yes; to be sure" and
marched on to the stars dressing room.
The cast looked at each other with
raised eyebrows, and then in silence scat
tered to their dressing rooms. A few
minutes later Mr.. Gallo, walking down
the aisle of the dmly lit theatre, observed
his director pacing the stage and rubbing
the back of his neck. This is a rather
common mannerism among directors when
confronted with serious problem. Mr..
Gallo went and talked with his director,
and presently he, too, was rubbing the
back of his neck.
The cast drifted back onto the stage,
and last of all, as was the stars privi-
lege, came Gamma Walska. All stage peo-
pie are said to like making a profound
impression when they enter an assem-
blage. If so, Gamma should have been well
satisfied The orchestra stopped, and
musicians, chorus and everyone stared in
amazement Director Perone's eyes stuck
out until, as someone said, you could have
knocked them off with a stage brace.
Signor Franco Tafuro, the handsome
young Italian tenor, crossed himself
looked upward devoutly and began to
murmer in his native tongue the names
of several wel-known saints. Mr.. Gallo
looked like a man who begins to suspect
he is on the wrong train.
The reason for the CONSERVATION was
this Madame Butterfly" is supposed to
be a japanese girl, and, as everyone
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have realized this handicap in her appear
ance, and that unless she overcame it
there lay an opportunity for the inX to
get in its work. Instead of giving her
complexion the Asiatic yellow, she de
liberately made-up 'white," and now
stood before them looming like some
blonde Nordic goddess, perfectly good
Brunnhilde.
And that was not all she had done to
herself. Some people in the audience
might not be aware that MADAME Butter
fly" always wears white kimono in that
first act, because she is bride and white
is the marriage color in Japan, and always
has been. The critics, who have all seen
this opera many times, know it and would
be certain to ridicule any other color. Now
the bane of Ganna's operate life has
been the critics, and yet here she was
tempting Providence again by flying in
the face of Nature and custom with
white makeup and a blue kimono.
80 Dio mon' groaned Tafuro, and
staggered off into the wings. Director
Perone followed, and found his tenor APP
parently trying to lift himself by his own
hair.
"Never mind that makeup. | will
speak to her after the rehearsal. Just
forget it," said the director in soothing
Italian.
Forget it," almost wept the singer,
M
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chow can | forget it?
How can | make my
self think / am max
ing love to a little Jap
maiden? No; if she
wants to be Brunn-
hide, let us play
Wagner or football or
anything that is rea-
sonable, but don't ask
me to make love to
that big lighthouse
and pretend it is a
little Jap. That is too
much, ! am not a
comedian. ! do not
care to be funny"
Finally the director
persuaded the tenor
that it was his duty
to do his best, regard
less of torture to his
artistic soul, and the
rehearsal began. More
surprising things pro-
ceeded to h a PIP e n.
Gamma had already
snubbed the director,
who could do so much
for her, but his work
would be over as far
as she was concerned
the moment the cur
tain rose on the OPEN
ing night. From then
on til e performers
must sink or swim by
their own efforts.
w h e t h er a star
scores or not depends
largely on how Loyalty
and efficiently he is
supporte d by the
other actors. BY their
actions they can make
the stars perform
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m a n d c d $1,000 a
week, and got it. AS
soon as this was set
tied, she began to
think of other de-
mands she re ally
ought to have made.
but before anything
could be done the
first rehearsal was
called.
Instead of going at
once to their dressing
rooms, the entire cast
waited to see and
greet their new prima
donna. 1t was a sub
dued and anxious
group, because on the
stage a jinx is no
joke. However, when
a Rolls-Royce stopped
at the stage door they
4. - -.
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knows, that race,
e sp C i a lily the
women, are short
and delicately
framed. Signor
Tafuro had pre-
viously noticed
with dismay that
Madame Walska,
to whom he must
make love, tow
cred sew eral
inches above him.
ut m a ke- up
works wonders,
and with a real
dark kin she
might be made to
look like a some
W h at diversified
Oriental.
G. anna must
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
GRlDlRON
r r Az a
O
Red Grange Slated to
Referee State Pro Title
Game Monday.

BIZ Times Special
KOKOMO, Ind, Dec. 11.-Plans
are going forward in a big way for
the pro grid games here Monday
between the Kokomo Legion team
and Jonesboro. The game is adj
vertised for the professional foot
ball title of the State, and Red"
Grange, former Illinois ~" star,
and now with the Chicago Bears,
has been engaged to referee.
The coming of Grange is expected
to attract a large crowd and it is
said there will be a number Of
Oranges personal friends here from
Urbana and Champaign.
Grange is scheduled to arrive at
1870 Monday afternoon. He is slated
to play in Chicago Sunday and in
Springfield, ILL.,, Tuesday.
Promoters have pushed the ticket
sale for the Monday contest here,
and there will be delegations present
from many surrounding cities.
Expo Park will be "dolled up" for
the event and Grange is certain to
receive a hearty welcome.
The Kokomo and Jonesboro grid
warriors are reported in good shape
for the struggle and the contest is
expected to be close.
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SAFE YOU'RE OUT!
BY Eddie Ash

xvi ELL, no matter if Red does
WI lose bis reputation as u pro
Ill grid hero, he always will be
welcome back in the old home town.
He made himself solid by purchasing
a high-priced radio set, ana the
residenters are listening in on the
world.
POngo Joe Cantillon is one game
guy. The Old-timer got married re-
Gently and now he ups and signs
to manage Little Rock. the perpetual
tail-ender of the Southern Associa-
ton. Joe, being a wit, explains he
wants to settle down.
II pays to advertise chewing gum. but
it doesn't pay to tell the world you have
million dollars handy 70, spend for ball
ager. with million ut his disposal. "
osked Jack Dunn, Baltimore pilot; to place
Dunn replied: "I'n take $3.50, 900" That
WOW" h'v whole franchise in the A. A.,
which Mccarthy left recently.
When Oranges Bears played in
Boston Wednesday a fist fight fol-
lowed the game. When the Bears
played in Pittsburgh Thursday a
J fist melee occurred during the game.
"Uplift" fails to work when moneys
At stake.
CLUB OWNERS DESIRE TO SEE
MORE kick" IN AMERICAN ASSOCIA-
TON BASEBALL. THERE WILL BE
D y "
DON'T REMOVE BILL FINNERAN FROM
THE STAFF OF UMPIREs.
"Snif-Sniffl There's Wolf at
TIE Door" was the title of a poem
recited by the Ohio college professor
when the prohi sleuths raided his
home and found still. Seems as
though the prof" had sneaking
idea he would have callers.
80
Steve Hannigan, of these parts and
very conspicuous during 500-mile
race days, is in Florida, where he is
termer the Miami Beach Beau
Brummel. You wouldn't think it of
a HOOsier.
In the oglethorpe- Rollins college grid
game al Coral Gables Fla. last Saturday
a tumble play occurred that is entitled TO
something or other. Oglethorpe was on
The ball was snapped ana the whole team
surged forward. Oglethorpe backs became
confused on signals<dnd none, grabbed the
teams fought in the mud while the ball
ay about ten yards away; Finally Roll
dashed toward the Oglethorpe goal. He
was tackled from behind on the twenty
yard line and dropped the slippery oval
the ball and started the other way. BY
this time all players had located the
missing cowhide and the Oglethorpe
runner was downed after q short run
Oglethorpe won. 16 to o.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11

tn oRTsMoUTH of the Virginia
III League has purchased
IL Pitcher Sherry from Fred.
erick Of the Blue Ridge League. Now
If Sherry would take up six-day bike
racing and team with Oscar Egg,
he'd get much free publicity.
SEEMS AS THOUGH PRO FOOTBALL
IS GOING TO GIVE THE COPS SOME
THING MORE TO WORRY ABOUT. IN
THAT GAME A PLAYER IS NOT
TACKLED; HE is CROOKED"
After the dismal showing Red
made in the Boston game it can be
taken for granted there will be no
Big Butter and Bean Man from
Boston trying to market a brand Of
Red Grange beans"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
NJ A JOR S
SHORT EN-
S z O N
Lands Helps American Gain
Early Closing Date
More Deals Made.

BIZ United P.-as
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE ma
jor league magnates started home
today after a three day conclave that
produced little of interest in base.
ball.
The American League owners con
graduated themselves privately in
that they hal returned to power by
beating the National League on the
one major issue-the shortening of
the 1926 playing season, and by
blocking the proposal to permit
pitchers to use resin on the ball.
Political Change
The American League owners also
saw signs of political change when
Commissioner Lands voted with
them to end the 1926 season Sept.
26. against the solid opposition of
the National League. Lands cast
the deciding vote in favor Of the
shorter season when the major
leagues had finished In a tie.
The resin rule may be brought up
again by the National League men
at the joint meeting Of the rules
committee in February. and again
1t may be dropped for another year.
CASTOR to Majors
The Boston Red Sox released Bill
Wambsganss CWamby). veteran sec.
ond-sacker, to Philadelphia Athletics
for the waiver price OF $4,000 and
the Red Sox also released Bud Con.
molly, an infielder. and John Heving,
young catcher. to the Toledo A.
A. team for Alec CASTOR, former
Giant catcher.
The Red Sox gave Doc Prothro,
former Washington inflelder. and
$4,000 to the Portland club. for EN-
NETT Mccain, a young inflelder.
Buck Harris, Washington man
ager. said he understood that Dea-
con Scott. veteran shortstop, would
retire from baseball.
The Louisville A. A. team sold
Maurice Shannon. shortstop. to the
Chicago Cubs. The price was not
announced.
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REAL BATTLE
Purdue and De Paw in
Basket Scrap Tonight.
Blu United Press

Blu United Press
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. IL
Coach Lambert and his Purdue
basket team were not any too con-
fident as the squad prepared to meet
De Paw on the hardwood tonight
A real battle is expected. A new
combination is likely to take the
floor for Purdue. Pierce is scheduled
to play one forward position with
Spradling. Wilcox. of football fame
probably will start at floor guard
with Wright. who played some
games at forward and center last
year, at back guard.
A number of others will see &C.
ton. Among them are Har:neson
Taube. Neuman, jolly and Pigsby.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
GAME AT LIBERTY HALL
Real Silk RambIers and Big Four
Net Teams Clash.

On Saturday night the Real Silk
HANDLERS basketball team will meet
the Big Four quintet at the Liberty
Hall gymnasium, at Dearborn and
Michigan SITS. A curtain raiser will
be played between the girls teams of
the Real Silk Hosiery Mills and the
Brightwood M. e. Church.
Upon the completion of the contest
between the Ramblers and the Big
Four METERS. a dance Will be given,
with music by Chick" Myers Mari
gold Entertainers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
WABASH TILT
Little Giants Start Season at
Lombard Tonight.

BIZ United Press
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. Dec.
u.-With only two members of the
crew which won the State champion
ship last season on the squad, Wa
bash today left for Galesburg, ILL.,,
where the team, meets Lombard Col
lege in the opening game Of the
basketball season tonight.
Robinson and De Vol. flashy for
wards, are the two that played last
year. Captain Coffel probably will
not start in the early games.
Dinwiddie is likely to start at
center with Englehardt at floor
guard and McCarkle at back guard.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
HOGAN PURDUE CAPTAIN
End Is HOnOred With Leadership
of BOiIermalxer Gridders.

BIZ United Press
LAFAYETTE. Ind. Dec IL
Thomas E. Hogan of Waltham,
Mass, will captain the 1926 Purdue
University football team, it was de-
cided at the annual football banquet
Thursday night. Hogan is an end
and will be playing his third sea.
son next year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11

In March, 1924, Paul Berlenbach,
a reformed" amateur wrestler,
reached the end OF a sensational
string of knockouts when he was
stopped by Jack Delaney. French
Canadian sharpshooter from Bridge
port.
The defeat was only a temporary
set back for q green fighter and the
stolid German went out and won the
worlds light heavyweight champion
ship.
Is Rounds to Decision
Tonight in Madison Square Gar
den the same Berlenbach and the
same Delaney officially will open
Tex Richards new $5,O00,000 arena
in a 15-round bout for the cham
pionship, AMI Berlenbach, in spite of
the established jinx, is 7 to 5
favorite to win.
Those who study boxing favor Ber-
lenbach because he is a vastly i'm
proved fighter in the last two years,
and because the punch that put
oCl AOllOctSIl Odt III Allo III oI Oi6 iA6A
was landed by a groggy-reeling De-
laney, whoNpur everything in wild
right-hand punch that found its
mark on an unprotected chin.
Delaney Outweighed
Delaney will have to win quickly
il he wins because Berlenbach will
have ten pounds weight on him and
half-ton Of punch pounds.
For the first time since he has
been promoting boxing in New York
Tex Richard had to close the ticket
windows twenty-four hours before
fight. The new Garden will seat
$4,000, and only 5000 unreserved
seats, that are to be placed on sale
at o'clock, remain.
The receipts probably will reach
$175,0 900 and Berlenbach's share is
said to be $4,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
GRID PRACTICE

All Acme A. A. players are re-
quested to attend practice tonight
at Rhodius Park. The following
take notice: Harlan, Butler, Bre-
dell, Birch and Evans. Players not
at practice should call Bill Johnson
before Sunday noon. Phone Bel
mont 4280-W.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
MUNCIE NORMAL LOSES
Manchester Downs Teachers on
Hardwood, rs to IS.
Blu United Press

Blu United Press
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 11.-Muncie
Normal today was attempting to
account for the 25 to 10 defeat
handed the Teachers here Thursday
night by Manchester College.
1t was the second defeat in as
many basketball games for the local
quintet. Manchester held an IL to
edge at the half.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
ODD FELLOW RESULTS

Opening games in the Odd Fellow
Basketball League were staged
Thursday night and results were as
follows:
Southeastern, 43; Valley Mills. 26.
Harris Lodge, 80; Beech Grove, 6.
Southport, 80; Irvington. Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
DRAKE WANTS N. D. GAME
Coach Leaves for South Bend to
Schedule Contest.
BU United Pyess

Blu United Pyess
DIES Moines, Iowa. Dec. IL
Coach Ossie Solem. left here Thurs.
day night for South Bend, Ind,
where he will attempt to schedule "a
gridiron encounter with Notre Dame
for the Drake schedule next fall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11

m URDUE will meet the Indian
III apolis Athletic Club in a
~ swimming meet Saturday at
s p. m. in the 1. A. c. pool. In
terest is running high as Purdue
alumni are anxious to see their team
in competition and many swim fans
are looking for keen rivalry due to
the fact that two members of the
Purdue team were last year mem
bers of the l. A. c. paddlers.
The relay race will be a hard
fought event. Johnny Nickerson,
who will be one of the 1. A. c. team
entries. is recognized as being a
stellar performer.
Perhaps the most interesting event
will be the water basketball game
between the two teams.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
FLOWERS VICTOR

BIZ UHfted Press
BOSTON, Dec. 11.--Tiger Flowers,
Atlanta middleweight, won a ten
round decision from Frank Moody of
England. Moody was knocked
through the ropes in the second
round.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
WEIGHT RULE CHANGED
Jockey Club in East Raises Minimum
to 100 Pounds.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Protests
against the handicap imposed upon
the older and heavier jockeys like
Earl Sande by the old weight rule,
resulted in a change by the Jockey
Club.
The new rule provides that except
in handicaps no horse shall carry
less than 100 pounds in any race"
The change raises the weight
minimum from eightyfo pounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
Berlenbach, Champion, Is Betting Fa-
vorite Over Hard-Socking Delaney
All Reserved Seats Sold.
BY Henry L. Farrell
Cnited Dress Staff Correepondnt

United C0rreDOndoat
NEW YORK. Dec. 11.There is an old adage the ring
upset by Stanley Ketchehat boxer knocked out
always will be mark for that
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WASHINGTON LEADER

Bg United Presg
ST. LOUIS, Dec. blob Mahan,
half back on this years Washington
University football team. was elected
captain for the 1925 Piker machine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11
City H. S. Basketball
Saturday Games

Greenfield VS.. Tech at Y. M. c. A.
Seymour at Manual.
Shortridge at Lizton.
Broad Ripple at Danville.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11

RBsCo THOMPSON. a substitute
infielder with the champion Pitts
) minor minors when Manager ssS =" BIZ III Me- Me-
mic sent him TO Buffalo of the Inter
)nal League. Outfielder j. Kelly Of
INTO was obtained by the Chicago
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11

Herb Pruett. pitcher OF the st. Louis
Browns. who gained fame two years ago
by holding a ink on Babe Ruth. was re-
leased to Oakland. Babe Dye. Buffalo out
fielder. was turned over to Toronto In the
same league.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-11

One discordant note was struck as the
meeting was breaking up Thursday The
Chicago White Sox asked to be put on
record as having opposed the $4,000
raise in salary granted Ban johnson at
Wednesdays session.