The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-07

Her last appearance here was in
1923. She has turned professional
since that time. Not so many
were out to see the marvellous
swimmer. She was famous even
at that time.
Wonder how many would go
out to see the girl now? There's
one thing sure, Broad Ripple
cOuldI1st hold the crowd. Miss
Ederle may have been a worlds
champion swimmer in the past,
but record breaking does not
catch the public fancy, at least
in swimming.
New records are too common in
the aquatic sport. The average
spectator does not appreciate the
technique and strength necessary
for the feats.
The public is searching for a
thrill these days. A swimmer pad
ding through the water, even at a
speed never before attained,
doesn't give the spectators enough
kick.
But swimming the English
channel-that's something else
AGAIN. The thrill is there even
when one reads about il.
Just let Gertrude appear now.
There would be no worry about
making expenses. The people just
want to look at this young lady.
She has Become national heroine.
Miss Ederle's accomplishment is
likely to create new interest in
all kinds Of swimming. 1t may
be reflected in additional attend
ance at the various meets.
Attendance at the Ripple tour
ney week after next is likely to
benefit. People who know little
about splashing through the wa
ter win look at the human fish
with new reverence and awe
those creatures who have taken
unto themselves new element
who walk about upon dry land,
but are just as much at home in
the water.
Pop. do get that roadster now?"
Eyes. my darling daughter,
For something tells me that somehow
You're all fed up on waughter."
An indianapolis girl, Euphra-
STA Donnelly, is a good friend
of Gertrude Ederle, The local
swimmer is an instructor now at
st. Mary-of-the-Woods Acad-
envy. She was amember, along
with Gertrude, of the swimming
team in the 1924 OlyInpics which
set a new relay record. Miss
Donnelly at that time was a
member of the HoOsier Athletic
Club. So
In the 1923 meet at Broad
Ripple Miss Ederle showed that
same pluck which carried her
through the treacherous waters of
the English Channel. Gertrude
slipped on cottage step at Broad
Ripple and sprained her ankle,
but insisted on swimming the next
day and broke a record in spite Of
the taped footA
Rolled Stocking is a favorite
at COney Island track today In
the seventh race. The ladies
surely won't put their money
| anywhere else.
N1AUL PREM, member of
IT the Illinois boxing commits
- sion, was in this city to-
day. He stated positively that
there would never be a Wills.
Dempsey fight in Illinois. The
commission is dead set against
such a contest. Prehn said the
ruling would never be changed.
There are many who believe that
Dempsey and Wills never will
fight anywhere even after the pro-
posed Tunney bout which yet has
some entanglements to be I'M
raveled.
These say that the champion
actually fears Wills. We can not
agree with this, but that's. the
dope going round.
There are others who say Wills
has a glass jaw. They ask, "why
doesn't he fight somebody else?
The Negro has never made any
remarkable showing, as far as that
goes. on his rare appearances in
the ring.
Bet that there are plenty Of
rabbits feet tucked away among
those Negro auto drivers at the
Playground track today.
DAFT At MElAI NnEEnlAIA ~