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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

Being human, he made mistakes.
At times he might have been more
tactful; but that wasn't the way of
B. B. Johnson. He didn't believe in
handling drastic situations with kid
gloves.
He passes from the game still
boasting a legion of friends and adj
mirers who appreciate what he has
done for it. Likewise he has made
enemies. Men with the courage of
their convictions always do.
After serving twenty-five years
under President johnson, as q
member of his staff of umpires, I
want to go on record as saying I
always have found him square
shooter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Discussing
Football Game

Ry United Press
MONROE, Mich, Oct. Or. F.
Miller, about 46, Columbus, died
here in a hospital Friday night
from heart disease after an attack
believed to have been caused by
excitement during a discussion OF
the Michigan-Ohio State football
game.
Miller was riding with three Co
lumbus companions to Ann Arbor,
where the game was played today.
On reaching Monroe, he complained
of illness and was rushed to hos
pital. The other three continued to
Ann Arbor. Coroner George j. HUI
Der toxic charge of the body, pend
ing instructions from relatives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Muncie, Central
Battle ito Tie

Muncie Normal fought its way to
a 12-to-12 tie with the Indiana Cen
trail squad at University Heights
Friday afternoon before large Cen
trail homecoming crowd. The Grey
hounds appeared to have victory
slowed away, but a Muncie rally in
the final period deadlocked the fray.
The locals scored in the first
quarter and added another in the
second quarter. Muncie also scored
in the second session. The third
quarter was scoreless and the Hoo
sieroons fought desperately to-tie it
up in the final quarter.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
He Makes His
Own Mud
BIZ NEA Service

BIZ NEA Service
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct.
TX 22.-Let it be a sloppy
- day, says Bob Neyland,
and the Vols will be prepared
for it.
Every now and then the
Tennessee coach makes his
grid squad work out on a mud
dy field. He has managers
throw water over a section of
the field, and the result Is
mud, and plenty of it.
This practice in mud gives
his center and backs ample
experience in handling a ball
on a muddy field, in case they
ever have to do it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
SCHALK MAY LOSE JOB

BN United Press
CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-Ray Schalk,
manager of the Chicago White Sox,
refused today to comment on a visit
to the camp of Charles Comiskey,
owner of the club, in northern Wis
consin.
Rumors that Schalk might be
superseded by another manager
could not be affirmed by any White
Sox official here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
10 IN $4,000 RACE

RA United Press
CHICAGO, Oct. ga field Of
nineteen horses was entered in the
$4,000 American National Handi-
cap, at the new Arlington Heights
race course here today.
OSmand, with Earle Sande in the
stirrups, was favored to win the
race, with Chicago and Handy
Mandy and other leading con-
tenders.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Wabash A.
>Kokono Sunday

By Times Special
KOKOMO, Ind, Oct. 22.-Sunday
the Wabash A. G. independent
eleven will invade here for the sec
ond visit of the year. In the first
game the Kokomo Legion team fell
before the invaders, 14a13. The
locals, going at top speede now, be-
lieve they can avenge that defeat,
and Manager Granson is anticipat-
ing a full house for the battles.
During their seven years in the
field, the Legion warriors have been
state champs four times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
OAKS DROP VINCENNES
Alices Fall, 10, When Pass Scores
Sole Touchdown.

BIZ Times Special
OAKLAND CITY, Ind, Oct. 22.-
Oakland City College scored a to
0 victory over the V'ncennes eleven
here Friday. The lone touchdown
came on pass, Clemens to Wilder.
The Oaks proved stronger at
bucking the line and continually
forced the Alices on the defensive.
The game ended with the ball two
feet from the Alice goal line.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Grid Schedule Today for
State Colleges
PAW VS.. Butler at indianapolis

De Paw VS.. Butler at Indianapolis
Qrwin Field. -
indiana vs. Notre Dame at Bloomington.
Purdue VS.. Wisconsin at Madison, WIS.
Wabash VS.. Colgate at Hamilton, N; Y.
Evansville VS.. Charleston Normal at
Charleston. Ill.
State Normal VS.. Franklin at Franklin.
Earlham VS.. Hanover at Hanover:
Manchester VS.. Concordia at North Man
Valparaiso VS.. Ypsilanti Normal at
Ypsilanti, Mich.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Jones Act
Bu United Press

C-7ASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-
INK Business High Schools
W. football team of Wash
ington threatens to out-brother
the famous baseball Waners.
Bernie Jones, quarter back, has
a young brother substituting
for him. Revelle Jones, left end,
has a rival in bis brother Les
ter.
In a recent game Bernie
Jones tossed enough passes to
Revelle Jones, no relation, to
enable the latter to score three
touchdowns.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
DLAYING
4 the FIELD
With Billy Evans

- HE retirement of Ban john
It'll son from baseball marks the
1 passing of the man who more
than any other person has placed
baseball on it's present high plane.
The deeds and the work of Presi-
dent johnson will be far more ap-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

~ ST. 4 louis, Oct 20. - Rogers
Hornsoy. captain of the New York
Giants and former manager Of the
st. Louis Cardinals, is scheduled to
stand trial here Oct. 81 for collec-
ton of $4,000 horse race betting
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Only Too Glad

How would you act if you were a
schoolboy again and have an 1927
model teacher pat your cheek and
say: "Clean the blackboard for me,
honey?" You'd clean the black
board, Of COURSE
One-eyed COnnolly's gate-crash-
ing reputation has gone into the
discard Two thousand fans
crashed In at recent pro football
game in Chicago. =.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
WALTER DENIES OFFER

BN United Press
WASHINGTON, \oct. 22.-wal-
ter Johnson, released by the Wash
ington Senators, today denied he
had received an offer to manage the
Cleveland Indians, but said he was
considering several other managerial
posts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
GAVE $500 EXTRA

1T URING those twenty-five
I'D years I have had my argu-
ments with President John
son, often because I thought my
contract called for less money than
I expected. Yet, in the end, al
ways found him manifestly fair.
I recall one season argued over
matter of $500 expense money. At
the close of the previous season, in
chat I had with Mr.. johnson, I
took it for granted I was to get
such an additional amount. In the
spring my contract didn't call for it.
I stood pat on the situation. Mr..
johnson finally admitted that he
had recollections of the discussion
and gave me the extra money had
been promised.
"I guess all the members Of the
staff would welcome an extra $500,
so I will make the increase general"
was the way he dismissed the dis
pute.
Since he gave me an additional
amount for expense, in fairness to
the rest of the staff, he added it
to their salary also. This, too,
after all of them had signed for
the season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

prcClaCeQ twenty
years from now
than they are
today.
Like all great
men, Mr.. john
son had the
courage q of his
convictions, a
very definite
opinion on all
things and a
willingness to
express it, re-
CARELESS of whose
toes he stepped
on.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

It is a mark of collegiate dis
tinctiOn to wear garterless droOp-
ing socks. No doubt this style
was invented by some stude I'M
able to get fully dressed in time
to make an s O'Clock class.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Take Rack Your Clutches.

Many injured grid stars certainly
make remarkable recoveries as the
week grows old. Old Doc Mungun
couldn't have performed similar
miracles in his palmiest days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Long Live Connolly!

This Connolly person carries an
Identification card with him which
reads: I'm case of serious happen
ing notify nearest sports editor" and
now all the sports editors are wish
ing him the best of health.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
STATE THREE-CUSHI0NS

Doc NeigI1bert Drops Leo O'Connor
In Close Match
Doc Neighbert dropped Lee O,Ccn-
nor, so to 40, in the State three
cushion billiard tournament at
Coolers parlor Friday night. The
match, l08 innings, was the closest
and most exciting affair played to
date. O'Connor had a high run OF
five.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

BASKETBALL
Great Western basketball team has or
ganiZed for the season and desires a prac-
tice game for next Tuesday. Call Main
0335 between a. m. and $3.50 p. m. and
ask for Mr.. Davis.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Oct. 2 .--Rushville
Independents, State basket champions.
will be in the field again this season with
State teams having access to gyms and de-
string games write Gene Kelley. P. o. Box
SO, Rushvill Ind.
ceptionaiiy fast net team in Independent
circles this season with ex-high school
players from Martinsville, Monrovia,
Mooresville and Plainfield in the lineup.
Games are desired with fast State teams.
Write Pud Ferguson. Mooresville. Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

Tu1 HEN I joined the American
~ EInague, the staff of umpires
assisted of only five men:
'iQan, Tommy Connolly,
zoughlin, Tim Hurst and
II the year an umpire would
alone. 1t was customary for
gJohnson to double Tim Hurst,
" was the poorest fit physically
It'll the members of the staff.
The going was pretty tough for
The umpires in those days. At many
of the parks there was a long bar
that dispensed hard liquor and beer.
Vendors peddled half pints of
whisky through the crowd then as
pop is sold now, for the small sum
of two bits.
Mob scenes were almost daily oc-
currences, wild riots frequently were
staged. President Johnson, with a
firm hand, soon brought order out
of chaos, made life worth living
for the umpire, the game more en-
joyable for the spectator and the
profits greater for the magnate.
A strict disciplinarian, there was
no lodging an order johnson
issued or a penalty that he i'm
posed. His word was final in all
things pertaining to the American
League. Yet he always was $air.
LATE TRAIN
TT RECALL one year. it was the
season of 1908 I believe,
was ordered to take GER
tain train from Detroit to st. Louis
I had a social engagement that ]
couldn't fulfill if I took the early
train. I decided to take chance
on one leaving at midnight.
The train I took, if it arrived on
time, got into st. Louis at 2:30 p.
M, while the game that day start
ed at 3:15. Of course the train was
late.
BY donning my umpire clothes on
the train and jumping into taxi,
I managed to arrive at the park
about three minutes before starting
time. Even though I got the game
away exactly on time, word got to
President johnson of my late ar
rival.
He wired me, asking what train
had taken, and when I replied the
midnight choo-choo, it cost me $50
in q fine for disobeying orders.
worked about 100 games alone that
year for a comparatively small sal
airy and didn't like the idea of los
ing the money. Jack Sheridan,
(. dean of the staff, said he would have
Mr.. Johnson return it. He didn't
However, at Christmas time he sent
me a check for $500.
In thanking him, told him he
could fine me $50 any old time, pro-
vided 1 got $500 in return. That,
however, was the last time failed
to take transportation on the train
arranged for me.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
COLLEGE FORDS RACE

BIZ United Press
DIES MONIES, oct. 22.-Twenty-
on aged collegiate f1ivvers, driven
by Drake University students, were to
Iowa, today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
No Allowance for Evaporation

A most pitiful sight is a wild
alumnus trying to get gurgle out
of an empty when his alma mater
comes from behind to win after
looking like a sure loser.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Let the Orators Play

Football rules are getting nuttier
and nuttier. 1t wont be long until
the side with the most persuasive
takers wins.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
City Bowling
Gossip
BY LEFTY LEE
BY LEFTY LEE

Recognized as the, greatest bowler the
game has ever produced Jimmy Smith
has for some years past toured the
country giving instruction and rolling
exhibition games with home town stars
For the benefit of young bowlers who
have heard of his great scoring ability,
we will review some of the high spots
teen his peSec ea S9%y has has rolled SIX
worlds tournament record OF total pins
ICE three games. having scores Of 279.
average d S57. The These o. games sn phS xe ae
rolled in Toronto. Canada. in 1911.
Smith has been aIl-events champion
OF the A. b. c.. on two different Oc-
casions, st: Louis 1911 and Peoria 1920.
to tie this record. Smith rolled 1914 for
three exhibition games at Melrose Park
Chicago, 1924.
During the season OF '26-'27 Smith
rolled l,525, games for a grand average
doubt help to swell the. audience wherever
Jimmy appears. but the real reason for
y snd 70 Is nS ne
bowler the correct way to bowl.
Jimmy will appear here this after
noon and tonight at the Century
alleys, meeting local men and wom-
en- selected by competition.
The Press Assistants and Indianapolis
Engraving won three games from the
Allies and Pivot City Black in the Print
aevs at the
Sg great start art Of 1'oSs. faltered and
PVpoP cty the 1nf aa tSo rSS t. the
team also won two. the Bingham 1i Roilo
games Of 244, 2s4 and 2os Cf for t Stsn
81 634, was high. Maedje had 500 and
Swanson and Dan Goodwin have
been getting in some heavy practice
sessions in anticipation of the open
ing of the Shrine League games at
the Illinois alleys.
Bittrich g. Co., A. g. P. Tea Co.. Smith
and Moore. and Petot Shoe won three
games from the. Cook. Meat Market,
the. Keystone Six in the Merchants Cen
tral League games. The balance. of the
T SfTei for Fe{ sbe H ii t SO S out f three n9s
american HI Speed chain over the
schoen Bros, Indiana Electric Corp.
an s sSo and as s stprm with Of
high for the nights play.
Roy Haisleys has been shooting
some very consistent games for the
Silver Flash team, usually getting
from COS to $40 per series.
A clean sweep was made in the Elk
League games at the club alleys, the
Hides, HoofS, Shinbones and Antlers
taking the Tails. Teeth. Ears and Eyes.
McFerren turned in a fine series, hav-
ing games of 181. ZIG and 210 for a
count of GOT, which was high. Wies-
man, after games Of 141 and 1873, is
going to indulge in practice session
with the wife.
The Ammonia. Blower, Service. Oven
and Gas teams won three from the Gold
ers Boilers, Ledgers. Mains and State
ments in the Citizens Gas Company
League. Two out of three wins were Sc;
cured by the Cranes. Benzol. Meters and
Trucks from the Cokes. Screens, Tars and
suiphates. Hamilton led this. loop with
games Of 220. 214 and 1Sl for total
of 615.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Lost Four In Row

Alabama Poly lost the first four
games played against southern grid
opponents this year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

Got to Whistle for Crossings"
There's even one rule that says
the ball is dead" whenever there's
an inadvertent toot of the officials
whistle. If the gals in the bleachers
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
|SenliprOS and
BASKETBALL
EnnTnATY.

South Side Junior gridders defeated the
All-Stars Thursday. Is to 6.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

The hip flask is losing its popular
ity at big football spectacles. II
doesn't hold enough.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

and Gas teams won three from the Cold
ers, Boilers, Ledgers. Mains and State
ments in the Citizens Gas Company
cured by the Cranes. Benzol, Meters and
Trucks from the Cokes. Screens, Tars and
Sulphates. Hamilton led this loop with
of 616
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Roy Haisleys has been shooting
some very consistent games for the
Silver Flash team, usually getting
from COS to $40 per series.

A clean sweep was made in the Elk
League games at the club alleys. the
Hides. Hoofs. Shinbones and Antlers
McFe E se turned in fine is Series, 6av
ing games Of 1871. ZIG and 21O for a
count of GOT, which was high. Wies-
man. after games, Of 141 and 1853. is
going to indulge in practice session
with the wife.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

Swanson and Dan Goodwin have
been getting in some heavy practice
sessions in anticipation of the open
ing of the Shrine League games at
the Illinois alleys.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

In thanking him, I told him he
could fine me $50 any old time, pro-
vided 1 got $500 in return. That,
however, was the last time failed
to take transportation on the train
arranged for me.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
Looking I'm OUer
WITH EDDIE ASH

would wear longer skirts that rule
wouldn't be needed.
If an officials happens to get
an eyeful of extra fine hosiery
he hardly can be blamed for cut
ting loose with an inadvertent
tOot.
hSome of the knees are with it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
1t Does Its Best

Some of the knees are wu'th it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

Jimmy will appear here this after
noon and tonight at the Century
alleys, meeting local men and wom-
en- selected by competition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22

A strict disciplinarian, there was
no lodging an order Johnson
issued or a penalty that he i'm
posed. His word was final in all
things pertaining to the American
League. Yet he always was $air.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-10-22
EARLY DAYS TOUGH

EU7 HEN I joined the American
nague, the staff of umpires
- Insisted of OnlV five men.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
What Other Editors Think

Indiana corrupt practices act that Duvall was
victed He made too many political promises which
the jury found violation of the law. Mayor
Duvall will now be called upon to resign. If he
doesn't resign and fails to get trial or to get
reversal Of the court decision on appeal he will be
forced out. The situation apparently would have
been clarified If he had resigned after he had received
enough votes to be elected but since he has faced the
fire up to this stage Of the game he has nothing to
gain by quitting the fight until the last ditch Is taken
Mayor Duvall has gone up against political game
at which he was not expert. Evidently he made
the mistake of passing out political promises himself
instead of letting his managers do it. TIE Duvall
is the capital citys affair but his iction viii
be warning to other candidates for osdce to play
the game according to the book and assign to their
the promise-making o. ONCE seekers. Other
wise the corrupt practices act viii be violated Shake
hands, but leave the promising to outsiders
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
The Quest of the Blue Rose

1t was announced recently in one of the London
papers that horticulturst at last had succeeded in
producing what has been the quest of rose growers
for centuresa really blue rose. Not deep crimson
shading of almost into black. Not purple. But
real brilliant blue rose
The ordinary matter-of-fact fellow will perhaps
bluntly ask:
"And why bother about blue rose? Red roses
are good enough and sweet enough And there are
plenty of other flowers that blue"
But the deep truth is that all life that is worth
living is the quest of the blue rose. The blue rose
is the ideal 1t is the dream. It is the lure that
leads man on to great adventure, to inventions, to
discoveries.
When Columbus crossed the Atlantic in search OF
another continent it quest for blue rose.
When men penetrated frozen wilds to attain the
North Pole, it was a quest for the blue rose.
Il When Lindbergh crossed the ocean in his tiny
plane he, too seeking the blue rose. Enstein in
his study formulating his theory Of relatively Edison
in his laboratory making new things for mans use
and enjoyment; all the great poets and novelists
and dramatists and painters and sculptors-all are
in quest Of the blue rose.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26
Wealth No Longer Bar to
Public offices
BY RAY TUCKER

Not so many years ago politicians and president
makers would have been Mortified had anyone sug-
gested that millionaire be nominated for the presi-
dency. 1t was then automatic that of means
House as camel has Of passing through the eye
Of needle.
There good precedent for such belief.
1t is probable that president except George
Washington was worth a. million dollars and his
in land which aroused fears in the hearts of
a people who had only to go west to hew out an
estate as expensive as Mount Vernon. Later, how
traces of humble origin became the prime political
asset, in the of Jackson, the first Harrison
Tyler, Lincoln, Grant and Coolidge.
But those days seem to have vanished. Judging
from the men mentioned as leading q. o. P can
didates, the politicians and people longer dstrust
sion of prosperity, or an improvement In the morals
of big business over the public be damned" days Of
Commodore Vanderbilt, but whatever the reason, the
mllionaires seem to dominate the political horizon
of 1923.
Almost all the Republican presidential candidates
eligible for membership in mlionaires' club.
Secretary Mellon for instance, is regarded as the
made his first million before he thirty. Frank
Lowden married into the Pullman family, and though
classed as farmer, never stared the poorhouse in
the face during the agricultural depression
Speaker Longworth inherited his wealth. chiefly
Cincinnati real estate. Charles Evans Hughes paid
income tax of $4,000 the first year after he quit
the State Department, which indicates an income Of
have equalled that figure. President Dawes long
ago passed into the millionaire class
Instead of deprecatng their wealth, some can
ddates have done in the past political aspirants in
the next campaign may compete for favor on the
ground that they have more at stake than their rivals
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-09-26

Men have learned to move fast
mentally as well as physically.
during the last 100 years.
AS the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road opens its Centennial EXPOSE
ton Lieutenant Batten drives an
airplane more than 200 miles an
hour at Spokane.
II 1t is marvellous to behold how
tom Thumb" has developed into
100-ton locomotive, it is still
more marvellous to behold how the
automobile has driven "Old Dob
bin" from the highway, and how
common the roar of flying ma
chimes has become.
You do not have to go to an
exposition to realize what an i'm
portant part rapid transit has
come to play in human affairs, or
what still more important part
promises to play.