The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-09-10
L ALKING
IT OVER
By JOE WILLIAMS

NEW YORK, Sept. 1o-one OF
A Y the real thrills for us at the
stadium Wednesday came with
Ben Chapman's running the 100
yard cinder stretch in 10 3-1O
seconds. That will stand as the
accepted record for ball players in
full uniform until somebody comes
along and beats it under similar
conditions.
The man who viii better that record
IS Chapman himself He had to contend
with interference from Combs. Healy and
Parmaiee in a four-man race Wednesday.
And he pulled up. fearing to crash into
the cameramen who we're grouped near
the finish line. The big trial will come
at one Of the post-season city series
games.
Recently. we read that Chapman had
beaten Carl Reynolds in Chicago in 10 is
seconds. and we did not regard the time
as authentic. In fact. we did not believe
there was a man in baseball who could
carry uniform that fast. Nor did the
officials Of the amateur athletic union
give any credence TO the Chicago time.
However. Chapman can do it. wednes-
days race was clicked by Colonel
Charles J. Dieges. dean Of Olympic timers.
Bib Dieges and Charley Hatfield. we'll
known experts. assisted the Colonel. Bernie
Wefers. coach at N. Y. A. c., who was
sprint record holder and a corking
ball player as we'll. measured out the
distance with steel tape.
At the second Yankee-Giant game. on
Oct 4. Allen Of the McGrawmen. very
likely will race Chapman. Ethan wednes-
day begged for time to do a little train
ing. chapmans preparation for the race
consisted Of passing up his usual modest
luncheon.
Il have seen some fast men in my
time" said Joe Mccarthy today. Il
thought Cuyler was pretty quick I had
Combs at Louisville and I imagined he
was about as fast as they come in base
ball I saw Cobb when he was good.
But this lad Chapman is the king
of them all running 100 yards in a
uniform, and in baseball Shoes" And that
just about settles it.
TINE late date for the world
series, which will not get under way
until Thursday, Oct. /, has baseball
men guessing. 1t means a three-day
layoff for the Athletics and the
Cardinals, and they don't need that
recess before coming to grips.
What's more important the late start
means that the fans of Philadelphia will
not get the break of a Saturday game.
The classic will open with two games In
st. Louis on Thursday and Friday. Sat-
urday will be spent in travelling and Sun
day will be wasted because there is no
ball in PHILADELPHIA on the Sabbath.
On Monday. oct. S. the series will be
resumed in Shibe park. where three games
are scheduled. OF course. 1t is figured
that world series games are sellouts any,
way. But the bows who pay their way in
always appreciate a scrap on the half
holiday. especially in a city which does
not permit Sunday ball
However. that's Philadelphias business.
New York will have its own city ioust TO
play with while the world series goes
into a little weekend snooze
Mike Brennan. scout for the AS, has
been visitor in these parts of late and
he saws Mack will have all his men in
action against the Cardinals-all. includ-
ing Mule Haas. who has been reported in
rather banged-up condition.
The loss of Haines, coming with Grimes
letdown. is serious blow to st. Louis.