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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-06

HoWeys Cincinnati Indianapolis Thursday
the Chicago White sox will supply the visiting attraction here
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-06

When Dan Howley's Cincy Red
legs line up against Emmett Nc
Cams Indians at Perry stadium
Thursday, Taylor Douthit, the
fleet hychaser formerly with the
champion Cardinals, will be in
the center pasture. Douthit has
been hitting a fast pace this
spring, and is one of the stars
with the revamped Reds. He bats
in the lead-of spot and got two
out of five against the Yanks
Tuesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-06
SOUTHPORT RAPs DAVIS

Behind the steady pitching of
Irish, who allowed but five hits,
Southport high school diamond pas
timers dropped Ben Davis Tuesday,
to B.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-06

Circle. CITY League will meet at the
! Smith -HaSsler-Sturm Company store on to-
night al 7:30. Vice-president ]. r. Dean
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-06
'0ld Reliable Produces
At Perry stadium. Tuesday.
TORONTO


Totals ...... SO 3 10 "a 13
Mills battsd for Johnson in the ninth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-04-06

The Big Six League will meet at the
smith assler-Sturm Company store at 1880
tonight. This league is in need of one
team. ANY team PLAYING Saturday after
noon ball. take notice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11

Just couple of years ago, when wrestling was making it's sensa- tional comeback, Godfrey, rather inactive in the fight game, decided to try his hand at the mat profess son. His entrance into the ranks oS the heavyweights has been hailed everywhere with great in- terest by the fans of the country. Immediate, he started to turn in victories. t& astv
 His great size and bulk and his strength, coupled with his willy knowledge of boxing, have given him great many of the. elements that go to make a good wrestler. He has already won the colored heavyweight championship among wrestlers and he Is eager to get a shot at some of those who lay claim to the worlds title at the present time. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Shields Shows at
 Pinehurst To-day

Pinhurst, N. C.. April H. (UP)-The 1892 Davis cup players will swing into action for the flrst time today in competition With other ranking players and college stars at the opening of the annual north and south championship on the Clay courts of the Pinehurst Country club.
 The four players who were named a few days ago to represent the United States in Davis cup competition against Canada were here. They are Ellsworth Vines, Jr., of Los Angeles. national cham pion; Francis x. Shields of New York, third ranking player; John Van Ryn of Philadelphia, fourth, and Winner Allison of Texas, ninth.
 The field included 25 university contenders. II form Yale 17 from North Carolina colleges and seven from Duke university Van Ryn is the defending champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
z7E77A AN UTD -ITMERS
 SlYdp Book " BY TIM MCGRATA

JIM CORBETTs TAKEN CHALLENGE "SPIDER' KELLY-AND CAUSED MEMORABLE BATTLE just another fight ring history. : ansi the boosted Sharky closer his niche immortas.
 By the middle of 1896 sharkey fought his Smith,
 
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 smiled ailery. 'Spder" Kelly, second didn't He'd lick four wasKe The writers whole ow talking F'.tF
  a he'd me-" tried to talk sharkey corbet would him look silly eatcr." TT T won't dwell n
 
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 Tom became national jcslns remark Spider" taok seriousy. tL "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
FORDHAM COACH NAMED PRESIDENT
 OF COURT GROUP
Ed Kelliher Heads New Eas tern Basketball Mentors Body--Kibler on Press Committee

New York. April 1.-The East ern Association of College Basket ball Coaches was formed yesterday at the Hotel Pennsylvania at a meeting of coaches from virtually every section of the Eastern States and Ed Kelleher of Fordham was elected president of the new organ izatiop.
 Other officers chosen were Ed Wachter of Harvard, first vice pres- ident; Lon Jourdet of Pennsylvania second ice-president, and Howard Ortner of Cornell, secretary treas urer.
 Membership in the organization was restricted to coaches in New York, New York, Pennsylvania Delaware. Maryland, District of Columbia and the New England States. College coaches only are eligible for active membership. However, as in the National Asso- citation of Basketball Coaches. high school coaches and officials may be associate members of the new or ganization. but without voting pow CT.
 Rule Changes Discussed
 At the conclusion of the meeting, durnig which there was a discus sion clarifying the various rule changes made on Saturday by the joint basketball committee. kelle- her announced the appointment of tho hoord nF diracfnrc and of throo committes.
 On the board of directors are Ed Hickox of Springfield, Howard Cam of N. Y. U., Al Wittmer of Princeton and Elmer Ripley of Yale. 9Ast g..a.3 .as dlIiew Endreas of Syracuse was named chairman of the rules com mittee, on which Paul Mooney of Columbia, Frank Hill of Rutgers, Wachter and Jourdet will also
 Holman on Committee
 The membership committee is headed by Leo Novak of West Point and includes Harold Gore of Massachusetts State, Nat Holman of C.. c. N. Y., Roy Geary of Le- high and l.. Alexander of Roches- ter.
 Neil Cohalan of Manhattan is chairman of the press committee, which also includes Al Mccoy of Northeastern. Al (Dolly) Stark of Dartmouth. George Jacobs of Villa nova and J. Kiblec of Washing ton College of Maryland.
 The next meeting of the asso cia- tion is to be held during the time the joint rules committee interpre- tation meeting takes place here next fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
EASTMAN SETS
 A WORLD RECORD IN 8SO-YARD RUN

pala Alto. Cal, April 11-(uP) --.Blazin' Ben" Eastman of Stan ford was hailed today as the na- ,tion's greatest middle distance run ner for his feat in setting a new world record of 1:51.1 for the sSD-yard run, his second interna- itional mark in as many weeks. !, Already holder of a new 44O- yard mark, established two weeks ago, Eastman set out Saturday to beat the mile record of 1:5l.6 held by D Otto ,Peltzer of Ger many.
 His spectacles blistening in the sun and his yellow hair waving wildly. Estman raced through the first 220 yards in PAS. The quarter in 53.3, the next 220 in 27.7 and the final lap in 29.3.
 Eastman's time was checked by A. A. U. officials and is expected to, win recognition along with his record of 46.6 in the 440-yard event,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
SCHMELNG : SHARKEY TITLE BOUT TO BE
 IN LONG ISLAND

New York, April 1f-(UPl- The worlds heavyweight cham pionship bout involving Max Schmeling of Germany and Jack Sharkcy of Boston will be held in a stadium to be con- structed by the Madison Square Garden corporation in Long Island City, the United Press learned to-day.
 While workmen, and steam shovels began operations at the site this morning, official 'grOund- nd-breaking" was to he done by a party of civic nota, bies, headed by Mayor Walker. shortly after noon..
 The bout was to have been held at Yankee Stadium. For some time, however, 1t had been understood that the Garden Corporated objected to the amount of rental asked for the stadium, and also objected to the sum demanded for use of the Polo Grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Y Interclub Net
 Tourney on TOnite

Championships among the vari- ous clubs at the Central Y are be- ing determined rapidly by Physical Director Carley Leader and Bud Davis. Tonight the elimination vol leyball tournament will get under way with eight entries competing starting at o'clock. The schedule this event ngfollows:
 Cwoans vs Sigma; U. and l. vs Putsic Friars; Speedboys vs VI kings; Bona Doms vs Emanons.
 The interclub handball tourna- ment will get underway this week with oine clubs entered. Managers of the various teams wil arrange their own matches. one lose alim- a team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Eagles Duckpin
 Champions Lose

In a post series roll-off team captained by the we'll known Pri- vate John E. Graham of the fire department defeated the official champions of the Waterbury Aerie of Eagles led by Joseph E. Seery of Waterville. Graham has declined sInlo!d uonom tuoIy sLeUo IBIeA7s companies. The match took place Saturday evening and was witness ed by one of the largest gatherings of bowling fans of the season. A supper followed the tilt.
 The scores registered were as fol- lows:
 Graham's team: Massacotte, S9, 100. 115-304: Beck, 76, S5, S2- 243: Sandurski. 110, 106. 97-315; Ryan 104. 105. 1O5--314; Graham, S5. S7, 94--266. Total pinfall 1442.
 Seery's team: Seery 92, 97. 100-- 2S9: Lachance 99. Ill. 93-303; Sullivan 122, S7, 96-305; Brad. shaw 9S. s6. 79-263; Enhorning 1OS. SS, 120-316;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
NAUCY Y MEETS BOYS CLUB TEAMS
Borough Vclleyballers De- feated Waterbury Turn- CTS 4 to 5 Games Satur- day

N
 Three games of basketball were played att he "" Saturday besides the regular routine.
 The "" Elmwood Juniors de. feated the " 'Acorns 27 to 12. Jimmie Mahan of the Elmwoods and Charlie Vaughn for the Acorns a seven minute exhibition next Friday night at the exhibition of the high school Juniors and Gram- parents and friends, are invited. trfbuted for the occasion.
 The morning game between the Y Midgets and the Shamrocks was Procky of the Shamrocks and Myles ors of the game. The "Y" Mid- with another team of its size on Troop booked the "" Acorns for a game at 6 o'clock and were defeated 37 to 10. Each team has will be staged this week.
 OHlOH Sllt ANatiVilttio SialiiICu tIc championship of Naugatuck and the Y Elmwood Juniors also claim the same. A game was to be ar ranged to be held at the Y but the Nationals back-watered. for they know what was coming to them. Arrangements were made for this game with John McGroary and Fritz but the Nationals are afraid to meet the better team. Evidently the Nationals played about three or four games this season with smaller teams or set ups and want all the glory.
 The Y Second team again took over the Waterbury Turner's in vol- | ley ball Saturday afternoon out of 5 games. With Poscavage on the Seconds strengthened the team considerabIy. Next Saturday they will meet the Boys Club of Water bury. ....s.,,,s. ; ..,-,. -,-.. ,.-', ,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
EXARHOU MAKES
 STATE GREEK TEAM
Two Other Local Peric- leans Make Second Quintet

After a meeting held in Bridge port, the Conencticut State Greek league athletic board picked an all state Greek team. They decided that the members of the first team will receive gold basketballs while those of the second will receive Silver basketballs or medals. In picking these teams, players who did not participate in the league were taken into consideration. Such stars as Verinis, of Hillhouse high, Laropoulos of Central high, NJ, Exarhou. of the Aces and Sa- molis of the Norwich academy were picked. The chairman of the boards said that the two teams will meet in the latter part of the week in a game. Waterbury took three places in the all stars. Mike Ex- arhou took a position on the first team while his younger brother. George and George Gaittas took a lower honor. The local Sons of Particles will visit New Haven on Thursday night to meet the Elm Cityites for the championship of the Connecticut State league. The game will be staged at the Troop Junior high school on Barbara street. This game will be played to see who will play the winners of the Metropolitan league in New York or New Jersey. The All State Greek teams follow.
 First Team
 A. verinis, New Haven, r. f.
 M. Exarhou, Waterbury, l. f.
 l.. Spires, Stamford, c.
 Laropoulos, Bridgeport, r. g.
 A. Samolis. New London, l. g.
 Second Team
 G. Exarhou, Waterbury, l. f. c. Gankas, New Haven, r. f.
 C. Hanas. New Haven, c.
 c. Giattas, Waterbury, r. E.
 l.. Kazonis. Bridgeport, l. g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Local Odd Fellows
 Beat TOrringtOn

Torrington, April 1.-The Town send lodge of odd Fellows of Wa terbury Saturday afternoon defeat ed the Ridgely lodge on the Wal ston alleys in bowling match. The score was Waterbury. 4,214; Torrington. 4,074.
 The Waterbury scores were: Smith 262, Slim 25S, Webb 2S0. John 325, Reid 314, Davies 21o Arnold PIP, Eldrich 206. Butcher 293, Condit 290, Struesc 203. Fiege 297. Keller 273, w. Davies S05, B. Davies 321.
 The Torr.ngton scores were: A. Carlson SO; Sarog 169; Northrup 2SO; Horn scher 266: Douglas 302' Stockert 1S3; Pfistner 70; Strand berg 264; Gardner 313: Ferris 154; Nordquest 124: J. Smith SIP; Eek vail 179: Jaeger S33; Aronson 294. Lang 290: Magyar 260; Schlott lS2, and H. Carlson 1G9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
To-day's Brain Tickler: Fine the Woodpile, Then the Ethiopian

Considerable copy has been written in regard the Rhode Island basketball Newport New England title af fair from which Connecticut high school members of the almighty Scholastic Conference prohibited from entering the ground' that entry would opadze the membership of the local and body the National High School Federation, located Chicago of what gone before the following from Rhode Island douby interesting Connecticut high school basket ball followers:
 From Illinois that the Connecticut Head association when stated that membership the National High School Federation prohibited from partiepat ing interstate basketball tourney particularly the New Eng land championship held here. C. w. Whtten of the Ma onal federation and head of the Illinois High School Athletic socaon declares that the Connecticut authorities mistaken Waiter Spencer the president said that could teipae
 Mr Whiten said the federation undertakes that onv
 and players recognized by their associations pacl pate journeys There nothing prevent Connec eu from participating and there nothing Connecticut from joining New England conference is being considered by the Rhode Island Secondary Schools Principals association
 Incidentally it stated that the National Federation en,- braces only 30 instead of 39 with the majority the middle Connecticut the oply New England state belonging
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
CENTURY MILSTEAD SHOWSON ARENA
 CARD TOMORROW
Ex-Yale All-A m e rican II M lakes Connecticut Wrestling De but SteinbOrn in Main Go

| New Haven and state wrestling fans will have the opportunity of welcoming a new wrestling sensa- tio1i at the weekly wrestling show to be staged at the New Haven Arena tomorrow night when Gen. tury Milstead, former Yale All American grid star, makes his de- but in the home town. Match maker James Downing has ar- ranged for one of the most thrill ing and exciting wrestling shows this season. In the feature attrac- tion Milo Steinborn will be con- fronted with one of the toughest opponents he has had in some time in the person of George Manish, the Jugo-Slav sensation.
 In the lower bracket "Gentleman Jack" Washburn, the Cali. ornia bad man will be matched agains' the fighting Marine. George Hagen, former champion of the U. s. Marines.
 For those who appreciate the rough house tactics in the wrest- ling ring Downing has provided two grapplers who have the hepu- tation of being the two top notch- CTS in this class. They are Vanka Zelezniak, the Russian clown and Bullneck Komar. the barrel-chest- ed Lith whose desire. to win is so greqt Shat he doesn't hesitate to kick, bit or break bones.
 Johnny Eupsie, New Haven's own contribution to the profes sional wrestling game is back once again to try his skill against Michael Orgavani, the new conner from Hungary. Orgavani succeed ed in throwing Norton Jackson last week when he made his debut here. adp he is expected to furnish ga hectic evening for the local boy who is trying so hard to mak' good.
 The 30-minute special attraction brings together Dr Ralph Wilson. the Philadelphia surgeon. and George Kotsonaros,,. the Gorilla Man from Hollywood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Baseball World, On Opening Day Waitiin
FINNISH A. A. FINDS
 NURMI AN AMATEUR

Abo, Finland, April ii -(U. P.)-Panvo Nurmi, Finlands famous long distance rnnner, was a happy man to-day, purg- ed of professionalism by Fih- nish Athletic authorities. and planning marriage to the veal thy widow. Mrs Sylvi Laakso- men.
 on Saturday, the Finnish Athletic League, through Its President Michael Kekkonen, protested to the International Amateur Athletic Federation against Nurml's recent tempo rary suspension. The Leagues protest declared that charges of professionalism were entirely false.
 And yesterday, at church the bans for Paavo's approaching wedding were anilounced for the first time, creating quite a sen- sation in this ancient university town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
COLUMBIA FROSH
 ROWS KENT SATURDAY

The Columbia freshman crew will inaugurate the Lions rowing season Saturday when 1t meets Kent school on the Housatonic at Kent. Conn. A mix-up in dates last week caused an erroneous an- nouncement that the regatta would occur yesterday. The race Is an annual fixture and the prep school combination, coached by Dr F. H. Sfll, former Columbia coxswain. has provided stern opposition in past years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
EMAN0NS CAPTURE Y INTRIGUE MEET

Totaling 33 points, George Null ligan's Emanon club captured the annual Central Y M c A indoor interclub track meet at the Red Triangle Saturday outpointing nine other entries. Hennie -= Despin;s Putsic Friars finished second with 2s 1-2 points while Gordon Whit takers Vikings were next with II 1-2 points. Summary:
 20 yard dash: won by Despins, Putsics: second, Kulman. Putsics; third, Bartles, Grenadiers. Time, 3 seconds.
 100 yard dash: won by Despins. Putsics; second, Mulligan, Eman- ons; third. tie, Lasky, Vikings and Kulman, Putsics. Time, 13.1 sec- onds.
 12 pound shot put: won by Mul- ligan, Emanons;T second, Grady, Emanons; third. Daukas, U. and I. Distance 43 feet. a t@%f,f
 High jump: won by Kelly, Sig mas second, Grady, Emanons; third, Rozum, Putsics. Height, five feet eight inches.
 22O yard dash: won by Mufli- gan, Emanons; second. Despins, Putsics; third, Brennan, Bona Doms. Time, 27.4 seconds.
 440 yard dash: won by Chieffo Y's Men; second, Mayell. Eman- ons; third, Cuculo, Putsics. Time, one minute, two seconds.
 Half-mile run: won by Whit taker, Vikings; second, Rozum, Putsics; third. Calo. ore. Time, two minutes ,32 seconds. Y
 Standing broad jump: won by Lasky. Vikings; second. Grady Emanons; third, Whitaker, Vik- ings. Distance, nine feet, six inches 440-yard relay: won by Eman- ons. (Synott. Mayell. Grady and Mulligan); second, Putsics, (Cucu- To, Rozum. Kulman and Despins). Time. one minute. IA seconds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Run1ors And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World The Grist Of Athletic Contest 
 BY JOHN A. CLUNEY
Systematic, Indeed is the Queen!
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

There a>time many when Dave (Queen) Seuy would bet would before home and then proceed that he his bet by taking of the weat In those days bridge black combination of and wood bsected by of rails which seemed nverendng Dave hung the back window while doping whether he would take Paddy Mack Joe Gaborno the days baseball and usually decided put both of those willy gentlemen the satch by of combination, eomng, patented Sculy wager, the manpulation which known only the Queen hm. and therefore ngularly profitable. Ss
 Right Dave will tell you that bridge game much to his liking So much he has rapidly become of the leading opponents of the widely pubczed by the phoney battle of Cuberton and Lenz which the metropolitan daies fell for like of bricks The other night Dave luck running good and of that he played his cards with usual astutsne and apomb. After winning all his with different partners aeeosted by of the % best of the Gin her opnon) and congratulated By the way. Mir Sculy which system of bridge do prefer and which do play more consistently? she queed took the Queen onethrd of third split second that The Seuly madam failed yet replied the genial Dave and he mcandered for his hot chocolate and lady fingers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
HARTFORD BASEBALL
 .. TEAM AFTER GAMES

The Holy Name society of St Gertrude's church, Wilson, former ly the Wilson A. C., has base ball team in the field that is pre- pared to meet any semi-pro team in Connecticut or western Massa- chusetts. For games write to Hu- bert Kastner, 1125 1-2 Albany avenue. Hartford. or telephone 6-6365. A practice game with Windsor High school has been scheduled for April 23.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
BROOKLYN JUNIORS TAKE ON B0XMEN
Rival Quintets Clash TO- night , on Y Court Chase Girls in Pre- lininary

Bob Crotty's Paper Box quintet was forced to prolong it's schedule another game when the Brooklyn Juniors issued challenge which was readily accepted. the game be- ing on the books for tonight At the Brooklyn Y. The Crottymen. fresh from their two point win over the K. of L.. feel confident of toppling the Juniors, winners of the Brooklyn Y tournament.
 The Pcper Box Mlidens will show in the preliminary against the Chase Lassief. Dancing will follow the main tit. nt
 Probable man gam" lineups:
 Paper Box Brooklyn Juniors Gallulo, If IF, Kulmann w. Carroll. If If. Boley Higgiston. c c. Barnes Gagan. rg rg. Ragis DiBiasa. Is Is. Labutis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Rns,an M Washington
Shakeup in Ranks of Rangers Deemed

New York, April 11-(U. P.)
 Following loss of the Stanley Cup final In three straight to the Toron- to Maple Leafs, hockey fans are specuiating on possible shakeup in the New York Rangers before next season. The Leafi won to { in the final game Saturday night.
 Ching Johnson, Bill and Bun Cook. Frank Boucher and Murray Murdoch, are fairly certain to be back next year. Youngsters from the minor leagues are expected to be yanked in to add new strength.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
Berg and Fuller
 on Again May 13

New York, April 11-Jack (Kid) Berg, of England, and Sammy Fuller. of Boston, who recently fought, ten-round draw at Mad ison Square Garden, will provide the main attraction in the same ring when the usual boxing sched- ule is resumed following the long stand of the circus. ty
 In their next meeting the light weights will have greater oppor- tunity for something more definite than a stalemate. They are sched- uled to box twelve rounds the eve ming of Friday, May 13.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
STATE SOCCER TEAMS i BATTLE TO l=l TIE

Bridgeport, April 1.-The Hart ford Soccer club and the German Sports club battled to a 1 to tie here yesterday afternoon at Hard ing field in the finals for the state challenge cup. A brilliant piece of goal tending in the closing min- utes by Bill Marsh prevented the Germans from breaking the dead lock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
DIMES vs HUHNsIDEs

The Original Dlxies meet the Ali Burnsides at St Mary's hall, East Hartford. tonight In the ciosin' game of the baeisetbaii Heason.
 No championship is~ht stake Nothing. in fact. H at stake exccpl tho basketball oames Yet the thine s . Genuisf Atfrh cfloii that zhouId rnd probably WIil draw ono Of the bc6t crowd1 ok the seaa8n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-11
|Ville-TOWn All
 Star Team Named

Sporting Editor: am sending in an all.star team from Watertown and Oakville and hope you will put 1t in your paper. It follows: Mort Kielty of Watertown and Billy
 Braun of oakville at forwards This would make a good combina- ton because they are fast. clever and good point-inakors. At center Charley Wilson of oakvllle. q good
 floor man and point -getter. Jim
 Kieity and Ike Miller of watcrtowr In the rear court.--A Watcrtown Basketball Fan.