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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
Johnny Verge Young fede All for Comeback With Giants

behind the box scores, that he
finally was replaced at third base
by Gilbert English. His slump
started right after the training
season.
NTHEN the Giants arrived at
w their Los Angeles camp
Johnny came down from Alameda all
smiles. He was the father of a baby
boy. Later the team moved for some
exhibition games in the San Fran
cisco area, not far from Alameda.
One afternoon, sliding home, he
twisted his ankle badly
That same day his only child was
stricken with infantile PARALYSIS
Johnny's leg injury prevented his
playing the remaining games in the
San Francisco region. On the night
Of April 3, the club entrained for
the east, just {. few hours after Yer
gez had sent word that his baby
was dead.
Johnny rejoined the team after
the season was under way. He
brought his wife to New York and
took an apartment. After every
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
ShireS Is Out
Arthur Draws Release in
Domestic League at
Chicago.

>By Times Special
CHICAGO, Jan. 25-Whattaman
" Arthur (the Great) Shires, the
laxative baseball player who is
employed as first sacker, has
been released in the domestic league,
according to reports on the local
sports front today
Shires said he and his wife had
separated. We're friends, though, -
he said. Don't get me wrong.
We've decided to call it quits. Mrs.
Shires and 1 have agreed we can
not have a home with me travelling
most of the time"
Mrs. Shires is the former Eliza
beth Greenabaum of Chicago, for
mer Wisconsin coed. Shires is on
the roster of the Boston Nationals
He plans to visit Hollywood shortly
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backguard. is another big boy who is bring
ing cheer to Columbus fans. Tbev saw
around the Bulldog camp that when sec
uonal tournament time rolls around it will
be question of wether ShelbyviIIe can
stop Columbus. instead of the other way
around.
incidentally. Richard Richie. foot 2
inch Negro lad who failed to win a place
on the Columbus second team last season.
is playing regular center for the Lawrence
VILE ILL., high school team which recently
defeated Vincennes, 10 to IL.
u II
pUTLER'S Bulldogs are setting
- the pace in the Missouri VAL
ley conference flag race, but the boys
out west aren't ready to concede the
pennant to Tony Hinkle'S FASTENERS.
If the Bulldogs come through their
western road trip next week with
out loss, then it's all over but the
shouting.
Next Saturday night, Butler in
vades Oklahoma A. and M. and on
the basis of the showing made here
recently by the Cowboys, the Hin
kIemen should come out On top.
But on Monday and Tuesday. the
Buffers take on their two toughest
rivals for the crown. Creighton, de-
tending the Valley title, is Mondays
Zoe, and Don Whites Washington U.
live are the opponents on Tuesday.
It's difficult assignment for any
club, but not too much for the Bull
dogs.
That Shortridge- Cathedral game Friday
night has been shifted to the Butler field
house. where there will be plenty of room
for everybody This is one game in which
the fans should get a run for their
shekeIs.
Who won? They're still asking that
question at SpringviIIe and UnionviIIe.
These rivals tangled at Needmore recently.
The newspapers credited UnionviIIe with
SO to 81 overtime triumph over Spring.
VILE But officially, SpringviIle was the
winner, S6 to 50 in regulation time. A
mixup between official scorekeepers and
unofficial record keepers who were oper-
ating the scOrebOards resulted in an over
time period being played when SpringviIIe
really was ahead at the end of the game,
The scorebOard showed a 1896 tie. and the
ohiclaI scorers allowed the game to go
into an overtime before discovering the
error.
Zeke Vignary, Peru guard, knows how
Roy Reigel felt after running the wrong
way in that Rose Bowl football game a few
years ago When the Tigers were playing
"inamac recently. Zeke fired away at the
hoop and cOnnected-but it was Wilma
macs hoop, and Stout. captain of the
other team, got credit for the field goal.
BALL, CHESTERS CLASH
MUNCIE, Ind, Jan. 25.-Man-
! chester and Ball State will meet ON
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
NINE GRAPPLERS SIGNED

Matchmaker Jay Gardner has
lined up nine fast matmen for &C
ton on his weekly Armory bill Of
five events for Friday night and has
only to sign a foe for Eddie Bel
shaw, national amateur welter-
weight champion from Indiana q.
for the opening fray to complete
the bill.
henry tWhiskersl Kolln. indicated in
nearly two years. will take on Les Fish-
osugh, ONO veteran in the main event.
Inc semi windup will see Billy Love. Texas
lightweight. battling Silent Olsen. deaf
mute veteran
Michael Angelo. clever Italian and Emil
Flrpo. Argentine middleWeight will grip
in one OF the supporting skirnishes, while
IN another Chief Little Wolf. Oklahoma
newcomer
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Bill THden to
Exhibit Here

Bill Tilden, former amateur and
worlds professional tennis champ,
will make his second appearance in
Indianapolis when he brings his
transforming pro court stars to
Butler field house on Feb. 10 at
8:15 for a one-night stand.
In addition to Tilden, three other
famous net FASTENERS will perform.
Emmett Pare, former national clay
courts titleholder; Hans NusSlein,
sensational German youth and pro-
champion, and Bruce Barnes, Texas
collegiate star, who recently joined
the ranks of paid performers, will
compete with Tilden.
This quartet recently returned
from Europe. Their appearance
here is being sponsored by Butler
university athletic department.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
Butler to Play
3 Western Foes

Butler university's court warriors
will leave here Friday for three
game road series with Missouri VAL
ley conference rivals.
The Bulldogs, league leaders, play
Oklahoma A. and M. at Saltwater,
Okla, Saturday. Creighton at
Omaha, Neb., will be the opponent
Monday and Washington at st.
Louis provides the opposition for
Tuesday.
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Tuesday Fight Results

AT DETROIT-Wesley Ramey. Grand
Rapids lightweight contender. punched out
ten-round decision over Eddie Ran Of
Poland.
AT NEW YORK-Hans Mueller. German
middleweight dropped an eight-round de-
cision to Paul Delaney of Seattle, Wash.
AT LOS ANGELES-Baby Arizmendi sue
cessfully defended his California feather
weight crown with a decisive ten-round
triumph over Speedy Dady of the Phil
lipineS.
AT DETROIT-Varias Milling, Filipino
featherweight sensation. easily thum2ed
Dario Moreno of Kalamazoo in ten rounds.
AT COSHOCTON. O.-Henry Firpo,
Jim Williams. New York heavyweight. in
ten rounds
AT CHICAGo-Jackie Parker. of 'Terre
to a six-round draw. They weighed 100
pounds.
AT SEATTLE-Sammv Santos. Seattle
York. (6l
AT PORTLAND ,ore-Young Firpo. ,175,
Burke. Ida. decisioned Wesley Ketchell,
1862. Portland, 1o).
AT ST. LOUIs-Maxie RosenbIoom. IT'S.
decSioned Al Stillman. IT'S, st. Louis.
M Allen M Meh9Ts 1S so S ST. hqgs Ore de
10l: Harry Dublinsky. 1877. Chicago. de-
feated Lou Terry. 1876. ST. Louis. dol.
AT BARCELONA. Spain-Paulino Uzcu-
Giacomo Bergomas of italy in the first
of a scheduled ten-round bout.
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game he would hurry home to his
wife, who was on the verge of a ner-
vous breakdown. He couldn't sleep
at night, and he worried all day. But
he had to play ball. He couldn't put
any pep into the game.
On the road it was worse. He was
almost distraught. fearful that some
thing might happen to his wife in
his absence. He couldn't hit. He
couldn't field. His playing became
so bad he was taken out of the
lineup.
When Bill Terry became manager,
he learned of Johnnys plight. Terry
took him aside and told him, take
it easy, kid. Don't worry. No mat
ter what happens, you'll be with us
next year"
And Terry kept his promise.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
Campbell Sails
Despite Illness

By United Press
POVEY CROSS, SURREY, Eng
land, Jan. 25.-Disregarding a tenn
perature of 1903, and an attack of
influenza, Sir Malcolm Campbell
set out in a biting wind today on
the first lap of his journey to the
United States, where he hopes to set
a 300-mile- u m o b l e
speed record at Daytona Beach, Fla,
next month.
The slim, blond 47-year-old Brit
Usher who holds the worlds land
speed record of 1888 miles an hour,
was driven to Southampton to board
the liner Aquitania, sailing today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
He RATES AS VETERAN AT "a

hitter with the New York Giants is listed
vi the fans regard him as such but
peek the fact he is still young
John Nc
picked the cradle friend of Macs recommended the
John took look and realized ne was IN
natural smuggling jewel While on the subject OF youtnu
lightweight
fighter He ated all OF the gooo
scrapper 81 Hanon started throwing
his hardghng overt2Xed his physique
and he rapidly brilliant There reserve
Few remember him
~ eetng quality of fame He started on hitting
waited for
after game autograph Charlie to her and shortly
batting slump and the gal mailed the autograph
back.
gambling the limp souper OF
Waite They other what had become OF his
knocked it over the wall
back in 1881.
Londos his publicity crew has
believe Records disclose Chme met
few thirteen years ago.
Babe athlete said after she turned pro-
baseball wanted her to sign up as
pitcher those long whske that part OF
sound of the wind blowing through the hrsute
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
BY JACK CUDDY
United Press staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Jim Tier
IN ney, secretary of the New York
Giants and by no means ''softie, /"
sounded husky as he read off the
note which accompanied Johnny
Vergez' signed contract.
Johnny, the third haseman, had
written from his home in Alameda,
Cal, as follows:
In view of the fact was not so
hot last year, I am more than sat
isfled with the fair way the club
has treated me, and will do any,
thing I can to regain my form of
1881"
Just three little lines-but
mighty poignant ones for Big jim.
who knew why Vergez wasn't so
hot" last season.
In 1881 in Oakland, Johnny YER
gez appeared just about the finest
third base prospect to come up
from the minors since Pie Traynor
and Freddy Lindstrom moved into
the big time.
But last season he played so poor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
DYKES is FIRST SOX
FASTENER TO SIGN

By Jtmes Special
CHICAGO, Jan. 25. - Jimmy
Dykes, sold to the White sox by
the Athletics in the deal that also
brought Al Simmons and George
Haas to the Comiskey club. re-
turned his signed contract for 1899,
to the Pale Hose management Tues
day.
The signing of Dykes ends rumors
that the chunky little infielder
would be holdout. There have
also been rumors that Dykes is
slated to succeed Lew Fonseca as
SOx manager.
Dykes was the first Sox player to
sign.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
Ruth Off
Star Team
Writers Give Chuck Klein
Babes Old Berth In
Right Field.
BBTuifcd Press

BIZ United Press
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 25.-The nations
baseball writer's have voted Babe
Ruth of the Sporting News annual
all-star major league team.
The publications eighth annual
poll of the writer's revealed they con-
sidered Chuck Klein. Indianapolis
slugger with the Philhes. the most
valuable man in right field
The 1892 selections, made public
today, show that Klein received Ill
votes to the Babes 50.
ODoul Gusts Simmons
One hundred and ninety-one
members of the Baseball Writers As
ISOLATION of America voted. A few
placed both players in other outfield
positions. Kleins total outfeld vote
was 1875 to Ruth's "a.
Bill Dickey of the Yankees re-
placed the famous Mickey Cochrane
of the Athletics as catcher. Dickey
was not considered in previous
polls. Lefty ODoul, Brooklyn left
fielder, champion batsman of the
National League, replaces another
American League star Al Simmons,
who slumped with the Athletics in
1882.
Young Joe Cronin, new manager
of the washington Senators, was
the most popular choice. He re-
ceived 1913 votes for shortstOp, over
whelming all other candidates.
Six from American
Six American League and four
National League players we're voted
positions as follows:
LEFT FIELD-Frank ODOuI. Brooklyn.
CENTER FIELD-Earl Averill, Cleveland.
RIGHT FIELD-Chuck Klein. Philies
FIRST BASE-Jimmy Foxx. Athletics.
SECOND BASE-Tony Lazzeri, Yankees.
SHORTSTOP-JOe CrOnn, Washington.
THIRD BASE-Harold CPie) Traynor,
Pirates.
CATCHER-Bill Dickey. Yankees.
PITCHERS-Lonnie Warneke, Cubs. and
Bob Lefty) Grove. Athletics.
Like Dickey, Lonnie Warneke
never had been considered in the
poll before Tony Lazzeri had been
voted on before, but this is his
debut with the all-stars
The Yankees and Athletics con-
tinue to dominate the selections,
each having placed two men.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
OFF The Blackboard
BY VERN BOxELl

A BUNCH of the boys were
n whooping it up in the dressing
room after a recent game.
Eventually the conversation got
around to the apparent roughness of
high school basketball as it is played
today, inspired, no doubt, by some
happenings in the game which Just
had been finished.
We'll, that's what they wanted"
remarked Pete Jolley, coach of the
MuncieS, who was one of the kibit-
zerS.
They pass a rule which places ten
men all on one-half of a basketball
floor, and then expect them not to
run into each other"
And your old friend Pete is right
There's more contact in basketball
today than there has been for sew
eral years. Not that it will hurt the
boys to get bumped around occa-
slonally, but the fans can't get used
to 1t. That's one reason why there
is so much booing this year,
Some other reasons are the defini-
ton OF screening, which most fans
prefer to call blocking" but which
is just exactly what the ruIe-makers
have called it, and your two old
friends, Mr.. Ten Seconds and Mr.
Three Seconds.
Getting back to Jolley, the Bearcat
boss limited Jnat the reasons for the
ten-Second and three second rules
as well as the screening definition
was to bring back dash and color to
the hardwood.
And if that was the purpose OF
the high mogulS of baSketball-tc
draw the cash customers back into
the fold-then mark Ole Blackboard
up as one who approves. Your sports
fan today wants action, and he's
getting plenty of it in the cage
empOriumS.
Martinsville doubled the score on Bloom.
ington last week. That may not mean
much to some fans, but to the ones who
know Glenn Curtis. it indicates the uopu-
lar Artesian mentor is putting on the
pressure in preparation for the sectional
tourney. Curtis teams haven't cut many
fancy figures in the last few seasons but
it appears he may be going some place
this wear despite a lack of size on his
squad. Three or four years ago. Curtis
told your correspondent to be on the look.
out for this season. when bunch OF
grade school BOYS which he was rehearsine
at that time would be eligible for high
school play. This is the outfit and it's a
touch one.
Columbus is getting all steamed up
Frank Newsom has given Bulldog hacker.
another winner. Jim Day. the big be.
specialized blonde. is right up in the run.
ming for alI-state center honors. He car
| Law em in the bucket on the pivot. Golden
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Puccinelli's .39l Tops |. L.;
Buzz Arlett Leads Sluggers

George Toporcer, Rochester, went
to bat the most times, 635; John
Neun, Newark, made the most hits,
212; stole the most bases, Is, and
led in singles with 172; Oliver
Tucker, Buffalo, made the most
two-baggers. So, while Ivy SILVER,
Montreal, made the most triples, 16
He also struck out the most times,
81.
The pennant-winning Newark
Bears led the league in club bat
ting with a percentage of .304.
The ten leading batsmen:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
MILLER SHOOT WINNER

Cracking 81 out of 100 targets,
Miller captured first place in the
singles event of the merchandise
shoot at Crooked Greek Gun Club
Tuesday. Northam was second with
90. Dooley won the handicap with
"a out of Is targets and vending
was second with %, while Northam
and Miller tied for doubles honors
with 20 out of "a targets each.
Charles Umbanhowar was elected
president of the club, Charles Hes
song, vice president and George
Benefited, secretary treasurer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
REITZ is CARDINAL FOE

Reitz of Evansville will tangle with
Southport at the Cardinal gym Fri
day.
Langley probably will start in
Schaeffers place at forward, with
Waddell at center, Anderson at the
other forward and Branhan and
Meade as guards.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
Pat Page J. to
Leave Chicago

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 25.-Harlan o.
(Pat) Page Jr., three-sport star at
the University of Chicago and son
of Pat Page of the Maroon coaching
staff, has withdrawn from school, it
was learned today. He expects to
enter the University of Oklahoma.
Page is a baseball, basketball and
football player. He participated in
each one season. Pat Page ST.. for
merly was head football coach at
Butler and Indiana U.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
Original CeLtics
Play Kautskys

When the Cleveland Rosenblum's
Original Celtics come to the Armory
Sunday afternoon to face the local
Kautsky A. c., city fans will see one
Of the greatest cage teams in the
country. The Rosenblums have
been touring the south. scoring
triumphs over strong independent
clubs and Georgia Tech. Alabama
u, and Tennessee U. collegiate dves.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
SWIM TITLES AT STAKE

National junior title honors in the
220-yard breast stroke will be at
stake in the Hoosier Athletic club
pool Saturday night, with Allan G..
Gilsdorf of Ohio State U. as the
favorite. This event is the first Of
five national junior championship
races to be held here this season.
The middle states mems 100
yard free style champion also will
be decided on this program, with
Baker Bryant, Columbus co. youth,
as the favorite Six girls exhibitions
will complete the card.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
PARK BATTLES ACTON
Reichel Netmen Rehearse New
Plays for Friday Tilt.

Park School cagers, victorious in
overtime tits with Kirklin and Ad-
vance in their last two starts, get
into action again on the home court
Friday night, playing Acton.
Coach Lou Reichel is rehearsing
new plays, built around Birthright,
brilliant center, in practice sessions
this week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
Basketball Notes

south Side Turner's easily defeated
Kingans at Pennsy gym, SIS to 81. Saddler
hit the mark for thirteen baskets and
ADDED two free throws for % points, and
Evans also had a good night with 10
points. Turner's are showing plenty of
strength in recent games after shaky
start. Sunday afternoon they entertain
one of the nations leading net teams
the Great Eastern Stages, from Cleveland
This team is champion Of Cleveland and
with an array of outstanding court stars
will give the locals a real test.
Christamore A. C. defeated Memorial
Baptists Tuesday, 80 to 10. Sanders and
and Bloomer were the defensive stars.
Christamores want a game for Sunday at
2:3O on their floor, and would like to
hear from Flanner- Buchanan. Other fast
city and state teams notice. Call Ha
049O-R between 1870 a. m and p. m. or
between p. m. and p. m, ask for
Anderson.
Bond Bread cagers. unbeaten in twelve
starts this season. are having difficulty
scheduling games. Fast city and state
teams call Clifford Hanley. Belmont 1923,
or write 206 North Pershing avenue.
Broadway Aces turned in their seventh
straight triumph with a As to % win over
Arsenal Bulldogs Aces desire g mes in
the 2o-year-old class. Call Hum6olt 1853
Black Bats turned back. Beanblossoms
% to 90 Phillips leading the scoring with
twelve points. Bats would like to schedule
games with teams with or without gyms.
Call Be. 1927 between and II p. m.
ask for Bill.
Holy Cross Juniors desire games with
teams in the l5-i7-year old class having
access TO- gyms. Juniors have won twelve
out Of fifteen games played this season.
Call Washington 34s7 ask for Bill.
Brightwood Sports Club desires games
with strong CITY teams playing in the
l9-year-old class. SPORTS club defeated
games call Cherry 1926 and ask for Joe.
The fast-stepping Irvington Troians
added Bell Telephone five to their list Of
victims. "a 10 90 in a fast game. Bot
tema. Trojan center. left the game on
personal fouls The rivals were tied at
4Oa at sr nan 1e ITq 2ia pay %adron n
seeking revenge for 10 TO II loss last
year.
Four games are scheduled in the Ross
Smith League Thursday night at East
Tenth gym. Bethany battles Emerson
Bnbosoms at Ferndsas S test tn URited
Motor Service at and Wonder Bakers
oppose Indianapolis RAILWAYS at TO- Wonder
Bakers have filed the vacancy created by
the withdrawal of Vsgabonds.
Red Rockets desire games with teams
in the 17-I6-vear-old class having access
to GYMS. Cali WA-2s23 and ask for Bill.
w. I Basketeers. notice.
Bridgeport Cardinals turned back the
Indianapolis Reserve meters. 81 to 90.
in a fast game at the Dearborn gym last
night Both teams played fine ball
I throughout. Cardinals led 10 TO Is at
the half Glen Bradley was outstanding
for the winners, while Ed Moore PLAYED
best for the Reserves. A fast game is
expected tonight when. the Bridgeport
Cardinals meet the English Avenue Bow
Club five at Bridgeport. Both teams have
outstanding records Tits season. In the
curtain raiser tonight. Bridgeport Flyers
will oppose Cartersburg.
! Danish Lutheran cagers viii battle zanta
Stays at tonight at Brookside gym.
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Tuesday Cage Results

COLLEGE SCORES
Pittsburgh, At; Washington and Jeffer-
Kansas. IS: Iowa State 90
Carleton. AZ: Meiii Japan. 26.
Texas Christian 40: Rice %.
Ottawa IS; Haskell 10.
Vanderbilt, So Louisiana State. 26.
Tennessee. &c: Alabama %.
Centre 40: Union SO.
Yale. IS; Pennsylvania. %.
Georgia. 40 Mercer, 80.
Monmouth 49, Coe. IT.
Wavnesburg. 40; Chenille. 81.
NAL 26.
wyoming So: Colorado. "a.
Idaho. 40: oregon. 38.
HIGH SCHOOL SCORES
Roosevelt East Chicago. %; Washing
ton East Chicaeol II.
NohleSVille 13
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
City Golden Cloves Tourney
Entries Will Close Feb. 5

attached boxers of Indianapolis and
nearby towns are invited to enter
The Times-Legion event. All re-
ceipts above expenses will be used
by the Bruce Robson post for its
relief funds and allied activities.
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Ripple in Two Tits

Two hard games face Ed Deide-
rich's Broad Ripple high school
cagerS this week. The Rockets in
wade zionsville Friday and tangle
with Reitz of Evansville at Indian
apolis Athletic Club gym Saturday
night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-25
FACE HOOSIER FIVES

By TWCN NUtfIUt
KALAMAZOO, Mich, Jan. Is
Western State Teachers college
cagers will play three more Indiana
rivals this season, playing at Man
chester college Friday night and
Ball State at Muncie on Saturday.
Franklin college plays here Feb. 4.