The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-02-18


With the largest entry in history
of the annual affair assured, the or
ganization has high hopes OF set
ting up an all-time attendance
mark. Hundreds of $40 season tick
cts already are disposed of, and mem
bers of the ticket committee, head
ed by Harold Koch, will canvass the
city during the next few days SELL
ing the 'cut-rate" ducats.
The season tickets offer big saw
ing to purchasers, for they are good
for admission to the Coliseum at
any time during the 81 days the big
event lis in progress. General admis-
sion is SIS cents, so the purchase of
the tickets represents a saving of
$1035 in the event spectators desire
to attend every session. The tickets
are transferable and many business
firms are purchasing them in big
lots to distribute to patrons desif-
ing to visit the big show.
Despite the frigid weather that
has nampered workmen at the Col
iseum, the construction of the 80
tournament alleys has progressed
rapidly. The huge heating plant
that is to furnish warmth to par
Elephants and spectators is in OPP
Grafton and decorators and electri,
clans are busy converting the site
into an elaborate bowling establish
ment.
In the meantime members of the
local corporation are busy making
plans for an opening nights pro-
gram and other attractions that are
scheduled during the progress of the
event.
VESTERDAY was Monday, and
Il with Monday CONES wash
day and usually a brilliant tenpin
series from the efforts of Johnny
Murphy and Jess Pritchett ST. And
yesterday was no exception, for
during the session of the South Side
Business Mems League at the Foun-
tain Square Alleys, Murphy tackled
up his fifth TOO series of the season,
759, while Pritchett, in his Opti-
mist League games, totaled $780,
Game Of 257, 244 and 25S earned
Murphy his brilliant score and
boosted Bake G. Vans DIX Service to
1854 total, which was good for a
triple victory over the opposing Ty-
dol Gasoline. Six additional honor
counts emerged from the session.
Bob Kelly and Dan Abbott turned
in Gil and 606. as Heidenreich Flor
lists BANKED Koch Furniture; Larry
Sutphin totaled COZ for Braden- SUIT
phin Inks, who won twice over Cliff
Meters with Ronald Whitman at 600,
and Virgil Kehl turned in a GIG for
Stahlhut jewelers. in their double
win over Newmar's CIV Beer, which
had Paul Stemm's 637 as its best.
DR1TcHETT's 500 was the result
l. of games of 213, 235 and 242, and
proved a big boost to his KickerS,
who won twice over Shooters. Clar-
ence Irish tossed 656 to keep the
losers in the battle. The only other
honor count of the evening was Art
Mundt's 615, which set the pace in
Springer's two-time victory over
Pills. In the remaining team clash,
Stiffs shut out Speeders. The loop
was in action at the Pritchett Alleys
Walter Deitrick showed his rivals in the
Reformed Church League few strike and
spare tricks last night, when. with games
of 256, 215 and 200. he totaled $50, to
easily cop the solo honors of the session.
Despite the top count his Second Re-
formed No. SIS dropped two games to
Second Reformed No. 2.
One other 900 shooter emerged from
the session. which was held at Pritehett's,
Al Schoeh leading his Second Reformed
No. l to a douole victory over First Re-
formed Ne. with SIS. In other matches
Emmanuel No. nabbed three games
from Emmanuel No. 3. while Pleasant Run
No. and Emmanuel No. took two each
over First Reformed No. / and Pleasant
Run No. /.
The top soloist of last nights Fraternal
League matches at the Illinois Alleys was
Chick Rousch quintet TO triple victory
over Selmier Towel supply Although
Berghon Beers had two members over the
TO Ellis Trucking Co. George Goodwin gave
the winners a GAL and Russ Miller pro-
vided 600. Thoman's Sat. the only other
honor series OF the evening led J. D.
Laundry. Other clashes Ni resulted 1nss in
shutout victory for Indianapolis Reed Co.
over Indians can9y A. Tobacca, and odd.