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THE DETROIT FREE PRESSMONDAY, APRIL 18, 1938 14 Handicap Squads Continue to Shatter Averages in City Bowling Tournament Triple-Header a Soccer Specialty Detroit Adds A.B.C. Honors The Sportlight By Grantland Rice Meyer Is New '500' Iron Man Lou's 4,835 Figure Ousts DePalma The Second Guess Revere Brass Totals a 2711 Four New Leaders in Regulars mi i -A 7 V.r 1 't 'f INDIAN APOLI3, April 27 i (A. Louis Meyer, of Huntington Park, only three-time, winner of the 500-mile race, offi- cially became the new "iron man" of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today. Chief Steward Charles C. Merz, member of the AAA contest board, said a tabulation just completed disclosed Meyer had overthrown Ralph DePalma as the endurance monarch of 500-mile races by rolling up 4,385 miles in actual competition since 1927.

DePalma record of miles had stood since 1925, the year he retired from Indianapolis racing. 'A Remarkable Record' Merz and T. E. (Pop) Myers, Speedway vice president, telegraphed congratulations to Meyer in Calofirnla, where he is building a new one-man car for the race here this Decoration Day. "His is truly a remarkable rec ord," Meyers commented.

"He has finished seven of 11 races without relief. He is the only three-time winner, and his prize money in Speedway rasing tops all others. As much as I loved the old days, I'll have to concede that Meyer la the greatest 500-mile racer of all time. Giilotta Is Fourth The tabulation showed Ralph Mulford, of Red Bank, N. who guit Indianapolis racing in 1922, was in third place with 4,009 miles of actual competeiton.

Tony Uulot- ta, of Detroit, was fourth with 4,005 and Cliff Bergere, of Holly wood, fifth with 3,965. Wil bur Shaw, 1937 winner, was down in twelfth place with 2,929. Meyer, the "Flying Dutchman, started his campaign for "iron man honors two years after the retirement of DePalma. In his first speedway race Meyer gained only 133 miles, but in 1928 he went the entire route to win his first victory. In 1929 he finished second to Ray Keech, but added 500 miles to his mileage.

He was fourth In 1930, going all the way. He ran out of the money the follow ing two years but added 522 miles to his chart, Scores Second In 1933 Meyer won his second victory in 1933, but only received credit for 230 miles the following race. Although his car finished twelfth in 1935, he went the entire route. In 1936 Meyer won his third speed way race. Last year he drove another 500 miles without relief.

GOING OR Tony Lenard (right), of the Peninsulars, glances off the shoulder of Andy Clemens, of Thistles (left) after a hard header that failed to keep the Peninsulars in the State Cup playoffs Sunday. The Sheet squad of the Revere Brass contingent Sunday night continued the feats that have marked the handicap division of the City Bowling Tournament in progress at Argyle Recreation. Replacing the booster class, the handicappers have been surpassing their season averages with vengeance to put competition at a new high. Their margin over average determines their position and Sunday the Revere five soared above by 129 pins. That gave them fifth place.

Their average was 2D53 and they bettered it on 2711. Walter Anderson showed the way with 597 and a middle game of 242. Six other squads turned in outstanding performances that likely will last through for prizes. Louie's Place went 156 pins over with a 2427. It average was 2271.

Water Department emerged from the Hamtramck Bowling League's shift with a seventh place on 145 over its average. They toppled 2365, with Bill Storkae the high man. He turned a 545 series. Ratigan Motor Sales, who went onto the alleys with to better, came off with 2526, 129 pins over. They went into tenth place on the showing.

Other credible scores were the Judge James, of Lincoln Park team, which blasted out 2581 for 103, while Mendelsohn No. 9 went 58 over with a 2654. The list of regular leaders saw an upheaval as four new leaders took over. Motor Inn Recreation Js'o. 3's 2984 captured first place.

Archie Johnson's 645 and R. Jewett's 613 contributed the sub-itantial portion. Twentieth Century Bar's 2962 took over second, Norton Abrasive's 2930 went into third, while Jefferson Club rolled out a 2924 for fourth. Dr. Korbelak Saturday seized fifth when Royal Seltz showed the way with a 619 series.

Bill Shimmer, of Norton, topped Joe Antick for the day, putting together 670 against Antick's 641, Antick rolled with the G. M. Building team in the handicap division. Optimists Capture National Polo Cup Detroit Trio Beaten by 15-8 Score CHICAGO, April 17 (A.P.) Winston Guest New York Op timiats swept over a revamped Detroit trio 15 to 8, tonight for the National Indoor polo championships. Victory gave the East a sweep In Saturday night's matches, the Blue Hill Farm team, of Media, having defeated Chicagos Shamrocks, 11 to 10, on Walter Hayden's overtime goal in the third and deciding battle for the Sherman Cup.

While Guest devoted much ot his time to defensive play against the strengthened and mote ag gressive Detroiters, 21-year-oid Billy Zimmerman carried off scoring honors with six points. IIPTIMIHTS PFTRIIIT R. Zimmrrman Nn, 1 olnrv Hivlv Mrmll link No It. II. Kwcl nlnn l.ur.l Bark H.

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Giants Sweep Series CLEVELAND, April 17 (A.P.) The New York Giants trounced the Cleveland Indians, 5 to 3, here today to wind up their exhibition game series with the Tribe before a crowd of 7,000 fans. A double by Mel Ott in the third Inning, driving in Bartell and Joe Moore, clinched the game. Mel Haider, pitching the first seven innings for the Indians, gave the Giants all eight of their hits. Spartan Golfers Select Course for Match Play EAST LANSING, April Home matches of Michigan State's golf team will be played over the Walnut Hills course this year. Ttu layout is one of the most difficult in Central Michigan.

Chrysler and Thistle Booters Advance to Second Round Cup Defender and Runner-Up Score Easy Triumphs on Way to Finals the first half of their battle with Northwestern. In Division games, St. George's beat Bavarians, 3 to 0, and St. Clair A's defeated German 4 to 0, at Elmwood Park. German ousted Toledo Bavarians, 2 to 0.

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-By W. W. Edgar 1 MAX SCHMEL1NG, beetle-browed German, completed one of the most outlandish and profitable bits of ballyhoo in the history of the fight industry when he made a punching bag of Steve Dudas Saturday afternoon in Germany and then announced that he was ready for Joe Louis. Heretofore, when a champion and his challenger started to prepare for a title event, they hied themselves away to the mountains and did most of their work in comparative private. Nothing much was heard of them for two or three months until they'd move near the scene of the proposed battle to put the finishing touches to their conditioning programs.

But Schmeling changed all this several months ago when he announced that he wanted three tune-up bouts before meeting the champion. At first, this seemed logical. Max had been idle for quite a spell and it was felt that he needed a fight or two to sharpen up, No-Name Opponents MAX asked for a list of opponents from which to choose. With great care five heavyweights were selected. And from this list he chose Harry Thomas, Ben Foord and Dudas.

With the beating of the ballyhoo drums, Max came to New York and gained a technical knockout over Thomas in the eighth round. Then he returned home and won a decision over Foord and completed his chores with a technical knockout over Dudas. And what was Louis doing all this time? He was following Schmcling's lead. No sooner had Max announced that he needed three tune-ups than Louis, sensing that the German was taking the play away from him, decided he needed action, too. With just as great care he chose Nathan Mann and Harry Thomas.

Mann was just an upstart who lasted only three rounds. This task finished, the big-wigs of the industry hit upon the idea of sending Thomas against Louis for no other reason than to make comparisons. Just Plenty of Practice BUT now that the tune-up program is over, what good has been accomplished? Neither Louis nor Schmeling fought anyone who figured to give him any trouble. And Schmeling could do no better than gain two technical knockouts and a decision It becomes less of a feRt when one considers that Roscoe Toles knocked out Dudas in three rounds at Olympia two years ago. And last It be forgotten, Jimmy Adamick, who Is nothing more than a good-looking prospect, beat Harry Thomas.

So, dissecting the tnue-up pro grams, it is apparent that neither Lotus nor Schmeling gained any thing in the way of prestige by their victories. They didn't need to appear in public to excite in terest, for the public has been clamoring for their return match i ever since. Joe became champion and it will draw well whether it is held in Oshkosh or Kokomo. Old-Timers' March Just About Ready Final arrangements for the Old-Timers' parade to Briggs Stadium for the opening Tiger-Cleveland game on Friday will be made at a meeting to be held in Tommy Long's cafe Tuesday noon. All members of the association are urged to be present.

Old-timers who have not yet received their tickets for the opener are asked to get in touch with John Roesink as soon as possible. The supply is fast becoming exhausted. -Bernie Boland is going to insist that Oscar Vitt, new Tribe pilot, leave his club and march with the Old-Timers in the march to the flag pole. Backer Wanted A Class baseball team is looking for a backer. Anyone inter ested write John Kalelta, 13277 Bloom St.

lloncj in Ycllo-Bole improves all tobaccos. You spend at least $:0 for tobacco in i year Jt spent on Yello nukes that $20 woith of tobacco taste twice is good! Get Yello-Bolt today. A ATI Hartke and Klein Hit 1272 in Doubles CHICAGO, April 17 Two Detroit double sets entered the prize lists in the American Bowling Congress tournament here today when they rolled out scores above the 1200 mark. Eddie Hartke and Art Klein topped the day's doubles with a 1272 while Jack Burke and Dale Huntington, also of Detroit, rolled up a 1229. Burke's 593 in the singles also appeared safe, in the lower brackets of the prize money.

It is estimated that anything over 580 will win some kind of a prize in the tournament which has a widespread cash award aspect. Unexpectedly low figures are placing among the money winners. The day's single star was Jay Chappie, of Wichita, who totaled 668 on games of 209, 220 and 237 Totals still in the money are five-man, 2690; doubles, 1122; singles, 573 and all-events, 1195. The tournament has only two days to run. TWO-MAX EVENTS F.

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In her second attempt at record breaking Miss Brennan covered the 300-yard medley course in 4:05.4 to smash the former mark of 4:08.3 set by Katherine Rawls, of Florida, in 1933. Dusette Favored to Remove Mask Odds Against No. 2 Keeping Identity Mvstery Man No. 2 tied an extra knot in his valuable mask as he prepared to meet George Dusette, former light heavyweight wrestling champion, in the Arena Gardens no-time limit main event to-night. The match is a one-fall, no-time limit.

There are several reasons why Dusette is favored to win The Boston Strong Boy never has lost a first fall in more than six years. As there is but one fall and the match will go to a decision, the fans cannot see how George can lose. The supersti sous also have another reason to favor Dusette. Dusette always has come back to lick any man with whom he previously drew. The Great Balbo and Prof.

Tuffy Gleet will meet In a two-fall semifinal. One-fall bouts are Al Perry vs. Kay Ryan and Vic Webber vs. Johnny Silvy. AVE.

8:30 P. M. KAYO vs. nORGAIJ LEADING CHALLENGER rormul -it" tr-A to build and Allevl.t. I nn It i nnlaina awwniial vii.

min. and 0, in low' lidtior. rnffM, tra nr otlitr asoa, If Not Hrtl.it oil Urn nntmal r.irniul hfln mfna I l0 nep Kfll." Unn double ai2, now only -f uiiii ON SALE AT ALL CUNNINGHAM'S DRUG STORES CYO BOXING FINALS 17 Amateur Bouts Olympia MONDAY, APRIU8 8:00 p. M. Reserved Seats $2.20 $1.10, 75c Balcony, 40c wmmm i TO TOWN J1 I AIIYWIIERE 14 THE "1 ttVDROX I 1 -VCOLA The Story of a Box Factory NEW YORK, April 17 What about Joe DiMaggio? Minus him, the Yankees still hold an edge in the American League but waning edge.

As the two pennant campaigns get under way, it looks like the Detroit's Tigers or Cleveland's Indians might turn in an upset through Tiger power or Indian pitching. But, still, what about Joe DiMaggio, who'll be absent when the Yankees open tomorrow? "He will make a big difference," Clark Griffith, the Washington owner said. "He may not be nearly as good as he was when he gets back. I'll tell you why. DiMaggio is now in business the restaurant business here most of his money is tied up.

Some years ago, I had a great young catcher. He batted around .340 this one particular season and, when I started to sign him up for the following season, I found he had bought a box factory. I didn't sign him up. "I sold him to another manager for $7,500. The other manager thought he had a big bargain.

Around the middle of July, when my ex-star was hitting around the manager came to me and wanted to know just what I'd known about my catcher that I had held out. 'He can't play a he said. only knew one I told him. 'I knew he'd bought a box factory. That was "No ball player," Griff said, "can remain a good ball player and have some other business.

They don mix. I could tell you about a flock of those trying to double up. The pace in the big leagues is too hot. The ball player in some other business begins to worry about it. He can't be in two places at once, so he winds up in neither place.

About DiMaggio 'Now, DiMaggio is a great young ball player," Griff con tinued. "He is one of the greatest young ball players I've ever seen and that goes back 40 years. But owning a restaurant in San Francisco isn't going to help him in New York or the American League. "Take the cane of Rob Jones In golf," Griffith said. "Jones has proved in practice rounds or friendly rounds he could hit the ball as well as he ever did.

I mean by that, Jones In the last year has played any number of rounds over hard courses between G6 and 61). But, for the last seven or eight years, he has been in business. "Business la another game when it comes to competition. When you figure that Jones beat out such stars as Sammy Snead, Johnny Revolts and other crack props at Augusta my angle is that he did a great job. But he had no chance to beat out a field of seasoned, campaigning pros who were thinking only of competitive golf.

This meant their living. This meant and means their entire concentration. "I want ball players who are giving their entire concentration on baseball through the playing season. I'll tell you a fellow who gave more time to baseball to thinking about baseball in his playing days than anyone else. His name is Cobb Ty Cobb.

That's all he thought about. You can include Hans Wagner and Tris Speaker. You can add Babe Ruth. You can include practically every star baseball has known. Their main and only business during the season was baseball." (Conyrlsht.

1038) Cracks Own Record John Francis, of Notre Dame, lowered his own all-time Notre Dame indoor record in the Chicago Relays when he ran the distance in 2:15.4. He had set the former mark of 2:16 in the recent Illinois Relays. Golf Note Middlebclt Golf Club Kickers' Handicap results: O. McSweeney, BB-10 76; H. Morris, 81-U 78.

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That made Sunday's games a tossup, with the young and peppy Peninsular and Northwestern squads promising an upset apiece. The Thistles climbed back in the running with a 4-1 walkaway that made their Scottish followers cluck with satisfaction, while Chrysler took a closer game, 2 to 0, over Northwestern. The Mo tors victory, though, was immediately protested. A matter of seven minutes, which Northwestern declared had been cut off the end of the game by Referee Dave Cou- brough, will be argued at the next meeting of the Michigan Soccer Commission. The United Germany, playing in Flint's Atwood Stadium, accompanied the leaders into the second round, defeating Aulds, 5 to 1, with Mike Steinert and Ewald Hilbort sharing all of the scoring.

In Cleveland for an exhibition game with the Bartunik Slavias, Baker's All-Stars suffered a 3-2 defeat. Geoffrey Coombs, young Baker center forward, was the standout, booting in both of the losers' goals. An auto mishap in which Alec Lundy, Bob Carson and Archie McGowan were injured, weakened the Detroiters. Ed Tranter, a fullback, set the Thistles on their way with a clever 40-yard boot. Johnny Raeside and Johnny Kllgoor made it 3-0 at the half.

Then husky Dick O'Donncll, a forward, added a goal before Center Jim Goodfellow saved Peninsular from a shutout. Andy Hughes and Neil Campbell put in long drives to give the Chryslers their 2-0 margin within Tiger Averages ITT1N0 AB RBI II Prt. Klenlat 2 1 1 0 1.000 ('liriiiner 7 1 2 1 211 20 3 .1117 so 12 2 11 2 I'ulfeiilieraer I 0 1 0 ,333 I illlriililua 27 31 1.1 2 .327 I rnui her 7 17 12 I .321 rrrnlirrf ...111 30 3.1 33 0 .31.1 lurk 7.1 20 23 22 7 .3117 Walker 81 1.1 21 0 8 8 22 1 0 II hrUtman II 0 0 8 2 2 2 0 I lain 48 8 12 8 (I .2.111 Tehlipfta 32 .1 8 II 2 .210 Keiuteiir 12 I 3 1 0 Knsell 2.1 I 3 0 .2111 ado I 2 II .222 I'lel 28 0 li 0 .214 llniljej (1110 II .187 Whila 32 .1 li 2 0 .1.111 (Mil 7 0 1 0 0 .11.1 uker 11 1 2 0 .07 1 Cnrfman 3 0 0 0 0 .000 Renl.in .1 1 0 0 0 UaT 3 0 0 0 0 (M Hatwnrlh 2 0 0 0 0 l.awnn 8 1 0 0 .0110 Tntala 9h4 184 28 PITI HIMi I. BR 0 Pet. Hri.l, 4 1 0 .1 1 II I CMIO 3 1 0 10 .11 nnft 1 1 0 .1 2 I lion I i I 10 10 I uker 3 I II 3 (HI 2 I I 7 2 18! Member American Mutual Alliance ii BLEND YOUR TOBACCO WITH THE HONEY BOXING FIGHTS BOXING ARENA GARDENS TUESDAY, APRIL 19 5795 WOODWARD Til: MATCH THAT TOOK OXi; YEA It TO MAliK Opening day of the baseball season-Tigers playing at Chicago Harry Heil-mann, veteran batting champion, at the microphone WXYZ bringing you his report of the exciting combat, play by play, as it takes place at Comiskey Park.

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