The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 29, 1931, Page 6

THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1931 SAY GAME REQUIRES NO MORE TIME THAN MANY OTHER SPORTS Base Conclusions on Mass of Figures Obtained From 400 Universities COMMITTEE MAKES REPORT ‘Chick’ Meehan, Deposed N. Y. U. Coach, Says Pastime Needs No Defense New York, Dec. 29.—(}—In answer to charges that football is over-em- phasized, takes up too much time and Jowers class-room efficiency, a special committee that has studied the ques- tion a full year presented a blanket denial to the football coaches’ associa~ tion Tuesday. From a mass of figures compiled on the basis of the answers of 400 univer- sities and 273 varsity captains to a questionnaire, Lou Little, of Columbia university, head of the committee of five, drew this conclusion: “Tt is the opinion of the committee the information obtained indicates that football is not over-emphasized. That it may be over-emphasized in some institutions we do not deny but to condemn the game because too much attention is paid to it in a few institutions is manifestly unfair and ‘unjust. “It would be just as sensible to con- demn a religious or political institu- tion in its entirety because some offi- cial was lax in the performance of his duty.” The committee, consisting of Little, Charles Bachman, of Florida; Alvin (Bo) McMillan, Kansas State; Noble Kizer, Purdue; and Paul Schissler, Oregon State, was appointed at the 1930 meeting to examine the situation statistically. Analysis of the ques- tionnaires, the committee reported, brought out these facts: Point to Facts ‘That football practice and lectures take up less than half the time a stu- dent must spend on college publica- tions; about two thirds the time crew requires; much less than dramatics or lacrosse, and even less than debating. ‘That the time required for prepara- tion for academic courses such as his- tory, English, modern languages and chemistry “much exceeds” that devot- ed to football or any other extra- curricular activity. That ona basis of time devoted out of regular season, football ranks six- teenth, behind such sports and activ- ities as swimming, lacrosse, crew, golf, track, boxing, wrestling, glee club, and basketball among others. That on a basis of week, only base- ball and track cover shorter periods. That in length of daily practice football stands fifth behind golf, dramatics, lacrosse and baseball. ‘That in the number of enforced ab- Sences from classes football stands eighth. Scholastic standings of football players received from ten universities showed “that in practically every case athletes are as high if not higher than the general average.” COMES OUT IN FAVOR OF SPRING TRAINING New York, Dec. 29.—(P)—College football coaches from all parts of the ‘United States, in session to take an- whual stock of the gridiron sport, were greeted today by the declaration of| Coaches i | | | i OUR BOARDING HOUSE AND Now, LADIES AKD GENTLEMEN , WITH THE KIAND ASSISTANCE OF THIS GEASTLEMANA WHO VoLUSTEERED To come Y& UP FRamM THE AUDIENCE To “Ge, NERIFY MY CLAIM “THAT So WIRES ARE USED IN THIS To witt CAUSE A GERANIUM NEXT TRICK, GRow AND BLaam FRoM THE EMPTY AUT / "@ Nou mice A THE FIRST ime in His: HIGHLY” COLOR HIST, PROFESSOR — By Ahern | UUM —— eu THE ; AUDIENCE THAT T ONCE APPEARED AS OTHELLO THE MaOoR, IN SYDNEY ,> AUSTRALIA # iL CAREER, THE MASOR HAS ACHIEVED THE AMBITION TO DISPLAY,HIS, |HISTRIOMIC ABILITY AS A DRAMATIC ACTOR = Dry Gridiron in Prospect for Rose Tilt/:: California Sentiment Favors Trojans to Win By at Least Two Touchdowns Pasadena, Calif, Dec. 29—(?}— Prospects: for a dry gridiron New Year's day at the Rose Bowl lightened the hearts of Tulane and the Uni- versity of Southern California foot- ball squads Tuesday. Official weather reports called for showers Tuesday and clearing skies Wednesday, and there was indication the storm had run its course. ‘The Rose tournament game-site, al- though below the level of surrounding ground, is well drained and the sod is firm. Coach Howard Jones of the U. 8. C. Trojans admits a muddy gridiron would confine his team fo its power driving offense, making a diversified attack almost impossible. He thinks Perhaps it would handicap the green wave as well. Dr. Wilbur C. Smith, Tulane ath- letic director, expressed the opinion the Greenies’ chances should in no wise be altered by heavy going. Coach Bernie Bierman, given to a pessimis- tic outlook, was non-committal. Local sentiment continues to pre- vail that rain-or shine, the Trojans should win by a couple vf touchdowns at least. their retiring president, John F. (Chick) Meehan, that “the game needs no defense.” Meehan’s statement, voicing the views of a big proportion of his as- sociates, was accepted as the open- ing shot in a move by the coaches to check unthinking attacks or “over- zealous” attempts to alter football Tules because of the extraordinary number of deaths from grid-iron ac- cidents in 1931. None of the coaches sought to minimize the gravity in a situation that has cost the lives of 48 youths. At the same time they were not pre- pared to recommend any radical; changes in the rules. Stricter enforcement of some of the existing regulations, especially with reference to use of hands, was re- garded by most coaches as the vital factor. ‘Takes Leadership Meehan took the leadership in an attempt to bring several controversial subjects out into the open. In his farewell presidential address, pre- pared for delivery at the opening session of the American Football ‘Coaches’ association, Meehan express- ed himself strongly favor of spring] training. “Possibly one way to lessen the in- Juries and reduce the number of fatalities,” he said, “is to be fair with the boys themselves and to allow the coach more time to teach his squad. more thoroughly the fundamentals of the game. A boy should be allowed to enjoy reasonable spring practice.” Conspicuously missing at the gath- ering was the personal influence of one of the association’s greatest |to Spokesmen in former disturbing times —Knute Rockne. The coaches plan- ned to honor Rockne’s memory in the annual meeting as well as at the ban- quet board tonight in the “brown derby” story-telling contest, a fav- orite outlet for the wit of the wizard of Notre Dame. Lake Region Ski-Men Stage Big Spectacle Devils Lake, N. D., Dec. 29.—(?)— More than 1,200 persons from the Lake Region witnessed a galaxy of ski riders perform at Devils Heart here Sunday, with Casper Oimen, na- tional champion and Peder Flagstad, nationally known ski jumper, partic- spating, Seven performers from the Grand Forks Skj club, one from Garske, and Oimen and Flagstad took part in thc Climaxing the afternoon’s program were the twin fumps of Olmen ait | -Flagstad, both leaping well over 100 Rent the Spare Room Baseball Writers _ Pick All-Star Club i Qian St. Louis, Dec. 29.—()}—An all- star major league baseball team chosen by 229 members of the baseball writers’ association of America, consists of eight Ameri- gan League and two National League players. The team, announced Tuesday by the sporting news, includes: Al Simmons, Philadelphia athletics, left field; Earl Averill, of Cleve- land, center field; Babe Ruth, of the New York Yankees, right field; Harold Traynor of the Pittsburgh Pirates, third base; Joe Cronin of Washington, short- stop; Frankie Frisch of the St. Louis Cardinals, second base; Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees, first base; Mickey Cochrane of the Philadelphia Athletics, catcher; Robert M. Grove and George Earnshaw, both of the athletics, pitchers. Dawson Independents Beat Medina, 32 to 19 Hat oO Dawson, N. D., Dec. 29.—In their | 4 ‘second victory in as many starts the Dawson Independents defeated an to 19, on a local floor. The game was fast throughout and at times rough, E. Anderson, Dawson manager said. Dawson got away to an early €:x pace the opposition all during the contest. Medina spurted in the final minutes to reduce the victor's lead. Watson and Abbot were high point. men for Dawson with Anderson and Nebraska University 33; ' Thru The Tribune Want Ads | State Teachers 36, ‘aggregation of Medina courtmen, 32) pt Rustand bearing the brunt of the de-| ;, { | Ks (2-2¢- CARDS WERE ABLE TO MAINTAIN WINNING WAYS ON FOREIGN SOIL Champions Lead League With Percentage of .692 at Home; .618 on Road New York, Dec. 29.—(P)—Abllity of !Heathcot the St. Louis Cardinals to maintain their winning ways on the road proved the deciding factor in their dash to the 131 National League pennant, of- ficial figures released by league head- quarters reveal. The playing site meant little to the champions who set an even pace all the way, with a winning percentage of -692 on their home lot and .619 on foreign soil. The New York Giants, who finished second in thé race proper, had a per- centage of .649 at the Polo Grounds] 1°! and .493 on the road with 37 wins and 38 losses Four other clubs, Chicago, Brook- lyn, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Played winning ball for the home folks but fell down disastrously on tour. Cincinnati and Boston played no fa- vorites, losing with equal facility in anybody’s park. Other assorted figures divulged by the league statistician show the Chi- cago Cubs were the leading sluggers, drew the most bases on balls and suf- fered the most strikeouts. Among the individual stars, Chuck Klein of the Phillies was the most consistent in hitting for extra bases. At bat 594 bases and a slugging per- centage of .584, The Saye official total bases on hits, slugg! percentages, runs batted in records, and other miscella- neous records of National league play- ers who participated in 50 games or more during the 1931 season. Charles H. Klein, Philadelphia, heads the league with a slugging per- centage of .584, and has the largest total of runs batted in, 121. Melvin T. Ott, New York, drew most bases on balls, 80, Cincinnati, struck out most times, 86. Vincent Barton, Chicago, was hit most often by pitcHers, 9 times. Of the regular players, Ed J. Roush, Cincinnati, struck out the fewest number of times, 5 in 101 games. Four players batted in 100 or more runs, as against the league record of 17 made in 1930, Individual Records Name, Club. AB TB SP RBI BB SO 347 584121 59 49, 205 .874 90 23 Klein, ' Phila, 594 Hornsby, Chi..357 111.388 Henry-N. Cullop,{ WINTER TRADES WITH ONLY MINOR CHANGES Outfielders Eddie Morgan and Dick. Porter Fail to Bring Acceptable Offer TO USE CANNATSER AT FIRST Two Recruit Right-Handers Will Start Next Season; May . Stiffen Moundsmen Editor's Note: (This is another of baseball series on major league shakeups and 1932 prospects). Cleveland, O., Dec. 29.—(?)—As fa- miliar as an old shirt—that about sizes up next season’s edition of the Cleveland baseball club. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh will have all his Indians back at their old posts with but one or two minor ex- ceptions, General Manager Billy Evans came through the winter dickers unscathed, and his principal stock in trade, out- fielders Eddie Morgan and Dick Por- ter, failed to bring an acceptable of- fer, although they have hit for .350 for the last three years. Manager Peckinpaugh plans next season to start Bruce Canhatser, New Orleans product, at first and send Eddie to the outfield to fight it out with Porter. Earl Averill, who batted .333 and hit 32 home runs, and Joe Vosmik, sandlot find of 1931, should have no trouble keeping two of the outfield ‘With the exception of Wes Ferrell, Willis Hudlin and Mel Harder, the Cleveland pitching staff was a dis- tinct disappointment last year. These three regulars were the only ones to break .500. Ferrell pitched excellent ball to win 22 games and lost 12. Two recruit right-handers will start next season and may give the mound crew needed stiffening. most promising is Oral Hildrebrand who came up from Indianapolis at the end of the season. The other is Mont Pearson, purchased from Oakland of the Pacific Coast League. Critz, N. ¥....288 92.387 17 8 17 Gelbert, S.L..447 171 .383 62 54 31 Mallon, Phil..375 142 .379 45 29 40 Crabtree, C! 43 167 377 37 23 33 Mancuso, §. 87 70.374 23 18 13 Bressler, BI 57 .373 26 11 10 M'Curdy, 55 367 25 23 16 Cincin. 92.365 28 32 16 Phillips, 53 127 .360 44 41 49 Moore, Bos...192 69 .359 34 13 3 Flowers, Bklyn.-St. L..168 60 .357 20 16 10 Friberg, Phil..353 124 .351 26 33 25 Groskloss, Pit,161 66.343 20 11 16 Grace, Chi- cago-Pitt....159 64.340 21 17 6 Roush, Cin.:-376 127-488 41 17 6 out! it. Clnele sne . 71.387 45 53 33 Wilson, St. L..383 129 .336 51 28 15 Finn, Bklyn..413 139 .336.45 21 42 Gilbert, Bk 52 184 333 46 39 38 Suhr, Pitts. 70 90 .333 32 38 25 High, St. 31 43 .328 19 24 4 opez, Bklyn..360 118 .327 40 28 33 Th'pson, Bkn..181 59 .325 21 23 16 Jensen, Pit 67 87 325 17 10 18 Sukef’th, Ci 51 113 321 25 38 18 O'Farrell, N 74 56 821 19 21 23 Sankey, Pitts:132 42 .318 14 14 10 Aaah Reba 111 «317 27 «22 «27 Maranville, Boston .. 562 178 .316 33 56 34 Sheely, Bos. 38 169 314 77 34 21 Slade, Bklyn..272 85 .313 29 23 28 Hunnefield, Bos.-N. Y....217 67 .309 18 3 18 Lucas, Cin. 63 47.307 17 1 9 Urbanski, Boston +303 93 .306 17 10 32 Brickel, Phil..514 157 .305 31 42 39 Durocher, Cin.361 106 .294 29 18 32 Comorosky, Pittsburgh. .350 102 291 48 34 28 Neun, Bos. 04 30.288 12 11 14 Jurges, Chi. 87 238 25 41 Ford, Cinct...175 13 18 18 Cronin, 10 7 5 Maguire, B 26 16 26 Koster, Phi 51 40.265 8 14 21 Marshall, NY..194 49 253 10 8 8 Thevenow, Be Elliott, Phi " LOST WINNING RECIPE University of Pennsylvania in 1900 won the first Poughkeepsie rowing regatta, but the Quakers haven't been. victorious since then. Hal Benjin, first baseman with New : York-Pennsylvania league experience, hhas~been acquired by the Atlanta Crackers. “Bat” Bellini, stocky Alabama half- back, may turn his talents to manag- ing a bantamweight fighter this win- ter. Webb Burke, former “Ole Miss” star center, is coaching high school team at Jonesboro, Ark. His team won sev- en of nine games this season, By way of serving notice for 1932, the University of Iowa's freshman football team this year battled the varsity on almost even terms, > | Stickler Solution { 4 | ¢——__—_——__—________¢ AAAAAEEEIOOOUU :, CCDHKNNNRTTTVYY. YOU CANNOT EAT Your Cake AND HAVE : 0 fense. Wright, 8 . q Leudtke was outstanding for Medi-| Cullop,” Cin...334 By rearranging the letters in the two' na, finding the loop for four field | imslex, 9 106 444 32 20. ga.| | Upper tines, you can form the proverb in goals | pavis: Phi SL 38 38 the lower lines. @ e summary: 65 29 Dawson (32) FG Fr rea ete i i B Roettger, 146 434 KM 23 1 0; Cin,-St. L. .! 7 16 | Hartnett, C 165 .434 70 52 48! Ass | itnes: Ph..501 217 1433 74 30 38 | [NEW ORLEAN 'uccinelio, 2 0 1! Cinch, .- 5248 431 93 G4 28 | FAMOUS : 5 3 2 a pipns 303 130 429 36 26 12 = = =) Schum Totals.........4.0...18 2 —7| Boston, 188 422 42 8 30 rt. 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LG Ee eran pp ‘ br alten for | Basketball Scores | ait 2 | SBRRSuene “onnamemeeas o 9] V A 29 83 fecthe asking —LinesinLobty eh rg Grid Casualties California Sunshine Finally Comes to Give Footballers Outdoor Drill San Francisco, Dec. 20.—(?)—East and West footballers practicing for the annual Shrine charity game here New Year's had a hard work assign- ment to accomplisch Tuesday, as Cal- irherg sunshine finally came out of Faced by difficult weather condi- tions since arriving, both squads Mon. jday went through long outdoor prac- jtices on the fields of Stanford and |the University of California, Coaches hinted what backfield combinations would be depended up- on for the scoring threat. Dick Han- ley and Andy Kerr of the East had the running attack centered about Reb Russell of Northwestern and Clark Hinkle of Bucknell. Both are big, hard running ball carriers, and may alternate at the fullback and quarterback posts. Percy Locey and Dana X. Bible, ‘West coaches, liked the work of Fran- Says Widespread Publicity |e at Would Put Him Under Psy- chological Handicap Madison, Wis., Dec. 29—(?)—Glenn ‘Thistlethwaite, head football coach at the University of Wisconsin since 1927, has followed in the footsteps of Athletic Director George Little by re- signing his post. His resignation was made public after an executive meeting of the ath- letic council Monday night. The council accepted the and voted to recommend their to President Glenn Frank and the board of regents. . Director Little presented his resig- nation Dec. 14. Thistlethwaite’s res- ignation, contained in a letter to Prof. J. F. A. Pyre, council, reads as follows: “In order to permit complete free- dom of action on the part of the ath- letic council in its reorganization Plane, as affecting intercollegiate sports at the University of Wisconsin, I desire to place in your hands for Presentation to the council at its next meeting, my request to be relieved of the duties of head football coach, ef- fective June 30, 1932.” Although Coach Thistlethwaite had denied on several occasions an inten- cis “Bud” Toscani of St. Mary's col- lege so well they used him in both backfield combinations, ‘The East listed casualties. halfback, rested a bruised shoulder, F TS Last iGHT (By The Asnociated Press) o luck Everett, Gary, ind. outpointed Jack Roper, Bal- imore (1 ick Sisk, Chicago, aha, Neb—Tommy Grogan, Omaha, knocked out Joe Rivers, Cedar Rapids, In.. (6). Only 22 frosh gridmen won numer- als at the University of Illinois this fall—the smallest number in years, It costs about $10,000 a month to Operate the athletic department at the University of Wisconsin. Rent the Spare Room | Thru The Tribune Want Ads Rooms for Rent Houses for Rent Personal Service Miscellaneous for Sale Household Goods for Sale Flats and Apartments for Rent Automobiles and Trucks for Sale Ellert, Syracuse end, was in bed with |would be retained for another season @ cold, while Gene Moever, Tennessee | was virtually dispelled when Director }tion to resign, it was expected the ad- verse criticism to which he was sub- Jected would result in the choosing of @ new coach for next year. Hope he ‘Little The director was the coach’s chief defender when certain alumni demanded a new coach at the close of the 1930 season. The athletic council’s determination to make extensive changes in the ath- letic department was one of two rea- sons for Coach Thistlethwaite’s de- Cision to retire from his present post, he told newspapermen. He expressed the opinion the wide publicity given to the athletic troubles at Wisconsin had created @ situation that would feat "handicap “in ‘oondiise” tutese coaching future teams here, Director Little. induced Coach ‘Thistlethwaite to come here five years ago after the latter had brought Northwestern to a tie for the West- ern Conference championship. Nei- ther have accepted a position else- where but Little said he expects to resume his old role of professor of Physical education rather than con- tinue as an athletic director or coach. The athletic council made no an- Association Denies Football Is Over-Emphasized CLEVELAND INDIANS WILL BE VIRTUALLY UNCHANGED IN 1932 CWB COMES THROUGH|Thistlethwalte Quits as Badger Coach East Team Lists. athletic department, due to de. football receipts, it is expect. ed the council will recommend the merger of the posts of athletic director and football or, basketball coach. Teams coached by Thistlethwaite at Wisconsin won ten, lost 14 and tied two conference games in five years, Unbeaten Teams Head Court Card Butler and Loyola to Clash in Basketball Classic; Mon- tana Plays Purdue Chicago, Dec. 29—(7)—Butler and Loyola, both undefeated this season will meet in the midwest’s headline basketball game tonight at Indian. apolis, Loyola had a record of six Straight, while the Bulldogs had triumphs over Pittsburgh, Southern California and Dlinois. Montana State's Barnstormers will meet Purdue's powerful squad at Lafayette, and Nebraska will seck a victory over a Big Ten opponent at the expense of Minnesota at Minne- apolis. The Huskers already have lost to Iowa. —_——___ NOTICE OF SALE OF IMPOUNDED PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on De- cember 19, 1931, there were impound- ed by the City’ Pound Master, tho three horses hereinafter Particularly described, and same have been since said date kept and maintained by said Pound Master, and that judgment has been duly entered by the Police \ istrate of the City of Bismar against John Doe, a person unknown, for the fees, charges and, costs, being the sum of’ $30.16, and ‘said ' Police Magistrate has made an order direct= ing the undersigned to proceed to sell such animals to pay such fees, costs and charges, and costs of sale. That in accordance with said order I will sell the said horses at Public Auction at 922 Avenue C in said City of Bismarck, where the said animals are impounded, on Saturday the 9th day of January, 1932, at 2 o'clock p, That said horses ‘are described as follows: One gelding about ten years old, 3 white feet, weight about 1300 pounds; one bay mare about ten years old, white spot in forehead, and scar on left’ shoulder, weight’ about 1300 Pounds; one bay mare about ten years old, no distinguishing marks, weight about 1000 pounds, Dated December 28, 1931. nouncement as to the successors. In|‘ view of the necessity for economy in €.'I, Martineson, iafabiea: Chief of Police, The shortest and quickest road to a sale in southwestern North Dakota and in Bismarck .,.,.The Bismarck Tribune classified pags There are times in life when a quick sale of something one possesses enables a person tu grasp an opportunity for an advantageous move in business or domestic life. 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