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MCHS
THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS
1925
news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago
Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates
Hinkle is Signed to Direct Butler Athletics 3 Years
From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, March 20, 1926: Paul D. “Tony” Hinkle has been named athletic director of Butler University succeeding Pat Page, according to an announcement by Arthur Brown, chair of the athletic committee of the board of trustees. Present plans have Hinkle coaching football, baseball, and basketball and until a track coach is appointed he will also devote a good part of his time to the Blue and White thinly-clads. A graduate of the University of Chi
Mar 20


Butler Captures National Court Tourney, 30 to 26
From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, March 16, 1924: The Butler College Bulldogs won the national A. A. U. (Amateur Athletic Union)...
Mar 16, 2024


Net Fans in State Await Whistle to Start Great Derby
From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, February 29, 1924: The shrill blast of the referee’s whistle will be the signal today for the start...
Feb 29, 2024
Hoosier Basketball Officials Form Board
From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, November 29, 1921: Dale Miller, one of the most popular Indiana basketball officials, hosted a...
Nov 29, 2021


City Becomes State Basketball Center Friday
From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, March 14, 1921: Indianapolis becomes the basketball center of Indiana for the first time when the...
Mar 14, 2021
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