The  Kokomo Tribune
January 2, 1935
Page 7
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I. U.  ATHLETE HELD  ON
MANSLAUGHTER  CHARGE
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Shelbyville, Ind., Jan.1 
          Ernest Applas, 63, of Shelbyville, died in the Major hospital here today of injuries suffered when he was struck by a hit-and-run motorist while crossing a downtown street last night.  Officers arrested  Kenneth Gorrell, 20, Indiana University athlete, and a native of Flat Rock, on a charge of manslaughter, after  Everett Norwood of Westport, witnessed the hit-and-run automobile.  Gorrell later was released on $5,000 bond.
Contributed by Janet McColley Franklin

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