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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
9
Joe Louise reflects on his Chicago victory over Lee Ramage for 1500 dollars and his upcoming overseas tour to entertain servicemen. The piece notes locals label him plain and regular, mentions bowling scores and league chatter, and references Armour Bowling League events.
Radio industry notes outline Ralph Edwards seeking a new M C for Truth or Consequences, Harry Von Zell landing the role, and 94 auditions costing 6500 dollars. Fanny Brice out with laryngitis, NBC schedule tweaks include Burns and Allen, Talks Tonight postponed, and a sweep of NBC CBS and Mutual programs through Good Friday services and various shows across networks.
Fair and warmer conditions expected in the east portion with showers and cooler conditions in the west. Tonight cloudy with possible precipitation and cooler temperatures. Friday will be mostly cloudy and cooler in the east with strong winds. Huron reports continued cloudy conditions today and tonight with low temperatures easing.
Harry Gumbert, St. Louis Cardinals ace, aims to reach 100 major league wins this season after posting a 98– wins tally. The Texas native has stood out since 1941, aiding a club that traded for him and delivering 30–15 since then as he eyes a landmark early in the campaign.
Hints from Reds camp at Bloomington indicate manager Bill McKechnie prepares a strong pitching staff. The piece surveys players, ex pros, and staff movements shaping Cincinnati for a pitcher’s year amid wartime assignments and spring practice.
The article notes Tomas dela Cruz and Arnold Carter as key newcomers for Syracuse, with de la Cruz a Cuban right-hander who posted six shutouts and a 3 hit playoff win, and Carter a southpaw who helped win the Governor's Cup. It also covers manager McKechnie’s emphasis on mental attitude, consistent delivery, and tailoring pitching rotation to matchups, plus weather factors impacting performances.
In Fayecity league play several teams posted high scores with player totals listed for each squad. Notable performers include Cochrane Wagner and Jeffers for their clubs, while Schintas and Ghib led City side efforts with consistent scoring and handicaps noted in the final tallies.
State contractors may raise wages on highway projects beyond Little Steel Formula levels if justified by data. Rep Case says War Labor Board requires bids and wage histories to be submitted to WEB Chicago. Mitchell notes only one bid on six projects and pressure against paying more than 15 percent above 1940s wages.
The coach notes pitchers can be lifted to spare them when the defense falters while infield errors persist. He predicts tougher seasons as draft boards finish shaping rosters and pennant races favor the strongest teams. He mentions Mr MecKechnie and the Reds as potential leaders.
New York Yankees manager Joe McCarthy weighs rookie Al Lyons to fill Lindell’s outfield role. Lyons, who split time between pitching and outfield, has shown power and a strong throwing arm. Lindell’s draft physical is underway as doctors recheck an old head injury before navy duty. Meanwhile Huron Tigers basketball letters will be awarded to 11 players for 1943-44 season.
Henry Armstrong a three time world boxing champion has passed his army physical and will enter service in 21 days. Manager George Moore stated the induction cancels several planned bouts including a Chicago date with Willie Joyce or Izzy Janaze on April 28.
Freddy Russo of Rahway KOed Earl Mintz of Jersey City. Larry Fontana of Brooklyn KOed Steve Brogan of Garfield. The bouts featured knockouts with listed weights and locations in Elizabeth New Jersey.
Chicago hosts Montreal in game two of the Stanley Cup finals with a 7,000 plus sellout crowd. The Hawks seek to even the series after a loss in Montreal and would pull ahead with a victory before moving the series to Montreal for the remainder of the games.
The Buffalo Bisons face the Cleveland Barons at home in game two of the Calder Cup final. Buffalo leads the series 1 0 after a 4 2 win in Cleveland and has not lost in 12 straight games.
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