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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
9
A late surge by the Scalpers topped Yankton Wholesale 36 to 32 in a regional grid sparker. The story also notes a wave of college football coaching changes and potential successors as vacancies open nationwide.
In Yankton, December 20, Huron College Scalpers erased a 22-10 halftime deficit to defeat the Yankton Grayhounds 36-32. Led by Joe Lowe and center John Seabert, Huron surged in the second half with Seabert scoring ten points and Lane contributing 15 to seal the win despite Brandrup’s 9 points for Yankton.
Beadle conference play ends with a 3 to 2 win for Coach Lyle Mack’s team at Hitchcock. Armstrong led Hitchcock with strong plays as Kelewik and Murraine scored 10 each for the winners. A total of 106 boys enter intramural play in A and B divisions with several matchups listed for the inaugural program.
Alabama's Crimson Tide completed its final home scrimmage with offensive work set for this afternoon as coaches stated the team is fit for Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Coach Frank Thomas said players are ready both physically and mentally for the New York day departure.
Ashton high school posted its third victory of the season by beating the Creat e hard team 41 to 7. F. Morrey sparked the offense, teaming with J. Jensen for 71 of Ashton’s points. D. Poet stood out as the other offensive leader in a fast paced, though error prone, contest.
Mississippi State and Tennessee universities are reported to chase Jone s for their football programs after his LSU resignation. President Duke Humphreys travels to Washington while alumni pressure rises. Contenders include Clark Laughtness and others as potential successors at LSU and SMU.
Thompson of Youngstown, Ohio, shot 133, four under par, to lead after 36 holes at the $5,000 British Open. Close behind at 134 are Joe Turnesa of Hartford and Bobby Cruickshank of Richmond with 134 and high-scoring rounds. Al Watrous sits one back at 135, as a group of six pros share fourth with 136.
Stanford University football players, plagued by sickness and injuries, return to a grueling practice ahead of the Rose Bowl against Alabama on New Year's Day. Alabama is pegged as even money favorites, 19 points, which Indian players reportedly shrug off as praise turns to resolve.
De Smet Bulldogs defeated Bancroft 53 to 8 on their home court with Wailine scoring 17 points to lead De Smet. Bancroft's Reeter was the top scorer for the visitors with 8 points as changes and substitutions occurred throughout the match.
Harrold High School suffered a 38 13 defeat to Onida in a low scoring game. At halftime Onida led 11 2 as Harrold struggled with form. In the third quarter Harrold tried to rally but Onida pulled away, extending the lead to secure the victory.
Huron college 36 Yankee 32 Simpson 29 MacAleser 2 Adrian Wichita 35 Defiance Millikin 55 Southeast Missouri Ti ers Cape Girardeau Princeton 25 Harvard 20 Michigan 26 West State Teachers Davis Elkins 52 Wittenberg 30 Tahlequah Okla Teachers 32 Pittsburgh Teachers 31 Warrensburg Teachers 41 Oxford City university 21 Beloit 24 Monmouth 23 North Dakota Augustana 5 Falls Wichita 33 Washburn 22 Denver A C Colorado Aggies 21 DePaul 35 Valparaiso 17 Kokomo Junior college 70 Danville Illinois Junior college Illinois State Teachers 56 Old Teachers 26 Illinois B 35 Illinois Wesleyan 2 St Cloud Teachers Minnesota 33 Doane 29 Nebraska B 26 Muskingum 95 Franklin 21 Bemidji Teachers 35 Mankato Te ers 27 Gustavus Adolphus 27 Duluth Teachers 26 North Dakota State 28 Superior Teachers 26 Midland 28 Wayne Teachers 28 Macomb Teachers 24 Hamlin 22 U C L A 34 St Marys 28
Virginia Van Wie, 25, US women's golf champion, leads the 1934 AP annual poll of outstanding competitors across all women’s sports. She wins by a wide margin over tennis star Helen Jacobs, swimmer Lenore Kight, and swimmer Katherine Rawle, with 271 points from 102 observers. Grogan injured in a street accident. Selmer Tuhlw eight weightlifter suffers injuries after being struck by a car driven by Mike Stukiewicz.
Woonsocket High School overwhelmed Huron prep 23 16 in a tight late game, led by strong center play from Ingalls for Woonsocket and Kittleson for Huron. Tomorrow's home matchup versus Miller features Miller’s veteran core as the next pre holiday test, with Alpena and Huron battles preceding the main game.
In Sioux Falls on December 20 North Dakota hammered Augustana 63 to 31. Finnegan led with 18 points on eight field goals and two free throws as the Nodaks built a huge first half lead and coasted in the second half. Reinertson scored 10 for Augustana as their passing faltered and the game turned into a rout.
Northwestern University athletic director Kenneth Tug Wilson said the football coach succeeding Dick Hanley would not be named before January 1. Solem is still in consideration as a candidate for the 1935 Northwestern football job. Illinois coach Hanley also noted Harvard is considering Bidie Casey’s successor.
Temple University football players were hospitalized with grippe but remained set to travel to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl under coach Glenn Warmer. The squad, described as in excellent shape at week’s start, faces Tulane despite illness concerns.
Chamberlain high school basketball remained undefeated in the Custer Battlefield Highway conference with a 21 to 18 victory over Gann Valley. W Swoboda led the scoring with 12 points while Dasseau and N. Bwohods added 8 each, Wayman 7, and Clements contributed. The Gann Valley team struggled with pace and experience against the sharper Chamberlain lineup.
Fred Perry lost for the third time in three weeks at the triangular international tournament in Sydney. Vivian McGrath of Australia defeated him in a gruelling five set match by scores of 8-1 6-8 11-9. Perry’s other losses in the event came at the hands of Jock Crawford at Sydney and Adrian Quist at Melbourne.
Weaver, the Pirates tallest player, signed a 1935 contract after a brief talk with owner William Benswanger. He praised Guy Bush and teammate Hernan opdimal, and noted learning the Pirates are adopting night baseball, recalling a dangerous chin strike from the Internation League nights.
George A. Rickards president of the Detroit pro football team announced that Clark will coach the squad. The statement referenced a planned coaching transition and leadership for the upcoming season.
Chicago star Jay Berwanger topped the Big Ten athlete poll with 22 votes from athletic directors coaches and writers. Duane Purvis Purdue and Willis Ward followed, with several other conference players receiving votes in the year end ranking.
The seventh annual Pasadena open golf tournament opens as part of a dense winter schedule in California. About 200 players enter with 60 in each half advancing to the second round and 57 of the 120 finalists continuing to Sunday for the $1,000 first prize and other cash awards. Horton Smith returns as the lone former Pasadena champion among entrants.
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