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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1933
Page
9
New York February reports the boxing tragedy at Madison Square Garden after Primo Carnera's brutal win over Frankie Schaaf. Schaaf died from intra cranial hemorrhage following 13 rounds of punishment. Three hour operation attempted to relieve pressure. crowd and officials react as questions arise about Carnera's role and fight integrity.
New York Feb 1 1944 Friends say Ernie Schaaf who died from a fight with Primo Camera dreamed of entering the priesthood. He was devout Catholic and had recently trained for boxing after a religious retreat in Boston where Father Steuver administered rites when Schaaf was taken to hospital Friday night.
Jak Sharkey, in Miami Beach, describes the knockout that felled Ernie Schaaf during the Primo Camera bout. Sharkey and Schaaf’s camp deny a lofted jab, noting Schaaf collapsed after the hit and died soon after. Sharkey rushed to Schaaf’s bedside as word of the critical condition spread.
Boston aged report recalls Ernie Schaaf born in Elizabeth New Jersey on September 27 1909. The blond fighter quit school at 13 joined Navy at 15 served on the Denver later turning pro under Phil Schlossberg. He won 173 pound Metro titles all service and scouting fleet honors in 1926 and rose to fame with 60 000 earnings in 1930s. He defeated Tommy Schlossberg and was later shelved by Baer after consecutive losses. A amiable public figure his image helped shape boxing trophies and Tunney’s chosen icon for the sport.
Edith Smith of Huron received a sweater award from the State College W A A as sociation for scoring over 100 points this year in a sport event. Miss Smith chose golf as her favorite among several options, and she is a senior in the general science division.
The Associated Press wire lists college basketball results with mixed margins including Michigan 92 over Indiana 25 and Ohio State 31 over Illinois 29 in overtime. Other entries include Wisconsin 25 over Iowa, Purdue 4 stumbles, and varied outcomes for Georgia Tech Alabama Kentucky North Dakota Minnesota and Chicago.
Joe Brown a famed movie comedian arrived in Kansas City on Feb 1 and was announced as a magnate by proxy of the Kansas City Blues baseball club. He discussed his role in the club’s purchase with Pris Speaker and met E Lee Keyser and Bill Rodgers. He recalled shaping Pie Traynor’s major league path and noted he would not appear in uniform at the Blues season opener.
New York reports Bull Young, last heavyweight to die from ring injuries, died after a bout with Jess Willard in Los Angeles over a year ago. The scene recalls Luther McCarthy’s death in Calgary after a heart strike by Arthur Petloey. In Chicago a 21 year old amateur boxer Henry Zumak died hours after his first ring appearance as a tourney contender following a stoppage after two knockdowns.
In Howard on Feb 4 the Aberdeen Stars edged the Howard Savages 21 to 20. Grimme led Howard with nine points while Olson and Woods added six apiece for Aberdeen. Guthrundson starred for Aberdeen in his second game, as the Fedora Green Devils beat the Howard Owls 12 to 11 in overtime in a separate tilt.
Omahan promoter Jobe Ofickey Kane died in hospital after an illness of six weeks He was a familiar figure in Des Moines and Sioux City sports circles He is survived by three brothers with no other details given
A fragmented report quotes Schaaf's manager discussing a heavyweight bout with Barkley. The exchange centers on fear of severe injury or paralysis, arguing the fighter may be too large to endure potential harm without lasting damage.
Ohio State barely holds the lead in the Big Ten after a narrow win over Illinois, overcoming a late scare in overtime. Purdue rises in the standings with a win over Wisconsin, while Minnesota edges Northwestern and Michigan defeats Indiana to stay in the top three. Bloomington wins to even with Wisconsin in the standings.
The Buzzards edged the Canaries 3 to 2 in a playoff for the Sor Bird league crown, with Herbert Nelson scoring 19 of his team’s points to seal the Buzzards’ victory. The Lions had already clinched the Animal league title after a flawless five game run, with final scores including Panthers 15 and Skunks 9, Wolverines 23, Polecats 13, Canaries 27, Flea Hawks 7, Oswicks 20, and Robins 12.
Lake Preston hosts the Kingsbury county high school basketball tournament on February 24 and 25. Erwin Bancroft vs Oldham, De Smet vs Erwin, Hetland vs Arlington, Troquois vs Lake Preston headline opening rounds. Vincent Galvin to officiate.
Chicago officials announce plans to move the Western Amateur and Western Open golf championships to Chicago this summer. With the national Open at North Shore Country Club, Chicago is chosen as the site for the western events, placing them in the middle west rather than potential sites.
Vermilion February 14 The Coyotes plan a pair of games this week starting with Morning Side at Stone City and then facing the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Vermilion. Coach Hoy stresses passing drills after a rough North Dakota game, aiming to tighten accuracy and reduce misplays.
Northeast South Dakota seeks a state wide baseball league initiated by the Little Eight Baseball League. Howard Lyke of Garden City and Frances Cosgrave urge teams, fans, and editors to gauge interest and attend an upcoming meeting to discuss the proposal.
Creighton forward Connie Collins tops the Bluejays with 3. points through 12 games. Center Will Schmidt stands second at 7. points per game and guard Bob Miller ranks third with 5a.
Wilbur Houmer of Alpena returns for a four round prelim against Bid Corlun. Jerry Roby Fedora and Kayo Stahl Huron meet in another four round bout. Albert Fields faces Francis Obiior in a four round curtais raiser as Yomoran promotes a show at Dawn's auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Frank Staley referees all bouts.
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