Beating By Tiger School Officials Put Damper On Pairs Eagles With
Sutherland Harrison rift at Pitt deepens as Aberdeen slips past Huron. Tigers beat Eagles 67 30 in a heated conference clash. Kansas City.
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
11
Sutherland Harrison rift at Pitt deepens as Aberdeen slips past Huron. Tigers beat Eagles 67 30 in a heated conference clash. Kansas City.
Harrold High School Hustlers clinched the Little Central Conference title with a perfect 9 0 record. Blunt and Ree Heights shared runners up honors as Pierre Indians and other teams failed to reach required games for rating. all conference and all tournament selections were announced by players and coaches.
The Miner County high school tournament resumes in Fedora gym Friday and Saturday after a two week postponement due to blocked roads. Seven schools compete with Fedora vs Burbank Consolidated and Canova vs Argonne on Friday. Carthage plays Howard at 1:30, followed by a consolation semi. Winfred, bye, meets the Carthage-Howard winner Saturday. Final consolation and championship games are Saturday night.
The piece toys with Dizzy Dean and Rickey clashing over baseball riches. It contrasts Dean’s grandiose dynasty talk, pay disputes, and media theater with public appetite and the perilous nature of fame, questioning whether high salaries justify the spectacle.
New York reports Jimmy Braddock plans to press the attack against Joe Louis, promising a vigorous start despite Louis’ cautious style. The column notes radio reception complaints at the Braddock Louis signing, a dispute between Jock Sutherland and Don Harrison, and comments by boxing officials on Max Baer’s hand examinations.
The report lists finals and semi finals from Ipswich with Cresbard, Bowdle, Cresbard 20, Bowdle 18, and Consolation details. It also notes Montana Mines and Loyola Chicago matchups with partial scores and teams like Montana Avetia District. Final figures appear garbled but indicate multiple teams competing with Ipswich hosting semi finals and consolation rounds.
James J Braddock aims to battle Joe Louis and then Max Schmeling this year as he returns from two years of inactivity. He believes Louis can be beaten, plans to avoid his opponent's power, and seeks about 500000 from the Chicago fight purse. Braddock stresses patience, ring craft, and targeting Schmeling to settle who is top heavyweight.
Thirty two young amateur boxers survived a field of 2100 to reach the seventh annual golden gloves finals in Chicago. The 32 finalists will compete for the Golden Gloves championships and the Chicago team will face New York for the intercity title. Notable winners include Paul Hormek of Omaha and Barney Ross of Chicago, with other finalists from Detroit Sioux City and South Bend.
New York boxing report details Gunnar Barlund’s first American defeat to Natie Mann by 7 to 5 odds. Mann’s power shook Barlund in rounds three to five, but the Finn showed resilience and returned heavy blows, signaling he can still fight after a long illness.
Lake Preston won the midget basketball invitational at Volga, defeating Volga 7 to 6 in the final. Lake Preston had earlier beaten Adlington 29 to 8. consolations went to Arlington, defeating White 4 to 0. Four teams competed: White, Volga, Lake Preston, and Arlington.
In Tokyo on February 5, 1940, men and women were permitted to skate in pairs for the first time in Japanese history, but only professional skaters with a character certificate from Japan's national skating association. The police legalized the practice in view of the upcoming Olympic games in Japan.
Bob Feller, 18, a rookie sensation, leaves tonight for Cleveland's training camp after a high school visit. The farm boy is five pounds heavier and stronger, with a new curveball. his 1937 Indians contract is reportedly worth at least 910,000. His father notes improved mechanics as Bob plans a smoother follow through.
Bradenton Florida february report says Dizzy Dean at home with St Louis Cardinals bosses insisting on a 35000? contract. He notes last year’s terms were about 13000 and refuses anything less than 50000, declaring he is absolutely holding out for a higher deal.
Max Baer prepares to travel to England after New York boxing officials failed to approve his Madison Square Garden bout with Hob Pastor. Ancil Hoffman says Baer will meet British promoters for a heavyweight match and extend the Garden deadline, while promoters seek license approval amid an adverse commission stance.
Bryant High School basketball defeated De Smet 14 to 1 on Tuesday after a weather delay. Superintendent Stewart of Willow Lake officiated as Bryant’s second team won by two goals and Bryant faces Castlewood next. Bryant had just won the district goal salvation series by beating Helland after a district tournament loss to Arlington.
Detroit heavyweight Louis will face two opponents in a four round exhibition on March 9 in Ta. Feb. 5. Promoter Pinkie George announced the event, but the opponents had not been named.
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