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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
11
Huron defeated De Smet 45 to 41 in a hard fought game as Frank Stew delivered a standout forward performance. The Tigers, led by a strong second half surge, held off the Bulldogs who rallied late and battled to stay in the regional race.
Pullman Washington February 25 The modern division of the Pac-12 conference is progressing with spurts as conference renewals advance. Foster of Washington College serves as chairman of the committee guiding the process.
Army-bound Jimmy Bivins headlines a 10-round return with Lee Q Murray at the Arena Cleveland. A sellout crowd of about 14 000 to hear the local heavyweight hope regain prestige after a earlier loss. Murray opened a deep cut above Bivins eye in round six and broke his right hand but fought on through the later rounds.
Chicago hosts the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions opening night as heavier classes move to the quarterfinals. Gary Indiana’s Tom Nate and Art Andrew from Milwaukee shine with knockout wins while Ferk Glenn of Muncie and Alvin Jordan impress in early rounds. Featherweights boast top contenders Del Cocyayne, Manny Ortega, and Major Jones advancing.
Navy bound Sammy Byrd, former New York Yankee outfielder, won the $5,000 New Orleans Open with 185 to finish two under par, earning $1,000 in war bonds and a Gulfport, Mississippi tour stop. Byron Nelson, Harold McSpaden, Melvin Harbert, and Fred Haas Jr. also placed, with Nelson collecting $750 in bonds. The Gulfport event opens Thursday and ends Sunday with the final round.
Elmer Riddle, 21 game winner for the Reds last season, said he expects early reclassification to 1-A and doubts he will play major league baseball in 1944. He noted the Reds have already lost Johnny Vander Veen and that Bucky Walters and Joe Beggs are 1-A, with Ray Starr Clyde Shoun and Ed Heusser the likely pitchers leaving, all subject to the draft.
Connie Mack announced in Philadelphia that Bob Grove was a superior pitcher to Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson based on records. Mack noted Johnson won the pitching title three times while Grove captured it six times, and Mathewson only tied for the championship.
Boxers and results from multiple cities list fighters and outcomes. Ike Williams stopped Ellis Phillips in Philadelphia, Harold Smith kayoed Don Eddy in Pittsburgh, Juste Fontaine defeated Jerry Darby in Pittsburgh, Ervin Hicks stopped Serry McGee in New York, Lou Salica halted Mario Calvo in Holyoke, Jack Kearns beat Stonewall Jackson in Hartford, Jimmy Joyce stopped Alex Jimenze in Chicago, Charles Parham knocked out Roy Lewis in Milwaukee.
Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins again led the NFL in punting for 1943 with a 45.9 yard average on 50 kicks including an 81 yard best against Detroit. Harry Hopp of Detroit finished second at 39.2 yards. John Kinscherf of the Giants placed third on 32 punts. The Redskins posted the league’s best punting average and allowed the fewest returns.
The Cavour Cougars defeated Virgil Pirates 38 to 33 on Virgil floor with a 21 13 halftime margin. Brinkman fouled out for Cavour while Juicht and Maunders led Cavour with 12 points each and Rounds added 11. Virgil seconds beat Cavour seconds 22 16.
Two Norfolk Navy basketball teams at the Norfolk naval operating base face off in a rubber game tonight. The training station and air station squads, loaded with former college and pro players, have sparked a passionate rivalry, each side splitting the two prior meetings.
De Smet Bulldogs rally from a 35-17 halftime deficit to shock Huron Tigers 46-41 at Huron College Auditorium. Swenson leads De Smet with 22 points while Pierce Adachi and Stewart spark the Tigers in a see-saw regional preview. The crowd set a season high as De Smet gains experience for Miller regional.
Virgil junior high edged Alpena 20-18 on Virgil’s floor in a tight game. The halftime score was 11-11. Maunders of Virgil fouled out as Schortzmann of Alpena led with 9 points followed by G Denison for Virgil with 7.
Joe Stripp a former Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers third baseman is Orlando s new city recreation director He aims to curb juvenile delinquency by running the Orlando boys club with he man entertainment checker pool and other engaging activities to keep youths out of pool halls Stripp now 40 years old retired from baseball after a final season with the St Louis Cardinals where he hit .298 He says financial security ends his playing days and shifts focus to community work in Orlando Florida.
Sioux Falls February report says Rob Ritter star of Washington High may miss the state tournament after a recent ankle infection. Coach Howard Wood notes Ritter is in hospital with improving swelling but infection lingers, delaying recovery. Haron High rivals sent flowers and wishes for a speedy return.
Score by year Huron 2015 4 46 De Smet 9 13 11 41 Free throws missed Huron Stewart two Luby two Pierce one Adachi one De Smet Melstad six Klinkel two Swenson one Officials Baxter Stout Mc Crady Hastings
Washington Senators announce 43 night attractions for 1944, the most in the league. The schedule lists 7 night games more than last season with Detroit at seven twilight contests and other clubs differing in lighting at their parks.
Plans for a memorial program honor L. M. Mike Tobin former athletic publicity director at the University of Illinois who died recently. The Illinois Alumni Association president Wessman announced the program details.
The Office of Defense Transportation announces that only Louisville and surrounding residents may buy Kentucky Derby tickets for Churchill Downs in 1944, similar to 1943. Brig. Gen. Charles D. Young notes travel policies limit Derby operations, with tickets not sold to those outside the Louisville area.
In a set of college and military matchups, Lakehurst Naval Air Station defeated Philadelphia Marines 62 to 46. Other results show Greenville Army Air Base 50 over Clemson College 46 and Great Lakes 73 against Minnesota 43 with several more scores including Oklahoma 44 Iowa State 30 Iowa Seahawks 72 Drake 41 and Central Pella 33 Penn 23.
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