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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
10
In Madison tonight the Scalpers travel for a three game series as they seek to maintain conference pace. The Huron college team aims to stay atop standings after wins at Aberdeen and a tough road stretch includes Sioux Falls, Augustana, and Madison opponents.
Spearfish Yellowjackets beat the visiting Globe Trotters 54 to 16. Berang scored eight field goals and one foul shot to lead the Jackets, with Jenkie adding six field goals and three free throws. Sullivan, on the Globetrotters, totaled nine of his team's 16 points as the two teams prepare for a rematch tonight in Spearfish.
Jame I Braddock, newly moved up from light heavyweight, will meet Leo Lomski in a ten round heavyweight bout at Chicago's Calvary tomorrow night after his expected appearance in the ring. Musky tracksters smoke habit noted. university faculty discussed continued use of tobacco products to study effects.
The New York Yankees mailed a formal contract to Babe Ruth offering $75,000 a year for two years. Ruth had pressed for $85,000 and recently left for Florida. The package also included contracts for 20 other Yankee players. Ben Chapman has signed his 1950 deal, while Lou Gehrig Henry Johnson and George Figgins have holdover contracts.
Springfield January 11 The School of Mines edged Southern 92 to 81 in a fast paced third quarter comeback. Purcell led Mines with five field goals while Smith added nine points. Southern’s Laur Marsh and others gave a strong effort but could not overcome Mines quick passing and momentum.
Soutihe Dakota State college freshmen basketball team under Coach George Thompson will begin their season next Monday evening at home against Meatricks Dim high school cagers, after cutting squad to 29 players. The list names 20 frosh players vying for five starting spots with positions shown and home locations including Sioux Falls, Brookings, Aberdeen, Watertown, and more.
Shires plans talks with Commissioner Kenesaw about banning players from professional boxing as Landis resists comment. Shires voices a stern warning to halt boxing ventures this winter, while Landis prepares to press his displeasure and enforce an immediate stop. Sammy Mandell and Manuel Quintero are noted as lightweight title contenders from Miami Beach, LA and Cuba respectively.
Philadelphia Athletics star Al Simmons led the league in RBIs and produced 457 runs batted in during 1928 while playing 243 games. He scored 34 times, hit 80 runs, and helped Connie Mack's champions set the pace in batting. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig led in other categories, with Max Bishop drawing 128 walks. Joe Sewell again topped the AL in fewest strikeouts with four.
Minneapolis January 16 A.F.P The University of Minnesota seeks to retain Dr Clarence Spears as football coach but Oregon has offered him a contract worth 11 500 a year plus medical practice rights The Minnesota senate athletic committee met to discuss Spears grievances and conditions for his possible stay at Minnesota Spears announced he would discuss final acceptance with Oregon president Bermett Hall in Missoula Montana Friday
Aberdeen high school led 21 to 11 at the half and defeated Redfield 34 to 13 in Redfield. Graeber scored 7 for Aberdeen, while Redfield guard Bastian added 4 points in the loss.
Sioux Falls defeated Madison 39 to 18, avenging a prior elimination in the state tournament. Petersen led Sioux Falls with 12 points as the team used substitutes freely and held a 17 to 9 halftime edge. The result capped a dominant performance over Madison, with Army 47 over Buckwash 4 and other scores listed in the recap.
In a New York interview, Eddie Rickenbacker, once war era ace, now vice president and GM of an aircraft firm, sits in a vast office amid maps and photos. He reflects on aviation safety, mechanics, and the evolving balance between pilot skill and machine, noting aviation faces ongoing dangers and improvements.
Onia, Jan 10. Snedall-Onida high school lost to Miller here last night 15 to 44. Onida led until the last few minutes of the game when Miller tightened defense and drew into free throws. Stensland, Miller center, was the outstanding basket scorer with 15 points.
Alpena Tigers beat Cavour 19 to 15 here last night with a 12 point lead at halftime. Thompson led Alpena with strong scoring while teammates Brinkman and Patou contributed as the supporting scorers. A player named Ash, a son of an old bus crew, had previously played at Vandt and owned a record of 22 letters in high school.
Guacago papers report George Traxton known conqueror of Charles Arthur Shires faces Rudy Hofman in a four round prize fight at Jai Alal Fronten tonight. Traxton, a footballer, will carry a 30 pound weight advantage into the bout as Hofman defends Cuicagu life saver status and physical instructor duties.
Howard, Jan. 16. Howard boys beat Spencer 14 to 13 in a close game with Elsing and James starring for Howard while Mueller led Spencer with 11 points. Howard girls defeated Spencer 25 to 20 as Louise White scored 46 for Howard and Wilcox had 18 for Spencer.
Report notes a welching bettors scheme costing about $100,000 yearly, with John Waters implicated as handling more turf workers than any county commissioner figure. The story highlights financial losses and leading figures amid an ongoing investigation.
Eastern Normal prepares for a game tonight against Huron scale ers. Coach Curtis plans to polish fundamentals and offense while emphasizing defense after recent conference loss. Probable lineup includes Gregerson and Olsbo at forwards, Owang at center, Turner and Devault at guards with Turner showing potential as a scoring guard. Several players remain sidelined with injuries.
In Miami Florida January 16 ten round non title bout between Manuel Quintero and Sam Mandell ended in a draw. Quintero used a probing left hand and steady aggression to edge ahead early but Mandell rallied late. Promoter G R Carter reported 11 000 in attendance and 52 000 gate. Big Train Milan discussed managing in Chattanooga and Milan’s role drew comment from Walter Johnson.
In the Central Night Basketball conference, Lake Wre ton and De Smett are favored to top a tight race with Iroquois. Key matchups include Preston at Iroquois and De Smet hosting Friday night battles, while leaders Esteline and Willow Lake remain undefeated. Willow Lake beats Clark 27 to 19 out of conference. Sterling faces Astoria out of conference Friday.
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