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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
9
The article notes Coffey returning to lead Cubs and details injuries and roster reshuffles as Huron High and the Scalpers grapple with player absences. Misterik suffers five broken bones in an ankle and faces weeks out. Coaches assess who steps into key guard and forward roles amid a tight practice schedule.
In New Orleans the tale of Prince Sport, a horse bred by Sewell Combs, and ridden by veteran rider Little Chief, unfolds as a legend of improbable feats. Chief plans to race the horse at Col Bradley's Fair Grounds, with Biscuit Billy asserting race-day bravado and memories of staking $2,000 for a cigar bet amid past glories.
In Newark New Jersey Ray Conger of the Illinois A C and Ralph Sickel of the University of Kansas will compete at the annual indoor track and field meet conducted by the Newark A C. Sickel the Big Six sprint champion faces a special six yard race against Ik a Singer Ned Rose A A Frank Hussey and Bil Bruder. Eddie Siegel makes his first move toward a place on the American Olympic team in a 1000 yard handicap with Frank Nordell of New York University and St. Johns University.
Johnson drew two crucial free throws late to lift Hitchcock past Willow Lake 31-17 in a tense basketball game. Willow Lake led at halftime though Hitchcock surged in the second half to secure the victory.
Ernest "Pug" Rentner, Northwestern halfback, delights in pistols and clog dancing over football. Known as "Two Guns or More," he collects guns, once shot himself, and favors track near the end of his college career. He values blocking and competition, ignoring football while focusing on personal aims and high jumping for the Olympics.
Huron's two junior basketball teams travel tonight to Mitchell to face Notre Dame academy coached by Frank Coughlin in a first meeting. Wetrick's Catholics plan a revised lineup after Earl Dolan's loss, with Bill Johnson De Malt and Tobin among the trip. Bangertes' junior high squad aims to repeat a recent win over Virgil high with Delick forwards Paulson Voes Seales Rosine Parke and Sheeke in the rotation.
Wessington Springs Independents overcame a tense matchup to secure a win over a rival team. Halftime trailing by a narrow margin, they rallied to outpace their opponent and claim the victory in a tight contest. The score reflected a close, decisive finish.
Chicago January report outlines William Wrigley’s lifelong aim to see the Cubs win a world championship. His son Phil K Wrigley now leads Cubs interests as questions loom over the family fortune. The piece recounts past spendthrift bets on star power, manager changes from Mitchel to McCarthy, and Hornsby trade, noting no world title achieved despite heavy investments and player turnover.
Huron Rifle Club will hold its annual business session Friday night at the Tredway and Liem sport shop to elect 1932 officers and outline plans for the year. Secretary Treasurer Earl Pellant urges full attendance to ensure the club continues. John Boyle is president, Charles Ashman vice-president, Walter Stewert executive officer.
Japanese team member G Adachi fell on his face during ski jumping practice in Lake Placid with fears of eye injury from the crash. He was taken to a hospital and later moved to the team headquarters as Olympic activities begin to resume after heavy snow and cold. The Canton, South Dakota jumpers were due, and bobsled racing drew crowd interest ahead of the national championships Friday and Saturday.
Miami Beach report shows Perkins taking a lead with a long birdie on the opening stretch. Betas of Miami trails are nine up and to play as the round continues.
GROTON, Jan. 27 The Doland Wheelers cling to the Northeast high school conference lead after a 28 to 27 escape over Groton Tigers. Redfield narrowly defeated Clark 2 to 1 0 as week results shook the standings. Upcoming games set Redfield at Britton and Britton at Simeton, with Webster to meet Redfield, while Deland and Milbank sit out conference action.
Yankton college Greyhounds face undefeated Dakota Wesleyan tonight in a pivotal conference clash. After a 39 to 30 loss earlier, Yankton has shown improved play, edging USD 22 to 30 and tying down key roles for Kerr at center, Allen at guard, Warder, Smith, and Sherer in the lineup for the rematch.
Forestburg high school basketball representatives turned the game into a doubleheader win against Artesian here on January 27. The hosts dominated the night with sharp shooting and rebounding to claim both games, showcasing depth and teamwork. Artesian fought hard but could not overcome Forestburg’s momentum and finish.
BROOKINGS Jan 27 State college and Doane college will meet Friday Jan 29 at State college. Doane, one of the strongest small college teams in the Midwest, is expected to test Coach Threlfall's squad. Peterson a 6 ft 4 in center returns to bolster defense while Schulte also expected back. The Jackrabbits will adjust their lineup with Banker sidelined. The freshman game vs New York Life tips at 5 p.m. and previews Feb 1 with Madison Shamrocks before State plays North Dakota college.
The University of South Dakota begins its largest intramural program with a 12 team men’s basketball tournament running January 15 to March 10. Twenty teams will compete across 68 games, with the top percent group winning a trophy. Top clubs include Beta Theta Pi Company C and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. A baseball league follows the basketball season, with about 120 players in basketball and similar turnout for baseball.
Yankton and Sioux Falls scheduling a major Eastern South Dakota clash as Yankton aims to rise in the standings after back to back wins. Sioux Falls leads the conference with five wins and two defeats, while Yankton has four victories and one loss. A Yankton win could create a conference tie, while a Warriors win would almost seal the title.
A fragmented score table shows multiple high school basketball results. Entries include Michigan Me Shox, Canton, Harrisburg, Peraliiioa, Beeston, Wumdrenu, Paola, Cathedral Menre, Geanterville, Wakonda, Arlington, and Hetland. The exact scores and full team names are partly unreadable, with several misread names and inconsistent punctuation.
Beiers of Dakota Wesleyan dominates the state conference scoring pace averaging over twenty points per game. In three games he has 62 points on 25 field goals and 12 free throws, while Gaynor of Southern trails with a high total across five games. Wesleyan teammates Mackey and others also rank among top scorers as the attack totals rise.
Huron college athlete Lewis Terpstra withdraws from the state amateur boxing finals due to a heavy cold. The heavyweight contender had advanced through the Huron meet and earned a state bid by default when his Aberdeen-Huron regional opponent did not appear. Two Huron district boxers remain, Alfred Peterson and Joe Maunders, in featherweight and bantamweight divisions respectively, as 32 youths prepare for Thursday and Friday semi finals in Sioux Falls.
Ceferino Garcia the Filipino welterweight champion of the Orient won a ten round decision over David Velasco using wide haymaking swings. It was his second Mexican foe he has defeated since arriving for his American debut. Garcia showed speed and power as Dynamite Jackson defeated Frankie Simms in a ten round decision.
Chicago promoter Nate Lewin announced negotiations for a 12 round heavy weight bout between W L Stribling of Macon Georgia and Ernie Schaaf of Boston set for February 2 at Chicago Stadium. The clash was previously postponed due to Stribling injury to his left hand.
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