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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1941
Page
9
Vaughan leads in a South Dakota amateur golf showdown as Williams expresses confidence. The piece lists names from the era, detailing line scores and pitching and fielding notes, reflecting a newspaper card teaser style.
Detroit July 9 All-Star game saw Arky Vaughan hit two rapid home runs driving Pittsburgh’s hopes high until Ted Williams of the Red Sox delivered a two-out ninth inning homer to win 7 5 for the American League. Williams spurred a late rally while a misplay by Billy Herman denied Vaughan an even bigger moment.
A Sunday softball tournament at Armour Att ic Park promises one of the best events in years with eight teams from across the state and possibly beyond. Entered teams include Joux Falls Redfield Watertown St Pierre and Armour's All Stars host team with an undefeated record. Two sessions are planned morning and afternoon with a 25 cent per session or 50 cent all-day charge.
Sport Shop and Myers grapple Thursday as fans pack Ravine Park for a key league tilt. Myers Yellowjackets lead the race while Tredway-Liem sit third, a victory tying them for second and narrowing the gap to the top teams Gagnon’s and others.
The Associated Press reports Kansas City’s road woes deepen as a three team chase forms in the American Association. Louisville beat the Blues 7 to 1 on their eastern swing, Minneapolis and Columbus also won, leaving Kansas City three losses in four games and two back of Columbus in the standings. Minneapolis fought Toledo 4 to 2 behind Huck Geary’s two run homer and Babe Barna’s eighth inning cita. Columbus followed with a 13 to 3 rout of St Paul, while Indianapolis shut out Milwaukee 5 to 0 behind Glenn Fletcher.
Gagnon's Dairy men defeated the Brewers 16 to 8 to rise within one game of league leaders Myers' Yellowjackets. Key hits came from Bullis, Gascoigne, Van De Aarde, and Struck, with strong defense by Woodward and Bullis. The Brewers rallied briefly in the third but could not sustain the comeback.
Dizzy Dean signs with Rex Stucker’s Canaries and will pitch at least three innings in Sunday’s game against Pueblo, Colorado. Dean, released by the Cubs roaching staff, joins the Western League club and may also engage in broadcasting duties.
Crookston pitcher Walter held the Lumberjacks to seven hits as the Pirates defeated Wausau 6 to 2. Duluth blanked Winnipeg 3 to 0 behind Cit Hi's three-hitter with five strikeouts.
Joe DiMaggio’s record hitting streak boosted the Yankees in attendance and morale. He drew huge crowds, with Philadelphia and Washington reporting strong gate receipts as New York moved atop the standings. DiMaggio’s sustained power and renewed focus energized the team, with Mrs. DiMaggio sharing in the triumph as his streak continued.
Denver July 9 The 24th PGA tournament at Cherry Hills opens with top contenders like Byron Nelson and Sam Snead among injured veterans. Nelson shows a torn nail while Snead battles a back ailment yet posted strong 69 69 in qualifying. Craig Wood and E J Harrison also posted solid rounds amid ongoing health concerns.
Memphis brief notes that Bill Terry predicts the Brooklyn Dodgers will win the National League title. He cites the mound trio Whitlow Wyatt Kirby Higbe and Hugh Casey as key to the Dodgers strength and notes his vacation in Memphis after the All Star Game.
Sioux City defeated Cheyenne 7 to 3 as Wise and Krueger led the offense alongside Evans, Fenter, and Fabac. The Yanks edged Denver 8 to 6 after a three-run ninth inning, while Pueblo beat Sioux Falls 12 to 5 to narrow the Western League cellar.
Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock two junior junior baseball teams will play at Ravine Park. The East team faces North Side in a nine to thirteen age group contest coached by Bil Zeller. The town plans several leagues this year for players aged seventeen to nineteen under Legion and amateur ball provisions.
New York sports roundup reports on boxing rankings with Richie Lemos, NBA chatter about Pete Scalzo, coaching notes from Jim Crowley and Curley Lambeau, college football stadium news from Wake Forest, harness racing by Dr. Neil G. Boardman, and Joe DiMaggio’s hitting streak reaching 18 home runs in 1941 era prose.
In Deadwood, South Dakota, John Rachello of Desdwood and Bob Dugan of W atertown, former champions, reach the final round of the state amateur golf tournament at Lake Country Club. Rachello dominates semis while Dugan overpowers Rube Narlin. a separate women’s bracket sees 13 year old Aberdeen girl Alice Bauer advance to the final.
UELKUSY LAKES Minn July Jimmy Dykes manager of the Chicago White Sox, on vacation during suspension, visited Detroit Lakes Resort Hotel. He picked the St Louis Cardinals for the National and favored the New York Yankees in the American with the Indians and Red Sox also mentioned. Dykes noted the team has good pitching but weak hitting and promised to decide what remains.
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