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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
9
Chicago July 30. The Cubs president William Veeck faces a growing fan rush as policy to admit female fans at Wrigley Field without tickets caused crowding and gate issues. An announced free mail distribution of 17 500 tickets drew 35 000 requests, prompting Veeck to seek timetable changes.
In Rockford on June 30 Associated Press reports Sammy Mandell, former lightweight champion, lost his title to Al Singer of New York yet remains a beloved figure at home. He earned about $250,000, supports his family, and enjoys domestic happiness with his son Dick. Mandell built his father a home, educated investments, and plans to retire when slipping. Thousands welcomed him back to Rockford, proving the town’s affection endures beyond his championship loss.
A fragmented excerpt discusses tornado danger in a southwestern city, noting the basement as a potential death trap in brick structures. It explains tornado speeds of 30 to 60 mph and advises fleeing to the northwest if caught in a storm, emphasizing open highways and quick movement.
Henry Ederle continues running a provision store in the Bronx while Gertrude teaches swimming at Rye. She hopes to find a job at a New York club next winter, reflecting ongoing plans despite earlier unmaterialized hopes.
Wolsey and Mitchell juniors, district winners, meet tomorrow in the inter-district American Legion junior baseball championship at Woonsocket. Mitchell, 7-3-1 in the season and district champs over Stickney, collide with Wolsey, last year’s state champion and District 5 winner, in a three game series starting today.
Minneapolis defeated Kansas City 4 to 1 in the lone game of the day. Indianapolis beat Columbus 5 to 4 in another matchup.
Kansas City plans to illuminate the city course to host the first nocturnal golf. A lighted hole experiment proved successful and a contract calls for lighting the first nine holes to allow play after sundown next.
Mrs F H Schrader and Mr George McKeron won honors in the Scotch four some tournament conducted by the women of the Huron Country Club. The event was part of the regular weekly women’s day, captained by Mrs Schrader. Qualifying rounds for a forthcoming two woman tournament will take place on next Tuesday’s program under captaincy of Mrs Amelia Bordon.
Rain postpones the ten round bout at the Queens boro stadium featuring Tuffy Griffiths Sion City Towa and Tom Heeney the New Zealand challenger. Rain has disrupted 75 percent of this year's shows at the venue and Tee McCarthy Cubs manager doubts Rogers Hornsby will return this season while the New York Giants allocate 10000 annually for baseballs.
A detailed account explains tornado formation and history in the United States, noting prevalent conditions, typical paths, speeds, and destructiveness. It cites notable events in Indiana Arkansas and Maryland, compares frequencies by state, and describes the funnel cloud and terrifying sounds.
Eyewitness accounts describe a tornado that grazed Hardtner causing mass alarm as it moved past the town. The storm also dropped heavy hail near Kiowa while observers sought refuge in cyclone cellars. Meteorologists note the unpredictability of tornado paths and woefully limited warning capabilities.
Gertrude Ederle, famed English Channel swimmer, tells Lorena Hickok in New Jersey she would not have done the feat if she had known it would cost her hearing. She recalls vaudeville fame, Broadway welcome, and the toll of two years in the water as doctors link to her rising deafness.
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