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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
9
Athletics surged to a 9-5 win over the league leading Indians as part of a busy slate. The Athletics improved with seven wins in their past ten starts, highlighting Connie Mack's growing confidence in his squad. The American League chase tightens with key results shaping the standings and power surges across multiple teams.
Gagnon Dairy Foods beat Iroquois 2 to 1 after early runs in the first and fourth innings. Houck doubled for a run, Neer and Huddleston contributed, while Lundgren scored for Iroquois with a fourth inning single. The win leaves both teams tied for first with the Brewers, as Sport Shop hopes for their first win Friday against Schooner Boers.
Ruffing Derringer Feller and York share top honors in the AP first stars roundup for 1908. Red Ratting Paul Derringer Bobby Felter and Rudy York led with five mentions since April 24. Eleven others earned four nominations including Dickey Wilson Graves Lodigiani Keltner Allen Ost Kay Macfayden Galan Vaughar.
CHICAGO June 2 The Colonels defeated the Blues 5-3 as Lester Wills pitched stoutly for the victors. The Blues dropped into a tie with the Indians after Milwaukee rainout. Toledo edged Minneapolis 3-5 to close within one game of third place Millee, while St Paul beat Columbus 5-2.
Yesterday's baseball recaps show scattered inning by inning lines with multiple players named across teams including Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh St Louis Boston Brooklyn Minneapolis Toledo and Kansas City. Weather delays and postponements appear for several matchups with notes of rain and grounds conditions.
Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff known as the wizard of Bristol in yachting circles for designing America's cup defenders died at his Bristol home after a yearlong illness. He achieved fame for innovative hulls and speed and left a lasting mark on yacht design.
In Los Angeles Henry Armstrong overwhelms Barney Ross in a brutal bout and spends hours trying to reach him by phone to ask about his condition. The 25 year old, a family man, remains likable outside the ring and may pursue the lightweight crown against Lou Ambers on July 27.
New York June 2 Confident of 34 points to win Dean Cromwell and his Southern California squad were the chief attractions as 31 colleges gathered for the intercollegiate outdoor championships at Randalls Island stadium. Cromwell praised Adrian Talley captain and dash man as his most valuable, while warning not to underestimate Erwin Miller the quarter miler.
Johnny VanderMeer pitched a five hitter to beat the Dodgers 4 1. Joe Cronin hit a three run homer as the Red Sox beat the Browns 6 3. Duck Medwick had four hits including a homer and a double driving in three for the Cardinals in a 9 4 win over the Phillies.
New York reports Henry Armstrong’s training ritual with sherry and stout and beer as he prepares for a Barney Ross bout. Rudy York sits out left field to study tower power at Yankee Stadium. Armstrong’s camp and rivals discuss Ambers and potential title moves amid boxing gossip and management shifts.
Jimmy Crawford and Thad Boyle named honorary co captains of the 1928 Huron Tiger track squad after the annual picnic. Crawford tied for first in pole vault at the Eastern S C Conference meet and excelled in hurdles, while Boyle contributed in the 880 yard relay and high jump and placed second in regional regional meet. Both stars also starred in football and basketball, Crawford at backfield and end, Boyle at forward. Track lettermen announced include Lovie, Crawford, Ebert, Kulawik, Mead, Milks, Nelson, Sanders, Stuart, Peek, and Wipf. Ebert named president of the H Club. Vanderhar and Walsh selected as officers.
The Iroquois Golf Club hosts a shortstop event this Sunday opening the season with qualifying rounds from 10 am to noon and match play starting at 2:30 pm. Flights of four will compete for prize golf balls with a 90 cent entry fee. Central South Dakota clubs have been notified and all golfers in the area are invited.
Haron’s American Legion junior baseball team meets the Virgil squad in a twilight contest at Ravine Park this evening. Tom Luby and William Reeves Post athletic officer announced the 8 p.m. start. It follows a 13 40 12 win over Miller junior vine and serves as a test for many newcomers to Legion junior baseball. Admission applies to non season ticket holders.
The Sioux City Cowboys upset the first place Norfolk Elks 9 to 4, climbing from last to near the middle of the standings. Lincoln edged Grand Island 4 to 3 behind Savaldson’s three-bagger to center in the ninth, while Beatrice beat Sioux Falls 9 to 6 on the Dakotan’s home field.
Professional golfer Horton Smith announced in Springfield Missouri that he plans to marry Miss Barbara Louise Bourne in the fall. Bourne, granddaughter of Jaic Frederick Bourne of Singer Sewing Machine Co, visited Smith's parents Perry and Mrs Smith while he prepared to leave for the Kansas City tournament.
Mitchell June 2 The Huron Elks expect strong showing at state convention activities in Mitchell Sunday and Monday with trap shooting golf kittenball and bridge events. Teams from Huron Lodge No 444 are organized for trap golf and kittenball led by George Stallard and Dick Honten as captains. committee members plan lineup announcements Friday and a practice session is set at the State Fair Grounds.
Denver reports Gheri and Piccard arrived for the national open at Cherry Hills June 2 14. Gheri shot a 35 37 72 on the course one over par for the open while Piccard was one stroke higher. John Montague the Hollywood mystery golfer was expected but will not play the tournament.
At St Andrews on June 24 the United States and Great Britain chose foursomes pairings for the tenth Walker Cup. Captains Francis Ouimet and John Beck announced the four foursomes to be played tomorrow with singles to follow on Saturday, as the U S aims to extend its winning record in the series.
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