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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
8
In New York on June 1, press reports raise questions as a highly publicized heavyweight matchup nears. The Associated Press traces the buildup to a potentially landmark bout, with all the pomp surrounding a change in era since Tunney left the ring.
The heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium tomorrow night pits Sharkey against Schmeling in a fight prized as possibly the era’s most significant since Gene Tunney’s retirement. An estimated 75,000 fans expected, wagering over 570,000, with debate over whether the winner gains global recognition beyond Germany Lithuania and the United States.
Construction begins on an 18 hole miniature golf course near the Costain apartments on Dakota Avenue. Developed by Darrell Gifford and C Arthur Mitchell of Huron, the course mirrors city layouts with a 46 par, clay base, multiple levels, greens, double bunkers, banks, and a pitching obstacle. It will be named Puttette.
Mrs Harry Liem, supervisor of younger girls sports, announced next week's start of girls tennis tournaments in two age classes 12 to 14 and 14 to 18. Registrations open at the Tredway and Liem Spa Shops on June 1. Drawings for brackets will be posted at the Sport Shop after registration. Medals will be awarded to winners in both events.
Cleveland vs St Louis story notes Dick Porter and Hodapp suffering beanball impacts that helped lift Hodapp from .250 to .379 and Porter from .240 to above .293. Porter's slump ends after hospital checks as coach Peckinpaugh ponders head-use warnings for batters.
Twelve members of the Jackrabbit track squad, four time North Central champions, are recommended for State college letters by Cy Kasper. They will receive letters, sweaters, and small gold track shoes symbolizing their championship under Coach Bert Exberg. names include Engelmann, Miller, Lemme, Herting, Salem, Haisch, Fairfax, Leland, Wylis, Barnard, DeWitt, Har vari, Rempfer, Parkston, Mann, New Ulm, Bankert, Lyon, Magnuson, Linsley Bishoi, Eimer Welch Parkston.
A brief Associated Press dispatch from Milwaukee reports Benny Biss of Philadelphia delivering a knockout blow to Cowboy Eddie Anderson of Chicago in a boxing night that included several surprising results and crowded ringsides.
Fire Department squad crushed Huronite 18 to 4 as tenacious hitting and fielding miscues favorited their game. Stafford pitched effectively despite a rough first inning, while Max Teuber homered and Katz added a two base hit. Tonight C N W faces Armour’s Packers and Standard Oil meets Armour’s Stars, with score updates promised.
Chicago June 11 Louisville Colonels widened their lead in the American Association flag chase by defeating Kansas City 3 to 2 in a close pitching duel. St Paul dropped two to Toledo 5 to 1 and 2 to 0, while Toledo also beat St Paul twice thanks to timely hitting. Larry Winters, Columbus ace, led a 10-6 victory over Minneapolis as he pitched and batted. Base ball officials Landis and Hickey observed a Milwaukee 12 to 0 night game in Indianapolis.
Coaches Bert Eckberg and the Edmonds state college track and basketball programs announced resignations. The timing and full details are unclear due to damaged text, but the note confirms staff departures affecting the athletic department.
The St. Louis Cardinals climbed to the NL lead winning 117 of 13 games only to fall back with a ten inning 2 to 7 win over the Boston Braves. Chicago dropped two of three to Brooklyn while Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 1. The Athletics lost 7 to 6 in eleven innings to the White Sox as Bob Grove took the loss. Red Sox routed the Tigers 12 to 2 with Boston's Hod Lisenbee lasting unevenly. Yankees topped the Browns 5 to 3 after a quick start.
Rain delays hit the American League with Pittsburgh vs New York and Cincinnati vs Brooklyn postponed. American Association reports Minneapolis and Columbus games noted. Toledo leads St Paul 5 to 20 with other scores including Indianapolis 12 Milwaukee 6 and Kansas City 2 in second games, Le Paul 2 and Toledo mw.
New York July 11 1940 The Sharkey Schmeling heavyweight bout will be broadcast tomorrow over NBC networks from Yankee Stadium through more than three stations including WJZ and WEAF. Graham McNamee will describe the action with Miss Carmen Ogden of Rochester covering society and fashion aspects.
Brookings June U State College reports 18 lettermen lost to graduation this spring per Cy Kasper director of athletics. Many received coaching offers. Weert Englemann will teach PE and coach at Waupun Wisconsin. Harry Hadier to study labs at International Harvester. Herting to teach and coach at Bryant High School. Arthur Thoreson to teach and coach at Sloaa Iowa. Elmer Parks to be high school principal and athletic coach at Cleg horn Iowa. Gordon Lyon hired in General Electric engine department in Schenectady. Adler considering commerce and coaching offers. Wylie undecided. Bankert to aviation training in LA. Tippert muse and Myre to teach and coach at Columbia South Dakota. Christie to head commercial department and direct athletics at Hartford. Bill Henry to teach and coach at Ironwood Michigan. Hoberg to teach agriculture and direct athletics at Sandstone Minnesota. Devery may go into business. Larson to Lakefield Minnesota to teach agriculture and coach. Haisch to coaching and teaching at Wakonda. Nicholson undecided between pharmaceutical position or graduate scholarship.
Gallant Fox and rival Whichone will race again in the Amerie classic at Arlington Park on July 12. The three year olds contest 1 1/8 miles with an estimated gross of 86000 and 47000 added money.
Huron shooter Harry K. Anderson claimed the state handicap title by breaking 95 of 100, earning first money as the meet concluded on a three day program. George Kreger of Redfield led overall with 373 of 400 in state events and 465 of 500 in all registered targets, while others from Huron Yankton and Spirit Lake claimed doubles and pro titles.
Toronto June 1 Frankie Genaro defended his national boxing commission lightweight title with a decisive one sided win over Albert Belanger. Genaro showcased speed and cleverness throughout the bout and reclaimed the crown that Belanger had sought to reclaim.
A summary of the tournament winners across events with state champions noted. Handicaps and doubles results include Hary Anderson from Hu you at 95-10, George Kreger of Redfield at 273-400, and doubles champs Keeger and Cheno weth. Singles champion William Bliss of Vermillion posted 196-200, with IW Brown of Yeatertown as professional winner at 191-200.
Arthur Shires warms the bench for Chicago as he recovers from a facial blow in batting practice. Bud Clancy filled in and delivered the game win in the 11th inning versus the Athletics. Shires’ batting average lags behind his earlier strong form, keeping him sidelined.
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