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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
10
In New York the heavyweight title scene heats up as Sharkey is favored to win. The champion brings a strong record into the bout and the city’s sports buzz marks the event as a major draw for fans and media alike.
Report on the 1940s era bout featuring Jack Sharkey vs Max Schmeling near Broadway with Gene Tunney’s line of succession implicit. Crowds near 73 000 expected in New York for a charity heavyweights clash, broadcast nationwide and framed as a pivotal championship moment in post Tunney history.
The text notes rookie third baseman James Bozeperepoulous has just joined the St. Louis Cardinals amid joking about future name changes LYMN LYMP LYMPER. It mentions rival teams and players like Walter Berger and Helen Wills Moody in a chatter-filled sports roundabout.
In Wellington on June 12 the Gann Valley Bluejays defeated Wolsey 1 to 0 in ten innings. Berntson pitched 11 strikeouts compiling a remarkable outing for Wolsey while Koch of Gann Valley held Wolsey to four hits. An error by Wolsey in the tenth allowed the lone run after Slagel singled to start the inning. The teams to meet again at Gann Valley on July 6.
Thomas J. Hickey, president of the American Association, voices enthusiasm for night baseball calling it a lifesaver for the sport. He notes his second night game at Indianapolis and predicts major and minor leagues will adopt night games widely.
Sam Perrin returned to form and pitched a shutout as Armour's Stars beat Standard Oil 8 to 0. The Oilers were limited to four hits while Perrin’s team built a four run lead in the first inning and added more in the third. Lunt led Armour with three base hits as standards Oil made two errors and Armour one.
The report from Wimbledon on June 12 says the United States is strongly favored to win the eighth Wightman Cup tennis series, aiming for its fifth victory. The U S team holds a clear advantage over the host nation, with expectations for a decisive triumph.
St Paul’s bid for the league lead fades as Toledo visit yields misery for Lefty Leifield’s Saints. Mudhens end three straight wins over the Saints, Louisville strengthens its margin, while Columbus, Kansas City, Milwaukee and Indianapolis post decisive tallies in various games.
Chicago June 12 Washington Senator star Sant Rice dismisses praise for lively ball and luck driven hitting. The veteran slugger, nearing 16th MLB season, notes luck governs hitting and claims consistent swings yield hits despite aging. He calmly prepares for a White Sox game, after answering questions on batting fate.
Brookings reports a banner season for the American Legion junior baseball program in South Dakota. Fourteen districts are organized with over 100 teams under way. District officers must choose by July 1 the district champions. the eight best teams meet at Lake Kampeska Watertown August 6 and 7 for the state championship. Gregory won last year.
Huron Independent baseball, managed by Lester Burns, schedules Yale as Sunday’s opponent at the new railroad diamond four blocks east of Dakota avenue. Huron, 5-2 winners in their home opener against Wolsey, strengthens its lineup for the second home game amid July 4 and 6 game requests as part of the American Legion Fiftieth Anniversary program.
C A Landis announced today he will manage the Armour packing plant baseball team and seeks games for the reorganized club. He invites local managers to contact him to schedule matches.
Brookings June 12 The Pharmacy Division won the intramural baseball title at State College Kasper announced at a special assembly. The team received a silver cap and 12 players earned baseball intramural medals after a 5 to 3 victory over the Engineers to clinch the lead in a season with a three way tie. Many players will play semicororal ball this summer. Participation exceeded 50 percent across divisions with General Science 41 Commerce 44 Engineers sosp Agriculture 50 Pharmacy 61.
R H Red Threlfall is named assistant in the State college physical education department per athletics director Cy Kasper. Purdue 1927 graduate starred in football and basketball, coached two years at Bates College Lewiston Maine, highly endorsed by Jim Phelan and Lambert. Officials deem him a valuable addition to the athletic program.
Kansas City defeated Louisville 4 to 1 while Milwaukee and Indianapolis tied 14 all in a three team score game. Minneapolis beat Columbus 6 to 7 and St Paul 4 to 4 Toledo 5.
The Brooklyn Robins ride a nine game win streak as rivals Giants falter five games back. Key performances include Dizzy Vance in a 2 1 win over the Reds and Al Lopez delivering a ninth inning bases loaded single. Cubs Roots strong form and Senators rise keep the pennant race tight.
Two northern pike near thirty inches long and over six pounds were pulled from Lake Tyron this week by Muron anglers George and bead. The first catch came Tuesday night by Huron anglers, with Chipman landing the second evening.
A 1929 Lewistown letter extols Kruschen Salts for rapid weight loss, claiming 256 pounds to 239 in four weeks. The writer notes reduced appetite, increased energy, and urges others to try the product at 85 cents.
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