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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
9
Promoter Mike Jacobs overbuilt the gate for the Louis Schmeling heavyweight bout while public apathy and Nazi boycott fears dampen advance sales. Joe Louis warned Schmeling could surprise, as fans debate the fighter’s chances and potential payouts.
South Dakota clubs Mitchell and Sioux Falls fell in a Nebraska League doubleheader. Mitchell lost 7 to 5 and 9 to 8 as Bestrice outhit The Canaries and made fewer errors. Lincoln and Worfolk also played, with scores and inning details listed.
Miller Blue Jays defeated Sedgwick 17 to 12 at Miller ballpark. Campbell started for Sedgwick before an eight run burst. Winsell, Thomas and Barnett contributed on the Miller side as the Blue Jays piled up 18 hits. The scoring broke open in the seventh inning and the hosts remained undefeated atop the Central South Dalats.
Clark defeated Wallace by a 2 to 1 score as Gilbert Bruflat and Garvin backed Clark, while Fritz, Glen Bruflat and Toste supported Wallace. Clark collected 38 hits and made two errors, Wallace had six hits and ten errors.
The Armour All Stars defeated the Coney Island Softballers 17 to 5 in a high scoring night game. Fifth week action opens with Cloverblooms versus Banquets on the plant diamond at $2.
Seeded star Eugene McCadiffe of New York fell to Robert Underwood of Stanford 7 4 4 in a rough day for top seeds as the national clay court championships continued at River Forest Tennis Club Chicago. Frank Parker of Milwaukee and Lawrenceville N J advanced easily over Seymour Greeburg of Chicago and Fred Le Poll of Chicago in two rounds. Gilbert Hall of West Orange N J and Wilbur Coen of Kansas City Mo also won as the field thinned.
Kansas City Blues struggle in the AA race as they drop games to division rivals. Columbus Red Birds beat Kansas City 8 to 3 behind Tony Freitas. Paul beats Louisville 4 to 2, Indianapolis tops Miners Willers 6 to 1. Milwaukee Brewers battle for top spot as Mihesukee takes sole lead with a 3-2 win over Toledo Mud Hens.
Harrold ball club edges past opponents 3 to 2 in a hard fought game. Pitcher Sandey blunted the scoring with strong innings while Blunt took the loss. Farboard and Jane Special note Harrold’s resilience and team effort.
Lake Preston wins a 10 inning game against Oldham Sunday after trailing 7-2 in the seventh. The locals tied it with five runs in the seventh and then scored two more in the 10th. Players Pres ton Ulrich Smith Theck Helperech Didhem Castilison and Noldine led the effort amid several errors on both sides.
A. Bradley warns the Indians of radical changes are coming if their play fails to improve after a disappointing eastern trip. The tribe reshuffles with Bret H. on the shelf, Sullivan moving to first, and minor league options eyed as June trade talks stall. Card moves include Garibildi added and Vergsz, Cox sent to the PCL.
Howard Red Sox topple Brookings to tie for first in South Dakota State baseball league. In game one Howard won 3 1 as Young fanned 25 Brookings hitters amid four Brookings errors. In game two seven innings Howard prevailed 4 3 with Lamers and Lenters pitching, securing the twin bill victory.
Max Baer defeating Tony Souzm in a six round bout in Salt Lake City last night earned a decision. Baer weighed 214 pounds, floored Souzm twice in round two and three times in round five, marking a notable return as the former heavyweight champion displayed polish after his title reign.
The piece discusses the difficulty of keeping eyes on the ball during a golf swing. It notes that moving the eyes alters head position, disrupts shoulder plane, and causes body and hand shifts that ruin accuracy. Mrs Glenna Collet Vare emphasizes full body control through the swing when eyes stay on the ball.
Aberdeen reports the 1935 state American Legion baseball tournament will be held in Pierre July 3 August 1 and 2 after the state athletic committee awarded the meet by a narrow vote. Tommy Jones said bids were entered by Aberdeen Redfield and Pierre with district meets set for July 12 and inter district play the following week. Districts 14 and 15 drew byes. pairings and dates for district and inter district rounds were left to district athletic officers. Boxing program changes were discussed for possible future years.
Association board unanimously outlawed the May 15 mile rule prohibiting clubs from accepting aid after that date. Chicago Bears signed Roscoe Georne E. 23, former Minnesota backfield star and Beal Gopher blocker. In New Orleans featherweight Pat Sarron, 139, outpointed Nickie Carrara over 128, while Bushy Graham, 130, edged Johnny Jadick, 135.
In Lakewood New Jersey Joe Louis appears lean and well conditioned ahead of the planned bout with Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Mike Jacobs and Louis camp officials deny rumors of decline arguing Louis has trained steadily and will be ready to turn back time against Schmeling in New York.
The Senate passed three bills extending the start and completion times for Missouri River bridge construction. Each extension adds one year to begin and three years to finish work at Brownsville Nebraska Decatur Nebraska and Sioux City Iowa. Bills now await Presidential action.
Chicago report describes Earle D. Johnson angrily reacting after a mis-hit tee shot on Brookwood Country Club 185-yard eighth. The ball rebounded 75 yards before staying on the course and finally dropping into the hole, with teammate Tren Johnson shouting and celebrating the result.
Harvard Varsity crew surged toward a fourth annual meeting with Yale, aiming to break the Blue’s two-year win streak. The Harvard sweep lineup posted 19 minutes 35 seconds on the downstream course, 17 seconds faster than the previous best. President Roosevelt attended for the third year running, with Roosevelt Jr. noted as a member of Harvard's junior varsity shell.
Boxing results from Salt Lake City to Louisville record numerous decisions with outpoints, stoppages, and draws. Notables include Max Baer defeating Tony Souza in Salt Lake City, Ralph Barbara edging Bob Pastor in New York, and Howard Oohey Scott beating Bay dling Astraline in Washington while others like Soly Kriesser and Dick Demariy recorded wins or stoppages across Pittsburgh Sioux City and surrounding regions.
Ellen Howard pitched a seven inning 6 0 no hit victory for pace weakers in the Owerns Illinois women's softball league against Night Queens. She struck out 16 batters and allowed the other three to reach base.
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