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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
8
Ben Hogan surged toward his first major after posting 133 for the first 36 holes at Pinehurst in the North South Open. His lead stood at seven strokes as the field narrowed to two final rounds, with officials aiming to assist his bid for the title.
The article notes Hogan exiting the final round with a strong position as he chases $1,000 first prize. Benjamin shot 66 then 67 to stay near the leaders. Snead, Revolta, and Nelson remain in contention as rounds proceed, with Nelson holding a 142 score after the opening rounds.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. March 21. Bill DeLaney, former St. Louis catcher forced to retire in 1933 due to illness, has begun a comeback as the Cardinals announced his contract was purchased from Sacramento. Also announced was the purchase of outfielder Morris Jones from the New York Giants, who hit 408 with Jersey City last season. In Cambridge, Harvard track coach Kaakko Mikola reports his brother was killed by a Russian bomb in Finland.
Harlem Globe Trotters, under Professor Abe Saperstein, clinched the invitational pro basketball title in Chicago, defeating the Chicago Bruins 31 to 29 after a 10-point rally. They will play the Myers Red Markets in Huron next Wednesday at eight.
Rapid City March 21 The season's first meeting of the executive committee of the South Dakota State Softball Association will be held at Mitchell Sunday March 30. Norbert Dekerchove association secretary and treasurer announced the officers to attend at 2 p.m. in the Widmann Hotel Mitchell. Attending will be Yar ton president Wilmar Weverstad H F Gillespie past president D C Walsh first vice president Thelmar Bennon second vice president and Dekerchove. Major business includes the re division of the state into dig.
The Black Hills region formerly Region 10 will be divided into northern, central and southern areas under a new plan. Preliminary plans for the 1940 state softball tournament to be held in Rapid City in September will also be discussed.
Exhibition games listed by the Associated Press in Miami Beach St Petersburg Clearwater Los Angeles Lakeland Pasadena San Antonio and Orlando feature multiple matchups including Cincinnati 10 Philadelphia 0 and St Louis 15 Tulsa 0. A memorial plaque honoring Col Jacob Ruppert will be installed and unveiled at Yankee Stadium this season.
Rapid City March 21 The first annual Rushmore coaching school led by Frank W Leahy Boston College grid mentor and Dave McMillan University of Minnesota basketball coach will be held June 3 to 5 on the School of Mines Campus. Harold Goodell and Art Sullivan sponsor the event. About 100 are expected to enroll with football and basketball courses plus athletic training anatomy and treatment classes offered by Goodell.
Sullivan will conduct an open forum for those interested in six man football. The session aims to discuss rules, strategies, and player safety, inviting local players coaches and fans to share insights.
Redfield golfers grow eager for the season as chilly conditions fade and practice rounds begin. Local clubs report readiness for upcoming greens and fairways play, with players sharpening swings and club selections in anticipation of early schedules.
About 35 enthusiasts watched a three-reel film Golfing With the Masters featuring Sam Snead Ralph Guldahl Denny Shute Johnny Revolta and Gene Sarazen. The event showed how duffers become stars and plans to train high school golfers on the local course this spring were discussed.
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