Spirited Campaign Signals Strong 1931 Huron Diamondball Return
A one league eight team season opens in Huron Monday night with Coney Island and National Bank of Huron aiming to dethrone the Dairy Products, the reigning city champions. Pro teams including Coney Island, National Bank, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Armour Packers bolster rosters as managers add players from disbanded 1930 squads and prep for a competitive 1931 campaign.
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Huron
Coney Island
NaGonal Bank of Huron
Emmy
Atrengut
Huron Dairy Products
Dairymen
Fimelighters
Coney Islanders
Standard Oil
Coney Island Ten
Herb Peterson
National Bank of Huron
Northwestern Public Serics Company
Association
Lankers
John Hinmant
Elks, Co. & N. W.K
P’s
C. & N. W. Railroad
Knights of Pythias
Railroaders
Fig
Eark
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. F. W. Post
Elks
Armours
Armour Packers
West Diamond
State Fairgrounds
Lester Barns
Martin Anderson
Bloodgood
Russel Builiz
R. Walsh
L. Cotton
H. Marquis
M. Mycue
K. Hopper
B. Coates
B. Coldington
T. Schaeffer
M. Anderson
E. K. Alberts
Jack Coners
H. Conors
W. Gitchell
Roy Dawn
A. J. Stafford
Merle Conway
Roy Gascoigne
Ross Gascoigne
Vernon Bandy
Walter Kettleson
D. Wallenfelt
Verne Cheeseman
Stackwick
Sam Parker
Orville Gorham
Harley Smith
Joe Reilly
Bill Fliss
C. W. Disnes
John Johnson
Wayne Wilson
T. McMahan
K. Poole
H Collins
W. Bostic
D. Hudler
C. Blosdgood
A. S. Tritz
G White
Ie Reed
C. Collis
M. Jones
R Amann
R. Wetrick
T. Hail
J. Hogan
FR Musch
Hipler
H. Lamb
A. Collin
W. Callahan
H. Hedblom
Stanley Colton
Vt Luby
Ed Sewell
Alex Culhane
Max Gordon
del Seriby
Tommy Diamond
Emmet Jones
Nevin Jamison
Terry McCullen
Bill Herman
Carl Hopkins
Bill Plummer
Tom Hueagen
Roy Cave
K. of P
Hi Loomis
Ralph Bowers
Ted Edwards
Alfred Peterson
William Wipf
Sherman L. Johnson
Dr. Hagman
Art Bullis
Brekke
O. T. Jorgenson
Ted White
Walt Merkle
Chancellor
Jake Keil
Nimitz
Smith
Gland
George Smith
George Lunt
John Floss
L. Blames
Roy Fensis
W- F. Weller
Lawrence Erickson
al Kratz
Bede Milter
Vern Hobbs
Emory Leckhess
George Thoenpssp
Art Strand
Paul Strom
Lee Comeilaon
Bobs Hebbe
Bert Oroute
Art Wolser
E. M. Christensen
Sean Welsh
19 Inch Pickerel Caught In Jim River
The first fish story of the season, not an almost landed tale, features Howard Cotton a C N W brakeman. He caught a 198inch pickerel on opening day in the James river near the lone tree about a mile up from the Great Northern bridge four miles north of Huron.
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Howard Cotton
Cotton
James River
Lone Tree
Great Northern Railroad
Huron
Rick Ferrell In Queer Situation
Chicago May 2 Rick Ferrell faced a no hit game by his brother Wes with the St. Louis Browns trailing. He came up with two out in the eighth and reached on an error after the throw was ruled a miscue, not a hit. Rick said he would have preferred no hit but played to give his best. His brothers Marvin and George also play professional baseball.
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Chicago
Rick Ferrell
Cleveland
Rick
Storer
Wes
Stever Kurle
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis Browns
Indians
Rick Strode
Humefield
Wee
Ferrell Brothers
Guilford College
N. C
Marvin
Milwaukee
George
Buffalo
Four Are Undefeated In Western League
The Western League season opened with Wichita and Pueblo claiming wins along with Des Moines and Omaha, each notching two victories. Wichita edged Denver 8 to 7 in 13 innings as Riley sparked Pueblo to a 6 to 5 win over Oklahoma City in 10 innings with a tying double in the ninth. Omaha crushed St Joseph 41 to 4, as timely hitting and defensive errors fueled a two game streak for the Demons.
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Wichita
Pueblo
Ledger
Des Moines
Omsha
Aviators
Braves
Denver Bears
Riley
Oklahoma City Indians
Omaha
St. Joseph
Sever Topeka
Demons
Yankton Diamondball League Formed For Summer Play
In Yankton twelve teams comprising 168 men and boys have formed the Yankton diamondball League. The season runs May 18 to August 2 with two games weekly. Official Playground and Recreation Association rules were adopted amid various organizational details.
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Yankton Yankton
Yankton
Amerie
Jou
AOF
Nana Erce
Temeiness Firss
Columbus Shows Early Strength in AA pennant race
In a tight American Association season the Columbus Red Birds sit third after a 9 8 win over Kansas City in the series finale. Louisville leads after beating Minneapolis 9 5 as Parks McCullough and Morgan drive in nine runs early. St Paul tops Indianapolis 13 9 with a late rally. Anajersons leads Milwaukee over Toledo 4 3 for its first home win.
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Bas Paso
Raldaesassesaeses
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
American Association
Louisville
St. Paul
al Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Ludlanapolis
Cincago
Columbus Red Birds
Colonels
McCullough
Morgan
Scalper Netmen Off to Aberdeen Opens 1931 Tennis Season
Five Huron college players with Coach Woodford depart for Aberdeen to face Northern Normal. The squad chosen by intra-school event includes Robert Nohlgren Williamson Ring and Chay. Four singles entries, Roberts Ring Williamson named before departure with Nohlgren pairing in doubles.
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Huron College
Woodford
Aberdeen
Northern Normal
Huron
Robert
Nohlgren
Willamson
Ring
Chay
Heflin
Roberts
Williamson
Newell High Wins Triangular Track Meet
Newell high school captured the triangular track and field meet with 53 points, Belle Fourche 4 points, and Vale 36. Schipke led with three firsts and 15 points, followed by Penhold, Belle Fourche with 13, and Ritter, Vale with 10. Host coach R B Sorbel commented on the competition.
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Newell High
Newell
Newell High School
Belle Fourche
Vale
Schipke
Penhold
Nowell
Ritter
Fairmarke
R. B. Sorbel
Cosch
Huron Merchants To Play Here Tomorrow
The Huron Merchants, a new local independent baseball club, announce a home game Sunday against Sheffield at 2 o'clock at the railroad park. The team, composed of seasoned local players, recently organized and remains separate from the Bossters. They recently impressed with a 5-2 win over Lake Byron.
Payne Whips Soldivar Hollywood Bout Report
May 3 in Hollywood Cecil Beyns of Louisville Kentucky defeated Joe Mesdenn in a boxing match. Beyns used decisive blows and displayed strong punching power leading to a clear victory reported as a dream night for the fighter.
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Payne Whips
Hollywood
Cecil Beyns
Louisville
Joe
Locel
Pave Wilghea
Tourney Season At Country Club Gets Started Tomorrow
Golf season opens at Huron Country Club with the Huesgen cup 18 hole medal play. Handicaps apply in naming winners. merchandise prizes go to two-man teams. New members boost competition as club sets events through May with plans for out of town matches and a Labor Day city championship duel.
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Huron Country Club
Orarty
Tomorow
Sioux Falls
Huron
Clyde R. Smith
Golf and Entertainment Committee
South Dakota
Huesgen
de. C. R. Stewert
A. Smith
E. H. Schaefer
H. Schrader
Gust Dacobaon
Jack Prost
Stanley Chiton
Mike Moran
George McKeon
O. C. Stokk2
RA. Btratton
W. W. Adams
T. B. Prew
John Hinman
C. K Walker
V. T- Weir
John Wheeler
C. Lampe
B. B. McClaskey
C. R. Moray
C. L. Sanstedt
W. H. Saxton
W. €. Gagnon
Am, Haskell
Chea
H. J. Mitchell
Tom Huesges
George Starling
Carl Voigt
H.C. Whaley
Chester White
Harry Wilkinson
G. F. McCannon
Brian McEiligatt
C. W F. Olt
Harry Otto
B. F. Patton
Camden Rayburn
E. L. Bayles
Lewis Benson
C. N. Hell
H. H. Hedblom
George C. Hunt
Max Gordon
Howard Sheber, Jr
Fred H. Hurst
Prank Gannoway
Boyd Beton
Earnshaw Shines as Doland High Wins Blanking Yanks
George Earnshaw regained form to shut out the New York Yankees 4 0 for the Athletics while Cochrane Haas and Cochrane homered. The column also notes Red Sox pounded Senators 10 4, Judge to hospital for appendicitis, and details from multiple league games including Gehringer’s consecutive game streak and Dodger win over the Phillies. Doland High captured two Class B relays at the Dakota Relays with Jarrett leading North Dakota to victory in the North Central half mile relay.
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George Earnshaw
Doland High
New York Yanks
Jarrett
Doland
North Dakota
State
South Dakota
Augustana
Wayne Neb
Merrill
Iowa
Iowans
Willett
Ohio Relays Open With Record Breakers At OSU
At the eighth annual Ohio Relays in Columbus Ohio State University six records fell on day one two in college divisions and four in high school. Dee Hutson of Denison won the century dash in 39.7 seconds and will face Eddie Tolan of Michigan today in the university 100. Keller Sentman battled Hutson in the 120 yard high hurdles as top rivals draw attention to the showcase.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ohio State University
Dee Hutson
Denison
Hutson
Eddie Tolan
Michigan
Tolan
Miller Athletes Are Accepted In Society
Miller high school has six boys accepted as members of the National Athletic Scholarship society. Eligible boys must show leadership, sportsmanship, and above average grades across three semesters and have earned a letter in one major sport or two minor sports. New members are Marshall Stensland George Capalan Raymond Dornberger Boyd Ulrich Detmar Cooney John Bushfield.
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Miller
Miller High School
National Athletic Scholarship Society
Springfield
Ales
Marshall Stensland
George Ca ‘Palan
Raymond Dornberger
Boyd Ulrich
Detmar Cooney
John Bushfield
Young Corbett Wins Over Tommy Herman in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 2 Young Corbett defeated challenger Tommy Herman in a boxing bout. The win adds to Corbett’s claim as a top lightweight contender in the era.
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Young Corbett
Tommy Herman
San Francisco
P—Young
Yesterday's Stars Shine in Early Baseball Headlines
George Earnshaw and the Athletics shut out the Yankees 4 0 with three hits. Lloyd Waner drove in the go ahead run in the seventh for Pittsburgh to win 5 4 in 11 innings vs the Reds. Vic Frasier doubled with bases loaded as the White Sox tallied seven in a 9 2 win over the Browns. Hughey Cripps collected four singles and a homer as the Giants defeated the Braves 5 0. Charley Sullivan pitched the Tigers to a 2 0 win over the Indians. Joe Shaute beat the Phillies 8 4 for Brooklyn in Shaute’s second victory. Sylvester Johnson and Cabinerer Pat Cards combined for a 2 0 victory, holding the Cubs to six hits.
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George Earnshaw
St. Louis Cardinals
Connie Mack
Hex
George
Earnshaw
Earnshaw Uty
New York Yankees
Athletics
Yinase
Cochrane
Mule Haas
Mickey Cochrane
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Senators
Joe Judge
Joey Kuhel
Baltimore
Judge
Vic Frasier
White Sox
St Louis
Texas
Brown
Sox
Gehringer
Charlie Sullivan
Detroit
Cleveland Indians
Charlie Gehringer
McManus
Chicago Cubs
Coleurn
Gabby Hartnett
Smith
Teachout
Brooklyn Dodgers
Joe Shaute
Dodgers
Phillies
Critz
Hughie Critz
New York
Boston Braves
Bill ‘Walker
Braves
Cincinnnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Carroll
Sankey
Paul Waner
Yankees
Lloyd Waner
Pirates
Drave
Pittsburgh
Reds
Browns
Hughey Crilz
Giants
Charley Sullivan
Tigers
Indians
Robins
Brooklyn
Shaute
Sylvester Johnson
Cabinerer
Pat Cards
Cubs
U S Leads Mexico in Davis Cup First Round Match
United States players Wilmer Allison and Fran Shields won singles to give the U S a lead as the Davis Cup first round against Mexico continued in Mexico City. Allison defeated Alfonso Anda 6 3 6 1 6 3 and Shields beat Ricardo Tapio 6 4 6 4 6 2 while the U S rested before the doubles ahead of a potential clinch tomorrow.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Texas
Fran Shields
New York
Amich
Allison
Alfonso Anda
Shields
Ricardo Tapio
Kennebec Upsets at Presho Invitational Track Meet
Kennebec high school shocked the field to win the seventh annual Presho invitational track and field meet with 48.5 points. Presho finished second with 47 points, Murdo 42.75, White River 39.75, Reviance 3, Draper 7. New meet records were set by Murdo in the half mile relay and distance events, with Murdo’s relay team clocking 1.2. Kennebec’s My era set a mile record in 5:07.4. High point honors went to Hatfield of Kennebec with 12 points, while Elly of White River had 11 and Muck and Fassness of Presho each scored 10.
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Kennebec
Presho
Kennebec High School
Murdo
White River
Re- Viance ZI
Draper
Muck
Kerlin
Reilly
Kinsley
Myera
Hatfield
Elly
Fassness
Woodward Pulls No-Hit Bid, Yet Falls 4-0
In Maxwell Iowa yesterday Woodward tens pitched a seven inning game and held Pella without a hit but rugged fielding doomed them as five errors crippled their defense. Pella won 4 to 0.
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Maxwell
Iowa
Woodward
Pella
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Jim River
Queer Situation
John W. Stahr
Red Birds
A. A
By William Weekes
Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
Red” Jarrett
Jarret
Perto Mance
Dakota
Kramer
Grier
Kettie
Morningside
Gr Whitmore
Stapley
Baxter
Mack
South Dakota State
Augustana College
Arnold
Dakota Wesleyan
Welch
State Wirth
Aikens Fof
Lamoureaux
Sion City
U.S
Huren Oldsmobile Co
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