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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
9
Cleveland ace Bob Feller stars in a 7 4 win over the Philadelphia Athletics, becoming the first pitcher to reach five victories this season. The Indians surge with six runs in two innings, moving into the first division, while other scores highlight Braves and Pirates wins and London forms a women police force.
Pierre May 11 The annual meeting of the South Dakota High School Athletic Association will be held at Mitchell Sept. 30 Secretary R M Walseth announced In a referendum of member schools selection of date and place was made The principal business will be class A basketball tournament plan A committee proposal would eliminate eight of 16 schools to form eight A schools for the state tournament Amendments must be filed before August 25 and the membership will elect one board member to the council
Pierre May 11 Governor Bushfield announced the appointment of Roy A Nord Faulkton attorney as a member of the State Athletic Commission. Nord succeeds R G Rhodes of Sioux Falls and will serve until July 1 1941.
Huron Amateur Baseball League tune-up games set for Sunday test squads before league play. Schooner Beers travel to Woonsocket and Sport Shoppers face Watertown Independents with managers fielding hopeful lineups.
Brookings May 11 Coach Jim Baker of State College track and field prepares a small Rabbits squad for the May 20 conference meet in Cedar Falls. With one meet left against Carleton College and North Dakota U, veterans Ronald Searls and Arden Brill are 기대 to score, while Stanley Mix and George Vaux look to add points. The team seeks at least a fourth place finish, hoping peak form arrives for the conference clash.
Lou Fette held the Cubs to three hits as the Bees beat Boston, ending a five game skid. Truett Sewell shut out the Pirates on six hits. Babe Phelps hit a grand slam while Dodgers beat the Reds. Tommy Bridges earned five strong innings for Detroit, Bob Feller struck out eight in the Indians win over the Athletics, and Bill Dickey homered with two aboard as the Yankees beat the Browns.
Outfielder Ed Stewart of Vancouver swung at a fast ball and knocked himself out after the miss. the incident occurred in Billingham Washington last night. Team, date, and place are noted with the accident outcome.
Kansas City Blues push to within a half game of the Minneapolis Millers by beating them 6 to 1 in the opening game of a two game set at Minneapolis. Tex Carleton allowed eight runs in four innings as Kansas City struck early and held on for the win. Vedie Himsl limited Minneapolis to two hits over four and two third innings in relief of pitching. Pete Fleming slugged a double, a triple and a homer for Columbus in an 11 inning 4 to 2 win over Louisville. The league leaders opened new series with several matchups and probable pitchers listed for today’s games.
Three Huron youngsters led by Roger Bolte 1938 state marchle champion travel to Aberdeen Saturday for the second armost South Dakota championship. Tom Luby Jr Lincoln sharpshafter and Val Hiatt Wilson join as top local entrants among Marble Kings from seven South Dakota cities.
American League batting leaders include Mazzera from St Louis at .475 and Kuhrl of Chicago at .431. Runs leader McCosky of Detroit and Rolfe PLC Waste 07 lead. Home runs shared by Gehringer, Grecenberg, Selkirk, Foxx and jams. Pitching leaders Ruffing of New York and Bridges of Detroit at 4-0. Christopher Columbus set out on a voyage on a Friday.
Region four track and field records face challenge as 14 Central South Dakota schools gather Saturday for the annual meet. Key marks targeted include the 23.9 second 220 yard hurdles and the 1 minute 37.65 second 880 yard relay, with numerous event leaders listed from Huron Pierre Onida and other towns.
The piece notes Helen Moody, 33, in top form after defeating Walter Senior 6-4 7-5 in a two-set exhibition, hinting she may play Wimbledon again. It highlights her sustained dominance, evolving maturity, and ongoing scattered personal details, including a book project. Also mentions Babe Pirelli’s sons joining Notre Dame baseball.
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