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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
13
Eastern clubs dominate early action in the American League Interleague games with Philadelphia Athletics leading, winning 11 of 14. Yankees, Washington, and Boston also notch several victories while Detroit and Cleveland stumble against intruders. Weather hampers schedules on the coast, delaying NL results.
In Chicago on May 14 the American Association standings show Saint Louis Saints and Louisville Colonels leading, with Toledo upsetting St Paul 6 105 as Ken Penner suffers an arm injury. Kansas City ties Columbus for third after splitting with Indianapolis. Minnesota beats Columbus 8 7 in a ten innings homer spree.
In Minneapolis on May 14 1990 Lake Safro former trainer and manager of Arthur Lakofsky also known as Art Lasky filed suit in district court seeking an accounting of purses received by Lasky from January 14 1990 onward. Safro also asks the court to bar Lasky from any bouts unless run under their January 3 1990 agreement.
South Dakota university squads dominated Morningside 60 to 0 in a yesterday dual meet. The Coyotes won 11 of 15 events and swept the high jump and half mile. Joe Craken, a three sport star, won the javelin and shot put and tied for first in the high jump. Morningside’s Kettle had two firsts and a second as Coach Montgomery kept their middle distance runner out of key events.
Nearly 50 golfers enter a 48 hole qualifying round at Huron Country Club with a straight medal format. Elimination runs three days, eight finalists advance to two foursomes, then 36 hole final spread over two days at the Gralists. Notables include defending champion Dr H L Saylor and favorites Ross Matson Clyde Smith, with contenders like Gust Jacobson and George McKean.
Italian and American amateur boxers split eight bouts at Madison Square Garden before 15,000 fans. Italy took six wins on the night, with American victors including Mike Belloise, Tony Scarpati, Mark Hough, and Henry Surette in a hard fought program.
Hitchcock high school beat Virgil 9-4 at Hitchcock. Kambel pitched five innings allowing two hits while Virgil starter Halbur faced a first inning onslaught. Thomas relieved and gave up four runs in the fourth as Joseph Johnson finished the game. Batteries: Hitchcock Kambel Tohono Harms. Virgil Halbur Thomas Fanger.
Minnesota athlete wins on May 14 as captain of the 1901 swimming team, led by Lowell in a notable early 20th century meet.
About 300 prep athletes gather in Pierre for the South Dakota state track meet where 1920s era records remain mostly unbroken. Regional results suggest few marks will fall, though Solom and Kelley headline officials and finals shift to night with enhanced lighting and track upgrades.
Louisville May final workouts completed training for 12 to 14 three year olds expected to start Saturday in the Kentucky Derby seventh running at 400 added. Field size to be announced tomorrow after entries readied. Post will be from a gate for up to 14 horses. No fillies expected. each colt to carry 126 pounds over the 1 1/4 miles. Probable starters listed with jockeys and owners including Twenty Grand Surf Board Anchors Aweigh Equipoise Sweep All Laddey and others. Don Leon and Prince D Amour considered doubtful.
Pueblo halted Wichita’s lengthy win streak with a 4 2 decision after pounding L Johnson for four hits including Hietzke’s homer. Oklahoma City edged Denver in extras 5 to 5. Topeka toppled Des Moines 12 to 6, converting four hurlers into 15 safeties. VOSMIK BENCHED. Joe Yeosmik, Cleveland’s early season sensation, will warm the bench for a spell as manager Roger Peckinpaugh makes moves.
In St Louis on May 14, Joe McCarthy New York Yankees manager said no setups have appeared in the American League yet. He had not seen the Indians or Tigers play but called most teams good. He praised Connie Mack as right about the Athletics challenging for the pennant and said they must beat Oakland for the title.
Huron Merchants overwhelmed Wolsey 7 to 0 at Wolsey field. Coates allowed two hits and drove in runs with a single and steady batting. L Bloodgood Hoppell Bullis and Bullis led with multi hit efforts as Wolsey trouble stalled. Next Sunday Epiphany club visit promises fast semi professional challenge.
New York May 4. Gene Sarazen and Johnny Farrell left for England to pursue the 181st British Open at Camden?stin in June. Mrs Catherine Farrell accompanied her son returning to Mountrath Ireland for the first time in 38 years.
Dr C L Patrick of Mitchell won the 1931 South Dakota dental society golf championship at Huron Country Club, taking the cup and a golf bag after a 3 1 over 18 holes. Otto Isaak of Tyndall was second with 4 over gross and seven golf balls. A Auchampach Ipswich placed third with 96. Curtis Edgmont earned the low net score prize with 79 after handicap. Three contenders tied for second at 80, including W W Price Centerville F B Wieland Sethy and R W Ellis Salem.
Due to finance committee canvassing delays, a meeting to promote the Hugo Boosters reorganization was postponed. Lawrence Zieske, committee chair, reported good progress by collectors but postponed turnout until canvassing finishes. The new meeting date will be announced after completion, likely early next week.
In Southport England May 14 Horton Smith of Missouri and Mares Charly of Argentina tied for first with several players close behind after the second round of the 7500 dollar Southport professional golf tournament. Henry Cotton the young British pro led early but faltered with a shaky finish, closing at 147 two strokes ahead of Tony Manero who posted 275 for the day and gained second place.
Watertown will host the first South Dakota night baseball game Tuesday June 23 between the Watertown Independents and the House of Davis club at Benton Harbor Michigan. Grover Alexander former major league pitcher will manage the House of Davis and pitch at least three innings. Dutch Clark to coach Colorado Springs basketball after a college leave of absence approval.
The Elks beat the Veterans of Foreign Wars 10 to 5 in an extra inning game after a strong defensive effort and late rally. Tommy Diamond sparked the comeback with a tying home run, while Hedblom and Eddie Sewell delivered key hits. Plummer pitched well until the seventh inning as the Elks overcame a late VFW surge to clinch the win. Tonight, Coney Island faces C and N W in a top match to decide early-week standings.
Huron high school's teams are set to compete in the state high school golf and track events in Pierre. Wayne John and Clifford Thorsitess will play in prep golf, while John Stahl and Fred Greeiy represent Huron in the track events, with the competitions starting this afternoon.
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