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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
9
Louisville observers await the 56th Kentucky derby at Churchill Downs one mile and a quarter, with Gallant Fox the favorite and Gallant Knight, Tannery, and Buckeye Feet among rivals. A small field and wary wagers mark a calmer prelude to the famed race.
In Vermilion Mayfest, the South Dakota University honors 275 attendees at a gym banquet. Whittemore acts as toastmaster while coaches Venery and Foy select outstanding players in football basketball and track for year plaques. Monograms will be issued by the South Dakota club.
Omaha boxer Tommy Grogan signed to meet Tony Canzoneri over ten rounds in New York on June 17. Manager Ray Feldman said Grogan, who drew with champion Sammy Mandell in a prior outing, will chase the light heavyweight crown in the scheduled matchup.
National League batting leader Battins Doual of the Phillies with 451 HRs by Wilson of the Cubs and 23 RBIs by Wilson of the Cats. American League batting leader Rice of the Senators with 48 RBIs by Simmons of the Athletics and 6 home runs by Foxx of the Athletics.
National League results include games with Kolp facing Brooklyn and Cincinnati. Vance Deberry Wilson Carlson Malone Shealy and Hartnett noted in box. American Association reported Columbus 0 Toledo 8 and Minneapolis 3 St Paul 6 with others unscheduled.
Bancroft defeated Iroquois by 57 to 44 in a dual track and field meet. Smith led Bancroft with 171 points, ahead of Raymond Mulligan of Iroquois with 1544. Millard Buhne for Iroquois was absent, competing later at Stone Falls. Events list multiple winners and places with several ties and close results.
Sioux Falls May 17 A dozen regional hopes converge as 14 events define the South Dakota high school track meet title. Watertown enters as a contender with rivals Rapid City Sioux Falls Huron Tyndall Brookings Winner also fielding capable squads. Though many 1929 stars have graduated, athletes Bennett Freeburg Bankett and others carry prospects amid cold weather that could curb records.
Junior high athletes from Aberdeen Huron and Watertown vie today in their annual track and field meet in Aberdeen. Records already bettered this year by competitors from all three schools threaten to fall as 50 yard to discus marks stand to be challenged by the standout junior high athletes.
Redfield Gun club completes plans for a registered trap shoot at the club’s traps west of Redfield. The event starts at nine in the morning and may span most of the day to accommodate entrants from Aberdeen Huron Watertown Mitchell Milbank and Bisseton plus nearby towns. Strong shooters from the state are expected and high scores may be posted before dusk.
Leo Diegel holds a two up edge on his British opponent at Moorpark England after the first round of a 36 hole challenge. In Louisville Mickey Walker outpoints Paul Swiderski while Al Fay defeats Frankie Wine in non title action.
Taylor Douthit and the Cardinals-Singles drove in tying and winning runs against the Cubs in the ninth. Ad Liska and the Senators-Field Athletics combined for three hits and a 4 to 0 shutout. Sweeney of the Red Sox hit a ninth inning double driving in the run that topped the Yankees 5-4. Daxty Vance of the Dodgers kept Reds’ hits scattered as they won 10. Sam Rice extended his hitting streak to 27 consecutive games with a pair of hits in both ends of a double header.
CHICAGO May 17 Toledo moved one game ahead of Columbus to grab second in the American Association after a 4 0 win behind Lefty Freddie Heimach who allowed five hits. St Paul beat Kansas City 6 3 as Marty Hopkins cleared the bases with a grand slam in the fourth. The intersectional stand opened with Indianapolis at Louisville though action may be delayed by the derby.
Prince of Wales chats with American golfers at Sandwich after lunch as the U S and British teams contest. He notes Bobby Jones will play with him again this weekend at Trent Park and recalls handicap of 12 while Pete Erwin records seven. He praises golf and watches Willing and Smith in a tough match amid a large gallery.
The article explains balance between relaxation and firmness in golf swing. It warns against collapsing from overrelaxed grips and emphasizes a four-finger grip on the hands to preserve wrist flexibility. Johnny Farrell is noted for good practice habits.
Americans open their Davis Cup campaign by beating Canada 3 2 in Philadelphia with Johnny Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison paired to edge Dr Jack Wright and Willard Crocker. George Loit defeated Marcel Rainville while Van Ryn also beat Wright ahead of the Washington zone final.
Dazzy Vance matched his usual brilliance as the Robins defeated the Reds 10-3 behind 16 Brooklyn hits. The Cardinals stretched their National League streak to nine with a 9-8 win over Chicago as St Louis rallied in the ninth. The Red Sox edged the Yankees 5-4 in the American League while Washington’s Senators swept a doubleheader to take first place.
The C N W diamonds team in the A league trailed undefeated Huron Dairy Products after beating Standard Oilers 14 to 9. In B league Armour Packers beat Fire Department 7 to 3, moving a half game ahead of Elks. Peterson hit the only homer for C N W. Next week schedule includes C N W vs Armours and Standard Oil vs Huron Dairy.
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