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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1931
Page
9
South Dakota State College freshmen dominated Huron college in Brookings winning 82 to 44 in a dual meet. Bunny yearlings swept most events led by Joe Pichal with multiple firsts and strong showings by Smith, Palmer, and Dukelow for Huron.
In Pierre on Saturday at the state tournament, Yankton junior Donaldson defended his singles title by beating Water town's Richard Hanteen in three sets 6-4 6-1 4-6. Aberdeen claimed the doubles crown as Brussels and Dobbins defeated Donaldson and Kilmisch of Yankton with scores 3-6 5-4 6-2 6-0.
Wes Ferrell, Indian ace, followed a no hit shutout against St Louis by slumping in his next starts. He beat Detroit but failed to last through three subsequent outings as Cleveland cycled pitchers in a battering schedule. The day’s box scores span numerous games with homers by multiple teams and a large crowd at Detroit.
Officers of the Huron business women's golf club announced the first practice session this evening at 6 30 on the Huron high school athletic field. Mrs George McKeon and Mrs Wade Porter will instruct. All members and others interested are invited to attend as several summer practices are planned.
Sammy Ross of Ann Arbor Michigan won a 1 1/2 mile auto race at Fort Miami track yesterday in 73 minutes without a stop. He led from the 10th lap after Dryan Saulspaugh dropped out with motor trouble and finished over a mile ahead of Tony Wilman of Milwaukee.
Chicago owner Charles A. Comiskey pursues a champion team as Donie Bush reshapes the roster. Lew Fonseca of Cleveland replaces Willie Kamm, with Fonseca likely at second or third base. Outfielders Fothergill Reynolds Watwood Bicharde Mel Simons perk up, while Lyons mends from a shoulder injury.
Wichita's hold on Western league lead narrowed as Birdmen faced five losses and one win in Pueblo and Denver. Oklahoma City moved into a third place tie after beating Omaha, while Denver defeated Art Griggs' team twice. St. Joseph split with Des Moines, taking the opener 5 to 3.
The French hard court tennis championships opened with doubles on the spotlight. Rain caused the cancellation of international team matches, shifting focus to American and French pairs in doubles and mixed doubles. John Van Ryn and Marjorie Gladman faced Berthet and Nome in mixed doubles.
In New York on May 18 1930 Battalino of Hartford Conn defends the featherweight title against Los Angeles challenger Fidel Le Barba in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden Le Barba impressed against Kid Francis and experts forecast Battalino's defeat but the Hartford native often proves decisive when it counts The Garden bout is the week s main national card
Jacob Eckman of Eureka McPherson county won South Dakota’s high school golf title at Pierre on May 18. Eckman shot 36 holes with rounds of 42 42 40 and 3 for nine on the back, finishing five strokes ahead of Wa ter town’s Bol Dugan who totaled 165. Wa ter town captured team honors with 331, while Huron’s John and Thorsness were second with 346. Bernard Narlin of Sioux Falls made a 134 yard second hole in one and tied for sixth with Thorsness. other low scorers included Sal rath Watertown 166, De Buhr Winner 186, Armescon Irene 168.
The St Louis Cardinal farm system boosts the Columbus club of the American association both in play and attendance. The Red Birds beat the Toledo Mudhens in two 10 inning games, moving to second place before 9,000 fans. Panes describe pitching duels and late-inning rallies with multiple players contributing in each game.
Sioux Falls captured the state high school carnival title scoring 36% points across 9 of 14 events. Yankton finished second with 304 points, Watertown third with 21, Vermillion 14, Brookings and Gregory tied at 10. Two records were set, in shot put and pole vault, as night meets marked the first time the event was held west of Huron and under floodlights despite visibility issues.
Huon high school Tigers wrap season with the Eastern South Dakota conference meet in Brookings after placing at Pierre. Notables include Art Collin second in pole vault and Freburg of Watertown setting a state record in 11 feet 8 inches. Watertown also excels in the 440 and relay events, with Stages of Sioux Falls and Freeburg posting new records under artificial lights.
Wessington Springs forms its baseball club for a busy season with W. H. Bouye as manager and a lineup similar to last year. Pye Noeras returns to pitch and Edward Peterson backs up, forming a strong battery as the team seeks local contests. Managers seeking games may contact Bouye or F. Lundman in Wessington Springs.
Burleigh Grimes and the Cardinals beat the Giants 1 0 piling up eight hits allowed. Bill Dickey and the Yankees took down Detroit with a string of straight singles. Tommy Thomas and the White Sox edged the Red Sox 2 1. Hees and the Athletics scored two runs while Cleveland yielded three. Gray and the Browns won their sixth straight, topping the Senators 7 2 with eight hits allowed.
Yesterday at Chicago and North Western park the Merchants made 22 hits to Epiphany s 17 but lost 19 17 in a wild game marked by errors and erratic fielding. Epiphany led early and, after Grimme relieved, built a 14 11 edge by the fifth. Huron s Bullis and Broad good stood out on the mound and at the plate, while Neel hit four for Epiphany and L Broad good, Bullis paced Huron. Return game is set for Sunday.
In the European zone second round, eight of 23 nations survive. England beat Belgium 3 0 8, South Africa defeated Ireland 4 1, Japan swept Yugoslavia, Egypt beat Finland 4 1, Italy crushed the Netherlands 3 4 0, Czechoslovakia beat Greece 4 1. Denmark and Poland eliminated Romania and Norway 3 0. England South Africa and Japan loom strongest in the draw. Italy favored in the lower half.
Illinois, riding a six game win streak under Coach Carl Lundgren, is favored to win its two upcoming Big Ten games this week. George Mille held Michigan to three hits as Illinois defeated the Wolverines 9 to 0. Wisconsin crushed North Retreat, 13 to 2, tying Chicago who swept Minnesota to claim second place.
Armour and Coney Island face bottom dwellers this week as undefeated clubs loom. Matches include Armour versus Foreign War Veterans and C. & N. W. rail workers against National Bankers with hopes of extending leads. Elks vs Huron Dairy Products renews rivalry midweek. finish Thursday with Coney Island meeting Pythians.
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