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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
10
Veteran slabman Burleigh Grimes may be finished, but the Cardinals insist he still has juice. The 1931 season framing shows Grimes limping through a near loss while St. Louis pivots to counter the Cubs and Reds in a tense stretch drive.
Huron college tennis squad led by Coach Heflin routed Northern Normal at Aberdeen as Ha ven swept five of six matches. Henry Williamson and Chay aided singles wins, with Roberts, Gnsan, Messenger, and Pugsley among others. Roberts and Pugsley earned doubles victories. Pugsley, Laird, Jason, and Roberts will compete in the state tournament at Brookings, while Hunven players prepare for soon forthcoming events.
The article lists junior high athletes recognized for scholastic and athletic achievement. Notable names include Grant P, Howard Saylor, Gene Con, and Roy Haberman. Several students earned letters for baseball, intramural sports, and other activities as part of the school year awards.
May 24 sees Central colleges and others in North Carolina meet in a golf tournament linked with a field and track meet. Two reps from each school qualify, with Clarence Bangs of the University of South Dakota and Bob Fletcher of the University of North Carolina noted among entrants.
Dairymen beat Elks 5-3 as Huron Dairy Products maintain role atop league standings. Armours could join undefeated C N W Railroaders if they win tonight, shaping a tight second week with several teams vying for 500 records. Coffey of the Elks hit a freak homer after miscue, while Stewart added a three bagger for the Dairymen.
The South Dakota State College military band of 115 members will perform downtown at 1 p.m. and again at the track field at 2:25 p.m. for the North Central meet. They expect to win events with dashes and field events, while South Dakota University aims for firsts in high jump and broad jump. Brookings preview notes tough competition from other schools in State specialties. Dick Grefe of Iowa State, a Big Six scorer, is mentioned along with Brookings entries Dale Hidwell Colman Floyd Sebring and the State College team members.
Bill Terry led the Giants with a homer double and single driving in four as they defeated the Phillies. Bobby Brown pitched solidly for the Braves, beating Brooklyn while allowing four hits and fanning five. Fritz Knothe contributed two runs and scored another. Burleigh Grimes shut out his former Cardinals club on seven hits. Paul Waner collected four singles to help the Pirates topple Cincinnati.
The British amateur championship narrows to British hopefuls as none of the eleven American entrants remain after yesterday's round. David Martin of California was the first American survivor to falter, followed by Oxford students Charles and Robert Sweeney.
The Kittenball League opening drew a large crowd as Knights of Columbus edged Gamble Tigers 10 to 9. Mayor Frank Naove started the game. Tigers led early before a Mariners rally in mid innings secured the win. Ding’s Bo Fielder starred with three of four trips. Batteries Canibles Jones Good ell, K C Smith Hardt McDermott. De Melays and Texaco Oilers set for Thursday. Asheville, NC touts a top municipal golf course.
Huron Boosters manager Elmer Peyton aims to continue momentum from opening win over the Northern Pacific of St Paul with a two game series against traveling colored clubs Kui Keeng of Omaha and the Hancoch brothers. The Northern Pacifics visit Sunday June 12 at 3 pm after a 4 inning rally fueled A T victory. Reduced prices for juniors at C M W park.
The Huron Country Club will host a guest day this Sunday with both members and non members competing for merchandise prizes. Teams of guests and members in foursomes will play low ball and low team ball, with handicaps abandoned for guests and no effect on team prizes. Each member may bring a guest, and prizes will be awarded based on low ball scores and team outcomes.
AP boxing wrap notes Benny Bass of Philadelphia outpointed Harry Dublinsky of Chicago in Philadelphia. Bobby O Dowd of Cedar Rapids outpointed Billy Blanke of East Mojine. Young Jack Thompson of Los Angeles beat Leonard Bennett of Detroit in Seattle. Joe Calder knocked out Ernie Peters of Minneapolis in Seattle. Madison Dix of Bellingham defeated Kenny Austin of Omaha in San Francisco.
East and near side American Legion junior teams split the series 1 1 with a decisive game set for tonight at NW park. Managers Diamond and Batslaff will field full strength lineups as they prepare for tomorrow’s final game and a potential Hur oft tournament squad selection. West side won last night 2 0 over East side B leaguers, with Haro’s all star prospects starting to take shape for June contest.
San Francisco May 26 Jack Dempsey told the Associated Press he will not marry an actress. He said the next Mrs. Dempsey will not be in the profession, denying links with Lina Basquette amid circulating reports from Los Angeles.
Indians from Indianapolis led the American Association flag race as of May 26, with president Norman Perry and manager David Harum forecast to win the pay-off in September. Perry reshaped the roster, trading Giants alumni for less cash and players like Doug Tat and Piet ei Bolen. Milwaukee helped halt Minneapolis’ five game streak, but a fight between Metzler and Smith flared in the eighth. Saints were dropped as Kansas City beat St Paul 9 to 6. Louisville topped Columbus 64 04.
Walter Foley trainer of Huron public links says golf grounds are mowed this week and dandelions removed to restore top shape for weekend competition. The city public links poll Teague extends all match deadlines to Sunday and third round play begins Decoration Day. Charlie Jamieson remains with the Cleveland Indians from the 1926 pennant era.
Brookings May 28 South Dakota State college will host a state net meet pitting Wika State college players against South Dakota rivals. Veterans Harry Deilie Sioux Pati and Phil Hatteburg Plandreau lead the singles and doubles efforts while Melvin Siler Watertown and Lloyd Lauster Big Stone show promise. Longrns Watertown and Abre Longrie are also in contention as Coach Heacock fields a green squad to face strong competition. Ed Tryban Duquoin and George Mille pitcher share 1931 Illinois baseball captaincy this spring.
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