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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1929
Page
10
Remnants describe a packed boxing program featuring "Battling" Bundy and stemmerman in a 10 round win for Stemmerman with Wipf down once. Also noted are bouts between LeClair and Cotton with tactical fighting and strong exchanges throughout the evening in Aberdeen.
Harvard and Yale renew their famed gridiron rivalry at Harvard Stadium on November 23 before 60 000 fans. Yale’s star backfield leader Atne Booth anchors the Bulldogs offense while Harvard relies on Barry Wood Omar and the passing game to challenge Yale’s defense. Recent history shows a tight series with Harvard leading five wins to Yale four in the last ten meetings, including last year’s Crimson victory.
In London on November 19 Stribling the Macon Georgia heavyweight was disqualified in the fourth round after a foul against Primo Carnera the 282 pound Italian The crowd of about eight thousand including the Prince of Wales saw Carnera dominate with reach and weight advantage while Stribling showed speed and power in the early rounds.
The Base the Press notes South Dakota colleges plan Thanksgiving Day showdowns. Huron faces Spearfish Normal on the western trip while School of Mines ends its six game season. Loyola plays Loyola at Chicago marking another out of state tilt for the Jackrabbits as Dakota Wesleyan and Yankton meet to close their seasons. Augustana meets Chadron and Spearfish hosts Spearfish Normal in the final pairings.
A wide margin evening opened with non-decision bouts as Roy King and Sonny Bor Fowley provided a fast four round curtain raiser for Tillie Hall and Gane. Franklin Hye, a former instructor at the University of South Dakota, was also noted in the program.
Reported import from Europe could mingle with United States heavyweights as Leon Lee's client tones up. Promoter remarks hint at an opener for the European challenger. Local observers recall famed past bouts and a Yale football scrimmage incident as a distant comparison.
Stuart MacMillan, a North Dakota University student turned leader, handles both the state university football team and his hometown McVille ventures. He manages a 3,000 acre wheat operation, owns the weekly newspaper, town hall, and a motion picture theater, after his father died last spring.
Dempsey announces a charity boxing night at the Coliseum in Chicago next Tuesday featuring an all lightweight card. Les March, former promoter, meets Hoff man of New York in the 43 round windup for the needy event.
South Dakota State College reports from the St Louis game show the Jackrabbits in good shape for the Chicago clash. Coach Cy Kasper notes no serious injuries and hints at possible outdoor practice after Monday snowfall while preparing to face Loyola University in Chicago this Saturday.
Sisseton stands as the Northeast high school conference champion with a 2.00 percent lead after defeating Britten 1460, Groton 7-6, Webster 19-12, and Milbank 19-6. Millbank holds second with five wins and one defeat, besting Yeading. Coaches selected all-conference players including Ty Flamin Nelgon Stapleton and Sisseton’s team amid the close race.
Yale faces Harvard at Harvard Stadium in a historic 481st meeting since 1375 with Lafayette opposing Lehigh at Bethlehem Pa. Yale recent wins over Brown Darbyouth Army and Princeton boost expectations while Harvard seeks a strong recovery this season. Drake battles Temple. Army meets Ohio Wesleyan. undefeated Duquesne faces Loyola Louisiana in a slate of key clashes.
Chicago Nov 19 A new menace to America’s football power is the University of North Dakota. Under Coach Jack West the Nomads of the North have grown fast and now boast one of the strongest backfields. They won the North Central Conference title undefeated and routed Creighton, while Haskell handed them a single early-season loss.
University of Arkansas students balance football practice with nightly duties as guards at Payetteville fire station. By day they play football and by night they serve as fire station guards in exchange for sleeping quarters.
Hawaii weighs joining a proposed Pacific area Olympic project inviting nations from the Shired States and others to compete. Lawatt and Amelys are mentioned as potential representatives as organizers cite recent rapid growth in women's athletic achievements.
Alan G40et reports from Des Moines on Simpson of Ohio State and others sparring over starting blocks. Proponents claim speed gains and standardized starts, while opponents warn of false conditions and lack of uniform design. The AAU debate splits coaches, inventors, and officials on whether blocks should be adopted.
Colgate University adopts floodlight tennis on the courts after coach Andy Kerr shifts existing night lights from practice grounds to the tennis area. Manager William R. Reid arranges the transfer, enabling students to play after dark.
A garbled report describes Purdue and Phelan facing Sanger in an Indiana attack. It mentions Northwestern, Michigan, and Minnesota, with a focus on football or related action and a reference to a major invasion plan or game timing.
Dundee of Rah Island will salve t ine for Maddie Shea of Chicago in a boxing match tonight. Shea suffered a cut over his right eye in the last fight, forcing the substitution with opponents including Duick Suggs and Lev Bedford.
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