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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1937
Page
9
CHICAGO Oct 12 Minnesota faces a pivotal test at Ann Arbor next Saturday amid fading pre season hype. Bernie Bierman’s Gophers barely edged Indiana and struggled against Nebraska showing weaknesses in defense and cohesion. Michigan boasts strong lines and could widen the title path if Minnesota falters. Coach Kipke expressed confidence while Purdue and Notre Dame pursue reactions to recent losses.
Former Marquette star back Buivié will debut for the Chicago Bears this Sunday in the National League. He signed with the Bears yesterday after being among the 1936 Collegiate All-Americans.
New York Oct 12 Kris Kringle of Manhattan right halfback becomes an iron man in football, playing full 60 minutes against Texas A and M and Iran State. He acts as blocker mop-up man and occasionally runs passes or kicks.
Kansas City report notes Missouri and Kansas State cranking up for Saturday games against Michigan State and Marquette while Oklahoma hones for Nebraska. Nebraska rests after a 20-7 win as coach BI Jones prompts Johnny Howell return from injury. Photographer crew from Life captured Husker practice as Kinset University fields a busy workout under Ad Lindsy for the Jayhawks first conference game.
Fort Worth Tex Oct 12 Almost any team might write foothill games if it follows the theories expounded by Coach Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian. Iowa State at Lawrence Saturday. At Columbia Coach Dor Faurot did. Mondale veteran fullback who was injured in the Colorado game probably will be back against Michigan State. Changes at Kansas State find Ed Hayes at tackle replacing Shirley Davis who quit due to heavy academic work. Town State gloom as Everett Kischer quarterback out with a dislocated shoulder from the Nebraska game.
WRESTLING LAST NIGHT BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reports wins in Wilmington Vancouver and New Haven New Haven saw Red Russ Toras defeat Rudy Duzek in two falls while Des Moines Minnesota al Manfredo outpointed Benny Schott. The brief telegraph style matches note two out of three falls and a 149 pound result in Des Moines with all three cities cited.
The Cubs, holding three games to two, must win at Comiskey Park to avoid a White Sox title from the Chicago City baseball series. Vernon Kennedy started for the Sox, while Larry French was slated for the mound for the Cubs at Wrigley Field if the series goes to a seventh game. Clint Brown came on in relief to seal the Sox victory, with Stratton departing after yielding one run and two on.
Onida football toppled Mobridge 6 to 1 last Friday to hold a share of the Central South Dakota conference lead with Pierre. Hartman’s second quarter score made six points but the extra point failed. Onida faced multiple penalties totaling 138 yards to Mobridge’s 35. Onida has five wins and four none and will host Ft. Pierre Faulkton Gettysburg Pierre in conference play after a non conference game vs Redfield.
New York Oct 12 Cornell's football fortunes under Carl Snavely mark a strong comeback in two seasons. Harvard, coached by Dick Harlow, opens its slate with Navy after decisive early wins and faces Syracuse later as Ivy League rivals renew keen competition for Eastern grid glory.
Fights last night featured Jack Gibbons of St Paul stopping Johnny Sykes in Seattle. Billy Smith of Minneapolis defeated Johnny Baker of Grand Forks by decision after rounds. Prett Farrer of Des Moines knocked out Wild Bill Hasselstrom of Bismarck in the second round. The 1929 winter brought extreme cold, with Poland recording its worst period in 103 years as a large share of fruit trees and nursery stock perished.
Jack Dempsey, 191, Manassa, used a single punch to eject Abe Rothberg into the ring aisle, though Rothberg returned to contest the battle royal. Rothberg ultimately prevailed over Manuel Cortez, Harry Finkelstein, and Jac Dempsey as the match unfolded in New York and Toledo.
CHICAGO October 12 reports say shortstop Bill Jurges will be used as trading material by the Chicago Cubs this winter as owner Phil Wrigley aims to strengthen the club for the 1958 season. Wrigley declined to confirm specific deals but hinted Jurges was mentioned in discussions with St Louis and Cincinnati and said the club is out to improve the entire squad.
Monroe Louisiana October. Bidding for high scoring honors among the nation's football teams is Little Northeast Center Louisiana State University's June for College The Indians have rolled up 211 points in three games this year. If you listen to the Tribe's fans the scoring has just begun.
Brookings S D October 12 State s Jackrabbits came out of the rugged battle with North Dakota State Bison at Fargo Saturday with only the customary humps and bruises. Coach R H Threlfall said the entire squad would be in excellent shape for the Saturday test against the Morning side Maroons of Sioux City. He noted a red battle is expected from Morning side as Sioux City has everything to win and nothing to lose by knocking them off the perch after their climb. The Rabbits have defeated the Bison and aim to stay in Central Conference title contention. Threlfall said Morning side s 32 defeat was not a criterion of the Rabbits true strength. He believes the Omaha II success shows the Maroons may be ready for a tough test against State. Spectators at practice feel the Rabbits have shaken off underdog status and are playing with renewed confidence after the Bison win. The Rabbits have been surprised by the Maroons in past years, and Threlfall and assistants are drilling defense to counter Sioux Cityans.
A New York sports wrap roams from college football future Virginia prospects to coach turnover. notes on Eddie Moore’s firing with the Atlanta Bees, Moranville’s chances, Bob Quinn’s grip, Donie Bash on track, and observer remarks on Joe McCarthy, Bill Terry, and Madison Square Garden happenings. Also mentions Gene Lawing’s Piedmont League rise, Mike Jacobs at a conference, and Yankees World Series left-handed hitting. Buffalo Bisons finances and Ruppert’s payroll plans surface amid broader baseball chatter and minor league records.
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