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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
11
Watertown Arrows, led by coach Jack Flug, show confidence as they prepare to host the Huron Tigers. Flug praises his backfield and line after a 352 yard output against Mitchell, while Tigers coach Deklotz remains hopeful a close contest can be staged despite recent rough results.
News wires report Eddie Brietz notes Paddy Traynor may be invited to run the New York Giants farm system. The piece also touches on boxing context with George Pace aiming for a bantamweight title and other sports chatter including baseball, football, and radio-sourced comments from various teams and writers.
Coach plans to take about 25 boys to Watertown and use the same starting lineup as last Friday against Brookings. Don McNutt carries a shoulder injury and may not be at full strength, with Kedo Ketelsen also hindered by an elbow problem. Probable starters include Huddleston and McNutt ends, Hofman and Malone or Wasner tackles, Ketelsen and Fisher guards, Bailor or Saxton center, Vongerbarre and Shearer quarterback, Harbers, Eyats or Upchurch fullback.
CHICAGO Oct 12. P K Wrigley owner of the Cubs says he will choose a 1940 manager by his own decision, not fans. Gabby Hartnett is under pressure after a fourth place NL finish and a costly city series loss. Wrigley signals potential financial losses for the first time since 1935 and comments on Dizzy Dean's status with the club and salary.
Don Meade, leading American jockey for 1939, rode three winners at Jamada Tuesday after a slump at Helmont Park. He now has seven wins from ten mounts over the last two days and 221 wins for the year.
The Pittsburgh Pirates discussed a possible overhaul with Frankie Frisch meeting with President Bill Beuswanger. They retained Honus Wagner as coach for another year while denying clear moves on Waner or Vaughan. Rumors of Dodgers or Brooklyn pickups circulated, but no deals were confirmed. Wagner remained a watchful presence as Frisch indicated only general guidance.
Weather data shows today high 69 and low 47 last year. Records peak 94 and low 7. Month to date 0.69 inches, year to date 13.50 with normal 18.84. Sun rises 6 44 am, sets 5 55 pm. Forecast for Huron area: mostly cloudy with light rain tonight, Friday cooler. Minnesota and South Dakota outlooks note clouds, scattered rain, and colder conditions.
Henry Armstrong world welterweight champion will fight Defering Garcia world middleweight titlist from New York Pennsylvania and California in Hollywood next January. Armstrong’s manager Eddie Meade announced last night. Garcia is recognized as titlist by New York Pennsylvania and California boxing commissions.
Notre Dame coach Elmer Layden will shuffle the reserve deck for a Saturday game with Southern Methodist as he insists the Irish must develop replacements or face a tight season. He notes reserves appeared weak against Purdue and Georgia Tech but argues continued work is essential to avoid future losses.
Brookings October 12 Coach Jack Barnes and State College football team head to Fargo for a conference opener against North Dakota State College. The Rabbits play North Dakota University on Hubo Day then face South Dakota University and Omaha University on successive weekends as part of homecoming festivities. Co captain Jim Emmerich will miss Saturdays game with an knee injury. Harvey Laraan will start in his place. Don Brown may start at quarterback if Enger stays sidelined.
The Wessington Springs High School Spartans prepare for their crucial Platte game Friday, a homecoming clash seen as the toughest on the 1939 schedule. Platte enters its fourth undefeated stretch, with Platte previously beating the Spartans in 1936 12-0 1937 22-7 and 1938 6-0.
De Smet basketball coach Bill Hauge opened practice with 70 players available. Only three lettermen remain from last season Orin Pyrintun Wesley Hauck and Tom Johnston. A round robin schedule of 18 games against conference foes plus two with Carthage was set to develop new talent.
Tulare will host the second annual invitational button bell softball tournament on Friday with Bonilla Hitchcock Frankfort Wolsey and Tulare as participants. The host school will give a trophy to the winner and businessmen will sponsor a free watermelon feed after games. Bonilla won last year.
Indiana and Wisconsin endure tough luck as they prepare for a Big Ten showdown in Madison. Indiana trails in conference play after a stalled start, while Wisconsin seeks its first league win. Coaches McMillin and Stuhldreher emphasize pass defense and speed as teams practice for looming contests.
Bonilla, October 12, in Beadle County Conference action, defeated Wolsey 1 to 0 as Kennison and Wolsey pitcher Bill Jenberg held the game to two hits each. Kennison scored the deciding run on an overthrow as Bonilla and Wolsey head to Tulare invitational.
The War Department ordered 65 000 M 1 Garand semi automatic rifles from Winchester in a 4 270 000 contract to supply 409 rifles daily. The move accompanies plans to expand the army toward about 600 000 including regulars National Guard and reserves, per President Roosevelt.
Creston Neb Oct 1271 during a football practice Creston High School Superintendent Elton Copley entered the field to demonstrate a charging move to linemen. Five minutes later he was removed with a dislocated shoulder and treated on site.
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