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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
9
The Huron and Yankton football squads return to action this week aiming to climb the conference standings. Huron hosts Euror and Yankton travels to face the Greyhounds as both teams forget weekend losses.
In Los Angeles at the Olympic auditorium Greenbergs and Millers staged a chaotic welterweight bout won by Glen Lee of Nebraska by stoppage in the tenth. The postfight melee involved managers, boxers, police, and a crowd of about 10,000 as punches flew and tempers flared after Abie Miller taunted Lee. Hymie Miller and other relatives clashed in the ring amid shattered nerves and a riotous scene.
Harvard and Army revived their friendly rivalry with a tale from 1895 when Harvard asked a $250 travelling expenses guarantee for the first plains game. Cadets funded it, officials refunded the money, and the donated funds bought a cup now in Harvard’s trophy room with an inscription from the Military Academy Athletic Association dated 1596.
North Dakota Sioux, undefeated in four starts, prepare for a stern homecoming clash with St Louis University. Coach C A West cites injuries and guard replacements, while light backs and forward wall adjustments loom as key factors in a potential breakthrough game against the Billikens.
SCOTTY RESTON reports Lou Little of Columbia dismisses eastern western football debates as irrelevant, praising a strong passing game by Sid Luckman and noting Columbia’s plan to pass more while avoiding a one sided offense. He cites upcoming games against Virginia Military Institute and Michigan amid mixed college football verdicts.
Woonsocket High School dormitory students enjoyed a pheasant supper in the dining room with Carl Steichen as toastmaster calling October birthday students to speak. Afterward, the group moved to the boys dormitory for games and dancing.
Chicago teenager Harry Dublinsky, 14, battled in Chicago to a draw with Milt Aron from Dubuque. Aldo Spaldi of Italy fought Maxie Fischer of Newark to a draw in New York. Elmer Brown of Portland drew with Varias Milling of New York in Portland. Steve Cart of Meriden outpointed Dan Hassett of Philadelphia in Meriden.
University of South Dakota football, in good shape for Dakota Day against Morningside, drills show a strengthened defense and improved readiness. Dick Berry shows bruises but should be ready. Red Lee cannot play. Coach Harry Gamage remains cautious about a victory but optimistic.
In New York on October 14, major college football title races look unsettled with several conferences still undecided. Key matchups include Washington State vs Southern California, Washington vs Oregon State, and Texas Christian vs Texas A&M, while Denver leads the Rocky Mountain contention. Downticket games across the South and Big Ten add to the uncertainty as Ohio State vs Northwestern looms, Nebraska faces Indiana, and Oklahoma eyes Kansas. Aldo Spoldi stopped Maxie Fischer in the eighth round at the Coliseum in Newark.
The Ithacans still feel the influence of veteran coach Gilmore Dobie as Cornell eyes a rebound against Syracuse after a beatdown by Baldwin Wallace last Saturday. Futile optimism spreads through the team as they prepare to face the Orange with tougher play expected.
Dick Todd of Texas A. and M. described as a fast back in anecdotes from College Station. Seavell recalled chasing Todd, saying catching him once required about thirty minutes after a telephone booth encounter, illustrating Todd’s speed and elusiveness as a sophomore player.
Elmer Pinney, employed at the Red Owl store in Blunt, and Philip spent the week end with their families in Blunt.
A note announces that Mr. Youngeman of Wolsey will organize an adult band Wednesday under the FWA, inviting participation and indicating a local community program initiative.
Brooklyn’s baseball hot stove heats up as Casey Stengel's ouster prompts chatter of Hartnett and other stars taking over. Hartnett denies seeking Brooklyn job, leaving a short list including Grimes Wheat Stripp and Ruth as potential managers.
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