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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
9
Bob Feller pitched a four hit shutout to defeat Detroit 6–0, marking Cleveland’s eighth consecutive win and lifting them into a tie for second with the Boston Red Sox. Curt Davis led St Louis with a five hit effort, Cincinnati fell four and a half back, and other headlines note strong pitching by Tamulis and Stratton as the day’s top performers.
R. M. Walseth of the South Dakota High School Athletic Association explains a revised loose ball rule in the 1998 high school football code. The change limits penalties on plays from scrimmage and fouls tied to loose balls, aims to simplify the code, and covers kickoffs, forwards and backward passes, with shifts in penalties and rare double fouls.
Yale will face Clear Lake in an invitational tournament at Clark Field with first round games at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, followed by Lake Preston versus Bath Shore and Esteline Canova, with finals slated for Sunday, Sept. 16. Yale defeated De Smet 13-2 last Sunday.
New York sports round up notes the Yankees rooting for the Pirates at Forbes Field with 43,000 capacity and references to Don Budge, Broadway, Fritz Crisler, and Michigan State. It mentions Cliff Melton warming up, Giants stars, Ruth, and other scattered items from baseball and boxing news.
New York Sept 7 The $1309.45 expense check to Mrs Heron Wills Moody returned after back and forth with the Wightman Cup Committee. Moody and the committee remain at the starting point as Myrick praises her record and confirms expenses were charged against the event and her British championship representation.
Yesterday's Stars by the Associated Press notes Reng Monseagudo led Senators past the Red Sox 7-5 with nine strikeouts. Alex Kamparis and Mel Ott homered for the Giants while Ott also drove in the decisive run in the 10th. Bob Feller threw six strikeouts and provided two RBI in a 6-0 win over the Tigers. Monty Stratton won in his first start since injury as the White Sox defeated the Browns 8-2. Wito Tamiulis pitched three-hit shutout for the Dodgers as Brooklyn beat the Phillies 3-0.
In St George South Carolina on September 7 the Reevesville-Grover softball marathon team pushed past 916 innings and aimed to break the century long record. They planned to play through today as Reevesville-Grover led 441 to 400 over St George.
Six leading British golfers face six American stars at Essex County Club Manchester Mass starting with three Scotch foursomes at noon and six singles the next day. Openers pit Mrs Andrew Holm and Carrie Tiernan against Mrs Estelle Lawson Page and Maureen Orcutt. Other matchups feature Jessie Anderson Elsie Corlett versus Glenna Collet Yate and Patty Berg, with remaining pairs Marion Miley Kathryn Hemphill and Mrs J S Walker Phyllis Wade Juxtaposed results hinge on international scoring.
Baseball results across the American and National Leagues with detailed inning by inning lines. Teams include Washington, Detroit, Boston, New York, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Chicago tied to pitchers such as Feller, Hemsley, Zisenstat, and York. rain and postponements noted for Kansas City at Minneapolis.
State Fair harness race patrons are promised thrills at this year's three day meet as top horses such as Itasca Trudustan and Tiasea headline early closing lists. Entries come from Thro Brothers of Mankato G. J. Dahl Lake Preston Manitoba and several Wisconsin Minnesota and South Dakota stables with July September 13 14 and 15 racing sessions featuring daily running races with top thorougbreds from the middle west.
Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman predicted a rugged season with a strong 10 game slate led by Washington and Purdue. He cautioned the Gophers will be good but not championship contenders, stressing a tough opening test against Washington and crucial games against Nebraska Purdue Michigan and Notre Dame with a deep veteran lineup and promising backs and linemen.
St Paul Apostles lead in the league despite gaining a season high attendance of 242502, surpassing 1924 mark. A 4 to 1 loss to Milwaukee and a Kansas City rally tightened the race. Columbus clinched seventh place with double wins over Louisville as Indianapolis split a doubleheader with Toledo.
The file lists major league leaders in batting runs and hits for the American and National Leagues. Notable figures include Lombardi and Vaughan leading batters, Ott and Good man among top run scorers, and Ott with 98 home runs. Pitching leaders include Brown and Blanton with strong win totals, Ruffing and Chandler notable in strikeout and win categories.
Programs mailed to prominent sportsmen outline the All South Dakota trapshoot to be held at the State Fair Grounds September 15 and 16 under the sponsorship of the Huron Rod and Gun Club. The two day meet includes an A T A registered event and a Hunters Special for amateurs not registered with the American Trap Shooting Association. George Stafford range officer to register shooters by Sept 12. Merchandise prizes from local merchants on display at Hed Bloom’s Clothing. State Fair Championship Friday features four 25 target events for cash prizes on a jackrabbit percentage basis with added money of ten dollars per event. The Huron club holds its last regular shoot before Fair Week next Friday with an important business meeting after the traps.
Norfolk opened its playoff series with Sioux City winning 4-3 to take the first half of the Nebraska State league split season. Sonny Jacobsen saved the game with 30 strikeouts as Norfolk outhit 16 to 5 and capitalized on scoring chances.
A 4 08 58 mile by Archie San Romani in Stockholm is noted as he pulled up near the finish believing the course was done. The report reflects a measured effort with a late surge and cautious pacing.
Eastern college All-Stars meet New York Giants in a curtain raiser on Broadway. Boston and Fordham supply a line of rugged forwards with notable backs, centers, and ends from major programs. The Giants add Leonard Borsitum and Barnum in the backfield while Fordham fields Cruze and Franco at key spots. Pittsburgh contributions include Seuchiak Toll Mellus and Stapulis.
Grable a Houston daredevil known as Coman enters two days of automobile racing at the South Dakota State Fair near Sunday and Tuesday September 1 Grable a veteran who served in the US Army aviation division plans to use aviation inspired engine ideas in his new car He survived a dramatic 75 foot air crash at Lakewood Speedway Avanta Ga last year and his entry adds to a growing Texas contingent racing against a large eastern field at the fair track
Newark and San Jose results mix as boxers Miske Walters Apostoli score decisive knockouts in diverse venues. Poyan and other contenders appear in scattered listings with weights and locations.
Nang Steinke and Gorme Bacigalupi posted wins for their weights in a Long Branch match while Jumping Joe Savali of Minneapolis Kampf defeated Claf Swenson in 15 minutes 22 seconds. Lou Gehrig needs nine more home runs to reach 500, a milestone Babe Ruth first achieved. George Halas praises Ford Dreher as the top prospect in Bears camp.
A homing pigeon named after the late Knute Rockne and owned by John Janssens won the Springfield to South Bend race. The bird achieved a 60 mile hour speed in the event.
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