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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1929
Page
10
Brooklyn won both ends of a doubleheader as the Pirates defeated the Phillies 11 to 7 at home. Key hits and early runs built a lead, while Ed Barmes, Harry He and other Pirates contributed to a strong offensive showing. The Cubs and Pirates momentum was affected by rain and postponed games across the league.
Chicago reports a grab bag method for selecting world series ticket holders at Wrigley Field. Ailsa Catherine Lyne of Gilcago is notified for October games while 23 000 names were drawn from a bar and 40 000 grandstand seats announced. Lucile Blevandort draws names blindfolded from sacks holding 5 000 names each. Delivery of tickets starts October 2.
Promoter Paddy Harmon of Chicago aims to land a title bout between world lightweight champion Sammy Mandell and King Tut of Minneapolis at 135 pounds. Tut, who recently defeated Billy Perrotte in Detroit, shows eagerness, even offering to share the purse. Negotiations focus on a proposed November 17 clash.
North Dakota State football prospects report to practice under coach Casey Finnegan with many veterans present. Injury woes include Horace McGrath with a left arm fracture requiring surgery, delaying his start. The squad works on formation reads as Cy Lensbrough and Sam Westgate shine, while Heavyweights Tiny Law and Pep Shamp prepare for the line as training intensifies.
Wilkinsburg reports Bill McKeehnie, manager of the Cardinals, will stay in baseball after losing the Republican primary for tax collector. He had planned to quit baseball if elected but was defeated. In Indianapolis Roy Wallace outpointed Young Jack Dillon in a separate bout.
National Boxing Association delegates debated election of a president and city site for the 1930 meeting. Preba will not seek re election leaving Stanley Isaacs as likely successor. Detroit led bids for the 1950 convention and Mickey Walker's world middleweight status was addressed with Runyon slated for inactivity in the class. Approved lists include Akins Devos Harries Danes and others with Mandell managing Eddie Kane. Hartford bout plans and policing concerns were discussed as states were told to avoid officials with serious records.
Chicago September 1 Ten football coaches start selecting tentative first string lineups as training season begins. Thols Zuppke at Illinois Harry Kipke at Michigan Br Clarence Spears at Minnesota Bert Ingwerson at Iowa and Sam Willaman at Ohio State experiment with formations. Michigan Iowa Indiana Wisconsin open September 28. others follow October 5. Spears reviews potential QB lineup to replace Hovde and tests Leiseils Brockimeyer Hardvwells Haas.
The Smith cup tournament committee extends the deadline for first round matches to Sunday evening September 21. The event originally scheduled to start during fair week faced busy members unable to play then. Dr. H L Saylor, chair, urged remaining players to complete matches at the earliest opportunity.
Howard High School football hopefuls, led by Coach John Johnson, report 36 contenders for 11 positions. Veterans include Clementson and Ravenhorst with a schedule featuring Artesian Flandress and a tentative trip to Wessington Springs, Salem, Parker, and De Smet.
St Paul residents welcome Jimmy Johnson on his homecoming after winning the National Amateur Golf Championship at Pebble Beach California on September 7. Dignitaries Governor Theodore Christianson Mayor L C Sedgson of St Paul and Mayor Kunze of Minneapolis led the reception committee. Other items note Emery Calabong Sanford Maine outpointed Louis Kaplin Meriden Conn and Black Bill Cuba outpointed Happy Atherton of Indianapolis in unrelated bouts.
Yesterday's Results show Browklsar with seven hits in a 3b 0 Vance lineup. Numerous players from Brooklyn and Philadelphia are listed with partial scores and weather notes. Several games scheduled in the American Association include St Paul at Toledo and Milwaukee at Kansas City with rain affecting St Louis at Philadelphia.
The list shows American League games Chicago at Boston Louly at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York National League matchups Toston at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Only game scheduled Toledo at Minneapolis Columbus at St Paul Tuftlevaualls at Milwaukee Lanrisvile at Kenesa City.
The Athletica-Cuts series sold out immediately, with Secretary Schroeter saying reservations are closed as fans scramble. Officials note demand exceeded capacity, leaving many hopeful attendees unable to obtain tickets despite orders pouring in.
George Wilson of Blarwood won the Sioux Falls amateur golf title for the second year after a late rally on the final holes. He edged Dick Gage two up with one to play in 36 holes. Roy Smalley claimed the consolation final over Tar Tyfer 3 and 2.
Mellette September 18 special report says football season nearby, so lettermen turn to basketball. A meeting of the basketball lettermen planned the coming season, with baskets to be set in the school yard to begin practice immediately. Principal Ernest Baurmag will guide basketball, with Miss Dord assisting.
Chicago reports reveal the Blues need six victories in their remaining fourteen games to clinch the league title. They won 29 to 1 in the opener against Louisville as Clyde Pearidge led with seven hits. Dusty Cooke hit his third homer in two days for St Paul, while Archie Campbell earned nine hits for the Senators in a 11 to 4 win. Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 8 to 5, and Bob Wellard starred for Toledo as they beat Minneapolis 6 to 2 with a late homer, continuing a tight pennant race.
Brookings Sept 1 The Kasper coached Jackrabbit squad begins with 28 lettermen reporting and a core mix of veterans and sophomores. Kasper notes gaps at fullback end and tackle with Arnold Kramer Schulz and Ericksen out or ineligible. Five more expected to join as prep intensifies five hours daily for football groundwork.
About 25 players have entered the Sioux Falls open tennis tournament to begin at the Sioux Falls Tennis Club courts after today’s drawings. Horace Barton will not defend his title. Bad Fitzgibbon and Don Douthit will be entered as top contenders. It’s expected 30 to 40 players will enter before entries close.
Watertown independents finish season with 13 wins and 963 winning percentage. They posted a 155 to 133 total scoring edge over opponents and suffered only Tracy as a two time defeating foe. Season highlights include a 43 win pace for Watertown and strong showings against Sioux City Cubs Chicago Giants and Fort Worth pitchers.
Navy marshals new system and depth for a high profile clash with Army. Coach Bill Ingram reshapes the lineup to emphasize a fast backfield and strong line play, aiming for a balanced attack with disciplined blocking and tackling. Schedule lists Notre Dame, Duke, Princeton, and other major opponents as part of the build-up.
Watertown Sept 15 Johnny Mack a Cincinnati scrapper and Wax bees will square off with Happy Shad Den Dives colored by the headline attraction of a card at the Metropolitan theater Friday night September 27 promoter J Blake confirms. Mack is known to Waverovar fans for defeating Mike Mayéal at Stous Point and has since scored several wins including over Joieiro and Manvell establishing himself as a strong local draw.
Rena Neisgins, a junior at high school, rises to prominence in women’s golf. She reaches the quarter finals at Cleveland’s Western Open tournament, defeats Virginia Van Wile, and claims the title as her family supports her bid with early lessons and a fundraising bet.
Joan Goodman, a 20 year old Omaha golfer, arrived home after an upset win and aims for the Walker Cup team. She seeks to face Great Britain and the United States top amateurs as the Tufts meet for the championship and she pursues further conquest.
Gann Valley Blue Jays, the five brother line, will close the season against the Shelby Indians at Shelby on Sunday. The Blue Jays defeated the W FarO Springs team 7 to 4 last Sunday with Bernie Koch on the mound and Han ton behind the bat. Norris and Grin were the battery for Wessington.
Chicago fans worry as Guy Bush, the Cubs’ leading NL pitcher, loses control in recent outings. In five straight starts he’s been knocked around, raising concerns at Winkler Field and drawing remarks from General R A Sneed about the team’s veteran pitching situation.
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