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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1930
Page
8
The St. Louis Cardinals, riding an .800 winning pace since August 17, need three more victories to seal the National League pennant. Associated Press notes the club’s surge began around August 16 after a tighter start and has dominated the league, with leading hitters and strong pitching fueling the streak.
Lefty Grove stars for the Philadelphia Athletics with 27 wins and five losses as they push toward a second straight pennant. Walberg struggles with nerves, while Grove’s speed and control define the season and hint at his World Series role. At 30, he is tall and lean, with a notable lack of big hop on his fastball.
The Cardinals moved closer to clinching the pennant after a 13 to 7 victory over the Phillies as Cubs beat the Braves 6 to 3. The day’s results leave the Cardinals needing three wins in the final five games, with Cubs four games back and Robins four behind. Sylvester Johnson and Herman Hellman Wright led a big early scoring burst, aided by eight doubles while Phillips held the Cards scoreless late. Hack Wilson belted his 59th home run as the Cubs topped the Braves.
Philadelphia report says Connie Mack is anxious about the Athletics pitching staff for the World Series. He singles out George Earnshaw, noting knee injury lingering and pace of recent starts. Mack warns the Cardinals appear strong with depth and hitting, making the series a tough challenge for Philadelphia.
Tod Morgan, former junior lightweight champ, fights upward in the lightweight division after four straight wins. His toughest clash was with tack in Denver. Morgan, a Seattle fighter raised at six, seeks a bout with Tony Canzoneri in Los Angeles if he wins, eyeing a shot at Al Singer's crown.
Yesterday's Stars Gus Mancuso of the Cardinals clouted the Phillies pitching for a double and three singles, driving in four runs and scoring twice. Guy Bush of the Cubs held the Braves to six hits and beat them 2 to 0.
Chicago March 23. The Tribune says William Wrigley Jr club owner announced Rogers Hornsby would be appointed Cubs manager for 1931 season and possibly longer. Wrigley said no misunderstanding with Joe McCarthy and that Hornsby would be offered a contract after season ends.
Knoxville Tennessee reports on the Volunteer State’s army ties with coach Major Robert Neyland and assistants Major W. H. Britton and Lieutenant Colonel Paul Parker, all West Point veterans. The piece notes Neyland’s star athletic past and the trio’s multi-sport history, recalling 1918 sabre honor among Neyland and Britton.
Washington University meets Grinnell College in St Louis on November 8. The game starts in daylight and ends under floodlights as the sixth nocturnal contest of the season for Washington. The team faces Missouri Valley foes plus Williams College Jacksonville Westminster and St Louis University with a veteran squad returning under coach Al Sharpe.
Los Angeles California September 22 A wave of film work on the moving picture lot has boosted several Southern California grid stars to heavier weights. Marshall Duffield remains 175 pounds while Tony Jutich rises to 195. Jim Musick holds 197 while Ernie Pinckett grows to 197. Ban Moses climbs to 195 and Johnny Baker dips to 187 as prop man.
Tulsa Oklahoma September 23 17 The University of Tulsa opened its football practice under coach Elmer C Henderson with players crawling the length of Skelly field. Henderson called the drill a build up exercise while noting its side benefit of clearing rocks from the field.
Chicago promoter Malley plans a October 9 heavyweight match at Cubs baseball park between Primo Carrera and George Godfrey pending Illinois State Athletic Commission sanction. Malley will seek approval today. both fighters are signed for the bout.
A fragment notes Brooklyn club lineage from 1924 with 92 wins that season, finishing second by a game to the Giants, and mentions the Dodgers achieving similar season counts this year.
Chicago report notes Harry Cooper, winner of the St Paul open and Medinah Athletic club open, shot 73 on Medinah No 1 par 72 to reach 33 holes total 196 and set a course record close to 7 under par. Orient Trims Polo in high school baseball game 15-2.
Los Angeles report details Lieut Jack Kennedy serving as referee for Ace Hudkins versus Jack McVey bout. Kennedy halted the match 30 seconds before final gong amid crowd disapproval, suspending both fighters and turning their receipts to charity. Kennedy apologized for the stoppage but cited crowd reaction and potential danger to the fighters.
Henri Cochet and Elizabeth Ryan continued play in La Baule despite Cochet's sporting goods shop fire in Paris. The mixed doubles match ended 6-3 7-6 as they hurried to catch the 7:15 train after learning of the blaze, with opponents Mme Leila Clouge-Anet and Paul Foret.
Merion Cricket Club in Arm ore Pennsylvania reports that defending champion Harrison R Johnston must shoot well under 75 to enter match play after an 83 in qualifying. Bobby Jones, the triple champion, faced no trouble reaching 85 to qualify, while rivals like Jess Sweetzer Roland MacKenzie Cyril Tolley also posted high scores. The field awaits today as Johnston battles to defend his title amid rough putting and costly errors.
Crark casino announces over 100000 dollars to be distributed among winners of live pigeon shoots planned for January and February 193h on the Riviera.
Chicago reports indicate Big Ten practice shows a shift to heavy forward passing. Zuppke’s Illinois, Staly’s traditions, and notable players Berry, Perrine, Bruder, Bendera, Thistlethwaite, Pause, Crisler, Spargo, and others are highlighted as teams test aerial strategies and evolving formations for the coming season.
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