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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1940
Page
5
Wahpeton and Yankton invade Huron for a week of grid action with high expectations. Huron hosts Wahpeton College of Science in the opening ESD schedule as coaches Dietz and Parker seek breakout seasons.
Sports column highlights Texas Christian player progression from end to guard and center roles. Mentions Jack Blackburn on Joe being a firster with two strikes, Gabby Hartnett, Dicey Deans comeback, Dizzy Dean comparisons, Max Baer and Pat Conniskgs, plus golf and marathon match notes.
Former world heavyweight champion Ian James Braddock kicked off his comeback with a three round exhibition at Des Moines Coliseum. Braddock, billed from Dallas, Tex, said he will pursue a ranking bout once he regains form and conditioning.
Grand Forks Chiefs win the playoff title 4 games to 2 over Winnipeg after a 4 to 1 victory in the final game. Dennay Horton powered the win with five pit putting as the Chiefs sealed the series after topping Superior earlier and Winnipeg finishing second in the regular season.
Cincinnati Reds, bolstered by Derringer Derringer and Bucky Walters, enter the World Series with a pitching edge over either Detroit or Cleveland. Detroit counters with Bridges Newsome Rowe, while Cleveland relies on Feller Smith Milnar. The Reds’ right-handed balance, plus Derringer’s clutch reputation, gives them the edge in the opener and beyond.
Blues and Colonels reach the AA playoff final to decide who goes to the little world series. The Colonels beat Columbus 7 2 to advance after their fourth win in six games, while Louisville set up a title clash with Kansas City.
Northwestern Public Service Company edged Firestone Keglers in all three matches to lead the Scalper bowling league. Huron Construction won two of three from Myers Cigar State, while Sportsman's Bar took two of three from Swift. Gagnon's Dairy swept Model Dairy two of three. Team totals favored Huron Construction with 2898 points, Myers Cigar Store second with 2627. Wipt of Model Dairy led with 637, Cochran of Sportsman's Bar second with 623.
National League batting leader Garrs of Pittsburgh at .369 with Lombardi of Cincinnati at .319. Hits leader F McCormick of Cincinnati with 188, Hack of Chicago 83. Home runs led by Mize of St Louis with 41, Nicholson of Chicago 25. Pitching Fitzsimmons of Brooklyn 16-2 and Sewell of Pittsburgh 15-4. American League unchanged from yesterday.
Flood lights drew a odd trio during a Kingston baseball game as a rat halted play between first and second base while a bird crossed an out fielder’s path and a bat swooped near Joe Talley. Talley, a left handed pitcher, allowed three runs and secured a 9 to 3 victory for his team.
A year ago Rochester defeated Newark 2-1 to win the Intern ational League Governors Cup playoffs and secure a spot to meet Louisville in the Little World Series. The report notes other significant past playoff moments and heavyweight highlights.
In a crowded pennant chase the Tigers take two with the White Sox while the Indians meet the Browns Friday under the lingering threat of Detroit’s lead. The Yankees cling to life with eight games left as Reds lose to Pirates 12 9 and Bees and Phillies split a doubleheader.
Wendell Willkie, en route to Spokane, urged voters in Seattle that Roosevelt has harmed labor by fighting employers. He defended social gains for labor and called for more jobs, insisting business creates employment while warning against state dominance. He urged labor and employers to cooperate and warned against turning the country to Soviet-style rule.
Nebraska, led by Maj. Bill Jones, fields 19 lettermen promising a Big Six title bid. Missouri’s Tigers, though losing much of their line, are still strong with Christman and a veteran backfield, while Oklahoma, Kansas State, and Tulsa vie for position.
Henry Armstrong defended his welterweight title by knocking out Port Furr of Washington in the fourth round after a cautious start and a knockdown in the third. The bout was billed as an 11 to ong title clash in Washington.
Minnesota co-captains Hob Bjorklund and Bill Johnson urged veterans to report in shape as practice began for the opening season game against Washington. The Huskies, likened to Southern California, present a stiff test for Bernie Bierman’s lineup. The Gophers boast backfield depth and a promising sophomore tackle, Dick Wildung, rated among the best.
In Columbus, a hootlegger raid failed to find whiskey though bottles rattled and a bath tub held a man soaked in liquor as police hauled both occupant and tub to headquarters. In Richmond J L Williams rode 70 miles to win a nickel wager then lost 27 pounds after a 10 day challenge shared with his 13 year old daughter. In Battle Howard Jensen hurt his shoulder after sliding on a rug and crashing through a window. In Omaha a rain soaked stockyard pen saw 24 steers die when a power cable sparked their herd while one scrub survived. In Washington Henry Armstrong defeated Phill Farr by knockout in a welterweight bout.
Dolph Camilli of the Dodgers belted his 23rd home run in the ninth inning to edge the Giants 3 2 as Pep Young of the Pirates collected four runs with two singles a double and a triple against the Reds. Claude Passeau of the Cubs shut out the Cardinals with four hits. In San Francisco Buddy Rac defeated Haro in a 195 pound bout.
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