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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

9

Bonus Player Has Yet To Do Well In Majors

Several scouts question Alvin Dark for shortstop after a $45000 signing. Patsy O Rourke and Augie Galan praise other candidates like Virgil Stallcup and Red Sox prospects while noting past big signing busts and the enduring lure of top young talent.

NEA Bradenton, Fla Alvin Dark Braves Jewel Ens Pittsburgh Blackie Dark Syracuse Milwaukee Louisiana State Lollapaloza Ens Patsy O’rourke Cardinal White Sox Rourke Bugs Raymond American Association O’rourke Dark Boston Nationals Virgil Stallcup Reds Billy Southworth Baton Rouge Red Stallcup Augie Galan Red Legs Eddie Miller Cincinnati Philadelphia Miller Warren Giles Stallcup Bosox Louisville Red Sox Pee Wee Reese Dodgers Detroits Walter O. Briggs Dick Wakefield Michigan Lad John Hancock Young Wakefield Detroit Grady Hatton Johnny Neun Texas Ted Kluszewski Yankees Landis Tommy Henrich Cleveland Massillon Pudge Landis Tigers Connie Mack Benny McCoy Roy Cullenbine Brooklyns Cullenbine Patsy O'Rourke Bob Coleman Hank DeBerry Giants Ben Chapman Phillies Curt Simmons Kid Simmons Phils Foxy Forager O'Rourke Simmons Egypt duPont Philadelphias DiMaggios Ted Williamses Bob Ellotts Fellers Boudreaus Musials Slaughters Reeses Riesers

Pioneer League camps show strong infield and pitching depth

Spring training across the Pioneer League sees Idaho Falls Russets Boise Pilots Twin Falls Great Falls Electrics and others rebuilding for a competitive season with 21 signed by Boise 14 by Idaho Falls and schedules including training at Prosser Agua Caliente and Pasco while new clubs Billings and Great Falls join the league and veterans fill key spots across multiple rosters.

Connie Reiss Pioneer League Loop Idaho Falls Russets San Bernardino Calif Brooklyn Dodger Russell Judson Kirke Pocatello Cardinal Earl Silverthorn Jim Dow Doug Donnan Jimmy Foster Lou Tapp Gordon Pinky Evans Earl Priester Dick Nicholas William Hodges Jimmy Stanton Vern Hill St. Anthony Charles Dean Parkinson Hadyn Walker Boise Pilots Prosser Wash Boise Walt Lowe Pilots Twin Falls New York Yankees Charlie Metro Cowboys Metro Agua Caliente Bisbee, Ariz Arizona State Loop Charlie Pocatello Salt Lake City Fullerton Alife Rolland LeBlanc Gate City LeBlanc James Cupp West Frankfort Ill John Kissane Rochester University Gene Sack Ray Swallow Idaho State College Lee Singleton Southern Idaho College of Education Albion

Scouts eye Sack and others as Pioneer League spring notes

Scouts consider Sack as an outfielder to use his speed while Singleton may pitch. The San Diego youth previously pitched, and Bob Mahoney a 19 year old right-hander from Le Roy Minnesota is expected to anchor the Cardinal mound staff. Ralph Beard, a 19 year old 6'5\" 200 pound pitcher from Cincinnati, also shows promise. Hamilton Pony League stats were three wins and six losses. This year’s Pioneer League is expected to be stronger with Shaughnessy playoffs promising action from start to finish.

Sack Singleton San Diego Cardinal Bob Mahoney Carthage Mahoney le Roy Minn Ralph Beard Cincinnati Hamilton Shaughnessy

Docusen Beats Bell In ten round welterweight bid

Bernard Docusen from New Orleans won a unanimous 10 round decision over Louie Bell of San Francisco in Memorial Auditorium Sacramento before about 4,000 fans. Docusen used a sharp left jab to open a cut over Bell's eye and out-boxed him throughout the bout despite Bell's late bleeding.

Sacramento Calif Bernard Docusen New Orleans Louie Ding Dong) Bell San Francisco Memorial Auditorium Bell

Cardinals Face Do Or Die Season

The St. Louis Cardinals enter a do or die year in the National League with veterans dominating the roster and key injuries looming. Manager Eddie Dyer must replace at least one shortstop and decide first base options while relying on Musial Slaughter and Brecheen Pollet to lead a pitching staff boosted by Beers and Papat.

Dodgers Braves Giants Eddie Dyer Redbirds Marty Marion Dyer Red) Schoendienst Bob Young Rochester Redwings Bernie Gregor Marion Gas House Cardinals Stan Musial Enos Slaughter Whitey Kurowski Howie Pollet Harry the Cat Brecheen Musial Erv Dusak Terry Moore Moore Dusak Dick Sisler Nippy Jones Glenn Nelson Portsmouth Red Schoendiens Clarence Beers Houston al Papat Pollet Murry Dickson Big George Red) Munger Munger

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