Beard, Kurland Top Olympic Cage Choice
Rufin Ralph Beard and seven foot Bob Kurland head the U S Olympic basketball team selected from the trial tournament. Kentucky stars Beard Groza Jones Barker Rollins lead the 14 man squad with alternates from Phillips Oilers and Kentucky denizens.
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Stan Opotowsky
United Press
New York
Ruflin
Ralph Beard
Bob Kurland
Beard
Kentucky
Alex Groza
Wallace
Wah-Wah) Jones
Cliff Barker
Ken Rollins
New York University
Gerald Tucker
Martin Nash
Ed Beisser
Phillips
Joe Holland
Jim Line
Dale Barnstable
Ray Lipscomb
Jim Darden
Denver
Les O'Gara
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Oakland
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NYU
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Cuba
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France
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Switzerland
Turkey
Uruguay
Jugoslavia
United States
Chase Cagers Win 73-59 to Claim YMCA Tournament Title
Chase Stores clinched the YMCA league championship with a 73-59 win over Moore News in the final game of the season. It marks their fifteenth victory and only second loss of the season came early against Naval Ordnance Plant. They beat Moore News twice in the playoffs, after a prior 74-54 Tuesday win.
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Moore News
Chase Stores
Naval Ordnance Plant
Moore News Five
Chase
Rotarians honor Beavers with gem talk in American Falls
American Falls Rotarians and Beavers Class B state basketball champions heard Perry Harrison speak on precious gems. Harrison showcased jewelry including a diamond ring valued at eight to nine thousand dollars with rubies pearls and emeralds. Frank P. Doerfler introduced Coach Ronald Pierson and Harrison and Muir accompanied the Harrisons from Pocatello. Ward Meadows arranged the program.
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American Falls
American Falls Beavers
Perry Harrison
Rotary
Harrison
Pocatello
Harrison Jewelry Store
Frank P. Doerfler
Ronald Pierson
Beavers
Lou” Harrison
Carl Muir
Harrisons
Ward Meadows
Idaho Gardeners Urged to Choose Local Seed Varieties
Home gardeners should select seed varieties adapted to Idaho conditions for a successful season. Detailed guidance is available in the bulletin Vegetable Varieties for Idaho Gardens, obtainable from the county agricultural agent's office.
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Idaho
Nostalgia for sportswriters and dry beer in railcar days
A narrator recalls three famed sports writers pictured in a train carriage and dining car, reflecting on a life of box seats, bonanzas, and tough times. He notes the allure of dry Bank's beer and schnapps on Saturdays, the expense accounts, and the lure of ringside seats before concluding with memories of a once-glamorous profession. Distributed by McNaught Syndicate, Inc.
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Blank
Ring
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Six Holes Open For Pocatello Golf Until August
The Pocatello course will serve golfers with six holes until August when three more will open. Construction paused by cold snap. frost remains six inches deep. Roy Horne, golf pro, says grading can resume after thaw. The playable holes are on the west side of the railroad tracks and draw crowds on warm days.
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Pocatello
E. V. Simison
Golf Association
Roy Horne
Golf Pro
New Series of Paints From Lactic Acid Developed
A new line of durable paints derived from lactic acid has been developed offering tough, serviceable finishes. Researchers report improved adhesion and longevity suitable for industrial and domestic use.
Kuhel At Least Has Hurlers
Washington manager Joe Kuhel pins hopes on two rookies Gil Coan and Al Kozar to shore up fielding. Wooten and Kozar eyed for middle defense while pitching strength remains solid with Wynn Masterson Scarborough Haefner Hudson Pieretti. Hitting as a concern despite strong staff.
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Orlando
Fla
Joe Kuhel
Washington
Gil Coan
al Kozar
Washington Senators
Coan
Kuhel
Kuehl
Earl Wooten
Sherrard Robinson
Wooten
Kozar
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Razor
Doan
Gil
Red Cox
Leon Culberson
Tommy McBride
Dean Stafford
Greenville
Tex
Mickey Vernon
Johnny Sullivan
Mark Christman
Eddie Yost
al Evans
Ken McCreight
Leonard Okre
Early Wynn
Walt Masterson
Ray Scarborough
Milt Haefner
Sid Hudson
Marino Pieretti
Detroit
Senator
Milo Candini
Tom Ferrick
William Toones
Chattanooga—t
Forrest Thompson
Atlanta
Apples and celery touted as mouth cleansers after meals
Dr. Harry M. Goldman of Boston told the Southern California Dental Association that apples, celery and orange juice act as mouth cleansers after meals. He urged smacking lips and sweeping the tongue through the mouth as a simple preventative measure against decay.
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Los Angeles
Harry M. Goldman
Boston
Southern California Dental Association
First rodeo at Pecos Texas held July 4 1883
The entry notes Pecos Texas hosted the first rodeo on July 4 1883 as recorded by the Encyclopedia Britannica.
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Pecos
Tex
Pioneer League season preview and Cardinals notes
The article outlines the Pioneer Class C league history since 1939 with champions like Twin Falls and Salt Lake City from various seasons and reports on Pocatello Cards details. It discusses Stone's struggles and managerial changes, the shift to catchers handling pitching, and player movements including Rolland LeBlanc and Dave Abrahamson's sale for seasoning.
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Twin Falls
Salt Lake
Boise Pilots
Pocatello
Boise
Salt Lake City
Bees
Cowboys
Earl Bolyard
Cardinals
Bill Brenzel
Stone
Tom Stone
San Diego
Calif
Jim Tyack
Kenny Dudley
Sun Dance
Wyo
Brenzel
Gate City
Sporting News
Baseball Bible
Dave Abrahamson
Rochester Redwings
Columbus
Visiting at Temple Square Draws Large Crowds in March
Salt Lake City figures show 29,249 visitors to Temple Square in March. Temple Square information bureau head Richard L. Evans said March 1948 had about 2,000 fewer visitors than March last year, while first quarter totals rose to 75,427 from 70,856 a year earlier.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Temple Square
Richard L. Evans
Temple Square
Akron Swimmer Wins Opening AAU Indoor 1500
Jack Taylor a 17 year old from Akron Ohio burst to victory in the 1500 meter freestyle at Yale Payne Whitney gym as the AAU indoor championships opened. He clocked 20 08 2 beating Matt Mann III of Michigan by about three yards with Lamber of Williams 4th and Forbes Nor of Harvard 5th. Taylor trained under Harold Minto and led from the first lap in a surprise win before a large crowd.
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New Haven, Conn
Jack Taylor
Akron
Yale
Payne Whitney
Firestone Swim Club
Matt Mann
Ili
Michigan
Wolverine Red Tor
Mann
Andrew Lamber
New York
Williams College
Ralph Saly
Stafford University
Plucky Forbes Nor
Harvard
Taylor
Harold Minto
Boxers to receive statewide insurance plan in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission announced a group insurance plan covering all boxers in the state. It provides hospitalization medical care and surgery for ring injuries and includes a death benefit. The plan, free to boxers, aims to start within six weeks and is funded by a disabled boxers fund spearheaded by Leon Rains with promoters’ cooperation.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission
Leon Rains
George Jones, Jr
John Montgomery
Rains
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court
Harry S. McDevitt
Revival Meetings At Mount Olive Church of God
Revival meetings are conducted at Mount Olive Church of God located at 201 Jefferson Ave by Rev and Mrs Clinton Farrell inviting community members to attend evenings of worship and prayer.
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Mount Olive Church
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