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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1948

Page

9

Plenty Of Demand For Ducats

United Press report from New York notes strong ticket orders for the London Olympic Games July 29 to August 14. American demand comes via individuals and travel agencies for Wembley Stadium and Henley events. Prices range from 330 to 1090 dollars, with housing options in Britain expanding as officials prepare accommodation lists.

Steve Snider United Press New York London Wembley Stadium Henley Olympic Bushnell Europe U. S Mayfair Place Piccadilly W. 1 England

Butte Bowlers Lead State Bowling Meet Highlights

Butte teams top several events at the Montana bowling tournament. Agate Lines of Butte lead the team event with 2777. Eddie Guay and Wilbur Metcalf pace the doubles with 1164. Heir of Dillon tops singles with 644 while Medical No. 2 of Helena and Gribbens of Butte battle for places.

Butte Agate Lines Eddie Guay Wilbur Metcalf Heir Dillon Medical Helena Gribbens McCarthy Lively Thomas and Duff Cameron Muir Great Falls

House shortage hinders many from buying

The text notes a housing shortage preventing many people from purchasing homes, with mention of the impact on households and local buyers.

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Pocatello golf leaders name season committees and tourney plans

Ben Peterson releases committee heads for the coming season and notes efforts to host team matches. He cites Greens, Tournament, Entertainment, House, Publicity, Membership, Handicap, and Grounds committees with listed chairs and members. Peterson reports letters sent to Idaho Falls Twin Falls Sun Valley and other courses to arrange matches and mentions a state amateur date in Idaho Falls.

Ben Peterson Pocatello Golf Association Alf Greens Art Schultz Russ Hadley Tom Begley Cy Walsh Dick Carson R. W. Dickman H. Howell Jr Eck Collins Arnold Peterson Ray Squires Doctor Harris Bill Terrell Charlie Gibson Webb Cox George Smith Burl Hoover Barney Goldberg Bill Hill House Harry Berryman Leg Anderson Harvey Anderson Ray Horne J. L Ledge) Craig Tommy Terrell Spencer Ford Myron Bullock H. H. Zimmerli Melvin Morgan Jack Nevins Don Jensen Jack Trimming William Wade Ernest Lehman Fred Hillin A. R. Ebel Claude Biste Ned Hubbard Pat Wallace Bill Rice Harley Markham Ledge Craig Harold Hinckley Petersen Idaho Falls Twin Falls Sun Valley George Orullian Gate City Orullian Pocatello Peterson Ed Purvis Ben Logan Utah Roy Horne

Harris Confident of Pennant

Yankees manager Bucky Harris declares the 1948 club will win the American League pennant. He cites a strengthened league, a healthier Joe DiMaggio, and a solid pitching staff led by Allie Reynolds along with new purchases Ed Lopat and Red Embree.

New York Bucky Harris Yankees Red Sox Indians Larry Harris Joe DiMaggio Charlie Keller Big Bill Bevens George McQuinn DiMaggio Yanks Washington Tommy Henrich Keller Johnny Lindell Lindell Cliff Mapes Kansas City McQuinn George Stirnweiss Phil Rizzuto Billy Johnson Bobby Brown Brown Frank Crossetti Yogi Berra Dodgers Sherman Lollar Gus Niarhos Frank Shea Allie Reynolds Ed Lopat Red Embree Bevens Lopat White Sox Embree Tommy Byrne Vic Raschi Portland Dick Starr Newark

McCarthy’s Big Job Is To Straighten Out Hurlers

Boston manager Joe McCarthy faces loading pitching in 1948 with a deep lineup of hitters led by DiMaggio Pesky Williams and Doerr while reshaping a pitching staff that includes Dobson Kramer Kinder Gatehouse Johnson Dorish and rookies Toolson Deal and McCall. He hopes Spence Jones Pesky and Mele provide support at infield and outfield as Williams powers the lineup and Tebbetts backs catching with Batts and Martin in reserve.

Senators Stan Spence Bosox Notre Dame Joe McCarthy Marie Joe Dom DiMaggio Pesky Mele Williams Spencer Jones Stephens Doerr Tebbetts Junior Stephens Bobby Doerr McCarthy Roe Joe Ben Jones Ben Buffalo Tex Hughson Mickey Harris Boo Ferriss Spence Jake Jones Johnny Pesky Canny McCarthy Ted Williams Pop Professor DiMaggio Sam Mele Birdie Tebbetts Fenway Park Babe Martin Toledo Matt Batts Toronto Bill Goodman Atlanta Shortshop Louisville

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