Pocatello Nine Opens Season With 20 2 Win Over Aberdeen
Pocatello high school baseball defeated Aberdeen 20 to 2 in the opener. A sixth inning triple play turned by Aberdeen ended a potential rally as Walker, Kawamura and others were put out. Herbert hit Aberdeen’s lone homer, while Pocatello pitchers fanned 14. Next game is April 23 at Halliwell Park in Preston.
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Russets Sign Another Catcher
SAN BERNARDINO CAL IUP Carl Musten a hard hitting catcher formerly with the Johnstown club has joined the Idaho Falls Russets Judson Kirke manager said Musten will share catcher duties with George Tapp a Russets regular last year
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Seeds of the Sacred Lotus Germinate After 160 Years
A report notes that sacred lotus seeds retained in dry conditions for 160 years have germinated. Experts say the discovery highlights ancient plant resilience and seed longevity within preserved specimens.
Reds Sweep Exhibition Circuit With Sauer Power
Cincinnati's Hank Sauer blasts lead the Reds as they sweep through spring exhibition play winning 13 of 15. Sauer homered in a 9 7 win over the Red Sox to boost Cincinnati's hot streak.
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Hunick Wins by Split Decision in Murray Card
Ernie Hunick of West Jordan defeated Freddie of Denver by split decision in a headline bout promoted by the Murray Civic Betterment League. The tough Maes absorbed punishment but kept his pride, with no knockdowns noted. Also on the card Paul Perkins of Ogden kayoed Kid Maslin of Omaha in the third round.
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Kayoed Mitchell
Kid) Maslin
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Pocatello hosts first boxing and wrestling show at Armory
The National Guard sponsors a two bout boxing card and two grappling matches at the Armory tonight. Main event features Lord Albert Mills of London against Steve Casey of Ireland, with 600 plus general admission seats and 260 reserved seats.
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Pocatello
National Guard Armory
College Golf Season Opens in Utah Opener With Utah and BYU
The 1948 collegiate golf season starts next Friday at Timpanogos course near Provo featuring Utah and Brigham Young teams. UTE leader and state amateur champion Bill Johnston headlines the opener.
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June Haver Models Leaf Creative Bathing Suit
Hollywood star June Haver debuts a silk leaf appliqued bathing suit, a hand-painted two piece with leaf motifs on nude colored fabric, delivering a coy and mythic look for the season.
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Newsom Signs With N Y Giants For 20 000
Tulsa report says 29 year old Louis Norman Newsom signed with the New York Giants as a free agent. The right hander, known as Ol Man River, went 11 11 last season with seven wins for the Yankees and five for the Senators. He reportedly receives 20000 dollars, no extra bonus.
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Fight Results From Multiple Cities
Zeke Lucero outpointed Reuben Rivers in San Francisco. Alex Amador outpointed Hal Robbins in Vancouver. Adolfo Quijano knocked out Ernie Rios in El Paso. Jerry McSwain outpointed Gene Feltin in San Diego.
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Adolfo Quijano
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Los Angeles
San Diego
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Anaheim
Gene Feltin
Memphis deputy collects 4000 advertising pencils
Memphis officials report Mike Hampton deputy circuit court clerk has spent nine years building a pencil collection. He now owns about 4,000 varieties of advertising and novelty pencils.
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Pirates Hang Tough With 1948 Pennant Hopes Amid Roster Shakeup
The Pirates plan a major turnover for the 1948 season with only nine holdovers from 1947. Meyer targets a second base upgrade trading a pitcher for an outfielder while lining up new faces such as Dixie Walker Ed Stevens Stan Rojek and Vic Lombardi. Key returnees include Higbe Lombardi Gregg and Elmer Riddle as the club reshapes for the pennant race.
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Meyer Is Counting upon—Walker, Lombardi, Gregg, Stevens, Rojek
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Wrestling Boxing Card Set Tonight at Armory
Tonight at 8:30 p.m. in the National Guard Armory 1235 South Second Ave a wrestling boxing card features Steve Crusher Casey 235 lb former world heavyweight champ facing Lord Albert Mills 245 lb from London Opening with two boxing matches the card includes Cliff Thiede 220 and DeMare 218 in a 10 minute wrestling bout Promoters promise fast action and value for fans
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Louis vows to topple Walcott in June title bout
Joe Louis arrived back in New York after eight weeks abroad and said he would aim to take Jersey Joe Walcott this time. He predicted he would weigh around 214 or 215 pounds for the fight and planned early training near Kalamazoo, Michigan before returning to Pompton Lakes. Louis dismissed politics, praised his London trip earnings, and claimed the promoters bore most of the losses.
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Cow Places Third in County Testing Program
Blackfoot officials report Richard Parris of Aberdeen owns Robbler an Ayrshire cow that placed third with 68.2 pounds of butterfat in the county testing program marking the first Ayrshire top finish in the history of the event.
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