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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

8

Cardinals Begin Homeward Trip From Fullerton Camp

Walt Lowe and the Pocatello Cardinals leave Fullerton California by Greyhound as they head toward Pocatello finishing their western swing. They will stop in Sacramento tonight and Elko tomorrow before arriving Friday afternoon. Milkes says improvements at Halliwell Park including an electric scoreboard and new lighting ready for Tuesday opener against Twin Falls Cowboys. New players including Jerome Cunningham may join soon.

Sacramento Redlegs Elko, New Pocatello Marvin Milkes Milkes Halliwell Park New Look Twin Falls Cowboys Jerome Cunningham Cunningham St. Louis Montgomery Wards Jack Halliwell Pioneer League American Falls Rotary Club Eague

Newhouser Delivers Three-Hit Opening Win for Tigers

Detroit tops Chicago 5 to 1 as Lefty Hal Newhouser twirls a three hitter, supporting Johnny Groth two homer bombs. Tommy Henrich later lifts Yankees past Senators 3 2 with ninth inning homer. Brissie beats Red Sox. Feller roughed by Browns in St Louis. Dodgers rally to 10 3 win over Giants.

New York Yankee Stadium Arlie Latham Ed Barrow Babe Ruth Washington Senators Latham Ruth Lou Gehrig Tommy Henrich Yankee Detroit Tigers Greenhorn Johnny Groth Hal Newhouser White Sox Detroit Newhouser Philadelphia Lou Brissit Boston Red Sox Joe Dobson Eddie Jooost Brissie Bobby Feller Browns Boston Alvin Dark del Ennis Eddie Waitkus Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Carl Furillo Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Larry Jansen

Twin Falls acquires three players in Ventura deal

Twin Falls Cowboys traded away catcher Gilbert Hawkins and shortstop Darrell Waska to Ventura of the California league. In return the Idaho club received catchers Dan Liton and Fred Ahor and pitcher Jim Cobb.

Twin Falls Twin Falls Cowboys Ventura California Baseball League Gilbert Hawkins Darrell Waska Idaho Dan Liton Fred Ahor Jim Cobb

Angels Hammer Seals As Stars Rout Acorns In Coast League Action

In San Francisco, the Los Angeles Angels surged for eight runs late to beat the Seals 11 to 6 while the Hollywood Stars toppled the Acorn squad 10 to 5. A crowd of about 1,500 watched as both teams collected five doubles and Carmen Mauro hit a game deciding home run in the ninth.

San Francisco Johnny Ostrowski San Diego Hollywood Sacramento Seattle Oakland San Franco Portland

Stranahan Finds Form in North and South Opener

In Pinehurst North Carolina Frank Stranahan the Toledo Toledo slam er and holder of British Canadian and Mexican amateur crowns defeated Ray Salinger of Nutley New Jersey 7 and 5 in the opening round of the North and South Amateur Championship as defending champion Harvie Ward Jr Tarboro North Carolina won 6 and 4 over Dr Leon E Buck of Bath Maine.

Pinehurst N. C Frank Stranahan Bobby Locke Stranahan Toledo Tarboro, N. C Leon E. Buck Bath, Me

Washington Huskies rout Vandals in 24-4 baseball win

Washington built a 24-4 victory over Idaho at Graves Field aided by 17 hits and 15 late runs. Nine errors 15 walks and wild pitches added chaos as Washington surged in the final two innings.

Seattle University of Washington Huskies Idaho Vandals Graves Field Washington

Box Score Scene Of Today's Games

American League matchups include Cleveland at St. Louis Detroit at Chicago Philadelphia at Boston Washington at New York National League contests feature Philadelphia at Boston New York at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Chicago All games list probable pitchers with last year records in parentheses Only games scheduled.

Cleveland Lemon St. Louis Drews Chicago Gumpert Detroit Trucks Boston Kinder Philadelphia Coleman Washington Calvert New York Raschi Thompson Robert Voiselle Hansen Brooklyn Branca Pittsburgh Dickson Rush

Mills Locals Enter Rupert Relays as Defending Champs

Mills High School track opens with defending champions from Pocatello facing Bannocks at Rupert Relays in Idaho. Coach Mike Mills schedules drills and final selections after last weekend’s invitational win, aiming for strong showings from Buckeye, Pickett, Booker, Beebe, and others amid tight event limits. The Bannocks, led by Italo Caccia in 1948, expect tough competition from Idaho Falls and expect medal and trophy awards after finals.

Mike Mills Pocatello High School Bannocks Mills Rupert Pocatello Italo Babe” Caccia Idaho Falls Tigers Pickett Booker Beebe Roberts Semmons Ryan Paxman Collins Christiansen B. Pettit D. Pettit

Utah Father of Prize Fighter Keith Nuttall Flies In

Mor ris Nuttall, father of Utah prize fighter Keith Nuttall, flew from Brigham City to Los Angeles and learned concerns that he was lost after the plane landed at Glendale instead of Palmdale airport. Keith grew worried.

Brigham City Los Angeles Morris Nuttall Utah Keith Nuttall Glendale Palmdale Keith Nuttall

Valuable Prizes To Be Awarded At Bannock Jamboree

The Bannock County Sportsmen and Farmers jamboree promises nearly $2000 in gifts including rifles fishing gear jewelry clothing and camp equipment. A jeep or fishing car may be awarded by lucky tickets May 21 with 5000 tickets expected. Committee meets Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Bannock hotel to decide venue likely Phillipsfield.

Bannock County Harry Morgan Bannock Hotel Morgan Phillipsfield

Pin Banquet Honors City Bowlers With Many Awards

About 100 local women celebrated their season at the Bannock hotel banquet with Mrs. Margaret Golob presiding. Coca Cola team received the 1949 city tournament plaque, Col. M. P. Goodfellow presenting it. Irene Dahlstrom won the scratch all events trophy. Gutter Gussie trophies were handed by Juanita Gunther. Emila Bonci claimed the city tournament all events handicap honor. Dee Moudenhauer won the singles. State tournament honors went to Chevo Katsilometes and Lola Harris for all events scratch doubles. Zweigarts, Coca-Cola, and Moore Drug earned regular season crowns. Many were inducted into the 200 club.

Coca-Cola Col. M. P. Goodfellow Margaret Chaffee Calligan’s Moore Drug Stephenson’s Music N.O.P Irene Dahlstrom Jack Trimming Juanita Gunther Pocatello Post Emila Bonci Zweigarts Cocoa-Cola

Light Rains Slow Idaho State Grid Prospects

Light drizzle greeted Coach Johnnie Vesser’s spring turnout at Idaho State College as 35 players watched drills on the Spud Bowl field. Vesser expects 15 to 25 more join today while lettermen get gear and begin two hour daily practices focused on fundamentals, signals, and offense.

Johnnie Vesser Idaho State College Vesser Spud Bowl Italo “Babe” Caccia

Bowling Congress 1950 Classic Might Rent Barn

In Indianapolis, ABC 1950 championship may be held in a cattle barn as the state fair coliseum is already rented. Indiana state fair board secretary-manager Carl Tyner notes the space shortage for the event. Meanwhile in New York Bill Rigney of the Giants hit the first home run of the 1949 MLB season off Joe Hatten of the Dodgers.

Indianapolis Carl Tyner Indiana State Fair Board New York Bill Rigney New York Giants Joe Hatten Brooklyn Dodgers

Sweden's Track Ace Wins Marathon Race

Sweden's Karl Gusta Leandersson, long distance champion, won the 53rd Boston A A Marathon with a steady pace finishing in 2 hours 31 minutes 50.8 seconds. His time lagged the 1947 course record by over six minutes yet was near the 1948 record by 19.6 seconds. Gerard Cote of St Hyacinthe, Que. was a notable competitor. Boise group to discuss opening hunting and fishing seasons next year with state officials Friday, chair R G Cole said Tuesday.

Boston Karl Gusta Leandersson Sweden Leandersson Yun Bok Suh Korea Gerard Cote St. Hyacinthe, Que Boise R. G. Cole The Fish and Game Commission

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