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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1948
Page
6
Yankees beat the Indians 5 to 0 as Vic Raschi pitched four hits allowed and Philadelphia trounced the Browns 7 to 1 behind Lefty Lou Brissie in his 12th win. The results leave the Indians at .598, the Athletics at .5962, and the Yankees at .5960 in the tight AL standings.
Top seed Frankie Parker of Los Angeles dominated Richard Gains of Princeton 6-1 6-2 at the 22nd Eastern Grass Court championships in South Orange New Jersey. William Paton won a three-set match over Melville Blair, while Dean Mathey beat Frank Bowden. In the women’s division Nancy Morrison and Nina Irwin won, and Marjorie McCord swept her opponent.
Industrial designer J. O. Reinecke told a Chicago audience that American housewives buy on practical needs. He said spectacular design sells less than ease of operation and basic conveniences, noting housewives may notice novelty but ultimately seek function.
Historian Casanada, famed for the Coronada expedition chronicle, writes the earliest Oklahoma history before the Pilgrims reached North America in 1620.
Budge Patty of Los Angeles and Dick Gonzales of San Francisco reached the Meadow club grass courts final after close five set wins. In Maidstone, Louise Brough and Margaret Osborne Du Pont advanced to the women’s final with wins over Beverly Baker and Magda Burac respectively as top seeds prepare for championship play.
William Bucky Walters, once a NL pitcher, became Cincinnati Reds manager succeeding Johnny Neun. The promotion makes four NL managerial changes this season, with Walters guiding the club to a 4 to 1 loss against Brooklyn in his first game. Walters will manage for the rest of the season.
National League games feature Cincinnati beating Brooklyn 6 to 4 in 11 innings, Pittsburgh defeating New York 5 to 4, St. Louis taking 5 to 2 over Philadelphia, Chicago routing Boston 6 to 3, and extra innings decisions in several matchups. American League results include New York beating Cleveland 5 to 0, Boston defeating Chicago 14 to 5, Washington edging Detroit 8 to 7, and Philadelphia roughing St. Louis 7 to 1 with late scoring bursts.
In Oakland California the Bret Harte Society of California announced plans to honor Francis Bret Harte on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of gold. Harte, famed author from Albany New York, becomes the focus of westward commemorations.
Ralph Dodson of Watseka teaches automobile driving at a community high school. He earned a civic award for courtesy and safe driving after a Chicago Motor Club checker followed his car for three miles, noting correct hand signals and full compliance with traffic laws.
San Francisco reports Ann Curtis won the women's 400 meter freestyle at the Olympic Games in a record 5 17.8. Crystal Plunge coach Charlie Sava praised her as the world's greatest swimmer and noted the record will stand as a long pool mark.
Clyde Hinchliffe felt a sting on his back as he walked to work in Rock Island. He ripped at his shirt tail when a lighted cigarette dropped from an upper floor of a building onto his clothing, starting a small blaze.
Billings defeats Twin Falls 8 to 15 with Spazino delivering a two run homer after loaded bases. Idaho Falls edges Ogden 6 to 10 as McHugh and Tapp contribute RBIs. Great Falls falls to Boise 6 to 2 as Wilburn hits a homer and Lowe drives in runs. Pocatello at Salt Lake postponed due to rain.
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