Mort Cooper a Cardinal in legend and decline
New York bulletin notes the unconditional release of Mort Cooper, a Missouri farm boy who became a Cardinal star. The piece recalls his 1942 21 win season and 1943 21 victories, the 1944 World Series triumph, later trades, struggles, and his retirement at 34 with fading arm but lasting golden memories.
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Umpire Retorts After Heckler Demands Identity
In Twin Falls Idaho an umpire at a Pioneer League game faced constant heckling from a loud fan. The official paused to announce substitutions and told the caller he was the umpire while noting he was paid for it.
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Coop
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Ida
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Open air boxing and wrestling card set for Aug 17
Pocatello to host a combined boxing and wrestling show at Halliwell park on August 17 with acts from Salt Lake City and the west coast. Main events feature Joe Lynam vs Gypsy Joe in a two out of three falls wrestling match and Paul Perkins vs Benny Beaird in boxing. Semis include Bobby Jarvis vs Marvel Singh and Elmer Davis vs Don Stoder. Bill Apoutsis vs John O Taras opens the program with Bill Fast refereeing.
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Gypsy Joe
Paul Perkins
Salt Lake
Benny Beaird
San Francisco
Bobby Jarvis
Marvel Singh
Provo
Utah
Elmer Davis
New Mexico
Don Stoder
Denver
Bill Apoutsis
John O’taras
Bill Fast
Harlem Globetrotters
Tickets Go On Sale for ISC Athletic Events
Tickets go on sale at Gate City shops for Idaho State College winter events. Books admit 12 events for $10, saving about $6 vs individual tickets. Sold at Flandro's Scoop's and Fogg drug store with more outlets to be announced. Proceeds support the college athletic fund and booster efforts.
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Pocatello Cards Support Youth Programs Strongly
Marvin Milkes and Harold Hinckley led efforts for local youngsters with bat boy contests knothole gang baseball school and season passes for the Junior American Legion squad. Cards funded trips and camp, covered travel for out of town players, and sponsored an all star game and a future baseball camp.
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Kiddies
Gate City
Knothole Gang
Fort Hall
Sal Lake
Cardinals
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Seth Redbirds
Halliwell Fines Ogden Manager for Abusive Language
Pioneer League president Jack Halliwell fined Ogden Reds manager Bob Mattick 15 dollars for using abusive language toward the umpire after Monday's Boise game. Teammate Roger LaFrance was fined 15 dollars for pushing an umpire in the same contest.
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Jack Halliwell
Bob Mattick
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Boise
Roger LaFrance
Ogden
Knot tied for keeps in Alabama wedding
Probate Clerk Simon Wampold in Montgomery was thanked with a note and a $5 check for officiating a marriage on December 24, 1948. The couple praised the knot he tied five years earlier for their Tuscaloosa ceremony.
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Ala
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New York Sailer Seeks France Mission to Casablanca
Harvey Rose, a World War I and World War II veteran, sailed for France to retrace his underground route to Casablanca and thank those who aided him during the German escape.
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Harvey Rose
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Colts to hold inter-squad shakedown at Sun Valley
Sun Valley publicity director Jim Scanlan announced an inter-squad game involving the Baltimore Colts at 3 p.m. August 15. The event invites coaches and trainers, offering a $1 attendance rate and a chance for Colts staff to provide pointers to high school and college coaches.
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Jim Scanlan
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