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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1949
Page
6
Eighty two golfers compete in the first annual Pocatello Post Best Ball at the municipal course. Two man teams in three handicap flights play 18 holes medal with net scores for prizes including a large perpetual trophy and replicas. Odds favor none. format ensures equal chances for all 41 teams.
The YMCA softball playoffs begin with A and B divisions led by C Ed Flandro’s and the Moose, who earned top seeds. Tuesday action features JACL’s versus Y’s Men in B division and Loyal Order of Moose against Town Club, both aiming to reach the A title series versus Flandro’s. The finals use a best two of three format.
Five regular Pocatello players top .300 through Aug. 8, led by Frank Dean at .352. Ted Lewandowski and Dick Czaplewski both sit at .340 and .333 respectively, with Morgan .325 and Lowe .320. Dean has 100 runs, Barczewski 15 homers, Williams 90 RBIs, and Buck leads with eight wins on the mound.
Sacramento Solons defeated the Pacific Coast League cellar team 5 to 2 extending their winning streak against the Angels. Hollywood slid to Portland 8-5 while Oakland fell 5-3 to Seattle and San Diego Padres split two games.
Huey, a former regular end on four Spartan football teams, joins the Michigan State physical education staff in East Lansing Michigan.
Mal Mallette of Sacramento and Tom Kelly of Los Angeles pitched well in a tight game until the eighth inning when the Solons exploded for four runs off relief Cal McLish to seal a 10-4 victory for San Francisco.
Pocatello under manager Orval Baker fields a strong squad for the state meet at Weiser. Team members include John Neilsen, Bill McDougall, Bob Hilliard, Glenn Evans, Jimmy Wise, Gary Paxman with events across medley and free style, plus diving. Weiser rivals from Weiser, Caldwell, Nampa, and others loom with 168 awards at stake.
San Francisco loaded with confidence as Buck Shaw prepares to start Norm Standlee Len Ashmont and John Strzykalski with Frankie Albert at quarterback. The 49ers, 2-1 in exhibitions, aim to rebound after a 28-7 win over the Los Angeles Dons.
District softball commissioner Bob Brunker sets Monday evening as the entry deadline for the sixth district tourney. Preston teams already registered. expect C Ed Flandro's Loyal Order of Moose Marines and Garrett's Truckers from Gate City to compete. Registration fees include five dollar district fee two dollar state fee and fifteen dollar appearance bond.
Portland Beavers manager Bill Sweeney was fined $50 by Pacific Coast League president Clarence Rowland for profanity from the dugout and for throwing his crutch on the field after a Friday night victory over Hollywood. Sweeney, on crutches due to a foot sliver, faced the disciplinary action despite the win.
Moose Lodge defeats Allis-Chalmers 6 2 to claim first in the B division after a five run first inning. Hall and Knowles split pitching duties as Link allowed seven hits. Two base hits came from Falconer Harris and Wilson.
Idaho Falls Russets appoint Frank Gabler playing manager after two weeks with the team. Lou Garland, longtime GM, resumes field duties while Gabler, with 19 Major League seasons, coaches pitchers. Garland had previously served as field manager after John Babich's June release.
Temple remains the Pioneer league batting leader with a .392 average through Aug. 8, while Twin Falls star Bill Renna trails at .383. Pocatello’s Frank Dean is seventh. Temple leads in hits with 141. Dom Barczewski has 15 home runs. Larry Shepard guides Billings with 15 wins. Salt Lake City Bees top team fielding at .956.
The 1941 American League leaders include Williams of Boston with a .355 average and 108 hits in 394 at bats while Dillinger of St Louis posts 7 home runs and 76 hits. Kell of Detroit sits sixth with a .342 mark and 383 at bats. DiMaggio of Boston hits .338 with 89 runs batted in. Sievers of St Louis shows 314 at bats and 100 runs. Home run leaders include Williams RL with 29 and Stephens RS with 28. Gordon of the Giants and Sauer of the Cubs are tied at 24.
Great Falls manager Joe Bowman received 35 dollars in fines from Halliwell for conduct in the Aug. 18 game with Pok at Great Falls. Bowman was ejected in the first inning after protesting a call. Durretto of Billing drew five dollars for Aug. 8 actions against Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls players Balance and Bartholomew were fined 10 dollars each for Aug. 9 conduct versus Billings.
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