Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Pocatello Post in Pocatello, Idaho

We have 2,178,999 pages in Idaho

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

8

Redbirds Rally To Lead Ahead Of Boise Pilots 9-4 In Eighth

The Pocatello Cardinals took a 9-4 lead over the Boise Pilots in the eighth inning at The Pocatello Posts. Hank Zich and Dick Czaplewski opened the inning with doubles, followed by a string of hits as Charlie Williams, Frank Dean, and Dom Barczewski drove in runs. Boise had tied it at 4-4 earlier, but Pocatello added two more in the eighth before the press time, with Bob Vogel pitching seven innings and yielding four hits as Boise’s two runs came in the second and seventh frames.

Walt Lowe Pocatello Cardinals Boise Pilots Pocatello Warren Noyes Boise Hank Zich Dick Czaplewski Zich Noyes Cardinals Walt Redbird Gate City Boys Montana Pocatellans Stan Slack Bill Buck Bill Capitol City Bob Clear Joe Carroll Bob Vogel Dick Hanna

Cardinals slump tightens Pioneer league pennant chase

Pocatello struggles in western trip as Boise tops them twice. Hurling woes and fading form put Walt Lowe’s Cardinals in a race to the end as Billings and leaders pull away. Saturday football previews note Chace Anderson and Mike Mills guiding high school squad at Irving Field.

Pocatello Chace Anderson Mike Mills Warriors Irving Field Anderson Colorado Frank Leahy Notre Chace

Mize Starts Fresh With Yankees After Giants Sale

Johnny Mize, 36, moved from the New York Giants to the Yankees in a cash deal estimated at 50 000 to 75 000. He carries 18 homers and a .265 average this season. Mize said he has no hard feelings and seeks renewal with New York, hoping the Yankees bats boost his output.

NEW York Johnny Mize New York Giants New York Yankees Yankees Mize Durocher

Collins and Sato Lead Intra Squad Battle For Bannocks

Pocatello high school gears up for a Saturday intra-squad game at Irvingfield as Doug Collins and Cliff Sato prepare the two Bannock clubs. The opener vs Idaho Falls Tigers is Sept. 5 at Idaho State college’s Spud Bowl with 3 p.m. kickoff. Coach Chace Anderson cites tackling and blocking drills and notes competition for several tackle spots and late determination of the starting lineups.

Mike Mills Chace Anderson Doug Collins Cliff Sato Irvingfield Pocatello High School Bannocks Idaho Falls Tigers Idaho State College Bannock Collins Charley Baker Sato Warriors Anderson Gary Paxman Idaho Falls

Los Angeles County Fair announces $149000 racing stakes

Pomona California officials announced a 149000 stakes and purse racing program for the 22nd annual Los Angeles County Fair from September 16 to October 2. Fair President Jack Afterbaugh said two $5000 added events the Governors Handicap on September 17 and the Southern California Handicap on October 1 would top the schedule, with harness racing for comparable purses planned. Races and pari mutuel betting will be held daily except Sunday.

Pomona Calif Los Angeles County

Old Friends Lead as Women’s Western Golf Favorites

Peg Kirk of Findlay Ohio and Helen Sigel of Philadelphia won second round matches to move ahead as favorites in the Women’s Western Golf Association championship. Both margins were 3 and 2, with Kirk defeating Pat Devaney of Detroit and Sigel eliminating Dorothy Traung of San Francisco. Their wins set up a potential final between the two on Saturday.

Chicago Peg Kirk Helen Sigel Miss Kirk Findlay, C Pat Devaney Detroit Michigan Miss Sigel Philadelphia Doro

Saddler Stops Escobar In Ninth as Lightweight Bout Ends

In Los Angeles, Sandy Saddler of New York City defeats Alfredo Escobar of Los Angeles by technical knockout in the ninth round, ending the bout at 9 rounds. The result adds a notable victory for Saddler in a sparsely detailed report.

Los Angeles Sandy Saddler New York City Alfredo Escobar

Gigantic Sunday Program At Bannock County Race Meet

Committee plans a huge Sunday program with musical chairs races a potato race a package race and a jackpot calf roping contest. Four Pocatello girls including Ellen Anderson JaRae Lish Picontella Brooks and Barbara Metler enter the queen contest with 75 percent horsemanship and 25 percent appearance. The Sunday winner will preside over the September race meet and receive a 100 dollar western riding outfit. Applications open with chairman Farl King. program starts at 1 30 p m with 60 cent adult and 35 cent child admission.

Bannock County Pocatello Ellen Anderson JaRae Lish Picontella Brooks Barbara Metler Farl King King

Pioneer league optimistic on attendance record in Class C

Pioneer league president Jack Halliwell predicts a new attendance mark will be set this season as races for pennant honors tighten. Salt Lake City leads with 134,974 through Aug 17, Billings 130,742, and Great Falls 96,375, with eight teams totaling 661,845 spectators so far.

Jack Halliwell Pioneer League Halliwell Billings Twin Falls Salt Lake City Pocatello Bee Town Pioneer League News Bureau Great Falls

Mustangs edge Ogden in ten in Pioneer league tilt

In Billings Ogden and Billings traded blows for ten innings before the Mustangs sealed a 5 to 4 victory. Larry Shepard earned his 18th win as Ogden failed to convert a late rally, leaving Billings atop the Pioneer league standings.

Billings Ogden Mustangs Ray Hartker Grover Frisbee Hartker Larry Shepard Cayuse Ogden Ou Wee Frisbee Watson Shepard Mele

Hanson Draws In Main Event For Wrestling Title Defense

In Pocatello at the National Guard armory Mau rice LaChappelle and Floyd Hanson wrestled to a draw in the main event, allowing Hanson to retain his Intermountain junior heavyweight title after an hour of technical holds. Gypsy Joe halted Tony Olivas in the semi final. George Strickland defeated Pete Bartu in the opener.

Pocatello National Guard Armory Maurice LaChappelle Intermountain Floyd Hanson Hanson Groanor Gypsy Joe Tony Olivas Tony George Strickland Pete Bartu

Sugar Ray Robinson Stops Belloise In Stadium Bout

Sugar Ray Robinson defeated Steve Belloise by technical knockout at Yankee Stadium after Belloise could not answer the bell to start the eighth round. Belloise was knocked down in the seventh round and did not continue after the bell.

New York Sugar Ray Robinson Steve” Belloise Yankee Stadium Bronx Belloise

Local Water Stars Visit Rupert for Special Exhibition

Jimmie Wise the 15 year old Pocatellan diving expert has accepted an invitation to appear at Rupert swimming and diving meet Sunday evening. Others from Pocatello, Bob North Hilliard Cliff Ferguson and Orval Baker will join in a special program featuring exhibition diving and water clown acts at Gate City Memorial pool.

Jimmie Wise Pocatello Rupert Orval Baker Gate City Memorial Pocatellan Weiser Wise Hilliard and Ferguson

Rookie Infielder Sanford Signed by Pocatello Cardinals

George Sanford, a rookie infielder from Paul Idaho, was signed this week by the Pocatello Cardinals per Business Manager Marvin Milkes. The left handed hitter was named outstanding player in the semi pro tournament at Weiser and will gain pro experience under the Redbird colors.

George Sanford Paul Idaho Pocatello Cardinals Marvin Milkes Weiser Sanford Redbird

Don Newcombe Delivers Dodgers 6–0 Shutout of Cardinals

rookie right hander Don Newcombe pitched Brooklyn to within one game of the NL lead by blanking St. Louis 6–0. He allowed only six hits, struck out six, and received 3 homers from Furillo Campanella and Hodges to back his effort. Additionally, Braves beat Pirates 6–5 as Spahn won his 16th, and Giants edged Cubs 5–3. Yankees were stunned 13–2 by Detroit, while A's blanked White Sox 5–0 in Chicago with Fowler tossing five hits for Philadelphia.

NEW York Don Newcombe Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Newcombe Cardinal Carl Furillo Roy Campanella Hodges Dodgers al Brazie Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Warren Spahn Johnny Cooney Ralph Kiner Pirates Spahn Wes Westrum Sid Gordon Giants Cubs Sheldon Jones Phil Cavaretta Frank Baumholtz New York Yankees Tigers Detroit Art Houtteman Pink Vic Wertz Chicago Dick Fowler Philadelphia A’s White Sox Ferris Fain

Probable Pitchers for Thursday Across Leagues

Baseball previews list likely starters for Thursday games. American League matches include Boston against Chicago with Mathermote and Pierce. Philadelphia at St. Louis with Kellner and Garver. Washington at Detroit with Welk and Trucks. New York at Cleveland with Pepe and Feller. National League games feature Chicago at Brooklyn with Schmitz Leonard Branca Banta. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with Dickson Walsh Roberts Meyer. Cincinnati at Boston Vander Meer Voiselle. St. Louis at New York with Munger Kennedy.

United Press American League New York Boston Hollywood Cleveland Oakndacons Philadelphia Sacramento Detroit Peace Seattle Chicago Sannen St. Louis San Francisco Ers Washington Portland Los Angeles Billings Twin Falls Brooklyn St. Boston Pocatello Philadel Great Fall Ogden Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boise Idaho Gue Boston Mathermote Pierce Kellner St.Louis Garver Welk Detroit Trucks Pepe Feller Schmitz Leonard Branca Banta Pittsburgh Dickson Walsh Roberts Meyer Cincinnati Vander Meer Voiselle Munger Kennedy

The Majors Line Scores From United Press

American League games show Fowler and New York power in losses to Chicago Detroit and Pittsburgh all featured notable home runs as pitching units split decisions. Key moments include Wertz hitting two home runs and Mapes also going deep for New York while Campanella Hodges and Westrum produced match turning hits.

Detroit Byrne Marshall Silvera Niarhos Houtteman Swift Wertz Mapes New York

Holt to Guest on Lightcap Show Friday in Hollywood

Milton Holt the Idaho State boxing and track coach will appear on Jack Lightcap’s sports program Friday evening in Hollywood. Local fans can hear it on KSEI at 11 15 p m Friday. Lightcap coordinated the appearance after Holt learned he was vacationing in California. Holt, born in Pasadena, still holds a Fresno relay sprint record and is remembered by Californians.

Milton “Dubby Holt Idaho State College Jack Lightcap Hollywood KSEI Lightecap Golden State Dave Rowe Pasadena

Tulsa adds first full time basketball coach in program history

Tulsa announces the addition of Clarence Iba as the school's first full time basketball coach. He is noted as the brother of Hank Iba of Oklahoma A and M. and brings a new era to the Golden Hurricane athletics.

TULSA Golden Hurricane Clarence Iba Oklahoma A Hank

Silver Shower Attracts City Support For Lewandowski Drive

Funds pour into the Ted Lewandowski silver shower chest as fans in Pocatello prepare for a Saturday event at Halliwell Park. Donations to The Pocatello Post sports department will be accepted in coming days or at a special barrel at the park entrance. Ted, famed Pioneer league shortstop, is the guest of honor while remaining in the lineup and a recognition program highlights contributors.

Ted Lewandowski Ted Pocatello Halliwell Park Pocatello Post Sports Department St. Louis Eddie Cavanaugh Whitman Hotel Eddie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Redbirds Pilot Nine Sports Bulletin Falls Charlie Metro Magic Valley Diamonders Vince Anselmo N.Y The Aaaahhh Mitchell Radio & Appliance CO Sam Hayes Injuns Thy Traung Gate City Idaho Falls Russets Salt Lake Pioneer Diamond League Bees Sudfer Jimmy Moore Johnny Rial Invaders Asplund Rial Tiesiera Bartholomew Korhonen Clarey Stumpf Jimmy Moore Hyatt Lloyd Volk Thurston Tapp Maycock Danielson Goldstein Jessen Vitous Bell Renna Sugar Ray Local United Press Fowler Astro Surkont Malone Gumpert Pittsb Pert McCullough Livingston Chambers Kiner Brookly Brazie Garagiola Campanella Caco Silver Shower KEIO
Search Courier

Search the The Pocatello Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Pocatello Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication