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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1948

Page

6

Nampa Bulldogs Hoop Team Faces Steep Start This Season

Nampa coach J A Babe Brown builds a young squad with only one regular returning from last year’s runners up in the regional tourney. Key players include junior Wayne Blickenstaff and senior Bud Jones with transfer Bill Miller adding height. Brown predicts tough early games and aims for improvement as juniors and possibly sophomores fill out the lineup.

Nampa J. A Babe” Brown Brown Bill Moore Larry Bennett Dick Bader Loren Blickenstaff Wayne Blickenstaff Bud Jones Jones Bill Miller California Bulldogs Idaho Falls Caldwell Pocatello Boise Twin Falls Baker Weiser Medford Meridian Payette Emmett

Citation Dominates San Bruno Purse at Sunny Track

The great Citation breezed to a 1 12 length victory in the $5,000 six furlong purse at San Bruno. Ridden by Jackie Eddie Arcaro, Citation led from the stretch to beat Bold Gallant who finished second with Barsard third as Grandpere and M Dearsy trailed. This win marked Citation’s 13th straight and 26th win in 28 starts, boosting his earnings to $833,350.

San Bruno Calif Citation Jackie Eddie Arcaro Bold Gallant Johnnie Longden Arcaro Calumet Star Barsard Grandpere M'Dearsy

Boston to host 1949 AAU boxing tournament

At the national AAU convention the boxing committee awarded the 1949 tournament to Boston for April 4 to 6. The basketball committee proposed moving its men’s tournament from Denver to Oklahoma City, awaiting full convention approval. Denver had hosted basketball for over a decade. Mayor James A Rhodes of Columbus spoke at the opening.

New York Boston Denver Oklahoma City James A. Rhodes Columbus

Idaho Falls to Utah in Skyline Six opener

The University of Utah Redskins overwhelmed Idaho Vandals 62 to 39 as Vern Gardner surged in the second half with 19 points after a slow start. Idaho’s Nick Stallworth fouled out, finishing with seven points, while Utah led 28 to 19 at the break.

Salt Lake City University of Utah Redskins University of Idaho Skyline Oregon State Utah State Utes Vern Gardner Gardner Idaho Nick Stallworth Stallworth

Army Coach Denies Bowl Bid Refusal Amid Innuendo

Army coach Earl Blaik angrily denied refusing bowl invitations claiming pressure from records and a possible Notre Dame meeting. He said Taylor decided against post season play and that education and cadet exams outweigh football, praising Navy’s Bill Hawkins as the best player seen this season.

New York Stern Army Earl Red New Orleans Kenneth Royall Maxwell D.) Taylor Blaik Royall Taylor West Point Penn State Michigan Blanchard Davis Navy Glenn Davis Felix Blanchard Bill Hawkins Richmond

MacArthur Accepts Honorary National President Post

General Douglas MacArthur has accepted an appointment as honorary national president of the Society of American Legion Founders. The news notes his leadership role with the veterans group and its founders.

MacArthur Milwaukee Gen Douglas MacArthur The Society of American Legion Founders

You Can't Argue With A Camera In All America Pick

Bernie Bierman and his son Jim Bierman clash over talk about football. Collier's uses game films for its 1948 All-America selections, marking the first time film evidence guides the process. Jim proves his point when film shows he didn’t miss Bob Chappuis.

Minnesota Bernie Bierman Bierman Jim Bierman Bernie Golden Gophers Big Nine Jim Michigan Bob Chappuis Chappuis Collier's American Football Association Matty Bell Southern Methodist Wally Butts Georgia Jeff Cravath Southern California Frank Leahy Notre Dame Lou Little Columbia Tuss McLaughery Dartmouth Harvey Harman Rutgers

Doak Walker Named 1948 AP United Press Player Of Year

Doak Walker of Southern Methodist capped a stellar junior season by winning the 1948 United Press college football player of the year poll with 101 of 280 votes. He also earned back of the year honors and Heisman Trophy consideration this week, solidifying a dominant campaign for the Southwest Conference champions. Justice of North Carolina trailed in both polls, with Bednarik and Heath among other top vote-getters.

Doak Walker United Press Poll New York Southern Methodist United Press Walker Bednarik Justice Charles Bednarik Pennsylvania Stan Heath Nevada Jack Mitchell Oklahoma Jack Jensen California Norman van Brocklin Oregon Pete Elliott Michigan William Fischer Notre Dame Leon Hart Chuck Ortmann Gil Stephenson Army Emil Sitko Notreame Art Murakowski Northwestern Alex Sarkisian Johnny Rauch Georgia Frank Tripuckta Bobby Gage Clemson Arnold Gallifa Lynn Chadneis Michigan State Dick Wilkins Oregon Endh Heath Jensen Mitchell Ortmann Sitko van Brocklin Taliaferro Tripucka Murakowski Rauch Stuart Cloud Elliott Scott Galiffa Whistler Stephenson Roger Kusserou Aschenbrenner Gage Eddie Price Tulane Jim Finks Pulliam Boise Jim Pulliam Malcomb MacDonald MacDonald LeRoy Garland Caldwell Garland FIRS

Bashful Beginners Learn Ice Skating in Fort Worth

Fort Worth housewives and mothers join the Bashful Beginner's Club to learn ice skating. Benefits include weight loss and improved balance as they glide on the rink.

Fort Worth Tex

Twin Falls Bruins Eye Big Six Title Under New Coach Ed Landers

Twin Falls basketball, led by first year coach Ed Landers, embraces a fast break and high scoring plan despite a short roster. The 5 players over six feet form a small but determined squad aiming to top the Big Six with hustling play and precise lay ins. The schedule opens December 10 at the Big Six jamboree in Pocatello.

Twin Falls Bruins Ed Landers Landers

Novak Heads Pro Golfers In Annual Meeting

Joe Novak of Los Angeles becomes president of the Professional Golfers Association succeeding Ed Dudley who retired. Marty Lyons elected secretary with new vice presidents Ted Bickel Charles Schuarz Eddie Duino and Dave McKay. Holdover vice presidents include George Corcoran Joe Donato Bill Gordon L J McClennan and John C Watson. William Wotherspoon retained as treasurer. The 155000 winter tour schedule starts in Miami on December 9.

Dunedin Fla Joe Novak Los Angeles Professional Golfers’ Association Ed Dudley Marty Lyons Philadelphia Ted Bickel Charles Schuarz Omaha Neb Eddie Duino San Jose Cal Dave McKay Pittsburgh George Corcoran Greensboro N. C Joe Donato Norwich Conn Bill Gordon Chicago L. J. McClennan Topeka Kans John C. Watson South Bend Ind William Wotherspoon Tulsa Okla Miami Association

Paxman Captains All Star Big Six Football Team

Gary Paxman of Pocatello was named captain of the 1948 Big Six all star squad chosen by UNP writers, radio men, and coaches. Nampa and Pocatello lead with three selections each, Boise and Caldwell add two and one respectively, while Idaho Falls has no first-string picks.

Gary Paxman Big Six United Press Nampa Twin Falls High Schools United Press Pocatello Boise Caldwell Idaho Falls Tigers Paxman Pocatello Indians Larry Hancock NAMPA Wayne Blickenstaff Louie Maravilla Dale Huss Blickenstaff Bulldogs Maravilla Speedy Huss Bill Riach Twin Falls High School Twin Nam Aeace Eines Jim Pulliam Twin Falls Louis Maravilla Bill Porter Malcomb MacDonald LeRoy Garland Jack Cross Rick Schroeder Bob Stoneberg Idaho Falls Bob Bevington Jay Bybee Francis King George Keim Duane Bell Don Duncan Johnny Salove

College scores and results roundup across teams

The report lists multiple college basketball scores including Ashland 54 Case 46, Georgia 70 Clemson 48, Colgate 99 Toronto 30, North Carolina State 53 Hanes Hosiery 47, Illinois Institute Tech 51 Lake Forest 48, Illinois 67 Butler 62, St Francis 66 American University 47, New York A C 61 Fordham 53, St Lawrence 66 McGill 42, Charlestown 41 Piedmont College 24.

Ashland Case Georgia Clemson Colgate Toronto North Caroline State Hanes Hosiery Illinois Institute Tech Lake Forest Illinois Butler St. Francis American University New York A.C Fordham St. Lawrence McGill Charlestown Piedmont College

Girl Keglers Set Notable High Record

High scores defined the womens major bowling league as Mountain Electric Keglers posted a 732 scratch game for a four member team, averaging 183 per bowler, with Zweigart's 699 aiding a 178 average. Irene Dahlstrom led individuals with 548 scratch, and Margaret Golob followed with 535. Ten of 24 bowlers topped 150, while Pocatello league continues every Tuesday at 6:30 on scratch play.

Mountain Electric Keglers Maples Zweigart Mountain Electric Irene Dahlstrom Margaret Golob Zweigart’s Ann Cummings Orange Transportation Pearl Barta Freda Stone The Sapphire Lounge Madge Williams Carol Hall Zweigart's Alberta Ristow Phyllis Nelson Orange Doris Sereano Sherwin Williams Loue Isa Diehl Goldie Everfordt Pocatello Mountain Electrics Coca Cola

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