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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1948

Page

7

ISC Ringing Squad Tops Coast Invaders In Idaho Bout

ISC Bengals defeated San Francisco College 6 fights to 2 in Pocatello Idaho. Byron Lemon led with a 1 05-second KO over Al Williams as Tom Dunn earned a TKO over George Mahar. Eugene Machida won by decision in 125 pounds and Dan Nelson beat Paul Suez in a strong card. Next hosts Gonzaga in a return match seeking another win.

Pocatello Idaho Mittmen San Francisco Byron Lemon ISC Bengal al Williams Frisey Tom Dunn George Mahar SFC Dunn Eugene Machida Tom Yet Bengals Machida Eugene Hawkes Goldengators Jerry Friedman Colin Drake UFC Frank Campbell Ted Mahears Williams Maheras Babe Caccia Dan Neilson Paul Suez Neilson Golden Gater Marty Adler ISG Max Thompson Thompson Ed Melemdez Cecil Flint Gonzaga University Gonzaga University of Idaho

Dimaggio Fails To Sign with Red Sox

San Francisco United Press report says center fielder Dom Dimaggio did not sign his contract with the Boston Red Sox. He refused to discuss salary or possible trade and said his agreement had not yet arrived when he returned it. He noted the club’s offer may keep him at $35,000.

San Francisco Dom Dimaggio Boston Red Sox Dimaggio

Featherweight Title Bout Between Pep and Sierra Approved

The Miami boxing commission approved the on again off again title fight to be held at the Orange Bowl. Humberto Sierra of Havana will receive 15 percent of the gate for the 15 round bout while Willie Pep’s guarantee is $32,000.

Miami Fla Willie Pep Humberto Sierra Miami Boxing Commission Orange Bowl Stadium Sierra Havana Hartford Conn

Sixth Ward's Fast Attack Secures Stake Championship

Sixth Ward high school basketball team defeated the LDS Institute 40 to 27 to claim the Pocatello Stake championship in Inkom. Ballam led the Sixth Ward offense with 12 points as their defense stifled a late Institute rally.

Pocatello Stake Pocatell Stake LDS Sixth Ward LDS Institute Inkom High School Sixth Ward LDS_ Sixth—Ward Institute Pocatello Inkom Ballam Howell Thomas Carlsen Oavene

Pocatello Club Drops Paredes From Roster

The Pocatello Cardinals released third baseman Fern Paredes of San Diego, marking the first step in rebuilding. Milkes said Paredes batted .277 in 1947 over 138 games and could sign with any club.

Pocatello Cardinals Fern Paredes San Diego Marvin Milkes Paredes Milkes Pocatello

Soda Springs Wins Third Annual Invitation Tournament

Soda Springs American Legion basketballers claimed first place by edging Grace Lion clubbers 39 to 37 in McCammon. Consolation victory went to Pocatello Aero Clubbers who defeated the Virginia Outlaws 40 to 30.

McCammon Soda Springs American Legion McCammon Chamber of Commerce Grace Lion Clubbers Pocatello Aero Clubbers Virginia Outlaws

Miss Doreen Wins Santa Margarita in Mud at Santa Anita

Miss Doreen, ridden by jockey, captured the Santa Margarita stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia California, a five length victory in muddy conditions. Miss Green paid 9 50, 3 90, 2 60 with Elpis and Miss Grillo also paying at various odds in the $50 000 added feature.

Arcadia Cal Charles S. Howard Miss Doreen Santa Anita Miss Green Elpis William Helis Miss Grillo

Snead Leads Texas Open At Halfway Mark

SAN ANTONIO Tex Snead surged into the lead at the Texas open after 36 holes firing a six under par 65 to reach 131 11 under par. Dick Metz matched the day's best 68 and remained within striking distance at Brackenridge Park as Snead combined a 33 32 65 with an opening 66 to build a firm cushion.

San. Antonio Tex Sam Snead Dick Metz Kansan Snead Muddy Brackenridge Park Course

Franklin junior high teams rout rivals in Friday games

Franklin junior high basketball teams dominated Irving junior high and Tyhee squads. The 8-1 team defeated Tyhee 61 to 21, while the 7-2 squad beat Tyhee’s seventh graders 34 to 12. In the second set Franklin’s 8-1 squad downed Irving 29 to 23 and the 7-2 team won against another 7-2 lineup.

Franklin Junior High Irving Junior High Tyhee Franklin Irving

Indians Beat Caldwell 47 34 on Western Trip

Pocatello high school closed its western swing with a 47 to 34 victory over Caldwell. The win moves Pocatello into second place in the Big Six as Nampa defeats Boise 38 to 31, leaving Nampa and Caldwell tied for first with five wins and five losses. Pocatello led early 4-0 and never trailed.

Caldwell Pocatello'high School Pocatello Nampa Boise Indians

U S Wins Third Gold in World Winter Games Bobsled

The United States secured its third gold medal in St Moritz as Francis Tyler and his Lake Placid team led a blizzard run to win the four man bobsled title. USA finished with 20 points and placed third in the final unofficial team standings. In Idaho Falls, the Twin Falls Bruins defeated Idaho Falls 43 41 after a strong opening half.

ST. Moritz United States America Francis Tyler Lake Placid N.Y U. S

Nampa Rallies Past Boise In Big Six Duel

Nampa overcame a fourth quarter deficit to beat Boise 38-31 in a Big Six basketball game. Boise led 10-9 after one, 19-12 at halftime, and 27-24 after three, but Nampa surged in the final period for its second win of the season over Boise.

Boise Nam Nampa Braves

Boulder City rookie catcher signs with Boise Pilots

Boise Pilots owner Hadyn Walker announced rookie catcher Leo Downing of Boulder City Nev has signed with the team. Downing brings the Pilots' total signings to seven players for the season.

BOISE Leo Downing Boulder City Nev Boise Pilots Hadyn Walker Downing Pilots

Bengal Brute and Stick Rhoads Out for Season

Herb Booth will not play basketball this year due to high blood pressure. Coach Walte Carte and Dutch Sherman praised Booth's growth after army service and his contributions against rivals Montana and Ecker's Studio. Stick Rhoads is also ruled ineligible, leaving Satterfield to fill the center position.

Herb Booth Herb ISC Walte Carte Dutch Sherman Bengal Bengals Boyd DeTonancour Montana Nick Watts Ecker Stick Rhoads Satterfield

Fonville Sets Record At Michigan Relays In Shot Put

Charles Fonville of Michigan set a new American college and World indoor shot put record with a 56 foot 6 1 4 inch throw at the 26th annual Michigan State Relays in East Lansing Michigan.

East Lansing Mich University of Michigan Charles Fonville Michigan State

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