Weather disrupts Pocatello sports schedule stalls many events
Winds and blizzards cripple local high school games and college events in Pocatello Idaho forcing cancellations and travel chaos. Boxing matches are halted and coaches report disrupted schedules as residents await clearer skies and a return to normal competition.
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Vince Anselmo
Pocatello
Boise
Twin Falls
Ed Willett
College Cagers
Regis College
Milt “Dubby
Holt
ISC
la Grande Ore
Babe” Caccia
Rip” Gledhill
Pocatello High School
Blackfoot
Broncos
Bengal Ring Gang
Nebraska State
Pocatello-Boise
Pocatello-Blackfoot
Preston
ISC Montana State
Idaho Falls
Rip
Gate City High School
West
Midwest
Lee
Weber
Gate City College
Bengals
Colorado
Montana
Montana State
Wyoming defense lifts Cowboys to top of Skyline Six
University of Wyoming coach Everett Shelton reshapes the old saying to the best defense is the best offense and his Cowboys rise to first in the Skyline Six after two wins over Denver. They held Utah center Vern Gardner to one field goal in a 42 to 38 victory and then swept Denver 44 to 34 and 47 to 42 as John Pilch and Ron Livingston shut down Vince Boryla. Brigham Young upsets Utah and Colorado A gies beat BYU to narrow the race at the halfway mark.
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Laramie
Wyo
Everett Shelton
University of Wyoming
Shelton
Cowboys
Utah
Denver
Wyoming
Redskins
Gardner
Pioneers
Denver Five
John Pilch
Ron Livingstone
Vince Boryla
Boryla
Brigham Young
Colorado Aggies
Colorado A. & M
Aggies
David
Redskins Top Utah State In Skyline Six Showdown
The University of Utah Redskins routed Utah State 61 to 42 at the Ute Field House before about 4 600 fans, tying for first place with Wyoming in the Skyline Six standings and lifting Utah to seven victories this season.
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Redskins
Salt Lake City
University of Utah
Wyoming
Utah State
Ute
Cowys
Giants Prez Glad court lets Gardella suit go to trial
New York Giants president Horace Stoneham said a federal appeals court ruling in New York allows the $300,000 lawsuit by former outfielder Aunt Gardella to proceed to trial. He spoke in Phoenix, Arizona, saying the decision opens the case and is what the team wants.
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Horace Stoneham
New York Giants
United Press
Federal Court of Appeals
New York
Gardella
Phoenix, Ariz
Coca Cola Gals Lead Women’s Bowling League
Coca Cola quintet led the league by four points after last week’s action with a 61–27 record. Chevo Katsilometes posted a 202 high single and a 500 series to top individual standings, while Katherine Katsilometes and Gladys Catron trailed close in singles. Naval Ordnance and Golob Oil followed in team and individual scores with Cox, Catron, and Coca Cola all posting strong marks.
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Coca-Cola
Calligan’s
Coca- Cola
Clara Cox
Naval Ordnance Plant
Katherine Katsilometes
Ace Kegler
Gladys Catron
Golob Oil
Cox
Golob
Catron
Naval Ordnance Quintet
People’s Store
Coca- Cola Crew
Katsilometes
Green Triangle Squad
Nop
Coca-Cola Gals
Former Bengal Gloveman Wins Fasy Decision
Salt Lake City reports Remo Polidori of Tooele Utah won his first light heavy fight by decision over Willie Parker of Los Angeles in ten rounds. Parker pressed for a knockout with no success. Six round bout saw Floyd Richardson of West Jordan Utah defeat Arcade Pearce of Vernal Utah. Other results include Sonny Kelly of Portland Oregon sparring Rocky Arza and Kid Leon beating Chick Moriarity in Salt Lake.
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Salt Lake City
Remo Polidori
Tooele
Utah
Dusky Willie Parker
Los Angeles
Parker
Polidori
Floyd Richardson
West Jordan
Arcade
Pearce
Vernal
Richardson
West Jordanite
Sonny Kelly
Portland
Ore
Rocky Arza
Ogden
Robinson signs 1949 Dodgers contract after talk with Rickey
Jackie Robinson the first Negro major leaguer signed his 1949 contract following a brief conference with Branch Rickey. Terms were not revealed but Robinson said the deal was very satisfactory. He hit .296 last season and was viewed as the NL’s top second baseman. He also stated he will not run for any office after his senate term ends in 1952.
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Robinson
New York
Jackie Robinson
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Senate
Flashy Bill Closes Gap In Illinois Scoring Race
Champaign Illinois guard Flashy Bill Erickson narrows the lead on Captain Dike Eddleman in the state scoring chase while posting a remarkable .406 field goal percentage.
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Bill
Champaign
Ill
Bill Erickson
Dike Eddleman
Illinois
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Idaho
Walter Haensli
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Vern Gardner
Haensli
Bob Blakslee
Valley Sun
Davos
Eurance
Wayne Glasgow
Oklahoma Guard
Calligan's
Reno Mar
Goldb Oil
Fred's Caf
Green Trian
Green & White
Reele's
Dan's Ius
Bengal
Kid Leon
Chick Moriarity
Salt Lake
Danny Rahden
Deee
Pat Suazo
G.I
Fraterniz
Zation
Ray Mill
of the Globe
Girls OF
Orpheum
Bob Hope
The
Rialto Now
Teresa Wright
Brian Donlevy
Hard Rock Harrigan
George O’brien
Weex Pays
Marner Bros. Moughter
Sun O'Brien
Robert Stack
Raoul Wal
Jasper Megulp
Jasper
Oscar
Judy
Gilbert
Becky
Groggins
AbbIe
Florida
Guy Gilbert
Kany
Maddini
Joe Palooka
Margo
Mary Wor
Simon
Lou
Heinie
BAC
Steve Roper
Jack
Nancy
Denry
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