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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1949

Page

3

Tribes Triumph as Caldwell Boxers Clash in Thriller

Friday night in the local gym showcased a lively boxing card led by Pocatello and Caldwell fighters. Junior standout Jimmie Anderson earned MVP honors with a sharp win, while 125-pound Harry Pease suffered a fatal head wound in a no contest. Caldwell’s lone victor was 130-pound Duane Higer, edging Virgil Cutler. Other results include multiple Pocatello decisions and a draw between Caldwell’s Cun gton and Gutenberg.

Pocatello High School Chace Anderson Gate City Warriors Jimmie Anderson Bill Tim Brennan Poky High Oveman Wesley Kimbal Anderson Kimbal Forrest Russell Harry Pease Elmo Jenks Pocatello Caldwell Duane Higer Virgil Tyhee Cutler Higer Bannock Robert Allen Leon Stone Fred Kimura Jack Gray Ronald Daniels Jimmie Miller Joe Stockdale Bob Ames Harry Hagler Carl Marler Bruce Holson Russell Lungren Ted Wilson Jimmie Driever Billy Oakley Pat Eldredge Bob Lundquist Ken Kerr Don Taylor

Hellenics Hold Off Naval Ordnance for Victory

Mathew Dudenake powered the Hellenics to a 47 43 win over Naval Ordnance plant five Wednesday in YMCA Industrial league action. He scored 21 points from the pivot to spark the upset. In Idaho Ketchum a herd of about 50 elk is being fed daily near the city limits, state conservation officer Tom Mizer said Friday.

Hellenics Mathew Dudenake Hellenic Cage Naval Ordnance Plant YMCA Dudenake Ketchum, Ida Ketchum Idaho Fish and Game Department Tom Mizer Dr. Gallup Idaho State College Bengals Tom Dewey Ricks College Five Rexbury Bengal Ed Willett

Caldwell Cougars Top Bannocks 29 22 In Big Six clash

Caldwell defeated Pocatello 29-22 to push its second straight Big Six win. Dick Martin led Caldwell with 9 points while Reed Jensen added 7 for Pocatello. Idaho Falls Tigers beat Twin Falls 38-26 as Don Duncan scored 9. Boise high crushed Meridian 50-14.

Caldwell Bannocks Tigers Fain Ida Caldwell Cougars Pocatello Reed Jensen Caldwell Five Cougars Indians Pocatellans Dick Martin Idaho Fales Idaho Falls Tigers Twin Falls Bruins Idaho Falls Tigers Don Duncan Harold Prunty Twin Falls Boise Meridian Warriors Meridian

Circus Seeks Joe Louis Eight Month Tour Offer

Chicago United Press reports heavyweight champion Joe Louis was offered a 500000 dollar guarantee to tour with the Dailey Brothers circus from April 16 to November 16. Publicity man ae Mendel said Louis wanted time to think. If accepted he would likely not defend the title this summer unless a satisfactory opponent is found.

Chicago Joe Louis Dailey Brothers Circus Ae Mendel Funay Mendel Louis

College Basketball Scores From Various Colleges

A compilation of scores from multiple games across regions. Canisius beat Syracuse 59 52 while Long Island University topped NC State 65 61. Other results include Duke 58 over Washington and Lee 45 and Illinois State 83 over Hillsdale 41.

South Duke Washington and Lee Mississippi Southern Louisiana College Fisk Knoxville Louisville Memphis

Wranglers appoint Jim Deskin as business manager

Former American League player Jim Deskin was named business manager of the Las Vegas Wranglers in the Sunset League, replacing Newell Kimball. The move was announced Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas,nev Jim Deskin Friday Newell Kimball Las Vegas

Yanks Rely on Overhaul as Weiss Predicts 3-Team AL Race

Yankees general manager George Weiss vows a medical overhaul of the squad and stresses Casey Stengel will maximize renovated players. He notes DiMaggio’s heel issue has been addressed and says contracts will be sent late next week as New York aims to top the Indians and Red Sox in 1949.

Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox New York Yankees George Weiss Yanks Weiss Bronx Bombers Casey Stengel Yank Joe DiMaggio Bill Veeck Indians DiMaggio Wheel Horse New York Frank Hogan Dave Shapiro George Washington University Shapiro Manhattan College George Washington Hogan

First Clue Published For Pocatello Cardinals Guessing Contest

The Pocatello POST will publish the first clue Monday from Redbird headquarters. Marvin Milkes announced the contest entries begin Sunday and repeat printing until the January 15 deadline. The prize is a season pass to the team.

Pocatello Cardinal Redbird Pocatello Post Marvin Milkes

Cardinals Holders Contest for Free Home Game Passes

Five clues will be published Monday through Friday guiding entries for a Cardinal pro baseball contest. First prize nets $94.50 and two free season passes, plus a meet the press luncheon with the new manager. Additional prizes include single season passes for the next three winners.

Milkes Meet the Press

Two Cage Fixers Post Bail InGame Fix Probe

Two of the four men indicted in the Madison Square Garden fixing case posted bail of twenty thousand dollars each, reduced from fifty thousand. Jack Levy of Miami and William Rivlin of New York were freed while Joseph Arnowitz and Philip Klein of Brooklyn remained in custody. A grand jury faces further testimony as hearing set for January 11.

New York Madison Square Garden Frank Hogan Jack Levy Miami Fla William Rivlin Supreme Court Jn Ferdinand Pecora Joseph Arnowitz Philip Klein Brooklyn Hogan Cocaptain Dave Shapiro George Washington University

Hockey and NBA Scores From Weekend Games

Pacific Coast League: Portland defeated Tacoma 5 to 4 while San Diego beat Los Angeles 4 to 1. National League: Montreal 7 beat Chicago 2. Detroit 2 defeated Boston 3. American League: New York 5 over Providence 3. Fort Worth 4 defeated Tulsa 2. Omaha 5 over Minneapolis 1. Pro basketball: Rochester 62 vs Indianapolis 73. Chicago 89 and Providence 78. Baltimore 93 and Philadelphia 88.

Portland Tacoma San Diego Los Angeles Montreal Chicago Detroit Boston Newton Providence U.S. Leaon Fort Worth Tulsa Omaha Minneapolis Rochester Indianapolis Baltimore Philadelphia

Pioneer League Breaks Twelve Records In 1948

Twelve Pioneer League records were tied or broken in 1948 led by Reno Cheso of Salt Lake City with 381 assists at second base. Jim Stanton, Dick Briskey, and Red Jessen set new double play and fielding marks. Ogden, Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello players set multiple season highs across putouts, innings, and runs driven in.

Reno Cheso Salt Lake City Keystone Sack Guardians Ernest Bishop Twin Falls Theards Jim Stanton Idaho Falls Charles Bates Tony Robello Dick Briskey Great Falls al Steele Salt Lake Briskey Red Jessen Tom Canavan Ogden Canavan Lou Tapp Bob Story Boise Guy Wellmansden Bob Kerrigan Bill Franks Chicago Cubs Kerrigan Franks Jack Radtke Pocatello Cardinals Boise Pilots Reds Dick Larner Lee Haworth Franks Boise Frank Lamaniske Harry Perkowski Cincinnati Reds Bob Drilling

Willett and Squad invade Montana for barnstorming trip

Willett and the Gate City Bulldogs head into Montana for a 9 AM departure to face Montana Normal. Coach Willett plans to start LaRue, Richardson, Keil, and Clark as in Rexburg, while Ed Willett cautions not to overlook Montana Normal after their 68 44 win in Rexburg. The trip continues to Missoula for a two game set against Montana University Grizzlies.

Jake LaRue al Kirlin George Keil Idaho State‘ College Bengals Willett Gate City Cage al Efflin Pete Richardson Rexburg Keil Melbern Clark Elwyn Behrens Wally Farnes Jack Jacobsen Byron Jones Lee Lloyd Parr Sainsbury Bill Straugh Bulldogs BYU Grizzly Gate City Force

West Coast grid clubs rise says NCAA poll

Coaches at the NCAA convention see a postwar downturn fading with a comeback led by California Santa Clara and Oregon State. The West is expected to peak by 1949 or 1950 as coaching methods improve and teams regain strength after wartime pauses.

San Francisco United Press West Nevers California Santa Clara Lon Stiner Oregon State

Outlaw Casaba Tourney Opens in Downey Monday

Downey hosts an outlaw casaba tournament sponsored by the Downey American Legion post with games at Downey High School Gym. Entrants include GI Lounge of Pocatello, J&M Cleaners Malad, Malad American Legion, Virginia Outlaws, Grace Lions and McCammon Outlaws. Top prize is 100 dollars with 40 for second and 25 for consolation. proceeds fund hospital interior work.

Downey American Legion Post Downey High School Pocatello Gate City Force Ymca Industrial League J&m Cleaners American Legion Virginia Outlaws Grace Lions McCammon Outlaws

Legion Tournament Schedule Clear in Local Meet

The American Legion and Preston Legion announce a single elimination tournament. Games begin in Downey with matches Thursday evening and Saturday January 15 set for the championship and consolation clashes.

Erican Legion Preston Legion Downey Fames

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