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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

9

Northerners defeat Southerners in Pioneer League game

Northern Pioneer League All-Stars crushed the Southerners 10 to 3 in Great Falls. Adolfo Torres started for the North, Jim Keating hit a late homer for Great Falls, and Red Jessen homered for the South. Pitching noted as mostly for experience. Savarese faced eight North hits.

Great Falls Real Falls Jim Keating Twin Falls Red Jessen Pocatello Adolpho Torres White Stillwell Waters Lehman Ted Savarese Salt Lake South Franks Kuehl Saverese Robertson Danielson Tiesiera Torres Tapp Wilburn Homeruns Far North Jessen

Stork’s Helper Delivers Twice in 24 Hours in Fort Worth

Hershall Miller operates an ambulance service and assisted two expectant mothers during trips to the hospital within a 24 hour period. He delivered both babies en route, proving a handy asset when the stork is near.

Fort Worth Tex Hershall Miller Miller

Double misfortune for Mrs. Matlock in Bedford injuries

Mrs. S. L. Matlock fractured her left arm after slipping on a wet grass incline. Three days later while guarding her injured arm she fell at home and broke her right arm. Local UP report notes the sequence occurred in Bedford, Indiana.

Bedford, Ind Double S. L. Matlock

Chill Winds Delay Montana State Golf Tournament

A cold wind and rain slowed play at the Butte Country Club as 200 Treasure State golfers began the five day state tournament. Edean Anderson of Helena shot 38 on the first nine. Missoula and Chinook faced elimination while Guy Owen of Cut Bank led the northern Montana team with a 70 in the qualifiers. The men start 18 hole qualifiers at 6 am with finals to be decided later.

Butte Butte Country Club Edean Anderson Helena Treasure State Missoula Chinook Guy Owen Cut Bank Montana

Idaho Fish and Game Unit Examinations Open

Only a few days left to file for the current series of examinations for Idaho Fish and Game positions. July 31 is the final date to apply for conservation officer assistant upland game biologist game farm assistant fish hatchery assistant and assistant public relations officer. Obtain forms at Idaho State Employment Service offices Fish and Game department offices or the Merit System office Boise.

Idaho Fish and Game Department Idaho State Employment Service Department of Fish and Game Merit System P. O. Box Boise

Plan Dances At Irving Hut

Square dancing will be held each Thursday evening at 8 30 at Irving field Recreation Hut officials said Wednesday. Dancing will take place under the Irving tennis court. Prose action in the various types of square dances and calls will be given to anyone interested in participating and everyone is invited to attend. A nuclear group has learned some of the fundamental steps and are prepared to help interested parties. Social groups clubs etc are especially invited to participate since the dancing will serve as an interesting and wholesome activity to be continued in the winter months. They asked participants to come dressed for the occasion low heeled shoes skirts for the girls loud shirts and levis for the boys.

Irvingfield Recreation Hut Irving Tennis Court

Vesser Returns as ISC Athletics Head Sets Practice

Idaho State College athletic director Johnny Vesser returns to Pocatello after six weeks in a Coeur d Alene logging camp losing about 15 pounds. He cites early football practice starting September 1 and a home opener against Western State September 18. Basketball dates with Regis Denver await ISC athletic council approval for November 26 and 27.

Idaho State College Johnny Vesser Pocatello ISC Vesser Coeur d'Alene Western State Dickering Regis Denver ISC Athletic Council

Fight Results from Los Angeles and Spokane Rings

In Los Angeles Enrique Bolanos from Mexico stopped Eddie Giosa of Philadelphia by TKO after seven rounds. In Spokane Joey Velez from Spokane knocked out Buddy Washington of Salt Lake City in the first round.

Los Angeles Enrique Bolanos Mexico Eddie Giosa Philadelphia Spokane Wash Joey Velez Buddy Washington Salt Lake City

Four Major Leaguers Unworried By That Big 13 On Manly Chests

Four star players ignore superstition and wear the number 13 on their uniforms. Kirby Higbe, Ralph Branca, Charley Barrett, and Cliff Mapes carry the jinxed digit, while umpire John Stevens in the American League also sports 13. The NL skips 13 entirely. The piece also notes a preview of The Babe Ruth Story and reactions to Olympic fundraising plus uniform changes by Cleveland and Boston.

Manly New York Kirby Higbe Pirates Carolinas Kirby Brooklyn Pittsburgh Ralph Branca Dodgers Charley Barrett Braves Cliff Mapes Yankees Babe Ruth UMP Braves John Stevens Los Angeles Ike Williams Red Satchel Page Cleveland Indians Satchelarge Satch

Yanks End Tryout Camp

Twin Falls notes the New York Yankees wrap up their local baseball school and tryout camp on Thursday. Over a hundred Magic Valley youths tried out, exceeding last summer's 82 registrants in Provo Utah. Directors include Joe Devine and instructors Paddy Cottrell and Bob Fatio. Devine said top performers may receive 1949 contracts with Yankee farm clubs.

Twin Falls New York Yankees Magic Valley Yankee Provo Utah Joe Devine Paddy Cottrell Santa Clara University Bob Fatio Bellarmine Prep School San Jose Cal Devine

Detroit area adopts ignition theft curb rule cuts thefts

Crand Rapids reports a local ordinance forbidding leaving keys in ignition locks when cars are unattended has been in force for two years. The measure has cut vehicle thefts by more than half.

Crand Rapids Mich New York City

Medic Warns Bobby Feller About Shoulder Treatment

Cleveland doctor A. L. Austin told pitcher Bobby Feller he needed three or more treatments for a shoulder ailment or he would be through, a claim Feller denied. Feller said his arm is fine and there is nothing wrong with his back or shoulder, noting Austin has treated him since 1937.

Cleveland A. L. Austin Bobby Feller Feller Dr. Austin

Nampa Seeks Bi State Playoff With Nevada Champs

Idaho semi pro champions the Nampa Clippers want a bi state playoff against Nevada's winner on Aug 8 at Nampa's lighted field. The series winner advances to Wichita for the national tournament. Nampa clinched the state title by defeating Payette in the finals.

Boise Jack Hatch Payette Idaho Nampa Clippers Nevada Nampa Hatch Wichita Kans

Baseball Standings and Scores Across Major Leagues

Standings and box scores show Detroit trailing Boston 13 to 0 in one game, Chicago routing Washington 27 to 16, and Philadelphia edging Cleveland 4 to 3. The New York and Brooklyn games produced 4 to 0 and 12 to 7 results, with notable home runs by Clark, Gordon, and others.

Washington Chicago Hudson Westeroth Early Pieretti Robinson Philadelphia Cleveland Fowler Rosar Lemon Christopher Hegan Clark Boston New York Detroit Washington St. Louis Pet Brooklyn Deremeee St. Louis New York Dene Pittsburgh Peekee Cincinnati Oruree Chicago Beveseteee

City recreation attendance tops 46 thousand child-days

Wayne Booth reports the eight week summer program total reached 46 155 child-days, below last year’s 50 942. Last week average daily turnout across sites ranged from 39 to 124 with a total of 4 687 attendees.

City Recreation Program Wayne Booth Caldwell Ross Raymond Irving Arts and Craft Irving Alameda Memorial Halliwell Whittier Franklin

Doctor Backs Law Against Face Lifting

A physician endorses a measure prohibiting facial procedures, arguing it would prevent sagging features and protect patient health. Supporters claim the bill would curb risky cosmetic surgeries while opponents warn of unintended consequences for personal choice.

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