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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
8
The Pocatello Cardinals rally from deficits to beat the Idaho Falls Russets 9 to 8 in 2 1/2 hours before 2,491 fans. Sheehan delivers the winning hit after a late rally as Dudley preserves the victory despite Curley start.
The Pocatello Cardinal and Idaho Falls baseball game will donate proceeds to the Swimming Pool Fund. The Pocatello Kiwanis club sponsors with cooperation from the Cardinals. About $2,000 is expected to be raised. The game starts at 8 15 p m at Halliwell Park.
Alameda softball action highlights the Judy Specials and the Sparkplugs as top contenders. Tuesday results show the Judy Specials routing the Sparkplugs 20 to 1 while also defeating the Alameda Cardinals 29 to 0 and Red Specials 8 to 0, with Blue Sox 6 and Alameda Bluestreaks 6 close in other games.
Special to the Post Lester Hopkins spoke at the Blackfoot Rotary club about U S prospects at the upcoming London Olympics. He noted Sweden and Australia as strong rivals, warned the U S may face tougher running tracks, and highlighted possible wins in javelin and swimming events. He also quipped about Irish participation since drinking contests ended and spoke on unity through the Games.
Lew Worsham and Ben Hogan tied for the lead after opening at Riviera, each shooting 67. Sammy Snead resurfaced with 69 to share third with amateur Ken Rogers, who led top amateurs with 85 back after a 34-51 split.
Wednesday results show Pocatello 9 Idaho Falls 8 Salt Lake 12 Ogden 5 Twin Falls 10 Boise 7. Billings at Great Falls postponed due to rain. Dale Maycock and Bob Muruca lead Twin Falls with multiple hits while Bob Webster and Frank Chrimelli contribute strong showings.
The Pacific Coast Conference fined all 10 member colleges and universities a total of 8150 dollars for violations of the league’s athletic purity code.
In a decisive bout Zale defeats Graziano as fans mob the ring and reporters seek quotes. Graziano, distraught in the dressing room, admits tough opponent and lingering fatigue while Zale, 34, stays cool and smiling amid the crowd.
SALT LAKE CITY UP report says Herbert F. Jones 43 Garfield Utah catcher for a Veterans Administration medical division softball team died of a heart attack after a ball hit his abdomen and bounced to the pitcher Dr Clarence F Openshaw said Jones collapsed as teammates rushed to help.
Five teams secured victories at Halliwill Park on Wednesday. The Snails beat the Falcons 9 to 7, Cardinals downed the Ghosts 12 to 10, White Sox defeated the Indians 16 to 3, Pocatello Reds topped the Wildcats 13 to 7, and Bees crushed the Panthers 20 to 5.
The association secretary Tom Ateer says a big game film night will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the police station for Bannock County sportsmen. Standard Oil donates free films featuring a Kodiak bear, with Forest Service western game movies also shown.
Boston over Cleveland 15 to 7 highlighted by an eight run third as Bob Feller walked four and allowed two hits before leaving in the inning. Dom DiMaggio and Bobby Doerr homered for the winners. The Indians snapped a five game win streak.
In Major League action Cleveland lost to Boston 15-12 with Doerr and DiMaggio homering. Feller took the loss as Kennedy and others pitched. Chicago at New York was rained out while Detroit beat Philadelphia 10-8 with a late comeback.
A regular fire patrol started Thursday on the City Creek recreation and fire control area. Bernard D. Godfrey becomes deputy fire control and conservationist, with daily rounds and authority to enforce state fire and conservation laws. Bruce notes Godfrey reports to H. P. Jacobsen and serves on an advisory board with forest service, conservation, and city officials.
Idaho Falls Russets, leaders of the Pioneer League, lose four players to injuries. Doug Donnan nursing a bad ankle from Monday’s Salt Lake game. Earl Priester had tonsils removed and is out until June 19. Earl Silverthor breaks a hand and Drexel Waters has a broken arm.
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