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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
8
Boise Whitewashed Pocatello 3 to 0 last night as Twin Falls beat Idaho Falls 17 to 6. Dick Colombo pitched the first Boise shutout this season and Dan Barczewski helped spark a late Boise rally with two singles.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of reserve halfback Gonzales Morales and 220-pound end Paul Flick from Brown University. Their additions bring the squad under contract for the upcoming season to 25 players.
Idaho and Utah motorboat drivers capped most cash prizes in the seventh Lake Lowell regatta. Art Godfrey of Nampa won two firsts in F racing runabout and F hydroplane. Turner of Provo, aboard the Green Hornet, led the fastest mile at over 70 mph. about 5500 spectators attended the meet with $1250 in cash prizes and $1000 in trophies awarded at a dinner.
University of Michigan athlete Jack Weisenberger says he will leave for Boston tomorrow to sign a baseball contract with the Atlanta Braves. The report notes his dual star status in football and baseball at Michigan.
Bay Bullet Citation, after winning the Belmont Stakes by eight lengths, will ship to Chicago Wednesday. Trainer Jimmy Jones plans warmups at Arlington Downs for the Arlington Classic July 31 and the American Derby Aug. 28, with the Dick Wells Stakes at Arlington Downs likely the first start.
Ben Hogan, after six attempts since 1939, finally wins the National Open at Riviera with a 276 total, five strokes better than the previous record. Defending champion Lew Worsham finishes runner up, while Sammy Snead fades to fifth as Jim Turnesa secures third.
Idaho Falls and Pocatello split the series as six regulars were sidelined by injuries. Gene Sack filled in at catcher while Drexel Waters pitched in cast, Walt McHugh started on the mound before moving to first base, and Ken Lehman struggled on the mound. Al Neil delivered five hits including a homer as Halliwell Park drew a record midseason crowd of 3730. A new players pool was launched to reward home runs with ten dollars per shot.
Pioneer League results show Boise 3 Pocatello 0, Twin Falls 17 Idaho Falls 6, Salt Lake 10 Great Falls 2, Billings 4 Ogden 1. Upcoming games list Tuesday matchups Halliwell Park 8 15 p m Boise at Pocatello and others with Wednesday rematches by city.
American Falls defeated Roy 27 to 4 in American Falls on Sunday. Winning pitcher Melburn Clark, losing pitcher Don Benson. The victory ties American Falls with Rockland for first in the AA&P league second half, with both teams at two wins and no losses. American Falls also clinched the first half title.
The 25th anniversary of Yankee Stadium saw Babe Ruth’s cherished number 3 retired from Yankee flannel and sent to the Hall of Fame. Former stars from the 1923 team, including Dugan, Meusel, and Mays, gathered as AL president Will Harridge formalized the tribute beside Ruth’s glove, shoes, and 60th home run bat.
Players Art Kuehl Gus Triandos Mel Waters Ken Lehman Ron Dun and Luke Tapp lead a Twin Falls showdown against Idaho Falls with a high scoring, tight contest. Records show Faller numbers and team rosters noted in the box but unclear game details.
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