Charles Walcott Fight Sets Sizable Gate in Chicago
Promoters Louis and Wirz expect about 30 000 fans at Comiskey Park for the heavyweight title bout between Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott. Charles favored 7-5, the bout for recognition as successor to Louis, with rain threatening earlier. Both boxers Negro contenders in a bid for the lineal title, to be decided over 15 rounds. Charles younger and quicker, Walcott heavier and more aggressive, with training seen as uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Ezzard Charles
Jersey Joe Walcott
Joe Louis
Arthur Wirtz
Comiskey Park
Charles
Cincinnati
Walcott
Camden
N. J
National Boxing Association
Louis
New York
Massachusetts
British Boxing Board of Control
Wirz
International Boxing Club
White Sox Park
Jim Braddock
Jack Johnson
Alcott
Jersey Joe
Ezzard
Frisch Leads Cubs To 8-4 Win Amid Benchshow Suspension
Frankie Frisch, now managing from the stands at Wrigley Field, sees the Cubs beat the Braves 8-4 as he begins a five day suspension for arguing with umpire Art Gore. Hal Jeffcoat homered to spark a 3-3 tie breaking in the sixth, with Andy Pafko adding a two run homer after. Pell Mel Parnell won his ninth for Boston in a 7-1 victory over Detroit. George Kell homered and Ted Williams hit a three run shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Johnny Sain
Braves
Frisch
Art Gore
Frankie Gustine
Cub
Dodgers
Sam
Hal Jeffcoat
Andy Pafko
Pafko
Pell
Mel Parnell
Tigers
Boston
Red Sox
George Kell
Parnell
Ted Williams
Line Scores From The Majors Baseball Games
Detroit blasts Boston 16 to 7 as Houtte and Swift pace 2 home runs. Chicago outslugged by Washington 10 to 9 with Gettel taking the loss. Brooklyn rallies for 9 to 4 win over Pittsburg in 9 innings. Philadelphia coats Cleveland 24 to 8 behind Lemon. New York tops St. Louis 6 to 5 in 9 innings with Koslo and Westrum starring. Lafata hits a solo shot for St. Louis in a losing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Detroit
Boston
Houtte
Swift
Parnell
Rebbetts
Loving
New York
St. Louis
Koslo
Westrum
Munger
Johnson
Wilks
D. Rice
Lafata
Olivas Bowl In Colorful Main Event At Armory
In a wild National Guard Armory card, Tony Olivas known as Red Devil faced blond George Strickland in a back and forth main event. Strickland won the second fall with an arm lock after repeated referee warnings, but Olivas fought on as the bout ended without a decisive third fall. Milt Olsen defeated Ken Mayne in the third fall, while Billy McBain fouled Johnny James in a lively preliminary that ended with James winning as McBain tangled in the ropes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Devil
Tony Olivas
McEuins
George Strickland
American Legion
National Guard Armory
Olivas
Strickland
Milt Olsen
Ken Mayne
Billy McBain
Johnny James
James
McBuin
Probable Starters for Today’s Baseball Games
Probable pitchers listed for today across the majors include Demet at Boston and Dobson for the Red Sox, St. Louis with Papat and Embree visiting New York, Lopat facing Washington, Haefner against Cleveland, and Beal facing Philadelphia. In the National League Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh, Brooklyn goes to Cincinnati, Hall starts for Chicago, and Hal faces St Louis as Brecheen toed the mound for the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Roberts
Pittsburgh
Riddle
Brooklyn
Hatten
Cincinnati
Raffensberger
Hall
Chicago
Hacker
New York
Hal
St. Louis
Brecheen
River Rats Sweep Softball Loop Leads Irving Field Play
The River Rats dominated in Irving field league action blasting 82 runs and beating the Cardinals 32 to 6. Bettle Bums defeated Spiders 9 to 2 at Halliwell Park with Bettle Bums pitchers Templeton and Empey. Cardinals beat Indians 11 to 9 and Bobcats edged Pilots 9 to 8. Sweet Peas crushed Blue Racers 21 to 12 at Alameda Park with Johnson Dayley batting for Sweet Peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Rats
Irving Field
Cardinals
Recreation League
J. Taylor
J. Sheppard
D. Cozard
R. Morris
Spiders
Templeton
Empey
Packard
Campau
Bulldogs
Halliwell Park
Indians
A. Benedetti
J. Angelos
T. Adams
I. Karas
Bobcats
Pilots
B.welch
I. Binson
R. Smith
I. Lowe
Alameda Park
Sweet Peas
Blue Racers
Johnson and Dayley
Carrico
Dayley
Sugar Ray Robinson Stops Cecil Hudson in Non-title Bout
In Providence Robinson, 151, New York stopped Cecil Hudson, 164, San Jose in the fifth round. Cleveland reports Dick Wagner, 169, Portland stopped Artie Levine, 170, New York in another non-title bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Sugar Ray Robinson
New York
Cecil Hudson
San Jose
Cal
Cleveland
Dick Wagner
Portland
Ore
Stoppes
Artie Levine
Twenty-one contestants in Miss Idaho gala program
Twenty-one contestants compete for three titles at the Bannock county fairgrounds Sunday. Miss Pocatello and Miss Fort Hall will be chosen, with Treva Hyatt, Miss Pocatello 1948, demonstrating the day’s routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morgan
Treva Hyiatt
Pocatello
Bourne Advances in City Recreation Checker Tourney
Jay Bourne advanced to the quarter finals in the senior division of the city recreation checker tournament on Tuesday. In the junior division, J. Cullen I. Hawkes T. Walcott and I. Carlyle moved to second round play per city athletic director Jack Kobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bourne
City Recreation
J. Cullen
I. Hawkes
T. Walcott
I.carlyle
Pioneer Diamond League Nightly Results
In Pioneer League action Billings Mustangs beat Great Falls 7 to 6 with a big third inning as Shephard drove in four. Great Falls had more hits 14 to 12 but could not convert. Salt Lake Bees edged Ogden Reds 3 to 2 with Morones Tiesiera Enslee and Watson delivering the run support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Larry Shephard
Billings Mustangs
Selectrics
Mustangs
Shephard
Sirota
Ogden
Salt Lake
Bottom Spot Russets Roll Out Welcome Mat For Pocatellans
The Pocatello Russets host the visiting Cardinals in a two game series at Idaho Falls after a road trip. Billings Great Falls clash in a four game Montana series that could affect the pace as Pocatello returns to Halliwell Park for a Friday doubleheader with a band and entertainment planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatellans
Pocatello
Cardinals
Gate City
Redbirds
Idaho Falls
Russets
Billings
Lowe and Company
Great Falls
Montana
Mustangs
Pocatello’s
Halliwell Park
Lovemen
Marvin Milkes
Pocatello Hotshots
Guy Gates
Halliwell Awaits Full Report From Shepard's
Pioneer League President Jack Halliwell awaits an official Billings club statement on the near riot between the Mustangs and Pocatello last week. No release will be issued until the report arrives at Halliwell's Pocatello office. When received, the case will be reviewed by the proxy and league lawyer Fred Tydeman before an immediate release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer League
Jack Halliwell
Billings Baseball Club
Mustangs
Pocatello
Halliwell
Fred Tydeman
Graduation Friday for Aqua Group at Pocatello pool
Pocatello's Red Cross chapter and the city recreation commission will graduate 180 swimmers this Friday at the Municipal pool. Orville Baker said eight graduates are in the women learn to swim class, the rest are youngsters. A life saving class graduates later. second phase starts next Monday at the new $80,000 pool. The facility draws capacity crowds daily, with hours 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekends, closed mornings on Saturdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Red Cross
City Recreation Commission
Orville Baker
Baker
Waitkus Shows Improvement After Philadelphia Shooting
Eddie Waitkus, the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman, was shot by a fan and remains in hospital. Doctors said he could be released in three weeks after a week of treatment. a .22 caliber bullet remains lodged near his chest and he has begun walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitkus
Chicago
Eddie Waitkus
Philadelphia Phillie
Trio Wins Honors at Pocatello Golf Tourney
Bill Scott won first place in the men’s division while Denna Ogden and Mae Cox tied for top honors in the women’s division at a six blind hole event with one third handicap at the Pocatello Municipal Golf Course reported by local pro John Tuttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Scott
Denna Ogden
Mae
Cox
Pocatello Municipal Golf Course
John Tuttle
Scott
Ogden
City Tourney Schedule Opens Here With July 24 Start
The Pocatello Golf Association unveils a busy summer with the New Amateur running July 24 through August 7 at the Municipal course. The schedule includes state amateur at Boise July 7–10, a July 10 medal sweep, July 17 Idaho Falls visit, and mixed event August 21 plus the East West tourney August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pocatello Golf Association
Links
Aew
Agast
Boise Plantation
I. F
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Well Represented Detroit Bowling Congress Members Count
The Woman's International Bowling Congress shows 31,390 members across 876 leagues in Detroit, highlighting strong local bowling participation and organizational reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pioneer League Buen
Monn Inipindbess
Salt Lake Eeesmersen
Ps Pen En
Esata
National League
Ber Desseeeesenseeeens
Gua Coonborerertecsinines
AL Jurgh
Alison BE
LGB A
Ecoteneetonten
Phileas A
Anson
Cleveland Seeesesetanenses
Washington
Windy City
Sain
Triumph
Bosox Hall
Frankie Frisch
Washin
Gettel
Surkent
Wheeler
Tipton
Hudson
Evans
Jaineld
Livingston
Dubiel
Chipman
Walker
Jeffcoat
Pittsbur
Borowy Ani Pata
Dickson, Lewa
Masi
Pyonst
D Dickn
Jones
Ennis
Cleveland Sc
Lemon
Zoldak
Hegan
Tresh
Brissie and
Guerra
Pitan Lemon
Kennedy
Alo
Brooklym
Ted Press
Aberdeen
Western Coal CO
Illiamson Funwates
Linkler
Bobbie Hodkins
Eno Cox
Miss Pocatello
Mendy
Jackie Roper
Rockland
Norma Robinson
Valley Range Riders
Dixie Jenkins
Idaho Falls Livestock Company
Bourne Advances
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Reio
American Broadcasting CD
Pioneer Diamond League
Salt Lake City
Shepard
Aqua Group
Gee
KEIO
Nash
N. 3Rd St
Hoover Motor CO
Sales & Service
E. Center
Logan
Continental Distilling Corp
Phila
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!