Orville Baker Leads Pocatello Pool Instructors
Orville Baker, new head instructor at Pocatello's municipal pool, earns respect in three weeks since opening. A native of Idaho with a merchant marine background, Baker plans many youth programs and aims to raise local swimming standards. He is married with a young child and majors in physical education at Idaho State College. Also notes Dom Barczewski’s marriage and Pioneer League all star game plans set for Derks Field on July 20 with North versus South teams.
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Huge Regatta Set at Pine View Lake Ogden
Ogden’s Pine View Yacht club will sponsor a regatta on Pine View lake today with eight events and drivers from all of region No. 16 of the American Power Boat association. About 60 drivers chase 25 trophies on a one mile course. L O Turner of Provo holder of the world record in the 225 cubic inch in board hydroplane class plans to challenge. Top rivals include J A Vanderpoole of Delta Colorado Theron Bringhurst and Lyman Leavitt of Salt Lake City.
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Amateurs Narrow Lead After Day Two at Washington Tourney
In Wenatchee Washington Guy Owen of Cutbank Montana and Ernie Johnson of Seattle held a slim edge as the Washington State Amateur golf tournament completed its second day.
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Seals Top Beavers In Pacific Coast League Clash
San Francisco Seals defeated Portland Beavers 8 to 2 to move ahead of Portland in the standings. The game drew 3,404 fans at the county field on Saturday afternoon.
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Local Football Star Paxman Chooses BYU Over ISU
Pocatello high school's Gary Paxman will attend Brigham Young University on a football scholarship and play under former tutor Coach Charles Atkinson in Provo. He plans architecture studies and joins Larry Hancock in BYU scholarship arrivals, with Paxman expected to join freshman football.
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Attendance growth at Halliwell Park for Cardinals season
Business Manager Marvin Milkes targets 100000 fans. Home games show steady turnout with figures: 18,531 for 13 games and daily counts from June 10 to June 13 ranging 1,233 to 2,148. Specific daily tallies include 1,471 on June 10 and 1,857 on June 13.
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Three Clubs Clean Up As Softball Leaders Stay Undefeated
Three city recreation softball clubs the Beetle Bums Sheiks and Sweet Peas remain undefeated with 5 0 9 0 records at Irving Field Halliwell Park and Alameda Park in the Senior division league. Jack Kobe reports a croquet tournament will follow the week of games alongside continued checker tourney action.
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Ex-Pocatellan Signs with Pirates Pitcher Kyle Bowers
Kyle Bowers formerly of Pocatello and nephew of Mrs. Gene Bourne has signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 18 year old right hander, a Los Angeles high school alumnus, will report to the Pirates over the weekend.
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Idaho Falls Golfers To Battle Here
Pocatello Women’s Golf Association members will challenge an Idaho Falls team next Wednesday at Pocatello Municipal Course. Handicap matches determine play with 30 Idaho Falls players expected to attend. Dinner at the Green Triangle that evening caps the event. Elene McLaughlin won top honors with a 24, and Clara Cox Ellen Smith shared second with 22. Mary Petersman won third with 23.
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Huskies Poised to Sweep Poughkeepsie Regatta Again
Washington Huskies in purple and gold aim to repeat last year’s sweep of varsity junior varsity and freshman events as they head to the 1949 regatta in Poughkeepsie on Saturday.
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Two Operations in One Scene Amazes Witnesses
A dramatic incident shows a wife’s face being lifted while her husband’s jaw drops. Eyewitnesses describe a startling moment marked by swift physical action and surprised reactions in the crowd.
Yanks Court King Falls as Gonzales Falls at Wimbledon
At Wimbledon in England Ted Schroeder led seven seeded men into the quarter finals while U S champion Richard Gonzales was upset by Geoffrey Brown 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-1. Falkenburg Parker Brown Schroeder advanced to face Bromwich Drobny Sturgess Seigman in the quarters.
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Newcomer Gypsy Joe to Battle Strickland in Pocatello
At the National Guard armory in Pocatello Gypsy Joe makes his local debut against George Strickland in the main event a two or three falls match likely an hour or two. Johnnie James faces Tony Olivas in a clash between two popular wrestlers with Olivas aiming to prove his grit. The semi final two out of three falls or 45 minutes and two preliminaries precede the show.
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Retired Hockey Player Survives with 120 Stitches
A former hockey player endured extensive injuries requiring 120 stitches across his body. Doctors described multiple lacerations as serious yet non life threatening. The incident highlighted his long career and durable resilience.
Machinists Rally for 4-2 Softball Victory Over Allis-Chalmers
In YMCA Softball, International Association of Machinists edge Allis-Chalmers 4 to 2 after a decisive sixth inning. Ronnie Seaman limited the opposition to three hits as B Hall yielded four, with key runs driven in by Furman and Williams.
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Fishermen Should Have Good Luck In Eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho anglers report improving prospects in the coming weeks. Island Park country and its waters lead the catches with Henry's Lake gaining big play. the south fork of the Snake river is dropping and should offer better fishing soon.
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Silent piano used for finger exercises noted
A quiet piano remains in use for finger exercises, described with a wistful tone regarding its modest presence and playful reference to neighborly envy. The remark centers on a simple instrument and its routine practice.
Frank Dean Paces Pocatello Card Bat Parade Through June 20
Official stats from the Howe News bureau show Frank Dean leading the Pocatello Cardinals with a .372 average through June 20. Bob Clear notes a .414 average in limited at bats, while Walt Lowe sits atop local hitters at .322 with Charlie Williams close behind at .316.
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