Yankee Clipper Joe DiMaggio Returns with Two Homers
Joe DiMaggio, after 65 games out with a lame heel, hit two home runs and drove in four as the Yankees rallied to a 9 to 4 win over the Red Sox. Dee Fondy delivered a decisive blow in the seventh inning, and New York added two more runs in the ninth to seal the comeback. The day also featured Ned Garver and Ralph Kiner contributing for their teams in other MLB action. Pioneer League directors praised Jack Halliwell and planned the all star game for July 20 in Salt Lake City with tightened pace and no passes. The meeting in Pocatello also approved trophies for managers and umpires and discussed attendance and future scheduling.
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Great Falls
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Lou Garland
Aie Falls
Hadyn Walker
Nenna and Dean Deliver Behind Slack's Shutout Win
Fireball Stan Slack pitched five hitters no more than one run allowed as Nenna and Dean produced lone offense with a seventh inning double then a Dean homer for a 1 0 victory over the Billings Mustangs. The win extends Slack’s unbeaten stretch in Halliwell park clash.
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Big Leaguers Edge Billings in Rough Mustang Battle
Al Sirota and Wallerstein locked horns as Canis Al Sirota forced a ground out to end a rally. Al Skinner sparked a Billings push with two hits as Slack worked through a tight seventh inning.
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Croquet Finals Friday At Irving Field
Darrel Cozad advanced to the croquet semi finals in the city tournament sponsored by the city recreation department. Finals will be Friday afternoon at Irving field with trophies awarded per athletic director Jack Kobe. Also reported are minor league scores: Snakes 21 Indians 12, River Rats 9 Cardinals 8, Cardinals 17 Pilots 7, Ghosts 8 Bobcats 1, and a forfeit by Stars to Sheiks.
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Ghosts
Bobcats
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G. Holt
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Los Angeles Fighter Wins Easy Sixth Round TKO
Lem Thomas a last minute substitute for Carlos Chavez dominated Keith Nuttall of Salt Lake City with a seventh round assault before stopping him in the sixth at Olympic auditorium. Thomas, a 187 pound Los Angeles Negro, delivered a steady barrage of punches to secure the victory.
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Mondschein Tops Decathlon Lead At Tulare Meet
Tulare California with 1949 AAU decathlon Mondschein, veteran New York athlete and former champion, leads after five events with 4025 points. Defending champion Bob Mathias of Tulare sits second with 3936 points.
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Hill Climb Plans Set For July In Pocatello
The 44-40 Motorcycle Club plans a Sunday July 10 hill climb at Hilltop canyon in Pocatello. Twenty or more riders from the city are expected to tackle the rough course in the fourth annual event sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association. Two local riders indicate they will compete this year.
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Anticipated Rider Turnout for Sunday Motors Race Grows
Duane Clark and Dave Lucky Mattson lead a field expected to include entrants from Salt Lake City Ogden Boise Provo Twin Falls Wendell and possibly Lewiston. Floyd Stranahan of Lewiston may enter and, if so, would be top seeded after last year’s national hill climb success. The program features distance and time events for motorcycle riders.
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Ogden
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Wendell
Lewiston
Floyd Stranahan
California
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Results Around The Pioneer- Diamond League
Diamond League results from Great Falls and Twin Falls list competitors such as Gabler Gift Bare Bartholomewo, Bob Stumpf, Jack Lloyd, Don Orey, Dale Hittle, Hal Danielson, Bill Morones, John Tierney, Will Tiesiera, Conover, Al Neimswander, Frank Constantino, Al Spaziano, Myron Kushner, Bob Long and Wilbur McConnell across multiple events with scores and placements.
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Dale Hittle
Hal Danielson
Bill Morones
John Tierney
Will Tiesiera
Nk “Conover
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Frank Constantino
al Spaziano
Myron Kushner
Bob Long
Wilbur McConnell
Major League Line Scores Mixed Results Across Leagues
National League highlights Cinei Natheeeecsesseee and Kiner Stalleup homer as pitchers Erautt and Hacker take losses. American League shows St. Louis and New York wins with Page and Branca among the hurlers. homers by DiMaggio and Stewart punctuate a slate of varied outputs.
Waitkus May Bid Goodbye To Hospital Shortly
Chicago up Ed Die Waitkus Phillies star first baseman will remain in Illinois Masonic hospital until the weekend as doctors report his condition almost perfect after a chest wound from a lovesick fan. The 19 year old Ruth Steinhagen faces an arraignment on attempted murder in felony court Thursday. Waitkus may testify before returning to the hospital for further observation.
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Walsingham Visits Pocatello On Cardinals Inspection Tour
William Walsingham Jr the Cardinal vice president arrives in Pocatello for a tour to inspect local teams and facilities. He praises park improvements and notes Brooklyn as the Cardinals’ main NL threat while planning to observe several Redbird farm clubs before heading to Omaha.
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Madison River and Pee Lake Protective Association Formed
A new group the Madison River and Pee Lake Protective Association formed to preserve fishing grounds in the scenic Heébgen dam area of southwestern Montana. The campaign spans three states and was launched Wednesday to protect local waterways and fisheries.
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Williams Leads Chicago In All Star Poll
Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, topped the 1946 all star poll with the most individual votes and also led the 1948 voting as it closed at midnight.
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