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Newspaper
The Pocatello Post
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1948
Page
8
Pocatello edged Preston 32 27 to clinch a berth for regional play while Malad toppled Blackfoot 41 35. Tonight Preston vs Malad at 2 00 p m and Pocatello meets the winner at 8 00 p m with potential rematch implications.
In a Fifth District class A clash last night, the Pocatello Indians defeated Preston 32-27. Preston led early, but Pocatello tied 11-all in the second period as the Indians surged, ending halftime 15-11 in favor of Pocatello.
Malad High School defeated Blackfoot 41 35 to eliminate Blackfoot from the Fifth District class A tourney. The game stayed tight early with a 10 10 tie, then Malad pulled away, leading 12 11 after the first quarter and 19 15 at halftime. Malad extended the margin to 33 23 by the end of the third, and Blackfoot closed within four late in the fourth before the final bell.
World light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich defended his crown by stopping challenger Black Jack Billy Fox of Philadelphia in 1 minute 58 seconds of the first round before 18 000 fans at Madison Square Garden. Fox was knocked down twice and unable to beat the count as referee Frankie Fullam counted him out.
Wyoming 39 Utah State 27 and 68 UCLA 45 California 38 Stanford 77 Washington 34 Emporia State 54 Ottawa U 40 Georgia Tech 60 Georgia 57 Tulane 67 Vanderbilt 53 Duke 53 Davidson 37 Holy Cross 80 NY Athletic Club 37 Tennessee 81 Mississippi 62 Iowa State 71 South Dakota Missouri 45 Oklahoma 43 NC State 55 NC 50.
Twin Falls defeated Rupert 44 to 34 to advance to the finals against Burley. Burley edged Buhl 47 to 44 after trailing 9 to 18 at halftime, as Twin Falls dominated the boards and hit precise shooting to lead throughout.
The Madison High School Bobcats defeated Shelley 46 to 37 to win the sixth district championship. Madison led early and maintained the advantage, holding a 24 to 15 halftime edge. In the consolation game Sugar Salem beat Idaho Falls 39 to 26, after Idaho Falls edged Rigby 49 to 45 earlier.
Boise high school defeated Caldwell 40-37 in Weiser Idaho to move into the Third District tournament final. Boise led 22-13 at halftime behind 17 points from Jim Duncan while Joe Smith scored 15 for Caldwell. Boise meets Emmett at 8 p.m. with the winner possibly facing Nampa for the district title.
The historic Manila fighter Dencio Cabanella floored Eugene Criqui 14 times in Sydney 1921 before a brutal final blow ended the bout with Criqui collapsing. The piece notes Cabanella fought across flyweight to welterweight and earned a notorious reputation for devastating punches despite his light weight.
Brigham City's fourth ward and Edgehill ward of Salt Lake City reach the final of the LDS church M-Men basketball tournament after semis wins. Brigham City beat Laramie Wyoming 43 to 38 while Edgehill defeated Holladay Utah 43 to 36, with Nate Hale scoring 24 points.
American Falls defeated Thomas 42 24 to reach the Fifth District Class B finals while McCammon beat Soda Springs 44 30 and Grace 38 33 to set Saturday’s semi final pairings. Grace led by Boyd Jenkins with 16, while McCammon’s Dave Olson poured in 14.
Indiana University officials announce Paul Harrell baseball coach has been appointed athletic director to replace Alvin Bo McGillin. Harrell, IU alum 1926 1929, earned all conference honors in football and baseball and has served on the IU athletic staff since 1930.
Boise report says the 1947 magpie bounty has been paid by the fish and game department. Fish and game director T. B. Murray announced the settlement for the 66 394 birds killed under the program.
BYU will participate in the Kansas City intercollegiate basketball tournament despite eastern charges of racial discrimination. Eddie Kimball BYU athletic director said the 1948 Skyline Six champions will go to Kansas City as planned and that BYU will play any team regardless of race religion or creed. He sees no NAIB rule that would require a change in plans.
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