Semi Final round set as Coeur d'Alene and Nampa win
Coeur d'Alene Vikings rout Madison 64 32 and Nampa Bulldogs edge Pocatello 37 34 to advance in Idaho class A state basketball tournament. Burley and Preston also undefeated after two rounds at Pocatello high. Regional favorites show strength as Lillibridge and Wilcox lead the Vikings while Blickenstaff and Stephens pace Nampa.
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Coeur d’Alene
Madison Cardinals
Rexburg
Pocatello Indians
Burley
Preston
Pocatello
Vikings
Sky Giants
Bulldogs
Bannocks
Reds Rout Braves in 9 4 Exhibition Win
Cincinnati defeated Boston 9 to 4 in a Florida exhibition game. Ken Raffensberger pitched five innings, Johnny Beazley struggled and Johnny Antonelli was hit hard as Cincinnati built a large lead. Jim Avree and Jim Blackburn finished for the Reds.
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Bradenton
Fla
Cincinnati
Boston Braves
Braves
Reds
Johnny Beazley
Johnny Antonelli
Ken Raffensberger
Boston
Jim Avree
Jim Blackburn
Lowe Visits Pocatello as Cardinal Bowler and Scout
Walt Lowe, new Cardinal pilot, plans a Pocatello stop to review Pioneer league rosters with Marvin Milkes and visit Halliwell Park. He will search for housing for his family and then depart for Fullerton, California, to begin spring training registering Cardinal prospects before March 28.
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Pocatello
Walt Lowe
Redbird
Marvin Milkes
Lowe
Boise
Lowe's
Halliwell Park
Milkes
Fullerton
Calif
Walt
Cardinal
Redbirds
Fullerton Diamond
Pocatellans Lead in State Bowling Doubles and Singles
After six days in Pocatello,William Hestir and L F Nelson of Pocatello top the handicap doubles at 1288 while Del Neher and M Klinger of Boise follow at 1260. L E McClelland of Pocatello leads handicap singles with 692. Nelson owns the high singles scratch game at 254 and the doubles high with 679 total. The state tournament ends Sunday evening in Pocatello.
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Pocatello
William Hestir
L. F. Nelson
del Neher
M. Klinger
Boise
D. D. Mullins
Fred Kruse
A. D. Seymour
John de Wald
Coeur d'Alene
H. Hoover
O. Jacobs
Idaho Falls
H. Seiveno
Carl North
Jerry
Woody Woodvine
Otto Frahauty
L. R. Authorny
Leo Neher
James Bruce
G. Kay
William McElroy
Twin Falls
Bob Baum
Bob
Gene Acaiturri
Burley
Otto Tschaz
L. Irwin
Hestir and
Nelson
Neher and Klinger
B. Cowhan
D. Bertsch
Detroit Gloveman Favored Over Cuban Ace Tonight
New York UP reports Detroit heavy Lee Oma is 8-5 favorite to defeat Cuban Omelio Agramonte in a 10 round substitute bout at Madison Square Garden. Oma has won five straight, including knockouts of Tommy Gomez and a decision over Angel Sotillo.
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Detroit
New York
Lee Oma
Omelio Agramonte
Cuba
Madison Square Garden
Oma
Tommy Gomez
Angel Sotillo
Ted Lowry
Johnny Flynn
Phil Muscato
Polo Grounds Lease Shifts Boxing Power To T C
New York promoter David B. Charnay and attorney Edgar Feeley announced the Polo Grounds lease by the T C boxing organization. The deal shifts outdoor fights to Giants grounds this June and plans three or four summer events, aiming to showcase champions and a heavyweight elimination tournament.
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NEW York
Mike Jacobs
Joe Louis
Polo Grounds
Jacobs
20Th Century Club
Yankee Stadium
Louis
New International Boxing Club
David B. Charnay
T. of G
Edgar P. Feeley
New York Giants
Charnay
T. of C
Giants’ Grounds
Marcel Cerdan
Ray Robinson
Willie Pep
New York City
Gotham
Jersey City
Newark
N. J
Manhattan Center
20Th Century
Six Seeded Court Aces Triumph In Indoor Meet
The 46th annual national indoor tennis championships opened with six seeded players winning first rounds at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York. Fred Kovaleski of Williamsburg Virginia, ranked 22nd nationally and a William and Mary star, survived a 2 1/2 hour challenge from 40 year old Frank Bowden of Madison New Jersey, winning 14 16 6 4 6 1 after Bowden forced late drama in the opening set and threatened in the second before tiring in the final set.
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New York
Seventh Regiment Armory
Fred Kovaleski
Williamsburg
Kovaleski
William and Mary College
Frank Bowden
Madison
N. J
Bowden
Hamtramck, Mich
Triplett Signs 1949 Pact with Athletics
Coaker Triplett, 33, last holdout of the Philadelphia Athletics, signed his 1949 contract and wore a uniform to join the outfield after assurance from Connie Mack that a new deal awaits if he sticks with the team. Triplett was the International League batting champion in 1948.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Coaker Triplett
Philadelphia Athletics
Triplett
Connie Mack
Ring Results
San Antonio boxing card reports Bobby Pyeee from San and Charley Salas of Phoenix Arizona fought to a close decision. Salas won the contest by points as the crowd watched at the arena.
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United Press
San Antonio
Tex
Bobby Pyeee
San Mag Res
Charley Salas
Hoenix
Ariz
Pocatello Gall Pin Aces Enter Key Meet
Sixty nine Pocatello women bowlers travel by charter bus to Twin Falls for the state tournament as the largest entry list in the event's history. Local squads include 13 teams plus doubles and singles, with rounds opening 6 p.m. Saturday and finals Sunday.
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Pocatello
Twin Falls
Magic Valley City
Dan
The
Music Man
Naval Ordnance
Calligan Paint
Green Triangle
Gold Oil
Coca-Cola
Sapphire Lounge
White Cab
Stephenson’s Music
Fawson Music
Moore Drug
People's Store
Fred's Cafe
Pocatellans
Amelia Bond
Ann Cummings
Annabelle Stedfeldt
Thelma Bingham
Nita Gunther
Louisa
Oilers Reach AAU Semifinals with 75 38 Rout of LAPD
Phillips Oilers of Bartlesville led 31 17 at halftime and dominated the Los Angeles Police 75 38 to advance to the AAU tournament semifinals. All American Bob Kurland scored 18, Gerald Tucker added 14, while Seattle Alpine Dairy upset Denver Chevrolets 57 44 in the night’s opener.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips Oilers
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
Los Angeles Police
Oilers
Bob Kurland
Gerald Tucker
Oklahoma University
Jay Pace
Los Angeles Crew
Seattle Alpine Dairy
Denver Chevrolets
Dairymen
Bill Vandenburgh
Seattle
Vandenburgh
Washington University
Harold Howey
Kansas State College
Roy Williamson
Williamson
Denver
Cubs Eye Strong Infield At Los Angeles Camp
Chicago Cubs manager Charlie Grimm drills the infield at spring training in Los Angeles as he reshapes the unit. Frankie Gustine, acquired from Pittsburgh in a trade for Clyde McCullough and Cliff Chambers, is expected to shore up third base while Andy Pafko moves back to the outfield.
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Los Angeles
Chicago Cubs
Atta Baby
Charlie Grimm
Cubs
Grimm
Chicago
Frankie Gustine
Pittsburgh
Charlie
Clyde McCullough
Cliff Chambers
Pirates
Gustine
Veterar
Andy Pafko
Frisco Loyola Five Reach NIT Finals in New York
San Francisco defeated Bowling Green 49 to 39 and Loyola of Chicago beat Bradley 55 to 50 to advance to the National Invitation Tournament finals in New York. Bradley led 31 to 22 at halftime before Loyola shifted the momentum in the second half.
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New York
San Francisco
Bowling Green
Loyola of Chicago
Bradley
Loyola
Big Six Coaches and Principals Set 1949-50 Agenda
Big Six leaders reconvened at Pocatello High to honor co champions and unveil trophies for football track tennis and golf. Babe Brown of Nampa received a football trophy as co titleholder. presentations by Caldwell High principal Floyd Holt. Meetings covered 1949-50 basketball schedule and four golf teams with April 30 Twin Falls events.
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Pocatello High School
Charles “Chick” Atkinson
Southern Idaho Loop
Babe Brown
Nampa
Floyd Holt
Caldwell High School
Holt
Twin Falls
Harry Mills
Pocatello
E. “Rip” Gledhill
Atkinson
Mike Mills
Chace Anderson
Jay Jensen
Idaho Falls
Claire Gale
F. Clark
Boise
Art Smith
Ed Grider
Caldwell—Holt
Forrest Russell
Kirke Jarvis
John Flatt
Henry Powers
Ed Lander
Amit Cafe
Whitman Hotel
New Pilot Will Guide Strong Oakland Squad
Charley Dressen takes over as manager of the 1948 Pacific Coast League champion Oakland Acorns. He faces payroll cuts and the loss of high paid stars Nick Etten Ernie Lombardi Brooks Holder as he attempts to repeat success with leaner talent and a fresh approach.
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Oakland
Cal
Charley Dressen
Oakland Acorns
Casey Stengel
New York Yanks
Dressen
Stengel
Charley
Brick Laws
Nick Etten
Ernie Lombardi
Brooks Holder
Idaho Falls Favored In Semi Final Round Clash
In the Idaho state basketball semi finals Idaho Falls Tigers are favored to beat Burley Bobcats in game one at 2 30 p m Rexburg faces Pocatello in a 7 30 p m duel while Coeur d Alene is expected to topple Nampa and Preston battles Lewiston in another key matchup The contest series features strong regional teams with high expectations for advancing to the final round.
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Preston-Lewiston
Idaho Falls
Tigers
Burley
Bobcats
I. F
Lewiston Boys
Burley Bobcats
Preston
Rita Hayworth
Rexburg
Pocatello
Coeur d’Alene
Yankees and Tigers battle to 2 2 tie after 17 innings
In St. Petersburg the Yankees and Tigers played 17 innings before darkness halted play with a 2 to 2 tie. The game lasted 4 hours 24 minutes, matching a long training game from last spring. Detroit had seven hits, the Yankees eleven. Pitchers included Newhouser Trucks White Stuart Lopat Reynolds Pillette Madison and Keegan.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Red Sox
Detroit
New York
Hal Newhouser
Virgil Trucks
Hal White
Marlin Stuart
Tigers
Ed Lopat
Allie Reynolds
Duane Pillette
Dave Madison
Bob Keegan
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Nampa Bulldogs
Roger Lillibridge
Stan Wilcox
Cardinals
Lillibridge
Viking Boa
Rexbury Boys
Bob Powell
Norsemen
Wilcox
Warriors
Doug Collins
Bill Horrocks
Reed Jensen
Big Wayne Blickenstaff
Neil Stephens
Blicoon and Company
Bud Barry
Stephens
Arleksore
Beesley
Caccia
Sprmarrootn
Piotan
Barry ' Ce Wee
S Cotes
Peecenalas Hecomovich
Bidega
City
Charles Mathews
Agramonte
Chamion Ike Williams
Welloracign
Kid Gavilan
Havana
Glove Arena
Harry Markson
Sol Strauss
Strauss
Giants
Darrell Doney
Lewiston
Jack Perr
Tom Flynn
Preston Boys
Mendy
Maire Carters
Doney
Darrell Woodworth
Phyllis Nelson
Ann Dekker
June Siler
Bessie Botts
Mary Begley
June Daniles
Clara Cox
Helen Farmer
Sally McNeal
Aston Anderson
Madge Williams
Laura Fawson
Helen Jones
Pearl Barta
Gladys Catron
Hope Reeser
Pat Gibbs
Lola Harris
Cheryo Katsilometes
Emma Miller
Charlotte Jensen
Toots Kenaga
Marge Lam
Bert
Max Lancaster
Margaret Paulsen
Denna Ogden
Mary Peterman
Pearl Smith
Dora Kircher
Sue Shurtliff
Sarah Howell
Golder Kvarfordt
Marsha Blamires
Shirley Pope
T. Anderson
D. Manning
M. Hubbard
Francis Moreno
Carol Garza
Barbara True
Bessie Joest
Doris Serean
Xeglers
Casaba
Frisco-Loyola
Nate Pocatello
Morgan
Vince Anselmo
Yankees-Tigers
Bistline
Bistlime Agency
Arthur Ph
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