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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1948

Page

8

Pocatello Cards Edge Electrics In Eleven Inning Win

Great Falls centerfielder Hal Roberts homered for the Electrics but Pocatello won 7 to 6 in 11 innings at Halliwell Park. Nat LeBlanc sparked a late rally, and in the 11th Schuereman reached third on an error before Bill Neil's long fly brought him home for the decisive run as rain threatened a second game tonight.

Great Falls Hal Roberts Halliwell Cardinal Pocatello Halliwell Park Great Falls Electrics Nat LeBlanc Barczewski Electrics Bob White Swederske LeBlanc Bill Struharik Gene Sark Sac Lowins Sack Sowins Schuerman al Neil Quinn Neil Roberts Great Falls Ab HO H. Roberts Pocatello Aeseee

Kentucky Derby Facts and Finances 1947 at Churchill Downs

At Churchill Downs Louisville KY the 74th Kentucky Derby set with finish order Jet Pilot Phalanx Faultless. Race distance is a mile and a quarter with a 6:30 p.m. start and a crowd around 100000. Preaking broadcast at 6:15 p.m. EDT on CBS with announcers Glenn McCarthy and Bill Corum. Purse values include winner 83400 second 10000 third 5000 and fourth 2500. Record time 2 01 25 by Whirl Away on May 3 1941. Weather cloudy and warm with possible thundershowers.

Powsvilley Churchill Downs Louisville Whirlaway Pega Columbia Broadcasting System Glenn, McCarthy Bill Corum

Sewell Exercises Hex As Pittsburgh Tramples Cubs

Pirates hammer Cubs 10 4 as Rip Sewell dominates on the mound. Giants rally to beat Braves 7 2 in New York with Sain five hits supported by Elliott Holmes Heath homers. Cards top Reds 13 7 with Garagiola grand slam in Cincinnati. Yankees blank Red Sox 6 0 behind Reynolds six hitter and Souchock Lindell Johnson homers. Tigers drop fifth straight 5 4 as Newhouser falters. Indians Browns rained out in St Louis.

Carl Lundquist United Press New York Rip Sewell Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Braves Giants Johnny Sain Bob Elliott Tommy Holmes Jeff Heath Willard Marshall Whitey Lockman Boston Joe Garagiola Cards Reds Cincinnati Stan Musial Slammin’' Tan Argiola Red Schoendienst Yankees Red Sox T le Reynolds Steve Souhock Johnny Lindell Billy Johnson Bombers Senators Tigers Hal Newhouser Chicago

Burros Fight Sheep in Death Valley Water Fight

In Death Valley the state fish and game commission heard about a survival clash between about 500 wild burros and 500 big horn sheep over water holes. Chief E. L. Summer warned the burros are winning and sheep may die of thirst if humans do not intervene. An open season on burros was discussed but action was deferred.

San Francisco Death Valley State Fish and Game Commission E. L. Summer Death Valley National Monument Summer Donald McLean Division of Fish and Game

Four super-tankers to boost New England fuel supply

Four super-tankers to carry ten million gallons each will be built at Portland. The ships, twice the capacity of current tankers, are expected to ease New England’s winter fuel shortage by increasing oil deliveries.

Portland New England

Governors to Meet in Cheyenne Over Western Wool

Governors Maw of Utah and colleagues from Montana New Mexico Wyoming Colorado Idaho will gather in Cheyenne Wyoming May 28 29 to discuss processing western wool in the west.

Salt Lake City Herbert B. Maw Montana New Mexico Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho Cheyenne Wyo

Theodore Roosevelt First to Set Foot on Foreign Soil as President

The article notes that Theodore Roosevelt became the first U.S. president to step onto foreign soil while serving in office, marking a historic milestone in executive diplomacy.

Theodore Roosevelt United States

Indians Favored For Relays At Caldwell Meet

Pocatello high school trackmen, coming off a first at Rupert Relays, enter the Big Six track and field meet in Caldwell with strong relay and sprint potential. The squad will compete in 15 events plus an accompanying Indian golf team coached by Chic Atkinson. The tennis trip was canceled due to lack of a nearby court.

Rupert Twin Falls Pocatello Boise Babe Caccia Chic Atkinson Burley Atkinson Caldwell

Hunting Periods Set in Idaho Big Game Seasons

The Fish and Game Commission announced Idaho hunting periods for deer elk and special hunts. Panhandle deer run Nov 1-30 North Central Oct 1-31 Southwest Oct 5-31 Central and East Oct 20-29 A Sept 26-30 bull moose hunt in Freemont and Clark with 30 permits Lost River antelope Sept 11-12 Owyhee bucks Oct 8-12 first time in years Elk Salmon River Oct 1-21 plus other elk and deer hunts. Cottontail rabbits are now game animals with Jan 1-31 season and bag limit 4.

Boise Yar Fish and Game Commission Panhandle Idaho Southwest Central Fremont and Clark Lost River District Owyhee County Mountain City Highway

Hurry Will Be In Rush Hurry Will Be In Rush

Syracuse University star Donald Hurry, a 215 pound Adams New York product, will open the Syracuse Colgate dual track meet by throwing the shot at Hamilton at 1 15 p m He then drives 39 miles to Onondaga Lake to row in a triangular crew regatta against M I T and Rutgers for the Orange

Syracuse N. Y Donald Hurry Adams Syracuse University Hurry

Interlocking golf grip favored by few pros

Gene Sarazen and Chick Harbert are among the few professionals using the interlocking grip, which reduces thumb pressure and relaxes the wrist at the top of the swing. The left hand grasps the club like a baseball bat with the thumb across the front, and the right little finger interlocks with the left index finger. Next: The stance.

NEA Winged Foot Golf Club Mamaroneck N. Y Gene Sarazen Chick Harbert

Lions Club Hosts Movie and Guest Speaker

Parry Harrison spoke at the regular Lions Club luncheon at the Hotel Bannock and presented a movie titled What Makes a Fine Watch Fine. Pocatello Cardinals luncheon guests were introduced, La Mont Turpin received a miniature lion, and Lion's keys went to Ralph Welsom Pete Carlson Bob Purrington and Ralph Garrett for recruiting new members. Club directors plan a meeting Monday evening at the Hotel Bannock.

Parry Harrison Lions Club Hotel Bannock the Pocatello Cardinals Lions la Mont Turpin International Club Ralph Wheelson Pete Carlson Bob Purrington Ralph Garrett

Posse Plans Riding Show at Eastern Idaho Fairgrounds

Blackfoot notes a summer event as the Bingham County Mounted Sheriff's Posse plans a show on July 23 at the Eastern Idaho State fairgrounds. Al Barrett of the Chamber of Commerce convened a special meeting to arrange the event with the State Riding Club association. Committee heads include Tom Smith, H William Furchner, Albert Carlson, Tom Hemming, Don Dunyon, Carlson, Hahn, and publicity chiefs Jimmy Bowns Jr, Claude Kimball, and Bob Sarles.

Bingham County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse al Barrett Chamber of Commerce Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds State Riding Club Association

Voters to Decide Soil Conservation District in Idaho Falls

East Bonneville county farmers vote today on forming a soil conservation district following earlier hearings. Local officials note the measure aims to promote soil preservation and sustainable farming practices in the area.

Idaho Falls Bonneville County

Records of Past Derbys

Louisville records summarize Kentucky Derby history across 73 years with fastest times 2 01 and 2 05, longest priced winner Done Rail 1913, shortest priced Hindoo 1881 Halma 1895 Agile 1905 1 to 3. E R Bradley leads owners with four wins and H J Thompson four as trainer. Jockeys with most wins include Isaac Murphy Earl Sandeer Eddie Arcaro with three each.

Whirlaway Stonestreet Donerail Hindoo Halma Agile E. R. Bradley Bubbling Over Burgoo King Brokers Tip H. J Dick) Thompson Isaac Murphy Buchanan Riley Kinghman Earl Sandeer Flying Ebony Gallant Fox Eddie Arcaro Lawkin Hoop Jr

Dog Show Set in Boise for May 22-23

Boise to host the fifth Idaho all breed dog show May 22 23 sponsored by the Boise Lions Club and Boise Kennel Club. General chairman Don Copple said entries must be in by May 10.

BOISE Idaho

Six Entered for Derby as Galedo Scratched

Derby eve in Louisville sees six horses entered for the 74th Kentucky Derby with Calumet Farm’s Citation and Coal Town as 1 to 10 favorites after Galedo was scratched. Post time is 6:30 p.m. EDT. expected purse 83,400 to winner after deductions.

Louisville Galedo Calumet Farm Citation Coaltown Whitey Price C. A. O Neil Pink Star Calumet W. L Brann Escadra Billings Grandpere

Moscow Stresses Army Navy Roles in May Day Order

Moscow radio aired the May Day order urging the army and navy to stay ready to fulfill their duty to the motherland. Marshal Bulganin said the Soviet people do not forget the intrigues of international reaction against peace and new democracy worldwide.

London Moscow Nickolai Bulganin

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