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The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1949

Page

5

Atkinson’s Coaching Status Sparks High School Shakeup

In Brig ham Young University news, Charles Atkinson takes the head football job while Poca high school faces a two-post vacancy for head coach and athletic director. Rumors point to an outsider filling one role, with superintendent and Gledhill awaiting decisions.

Vince Ansel Charles Atkinson Brigham Young University Poca High School Atkinson Wns Rip” Gledhill Green Gledhill

MSU four mile relay wins Drake relays but fails to break record

Michigan State's strong four mile relay squad clinched victory at the Drake Relays but did not set a new record. The performance underscored MSU's sprint endurance and met strong competition, with the team securing the win but leaving the record title unclaimed.

Des Moines Michigan State

Idaho Falls Cindermen Win Annual Big 8 Meet

Idaho Falls Cindermen dominate the Big 8 track meet finishing first with 47 points. Pocatello and Boise follow, while Idaho Falls athletes win multiple events led by Aldin Porter in the hurdles and mile, with Pettit and Paxman undefeated in their events. Relays crown Bannocks and Idaho Falls takes the mile and 8 relay titles.

Idaho Falls Cindermen Aldin Porter Charlie Pickett Doug Collins Larry Christensen Bob Pettit Ted Tubbs Richard Hammond Jerry Howell Bill Flint Pocatellans Chace Anderson Lorin Hancock Bob Schneider Jay Jensen Boise Twin Falls Pocatello Pettit Nampa Paxman Idaho Twin Ruls

Huskies Rout Vandals In Moscow Track Meet

The University of Washington track team defeated the University of Idaho 86 to 45 in Moscow Idaho. Washington won 11 of 15 events and swept both the broad jump and high jump.

Moscow Ida University of Washington University of Idaho Huskies Oregon State Beaver Washington

Pioneer Diamond League Scores and Schedule

Great Falls hosted Salt Lake with a 120100 020-6 final line while Salt Lake held a 0 0 0 0 0 043. Players Al Ali Stump Lou Buecher Er nest Dominechelli and Will Ties era contributed to the action. Other Pioneer league games were postponed due to cold weather or wet grounds.

Great Falls Salt Lake Salt Lake Occu al Ali Stump Lou Buecher Ernest Dominechelli Will Tiesera

Links Tourney Set For Today At Municipal Course

The Pocatello men and women's golf associations sponsor a two division tourney at the local municipal course. John Tuttle says half of the field will be used with prizes awarded for the best six holes. All interested players are invited to participate in the weekly matches.

Pocatello John Tuttle Tuttle

Hawkes Wins 3 Events In YMCA Meet

Bill Hawkes led a field of 50 youths in the annual YMCA prep achievement program, winning three of a dozen events. Jerry Hymas claimed two firsts, with other winners including John Chage Monty Marshall Jim mie Sterling Terry Myers Neilson Christensen John Cooper and Hank Watts to announce final scores Monday.

Bill Hawkes YMCA Ig Ie Henry “Hank” Watts Pocatello “Y Hawkes Heer Pes Ees Yantheadeeves Jerry Hymas Jerry John Chage Monty Marshall Dennis Blackhurst John McAughey Jimmie Sterling Terry Myers Neilson Christensen

Odds Set for Kentucky Derby Favor Olympia at 2 to 1

Oddsmaker James Carroll closed his Kentucky Derby future book with Olympia favored at 2 to 1. Other entries include Palestinian at 5 to 1, Capot at 8 to 1, Ky Colonel at 10 to 1, Teetaee 40 to 1, Model Cadet 40 to 1, Lextown 40 to 1, and Shakeme 100 to 1.

ST. Louis James Carroll Olympia Carroll Ine List Colonel Model Cadet Lextown Shakeme

Henrich’s ninth inning blast lifts Yankees over Red Sox

Tommy Henrich hit a game winning homer in the ninth, his third of the season, as the New York Yankees rallied to defeat the Boston Red Sox 4 to 3 with rookie Gene Woodling aboard. The Red Sox again squandered an late lead in a tight pennant race batter.

NEW York Tommy Henrich New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Henrich Gene Woodling Red Sox Tommy Tex Hughson Paul Calvert Philadelphia Athletics Clyde Vollmer Buddy Lewis Senators Jack Onslow Chicago White Sox New York Giants Hank Borowy Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers Phils Pee Wee Reese Brooklyn Eddie Miller Bill Nicholson Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Johnny Wyrostek Reds Glenn Nelson St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs

Softball Pilots To Meet Monday

Special meeting for all managers and captains of softball squads entering the YMCA league will be held in the Y building Monday at 7 p.m. Henry Watts athletic director announced. Fred Quinn, chairman of the softball committee, will preside.

Henry “Hank” Watts Fred Quinn

Court Team Named for Wimbledon U S Lawn Tennis

Richard Pancho Gonzales, U S Grass Clay and Indoor champion, and three other American amateurs were named to represent the U S Lawn Tennis Association at Wimbledon starting June 20. Defending singles champions Bob Falkenburg and Louise Brough and U S Women's singles champion Margaret Osborne DuPont were also nominated.

New York Richard Pancho) Gonzales U. S U.S Lawn Tennnis Association Bob Falkenburg Louise Brough Margaret Osborne Dupon

Coaltown Dominates Jamaica Gallant Fox Handicap

Coaltown Calumet Farm's bay colt bolted to an easy seven length victory in the $50,000 Gallant Fox handicap at Jamaica. The star mare Coal town, first New York appearance of the season, drew 42,904 fans as he closed as a 1 to 4 favorite amid Citation's absence.

New York Coaltown Calumet Farm Jamaica Calumet

USC Gindermen Outclass Stanford Boys

USC dominated Stanford in a dual track meet at Palo Alto winning 72 1/6 to 58 5/8. The Trojans showcased sprint strength led by Mel Pattin and endured Gay Bryan’s 48 point big event performance as they secured their 14th win over the Indians in a tough uphill encounter.

Palo Alto Calif Mel Pattdn University of Southern California Stanford Trojans Gay Bryan

Lowemen Battle Boise Braves In Twin Bill Today

Pocatello fans may see the Cardinals in a doubleheader against Boise's Pilots with a 2 30 p m start and an 8 30 p m night game weather permitting. Pennant ceremonies will be held during the afternoon tilt. Coach Milkes notes pitchers for today include Dudrey Powers Wankier with Colombo likely for the day game and Owens Van Woerkom Neuenswander Bates in the night game. Monday the Cardinals close the home stand with Salt Lake Bees visiting before road games.

Pocatello Cardinals Dick Morgan Morgan Twin Falls Boise Billings Idaho Falls Great Falls Salt Lake City Ogdén Redbirds Frank Dean Dean Halliwell Park Ted Lewandowski Dom Barczewski Dom Thed Marvin Milkes Milkes Cardinals Walt Lowe Pocatello Lowe Gate City Boys Redbird Kenny Dudrey Bud Powers Sherman Wankier Billy Stenger Richard Colombo

Two Local Gals Enter Jamboree Race in Pocatel lo

Ruth Pardini and Genevieve Anderson become Pocatel lo's first entrants in Bannock County Sportsmen and Farmers Miss Sportsman contest. Entries open at several local venues with over 1000 tickets sold for the May 21 jamboree at Phillips Field. An estimated 3000 to 4000 sports men and farmers are expected. state officials and Governor Robins will receive invitations.

Ruth Pardini Genevieve Anderson Pocatello Bannock County Modern Shoe Company Bill Carlyle Elk’s Kelub Bob Rowe Naval Ordnance Plant Jim Schoonover Keio Phillips Field Harry Morgan C. A. Robins Morgan

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