Cards Boost Win With Boise Triumph
The Pocatello Cards defeated Boise 13 to 7 after a fast three inning burst at the Boise park. Neil hit a two home runs and drive in multiple runs as Pocatello built early lead, Boise rallied with four runs in the first, but Cards path to victory held through the later innings with strong hitting and key fielding plays.
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Angels Have Movie Tinge in Coast League Thriller
In San Francisco the Angels clawed back in three straight games to win in extra innings. Third baseman Jim Tabor delivered a dramatic 11th inning homer as Dom Dallesandro stood on base. The series also featured San Francisco Seals beating Portland 3 to 11 and a doubleheader where Seattle defeated San Diego 4 to 2 before Oakland routed Sacramento 6 to ?.
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Theda Bara
Jim Tabor
Dom Dallesandro
San Diego
Settle
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Passengers seize Czechoslovakian plane in Munich flight
Five passengers took control of a Czechoslovakian airliner at pistol point near Munich. They forced two crewmen to fly to a U S controlled airport. The five, three men and two women, plan to seek refuge in western countries while the crewmen wish to return to Czechoslovakia.
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Golf In A Stroke By Claude Harmon
Instruction on golf swing mechanics from Claude Harmon at Winged Foot Golf Club. Emphasizes lateral weight shift, keeping head behind the ball, smooth pendulum swing, and high follow through to avoid pulling. Notes focus on putting, stance, wrist position, and sand trap technique with professional guidance when issues arise.
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NEA
Woozy Spring Upsets Pitchers in Major Leagues
New York report notes a woozy spring as top pitchers stumble while outsiders like Dave Koslo win. Hal Newhouser and Ralph Branca struggle early, Ed Lopat falters, Allie Reynolds shines, and several clubs race for early pitching success amid uneven spring form.
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Giants
Mel Ott
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
Ralph Branca
Dodgers
Ewell Blackwell
Reds
Ed Lopat
Yankees
White Sox
Allie Reynolds
Bob Feller
Rain Cancels District Meet for Fifth District Track
Local high school coaches report the annual Fifth District track meet was rained out and postponed from yesterday to Monday. The event was to produce finalists for the State meet in Boise on May 15.
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Chesney Plagued by Tired Arm in Pirates Debut
Bob Chesney, former Salt Lake Bees star now with the Pirates, pitched four and two thirds innings in his major league debut against the Giants. He admitted arm fatigue and threw fewer fastballs, while manager Bill Meyer praised his overall outing as he tries to rebound from the fatigue after a 9-2 loss that snapped Pittsburgh's six-game win streak. Chesney previously won 22 games last season for the San Francisco Seals before the Pirates paid $100,000 for him.
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Willett Named Idaho State College Basketball Coach
A. E. Ed Willett, former Western State coach, is appointed head basketball coach and assistant professor of physical education at Idaho State College reporting Sept 1. Willett, an Ohio native with degrees from Wooster and Northwestern, compiled an 8–13 record at Colorado during 1947–48 and 100–19 in four Illinois high school seasons. He stands 6 feet 5 inches and replaces Walt Carte, while Bengals lose Murray Satterfield to Utah.
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Ed) Willett
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Herring Reaches Navy Boxing Final Amid Booed KO
San Diego welterweight champion Hank Herring advanced to the finals at the all navy matches after a second round knockout of Edmund Mullin of Mississippi Valley. Ten thousand fans booed referee Joe Narvaez for a disputed count as Mullin was said to be counted out at nine. Jack Woods of the 11th naval district made heavyweight final, with Joe Connell also advancing.
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Edmund Mullin
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Jack Woods
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Idaho Fish and Game Funds Animal Control Plan
The Idaho Fish and Game commission approved 62500 dollars for a 15 month predator control program in cooperation with the federal service and livestock groups. Funds cover eradication of magpies 15000 dollars cougar 7500 dollars and coyotes and hobcats 40000 dollars with predator poisoning limited to protecting game in critical ranges.
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Wagener and McKeagney Fight Draw At Lightweight Bout
Dick Wagener from Portland and Tom McKeagney of Boston battled to a points draw at 171 and 170 pounds respectively in a United Press report from New York.
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Ft. Hamilton
Dick Wagener
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Stanky Inspires Braves To Victory Despite Knee Strain
Eddie Stanky, playing through a right knee ligament strain, delivered a bases loaded single to break a 2-2 tie and spur the Boston Braves to a 5-3 win over the Reds in Cincinnati. Bill Voiselle pitched a sharp eight hits allowed, earning his third consecutive victory as Ted Kluszewski hit a homer for Boston.
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Jeff Heath
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Barron Takes Lead In Goodall Round Robin
Herman Barron, playing with a twisted ankle, shot a 69 in rain to lead the Goodall Round Robin in New Rochelle. He stands one point ahead of Bobby Locke with Bob Hamilton and Bantam Ben Hogan close by as Lloyd Mangrum slips to fifth after a 73.
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South Africa
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Bob Hamilton
Reynolds, Ky
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Hershey
Lloyd Mangrum
Montana Meet Is Rained Out
Dillon Montana UP reports the Montana Normal invitational track meet scheduled for Friday was canceled due to rain. Coaches plan to attempt rescheduling as University of Montana and Ricks College athletes would compete in the events.
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