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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1948

Page

7

Brooklyn Depth Doubled By Durocher In Record Use

Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher unleashed a record 24 players in a single game vs the Giants, as the Dodgers cycled five pitchers and multiple infielders in a 9 to 5 loss. The piece notes playful tableaus with four second basemen and a billiard style double carom play, plus venue ads and a Chesterfield art scheme at the Polo Grounds.

Brooklyn Dodgers Léo Durocher Durocher Subway Mr. Durocher Bluebirds Ramazzotti Robinson Mauch Miksis Giants Willie Hoppe Robert Bragan Rhawn Brag Peewee Reese Bragan Chesterfield

Huskies defeat Idaho 94 37 in Seattle dual meet

Washington beat Idaho 94 to 37 at university stadium as Dave Dalby set a stadium discus record with 156 feet 9 3 4 inches. The 1930 mark by Paul Jessup was surpassed and three dual meet records fell as Washington won all events except the javelin and 100 yard dash.

Seattle University of Washington University of Idaho University Stadium Washington Dave Dalby Paul Jessup Husky

Oil Firms Incorporate in Boise in Idaho

The Eagle Oil company and the Idaho Gas and Oil company of Pocatello filed articles of incorporation in Boise on Saturday with the secretary of state. Each company is capitalized at $1,000. Incorporators are H. A. Trower Robert N. Sears and D. F. Kinslow all of Salt Lake City.

BOISE Eagle Oil Company Idaho Gas and Oil Company Pocatello H. A. Trower Robert N. Sears D. F. Kinslow Salt Lake City

Navy Boxers Compete At All Navy Championship Meet

In San Diego under clear skies 15 000 fans watched the all navy boxing championships. Flyweight Jimmy Quinn representing Mississippi valley edged Ed Kreiner. Featherweight Jimmy Ithier of the Atlantic fleet defeated John Kamber. Welterweight Hank Herring from St. Petersburg scored a 1 55 KO over Bill Bullock. Light heavyweight Jimmy DePena of Brooklyn beat Art Baby. Lightweight Johnny Aguilar of Torrance defeated Vince Laregina. Middleweight Otis Perry of Kings Mountain defeated Sam Williams. Heavyweight Jack Woods of Blue Island won a 1 round KO against Joe Connell.

Iowa Western Pacific Fleet Hank Herring St. Petersburg Fla Bill Bullock Enfield S. C Northwestern Herring 11Th Naval District Jimmy Depena Brooklyn N.Y Atlantic Fleet Art Baby Chicago Mississippi Valley Johnny Aguilar Tor Joe Connell Grantville Mass

Coast Eyes Lavagetto to Join Oakland Acorns

Cookie Lavagetto, Brooklyn’s World Series hero, is expected to sign with the Oakland Acorns of the Pacific Coast league upon arrival, with tentative terms reached via phone between Lavagetto and Oakland president Brick Laws. Lavagetto, who lives in Oakland, was cut by Brooklyn and aims for a coast league berth. Oakland also announced Tom Hafey’s release, allowing him to seek another club. Hafey is Will Lavagetto’s older brother, whose sale to Cleveland was announced this week.

Sacramento Cal Cookie Lavagetto Brooklyn Oakland Acorns Brick Laws Oakland Lavagetto Laws New York Yankees Tom Hafey Tom Will Cleveland

AR P League Clashes Today

The AR P League schedules three games for today with Aberdeen hosting Arbon at Aberdeen, Rockland facing Roy at Rockland, and Pocatello meeting American Falls at Pocatello. The doubleheader opens at 2 p.m. for the first half of the tournament, officials said.

AR & P

Baseball Results From Pacific Coast League Standings

Portland and San Francisco played through to a 26 to 0 score, with Portland scoring late innings. Oakland beat Sacramento 69 to 38 in a high scoring affair. Los Angeles edged Hollywood 9 to 1 in a tight game with pitchers and fielding noted.

Portland S. Francisco Liska Kowalski Wyatt Silvera Werle Leonard

Haas Hit Above Eye After Line Drive at Practice

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Bert Haas suffered a facial injury from a line drive during pregame fielding practice at Sportsman park. St Louis doctors reported a forehead fracture and said Haas would stay in hospital 48 hours for observation with X rays planned. The injury occurred when teammate Eddie Miller hit the ball.

ST. Louis Bert Haas Philadelphia Phillies St. John’s Hospital Sportsman Park Haas Eddie Miller

Boise DAV backs test suit on veterans tax exemption ruling

The Boise chapter of the Disabled American Veterans voiced support for a test suit challenging an attorney general ruling on property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.

Boise The Disabled American Veterans

Pioneer Loop Tilts Washed Out

The Pocatello Boise Pioneer league game was rained out Saturday after early afternoon rain. A doubleheader is scheduled for 7 p.m. today if weather allows. Friday's opener had Pocatello winning 13 to 7. other games Salt Lake City at Great Falls and Idaho Falls at Twin Falls were also washed out.

Boise Pocatello Salt Lake City Great Falls Idaho Falls Twin Falls

Three Men Receive Silver Beaver Awards In Scout Ceremony

William O. Tolman William Foster and Lewis Bloxham were honored with the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding service to boyhood. R J Eskelsen presented the honors at the Boy Scout court of honor in the Memorial building. Officers for the coming year were elected with W C Carnes as president Elmer Taylor Blackfoot vice president William O Tolman Milton Hartvigsen Grace treasurer Nate Block and National Council representatives William O Tolman and Ralph J Comstock named.

William O. Tolman William Foster Lewis Bloxham R. J. Eskelsen W. C. Carnes Elmer Taylor Blackfoot Milton Hartvigsen Grace Nate Block National Council Ralph J. Comstock

Boogie Deemed Enjoyable to Many Yet Lacks Shared Rhythm

Many listeners find the boogie tune catchy though a portion may not instantly groove to its rhythm. The piece divides audiences as proponents praise its groove while others remain uninterested.

District Track Meet Rescheduled To Monday

The Fifth District annual track and field meet was cancelled Saturday and will be held Monday with preliminaries at 10 30 a.m. and finals at 2 p.m. in the Idaho State College Spud Bowl. High school winners may enter the State meet in Boise on May 15.

Idaho State College Boise

Roda Ney Breaks World Record in Golden West Trot

Arcadia California harness racing star Roda Ney shattered the mile and a quarter trot world mark to win the $50,000 Golden West Trot before 18,258 fans.

Arcadia Cal Rodaney

Clamp-on fog lens fits all sealed beam headlights

A new accessory for motorists offers a clamp-on fog lens that fits all sealed beam headlights, providing an easier upgrade without replacing the headlight unit. The device targets drivers seeking improved visibility in foggy conditions with a simple installation.

Indians To Play Monday In Halliwell Park

The Pocatello Indians host the Idaho Falls Tigers Monday night at 8 at Halliwell Park for the first meeting since 1922. Expected to extend their winning streak after a 1-0 win over Twin Falls, Pocatello faces a Tigers squad aiming to hand them their first defeat. A return game is set for Thursday.

Pocatello Twin Falls Bobby Long Doposters Indians Tiger Camp Idaho Falls

Physicists Separate Light Helium Variant

Scientists report the first separation of a lighter helium variant that weighs three quarters as much as ordinary helium. The breakthrough could impact cryogenics and gas applications.

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