LaRue Wins Outstanding Athlete and Guy Wicks Trophies at ISC
Pocatello native Jake LaRue, 26, received Idaho State College’s outstanding athlete of the year and the Guy Wicks trophy, the first ISC athlete to win both honors. LaRue starred in football, basketball, and track, earning multiple letters and honors, with his final ISC cinder action set for May 28 in Salt Lake City. He is majoring in engineering and a member of the “T” club.
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Jamboree Nears as Miss Sportsman Race Tightens
In Bannock County the Miss Sportsman contest narrows to Rose Mary Sales and Genevie Bryce with four days left. The winner will be crowned Saturday at Phillips field by Mayor William Halsey, with a $5000 prize pot and numerous gifts. Buses run to the jamboree, prizes include a jeep, fishing jalopy, and more. Kraft Dairy will donate cheese for the event.
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Champs Injured Champion Williams Postpones May 26 Bout
Los Angeles reports Champion Ike Williams to defend his lightweight title against Enrique Bolanos in May was postponed by a state commission doctor due to a shoulder bursitis. Williams suffered the injury during training and had a prior similar issue before the Kid Gavilan bout.
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Madison Square Garden
Seals Option Westlake to Salt Lake Bees
San Francisco Seals optioned rookie first baseman Jim Westlake to their farm club the Salt Lake City Bees of the Class C Pioneer League. Westlake, 18, hailed by manager Lefty O Doul as one of the greatest young players he had seen, is brother to Pirates outfielder Wally Westlake. He remains on a 24 hour recall list.
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Greek Fan Ends Life After Defeat in Turkey Clash
A 38 year old Greek printer jumped from the Acropolis ruins in Athens after Greece lost 2 to 1 to Turkey in an international football match. He left a note saying he could not bear the disgrace of witnessing the defeat. Police said he acted alone.
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National Open entries reach 1360 as qualifiers set
The entry list for the National Open golf tournament reached 1,360 as the deadline passed and plans were finalized for qualifying rounds. The event runs June 9 to 11 in Chicago with qualifiers on May 24 in Honolulu, June 1 in Washington, and May 31 at 28 other locales.
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Major League Line Scores From The Big Contests
The Majors produced a flurry of runs with Chicago and Cleveland posting big wins behind strong pitching. Notable homers came from Stephens Burgess Pafko H Edwards Nicholson and others as Branca Peterson Spahn and several relievers earned decisions across the National and American Leagues.
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Yanks to Decide DiMaggio Status Within 24 Hours
New York Yankees officials promised a decision on Joe DiMaggio within 24 hours as major league clubs must trim to 25 players by midnight. General Manager George Weiss said an announcement regarding DiMaggio's status would be made today.
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DiMaggio to get uniform tryout next week
Joe DiMaggio, sidelined Yankee outfielder, will receive a uniform tryout next week after a heel spur issue sent him home from spring training. Manager Casey Stengel and DiMaggio voiced uncertainty about his role, weighing roster status versus disabled list while DiMaggio receives ongoing treatment.
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Tarpon roundup tosses back undersized fish in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg Florida anglers will release tarpon under four feet during the 15th annual tarpon roundup. The event focuses on conservation and fair play as smaller fish are returned to Tampa Bay.
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Tajuns Down Raiders In Play-Off
The Pocatello high school Red Raiders defeated McCammon 4 to 3 to win the fifth inter-district baseball championship. McCammon staged a late rally in the final inning but could not overcome the deficit as Bowman took the loss for McCammon.
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Weather Holds Key to Softball League Debut
Henry Watts YMCA athletic director hopes for an evening start as wet grounds delayed the Gate City softball debut for a second day. If dry, four games open a double elimination tournament shaping divisions for the season with games nightly and Saturday doubleheaders.
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Purina Chows
Kerbawy Wins Michigan Normal Tennis Title in 1935
Detroit report notes Nick Kerbawy won the Michigan Normal tennis championship in 1935. A delay occurred in trophy delivery, not arriving until Monday.
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Detroit
Nick Kerbawy
Yankees to decide DiMaggio status within 24 hours
The New York Yankees will announce within 24 hours whether they will keep Joe DiMaggio on the roster. At Hollywood Park the 50 day season opened with a $25 000 handicap at Santa Anita. Ike Williams lightweight title defense against Enrique Bolanos in Los Angeles on May 26 was postponed due to Williams shoulder inflammation.
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New York Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Hollywood Park
Santa Anita
Ike Williams
Enrique Bolanos
Los Angeles
Williams
Branca Wins Sixth Straight As Dodgers Rally in 11th
Riflin Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers earned his sixth win in a row by beating the Chicago Cubs 8 to 5 in 11 innings. A six run Dodgers rally sparked by Jackie Robinson’s double and a capper two run homer from Roy Campanella sent Branca to a hard fought victory. The Cubs rallied late but could not deny Brooklyn the win as Branca worked deep into extra frames.
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Twin Bill at Halliwell Park Delayed by Wet Grounds
Pocatello and Great Falls scheduled a twin bill at Halliwell Park at 7 p.m. with a 20 minute intermission. Big Tom Smith and Bob Clear to pitch the openers in a doubleheader if weather permits. Hoffman released. Lineups include Nenna Dean Cunningham Williams Barczewski Lowe Morgan Lewandowski Smith for Pocatello and Stewart Broch Daniels Lohbeck Morris Thrasher Nunes Stump for Great Falls.
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Ed Morris
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Frank Gabbler
Maurice Engstrom
Pioneer League baseball results and postponements
Rain and wet grounds led to postponement of the Salt Lake City Bees at Boise Pilots and the derailed Twin Falls schedule. Ogden Reds defeated Twin Falls 4 to 3 to pull even atop the Pioneer league standings while Pocatello and Idaho Falls games were also washed out or delayed. Dale Hittle and Bruce Schroder pitched for Ogden with support from Hurley Hughes and Relyea.
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Chile Advances to Davis Cup Quarters With Egypt Win
In Birmingham, Chile clinched a 3 2 win over Egypt as Ricardo Balbieri defeated Marcel Coen after Adley Shaffie tied the tie at two matches each. Balbieri rallied from a set down to seal the victory. Meanwhile at Wimbledon the Czechs beat Britain 4 1 with Jaroslav Drobny defeating Geoffrey Paish in the final match.
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Box Score Scene Of Today's Games
Wednesday’s matchups list probable pitchers for eight MLB games including Cleveland at New York Raschi 4 1 and Feller 1 2 and Chicago Pieretti 2 0 at Boston Kinder 2 1 plus Detroit Gray 3 0 at Washington Calvert 4 2 night and St Louis Fannin 1 0 at Philadelphia McCahan 1 0 night Also New York Jansen 3 2 at Pittsburgh Chambers 2 1 Boston Sain 3 3 at Cincinnati Lilvly 3 0 Brooklyn Hatten 2 1 at Chicago Rush 1 4 and Philadelphia Borony 2 2 at St Louis Brecheen 2 2.
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Diamond Chairman Ketchum Named Fourth District Leader
Bert Weston Jr of Wendell is appointed fourth district chairman for the American Legion junior baseball program by district commander George Venable of Ketchum.
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