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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1949

Page

5

Truth or Consequences Night at Halliwell Park Event

Special evening at Halliwell Park features a trivia game themed around baseball. The program accompanies the Pocatello versus Idaho Falls clash with Marvin Milkes presenting questions for fans, prize gifts, and a 7:40 p.m. start followed by the 8:15 p.m. ball game.

Babe Ruth Detroit Tiger Baseball Hall of Fame Halliwell Park Pocatello Idaho Falls Marvin Milkes Russets Bob Vogel Walt Lowe Frank Dean Redbirds

Pro Boxing Promoter Mike Jacobs Improves After Surgery

Mike Jacobs, retired boxing promoter, was reported in good condition Monday at Monmouth Memorial hospital as he convalesced after an operation for a hernia Saturday.

Long Branch N. J Mike Jacobs Monmouth Memorial Hospital

Busy schoolboy Downey shines in multi sport career

Champaign Illinois athlete Bill Downey, a versatile high school standout from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, competed in football basketball baseball track tennis and wrestling and served as a three year cheerleader.

Champaign Ill Bill Downey Illinois Fort Lauderdale, Fla

Six Squads Prepare For New Teenage Baseball League Action

Six clubs have entered the newly formed Teenage baseball league. Teams listed include the 12th Ward Fort Hall Braves Methodists and Squires, with rosters filed for Squires Methodists and Fort Hall Braves. all games at Alameda ballpark. Managers and rosters from Squires Methodists Fort Hall Braves 12th Ward listed with players and officials.

Ball League 12H Ward Fort Hall Methodists Squires 12Th Ward Pocatello Alameda Ballpark John Read Read Charles Kleffner Ronald Kleffner Lloyd Spiker Judy Spiker Paul Arnold John Arnold Ed Brennan Tim Brennan Jack Webb Luke Lamb Jerry McGaugh Toby Davis Martin Tauschert Ted Tauschert Kenny Crandall Clifford Amundsen Joe Richmond Charles McDevitt Bob Booker Bill Smith Eddie Arnold Roger Knowlton Bob Walker LeRoy Anderson Lloyd Ferguson Bill White Robert Bonner Ralph Hall Dave Haller Jack Reese Eugene Mullen Verl Spraker Eddie Johnson Charles Pickett DuWayne Dickson Richard Baugh Don Swallow Ronald Swallow Cliff Taylor Bob Green Ray Nilson Devon Hansen Jack Crawford Ted Tubbs Ted Tyler Junior Lowe Don Lindsey DeVoe Brown Billy Scott Lowell Walker

First 10 Winners At Indianapolis 500 Race

The 33rd annual Indianapolis 500 mile race results show Holland Reading Pa 121.327 mph earning 34600 dollars as winner followed by Parsons van Nuys Calif 119.785 dollars 10000 and Connor Los Angeles 119.595 dollars 5700 among the top finishers.

Indianapolis Holland Reading Parsons van Nuys Calif Connor Los Angeles Fohr Milwaukee Wis Chitwood Jackson

Billings Mustangs set attendance record at home park

Billings Mustangs of the Pioneer League report an attendance of 44,292 over 15 home games this year, surpassing 29,872 from the same span last season, according to business manager Maurice Enright.

Billings Billings Mustangs Pioneer League Maurice Enright

Derby Favorites Under Heavy Guard

London reports heavy security as Scotland Yard widens a probe into a racehorse doping ring believed to have operated at Epsom Downs and other tracks in the past three months. Detectives seek two men tied to Nighttime and Happy Trip, found blinded after a Salisbury race.

London Scotland Yard Epsom Downs Walter Nightingall Salisbury

Linksmen Qualify for 49th U S Open at Medinah

A national 36 hole qualifying event today at 28 sites will determine the 120 players joining 693 pros and 557 amateurs for the U S Open at Medinah Country Club in Chicago June 9 to 11. One in ten entrants will advance.

New York Chicago Medinah Country Club

Bob Vogel To Start On The Mound At Halliwell Park

The Pocatello Cardinals shift to pitching by sending Bob Vogel to the mound at Halliwell Park tonight. Walt Lowe leads an injury plagued squad returning from Idaho Falls with aims to rebound and regain momentum after a tough run.

Bob Vogel Halliwell Park Pocatello Cardinals Walt Lowe Idaho Falls

Majors Line Scores Show Big Slugfest Across Leagues

Summary of multiple 1940s era line scores detailing games between Philadelphia and Boston, New York and Washington, St. Louis and Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago, plus National League results including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Brooklyn and New York. Highlights include homer by Zaril, Conatser Russell, Smalley Cavaretta Westlake and Hegen, and a long 13 inning game in Cincinnati. The Cards lost the Idaho Falls tilt while the Russets beat them in Pocatello with notable injuries to Milkes roster and several players sidelined.

Smith Russets Jack Lloyd Milkes Lowe Dean Frank Ball Dick Czaplewski Bob Clear Walter Buck Pocatello AB Rhinehart Nenna Pep Czaplewski Williams Lewandowski el Barczewski Morgan Ball White Ty Smith P . Oa Lee IDAHO Holt Bartholomew ofimiiBe Blows Leah Teesnitien Mullins Eaeweet Hill Busby Bore Hee Papp Eel Fedemyer Paavo Lloyd P . Os Pocatello Idaho Falls

Syracuse and Illinois Football Series Renewed

Syracuse and Illinois, which have contracted for a football series in 1951 and 1952, have met twice before in 1909 and 1910 in prior encounters.

Syracuse N. Y Illinois

Milton becomes first former Indianapolis 500 winner to lead AAA officials

Thomas W Milton of Detroit, first Indianapolis champion to win back to back in 1921 and 1923, served as chief steward for the 1949 500 mile grind. He is the first former winner to head the staff of AAA officials.

Indianapolis Thomas W Milton Detroit AAA

YMCA Softball Opener In Pocatello Awaits Rain Check

The Y league in Pocatello eyes a 1949 start despite heavy rains. Opening night features three games 6 30 B O R C versus Garretts 7 30 Marines versus Town Club 8 30 Hellenics versus L O C M with A division teams highlighted as power squads among 18 clubs.

YMCA Henry “Hank” Watts R.C Garrett's Marines Town Club Hellenics C.M

Stars Maintain PCL Lead With Key Wins Over Beavers

Hollywood Stars extended their Pacific Coast league lead to five games by defeating Portland Beavers 8-4 and 3-2. Seattle moved into the second division after beating Oakland 6-1 and 2-1, while San Diego and Los Angeles split their twin bill 7-5 and 6-5. Sacramento Solons topped San Francisco 8-3 and 10-3.

San Francisco Hollywood Stars Portland Beavers Beavers Seattle Oakland San Diego Los Angeles Padres Sacramento Solons

Syracuse Sprint Regatta to Host 30 Crews

Syracuse will host 30 rowing crews at the Eastern Sprint Regatta this spring, drawing teams from area clubs and colleges to contest sprint events on the river.

Syracuse

Dartmouth Captains Picked for 1949 50 Teams

Walter Crowley of Worcester and Stephen Pollak of Highland Park were elected captains of Dartmouth College hockey and swimming teams for the 1949 50 season in Hanover New Hampshire.

Dartmouth Hanover N. H Walter Crowley Worcester Stephen Pollak Highland Park

Results From The Pioneer Diamond League Opening Meet

In Salt Lake City Ogden edged Salt Lake City in the first game 8 to 2. Kushner, McConnell, Morones and Swedman led Ogden while Stites, Giorvas, Wallerstein and Sirota starred for Salt Lake. Second game was rained out. Twin Falls beat Great Falls 3 to 2 in the lone completed contest.

Idaho Falls Pocatello Ogden Salt Lake City Twin Falls Great Falls Boise Billings Ogden Oven Dick Larner Will Tissera Ken Lanning Hal Flynn McConnell Ogden Coonn Kushner Morones Swedman Stites Lee Jim Giorvas Rowe Wallerstein Alex Sirota Pioneer TN Pet GB Salt Lake Idaho Falls A

Snead and Palmer Reach P G A Championship Final

Slammin Sammy Snead and Johnny Palmer advanced to the all southern final of the P G A championship in Richmond. Snead rallied from three down with 16 to go to beat Jim Ferrier 3 and 2 while Palmer defeated Lloyd Mangrum 6 and 5 after a strong short game.

Richmond Sammy Snead Virginia Hills Johnny Palmer Batlin N. C Snead Big Jim Ferrier San Francisco Palmer Japan Lloyd Mangrum Chicago Sam Dave Douglas Wilmington Del Ferrier Hill-Billy

Swank designer unveils dresses made from men’s ties

In Chicago a fashion designer showcased two dresses crafted entirely from men's neckties. The display highlights inventive wear using repurposed material, reflecting ongoing trends in upcycled fashion and bold textile use.

Chicago

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