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Newspaper

The Pocatello Post

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1949

Page

5

Twin Falls Faces Mustangs Tonight

Twin Falls Cowpokes led by Manager Charlie Metro open a two game Pioneer league series against the Billings Mustangs with top place in reach. A twin bill tomorrow. Cowboys must win two of three to stay in the title chase as league action continues toward September showdowns.

Madison Square Garden Twin Falls Charlie Metro Mustangs Billings Metro Cowboys Walt Lowes Pocatello Cardinals Gate City Idaho Falls Russets Halliwell Park Pocatello Idaho Falls Great Falls Boise Salt Lake City Ogden Salt Lake

Guard Armory To Become Center For Youths In Gate City

Under National Guard supervision the Pocatello armory will gain a concrete floor and be converted into a free recreation center for Gate City youths. Col Clark plans full details soon. Milt Olsen of the American Legion may stage a benefit wrestling night and donate time to support youngsters.

Pocatello National Guard Gate City National Guard Col. Clark

Cardinals Organization Prepares 1950 Squads

Front offices of the Cardinal baseball organization began work as the 1949 season ends. Five Pocatello players have recall notices with more expected. Recalled players join Ames, Winston Salem, Omara, Lebanon, and Hamilton affiliates. all to report for spring drills.

Cardinal Baseball Organization Pocatello Dick Czaplewski Dansstalla Antfialdan UT Hiauulele Avewayv Oue Ray Klobe Redbird Pocatilo Cardinal J. C. Dunn Lebanon Bill Braem Hamilton Elmer Bodner Albany Ken Dudrey Sherman Wankier Willows Hinckley

New Bowling League Seeks Two More Teams for Friday Play

A new bowling league forms to replace the Naval Ordnance plant league with a 10 team format. Games will be Friday evenings at 6 o clock. Eight squads have entered so far. two more are sought to complete the lineup.

Naval Ordnance Plant

Baseball Leaders and Player Standings Revealed in AL

The United Press lists top performers in the American League with names like Williams Boston Dillinger DiMaggio and Kell of Detroit among leaders in home runs runs batted in and hits. Key figures include Kiner Williams Reese Stephens Robinson and Musial across positions with year totals and team affiliations noted.

Gabrick Pet. Williams Boston Kell Detroit Dillinger DiMaggio Mitchell Gordon Robinson Stephens Williams Wertz Tigers Ind

Boosters bowling league begins season next Wednesday

Ten Booster league squads start 1949 bowling on Wednesday at 6 15 p m. The Boosters, beginners, roll weekly all season. Teams include Fargo's Idaho Bank & Trust Star Cab Fawson Music and Moore Drug with listed members such as Laura Denkers Pat French Lou nge Shirley Murphy Clare Brown Velna Veach and others.

Booster League Boosters Fargo's Laura Denkers Vera Barbre Mary Davis Ida Siler Elicia Towsley Hazel Redford Ford Music Gladys Bertoch Pat French Gladys Trimming Pat Gunther Goldie Yearsley Ben Ford Star Cab Lucille Meade Shirley Murphy Grace Garvin Freddy's Sport Shop Millie Frazier Charlot Jensen Marge Collins Blanche McMasters Fawson Vi Bullock Mary Rush Dorothy Manning Fay Yelton Idaho Bank & Trust Belle Hawkins Virginia Knox Leah Anderson Agnes Day Challenge Creamery Lois Brown Clare Brown Verna Veach Loren Smith Lora Curtis National Laundry D. Moldenhauer Julia Olson Katherine Contes Pat Mariano Ben Franklin Francis Richmond Leah Croshaw Emma Richmond Irene Henry Moore Mary Peterman Denna Ogden Mary Begley Elene McLaughlin

New Bowling League Set With Eight Entered Teams

Eight teams are listed for the inaugural league including two squads from the Naval Ordnance plant and two from the Eagles lodge. Also entered are Chal lenge Creameries Railroad Postal Clerks Roche Transfer and McClelland Lumber. Action starts Friday Sept 9 at Steve's bowling alley with officers elected and a business meeting that evening.

Naval Ordnance Plant Eagles Lodge Challenge Creameries Roche Transfer McClelland Lumber Company Steve's Bowling Alley

Double Main Event For Canvas in Poca

The weekly wrestling card at the National Guard armory in Poca features Ginger, a 310 pound four year old bear, in a first and possibly final appearance against Gus Johnson. The program also showcases Floyd Hanson vs Maurice LaChappelle for the Intermountain junior heavyweight title, plus Lester Welch from Knoxville vs Gypsy Joe in a 30 minute curtain raiser. First bell 8 30 p m.

Ginger Jr National Guard Armory Pocatello Ginger Gate City Gus Johnson Milt Olsen American Legion Floyd Hanson Intermountain Maurice LaChappelle

Boxing mismatched results tied to two bouts

In Hollywood Clarence Henry aged 183 from Los Angeles knocked out Jay Lambert 17812 from West Jordan Utah. In San Diego Irish Bob Murphy 168 from San Diego TKO'd Ike Patton 161 from Los Angeles.

Hollywood Clarence Henry Los Angeles Jay Lambert West Jordan Utah San Diego Calif Bob Murphy Ike Patton

Bengals Set First Scrimmage Tuesday With Several Open Spots

Idaho State coaches Vesser and Caccia announced the Bengals will hold their first scrimmage next Tuesday as 1949 practice begins. The 40-man squad will train through the holiday with drills after the first half of a high school game in the Spud Bowl. Key changes include two backfield berths vacated and uncertainty at quarterback and fullback with Jack Frisch arriving and Kirlin possibly retiring.

Johnnie Vesser Italo Babe” Caccia Idaho State College Bengal Peait Bengals ISC Larry Gale Vesser Pete Richardson Jack Frisch Boise JC Bengal Tags al Kirlin Kirlin Milt “Dubby Holt Frosh Pocatello California

Logan Links Squad Plays Here Today

Loganites compete at Pocatello Municipal course in a morning match against Pocatellans as 16 to 20 men and 4 to 6 women from Logan and Utah city prepare. A dinner follows the tournament with plans for a possible Buhl invasion for future play.

Pocatello Municipal Logan Loganites Pocatellans Gate City Utah Web Cox Pocatello Men Golf Association Utah City Pocatello Cox Buhl

Milkes to Attend Redbird Meet in St Louis

Marvin Milkes, Pocatello Cardinals business manager, heads to St Louis on Sept 23 for the Redbird organization annual meeting. Plan discusses 1950 season deals and transfers to complete by Dec 2, with five days of sessions led by William Walsingham. Several Pocatello players may move to other Redbird clubs and some 1949 roster members could return to Gate City next season.

Marvin Milkes Pocatello Cardinal St. Louis Redbird Organization William Walsingham Pocatello Redbird Gate City

Solons win opener as Stars stumble in PCL title chase

In San Francisco the Sacramento Solons defeated Pacific Coast League leader Hollywood Stars 4 1 behind a pitching duo Mallette and Grove to trim the gap to three games behind the Stars while San Diego beat Oakland 7 4 and Seattle swept Portland 5 4. Ramsdell took the loss.

SAN Francisco Sacramento Solons Hollywood Stars Mal Mallette Orval Grove Sacs San Diego Padres Oakland Seattle Rainiers Portland Beavers Mallette Hollywood Willard Ramsdell Ramsdell Sacramento The Stars

Henry Knocks Out Jay Lambert In Third Round

Clarence Henry of Los Angeles stops West Jordan medical student Jay Lambert in the third round of a scheduled 11 round feature at Legion Stadium. Henry, 183, a former Golden Gloves champ and protege of ex heavy champ Jack Dempsé, floored Lambert in the fourth round and had him on the ropes with a left to the jaw. Lambert, Olympian hopeful, had briefly fought back in the second round before Henry took control.

Hollywood Clarence Henry Los Angeles Jay Lambert West Jordan Utah Legion Stadium Henry Jack Dempsé Lambert San Francisco

Walcott Triumphs In Exhibition Card At Chicago Stadium

World heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles defeated Joe Modzelle in a four round exhibition on a five titleholders dream card at Chicago Stadium before 7 236 fans. Charles displayed speed and power from his Jersey Joe Walcott title era as other titleholders also fought exhibitions.

Chicago Ezzard Charles Cincinnati Joe Modzelle New Kensington Chicago Stadium Charles Joe Walcott Gus Lesnevich

Warriors On Varsity at Poca Tello High School Grid

Poca Tello High School grid squad fields 37 players led by coach Chace Anderson. Ends Dick Pettit Ronald Semmons Fred Hutchinson Bob Pettit Tim Brennan Dave Haller. Tackles Roger Kerr Raymond Lish Leon Terry Dick Foote Kenneth Kerr. Guards Glen Lattimore Glenn Fenwick Wayne Finch Billy White Vern Herzog Dale Vesser Reese Brown. Centers Ted Tyler Bill Fuger DuWayne Dickson. Quarterbacks Doug Collins Cliff Sato Lynn Halliday Gary Smith. Halfbacks Ray Stevenson Ronald Edgley Charles Pickett Glen Evans Charles Davis Wayne Roberts Ted Tubbs Bob Ames Jack Gray. Fullbacks Estel Skip Walz Jimmie Driever John Mena.

Chace Anderson Pocatello High School Dick Pettit Ronald Semmons Fred Hutchinson Bob Pettit Tim Brennan Dave Haller Roger Kerr Raymond Lish Leon Terry Dick Foote Kenneth Kerr Glen Lattimore Glenn Fenwick Wayne Finch Billy White Vern Herzog Dale Vesser Reese Brown Ted Tyler Bill Fuger DuWayne Dickson Doug Collins Cliff Sato Lynn Halliday Gary Smith Ray Stevenson Ronald Edgley Charles Pickett Glen Evans Charles Davis Wayne Roberts Ted Tubbs Bob Ames Jack Gray Estel Skip” Walz Jimmie Driever John Mena

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