Carlson Wins Olympic Trial Quarter Final by Knockout
Idaho boxer Herb Carlson of the University of Idaho knocked out Pat Patterson of Jacksonville in the first round to reach the Olympic trial semifinals in Boston. Carlson, a two time national collegiate champion, could become the first boxer to win the college crown four times. The Boston Garden bout helped fuel a strong showing by army and navy boxing teams as semi final berths were decided for the Olympic team.
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Wallace
Idaho
Herb Carlson
University of Idaho
Boston
Pat Patterson
Jacksonville
Fla
Army
Navy
Boston Garden
Coley Wallace
New York
Art Saey
University of Miami
Charlie Narcus
Mavy
Charley Dewey
Michigan State College
Doug Ellwood
Louisiana State
Army set to reach 790000 by 1949 under peacetime draft plan
Secretary Royall outlined a phased force expansion from 542000 to 790000 by July 1 1949, with 12 regular divisions and six national guard divisions. He noted funds for next fiscal year limit immediate rise to 837000 and emphasized readiness of guard units as a mobilizable strike force once strength goals are met.
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Royall
National Guard
Robinson Defeats Docusen In 15 Round Decision
World welterweight champion Ray Sugar Robinson defends his title with a unanimous decision over Bernard Docusen of New Orleans after 15 rounds at Comiskey Park Chicago. Docusen was floored once in the 11th after a 9 count as an estimated 8,500 fans watched.
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Docusen
Chicago
Ray “Sugar” Robinson
Bernard Docusen
New Orleans
Comiskey Park
Chicago White Sox
Ex Cardinals Players Spread Across Six Baseball Leagues
Former Pocatello second baseman Sally Hemus now hits .257 for Houston in the Texas league. Tom O Laughlin, last year’s Columbus center fielder, bats .267 for Columbus in the Sally league. Busi ness manager Marvin Milkes notes others: Bob Thomson with Lynchburg at .240, Wimpy Quinn with Fresno at .244. Clarence Beers with Columbus in the American association. Omaha’s Western league rookies Danny Hile Johnny Griggs and Tom Kelly pitch for the Western league.
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Sally Hemus
Pocatello
Houston
Tom O’laughlin
Columbus
Marvin Milkes
Pocatello Cardinals
Bob Thomson
Lynchburg
Piedmont
Wimpy Quinn
Fresno
Clarence Beers
Omaha
Danny Hile
Johnny Griggs
Tom Kelly
Destruction in Fukui Amid Fire Storm and Casualty Estimates
Reports from American and Japanese observers describe widespread ruin in Fukui with only a few government buildings intact. Fire raged for hours, streets split by cracks, water mains burst, and a seven story department store allegedly collapsed. Casualty figures remain uncertain though expert cautions suggest large losses.
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Kawazu
Ben Evans
Crawfordsville
Ind
Pukui
Tokyo
Sea of Japan
Honshu
Japan
Sack Called to Omaha in Western League Move
Gene Sack outfielder for the Pocatello Cardinals is called to Omaha of the Western league. Lee Singleton and Anglos were optioned to Willows of the Far Western league, with Anglos released. Norman Jurasin, 19, right handed pitcher from Sacramento, signed to play with the Redbird nine. Cardinals travel to Great Falls for series as Ma honey and Robey stay for treatment.
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Gene Sack
Omaha
Pocatello Cardinals
Marvin Milkes
Milkes
Lee Singleton
Gos Angeles
Willows
Calif
Singleton
Angelos
Norman Jurasin
Sacramento
Redbird Nine
Jurasin
Salt Lake City Bees
Cardinals
Great Falls
Mont
The
Electrics
Bob Mahoney
George Robey
College Basketball Scores and Schedules for Western Mountain
Multiple games listed with current player records and matchups. Cities include Salt Lake City Boise Pocatello Great Falls Idaho Falls Billings Ogden Twin Falls with 8:15 to 8:30 p m start times and player records such as Drilling Dickey Del Dotto Roberts Curley Tussoff Lehman Chuka Zavitka Kuehl.
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Drilling
Dickey
Boise
del Dotto
Roberts
Pocatello
Curley
Great Falls
Tussoff
Idaho Falls
Lehman
Billings
Chuka
Ogden
Zavitka
Twin Falls
Kuehl
Stern
W. L. Pet
Pocatello Vee
Ogden Aee
Boise Steeeee
Political Leaders State Program for Vote Drive
California's 62 member delegation signed pledges to back the president but will caucus in Philadelphia to chart a course as conditions at that time. Some draft Eisenhower sentiment was known among the group led by John F. Shelley.
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Philadelphia
California
John F. Shelley
San Francisco
Eisenhower
Asiatic elephant Avoids Sunlight in Dense Forests
The Asiatic elephant dislikes strong sunlight and prefers living in dense forests during the hot months.
Cardinals Slip To Third Place In Pioneer League
Great Falls Electrics defeated Pocatello 11 6 to take a 2 1 lead in the series and drop the Cardinals to third in the standings. Bob White pitched seven hits allowed while the Sparkies offense produced in every inning aided by five Cardinal errors. Barczewski Briskey O Keefe and Swederski led the Electrics with homers and RBIs as Thirteen hits, nine walks, and three home runs fueled the win ahead of Tuesday’s rematch in Great Falls.
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Great Falls Electrics
Electrics
Bob White
Sparkies
Pocatello
Ray Lewins
Ed Mickelson
al Neil
Rolland LeBlanc
White
Cares
Ned Sheehan
Dominic Barczewski
Lawrence Swederski
Great Falls
Pat O'Keefe
Dick Briskey
Barczewski
Segate
Markert
Keating
Briskey
Thurston
O’keefe
Sheehan
Swedersk
Schuerman
Swederski
O'Keefe
Bar
Segale
Cqereeses Wilburn
Sceseesee Markert
Escseess ‘Keating
Ssesees
O'Retle
Ceeese White
Pevceseners
Pocatello AB
POA Schuerman
Lowins
Mickeson
Eeeenee Nell
Eee LeBlanc
Eee Sheehan
Peeteeee Eee
Koby
Syria accuses U.S. ship of shelling defenses
Al Barazi said a U.S. warship at Bernadotte’s disposal shelled Syria’s interior during an Arab Israeli clash in northern Palestine two days earlier. He arrived in Cairo for the Arab League committee meeting and protested a U.S. exchange of diplomatic reps with Israel, while J Escarati denied knowledge of the incident.
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al Barazi
Palestine
Cairo
Arab League
Syria
U.S
Israel
Bernacotte
J. Escarati
Louis Retires From Ring Proposes Elimination Tourney for Champion
New York—Joe Louis declared he is an ex boxer and proposed an elimination tournament to crown a successor after quitting the ring. He said he won’t back Wallace or a third party and denied plans to run for Congress. Louis, in good spirits, discussed the idea with promoters and noted his decision to retire.
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New York
Joe Louis
Wallace
Louis
Congress
Marshall Miles
20Th Century Sporting Club
Mike Jacobs
Sol Strauss
Jim Jeffries
Joe Walcott
Gus Lesmovich
Army drafts plan outlined at 30 thousand monthly call
Defense officials discussed inducting between 200000 and 22000 in the first year but a 30000 monthly draft call for men aged 19 to 25 is treated as modest. The discussion centers on scale and implications of a larger conscription program.
Dietrich Becomes Grandmother After Grandchild Birth
Marlene Dietrich is reported to have become a grandmother when her 24 year old daughter Mrs. William Ri gave birth to an eight pound baby on Monday.
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New York
Marlene Dietrich
Mrs
Willam Ri
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