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I'll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Bulletin Sports Editor) Sports fans are an odd lot. They live in records, near-records and cracks at records. The average one can, without blinking an eye, tell you who won the National League batting championship in 1941 (Pete Reiser, .343) which pitcher attained the greatest number of wins in a single season (Jack Chesbro, '04 New York Yankees with 41). However, ask this same guy his home telephone number and he will most probably have to look in the telephone book, the poor man's "who's who." This is all in getting to the main topic of conversation in tonight's season, kiddies, with this being: "Just What Good Are Records." It was the late George Herman "Babe" Ruth who said (I think), "Records were made to be broken." Since that time friend fan has been keeping track of everything from the yearly pitching records to which third baseman committed the greatest number of errors while playing in a Chicago windstorm. It is our contention that the entire sports setup whereby sports plays such a tremendous amount of interest to new marks is a bit out of proportion. Let's take a look at the deal. In '04, for instance, when Chesbro won those 41 games he was tossing what amounted to a rock with seams. As in contrast to the pellet being used presently the thing was about as live as last week's news. In addition to this, one must realize that baseball in those days was not the big business it is today. A ball club carried only as many men as was needed and for this reason pitchers were not quite as numerous as they are today. Chesbro, therefore, was made to hurl a greater number of times and putting this in with the idea that he was gifted with a dead ball, the mark, while fabulous, can be seen in a clearer light. Another record which is constantly being pointed out is Ruth's of four-ply pokes in the '27 season. Now, it does not take any expert to realize that Ruth is probably the greatest home run hitter of all time. It is doubtful that any batter today will be able to crack that mark. But, there we are again. Why is this so? For one thing, in contrast to the days when Chesbro was pitching, the ball used in the Ruthian Period was extremely live. In fact there are those who say that it was 90 per cent rabbit and 18 per cent leather. However, taking the thing a step further, it is also realized that Babe was playing with a number of men who could hit them out of the park with almost as much ease as Ruth. Look at it like this. The Babe had on his ball club such men as the late Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri, who could rip the cover off the ball the same like the Bambino. the greatest home run hitter of all time. It is doubtful that any batter today will be able to crack the mark. But, there we are again. Why is this so? For one thing, in contrast to the days when Chesbro was pitching, the ball used in the Ruthian Period was extremely live. In fact there are those who say that it was 90 per cent rabbit and 10 per cent leather. However, taking the thing a step further, it is also realized that Babe was playing with a number of men who could hit them out of the park with almost as much ease as Ruth. Look at it like this. The Babe had on his ball club such men as the late Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri, who could rip the cover off the ball the same like the Bambino. What was a pitcher to do? Today if a man such as Ted Williams or Mickey Mantle starts on a home run binge they can be walked; in Ruth's day a base on balls meant little as a defensive measure. The next guy could cost you two runs rather than just a singleton. However, today the chances are good that when a heavy hitter comes to bat, he could be walked with the next batter not being quite such a risk. Therefore, Ruth had an advantage which has not been given to many athletes. Another one which for many years has been discussed for numerous seasons is the 96 stolen pillows of Tyrus Cobb in 1915. This is the one which shall not be cracked for many years as the game today is not quite as "catch can" as it was then. Cobb had the option to take off whenever he pleased, which is not the case today. So, we can see in these examples that records, while interesting, are nothing more than conversation pieces. A ball player who thinks only of records would be about as much use as a hot water faucet with no pipe. The real "team player" is the backbone of any ball club. This is seen in the fact that many teams have been able to smash mark after mark but still not win any League championship. It is interesting to note that when a ball club wins a crown friend fan is very often surprised when it is seen that no real standout can be found. So, like we have said. Records are interesting, certainly, but let's keep them where they belong. Don't allow them to grow out of proportion. Servite Friars Defeat Bishop In Resumed Contest, 6-2 By STEVE HUDSON The Friars High bounced back from a 2-2 deadlock, as they picked up four runs in the top of the eighth inning to cop a 6-2 decision over the Bishop Amat JV's at La Puente Friday. The first five innings were played three weeks ago on the same diamond as the tilt was called on account of darkness after the Amat JV's had battled back to gain a 2-2 tie. The Friars were unable to get a man on base in the first two stanzas while the Amaters had themselves a collective field day. Jim Busby started things off with a sharp single to center and advanced to second on catcher Jim Osborn's wild throw. With one out Bidsby scored on shortstop Bill Hamlett's booming triple to left. The next batter, Davey Moore, struck out but the ball was dropped by catcher Osborn. His throw sailed past first sacker Den. Ticket 'Beef' Causes Fights at Coliseum LOS ANGELES (UPI)—The Los Angeles Dolgers had orders today from the city attorney to avoid seating mixups like the one on opening night when fans with free tickets moved into bought-up seats. The fire department charged ANOTHER WIN — An over finish line to gravel yesterday as Bob McMorrow The Friars were unable to get a man on base in the first two stanzas while the Amaters had themselves a collective field day. Jim Busby started things off with a sharp single to center and advanced to second on catcher Jim Osborn's wild throw. With one out Bubsy scored on shortstop Bill Hamlett's booming triple to left. The next batter, Davey Moore, struck out but the ball was dropped by catcher Osborn. His throw sailed past first sacker Dennis Russo into short right field. Hamlett, who could easily have scored from third, decided not to risk it. A play which eventually cost Amat the ball game, as Al Hanks struck out to end the inning. Will Do Something The Friars finally decided to do something about their state of affairs in the third, as Terry Ericson led off with a walk and went to second on Don Maguire's bunt single. With two gone, Ronnie Thomas singled to left clearing the bases making it 2-1 Servite. This is the way it stayed until the bottom of the fifth when Al Hanks' base hit scored. Manuel Caddeza from second who had walked. Bishop Amat couldn't score again and the game was called at the end of five innings. After an intermission of almost a month, the game was resumed under strangely enough, the same cold smoggy conditions which had accompanied the first tiff. This time the Serviters struck with a vengeance. Although unable to score in the seventh after loading the bases, it was only a matter of time until the eighth. With one out after JV pitcher Manuel Caddeza had given free tickets to Randy Frazier and Jim Osborn, Mike Hunter doubled to center to score all runners and ice the tail game. The Friars now hold a 7-3 record with only a rematch game with Fremont remaining. Ticket 'Beef' Causes Fights at Coliseum LOS ANGELES (UPI)—The Los Angeles Dodgers had orders today from the city attorney to avoid seating mixups like the one on opening night when fans with free tickets moved into bought-up seats. The fire department charged that about 1,000 fans argued over the seats at last Tuesday night's opener against St. Louis in the Coliseum. The passes did not call for specific seats. The holders took reserved seats. Several fights broke out, and the displaced ticket holders jammed aisles and tunnels of the Coliseum. Firemen said the situation created a safety problem. Cub Official Enters Inglewood Hospital INGLEWOOD (UPI)—Bob Lewis, traveling secretary of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, was undergoing treatment today at Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital. Hospital attendants said only that he was not in critical condition. Lewis, who has not been in the best of health, was hospitalized Friday after suffering a slight stroke. He had complained of a severe pain in his leg while in San Francisco, but came to Los Angeles with the Cubs for a three game series with the Dodgers. Hospital attendants gave no indication whether Lewis would have to remain in the hospital when Chicago departs after Sunday's game. PATTERSON RATED FA STOCKHOLM (UPI)—heavyweight Ingemar J considers Floyd Patterson overwhelming favorite to his heavyweight title againstish challenger Brian L Indianapolis May 1, J said London would "need to stand a chance aga champion. ANOTHER WIN — Anaheim’s Bill Smith races over finish line to grab victory in 100-yard dash yesterday as Bob McPhillips finishes second. The Colonists bombed the Oilers 83-21 in a Sunset League meet which saw Colonyville remain undefeated in Loop action. (Bulletin Photo) Colonist Hunting A torrid Anaheim Colonists squad, capturing all but one city event, bombed a spit out-manned Huntington gasper crew, 83-21 on the leader path yesterday. Coach Bob Hager’s State League leaders were defended only the 880 as Bob Hager raced to a 2:08.2 clip to for the Oiler’s only first finish. Otherwise the meet was onist. They started early and late as Denis Vollom took 120 highs for a win to e-meet. He covered the distance Many Wins Denis’ win was followed triumph on the part of Bills who galloped to a decision 100. Bill zipped to a 10.1 timing out teammate Bob Mc and Malek of Anaheim. George Bragg then zoomed win in the 440 as he covered distance in a good 52.1. Following the Huntington win in the 880, Leigh Huittued the victory parade galloped to a 180 lows when he turned in a clocking of 52. He was followed across its line by Huntington High’s Gary Mandic andheim’s Mike Maxson. Buoyed by their showing in the meet, Anaheim came with a win in 220. He zipped to a 23.5 timing beating out Bragg and ANOTHER WIN — Anaheim’s Bill Smith races over finish line to grab victory in 100-yard dash yesterday as Bob McPhillips finishes second. The Colonists bombed the Oilers 83-21 in a Sunset League meet which saw Colonyville remain undefeated in Loop action. (Bulletin Photo) Mater Dei Horsehiders Dropped By Mary Star of Sea, 7-4 By BOB LUSKEY Leaving two men on base in each inning, Mater Dei was knocked out of its Parochial League leadership by Mary Star of the Sea yesterday afternoon 7 to 4 at Peck Park in San Pedro. The Monarchs came through with 10 hits during the seven inning fray, but could not string them together so as to bring in the runs when needed. Fine hitting performances by Dan Salcido, second baseman Paul Gentleman, and catcher Bill Brennen, who all went two for four, did little in helping the Monarch cause. Meanwhile, the winning Stars were able to scratch but six hits off Mater Dei pitchers Dennis Fraser and John Huarte, but the host nine made them count and therefore waltzed off with the victory. Losing MD chucker Dennis Fraser put in a fairly decent mound showing in the first five innings before falling apart in the sixth frame, when he let in five runs. During his time on the hill, the lanky Monarch righthander struck out four and walked three. Huarte, Fraser’s replacement, whiffed two while walking one and hitting one batter. Played Tie When Mater Dei and Mary Star met earlier in the first round of Parochial League play the two teams played a two to two 10 inning tie before calling the game because of darkness. Things were comparatively quiet in the first inning, with neither side drawing blood, however, in the second frame both teams pushed across one run each. Mater Dei looked like a sure thing for victory soon after that, as the Monarchs added single scores in the third, fourth and fifth innings to assume a four to one lead going into the bottom of the sixth. However, it was here that Fraser and the Monarchs met their match as the San Pedrans railed for five big runs to snatch the decision from the Orange Countians’ grass. In the circuit standings. The loss dealt a staggering blow to the locals’ title hopes. However, the Monarchs will have a chance to get back on the beam next week when they play host to San Gabriel Mission on Tuesday, Mary Star on Thursday, and St. Paul’s on Friday. All three contests are slated for Memorial Park in Santa Ana. Cubs to Assault ‘Wall’ In Dodger Battle By ALEX KAHN United Press International LOS ANGELES (UPI) — The Chicago Cubs tonight make another assault on the “Chinese Wall” left field screen at the Coliseum after having breached it Friday night when they pounded out a 9-4 victory over the Dodgers. For tonight’s game, manager Bob Scheffing of the Cubs named rookie righthander Joe Scheffer-nth to make his first start while for Los Angeles, Danny McDevitt also makes his seasonal debut. The Dodgers failed at their own game Friday night as no’ only did they fail to get a single homer for the first time this week, but they even failed to get one extra base hit. Lee Walls led off the three-homer attack of the Cubs in the fifth, slapping a looper over the screen with none on. Ernie Banks opened with a homer in the seventh, and with a man on base in the same frame, Dale Long tripled and scored on Walls’ sacrifice fly. But the biggest homer was Walt Moryn’s two-run blast in the eighth over the right field fence, 375 feet from home plate. It was the first homer to that area this season. Last year the Cubs hit 13 homers in the Coliseum, with Walls accounting for six of them. The Dodgers played hit-and-run and stole bases to tally four runs in four separate innings. The play that gave the crowd of 19.894 its first chance to cheer came in the second on a double steal by Charlie Neal and Don Zimmer, with Neal sliding home to score. Major League Standings National League W. L. Pet GB Milwaukee 4 0 1.000 Chicago 4 2 .667 1 San Francisco 4 3 .571 1½ Cincinnati 3 2 .600 1½ Los Angeles 3 3 .500 2 Philadelphia 2 2 .500 2 St. Louis 2 5 .286 3½ Pittsburgh 0 5 .000 4½ Friday’s Results: Pittsburgh’ 2 Milwaukee 2 (tie game, called after nine innings, rain) Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 1 (N) St. Louis 4 San Francisco 1 (N) Saturday’s Probable Pitchers Pittsburgh at Milwaukee—Law (0-1) vs. Buhl (0-0). Philadelphia at Cincinnati—Morehead (0-0) vs. Newcombe (0-1). St. Louis at San Francisco—McDaniel (1-0) vs. Sanford (0-1) Chicago at Los Angeles (night)—Hillman (1-0) or Phillips (0-1) vs. McDevitt (0-0) or Snyder (0-0). Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh at Milwaukee Following the Huntington win in the 880, Leigh Huntinued the victory parade galloped to a 180 lows where he turned in a clocking of 12. He was followed across its line by Huntington High’s Gary Mandic and heim’s Mike Maxson. Buoyed by their showing in the meet, Anaheim co-mit to hit home as Malek came with a win in 220. He zipped to a 23.5 timing beating out Bragg and Hinton’s Anderson, who tied place position. Relay Team Wins The top-rated Colonial team won as expected and was Mickey Castricone’s hit paydirt. Mickey, who has been playing numerous occasions finally reached a distance of 21-feet and a half inches. It was a complete sweep by McKnight snagged the play and Van Tassel took show. Voltom then snagged that as only double win took high jump laurels to five-foot-10-inch leap. He was followed by Hugh George Farquhar, for HunBill Farnery carried the colors in the shotput and he ball 45-feet-16-inches. The varsity events conwith Don Jacques taking to the pole vault. Good Height He reached a height of six-inches. While the varsity was denitioning in command ion, the Oilers were able to Bee win by the score of 56–29. They also took Cee-laurfeating the Colonists 85-12. Hager pointed out for YARBSITY EVENT 120 HH—Vollom (A), 2. Maxxon, Habes (A), 100—Smith (A), 2. McPhillai, Malek (A), 10.1. 440—1. Bragg (A), 2. L. HB, 2. Robertson (A), 2. L. 880—1. Nevgardt (H), 2. (A), 2. Woodward (H), 2. (HB), 2. Maxxon (A), 2. L. HB, 2. Maxxon (A), 2. Bragg Anderson (HB), 23.5. MILE—1. Whaston (A), 2. Lenax (HB), 4:45.4. RELAY—Casterome (A), 2.3. (B), 2. Van Tassel (A), 21°F. SP—Farney (A), 2. Key Johnson (H), 5:10°F. PV—Sheppie Farquhar (HB), 11°F. Total: Anaheim $8$, Huntington $2$. BEE 78 HH—1. Ishihi (HB), 2. S. HA, J.B., Beasley (A), 14.8. 100—1. Hermann (HB), 2. H. 690—Tylier (HB), 2. Cox Edwards (A), 13:2.0. 120 LH—1. Purdy (HB), 14.8. Beasley (A), J.B., Beasley (A), 14.8. Trojan Freshmen Capture Track Win LOS ANGELES (UPI) — Paced by shotputter Dallas Long and sprinter Bruce Munn, the University of Southern California freshmen Friday night scored an easy victory over Antelope Valley Junior College and the Occidental frog. Long-heaved the shot 60 feet, 1¼ inches, while Munn ran the 100-yard dash in 9.7 and the 220 in 21.8. USC took the meet with 83 5/6 points, Antelope Valley scored 37 5/6 and Occidental had 37½. PATTERSON RATED FAVORITE STOCKHOLM (UPI) — Swedish heavyweight Ingemar Johansson considers Floyd Patterson an overwhelming favorite to defend his heavyweight title against British challenger Bridn London at Indianapolis May 1. Johansson said London would "need an axe" to stand a chance against the champion. Linda Haas Named FJC Sports Queen Linda Haas, 18, of 1453 Beverly Drive, Anaheim, was named Sports Queen at Fullerton Junior College last night. She was chosen at a dance on the college campus. Linda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Haas, formerly of La Habra. They moved to this city in February. Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 1 (N) St. Louis 4 San Francisco 1 (N) Saturday's Probable Pitchers Pittsburgh at Milwaukee—Law (0-1) vs. Buhl (0-0). Philadelphia at Cincinnati—Morehead (0-0) vs. Newcombe (0-1). St. Louis at San Francisco—McDaniel (1-0) vs. Sanford (0-1) Chicago at Los Angeles (night)—Hillman (1-0) or Phillips (0-1) vs. McDevitt (0-0) or Snyder (0-0). Sunday's Games Pittsburgh at Milwaukee Philadelphia at Cincinnati Chicago at Los Angeles St. Louis at San Francisco American League W. L. Pet. GB Cleveland 5 0 1.000 ... Chicago 5 2 714 1 Boston 3 2 .600 2 New York 3 2 .600 2 Washington 2 3 .400 3 Baltimore 2 3 .400 3 Kansas City 2 4 .333 3% Detroit 0 6 .000 5% Friday's Results Boston 4 New York 0 Chicago 6 Detroit 5 Cleveland 4 Kansas City 3 (N) Baltimore 4 Washington 3 (N) Saturday's Probble Pitchers New York at Boston—Maas (0-0) vs. Bowls (0-0). Washington at Baltimore—Stobbs (0-0) vs. Walker (0-0). Kansas City at Cleveland—Terry (0-1) vs. Ferrarese (1-0). Detroit at Chicago—Hoeft (0-0) vs. Moore (0-0). Sunday's Games New York at Boston Detroit at Chicago Kansas City at Cleveland Washington at Baltimore (2 games) RAMS SIGN MEADOR LOS ANGELES (UPI)—The Los Angeles Rams have signed Ed Meador, little All-America halfback from Arkansas Tech. Meador was a seventh round draft selection at the January draft meeting. Red Sox Have Farm In Hospital Ward BOSTON (UPI)—If you hail mall for the Red Sox just to Santa Maria Hospital. First baseman Vic Wert pitches Dick Sisler and Sullivan all are patients they fleeing from the flu. A total of 18 Boston players have been bitten by the bush during the past three weeks, victim is manager Mike H who refuses to enter the h Colonist Track Squad Rips Huntington Beach Crew A torrid Anaheim Colonist track squad, capturing all but one varsity event, bombed a spirited but out-manned Huntington Beach gasper crew, 83-21 on the local cinder path yesterday. Coach Bob Hager's Sunset League leaders were defeated in only the 880 as Bob Nevagarit raced to a 2:08.2 to clip the locals for the Oiler's only first place finish. Otherwise the meet was all Colonist. They started early and finished late as Denis Vollom toured the 120 highs for a win to open the meet. He covered the distance in 16.1. Many Wins Denis' win was followed by a triumph on the part of Bill Smith who galloped to a decision in the 100. Bill zipped to a 10.1 timing, beating out teammate Bob McPhillips and Malek of Anaheim. George Bragg then zoomed to a win in the 440 as he covered the distance in a good 52.1. Following the Huntington Beach win in the 880, Leigh Hunt continued the victory parade as he galloped to a 180 lows win when he turned in a clocking of 20.6. He was followed across the finish line by Huntington Beach High's Gary Mandic and Anaheim's Mike Maxson. Buoyed by their showing thus far in the meet, Anaheim continued to hit home as Malek came through with a win in 220. He zipped to a 23.5 timing, thus eating out Bragg and Hunting. praise Castricone, Hunt, Bragg, Smith, Farney, Malek and Henry Acendo. Acendo won a second spot in the 880 and looked real good in doing so. The Colonists will now go back to the practice field in preparation for their coming meet with Santa Ana Friday. Heavy drills are expected for this affair as it could be one of the tougher matches of the year for Hager's charges. Pioneer Tracksters Nip B.P. Coyotes, 54-50 BUENA PARK — Coach Joe Scott's Western High School Pioneers, turning in their best effort of the season, upset a favored Buena Park Coyote crew, 54-50 in a Freeway League contest yesterday. The meet, which was held on the loser's track, saw the affair go down to the relay event with Buena Park holding a slight 50-49 lead. However, at this point the Pioneers rose to the occasion as they tallied a win in the event when the spirited locals out-distanced their opposition in good fashion. Coming through with many crucial wins for the Westerners, were such men as Gary Woodson, who took a triple victory, these triumphs coming in the 100, 220 and broad jump. Briscoe. Too Eddie Briscoe also took three wins with decisions in the 120 highs, 180 lows and high jump. It was tremendous victory for the locals, who had lost. Following the Huntington Beach win in the 880, Leigh Hunt continued the victory parade as he galloped to a 180 lows win when he turned in a clocking of 20.6. He was followed across the finish line by Huntington Beach High's Gary Mandic and Anaheim's Mike Maxson. Buoyed by their showing thus far on the meet, Anaheim continued to hit home as Malek came through with a win in 220. He zipped to a 23.5 timing, thus beating out Bragg and Huntington's Anderson, who tied for the place position. Relay Team Wins The top-rated Colonist relay team won as expected and then it was Mickey Castricone's turn to hit paydirt. Mickey, who has been placing on numerous occasions finally won the broadjump jackpot as he reached a distance of 21-feet eight and a half inches. It was a complete sweep as Dick McKnight snagged the place pole and Van Tassel took show money. Volloom then snagged the honor as the only double win when he took high jump laurels with a five-foot-10-inch leap. He was followed by Hunt and George Farquhar, for Huntington. Bill Farney carried the local colors in the shotput and tossed the ball 45-feet-16-inches. The varsity events concluded with Don Jacques taking the win in the pole vault. Good Height He reached a height of 11-feet-ix-inches. While the varsity was defeating huntington in commanding fashion, the Oilers were able to take a bee win by the score of 56-38. They also took Cee-laurels, defeating the Colonists 65-12. Hager pointed out for special VARSITY EVENT 120 HH - Vololm (A), 2. Mandie BJ - 1. Castricone (A), 2. McPhillips (A), Malek (A), 10.1. 440 - 1. Bragg (A), 2. L. Anderson BJ - 1. Robertson (A), 32.1. 880 - 1. Nevgardt (A), 2. Acevedo BJ - 1. Woodward (A), 2.08.3. 150 LH - 1. Hunt (A), 2. Mandie BJ - 2. Maxae (A), 20.6. 220 - 1. Malek (A), 2. Bragg (A) tie Anderson (BH), 23.5. 250 - 1. Dyer (A), 2. Hunter (BP), 37.4. MPLE - 1. Whaston (A), Dmitriff RELAY - 1. Lomax (HB), 4:54.5. RELAY - Anaheim (HB), 4:54.5. BEE 70 HH - 1. Ishih (HB), 2. Shigenaka BJ - 1. Castricone (A), 2. McKnight (A), 2. Van Tassel(A), 21'bj. HJ - 1. Vololm (A), 2. Hunt (A), 2. Arquhar (HB), 5'10". SP - 1. Farney (A), 2. Key (A), 2. Johnson (HB), 45'10. Pleasant Jockeys (A), 2. Sheppard (A) tie Farquhar (HB), 11'6. Total: Anaheim 83, Huntington Beach. BEE 70 HH - 1. Ishih (HB), 2. Shigenaka BJ - 1. Castricone (A), 2. McKnight (A), 2. Van Tassel(A), 21'bj. HJ - 1. Vololm (A), 2. Hunt (A), 2. Arquhar (HB), 5'10". SP - 1. Farney (A), 2. Key (A), 2. Johnson (HB), 45'10. Pleasant Jockeys (A), 2. Sheppard (A) tie Farquhar (HB), 11'6. Total: Anaheim 83, Huntington Beach. NEW YORK (UPI) — Fearless Fraley's facts and figures: Casey Stengel, the New York Yankee manager, reveres John McGraw under whom he played when the "Little Napoleon" skipped the Giants in the long ago and still delights in telling how McGraw rode him. "Once," said Stengel, "Frankie Frisch made a great play and I jumped up off the bench and gave him a big hand." McGraw shot Stengel a cold-eyed glance and said scornfully: "That shows what you know about baseball, you busher. If Frisch had been playing his position right he wouldn't have had to make that kind of a play." ... proving, according to Stengel, that all isn't gold that glitters. Take it from Bobby Dodd, long an advocate of two-platoon football, the college rules still haven't been relaxed enough to permit one-way football. He tried having offensive and defensive units during spring practice at Georgia Tech and the teams not only wore themselves out rushing on and off the field but also used up their times out too quickly. It means that not as many boys will get a chance to play, either. Dodd had planned to carry 52 players but now will go back to three teams which will be able to play both offense and defense... "It's back to the salt mines now," he states ... Keep your eye on Dick Mayer when they play the U.S. Open at Winged Foot in June. Mayer hasn't done well since winning the Open and the World in 1957, a year in which he earned $70,000. Last year he copped only $8,000. "I've hit more practice balls already this year than I did in all of last year," he says, pointing to his 68 in the final round of the Masters for a fourth place tie as evidence that "my game is coming back strong." ... add to this fact that Winged Foot is the course where he learned to play golf and you have all the ingredients of a comeback ... Pimlico officials announce one of the greatest advance sales in the 83-year history of the Preakness, noting that fans from 17 states and Canada already have bought in for the middle race of the Triple Crown on May 16. Most distant reservation is from McKinley, Wyo. There is one for a fan in Nashua, N.H., who first attended the race when it was run in 1955—and run by a colt named Nashua .... Incidentally, six Preakness hopefuls—Tommy Lee, First Land- By OSCAR FRALEY NEW YORK (UPI) — Fearless Fraley's facts and figures: Casey Stengel, the New York Yankee manager, reveres John McGraw under whom he played when the "Little Napoleon" skipped the Giants in the long ago and still delights in telling how McGraw rode him. "Once," said Stengel, "Frankie Frisch made a great play and I jumped up off the bench and gave him a big hand." McGraw shot Stengel a cold-eyed glance and said scornfully: "That shows what you know about baseball, you busher. If Frisch had been playing his position right he wouldn't have had to make that kind of a play." ... proving, according to Stengel, that all isn't gold that glitters. Take it from Bobby Dodd, long an advocate of two-platoon football, the college rules still haven't been relaxed enough to permit one-way football. He tried having offensive and defensive units during spring practice at Georgia Tech and the teams not only wore themselves out rushing on and off the field but also used up their times out too quickly. It means that not as many boys will get a chance to play, either. Dodd had planned to carry 52 players but now will go back to three teams which will be able to play both offense and defense... "It's back to the salt mines now," he states ... Keep your eye on Dick Mayer when they play the U.S. Open at Winged Foot in June. Mayer hasn't done well since winning the Open and the World in 1957, a year in which he earned $70,000. Last year he copped only $8,000. "I've hit more practice balls already this year than I did in all of last year," he says, pointing to his 68 in the final round of the Masters for a fourth place tie as evidence that "my game is coming back strong." ... add to this fact that Winged Foot is the course where he learned to play golf and you have all the ingredients of a comeback ... Pimlico officials announce one of the greatest advance sales in the 83-year history of the Preakness, noting that fans from 17 states and Canada already have bought in for the middle race of the Triple Crown on May 16. Most distant reservation is from McKinley, Wyo. There is one for a fan in Nashua, N.H., who first attended the race when it was run in 1955—and run by a colt named Nashua .... Incidentally, six Preakness hopefuls—Tommy Lee, First Land- Red Sox Have Farm in Hospital Ward BOSTON (UPI)—If you have any ball for the Red Sox just send it to Santa Maria Hospital. First baseman Vic Wertz and catchers Dick Sisler and Frank Mullian all are patients there suffering from the flu. A total of 18 Boston players have been bitten by the bug during the past three weeks. Latest victim is manager Mike Higgins, who refuses to enter the hospital. PIMLICO officials announce one of the greatest advance sales in the 83-year history of the Preakness, noting that fans from 17 states and Canada already have bought in for the middle race of the Triple Crown on May 16. Most distant reservation is from McKinley, Wyo. Then there is one for a fan in Nashua, N.H., who first attended the race when it was run in 1955—and run by a colt named Nashua ... Incidentally, six Preakness hopefuls—Tomy Lee, First Landing, Easy Spur, Trollus, Finnegan and Sword Dancer—are progeny from the line of the great Thoroughbred Phalaris... that's the stallion which dropped dead after being at stud—and whose resulting foal was named immortal hour ... Pepperdine Gaspers Defeat Two Squads SANTA BARBARA (UPI)—Bob Simms cleared the high-jump bar at 6 feet 6¼ inches to pace Pepperdine to victory over Oxnard Air Force Base and Westmont College in a triangular track meet here. Pepperdine had 86 points, Oxnard 51 and Westmont 23. Oxnard's Bill Dellinger and Pepperdine's Clayton Tave turned in fine performances, winning three events each. Dellinger, formerly a star with the University of Oregon, won the half-mile event in 2:01.7, the mile in 4:27.3 and the two -mile in 8:43.8. BEST WISHES MEXICO CITY (UPI)—Joe Beccera had the best wishes of Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos as he resumed training Friday for his June 3 Los Angeles bout against bantamweight champion Alphonse Halimi of France. Chavez Ravine Residents Await Court Decision LOS ANGELES (UPI)—Residents of Chavez Ravine still have no legal assurance they will be permitted to remain in their homes until court cases involving the property are finally resolved. The city council failed by one vote Friday to approve a motion that would have ordered the city attorney to "do his best" to permit them to stay until the cases were resolved. Chavez Ravine is the property given to the Dodgers baseball team by the city despite a number of complaints by residents. The land will be turned over to the Dodgers if the baseball stadium contract is upheld.