anaheim-gazette 1950-05-16

Rookie Pettit Has Yet To Justify Price Tag By STERLING SLAPPEY ATLANTA (AP)—$100,000 Paul Pettit cost Pittsburgh, and then the Pirates farmed the 18-year-old boy to New Orleans. Since taking on the responsibilities of a major wage earner at such a rare age, what has this young man done to make Poppa Pittsburgh and step-daddy New Orleans proud? Form your own conclusions, fans. Here are the bare details of most activities in the Southern Association of the Lomita, Calif., kid who is supposed to throw like a comet and some day play baseball like Walter Johnson: On April 15, Pettit drew a walk against Mobile in the cloth of a pinch hitter. On April 23 he started against Chattanooga, but didn't last. In 7½ innings he walked 11, struck out nine, gave up seven hits and a wild pitch, got no hits and made two assists. He was the losing pitcher. On April 30 he went in as a reliever against Little Rock, which at the time was undergoing a 21-game losing streak. Precious Paul didn't last, not even against Little Rock. Five men walked and he managed to strike out two. On May 7, as a pinch hitter, he grounded out. Last night Pettit was called on again. He turned in a spectacular first inning. He walked the first three Birmingham batters and struck out the next two. Pettit threw a man out trying to seal Puente Track Fight Goes to Supreme Court SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The fight of the Southern California Jockey Club to open a new race track at Puente, is before the State Supreme Court. The case involves a review of the entire racing laws of California, passed in 1935 and amended in 1941. The case developed when the California Racing Board rejected the application of the Jockey Club for a track at Puente. The Los Angeles Superior Court upheld the board. However, the State District Court reversed the Superior Court decision and questioned the constitutionality of the whole racing law as amended in 1941. The board appealed to the State Supreme Court. That appeal was liefer against Little Rock, which at the time was undergoing a 21-game losing streak. Precious Paul didn’t last, not even against Little Rock. Five men walked and he managed to strike out two. On May 7, as a pinch hitter, he grounded out. Last night Pettit was called on again. He turned in a spectacular first inning. He walked the first three Birmingham batters and struck out the next two. Pettit threw a man out trying to seal home. In the second inning he gave up one walk and a triple—one run. He pulled an arm muscle and didn’t show up for the third inning. He probably will be out a week. For Pittsburgh’s $100,000 Pettit has delivered in 11 innings in three games: Ten hits, 20 walks, 14 strikeouts. He hasn’t won a game, and has lost one. Stanford Leads Coast College Baseball Loop SAN FRANCISCO (P)—With only two games to play, Stanford has a half game lead in the California Intercollegiate Baseball Association standings. The Cardinals will finish their schedule with games today and Saturday against St. Mary’s. USC in second place, has three games, against UCLA, St. Mary’s and California. Should Stanford and USC win all their remaining games they would tie for first place. The final week’s schedule is: Today—St. Mary’s at Stanford; UCLA at USC. Friday—Santa Clara at UCLA; USC at St. Mary’s. Saturday—Santa Clara at UC-LA; USC at California, Stanford at St. Mary’s. STANDINGS W L Pet GBL Stanford ...8 5.615 — USC ...7 5.683 ½ California ...7 6.538 1 Santa Clara ...7 6.538 1 St. Mary’s ...4 7.364 3 UCLA ...4 8.333 3½ MUIR GOLFER WINS WESTERN STATES CROWN PASADENA (P)—Roger Dunn of Muir College yesterday won the Western States Conference Golf Championship at Brookside Golf Course. He fired 71-71—142 over the par 72 layout as Muir won the team The case developed when the California Racing Board rejected the application of the Jockey Club for a track at Puente. The Los Angeles Superior Court upheld the board. However, the State District Court reversed the Superior Court decision and questioned the constitutionality of the whole racing law as amended in 1941. The board appealed to the State Supreme Court. That appeal was accepted for hearing yesterday. Argument before the tribunal is expected about the middle of June. Sox Dominate AL Statistics CHICAGO (E)—The Boston Red Sox have taken over American League statistical honors with rookie Walter Dropo leading in batting with .400 and seven other players in major roles. Dropo, who notched .287 for Sacramento last year, has belted 20 hits in 50 times at bat to hold a four point edge over Cleveland’s Larry Doby who has .396. New York’s Cliff Mapes is third with .373 and Boston’s Dom Di-Maggio and Philadelphia’s Paul Lehner are tied for fourth with .371. They are followed by Hoot Evers, Detroit, with .367; Vic Wertz, Detroit, .364; Ed Stewart, Washington, .352; Ed Yost, Washington, .349, and Tommy Henrich, New York, .346. The Red Sox’ Dom DiMaggio has the most runs scored, 26, and the most hits, 36. Boston’s Al Zarilla and Vern Stephens, and Detroit’s Dick Kryhoski share the two-bagger lead, each with eight. Bobby Doerr of Boston is tied with Henrich, Mapes and Bob Dillinger of Philadelphia in hitting triples, four each. Ted Williams of Boston is tops in home runs with nine and Stephens is a ahead in runs-batted-in with 29. Dillinger shares base thefts with Herbie Adams of Chicago with three apiece. In pitching, Chuck Stobbs of Boston has 2-0 and his veteran teammate, Mel Parnell, and Detroit’s Art Houtteman have 4-1 each. Bob Lemon of Cleveland heads the strikeout column with 28. Cook’s Varsity Ventura in CIF Eight Colonist net men set off for Ventura this morning to gage the seaside school in quarterfinals. The eight, creamy local crop, included Messel Bottger, Middleton, Helsi Hersh, singlesmen; and Marsh Webb, Sousa and Wright, doubles men. The octet triumphed over South Pasadena in first round play last week. Actually, Bill Cook’s netmen doing a three-way stretch today In addition to the Ventura-boug group, a squad of second-string heads for Downey this afternoon to carry on with the local schedule and a third group goes along match rackets with the Down JV'S. Winner of the CIF spotlight match at Ventura today gets crack at Montebello sometime next week. Time is as yet unannounced Next and final goal in the wars is the Southern California Championship decider which will see the winner at Montebello to on whomever comes out of present San Diego—Santa Monica—San Bernardino dispute. Tomorrow, Anaheimers result the yet-unfinished Sunset Leaf wars when they host a visit Santa Ana squad. Scheduled earlier, the match was postponed tomorrow. The Saints have cooled close to the Anaheimers most league squads, getting thru out of a possible nine points first round competition. The hometowners have blamed all but two Sunset rivals season. NO MORE TV POLO BEVERLY HILLS (P)—This will be no more telecasting polo games at the Riviera Foothill Resort Complex. MUIR GOLFER WINS WESTERN STATES CROWN PASADENA (AP)—Roger Dunn of Muir College yesterday won the Western States Conference Golf Championship at Brookside Golf Course. He fired 71-71—142 over the par 72 layout as Muir won the team title with 916 points. Pasadena was second with 968. Peacetime Army OK with Combat Vet "My present Army job in personnel administration and career guidance is plenty exciting enough for me," says Sgt. 1st Class Albert E. Browne, veteran fighter with famous Merrill's Marauders. Like many another war-time soldier who re-enlisted, Albert finds his Army job full of variety and interest. "There’s always something new and different to do and the Army gives you the chance to use your own initiative and judgment," says Browne."A modern Army like ours is as fast-moving as most civilian businesses and offers a young man the same opportunity to get ahead." For full information about your chances for success in the Army, see your Recruiting Office. In Anaheim, go to City Hall, Fullerton. Czech Skater Is After Holiday, Not Marriage NEW YORK (AP)—Aja Vrzanova, 19-year-old world figure skating champion, came to America "just for a holiday" not in response to 30 proposals of marriage. The good-looking Czech exile said that's how many offers — mostly from Americans"—she got after winning the world title in London last March. Aja arrived last week. The only proposal she has accepted is to tour the country as the star of Shipstad and Johnson's Ice Follies. After that, the graceful continental beauty hopes to develop her whirls and spins into a more career, like Sonja Henie. A lively young woman, 19 day, Aja said, "Being here is wonderful birthday present, only one I want." She lived in London the four years, going back to Prairie each year to defend her Czechoslovakian skating title. But doesn't think she'll return quite a while now. Miss Vrzanova speaks English correctly and fluently enough pass for an American girl sprint from the Slav community of Prague. Baseball Standing Pacific Coast League W L Pet GBL San Diego ... 30 18.625 Hollywood ... 28 18.609 Portland ... 24 21.533 Los Angeles ... 26 23.531 Oakland ... 23 21.523 San Francisco ... 23 24.489 Sacramento ... 17 31.354 Seattle ... 15 30.333 American League W L Pet Detroit ... 13 6.684 New York ... 14 8.636 Boston ... 17 10.630 Washington ... 12 10.545 Cleveland ... 11 10.524 Philadelphia ... 8 14.364 St. Louis ... 5 13.278 Chicago ... 5 14.263 Games Yesterday No games scheduled. Games Today Los Angeles vs. San Francisco, Wrigley Field, 8:15 p.m. Hollywood at Oakland. Seattle at Sacramento. Portland at San Diego. SPORTS Musial Leads Nat Batsmen NEW YORK (AP)—Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals has an 85-point batting bulge over his closest pursuer in the National League. Through Sunday, Stan had collected 35 hits in 75 times at bat for a sensational .467 figure. Dick Sisler of the Philadelphia Phillies was runnerup with .382 on 34 hits in 89 tries. Andy Pafko of the Chicago Cubs, second a week ago with .435, slipped to third, .375. Johnny Hopp of Pittsburgh picked up some 70 points to climb into fourth place with .363. Tommy Glaviano, emergency third baseman of the Cards, was fifth with .357. Sam Jethore, only rookie in the top ten, was sixth with .343. The Boston Braves outfielder was tied with Musial for most hits, 35. Ed Waitkus, Philadelphia's "Comeback Kid," was seventh with .330, one point higher than the .329 sported by Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn, last year's batting king. Johnny Wyrostek of Cincinnati, .328 and Del Ennis of Philadelphia, .324 rounded out the big ten. HOLLYWOOD MATCHMAKER "A" Club Name New Officers New officers for the Va. "A" Club, AUHS lettergroup, were elected at a spmeeting today, according to rector of athletics Dick GleAt the same meeting, senior I. Weaver was selected as the school's all-around athlete oyear. Officers for the 1950-51 s year are: President, Jerry Dic son, football letterman; vice-p ident, Shelton Welch, a baske man; Jim Walsworth, Col swimmer; treasurer, Leon Weaver, football and swim letterman; and sargeant-at-a Rel Schmitt, one of Sam Ke tracksters. Larry Weaver's prowess football, track and baseball him the coveted all-round at award. Weaver's name will be scribed on the Harry Arthur for Trophy, along with Col standouts of years gone by. I.O.C. Postpones Action on Jap, German Eligibil COPENHAGEN (AP)—The Innational Olympic Committee day postponed for a year decision on whether Germany Japan should be permitted to ticipate in the 1952 OlyGames. The National Olympic Com BOOK'S VARSITY NETMEN MEET VENTURA IN CIF MEET TODAY MIT COLONIST net men set out Ventura this morning to enthe seaside school in CIF later finals. The eight, cream of local crop, included Messers. Joger, Middleton, Helsing, singlesmen; and Marshall, Sousa and Wright, doubles. The octet triumphed over Pasadena in first round CIF last week. Finally, Bill Cook's netmen are a three-way stretch today. Condition to the Ventura-bound squad is a squad of second-stringers for Downey this afternoon on with the local schedule, third group goes along to rackets with the Downey neter of the CIF spotlight at Ventura today gets a win at Montebello sometime next time. Time is as yet unannounced, and final goal in the CIF is the Southern California championship decider which will be winner at Montebello take homever comes out of the San Diego—Santa Monica Bernardino dispute. Norrow, Anaheimers resume set-unfinished Sunset League when they host a visiting Ana squad. Scheduled earlier match was postponed until now. The Saints have come close to the Anaheimers as league squads, getting three of a possible nine points in ground competition. The hometowners have blanked out two Sunset rivals this month. MAGORS RACE TO CHOP ROSTERS Most of the Major League clubs were busily engaged today clearing the decks in order to come within the 25-player limit. The deadline goes into effect tomorrow at midnight, exactly a month after the start of the season. A feverish two days of buying and selling resulted in the release of 13 players and the sale of two others to rival clubs in the Majors. More are sure to feel the axe. With some 30 hours to go, there are 19 surplus athletes. Brooklyn's Dodgers, with 30 on their roster, must dispose of five. Detroit is next with three over the limit. Cleveland, Pittsburgh and the Philadelphia Phillies were faced with two amputations while Washington, the two St. Louis clubs, Cincinnati, and the Chicago Cubs were one over. LOS SERRANOS RETAINS NARY William "Big Bill" Nary, one of golfdom's long hitters, has been retained as pro at Los Serranos Golf and Country Club. Clara Bartlett, owner of the Chino Club, announced Nary will continue his fourth year on the national tournament circuit, returning to Los Serranos between matches. Associated with him at the club will be Bob Bruce, formerly of Anandale Country Club. COFFEE' and automatically good... with an MORE TV POLO VERLY HILLS (AP)—There be no more telecasting of games at the Riviera Field in Beverly Hills Polo Club. Line in attendance was used for the cancelation, announced by the club yesterday: Total beauty hopes to develop girls and spins into a movie star, like Sonja Henie. Actively young woman, 19 to Aja said, "Being here is a wonderful birthday present, the one I want." Lived in London the last few years, going back to Prague year to defend her Czecho-Jian skating title. But Aja didn't think she'll return for a while now. Vrzanova speaks English objectly and fluently enough to play for an American girl sprung up in the Slav community of Pittsburg. FIGHTS LAST NIGHT By The Associated Press HARFORD, Conn.—Willie Pep, 130, Hartford, knocked out Art Llanos, 127, Puerto Rico, (2). SAN FRANCISCO — Grant Butcher, 186, San Francisco, stopped Ray Stevens, 203, Burlingame, Calif., (5). TUCSON, ARIZ. — Houston Brown, 128, Los Angeles, kayed Baby Torres, 128, Juarez, Mex. Baseball Standings American League W L Pct GBL Balt ..... 13 6.684 — York ..... 14 8.636 ½ Den ..... 17 10.630 — Washington ..... 12 10.545 2½ Iland ..... 11 10.524 3 Delphia ..... 8 14.364 6½ Louis ..... 5 13.278 7½ Geno ..... 5 14.263 8 Games Yesterday games scheduled. Games Today Pittsburgh (Dickson, 2-3) at Boston, 4-2), night. Louis (Staley, 2-2) at Brooklyn, 2-2). Chicago (Rush, 3-0) at New York Knicks, 1-1). Cincinnati (Fox, 1-2) at Philadelphia Marshals, 4-1), night. National League W L Pct GBL Philadelphia ..... 14 9.609 — St. Louis ..... 13 9.591 ½ Brooklyn ..... 12 9.571 1 Chicago ..... 10 9.526 2 Boston ..... 12 11.522 2 Pittsburgh ..... 12 12.500 2½ New York ..... 6 11.353 5 Cincinnati ..... 6 15.286 7 Games Yesterday Boston at Brooklyn, rained out. Only game scheduled. Games Today Washington (Scarbrough, 2-3) at Chicago (Haynes, 1-1), night. New York (Reynolds, 2-1) at St. Louis (Ostrowski, 2-1), night. Boston (Dobson, 3-2) at Detroit (Houtteman, 4-1). Philadelphia (Kellner, 2-2) at Cleveland (Wynn, 2-1), night. A" Club Names New Officers New officers for the Varsity Club, AUHS lettermen's cup, were elected at a special meeting today, according to director of athletics Dick Glover. The same meeting, senior Larry Weaver was selected as the high school all-around athlete of the year. Drivers for the 1950-51 school year are: President, Jerry Dicken-football letterman; vice-president, Shelton Welch, a basketball player; Jim Walsworth, Colonist inmer; treasurer, Leonard Glover, football and swimmingerman; and sargeant-at-arms, Schmitt, one of Sam Keith's kicksters. Harry Weaver's prowess in ball, track and baseball won the coveted all-round athlete award. Weaver's name will be inducted on the Harry Arthur Sen-Trophy, along with Colonist outfits of years gone by. O.C. Postpones Action on Jap, German Eligibility OPENHAGEN (AP)—The International Olympic Committee to postponed for a year final vision on whether Germany and Japan should be permitted to paratee in the 1952 Olympic Games. National Olympic Committe Indianapolis Racers Boost Track Average Ten MPH By DALE BURGESS INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Race cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway have boosted their average about ten miles an hour in the last three years without any obvious changes in their specifications. Drivers have made a new "groove" on the bricks and asphalt in practice and qualification runs for the 500-mile Memorial day race. AUHS Gridmen Begin Spring Work Tomorrow Colonist football aspirants will commence spring practice tomorrow on the AUHS turf. Dick Glover, director of athletics announced today. Afternoon sessions will continue until the end of the school year. Activities will consist of fundamentals and just about everything except actual blocking and tackling. Glover said. Gym shorts will be the prevailing uniform. Only game-time equipment used will be football shoes. Total turnout for the spring chores is undetermined as yet. However, Anaheim pigskin chiefs are expecting about half a dozenetterman from last year to put in appearances. Listed are backs Jerry Dickenson, Leonard Weaver and Enoch Peterson, and linemen Dan Berg, Mike Muro and Al Guerrero. They're leaving rubber tracks on the short north and south straightaways higher than ever before. It seems to be a combination of heavy-footed young drivers and numerous minor improvements that has made 130 miles an hour common place on the two-and-one-half mile strip. Some of last year's rough spots have been smoothed with rock asphalt. Wilbur Shaw, speedway president and three-time-winner of the "500," credits better wheel suspension for some of the new speed. "Wheels are staying on the ground better and giving better traction." Shaw points out. "And the cars ride better. Of course, there's better metal for pistons and valves, improved valves and timing, and better ignition and spark plugs." High speeds this year have been made by standard rear-drive car Qualification records were held by front-drive Novis until Walt Faulkner of North Long Beach, Calif., moved the average up to 134.343 miles an hour Saturday. Shaw, a rear-drive chauffeur himself, contends it was only a myth that front-drives are faster on the speedway. "But a Novi engine in my old The International Olympic Committee to postponed for a year final vision on whether Germany and Japan should be permitted to participate in the 1952 Olympic Games. The National Olympic Committee of Western Germany was invited to meet with the executive council of the IOC later this summer. The meeting probably will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, August. The full International Committee its 1951 meeting then will decide on Germany and Japan. The committee today re-affirmed recognition of the Japanese Olympic Committee and elected Ruytaro Azuma of Tokyo a member of the IOC for Japan. It also accepted the resignation of Matsuzo Nagai of Japan. High speeds this year have been made by standard rear-drive car qualification records were held by front-drive Novis until Walt Faulkner of North Long Beach, Calif., moved the average up to 134.343 miles an hour Saturday. Shaw, a rear-drive chauffeur himself, contends it was only a myth that front-drives are faster on the speedway. "Put a Novi engine in my old Maserati," Shaw asserts, "and it can do 150 on this track." The 1950 game at baseball's Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, N. Y., will be played on Monday, July 24. The Giants will meet the Red Sox. ALL YOU COFFEE-LOVERS—you'll be in clover when an electric coffee maker is working for you. A delicious cup of coffee is all ready for you, any time you say. Just fill it and set it—then forget it. 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