anaheim-gazette 1950-07-13

Ted Williams Out for Season? BOSTON (F)—Surgeons removed seven bone fragments today from the fractured left elbow of the Boston Red Sox' $125,-000-year slugger Ted Williams. Williams, who suffered the injury when he struck an outfield wall while reaching for a fly ball during the recent All-Star game, eventually will recover full use of the arm, surgeons said, but they would not predict when he could resume playing baseball. "When Williams will play ball again is very indefinite at present," said a Red Sox statement issued after the operation. Dr. Joseph Shortell, orthopedic surgeon, who performed the operation, was quoted as saying there was "a good possibility" Williams would be off the diamond for the balance of the season. But the Red Sox took the news as "part of the game" and refused to admit they were out of the pennant race, although eight games behind the front-running Detroit Tigers. "There's no filling Williams' shoes," said Manager Steve O'Neill in announcing Clyde Vollmer will take over left field and bat in Ted's No. 3 spot. Williams suffered his injury after hauling down Ralph Kiner's long smash in the first inning of the major leagues All-Star classic in Chicago Tuesday. "I hit the wall with the heel of my hand," Ted explained. "But It was in the elbow that I noticed the pain." Williams said the pain didn't bother him too much until he left the game at the end of eight innings. in announcing Clyde Vollmer will take over left field and bat in Ted's No. 3 spot. Williams suffered his injury after hauling down Ralph Kiner's long smash in the first inning of the major leagues All-Star classic in Chicago Tuesday. "I hit the wall with the heel of my hand," Ted explained. "But It was in the elbow that I noticed the pain." Williams said the pain didn't bother him too much until he left the game at the end of eight innings. Then, he said, it started to ache and by the time he boarded a plane for Boston he had to keep it perfectly still and even then it throbbed. The surgeon said the injury is "much the same as one caused by a person falling on his outstretched hand" and is "very apt to affect the use of the left arm." A righthanded thrower, Red Sox officials are worried most that the injury will affect Ted's terrific power in batting. As a lefty batter, Ted gets much of his drive from his left arm. Costner Set to Menace Crown PHILADELPHIA (P)—Ike Williams was expected to use George (Sugar) Costner as a stepping stone to a welterweight title fight with Ray (Sugar) Robinson. Instead, the lanky Costner thrashed lightweight champ Williams and emerged himself as a top contender for Robinson's crown. Costner turned in the little upset of the year last night when he handed Williams one of the worst lickings the 135 pound-title-holder ever received. The Camden, N. J., Negro simply smashed Ike into submission in a 10-round non-title scrap at Shibe Park. So superior was Costner that one of the judges, Frank Knarsborough, gave the winner all 10 rounds. The other judge, Lou Tress, and referee Dave Beloff were not much kinder. Both scored it 8-2 for Costner. The Associated Press score card voted Costner 8-1-1. Mesquite and Utah Juniper, regarded as "pest" trees in the southwest, have been found to make good fence posts. Juvenile League Results BASEBALL A League Anaheim Gazette 6, Ehlers Bike Shop 5. B League Williams Sporting Goods 10, Wallace Tractors 8. C League Kaulbars 5, 20-30 4. BASKETBALL A League Hall's Bakery 38, Ehlers 28. Foster's Freeze 46, Optimist 20. B League Williams Sporting Goods 17, Agren and Larson 7. Juvenile League Schedule BASEBALL A League 9:30—Hull's Bakery vs. Ehlers Bike Shop. 10:30—Foster's Freeze vs Optimist. B League 9:30—Hatfield Cleaners vs. Williams Sporting Goods. 10:30—Agren and Larson vs Wallace Tractors. C League 10:00—Kaulbars vs Taylor Lumber Co. BASKETBALL A League 1:00—Foster's Freeze vs Anaheim Gazette. 2:00—Optimist vs Ehlers Bike Shop. B League 1:00—Lakes Mens Store vs. Williams Sporting Goods. 2:00—Cotlers vs Wallace Tractors. Bloomers To Fullerton Anaheim Bloomers came behind to post a two-run bounce sixth inning last night then watched with horror opposing Fullerton Swet squad blasted out 11 runs seventh to pile up an 18-tory. Last night's City park was the first for Barbara Pau's local ladies. The Anaheimim trailed the end of the third frame, fourth they scored one on a by Norma Caffee and an out. They tied things up in a run fifth via singles by Ames, Kay Turner and B Gordon, and a double by Clark. Then they forged a twel lead in the sixth on a walk homer by Barbara Gordon. But the roof caved immediately as the Sweethearts pooled out eight hits and 11 runs to the game away. Fullerton returned in the ning's second to beat Tustin. Only 7 Days Left! "Only 7 Days Left!" 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(All Prices Include Taxes) SUMMER MEETING 20 DAYS ONEY Ends July 22nd 8 RACES DAILY (Except Sundays and Mondays) BACK HOME at HOLLYWOOD PARK INGLEWOOD Owned and operated by HOLLYWOOD TURF CLUB La Motta-Robinson Boxing Looms in Wake of Mural By MURRAY ROSE NEW YORK (AP)—Another Jake La Motta inson fight was in the making today following weight champion's easy conquest of Italy's Tiberio La Motta was due to step into the offices of the tional Boxing club some time this afternoon to check of around $33,700 and to discuss plans for a with the welterweight king. The Bronx Bull paved the way for that encounter by belting out a 15-round unanimous decision over Mitri in Madison Square Garden last night. It was like old times in the palace of sock as a surprisingly large turnout of 18,369 paid $99,841 and rocked the roof with cheers. It was the biggest Garden fight gate in a couple of years. There was no radio or television broadcast. La Motta will cut into a richer pot than that if he signs to take on Sugar Ray outdoors in September. Abe Green, commissioner of the NBA, said the champ had agreed in writing months ago to defend his crown against Robinson within 90 days. "Of course Robinson has his own title fight with Charlie Fusari in Jersey City Aug. 9 but if he gets by that, La Motta and Robinson should be able to get together by September," said Greene. La Motta won only one of his five bouts with Robinson but all except one were very close. There was no doubt about last night's decision. You could almost see La Motta, a shrewd businessman, counting the house as he Foster Heights List Qualifying rounds for Willowick Men's club ship got started at the course this week-end Golf King, Tom Foster of defending champion. Foster defeated Leo the finals last year and on to win the Orta crown this February. Qualifying rounds July 15 to 23 in San Matches except the flight will be at ha there will be prizes and runner-ups in al Rites Held For Reichow HOLLYWOOD where held yesterday Reichow, veteran P League baseball official than 200 friends in al Hollywood cemetery. Bloomers Nod To Fullerton Anaheim Bloomers came from mind to post a two-run bulge in sixth inning last night and on watched with horror as an opposing Fullerton Sweetheart had blasted out 11 runs in theenth to pile up an 18-9 victory. Last night's City park outing was the first for Barbara Rimel's local ladies. The Anaheimers trailed 3-7 at end of the third frame. In theenth they scored one on a triple by Norma Coffee and an infield they tied things up in a three-fifth via singles by DeDees, Kay Turner and Barbara Gordon, and a double by Joanne Park. Then they forged a two-run in the sixth on a walk and a runner by Barbara Gordon. But the roof caved immediate-as the Sweethearts pounded eight hits and 11 runs to take game away. Fullerton returned in the eve-g's second to beat Tustin 20-7. Sports Menu Tonight BASEBALL 8:00 p.m.—Anaheim Optimists vs. Pomona, La Palma Park, SOFTBALL 7:30 p.m.—Calvary Haptist vs Evangelical, City Park. 8:45 p.m.—Church of Christ vs Bethel Baptist, City Park. BASKETBALL 7:00 p.m.—Webber's Lakers vs Faulkners Nuggets. 8:00 p.m.—Welch's Warriors vs Denny's Capitols. 9:00 p.m.—Goff's Royals vs Schmitt's Bombers. $20,000 RACE FOR DENVER DENVER (AP) — The feature event of this year's inaugural race meeting at Centennial Park, Denver's new two-million-dollar plant, is the Colorado Mile on Aug. 26. It will be a $20,000-added event for three-year-olds and up. The meeting, which brought horse racing with legal betting back to Denver for the first time in 36 years, winds up Labor Day. BASEBALL STANDINGS Pacific Coast League W L Pet GBL Oakland 62 42 .596 — Hollywood 63 43 .594 — San Diego 55 53 .509 9 Seattle 53 52 .505 9½ San Francisco 52 54 .491 11 Portland 48 54 .471 13 Los Angeles 47 60 .439 16½ Sacramento 43 65 .398 21 Last Night's Games Oakland I, Hollwood 0. San Franisco 3, Los Angeles 1. Sacramento 4, Portland 3. Of course Robinson has his own title fight with Charlie Fusari in Jersey City Aug. 9 but if he gets by that, La Motta and Robinson should be able to get together by September," said Greene. La Motta won only one of his five bouts with Robinson but all except one were very close. There was no doubt about last night's decision. You could almost see La Motta, a shrewd businessman, counting the house as he started with Mitri. He hasn't looked that good in years. Making 159 pounds (Mitri weighed the same) didn't bother the champ at all. He won just about as he pleased over the previously unbeaten invader. He made the handsome, 24-year-old Italian fight the La Motta way and the end result was a pair of handsome shiners for Mitri and hardly a scratch for the Bull. The officials voted for the 29-year-old La Motta this way: Referee Mark Conn, 12-3; Judge Joe Agnello, 9-6; Judge Bert Grant, 8-7. The AP scorecard had the champ in front, 9-5-1. Mitri will get around $11,500 to console him for his shiners and broken record. The Bull, making his first defense since he won the crown from Cerdan 13 months ago, was a 5 to 8½ choice. YONKERS RESURFACED YONKERS, N. Y., (AP) — The half-mile harness track, Yonkers Raceway, has been resurfaced and will be in good condition for the 12-night summer meeting scheduled for August 15-28. New, All-Time Ro 1530 CHEVRO BASEBALL STANDINGS Pacific Coast League W L Pet GBL Oakland 62 42 .596 — Hollywood 63 43 .594 — San Diego 55 53 .509 9 Seattle 53 52 .505 9½ San Francisco 52 54 .491 11 Portland 48 54 .471 13 Los Angeles 47 60 .439 16½ Sacramento 43 65 .398 21 Last Night's Games Oakland 1, Hollwood 0. San Francisco 3, Los Angeles 1. Sacramento 4, Portland 3. Seattle 3, San Diego 0. Games Tonight Hollywood at Oakland—Glenn Moulder (6-5) vs Groth (7-4) or Harrist (8-4). Seattle at San Diego—Guy Fletcher (8-5) vs George Zuverink (9-10). San Francisco at Los Angeles—Manny Perez (4-4) vs Hern Besse (6-7). Sacramento at Portland—Bob Gllesple (4-5) vs Bob Drilling (8-7). National League W L Pet GBL Philadelphia 44 29 .603 — St. Louis 43 30 .589 1 Boston 42 31 .575 2 Brooklyn 37 32 .543 4½ Chicago 32 38 .465 10 New York 34 40 .459 10½ Clincinnati 29 44 .397 15 Pittsburgh 27 46 .370 17 Yesterday's Games No Games scheduled. Games Today New York at Pittsburgh—Jones (9-10) vs Chambers (8-8). Brooklyn at Chicago—Roe (10-4) vs Meyer (2-8). Houston at Cincinnati, (night) — Snyder (12-4) vs Wehmeler (7-9). Philadelphia at St. Louis, (night) — Simmons (10-5) vs Pollett (9-5). American League W L Pet GBL Detroit 49 26 .653 — New York 47 30 .610 3 Cleveland 45 32 .590 4½ Boston 42 35 .545 8 Washington 35 41 .461 14½ Chicago 34 45 .490 17. Philadelphia 27 49 .355 22½ St. Louis 27 49 .355 22½ Yesterday's Games No games scheduled. Games Today Cleveland at New York—Lemon (2-4) vs Byrne (9-3). St. Louis at Philadelphia—Johnson (2-0) vs Brisler (3-13). Detroit at Washington—Hutchinson (9-5) vs Hudson (8-7). Chicago at Boston — Scarborough (8-8) vs Nixon (0-0). Robinson Boutake of Mitri RRAY ROSE Another Jake La Motta-Ray Robling today following the middle-quest of Italy's Tiberio Mitri. He into the offices of the Intername this afternoon to pick up a to discuss plans for a sixth scrap Foster Heads Links List Qualifying rounds for the annual Willowick Men's club championship got started at the Santa Ana course this week-end with County Golf Ring, Tom Foster, in the role of defending champion. Foster defeated Leo Gaspar in the finals last year and then went on to win the Orange County crown this February. Qualifying rounds will be from July 15 to 23 in Santa Ana. All Matches except the championship flight will be at handicaps and there will be prizes for winners and runner-ups in all brackets. Rites Held For Reichow HOLLYWOOD (A)—Final Rites were held yesterday for Oscar Reichow, veteran Pacific Coast League baseball official, with more than 200 friends in attendance at Hollywood cemetery. Wedemeyer Signs With Frisco '49ers SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—Herman Wedemeyer returned to the scene of his college football glory today. The Hawaiian, who won all-America honors as St. Mary's greatest back, was signed to play with the San Francisco 49ers of the National pro football league. Owner Tony Morabito said the 49ers obtained Wedemeyer from the Baltimore Colts under "mutual agreement." Terms were not announced. Baltimore got Wedemeyer last year on a trade from the Los Angeles Dons. "This is homecoming for me," Wedemeyer commented. He graduated from St. Mary's in 1948. WHITTIER SOFTBALLERS IN QUARTER-FINAL FIELD TEXARKANA, Tex., (AP)—Whittier, Calif., Memphis, Tenn., Texarkana and Decatur, Ill., make up the quarter-finals field in the big division of the national VFW softball tournament. Decatur advanced in the double elimination tournament last night with a 14-0 victory of Wake Village of Texarkana and Texarkana beat Hot Springs, Ark., 12-2. Defending champion Whittier and Memphis won Tuesday night. Brough Reaches Swiss Semi-finals LAUSANNE, Switzerland, (P)—Louise Brough of Beverly Hills, Calif., reached the semi-finals of the Swiss international tennis tournament today by defeating Jean Quertier of Great Britain, 6-3, 6-2. Miss Brough will meet Anne Ise Bossi of Italy in the semi-finals: Mrs. Bossi defeated Joan Curry of Great Britain, 8-6, 6-3. Another semi-finalist will be Kay Tuckey of Britain, who defeated Mrs. Thelma Long of Australia 5-7, 7-5, 6-4. Miss Tuckey will play Betty Rosenquest of South Orange, N. J., who took slightly over two hours to defeat Dorothy Head of Alameda, Calif., 6-1, 2-6, 8-6. Rites Held For Reichow HOLLYWOOD (2)—Final rites were held yesterday for Oscar Reichow, veteran Pacific Coast League baseball official, with more than 200 friends in attendance at Hollywood cemetery. Rev. Fletcher A. Harding preached the sermon and Masonic rites concluded the services. Reichow, 61, died last Saturday after an illness of several months. He was business manager of the Hollywood club of the Coast League from 1939 until he resigned last January, and prior to that he was an official of the Los Angeles baseball club. He was a baseball writer in Chicago from 1970 until he came west about 1923. Clarence Rowland, president of the Coast League, Victor Ford Collins, president of the Hollywood club, and other baseball notables attended the funeral. BUSY BOY NEW YORK (UP)—Johnny Rauch, ex-Georgia star with the New York football Yanks, explains his delay in writing Coach Red Strager recently by pointing out that "I've been sort of busy attending classes at Georgia, coaching freshman baseball, running the Athens Country Club swimming pool, having a cyst removed, and helping my wife get organized after her appendectomy." SOUTH SEAS Featuring the riotous act of Comedian HANK COWEN with "Cabby" (above) and the exotic dances of CHARLENE, with the music of "THE ROUNDERS." 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