anaheim-gazette 1950-09-21

Race-to-Wire Schedule Favors Detroit Over NY By RALPH RODEN Associated Press Sports Writer The final chapter of the American League pennant race opens today and, like a good "who-dun-it"—the solution is anybody's guess. Of the three contenders, the second place Detroit Tigers appear to be in the best position to take charge. The Tigers play single games today and tomorrow while the league-leading New York Yankees and the third-place Boston Red Sox are idle. Victories in both of these games will put the Tigers in first place. In addition, the Tigers have another advantage as four of the Red Sox and Yanks' 10 remaining games are against each other. They start to knock each other off in the Yankee stadium Saturday while the Tigers are in Cleveland. Bosox Drop Two Detroit kept close on the heels of the Yanks yesterday by nosing out the Philadelphia Athletics, 6-5. The New Yorkers turned back the Chicago White Sox, 8-1. The Red Sox, however, suffered a severe jolt as they dropped a doubleheader to the Cleveland Indians, 6-3 and 7-1. The Tigers had a rough time before the A's succumbed. They trailed by 5-4 until the eighth, when they won the game with a two-run splurge against Bob Hooper. Charley Keller started things with a one-out single. He moved to second on a wild pitch and scored the tying run when Ferris Fain threw Hoot Evers' while, moved a step closer toward winning the National League pennant. The Phils defeated the Chicago Cubs, 9-6, to pull 7½ games ahead of the Boston Braves and the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Braves dropped into a second place tie with the Dodgers by losing a 1-0 night game to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers dumped the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-2. Two home runs by Mike Goliat and another neat relief stint by old reliable Jim Konstanty featured the Phillies' victory. Goliat's second homer came with two on in the eighth inning and won the game. Konstantly, who came to the relief of Russ Meyer in the sixth, picked up his 16th victory. Carl Erskine held the Pirates to five hits, including Ralph Kiner's 46th homer. The Cincinnati Reds upset the New York Giants twice, 4-1 and 2-0 behind Ewell Blackwell and Ken Raffensberger. Red-Hot Beavers Red-Hot Beavers Eye Top Division By HERB WILHOIT Associated Press Sports Writer Look up and down the Pacific Coast league today and you'll find the excitement in Portland. There the busy Beavers are chewing away at the barrier between their sixth place spot and the extra cash they'll earn if they climb into the first division. And if the Beavers continue their winning streak, now 11 straight games, it'll be hard to keep them out of the top four. San Francisco couldn't stop them last night, Portland winning two abbreviated games, 4-3 in seven innings and 5-0 in the nightcap called after six innings by the league curfew rule. Two Out Now That cavorting left Portland only a game behind fifth place San Francisco, two back of fourth-place Seattle and five in arrears to third place Hollywood. Other results: Oakland shaved Sacramento 3-2 in a 10-inning day game; San Diego trimmed the fading Hollywood Stars 7-5, and Los Angeles smacked Seattle 8-3. Portland and San Francisco were tied 3-3 in the last of the first game's seventh inning when, with two out, pinch hitter Dain Clay doubled to score Eddie Barr with the winner. Barr was running for Joe Brovia who had doubled. In the nightcap the Beavers scored all five runs in the ninth inning, including Mickey Rocco's three-run homer. Rapp Raps 21st The powerful bat of Oakland's Earl Rapp won again for the league leaders. He swatted his 21st homer in the 10th for the victory. He has now hit in 18 consecutive games. Sacramento's Marv Williams had tied the count with a homer in the ninth. Five Seattle errors practically handed their game to Los Angeles. The Angels counted all their runs off starter Skinny Brown. He was relieved in the seventh by Dewey Soriano righthander purin the eighth inning and won the game. Konstantly, who came to the relief of Russell Meyer in the sixth, picked up his 16th victory. Carl Erskine held the Pirates to five hits, including Ralph Kiner's 46th homer. The Cincinnati Reds upset the New York Giants twice, 4-1 and 2-0 behind Ewell Blackwell and Ken Raffensberger. This is not an unusual happening. It occurs very frequently when the tough batters dig in at the plate. But... Now They Hit Faith in the duster and the dire sire to get on base by means of being hit by a pitched ball had both waned during the years. When only 10 years ago most batters would be delighted to earn a free trip to first that way. Yankees shortstop Frank Corsetti was one of the most prolific at drawing this type of free transportation and he often went so far as to stick his elbow over the strik zone just to be hit. Not now, though. All that t day's major leaguers want to do is wait for a fat one to come flooring up so that they can pole it in the bleachers. It's a similar story with the hurlers. The high, hard one under the chin used to be stand ard equipment. Now batters have highly indignant whenever a pitcher just misses one off the inside corner. Didn't Duck Cleveland's Indians—who have worn out a couple of crying towards this year, anyhow—let out a hit howl in midseason this year when enemy moundsmen began to be a steady tattoo off the ribs of Larry Boudreau, Luke Easter, and Larry Doby. Nobody howled, however, when Ewell Blackwell conked Vernon Law and Billy Cox this year. Could be the reason was that Blackie lost both games and hit batsmen figured greatly in the defeat in each instance. Blackwell's duster is no laughing matter the way he blurs it there from way out thataway Nor, for that matter, is any pitcher directed at the head. Those are just downright dangerous. Some pitchers—Walter Johnson was the prime example—live... The powerful bat of Oakland's Earl Rapp won again for the league leaders. He swatted his 21st homer in the 10th for the victory. He has now hit in 18 consecutive games. Sacramento's Marv Williams had tied the count with a homer in the ninth. Five Seattle errors practically handed their game to Los Angeles. The Angels counted all their runs off starter Skinny Brown. He was relieved in the seventh by Dewey Soriano righthander purchased last night by Seattle to strengthen the Rainiers' bid for a first division spot. Soriano has been president and occasional pitcher of the Yakima club in the Western International league where he won pennants the last two years. San Diego used five pitchers and Jack Graham's two-run homer in the ninth, also Whitey Wietelmann's first inning round-tripper, to blast the Stars. In the last of the ninth the Stars scored three times and had the bases loaded when Frank Kebener hit a fly for the last out. PORTRAITS NEED NOT BE AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY SEE US TODAY FOR THOSE BILLFOLD AND POSTCARD SIZE PORTRAITS. YES, WE HAVE LARGER SIZES IF YOU DESIRE. SPEARS PHOTO SHOP 117 S. Los Angeles, Anaheim BERTHA RAGEN No-Hitter Tilt Orange Wins, SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Bertha Ragen pitched no last night as Orange, licked the Kybestos Brah Illinois, 5-0, in the world softball championship. Colonists Lock Run Down The Railbirds were treated uneventful afternoon at practice yesterday after for the Colonists it may had out to be a very predicth Head Coach Clare Vanbeke spent most of the talk session. And have had some very choice to impart to his charges saw them in real action first time on Tuesday and in a scrimmage against high school. Try Helmet Swipe There was one flurry moment early in the afternoon the entire squad took off pursuit after an attempt try was made on a pair headgear. Three of the helmets missing after Tuesday's scramble when someone spotted youngster making off more yesterday the who went after him. Minus mets, which he quickly d he led a quick chase was cornered in an orange where he capitulated. 'Really Ran' PHIL GOOD NEWS: Hospital Frees Pitcher Church PHILADELPHIA, (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies' injury-ridden pitching staff got a boost yesterday with news that Emory (Bubba) Church had been released from Jefferson hospital. The rookie righthander was struck below the left eye last Friday by a liner off the bat of Ted Kluszewski, Cincinnati first baseman. Four stitches and some plastic The Robinson has just been reaction for 10 days with a injury. He is just back to the Dodgers a boost in their four pennant chase. Because he is Jackie Robin-cause he likes to crowd the when he's at bat, he just turns to get back in the line-up Pittsburgh pitcher Bill Whistles one inside that him on the right hand. The if that pitch is what Dodger Harold Wendler, outfielder Jrillo (6) and Pirate catcher McCullough are observing. Is not an unusual happen-occurs very frequently one tough batters dig in at ee. But ... Now Hit In the duster and the deget on base by means of hit by a pitched ball have ended during the years. Why 20 years ago most batters be delighted to earn a free first that way. Yankee Up Frank Corsetti was one most prolific at drawing one of free transportation often went so far as to his elbow over the strike test to be hit. Now, though. All that to major leaguers want to do for a fat one to come float-o that they can pole it intoachers. A similar story with the High, hard one up the chin used to be stand-upment. Now batters beighly indignant whenever they just misses one off the corner. Didn't Duck Island's Indians—who have got a couple of crying towels air, anyhow—let out a high midseason this year when moundsmen began to beat tattoo off the ribs of Lou Mu, Luke Easter, and Larry Bally howled, however, when Blackwell conked Vernon and Billy Cox this year. Be the reason was that lost both games and the men figured greatly in the run each instance. Ballwell's duster is no laughter the way he blurs it in from way out that away. That matter, is any pitch at the head. Those are unwright dangerous. Pitchers—Walter Johnson the prime example—live in spinning it clear around on his head. No Can See Bancroft blanched, quickly retreated out of the box, and then just barely stepped back in—far away from the plate. The Giants, meanwhile, had been looking on in horror. No, there was no crowding of the plate that day—Johnson struck out the first nine batters to face him. A somewhat similar experience happened to Jimmy Dykes the first time he ever faced Johnson. Dykes knew that he was fast, and, to add to his discomfort, he was plenty nervous in his debut against the Big Train. Johnson reared back and let one go that Dykes never saw. All that he heard was a plunk in the catcher's glove and the umpire's bawl, "Strike one." He dug in more determined than ever, but again all that he saw was the flash of Johnson's arm, the plunk, and "Strike two." Dykes retreated for strategy. He decided to really look this one over. He was going to watch Johnson all the way and follow the ball all the way in from his hand. Johnson again delivered, but Dykes saw no more than he had before, the ball plopping into the mitt in back of him. Hopingly, Dykes turned to the umpire. He wondered if it had been over. "Take your base," he directed. "What?" asked the amazed Dykes. "What d'ya mean, take my base?" "Oh, come now, Jimmy," the ump explained. "Don't tell me you always wear your hat sideways like that." BASEBALL STANDINGS Pacific Coast League W. L Pet GBL Oakland ... M11 70 .613 — San Diego ... 102 79 .564 9 Hollywood ... 92 87 .514 18 Seattle ... 90 91 .497 21 San Francisco ... 89 92 .492 22 Portland ... 86 91 .486 23 Los Angeles ... 76 101 .429 33 Sacramento ... 72 107 .402 38 Last Night's Games Portland 4-5, San Francisco 3-0. Oakland 3, Sacramento 2, (10 innings). San Diego 7, Hollywood 5. Los Angeles 8, Seattle 3. Games Tonight Sacramento at Oakland—Gumbert (7-10) vs Bamberger (17-9). San Diego at Hollywood—Olsen (19-13) vs Woods (8-11). Los Angeles at Seattle — McLish (17-9) vs Schanz (3-10). San Francisco at Portland—Johnson Hospital Trees Pitcher Church PHILADELPHIA, (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies' injury-ridden pitching staff got a boost yesterday with news that Emory (Bubba) Church had been released from Jefferson hospital. The rookie righthander was struck below the left eye last Friday by a liner off the bat of Ted Kluszewski, Cincinnati first baseman. Four stiches and some plastic surgery were required to repair the damage. Church sat in the press box as the Phils downed the Chicago Cubs 9-6 and then donned his uniform for a post game workout. Manager Eddie Sawyer said the 25-year-old hurler may be able to pitch two more games before the close of the National league season October 1. Thus far, Church has a record of eight wins and four losses. Stydahar Juggles LA Ram Starters LOS ANGELES, (AP) — Head Coach Joe Stydahar shifted his Los Angeles Rams around a bit today and disclosed that veteran Bob Waterfield will resume as the starting quarterback against the speedy New York Yanks here Friday night. Waterfield led the team against the New York Giants but surrendered the No. 1 role last Sunday against the Chicago Bears to Norman Van Brocklin. Waterfield relieved him and proved the more adept passer against the Bears. Stydahar also said rookie Dave Stephenson of West Virginia would get the opening call over Harry Thompson, another newcomer from UCLA, at right guard. With Waterfield will be Glenn Davis and Tom Kalmanir at the haffback places and Dick Hoerner at fullback. Opposing this combination will be quarterback George Ratterman, halfbacks George Taliaferro and Buddy Young and fullback Zollie Toth for the Yanks. Williams to Play For Troy vs. Iowa LOS ANGELES (AP) — Football hopes brightened today at Southern California when halfback Johnny Williams got the go sign to play in the opener against Iowa Sept. 29. Williams, No. 2 left half, has pursuit after an attempt try was made on a pair headgear. Three of the helmets tha missing after Tuesday's score and when someone spunster making off ww more yesterday the who went after nim. Minus mets, which he quickly dhe led a quick chase he led a quick chase where cornered in an orange where he capitulated. 'Really Ran' Whether the original thung helmets were recovered was not disclosed. It must have been a job As one observer described "They really ran after it" It was about the fastest thung seen them move all year. I thought that Van Hoorell offered to let them get out of water." This crime wave halt Colonists now have eight which to cook up some way Bell Gardens. Net Upsetter Opposes Brown BERKELEY, Calif., (A Carter of San Francisco), a mild upset in the nation court tennis championship meets Tom Brown, Davis G in quarter finals. Carter, unseeded, yester feated Phillip Wasier, D No. 1 player, 6-2, 6-4. Was seeded sixth. The first three seeded Art Larsen of San Leandre Herb Flam of Beverly Hills and Brown, San Francisco won in straight sets. Larsen Fred Fisher of Seattle, O Flam knocked off Fred H Sacramento, Calif., 6-4. Brown downed Lorne Main couver, B.C., 6-4, 6-1. Today Larsen races Emere of Portland, Ore. Neale dis Butch Krikorian of San Jo College, 3-6, 6-2, 7-5. Other results: Felicisimo Ampon of these defeated Canway Cal Alameda, Calif., 6-1, 6-2 Trabert, Cincinnati, D Hajjar, Lebanon 7-5, 6-1 A Brink of Seattle, D Jacquaint, Belgium, 6-1, 7-5. In the second round of men's singles, Barbara Reno, D. Andrenia Drew Venezuela, 6-0 6-0, and McGuire, Piedmont Cal Betty Caro, San Francisco Williams to Play For Troy vs. Iowa LOS ANGELES (AP)—Football hopes brightened today at Southern California when halfback Johnny Williams got the go sign to play in the opener against Iowa Sept. 29. Williams, No. 2 left half, has been out of action with a displaced vertebra. Sanders Drills UCLA on Defense LOS ANGELES, :: Coach Henry R. Sanders promised the UCLA grid aggregation another lengthy drill today on defensive tactics to be employed against Oregon when the two teams open Pacific Coast conference warfare here Saturday. Sander's erstwhile injured ends, Bob Watson and Darrell Riggs, appear to be rounding back into shape and both figure to see action against the Webfoots. Bosox to Take Extra Bat Work BOSTON, (AP)—After watching his Red Sockers shed 61 points of their overall .303 batting average during their disappointing western road trip, Manager Steve O'Neill of the Red Sox has ordered all hands to report at Fenway park this morning for three hours of solid hitting. SC Track Stock Up by 11 Points LOS ANGELES (AP)—Southern California's future Trojan track and field team was strengthened today with the enrollment of 11 prized freshmen. Bertha Ragen Hurls No-Hitter Tilt as Orange Wins, 5-0 SAN ANTONIO, Tex., (U)—Bertha Ragen pitched no-hit ball last night as Orange, Calif., held the Kybestos Brakettes of Illinois, 5-0, in the women's world softball championship. Colonists Look; Run Down Thief Railbirds were treated to a very uneventful afternoon at football practice yesterday afternoon, but for the Colonists it may have turned out to be a very profitable one. Head Coach Clare Van Hoorebeke spent most of the time on a chalk talk session. And he may have had some very choice words to impart to his charges since he saw them in real action for the first time on Tuesday afternoon in a scrimmage against Placentia high school. Try Helmet Swipe There was one flurry of excitement early in the afternoon when the entire squad took off in hot pursuit after an attempted theft. It was made on a pair of their headgear. Three of the helmets turned up missing after Tuesday's scrimmage and when someone spotted a youngster making off with two more yesterday the whole squad went after him. Minus the helmets, which he quickly discarded, he led a quick chase until he was cornered in an orange grove, where he capitulated. 'Really Ran' Whether the original three misses... Three of the helmets turned up missing after Tuesday's scrimmage and when someone spotted a youngster making off with two more yesterday the whole squad went after him. Minus the helmets, which he quickly discarded, he led a quick chase until he was cornered in an orange grove, where he capitulated. 'Really Ran' Whether the original three missing helmets were recovered or not was not disclosed. It must have been a jolly chase. Is one observer described it: "They really ran after that kid. It was about the fastest that I've seen them move all year. At first thought that Van Hoorebeke had offered to let them get a drink of water." This crime wave halted, the colonists now have eight days in which to cook up some way to halt cell gardens. Net Upsetter Opposes Brown BERKELEY, Calif., (AP)—Nick Carter of San Francisco, scoring mild upset in the national hard-hat tennis championships, today meets Tom Brown, Davis Cup ace, quarter finals. Carter, unseeded, yesterday defeated Phillip Washer, Belgium's No. 1 player, 6-2, 6-4. Washer was seeded sixth. The first three seeded players, Art Larsen of San Leandro, Calif.,erb Flam of Beverly Hills, Calif., and Brown, San Francisco, each won in straight sets. Larsen beat Fred Fisher of Seattle, 6-4, 6-1; Larson knocked off Fred Hagist of Sacramento, Calif., 6-4, 6-4 and downed Lorne Main of Vancouver, B. C., 6-4, 6-1. Today Larsen races Emery Neal Portland, Ore. Neale disposed of Dutch Krikorian of San Jose State College, 3-6, 6-2, 7-5. Other results: Felicisimo Ampon of the Philippines defeated Carway Catton of Jamaica, Calif., 6-1, 6-2; Tony Rabert, Cincinnati, D. Naddin Najjah, Lebanon 7-5, 6-1 and Jim Brink of Seattle, D. Jacques Britant, Belgium, 6-1, 7-5. In the second round of the women's singles, Barbara Bradley,eno, D. Andrenia Drew-Bear,enezuela, 6-0 6-0, and Arvilla McGuire, Piedmont, Calif., D.tty Caro, San Francisco, 6-1. Mr. Truman replied that General Marshall at the time was not Secretary of State, but a special envoy for him. He added that Marshall, sworn in today as the new Secretary of Defense had written instructions from him when he went to China. Asked what U. S. policy will be on whether to go beyond the 38th Parallel in Korea in cleaning up Korean communists, the president said that is a question for the United Nations since the forces opposing the Korean reds are a U. N. organization. He added he will abide by the decision of the U. N. He said the anti-communist bill just passed by Congress has not reached him yet, but he will not keep anyone in suspense very long about his position on it. A veto has been predicted. Reminded that a group of foreign correspondents were attending the news conference, Mr. Truman said he was more than happy to hear that. He said he expected to meet them after the conference and ask them how they liked the greatest show in Washington. (The President's weekly news conference). Stanton Man Suceumbs George S. Rodriguez, 25, a native of Stanton, died early yesterday at an Orange hospital after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, Juana, and two sons in Mexico City; his mother, Ramona Saragoza; one brother, Refugio Rodriguez and one sister, Isabel Rodriguez, all of Placentia. The body will lie in state at 302 Crowther ave., Placentia, tonight and burial will take place in the Artesia cemetery tomorrow at 2 p.m. Skunk Clears Fair Booth POMONA, Calif. (AP)—An unscheduled performer made an unscheduled appearance at an exhibit booth on the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds last night. The proprietor of a leather goods booth departed when a skunk took over. The fairgrounds fire department was called but declared the matter out of its jurisdiction. When the skunk went under the flooring of the booth, the carpentry department was called but declined the honor. A skunk expert was summoned for the area along with the sanitary plan. It has been pointed out by Joe Schermain, county fire warden and state forest ranger, that before the county can help with a fire station water must be secured and fire hydrants be built to protect the business section on Stanton ave. Should a water district be formed the water can be sold to the Metropolitan Water District when they eventually come into the area. Plans were completed to start on the business directory. Ads are being sold and the book will be printed by the Westminster Herald Printing Co. CRASH INJURES FULLERTON MAN William Collins, 38, 120 Orchard dr., Fullerton, received serious injuries at 11 last night when his car struck the curbing of a highway divider, swerved against a fence beside the road, and then smashed against a tree. The accident was on Grand Ave., near Knott's Berry Farm, west of Anaheim. Other results: Felicisimo Ampon of the Philippines defeated Norway Catton of Jamaica, Calif., 6-1, 6-2; Tony Rabert, Cincinnati, D. Naddi Najjar, Lebanon 7-5, 6-1 and Jim Brink of Seattle, D. Jacques Briant, Belgium, 6-1, 7-5. In the second round of the women's singles, Barbara Bradley,eno, D. Andrenia Drew-Bear,enezuela, 6-0 6-0, and Arvilla McGuire, Piedmont, Calif., D. Petty Caro, San Francisco, 6-1, 7-5. Approximately 10 former University of Southern California baseballers are now active in professional baseball. Hapk Workman, captain of the 1948 NCAA champions, is playing first base for the New York Yankees. Several University of Southern California tennis players have won national and international titles. They are Ellsworth Vines, Gene Mako, Joe Hunt, Ted Olewine, Bob Falkenburgh and Ted Schroeder. 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