anaheim-gazette 1950-10-03

Surprise! Sawyer Names Relief Ace Konstanty to Start Against Raschi By JACK HAND PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Manager Eddie Sawyer announced today that Jim Konstanty, his great relief pitcher, will start the opening game of the World Series for the Philadelphia Phillies. Sawyer's announcement was a real shocker. Konstanty did not start one game during the 1950 season, although he pitched in 74 games, a modern major league record. Konstanty's mound opponent will be Vic Raschi of the New York Yankees. Raschi won 21, lost 8; Konstanty won 16, lost 7. Earlier, Sawyer had indicated that Robin Roberts would be his starting choice. Roberts, a strong-armed 24-year-old kid, pitched 10 tiring innings Sunday. But he worked with only two days rest some eight times this season. Last week he started Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday going 22 innings in five days. His last his best, a classic job to rank with the masters. Better With Two "Roberts works better with two days rest than he does with three," said Sawyer yesterday. "I'm ready and I can go," said Roberts. No other pitcher on the staff, no matter how brilliant, could possibly give the 13 to 5 underdog whiz kids a lift like Roberts (20-11) after Sunday's thrilling performance. In Roberts, their first 20-game winner since Grover Cleveland Alexander in 1917, the youthful Phils know they have a stopper. They know they don't need too many runs to win. And they haven't been getting too many runs lately, to put it mildly. The Phils listened to Scout George Earnshaw's report on the Yogi Berra, and Phil Rizzuto except what they have read in the papers. The players did not appear overwhelmed at the prospect of playing New York. They rooted for the Yanks to win the pennant so game Ed Lopat (18-8) ready for the third. "Raschi is my man," said Caspian "Vic has been my big pitcher year. He deserves the shot." Raschi pulled up with a shoulder in Chicago two weeks ago but came back to beat Boston Red Sox in a vital game five days later. He was sheer hard by the Philadelphia A's in last outing Thursday. The Yanks' righthanded definitely will have an edge of experience over Sawyer's choice. Raschi pitched in four World Series games in 1947 and 1949. Capacity Mob Stengel spoke with respect to the Phillies, scoffing at the odds. "That's a good ball club over Philadelphia," he said. "It had to be good to beat a red hot Brooklyn team in the biggest game of the year for both clubs. "Of course I think we'll win if they've got some tough pitches. That's the only way they can win — if they get great pitching, don't think they'll outslug us." There is no doubt that bulge capacity crowd of some 34,000 will jam Shibe park tomorrow long before the 1:00 p.m. (ESPN) starting time. Commissioner A. B. Chand was to huddle with President E. In Roberts, their first 20-game winner since Groyer Cleveland Alexander in 1917, the youthful Phils know they have a stopper. They know they don't need too many runs to win. And they haven't been getting too many runs lately, to put it mildly. The Phils listened to Scout George Earnshaw's report on the VIC RASCHI Yanks yesterday in their own locker room while the Yankees limbered up briefly at the Yankee stadium in New York. Hit Fast Ones Earnshaw followed the Yanks through the west on their last western tour. He has an extensive "book" on each New York hitter and pitcher. "Most of them are fast ball hitters," Earnshaw told the kids who know little about Joe DiMaggio. CINA-GAR DRIVE-IN THEATRE 6512 Lincoln Ave. Out Center, 5 Ml. W. of Anaheim Tonight "The DESERT HAWK" (In Technicolor) Yvonne DeCarlo-Richard Greene Plus "DANGEROUS PROFESSION" George Raft-Ella Raines ADULTS 50c tax incl. 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Attendance—Complete sellouts for all games in Shibe park (33,-166) and Yankee stadium (67,000). Price of tickets—$8.75 for box in Shibe Park; $8.00 for box seats in Yankee stadium; $6.50 for reserved seats in Shibe park; $6.00 for reserved seats in Yankee stadium; $4.00 for standing room in Yankee stadium (no standing room in Shibe park); $1.00 for bleachers both Shibe Park and Yankee stadium. Radio broadcast—Mutual network. Television—ABC, NBC, and CBS networks. Weather prospect—Cloudy and cool for Wednesday. Betting odds—Yankees 1-2 favorites. Probable pitchers—Vic Raschi for New York Yankees; Robin Roberts for Phillies. Cravath to Use Same Backfield LOS ANGELES (AP)—"I still think the Trojans are potentially a fair ballclub," SC coach Jeff Fourth Hit-Title For Stan Musial NEW YORK (AP)—Stan Musial the "ball player's ball player" of the St. Louis Cardinals, is the National League's batting champion for the fourth time in illustrious career. The belting beauty of the Birds finished the 1950 season with an unofficial average of 346 to win the crown by points from Jackie Robinson Brooklyn, the defending title who wound up at .328. Musial is only the third batter in the long history of the league to win more than three batting championships. The other two Hall of Famers Honus Wagner Pittsburgh and Rogers Hornsby the Cards and Boston. Wagner won eight and Hornsby seven including six straight years when with the Cards from 1920 to 1924. The only other player to win many as three is Paul Waner Pittsburgh. G AB R H Musial, Card ... 146 555 105 192 Robinson, Dod ... 144 518 96 170 Salder, Dodgers ... 152 630 109 199 Ennls, Phils ... 152 595 91 186 Cooper, Braves ... 117 384 56 120 Goodman New AL Batting Champ CHICAGO (AP)—Billy Goodman brilliant handyman of the Boston Red Sox, is the new American League batting champion. The 24-year-old Concord, N.C., star won his first league batting title on an average of .354 to succeed George Kell, the Detroit Tigers' 1949 batting king. Goodman, who weighs only Cravath to Use Same Backfield LOS ANGELES (AP)—“I still think the Trojans are potentially a fair ballclub,” SC coach Jeff Cravath commented today in hinting that his boys might possibly knoe’ over Washington State. The Trojans were working the kinks out of their signal calling department in preparation for Saturday’s doings at Pullman. Cravath said the defensive signals were as bad as the quarterbacking in SC’s loss to Iowa. Cravath said the same thing would happen against the Cougars. Cravath said he’ll use the same starting backfield, too. In 15 seasons of coaching, Wallace Wade has had only one losing football campaign—1946. Today that Jim Konstanld Series for the Philatstart one game during league record. York Yankees. Ed Lopat (18-8) ready for card. Chi is my man," said Casev, has been my big pitcher all he deserves the shot." Chi pulled up with a sore er in Chicago two weeks but came back to beat the Red Sox in a vital game days later. He was shelled by the Philadelphia A's in his ting Thursday. Yanks' righthanded ace likely will have an edge in ence over Sawyer's choice. pitched in four World games in 1947 and 1949. Capacity Mob Angel spoke with respect of bullies, scoffing at the odds. It's a good ball club over in adelphia," he said. "It had to be to beat a red hot Brookum in the biggest game of or for both clubs. course I think we'll win but got some tough pitchers. the only way they can win they get great pitching. I think they'll outslug us." He is no doubt that bulging by crowd of some 34,000 am Shibe park tomorrow before the 1:00 p.m. (EST) time. Commissioner A. B. Chandler huddle with President Ford THE CHAMPIONS—Philadelphia's Phillies and the New York Yankees will open the 1950 Series tomorrow afternoon at Philadelphia. The Phils, who were forced to battle down to tha day of the season to win from the Brooklyn Dodgers, are rated as 1-to-2 underdogs in the se Weaver Injured, May Sit Out Citrus Contest You'd have never thought that they'd both won on Friday night the way the varsity and B Colonists were bumping around yesterday afternoon at practice. But the answer is readily apparent. Both Coaches Clare Van Hoorebeke and Sam Keith are perfectionists and last week's openers were both pretty far from perfect. Another item to make Friday's outcome anything but rosy was the report that halfback Leonard Weaver, the Colonist's best running back against Bell Gardens, may miss this week's contest with Citrus high school. Weaver aggravated an old back injury in Friday's fray, and his physical status this morning was termed "doubtful." Should Weaver be unable to perform Friday, then the halfback spots will probably be manned by Augie Huesca and Ira Webber. Other than this injury, the squad came through its first tussle with just "bumps and bruises." Yesterday's work was pretty rugged for the first day back. Practice opened with a blackboard lecture by Van Hoorebeke, but this soon developed into more strenuous activities. The Colonists re-plays for about an hour, and the defense looked very sharp during this drill. Enoch Peterson and Jerry Dickenson the quarterbacks, were especially hampered by the defensive line on pass plays. Or maybe it would be better to call them prospective pass plays, since they seldom were able to launch their acrils before they were hit. Shaw Sets Record As Cards Triumph Didn't know I could breathe in any type of atmosphere, did you? Well that's one trick that I learned at Smogville Tech, hereinafter to be known as the University of Southern California. Coming as I do from Troyville, it was with more than passing interest that I noted (by radio and newspaper accounts) Troy's defeat last Wednesday by Iowa to snap the Trojan win streak at none straight. May my mouth be washed out with Lava soap for saying this, but Saturday I went Coliseumward to see UCLA "play" Washington State, and in renewing acquaintances with those whom I know still attending SC the conversation drifted around to . . . Well, naturally. The feeling around there seems to be that the Trojans were beaten. Oh, there were some SC bright spots. Not many. But some. You wouldn't get that impression from over the radio, but these observers say that Wilbur Robertson played a pretty cool game. But whenever he tried passing he four, the first three are transfers. MORE ABOUT HOAG Angeles sports writers have interesting comments to about Carmichael's showing lowing the game. Read on. Bob Hunter, Examiner—if he would start Al Carmichael he had it to do over again vath gave a quick, 'No.' he would rather have an enced boy in there for a portion of the game. However, it was not that every time that Carmichael was given the ball, somehow pened—to Iowa. He carried only a disting four times for a 10.25 and certainly is destined more work in the future. "Off last night's form of Santa Ana junior college is Troy's best running back Jim Sears a close second." "I asked Carmichael if college football was different the jaysees." 'A lot,' he smiled. "The hit and tackle harder." Mel Durslag, Examiner—drive the Trojans disco personality named Al Carmichael—and they never should h gotten him. ... In this touchdown the Trojans condescended ing the ball exactly once michael, who obviously most effective runner th could put on the field. "And for committing the making 12 yards, Carmichl to carry the ball for the l during the game. Others run all over the lawn, k michael, who had netted in four tries, was to bl fake." Braven Dyer, Times—"jans weren't without the Al Carmichael offensi Shaw Sets Record As Cards Triumph CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cardinals today boasted a record-breaking pass combination in the National Football League. Big end Bob Shaw grabbed five touchdown flips from quarterback Jim Hardy last night as the Cardinals swamped the hapless Baltimore Colts, 55-13, before 14,439 at Comiskey park last night. Shaw bettered the league record of four. In all, Hardy flipped six scoring passes in the eight-touchdown parade over the Colts, who now have lost three straight loop starts and 10 straight, including exhibitions. National Football League-Winnings, including last night's game: American Conference W L T Pet PF PA Giants ... 2 0 0 1,000 24 7 Cleveland ... 2 1 0 .667 66 16 Philadelphia ... 1 1 0 .500 55 42 Cards ... 1 1 0 .500 62 58 Washington ... 1 2 0 .233 66 75 Pittsburgh ... 1 2 0 .333 40 35 National Conference Yanks ... 2 1 0 .667 93 83 Bears ... 2 1 0 .667 77 71 Detroit ... 2 1 0 .667 76 58 Green Bay ... 2 1 0 .667 73 87 Los Angeles ... 2 1 0 .667 100 66 Baltimore ... 2 1 0 .080 27 124 San Francisco ... 2 1 0 .080 51 88 Harvard and Yale have met 68 times on the football field with Yale holding a 38 to 22 game edge. There have been six ties. JIM SEARS He's a JCer might just as well have started by having a Hawkeye sit on each shoulder. They soon got there anyway. One thing that no one has quite been able to fathom out is why Al Carmichael was nominated to sit out most of the evening. The fact is that Jeff Cravath has always shown preference for returning lettermen and upcoming freshmen over junior college transfers. Nothing personal, you understand. But look at Ed Demirjian—he didn't even get off the bench. Apparently it is Cravath's contention that this is the Pacific Coast conference and not the Eastern conference, the Metropolitan conference, or the Western States conference. Well, maybe he learned something from Friday night's showing. It is pretty well agreed that the four standout Trojans were Carmichael, Jim Sears, Pat Cannamela and Winston Gollar. Of the Three Coast Teams Hit AP's Irish-Led Nation's Top Ten By MURRAY ROSE NEW YORK (AP)—Notre Dame still is the No.1 college football team in the nation but it looks as if the Irish are going to have to do a lot more fighting to hold on to their cherished laurels this year. The first Associated Press poll of the season found Frank Leahy's lads at the top again—just where they left off last November. Four Close But four other collegiate aggregations—Michigan State, Southern Methodist, Army, and Oklahoma—are bunched right behind the Irish, ready, and apparently able, to move up if Notre Dame should falter. The South Benders barely nosed out North Carolina, 14-7, Saturday. A total of 190 sport writers and broadcasters, representing a coast to coast panel, voted the Irish No.1, with 1500 points and 63 first place nominations. Only eight points separated the next three eleven. Michigan State surging to the fore on the strength of its upset 14-7 triumph over mighty Michigan, gained the No.2 position with 1298 points. Washington Falls Two points behind came Southern Methodist whose passing circles accounted for a 32-27 triumph over Ohio State's Rose Bowl Kings. Army's Black Knights, who struck like lightening against Colgate for a 28-0 victory were voted fourth place with 1290 points. Oklahoma's rebuilt Sooners gained the fifth ranking with 1025 points. Points were tabulated on a 10-9-8-7 etc basis with ten points for PCL Experiment Folds Up Quietly By JIM HUBBART Associated Press Sports Writer The Pacific coast league's ill fated 20-experiment enters its final week tonight with these developments: 1. There is serious talk among the league directors of trimming next year's schedule to 182 games or less and of reviving the post-season playoffs. 2. All figures aren't in yet, but if Seattle and Hollywood's home attendance are any indication, the clubs are in for a financial shell-lacking. 3. The Boston Braves could be tough to hit in the National league next season. They now have two of the PCL's foremost pitchers—Max Surkont from Sacramento and Jim Wilson from Seattle. The PCL's board of directors will meet in Oakland Oct. 19. League boss Clarence Rowland says the main items on the agenda are proposals for a shorter schedule and a lengthy discussion on MORE ABOUT HOAGY—Los Angeles sports writers had some interesting comments to make about Carmichael's showing following the game. Read on: Bob Hunter, Examiner—"Asked if he would start Al Carmichael if he had it to do over again, Craigath gave a quick, 'No.' He said he would rather have an experienced boy in there for the first portion of the game. "However, it was noteworthy that every time that Carmichael was given the ball, something happened—to Iowa. 'He carried only a disappointing four times for a 10.25 average, and certainly is destined to see more work in the future. 'Off last night's form chart the Santa Ana junior college transfer Troy's best running back, with Jim Sears a close second. 'I asked Carmichael if major college football was different than the jaysees. 'A lot,' he smiled. 'These guys hit and tackle harder.'" Mel Durslag, Examiner—"In this drive the Trojans discovered a personality named Al Carmichael and they never should have forgotten him." ... In this touchdown series, the Trojans condescended to giving the ball exactly once to Carmichael, who obviously was the most effective runner that USC would put on the field. "And for committing the sin of making 12 yards, Carmichael was to carry the ball for the last time during the game. Others were to run all over the lawn, but Carmichael, who had netted 41 yards in four tries, was to block and take." Braven Dyer, Times—"The Trojans weren't without their stars. Al Carmichael offensively and position with 1298 points. Washington Falls Two points behind came Southern Methodist whose passing circles accounted for a 32-27 triumph over Ohio State's Rose Bowl Kings. Army's Black Knights, who struck like lightening against Colgate for a 28-0 victory were voted fourth place with 1290 points. Oklahoma's rebuilt Sooners gained the fifth ranking with 1025 points. Points were tabulated on a 10-9 8-7-, etc. basis with ten points for the No. 1 vote. Of the first ten, only Washington failed to get a first place nomination. In all, 14 teams received at least one ballot for the No. 1 spot. The top ten (number in brackets is first place votes): 1. Notre Dame (63) 1500 2. Meihigan State (32) 1298 3. Southern Methodist (28) 1296 4. Army (29) 1290 5. Oklahoma (17) 1025 6. Kentucky (5) 539 7. Texas (2) 502 8. Stanford (3) 464 9. California (2) 432 10. Washington 211 Second tent: 11-North Carolina (1) 187; 12-Alabama (2) 177; 13-UCLA (176; 14-Duke 175; 15-Illinois (10) 170; 16-Cornell 167; 17-Iowa (2) 136; 18-Clemson (3) 110; 19-Michigan 95; 20-Pennsylvania 67. 'Honeymoon Over' Says Red Sanders LOS ANGELES (AP)—Coach Red Sanders, who still insists his UCLA Bruins aren't much of a ballclub, was busy applying spit and pollen to an already blinding offense today in preparation for Saturday's biggie at the University of Washington. "The honeymoon is over," Sanders advised his charges after reading the scouting reports on Washington's victory over Minnesota. He bemoaned the loss for the season of defensive guard Al Raffee, injured in UCLA's 42-0 rout of Washington State. Sanders also is devising a defense against Washington's spaced line, deceptive flanker movements and other assorted trickeries. The Business Office Is Hard on Clothes! Efficiency and increased earnings hinge to a great degree on appearance. Constantly exposed to ink, machine grease, snags, etc., you need speedy, reliable cleaning and repair service to keep clothes in trim. 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