anaheim-gazette 1950-10-10

Midwest’s Grip Broken In AP’s Top 10 Grid Poll NEW YORK (AP)—The midwest’s post-war stranglehold was broken today and a wide open battle shaped up for national college football honors. Four-time champion Notre Dame plummeted to tenth place in the weekly Associated Press poll while Army took over as the No. 1 team in the country. The Midlands, which have furnished the mythical titleholder nine of the 15 times since 1936 and continuously since the last war, were out of contention. Purdue Ninth Their best showing in the top ten was No. 9, held down by the Purdue team that splintered Notre Dame’s reign with a 28-14 victory last Saturday at South Bend. The stoutest challenge to Army’s position came from the southwest, which put three unbeaten titans—Southern Methodist, Oklahoma and Texas—on the cadets’ heels. Here’s the latest rundown of gridiron might, with every section represented: Army, SMU, Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, Stanford, California, Maryland, Purdue and Notre Dame. Will Shake Order Army, recognized national champion in 1945, will risk its newly gained height in New York’s Yankee stadium Saturday against Michigan, co-champion of the Big Ten and tops in the nation in 1948. The standings are bound to get another good shaking as the result of the big doubleheader show... Will Shake Order Army, recognized national champion in 1945, will risk its newly gained height in New York's Yankee stadium Saturday against Michigan, co-champion of the Big Ten and tops in the nation in 1948. The standings are bound to get another good shaking as the result of the big doubleheader show in Dallas. Oklahoma, No. 3, and Texas, No. 4, collide in a Saturday afternoon game in the Cotton Bowl, while SMU, No. 2, entertains unbeaten but once-tied Oklahoma A & M there that night. Lower Levels The rest of the top ten plays lower level opponents, like this: Kentucky vs. Cincinnati, Stanford vs. Santa Clara, California vs. Southern California, Maryland vs. Georgetown, Purdue vs. Miami (Fla.), Notre Dame vs. Tulane. Top Ten 1. Army (115) ... 2101 2. SMU (83) ... 1990 3. Oklahoma (29) ... 1387 4. Texas (9) ... 1212 5. Kentucky (11) ... 837 6. Stanford (4) ... 765 7. California (2) ... 754 8. Maryland (8) ... 684 9. Purdue (4) ... 616 10. Notre Dame (2) ... 564 Second Ten 11. Washington (2) ... 444 12. Ohio State ... 254 13. Clemson (4) ... 211 14. Tennessee ... 203 15. Rice (1) ... 178 16. Wisconsin ... 178 17. Cornell (2) ... 174 18. Michigan ... 164 19. Vanderbilt ... 142 20. Michigan State ... 101 Higgins Says, 'No' SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Rainiers, questing for a new manager have been turned down by Pinky Higgins, currently managing Birmingham in the Southern Association, but the rumor hopper has five other names as possible successors to Paul Richards; tabbed for a big league job, probably as head of the Chicago White Sox. Seattle General Manager Earl Sheely said he had made overtures to Higgins but had been turned down. He was silent regarding other choices but these possibilities were in speculation: Dixie Walker, who led the Atlanta Southern Association team to a pennant this year; Nick Cullop, manager of Baltimore in the American Association; Rollie Hemsley, former Seattle catcher whose Columbus Red Birds of the American association won the Little World Series this year; Jimmy Adair, of the Texas league; and Al Lopez, guiding hand at Indianapolis in the American association. Sheely indicated he expects to sign a manager before the baseball meetings in December. Another Sox outfit is expected to get a veteran Seattle pitcher, Denny Galchouse was given his outright release by the Rainiers. He is scheduled to become a Boston Red Sox scout. Yanks' Ford Reports For Army Physical NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Ford, nookie lefthander who won the World Series-clinching game for the New York Yankees last Saturday. John (Red) Corriden still is the skipper and the Sox front office will not confirm whether he will be out or in. Lane was emphatic only in spilling rumors about the chances of Cleveland's Lou Boudreau for the job. "We have never asked the Cleveland club's permission to talk with Boudreau," said Lane, "And without that permission we couldn't negotiate with the man." Richards was reported enroute by auto from Los Angeles to his home in Waxahachie, Tex. Another source said he was holding a plane ticket for Chicago. Lane said he knew nothing of his whereabouts. Higgins Says, 'No' SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Rainiers, questing for a new manager have been turned down by Pinky Higgins, currently managing Birmingham in the Southern Association, but the rumor hopper has five other names as possible successors to Paul Richards; tabbed for a big league job, probably as head of the Chicago White Sox. Seattle General Manager Earl Sheely said he had made overtures to Higgins but had been turned down. He was silent regarding other choices but these possibilities were in speculation: Dixie Walker, who led the Atlanta Southern Association team to a pennant this year; Nick Cullop, manager of Baltimore in the American Association; Rollie Hemsley, former Seattle catcher whose Columbus Red Birds of the American association won the Little World Series this year; Jimmy Adair, of the Texas league; and Al Lopez, guiding hand at Indianapolis in the American association. Sheely indicated he expects to sign a manager before the baseball meetings in December. Another Sox outfit is expected to get a veteran Seattle pitcher, Denny Galchouse was given his outright release by the Rainiers. He is scheduled to become a Boston Red Sox scout. EZARD CHARLES 'Like Joe Louis' EZ Charles to Be 'A Fighting Champion' NEW YORK (AP) — Ez Charles is going to be a "fight champion," just like Joe Laws was." So said the heavyweight champion's co-manager, Jake Mintz, he discussed Charlie's future plans today. "We would like to have fight once a month, if possessions said Mintz." We are still dickens for another fight with Freddie Beshore in Cincinnati late in November. After that we want take Ez around the country to show the fans what a great champion he is. "It will be a good thing boxing, too. It will help keep game going when the heavyweight champion shows his stuff in different places." Boxing Scribe Says that TV Doesn't Show All BY MURRAY ROSE NEW YORK (AP)—Once upon a happy time, a boxing writer would go out and cover a fight and write about what he saw. Maybe he'd get a few letters terwards from fans who also wished the bout and who disagreed with the writer. Then came radio broadcast Heavier "fan" mail too, mostly gaining "you blind so and so." And Now TV Now we have television. Teaches of fights span more than half the nation. Soon it will coast to coast. The co-axial cable stretch from Omaha to New York and from New England down Jacksonville, Fla. An estimated 20,000 million persons saw the telecasts of the J Louis-Ezzard Charles fight Sept. 27. Many of them never saw fight before. Many had. Million will watch the CBS Wednesday night fight cards and the Friday NBC shows. Both are televisi on networks. Not Everything We figure to hear from a lot folks soon. So, before the bombardment begins, we'd like to offer some facts in defense. Some poor Another Sox outfit is expected to get a veteran Seattle pitcher. Denny Galehouse was given his outright release by the Rainiers. He is scheduled to become a Boston Red Sox scout. Yanks' Ford Reports For Army Physical NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Ford, rookie lefthander who won the World Series-clinching game for the New York Yankees last Saturday, underwent a physical examination today for Army service. The 21-year-old New Yorker had been examined in September but was deferred temporarily because doctors found a trace of some tropical germ in his system. He won nine games for the Yankees after joining the team in July. He beat the Phillies in the fourth game of the series, 5-2. Enjoy Old Sunny Brook BRAND the whiskey that's "Cheerful as its Name" 93 PACKET KENTUCKY WHISKEY—A BLEND 65% GRAW NEUTRAL SPIRITS McKesson & Robbins, Inc.—Exclusive Distributors Many of them never saw fight before. Many had. Millions will watch the CBS Wednesday night fight cards and the Friday NBC shows. Both are televisively over the networks. Not Everything We figure to hear from a lot folks soon. So, before the bombardment begins, we'd like to offer some facts in defense. Some people might call 'em alibis. Nevertheless, here goes. TV gives you an excellent ride side seat but doesn't show everything. Television often doesn't catch the severity of a blow. It selldoys cuts and bruises. You sometimes can't judge the effect short punches at close quarter. A good example of that was the Sept. 22 main event from Madison Square Garden between Tom Pellone and Johnny Saxton. No Doubt With hardly an exception, those who witnessed the action via TV were convinced that Pellone had won handily. Quite a few out-of-town writers, here for The Charles Louis fight, said Pellone won. Gazette SPORTS Ananum Gazette, Tuesday, October 10, 1950 Bears in Best Shape of Year For Saturday Clash with SC LOS ANGELES (AP)—With no injured players on the first three teams, the defending champion California Bears will be in the best shape of the season Saturday when they meet SC’s Trojans in Memorial Coliseum. That was the advice given before the Southern California Football Writers meeting yesterday by Publicist Norrie Michigan Wants Revenge Victory ANN ARBOR, Mich. (P)—Michigan’s Wolverines have a score to settle with Army in the game at Yankee stadium Saturday. They are determined to break the Gadets’ 22-game suspension string just as Army spoiled their own streak of victories here last year. Michigan had a 25 game skin going when underdog Army plastered the Wolverines with a slinging 21-7 defeat. Not Pepped Up Michigan Coach Bennie Oostorbaan said he is not trying to get his boys “pepped up” for the New York game but he acknowledges BEYERLI by Ernie Colonist Coach Clay Hoorebeke yesterday my suspicion that Friday 44-yard scoring pass from Peterson to Leonard W not start out with that offing. According to Van Peterson had called for around the left side of When he received the ever, he pivoted to Naturally, no one was take the ball. At that, it was pretty ing by Peterson. He me ped, located Weaver yelling rather loudly at and pitched it to him. As out, the play had pretty same effect as a screen. What tipped me off wasn’t supposed to be play? That look on En when he reached back ball and found no one at in the backfield with him. Needless to say, Peter taking some ribbing “bonehead.” Van Hoorebek ed it as, “Falling into a then that’s another story. With the Colonists p home this week, Van may be pleased to find correctly spelled in the In the Bell Gardens and programs, respectively, been identified as “Clio Hoorebeke” and “Clair Beke.” Charles to Be Fighting Champ NEW YORK (P) — Ezzard is going to be a "fighting champion," just like Joe Louis said the heavyweight champion co-manager, Jake Mintz, as discussed Charlie's future plans. He would like to have him once a month, if possible, with little "fighting" in Cincinnati late in November. After that we want to Ez around the country and the fans what a great challenge is. Will be a good thing too, it will help keep the going when the heavyweightion shows his stuff in different areas." Exing Scribe Days that TV Doesn't Show All BY MURRAY ROSE NEW YORK (P)—Once upon a time, a boxing writer would cover a fight and write what he saw. He'd get a few letters affords from fans who also wilt the bout and who disagreed with the writer. Came radio broadcasts. For "fan" mail too, mostly because "you blind no and so." And Now TV We have television. Teleof fights span more than the nation. Soon it will go to coast. The co-axial cables from Omaha to New York from New England down toville, Fla. Estimated 20,000 million per year of telecasts of the Joe Ezzard Charles fight Sept. Of them never saw a before. Many had. Millions catch the CBS Wednesday night cards and the Friday shows. Both are televised networks. Not Everything figure to hear from a lot of soon. Before the bombardment we'd like to offer some defense. Some people they are determined to break the Gadets' 22 game string just as Army spoiled their own streak of victories here last year. Michigan had a 25 game skin going when underdog Army plastered the Wolverines with a slinging 21-7 defeat. Not Pepped Up Michigan Coach Bennie Oosterbaan said he is not trying to get his boys "pepped up" for the New York game but he acknowledged some probably still are ranking from last year's setback. "We meet six tough Western conference teams after the Army game and if we get too high for Army we'll be in trouble afterwards." Oosterbaan said. "The kids may key themselves up. We can't do much about that. But they have a Big Ten title to defend and we certainly won't encourage any undue feeling about Army." Oosterbaan said he had made more than the usual preparations for the Army game. Situation Ripe "Army can afford to prepare," he said. "This is one of its few games." The Michigan coach admitted the situation is ripe for revenge. Army has been a steady tormenter of the Wolverines down through the years. Last year after losing to Army, Michigan was beaten by a lightly regarded Northwestern team, 21-20. In 1946 Army won, 20-13. The next week Michigan was tied by Northwestern, 14-14. Army won the only other meeting with the Wolverines at 1945. The score was 28-7. "I don't mind losses to good Army teams," Oosterbaan said, "but I just can't see losing an important conference game that we should win easily." Calumet Ships 50 to Hollypark INGLEWOOD (P)—The entire Calumet stable of 50 horses, including Ponder, Coaltown, Two Lea, and Wistful, will be shipped to Hollywood Park for the fall-winter racing season. Racing Secretary John Maluvius said Calumet Trainer Jimmy Jones telephoned him yesterday to say 36 horses will go at Hollywood and 14 two-year-olds will be shipped to Santa Anita. Jones originally had planned to ship half his string to Florida. A. G. Vanderbilt's string of 22 horses left New York yesterday JEFF CRAVATH Stop pitchout, if . . . Pennsylvania," West admitted, "on the ground, that is. We don't have a passing attack, but I imagine coach Waldorf will concentrate on this during the week." Asked If he could stop the explosive California pitchout play, Jim Monachino to Johnny Olzewski, Cravath replied: "I can stop it easy—if Pappy Waldorf promises not to come down the middle." Washington State came "down the middle" and every place else, too, last Saturday, but the Trojans escaped with a 20-20 standoff. Other comments at the luncheon: Doug Mills, Athletic director, University of Illinois—"It's nice to be playing UCLA out here again, particularly since we're welcome this time." The Illini's last appearance here was in the 1947 Rose Bowl game, for which public sentiment strongly favored Army. Illinois and UCLA clash Friday night. UCLA Coach Henry (Red) Sanders—"Washington has a fine offense, but whether its line can hold up or not, I don't know. I don't think Washington will go through the conference season undefeated." Jordan Oliver, whose Loyola Lions dumped St. Mary's, 48-0, was the only winning coach present. Said he: "This week we play San Jose. That'll be the second toughest game on our schedule according to our scouting reports. College of Pacific will be the toughest." Cal Works on Passes BERKELEY (P)—California crilled on passes today fearful on what Coach Pappy Waldorf called taking some ribbing to "bonehead." Van Hoorebeld it as, "Falling into another story." With the Colonists play home this week, Van Hoorebeld it as, "Falling into another story." In the Bell Gardens and programs, respectively, been identified as "Cliff Hoorebeke" and "Clair Bokek." Anaheim gridders may cap from some program graphical errors. Glen was listed as Kaminsay Bay Russ Mackay has been and "MacKay." And they ing closer on Ira Webberker. At Bell Gardens "Webster." Last week it went to "Weber." Although officials steal 98 yards in penalties last night, they let two of obvious go unnoticed. One ferent occasions, the Citrus terback started to sneak right end on a bootleg, the ball slickly to halfback shall Lee, who started an opposite end. But John Cyprien, play Anaheim defensive right foot fooled on either occasion just stood his ground, just about ready to smash groundward on both when he was smashed groin himself—each time by new executed clips. Somebody buried him. Maybe the officials threw yards was plenty. La Palma park, which is on the movie screen only in "Three Little Words," appearing at the Anaheim theater. This time the diamond is used as a seat "The Jackie Robinson Suite." THREE NEW COACHES NEW YORK (P)—Three National Basketball As teams will have new coach season. Dave MacMillan University of Minnesota will handle Tri-Cities, Red Auerbach, who is not the Boston Celtics. Bonesney has replaced Bob Feeney Washington, the latter masters Santa Clara University coach. Not Everything figure to hear from a lot of soon. before the bombardment we'd like to offer some defense. Some people call 'em alibis. ttheless, here goes. lives you an excellent ring-it but doesn't show every-vision often doesn't catch verity of a blow. It seldom cuts and bruises. You someone't judge the effect of punches at close quarters. good example of that wretched 22 main event from Madure Garden between Tony and Johnny Saxton. No Doubt hardly an exception, those witnessed the action via TV convinced that Pellone had endily. Quite a few out-of-titers, here for the Charlesight, said Pellone won. They watched it from hotel rooms. But there was no doubt that Saxton won. He received the unanimous decision. The next day, dozens of televiewers, at home and in the office, remarked to us: "Pellone was robbed, wasn't he?" When we said no, they gave us some awfully funny looks. But please remember this: The camera doesn't show everything. No kidding. Cal Works on Passes BERKELEY (P) — California crilled on passes today fearful of what Coach Pappy Waldorf called Southern California's newly developed "championship potential." Any team that can come from behind like SC did against Washington State last week and score 20 points in the last quarter to tie up the game has developed "a championship potential," Pappy said. He added that Southern California, "always a slow starter," found itself for the first time this season in that quarter," and from now on SC will be really tough. They've got the horses and they know how to use them." Passes, not used much by the Eears in subduing Pennsylvania 14-7 last Saturday, came in for renewed attention as the U. G. gridders worked on preparations for next Saturday's commencement game with SC. BEYERLINES by Ernie Beyer Colonist Coach Clare Van Hoorebeke yesterday confirmed my suspicion that Friday night's 44-yard scoring pass from Enoch Peterson to Leonard Weaver did not start out with that play in the offing. According to Van Hoorebeke, Peterson had called for a sweep around the left side of the line. When he received the ball, however, he pivoted to the right. Naturally, no one was present to take the ball. At that, it was pretty cool thinking by Peterson. He merely stepped, located Weaver (who was yelling rather loudly at the time) and pitched it to him. As it turned out, the play had pretty much the same effect as a screen pass. What tipped me off that it wasn't supposed to be a passing play? That look on Enoch's face when he reached back with the ball and found no one any longer in the backfield with him. Needless to say, Peterson was taking some ribbing about his "bonehead." Van Hoorebeke classed it as; "Falling into a . . ." But then that's another story. With the Colonists playing at home this week, Van Hoorebeke may be pleased to find his name correctly spelled in the program. In the Bell Gardens and Citrus programs, respectively, he has been identified as "Claire Van Hoorebeke" and "Clair Banhoorebeke." Colonist Activities Confined To Conversions, Covina Chat A Monday afternoon checkup on the Colonist practice field revealed these developments yesterday: 1. Anaheim still needs someone to kick conversions. 2. The Colonists suffered their first serious injury of the season Friday night at Citrus. 3. They will probably have to do some defensive revamping this week-end. 4. Sam Keith's Bs are still looking around for some offensive punch. Let's look at them in that order. Eight for 49 While Colonists have shown relatively little difficulty in acquiring touchdowns during their first two games, they have been able to successfully convert only once in eight tries. The worrisome part is this—Anaheim has scored 49 points on eight touchdowns; a team with a consistent kicker could score that many with only seven touchdowns. Jerry Dickenson, who has booted the only good one thus far, and John Steinborn spent a lengthy session practicing upright splitting yesterday, and Coach Clare Van Hoorebeke even had Ed Herrera, who has confined his activities mostly to kicking off, trying it. Steinborn Best Herrera has a very easy kicking motion, and has much better leg power than either Steinborn or Dickenson, but his sense of direction is not nearly so acute. In yesterday's drill Steinborn looked the best of the lot, putting better than 75 per cent down the middle. He was straight, however, in both of his Citrus tries, but missed offense to back it up. The defense worked well against Bell Gardens and little offensive power was needed. Last week the defense was not so hot, but the Bs were unable to rally any offensive power to make up for this deficiency. They may receive some added help this week since Jim Ball, their leading ground gainer, is expected to return to the lineup. The contention here, however, is that there is still no such thing as a one-man team. With the Colonists playing at home this week, Van Hoorebeke may be pleased to find his name correctly spelled in the program. In the Bell Gardens and Citrus programs, respectively, he has been identified as "Claire Van Hoorebeke" and "Clair Banhoorebeke." Anaheim gridders may also escape from some program typographical errors. Glen Kaminski was listed as Kaminsay by Citrus. Russ Mackay has been "Mackey" and "MacKay." And they're creeping closer on Ira Webber's moniker. At Bell Gardens he was "Webster." Last week it was down to "Weber." Although officials stepped off 98 yards in penalties last Friday night, they let two of the most obvious go unnoticed. On two different occasions, the Citrus quarterback started to sneak around right end on a bootleg, reversing the ball slickly to halfback Marshall Lee, who started around the opposite end. But John Cyprien, playing the Anaheim defensive right end, was not fooled on either occasion. He just stood his ground, and was just about ready to smash Lee groundward on both occasions when he was smashed groundward himself—each time by neat, well-executed clips. Somebody really hurried him. Maybe the officials thought 98 yards was plenty. La Palma park, which was seen on the movie screen only recently in "Three Little Words," is again appearing at the Anaheim Fox theater. This time the beautiful diamond is used as a setting in The Jackie Robinson Story. THREE NEW COACHES NEW YORK (EP)—Three of the National Basketball Association teams will have new coaches this season. Dave MacMillan, former University of Minnesota coach, will handle Tri-Cities, replacing Ted Auerbach, who is now with the Boston Celtics. Bones McKinney has replaced Bob Feerick at Washington, the latter moving to Santa Clara University as head coach. Steinborn Best Herrera has a very easy kicking motion, and has much better leg power than either Steinborn or Dickenson, but his sense of direction is not nearly so acute. In yesterday's drill Steinborn looked the best of the lot, putting better than 75 per cent down the middle. He was straight, however, in both of his Citrus tries, but missed both. His two kicks were so low that both were blocked—by defensive backfield men. Van Hoorebeke reported yesterday that Charles Lechuga, first-string tackle, had suffered a knee injury in Friday night's Citrus fray. The exact extent of the injury is not known, but it is expected to be serious enough to keep him out of action for the remainder of the season. About Corina Although William Hicks, who scouted the Covina-Pomona game, did not give his complete report yet, the Colonists were given a preliminary run-down about the Covina personnel by Van Hoorebeke. The Colonists, who played against the familiar T formation in both the Citrus and Bell Gardens games, will run into a single wing offense this Friday. They did have a brief brush with that lineup last week when the Cougars resorted to it spasmodically during the game, but it was not a concentrated single wing attack such as they will face in their home opener. But there will be more about that on Wednesday when Hicks presents his scouting report. No B Sperk The Bs continued to show little offensive spark yesterday, although they were continually goaded by Keith. The offense is the key right now to the B's ultimate success. Despite their drubbing Friday night, it must be pointed out that they have a pretty sound defense. 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