anaheim-gazette 1950-10-11

Stengel May Juggle Yank Roster for 1951 Season NEW YORK (AP)—Casey Stengel, set for two years with the best manager's pay in baseball, will not stand pat with his world champion New York Yankees. Boston, Cleveland, and Detroit are respected by Stengel. So is Washington, which he regards as a potential first division club. Stengel peered ahead into 1951 today after signing a new two-year contract to manage the Yankees. Old Case can get as high as $75,000 to $85,000 a year under a bonus arrangement. The basic pay is believed to be $65,000. Boston Good "That Boston club should be very good," he said. "That young pitcher (Willard) Nixon looked like he should make it. And they have two or three others who ought to make their pitching better. If they do, then they can keep (Ellis) Kinder on relief, Yes sir, they're very good. When you consider they had that big guy (Ted Williams) out half the year with a broken arm, they did pretty good, too. "Detroit is another good club. They got a very good infield with maybe a little more strength needed around first base. And they'll be helping themselves during the winter." Might Get Fourth "Cleveland, they can knock your brains out. That big fellow on first base (Luke Easter) can knock the ball over the fence. And the fellow on third base (Al Rosen) has power, though he did bog down toward the end. "And Washington. The way they played against me, they can do anything. I think he (Bucky Harris) might move into fourth." Stengel generalized about his own club's plans for next season. "I have openings on this club," he said. "I realize we won with a hard fight. I'd say any young infielder might make our club. Maybe a first or third baseman. Sure, we have openings in the outfield, too. Anybody that can come in and hit home runs can make it. "Our pitching is in pretty good shape. (Ed) Ford gave me a fourth man." Young Talent Stengel knows all about the youngsters moving up through the farm system. Right now he says Jim Brideweser, an all-league shortstop at Binghamton in the Eastern League can "make the club." He also is high on Dick Carr, a pitcher from the same club. Gil McDougald, a second baseman from Beaumont; Mickey Mantle, a shortstop from Joplin; Bob Cerv, an outfielder; and Hank Workman, a outfielder-first baseman, both from Kansas City, are other bright new faces. Stengel said he would try no more first base experiments with Joe DiMaggio. Johnny Mize's future is still undecided. Tommy Hannah's future hinges on the... Might Get Fourth "Cleveland, they can knock your brains out. That big fellow on first base (Luke Easter) can knock the ball over the fence. And the fellow on third base (Al Rosen) has power, though he did bog down toward the end. "And Washington. The way they played against me, they can do Wilshire Theatre 205 Wilshire—Fullerton Box Office Open Daily 6:15 Sun.—1:15 Continuous STARTING SUNDAY FIRST RUN Plus 'CHINATOWN AT MIDNIGHT' Now Showing "ROGUES OF SHERWOOD FOREST" (In Technicolor) and "SORRY, WRONG NUMBER" with Barbara Stanwyck BANK NITE MON. & THURS. Eastern League can "make the club." He also is high on Dick Carr, a pitcher from the same club. Gil McDougald, a second baseman from Beaumont; Mickey Mantle, a shortstop from Joplin; Bob Cerv, an outfielder; and Hank Workman, a outfield-first baseman, both from Kansas City, are other bright new faces. Stengel said he would try no more first base experiments with Joe DiMaggio. Johnny Mize's future is still undecided. Tommy Henrich's future hinges on the condition of his chronic knee condition. 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Since then there have been many rumors as to his plans: In the story written by Herb Goren, the Compass said: NEW YORK (UP)—The Daily Compass said today Branch Key is going to the St. Louis Browns as the new president and owner in a deal financed by the American League. In St. Louis last night, however, Bill DeWitt, president of the Browns, asserted "you can put this down. We don't plan any games in the operation of our club and Branch Rickey isn't buy-it. It's not for sale." Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, recently contracted to sell his Brooklyn stock to William Zechendorf, New York estate man. Since then there have been many rumors as to his future plans. In the story written by Herb Goren, the Compass said: "American League tycoons, sensitive to the basic second division weaknesses in their structure, in spite of top-level superiority, are ready to purchase a controlling interest in Brownie stock and turn over to Rickey in order to acquire his services." "In recent years the league loaned hundreds of thousands of yards to the Browns. Whether the DeWitts, Bill and Charley, paid one hundred cents on the dollar is unknown. But the league recognizes this unhealthy situation, in which the Browns have nothing more than a farm for four richer clubs, and it made Rickey an offer that he is expected to accept as soon as present Brooklyn contract runs out." John Galbreath, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, is reported to have Rickey an offer. The Compass story continues: "Except for the fact that the American League has injected itself into the Rickey picture, the atma would find it difficult to turn down the Pittsburgh." Huskies Heinrich, McElhenny Top C in Passing, Running Figures ANGELES (UP)—The Wash-Huskies have proved aired offense machine on the this fall and the two rea- rie quarterback Don Hein- and fullback Hugh Mc- cane Hugh leads the loop ing the ball, with 361 yards, Heinrich is the top passer, completions out of 59 throws for 574 yards and five touchdowns. Conference statistics released today show that California's Jim Monachino is runner-up to McElhenny in running, with 312 yards, and his teammate, Johnny Olszewski, is next with 277. Trailing Heinrich is Gary Kerkorlan of Stanford, with 27 out of 43 pass tries for 458 yards, and Bob Moore of UCLA, with 25 out of 48 for 579 yards. Leading pass receiver is Bill McColl, Stanford. He has caught 14 for 283 yards and two touchdowns. Trailing are John Thomas, Oregon State, 13 for 125 yards and one touchdown; and Fritz Apking of Washington, 12 for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Willowick Opens Senior Tourney The opening shots were fired this week as the curtain came up on Orange county's first annual County Senior Golf championship scheduled at the Willowick course in Santa Ana. Open only to golfers who have reached their 55th birthday; entries have been called by age with the top bracket open only to Trojan Chances Seem Mighty Slim LOS Angeles (UP)—Southern Cal can do it—but the chances appear slim. That was the attitude here today as the Trojans of SC practiced long hours for the invasion of the unbeaten California Bears here Saturday. Loser to Iowa and tied by underdog Washington State, SC comes to the crossroads of the 1950 season against California. The Trojans still have several key men on the injury list and may be further handicapped in the coming game. 1. Bright, Drake 2. Wade, Vanderbilt 3. Calvert, Cleinson 4. Cox, Duke 5. Mooney, N. C. St. 6. Heinrich, Wash. 7. Davis, Geo. Wash. 8. White, (Tempe) 9. Weeks, Iowa St. 10. Kingsford, Mon. Looking for Better Willowick Opens Senior Tourney The opening shots were fired this week as the curtain came up on Orange county's first annual County Senior Golf championship scheduled at the Willowick course in Santa Ana. Open only to golfers who have reached their 55th birthday, entries have been called by age with the top bracket open only to "experienced" golfers 70 years or older. The County Senior tourney promises to be an annual affair at the Willowick links that also hosts the Orange county junior tournament each year. NFL STANDINGS American Conference W L T Pet PA Glants ... 3 0 0 1.000 45 24 Cleveland ... 3 1 0 .750 96 33 Philadelphia ... 2 1 0 .667 111 62 Cards ... 1 2 0 .333 68 85 Washington ... 1 3 0 .250 83 96 Pittsburgh ... 1 3 0 .250 57 65 National Conference Bears ... 3 1 0 .750 104 77 Detroit ... 3 1 0 .750 100 65 Yanks ... 3 1 0 .750 137 114 Green Bay ... 2 2 0 .500 120 122 Los Angeles ... 2 2 0 .500 120 122 Baltimore ... 0 3 0 .000 21 124 San Francisco ... 0 4 0 .000 58 112 Sunday Scores Cleveland 30, Pittsburgh 17. Philadelphia 56, Los Angeles 20. New York Giants 21, Washington 17. Detroit 24, San Francisco 7. Chicago Bears 27, Chicago Cardinals 6. New York Yanks 44, Green Bay 31. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bosh Pritchard, the scat back who has seen little service with the Philadelphia Eagles since suffering a knee injury last season, will undergo surgery today for removal of a cartilage. Record Pace Leader Bright's 237 average. What makes it worse for the 40-pound Drake tailback is that he has only five more games left while Wade will play eight more. Frank Sinkwich of Georgia set the major college record of 2187 yards in 1942. Bright performed well in leading underdog Drake to a M-14 tie with Oklahoma A & M last Friday. He ran for one score and passed for the other in gaining nearly 200 yards. But Wade did better Saturday, tossing three touchdown passes that upset favored Alabama, 27-22. He has gained 722 yards passing and only 42 running from Vandy's T-formation. Don Heinrich of the surprising Washington Huskies follows Wade in passing yardage, 574. He has 37 of 59, a 62.7 average. The balanced Washington offense also sports a running leader. Fullback High McElhenny is sixth in rushing with 361 yards. Total offense leaders: (G-games; P-plays; Y-yards.) Rural Elementary School League Starts Schedule The Rural Elementary School league, divided into two groups, will open its season tomorrow afternoon with football and volleyball games. The ten outlying schools will start play at 1 p.m., at City park. Five groups of boys, representing the East, will play football against another group of five schools representing the West. Each of the teams will play one-fifth of the game. Volleyball, for the girls, will be played under similar arrangements. The East consists of Loara, Villa Park, Olive, Yorba Linda and Silverado schools, while the West includes Katella, Magnolia, Centralla, Alamitos, and Orangethorne. Bill Ross, Loara principal, will be in charge of tomorrow's contests. Illini Fly in For Friday Tilt LOS ANGELES (AP)—The University of Illinois flies in today and the Illini are favored to resume against UCLA where they left off in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day of 1947. Illinois defeated the Uclans. Colonist Ticket Sale Commences Advance ticket sales for Friday night's Anakeen high school home opener with Covina was announced yesterday by Cyde Nickle, who is in charge of the AUHS ticket sales. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow morning at two downtown locations—the Pete Wisser and the Bob Williams sporting goods stores. Adult tickets are priced at 80 cents and student tickets are 30 cents. Season tickets: good for all four home games, may also be purchased for $2.75. The home schedule, in addition to the Covina contest, includes Huntington Beach, Oct. 20; Fullerton, Oct. 27; and Santa Ana, Nov. 16. In a policy change this year, class B games are preceding each of the varsity games. The B tilts begin at 5 p.m., with the varsity games following at approximately 7:30. This is the Way To Beat the Races BOWIE, Md. (A)—An unidentified man, obviously in a hurry, rushed up to the $10 place window a few minutes before the second race yesterday, bought a ticket on No. 3 and waited to see how Rocky Play ran. He had the right number but the wrong race. Rocky Play had already finished out of the money in the first race. He had a $10 place ticket on Merry Nymph, who was beaten by 18 lengths in her previous start. But yesterday, Merry Nymph finished second and paid $371.80 for each $2 place ticket and $126 for $2 to show. Officials said it was Total offense leaders: (G-games; P-plays; Y-yards.) G P Y 1. Bright, Drake 4 113 948 2. Wade, Vanderbilt 3 68 764 3. Calvert, Clenson 3 57 679 4. Cox, Duke 3 129 595 5. Mooney, N. C. St. 3 129 588 6. Heinrich, Wash. 3 70 587 7. Davis, Geo. Wash. 3 95 585 8. White, (Tempe) 3 66 572 9. Weeks, Iowa St. 3 64 515 10. Kingsford, Mon. 3 86 506 Illini Fly in For Friday Tilt LOS ANGELES (AP)—The University of Illinois flies in today and the Illini are favored to resume against UCLA where they left off in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day of 1947. Illinois defeated the Uclans, 45-14, in that post-season contest but figure to hit much tougher going against the 1950 coast eleven. They play Friday night. Better Buy Buick! But the best way to find out what all this means is to touch off the eager horsepower out on the highway by a gentle nudge of your toe—and feel your shoulders press This is due to a little-known but authentic engineering fact—which is that an engine burns less gas when it doesn't have to labor. At any normal driving speed, there But the best way to find out what all this means is to touch off the eager horsepower out on the highway by a gentle nudge of your toe—and feel your shoulders press deep in the cushions behind them. 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