anaheim-gazette 1950-12-12

Major Owners Explode Bombshell By Failure to Re-Elect Chandler ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—Failure to renew Albert B. Chandler's contract as baseball commissioner exploded a bombshell last night that left the entire sports world agog. Flabbergasted by the major league club owners decision, the baseball people attending the winter meetings were wondering what the next move would be. About the calmest persons here were the club owners themselves. Jr. Loop Adopts Playoff Clause ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—The American league today eliminated any possibility of a pennant being won, or lost, through a club's failure to play out the schedule because of rain or any other "act of God." This precedent-shattering legislation was the most important news to come out of the opening sessions of the major league baseball meetings here. The American, as well as the National league, also voted to eliminate the bonus rule and end the high school agreement. This, however, was a foregone conclusion since the minor leagues voted it out unanimously last week. The trading mark produced only one deal. And that was of secondary nature. The busy Chicago White Sox, who started the pot boiling Sunday by trading pitchers Bill Wight and Ray Scarbrough Chandler Stunned The most surprised man was Chandler. So stunned was the commissioner upon hearing the adverse news that he immediately resigned, then changed his mind and decided to finish out his current five-year term which expires May 1, 1952. The Anti-Chandler group is willing to buy up his contract if he will resign. Chandler's pay was officially announced last December to be $65,000 a year. It was then that the owners voted to grant him a $15,000 raise. Ready to Buy Up One anti-Chandler leader, who declined the use of his name, said owners were prepared to fire Chandler on the spot but cited a baseball rule that forbids the releasing of the commissioner before the expiration of his contract. "We are prepared to pay him for the remaining 17 months tomorrow," the owner said; "if he were to resign. That would be the best thing for the commissioner to as well as the National league, also voted to eliminate the bonus rule and end the high school agreement. This, however, was a foregone conclusion since the minor leagues voted it out unanimously last week. The trading mark produced only one deal. And that was of secondary nature. The busy Chicago White Sox, who started the pot boiling Sunday by trading pitchers Bill Wight and Ray Scarbrough to Boston for Allen Zarilla, Joe Dobson and Dick Littlefield, exchanged veteran outfielders with Washington. They sent 33-year-old Mike McCormick to the Nats for 34-year-old Eddie Stewart. Hudson Bay has an area of 472,000 square miles. CINA-CAR DRIVE-IN THEATRE 6012 Lincoln Ave. Out Center, 8 Mt. 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"We are prepared to pay him for the remaining 17 months tomorrow," the owner said. "If he were to resign. That would be the best thing for the commissioner to do. It would save a lot of embarrassment and pave the way for the search for a new commissioner." Judical Temper Fred M. Saigh, president of the St. Louis Cardinals, one of the owners most opposed to Chandler, said he thought a new commissioner should be named as soon as possible. "I would like to see a man with a judicial temper selected for the highest job in baseball," he said. "Let a committee be appointed to name a successor. I think this should be decided by a meeting of the minds who would consider many men. Let the job seek the best man possible. For these are trying times." Despite the decision to oust the commissioner, there was some indication that the pro-Chandler group was prepared to make a renewed effort to save his job. Wilkinson Did 'Best Coach Job' NEW YORK (UP)—Boyish Bud Wilkinson not only led his Oklahoma football team to the National championship this year but turned in the season's best coaching job in doing it. That's the opinion of sports writers and broadcasters, participating in the Associated Press year-end poll. Wilkinson won out for top coaching honors in a close race with Charley Caldwell of Princeton and Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf, the old master from California. The writers and broadcasters were asked: "Who did the best coaching job in 1950?" Replies brought votes for 38 coaches with the 34-year-old Wilkinson a strong favorite. He received 44 votes. Caldwell, who led Princeton through a nine-game series, was previously ranked weekly ratings, but what I don't like is the phrase called the second string and hams and Leon Heath simply the most offensive. This pick of Cannamela how some of the selectors mela was not picked on over his Coast peers to He has played strictly and his pick, to condescend tainly the most offensive. What this mass of leads up to is my tenet American team should be a those that have been picked to speak. So here are the plus mine, and the final reall-America that you may the final one or refer to me say, "...now that's a putty, we voted for Angelo course, we never have putt..." Wilkinson won out for top coaching honors in a close race with Charley Caldwell of Princeton and Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf, the old master from California. The writers and broadcasters were asked: "Who did the best coaching job in 1950?" Replies brought votes for 38 coaches with the 34-year-old Wilkinson a strong favorite. He received 44 votes. Caldwell, who led Princeton through a nine-game schedule without mishap, drew 30 while Waldorf collected 26. Janowicz to Get Heisman Trophy NEW YORK — The Heisman Memorial trophy, symbolizing the "Outstanding College Football player in the U.S." will be awarded tonight to Vic Janowicz, all-American halfback from Ohio State. Janowicz was picked by the Downtown Athletic club. He received 633 votes to win over an outstanding list of eligibles. BEYERLINES by Ernie Beyer The little tantrum, printed under this heading several days ago, it took to task some of the all-America teams being published has apparently led to a misconception among some readers. They feel it is this writer’s intention to cut out all of the fun, if any, gained by the examination of all-America teams. Such is not so. There are—and I am aware of them—those persons who regularly participate in these picks and in weekly football polls and who just as regularly denounce them. “I see,” he’ll say, “where Oklahoma is voted the No. 1 team in country this week. Now that’s a putrid pick. Personally, we voted Milsaps this week, but then, of course, we never have put any fish in any of these polls. They don’t mean too much.” Then, just to strengthen his case, he will gleefully hop upon his desk and point out how absurd it is to put Army above Navy in the poll, since it is obvious from their score that Navy is a better team than Army. Just what kind of dopes participate in this poll, he wants to know. Is that a point for him? Well, consider this then: Surely there must be some way to rate the teams of the country since each is probably a little better or a little worse than all of the others. Yet I defy anyone to present a list of 25 major college teams, ranked in a logical order, in which some team is not ranked above team that has previously beaten it. So I’m not against this sort of thing. I like the Associated Press likely ratings, but what I don’t like is someone to name Washington or Nebraska or Washington and Lee as the No. 1 team in the entry on the final week. I like all-America teams, too, and I don’t find the picker taking some liberties like moving a guard to tackle twice-versa or have two T-quarterbacks in the same backfield, but that I don’t like is the practice of taking what has formerly been used the second string and terming it the “defensive unit.” Bob Wilkins and Leon Heath simply are not defensive backs. Nor is Pat Anamela an offensive lineman. VIC RASCHI Tops in percentage Marks Show 1950 Was Bad Season For AL Pitchers CHICAGO (AP) — The 1950 American League baseball season was one of hard knocks for pitchers. There were only two 20-game winners, compared to five a year. Colonist Pre-League AP Poli Sh Brown Best To Follow COLUMBUS (AP) — Of sports editors who questionnaire favored Brown, coach of Clemson professional club, to succeed Wesley Fesler as head football mentor. Of 29 editors part an Associated Press 10 named Brown a choice for the Buckeye four had him in second. Chuck Mather, Mr. school coach who was scholastic champions three years, was next. Selection of a new Buckeye probably is we. University President L. Bevis, before departing night’s Heisman award New York, said: “A special committee athletic board will be to assist Athletic D.Larkins in a search for sor to Wesley Fesler dates will be considered.” Marks Show 1950 Was Bad Season For AL Pitchers CHICAGO (AP) — The 1950 American League baseball season was one of hard knocks for pitchers. There were only two 20-game winners, compared to five a year ago. The best earned-run-average for moundsmen in 10 or more complete games was 3.20 posted by Early Wynn, Cleveland's 30-year-old righthander. Three hurlers were below the three-run mark in 1949. Cleveland's righthanded star, Bob Lemon, booked the most wins, 23 (against 11 defeats); led in strikeouts with 170; pitched the most innings, 288; tied at 22 with St. Louis' Ned Garver for the most completed games pitched, and faced the most batsmen, 1095. Lemon also permitted the most hits, 281, and finished 10th on the ERA list with 3.84. The only other twirler in the charmed 20-game circle was New York's Vic Raschi with 21-8. He led in woll-lost percentage with .724 and was 14th in ERA with 3.99 runs per nine-inning game. Wynn, enjoying his best season since 1943, won 18 and lost eight. Finishing second to him in ERA was Garver with 3.39. His won-lost mark was a negative 13-18. Cleveland's Bob Feller, 16-11, was third in ERA with 3.43. Tommy Byrne of New York again was the wildest hurler with a total of 160 passes, 19 below his 1949 mark. Philadelphia's Alex Kellner allowed the most runs, 157, and also absorbed the most defeats, 20. Last year Kellner was in the 20-win group. BASKETBALL STANDINGS CITY LEAGUE Cotter's.....1 W L Pet Haffield.....1 W L Pet Rits.....1 W L Pet No. 7.....1 W L Pet Hornetts.....0 W L Pet Bob Williams.....0 W L Pet No. 6.....0 W L Pet CHURCH LEAGUE Grace Lutheran.....2 W L Pet Calvary Baptist.....1 W L Pet White Temple.....1 W L Pet Zion Lutheran.....1 W L Pet Selection of a new Bucks probably is weaker than University President L. Bevis, before departing night's Heisman award New York, said: "A special committee athletic board will be to assist Athletic D.Larkins in a search for a senior to Wesley Fessler dates will be considered and the search will wide." Fesler, in his first appearance since his told a Toledo audience that one of the reasons was because "the only stick for a successful win, win, win." NEW YORK (UP) — The New State Racing commission is urged to lead a fight against statement of Don Meade, the "boy" of the tracks who had license restored by Florida. The commission will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow. The Meade case is known to be one of the topics high on the agenda. New York has steadfastly refused to reinstate the turbulent little jockey, who was set down in Mexico five years ago and who since hasn't been allowed to ride on U. S. tracks. "Florida violated the code of ethics and the constitution of the National association (of racing commissions) in restoring Meade's license," said Harry Millar, secretary of the New York body. The 27 state members of the association have an agreement to work together in such matters as suspensions and reinstatement. Colonists, Bees, Jaysees -- All Catch Pre-League Tournament Fever This Week AP Poll Shows Brown Best Bet To Follow Fesler COLUMBUS (P) — A majority of sports editors who answered a questionnaire favor Paul E. Brown, coach of Cleveland's professional club, to succeed resigned Wesley Fesler as Ohio State's head football mentor. Of 29 editors participating in an Associated Press poll today, 16 named Brown as their first choice for the Buckeye job, and four had him in second place. Chuck Mather, Massillon high school coach who won the state scholastic championship the last three years, was next. Selection of a new boss for the Bucks probably is weeks away. University President Howard L. Bevis, before departing for tonight's Heisman award dinner in New York, said: "A special committee of the athletic board will be established to assist Athletic Director Dick Larkins in a search for a successor to Wesley Fesler. All candidates will be considered carefully, That pre-league basketball tournament session sets in with total mobilization this week as all of the local teams travel to far off, mystic spots to participate in what will be just about the final warmups before the opening of conference play. Anaheim's Colonists, undefeated in five outings, start the hectic week-long trials tonight when they face Downey at 7 p.m., in the first round of the annual Huntington Beach tournament. Bees in Bonita The Bees, winners of their own tournament here last week, go after their second straight batch of laurel when they trek to Bonita for a 16-team class B tourney starting there on Thursday. Even the jaysees catch the fever tomorrow, for that is the starting time for the fifth annual Chaffey tournament where all of the top junior colleges of Southern California will clash. This latter tournament will draw both Santa Ana and Fullerton. The Dons play one of the tourney's first games, meeting another Eastern conference member—Mt. San Antonio—at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. Fullerton does not play until 7 p.m., facing East Los Angeles in its first test. Hornets Tomorrow The Hornets, runners-up last year, will be one of the favorites although they boast less than a .500 mark for this year. Other teams given a good chance are Chaffey, San Bernardino, Pasadena, Cedar City, Utah and Ventura, the defending champ. Ventura clashes head-on with the invading Utes in the final game of the first-round session tomorrow. Coach Bill Hunstock's Bees will be the last to go into action, but they may draw the toughest assignment of all. They will face a tough Bell Gardens team at 7 p.m., on Thursday in the opening round. The Bonita tournament, drawing teams from all over the Southland, is expected to be a much more severe test than was the recent Orange county contest. Anaheim's varsity will be participating in the second half of a split opening round when they take the floor against Downey tonight. This will be the first of the two night games, an Excelsior-Laguna Beach game following it. Two afternoon games were played, Bellflower playing Orange at 3 and Brea-Olinda meeting Selection of a new boss for the Bucks probably is weeks away. University President Howard L. Bevis, before departing for tonight's Heisman award dinner in New York, said: "A special committee of the athletic board will be established to assist Athletic Director Dick Larkins in a search for a successor to Wesley Fesler. All candidates will be considered carefully, and the search will be nationwide." Fesler, in his first public appearance since his resignation, told a Toledo audience last night that one of the reasons he quit was because "the only measuring stick for a successful coach is win, win, win." 14 Backs Picked For LA Pro Bowl LOS ANGELES (AP)—Fourteen backs presenting a somewhat flossy array of speed and savvy have been named to represent the National Football League's American conference in the first annual pro all-star game here Jan. 14. The New York Giants dominated the selections with four men in the backfield. Cleveland and the Chicago Cardinals each placed three men; Washington and Pittsburgh landed two apiece. Four quarterbacks, headed by Cleveland's Otto Graham, were chosen. The others are Jim Hardy, Cardinals; Harry Gilmer, Redskins and Charley Conerly, Giants. Offensive halfbacks chosen by vote of the league coaches and Los Angeles sports editors are Joe Gern Pittsburgh; Elmer Angsman, Cardinals; Harry Gilmer, Redskins and Charley Conerly, Giants. The fullbacks are Pat Harder of the Cardinals, a place-kicking specialist, and Marion Motley of Cleveland. Defensive backs are Tony Adamle, Cleveland; Otto Schnellbacher, Giants; Jerry Shipkey, Pittsburgh and Emlen Tunnell, Giants. Curiously, the Philadelphia Eagles, defending NFL champions, failed to place anybody. The Eagles' ace performer, Steve Van Dyke play one of the tourney's first games, meeting another Eastern conference member—Mt. San Antonio—at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. Fullerton does not play until 7 p.m., facing East Los Angeles in its first test. Hornets Tomorrow The Hornets, runners-up last draw both Santa Ana and Fullerton. The Dons play one of the tourney's first games, meeting another Eastern conference member—Mt. San Antonio—at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. Fullerton does not play until 7 p.m., facing East Los Angeles in its first test. SPORTS MIRROR By the Associated Press Today a Year Ago—Freddy Haas, Jr., deefated Bob Hamilton by two strokes in 18-hole playoff to win the $10,000 Miami open golf tournament. Five Years Ago—Steve Van Buren of Philadelphia Eagles was the National Football league's top ball carrier, scorer and kick-off leader. Ten Years Ago—The Detroit Tigers sold outfielder Pete Fox to the Boston Red Sox. fifteen Years Ago—The Pittsburgh Pirates sold in-fielder Tommy Thevenow to the Cincinnati Reds. Cooper Tops US In Pass Receiving NEW YORK (AP) — Gordon Cooper of Denver is major college football's top pass receiver for 1950 after a race so close it wasn't decided until just before the last gun sounded. Cooper, a junior end, wound up the campaign with 46 catches, one more than was grabbed by Drake's Tom Bienemann. Jim Doran of Iowa State and Don Stonesifer of Northwestern followed with 42 each but Doran had more yardage, 652 to 560. Then came Ceep Youmans of Duke with 40, according to final figures released today by the National Collegiate Athletic Bureau. Cooper, Stonesifer and Youmans all had a chance for the title going into their final games. Each had 40 catches and needed six more... is fast becoming a slogan with fastidious people desirous of always presenting "the perfect appearance." Keep your wardrobe in readiness for any occasion. SPEED - QUALITY - SERVICE We Offer the Only Pillow Renovating Service in Orange County Renovating - Re-ticking RITZ CLEANERS & DYES The fullbacks are Pat Harder of the Cardinals, a place-kicking specialist, and Marion Motley of Cleveland. Defensive backs are Tony Adamle, Cleveland; Otto Schnellbacher, Giants; Jerry Shipkey, Pittsburgh and Emlen Tunnell, Giants. Curiously, the Philadelphia Eagles, defending NFL champions, failed to place anybody. The Eagles' ace performer, Steve Van Buren, is suffering from a severe ankle injury. Drake's Tom Bienemann. Jim Doran of Iowa State and Don Stonesifer of Northwestern followed with 42 each but Doran had more yardage, 652 to 560. Then came Ceep Youmans of Duke with 40, according to final figures released today by the National Collegiate Athletic Bureau. Cooper, Stonesifer and Youmans all had a chance for the title going into their final games. Each had 40 catches and needed six more to beat out Bienemann, who had completed his season with 45. IF IT'S GLASS ... that's my business! I am now all set up at my new address 308 EAST CENTER ST. Ready or all types of Glass Work For the past few months I have been operating at the Kirven Car Co. 25 Years Of Glass Experience. 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