anaheim-gazette 1950-12-13

Colonists Sweep Past Downey by 53-28 Face Excelsior in Hunt. Beach Tourner By ERNIE BEYER HUNTINGTON BEACH—Playing their best game—or at least, their best quarter of the year, Anaheim's Colonists passed their first Huntington Beach tournament test racked up their sixth straight win of the year with an easy 53-28 conquest of Downey last night. Coach Sam Keith used his regulars for only eight minutes, but they attacked with ferocity in that period that they ran up a 22-3 lead and could have easily broken the ing record of 75 points set the preceding night by Bell Gardens had Keith so desired. He chose, rather, to allow reserves to pick up valuable experience in the one-sided affair. He took 15 men along on the trip and all of them played at least one complete quarter. The first stringers played the first period, the second team was in for the second and third quarters, and the third stringers finished out the game. Score Mounts The score, however, even continued to swell with the subs in as the tally was 51-25 for Anaheim over the last three periods. With the first-round win, the Colonists were scheduled to meet Excelsior in the second round at 4 this afternoon. Excelsior nosed by Laguna Beach 39-37 in the final game yesterday. Earlier in the afternoon, Orange had defeated Bellflower, 60-27, and Newport won over Brea-Olinda, 56-12, to advance to the second round. Major League Owners Open Search For Successor to Commissioner ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (P)—The major league owners, determined to remove baseball Commissioner A. Chandler without becoming involved in legal entanglements, will select a new commissioner as soon as possible. Uncertain whether they can force Chandler from before the end of his term, the owners are hopeful that naming of a successor soon prompt the commissioner to the futility of it all" and res Meanwhile, Chandler rem commissioner. Con 'Fast Breaks' Way to Freedom WALLA WALLA, Wash., (P)—Ralph Burns Egan, reserve guard on the state prison basketball team in the city league, scored six points for his team at the YMCA here last night, then disappeared. It was by far the best "fast break" play of the night. It was the first time in more than five years that an inmate With the first-round win, the Colonists were scheduled to meet Excelsior in the second round at 4 this afternoon. Excelsior nosed by Laguna Beach 39-37 in the final game yesterday. Earlier in the afternoon, Orange had defeated Bellflower, 60-27, and Newport won over Brea-Olinda, 56-12, to advance to the second round. Of the 15 men who saw action last night, 12 hit the scoring column with one from each unit being blanked. And it was Jim Holve, who didn't get in until the final quarter, who finally carried off scoring honors with nine points. Quick Tallying The Colonists struck with such suddenness that it must have been almost sickening to Downey supporters. After missing one or two shots, Ronnie Faulkner dropped a free throw to open the scoring, and the Colonists rashed out with lightning-like baskets by Dennis Denny, Grape Welch, Welch, and Ira Webber to lead 9-0 with only two minutes gone. Faulkner added two more baskets before the Vikings were able to cut into the scoring column. Stunned by the flurry of baskets, Downey was frequently unable to get the ball across the center line before it was stolen by either Jim Ball or Webber in the Anaheim front line. Anaheim lost only the second quarter when the second stringers proved to be rather frigid in their shooting and were edged 8-6. They were little better in the third period, but Downey was even worse as Anaheim won 7-2. Anaheim—fg fta ftm pt tp Webber, f 2 0 0 0 4 Ball f 0 1 0 0 4 Faulkner, c 3 4 1 2 7 Dermy, g 2 0 0 0 4 Welch, g 3 2 1 0 7 Schmitt, f 2 0 0 0 4 Steinborn, f 3 0 0 3 6 Gibson, c 0 1 0 1 0 Cyprlen, g 1 0 0 1 2 Webb, g 0 1 1 1 1 Reynosa, f 2 0 0 1 4 Hessell, f 0 1 0 0 0 Holve, c 3 5 3 3 9 Conglin, g 1 0 0 1 2 Philpott, g 1 3 1 0 3 Totals 23 18 7 14 53 Downey—Pearce, f 1 0 0 0 2 Flaber, f 2 2 0 0 4 Quigley, c 2 3 -1 -3 -5 Fitch, g 0 -0 -0 -1 -0 Buchmer, g -3 -1 -1 -1 -7 Swick, g -1 -1 -2 -2 Rogers, f -0 -3 -2 -2 Cohover, g -0 -5 -1 -2 -1 Leverenz, f -2 -1 -1 -2 -5 Con Fast Breaks Way to Freedom WALLA WALLA, Wash., (P)—Ralph Burns Egan, reserve guard on the state prison basketball team in the city league, scored six points for his team at the YMCA here last night, then disappeared. It was by far the best "fast break" play of the night. It was the first time in more than five years that an inmate has made an escape attempt while on the 'outside' for an athletic contest. Motley, Van Top NFL on Ground, Air PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Norman Van Brocklin of the Los Angeles Rams and Marion Motley of the Cleveland Browns carried off the passing and ground gaining honors in the National Football League's regular season. The two may meet in the loop's title game. Los Angeles finished the season in a tie with the Chicago Bears for national conference honors. Cleveland was tied by the New York Giants for first spot in the American conference. Van Brocklin attempted 233 passes, completed 127 for 2061 yards and 18 touchdowns. The Ham aerial artist had an average gain per pass of 8.85 yards. Graham Spurts The big surprise in the passing department was Cleveland Off-Gram, fifth a week ago and second in the final standings. Graham tossed 253 passes, connected with 137 good or 1943 yards and 14 touchdowns. His average gain per pass was 7.68 yards. Motley, in winning ground gaining honors, took over the crown of the Philadelphia Eagles Steve Van Buren. Motley, big Cleveland fullback gained 810 yards in 140 tries to back up an average gain of 5.8 yards. Ziegler Second Philadelphia's Frank Ziegler finished second, 77 yards back in the total column. Van Buren was seventh. Los Angeles' Tom Fears—one of Van Brocklin's favorite targets—held onto top pass receiving honors and set a new league record Meanwhile, Chandler remission commissioner. An attempt to buy up Chandler contract failed when the commissioner reiterated his determination to stick to the $65,000-a-job until his five-year contract expires May 1, 1952. Makes Plea The owners voted yesterday select a new commissioner to place the former governor U.S. Senator from Kentucky unprecedented action was taken in a special meeting after a series of conferences involving the club presidents, both league halls and a bevy of lawyers. This allowed by about 20 hours the future of the club owners to Chandler a new contract. Cheered by Some Cheered by his well-wisely with such remarks as "don't up Happy," and "keep your up." he replied, "I've never been down from a fight in my life and I don't intend to retreat now." "Something may happen yeah he added hopefully. In the meantime club owner said committees would be nailed soon to consider candidates for the job Dan Topping, president of the Yankees, said he was hope that some progress would be made by the time the owners meet next February. No one ventured to mention possible candidates for the important position, but leading posses Motley, big Cleveland fullback gained 810 yards in 140 tries to back up an average gain of 5.6 yards. Ziegler Second Philadelphia's Frank Ziegler finished second. 77 yards back in the total column. Van Buren was seventh. Los Angeles' Tom Fears—one of Van Brocklin's favorite targets—held onto top pass receiving honors and set a new league record in that department. Fears successfully accepted 84 aerials to retain the title he first won last season. Doak Walker, the Detroit flash, won scoring honors with 128 points, second best mark in the history of the loop. Johnny Lujack of the Chicago Bears was second, with 109 points. Bob Waterfield of Los Angeles was third with 81. Miscellaneous Leaders Punting honors went to Fred Morrison of the Bears by a close margin. Morrison had an average kick of 43.3 yards and Horace Gillom of Cleveland was inches behind with an average of 43.2. Herb Rich of Baltimore was the league's top punt returner with an average runback of 23 yards on 12 tries. Verda Smith of Los Angeles gained kickoff return laurels with an average of 33.7. Show Starts 6:45 $350 Free Money Thursday - Friday A Sure Winner Friday Hedy Ray Milland "Copper Canyon" (Color by Technicolor) Marta Jeff Toren Chandler "Deported" Kiddles' Free Playground by 53-28, Tourney ast, their best quarter—each tournament test and conquest of Downey here they attacked with such easily broken the scor ers Open Search Commissioner The major league club ball Commissioner A. B. in legal entanglements, soon as possible. Source Chandler from office owners are hopeful that the king of a successor soon will not the commissioner to "see utility of it all" and resign. While, Chandler remains commissioner. attempt to buy up Chandler's act failed when the commissioner reiterated his determination to stick to the $65,000-a-year until his five-year contract ends May 1, 1952. Makes Plea owners voted yesterday to a new commissioner to re-the former governor and Colt Franchise May Secure New Owners on Friday BALTIMORE (AP) — The professional football franchise of the Baltimore Colts is being tossed about like a hot potato. And whoever finally ends up with it—if anybody does—will be burned to the extent of $112,000, at least. The club's 200 stockholders decided unanimously last night to give President Abe Watner until 5 p.m. Friday to accept their proposal to take over operation of the National Football league club for a two-year period. Changed Mind This is what Watner originally wanted. But now he says he's going to turn down the offer because the way the team's board of directors shopped around for some new backers made him "thoroughly disgusted and fed up." The board attempted to get several groups interested in putting up money to back the Colts after Watner demanded in October that he be given sole owner. Sports Writers, Broadcasters Praise, Lambast Two Platoon NEW YORK (AP) — The only thing that can be said for certain about the two-platoon football system is that it has produced two rabid schools of thought among the nation's most vocal and outspoken fans—the sports writers and radio men who "cover" the games. Approximately half of them think it is the greatest invention since money. Their opposite numbers consider the two-platoon an unmitigated evil which threatens to ruin the game. Very few of the hundreds who responded to the Associated Press' annual year-end poll were neutral about it. The question put to them was "Do you think that two-platoon football is dividing the teams into 'saves' and 'have-nots'?" Many answered merely yes or no, but a majority expressed themselves at some length. Following is a cross-section of their remarks: "Yes, it overmatches the TCU in Texas and many which don't have unlimited power already are feel strain." "Platoons—spittoons had have. They as haunt't." "It's already cut out cent of upsets by minor over major squads. never be another Cent-vard type of upset." "It is wonderful for ers. A player may have defensive talent but lack to play offensively. The specially noticeable am school youngsters." "It smells. It is made iron heroes a dime a day running the possibili small schools ever will to compete against th" Snead Top Win CHICAGO (AP) — Sa who used to caddy bare cause he couldn't affo attempt to buy up Chandler's fact failed when the commissioner reiterated his determination to stick to the $65,000-a-year until his five-year contract was May 1, 1952. Makes Plea The owners voted yesterday to a new commissioner to replace the former governor and Senator from Kentucky. This precedented action was taken special meeting after a series conferences involving the 16 presidents, both league heads in bevy of lawyers. This followed about 20 hours the fall of the club owners to vote for a new contract. Dandler, who succeeded the Judge Kennesaw Mountain is in 1945, appeared in perforce the owners to make a for his job. Emerging from momentous session 15 minutes later, Chandler refused to confirm, however, he said: "went in and told them the story. I did not recede from and earlier in the day." Comes to Dinner Despite the drastic setback, the last night continued his old custom of playing host to club officials at a dinner went off without a hitch. Commissioner seemed his old rival, but he said: "I did not recede from and earlier in the day." Only owners among those attended the meetings but were missing from the ban were Fred Saigh of St. Louis or Stoneham of the New Giants. Both clubs had representatives, however. Cheered by Some Cheered by his well-wisher such remarks as "don't give happy," and "keep your chin on" replied, "I've never back down from a fight in my life don't intend to retreat now." Something may happen yet," added hopefully. The meantime club owners committees would be named to consider candidates for Dan Topping, president of dankees, said he was hopeful some progress would be made time the owners meet again February. One ventured to mention any male candidates for the import-position, but leading possibilities. Changed Mind This is what Watner originally wanted. But now he says he's going to turn down the offer because the way the team's board of directors shopped around for some new backers made him "thoroughly disgusted and fed up." The board attempted to get several groups interested in putting up money to back the Colts after Watner demanded in October that he be given sole ownership of the team or be reimbursed for his losses. Watner took over managerial reins last year after agreeing to meet all losses. At the end of the year, he was either to be reimbursed, get to operate the club in collaboration with five of the directors or gain sole control. Owner In Debt Whoever takes over the franchise will have to absorb the $62,000 to $80,000 Watner estimates he lost this season. In addition, George Preston Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins, will have to be paid $50,000 by January 5. That's the second installment on $150,000 Baltimore agreed to pay Marshall for his territorial rights when the Colts of the old All-America conference were admitted to the NFL. Janowicz Praised At Heisman Award NEW YORK (P)—Ohio State's Vic Janowicz was praised as one of college football's great "all-time" performers last night when he was awarded the Heisman Memorial trophy at the Downtown Athletic club. "Janowicz was Ohio State's best passer and best runner," said Ohio State Coach Wes Fesler. "He threw 12 touchdown passes. He was also our best man on defense. He kicked off and kicked extra points and field goals. "He is one of the great all-around stars the game has produced. He was matchless on the field." The five-foot-nine, 182-pound halfback accepted the award with a brief speech in which he gave credit to his teammates. Snead Top Win CHICAGO (AP) — Sam who used to caddy bare cause he couldn't afford pocketed $35,758.83 in oil winnings in 1950. It was the most prize ever grabbed by a pro in son. The drawing Virg captured the Vardon t averaging 69.23 strokes 96 competitive rounds. Now is the time to come to the air There's been a lot of talk in recent about "the buying power of the dollar" present and future. We can't foretell the future—but we can you this right now: You'll look a long way before you'll find that offers as much for the money as you in a 1950 Buick. He was also our best man on defense. He kicked off and kicked extra points and field goals. "He is one of the great all-around stars the game has produced. He was matchless on the field." The five-foot-nine, 182-pound halfback accepted the award with a brief speech in which he gave credit to his teammates. BASKETBALL STANDINGS CITY LEAGUE W L Pct No. 7 2 0 1.000 Cotter's 1 0 1.000 Rills 1 0 1.000 Hatfield 1 1 .500 Hornets 0 1 .000 No. 6 0 1 .000 Bob Williams 0 2 .000 CHURCH LEAGUE W L Pct Grace Lutheran 2 0 1.000 Calvary Baptist 2 0 1.000 White Temple 1 1 .500 Zion Lutheran 1 1 .500 Church of Christ 1 1 .500 DeMolay 0 1 .000 St. Boniface 0 1 .000 Cypress Nazarene 0 2 .900 Games Last Night Church of Christ 49, DeMolay 47 (overtime). Calvary Baptist 40, Cypress Nazarene 21. Last Nights Box Scores Church of Christ DeMolay 10 Pickard F Duncan 28 1 Granere F Kohne 7 10 Brunts G Hont 10 21 Heinrich G Johanas 7 Schilling G Lucas 2 Halftime score: Church of Christ 24, DeMolay 24. Cypress Nazarene Calvary Baptist 4 Duncan F Cleveland 6 7 Ferreria F Herrera 7 2 R. Mackey C Hatfield 16 4 K. Mackey G Kirchman 4 2 Noe G Hersh 1 Halftime score: Cypress Nazarene 15, Calvary Baptist 26. Scoring subs: Cypress Nazarene—Wright 2; Calvary Baptist—Koch 4. Kevorkian 2. 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With only Glendale among the top teams missing from the gathering, the four-day tournament opened this morning not to end until its finals on Saturday night. Santa Ana played its first game against Mt. San Antonio at 2:30 this afternoon and Fullerton is scheduled to open against East Los Angeles junior college tonight at 7. The Hornets, one of the teams rated as an "outsider" this year, went to the finals before losing to Ventura in 1949. Ventura, the defending champion, is again picked as one of the teams most likely to succeed. The Pirates are again undefeated this year going into the tournament and bring back with them center Ernie Hall and forward Ed. Millan, both all-tournament choices last year. One other all-tourney pick—guard Dick Hammer of Fullerton—also returns this year. Others given a good chance to go all the way are Pasadena city college and Chaffey, the host team. Another given an "outsider" Florida Governor Eyes Meade OK MIAMI, Fla., (P)—The reinstatement of jockey Don Meade brought new repercussions today and Florida's Governor Fuiler Warren indicated he will take a hand. Warren indicated concern over the threat of the National Association of State Racing Commissioners to cancel plans to hold their annual convention here next month. The Florida commission granted the five-year suspended rider a "one year probationary license" last Saturday over objections or Chairman Leo Edwards. The action stunned the National association, which called a meeting in New Orleans Saturday to discuss it and possibly to Snead Top Winner CHICAGO (UP) — Sam Snead, who used to caddy barefooted because he couldn't afford shoes, pocketed $35,758.83 in official golf winnings in 1950. It was the most prize money ever grabbed by a pro in one season. The drawling Virginian also captured the Vardon trophy by averaging 69.23 strokes through 96 competitive rounds. The Pirates are again undefeated this year going into the tournament and bring back with them center Ernie Hall and forward Ed. Millan, both all-tournament choices last year. One other all-tourney pick—guard Dick Hammer of Fullerton—also returns this year. Others given a good chance to go all the way are Pasadena city college and Chaffey, the host team. Another given an "outsider" rating is Branch Agricultural college of Cedar City, Utah. The Aggies have turned in several wins over top junior colleges while on tour on their way to the tournament. Their exact strength should be pretty well known after tonight when they clash with Ventura in the opening round. The Florida commission granted the five-year suspended rider a "one year probationary license" last Saturday over objections or Chairman Leo Edwards. The action stunned the National association, which called a meeting in New Orleans Saturday to discuss it and possibly to change the site of its national convention, scheduled for Miami on January 21. The probationary license also is effective Saturday and the 37-year-old former star rider was reported working out in preparation for his return to the saddle. lot of talk in recent weeks power of the dollar”—past, the future—but we can tell way before you’ll find a car for the money as you can get pound basis, that few other cars can touch them for value. And this is for sure! When it comes to performance—ride—the way they handle and hold the road—and thrifty use of fuel and oil—Buicks have never been finer. 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