anaheim-gazette 1951-01-25

Tortoise or Hare Superior on Court? Bradley, Oklahoma Aggies Settle It NEW YORK (P)—Oklahoma A & M and Bradley will decide tomorrow night who serves a higher national basketball rating—the turtle or the hare. Hank Iba's Oklahomaans (16-1) rate ahead of Forrest Anderson's Braves (18-2) in week's Associated Press rankings, A & M third and Bradley fourth in the country. Iba uses a deliberate, pattern offense that depends heavily on opponents' mistake score, and he supports this with a strict defense. His five consistently leads the count. Statistics Show Powerful Defense, Not So Potent Free Throw Mark Unofficial statistics compiled today showed very few surprising facts about the Colonists—Sheldon Welch and Ronnie Bevins still lead their teams in scoring and both teams still smell at the free throw line—but it did reveal that a team needn't play ball-possession basketball to still throw up a pretty good defense. This shooter was unearthed when it was revealed that Bill Funstock's Bees, winner of 15 of 17 games this year, have allowed only 462 points to be tallied against them this year. That's an average of only 27.2 points per game to the opposition. Once Over 40 This has come from fairly steady defensive play throughout. The Bees have allowed an opponent to top the 40-point mark only once this year and they lost that one in grand fashion, blowing to Glendale Hoover in the Bonita tournament. They have, meanwhile, made 728 points of their own, averaging 42.8 per game. The varsity needn't run and hide because of its defensive record. Despite their inability to win more than two of their last six games, the Colonists have coughed up only 744 points in 20 games, an average of €7.2. They, on the other hand, have averaged 48.7, making 974 points while running up the enviable record of 16 victories and four losses. Even at Line A glance at the figures, however, will show that most of these victories have come from field goals as the combined efforts of the two teams from the free throw line has failed to even break them even. The varsity is just over the team defense. Anderson uses the fast sharp passing and constant ing to overpower the opposing Bradley ranks third nationally in team offense at 76.5 point game. NC State Ineligibles At Raleigh, North Carolina backers found that of the team's stars aren't eligible for the NCAA tournament—Wolf-pack gets that far. The Ineligibles are forward Ranzino, center Paul Horvath guard Vic Bubas. Somebody discovered three sons of varsity play is the lin-deciding eligible players for national championship tourment. N.C. State (18-3) currents leads the southern conference. Iowa Involved Two other developments of court overshadowed last niskipy basketball schedule: Port Iowa players may be "fly involved" with a reported lay card ring, and a story by New York Herald Tribune said most college presidents it p favor letting their teams play. SC 'Eliminates' Brown, Crisler LOS ANGELES (UP)—The University of Southern California still is without a football coach but Paul Brown of the Cleveland Browns and Fritz Crisler of Michigan have been eliminated from consideration. Dr. Fred C. Fagg Jr., president of SC, issued a statement last night saying that in fairness to Crisler and Brown and in order to "preclude embarrassment to them through further speculative use of their names, I can state that they are no longer under consideration for the position." Dr. Fagg did not say who is being considered, but some of the sports writers took his statement to mean that the field has been narrowed to Don Faurot of Missouri and Bowden Wyatt of Wyoming. Willis O. Hunter, director of athletics at SC, was not empowered to sign Brown, it was learned, although alumni pressure was exerted upon him to negotiate with Brown and Crisler. Braven Dyer of the Times says that SC couldn't get Crisler "for reasons which are apparent to all who have been close to inter-collegiate football for any length of time. Crisler is very happy where he is." Phone 4618 ERMISCH "MY CLEANER" Branch: 250 W. Center Plant: 117 W. Cypress Anaheim Even at Line A glance at the figures, however, will show that most of these victories have come from field goals as the combined efforts of the two teams from the free throw line has failed to even break them even. The varsity is just over the 500 mark, making 192 of 377 for 51 per cent. The Bees are just where they were two weeks ago with 41 per cent on 105 conversions out of 255 attempts. As far as the individual run-down is concerned, Welch and Ron Faulkner continue to run far ahead of the remainder of the scorers, while Bevins has made a smillar runaway in the B race. Individual Leaders Welch is high in three departments—scoring, 215, field goals, 81 and free throws attempted, 65—while Faulkner leads in free throws made, 55 and is tied with Dennis Denny for the most fools committed, 52. Bevins gives away the leadership in only one department, personal fouls, to Augie Huesca with 48. He is tops in scoring, 179, free throws attempted and made 35 of 60 and in field goals, 72. Varsity—fg fta ftm pf tp Welch 91 65 33 23 2515 Faulkner 84 35 35 2038 Webber 63 21 48 1427 Denny 46 58 11 1238 Schmitt 24 32 19 67 Steinborn 29 27 11 89 Ball 27 21 18 66 Holve 8 12 7 422 Cyprien 8 7 4 1020 Cilson 4 8 4 1512 Reynolds 3 1 1 7 Philipott 2 3 1 15 Webb 0 7 1 53 Conklin 0 1 0 12 Heasel 1 2 0 32 Totals 991 377 192 307 974 Bees—Bevins 72 60 25 33 178 Kolb 47 31 15 3010 Huesca 62 45 18 4810 Amen 44 28 10 4698 Herbel 24 27 11 2059 Moody 22 23 15 4899 Coen 21 16 0 1696 Salazar 12 60 0 1696 Olivas 85 65 1818 Roberts 85 65 1818 Reed 55 50 0180 Lee 3418 Sanchez $3.1 \times$ $2.6$ Winger $3.1 \times$ $4.6$ Mainterson $3.1 \times$ $0.4$ Schnitzger $1.0 \times$ $0.2$ Clark $0.1 \times$ $0.0$ N.C. State (18-2) current leads the southern conference Iowa Involved Two other developments of court overshadowed last night's skimpy basketball schedule: Iowa players may be "mily involved" with a reported lay card ring, and a story by New York Herald Tribune stating most college presidents it favor letting their teams play public arenas. Paul Brechler, Iowa athletic rector, said he is checking a sible link between Iowa play and a reported Davenport, Iowa paplay card organization. Did Not Share He declined to name one or players who he said may be "mily involved." It is believed, Broerl said, the players may be taken parlay cards to Davenport and left them there for distribution. "We have reason to believe players did not share in the players or hand out the cards themselves," Broerl said. He added there is no evidence the players tried to throw games or control the score. The Herald Tribune said that college presidents whose test play in Madison Square Garden have no major objection to playing in arenas not controlled by competing schools. Skimpy Results The newspaper had asked presidents if they are considerate a change in policy as a result of the recent Manhattan colliseum bribe attempt. Dayton (13-3) avenged an easy season defeat by trouncing Eastern Kentucky, 76-60; Georgetown (D.C.) whipped Navy, 58-55; Cincago Loyola edged Western Michigan, 50-48, and Seton Hall drew Texas Wesleyan, 71-58, in night's schedule abbreviated semester exams. MLkvvy Still Tops Nation's Scorers NEW YORK (UP)—Bill MLkvvy the Temple Owls still leads the divisional scorers in the nation major college groups. Now On Display! The Silver Anniversary Pontiac For 25 years Pontiac has built an unequalled reputation for outstanding value—but never before has this value been more pronounced than in the gorgeous new Silver Anniversary Pontiac pow on display. Come in and see them at your first opportunity. BEVINS PONTIAC CO. 836 S. Los Angeles St. Ph. 4012 Orange County's Oldest Pontiac Dealer On Court? Settle It de tomorrow night who deshare. Person's Braves (18-2) in this ourth in the country. on opponents' mistakes to tently leads the country in defense. Anderson uses the fast break, harp passing and constant shootto overpower (the opposition, dudley ranks third nationally in offense at 76.5 points a one. NC State Ineligibles At Raleigh, North Carolina, the backers found that three the team's stars aren't eligible for the NCAA tournament—if the self-pack gets that far. The ineligibles are forward Sam uzino, center Paul Horvath and ward Vic Bubas. Somebody discovered three sesons of varsity play is the limit in adding eligible players for the conal championship tournation. NC State (18-2) currently is the southern conference. Iowa Involved Two other developments off the ort overshadowed last night's basketball schedule: A related Iowa players may be "mildinvolved" with a reported parcard ring, and a story by the New York Herald Tribune saying college presidents it polled letting their teams play in Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1951 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA March of Dimes Benefit Alumni Game May be Testing Ground for Rameriz Although he hasn't said that he would (he hasn't said he wouldn't, either) Colonist Coach Sam Keith may give Anaheim fans an indication of what is to come in the second half of the Sunset league race when he trots his Colonists out to meet an alumni group for the benefit of the March of Dimes next Tuesday night. The "preview," if any, will be in the person of Ed Rameriz, hitherto ineligible forward. With no eligibility rules governing Tuesday night's game, Keith may be tempted into throwing Rameriz into the fray in search of some game experience. He officially becomes eligible with the opening of the second semester at Anaheim high school, and thus will not be used in a league game until the Colonists face Huntington Beach on Feb. 2. Should he be given his test by fire in the alumni game, it will be a worthy one since he will be pitted against talent that may be assumed to be superior to that he will face in the Sunset league. He'll face for example, three established college stars in Hugh Faulkner, Jerry Schmitz, and Don Liebart of the Pepperdine Waves. And the names in back of them are Jim Schmitz, Don Calaway, Gli Henning, Henry Sleafkin, Lloyd Trapp, Don Hall and Minard Duncan. Tuesday ordinarily would be an "off" night for the Colonists between the close of the first round and the opening of the second in league play, but they are offering their services to aid in the March of Dimes campaign. PCC Through in Rose Bowl? LOS ANGELES (F) — Pasadena's Tournament of Roses association may seek the support of the deep South if the Pacific Coast conference votes next month to abandon its tieup with Oregon State—were in favor of junking the Rose Bowl pact at a PCC meeting in Riverside earlier this month. California, too, is "cold" on the game, Zimerman added, and that UCLA has two each. Oralies Again Tops Scoring Just where he started Sunset League season, N Armand Nettles was back of the league scoring race. Nettles swished 21 point Tuesday's game against him to replace teammate Glen fith as the league leader. Has 84 points in four games Griffith has tallied 81. Santa Ana's Rex Babco was tied for the lead two ago and who fell to the week, retained that spot scored 12 points at Anaheim has 54 points, one less than fifth. With the exception of S Welch, Anaheim's representative slipped badly on Tuesday Webber, Welch and Ron Fith were rated fourth, fifth and last week but while the moved up a notch from fourth, the other two topped seventh and eighth. The "select circle" consists players who have scored at 30 points in league play limited to 13 players. New Huntington Beach and Ana each landed three among leaders with Fullerton and Ana having two each. Oralies failed to place among the le Ernie Alcantar being its scorer with 28 points. Armand Nettles, Newport Glen Griffith, Newport Rex Babco, Santa Ana Sheldon Welch, Anaheim Bob Seuss, Huntington Beach Ira Welph, Anaheim Ron Fith. PCC Through in Rose Bowl? LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pasadena's Tournament of Roses association may seek the support of the deep South if the Pacific Coast conference votes next month to abandon its tieup with the Rose Bowl football game. Paul Zimmerman, sports editor of the Los Angeles Times, said today that he has learned from "most responsible sources" that there is a grave danger that the PCC will quit the New Year's classic. He said four northwest members of the conference — Idaho, Washington State, Oregon and Oregon State—were in favor of junking the Rose Bowl pact at a PCC meeting in Riverside earlier this month. California, too, is "cold" on the game, Zimmerman added, and that UCLA and Stanford are likely to support Cal. Washington, he said his sources inform him, may support the California schools. Southern California favors continued support of the Rose Bowl. Rube Samuelson, sports editor of the Pasadena Star News, said the tournament committee is "most optimistic that it will continue in partnership with the Pacific Coast conference." Meyer Claiming No Pennant for 1951 But Says that Rookies, Rickey Will H BY BILL MEYER PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates give promise of being a much improved club in 1951. Not only will we be strengthened in all departments, but our biggest gain will be in the all-important matter of team spirit and ambition. Also the inspiration that any club must get when it comes under the influence of such a master builder as Branch Rickey is bound to benefit it. Already he has inspired every man on the club with new zeal. I think that unsteadiness in the infield was the main weakness that prevented the Pittsburgh club from making a better showing than it did in 1950's pennant race. A leaky The fact that many more runs were scored against us than against any other club in the National League might be attributed by any one reading the averages to weak pitching. The truth of the matter is that in numerous instances the pitchers were not to blame. It was not until Danny O'Connell joined us in mid-season at shortstop that we got anything like steadiness at that important post. We lost our best infielder for 1951 when O'Connell was called to the colors. However, we think we have a good new shortstop in Bobby Thomson, from the Sally League. Besides, there is a chance that Stan Rojeck will succeed in his attempt to pull a comeback to the peak form he has not shown since 1948. Bob Dillinger (third base) is practically certain to be better than he was last fall. Pete Castiglione (infielder) a boy who will give us hustle and spirit no matter where we place him. Danny Murtaugh (second base) still has a lot of value in addition to his fighting heart. And we have, and may add some more, further material of a helpful nature that limited to 13 players. New Huntington Beach and Ana each landed three among leaders, with Fullerton and Ana having two each. O'Connell failed to place among the lads scorer with 28 points. Arnold Nettles, Newport Glen Griffith, Newport Rex Belvock, Santa Ana Sheldon Welch, Beach Bob Seuss, Huntington Beach Harry Schurch, Huntington Beach Ira Webber, Anaheim Ron Faulkner, Anaheim Elvin Boyd, Fullerton Dave Peterson, Newport Nont Davidis, Santa Ana Rose Boss, Huntington Beach Duane Pennington, Fullerton Johnson to Scout For Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Athletics have nounced the signing of Judy son, of Marshaltown, Del., scout. (This is the fourth of a series of 16 stories written by the major league manager for The Associated Press under their own bylines telling how their team shaped up for 1951 and scaling up the other clubs) Meyer Claiming No Pennant for 1951 But Says that Rookies, Rickey Will H Con Dempsey, a w pilcher with San Francisco o Pacific Coast League for straight years and short Thomson, who is said to big possibilities. Dale C (first baseman), Bell Tom fell (outfielders), Jack Pi (first base) and Eddie Fitzgerald (catcher) and we may find out two helpful men among Fisher (pitcher), Al Grun and Dale Long (first base). Merson (second base) and o not to mention the fine pro of an able veteran returning the majors in the person of Fielder George Melkovich. don't forget Pete Reiser. Im what he could mean to us w were to return to his old f He is still under 30, you know KINER us a lot of games, and caused the work of the pitching staff to look worse on paper than it actually was. The unusual extent to which our field was unsteady and erratic may be judged from the fact that so many changes were found necessary in an attempt to establish ability that no fewer than 22 men were used at the four positions during the season—five at first base, five at second base, seven at third base and five at shortstop. Better catching is one thing that we need for 1951. We have a good chance of getting it before the season starts. No doubt our main strength is our outfield, one of the best in the majors defensively and always a power on offense. We have a potential star in Gus Bell, a fine young player and others who will back up our mighty Ralph Kiner, one of the most feared sluggers in baseball. The rookies from whom we expect help in 1951 are Bob Friend, a coming pitching star who spent PART TIME TAX EXPERTS Each year during the income tax filing season there appears all over the country the part time "Tax Expert." Usually these individuals follow lines of endeavor during the rest of the year which have no remote connection with either tax recording or accounting. Usually armed with a dollar tax book and with little or no more knowledge of the complex tax structure than the persons whom they serve, they offer buy-gain prices and "big refunds." Having no regular place of business, they escape the normal overhead of the established professional man who maintains an office for the convenience of his clients. When the Bureau reviews the return, they are gone and the taxpayer must face his problems with the Bureau of Internal Revenue alone. For your protection against the possibility of unqualified persons preparing your income tax returns, look for the State of California Board of Accountancy Permit, or check by mail or phone with the State of California Board of Accountancy, 145 South Spring Street, Los Angeles 12, California, telephone Madison 6-1515. This information is submitted by the Anselm Committee of Public Accountants and Certified Public Accountants in the public interest. Nettles Again Tops Scoring Just where he started off the Sunset League season, Newport's Armand Nettles was back on top of the league scoring race today. Nettles swished 21 points in Tuesday's game against Orange to replace teammate Glenn Griffith as the league leader. Nettles has 84 points in four games, while Griffith has tailed off. Santa Ana's Rex Babcock, who was tied for the lead two weeks ago and who fell to third last week, retained that spot as he scored 19 points at Anaheim. He has 54 points, one less than Griffith. With the exception of Sheldon Welch, Anaheim's representatives slipped badly on Tuesday. Ira Webber, Welch and Ron Faulkner were rated fourth, fifth and sixth last week, but while the Grape loved up a pitch from fifth to sixth, the other two toppled to seventh and eighth. The "select circle" consisting of players who have scored at least 28 points in league play was limited to 13 players. Newport, Huntington Beach and Anaheim each landed three among the leaders with Fullerton and Santa Ana having two each. Orange led to place among the leaders, while Alcantar being its highest order with 28 points. Little Change Likely Among Sunset Teams Chances looked mighty slim that there would be any great changes in the Sunset league standings this weekend, with the possibility of Anaheim grasping sole possession of third place as the outstanding possibility. The Colonists should be an overwhelming choice to trample winless Orange in that game and that should be enough to move them up since Huntington Beach, currently tied with Anaheim, is not picked to win over Newport. A win in that game for the Oilers however, would not be a distasteful one, since it would again put the Colonists back into the thick of a four-team Sunset league race. Either way, as long as they win, the Colonists will gain tomorrow night. In the other league game, Fullerton travels to Santa Ana to open a five-game home stand for the Saints that will see every league team play there until the season's finale with the Indians at Fullerton. Changes are certain to be made in the Bee standing, however, since Santa Ana and Fullerton, currently tied for fourth place with Newport, fight it out between themselves. Newport will probably topple back to the cellar with the loser of that game at the hands of Huntington Beach. The winner of the game, meanwhile, will probably climb into a third-place tie with Orange, since the Panthers will be prohibitive choices to lose to the undefeated Colonists. The Panthers, however, have sprung some surprises this year, their most notable being the winning of the consolation round of the Orange county tournament in early December. To do so, though, they will likely have to score more than the 28.5 points that Anaheim has allowed four opponents to average this year. Varsity Teams Newport W L Pts OP Santa Ana 0 207 146 ANAHEIM 3 1208 186 Huntington Beach 2 202 184 Fullerton 1 180 201 Orange 0 181 203 ANAHEIM 4 204 154 Huntington Beach ... 1 186 151 Orange ... 1 180 185 Fullerton ... 1 157 191 Santa Ana ... 1 180 205 Newport ... 1 187 185 CINA-CAR DRIVE-IN THEATRE Coming This Friday, Sat., and Sun. "HARRIET CRAIG" Joan Crawford - Wendell Corey Plus "LAST OF THE BUCCANEERS" (Pin Technicolor) Paul Henreid - Karln Booth Adults $50 Tax Included Johnson to Scout For Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (UP) — The Philadelphia Athletics have announced the signing of Judy Johns, of Marshaltown, Del., as a out. Williams Quintet Loses at Laguna Williams Laguna 12 Hall F Burt 7 7 Duncan F Schultz 11 Goff C Bedges 24 Tapp G Shafer 10 Bengoche G Parsons 11 Halftime score: Laguna 30, Williams 25 Scoring subs: Williams—Calaway 4, Dickenson 2, Weaver 2; Laguna—Jamison 4. It for 1951 Pittsburgh Club, key Will Help Boost Team of last year with Indianapolis; Con Dempsey, a winningatcher with San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League for three night years and shortstop Johnson, who is said to have possibilities. Dale Coogan (first base), Bell, Tom Saf (outfielders), Jack Phillips (base) and Eddie FITGERALD (atcher) and we may find one or two helpful men among Harry Nerter (pitcher). Al Grunwald (Dale Long (first base)), Jack Nelson (second base) and others, to mention the fine promise can able veteran returning to majors in the person of outfielder George Melkovich. Also forget Pete Reisel. Imagine he could mean to us if he return to his old form? Still under 30, you know. We have lost two good men in the military draft. They are O'Connell and pitcher Bill MacDonald. Of course, there is a chance we may lose some others. Coogan, I hear, is awaiting call. On account of the draft possibilities and consequent lineup changes, the various clubs in the National League, as well as in all leagues, could not be sized up now with any degree of accuracy. But my opinion would be that, barring any unforeseen turn of events, Brookly and Philadelphia would be the teams having the best chances to finish on top. In the event of a heavy war draft, St. Louis would seem likely to have more strength left afterward because of the advanced age of most of its regular players. Tomorrow—St. Louis Browns. ANNOUNCING the -OPENINGFRIDAY and SATURDAY ANNOUNCING the -OPENINGFRIDAY and SATURDAY JANUARY 26th & 27th WIMBERLY'S GASATERIA SERVE-UR-SELF AND SAVE 5131 E. Lincoln Ave. - Cypress - Ph. Ana. 60587 We cordially invite our many friends and customers to visit us at our new Serve-Ur-Self and Save Station when driving west on Lincoln. 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