anaheim-gazette 1951-02-02

Second Round Star Denny, Ball to Miss Oiler Tilt; Bees Have Chance to Clinch Title Having spotted Santa Ana and Newport Harbor one- and two-length leads, respectively, the Anaheim Colonists set out tonight in an effort to catch them. Officially, it's the opening of the second round of Sunset league play and the Colonists do their part by returning an earlier visit to Huntington Beach. Elsewhere in the loop, Orange is at Santa Ana and Fullerton is at Newport. NL to Celebrate 75th Birthday NEW YORK ON — Baseball's greatest living players, headed by the great Ty Cobb and Rogers Farnsbury, took over the town today as the National league celebrated its 75th birthday at the Broadway Central hotel. Ceremonies were in front of the hotel where the circuit was born on Feb. 7, 1876. The birthday party will set in motion a whirl of events lasting over the weekend that promises to close the off season in a blaze of action. Tomorrow the club owners of the National and American league will hold their annual February meeting, separately. CINA-CAR DRIVE-IN THEATRE Out Center, 5 ml. W. of Anaheim 6512 Lincoln Ave. Tonight Sat. Sun. Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 "ALL ABOUT EVE" Bette Davis - Anne Baxter George Sanders Plus All three of the league leaders will be choices to capture their games, but the Colonists will probably be the least favored of the trio. They are the only ones not to be at home and they also draw the toughest assignment with the Oilers. Moreover, the Colonists simply cannot afford to slip. As long as they keep on winning they will retain some slight chance to tie for the loop crown and force it into a playoff, but a single loss would certainly eliminate them for good. All of the league's "key" games will occur within the next week and a half. Next Tuesday, Newport and Santa Ana tangle at Santa Ana—the Tars won the first one by one point at home. On Friday, it's Newport at Anaheim and the Colonists are at Santa Ana on the following Tuesday. A combination of all Anaheim wins and a Saint triumph over the Sailors would shove it into a three-way tie. Although they may be getting used to it by now, the Colonists, unfortunately, will not be at full the National and American league will hold their annual February meeting, separately. CINA-CAR DRIVE-IN THEATRE Out Center, 8 ml. W. of Anaheim 6512 Lincoln Ave. Tonight Sat. Sun. Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 4 "ALL ABOUT EVE" Bette Davis - Anne Baxter George Sanders Plus "The OXBOW INCIDENT" Henry Penda - Dana Andrews Adults 50q Tax Included CHILDREN TO 12 FREE CHILDREN FREE! Orange DRIVE-IN THEATRE TODAY THROU TUES. AT LAST ON THE SCREEN! BORN YESTERDAY ROLLIDAY - HOLLDEN - GRAW JRD Plus a 2nd Great Hit "TWO WEEKS WITH LOVE" SHOW STARTS Today ... 9:45 Sat. & Sun. ... 6:15 Mon. & Tues. ... 6:45 FOX Today & Saturday John Wayne - Pat Neal "OPERATION PACIFIC" "3 DESPERATE MEN" SUNDAY Jane Powell "2 WEEKS WITH LOVE" "BOGUE RIVER". Color ANAHEIM Today & Saturday JOHN WAYNE "HELL TOWN" RANDOLPH SCOTT "BUFFALO STAMPEDE" SUNDAY "TARZAN'S TRIUMPH" "TARZAN'S DESERT MYSTERY" WEST COAST Van Johnson - Kathryn Grayson "GEOUNDS FOR MARRIAGE" and "MRS. O'MALLEY and MR. MALONE" FOX Follett - Malone 271 port and Santa Ana tangle at Santa Ana—the Tars won the first one by one point at home. On Friday, it's Newport at Anaheim and the Colonists are at Santa Ana on the following Tuesday. A combination of all Anaheim wins and a Saint triumph over the Sailors would shove it into a three-way tie. Although they may be getting used to it by now, the Colonists, unfortunately, will not be at full strength for tonight's game. They have had at least one regular suffering during every league game this year. Tonight they will have two. Neither Jim Ball nor Dennis Denny is scheduled to suit for tonight's contest. Both were victims of severe colds earlier in the season, and the virus has encored to eliminate them again tonight. Coach Sam Keith said yesterday that he fears that Denny may be lost for another full week. With these two out, it is likely that Keith will go with the same starting lineup that faced the alumni on Tuesday—Ira Webber and Rel Schmitt at forwards; Ron Faulkner at center, and Sheldon Welch and Eddie Ramirez at guards. For Randrez, it will be the first league start. Ineligible because of non-attendance in school last year, he got the OK for the second semester and will step right into a starting spot. He potted nine points in his "unofficial" debut against the alumni on Tuesday. The only other encouraging factor for tonight is the return of John Steinborn. The stocky guard missed two games last week and has just again begun to come back into top condition. He played only momentarily against the alums. The Sunset league class B championship will undoubtedly be decided in tonight's 7 o'clock preliminary game. Anaheim's Bees, who are leading the league with five straight wins, have prevailed twice over the Oilers, but both of them have been close and both have been on the Anaheim court. If the Colonists can make it three in a row, it will be the league bunting for them. If the Oilers win, it throws the race back into a tie. A HEALTHY SPECIMEN: Faulkner of the Colorado Beach tonight. Faulkner Welch on the Colonis Cage Coach NEW YORK (UP)—No time when the many basketball coaches to the coming of spring necessarily for the usua Spring to the coach ment time. The pressure increases formances from new to old March will determine teams are invited to the and National Invitationments and the NAIB for colleges. Semester examinations at most schools and the point of the season came the month of February. Several major fives important tests coming up the end. Tonight's games in Bradley (18-2) at Sen F RANDOLPH, SCOTT "BUFFALO STAMPEDE" SUNDAY "TARZAN'S TRIUMPH" "TARZAN'S DESERT MYSTERY" WEST COAST Van Johnson, Kathryn Grayson "GROUNDS FOR MARRIAGE" and "MRS. O'MALLEY and MR. MALONE" FOX Richard Wildmark "HALLS OF MONTEZUMA" "CALIFORNIA PASSAGE" (Both in Color) championship will undoubtedly be decided in tonight's 7 o'clock preliminary game. Anaheim's Bees, who are leading the league with five straight wins, have prevailed twice over the Oilers, but both of them have been close and both have been on the Anaheim court. If the Colonists can make it three in a row, it will be the league bunting for them. If the Oilers win, it throws the race back into a tie. Basketball has been played at the University of Arizona since 1908. 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Beach Cincinnati Upon C By LUKE B This is the 11th article written by the managers for The A under their own byline view of their 1961 play and sliding up the other CINCINNATI UP weaknesses of the Reds last season to speed early in the of power all year long an experienced relief We did something good problem by some of the older players placing them with young players This was the season opened and got some results from As for added power, some of the young showed improvement will continue to improve us more power Also, take care of the situation from our As for our rookie four coming up from are Roy McMillan Jack Baumer, second Rudy Minarcin and burn, pitchers. All recommended and pitched up from Syracuse, at the end of last help from the rookie than likely come from this group. McMillan and Baum the best double player in the minors last who have seen this A HEALTHY SPECIMEN—One of those who has managed to stay healthy all year long is center Ron Faulkner of the Colonists who will probably carry most of the rebounding load against Huntington Beach tonight. Faulkner is also high in scoring for the year, ranking second only to guard Sheldon Welch on the Colonists. Gage Coaches Start Eyeing Tourney Spots NEW YORK (P)—Now comes the time when the thoughts of many basketball coaches wander to the coming of spring and not necessarily for the usual reason. Spring to the coach is tournament time. The pressure increases and performances from new to the middle of March will determine which teams are invited to the NCAA and National Invitation tournaments and the NAIB for smaller colleges. Semester examinations are over at most schools and the turning point of the season came in with the month of February. Several major fives have important tests coming up this weekend. Tonight's games include: Bradley (18-2) at San Francisco tonight and Stanford tomorrow night. Kentucky (16-1), the country's No. 1 five, at Mississippi State. Southern California (13-2), Pacific Coast southern leader, vs Santa Clara. Brigham Young (16-4), Skyline conference leader, at Utah State. Idaho at Oregon (12-7), Pacific Coast northern leader. The league contests are important because champions win automatic invitations to the NCAA tournament in March. Then, several of the teams listed in independent matches can win bids to the National Invitation tournament. These conference leaders, if they keep up the pace, will play in the NCAA tournament (conference record in parenthesis): Ivy League—Columbia (5-0). Big Ten—Indiana (6-0). Big Seven—Kansas State (4-0). Missouri Valley — Oklahoma A & M (5-0). Southern—North Carolina State (10-0). Southeastern—Kentucky (8-0). Southwest—Texas, Texas Chris- Pomona to Host Big Car Racing The nation's finest cars and drivers will converge upon theant because champions win automatic invitations to the NCAA tournament in March. Then, several of the teams listed in independent matches can win bids to the National Invitation tournament. These conference leaders, if they keep up the pace, will play in the NCAA tournament (conference record in parenthesis): Ivy League—Columbia (5-0). Big Ten—Indiana (6-0). Big Seven—Kansas State (4-0). Missouri Valley — Oklahoma A & M (5-0). Southern—North Carolina State (10-0). Southeastern—Kentucky (8-0). Southwest—Texas, Texas Chris- Pomona to Host Big Car Racing The nation's finest cars and drivers will converge upon the L.A. county fair grounds in Pomona for the first AAA big car race meet in history on Sunday, Feb. 18, it was learned today. Some 30 cars and drivers are expected to seek the lion's share of the $2500 guaranteed purse. The action-promising seven-event program will be climaxed by a 50-lap feature around the speedy half-mile dirt track. Time trials open at noon, the first event at 2 p.m. The race meet is sponsored by J.C. Agadianian of San Pedro, whose 100-mile National Championship midget auto race attracted over 12,000 fans to Pomona last April 16. The latter event, planned as an annual affair, tentatively is billed this year for April 1. Entry blanks for the Feb. 18 big car races have been mailed by AAA Pacific Coast Zone supervisor, Gordon Betz, with first returns due in shortly. Tickets will be available at all Harris and Frank Stores starting next Monday with popular prices prevailing. The event will not be televised. They keep up the pace, will play in the NCAA tournament (conference record in parenthesis): Ivy League—Columbia (5-0). Big Ten—Indiana (6-0). Big Seven—Kansas State (4-0). Missouri Valley — Oklahoma A & M (5-0). Southern—North Carolina State (10-0). Southeastern—Kentucky (8-0). Southwest—Texas, Texas Christian and Texas A & M (4-1). Border—Arizona (6-0). Skyline—Brigham Young (7-2). Pacific Coast—Southern California (3-1) in southern and Oregon and Washington State (4-2) in northern, division playoff winner to get bid. Last night's skimpy action included Holy Cross 81, Chicago Loyola 56; Cornell 78, Fordham 70; Siena 63, John Carroll 39; Boston Collegee 65, Tufts 61; West Virginia 88, Washington & Lee 70; Wisconsin 60, Butler 35; Hamline 75; Duluth Branch of Minnesota 59; Hardin-Simmons 51, Texas Tech 49 and Stewart Chevrolets 80, Stanford 64. Cincinnati Strength in 1951 to Depend Upon Capabilities of Upcoming Rookies BY LUKE NEWELL (CINCINNATI UP) — The main weaknesses of the Cincinnati Reds last season were lack of speed early in the season, lack of power all year long and lack of an experienced relief pitcher. We did something about our problem by weeding out some of the older slow then, placing them with younger, faster players. This was done after this season opened and I think we got some results from this move. As for added power, we only hope some of the young players who showed improvement, last year will continue to improve, and give us more power. Also, we expect to take care of the relief pitching situation from our present staff. As for our rookies, we have four coming up from Tulsa. They are Roy McMilliam, shortstop; Jack Baumer, second baseman; Rudy Minarcin and Jim Blackburn, pitchers. All come well recommended and pitcher Bud Byerly, up from Syracuse, looked good at the end of last season. Any help from the rookies will more than likely come from within this group. McMillan and Baumer formed the best double play combination in the minors last year. Those who have seen this change to become regulars with the Reds next season. That development should prove mighty interesting! All McMillan has to do is win the nod over Virgil Stalcup, the National League's No. 2 fielding shortstop in 1951. Baumer's task will be even more difficult. He'll be battling Connie Ryan, an established performer, and Bobby Adams, one of the most improved players in the league last year. As for comparing our club with last year's I am sure that we are a much better club this Feb. 2 than we were Feb. 2, 1950. If our younger players such as Ted Kluszewski, Joe Adcock, Lloyd Meriman, John Pramesa, Adams and others can show as much improvement in 1951 as they did in '50 we can be still better. Right now there is a wide open battle for three infield positions with only Kluszewski a definite starting entry at first base. At least two outfield berths appear to be set with reliable Johnny Wyrostek holding forth in right and the star 1950 rookie Adcock, a fixture in left. Merriman, Bob Usher, and Wally Post of Tulsa will tie for the centerfield post. Bob Sheffling, dependable Dixie Howell and Pramesa, another 1950 rookie standout, are the leading candidates for the catching berths. The big four of our pitching staff appears to be Ewell Blackwell, Howard Fox, Ken Raffensberger and Herman Wehmier. That doesn't mean, however, that follows like Will Ramshull, Eddie Erautt, Kent Peterson, Harry Perkowski, Blackburn and other rookies won't get a good chance to win regular berths. Frank Smith probably will draw a lot of relief work. As for the military draft, your guess is as good as mine. We have a great number of regular players that are veterans but the regulations could knock this idea of their being exempted silly overnight with world conditions such as they are. As for appraisal of the other teams, discounting the draft conditions. I believe that Brooklyn again will be favored to win the pennant when the season opens. They didn't win last year, did they? Santa Anita Ready to Shell Out 200 Gs In Maturity, Richest Race of All Time ARCADIA UP—Money may not ducts land in the money. BASKETBALL STANDINGS CITY, LEAGUE Ritz 1, Hatfield 0 (forfeit). Team No. 6 40, Huntington Beach 23. Williams 64, Hornets 18. BOX SCORES Munt. Beach Team No. 6 7 Killian P Vitola 14 Brown F Whitener 4 Basil C Sules 6 Van Patten G Martines 2 Selby G Philot Halftime score: Team No. 6 19, Huntington Beach 16. Williams Hornets 2 Calway F W. Copeland 16 Hall F Menasco 8 Railes C Robbison 12 Godfrey G Herman 10 Trapp G D. Copeland Halftime score: Williams 26, Hornets 6. Scoring subs; Williams—Helnrich 9, Dickenson 4, Weaver 5; Hornets—Albarian 2. CHURCH LEAGUE Grace Lutheran W L Petr Calvary Baptist 6 1 .557 Cypress Nazarene 4 2 .571 Zion Lutheran 2 4 .428 White Temple 2 4 .428 St. Boniface 2 4 .333 Church of Christ 0 7 .000 LEADING SCORERS City League Vuksonovich, Cotter's 79 Ranges, Ritz 66 Sukes, Team No. 6 64 Knapp, Ritz 60 Sleken, Team No. 7 60 Brown, Huntington Beach 56 Hennings, Hornets 57 Bielefeld, Cotter's 53 King, Team No. 7 43 Hall, Williams 46 Church League Westerhold, Grace Lutheran 95 Keyvorkian, Calvary Baptist 71 Duncan, White Temple 62 Herrera, Calvary Baptist 61 Hennings, Zion Lutheran 53 Hatfield, Calvary Baptist 56 Martens, Grace Lutheran 52 Pischer, Grace Lutheran 50 Ferreria, Cypress Nazarene 47 Wright, Cypress Nazarene 39 Broadway Cees Santa Anita Ready to Shell Out 200 Gs In Maturity, Richest Race of All Time ARCADIA GP—Money may not be everything but it will be the most important feature of all when the Santa Anita Maturity is staged tomorrow for a purse of more than $200,000. 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