anaheim-gazette 1951-02-23

Colonists, Sailors Still Relax While Two Loops Pick CIF Entries The final listing of eligible teams for the CIF playoffs was expected to be near completion tonight as most teams wound up their league schedules for the year. Only the Catholic league's No. 2 team, currently a tossup between Cathedral and Mt. Carmel, will probably remain undecided by tomorrow with Bell Gardens and Colton probably clutching the only two still disputed berths. Bell Gardens is fighting for the No. 2 spot in the San Gabriel league with Covina, but it encounters last-place Rosemead tonight while Covina is tackling league-leading Montebello. The Lancers seem almost sure to grab the spot. In the Citrus Belt league, Colton belted Pomona one out of a second-place tie on Tuesday and seems fairly certain to hold that spot even if it loses tonight, since Pomona will be tangleing with Chaffey, the league champion. The results of these two CIF games are quite important, for these two representatives clash in one of the pre-tourney games next Tuesday to whittle the field to 16 teams. The other game sends Glendale against Pasadena. The No. 2 Catholic league representative, still to be decided, will meet South Pasadena. Foothill league winner, in a first-round game. The only other CIF competition of note tonight will be in the Bay League. But both Beverly Hills and Indywood are expected to retain their No. 2 and No. 1 standings. Every NY Tech May Be Involved NEW YORK (P)—A claim a "higher authority" supra recordings of telephone tape year dealing with basketball in Madison Square was being investigated today by police. The Brooklyn Eagle said day 40 wire taps had been which involved all metro college basketball teams, but were suppressed. Former Police Commander William P. O'Brien, who once issued a denial of the claim—latest moment in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current investigation in the current examination of evidence. He added that office had no wiretaps placed last Jan. 12. Wiretap e... Well, anyway, the Associated Press carried a column by Murray Rose yesterday in which the gambler's side was given and in which one possible solution to the fix was given. Excerpts follow: By MURRAY ROSE Maybe the bookmakers will solve the problem of fixes themselves. A big bookmaker told us he has stopped taking bets on college basketball games. "By next year," he said. "None of the big money commissioners will handle 'em. I got clipped for five grand on one dump and it's not going to happen to me again." Our informant is a layoff man. In business, he might be called a wholesaler. He doesn't do much business with regular bettors. Most of the wagers he handles are from other bookmakers in different cities. The individual betting money that he does handle, however, is wagered by plungers. Most of the bets he takes are from $500 up, the "up" reaching into five figures. If he gets too much "action" he spreads some of the bets to bookies in other cities. "Dumps are arranged by punks," said the bookie. "The regular dealer worth honest sports. We make our living by the vigorish (the regular percentage or commission for taking the bets). We got the vig running for us and we've got to (Continued on Page 2) Honesty - Integrity Experience - Knowledge — The four requisites An Income Tax Return is the most important and the most expensive document the average person signs. Don't trust its preparation to the side line "expert." Look for the State Board of Accountancy License. Only those so qualified may use the designation, "Accountant?" This information presented by the Anaheim Committee of Public Accountants and Certified Public Accountants, a group of established professional men serving this vicinity all the year around. One of the pre-journey games next Tuesday to whittle the field to 10 teams. The other game sends Glendale against Pasadena. The No. 2 Catholic league representative, still to be decided, will meet South Pasadena. Foothill league winner, in a first-round game. The only other CIF competition of note tonight will be in the Bay League. But both Beverly Hills and Indlewood are expected to retain their No. 2 and No. 1 standings respectively, against El Segundo and Torrance. Anaheim's Colonists of course finished their league season last Friday night against Orange and thus face a full two-week lag before they open their CIF quest against Grossmont one week from tonight in the Pasadena gym. Newport Harbor, the Sunset league's other CIF tourney entry, also finished league play last Friday against Huntington Beach, but the Sailors still may have another practice game if earlier reported arrangements can be completed. Never let it be said that the Tars pick the easy ones. After choosing San Diego to open the CIF playoffs, the Sailors are now dickering with Alhambra for the practice tilt. The Moors, winners of the Pacific league, are undefeated this year were Compton Tourney champs, and are favored to cop the CIF crown. The Colonists who have spent the week mostly concentrating on last keeping in condition get back to work on Monday in earnest for their Friday date with Grossmont. They will likely get three thorough days of practice, tapering Thursday and then leaving on Friday for the southward. The floor of the gym this has been kept loose, instead the Bees who have been we out in preparation for their big game in the class B Monica tournament which played this afternoon. The little Colonists were used to face Cantwell; co-pilot of the Catholic league I won that test, they will most victor of the Glendale Horse game tonight. An Income Tax Return is the most important and the most expensive document the average person signs. Don't trust its preparation to the side line "expert." Look for the State Board of Accountancy License. Only those so qualified may use the designation. "Accountant" This information presented by the Anaheim Committee of Public Accountants and Certified Public Accountants, a group of established professional men serving this vicinity all the year around. 7:20 NIGHTLY CHRIST FOR ORANGE COUNTY HEAR ★ T. W. WILSON Refreshingly Different — Forceful — Dynamic ★ HERMAN VOSS — Organist supreme America's greatest at the Hammond ★ DON DeVOS = M. C., soloist and chorister ANAHEIM TABERNACLE 7:30 Nightly 3000 FREE SEATS Pittsburgh, Brooklyn Farm Club Training Camps in La Palma Park Every NY Team May Be Involved NEW YORK (P)—A claim that "higher authority" suppressed recordings of telephone talks last year dealing with basketball fixes in Madison Square was being investigated today by police. The Brooklyn Eagle said yesterday 40 wire taps had been made which involved all metropolitan college basketball teams, but they were suppressed. Former Police Commissioner William P. O'Brien, who directed police then, issued a general order of the claim—latest development in the current intercollege sports scandal. Police Commissioner Thomas F. Murphy, while saying he had no information that such evidence listed, has ordered a search of police files. The commissioner said the department record check might take a couple of days." District Attorney Frank S. Homan, who last Sunday broke the basketball bribe case which rocked the sports world, said he never saw or heard of suppressed wire-tap evidence. He added that his office had no wiretaps prior to Jan. 12. Wire tap evidence West Coast Bucs to Appear on March 1; Dodgers Due to Start Grind on March 25 When the spring training season officially opens on March 1, Anaheim will still have its share. La Palma Park, which was already scheduled to be the training site for Brooklyn's West Coast farm clubs late in March, was requested earlier this week by the West Coast farm clubs of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The final arrangements were made Wednesday between Vic Ruedy, Anaheim superintendent of parks and Bob Clements, Pirate West Coast representative. As a result of their meeting, some 50 Pirate farmhands will arrive on Thursday to begin workouts that will last until about March 15. Jerry Gardner, who managed the entry when there was one from Anaheim in the Sunset League, will be here to supervise the workouts with Tony Frietas, former Sacramento pitcher. Frietas will manage Modesto, the Pirate farm in the California league, this year. Modesto will definitely be one of the clubs in training here (it was the playoff winner in the Cal loop last year) and the other players are expected to be shuttled back and forth between here and the Pirates main camp at San Bernardino. Full arrangements for housing and feeding have already been completed and Ruedy says that Nat Holman Beams As 'New' CCNY Squad Wins, 67-48 NEW YORK (P)—Coach Nat Holman's "new" CCNY basketball team won't win any grand slams around the tournament circuit this spring, but he's proud of "my kids" today. The City College team, a patchwork job put together in four days of heart-break after three of his biggest stars were arrested for accepting bribes to fx games, made its first appearance last night at Madison Square Garden since the scandal rocked the basketball world. Led by Floyd Layne, a 6-3 Negro spark of determination, CCNY stands bluntly. District Attorney Frank S. Hoyn, who last Sunday broke the basketball bribe case which rocked the sports world, said he never saw or heard of suppressed wiretap evidence. He added that his office had no wiretaps prior to last Jan. 12 Wiretap evidence was used to gain confessions in the present "fix" case. The newspapers said 40 wiretap recordings made during the 1949-50 season indicated a giant "fix" involving all Garden dates kept by every metropolitan area team. Hogan had a long talk yesterday with Eddie Gard, former Long Island university player accused of offering bribes to three LIU cars, and a trio of City College New York team members. Gard so is charged with acting as a co-between for the alleged brains in the fix, Salvatore P. Sollazzqo. The district attorney said he questioned Gard about any others who might have been mixed up in the scandal. Hogan declined to what progress, if any, resulted from the questioning. He added at the inquiry was "far from complete." As a result of the New York investigation some half-dozen hours throughout the nation have pulled their teams out of further boarden competition. In a radio address last night, commissioner Murphy praised the progress of the fix inquiry and assured but-of-town teams there would be no Relaxation in policeillance against future fix attempts. Days of practice, tapering off on Thursday and then leaving early Friday for the southward trip. The floor of the gym this week has been kept loose, instead, by Boss who have been working in preparation for their open game in the class B Santa Monica tournament which was played this afternoon. The Little Colonists were scheduled to face Cantwell; co-champion of the Catholic league. If they win that test, they will meet the director of the Glendale Hoover game tonight. Friens will manage Modesto, the Pirate farm in the California league, this year. Modesto will definitely be one of the clubs in training here (it was the playoff winner in the Cal loop last year) and the other players are expected to be shuttled back and forth between here and the Pirates' main camp at San Bernardino. Full arrangements for housing and feeding have already been completed and Ruedy says that he expects Clements to set up headquarters here on Wednesday. Ruedy also said that it is very probable that Branch Rickey, Pirate general manager, would appear here during the camp. The Dodger farms, which trained here before, made arrangements last month through Bob Ripley, their West Coast boss. Comprising their Santa Barbara and Billings, Mont., farms, they are expected to report here on March 25. La Palma, which has frequently been used by Pacific Coast League clubs as a training camp, was left vacant this year when Sacramento decided in November to forego Anaheim this year to stay in the north with San Francisco and Oakland. But the word came so late, said Ruedy, that it was impossible at that time to sign any of the Coast teams for the park since all of them had already contracted for this spring. Old Guard Gone From Davis Cup NEW YORK (P)—Want three sure fire bets for the United States Davis Cup team? Just remember the names of Art Larsen, Dick Savitt and Budge Patty. And as an added starter keep Tony Trabert in mind. The old guard is gone. There won't be any Talberts, Mulloys, Schroeders or any of the others who have been familiar around the tennis world for the past decade. A high official in the Davis Cup picture, who asked his name not be used, today put the finger on the youngsters. "Unless they collapse completely these are the kids who will be trying to get the Davis Cup back." Little Colonists were scheduled to face Cantwell, co-champion of the Catholic league. If they that test, they will meet the honor of the Glendale Hoover tennis tournament tonight. Final finals and finals in the tour will be played tomorrow. A high official in the Davis Cup picture, who asked his name not be used, today put the finger on the youngsters. "Unless they collapse completely, these are the kids who will be trying to get the Davis Cup back when we play Australia for it in December," he said. "Larsen, as the 1950 national champion, has beaten many of the top Australians. Savitt is the Australian champion, and is just coming into his own. He'll be one of the best. In Patty, we have potentially the best player of them all." "As for that youngster, Trabert," the official continued. "He is almost a certainty to play doubles against the Aussies." TROY WINS LOS ANGELES (D)—Paced by nationally-ranking Earl Cochell, the University of Southern California tennis team defeated the University of Redlands squad yesterday 6-2. Cochell beat Redlands Dave Martin 6-2, 6-0. ANAHEIM TRUCK & TRANSFER CO. MOVING - STORAGE General Trucking PHONE 2123 503 S. Los Angeles St. Anahiem m Clubs to Start ma Park in March BASKETBALL STANDINGS CITY LEAGUE Joe Williams Calvary Baptist Buffield Huntington Beach Hornets Games Last Night Team No. 7 1, Team No. 6 0 (forfeit) Huntington Beach 1, Hornets 9 (forfeit) CHURCH LEAGUE Grace Lutheran Calvary Baptist Cypress Nazarene White Temple St. Boniface Zion Lutheran Church of Christ LEADING SCORERS City League Vuksonovich, Cotter's G. Range, Ritz Brown, Huntington Beach King, Team No. 7 Knapp, Rita Sules, Team No. 6 Stewart, Cotter's Blefield, Cotter's Hall, Williams Sleken, Team No. 7 Church League Westerhold, Grace Lutheran J. Henning, Zion Lutheran Ferreria, Cypress Nazarene Dunian, White Temple Kenovian, Calvary Baptist Peterson, St. Boniface Martens, Grace Lutheran Fischer, Grace Lutheran Herrera, Calvary Baptist Hatfield, Calvary Baptist Williams Loses At Laguna Beach Louis, Walker Tangle Tonight SAN FRANCISCO (P) — Joe Louis, fighting his way along the comeback trail to another crack at the title he held nearly 12 years, squares off tonight against tough Andy Walker in a 10-round bout at the Cow Palace. The fight starts about 10 p.m. Louis, still the greatest fistic attraction of them all, is almost solely responsible for drawing a capacity crowd to the huge pavilion. More than 17,000 fans will jam the place. Its 16,000 seats were sold out several days ago. Some 1500 standing room tickets go on sale tonight. Gate receipts are expected to go over $95,000. The 36-year-old ex-champion is readying himself for another title match with Ezzard Charles, who whipped him in 15 rounds last year. He will go into the ring an overwhelming favorite to add his rangy San Francisco opponent to his list of recent victims. He has beaten Cesar Brion, Freddie Beshore and Omelio Agramonte in turn. He stopped Beshore in four rounds and took decisions over the other two in ten Catalina Awaits Cub Arrival CATALINA ISLAND — The island awaited the arrival of the Chicago Cubs baseball team this day. The Cubs traveling team train were scheduled to arrive at Washington this morning and then sail to Catalina immediately. CHILDREN FREET Orange Drive-In Theatre Now Through Sat. Requested by MARRIED COUPLES Who Want To See This Presentation Together! STREET CORNER Mixed Audiences LADIES Bring your husband MEN—Bring your wives Show Starts 6:45 Plots "A MODERN MARRIAGE" STARTS SUNDAY "KIM" Showtime 6:15 Sat. & Sun. Williams Loses At Laguna Beach Laguna Beach rolled up a 43-80 halftime edge and then made it stand up to whip Bob Williams Sporting Goods 81-64 in a practice game played Wednesday night at Laguna. Wagner Wants One More Pennant PITTSBURGH (P) — Honus Wagner, baseball's Mr. Shortstop of yore, celebrates his 77th birthday tomorrow with one big wish—that he'll live to see his beloved Pittsburgh Pirates win another National League pennant. The "Flying Dutchman," among the first greats named to the game's Hall of Fame, feels "it's about time" the Bucs came through again. The Smart New Styleline De Luxe 2-Door Sedan (Continuation of standard equipment and trim illustrated is dependent on availability of material.) Size it up! AND YOU'LL KNOW IT'S THE LARGEST AND MOST LUXURIOUS CAR IN ITS FIELD! Walk up to this big, beautiful 1941 Chevrolet with any yardstick of value, and you'll want to enter your order for it right away! Size? It's the longest and widest car in its field... outmeasuring all others... America's largest and finest low-priced car. Style? One look at its new America-Preferred Bodies by Fisher will tell you it's the style car of the year. Performance? It brings you today's top combination of thrills and thrift; for it's the only low-priced car with a Valve-in-Head engine—trend-leader for the industry! WITH TIME-PROVED POWER Glide AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Combination of Powerglide Automatic Transmission and 103-h.p. engine optional on De Luxe models at extra cost. BROTHERS' Chevrolet Phone: 2215