anaheim-gazette 1951-03-13

Unelected Chandler Now Likely to Quit Within Six Months, Successor or Not MIAMI BEACH (P)—Baseball Commissioner Albert B. (Happy) Chandler will post within the next six months regardless of whether his successor is elected, learned today. A close friend of the commissioner told the Associated Press that Chandler had bated the idea of quitting immediately after his repudiation by the major league yesterday, but was advised against it. One Out on Bail In Bribery Trial NEW YORK (P)—Robert Sabatini, a material witness in the college basketball bribery scandal, was free today in $35,000 bail. The 60-year-old witness posted the ball yesterday before General Sessions Judge John A. Mullen. Sabatini had been in jail since Feb. 18. Authorities describe him as a "person who had gambling contracts" with Salvatore T. Sallazzo, alleged master briber of players. Sollazzo, a jewel merchant and convict, is held without bail. He was named last week in a bribery indictment, to which he pleaded innocent. Eddie Gard, former Long Island university player and confessed intermediary for Solfazzo in getting college basketball stars into the game-fixing conspiracy, testified again yesterday before the grand jury investigating the scandal. Gard, held in protective custody at his own request, is slated to be the chief prosecution witness at Solfazzo's trial. As was the case in St. Petersburg three months ago, the magnates voted not to reelect Chandler to a new term. In a written secret ballot, nine owners voted for Chandler and seven voted against him. He needed no IN-election. The former Kentucky senator's seven year contract ends April 30, 1952. Happy knew he was licked Sunday after a talk with Clark Griffith of Washington, his staunchest supporter, the Chandler intimate said. He suggested resigning then but was advised to reserve decision until he talked with his closest friends among the baseball magnates. "Chandler knows he cannot hope ever to be re-elected now. He is sick of baseball and disgusted with the way he has been mistreated by some baseball men. He wants to get out of it as soon as possible and return to his first love, which is politics." Furthermore, Happy is a man of great pride. He won't allow himself to be a mere figurehead in any business he is in. That's what his position has been subjected to now." The crestfallen Chandler was meek and mellow yesterday in sharp contrast to his attitude at St. Petersburg when he was bitter, battling and vowed he serve... Eddie Gard, former Long Island university player and confessed intermediary for Solfazzo in getting college basketball stars into the game-fixing conspiracy, testified again yesterday before the grand jury investigating the scandal. Gard held in protective custody at his own request, is slated to be the chief prosecution witness at Solfazzo's trial. The crestfallen Chandler was meek and mellow yesterday in sharp contrast to his attitude at St. Petersburg when he was bitter and battling and vowed he'd serve out his term to the last second. This time he said he would do anything the club owners wanted him to do, and that he would make it as easy as possible for them to elect a new commissioner. In the event Chandler resigns before a new commissioner is elected, all his powers and duties will be exercised by the executive council. The council consists of Presidents Ford Frick of the National league, Will Harridge of the American league and club presidents Tom Yawkey of the Boston Red Sox and Warren Giles of the Cincinnati Reds. The general consensus among the owners was that Chandler would resign sometime after the opening of the regular season April 16. Giles of Cincinnati, a pro-Chandler man, said "I am sure the owners would buy up Chandler's contract if he asked for it." Fred Saigh of the St. Louis Cardinals, perhaps Chandler's bitterest antagonist, said he did not believe there was an outstanding candidate in sight and that the owners were determined "not to be stamped again" into naming a commissioner without a thorough investigation. Saigh refused to divluge the names of the candidates but admitted that the list contained "about 30 names" including those of Stuart Symington: George Trautman, Fred Vinson, Frank Lausche, Jim Farley, J. Edgar Hoover, Harold Medina and Charles Sawyer. Let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Pre-Fight Feuding Livens Title Scr CHICAGO (UP)—Johnnyton and Charlie Fusari, who something of a pre-fight brewing seem primed for a brawl in Chicago Stadium to row night for the weltery championship. Bratton, 23-year-old South Negro, has been accused by Mansillo, Fusari's manager spying tactics during training Chicago. Both fighters origined were working out at the gym. Then Marraillo protet and Bratton moved to other cities. This minor episode has risen to ill feelings. When they put up their dukes it won't shake bands. To hear the 25-year-old talk, Bratton had better wear chin guard. "I'm going for Bratton's one that's been busted before," declared the usually turn Fusari. "I'm going to make three breaks." Of course, Bratton, an 8-5 prite, had an answer for this: "Let him go for my jaw—the one place where I'm used to ting hit: I can honestly say I can take Joe Louis' best pu on the chin." This brought a chuckle from ringbirds. "The Brat" has bandages on his chin more often than he has a shaving razor. Beau Jack broke his jaw January, 1948. Bratton was out months. Two years later, like Wiliams tagged him and he shelved 10 months for repairs. REMEMBER the 17th SPREAD SUNSHINE and a SMILE with HALLMARK GREETING CARDS Gifts - Stationery WEBER BOOK STORE OFFICE SUPPLIES 129 W. Center—Anaheim "Recollection of quality remains long after the price is forgotten" SPEEDY by K.F. HELLYER Buick DOES THE WIND BOTHER YOU WHEN WE'RE GOING THIS FAST? NO, TALK AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE, SPEEDY! I LOVE TO HEAR YOU TELL ME ALL ABOUT THE WONDERFUL THINGS K.F. HELLYER BUICK CAN DO TO A CAR. WELL, IT IS A MIRACLE HOW THEY CAN TURN A PAIN IN THE POCKET-BOOK SALEORY INTO A PLEASURE-TO-OWN AUTO-MOBILE AT SUCH A MINIMUM COST. ORANGE COUNTY'S LOW COST TRANSPORTATION HEADQUARTERS" 410 C. LOS ANGELES ST., ANAHEIM, PHONE 2297 likely to Quit or Not Happy: Chandler will resign successor is elected, it was press that Chandler had depress that Chandler had dethe major league owners BASKETBALL STANDINGS BERY LEAGUE PLAYOFF Williams vs Team No. 7. Ritz vs Cotler's. Box Scores Cotler's P Vuksonovich 16 Berg P Bielefeld 4 Handley C Stewart 8 Panther G Brunet 2 W Rangs G Pina 3 Maltime score: Ritz 25, Cotler's 25, scoring subs: Ritz-Gonzales 2; Williams Team No. 7 Trapp F Ferguson 7 Hall F King 6 Off G Erickson 30 Benkoches G Fraser 4 Weyers G Guadalupe 3 Williams score: Team No. 7 26. Williams 24, scoring subs: Williams-Duncan 3, oway 4, Helrich 2. CHURCH LEAGUE W L Petz Cece Lutheran 9 2 .818 Ewary Baptist 9 2 .800 Press Nazarene 6 4 .800 ite Temple 7 5 .583 a Lutheran 4 7 .264 arch of Christ 0 12 .000 Boniface 4 6 .400 Gables Tonight Pre-Fight Feuding rivens Title Scrap WHITE SOX OUTFIELD?—This trio may comprise the Chicago White Sox outfield this year, boys come through as expected. Left to right: Gus Zernial, who hit 29 homers for the Sox last Jim Busby, a youngster who hit .310 for Sacramento in 1950, and Al Zarilla, a .325 batter last with the Red Sox. The White Sox are in spring training at Pasadena—(Associated Press Wirep Baseball Briefs By The Associated Press AVALON — The Chicago Cubs were scheduled for a rigorous practice session today before Man Bay Meadows Expected to Attract Best Array in Track’s History SAN MATEO (AP)—Bay Meadows track opens its spring meeting today. A composite Pre-Fight Feuding Rivens Title Scrap CHICAGO (UP)—Johnny Bratton and Charlie Fusari, who have nothing of a pre-fight feudwing, seem primed for a livelyin Chicago Stadium tomorrowfor the welterweightmpionship. Bratton, 28-year-old Southsidero, has accused by TonySillo, Fusari's manager, of tactics during traininginicago. Both fighters originallyworked out at the sameThen Marrillo protested.Bratton moved to otherquarrelis minor episode has givento ill feelings. When the boysup their dukes it won't be tobe bands. He hear the 25-year-old FusariBratton had better weara guard. Im going for Bratton's jawone that's been busted twice," declared the usually tacitFusari."I'm going to makefree breaks." Course, Bratton, an 8-5favoredan answer for this: Get him go for my jaw—that'splace where I'm used to gethit: I can honestly say thattake Joe Louis' best punchthe chin." It brought a chuckle frombirds. "The Brat" hashad ages on his chin more oftenhe has a shaving razor. Au Jack broke his jaw injury, 1948. Bratton was out sixhs. Two years later, IkeWiltagged him and he wased 10 months for repairs. SPORTSMIRROR Today a Year Ago—St. Baseball Briefs By The Associated Press AVALON — The Chicago Cubswere scheduled for a rigorouspractice session today before ManagerFrankie Frisch selects a squad for trips to Sacramento,San Francisco and Oakland. The squad leaves for the mainlandtomorrow to continue its exhibitions against the PittsburghPirates and San Francisco of thePacific Coast league. Yesterday at Fullerton, theCubs were downed 4-3 by StanHack's Los Angeles farmhands.The Angels collected four hits andfour runs off Eddie Chandler,a St. Paul draftee, in the thirdinning. Ransom Jackson's double andRoy Smalley's triple were the onlybig blows by the Cubs. SAN BERNARDINO—ManagerBill Meyers sends the PittsburghPirates against the Chicago Americans today in quest of springtraining Victory No. 4. The Bugs hamered out 18hitsyesterday in an easy 11-2 victoryover Seattle of the Pacific Coastleague. The Pirate "B" squad droppeda 4-3 decision to Portland of thePacific Coast loop. SAN BERNARDINO—The firstVenezuelan keystone combinationin big league history may be inthe making by the Chicago White Sox. Chico Carrasquel, theCaracasKid, remains the Sox shortstopmainspring. But the surprise isLuis Garcia recently signed by theSox. After watching Garciaworking out at his regular station onthird base, Manager Paul Richards tried him at second againstthe Chicago Cubs Sunday andwas highly pleased with his cat-likegrace. Garcia will be placed atsecond today against the PittsburghPirates. Another switch byRichardswill put outfielder Dave Phillelyboys come through as expected. Left to right: Gus Zermial, who hit 29 homers for the Sox lastJim Busby, a youngster who hit .310 for Sacramento in 1950, and Al Zarilla, a .325 batterlastwith the Red Sox. The White Sox are in spring training at Pasadena—(Associated Press Wirep Bay Meadows Expected to AttractBest Array in Track's History SAN MATEO (UP)—Bay Meadows track opens itsspring meeting today. A capacity crowd of some 15,000sons was expected for the nine-race inaugural. General Manager William Kyne said the springs will attract the best array of thoroughbreds in thehistory. Among them will be Calumet farm's famed Citigroup. Davis Could EarnShot at Williams NEW YORK (UP)—John L Davis,top-ranking lightweight contenderfrom Oakland, will get a chance to earn himself a titleshot March 23. He'll meet light-weight champion Ike Williamsin a non-title 10 at MadisonSquare Garden that night. If he makes a good showing,the25-year-old West Coaster,rankedNo.1 challenger by Ring,May grab the challenger role againstWilliams in the Garden. Williams yesterday signed withthe International Boxing club todefend his crown in the GardenMay 11. He posted a $2500 forfeitwith Eddie Fagan, chairman ofthe New York Athletic commission, to guarantee his good faith. The Trenton, N.J., titlist namedfive possible foes for thetitle defense. The list included Davis,Art Aragon of Los Angeles,Percy Basset of Philadelphia, JimmyCarter of New York and DelFlanagan of St. Paul. Davis accepted the March 23match as a substitute for FitzelPruden, Canadian welterweight.Pruden asked to be excused because the date falls on Good Friday. The Californian met Williamsonce before and gave him a battle.The champion won on a splitdecision a year ago in Seattle.Davis won the California Statecrown by outpointing CarlosChavez. He also defeated FreddieDawson, Bernie Docusen, Aragon Big Cycles one of 25C horses bound for Bay Meadowexpected to make a tryhis visit at becominghistoryhorse to earn a milliondollarHe has won $938,630 to doThough in training atAnita's just-ended wintering.Citation has not racedhe placed second to Noor aten Gate Fields last June 24.in injury was blamed for histivity. But he's "coming alongsaid Trainer H. A. (Jimmery) Also expected to race herbe Citation's Calumet stablePonder, Coaltown, All Bluwitch and Two Lea. Climax of the spring seasonbe the $50,000 Bay MeHandicap on April 28. First of the track's majorwill be the $25,000 addedPatrick's day handicap on S-day. Nine sprinters, headed byN. Crofton's filly, SpecialTwinner of Santa Anita's ntrewina Margarita Handicapentered for today's $5000augural handicap over sixlongs. A wage dispute that threatsto hamper the opening dayssettled yesterday whengranted a 10 per cent pay incorrto 250 pari-mutuel clerks. The quarter-horse racesstart each day's nine-racegram. Bay Meadows is themajor California track tothe shortline dashes. Kyne sothe daily double, in whichtors couple winners of two rallows will be the first and second rallows. SPORTS MIRROR Today a Year Ago—St. Louis beat Western Kentucky and Bradley defeated Sacramento in the quarter-finals of the National Invitation Tourney. Live Years Ago—Judy Wren won the $25,000 added to the Chiquita Stakes at Santa Anita. Ten Years Ago—Denny Harson was named head coach at Boston College. Twenty Years Ago—Tom Loughran outpointed Erich Schaaf in a ten-round at Madison Square Garden. BURBANK — The St. Louis Browns pounded the ball all over the place yesterday but the opposing pitcher didn't utter a peep. He was "Iron Louie," mechanical hurler rated by Manager Zach Taylor as indispensable. The iron man fits in with Zach's scheme to make his batters hit until they fall over. The Brownies scored 13 runs, in their first two exhibition games but lost both of them. St. Louis meets the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast league in an exhibition game today. TUCSON — The talk of the Cleveland Indians' camp today was Gerald (Red) Fahr. Drafted from Shreveport of the Texas league, the tall righthander hurled three more scoreless innings against the New York Yankees yesterday, making it six in a row for himself. Fahr held the Yankees hitless from the seventh through the ninth innings. He was lifted for a pinch hitter in the last of the ninth, and his successor, George Prudden, is a substitute for Pitzie Pruden, Canadian welterweight. Pruden asked to be excused because the date falls on Good Friday. The Californian met Williams once before and gave him a battle. The champion won on a split decision a year ago in Seattle. Davis won the California State crown by outpointing Carlos Chavez. He also defeated Freddie Dawson, Bernie Docusen, Aragon and Freddie Herman. LOUIS ILL. DETROIT (P) — Joe Louis was reported today to have the flu and his bout with Omelia Agromonte here March 28 was indefinitely postponed. Zuverink, let New York score two in the 10th for a 10-8 victory. Fahr holds credit for the Tribe's only victory over the world champions in their three exhibition games. He pitched three hitless innings Saturday as the Indians edged New York, 6-5. PHOENIX — Mickey Mantle, highly regarded New York Yankee rookie, continues to live up to his press clippings as a hitter. Mantle has banged out seven hits in ten trips to the plate for a lofty 700 mark. Mantle, however, is having trouble learning the finer points of outfield play. A shortstop, he is being groomed to take Joe DiMaggio's place in center field when the big guy retires. Yesterday Mantle displayed two fly balls into extra base hits as the Yankees edged Cleveland, 10-8, in 10 innings. March 15, 1907 Be sure to see tomorrow's announcement of interest to thrifty buyers. Brigham Young Ousts St. Louis; St. John’s Squeaks in NIT Play NEW YORK (P)—Third-seeded Brigham Young breezed into the semi-finals of the National Invitation basketball tournament last night, but St. John’s, the No. 1 entry, was almost ousted. While Brigham Young trimmed St. Louis with surprising ease, 75-58, St. John’s had all it could do to nip fired-up St. Bonaventure, 60-58, before 10-12 at Madison Square Garden. St. John’s trailing by 14 points early in the second half, stormed back and finally gained the decision in the last three seconds when center Bob Zawoluk connected with a dramatic field goal. So St. John’s will play the winner of tonight’s quarterfinal match between Arizona and Dayton while Brigham Young will face the North Carolina State-Seton Hall winner. The semifinals are set for Thursday, with the finals Saturday. Another tournament this NCAA almost completed its field yesterday, with the naming of Villanova, Louisville, and Connecticut Iris Eastern "at large teams." There is only one berth left in the 16-team national playoffs. That will go to the winner of tonight’s Texas-Texas A & M game. Texas edged the Aggies, 35-34, last night to square their best-of-three Southwest conference play-off series, 1-1. Texas Christian's basketball Rejected to Attract Track's History Track opens its 40-day crowd of some 15,000 per race inaugural. Kyne said the spring session thoroughbreds in the track's farm farm's famed Citation. Big Cy, one of 25 Calumet horses bound for Bay Meadows, is expected to make a try during visit at becoming history's first horse to earn a million dollars. He has won $938,630 to date. Though in training at Santa Clita's just-ended winter meet, Citation has not raced since placed second to Noor at Gold-Gate Fields last June 24. A leg injury was blamed for his inactivity. Burke's coming along fine and Trainer H. A. (Jimmy) Jones also expected to race here will Citation's Calumet stablemates under, Coaltown, All Blue, Beach and Two Lea. Climax of the spring season will be the $50,000 Bay Meadows handicap on April 28. First of the track's major races will be the $25,000 added St. Brick's day handicap on Saturday. Nine sprinters, headed by James Crofton's filly, Special Touch, owner of Santa Anita's recent Santa Margarita Handicap, were hired for today's $5000 inural handicap over six furlongs. A wage dispute that threatened hamper the opening days was filed yesterday when Kyne entered a 10 per cent pay increase of 250 pari-mutuel clerks. The quarter-horse races will at each day's nine-race proam. Bay Meadows is the only for California track to offer shortline dashes, Kyne said. The daily double, in which bet-couple winners of two races, be the first and second races, here, will meet Rocky Mountain College (16-11) of Billings, Mont.-Hamline is seeded second. Yesterday Memphis State overcame the 38-point shooting of the University of Portland's Million Harvest McGillery, 6-4 Negro sophomore star, to win 76-74. Southwest Texas State bounced Morehead (La.) State, 70-62, James Millikin defeated Eastern New Mexico University of Portales, 77-62, and Regis breezed past East Central (Ada) Oklahoma, 72-55. In other first round games Florida State of Tallahassee defeated South Dakota State, 45-70, New Mexico A. and M. beat Glenville (W. Va.) College, 68-54; Arkansas Tech-won over College of Pacific $4-611 and Ottawa (Kas) University trimmed Hillsdale (Mich) College, 73-58. Today's pairings include: 4 p.m. PST, George Pepperdine vs Wisconsin (EAU Clair) Teachers. Sacramento Nabs Reich Signature STOCKTON (P) — The Sacramento Solons finally have first baseman Herm Reich under contract. And they've also suffered another loss in exhibition play against Coast league nines. Reich, a holdout, inked a contract yesterday for an undisclosed salary. He hit .273 in 126 games with Sacramento last season and .280 in 108 contests with the Chicago Cubs in 1949. The Solons' 3-2 loss at the hands of Oakland yesterday gives them a 3-2 won-and-lost record for the exhibition season. They have yet to win an exhibitioner against a PCL first string. The Oaks and Solons meet here again this afternoon. Meanwhile, Solon President Eddie Mulligan and Manager Joe Gordon plan to visit the Pasadena training camp of the Chicago White Sox today to bargain for some new talent. The two clubs have a working agreement. Pro Clay Courts Title Play Opens St. Augustine (P)—Eight first-round matchups this season. 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