anaheim-gazette 1951-03-15

Anaheim Loses Three to Indians, But Performances Please Keith Although all three teams lost to Fullerton yesterday afternoon, Colonist Coach Sam Keith was nevertheless jubilant today after several Colonists turned in outstanding performances in their first time out this year. The scores: Fullerton 59, Varsity 45; Fullerton 66, Bees 29; Fullerton 51, Cees 26. The varsity meet would have been closer had an accident not cost the Colonists the relay. Running even on the third leg, Aaron Peralta dropped the baton and by the time he recovered he had lost over 30 yards. Had Peralta managed to finish even on his leg, the Colonists would probably have won the event with Larry Kirchman running the anchor. Kirchman, though hampered by illness all during the week, turned in the day's top effort with a 225 effort in the 220-yard dash. It is one of the best marks in this event in the Southland this year and was established running into the face of a stiff wind. Kirchman earlier won the 100 in 10.5, but he sat out of the 440 and Keith was surprised pleasantly when two "desperation" starters ended in a first-place tie for the Anaheimers. CLASS A 120 Hill—Owens (F), Younger (F), Sitton (F), :15.6. 104—Kirchman (A), Duggins (F), Honeye (F), :10.4. Mille—Snyder (F), Barker (F), Guerrero (A), :9.9. 440—Tie between Welber (A) and Davis (A), Cartwright (F), :24.0. 180 LH—Owens (F), Sitton (F), Younger (F), :21.5. 220—Kirchman (A), Duggins (F), Peralta (A), :22.5. 880—McCracklin (F), Reed (A), Azzaro (A), :21.1. Relay-Fullerton, I:27.4. Bratton Is New Welterweight King CHICAGO (P) The NBA's brand new welterweight champion, Cinderella Kid Johnny Bratton, has a tentative May 4 date to defend his title against Cuba's Kid Gavilan at New York's Madison Square Garden. But it will be a long time before clout-and-cruise Bratton forgets the bloody 15-round battle with game-to-the-core Charlie Fusari which gave him Sugar Ray Robinson's vacated crown at Chicago Stadium last night. A sparse stadium crowd of 6954 and millions who viewed it on television saw Bratton gain a split decision over Fusari. The fight appeared finished when Bratton, a cute clipper who fights in spurs, whistled a right that knocked Fusari flat on his back in the 10th round. But Fusari rolled over, clutched onto the referee's shirt and hauled himself to his feet at the count of nine. The gross gate was $42,021.90. The crowd was held down by rain and snow as well as television. Of the net take of $32,325.52, Bratton works on fire. By The Associated Press PASADENA—Bob Fell No. 2 Bob in terms of most Cleveland's roster, will try to win a split decision. CLASS A 120 HH—Owens (F), Younger (P), Kilton (F),:15.6, 100—Kirchman (A), Duggins (F), Donsey (F),:10.8, Mille—Bryder (F), Barker (F), Guerero (A), 5.91, 440—Tie between Webber (A) and Davle (A), Cartwright (F),:4.0, 180 LH—Owens (F), Sitton (F), Younger (P),:21.5, 220—Kirchman (A), Duggins (F), Perla (A),:22.5, 880—McCracklin (F), Reed (A), Azzaro (A), 2:11.1, Riley—Fullerton, 1:37.4, Rhodey—Gumble (A), Ticker (A), Doss (F), 4 ft. HIll in, Broad Jump—Schmitt (A), Traymer (F), Heeferler (F), 20 ft. 4½ in, High Jump—McCandless (F), Younger (F), Schmitt (A), 5 ft. 9 in, Pole vault—Orton (F), McCandless (F), Mansfield (F), 10 ft. 6 in. CLASS B 70 HH—Changey (F),:10.9; 100—Johnson (F),:11.2; 1220—Martin (F), 5:4L5; 120 LH—Hall (A); 14.8; 220—Walker (A); 24:1; 660—Yett (F), 1:35.0; Relay-Anhelm, 1:12.5; Shot-Jamette (F), 14 lt. 15 in; Brond Jump—Ball (A), 18 ft. in; High Jump—Hooper (F), 5 ft. 6 in; Pole vault—Crily (F), 10 ft. CLASS C 100—Gray (P),:11.4; 120 LH—Gray (PLS), 180—Ballard (A), 20:5; 660—Tinsley (F), 1:29.8; Relay-Fullerton, 9:0; Shot put—Gallo (F), 46 ft. 8¼ in.; Brond Jump—Rivera (A), 18 ft. 4 in.; High Jump—the between Navarro (A) and Booz (F), 4 ft. 4 in.; Pole vault—Vincent (A), 9 ft. 2 in. CINA-CAR DRIVE-IN THEATRE Out Center, 5 Mi. W. of Anaheim 6012 Lincoln Ave. Fri. Sat. Sun. March 16 March 17 March 18 "KING SOLORON'S MINES" In Technicolor Stewart Granger · Deborah Kerr plus "CALIFORNIA PASSAGE" Western with Adela Mera · Forrest Tucker Adults $50c Tax Included CHILDREN TO 12 FREE Van Helvin, "TOMAHawk" with TVONNE de CARLO Color by Technicolor also, GIG YOUNG "HUNT THE MAN DOWN" ANAHIMAX Robert Mitchum and Burges Herredith as ERNIE PYLE "STORY OF·GL.JOE" Edward G. Robinson Glenn Ford "DESTROYER" WEST COAST Tyrone Power "RAWHIDE" and, Loretta Young "CAUSE FOR ALARM" FOX JOHNSON BILL Van Helvin, "TOMAHawk" with TVONNE de CARLO Color by Technicolor also, GIG YOUNG "HUNT THE MAN DOWN" ANITA to Reduce Lesser Stakes' ARCADIA OP—Santa Anita park has announced a reduction in the minimum overnight racing purses for the 1951-52 meeting but track officials said this is not a retrenchment program. “There will be better purses for better horses,” said Dr. Charles H. Strub, executive vice-president of the club, in making the americana over Fusari. The fight appeared finished when Bratton, a cute clipper who fights in spurts, whistled a right that knocked Fusari flat on his back in the 10th round. But Fusari rolled over, clutched onto the referee's shirt and hauled himself to his feet at the count of nine. The gross gate was $42,021.90. The crowd was held down by rain and snow as well as television. Of the net take of $32,325.52, Bratton and Fusari each collected 27½ per cent, or $8,899, plus $1500 television fee. Although Bratton ran out of gas after flooring Fusari in the fourth round for a four count and almost ending the fight in the tenth, it was a great night for the 23-year-old Chicago Negro. Twice previously, in the same ring, Bratton had his jaw broken by Beau Jack and Ike Williams and until late last year appeared headed for boxing's limbo. Fusari paid dearly for five months of idleness. His timing was bad, and although he had Bratton in trouble frequently, he never could get a left-right combination going. But one gameness the 25-year old Irvington, N.J., fighter was the champion of the evening. It was sheer courage and grit that enabled him to carry the fight to Bratton in the closing rounds. Both men weighed 146¼ pounds. Although the sponsoring International Boxing Club must await the outcome of the Gavilan-Gene Hairston fight at New York March 30 before setting the Gavilan-Bratton date, it was learned reliably the title affair will be held at Madison Square Garden on May 4. PASADENA—Coach Rogers says the Chicago Whites are going to learn a new It's “win.” Cramer contends the Soverevera defeatist attitude PHOENIX—Casey Stengel agger of the New York Yankees is impressed with the pro rookie third baseman Geo Dougal. McDougald, most valuable er in the Texas league la son, has played every inthe Yanks four exhibition He hit safely in every game .352 average, but his six hi all singles. Local Swimmer Losse to Oilers Though Leonard Weaver up a pair of victories, a though Anaheim nabbed five places to only four for Hun Beach; the Oilers showed reserve strength to splash HUNT THE MAN DOWN ANAHEIM Robert Mitchum and Burgess Herredith as ERNIE PYLE "STORY OF G.L JOE" Edward G. Robinson Glenn Ford "DESTROYER" WEST COAST Tyrone Power "RAWHIDE" and, Loretta Young "CAUSE FOR ALARM" FOX Humphrey Bogart "ENFORCER" and Rod Cameron "SHORT GRASS" CHILDREN FREE! Orange DRIVE-IN THEATRE NOW PLAYING "Operation Pacific" and "Dark City" Show starts at 6:45 SPECIAL SPOOK SHOW Saturday at Midnite Starting Sunday "Bitter Rice" "Grand Nite" Tonite Lesser Stakes' ARCADIA (P)—Santa Anita park has announced a reduction in the minimum overnight racing purses for the 1951-52 meeting but track officials said this is not a retrenchment program. “There will be better purses for better horses,” said Dr. Charles H. Strub, executive vice-president of the club, in making the announcement yesterday. The minimum overnight purses will be reduced from $3500 to $2500. Strub indicated that the scale of $3500 or more still will prevail for top thoroughbreds. Dr. Strub added the number of $50,000 stakes will be reduced from the customary nine at each meeting, with more stakes at less money, probably $25,000. He did not say how many $50,000 stakes will be retained. The big three at Santa Anita—the $100,000 Handicap, the estimated $200,000 Maturity and the $100,000 Derby—will be continued. A total of 368 games will be played this winter by the 11 teams in the National Basketball Association. NOTICE See Hellyer Buick Used Car Ad on Classified Page Local Swimmer Lose to Oilers Though Leonard Weaver up a pair of victories, and though Anaheim nabbed five places to only four for Hunts Beach; the Oilers showed reserve strength to splash 39-36 win yesterday after the beach pool. The Colonist Bees and Cot not fare as well as the team. The Bees failed to single event, placed in only as they were drowned 56-47. Fred Frank earned the victory for the Cees as the nists bowed 31-8. CLASS A Medley relay—Huntington 2:51.0; 50 free style—Weaver 2:53.4; 100 breast—Milligan 1:16.0; 200 free style—Wugwum 2:32.5; 100 back—Moht (A); 100 free—Grant (HB); 1:02.5—Weaver (A), Individual m Chaney (HB); 1:16.1; four-m lay—Huntington Beach; 2:51. CLASS B Medley relay—Huntington 2:16.4; 50 free—Hamm (HB); 100 breast—Wigglinton (HB); 200 tree—Bolsh (HB); 2:12.4; Sheets (HB); 1:12.3; 100贝勒 (HB); 1:91.2; Diving (HB); Four-man relay—Huntington Beach; 2:53.7. CLASS C Medley relay—Huntington 1:06.1; 50 free—Setwart (HB); 50 breast—Frank (A); 38.4; Hodges (HB); 22.8; Pour-n lay—Huntington Beach; 1:22. Drawing Due For AAU Cage Tour DENVER (D)—The b matching an estimated 47 ball teams for the National basketball tournament we drawn up tonight. The open with 10 games Sunday closes March 24. Kiner Through As Outfielder? SAN BERNARDINO (AP) — It would be a fairly safe bet today that Ralph Kiner has seen the last of the outfield. The Pittsburgh Pirate slugger looked really good in his debut as a first-baseman against Cleveland here yesterday. "He's just a natural born love man, that's all," beamed Manager Billy Meyer after watching the big star scoop a low throw out of the dirt. "I've said all along that if Zeke Bonura could lead the National League in fielding at first base, Ralph can play it good enough to suit me." Meyer added. "We need badly to move him there so we can get some more power into the outfield, and Ralph is willing to do anything that will help. He's a team man." Kiner is going to try it for at least two weeks in exhibition games, and then a decision will be made. He had no especially hard fielding chances yesterday, but he handled everything thrown at him with ease and grace. "The first game I ever played as a professional was at first base," the slugger recalled. "That was at Albany. Then, about eight or nine years ago I spelled Elble Fletcher for a few games with this team. "I liked it well enough then, but I don't much like this peach basket glove they use these days. That will take some getting used to. And then, of course, I want to see if it affects my hitting." Baseball Briefs By The Associated Press PASADENA—Bob Feller, the No. 2 Bob in terms of money on Cleveland's roster, will try to show manager Al Lopez today; he's worth his fancy salary, too. The Indians' No. 1 Bob—Bob Lemon—put on a pretty good show or Lopez his first time out yesterday. Against the Pittsburgh Pitches, he hit a two-run homer to make up for the two runs he allowed in four innings. Feller, who, like Lemon, makes around $50,000, pitches his first game of the season this afternoon against the Chicago White Sox. SACRAMENTO—The Chicago Cubs have released on option to Los Angeles Leon Brinkopf, young third baseman who played last year for Des Moines and the Angels. Brinkopf's departure pares the Cubs roster to 38 players. PASADENA—Coach Roger Craver says the Chicago White Sox are going to learn a new word: "win." Cramer contends the Sox must overcome a defeatist attitude. PHOENIX—Casey Stengel, manager of the New York Yankees, impressed with the play of Robbie third baseman Gil McDougald. McDougald, most valuable player in the Texas league last season, has played every inning in the Yanks four exhibition games. He hit safely in every game for a 52 average, but his six hits were all singles. Local Swimmers Lose to Oilers Though Leonard Weaver picked up a pair of victories, and although Anaheim nabbed five firstaces to only four for Huntington Beach; the Oilers showed enough reserve strength to splash out a him with ease and grace. "The first game I ever played as a professional was at first base," the slugger recalled. "That was at Albany. Then, about eight or nine years ago I spelled Elble Fletcher for a few games with this team. "I liked it well enough then, but I don't much like this peach basket glove they use these days. That will take some getting used to. And then, of course, I want to see if it affects my hitting." That is, of course, a very important factor in the proposed shift. Should Kiner show any signs of falling off from his 47-home run pace of last season, Meyer probably would shoot him back to the outfield in a hurry and put base himself, if necessary. In his second time up yKiner walloped a 400-footoff off the center field fence caused the famed Babe Ruth now a Pirate coach, to roar. "There's nothing to do about not hitting as good base as in the outfield, nor what Stan Musial says. First before I ever went outfield, and I powered at both places. It's just tion is all." The reason Meyer finished to make the experien Local Swimmers Lose to Oilers Though Leonard Weaver picked up a pair of victories, and although Anaheim nabbed five first places to only four for Huntington Beach; the Oilers showed enough reserve strength to splash out a 36-3 win yesterday afternoon in the beach pool. The Colonist Bees and Cees did not fare as well as the varsity team. The Bees failed to win a single event, placed in only four, they were drowned 56-9. Fred Frank earned the lone victory for the Cees as the Colonists bowed 31-8. CLASS A Medley relay—Huntington Beach, 21:00; 50 free style—Weaver (A), 14:30; 100 breast—Milligan (HB), 16:00; 200 free style—Wurgamer (A), 13:55; 100 back—Molst (A), 14:55; free—Grant (HB); 1:03.5 Diving Weaver (A), Individual medley—Maney (HB), 1:16.1 four-man ree-Huntington Beach, 2:51.0. CLASS B Medley relay—Huntington Beach, 16:44; 50 free—Hamm (HB), 28.4; breast—Wigglinton (HB), 1:12.9; tree—Belch (HB), 100 back Sheett (HB), 11:23; 100 free —Belch (HB), 1:91.2 Diving-Dantels (HB); Four-man relay—Huntington Beach, 2:53.7. CLASS C Medley relay—Huntington Beach, 20:31; 50 free-setwart (HB), 29.2; breast—Frank (A), 28.4; 50 back Hodges (HB), 22.5; Four-man ree-Huntington Beach, 1:22.0. Drawing Due For AAU Cage Tourney DENVER (USA) — The brackets catching an estimated 47 basketball teams for the National AAU basketball tournament will be dawn up tonight. The tourney run with 10 games Sunday andoses March 24. 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STANDOUT—Junius Kellogg, star of the Manhattan college basketball team, who touched off an investigation of basketball fixes by refusing a bribe, is shown in a chow line at Fort George Meade, Md., minus his army uniform. He was inducted recently and there was no uniform large enough available for him to wear. (Associated Press Wirephoto) outfield in a hurry and play first base himself, if necessary. In his second time up yesterday Kiner walloped a 400-foot triple off the center field fence, which caused the famed Babe Herman, now a Pirate coach, to remark: "There's nothing to this stuff about not hitting as good at first base as in the outfield, no matter what Stan Musial says. I played that Dale Coogan, the big sophomore he had counted upon to hold down first, is prime draft balt. So prime, in fact, that he is continuing his studies at SC. "The moment he comes out they'll take him," Billy explained. "It's a tough blow losing two boys like him and Pettit when we need help so badly." Paul Pettit, the $100,000 bonus Oaks Look Like Coast Loop Class BOYES SPRINGTIME—National defending champion and two-time colorful club in the freefall Coast League has a bow manager called slightly different strategy for the 1951 baseball season. The slow-footed, fierce bunt drew of last year is being reprodied by an outfit that will count on speed for much of the attack. There is sharp hitting to prove however. Stocky McKenzie of the Grand New York Giants imminent at the helm his first job at Base League manager. He exerted leadership qualities in spring training and practice games. The Oakls show little all down the line, starting with Clarence "Brick" Laws, the dynamic president who was named minor leagues' "baseball executive of the year" in 1950. Laws has presented Oakland fans with two penchant winners and a second place club in the last three years. In addition, he has sent two managers to the major leagues, Casey Stengel to the Yankees and Chuck Dressen to the Brooklyn Dodgers. It is a record unparalleled in the minors. Oakland's pennant winners of last year numbered nine 300 or better hitters on the roster. They helped win team batting honors of the league as well as the championship. Five of last year's staff are with the Giants this season. Rafael Noble, Cuban catcher who hit .316, and fleet Negro shortstop, Art Wilson, a .312 stickor, were purchased. Bob Hoffman, crack outfield in a hurry and play first base himself, if necessary. In his second time up yesterday Kiner walloped a 400-foot triple off the center field fence, which caused the famed Babe Herman, now a Pirate coach, to remark: "There's nothing to this stuff about not hitting as good at first base as in the outfield, no matter what Stan Musial says. I played first before I ever went to the outfield, and I powered that ball at both places. It's just imagination is all." The reason Meyer finally has had to make the experiment is that Dale Coogan, the big sophomore he had counted upon to hold down first, is prime draft balt. So prime, in fact, that he is continuing his studies at SC. "The moment he comes out they'll take him," Billy explained. "It's a tough blow losing two boys like him and Pettit when we need help so badly." Paul Pettit, the $100,000 bonus southpaw, has been notified by his draft board at Lomita, to report soon for his physical. Meyer had counted on carrying him all season and pitching him regularly, no matter how he fared. record unparalleled in the minors. Oakland's pennant winners of last year numbered nine 300 or better hitters on the roster. They helped win team batting honors of the league as well as the championship. Five of last year's stars are with the Giants this season. Rafael Noble, Cuban catcher who hit .316, and fleet Negro shortstop Art Wilson, a .312 sticker, were purchased. 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