anaheim-gazette 1951-04-03

Potent Amateurs Head Strong Field For Masters Title AUGUSTA ON—The 15th Masters Golf tournament, unhurt by depression and interrupted by nothing short of war, starts Thursday with emotions well mixed on just who has the best chance of winning. "An amateur this year, maybe," says defending champion Jimmy Demaret, the only three times Masters winner. "I'm not kidding either. I think this is the best overall field we ever had at a Masters and I've played in nine of them. "The reason I think this is the strength of the amateurs. This could be an amateur's year." An amateur never has won on the Augusta National course which winds for 9900 yards among the hills and pines of Eastern Georgia, but neither has any other Masters had such fine amateurs. The Walker Cup team is expected in full by Thursday's opening round. In addition there's a heavy sprinkling of other excellent amateurs: Walker Cuppers and alternates are Willie Turnesa, Bill Campbell, Dick Chapman, Charles Coe, Bobby Knowles, Jim McHale, Harold Paddock, Frank Stranahan, Sam Urzetta, Billy Goodloe, Alfred A. Mengert, Dow Finsterwald and Frank Holscher. The closest any amateur ever came to winning was in 1947 when Stranahan finished in a tie with Byron Nelson for second place with 283. That was the year Demaret won his second title with 281 strokes. Max West Returns to San Francisco In Uniform of Rival Conten Big Max West, who hit 30 homers for San season, returns to Padre-town tonight but as right a rival Pacific Coast league club—the Los Angeles and the Padres exchanged right fielder Clarence for Max. Clarence, who has averaged 319 at bat in 12 years of pro-ball, has helped the Padres stay atop the loop pack for the first week with six wins and one setback. But West and teammate Chuck Connors have been setting the circuit afire in the home run department. Each has blasted three four-masters in a single game. Connors' total so far is five and West's is four. They are leading the league in their specialty. San Francisco's winless Seals, taken in three games by San Diego and in four by the Angels, entertain Portland in a best of three series. The Beavers, in a three-way tie for second place with the Angels and Oakland, have the power to continue whitewashing the O'Doul-men. The Sacramento Solons play host to the Acorns, defending PCL titleholders, while the Seattle Rainiers move to Hollywood for an abbreviated series. Although attendance at games so far this season has been conspicuous by its scarcity, league officials hope for a faster swinging of the turnstiles as the weather warms. It's been mighty chilly at the gate so far, with 42 per cent fewer fans than during opening week SF Sheets With Winless SAN FRANCISCO Chronicle and the had a lot of fun winless Seals to open Pacific Coast league season tonight. The Seals lost their PCL games to San Diego. The Call-Bulletin column cartoon depicts dragging a badly bred Sen. Kefauver ing "If this ain't it is?" The Chronicle car column cut of a sad manager Lefty O'Dow a four column cut of side down. Across the page (instead of as usual) was the "seal Seals at Home—Down And the Chronicle standing this way: Pacific Coast San Diego Oakland Los Angeles Portland Hollywood Seattle Sacramento Von Elm Terms Jones 'Greatest' AUGUSTA, Ga., (P) — George Von Elm, who surely would have been one of the great all-time champions of golf had he been born in another era, has come to the Masters tournament to see an old nemesis, Bobby Jones. "It will be nice, and an experience, to meet Bobby face-to-face for once," the leathery, 51-year-old Californian said today. "For years I looked at nothing but his heels." Von Elm, whose links feuds with the Atlanta grand slammer spanned two decades and as many continents, has not seen Jones for 20 years. "The last time I saw him was right after Bobby had completed his grand slam and had gone to Hollywood to make a movie," the Whittier links architect said. "I should resent Jones, I suppose, because if he had been born some other time it's no telling what I would have won. Instead, I think he's wonderful—the greatest golfer and the greatest guy who ever lived. "No golfer today, not even Hogan and Nelson, can compare with him. If he played with the modern equipment, he'd tear these courses apart and be all even greater champion than he was in the twenties and thirties." Jones was scheduled to arrive at the Augusta National course today and help in the opening of the 15th annual Masters tournament Thursday. Von Elm said his most distressing lickings were at the hands of Jones in the 1924 National Amateur at Merion when he lost 9 and 8 and in the 1925 Amateur at Oakmont when he bowed to Jones, 5 and 4. "I finally caught up with him the next year at Baltusrol titleholders, while the Seattle Rangers move to Hollywdod for an abbreviated series. Although attendance at games so far this season has been conspicuous by its scarcity, league officials hope for a faster swinging of the turnstiles as the weather warms. It's been mighty chilly at the gate so far, with 42 per cent fewer fans than during opening week last year. Probable pitchers for tonight's series openers; Oakland (Wes Bailey) at Sacramento (Bob Gillespie or Glenn Elliott); Portland (Bob Drilling) at San Francisco (Chet Johnson); Seattle (Jim Davis) at Hollywood (Pinky Woods); Los Angeles (Paul Menking) at San Diego (Roy Welmaker). Ez to Risk Crown Against Joe Maxim CHICAGO (P) — Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles and lightheavyweight champion Joey Maxim are scheduled to meet in a 15-round bout for Charles' title at the Chicago Stadium May 30. The long-rumored bout will be officially confirmed Friday morning when the two battlers submit contracts to the Illinois state athletic commission, a spokesman for the promoting International Boxing club said today. It will be the first start for Charles since his left ear was battered in a hard-earned win over Jersey Joe Walcott at Detroit March 7. Gehrmann, Wilt In Coliseum Meet LOS ANGELES (P)—Two of the nation's greatest milers, Don Gehrmann of Wisconsin and Fred Wilt, the fleet-footed New York FBI man, may run in the 11th annual Coliseum Relays May 18. Willis O. Hunter, SC athletic director and general chairman of the meet, announced yesterday that both have accepted invitations. However in the case of Gehrmann there is a condition based on the stork. Mrs. Gehrmann is expecting a baby and the doctor has set the date for May 18. Hunter said that if the titleholders, while the Seattle Rainers move to Hollywdod for an abbreviated series. Although attendance at games so far this season has been conspicuous by its scarcity, league officials hope for a faster swinging of the turnstiles as the weather warms. It's been mighty chilly at the gate so far, with 42 per cent fewer fans than during opening week last year. Probable pitchers for tonight's series openers; Oakland (Wes Bailey) at Sacramento (Bob Gillespie or Glenn Elliott); Portland (Bob Drilling) at San Francisco (Chet Johnson); Seattle (Jim Davis) at Hollywood (Pinky Woods); Los Angeles (Paul Menking) at San Diego (Roy Welmaker). at the Augusta National course today and help in the opening of the 15th annual Masters tournament Thursday. Von Elm said his most distressing lickings were at the hands of Jones in the 1924 National Amateur at Merion when he lost 9 and 8 and in the 1925 Amateur at Oakmont when he bowed to Jones, 5 and 4. "I finally caught up with him the next year at Baltusrol (N. J.)," Von Elm said. "I beat him 2 and 1 to win the Amateur." Everyone Complimented Me on My 'New' Cost They did NOT KNOW, however, that it was NOT NEW it was last year's coat, slightly remodeled, repaired and beautifully dry cleaned by Ritz. 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He led the Stars in strikeouts with 156. Willis O. Hunter, SC athletic director and general chairman of the meet, announced yesterday that both have accepted invitations. However in the case of Gehrmann there is a condition based on the stork. Mrs. Gehrmann is expecting a baby and the doctor has set the date for May 18. Hunter said that if the Doc's guess is correct Gehrmann won't be here. In the recent Pacific intercollegiate championship Sacramento, the variety were not once forced to tween a pair of fighter them. It was a tribu college boxing rules—neal break in 34 bouts. Wearing of headgear and has been for it has reduced cuts as sions to an absolute Have you ever seen a c of recent years with a ear? Neither have we protective device has pre and yet has not served action and interest in be The collegians employ system which appears rough than those used dional fights. The bouts on 10 points to the win round. The losers' po will minus 10. A round will be scored 10-8. 10 The college people hanced the professional ing boxing faster, safer interesting. Go see for Returns to San Diego Rival Contender Associated Press unit 30 homers for San Diego last night but as right fielder for club—the Los Angeles Angels. Series of the infant 1951 season may be the best of the trade. The Angels right fielder Clarence Maddern SF Sheets Have Fun With Winless Seals SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Chronicle and the Call-Bulletin had a lot of fun welcoming the winless Seals to open the home Pacific Coast league baseball season tonight. The Seals lost their first seven PCL games to San Diego and Los Angeles. The Call-Bulletin ran a five column cartoon depicting Joe Fan dragging a badly battered Seal before Sen. Kefauver and demanding "If this ain't a crime, what is?" The Chronicle carried a two-column cut of a sadly perplexed manager Lefty O'Doull gazing at a four column cut of Seals upside down. Across the bottom of the page (instead of at the top, as usual) was the "scream line"—Seals at Home—Down Here. And the Chronicle ran the PCL standing this way: Pacific Coast League W L Pet GB San Diego 6 1 .857 Oakland 5 2 .514 1 Los Angeles 5 2 .714 1 Portland 5 2 .714 1 Hollywood 3 4 .429 3 Seattle 3 4 .429 3 Sacramento 1 6 .143 5 Baseball Briefs By The Associated Press TUCSON — The world champion New York Yankees are becoming more and more worried about the alling arm of pitcher Allie Reynolds. The New Yorkers' No. 2 hurler hasn't pitched an inning of exhibition ball this spring. Instead, Morgan, Only Two Seasons Looks Like Yank Starter I IN NALPH/RODEN Associated Press Sports Writer Tom Morgan, sensational 20-year-old right El Monte, apparently has clinched a starting berth world champion New York Yankees. The youngster has pitched 25 innings ag College Boxing Has Jump on Pros BY RUSS NEWLAND SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—College boxing is refreshingly different from both the professional and regular amateur versions of the sport. It is filled with action, interesting and replete with sportsmanship. Under the collegiate rules, illegal blows are a mark of shame. There are no sneak punches. Any kidney or rabbit punches delivered are strictly accidental, but even so, are rare. Those who appear to deliverately violate this rule are sternly warned and points are deducted. Repeaters get the old heave-ho. Few ever risk such disgrace. Infighting is not restricted but is discouraged. Consequently there is no dangerous butting or hitting below the belt. Baseball Briefs By The Associated Press TUCSON — The world champion New York Yankees are becoming more add more worried about the alluring arm of pitcher Allie Reynolds. The New Yorkers' No. 2 hurler hasn't pitched an inning of exhibition ball this spring. Instead, he has been giving it heat treatments and complete rest. But after trying it out the last couple of days he said "it is kicking up on me again." TUCSON — To hear the New York Yankees talk, George Stirnweiss, their second baseman for seven seasons, is going to be a big help to the Cleveland Indians. Stirnweiss and shortstop Merrill Combs, whom the Tribe obtained Sunday from the St. Louis Browns, are to join the Cleveland club in Houston, Tex., Thursday, first stop on the barnstorming tour eastward. At Phoenix yesterday where the Yanks won an 11-inning game from Cleveland 4-2 on Joe Collins' homer, the New Yorkers praised Stirnweiss generously. "He may help 'em (Cleveland) too much to suit me," Manager Casey Stengel growled. "I learned a lot from Stirnweiss. He's always willing to help and makes a good instructor," second baseman Gerry Coleman said. And Coach Tommy Henrich, an authority on team play, calls Stirnweiss "a good team man." Henrich added that when he saw Stirnweiss with the Brown's last week "he looked in better shape than he did in the last two years." Henrich and Stirnweiss are partners in a New Jersey beer business. Sox Power Slumps With Dropo Out SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — The famed power of the Red Sox dropped a few notches today when Walt Dropo, big, slugging first baseman, left for Boston to have his fractured right wrist treated. First medical reports were that Morgan, Only Two Seasons Looks Like Yank Starter IN NALPH/RODEN Associated Press Sports Writer Tom Morgan, sensational 20-year-old right-handed champion New York Yankees. The youngster has pitched 25 innings against league opposition and has yet to yield an earnest what makes Morgan tick? Good control, a confidence. He has walked only four during his 25 innings. Morgan credits his older brother, Dick, a catcher for the Yankees' Beaumont, Tex., league club, and Bomber Coach Jim Turner for his rise to stardom. "I used to throw to my brother by the hour in our backyard at home," Morgan said. "That's how I learned control so early, just by pitching." Morgan, who has only two years of organized ball behind him, won 17 and lost 8 at Binghampton last year. Yesterday Morgan pitched the first six innings against Cleveland at Phoenix, Ariz., in a game the Yank's won, 4-2, on Joe Collins' home run in the 11th inning. Morgan drove in the Yank's first pair of runs with a home run off Bob Chakales. Morgan's string of consecutive scoreless innings was snapped at 22 when the Indians scored an eight. Rivlin was sentenced in jail in 1949 for a charge of fixing a Madison Saints game between Georgetown University and Manhasset. Hogan said yesterdays talk with Rivlin was rent scandal, that had players or former players local colleges. Five have been arrested. Last week Hogan were scouring the board for the four. Rivlin and three convicted of trying George Washington David Shapiro to lose hattain game by many points. But Shapiro report tempted to authorities scored an upset 7-6 The game was played... Sox Power Slumps With Dropo Out SARASOTA, Fla. (P)—The famed power of the Red Sox dropped a few notches today when Walt Dropo, big slugging first baseman, left for Boston to have his fractured right wrist treated. First medical reports were that Dropo would be out from four to six weeks. The 1950 rookie of the year insisted he'd be back in action in three weeks. Regardless of when he returns, club Manager Steve O'Neill said Billy Goodman will play first base meanwhile. That assignment settled reports Lou Boudreau, erstwhile Cleveland manager and shortstop, would play first. Boudreau presently is listed to play short with Vern Stephens shifting over to third and Bobby Doerr holding down second base and Johnny Pesky going to the bench as the club's ranking utility infielder. Dropo, who had just returned to the Sox lineup after recovering from a pulled muscle, was struck by a Ray Herbert pitch Sunday as the Bostons whipped Detroit, 8-1. Big Walt didn't realize his ulna bone had been cracked and continued playing. The hairline fracture was disclosed yesterday by X-rays. Injuries have affected Dropo's career. He broke his leg two years ago while playing with Sacramento in the Pacific Coast league. Last year he was beaned twice and was out of action a few days. JOE COLLINS unearned run in the fourth. The second Cleveland marker in the sixth was also tainted. Former Indian Bob Muncreif, who pitched the last five innings, was credited with the victory and Steve Gromek was charged with the loss. Excellent pitching by right-handers Gerry Staley and Cloyd Boyer enabled the St. Louis Cardinals to shade the Boston Red Sox, 2-0, at St. Petersburg, Fla. Staley and Boyer limited the Sox to six hits. The Washington Senators defeated their Chattanooga Southern association farm hands, 5-3, at Winter Garden, Fla. The National league champion Philadelphia Phils beat the Brooklyn Dodgers, 8-7, on the wings of a bases loaded triple by Willie Jones in the ninth. The Chicago White Sox had no trouble polishing off Austin of the Big State league, 13-1, but the hapless St. Louis Browns dropped another, this one to San Antonio of the Texas league, 7-3. PEBBLE BEACH (P)—Eight national champions and ex-champs today entered the second annual Pebble Beach invitational tennis tournament April 13, 14 and 15. NBA May Ask Ike Williams To Drop Undefended Crown CHICAGO (P)—The National Boxing association began action today which may strip the world's lightweight boxing championship from Ike Williams for his failure to defend it. Williams has not risked his 135-pound crown since Dec. 5, 1949, when he outpointed Freddie Dawson of Chicago in 15 rounds at Philadelphia. Williams failed to abide by an NBA edict to sign for defense of his title by March 31. Dawson's manager, Harry Rudolph, asked that action be taken on the issue. Executive committee of the NBA are being polled today for a decision on declaring Williams' title vacant. The poll is being taken at the direction of Arch Hindman, NBA president. Hindman acted on a request from Fred Saddy of Milwaukee, chairman of the NBA rating committee. "The decision is up to the 14 members of the executive committee—present officers and past presidents," Hindman said at his Hagerstown, Ind., home. "It will take several days to complete the poll." In Washington, D.C., executive secretary Col. Harvey L. Miller, said Hindman had the legal right if he wished to unseat Williams by order instead of polling members. Miller sald Williams knew such action was being contemplated and had consented that his title be vacated if he did not defend it at the specified date, March 31. Indications are that Williams is ready to forfeit the 135-pound title and enter the current series to decide the recognized successor of Sugar Ray Robinson as 147-pound king. If the committee vacates the crown, Saddy said an elimination tournament probably would be held soon to pick a new lightweight king. "That would include Freddie Dawson, Del Flanagan, Art Aragon and Pierre Montane of France," he added. Another standout 135-pounder is John L. Davis, but he announced at Richmond, Calif., yesterday he was quitting the ring to save the sight of his right eye. Meanwhile, Williams is set in hot Hogan Identifies One of 'Fixers' NEW YORK (AP)—District Attorney Frank S. Hogan has identified one of four men sought in the current collegiate basketball scandal as William Rivlin, convicted of a 1949 cage "fix." The other there were not identified. Rivlin was sentenced to a year in jail in 1949 for a vain attempt to fix a Madison Square Garden game between George Washington university and Manhattan college. Hogan said yesterday he wanted to talk with Rivlin about the current scandal, that has involved 17 players or former players at four local colleges. Five alleged fixers have been arrested. Last week Hogan said his men were scouring the Eastern seaboard for the four men. Rivlin and three others were convicted of trying to bribe George Washington co-captain David Shapiro to lose the Manhattan game by more than 10 points. But Shapiro reported the attempt to authorities and his team scored an upset 71-63 victory. The game was played Jan. 4, 1949. With five teams already entered in this year's rejuvenated City Softball League, city recreation director Don Derr was still looking for a few more today to enable him to round out his schedule. 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