anaheim-gazette 1951-10-17

Scanning Sports By STAN JONES Last year the Colonist football team finished the Sunset League race in third place behind four-time winner Fullerton and runner-up Newport Harbor and ahead of Santa Ana, Orange and Huntington Beach. This season the only team that seems certain of retaining last year's position in the league ladder is champion Fullerton High. They are undefeated in their practice games thus far this year, and although those games really don't prove anything constructive, they do lend one to feel that the team does have possibilities. Certainly a team that has an all-CIF fullback on the team and several returning lettermen on the squad that has beaten some of the better schools in the state, then I think one can't afford to take them too lightly. They are truly the team to beat in the league race this year as they have been for the past four and probably for the next four. They are working on a 22-game reigning streak in league competition. They haven't tested defeat by the hands of a league team since their league opener in 1957 with Newport. The Sailors won that game 7-0, and since then the Braves of Ful... They are truly the team to beat in the league race this year as they have been for the past four and probably for the next four. They are working on a 22-game winning streak in league competition. They haven't tested defeat for the hands of a league team since their league opener in 1957 with Newport. The Sailors won that game 7-0 and since then the Brayers of Fullerton have rolled over everyone connected with the same league they are in. Another team working on a streak is Huntington Beach who hasn't won a league game for over two years. They didn't win a league game last year, the year before and lost their final two in the preceding year. So, it should be some farce Saturday night at Huntington Beach when Fullerton leap out onto the field to tangle with Ed Goddard, the ex-Fullerton coach of last year and his "undefeated" team of 1951. Both Goddard and Dick Spaulding of the Fullerton team have stated that the team that wins this game will go on and win the league race rather easily. This may be right, in the case of Fullerton winning, but if Huntington gets bent, I feel that they will wind up the league season with two and possibly three losses. Anheim has a well rounded team that can be demonstrated in their practice games, keep up with just about any team for one half and play ten match ball for a while at least. They are good and tough in the line and pose a lot of speed in the backfield. Newport is weak from end to end and from quarterback to fullback, but knowing Coach Ralph Reed he is one not to count out when the chips are down and for him, they are down this season. Orange has a new coach directing the Panther attack and with several prospects from out of the league, they could cause some one a little trouble. Santa Ana had a lot of injuries and several players dropped from the squad because of lack of study with the books. They still have Coach Bill Cole and have the largest school enrollment to draw talent from. Even while losing to Fullerton for the last years they blending 35 freshmen and 32 sophomores into a squad that lost 18 lettermen by graduation. "I think most coaches feel that if they have to use green kids in a game, they prefer to put them on defense where they have comparatively fewer things to learn than on offensive," Voights explained. Coast Baseball Top Subject In Ball Probe WASHINGTON UP—Phil Wrigley, owner of the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Pacific coast league team, was today's top-billed witness before Congressmen investigating whether baseball is a monopoly. Wrigley fits right in where yesterday's testimony left off. The House Judiciary subcommittee handling the probe centered all day yesterday on the farm system, and in particular the Pacific coast league. Leslie O'Connor, a Chicago lawyer who is counsel for the coast league, was the chief witness. O'Connor was for 23 years a close adviser to baseball's first commissioner, Judge Kenesaw M. Landis. He told the Congressmen Landis did not like the farm system, but that he, O'Connor, liked it even less. O'Connor said the farm system is "on its way" to destroying the structure of organized baseball. This, he said, was because the farm system allows major teams to hold down good players (if a farm club, for instance, signs a good second baseman, but the major club already has one, the former may be put into "cold storage"); and because minor league farm teams lose revenue through inability to sell players. The farm system allows major league teams to own, or control, minor league teams. But O'Connor said he did not know how baseball could drop the farm system now, without causing considerable upheaval. On the Pacific coast situation, O'Connor gave the Congressmen Growling Grover at QB Grover also plays on or at the left half position at recent scrimmages has proven definite standout. With grover in the line-up the C team will certainly be a teet watch, because they're in places. They don't know which way, but they're going. Assisting Grover in the field are his two halfbacks, Weaver, left and Mickey O'right. Weaver is rated oo if not better than his two oo ers, both who later proved varsity that they were just side of greatness. Both we Sunset League choices, La fullback in 1949 and Leom a halfback last season. Mickey Gouyd Tops So, the Weaver's aren't yet. The other halfback who if he keeps up will make community forget all about Weavers and that is Gouyd. He is fast, deceptive, tri standsout on defense and the leading scorer and ball co He is small, but makes up size in his playing ability. A sure bet for future greats. Dan Salaets Tough on Defense Running from the fullback is another one of the men from the local football ffs and that is Danny Salaets brother is Al Salaets who recently going hog wild on the team at quarterback and brother of Jimmy, another and tough player. Salaets is a demon on d and is one who is rarely from his position on thie But none of these are do what with the strong set serve backs eager and will get into the scrap of thinges. Gonzalez Ready to Step In One such player is Lupe zales who has been out for team only a few weeks and hasn't had a chance to lead of his plays. He is fast, the game well and can himself exceptionally well Orange has a new coach directing the Panther attack and with several prospects from out of the league, they could cause some one a little trouble. Santa Ana had a lot of injuries and several players dropped from the squad because of lack of study with the books. They still have Coach Bill Cole and have the largest school enrollment to draw talent from. Even while losing to Fullerton for the last years they have never taken two severe battings in two consecutive years. Anabeim beat an undermanned Saint team last year by the score 36-0, but knowing the Saint tradition, spirit, coach and team, they aren't going to sit calmly by and let team after team power over them. The heaviest man on Duke's football squad is Leon Siler, sophomore tackle from Greensboro, N.C. He weighs 235 pounds. The University of South Carolina's starting offensive and defensive lines will average the same this season—204 pounds per man. Brandeis University will use the Waltham, Mass., High School basketball gym for home games until the Judges' new gymnasium is completed. The Quantico Marine football team has on its roster players from 27 states and the Territory of Hawaii. MAILING LISTS Complete Coverage FULLEETON — ANAHEIM GARDEN GROVE Call Fullerton 8725-J-4 or Gazette Box 151MC The first completely enclosed starting gate for horse races was put into use during the summer of 1939 at VanCouver, B.C. The farm system allows major league teams to own, or control, minor league teams. But O'Connor said he did not know how baseball could drop the farm system now, without causing considerable upheaval. On the Pacific coast situation, O'Connor gave the Congressmen a peek at a plan he said is being worked out to meet objections from the west. These are that the big leagues are keeping the Pacific coast from having its own big league, or having big league teams moved from the east to the west. He said he could not discuss details, but that one change would be a provision allowing a Pacific coast player to indicate in his contract whether he would be subject to draft by a big league team. Another strong objection from the west coast has been to a baseball law allowing the majors to take one player, at a stipulated price. $10,000 from each Pacific coast team. O'Connor also said the coast loop is thinking about becoming an independent league, freeing itself from its present ties to the eastern majors. He strongly recommended this, in place of Los Angeles or San Francisco taking over present big league franchises. O'Connor said Wrigley had told him he would "rather have Los Angeles than Chicago." The first completely enclosed starting gate for horse races was put into use during the summer of 1939 at VanCouver, B.C. One such player is Lupez zales who has been out for team only a few weeks and hasn't had a chance to lead of his plays. He is fast, the game well and can himself exceptionally well defense. These boys wouldn't do so well if it wasn't for the linemen in front of them to the way. Like the old saying linemen are so good on their team that the backs should get into the game to have privilege of playing behind them. At any rate the boys are tentially good and seem like bet to bottle and annoy some emy passers and runners in the league race gets too far Sabo Leads. The ends on the first uncle Mike Beach and Ronnie Sabo bo is the team's leading passer and is one that surets to mix it up with the opposing players. Beach is new at the sition, but has shown so much provement these past few that he could well spell the difference between a winning loss team. Tackles on the first team the past few days have Frank Dorotti and Vincenb vaney. Both are good and top noch, but will have to keep the first team pos Guards are eager Ed Starne Harold Heinrich, another ber from a long line of foot families from the community Equal to Old Pro Center is Bob Loustau ar Gazette SPORTS Anaheim Cee Team Travels to Santa Ana Tomorrow for Sunset League Opener Tomorrow at 3 p.m., the Anaheim Cee football team will open their Sunset League schedule against the Cee's from Santa Ana on the Saints field. In other league games around the league will find Fullerton's defending champs at Huntington coach fighting the little Gushers while the little gobblets from Newport will travel to Orange. The Anaheim team is supposed to be, and is by all indications, the best Cee team to represent the school in quite a few years. Although they have only played in one game this year, they suppressed the foe (Orange) rather easily and in their scrimmage's did the same. The team, coached by director Athletics at the local high Dick Glover and assisted by Dick Ryan, run and pass from T-foration with Paul Grover being the T-quarterback. Grover has been the inspiration of the team with his steady nerves and brilliant signal-calling. He can pass extremely well combined with his tricky running he presents a dangerous obstacle to the enemy. They never know exactly just what he is going to do. Growling Grover at QB Grover also plays on defense the left half position and in cent scrimmages has proven a finite standout. With growling grover in the line-up the Colonist will certainly be a team to is considered another Gene Geselle on offense and a Mike Patin on defense—he is that good. Game time tomorrow is 3 p.m. on the Santa Ana field and it marks the opening of the Sunset League season for 1951. The locals didn't fair so well last season, but things are bound to change what with this highly-spirited team ready to carry the colors of Anaheim High onto the field. Santa Ana Cee team has only one letterman on the team, Bill Marumoto who is the tailback on the single-wing formation squad. The Saints are coached by first year man, Herb Covington who in past years has been the Bee line coach. In conversation with him today he stated that his Cee's haven't even played in a game Southern Boys Take Over in Football Poll NEW YORK UP—A pair of acces from Texas took all the chips today as the best backs of the week in the Associated Press poll. The winners are Fred Benners. Southern Methodist's one-man aerial 'offensive' who passed for four touchdowns and 336 yards against Notre Dame, and Bobby Dillon of Texas, who made the key defensive play in the bitter Texas-Oklahoma battle. Benners enjoyed his greatest day against the amazed Irish last Saturday—and with a nationwide television audience watching. Unhurried and unruffled, Benners What's wrong with winning Ana Saints football a good victory over won't cure in a hurry? As a matter of fact, the Saints feel including almost two Cole, the coach, that have a great chance to Colonist's attack dead at principal Bowl Saturday no Both teams took on competition during the practice session and beat out with near identical locals winning one games and the Saints none in four attempts. The Saints who have largest school enrollment league should by all right top contention for the little year after year, but past few years, they be just in the role of spoiler. Large Number of Injuries This year they don't be headed for the top due unfortunate reasons—ing injuries and scholars Coach Cole has had to file entfernt in every go to an unusual large nu injuries and a definite book study on the San campus. The Saints command of heaviest forward walls in cuit, with no man under Letterman Dave Sittie Growling Grover at QB Grover also plays on defense in the left half position and in recent scrimmages has proven a definite standout. With growling grover in the line-up the Colonist am will certainly be a team to match, because they're goingaces. They don't know just which way, but they're going. Assisting Grover in the backfield are his two halfbacks, Leroy Weaver, left and Mickey Gouyd, right. Weaver is rated on par, not better than his two broths, both who later proved on the rarity that they were just this lee of greatness. Both were all-net League choices, Larry at fallback in 1949 and Leonard as halfback last season. Mickey Gouyd Tops So, the Weaver's aren't through it. The other halfback is one no if he keeps up will make the immunity forget all about the receivers and that is Gouyd. He is fast, deceptive, tricky, a handout on defense and the team's leading scorer and ball carrier, is small, but makes up for his role in his playing ability. He is sure bet for future greatness. In Salaets Tough on Defense Running from the fullback spot another one of the members on the local football families that is Danny Salaets. His mother is Al Salaets who is currently going bog wild on the Bee gam at quarterback and the mother of Jimmy, another rough and tough player. Salaets is a demon on defense and is one who is rarely faked from his position on the field. It none of these are definite that with the strong set of reactive backs eager and willing to into the scrap of things. Grazers Ready to Step In One such player is Lupe Gonzales who has been out for the run only a few weeks and really isn't had a chance to learn all his plays. He is fast, knows the game well and can handle himself exceptionally well on defense. Santa Ana Cee team has only one letterman on the team, Bill Marumoto who is the tailback on the single-wing formation squad. The Saints are coached by first year man, Herb Covington who in past years has been the Bee line coach. In conversation with him today he stated that his Cee's haven't even played in a game this year, and not even in a scrimmage, so he really didn't know what to expect from his squad. Tarzan Ted to Be at Wrestling Ring Monday Two wrestling heroes of the week at the Orange County Athletic club—Carlos Guzman, Mexico City ace, and Don Arnold, San Diego strong-boy — today were signed to share the main event spotlight Monday night at the Hwy. 101 arena. The double main event will pit Guzman against Tarzan Ted Christy and Arnold against Brother Frank Jares. A newcomer, reputed to be the most promising youth developed in Texas rings in recent years, Cowboy Bob Clay, will make his bow in one of the supporting matches. Clay draws Hardboiled Hardy. The famed Black Panther, who hasn't shown in this section since his scrambles against Baron Leone, Gorgeous George and others meets the rough Polish giant, Firpo Zbyszko, in the special attraction. The University of Arizona basketball team last season won its sixth consecutive Border Conference title. It's Orange Juice for Vitamin C! Southern Methodist's one-man aerial 'offensive' who passed for four touchdowns and 336 yards against Notre Dame, and Bobby Dillon of Texas, who made the key defensive play in the bitter Texas-Oklahoma battle. Benners enjoyed his greatest day against the amazed Irish last Saturday—and with a nationwide television audience watching. Unhurried and unruffled, Benners completed 22 of 42 passes against a team that had prepared for a passing attack but could do nothing to stop it. Dillon provided the winning points in Texas' 9-7 win over Oklahoma. He tackled Sooner halfback Frank Silva in the end zone for a safety. He also returned two punts 59 yards, intercepted a pass and ran it back 16 yards and made several important tackles. Other stars: Johnny Bright, Drake's record-holding runner, scored four touchdowns, ran for 202 yards and passed for 84 more as Drake whipped Detroit, 26-6. It was "John Bright night." Tribe Second Sacker In for Trouble EL PASO, Tex. (P)—Promoter Ray Murphy says he will file a claim against Beto Avila, Cleveland Indian second baseman, because the Mexican has failed to join Murphy's all-star squad. Following last night's game here in which the Americans beat the Nationals, 6-5, Murphy told newsmen he intends to submit a full report to Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick. He said Avila had promised him in a telephone conversation to meet the barnstorming Majors in El Paso. Avila did not show up in Denver where he was supposed to play Sunday. The 1912 eruption of Mt. Katmal, Alaska, was heard 750 miles. The Saints have a veteran back in 175-pound Dick but he has played second to Bob Switzer, 160, when fer has been fit to play, seldom because of injury. Darrell Fishburn and Jlick, 175, are the starting backs in the Cole Jones single wing with Go 164, as the No. one full The Saints have a squad with nine seniors starting line-up and eight second string. Usually, one powers in the league, then haven't been serious coor for the title for the past t and they are just about start snapping out of their campus. The Saints command o heaviest forward walls in cuit, with no man under Letterman Dave Sittig and Monte Davis, 175, the wing posts with Frank Torres, 200 and so Bill Dobbs at tackles; John Bergen, 193 and Devig. 191.at guards and Dicord. 177.at center. Heavy Linemen The second combine is heavy with Humberto and Ward Renshaw, both ends; letterman Bill Milk and Ivan France, 185, at Baxter Linman, 185, and Oldenbrook, 195, at gua Dave King, 182.at center. Several men on the second will undoubtedly open starting line-up due to stant-changes made each. The Saints have a veteran back in 175-pound Dick but he has played second to Bob Switzer, 160, when fer has been fit to play, seldom because of injury. Darrell Fishburn and Jlick, 175 are the starting backs in the Cole Jones single wing with Go 164, as the No. one full The Saints have a squad with nine seniors starting line-up and eight second string. Usually, one powers in the league, then haven't been serious coor for the title for the past t and they are just about start snapping out of their campus. Minnesota won the first Conference basketball chap ship in 1906. NATIONAL Oct. 14th Don't Delay... Santa Ana Saints Threatening to Sew Wild Oats What's wrong with winless Santa Ana Saints football team that a good victory over Anaheim won't cure in a hurry? As a matter of fact, nothing! In fact, the Saints feel to a man, including almost two men, Bill Cole, the coach, that the Saints have a great chance to stop the Colonist's attack dead at the Municipal Bowl Saturday night. Both teams took on similar competition during the recent practice session and both came out with near identical records—the locals winning one in four games and the Saints winning none in four attempts. The Saints who have the largest school enrollment in the league should by all rights be in top contention for the league title year after year, but in the past few years, they have been just in the role of spoiler. Large Number of Injuries This year they don't seem to be headed for the top due to rather unfortunate reasons—those being injuries and scholastic woes. Coach Cole has had to field a different team in every game due to an unusual large number of injuries and a definite lack of book study on the Santa Ana campus. The Saints command one of the heaviest forward walls in the circuit, with no man under 175. Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1951 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Ward will Tackle Foe with Teeth COLLEGE PARK, Md. (P)—All-America guard Bob Ward of Maryland modestly tried to sidetrack pre-season interviewers by talking about "my brother at Columbia who's going to be good, too." Not quite as good as he, though. The 23-year-old Bob was voted Associated Press lineman of the week for leading Maryland in the 43-7 wreck of Georgia Saturday, although he played 37 minutes with a broken finger. Al, 20-year-old defensive end, was among those nominated for the same honor for his part in Columbia's 14-0 triumph over Yale. It's the first time in the Associated Press lineman voting that brothers have been nominated for the same honor. An older brother, Jim, was captain of the 1949 Columbia team. Bob was chosen lineman of the week over 12 others, including All-America's Les Richter, California guard, and Jim Weatherall, Oklahoma tackle. Other nominees included Bill McColl, Stanford end. Bob has been a regular guard since his first game as a freshman. His teammates have voted him their most valuable player every year. Trainer Duke Wyre of Maryland sums up the feeling Ward produces in those who've seen him play. Asked if a broken finger suffered against Georgia will hamper his performance? Colonist Foes Hold Edge in Statistics Team statistics for the Anaheim varsity's four practice games with Redlands (6-7), Chaffey (9-23, Citrus (19-6) and Coquina (7-12) show that first downs are the same for the Colonists and their opponents while the yardage gained is in the favor of the enemy. Anaheim's opponents have tried more passes and have run the ball more and as a result hold too edge over the locals in regard to team statistics for the first four games of the 1951 grid season. Neither Anaheim nor its opponents have scored one single point in the first quarter of their games and each of the other periods are teped by opponent scoring. SUMMARY FOR FOUR PRACTICE GAMES | A | Opp | | :--- | :--- | | First Downs | 21 | 11 | | Net Rushing | 278 | 452 | | Passes Attempted | 35 | 55 | | Passes Completed | 18 | 18 | | Intercepted by | 5 | 1 | | Yards on Passes | 231 | 207 | | Punts (no) | 15 | 19 | | Average Punt | 32.5 | 34 | | Average Punt Return | 3 | 7.5 | | Kickoff (no.) | 10 | 11 | | Average Kickoff | 48 | 40 | | Average Kickoff Return | 23 | 17 | | Punches | 11 | 2 | | Own Recovered | 1 | 6 | | Opponents' Recovered | 2 | 6 | | Peatles | 27 | 30 | | Yards Lost on Penalties | 185 | 220 | Total Gain from Scrimmage | 609 | 659 | Scoring | 38 | 43 | Score by Quarters Anaheim: 0/12/13/13=38 Opponents: 0/12/13/14=48 be headed for the top due to rather unfortunate reasons—those being injuries and scholastic woes. Coach Cole has had to field a different team in every game due to an unusual large number of injuries and a definite lack of book study on the Santa Ana campus. The Saints command one of the heaviest forward walls in the circuit, with no man under 175. Letterman Dave Sitton, 185; and Monte Davis, 175, open at the wing posts with Captain Frank Torres, 200 and sophomore Bill Dobbs at tackles; Veteran John Bergen, 193 and Dick Aarvig, 191, at guards and Dick Crawford, 177, at center. Heavy Linemen The second combine is just as heavy with Humberto Valdivia and Ward Renshaw, both 160, at ends; letterman Bill Miller, 190, and Ivan France, 185, at tackles; Baxter Linman, 185, and Henry Oldenbrook, 195, at guards and Dave King, 182, at center. Several men on the second team will undoubtedly open in the starting line-up, due to the constant changes made each week. The Saints have a veteran tailback in 175-pound Dick Bennett, but he has played second fiddle to Bob Switzer, 160, when the latter has been fit to play, which is seldom because of injuries. Darrell Fishburn and Jack Halick, 175, are the starting blocking backs in the Cole-Howard Jones single wing with Gene Parr, 164, as the No. one fullback. The Saints have a mature squad with nine seniors in the starting line-up and eight on the second string. Usually, one of the powers in the league, the Saints haven't been serious contenders for the title for the past two years and they are just about due to start snapping out of their slump. Minnesota won the first Western Conference basketball championship in 1906. Indian Chief not Ready for Knife NEW YORK (UP) If Allie Reynolds has his way, his good-albeit rattling—right elbow will continue sounding like a pair of castanets next season. The Chief, first pitcher in American League history to hurl two no-hit games in one season, has decided not to have his elbow operated on for removal of some loose bone chips. "I was pitching too well down the stretch to take a chance on an operation now," he said. "Naturally Dr. (George) Bennett cannot guarantee the result of an operation. As a matter of fact, he says the elbow is much improved over last spring." Ted Kluszewski of the Cincinnati Reds has never made a sacrifice hit since he has been in the major leagues. DOORS OPEN Weekdays 6:45 Sat. & Sun. 1:41 Gala Reopening Tomorrow 6:45 P.M.! FREE ORCHIDS TO THE FIRST 150 LADIES! —TWO GREAT, ALL ACTION HITS— "WARPATH" with ★ EDMOND OBRIEN ★ DEAN JAGGER "IRON MAN" with ★ JEFF CHANDLER ★ EVELYN KEYES MINNESOTA WON THE FIRST WESTERN Conference basketball championship in 1906. 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