anaheim-gazette 1951-12-04

How many fans recall the sight in La Palma park when the Anaheim Colonist varsity football team held the Redlands Terriers scoreless for two quarters then had to take a defeat, 7-6, after playing a real spine-tingler? In that game quarterback Len Kolb tossed the ball eight times and completed the throws six times, but for only 51 yards. Aaron Peralta, halfback, scored the lone Anaheim TD with only six minutes left on the game from 12 yards out. That score was set up on an eight yard run by fullback John Steinborn and on passes from Kolb to end Jim Holve for 12 yards and to end Dean Philpott for ten yards. The following week the Colonists traveled to Ontario and lost to Chaffey's Tigers by the rout, 23-6. As the season was to end, that game in Ontario was the worst game of the season for the Colonists. Gain 27 Yards on Ground In that contest they could only pound out three first downs compared to the Tigers five and on the ground the locals made only tiny yardage gain of 27 compared to the host's 115 yards. In the game Kolb attempted 14 passes and completed eight for 73 yards, but completed only two in the first half, which was the worst from the local standpoint. It should be brought out houwwerrus came on with a rush in the waning minutes to edge the locals 12-7 in the final practice game of the 1951 grid season. Anaheim then started their battle of Sunset League competition and as events turned out, they made it a very prosperous one. They blanked Santa Ana 26-0 with Aaron Peralta running for over 100 yards and a 9.48 average per carry. Anaheim rolled up 213 yards on the ground to Santa Ana's minus eight yards. Slim Halftime Lead At Huntington Beach Anaheim held a slim half time lead of 13-7, but went on to win the game which was billed as the game for the runner up position in the league standings by the score 20-7. In that game John Steinborn was averaging over 40 yards on his punts. Then came the game which was a natural. Fullerton was undefeated and had a reportedly strong team headed by all-CIF fullback Don Hudson and his co-worker Duane Pennington. As the results turned out Glenn Kaminsky, Dan Berg, Bill Miller, Steinborn and Kolb led the Colonists to a decisive 13-7 victory and the go ahead sign to the league title. Anaheim then blanked Newport Harbor 14-0 although outgained on the ground highlighted by the hard running of Tarace Rex Bell. The following week Tennessee Top Ranking AP Grid Poll NEW YORK (UP)—The city of Tennessee, picketed season Associated Press the most likely college team to succeed, did just wound up today as the No. 1 club for 1951. It first time Tennessee won rating since the poll was curated in 1936. In the tenth and final of the year, Coach Bob Volunteers received 1 place votes out of 307 candidates's sports writers and casters. Tennessee, which meet land in the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans, rack total of 2706 points to Michigan State, which voted No. 2 with 1048 votes and 2609 points.State had been tabbed as 2 team in the pre-season. The No. 1 ranking for see gives the Vols the Hugh O'Donnell memorial emblematic of the nation's ball championship.Father nell, after whom the trophy named, was president of Dame from 1940 to 1950.trophy will become the possession of the school it three times.Michigan Dame and Oklahoma a Tennessee have a leg trophy. During the season just Tennessee was voted No.of the 10 weeks in which In that contest they could only pound out three first downs compared to the Tigers five and on the ground the locals made only tiny yardage gain of 27 compared to the host's 115 yards. In the game Kolb attempted 14 passes and completed eight for 73 yards, but completed only two in the first half, which was the worst from the local standpoint. It should be brought out, however, that ace center and linebacker Gene Geselle was not suited up for the battle, being sidelined with a leg injury. As A turned out, they really didn't strain themselves very much. They more or less floundered around for a hair, then started to play, but by then all their fighting spirit was badly beaten and that's the way the game ended, the Colonists badly liten. But it was to be the last time of the year for them to be in such a state. The following week Anaheim held scoreless for a quarter, managed to walk off the field at half time tied 0-6, but a seven yard dash over left tackle by Stanborn put the locals ahead and they went on to win the game 19-6 over a Citrus eleven. Tough Covina's Calts The next opponent for Anaheim was a highly-rated Covina team who was defending champ of their league and carrying a large ruler of players from that championship team. The score at halftime was 0-0 and at the end of the third quarter 7-0 in favor of Anaheim. CIT LAST DAY—Doors Open 0:45 p.m. "GOLDEN GIRL" "FLIGHT TO MAES" Duane Pennington. As the results turned out Glenn Kaminsky, Dan Berg, Bill Miller, Steinborn and Kolb led the Colonists to a decisive 13-7 victory and the go ahead sign to the league title. Anaheim then blanked Newport Harbor 14-0 although outgained on the ground highlighted by the hard running of Tarace Rex Bell. The following week the locals went on a scoring rampage and bowled over the Panthers from Orange, 40-0 to advance into the CIF playoffs and to extend their league wins to seven. The locals lost in the playoffs to Santa Monica Friday night 20-12, but not before giving the Vikes one big score and a hard fought ball game. At least the victors knew that the Sunset League champs were just that—champs. Yes, it was a long season, but one filled with many colorful, exciting events that will be remembered for a long long time. One would easily forget all the work that went on along and behind the sidelines—the hard work put in by the coaches, Clare Van Hoorebeke and his assistant John Wallin and last, but certainly not least the tedious, hard work of scout Bill Hicks. Although the team ended up with only a fair win-loss record (6-4) the work put in by all certainly was not unwarranted. It paid off with a league title, an undefeated loop season, a victory over Fullerton, a chance and participation in the CIF playoffs, an opportunity to display their abilities against one of the top teams in the Southland and a chance to play one of the greatest sports in the nation. It must surely be considered a successful season. LOS ANGELES (UP)—The total cost of medical care has risen less than the cost of living, and most of the increase is due to hospital charges, Dr. John W. Cline, president of the American Medical Association, asserted today. LONG BEACH (UP)—Melvin E. Hewitt, 27, revived by heart mes THUNDER on the HILL Virginia Mayo - Dennis Morgan "PAINTING the CLOUDS WITH SUNSHINE" LAST DAY— Doors Open 8:45 p.m. "GOLDEN GIRL" "FLIGHT TO MARS" STARTS WEDNESDAY — Jim Lundigan - June Haver — in "LOVE NEST" — and HANDOLPH SCOTT MAN IN THE SADDLE" LOS ANGELES (P)—The total cost of medical care has risen less than the cost of living, and most of the increase is due to hospital charges, Dr. John W. Cline, president of the American Medical Association, asserted today. LONG BEACH (P)—Melvin E. Hewitt, 27, revived by heart message 15 minutes after his death, has not regained his reasoning powers and may be transferred to a mental hospital if his condition does not improve. For Health, East California Fruit Orange DRIVE-IN THEATRE ROADWAY AT PLAZAHA x1 3-8071 Orange 169 FIRST WITH THE BEST FOR THE SEASON! SNOW STARTS AT 6:45 ★ BOX OFFICE OPENS 6:15 WHEN WORLD'S COLLIDE In Earth-Sharing Color by TECHNICOLOR Produced by GEORGE PAL • RUDOLPH MATÉ Screenplay by Sydney Behre Based on a novel by Leon Bahner and Philip Wyde A Paramount Picture —and ON THE LOOSE Friday Dec. 7th MIDNITE IN AMERICA 10 AND SECULAR PROGRAM SPODK SHOW AT STATE ACADEMY TALL OUT OF YOU Saturday Dec. 8th Tennessee Wins Top Ranking in AP Grid Poll NEW YORK (UP)—The University of Tennessee, picked in a pre-season Associated Press poll as the most likely college football team to succeed, did just that and wound up today as the nation's No. 1 club for 1851. It was the first time Tennessee won the top rating since the poll was inaugurated in 1936. In the tenth and final AP poll of the year, Coach Bob Neyland's Volunteers received 139 first-place votes out of 307 cast by the nation's sports writers and sports-casters. Tennessee, which meets Maryland in the Sugar Bowl game Jan. 1 at New Orleans, racked up a total of 2706 points to beat out Michigan State, which was ranked No. 2 with 1048 first-place votes and 2609 points. Michigan State had been tabbed as the No. 2 team in the pre-season poll. The No. 1 ranking for Tennessee gives the Vols the Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell memorial trophy, emblematic of the national football championship. Father O'Donnell, after whom the trophy was named, was president of Notre Dame from 1940 to 1948. The trophy will become the permanent possession of the school winning it three times. Michigan, Notre Dame and Oklahoma and now Tennessee have a leg on the trophy. During the season just ended, Tennessee was voted No. 1 in six of the 10 weeks in which the poll seen at the Highway 101 arena with Billy Varga last night at the Orange County Athletic club for what Varga did to them two weeks ago, but they couldn't make the grade in their effort to down Varga and Krippler Karl Davis. Davis and the former "hero" turned "villain" scored a two out of thee fall win after one of the wildest tag team wrestling brawls Big Deal Brewing Over Gil Hodges Going to Phillies COLUMBUS, O. (UP)—A giant three-team player trade involving Brooklyn, Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Phillies is brewing at the minion league convention today. It may be consummated at the big league meeting in New York over the week end. The transaction represents more than $750,000 worth of talent. If the deal can be worked out—and only one player stands in the way—here is what happen: The Fhills will get slugging first baseman Gil Hodges, No. 1 man in their want list, and rookie shortstop Bobby Morgan of Brooklyn. They will give up outfielders Del Ennis, Dick Sisler, first baseman Eddie Waitkus and the choice of pitcher Bubba Church or Russ Meyer. The Dodgers will send Ennis and pitcher Ralph Branca to the Reds for pitcher Herman Wehmeler and outfielder Gayle Becker. Becker brothers got even seen at the Highway 101 arena this year. Davis and Varga won the first and third, the latter fall when Varga booted George Becker and Davis covered him for the pinner. Fans were treated to a thrilling scientific split fall draw in the semi-final between Carlos Guzman and Dave Levin. Guzman won the first fall. Levin the second and they were hard at it when the 45-minute time ran out. Black Panther notch: another victory in his drive for a rematch with Baron Leone and the championship belt. He defeated Hard-boiled Hardy in straight falls. It was announced that the club will close after the Dec. 17 event for the holiday season and that every effort would be made to obtain the "Panther"-Leone match for one of the two remaining dates, next Monday or the week after. Proposal Greeted From Two Sides Over Thorpe Medals NEW YORK (UP)—Proposals to restore to Jim Thorpe the medals the nation's greatest all-around athlete won at the 1912 Olympic games in Stockholm have been received with mixed reactions in both this country and Europe. The medals, along with trophies presented by the Czar of Russia and the King of Sweden, were taken from Thorpe when he was Hill, whose contract year affair, made no it. He merely disbanded team's 19-12 loss to N.C. in the season finale, co-rugged, hard and clean. The Irish, he added lot stronger than we had to believe. How we we the favorite, I don't know. Jumbo Joe Stydahar Angeles Rams waxed recounting his team's Gil Turner in Winners Role Over Mario Trigo PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Punchers, boxers, right handers and now a left hinder—they've allied and failed against young I Turner, Philadelphia's welterweight sensation. The 21-year-old Negro still is beaten as a result of last night's victory over Mario Trigo, Mexican hitter from Los Angeles, while the cards of the judges, feree and Associated Press allowed Turner winning an easy 8th victory, Gil was a little dispointed. Turner wanted to add Trigo the 22 other opponents he has apped since turning pro some months ago. After all, Trigo is the same fighter who less than two months ago fought a drew with New York's Billy Graham, leading contender for Kid Gavilan's welterweight title. And Graham is the lad who not so long ago lost a questionable verdict to Gavilan. Turner felt a kayo would look very impressive. But Gil couldn't knock out the tough little Mexican. He had trouble solving Trigo's southpaw style. He hit Trigo plenty with his usual flashy display of machinegun punching. But he couldn't get set for a real damaging blow. Turner won a unanimous verdict. Judge Lou Tress gave him seven rounds to three; Judge Dave Beloff gave him 9-1 and Referee Charley Daggert carded it 8-1-1. The AP score read nine and one Over Thorpe Medals NEW YORK (AP)—Proposals to restore to Jim Thorpe the medals the nation's greatest all-around athlete won at the 1812 Olympic games in Stockholm have been received with mixed reactions in both this country and Europe. The medals, along with trophies presented by the Czar of Russia and the King of Sweden, were taken from Thorpe when he was ruled a professional for having played minor league baseball. He was a student at Carlisle Indian Institute in Pennsylvania at the time. The 63-year-old Indian, in need of financial aid, recently underwent an operation for removal of a skin cancer on his lip. He is living in New York and hopes to organize an All Indian song and dance troupe. Prominent sportsmen and businessmen have organized a "fair play for Thorpe committee" with return of the Indian's medals its chief objective. The committee also plans a testimonial fund raising dinner. The decathlon medal won by Thrope at Stockholm was awarded to runnerup Hugo Weislander of Sweden by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) the pentathlon medal was given to runnerup Ferdinand Bie of Norway. "Oh, so he wants it back again, eh?" said the 61-year-old Weislander when the Associated Press in Stockholm informed him of the campaign. "Well, it isn't the first time. This case pops up at regular intervals, and more often than not, the Americans speak of the 'stubborn Swede,' making me feel like the villian although I never meant any harm." This whole business has been tormenting me during the past 20-odd years to such an extent that I've often been tempted to throw the thing in the lake. LOS ANGELES (AP)—Al Lamont, USC's 6-foot 5-inch basketball center, had more than his share of trouble yesterday. During scrimmage he suffered a possible broken nose, later, as he was leaving the gym, his hand slipped off a door and smashed. TRUE ENOUGH DON'T RUB IT IN! AVERAGE MAN CAN USUALLY RANK AT THE RATE OF A HORSEPOWER FREE OF HIS ARMS... COLORFUL QUARTER HORSE RACING THRILLING SPECTATOR SPORT WITH TRUE WESTERN FLAVOR STARTING TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAYS LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE Photo patrol - photo finish PARI-MUTUELS POST TIME-First Race 1 P.M. Weekdays 12:15 P.M. Saturday LICENSED BY CALIFORNIA'S HORSE RACING BOARD SPECIAL BUSSES DAILY! TANNER BUSSES Direct to Track Last bus leaves ROSSLYN HOTEL, 5th and Main, Los Angeles, 1 hour before post time. Last bus leaves WILTON HOTEL, Long Beach, 34 hr. before post time. World's Fastest Horses! Plenty of action 9 exciting races Located on VESSELS' RANCH # miles east of Long Beach. See map for directions. PLENTY OF FREE PARKING. Tanner Busses from Los Angeles and Long Beach daily. FROM LA: IMPERIAL BAY COAST RIVER VESSELS' RANCH 70 ST. LONG BEACH BE 701 LOS ANGELES (P)—AI Lamont, USC's 6-foot 5-inch basketball center, had more than his share of trouble yesterday. During scrimmage he suffered a possible broken nose, later, as he was leaving the gym, his hand slipped off a door and smashed through a pane of glass. Gazette SPORTS Hill Expects to Use Single-Wing For 1952 Trojans LOS ANGELES UA—Nobody has signed yet, but Athletic Director Willis O. Hunter of Southern California says the school expects to retain Jess Hill as head football coach. Hunter told the southern California football writers yesterday that little remains but simple formalities and Hill's approval. Hunter wouldn't discuss terms. Hill in his freshman year as grid coach guided the Trojans to a 7-4 record. He hasn't been consulted, Hunter added, but the school anticipates no objections. That Hill expects to be around awhile was indicated when he announced after the Notre Dame game he plans to use the single-wing exclusively next season. Hill, whose contract is a one-year affair, made no mention of it. He merely discussed his team's 19-12 loss to Notre Dame in the season finale, calling it "a rugged, hard and clean game." The Irish, he added, were "a lot stronger than we had been led to believe. How we were made the favorite, I don't know." Jumbo Joe Stydahar of the Los Angeles Rams waxed jubilant in recounting his team's 4-17 victory. Jess Hill to be Speaker Tonight At Football Banquet, 6:30 in Anaheim High School Cafeteria Tonight the annual football banquet will be held in the Anaheim union high school cafeteria at 6:30 and the public is cordially invited to be present and guests of the school. The main speaker of the evening will be Jess Hill, head football coach at the University of Southern California this past year and who is reportedly ready to sign a one to three year contract. Hill is one of the Trojans' outstanding athletes. He came to USC from Long Beach and River-side schools and engraved his name onto their long list of former great athletes by his many outstanding achievements in sports at the university. He was a standout football player, broad jumper on the track squad and a top notch baseball player. He set an IC 4A broad jump mark which stood for years and upon leaving college took up playing baseball for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia A's. A year ago he took over head coaching duties of the Trojan track team and directed the national championship team. Hill, whose contract is a one-year affair, made no mention of it. He merely discussed his team's 19-12 loss to Notre Dame in the season finale, calling it "a rugged, hard and clean game." The Irish, he added, were "a lot stronger than we had been led to believe. How we were made the favorite, I don't know." Jumbo Joe Stydahar of the Los Angeles Rams waxed jubilant in recounting his team's 42-17 triumph over the Chicago Bears. "That was our best game by far," he said, "but we msut repeat it this week against the Detroit Lions or we have no chance at all for the division title." That the Rams have not lost to Detroit in five years impressed Stydahar not at all. He said, "our scouts report that the Lions are the strongest team in our conference." Four basketball coaches also were on hand with predictions for the season. John Wooden of UCLA foresaw Stanford and USC battling it out for the Pacific Coast Conference Southern Division title, won by UCLA the past three years. Forrest Twogood of USC said his regulars will start showing improvement this week, and Scotty McDonald of Loyola called his defense "miserable." Pepperdine hopes to offset its lack of height with speed, declared Duck Howell. COLUMBUS, O. (UP) — Jack Sheehan, general manager of Springfield of the International League, announced today an even up trade with Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast League. Springfield swapped pitcher Don Watkins for Jess Dobernic, also a hurler. North Dakota mines three million tons of lignite annually. Savitt Rallies For Tennis Win Over Aussie Rose MELBOURNE, Australia (UP) — Dick Savitt, of Orange, N.J., and Vic Seixas of Philadelphia—two of Uncle Sam's main hopes of recovering the Davis Cup—slashed their way into the semi-finals of the Victorian Tennis Championships today. Savitt, fighting like a tiger, battled back to overcome Australia's Mervyn Rose, 6-1, 2-6, 4-7, 7-5, 7-5. Their bitter two-hour battle had 4000 fans tensed at the edges of their seats. Seixas, who is making a strong bid for a singles berth on the Davis Cup squad, scored an easy 6-4; 8-6, 6-1 triumph over Ted Schroeder of La Crescentia, Calif. However, all wasn't glory for Uncle Sam's crew. One of America's brightest stars—Tony Trabert of Cincinnati—was sent to the sidelines by Frank Sedgman of Australia, 6-2, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. Big Ken McGregor of Australia trimmed countryman Ken Rosewall, 6-3, 9-7, 6-3. The semi-finals pit Savitt against McGregor and Seixas against Sedgman. But director of athletics, Willis O. Hunter, stuck by his choice, Hill, and that's the way the final selection remained—head football coach Jess Hill in his first big college football coaching job. Win Two or Three After the Trojans finished their 1950 grid season in such a poor way, hardly nobody expected Hill and his staff to do any better with the Trojans than win two or three games. But Hill completely surprised even the most optimistic followers to the Trojan war horse as he led the Trojans to victories over Washington State, Army, Texas Christian, Washington, and defending coast champ, California. It truly was a great first year for Hill and his staff. Hill is considered one of the top after dinner speakers in the area and he will certainly speak on some colorful exciting events of the past year tonight for all who will be in the high school cafeteria. Dinner will start at 6:30. Paul H. Demaree, principal and district superintendent of the school system of Anaheim, will be the master of ceremonies and will award the letters to the deserving football players on the varsity, junior varsity, Bee and Cee teams. GAMBIER, O. (UP) — The Ohio Athletic Conference yesterday banned spring football practice for its 14 member colleges. PASADENA (UP) — Tyler junior college's unbeaten football team is due in here this afternoon for its Saturday date with Pasadena City College in the Sixth Annual Junior Rose Bowl game. for the finest in Holiday Cheer! WORLD'S LARGEST SELLING KENTUCKY WHISKEY OLD Sunny Brook "Cheerful as its Name" BRAND THE OLD SUNNY BROOK COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY