anaheim-gazette 1951-12-20

Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1879 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anahiem, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1869, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: $5 per month by carrier or $15 per year by carrier or multi-member of the Associated Press—The Associated Press is entitled exclusive to the use for republication of all the local news published in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX BEILER Assistant Publisher LEONARD KREIDT Editor STANLEY JONES Sporcer Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager B. D. NELLEN Assistant Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager DON YOUNG Circulation Manager Nervous boom... The longer the business boom lasts the more nervous people get about the chance of a slump coming soon—after the old adage that everything that goes up must come down. "We are in the longest business boom on record in this country," the Cleveland Trust Co., notes in its business bulletin released this week. "With temporary interruptions, it has lured more than 11 years." And the National Association of Credit Men warns today: "The end of the synthetic prosperity, in which industry has operated for so many months, may come sooner than is now anticipated." But the Cleveland Trust Co., is a lot more cheerful—it seen few pensions probably will drop off. The bank guesses that total dollar volume of construction in 1952 will be from five to 10 per cent lower than this year—but that's still quite high. "Home building will decline by at least 15 per cent, and perhaps by more than 20 per cent," the bank predicts, believing that supplies will be harder to get and also that demand for new homes will be less. The cost of living is likely to be higher, "but not much higher," the bank says hopefully. Whole-sale prices may work higher, but raw material prices in general probably will not average much above the 1951 level. Retail sales should top this day. Death Scheduling Mr. X' This W By T HOLLYWOOD — With these days almost at our front door galley filling the air, this will come as a shock, for where in the United States a man who may have heard first part of KNX-CBS, starting traffic documentary Silent Million," just Friday but one thing is certain; he hear the second half when broadcast. He's the part you've heard ferred to us Mr. X, and who second part is released. Mr. X be dead. Nearly one million sons have died in traffic accident and the millionth. Mr. X meet death about the end of week, according to word from National Safety Council in cage. On the day his death onewspapers and radio star throughout the country wni notified and the second ha"The Silent Million" will be as early as possible on that day. For those of you who make it, I can only say that the break east last Friday night was of the most dramatic and shaping documentaries this list has ever heard. Prize whnewsman Cameron Cornell six weeks accumulating 72 minutes reels of soo IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Ganttle BY MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago December, 1876 Alfred Carrillo brother of the Los Angeles city marshal met with a serious accident Friday night. While riding along his beat, his horse accidently slipped into an excavation which had been made for the reception of gas maids and Mr. Carrillo was thrown violently to the ground, breaking his arm and sustaining other injuries. A sample of rails made on the ranch of Mr. Leonard Parker of the mucus grape was brought to our office on Friday. The rails are equal to the imported in flavor and appearance and are put up in excellent shape. Mr. Louis Mendelson arrived yesterday from San Rafael, Lower California. W. H. Blennnerhassett was a visitor in town from Los Angeles yesterday. Henry Burdorf of Fullerton was in Anaheim on a business trip yesterday. 25 Years Ago December, 1926 Skeptics who have feared that Southern California was facing another dry season have had all their doubts dispelled by the action of the elements within the last three weeks. Practically five inches of water has fallen during that period and old-timers who are not afraid to prophey, have been squinting at the moon and reading the stars, predict that the precipitation this season will be far above the normal. In fact, they hint that the Santa Ana river will go on the rampage again after a perhaps by more than 20 percent," the bank predicts, believing that supplies will be harder to get and also that demand for new homes will be less. The cost of living is likely to be higher; "but not much higher," the bank says hopefully. Whole-sale prices may work higher, but raw material prices in general probably will not average much above the 1951 level. Retail sales should top this year, perhaps by more than five per cent, the bank says, because of the public's large purchasing power and its need to replace goods it bought a year ago in a war-scare spree. To supply this demand, business has both the large stock of finished goods now on hand, and the great productive capacity of the nation's factories. The defense program will spur some output but habble others by controls over sources materials. This will hold industrial production in general just about the same level or a little higher. In last week's broadcast it is to 8:30 p.m., a time deliberately selected to catch motorists in homeward bound automobiles were heard the moons of the victims, the mumblings of drunk who protested they had only one drink, the solemn voice traffic officer as he informs family of the death of a husband and father. In one of the most terrific heart-rending sequences thisumnist has ever listened to, nell caught with his tape recorder, convulsive weeping of mother whose 8-year-old daughter had just been struck by a car and run driver. Screams from child, in the background, heard as the mother sobbed and over, "Mercy, Lord Jesus." Please, don't let Mr. X be off of the readers of this column. OBLOOM FROM AN By W. WE ARE HAPPY TO the "nameless" statue (pilstanding at the northeast) being solved. It commemorates Polish actress of the 19th Anaheim in 1876 intending of quiet farm life near Anaheim but who later went to San Francisco, returned to the foothills and went on to the heights of great career in this country. The actress lived various cations in Orange county over period of 33 years, at one as one of the colonists on a remote Placentia avenue. A sample of rains made on the ranch of Mr. Leonard Parker of the muscat grape was brought to our office on Friday. The rains are equal to the imported in flavor and appearance and are put up in excellent shape. Mr. Louis Mendelson arrived yesterday from San Rafael, Lower California. T. A. Darling, agent at the depot, will move into his new house today. 50 Years Ago December 1901 Miss Blanch Mitchell has been in town the past week the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Cadman. News from Los Angeles is that the city was thrown into a whirl of excitement on Monday by the announcement that Henry J. Fleischman, cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, had absconded, taking with him a large sum of money, said to be over $100,000. Fleischman has been connected with the bank since 1875. Both L. W. Helman, president and W. H. Telman, vice-president, gave out interviews, saying that the fact of the robbery would make no difference in the bank, which is not in the least handicapped by the loss. Among the latest novelties of this season are the bathing parties of Bolsa Chica. Senator Jones and Mr. Mache drove through the best lands west of town yesterday. Planting operations will soon begin. The storm that drifted in from the ocean Wednesday, brought an ice blast with it and about two inches of rain fell in three hours. The rain was accompanied by hail. The memory of the oldest inhabitant can not recall a hailstorm equal to it. It hailed almost an hour, and when it passed on, it left the streets, sidewalks, lawns and gardens buried under a coating of ice pellets. The stones were too small to do any damage to fruits or vegetables. The previous rains, according to the Anaheim Union Water company's gauge, totaled 2.97 inches consequently. Wednesday's storm brings the season's fall close to five inches. It is apparent to all now that Southern California is entering into a rainy season and people who have shown indifference to efforts of the Chamber of Commerce to raise funds for repairing a gap in the river's embankment will probably wake up and offer to assist. In the winter of 1916-17 two overflows came and caused much property loss, because proper precautions had not been taken to cooling The river within its proper channel. Polish actress of the 19th Anaheim in 1876 intending of quiet farm life near Anaheim but who later went to San Francisco, returned to the footfall and went on to the heights great career in this country. The actress lived at various cations in Orange county over period of 33 years, at one time as one of the colonists on a located at Placentia avenue Center street, 1½ miles east Anaheim. She died in retirement at Port Beach in 1909. The statuary group, which includes four farm workers and representative of the colonists, dedicated on Sunday afternoon Sept. 15, 1955. It was a Public Works Administration (N Deal) project and one of thoseands over the countryconceivedand executed to put food on tables of destitute painters, photographers, sculptors, et al.Its cost was $15,000. The unveiling ceremony was funded by the then governor California, Frank Merriam, German and Polish consuls of Francisco, and other notable Madame Modjeska's granddaughter Frank Modjeska (now deceased of Corona de Mar), pulled the veil. The actress is portrayed in her favorite roles, as Ms. Stuart, Queen of Scots. The sculptor was Eugene Ma Krieg. Louis Danz, the piano king Santa Ana, was a prime model behind the project to memorize Modjeska. I'll provide this information as it appears in my draft. I will use standard formatting for clarity and readability. TV-RADIOLOGIC Death Scheduled for Mr. X' This Week-End By TOM C. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — With the holidays almost at our front door and safety filling the air, this story will come as a shock, for someone in the United States there's a man who may have heard the most part of KNX-CBS radio's telling traffic documentary "The Cent Million," last Friday night, one thing is certain: he won't hurry the second half when it's broadcast. He's the man you've heard referred to as Mr. X, and when the part is released, Mr. X will dead. Nearly one million perish have died in traffic accidents the millionth; Mr. X will not death about the end of this week, according to word from the National Safety Council in Chicago. On the day his death occurs, newspapers and radio stations throughout the country will be filled and the second half of the Silent Million" will be aired early as possible on that very day. FOR those of you who missed last Friday night was one of the most dramatic and shocking documentaries this listener ever heard. Prize winning woman Cameron Cornell spent weeks accumulating 72 15-minute reels of on-the-go news. DOWN TV-RADIO ROW ... "Many people have the wrong impression of Hollywood," emcee Walter O'Keefe said recently, "and it's because of movie queens. Two nights I went out with one of the biggest names in the industry. We went to a movie and she let me hold her hand. After the movie we had a chocolate sundae and she explained she had to be in by 10 o'clock. Believe me, that Margaret O'Brien is a sweet kid!" TELE-TIPS ... Madam Helen Noldi Albert, 78-year-old former Met Opera singer and Victor record artist of 50 years ago, now living in Pasadena, will be featured on "You're Never Too Old" over KLAC (13) at 7... Youngsters take the spotlight during the Burns and Allen show from KNXT (2) at 8:29... KTLA's (5) wrestling matches presents fans with a special Christmas treat with a super card tonight at 8:30... Morey Amsterdam and the horizontal bar team of Tom and Jerry will guest star with James Melton from KNBH (4) at 9... Chester Morris will promote the Red Cross blood drive during his appearance on "Hollywood Screen Test" from KECA (7) at 8:30. Chances for Win Revolve Around Ted Schroeder SYDNEY, Australia (E) — America's chances of winning the Davis Cup back from Australia next week revolve about the play of tennis' most controversial figure, Ted Schroeder. The consensus is that if the veteran is at the peak of his amazing comeback, he can defeat Frank Sedgman in their singles duel and the trophy will be back on its way across the Pacific. Even a month ago such a situation would have been considered fantastic. There was sharp criticism of the American selectors for bringing 30-year-old Ted out of semi-retirement. If they hadn't brought him along the odds against the Americans now would be something like 9 to 1 instead of the even money generally quoted. Schroeder is one member of the U.S. team the Australians are genuinely afraid of. If the issue should go down to the fifth and final match between Ted and either Sedgman or Ken McGregor, they would have little confidence of winning it. Whether Schroeder is quite as good mechanically as he was in 1946 even his close pal, Coach Jack Kramer can't say. But Jack says it's close enough and that the important thing is, Schroeder has recovered the fierce competitive spirit which deserted him for a couple of years. Players Visit Shrine Hospital Prior to Game SAN FRANCISCO (P) irrep greats of 1951, participles the annual East-West Shrine Dec. 20, took a training bride today to visit the Shrine for Crippled Children. To the tiny tikes, equip braces, casts and bandages was the big day of the year a bigger day for the players contribute their talents to that nets the hospital mod $100,000 annually. At the bedside of Bickware Oregon Staters Helen Jim Clark, brothers from Lulu, Tackle Herm weighs 265 and Jim, a guard, 235. Alongside of the Clark b Charlie Curtis, Dartmouth back, is practically a midfeet-9 and 170 pounds. B to 4-year-old Sharon, with the scales at 40 pounds—in braces on each leg and a her night arm—Curtis is a Charlie was Sharon's date visit, and his East squad up a staircase rooter. Dick Kazmaler, everybody America from Princeton, rags girls, as did Gerry McPennsylvania tackle and backer. Kazmaler was snapped little Vicki who was wait Ohio State's Vic Janowie was wearing the Buckeye' OBLONG VIEWS FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD BY WALDO HUNTER WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE that the mystery of "nameless" statue (pictured in this department Monday), leading at the northeast corner of Anaheim's City park has been solved. It commemorates Helena Modjeska, renowned Irish actress of the 19th Century who came to America and Anaheim in 1876 intending to retire from the stage in favor of farm life near Anaheim. Mrs. Jackson, who several years ago wrote a piece about Madame Modjeska for "Westways," magazine of the Automobile Club of Southern California, says: "Four or five years ago, Mrs. Halina Rekwart, 6746 Odessa Ave., Van Nuys, a Polish newspaper writer." KTLA's (5) wrestling matches presents fans with a special Christmas treat with a super card tonight at 8:30. Morey Amsterdam and the horizontal bar team of Tom and Jerry will guest with James Melton from KNBH (4) at 9. Chester Morris will promote the Red Cross blood drive during his appearance on "Hollywood Screen Test" from KECA (7) at 9:30. The All-Coast Dream Team—a series of individual plays by players at various positions that would comprise a team to make any coach hilarious—will be seen during football over KTTV (11) at 9:30. DIAL-LITES ... "Brief Encounter" co-starring Joan Fontaine and Herbert Marshall will be heard on the "Hollywood Sound Stage" tonight at 7 over KNX ... T. Lamar Caudle, tax probe key figure will be interviewed during the KHJ airing of "Reporter's Roundup" at 8:30. Again it's Herbert Marshall starring in a strange Christmas fantasy on "Hollywood Star Playhouse" over KECA at 9 ... The tragic story of a .22 rifle for Christmas will be retold during the airing of "Dragnet" over KFI at 9. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ... Famous last words: This car will pass anything on the road. Copyright, 1961, by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate 17-Year-Old Charles Burr, Jock, Nears Threshhold of Notables MIAMI (UF)—At an age when most youngsters are worrying about their high school grades, 17-year-old Charlie Burr stands on the threshold of a spot reserved for notables of the saddle. He is about to become the seventh jockey in racing history to ride 300 or more winners in a single season. He rode his 299th winner yesterday at Tropical Park. Charlie is a slender, black-haired lad whose experience with horses dates back to the day his father and grandmother gave him a pony for his sixth birthday, May 14, 1940. Charlie's uncle, Clarence (Shorty) Burr introduced him to the business of riding for pay. For four years he beat the bushes on the quarterhorse circuits but finished his sophomore year in high school. Red Ace Tops Gil Hodges In Average who later went to San Francisco, returned to the footlights went on to the heights of a career in this country. The actress lived at various looms in Orange county over a period of 33 years, at one time one of the colonists on a ranch near Placentia avenue and other street, 1½ miles east of Anaheim. He died in retirement at New-York Beach in 1909. The statuary group, which includes four farm workers representative of the colonists, was located on Sunday afternoon, September 15, 1955. It was a Public Works Administration (New York) project and one of thousands over the country conceived executed to put food on the tables of destitute painters, photographers, sculptors, et al. Cost was $15,000. The unveiling ceremony was attended by the then governor of Montana, Frank Merriam, the man and Polish consul of San Francisco, and other notables. James Modjeska's grandson, Mark Modjeska (now deceased), Corona de Mar, pulled the cord that dropped the veil. The actress is portrayed in one earlier favorite roles, as Mary T. Queen of Scots. The sculptor was Eugene Maier-Danz, the pianist king of Ana, was a prime mover of the project to memorialize Modjeska. For information, we are indebted to Ann Jackson, Ana-Maria City Clerk Charles Griffin and a kind lady who prefers anonymity. Mrs. Jackson, who several years ago wrote a piece about Madame Modjeska for "Westways," magazine of the Automobile Club of Southern California, says: "Four or five years ago, Mrs. Halina Rekwart, 6748 Odessa Ave., Van Nuys, a Polish newspaper writer, approached me regarding the marking of the statue. I suggested that she go to the Chamber of Commerce. I don't know whether she did or not." (The statue bears no plaque identifying it, and most visitors to the Park who see it are left bewildered.) City Clerk Griffith believes a plaque properly identifying the statue would be most appropriate. High-Powered Water Spills In Wreck HARWELL, Eng. (P)-A truck from this British atomic experiment center crashed with another truck last night and spilled radioactive water over the road. Farm workers dashing to the wreck were warned off by the driver of the water truck. "Keep away!" he shouted. "It's dangerous." Then came a miniature "firedrill" of the atomic age. Police closed the road. Men from Harwell in hip boots and specially treated garments rushed up and sprayed fluid and a white powder over the water. Decontaminated, the road was opened three hours later. For Health, East California Fruit! Charlie is a slender, black-haired lad whose experience with horses dates back to the day his father and grandmother gave him a pony for his sixth birthday, May 14, 1940. Charlie's uncle, Clarence (Shorty) Burr introduced him to the business of riding for pay. For four years he beat the bushes on the quarterhorse circuits but finished his sophomore year in high school. His first introduction to thoroughbred racing was at Fairmount Park near St. Louis on Sept. 9, 1850. Sixteen hours after he arrived at the track he booted home his first mount. He won on his second mount, too, and finished second on the third. After a turn at Beulah Park, he came to Florida and was the leading apprentice rider at Hialeah last winter. Charles weighs 100 pounds—but has broad shoulders and big powerful hands—a decided asset. Like all riders who started on quarter horses, Charlie knows that getting away from the gate Mangrum Signs For LA Golf LOS ANGELES (P)-With defending champion Lloyd Mangrum in the fold, the way was clear today for other leading professional golfers to enter the $17,500 Los Angeles Open Jan. 4-7. Mangrum sent in his entry yesterday despite the fact that the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce apportioned the tournament, and the Professional Golfers Association have not signed a formal contract. PGA President Horton, who plans to compete, said the lack of a contract does not ban a PGA member from participating. Red Ace Tops Gil Hodges In Average NEW YORK (P)-Who better fielding first baseman Hodges of Brooklyn or Ted Zawski of Cincinnati? Prepare for a surprise. A lingering to National League Pacer Averages, Kluszewski, the big lumbering strong boy the top defensive first sack the loop. He had a fielding centage of 997, five points than Hodges' 992. A lot of fans would wage the averages are all wet; zawksi never was renown; dexterity with a glove. It is considered a fancy dan in the bag. Although Kluszew made more putouts and counted only five errors to GloDoger star topped it assists, 120 to 88 and parties in 56 more double plays. The season's outstanding performances were turned by Robinson, Marshall and Ashburn, swift centerfield the Philadelphia Phillies. Robinson shattered a fielding mark for second baseman posting a spectacular .994 centage in 150 games. The years old Dodger star commenced a record low of only seven cues while accosting 982 chars. The old record of 987 was by Al (Red). Schoendalgest Cardinals, who also bettered figure last season with a mark. Players Visit Shrine Hospital Prior to Game SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—Gridiron greats of 1951, participants in the annual East-West Shrine game Dec. 29, took a training break yesterday to visit the Shrine hospital for Crippled Children. To the tiny tikes, equipped with paces, casts and bandages, this was the big day of the year. It was a bigger day for the players who contribute their talents to a game that nets the hospital more than 100,000 annually. At the bedside of Richard, 8 were Oregon Stater Herm and Jim Clark, brothers from Honolulu. Tackle Herm weighs a hefty 65 and Jim, a guard, 235. Alongside of the Clark brothers, Charlie Curtis, Dartmouth halfback, is practically a midget at 5 feet-9 and 170 pounds. But next to 4-year-old Sharon, who tips the scales at 40 pounds—including traces on each leg and a cast on her right arm—Curtis is a giant. Charlie was Sharon's date for the visit, and his East squad picked up a staunch rooter. Dick Kazmalier, everybody's All-America from Princeton, rated two Iris, as did Gerry McGinley, pennsylvania tackle and linebacker. Kazmaler was snapped up by little Vicki who was waiting for Ohio State's Vie Janowicz. She was wearing the Buckeye colors H. Herrera, Gabriel Mata Lead Cee Basketballers Although playing only six games, the Anaheim Cee basketball team has nevertheless managed to roll up five victories, one of those coming over the team that set them back for their lone loss. The local lightweight defeated Ballflower 24-28, then powered past Tustin 51-18, then they met and fell to the Whittier Cardinals by the score 35-26. However, the Anaheim Cees, coached by Dick Glover, director of athletics, stoned for that setback by taking the Redbirds on again and winning 79-24. The high-flying Cees from Anaheim then took on Garden Grove's Cees and won 42-14 and their Bees 42-38. Anaheim has been averaging 45.6 points per contest while holding the opposition to a weak point output of 155 for a 25.8 point average per game. Leading the Colonist individual Contrasting 11's To Meet in LA For Pro Title LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two strangely contrasting football teams, the Cleveland Browns and the Rams of Los Angeles, planned secret drills today in preparation attack is center of the first unit, Henry Herrera who has totaled 48 points in five games for a nifty 9.6 average par game. Herrera scored six points in the first two games mine in the Whittier game which the locals lost then made 16 in the game with Whittier which the locals won. He scored 11 points against the Garden Grove Bees. Pressing Herrera for high scoring honors is Gabriel Mata, forward, who has scored 47 points in five games for a 9.4 average per contest. His highest output came in the second Whittier game when he totaled 14. He got 13 against the Bees from Garden Grove. Anaheim Opponents 24 Ballflower 28 51 Tustin 18 28 Whittler 24 48 Garden Grove 24 43 Garden Grove (B) Lisseling Scorers Henry Herrera Gabriel Mata Paul Grover Jerry Schacht Dan Salkets Bob Tougatsu Charles Bowers Vincent Deveney Lolto Weaver Ron Sibio Frank Doretti Eugene Adams Dick Allen Al Guestelum Ron Miller Don Hubbard Chico Vejar in Match with Bolanos Contrasting 11's To Meet in LA For Pro Title LOS ANGELES (F) — Two strangely contrasting football teams, the Cleveland Browns and the Rams of Los Angeles, planned secret drills today in preparation for the display they'll put on Sunday in Memorial Coliseum for the championship of the National League. The Browns missed their scheduled initial outdoor workout yesterday in California when their uniforms and equipment were delayed en route. Coach Paul Brown, a master strategist, professed to be sorely disappointed. Ardent Ram supporters wished they could share Brown's concern, but privately they moaned that the day gave the favored Clevelanders a chance to rest. In either event, both squads hoped to get in a full workout today in another tuneup for the biggest game of the year in pro football. Most everyone here is well aware that their idols, the unpredictable Rams, never have beaten Brown and his champion Browns. Just why the Rams lose to Cleveland is something they can't quite appreciate, and that's where the contrasts come in. Los Angeles is loaded with individual stars. Capt. Bob Waterfield boasts the finest passing record in the league, and just a percentage point behind him his alternate at the quarterback spot, Norman Van Brocklin. Right end Elroy Hirsch, the old Wisconsin hero, is the record setting pass catcher and the leading scorer this season. Waterfield is next high in point making. The fullback Dan Towler, key runner in Coach Joe Stydahar's bull elephant backfield, is the third leading ground gainer. Compared to the flashy Rams, Cleveland might appear drab but for the indisputable fact that they win football games, and championships. Chico Vejar in Match with Bolanos NEW YORK (F)—Chico Vejar, brilliant Stamford, Conn., welter prospect, was matched today with Enrique Bolanos of Los Angeles in a Jan. 4 Madison Square Garden 10-rounder as a reward for his win over Carmind Fibre of Brooklyn. Vejar's future—and particularly the Bolanos match—was very much in doubt last night when Flore knocked down Fibre for an eight count in the second round. But Chico, a 20-year-old NYU freshman, got off the deck to decisively whip the left hooking Fibre. Back pedaling from danger, Chico demonstrated coolness under fire. Then he lashed out with both hands, caving in Fibre's middle and slashing both eyes to win going away. Florida Avocado Culture is Topic The avocado section of the Orange County Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting Friday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau hall, 353 S. Main st., Orange. Marvin B. Rounds, chairman, avocado variety committee, Calif. Avocado society, will speak on "Avocado Culture in Florida." Mr. Rounds, according to Farm Advisor C. D. Gustafson, has just recently returned from a trip through Florida's avocado growing areas. Colored slides of avocado culture in that state will be shown. All growers and interested persons are urged to attend this informative and educational discussion. Est More California Oranges Red Ace Tops Gil Hodges In Average NEW YORK (AP)—Who is the better fielding first baseman? Gil Hodges of Brooklyn or Ted Kluszewski of Cincinnati. Prepare for a surprise. According to National League Fielding averages, Kluszewski, the Red haired, lumbering strong boy was the top defensive first sacker in the loop. He had a fielding percentage of 997, five points better than Hodges' 992. A lot of fans would wager that the averages are all wet. Kluszewski never was renowned for his dexterity with a glove. Hodges considered a fancy dan around a bag. Although Kluszewski made more putouts and committed only five errors to Gil's 12, the Dodger star topped Ted inists, 120 to 86 and participated in 55 more double plays. The season's outstanding field performances were turned in Robinson, Marshall and Richie Ashburn, swift centerfielder of Philadelphia Phillies. Robinson shattered a league fielding mark for second baseman, setting a spectacular 992 percentage in 150 games. The 32-year-old Dodger star committed record low of only seven misses while accepting 992 chances. The old record of 987 was set by Al (Red). Schondelgast of the Cardinals, who also bettered that last season with a 990 mark. Illinois II Stress Defense PASADENA (AP)—Illinois scheduled another secret double workout today, with emphasis on pass defense in expectation of an aerial assault by Stanford in the Rose Bowl Jan. 1. Coach Ray Eliot has featured his top passing combination on offense. quarterback Tommy O'Connell and right end Rex Smith. Tabbed as the main defensive unit against the Indians' air game are halfbacks Herb Neatherly and Stan Wallace and safety Al Brosky, who made at least one interception in every game this season. Eliot has a thick file of scouts' reports on Stanford's best pass duo, quarterback Gary Kerkorlan to end Bill McColl. Join Our Christmas Party—Sunday, December 23rd Free Orchids to the First 500 Ladies—Gifts for the Kidnicks—Prises or the Grownups "FLIGHT TO MARS" CHICOLOR and "A MILLIONAIRE FOR CHRISTY"