anaheim-gazette 1951-12-24

2 Anaheim Gazette ANAHEIM, C MONDAY, DECEMB Gazette SPORT Los Angeles Rams Squeak by Cleveland Browns, 24-17, for Pro Championship LOS ANGELES (UP)—Pro football's three master passers met in Memorial Coliseum yesterday, but two of them ganged up on the third. As a result, the Los Angeles Rams are the new champions of the National Football League. It was just about a standoff between Otto Graham of Cleveland's Browns and Bob Waterfield of the Rams. Between them, they had fashioned a 17-17 tie in the winning minutes of the ball game. Then young Norman Van Brocklin took over from Waterfield. And on one great toss, gathered in by Tommy Fears for a net gain of 73 yards, the Rams broke a longstanding jinx and whipped the Browns, 24-17. It was the Rams first victory over Cleveland in five tries, and their first championship since 1945—although they have been in the playoff three years running. The Browns beat the Rams 30-28 in the playoff last year. Despite a bruising clash which left 59,475 spectators limp, the Rams still had a little left—enough to pack their 275-pound coach, Jumbo Joe Skydhar, off the field on their shoulders. "Great, great—great guys," said the coach. It was a game full of highlights and tense moments. The record crowd saw passing wizardry, fine running, a 52-yard field goal, a touchdown called back by a penalty, just about everything a football game can offer. But the payoff pitch was the big play of the day. Cleveland had playoff at the Polo Gym 1946, 57,540 were paid. Cepts, including nation vision (except for a low out) and radio hit $30 net was $223,644 and got 70 per cent, or $15. This meant $2108 to Rams, $1,482 to cach Browns. Miami, Fla., will be of the 1954 American Congress tournament. Freshman football test Southwest Conference to five games a season ANAHEIM ANAHEIM - PHONE 8291 CLARK GABLE "ACROSS THE WIDE MISSOURF" ALSO—Loretta Young "KENTUCKY" Orange SHOW STARTS AT 6:45 TWO TICKETS TO BROADWAY DRAW BY TECHNICOLOR MARTIN LEHR D'OHAVEN and the "BLUE VEIL" Jane Wyman the field on their shoulders. "Great, great—great guys," said the coach. It was a game full of highlights and tense moments. The record crowd saw passing wizardry, fine running, a 52-yard field goal, a touchdown called back by a penalty, just about everything a football game can offer. But the payoff pitch was the big play of the day. Cleveland had just tied it up, and Van Brocklin had stepped in to give the tiring Waterfield a rest. With the bull on his own 27-yard mark, the lanky quarterback dropped back. He had perfect protection as Fears raced downfield, then veered toward the sidelines. Two Brown backs were waiting. But Fears wasn't to be denied. He went into the air, took the ball away from both defenders, and came down at full speed. The goal was still nearly 40 yards away, but he made it without breaking stride. Of the crowd, which topped the 58,340 who watched the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears Greetings for a FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS Frank's Texaco Service Frank's Texaco Service 128 S. Placentia Ave. Anaheim Corner Placentia Avr. and Olive Road GOOD NEWS It's Christmas again, so we say to all our friends MERRY CHRISTMAS F.D.'s LIQUOR STORE BEER — WINE and FINE LIQUORS OPEN TIL 6 P.M. CHRISTMAS DAY FRANK DORETTI, Prop. 177 W. Center Ph. 3844 Sports by Cleveland championship playoff at the Polo Grounds in 1946, 57,540 were paid. Gross receipts, including nationwide television (except for a local blackout) and radio hit $325,970; the net was $223,644 and the players got 70 per cent, or $158,551. This meant $2108 to each of the Rams, $1,482 to each of the Browns. Miami, Fla., will be the scene of the 1954 American Bowling Congress tournament. Freshman football teams in the Southwest Conference are limited to five games a season. Guessing - Game Continues Over U.S. Selections SYDNEY, Australia (R) — The great Davis Cup guessing game went right down to the wire today. Captain Frank Shields of the American team and four Australian selectors steadfastly refused to name which players they intend to use in the singles matches starting Wednesday. American players themselves will not know Shields' decision until the names are drawn from the big tennis cup Christmas morning. Australian selectors huddled with Captain Harry Hopman yesterday and reached an agreement. Shields, noting that Ken McGregor later engaged in some special practice on his service, concluded that the Aussies had picked up big Ken to pair with Frank Sedgman both in the singles and doubles. This pleased the Americans as all have greater fear of the lefthanded Mervyn Rose than of McGregor. In fact, one said flatly, "they're plain saps if they don't play Rose." Australia's players and officials say Shields will make a fatal mistake if he fails to nominate Dick Savitt for the singles. Only thing certain about the American side, though, is that Dick doesn't have a chance of getting a singles berth. Skiing Prospects Good at Big Bear The prospect is for good skiing during the holidays, with most tows operating daily. It was reported recently by the Outing Bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Two to 12 inches of snow is reported at Big Bear, with tows operating daily. Good skiing is also on tap at Big Pines (Holiday Hill and Table Mountain). Tow service will be available throughout the week. At Mt. Waterman and Kratka Ridge, six to 12 inches of snow is reported. Tows will operate daily, except Monday. Snow Valley Lus 12 inches of snow and tows will operate daily, the Outing Bureau said. Mt. Baldy has 12 inches of snow. The tow will operate on week-ends. Colonist In Local Sunset league voted to have "only practice sessions through rent Christmas vacation lackadaisical reason, high has already used their sessions last week. The Colonist cager league champs, along port Harbor, worked gym Friday afternoon direction of coach Hootebecke and more slated for this week. The local hoopsters today in the gym s p.m. and will then be nice on Wednesday again at the 4 p.m. h Shrine Of Possession SAN FRANCISCO coast half of the Shrin football game Saturday first—and last—all image today, while a squad takes it easy. The scrimmage is key up the striking such Eastern stars as mauler of Princeton, J of Notre Dame, Vic Ohio State, Jim H Wisconsin and Bill WEST STARS—Eight of the stars of the West grid squad who have been on different All-America selection pose in their new uniforms at Palo Alto, before practice in preparation for the Shrine classic Dec. 29 in San Francisco. Front row (L-R): Les Richter, E. Cal; Pat Canamela, G, USC; William Howton, E, Rice. Back row (L-R): Dick Hightower, C, SMU; Ollie Matson, B, USF; Hugh McElhenny, B, Wash.; Frank Gifford, B, USC, and James Weatherall, T. Okla.—(Assocaited Press photo) Rose Bowl Opponents in Tough Drills PALO ALTO (UP) — Degathlon champion Bob Mathias was due back in the Stanford lineup in a brief workout today. Then the Indians head south for their New Year's Day Rose Bowl game against Illinois at Pasadena. The fullback has been out with a pulled leg muscle. The offensive team had to call on defensive back Chuck Essegian of Los Angeles yesterday to score in a workout against the first string defensive tackle. Sunday's 45 minute because "the kids need They'll have three little practice if any session at Arrowhead Wednesday won't much." PASADENA (UP)—City of Illinois football watched the Los Anchorage the pro title yesterday paid their way into the they're going to pay Coach Ray Eliot gamed Sunday off. Today he His squad was called morning workout at Another drill was ca p.m. BIG AND LITTLE OF ILLINI SQUAD—Tackle John Bauer, who at 229 pounds is the heaviest player on the Illinois football squad, has no trouble giving Quarterback Sam Rebecca, 165 pounds a lift as the Illini practice in Pasadena for their Rose Bowl engagement with Stanford Jan. 1. Some west coast writers who watched the squad work out said the boys looked rugged, but smaller than the average Big Ten grid machine.—(Associated Press photo) To Our Friends Everywhere Season's GREETINGS WALT'S LUGGAGE and SADDLERY 141 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim Colonist Cagers Practice In Local Gym Today at 4 p.m. Sunset league administrator voted to have "only" five cage practice sessions through the current Christmas vacation, for some lackadaisical reason, and Anaheim high has already used up one of their sessions last week. The Colonist cagers, defending league champs, along with Newport Harbor, worked out in the gym Friday afternoon under the direction of coach Clare Van Hootebeke and more practice is slated for this week. The local hoopsters will practice today in the gym starting at 4 p.m. and will then be back to practice on Wednesday and Friday, again at the 4 p.m. hour. The fifth practice will be held Monday and the Colonists will get back into action two days later against Bellflower on Wednesday at 3 p.m. In the Buccaneers spanking new gym. Anaheim opened the season against this same team and emerged victorious by the score 47-24 with Bill Ames hitting for 14 points and center Gene Gibson scoring 12. But both teams have progressed from that season opener. Anaheim played nine games, winning six, plus the third-place trophy in the Huntington Beach tourney which they acquired with their one point win over Newport Harbor. Shrine Grid Game Saturday Possesses All-Americans SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The east half of the Shrine East-West football game Saturday holds its first—and last—all out scrimmage today, while a bruised west squad takes it easy. The scrimmage is expected to key up the striking potential of such Eastern stars as Dick Kazmaier of Princeton, John Petibon of Notre Dame, Vic Janowicz of Ohio State, Jim Hammond of Wisconsin and Bill Puttle of our noses in the dust when we came out with all Americans galore," he said. "Maybe we can give them a little bit of their own medicine Saturday." Actually, Kerr's squad doesn't lack in name players. Each team has four Associated Press All-Americas. For the East there are halfback Dick Kazmaier of Princeton, SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — The east half of the Shrine East-West football game Saturday holds its first—and last—all out scrimmage today, while a bruised west squad takes it easy. The scrimmage is expected to key up the striking potential of such Eastern stars as Dick Kazmaler of Princeton, John Petibon of Notre Dame, Vic Janowicz of Ohio State, Jim Hammond of Wisconsin and Bill Puttlech of Michigan. For the West it's a matter of easing the pressure that has side-lined end Frank Simon of Nebraska and temporarily benched San Francisco's Ollie Matson. Fullback Matson, the latest casualty, complained of a stiff leg yesterday. He and linebacker Pat Cannamela of USC1 who is hospitalized with a throat infection, are expected to recover in time for the annual classic. The East squad's muscle collision follows a day of light workout and a rubberneck tour of the giant redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains. East Coach Andy Kerr expressed confidence, "We have speed in every position, power in the backfield and specialists of the break up the game type. They've got the name players on their (west) side this year, but many times I've seen a 'nameless' West rub Sunday's 45 minute scrimmage because "the kids needed contact. They'll have three days of very little practice, if any. Our first session at Arrowhead Springs Wednesday won't amount to much." PASADENA (UP)—The University of Illinois football team watched the Los Angeles Rams whip the Cleveland Browns for the pro title yesterday. The Illini paid their way into the game. And they're going to pay again today. Coach Ray Eliot gave his boys Sunday off. Today he doubles up. His squad was called out for a morning workout at 10 o'clock. Another drill was carded for 2 p.m. Season's GREETINGS And, may we add, our sincere thanks for the splendid patronage which you have given us during the year just closing. We invite your continued consideration. OFFICE BARBER SHOP 129 East Center Street ANAHEIM We sincerely trust that many OFFICE BARBER SHOP 129 East Center Street ANAHEIM We sincerely trust that many friendly thoughts will find their way to you to bring Christmas joy. And, may we say simply, but with all sincerity, "Thank You." A MERRY CHRISTMAS Marguerite and "Rex" Coons Phone 5505 ANAHEIM REX CONST. CO.