anaheim-gazette 1951-12-27

DiMaggio Couldn't Play Under False Preferences for Yankees By FRANK ECK Associated Press Sports Writer NEW YORK UP—You've got to give Joe DiMaggio credit for quitting. One of baseball's greatest hitters and outfielders just couldn't take money under false pretenses. That's what he'd be doing if he played another season. He would have had to take a 25 per cent pay cut, the maximum permitted under baseball law, had he stayed around. Joe would have none of that. He has too much pride. If you've seen the DiMaggio salary charts you might have noticed that Joe either got a pay raise or drew the same salary as the previous year during his 13 seasons with the Yankees. He never suffered a pay cut. At 37 he found it difficult to get out of bed at 11 o'clock in the morning. He felt he couldn't give his best, and anything less than perfection bored DiMaggio to the core. "It took me four to five innings to wake up in the outfield," he said just before he left for California. "It took a trifle longer for me to come up after fielding a ground ball in the outfield. But now I feel wonderful to be back to normal life." As to the Yankees and their centerfielder for 1952 we have some doubt that Mickey Mantle will be their man. We think the Yankee officials are whistling past the graveyard in the Mantle case. Mickey couldn't go out today and play a game of ball and there's no assurance that he will be ready next spring, medical reports to the contrary. I say you can't count on a fellow who has been wearing a leg brace for two months. Oddly enough when Mantle fell down while chasing a fly ball in the World Series he was running hard, but not in the proper direction, as later events proved. DiMaggio was there to back him up and made as graceful a catch as you'd care to see. That was DiMaggio, the ever so graceful one chasing a flying ball, running the bases or hitting a home run. But also season God was having rather trouble. He was getting his hands ahead of his bat. Golfers will tell you this brings about a slice. In baseball It's been quite a few years since such a highly rated athlete had come from the Southland high schools as Pomona's Marvin Keough has this year and the sports year isn't even near over and neither is Keough. Keough, tailback on the football team, led the Red Devils to an undefeated season, the CBL title and the CIF title — he led the Southland scorers in the just past football season and only last week was selected as player of the year in the Southern section of the CIF which extends from Ventura and above down to San Diego and below. Keough made the first all-CI football team last year while joining a junior in school, but that was far from all. He made the first team in basketball as well at forward position. Then when baseball season arrived he was again the starring player on the squad. He was voted on the All-Pomona high school baseball team by Mr. Mantle and ended the season as member of the CIF first team in baseball. For the Red Devils he not only pitched but played first base and in the outfield. He is already out for the basketball team this year and is scheduled for the baseball game. the ball cannot be called properly because The batter move ahead of the ball. Many of his drives called right field, some of them past the right field box seats. "There's no money in right field hitting for a pull hitter," based Defense is your job, too! THIS IS A DAY OF DREAMS COME TRUE ... for the returning Korean War veterans pressing against the ship's rail and for their loved ones waiting on the dock. The counted days of waiting are over, the nightmare of war behind them. These boys have been far across the seas doing a hard, dirty, bloody job ... a job of defense—for you. But defense is your job, too. 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The Treasury Department thanks for their patriotic donation, the Advertising Council and Anaheim Gazette Scanning Sports By STAN JONES been quite a few years since a highly-rated athlete has from the Southland high as Pomona's Marty has this year and the year isn't even near over other is Keough. high, tailback on the football led the Red Devils to an rated-season, the CBL title the CIF title — he led the scorers in the just past season and only last was selected as player of in the Southern section CIF which extends from and above down to San and below. high made the first all-CIF team last year while just in school, but that was am all. He made the first basketball as well at a position. when baseball season arreleased was again the starring on the squad. He was on the All-Pomona high baseball team during condition and ended the turnout member of the CIF air in baseball. The Red Devils be not only but played first base and outfield. He is already out basketball team this year scheduled for the baseball team as well. Not since Glenn Davis has such an outstanding high school player been on the sports scene in the Southland. Davis, playing for little Bonita high school of the Tri-county league, had just about as outstanding if not more so along the line of honors and accomplishments. Both Single-Wingers Davis, running from the same position as does Keough which is left half on the single-wing formation, made the all-CIF first team while a junior did Keough and like the Pomona ace made it again his senior year as well as being selected the player of the year. Davis outscored Keough, but the Red Devil had more yardage rolled up through the air lanes than did the future Mr. Outside. Davis made the first team of the All-CIF selections in basketball and baseball both while a junior and senior and on the side ran in a few track meets. Davis placed second in the CIF finals in the 100 yard dash although he had a top time of 9.7 which was the fastest in the Southland that year. Davis was also awarded a position on the All-Pomona tourney baseball team for two years as a hard-hitting outfielder, but he moved into the infield on occasions. Davis won 13 varsity letters in his four years at Bonita high, just a few miles form Pomona—one in his freshman year in baseball and four each the preceding Long-Standing Car Owner Feud Flares in Open A long-standing feud between car owners J.C. Agajanian and Emmett Mulloy flared out into the open today as both entered mounts for the first annual AAA Sprint Bowl program Sunday afternoon at Carrell Speedway. Mulloy started the battle of the pits when he backed a personal challenge to Aggie with a handful of long greens. Agajanian's No. 98 Jr., the car which won 15 out of 17 starts in the midwest this past season, will have Troy Ruttman behind the wheel. Mulloy's No. 2, holder of the Carrell one-lap mark, will be driven by Duane Carter. Both are highly regarded entrants for the Italian helmet dash, one of the program's highlights. The battle for the famous Val brothers headpiece, donated over three decades ago, will attract a field of between 25 and 30. Loop Leaders In Easy Win Over Cotlers Huntington Beach continued their winning way last night with a 65-32 City League victory over Cotler's in a contest played in the local high school gym. Huntington Beach has yet to be defeated in loop play and the way they displayed their gifted talents last night leads to Australia's could well retain a cup by a 4-1 margin as Sedgm now is at the absolute peak of career and will be heavily favored to trim Vic Seixas in the first singles match. SYDNEY, Australia (CP) — A tralla virtually wrapped up Davis, Cup today when its g doubles team of Frank Sedgm and Ken McGregor slaughter America's best pair of Ted Schr der and Tony Trabert, 6-2, 6-3. The American debacle was sad disappointment to the pacety crowd of 15,300 at W City stadium. They had ant pated a hard fought tennis match. The Australians now lead, 21, in the best-of-five match. The final two singles matches will be played tomorrow. Schroeder possibly weary from his fine stand against Sedgm yesterday, failed his youth partner completely. Towards last of the one-sided tilt Schr der was a pathetic figure. He scored only three placemen in the entire match to 17. Trabert, 24 by Sedgman and by McGregor. The way he play today he will be extremely lucky to defeat Mervyn Rose in tomorrow's opening match. Australia could well retain a cup by a 4-1 margin as Sedgm now is at the absolute peak of career and will be heavily favor ed to trim Vic Seixas in the first singles match. Outstanding basketball team this year scheduled for the baseball game. Davis was also awarded a post-titler on the all-Pomona tourney baseball team for two years as a hard hitting outfielder, but he too moved into the infield on occasion. Davis won 13 varsity letters in his four years at Bonita high, just a few miles form Pomona—one in his freshman year in baseball and four each the preceding years in football, basketball, baseball and truck where he also broad jumped and upon occasions ran the 220 and a leg of the relay. Since Bonita is a small school the team never got to play in the larger school competition in football but still managed to win the CIF grid championship for three straight years. But the crown eluded them in the other sports although they put up a good fight for it with much larger schools. Entered Playoff Twice. Bonita entered the CIF playoffs twice in baseball losing in the semi-finals both times and entered playoffs once in basketball losing that game in the semifinals. It would certainly be hard to pick which of these two were the more outstanding on the football field or baseball diamond or just as all-around players. There have been many outstanding players come up from local high schools and go on to greater fame, but hardly none to match the feats of Marty Keough and Glenn Davis in high school competition. Jackie Robinson of Pasadena, Bill McColl of San Diego, Frankie Albert of Glendale, Jerry Shipkey of Anaheim, Walter Johnson of Fullerton, Ted Williams of San Diego, Bob Lemon of Long Beach and Jack Kraemer of Montebello are all players who were terrific high school competitors as well as in later life, but Davis and Keough will certainly rate as all-time prep greats in the Southland. Coaching Davis at Bonita was Tommy Thomason, Anahelm's YMCA secretary and the interesting stories he can tell about Glenn his brother, Ralph and their teammates Ewell Blackwell and Over Cotlers Huntington Beach continued their winning way last night with a 55-32 City League victory over Cotler's in a contest played in the local high school gym. Huntington Beach has yet to be defeated in loop play and the way they displayed their gifted talents last night, the leaders will be hard pressed to give up their hold on the top rung of the league ladder. Half time score was Huntington 27, Cotler's 15. Feuls for both teams were 15 for Cotler's and nine for the winners. High point honors went to forward Frank Clarell of the Beaches with 21, while his teammate center, Norm Warthy potted 10 and Elmer Combs eight. Cotler's 32 Hunt Beach 55 2 Pina F Clariff 21 5 Vuk'ovich F Combs 8 9 B. Bielfeld C Warthy 10 E. Bielfeld G Thornton 5 9 Dick G King 4 Scoring subs: Cotler's—Mitchell I Huntington—Mitchell 7. The University of Florida basketball team is composed of five juniors, 10 sophs and three freshmen. There are no seniors on the squad. Georgia Tech's cross country team closed its season by capturing the AAU title in Atlanta. Out of 101 players in the National Hockey league, 43 were born in Canada's Province of Ontario. Charles Taylor, Tribe Grid Coach, Believes Braves Can Win Bowl Game PASADENA (P) — Stanford's football coach, young Charles A. (Chuck) Taylor, isn't lunking his philosophy of winning games. Thirty-one-year-old Taylor, who confounded the nation's coaches by actually predicting victory week by week for his Indians, feels much the same way today about Stanford's encounter with Illinois in the Rose Bowl. He went on to say the odds should favor Illinois, as indeed they still do for anyone making a wager on the New Year's day clash. He described the illimited only three placements in the entire match to 17 Trabert; 24 by Sedgman and by McGregor. The way he plays today he will be extremely lucky to defeat Mervyn Rose in tomorrow's opening match. Australia could well retain a cup by a 4-1 margin as Sedgman now is at the absolute peak of his career and will be heavily favored to trim Vic Seixas in the first singles match. While disappointed in the failure of his pair to make a better showing Frank Shields, captain of the U.S. team, refused to fiish fault with either. "They just ran into the greatest doubles team I ever saw," he said. "Those two fellows were tremendous. It's mighty discouraging to make a perfect cutoff shot at net and hit where no one should be and have ill come back you for a winner. That happens to our boys a dozen times today. I don't think Ted was especially tired, only discouraged." Schroeder was the only player to lose his service. The Aussie broke him twice in the open set, again in the final game. MORE FUNDS NEEDED CHICAQO (P) — The U.S. Olympic ski squad may be forced to operate shorthanded in the 1992 Winter Games at Oslo, Norway unless additional funds for expenses are forthcoming within a week. The projected goal of $50,000-$29,000 short, reports Cortland T. Hill of Los Angeles, chairman of the Olympic ski committee. The Winter Games are scheduled for Feb. 14-15. Importance to You of a Qualified Accountant for Income Tax Preparation Public Accountant in California is a licensed practitioner, organized profession, and is authorized by State Law to use "Public Accountant" in accordance with his registrant issued by the State Board of Accountancy. Permits by the Board only after the educational and experi-requirements established by law have been satisfactorily Public Accountant, through his year-around experience complex Income Tax requirements, can render sound, local assistance to his client and guide him safely through ease of financial reporting required today. Public Accountant displays the permit issued to him State Board of Accountancy in his office. Permitted issue in the public interest by the Northern Or-gany Committee of Public Accountants. PASADENA (PA) — Stanford's football coach, young Charles A. (Chuck) Taylor, isn't junking his philosophy of winning games. Thirty-one-year-old Taylor, who confounded the nation's coaches by actually predicting victory week by week for his Indians, feels much the same way today about Stanford's encounter with Illinois in the Rose Bowl. Taylor, speaking before the Football Writers Association of Southern California, didn't make a flat prophecy. He put it this way: "We've never gone into a game believing we couldn't win. We always believe we can win. That same philosophy applies for this game." Taylor and his Pacific Coast Conference champions are at San Bernardino, living high at Arrowhead Springs and training at the National Orange Show stadium. The site is about 50 miles east of Pasadena and the camp of the Illini from the Big Ten. Taylor saw hine of his winning predictions come true during the regular season, but something—mainly the Golden Bears of California—happened in the tenth and final game. The Stanfords took a 20-7 whipping from the Berkeley Blues. Did the licking destroy the confidence displayed all season by the Stanford squad? Taylor thought for a moment and answered: "no I think not I believe the defeat helped us—that is as much as I hate to say defeat helped. I think it demon-strated that we have to put out for every game if we are to win No, I don't think it destroyed our confidence." He went on to say the odds should favor Illinois, as indeed they still do for anyone making a wager on the New Year's day clash. He described the illini as having the greatest running back in college football. And to the surprise of many, Taylor said that while right half back Johnny Karras is an exceptionally fine runner, his opinion is that perhaps the Illinois' left half, Don Stevens, is even better. Sugar Ray Wins Bout Award Again NEW YORK (NY)—Middleweight champion Ray Robinson and light-heavyweight contender Harry (Kid) Matthews share the honors in Ring Magazine's awards for the year. Editor Nat Fleischer named Robinson fighter of the year, and selected Matthews as the best all-round fighter. The awards and Ring's were announced in a copyrighted article in the February issue. It was the second time in three years Sugar Ray has been chosen fighter of the year. Fleischer awards it to the boxer who combines boxing proficiency with sportsmanship and contributes to the uplift of the sport. Gazette SPORTS Davis Cup Virtually Assured by Aussies' Doubles Team DNEY, Australia (UP) — Austrailia virtually wrapped up the Cup today when its great team of Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor slaughtered Australia's best pair of Ted Schroeer and Tony Trabert, 6-2, 9-7. The American debacle was a disappointment to the crowd of 15,300 at White stadium. They had antlered hard fought tennis match. Australians now lead, 2 in the best-of-five matches, final two singles matches will play tomorrow. Proeder, possibly weary from one stand against Sedgman today, failed his youthful er completely. Towards the end of the one-sided tilt Schroeer was a pathetic figure. Scored only three placements in entire match to 17 by Trabert, 24 by Sedgman and 19 Gregor. The way he played the will be extremely lucky. Great Mervyn Rose in tomorrows opening match. Australia could well retain the win by 4-1 margin as Sedgman at the absolute peak of his and will be heavily favored from Vic Selixas in the final match. the long second set and finally in the eighth game of the third set to gain victory. Trabert never ceased to fight and he repeatedly won plaudits from the crowd by his singlehanded battle with adversity. But the task was far too much for the lad from the Bainbridge (Md) naval station. Browns in Praise For LA Champions LOS ANGELES (UP) — Head coach Joe Stydahar of the Los Angeles Rams had nothing but warm praise today for the sportmanship of Coach Paul Brown and the Cleveland Browns, team the Rams defeated for the National Football League championship Sunday. Stydahar said Brown and many of the Cleveland players, including quarterback Otto Graham, made it a point to congratulate the Rams on their triumph. Several told us that if they couldn't win the title again, they were glad we got it." Stydahar said. Michigan State's football team played before a total of 426,903 fans during the game. Local Cleaners Explode Over El Toro, 70-26 Resembling atomic power at its most greatest moment the Ritz Cleaners exploded in mushroom fashion over the Marine basketball team from El Toro last night in the local high school gym, 70-26. The score at half time was 36-4 and the final score was really something to behold, but for better relations with the local Marines the score was set at 70-26 which was a long way from the "real" score. At any rate the Cleaners from Anaheim displayed another high scoring game and kept in the race for the loop crown behind leader, Huntington Beach. Bill Kellogg of the Ritz quintet topped all scorers for the night with a high of 16 points of which only two came from the free throw line. Doug Wagoner scored 15 points for the winners while Everett Gains potted 13 points. High for the visitors was forward Jimmy Pate with 15 points. Ritz 70 El Toro 20 8 Berg F Pate 15 16 Kellogg F McLinn 5 2 W Range C Copeland 2 15 Wagoner G Standadd 2 13 Gains G Hansen 7 Santa Anita Horse Plant Hums With Activity for Opening ARCADIA (CP) — Santa Anita's vast horse racing plant hummed with activity today on the eye of the opening of its 15th season. Tomorrow's inaugural program features the $15,000 Las Flores handicap for mares and fillies. Twenty-five thousand or more fans are expected. Alfred F. Vanderbilt's Next Move, J. N. Crofton's Special Touch and Clarence Hartwick's Sickle's Image are the high weights. The Saturday program is headlined by the $25,000 California Breeders stakes and the $20,000 Palos Verdes Stakes for which the 1951 Kentucky Derby winner, Colin Turf, is eligible. Tomorrow's ladies matinee shapes up as a contest among the high-weighted tibb. All are fresh after good rets. Next move hasnt traced since May. Special touch since June and Sickle's image, which has finished out of the money only once in 15 starts this year, has had a seven-week vacation. Leading eligibles for the Palos Verdes include the Greentree Stable's Guillotine, high weight at 124; Count Turf at 119; Northern Star, 118; Ferd, 117; Blue Reading, 116, and He Fleet, 115. There are 19 two-year-olds eligible for the Breeders Stakes, including Alibi Man, Armory, Arroz and Ascend. The holiday week-end will be crammed with action. The New Year's Day attraction is the $25,000 San Pasqual Harlcap. Isadore Bieber's Palestinian Moonrush, Sturdy One, Star Fiddle, Bryan G., Sudan and Sir Bee Bum are among the nominees for the mille and one-sixteenth race. Wildcats Claw UCLA Bruins LEXINGTON, Ky. (CP)—UCLA's Bruins were no match for the nation's No. 1 basketball team, the University of Kentucky, as the Wildcats routed the westerners last night, 84-53. The game was a tuneup for Kentucky, which appears in the Sugar Bowl this week-end. UCLA, embarking upon an ambitious eastern tour, kept right after the pacemaking Wildcats until midway in the third period. Then Kentucky began to pull away, solving the UCLA defense and pouring in baskets almost at will. Kentucky started fast and piled up an 11-point lead, but the Bruins clawed back and reduced it to three points as the first quarter ended. event on to say the odds favor Illinois, as indeed will do for anyone making a move described the Illini as the greatest running backs game football. to the surprise of many said that while right half-hunny Karras is an excep-tive runner, his opinion perhaps the Illinois' left in Stevens, is even better. ear Ray Wins at Award Again YORK (UP)—Middleweight in Ray Robinson and light right contender Harry Matthews share the honors Magazine's awards for Nat Fleischer named fighter of the year, and Matthews as the best all-fighter. 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