anaheim-gazette 1952-01-02

ON THE LAM ... with Jim Lamhofer This isn't exactly a brand-new column. If your memories stretch back to the long-ago days of July and August, 1950, you'll recall that the Gazette then ran a sports column called "On the Lemon," or "On the Loose," or something or other, by a guy named Hamlofer or Lemonboffer or something or other. The period during which the column ran was brief because of the recall policy of Uncle Sam's reserve legions. After a stint of active duty with the Air Force, we're back with you, for a longer run this time, we hope. Since this is the resurrection of an old column and the start of a new year, we wonder if we might beg off any discussion of an anyway embarrassing topic on the Pacific Coast today, football; and make our first commentary one dealing with basketball, certainly a pleasanter topic in the Southland today. Pangs of Gull We already feel the pangs of guilt or even using the word "(---b---)". It should be an unmentionable hereabouts right now, and we imagine Victor O. Schmidt might even go along with that this evening. Any mention of the gridiron sport would necessarily, at least partially, constitute a dreary post-mortem of what happened in the Arroyo Seco yesterday, and we feel hardly qualified for that. We were only a naive TeeVee viewer of the carnage. Anyhow, reviewing what might have happened would only result in feelings ex-Fullerton JC ace Don Johnson and Jerry Norman are found on the starting five and only three others with any Bruin experience are contained on the rest of the squad. The biggest Bruin weakness appears to be at center, where green sophomore Mike Hibler will have to be spelled frequently by the equally inexperienced John Moore. However, Wooden has that unexcelled knack of knitting a winning combine together slowly but surely, and of having it reach its peak near the end of the campaign. This may enable him to overhaul Stanford in the stretch, but off both apparent strength and preseason performances, the Farm club must be rated the favorite. The Indians will be playing their first season under Bob Burnett, who replaced the cagy Exerett Dean as head coach following the latter's retirement from the post last spring. Fast Breaking Five Burnett has the Tribe fast-breaking much more than it ever did under Dean, and he definitely has the "horses" to play the firewagon brand of ball with. Forward Ed Tucker, Center Jim Ramstead, and Guard Jim Walsh possess six of the most experienced shooting eyes and surest hands in the circuit. They constitute the nucleus of what could turn out to be a great hoop brigade, one good enough to go all the way against probably Washington in the division alone. Any mention of the gridiron sport would necessarily, at least partially, constitute a dreary post-mortem of what happened in the Arroyo Seco yesterday, and we feel hardly qualified for that. We were only a naive TeeVee viewer of the carnage. Anyhow, reviewing what might have happened would only result in feelings of nausea for that hardy but dwindling race of people, PCC grid supporters who seem to be damned to perpetual tears. On to a picture of PCC southern division basketball, where perhaps the faithful flock of sports fans on the West Coast can find some solace in this hour of darkness (UCLA's defeat of Bradley, SC's upset of Oklahoma A&M, and Stanford's edging of Iowa State.) At the Finish With the southern division quintets swinging into league action this weekend, it's an excellent opportunity to take a look at the prospects and strength of each entry and to come to some sort of conclusions. We see the derby for the right to play the northern division winner coming out like this: 1. Stanford 2. UCLA 3. SC 4. California There may turn out to be only the thickness of the proverbial eyelash between the first three, with the class dropping off considerably after that. Still, as it has proven in preseason tilts, California is capable of upsetting anyone on a given night. It looks like almost a tossup between the Indians and the Bruins. As in the past few years, somebody else has the best material, and the Bruins have the best coach, John Wooden. Before this year it was the Trojans who usually touted the top personnel, but this time it appears to be the hell-for-leather Tribe. has the "horses" to play the firewagon brand of ball with. Forward Ed Tucker, Center Jim Ramstead, and Guard Jim Walsh possess six of the most experienced shooting eyes and surest hands in the circuit. They constitute the nucleus of what could turn out to be a great hoop brigade, one good enough to go all the way against probably Washington in the division playoffs. SC Coach Forrest Twogood owns the best floor man in the loop in Guard Ken Flower and Flower is no mean man at bucketing em either; but E) Trojan lacks scoring punch at forward and needs more consistency at center than Bob Boyd has been able to supply to date. A lot of the slack in the front line will be taken up if another Fullerton JC ex-great, Bruce Bennett, can maintain the "swish" pace he has established in the recent Dixie Classic tournament. Boyd is an enigma; he's like the fabled little girl with the curl in the middle of her forehead. When he's good he's the equal of almost any pivotman in college basketball circles today, but when he's bad, the able Jerry Pease usually finishes up the game. Boyd's trouble seems to be getting tired—a few vitamins could mean the divisional marbles for the men of Troy. As indicated above, California will enact strictly the "spoiler" role as they have so well in the past three seasons, when each time they spelled doom to SC title hopes on the hostile Berkeley floor. They have an opportunity this weekend to pick up where they left off last year with SC visiting them on that same hardwood. Until another Andy Wolfe or Chuck Hanger comes along, Cal will be capable of only upset actions, although this year's quintet, sparked by the colorful and clever Ricksen twins, John and Rube, is bound to be an interesting one. USC Wins Twice As with Cal, UCLA will possess It looks like almost a tossup between the Indians and the Bruins. As in the past few years, somebody else has the best material, and the Bruins have the best coach, John Wooden. Before this year it was the Trojans who usually touted the top personnel, but this time it appears to be the hell-for-leather Tribe. Never once in the past three years has UCLA been favored to take divisional honors, and yet each time they have wound up in the conference playoffs. This can be nothing more than a great tribute to Wooden. Someone out Westwood way ought to pass out some sort of award to Wilbur Johna, Bruin athletic director, for securing two coaches like Red Sanders and Wooden for the two biggest sports there. The duo form perhaps the most competent coaching combination in American college sports today. Two Veterans If Wooden can turn the trick again this year, it will rate as perhaps his most amazing achievement of all. Just two veterans, Bobby Doerr "spoiled" no-hit games for Bob Feller in 1939 and again in 1946. Both hits were singles. Santa Anita has a rule that no entry shall be received of any horse not stabled on the grounds, unless approved by the racing secretary or stewards. Until another Andy Wolfe or Chuck Hanger comes along, Cal will be capable of only upset actions, although this year's quintet, sparked by the colorful and clever Ricksen twins, John and Rube, is bound to be an interesting one. USC Wins Twice As with Cal, UCLA will possess an advantage in opening its season against Stanford this weekend on the cozy Westwood court, where only SC has been able to get the Bruins' number (twice) during Wooden's sensational reign. We'll wind up by going all-out and picking an all-Southern Division five. It'll have Tucker of Stanford and Flower of SC (mover from guard) at forwards. Ramstead of Stanford at center, and Walsh of Stanford and Johnson of UCLA at guards. Only Ramstead will be a repeater, but both Tucker and Johnson came close to making it last year. Other outstanding performers will be Bennett and Boyd of SC, Bragg of UCLA, Doan and the Ricksens of Cal, and Stevenson of Stanford. Now sit back and watch an interesting campaign unfold... Bobby Doerr "spoiled" no-hit games for Bob Feller in 1939 and again in 1946. Both hits were singles. Santa Anita has a rule that no entry shall be received of any horse not stabled on the grounds, unless approved by the racing secretary or stewards. The San Pasqual was the end half of Santa Anita's Year's day double header $20,000 Santa Ynez Stakes; year-old fillies was won by Greetings, daughter of the California stallion, With Re himself a great sprinter day. Last Greetings has run races and won them all. She her first by 10 lengths, he TURNING POINT IN ROSE BOWL GAMB—Defensive Halfback Stan Wallace of Illinois leaves the intended receiver, Bill Storum, in his wake as he intercepts a Stanford pass to start Illinois on the victory path in the Rose Bowl game at Pasadena. Wallace ran 54 yards to the Stanford 12 and the subsequent touchdown put Illinois ahead for good. 13-7. The Big Ten champions poured it on from then on and won 40-7. (Associated Press photo) Illinois Indians Scalp Western Tribe 40-7 in Rose Bowl Before 98,825 Fans PASADENA (AP) — Illinois released awesome power in a four-stanford's defense was geared Boerio. All that kept Stanford in Grid Stars in Bowl Contro By The Associated ROSE—Stan Wallaback, returned inter54 yards to set up toug gave the Illini a lead, relinguished in a 40-7 Stanford. SUGAR — Ed M. Maryland, outgained eessee team on the gr picked up 153 yards in to pace Maryland to umph. COTTON—Vito (BaKentucky, passed twice Clark for touchdowns cats' 20-7 victory oi Christian. ORANGE — Pepper Georgia Tech., kicked field goal in closing m adding two extra poi 17-14 win over Baylor. GATOR—Jim Doolle intercepted four passes canes' 14-0 victory ove SUN—Junior Arterb Tech, scored touchdowns ed for another in 25over College of Pacific SALAD—Gene Shabo ton, scored four tou26-21 decision over Da PRAIRIE — Charli Prairie View; tallied tw 26 victory over Arkana STEEL — Ray Titlo thune-Cookman, passed touchdowns, scored a set up another in leadin Beach, Fla., junior co27-13 victory over Texu OLEANDER—Billy H Illinois Indians Scalp Western Tribe 40-7 in Rose Bowl Before 98,825 Fans PASADENA (AP) — Illinois released awesome power in a four-touchdown last quarter to crush Stanford, 40-7, in the Rose Bowl. Stunned spectators saw Stanford's defense crumble into the sixth straight defeat on a Pacific Coast Conference champion by the Big Ten in the New Year's Day classic. But when Illinois coach Ray Eliot was asked to compare the brand of football in the two leagues, he said: "There actually isn't much difference in the brands. The coast plays a grand game." No doubt he was being charitable. It's sad for Western fans to consider on the morning after, but the agreement under which champions of the two leagues meet in the Rose Bowl still has two years to run. To 96,625 fans who sat in on the game, and millions more who watched on television, there must be little doubt of Midwest superiority. The well-trained, well-coached Illini kept Stanford off balance most of the afternoon. And when they finally pushed the Indians back on their heels for good, they staged the worst masacre the West has seen since Michigan steamrollered Southern California, 49-0, four years ago. Stanford's defense was geared to stop Illinois on the ground, and succeeded fairly well for half the game. But its heavier line couldn't stand up through 60 minutes of the constant charge of Illini forwards. When it finally cracked, it fell completely apart. In nine minutes, 23 seconds of the fourth quarter, four touchdowns poured across. Up to then, the score was a respectable 13-7, the one-touchdown margin most of the experts had predicted. Johnny Karras, star halfback who led Illinois to an unbeaten season, was smothered often. But someone else kept breaking loose, usually Bill Tate, the fullback, or Pete Bachouros, classy halfback. Clearing his bench, near the finish, Eliot uncovered a freshman, Clarence DeMoss, who looked as good as the best in the longest scrimmage run of the day, 45 yards. Illinois went 361 yards on the ground for an astounding average of seven per running play. By contrast, Stanford averaged less than a yard and a half per play on the ground, and one of its big offensive threats, fullback Bob Mathias, of Olympic fame, wound up with a minus eight yards for the day. Stanford's net on the ground was 53 yards, thanks to a fine defense anchored on center Chuck Boerio. All that kept Stanford in the ball game for three quarters was the strong right arm of Gary Kerkorian, who completed 11 of 22 passes for 166 yards. When he was injured in the final quarter, what fire Stanford had left died. FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS USE Anaheim G WANT-A RESULTS COUNT WHY YOU ARE LOOKING IN Be Fleet Captures Handicap By 2½ Lengths over Bryan G. ARCADIA (AP) — Be Fleet is coming back to form and if he can attain and hold it until March 1, he may be a capital factor in the end by six, yesterday's by 2½. She beat Calumet Farm's A Gleam, winner of Chicago's Princess Pat Stakes, going away un- Be Fleet Captures Handicap By 2½ Lengths over Bryan G. ARCADIA (UP)—Be Fleet is coming back to form and if he can attain and hold it until March 1, he may be a capital factor in the 100,000 Santa Anita Handicap. The illustrious son of Count Fleet captured the $25,000 San Pasqual Handicap yesterday in convincing manner. He beat Bryan G., by 2½ lengths. Palestinian third high weighted for the holiday feature, went unplaced, as stormy Cloud got up for third. Be Fleet, who earned $115,150 for owner Andy Crevolin in 1951, stayed right behind the pace carving Star Fiddle until the far turn where he took over and set his own pace to the wire. Bryan G., surprise winner of the 1951 Pimco Special, tried gamely in the stretch, but Johnny Longden had Fleet in matchless stride. Be Fleet likes to jump on top and stay there, even in route races up to a mile and a half. Longden had difficulty holding him behind Star Fiddle. Beleet paid $12.50. The San Pasqual was the second half of Santa Anita's New Year's day double header. The 100,000 Santa Ynez Stakes for 3-year-old fillies was won by Lastreetings, daughter of the good California stallion, With Regards, himself a great sprinter in his day. Lastreetings has run three races and won them all. She took first by 10 lengths, her second by six, yesterday's by 2½. She beat Calumet Farm's A Gleam, winner of Chicago's Princess Pat Stakes, going away under Eddie Arcaro's urging. Season's Best was third. Last Greetings paid $8.70. The New Year's day card attracted 37,000 fans who wagered $1,662,130. Sprint Bowl Sunday At Carrell Track Bullet Joe Garson, two-time AAA mighty midget champ, today joined the parade of stars entered in the first annual Sprint Bowl program which opens the 1952 racing season Sunday at Carrell Speedway. Scheduled as the final race of '51, the Sprint Bowl became the initial 3-A event of the year when rains cancelled the program last week-end. Garson's late entry brought the field to 25. Johnny Parsons, Walt Faulkner, Troy Ruttman, Allen Heath, Cal Niday, Rosy Roussell, Andy Linden and Joe James are others who rate strong support in the 40-lap main event. MAILING LISTS Complete Coverage FULLERTON — ANAHEIM GARDEN GROVE Call Fullerton 8728-J-4 or Gazette Box 131MC Grid Stars in Bowl Contests By The Associated Press ROSE—Stan Wallace, Illinois back, returned intercepted pass 54 yards to set up touchdown that gave the Illini a lead they never relinquished in a 40-7 romp over Stanford. SUGAR — Ed Modzelewski, Maryland, outgained entire Tennessee team on the ground as he picked up 153 yards in 23 carries to pace Maryland to 28-13 triumph. COTTON—Vito (Babe) Parilli, Kentucky, passed twice to Emery Clark for touchdowns in Wildcats' 20-7 victory over Texas Christian. ORANGE — Pepper Rodgers, Georgia Tech., kicked winning field goal in closing minutes after adding two extra points in the 17-14 win over Baylor. GATOR—Jim Dooley, Miami, intercepted four passes in Hurricanes' 14-0 victory over Clemson. SUN—Junior Arterburn, Texas Tech, scored touchdown and passed for another in 25-14 triumph over College of Pacific. SALAD—Gene Shabnon, Houston, scored four touchdowns in 26-21 decision over Dayton. PRAIRIE — Charlie Wright, Prairie View, tallied twice in 27-26 victory over Arkansas A.M. & N. STEEL — Ray Thornton, Beethune-Cookman, passed for two touchdowns, scored a third and set up another in leading Daytona Beach, Fla., junior collegians to 27-13 victory over Texas College. OLEANDER—Billy Hugh Mont2 Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1952 ANAHEIM; CALIFORNIA Kansas Jayhawks Edge Illini for Top Spot in Weekly AP Cage Poll. NEW YORK (AP)—Phog Allens' all-conquering Kansas Jayhawks edged out undefeated Illinois as the nation's top ranking college basketball team today in the weekly Associated Press poll. Kansas (10-0) received 31 first place votes to 23 for the Illini (7-0), and shaded the Big Ten stalwart, 751 to 739 points. In all, 107 sports writers and broadcasters from coast to coast participated in the poll. Twenty named powerful Washington (10-1) as the best team in the nation to push the Huskies into third place with 688 points. Team standings with points figured on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis (first place votes in parentheses): Savitt Remains For Title Defense SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — The United States Davis Cup team, that failed in its quest for the cup, is taking home boomerangs instead. All members of the Amercian squad, except Dick Savitt and Ham Richardson, left for home by plane. Savitt is staying to defend his Australian title in the National championships at Adelaide Jan. 18. Richardson also is playing in it. ters defeated Arkansas State, 35-20. PRAIRIE — Charlie Wright, Prairie View, tallied twice in 27-26 victory over Arkansas A.M. & N. STEEL — Ray Thornton, Behune-Cookman, passed for two touchdowns, scored a third and set up another in leading Daytona Beach, Fla., junior collegians to 27-13 victory over Texas College. OLEANDER—Billy Hugh Montgomery, Hinds JC, scampered 45 yards for winning touchdown in 27-20 victory over San Angelo junior college. TANGERINE — Bill Johnson, Stetson, threw three touchdown passes to end Dave Laude as Hatters defeated Arkansas State, 35-20. THE ANAHEIM ANAHEIM - PHONE 6201 Jean Peters Louis Jourdan · Debra Paget "ANNE OF THE INDIES" Also—Steve Cochran "The TANKS ARE COMING" MAXIMUM RESULTS use Heim Gazette ANT-ADS COUNT WHEN LOOKING FOR ANT-ADS COUNT WHEN LOOKING FOR and hundreds of satisfied users of testify to the fact that they are the TO RESULTS! them to reach those who are in furniture, cars and numerous other Want-Ads are equally effective for oyment...in renting spare rooms in selling services. Dial 2206 or 6232