anaheim-gazette 1952-01-30

ON THE LAM with Jim Lamhofer The heavyweight champion of the world, Jersey Joe Walcott, knocked over with astonishment more than a few people this week when he announced that he, in effect, refuses to defend his heavyweight title until he gets good and ready. The champ is indeed an unusual fellow. His stalling tactics in the past had made it rather clear that he was in no hurry to defend his title. But his act of standing chin-to-chin with the mighty International Boxing club and telling them where to head off, in effect, is something unheard of nowadays. More than one brave fighter in the ring has bowed and scraped like a meek lamb before the will of the lordly IBC. For his guts, we admire Walcott in talking back to the No. 1 monopolistic abuse in boxing. His outburst of protest we cannot, however, sympathize with. Let’s examine Walcott’s statement. He said that what he has been doing—working with the youth of the nation—is more important than "satisfying boxing commissioners." Granted that Walcott is to be commended for his unselfish devotion of thousands of hours to goodwill and reformation work in hospitals, service bases, prisons, and boys’ clubs. Is his comparison accurate though, agreeable to fight cott a shot at the crown when he did not have to, that Charles is challenger today and Walcott is champion. How can Joe feel he owes Charles nothing, as he has said? The champ says if he's not a credit to boxing, then they can take his title. That is using a "martyrdom" device to sidestep and confuse the issue. He says he has not made $15 since winning the title. That would appear to be due more to his own mismanagement of his affairs than the fault of anyone else. His charges of "persecution" by "men in political position" also serve only to cloud and distort the real question at hand. If he can get away with all this and keep his title in freeze, Walcott will have proven himself to be indeed a clever man and, next to the communist Panmunjom peace negotiators, the best "staller" in existence. Walcott May Have Bout With Matthews HARRISBURG, Pa. (2)—Felix Bocchichio, manager of world heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott was scheduled to play Colonist's Cee Point to Ball- Although Anaheim's Cee is way up in second spot in loop race behind leader Huntton Beach, any hope that the colonists might have had about ning the 1952 cage title all went out the door yesterday at noon. The Colonists played the O on the Huntington Beach o and although they trailed all way they only lost out by point to the sharp-shooting O 30-29 in a very tough contest lose, for players, coach and alike. Coach Dick Glover tried vain to off-set the Oiler's he and experience by moving M Beach from the Bee team to Cees and it almost paid off Colonist victory, but missed by seconds. Huntington led at the end the first period 11-5 and at time 18-10 and by the same margin at the end of the third period 27-19 where it looked though the host team would m a shambles of Glover's strategy. While the Oilers couldn't make one field goal the locals were p ting three of them although host team did manage to so three free throws to Anaheim four in the final period. But the lead was just a Granted that Walcott is to be commended for his unselfish devotion of thousands of hours to goodwill and reformation work in hospitals, service bases, prisons, and boys' clubs. Is his comparison accurate though? No, agreeing to fight within 60 days would the aged battler be satisfying Jake boxing ear? It seems to this server that he would be gratifying the wishes of millions of American fight fans who think it's high time Walcott gave someone else a shot at the title. Walcott says he owes God and the youth of America whatever he can do to help boys. Right as he may be about the above point, it seems to us he is ducking the issue. Joe apparently thinks he is entitled to be an elite champion for as long as he chooses to remain in his "missionary" sanctuary. We think those who agree with his stand are likely to be confusing two separate moral issues. It would appear to us that Walcott, in addition to owing something to God and to Youth, is indebted a great deal to the fight public of America. It was the fans who would still pay to see a man beaten by even the erratic Rex Lane, and the promoters and commissioners of boxing, however unscrupulous they may be claimed to be, who kept giving Walcott good opportunities when he ostensibly was on his way out of the boxing picture as a thred and oft-beaten fighter; it was these peoples who enabled Joe to finally reach the top. It Joe's memory that short? And has Joe forgotten about Ezard Charles, his predecessor, who was certainly a fighting champion? It was because he was a fighting champion who gave Wal- WALCOTT MAY HAVE BOUT WITH MATTHEWS HARRISBURG, Pa. (N)—Felix Bocchichlo, manager of world heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott, was scheduled to confer today with an actor's agent in Washington, D.C., about a $250,000 offer to Walcott to defend his title against Harry (Kid) Matthews. Bocchichlo made the announcement as he and the champion stopped here last night on the way to a personal appearance engagement at Lewistown, Pa. Walcott then boxed a five-round exhibition with Jackie Burke of Pittsburgh, as some 800 persons looked on. After the bout Walcott told the crowd that he was "not interested in money, but in saving the youth of the country, which is more important than defending my title." Walcott has been ordered by the New York State Athletic commission to sign for a title bout by Feb. 5 or forfeit the title in that state. 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PHONE 7550 Colonist’s Cee Hoopsters Lose by a Point to Ball-Controlling Oilers Although Anaheim’s Cee team way up in second spot in the race behind leader Hunting-Beach, any hope that the Colts might have had about winning the 1952 cage title all but out the door yesterday after the Colonists played the Oilers the Huntington Beach court although they trailed all the they only lost out by one. The home team going into a successful stall with the ball, the Blue and Gold clad team had to settle for a Sunset loop defeat, that will probably rate as the title loss for them. Beach took high scoring honors for the game with 12 which came on five field goals, three in the third period and two free throws—one in the second period and the other in the third. Even with Beach in the game, the tallest player on either bench, the Oilers managed to control the backboards and as a result controlled the game. Both teams completed the same number of field goals and as a result it was the free throws that hurt the Colonists’ chances for victory. Although they had a better free throw percentage mark than the winners, they nevertheless lost the game at that line. Anaheim attempted 18 and made only nine while the Orange and Black clad team attempted 21 and completed 10, for a mark of 47.6 compared to Anaheim’s 50.0 percentage. Anaheim (29)—fga fg ft, pt to Mata f 3 0 0 1 4 Herrera f 11 9 2 0 2 Beach f 9 2 2 0 2 Schacht g 5 1 0 1 2 Salace g 1 0 0 0 2 Greyer g 2 1 0 0 2 Louiser g 2 1 0 0 2 Weaver g 0 0 0 0 1 Totals 35 10 78 9 20 29 Anaheim CC Squad Races Against Indians Thursday Tomorrow afternoon at Fullerton high school, Anaheim’s cross country squad will hook up in a hilly race with the Braves who are unbeaten in loop competition thus far this year. Fullerton powered past the Huntington Beach Oilers recently 22-33 and just last week they defeated Sailors from Newport Harbor 22-36. (Low score wins in cross country). The Braves are led by Jim Barker who took first at Huntington Beach, although he placed only third at Newport Harbor. Other leather-Junggers running for the Warriors are Tom Schockly, Danny Doss, Dick Moore and Norm Wallace. The Redskins are coached by Junior college track coach, Walt Lundsford, ex-distance star for the University of Washington. Last year he assembled some outstanding track talent at Hornetville, but the war soon took its toll of his ace men. But he has done an outstanding rebuilding job at the college and as a result has built up considerable interest at Fullerton high. Coaching the Anaheim harriers is Sam Keith who has some very good runners on the team this year, which is really the first year Anaheim has fielded a cross country team. They have been in only one race since the turn of the year and that was the Huntington race, which didn’t have very many hills, compared to the Fullerton track. The course at Fullerton is north Anaheim From Danger In Colonist With their sights seized by ball league title, the Anaheim few days off from loop on three with Fullerton, N.Y. Extending their middleweights had to go to defeat the Huntington squad in the Anaheim gym, before a near-filled gym. Anaheim had a fairly easy with these same Oilers in first round, winning last night was a far cry from contest as the Oilers were left last night with only three men left in the game—and by no points. The score at the end of the period was all tied up, 30-30, the Oilers had put on one of guttiest rallies ever seen for time. Anaheir led at the end of first period 11-8 and at halftime Anaheim Varsity Oilers and Droppings Anaheim’s varsity cage will next be seen in action from Anaheim in far off Be Hills, but there are rumors ling around this area that add tickets for Siberia can be hit by the local basketball team off showing of last night. In the Anaheim gym, before NEL CHAMPS—Gertrude Ederle (left), first woman to swim English channel, kisses Florence Chadwick, first woman two-swimmer, after presenting her with B'nai B'rith sports award, in New York City, for exceptional work in the field of human relations.—(Associated Press photo) Anaheim’s Dee Cagers in Contention until Final Minutes as Oilers Win Coaching the Anaheim harriers is Sam Keith who has some very good runners on the team this year, which is really the first year Anaheim has fielded a cross country team. They have been in only one race since the turn of the year and that was the Huntington race, which didn’t have very many hills, compared to the Fullerton track. The course at Fullerton is north of the school and the race starts on the high school track, the same place it ends, but in between the start and finish there is one rough, rugged course. It winds up and over a railroad track, down some hills, along a draw, through an Orange orchard, down a highway, through some backyards, and back onto the track. Running for Anaheim will be Bruce Horner, Dick Reed, Cecil Veyna; Don Eberhard, Gene Winger, Ray Beklenman, Sam Azzara and several other runners who haven’t run in a race since last December. Mauri Rose Quits Auto Race Track INDIANAPOLIS (UP) — Mauri Rose, one of the best competitors in any sport, has retired from auto racing. The past 15 Memorial day 500-mile races at Indianapolis motor speedway, the top drivers considered Rose the man to beat. He won in 1947 and 1948 and was co-winner with Floyd Davis in 1941. He was leading in 1949. 20 miles from the finish, when a broken magneto strap forced him out. Two years ago, fire broke out in his pit while he was refueling. He leaped into the car with smoke and carbon dioxide fumes still swirling around the cockpit and roared back into the race. If Rose, a cocky little guy with a big moustache and bigger pipe, ever knew fear he didn’t show it. He smashed his car to pieces in the 1943 race. A few minutes later he was strolling calmly. Dallas Good Place for Grid Team NEW YORK (UP)—One of the reasons why professional football will be a rousing success at Las Vegas, we learn, is that 25 or 30 runs is a good, solid day’s joust either by ox team or on the back. We are indebted for this interesting piece of information. Giles Miller, the dark, raucous young man of 31 years, negotiated the purchase of a New York Yanks and will preside as president of the new Dex Texasans as soon as he learns few more things about the business. Giles was explaining how figures that Dallas, whose off-pocket population is listed at only 1,000, actually has 1.500,000 potential customers right around Anaheim’s Dee Cagers in Contention Until Final Minutes as Oilers Win In the Class Dee league, high scorers for the locals were Dirk Jepson with 12 and John Linn with 10. Score at half time was Huntington Beach 22, Anaheim 20, but with the Oilers controlling both boards and scoring freely, the pulled away to a lead of 28-23 at the end of the third period. With Bill French getting most of the rebounds the locals put on a brief rally in the final period. With 15 seconds into the final frame Joel Habener went to the free throw line and shot, but he missed it; however, Jepson sank a 15 foot set shot to put the Colonists only one point behind. Lin put in a beautiful hook with his back to the basket to keep the Colonists in close contention with four minutes left in the game, but the little Gushers erupted for several quick baskets and there went any chances Anaheim holding up the league their collar position. Oiler forward Jimmy Coopert about boat the Colonists himself as he scored 31 to set a Huntington scoring record for one game. Seattle Champ in Billiards Defeat SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — Jay Bozeman, playing more like the world’s No. 2 billiardist he once was, broke into the win column of the sectional three-cushion tournament last night. Bozeman, of Vallejo, had a high run of six as he defeated Carl Stoecker, Seattle city champion, 50-32 in 54 innings. He also had four runs of four each and one of five. Thus in six innings he totalied 27 and at times was almost brilliant. But in spots Jay was as rusty the shade of the suit he was wearing. He is trying a comeback after several years retirement. Clarence Kimball, 1950 S.F. Francisco City champ, upset Geek Skinner of San Francisco, 80-74 innings. Kimball ran tourney's high, seven. If You Drink! Don't Drive Anaheim Bees Win Thrilling Cage Game From Dangerous Huntington Beach Five In Colonist Gym Last Night, 36-35 With their sights set on their fifth straight Bee Basketball league title, the Anaheim Colonists were taking the next few days off from loop competition to rest up for their final three with Fullerton, Newport and Orange. Extending their win streak to six last night the Colonist middleweights had to go all out, in fact, come from behind defeat the Huntington Beach squad in the Anaheim gym, 36-35, before a near-filled gym. Anaheim had a fairly easy time with these same Oilers in the first round, winning 45-32, but at night was a far cry from that contest as the Oilers were leading at night with only three minutes left in the game—and by three points. The score at the end of the third period was all tied up, 30-30, after Oilers had put on one of the tiniest rallies ever seen for some time. Anaheim led at the end of the last period 11-8 and at half-time was soon to change. Scoring eight straight points the Oilers closed the gap to 27-24 and from that moment on, the Colonist Bees had one eye on the clock and the other on the ball. Paul Salazar, Dennis Nelson Anaheim Varsity Cagers Fall to Oilers and Drop to Fourth Spot Anaheim's varsity cage team will next be seen in action away from Anaheim in far off Beverly Hills, but there are rumors floating around this area that several kets for Siberia can be had by local basketball team off their swing of last night. In the Anaheim gym, before a they still must get by second place Newport, the team they have already beaten twice already. Last night brought together two entirely different type of teams. Huntington played just about their best ball game of the year as they controlled both boards work-and Bob Stewart each scored from the free throw line to keep the locals from being completely white-washed in the third period that saw a Colonist lead of 11 points dwindle to nothing. Frank Navarro started the scoring chase off in the final period with an 18-foot set shot, but the Oilers scored five straight points to turn the gym's poplul into a jumping, raving, cheerful, colorful group of fans. Bob Stewart, the high scorer of the night, calmly went to the free throw line after being fouled and dropped in two straight points to put the locals only one point behind, but with less than three minutes left in the game. Fred Frank, who really played a grand game off the boards, ducked under the guarding Beachcomb and went in for two beautiful points, but with still two minutes and 45 seconds left in the game. From there on until the final explosion of the timer's seemingly little cap pistol, the game was one big gasp—everyone holding their breath, waiting for the eventual to happen, but it never came. Anaheim controlled the ball, for the most part, and managed to win the game by one point, 35-36. Anaheim (36)—fga fg fta ft pf tp Bishop, f 2 0 2 1 5 1 Salamar, f 11 3 6 2 3 5 Wright, c 1 0 2 1 3 Oilers and Drop to Fourth Spot Anaheim's varsity cage team will next be seen in action away from Anaheim in far off Beverly Hills, but there are rumors floating around this area that several teams for Siberia can be had by local basketball team off their swing of last night. In the Anaheim gym, before a war-filled gym of cage fans the Huntington Beach Oilers, undeated this year, still hold that distinction as a result of their 34-32 victory. The victory put the Oilers a much closer to the title they are fighting and have been away from two years. They last won the game in 1949 when they raced through the loop undefeated, but Dallas Good Place for Gridiron Team NEW YORK (P)—One of the big reasons why professional football players a rousing success at Dalware learn, is that 25 or 30 miles good, solid day's journey by ox team or on horseback are indebted for this interesting piece of information to Miller, the dark, rather by young man of 31 who initiated the purchase of the York Yanks and will preside president of the new Dallas fans as soon as he learns more things about the busiest was explaining how he sees that Dallas, whose official station is listed at only 433, actually has 1,500,000 potent customers right around close they still must get by second place Newport, the team they have already beaten twice already. Last night brought together two entirely different type of teams. Huntington played just about their best ball game of the year as they controlled both boards, worked their offensive plays to near-perfection and set up a zone defense that kept the Colonist scorers from being heard from. Anaheim, on the other hand, played just about their worst game of the season. They have now played 17 games and won 10 and are in fourth spot in the loop standings behind third place Fullerton. For a quick reason as to Anaheim's terrible showing last night look at the percentage marks by periods in the statistics. Anaheim ended up the night with a field goal percentage mark of 19.6 while the Oilers were rolling along at just about par. Anaheim's highest or best quarter for scoring field goals was the final when they managed to score three — all against the third stringers. They did score three in the third period, but had to attempt 18 shots to get those three goals. In short, it was a sad night for the locals. The one bright light for Anaheim was the free throw attempts of Dennis Ryan and his complements—four out of five. Charles Hasley of Huntington Beach took high scoring honors with 13 points, nine coming from the gratis line. Huntington Beach definitely is the champion of the Sunset League for the year 1952. Anaheim (32)—fga fg ft ft pf tp Webber, f 7 0 2 0 2 0 Ames, f 5 1 2 1 2 2 Holre, c 6 1 5 2 6 Moody, g 2 0 1 0 10 Steinborn, g 10 2 3 1 7 Herbel, g 6 1 1 2 3 H. Ikees, g 0 0 0 0 0 Keib Philipott, g 4 1 0 0 2 Ryan G. Hees, g 3 1 2 1 1 Reusel, g 2 1 0 0 2 Clark Totals Huntington (54)–fga fg ft ft pf tp Bishop, f 2 0 2 1 5 1 Salamar, f 11 3 6 2 3 8 Wright, c 1 0 2 1 3 1 Stewart, g 11 8 4 5 10 Navarro, g 9 2 1 0 3 4 Penn, g 5 4 1 3 9 Jenkirk, g 1 0 1 0 0 Nelson, g 2 1 0 1 1 Totals Huntington (35)–42 12 22 10 22 38 Duran, f 8 2 8 4 7 Robertson, f 6 4 1 0 23 Harbeln, f 6 07434 Guthrie, g 2114 Gill, g 111412 Schumaker, g636245 Young Anthony, g100000 Harrison, g111012 Pantola, g1000020 Totals30132792025 Score by Quarters Huntington8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 Anaheim111625636 Field Goal Percentage by Periods Huntington37.533.54.550.43.3 Anaheim41.760.06.6616.751.0 NOW—Doors Open: Eight:45 p.m. VAN JOHNSON JUNE ALLYSON in "TOO YOUNG TO KISS" and BILL ELLIOTT in "LONGHORN" Orange TRIE IN THEATRE HOLDAWAY ALAMEDA Davis Day I'll See You PLA League for the year 1952. Anaheim (32)— fga fg fta ft pf tp Webber, f 7 0 2 0 2 0 Ames, f 5 1 2 1 2 2 Holre, c 8 1 5 2 6 4 Moody, g 2 0 1 0 1 0 Steinborn, g 16 2 3 2 1 7 Herbel 6 1 1 1 2 3 H. Rees 0 0 0 0 0 Kelb 2 2 1 0 2 4 Philpelt 4 1 0 0 2 4 Ryan 1 0 5 4 6 G. Rees 3 1 2 1 1 2 Hessel 2 0 1 0 0 2 Clark 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 51 10 22 12 13 32 Huntington (54)— Hasley, f 12 2 10 9 2 13 Dulin, f 6 2 2 0 2 4 Young, c 8 5 1 1 4 11 Sueas, g 10 4 2 2 4 10 Donnelly, f 8 2 1 4 5 Stricklin, l 0 2 0 0 0 Boswell, z 2 0 1 0 0 Kuykendall, s 5 2 0 0 4 Ream, s 5 2 2 0 4 Ewing, i 1.0.1.1.1 Espitia, i.0.0.1.2 Totals.62.20.22.14.19.54 Score by Quarters— Huntington .15.15.9.15.4 Anaheim .7.7.8.10-.22 Field Goal Percentage by Periods Huntington .35.7.40.0.23.1.30.0-.22%. Anaheim .18.2.20.0.16.7.26.0-.19.6% WORLD'S LARGEST SELLING KENTUCKY WHISKEY OLD Sunny Brook GRAND THE OLD SUNNY BROOK COMPANY, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY