anaheim-gazette 1952-02-28

110 Aspirants Expected for SC Grid Drill LOS ANGELES—Full attention to the single wing is in store for Trojan football players when they report to the 20-session spring practice which opens Monday on SC's Royard Field. Coach Jess Hill and his staff will drill the gridders on fundamentals and concentrate completely on the single wing attack introduced last fall. There will be no T served to the SC gridiron machine as it prepares for the 1953 campaign. Biggest gaps to be filled as the coaches greet an estimated 110 aspirants will be those vacated by All-Americans Pat Cannamels at linebacker and tailback Frank Gifford. George Bozanic, Pat's running mate last fall; Ben Sampson and Bill Riddle, reserve centers; George Timberlake, transfer from Long Beach City college, and Monte Bianchi, an up-coming sophomore, appear to be the leading candidates for linebacker. Jimmy Sears will start the sessions as the No. 1 tailback with Al "Hoagy" Carmichael—moved over from the right half court. LOOKER GOOD—Sammy Chapman, outfielder under contract to the Cleveland Indians, sizes up a piece of lumber being used by him in the construction of home in Mill Valley, Calif. The one-time Philadelphia Athletics star now owned by Cleveland, says he's through with big league ball. He's traded in his bat and glove for saw and hammer and likes his new occupation of building contractor. (Associated Press photo) LOVELYITE TOP BASKETBALL COOKER NEW YORK (AP)—Clyde Lovellette, Kansas' perfectionist, for the tenth time in 11 weeks is ahead of the field in the national major STAR BECOMES A RECRUITING pitching star, faces the flag GI's are sworn into the U. weeks to the day after Don Newcombe, who won 20 games been working out at the o James R. Huuy (back to carciated Press photo) LOVELYITE TOP BASKETBALL COOKER NEW YORK (AP)—Clyde Lovellette, Kansas' perfectionist, for the tenth time in 11 weeks is ahead of the field in the national major college basketball scoring championship. His average is 26.3, followed closely by Bobby Pettit, Louisiana State's sophomore star, with 25.4—less than a point in the averages. Then, in order, some Chuck Dudling of Iowa with 25.2, Dick Grant of Duke with 25.1, Mark Workman of West Virginia with 24.9, and Frank Selvy of Purman with 24.5. After that list no one else has a chance. Glen McCloud Says We who live in Southern California indeed live in a heaven-blessed land. True, we have an infrequent earthquake and flood, but all things considered, the region and especially Orange County, is a "Garden Spot" in which to dwell. Because of the rapid community growth and expansion of the region, we must supply adequate transportation facilities to care for our needs and those of the many guests who come to our state each year. The answer of course, is more and better roads. With wide divided highways, the country's diversified goods, ranging from citrus and farm produce to a multitude of manufactured products, can be quickly sped to their markets. With the proper roads, the torrific loss of life and destruction of property now going on in Southern California can be lowered. It behooves each and everyone of us to work for the elimination of conditions on highways and roads of our country which are hazardous to life and limb. I believe a modern highway program to be a George Boxanic, Pat's running mate last fall; Ben Sampson and Bill Riddle, reserve centers; George Timberlake, transfer from Long Beach City college, and Monte Blanchi, an up-coming sophomore, appear to be the leading candidates for linebacker. Jimmy Sears will start the sessions as the No. 1 tailback with Al "Hoagy" Carmichael—moved over from the right half spot—and Addison Hawthorne, star of Pasadena City college's Little Rose Bowl champions last fall, also to be worked at the key position of the Hill attack. In the line, the Trojans have to fill the guard spot left by Al Sunbrano, and also must add a blacking quarterback, Bozanie and Blanchi are leading candidates for the latter. Two inter-squad games will be played both at the Coliseum, in the mornings of March 22 and 23. A probable first team lineup as the Trojans start spring practice would be: Ends—Tom Nickoloff and Don Stillwell; tackles—Chuck Weeks and Ken Thompson; guards—Bob Cox and Elmer Willholte; center — Log Welsh; quarterback — George Bozanic; left halfback—Jimmy Sears; right halfback—Bob Buckley; fullback—Leon Sellers. All are lettermen from last year's team. NEW YORK (AP)—Just as long as a college athlete receives as good an education as other students, and the heads of the institutions keep control of athletic policies, the regional academic accrediting agencies probably won't be too deeply concerned with academic values than policing athletic programs came today in a report of last week's meeting between representatives of two of the agencies and the executive council of the Eastern College Athletic conference. PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Buddy Young, swift halfback of the now defunct New York Yanks, need STAR BECOMES A BEACUBE pitching star, faces the flag GI's are sworn into the U.S. weeks to the day after Don Newcombe, who won 20 games been working out at the club James R. Husy (back to candid Press photo) The 'Checker' Is Important To Ball Team By GAYLE TALBOT PHOENIX (AP)—One of the most enduring wonders of the game of baseball is the fact that you are always learning something about the complicated past that you didn't know before. Person who hasn't actually play big league ball may despair ever knowing all the inside wings of the game. Take the business of "checking." We are indebted to Fred Shellenback, one of the New York Giants three coaches, for a test essay on this extremely important topic. Ever wonder how these managerial assistants see wandering around out there earn their pay? "When we're not doing anything else, it's a good bet that we checking on somebody—either of our own players or a fellow other side." Shellenback said. "It's something you've got to do doing constantly if you want to finish in the first division. "We start checking out piters especially right now in spring training. Even during the season without knowing it, they might have picked up some little habit that is a complete tip-off what they're going to throw: the other side needs to know whether it's going to be a foul ball or a curve." "We sit there and study every little mow our pitcher made." With the proper roads, the terrific loss of life and destruction of property now going on in Southern California can be lowered. It behooves each and everyone of us to work for the elimination of conditions on highways and roads of our country which are hazardous to life and limb. I believe a modern highway program to be a responsibility of the State Legislature. CANDIDATE FOR THE 75th ASSEMBLE DISTRICT PHILADELPHIA (N) — Buddy Young, swift halfback of the now defunct New York Yanks, nosed out Jack Christiansen of the Detroit Lions for the punt return championship of the National Football League. SLICE OF HAM WHO'S TANN' BUCKLEY FOR A SLEIGH RIDE NOW?" "We start checking out pitchers especially right now in spring training. Even during the season, without knowing it, they might have picked up some little habit that is a complete tip-off what they're going to throw: the other side needs to know whether it's going to be a ball or a curve. "We sit there and study every little move our pitcher makes check every mannerism from time he gets the ball from the catcher until he delivers it. Of a sudden, something will cliff one of us will see he's doing something he didn't do before. "Even if it's during a game we'll stop everything right then and let him know he's tipping pitches. A smart pitcher depends upon us to check him regularly. He isn't that smart, he does last long in the big leagues." "Take me, I was a spitball pitcher. Like all other spitter I always brought the ball up my lips. Whether I was going throw a spitter or not. One day the other team was seeing off me, and one of our coaches finally saw what was happening. "If it was going to be a spitball noticed that I would run the tongue over my upper lip after I brought the ball down. If wasn't a spitter, I wouldn't. That was all, but some smart guy their bench had caught it. That's the sort of thing we're checking on constantly." Figure it this way. The Here's a Guy Who Says Yankees Aren't Best Team in the World ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Imagine a ball player calling himself a lucky guy because he was cast off by the mighty New York Yankees, champions of the baseball world. Sounds fantastic, don’t it? Well, listen to the way Billy Johnson explains it: "I never thought there was another organization that could touch the Yankees," said Johnson when asked how it felt to be playing with a team other than New York. "I’m shipped to St. Louis and I discover that the Cincinnati organization is every bit of good as the Yankees. They run their farm system the same way, they are just as liberal, and in feet they treat their players even better. There is a closer association between the front office and the player on the cards." For instance, with the Yankees, I was lucky if George Weiss (general manager) ever said 'hello' to me. On this club, Mr. Saigh (Fred Saigh, Cardinal president) comes over to me and asks me how do you feel, Bill, how is the family? It mages you feel good to have your best treat you like an equal. "You know, I expected to have a little difficulty with my contract: this year, Mr. Saigh, I’ve heard rumored, is a tough man to deal with. But I was pleasantly surprised, I had no trouble at all. As a matter of fact, I am very happy with my contract. It is one of the best I ever had. "When the Yanks sold me to St. Louis it turned out to be years with the Yankees. played on four world champions teams. I had all my there. I was making good I was a Yankee and I was of it. Naturally I was despoiled. After 1949 when Casey took over as manager of the then Billy shared third base with Bobby Brown, but Johnson says: "The day I reported Louis I was told I was the third baseman. Don’t think doesn’t mean a lot to a play. Johnson explained about gel: "Stengel is a firm believer the switch system—it is intention that a right hander hits best against a left pitcher and a left handed hitter best against a right pitcher. "That system may be gone fellows but not for guys myself. I've got to play next in order to do my best. I made for two days in excess but then I come back with or five good days. Casey gave no such chance. I never plained. After all, he was paid to manage. I just took derd." Johnson joined the Cincinnati Marigold. Although his average was only .202 for games he proved ones of the clutch hitters in the league batted in 64 runs, smashed home runs and led all third bases in fielding. Although a ninth year in the BECOMES A RECRUIT—Don Newcombe, Brooklyn's big-league star, faces the flag as he and unidentified prospective players are sworn into the U.S. Army in Elizabeth, N.J., three days to the day after Don signed a $25,000 Dodger contract. Newcombe, who won 20 games for the Dodgers last year, had been working out at the club's training camp in Florida. Lt. James R. Huey (back to camera) administers the oath.—(Assoc. Press photo) The 'Checker' Important Ball Team BY GAYLE TALBOT PHOENIX (F)—One of the new-beginning wonders of the game baseball is the fact that you always learn something complicated pastime you didn't know before. A man who hasn't actually played league ball may despair of knowing all the inside work of the game. We are indebted to Frank Huey back, one of the New York City three coaches, for a tidy on this extremely important topic. Ever wonder how managerial assistants you wandering around out there their pay? When we're not doing anything it's a good bet that we're going on somebody—either one own player or a fellow on another side," Shellenback said. Something you've got to keep constantly if you want to in the first division. I start checking out pitch-specially right now in springing. Even during the offseason without knowing it, they have picked up some little thing is a complete tip-off on they're going to throw. All other side needs to know is when it's going to be a fast curve. Sit there and study every move our pitcher makes. Baseball Notes BURBANK (F) — St. Louis Browns Manager Rogers Hornsby concentrated on his pitchers yesterday—at the plate. All the Browns' hurlers took part in a lengthy batting drill and then moved onto the mound to sharpen up on picking off base runners. The Browns will go through their sixth practice game of the spring training season today. PHOENIX, Ariz. (F)—The New York Giants were beginning to worry about the whereabouts of catcher Ray Noble but they have found him. He told the front office he had been having trouble finding transportation. Locating Noble was a relief to Manager Leo Durocher, who has dozens of pitchers here, but few catchers to warm them up. Noble was expected in camp late today. EL CENTRO (F)—A 19-year-old catcher, W. J. Porter, is getting attention from Manager Paul Richards of the Chicago White Sox. Porter is a $80,000 bonus baby who played last year with the Sox' Waterloo, Ia., farm in the Three I League. He hit over .300 last season. A scout for a rvial big league club, noting Richards' attention to Porter at workouts here, commented: "He can play center field well enough right now to be another Joe DiMaggio. But catchers are scare and he's a darned good catcher. He may make the big leagues this year." Hornets Oppose All-Star Cage Team Friday Basketball fans will see exciting play Friday night. Feb. 28, when the Fullerton Junior college Hornets, Eastern Conference champions, meet an all-star team recruited from other teams in the conference. To be played on the Fullerton gymnasium hardwood, the game will begin at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the tilt will be used to send the champion Hornets to the State Junior college basketball tournament in Visalia, March 6,7,8. The Fullerton Hornets won the right to represent the conference at the state tournament by virtue of their victory over San Bernardino Valley college last Wednesday night. The Gate-City club is in second place in the Eastern conference. Half-time entertainment at the Friday benefit game will feature Don Harper, FJC's Olympic team prospect; and Jo Burdick, lithe champion at baton twirling. Harper will present an exhibition on the trampoline. He is rated as third trampoline artist in the country. Two players from each of the junior colleges in the conference have been invited to participate on the all-star team. Expected plained. After all, he was paid to manage. I just too dared." Johnson joined the Canary mid-May. Although his average was only .202 for games he proved one of the clutch nitters in the league batted in 64 runs, smash home runs and led all third-ers in fielding. Although he in his tenth year in the league Augusta, Georgian belle can play regularly for more years, now that he has come accustomed to No-League pitching. start checking out pitch-specially right now in spring training. Even during the offseason without knowing it, they have picked up some little that is a complete tip-off on they're going to throw. All other side needs to know is when it's going to be a fast or a curve. sit there and study every move our pitcher makes, every maracinism from the game gets the ball from the arm until he delivers it. All sudden, something will click. We will see he's doing something didn't do before. en if it's during a game, stop everything right there at him know he's tipping his arm. A smart pitcher depends on check him regularly. Ifn't that smart, he doesn't hang in the big leagues. me, I was a spitballer. Like all other spitters, days brought the ball up to whether I was going to a spitter or not. One day her team was teeing off on one of our coaches finals what was happening. it was going to be a spitter; indeed that I would run my over my upper lip giteright the ball down. If it wasn't a spitter, I wouldn't. That hit but some smart guy onench had caught it. That's part of thing we're checking instantly. are it this way. These league races are so close these days that a single hit during the season with men on base might very well decide the gemant. If just once we are able to tell our batter what's coming it might mean the difference between first and second money. At the same time, of course, we've got to check our own men to see that they're not tipping the other team. A scout for a rvial big league club, noting Richards' attention to Porter at workouts here, commented: "He can play center field well enough right now to be another Joe DiMaggio. But catchers are scare and he's a darned good catcher. He may make the big leagues this year." SAN BERNARDINO (AP)—General Manager Branch Rickey received word from Pittsburgh today that Pirate pitcher Ted Wilks has signed a 1952 contract. Wilks appeared in 65 games last year, tops in the National League. Despite an unimpressive 3-5 record, his .285 earned run average was the best on the Pirate staff. With the Pirates due Monday, 10 Bucs, including hurler Murry Dickson, remain unsigned. Rickey has been conducting a school for farmhands. TUCSON, Ariz. — In his search for good catching reserve strength, Indian Manager Al Lopez is giving a Negro named Quincy Troupe a tryout. Troupe was a manager himself once, of the Cleveland Buckgyon, and rookie pitcher Sam Jones calls him one of the host catchers from the negro leagues, possibly as good as Brooklyn's Roy Campanella. Friday benefit game will feature Don Harper, FJC's Olympic team prospect; and Jo Burdick, lithe champion at baton twirling. Harper will present an exhibition on the trampoline. He is rated as third trampoline artist in the country. Two players from each of the junior colleges in the conference have been invited to participate on the all-star team. Expected to lead the stars will be San Bernardino's top point getters, Tommy Williams and Clyde Maxen, Larry Jones, guard, and Dick Schwendinger, guard, will represent Chaffey. From Orange Coast will come Ruiz and Davis. Others invited to be on the all-star team include Riverside's Don Weischedel, and Brophy; Santa Ana's Dete Smith and Roch; and Mt. San Antonio's Larry Roaner and Don Rabble: Coaching the team will be San Bernardino coach Ray Blake. FJC's Coach Alex Omalev will start an all-freshman team of forwards, Johnny Does (Excelsior High), and Ronnie Vollman (Fullerton), center Roy Irwin (Montebello), and guards Jim Spudich and Donald Denny (Anahiem). CONQUER YOUR CONSTIPATION A remarkable medical discovery is offered in McCoy's Norm Tabs. You can quickly conquer your constipation and restore regularity. No violent purging—no muscular fuss—nothing to mix McCoy's Norm Tabs create a soft gut bulk and give you comfortable power movements. They are harmless to take over any length of time and the dose never has to be increased. Damily carried in your suit, $1 Tabs $8s. 80 Tabs $1.00. 100 Tubs $2.00. On sale at McCoy's Brig Store, 100 W. Centres, Anahheim. CHIEF NEEDAHEN LOS ANGELES—Chief ahbeh has been signed for seventh consecutive post as m of ceremonies for the annual Angeles Sportsmen's Show fiicials have announced. The gigantic outdoors-bro indoors event is slated this from April 10 to April 20, in sive, at the Pan-Pacific tortium on Beverly near Palm Bay. A member of the Penobscian tribe whose headquarters in Old Town, Me., the chief bally-all around knowledge of quic life. During the off season he mains a hunting lodge and as guide for many sporters also speaks before business civic groups as well as lobes Says Yankees in the World ears with the Yankees. I had played on four world champion-basketball teams. I had all my friends here. I was making good money. Was a Yankee and I was proud of it. Naturally I was despondent." After 1949 when Casey Stengel took over as manager of the Yankees Billy shared third base duties with Robby Brown, but new Johnson says: "The day I reported to St. Louis I was told I was the regular third baseman. Don't think that can't mean a lot to a player." Johnson explained about Stengel: "Stengel is a firm believer in the switch system—it is his position that a right handed batter hits best against a left handed catcher and a left handed batter hits best against a right handed catcher." That system may be good for some fellows but not for guys like myself. I've got to play each day order to do my best. I may look for two days in succession then I come back with four five good days. Casey gave me such chance. I never combined. After all, he was getting ready to manage. I just took orders." Johnson joined the Cards in May. Although his batting average was only 268 for 184 times he proved one of the best pitchers in the league. He batted in 64 runs, smashed 14 home runs and led all thirdbacks in fielding. Although so and his tenth war in the major leagues. A SHOCKING EXPERIENCE—Little salmon scoot for protection of positive pole (left) when Dr. Gerald B. Collins (right) gives them jolt of "square wave" electricity. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service men hope their experiments, conducted at Seattle, Wash., may lead to successful means of guiding ocean-bound salmon around death-dealing dam spillways and turbine tunnels. At left are Research Biologists Parker Trefethen (bottom) and Charles D. Volz.—(Associated Press photo). Don Trackmen Trojan Cagers Don Trackmen To Open Loop Season Friday Santa Ana college's thin clads will open their Eastern conference competition Friday when the Don trackmen travel to San Bernardino to meet the Valley college Indians. Coach John Ward will field a squad fresh from a 48-47 win over the Pasadena Bulldogs last week, in the Santa Ana squad's first meet of the season. However, the Indians are regarded as one of the tougher schools in the conference this year, and should give the Don cindermen some trouble. The Berdoo meet will be the last meet for the Santa Ana team until the Orange Show relays at San Bernardino March 8. Junior colleges from the Metropolitan League, the South Central Conference, the Western States Conference and the Eastern Conference will compete. Jack Lucas, last year's all-conference winner in the 880, will compete for the first time this season Friday. Lucas did not enter the Pasadena meet because it was an abbreviated affair, for by mutual agreement, there was no 220, 880, two mile, or javelin throw. Frank Freese, javelin thrower for the Dons, will also make his debut this year against the Indians. Jack Wilcox, a double winner at Pasadena in the 440 and the 120 low hurdles, Del Broomel, Ronald Dozier, Buddy Igou, Duano Gustafson, and Al Fowler will have excellent chances to repeat their first place showings at Pasadena in the Indian meet. Trojan Cagers In Last Ditch Division Fight LOS ANGELES — Faced with the need of a double victory, almost an athletic miracle, the Trojan cagers invade the Westwood gym for the final contests of the regular southern division play Friday and Saturday. The games will be televised, beginning at 8:15, by KHJ, Channel Nine. After losing a pair last weekend to Stanford's deep freeze, Coach Forrest Twogood's SC five must go to the other extreme; the Westwood sweatbox—sometimes known as the UCLA gymnasium. Only twice in the past four years have the Trojans been able to win from the Bruins on the UCLA home court. This year only two victories in as many games will do SC any good, and only then if California and Stanford split their games up north. THE ANAHLIM ANAHLIM - PHONE 6201 Last Day—Clifton Wehb "ELOPEMENT" Also—Edmond O'Brien "SILVER CITY" Color By Technicolor FOX NOW—Deers Open 6:45 p.m. GROUCHO MARK Frank Sinatra - Janie Russell — in — “DOUBLE DYNAMITE” —and — GEORGE MONTGOMERY — in — “INDIAN UPRISING” CHIP NEEDAMBER OS ANGELES—Chief Needam has been signed for his seventh consecutive post as master ceremonies for the annual Los Angeles Sportsmen's Show, officials have announced. The gigantic outdoors-brought-out event is stated this year on April 10 to April 20, including at the Pan-Pacific audium on Beverly near Fairfax, a member of the Penobscot In tribe whose headquarters are in Town, Me., the chief bus an around knowledge of outdoor during the off season he mains a hunting lodge and sets guide for many sportmen. He speaks before business and groups as well as lectures throw. Frank Freese, javelin thrower for the Dons, will also make his debut this year against the Indians. Jack Wilcox, a double winner at Pasadena in the 440 and the 120 low hurdles, Del Broomel, Ronald Dozier, Buddy Igou, Duano Guatafson, and Al Fowler will have excellent chances to repeat their first place showings at Pasadena in the Indian meet. Other Don tracksters who will compete are Jerry Schponover, Rej Schmitt, Bob Youel, Chad Burton, Frank Gentry, Ralph Krueger, Al Chan, Bob Smith, Don Stroud, John Mauyals, Gordon Headlee, and Bill Moodie. on outdoor life at high schools, colleges and universities. The seventh annual Sportsmen's Show again will highlight the need in trailers boats, fishing tackle, hunting gear, camping gear, travel bureau information, sports apparel, outdoor living, photography and other exhibits. SAVE! GUARANTEED REDWOOD PENGES AT WHOLESALE PRICES Savings go to you because we deal direct, in big volume. You get only highest grade redwood, expertly installed. All materials and workmanship guaranteed. 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