anaheim-gazette 1952-04-11

2 Anaheim Gazette FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1952 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Stars-Angels Rained Out Last Night Will Try Pettit vs.: Chandler Tonight By JACK STEVENSON Associated Press Sports Writer Paul Pettit continues campaigning in justify his $100,000 bonus tonight when he tries to stop the red hot Los Angeles Angels in their home stretch. The game will be televised on Channel 2. Hollywood Manager Fred Haney ran the 20-year-old left hander to pitch this game the Stars need. If they hope to begin an immediate climb out of the second division. Last night's contest between the league leading Angels and their crims town rivals was rained out. In his effort to take a minute win in 10 starts, Manager Stan Hancock at Los Angeles has named shutout artist Eddie Chandler to oppose Pettit. Rates also caused postponement at San Diego where the Padres and Seattle Rangers were set to squash it. A two-bill is scheduled Saturday. In the games played, San Francisco nipped Oakland in 10 innings 7-1, and Sacramento found its batting eyes to whip Portland 7-2. The Seals and Oaks meet in a doubleheader tonight, while the other pairs play single games. MANAGER HANEY thinks Pettit will be a major leaguer just as soon as he gains control. In 1950 the Pittsburgh Pirates dug deep to get the young pitcher's signature after he graduated from Narbonne high school at Lorraine, Calif. But he's only won BASEBALL STANDINGS Be-The Associated Press Pacific Coast League Los Angeles ... 4 1. Post GIL San Diego ... 4 1. .383 San Francisco ... 4 1. .667 Oakland ... 4 1. .224 Hollywood ... 4 1. .444 Portland ... 4 1. .608 Seattle ... 4 1. .222 Racramento ... 3 7. .269 Last night's Resets Hollywood at Los Angeles, rain. Seattle at San Diego, rain. San Francisco 2, Oakland 7, (10 innings). Sacramento 7, Portland 2. Today's Prehble Pitchers Hollywood (Paul Pettit 1-6) at Los Angeles (Eddie Chandler 2-6). Portland (Marino Pierretta 1-1) at Sacramento (Glenn Elliott 8-1). Seattle (Charlie Schans 1-6) at San Diego (Jay Fletcher 2-6). San Francisco (Bill Reeder 2-6) and Bill Irwindod 2-6) at Oakland (Hal Grege 6-4) and Ronnie Mahrt 5-1). week against Seattle. "Paul will be given every chance to get into the majors," Haney adds. "If he gains control he can pitch anywhere. He has the stuff." Another hurler due for close watching tonight is San Francisco's Bill Reeder, who'll toss the first game at Oakland. Up from Class B, Reeder already has two wins, one a shutout. A PAIR OF TWO-game winners take the hill at San Diego, with veteran Guy Fletcher tossing for the home club and Charlie Schans for Seattle. Portland's Marino Pierretti starts at Sacramento against Glenn Elliott. WHAM—Sonny Ingram of Littleton after being hit square on the Francisco in the 165-pound quater Championships in Boost Beach Ingram won the match— Talbot Runs Hot and But Now He Sees T BY GATLE TALBOT NEW YORK OP—Days of soul searching and a certain amount of prejudice have gone into the following prediction on how they will finish in the National League race. The answer is... MANAGER HANEY thinks Petit will be a major leaguer just as soon as he gains control. In 1950 the Pittsburgh Pirates dug deep to get the young pitcher's signature after he graduated from Narbonne high school at Lompac, Calif. But he's only won three games in organized baseball and was bothered by a sore flipper last season. "My arm feels better than it has since I finished high school," Petit said after winning his first Coast League outing last year. A PAIR OF TWO-game winners take the hill at San Diego, with veteran Guy Fletcher tossing for the home club and Charlie Schanz for Seattle. Portland's Marino Pieretti starts at Sacramento against Glenn Elliott. Speed paid off for San Francisco last night after Sam Chapman clouted a home run for Oakland in the last of the ninth. In the extra frame the Seals parlayed two singles, fast base running, a sacrifice and an infield out into two runs. Sacramento raked five Portland pitchers for 11 hits as Burt Barkelew, the Solons' 35-year-old "rookie" notched his second four-hit victory. Sports Mirror By The Associated Press One Year Ago Today—The Wage Stabilization Board in Washington ruled that no baseball club can exceed its 1850 salary for any 1851 player. Five Years Ago—Jackle Robinson became the first Negro player in the Major League; when the Brooklyn Dodgers purchased him from Montreal. Ten Years Ago—Mello Bettina, 1844, won a ten round decision from Bob Beckwith, 1751, at Chicago. Twenty Years Ago—Woody Engligh, Chicago Cubs shortstop, broke his finger and will be cut of selection for a month. DUCK CUT OPEN: GOLD NUGGETS FOUND PORT ELGIN, N. B. OF—When the snowdrifts disappear Leslie Turner, eighth grade student, hopes to find the source of the gold nuggets one of his dickens. Talbot Runs Hot and But Now He Sees T BY GAYLE TALBOT NEW YORK UP—Days of soul searching and a certain amount of prejudice have gone into the following prediction on how they will finish in the National League race. The process is much harder than plain experting. 1—New York; 2—Brooklyn; 3—Philadelphia; 4—St. Louis; 5—Boston; 6—Cincinnati; 7-Chicago; 8—Pittsburgh. Only two days ago we had given up on the Giants, just as they had given up on themselves after Monte Irvine broke his ankle. But then they made the deal for Bob Elliott, who should unload about 25 home runs into the short left field stands at the Polo Grounds and now we feel they might just make it. Carl Hubbell said down in Phoenix: "Give me the pitching and a tight defense and you can have the hitting. I will win the pennants." That, coming from the old master, casts the deciding vote. The Giants still have much the finest pitching staff in their league and they will have a crack inner defense once little Davey Williams, the baby of the club, settles down to his new responsibilities. Their outer defense will win no prizes after Willie Mays goes into the service next month, but it looks like you can't have everything. WORD FROM THE Dodgers is that they no longer fear the Giants since Irvin's injury and Willie's call to the colors. The feeling here is that Charlie Dressen's team suffered as great a loss in the drafting of large Don Newcombe, and that it will discover some within a short time. Besides, several key Brooklyns, including Reese Robinson and Putillo, are over that 20 mark now and will begin to feel the heat of August. ANAHEIM La Palma & Citron Sta. Twice Daily—3 & 8 P.M. One Day Only WED—APR. DUCK CUT OPEN: GOLD NUGGETS FOUND PORT ELGIN, N. B. ON—When the snowdrifts disappear Leslie Turner, eighth grade student, hopes to find the source of the gold nuggets one of his ducks picked up recently. The nuggets were found white dressing the duck for the table; Leslie figures there may be more where they came from. Remember Speed Killie! PHILADELPHIA is the danger. Curt Simmons, a potentially great pitcher, rejoins the team shortly, and Connie Ryan has pulled the infield together; It is a good looking outfit, but several of its stars still are burning because they were not permitted to take their wives. CLYDE BEATTY IN PERSON AND WITH Gigantic Railroad Circus ALL NEW THIS YEAR PLEASE MUSICIANS OF EVER APPRECIATED FEATURES FROM EVERY LOCAL AREA BY JOHN BRIDGES, SCHULZ, DANIEL ART, TELEVISION STAR, "MRS. CIRCUS" RIMELLI BILLIGHT NEW SUPER-SPECTACLES HERDS OF ELEPHANTS INCLUDING THE SMALLEST BABY-ELEPHANT IN CAPTIVITY SCORES OF INCREDIBLE NEW IMPORTATIONS RES: SEAT AND GEN: ADM. TICKETS ON SALE Now Day Only at HEYING'S Drug Store (Same price as at all-time low) STARTS TONIGHT 2 BIG 1st RUN HITS Where It Was Dangerous Just to be Alive! HONG KONG RONALD REAGAN RHONDA FLEMING and "FLAMING FEATHER" Color by TECHNICOLOR Snow and skiing New snow and another good weekend of skiing in or California mountaintops can be expected by sparks enthusiasts. The new show fell Sunday and Thursday. The Wrestler Bureau in Los Angeles reported today: Early morning low clouds below 320 feet but clear mountains. Good skiing on spring snow all areas with rillies operating. Roads open. It them added the warning: "Snowing and roads may key above 5000 feet. Carry chains." Snow depth all rooftops ranged from 18 to more than little effort. Has Graziano Still Got It? BY MURRAY ROSE POMPTON LAKES, N. J. Does Rocky Graziano still lift as hard as ever, or has some of the power gone out of his famed right hand wallop? "Man, I sure don't aim to find out," said Sugar Ray Robinson. "I'm going to try and get the first punch in." He always could punch with his right," said the sleek Harlemite, "and I'm going to watch out. Of course, we've both slowed down but you got to watch the punchers." Then the middleweight champion, who defends his crown against the New York slugger in Chicago next Wednesday, went out and showed some of the fastest hands we've seen in a long time. He punched faster than we've seen him hit since that last flurry that stopped Randy Turpin in the tenth round at the Polo Grounds last September. He was accurate when he wanted to be. There wasn't the slightest resemblance to the rusty NOT RUNS Hot and Cold on Giants Now He Sees Them Taking Flag GAYLE TALBOT YORK (UP)—Days of soul and a certain amount of dice have gone into their prediction on how they fish in the National race. to training camp. Little things which do not show in the record books often decide pennants. SOME ARE picking the Cardinals to be Right up there at the finish line. Of Runs Hot and Cold on Giants Now He Sees Them Taking Flag GAYLE TALBOT YORK UP—Days of soul and a certain amount dice have gone into the prediction on how they lash in the National race. The process is harder than plain experiment. York; 2—Brooklyn; 3— Nila; 4—St. Louis; 5—Bossincinnati; 7—Chicago; 8 argh. Two days ago we had givthe Giants, just as they up on themselves after win broke his ankle. But I made the deal for Bob to should unload about runs into the short left is at the Polo Grounds, we feel they might just Hubbell said down in "Give me the pitching hit defense and you can batting. I will win the" That, coming from master, casts the deedments still have much the ring staff in their league will have a crack inner cee little Davey Williams, if the club, settles down or responsibilities. Their wife will win no prizes the Mays goes into the first month, but it looks can't have everything. FROM the Dodgers is so longer fear the Giants's injury and Willie's colors. The feeling here riffle Dressen's team stuff-eat a loss in the draft-ie Don Newcombe, and discover same within a Besides, several key including Reese, Robintrillo, are over that 30 and will begin to feel August. TOP TROTTERS AND PACERS ON CARD AT SANTA ANITA ARCADIA UP — Top trotters and pacers will be in the lineup tomorrow for the nine-race week-end harness racing card at Santa Anita Park, with Hal Senator and Direct Rhythm the favorites in the $7500 San Fernando pace, the day's feature race. Casablanca, Lumber Lady, Miss Manie, Mr. Primrose and Show Mite are other likely starters in the mile feature. Dudley Hahover, owned by the Hayes Fair Acre Stable of DuQuoln, Ill., is slated to make his debut against Irish Hal, Rush Hour, and others in the companion feature, the Van Nuys pace. An overnight attraction, the training camp. Little things which do not show in the record books often decide pennants. SOME ARE picking the Cardinals to be fight up there at the finish. This seems to be at least partly out of admiration for their new manager, Eddie Slanky. Eddie will have them scrapping all right, but he never could pitch a bick and you've got to have pitching. BOSTON, though loaded with rookies, should have enough pitching to top a somewhat muscle-bound second division. Earl Torgison, the Braves bespectacled first-baseman, was on the block all winter with no takers, by the way. CINCINNATI, slow afloat and with little hitting, wins the sixth slot more or less by default, and then comes probably the trickiest bit of selecting yet. Both the Cubs and the Pirates are pretty bad. We are inclined to take a flyer on the Cubs because they at least stood still and only added a year to their average age of last spring. The Pirates are operating with bottle bables, stricty, and it's going to be a long summer for Billy Meyer, their governess. Durocher May Give Wakefield Another Chance By The Associated Press Seven National League managers were thinking that, well, maybe they could spare a little sympathy for Leo Durocher, the harassed manager of the champion New York Giants. He had lost Monte Irvin and Willie Mays, two-thirds of his regular outfield, and what manager can afford that sort of a blow? But upon thinking it all over today, they went back to feeling sorry for themselves—all except Brooklyn's Chuck Dressen, who still thinks the Dodgers will win the pot. Not only does Durocher have Bob Elliott to take Irvin's spot, but he has decided to give Dick Wakefield, who has played in just about all four corners of the country, a tryout. This will be the last one for the former University of Michigan bonus baby. He was turned down by several other major league teams. The way Durocher has been waving his magic wand, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Wakefield against the New York slugger in Chicago next Wednesday, went out and showed some of the fastest hands we've seen in a long time. He punched faster than we've seen him hit since that last flurry that stopped Randy Turpin in the tenth round at the Polo Grounds last September. He was accurate when he wanted to be. There wasn't the slightest resemblance to the rusty swinger who missed so badly against Bob Olson in San Francisco last month. "Man, I sure missed out there," said Robinson. "I missed him by at least three feet at times. I couldn't have missed any worse unless he jumped out of the Ring. That long layoff after the Turpin fight was too much." "If he looks as bad against Graziano," interjected Manager George Geinford, "as he did against Olson, I'm going to make him quit." THE DIFFERENCE TO IN that touch of genius that Stengel apparently possesses year he develops at least heralded rookie into a top star. Witness Gil McDougay year. Nobody gave him a spring training, yet he tuned to the rookie-of-the-year wonder who the surprise prize will be this season. Only Cleveland's pitching as better than Stengel-Raschi, Ed Lopat and Alli nolds should all have big again, and in the field with Phil Rizutto and Yogi Berri a lot of good baseball left in it. It goes without saying much the great DiMaggio missed, but Stengel can be ed on to get the most out of anyone left, and if one of th ELPHIA is the dangerors, a potentially great oins the team shortly, Ryan has pulled this her; It is a good look-out several of its stars ning because they were ed to take their wives Cassablanca, Lumber Lady, Miss Manle, Mr: Primrose and Snow Mite are other likely starters in the mile feature. Dudley Hanover, owned by the Hayes Fair Acre Stable of DuQuoin, Ill., is slated to make his debut against Irish Hal, Rush Hour, and others in the companion feature, the Van Nuys pace. An overnight attraction, the Ridge Route trot, may also attract Mainliner, 1951 Hambletonian winner, racing against Clipper Hanover, Scotch Rhythm and others. KING RANCH SANDS FOUR TO HOLLYPARK INGLEWOOD UP — Five two-year-old hopefuls from the famed King ranch of Texas were bedded down at Hollywood Park today and will be prepared for the rich season coming up May, 13. Included are Remind Me, a daughter of the Kentucky Dern, winner, Bold Venture; Chusco, a bay colt by Brabado; Rejected and Agreed, colts by Revoked, and Sambouk, a daughter of Free France, once a California sire but now owned by the King Ranch. Hollywood's 50-day meeting lists five stakes for the juvenile division. Lou Gehrig, the Yankee immortal, was paid a salary of $6500 in 1926, his first season with the clob. PLAYGOLF Willowick YOUR IS-HOLE PUBLIC GOLF COURSE West 5th Street at Radio Towers SANTA ANA PILM 3-85H Only Cleveland's pitching as better than Stengeti Raschi, Ed Lopat and Allnolds should all have big again, and in the field with Phil Rizutto and Yogi Berri a lot of good baseball left here. It goes without saying much the great DiMaggio missed, but Stengel can be led on to get the most out of anyone left, and if one of the les comes through in the another in the outfield, fourth regular starter is dev't it's the Yanks all the way. As you've read a few t and times in the print spring, Cleveland does have marvelous mound corps on lef, Lemon, Gateau, Wyh infinitum; but for the Tri toppie all, we think it will quire great comebacks by sent and Baby, plus a 10 cont well Luke Easter, ah think that's expecting a too much all in one year. Count on Al Loper chur give the Yanks one hook argument, though possibly coming closer than last year. SOFTBALL Notes The Church League Softball will meet next Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Recreation Office. All churches are urged to elect their managers and have them present at the meeting, or send a representative, to discuss the rules and scheduling of the games. We expect to have a bigger and better Church League this season, so it's up to you church members to get your team into play. There were three sets of jockey brothers this winter at Hialeah. They were Ovie and Don Scurlock, Jimmy and Nick Combest and Clarence and Jimmy Picou. Sox have hustle and speed to burn, but they are short on definite heavy winners on the hill and lacking power at the plate. But they should at least be the most interesting team in the AL to watch. Detroit figures no better than fourth unless Hoot Evers bounces back from the hitting goldrums. Manager Red Rolle uncovers a heavy-hitting first baseman, and a front-line twirler to replace Hal Newhouser is found. Again, this appears to be asking too much. It seems to be fashionable to pick Loll Boudread's Red Sox for first fill-ins season; and we'll go along with that. Doerr-less and Williams-less, the and-eyed Beaslowers have no adequate fill-ins, and their pitching reads Parnell, McDermott - starters; Kinder-relievers, Period. Hardly adequate to be contenders. Coliseum Relays Attracts Big Field Track fans are in for a big evening, May 16, when the 12th annual Los Angeles Coliseum Relays, largest invitational cinderfest in the nation, assembled many of the world's top athletes. The meet, according to William C. Ackerman, general chairman, will have quite an international flavor, for it is anticipated that many foreign stars will participate. For example, invitations have been extended to Brittens Roger Bannister, distance star; Arthur Wint, Olympic 400-meter winner; and E. MacDonald Bailey, Jamaica sprinter. The fact that the cream of the world's athletes will go to Finland this summer to compete in the Olympic games means that the selection committee of the Coliseum Relays has a wealth of talent to select from. Ackerman declared. Pitcher Vic Raschi of the Yankees was assigned Joe DiMaggio's old locker at the St. Petersburg spring training quarters. The first hockey game played by a Yale team occurred back in 1898. Dick Groat, Duke's All-America basketball player, receives much fan mail. He got requests for pictures from 30 states, Hawaii and Spain. PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW! Both alphabetically and as far as the present world champion goes, the American league comes first. We'll take up the National League Tuesday. 1—NEW YORK 2—CLEVELAND 3—CHICAGO 4—DETROIT 5—BOSTON 6—ST. LOUIS 7—PHILADELPHIA 8—WASHINGTON We realize it is very unoriginal and not at all ingenious to pick just saeson's pennant winners to repeat in each league and thus create a repeat performance of Manhattan Melodrama," a play six acts, enacted on the stages of Yankee stadium and the Polo Grounds last October. But that way it looks from here. The way we see it, it is more than foolhardy to pick against a club that has confounded the experts and hard luck the way the Bronx Bombers under Casely Stengel have. We readily admit that, on par with the Indians easily have the best material. But as the old diamond axiom goes, "Pennants are not won on paper." No, sir. THE DIFFERENCE to us lies that touch of genius this manangel apparently possesses. Each car he develops at least one unraided rookie into a top-flight car. Witness Gil McDougald last year. Nobody gave him a line in training training, yet he turned in the roolde-of-the year. We wonder who the surprise package be this season. Only Cleveland's pitching shapes as better than Stengel's. Vic Schi, Ed Lopat and Allie Reynolds should all have big years in, and in the field veterans Rizutto and Yogi Berra have lots of good baseball left in them. It goes without saying how much the great DiMaggio will be used, but Stengel can count on to get the most out of everyone left, and if one of the rookies twitter to replace Newhouser is found. Again, this appears to be asking too much. It seems to be fashionable to pick Lou Boudread's Red Sox for fifth this season; and well go along with that. Doerr-less and Williams-least, the end-eyed Beattowers have no adequate fill-ins, and their pitching reads Parnell,' McDermott - starters; Kinder-relievers, Period. Hardly adequate to be contenders. Rogers Hornaby and his publicity-mind St. Louis Browns have attracted more attention this year than they have rated in years. Sage Bill Corum even went so far as to select them to finish out in front of all. True, the Brownies are greatly strengthened, but it Corum was serious and not being deliberately facetious or charitable, he should be run through a saliva test pronto. Ned Garver is their only proven starter, and no big league long-ball hitters are found on the roster. But tab the Veecken for a considerably-improved sixth. On the rosters of the last two clubs may be found scattered the names of a few outstanding ballplayers. The Athletics have 18-game winner Bobby Shantz, hitting elimination Ferris Palm, and home-run leader Gus Zerniel. The Senators own Iris Noren, Gil Coah, Eddie Tool, and Bob Porterfield. But you don't rate when you have only three or four players of really top-flight major league caliber. They can't carry a club by themselves. Of the two, the A's appear slightly better off. TUESDAY — THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE Only Cleveland's pitching shapes is better than Stengel's. Vic Schi, Ed Lopat and Allie Reynolds should all have big years in the field veterans Rizutto and Yogi Berra have put of good baseball left in them. It goes without saying how much the great DiMaggio will be missed, but Stengel can be counted on to get the most out of everyone left, and if one of the rookies comes through in the infield, either in the outfield, and a third regular starter is developed, the Yanks all the way. As you've read a few thousand times in the prints this spring, Cleveland does have that incredible round corner of Pelican, Lemon, Gateau, Wynd, and Antimun; but for the Tribe to please all, we think it will resemble great comebacks by Kirk and Doby, plus a 100 per cent well Loue Easter, and we'll that's expecting a little much all in one year. Count on Al Lopez' charges to the Yanks one hook of an argument, though possibly even being closer than last year. 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