anaheim-gazette 1952-08-27

Benching of Boone Blow to Indian Pennant Hopes Says Sports Writer BY GAYLE TALBOT NEW YORK UP—It is sad to see Manager Aly Lopez throw in the towel and, in effect, concede that his Cleveland Indians are out of the American league race, for Al really thought his boys could do it this time. If you failed to see Al's announcement, it came the other day in the form of the indefinite benching of Ray Ike Boone, the Tribe's regular shortstop. That was it. From here on the Indians will play out their schedule and the Yankees will decide how indivvy up their fourth straight World Series pot. Lopez said that, so far as he knew, Boone would be out the rest of the way and that his place should be taken, in a manner of speaking, by George Strickland, a shortstop recently obtained from Pittsburgh. The man from Tampa finally made his painful decision after the bitter Boone committed three errors in one game. We had been looking for it, wondering at precisely what point the Lopez patience would become exhausted. It was a tough decision to make. He knew that, with Boone playing well, the Indians would have a chance. He must have felt down deep, that they couldn't win with Strickland. Al went along with Boone as long as he possibly could have, and then he moved. He owed it to his pitchers. One of the first things we asked Lopez at Tucson last spring was whether he thought he could win with Boone, just starring his second full season at short. It was the question uppermost in the Indians' camp. Otherwise, the club obviously was pretty well set, especially in hitting and pitching. But it has long since been considered, Al summarized, he believed he could win it with Boone. Now it can only be hoped that an extended period on the bench will ease the strain on Boone's nerves and that he will yet come back to play the brand of ball of which he is capable. Until he does, the Indians are cooked as pennant contenders. Negro Player is "Savior" of Texas Baseball League DALLAS UP—Dave Hoskins, called by some "the savior of the Texas league," gets his "night" tomorrow night. The Dallas Negro pitcher, who has packed in 164,301 fans in 30 appearances, will be honored at Ft. Worth as he hurls the first game in a crucial series between the clubs leading the league. Nego citizens of Ft. Worth will hold the night for him. Hoskins, first Negro to play in the Texas league, will be seeking his 20th victory of the season. Not only has he been valuable as a gate attraction but he has been a most important man in the Dallas pennant drive. He's the leading pitcher, 19-10, and also the club's leading hitter, batting .327. To show his value as an attraction, Hoskins has actually added 92,850 to the league attendance. Without him, the circuit would be far down; with him it is almost up to last season. The average attendance this year has been 2391 per game. His couldn't win with Strickland. Al went along with Boone as long as he possibly could have, and then he moved. He owed it to his pitchers. One of the first things we asked Lopez at Tucson last spring was whether he thought he could win with Boone, just starting his second full season at short. It was the question uppermost in the Indians' camp. Otherwise the club obviously was pretty well set, especially in hitting and pitching. But it has long since been proved that you can't win a flag without a first class shortstop. Lopez said he knew better than anyone else that the tall, likeable young fellow from Sanudiego had been spotty last year, but that he fully expected him to settle down and prove himself a real big leaguer this season. He was looking very deft out there in the trafficking games, and besides, promised to be a whale of a hitter for a shortstop. All things ARE YOU GOING IN FOR SPORTS? SCHOOL DAYS will soon be here again and the glorious days of FOOTBALL, TENNIS and GYM! Better Check With Us for FOOTBALL SHOES...GYM CLOTHING...TENNIS RACKETS and SUPPLIES. SCHWINN BICYCLES L. N. WISSER SPORTING GOODS SINCE 1919 169 W. Center St. — Anaheim Phone 3417 OLYMPIC CHAMPS RETURN Olympic high jump champion winner of the Olympic decathlon, New York City, after pean post-Olympic track meet Texas, is a student at Texas Stanford University will be of Tulare. WASHINGTON (D)—Secretary of the Interior Chapman announced today duck hunters will have 10 additional shooting days this fall. Chapman signed new migratory waterfowl hunting regulations, granting the 10 additional days for all flyways because of improved conditions in the northern breeding grounds of wild ducks and geese. The Pacific flyway states get a 70-day straight season with no state taking a split shooting time. Bag and possession limits for ducks this year will remain the same as for 1951 except in the Pacific flyway, where two wild geons or two pintails, or one of each, may be added to the regular bag and possession limit of six ducks. In the Pacific flyway; a separate bag limit has been provided for brant, allowing three daily or in possession. The daily shooting hours for ducks, geese, brant and boot will be the same as last year—from one half hour before sunrise to one hour before sunset. This year's regulations permit shooting of migratory game birds from a boat or other craft having a motor attached if "such craft is fastened within or tied immediately alongside of any type of stationary hunting blind." The prohibition against use of automatic-loading or repeating shotguns capable of holding more than three shells is retained. The open seasons and limits for the Pacific flyway: Ducks, daily bag and possession limits, six. In addition two wid- HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN Pontiacs are rolling off the assembly lines—on way to your nearest Pontiac Dealer. Place your order now to assure early delivery. Despite limited production, your Pontiac Dealer continues to give you the finest deal in town. Low-low down payment—much longer time to pay—terms to suit your purse. So don't delay. Assure prompt delivery and place your order now. CASEY-BECKHAM PONTIAC 320 S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim — Phone 4012 "A GOOD DEAL AND A GOOD DEAL MORE" Hear Clete Roberts' World Report: KLAC-TV. Channel 13, 6:45-7 P.M., Mondays through Fridays Gazette SPORTS Oakland Canadian Champ Beaten by Store Owner in Upset VANCOUVER, B. C. (UP)—Its defending champion unceremoniously rubbed from the running. Canada pinned its hopes today on Nick "The Wedge" Weslock of Windsor, Ont., and Bill Mawhinney of Vancouver, B.C., to keep its national amateur golf crown from the grasping hands of a sharpshooting United States delegation. Robert Roos, determined department store owner from San Francisco, was the man who upset the local appletart. He carved out a 5-up lead over Champion Walt McElroy of Vancouver in the first nine holes and held on for a 3 and 2 victory. The big threats from south of the border as the tourney moves into the first of its double-round days are Roos, Sam Urzetta of East Rochester, N.Y., Billy Campbell of Huntington, W. Va., and Ed Johnston of Towson, Md. Among yesterday's results: Frank Strafaci of Flushing, N. Y., was upset by Larry Bauchey of Inglewood, Calif., 3 and 2. Max Tenningkeit of Culver City, Calif., first day winner over Joe Gagliardi of Larchmont, N.Y., was tripped by E. E. Lowrey of San Francisco, 2 and 1. LA Ram Game On TV This F LOS ANGELES (UP)—Angeles Rams' football will be telecast this fall you'll have to wait almost for some of them. Bobo Olson Aims PIC CHAMPS RETURN — Walter Davis (left), the high jump champion, and Bob Mathias, repeat of the Olympic decathlon, arrive at Idlewild Airfield New York City, after taking part in several Euro-ost-Olympic track meets. Davis, from Nederland, is a student at Texas A&M. Mathias, a senior at University will be feted today by his home town. Hunters to Get 10 Additional Due to Breeding Improvements INGTON (UP)—Secretary prior Chapman announces hunters will have final shooting days this month. In signed new migratory hunting regulations, the 10 additional days always because of imminent in the northern grounds of wild ducks. Five flyway states get a eight season with no split shooting time; possession limits for year will remain the 1951 except in the way, where two widow twins, or one of be added to the regulated possession limit of pacific flyway; a separatit has been provided allowing three daily or m. Shooting hours for brant and boot will be as last year—from our before sunrise to before sunset. S regulations permit migratory game birds or other craft having cached if "such craft is thin or tied immediate-of any type of staging blind." BITION against use ofading or repeatingable of holding more shells is retained. Seasons and limits for flyway: fly bag and possession In addition two wid- Among yesterday's results: Frank Strafaci of Flushing, N.Y., was upset by Larry Bauchey of Inglewood, Calif., 3 and 2. Max Tenningkelt of Culver City, Calif., first day winner over Joe Gaghlardi of Larchmont, N.Y., was tripped by E. E. Lowrey of San Francisco, 2 and 1. Bobo Olson Aims For Another Shot At Ray Robinson NEW YORK (UP)—Carl Bobo Olson aims for his sixth straight victory tonight and another crack at Middleweight Champion Ray Robinson when he tangles with durable Gene Hairston at Madison Square Garden. CBS will telecast the 8 p.m. PDF ten-rounder. The 24-year-old Honolulu-born Swede is the most improved fighter in the 160-pound division. Since losing a close decision to Robinson in San Francisco last March, the clever islander has won five in a row. Three of the wins were over Walter Cartier, Jimmy Beau and Robert Villemain. On the strength of those triumphs, Bobo has been made a 2 to 1 favorite over the strong, 23-year-old Bronx Negro. Hairston: a deaf mute, has been erratic of late. In his last five fights, he has won two, lost one, and drawn two. Olson's record is 47-5 with 23 knockouts. Hairston's record is 46-11-4 with 24 kays. Blues Singing Coach May Have Real Cause for Alarm This Year SOUTH BEND, Ind. (UP)—They used to laugh when Frank Leahy sang the blues. But this year he may be better in tune. The perennially pessimistic coach, molder of Notre Dame football giants, is in the middle of a rebuilding job. It may take a year or so longer before he uncages another monster to begin a reign of terror on the nation's gridirons. This 44th birthday of Leahy finds the perfectionist in good spirits. "I am pleased that our team has not been picked for the mythical national championship weeks in advance of the opening games," he said. "We do not have too much to look forward to this season and most football experts realize it." Does that mean you will lose all 10 of your games, Frank? "We could, you know," he chuckled. "Our schedule is the most difficult ever attempted by a Notre Dame squad." In order, the Irish will take on Penn, Texas, Pitt, Purdue, North Carolina, Navy, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Iowa and Southern California. Although the Notre Dame giant until 1950 roamed through four undefeated seasons, is presumably now under a sedative, it still is not dead. It may take a year or so longer before he uncages another monster to begin a reign of terror on the nation's gridirons. This 44th birthday of Leahy finds the perfectionist in good spirits. "I am pleased that our team has not been picked for the mythical all 10 of your games, Frank? "We could, you know," he chuckled. "Our schedule is the most difficult ever attempted by a Notre Dame squad." In order, the Irish will take on Penn, Texas, Pitt, Purdue, North Carolina, Navy, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Iowa and Southern California. Although the Notre Dame giant that until 1950 roamed through four undefeated seasons, is presumably now under a sedative, it still is not dead. Leahy has 31 lettermen in his hair, the largest batteh in the midwest. Thirty or 40 more pent-up gladiators will join them next week to start preparations for Notre Dame's 64th season. "It could be that our team will show a certain amount of improvement defensively," Leahy allowed. "And John Lattner at halfback and Nell Worden, fullback, are pretty good college runners." But for the most part, games are won on offense, not defense, and there are not any backfield men who will appear to advantage without the support of a fast-charging, good-blocking offensive line. We do not have such a line." ANAHEIM GAZETTE, INC. Established 1870 Theodore B. Kuchel, President Max Bestler, Secretary Treasurer H. C. Borkheimer, Publisher and General Manager Leonard Kreidt, City Editor E. B. Brown, Advertising Director Ralph Rouland, Classified Manager Don Young: Circulation Manager Published Monday through Friday, at 252 East Center Street, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second class mail matter under the act of March 8, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: $0c per month by carrier or mall. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for publication by all the local newspapers in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. Oakland Fails to Gain on Hollywood STANDINGS By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League W L Pet GBL Hollywood 89 60 .597 — Oakland 86 68 .577 2 San Diego 79 70 .530 10 Seattle 76 71 .517 12 Portland 75 74 .503 14 Los Angeles 72 78 .480 17½ San Francisco 63 86 .422 26 Sacramento 56 94 .373 33½ Yesterday's Results Los Angeles 6, Hollywood 5. San Francisco 5, Oakland 2. Sacramento 3, Portland 1. Seattle 4-9, San Diego 4-6. American League W L Pet GBL New York 78 88 .572 — Cleveland 71 53 .523 1 Boston 67 54 .564 3½ Washington 65 60 .520 7½ Philadelphia 62 59 .510 8 Chicago 65 61 .510 8 St. Louis 52 76 .406 22 Detroit 42 82 .339 30 Yesterday's Results New York 6, St. Louis 3. Cleveland 6, Philadelphia 3. Washington 1, Chicago 0. Boston 11, Detroit 2. National League W L Pet GBL Brooklyn 81 35 .672 New York 71 50 .587 10½ L. Louis 72 52 .576 11½ Philadelphia 65 57 .532 17 Chicago 61 65 .484 22 Boston 53 68 .438 28½ Indianapolis 54 71 .432 29¼ Pittsburgh 37 91 .259 48 Yesterday's Results Brooklyn 4, St. Louis 3. New York 14, Pittsburgh 7. Boston 2, Cincinnati 0. Chicago 3, Philadelphia 2. LA Ram Games On TV This Fall LOS ANGELES (UP)—All Los Angeles Rams' football games will be telecast this fall — but you'll have to wait almost a week or some of them. PCL Leaders Dumped by Crossfown Rivals; League Standings Unchanged By The Associated Press It's still Hollywood by three games in the tight Pacific Coast league flag race. Oakland gambles last night on Harry Schaeffer, a southpaw sent it by the New York Giants, and Manager Mel Ott had to yank him after San Francisco scored three runs in the first two innings. The Seals went on to win the game, 5-2. Hollywood pounded out 12 hits against only six by Los Angeles, but the Angels scored five runs on two homers and beat the league leaders, 6 to 5. Hollywood pounded out 12 hits against only six by Los Angeles, but the Angels scored five runs on two homers and beat the league leaders, 6 to 5. Seattle dumped San Diego twice, 4-3 and 9-6, and moved to within two games of the sagging Padres, who are 10 games off the pace and in third place. Sacramento beat Portland, 3 to 1, in a hurling duel between Glenn Elliott of the Sacs and the veteran Red Adams. The Hollywood-Los Angeles game was a thriller for the meager crowd of 5879 fans. Errors and homers decided the issue. Max West strode to the plate in the seventh and bashed his 26th homer of the season with two aboard. But for an error on the previous play by Star First Baseman Chuck Stevens, Hollywood would have had the side out and probably would have won the ball game. When Dick Cole, Hollywood shortstop, mussed up Bobby Ushler's grounder in the fifth, West stepped up and conked a double for another unearned run. Angel Second Baseman Red Hollis also contributed two costly errors. Los Angeles Catcher Les Peden homered with one on in the second inning. At San Francisco Schaeffer gave up an infield hit, a walk, a wild pitch, and a double by Seal Third Baseman Reno Cheso in the first inning. In the second he was touched for two singles and a balk. Seal Hurler Bill Bradford scored his 14th win of the season against all losses. Eddie Bockman's homer in the seventh, a walk in the ninth to Bob Sturgeon, Bob Dillinger's sacrifice, Dino Restell's single, an infield out, and Frankie Austin's error accounted for the Sacramento runs. Adams allowed the Sacs only four hits and Elliott permitted only five. Seattle put on a four-run second inning to win the first game of its doubleheader with San Diego featured by homers by Walt Judnich of Seattle and Jack Graham of San Diego. An eight-run uprising in the second inning of the night-cap routed Padre Hurler Theodie Smoth and put the Pads in a hole they never got out of despite rallies in the seventh and eighth. A development in the managerial line was the naming of Fred Haney as Hollywood boss for another season. On TV This Fall LOS ANGELES (VP)—All Los Angeles Rams' football games will be telecast this fall — but you'll have to wait almost a week or some of them. CHAMPIONS DEFEATED—Two comparative strangers from opposite ends of the world, Philadelphia's Vic Siexas (back left) and Australia's Mervyn Rose (back right) defeated great Frank Sedgman (front left) and Ken McGregor (front right), also of Australia, as National Doubles tennis champions at a Boston, Mass., tennis club. After subjecting Sedgman and McGregor, hailed as the world's best doubles team, to terrific pressure from start finish, Siexas and Rose turned in an upset 3-6, 10-8, 8-6 victory. AP PHOTO Little World Series Opens in Denver Today DENVER (VP)—The American Legion's junior baseball "Little World Series" opens here Monday and the way the town's buzzing you'd think the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians were heading here to play for the American league pennant. Local sponsors expect the town's baseball lovers will pack the 18,000 seats at the Denver Bears stadium for the Legion series. There were more than 16,000 junior baseball teams this season and Denver will see the top four clubs play off the championship. Milford, Mass., has already qualified. The other teams are being decided in sectional playoffs at: Bloomington, Ill.—between Cincinnati and Cape Girardeau, Mo. Charleston, S.C.—among Memphis, Tenn.; Sumpter, S.C., and Austin, Tex. 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