anaheim-gazette 1952-08-28

Olympic Champs Honored in Tulare; Mathias Thinking of Trip to Japan TULARE (UP)—Olympic Debuton Champion Bob Mathias was mulling over an important decision in his brilliant athletic career today. He is trying to decide whether to go to Japan on a track and field jacket at the invitation of Dan Ferris, secretary of the Amateur Athletic union, or pass up the trip and show up at Stanford university next Monday for the opening football practice. Helped Stanford The 21-year-old Mathias was one of the big reasons why Stanford won its way into the Rose bowl last season. His first season was a promising one and he is the Indiana No. 1 fullback. If he goes to Japan he will miss the first three games on the Stanford schedule, for although he would cut short the Japanese tour and leave there Oct. 1, he would be unavailable for Stanford's games with Santa Clara, Sept. 20, Washington State Sept. 27, and Michigan Oct. 4. Mathias returning home yesterday from Europe, was feted last night with his fellow townsman, Sim Iness, Olympic discus champion. More than 3000 persons turned out to watch the parade through the downtown section. Last night Gov. Earl Warren and others lauded his athletic feats. Gets Praise The governor told Mathias: "All the people of California share with you your pride and joy. Nothing has advertised our state to better advantage." The Stanford hero talked with Stanford Coach Chuck Taylor about the trip to Japan, told him he was thinking seriously of going, and said Taylor did not discourage him. He denied reports that Taylor had listed an ultimatum. He said I'd have to make the team on my own merits." No Ultimatum Coach Taylor later called Mathias' father, Dr. C. M. Mathias, and assured him that he had not issued any ultimatum. Stanford sources said they were convinced that Mathias would make the trip to the Orient, but Mathias said he would take two days to make up his mind and would confer with his parents. He was to vacation with them today in the mountains. Swimmer Nears Shore in Catalina Channel Swim SAN PEDRO (UP) — Stroking along steadily at a clip of a little less than a mile an hour, Distance Swimmer Ray Carmassi was within 5% miles of the mainland today in an attempt to swim the 21-mile channel between here and Santa Catalina island. A light rain began to fall about 5 am., 12 hours after Carmassi went into the water. A Coast Guard escort boat also reported growing ground swells from the southwest, which could be expected to help him somewhat. He was being paced by Harry Bisbey of El Segundo, a Coast Guard electronics technician third class and only American to be named on the all-star Olympics water polo team. Bisbey was a member of the El Segundo Swim Club squad which represented the United States at Helsinki, finishing fourth. 10 U.S. Golfers Blaze Through VANCOUVER, B.C. (UP) — posse of straight shooting hombre from south of the border has Canada's Amateur Golf Champion ship all but surrounded today at the last 16 survivors hit the lump trail to the semi-finals of the 1954 tournament. Led by Sockin' Sam Urzetta Wild Bill Campbell and Silent Bill Shields, 10-U.S. aces blazed a plain pathway through the hilly Capilano Golf Course yesterday and paved it with busted pars. Just six Canadians remained in the scrap for this morning's sixth round. Urzetta, Campbell and Shields whipped two opponents apiece yesterday. Nick Weslock of Windsor, Ont., and Doug Silverberg of Red Deer Alta., loomed as Canada's chieftains for retaining the title vacated Tuesday when Walt McElroy of Vancouver was beaten. Weslock was carried to the final hole yesterday by Fred Brown of Los Angeles; ace of the Stanford University team. Silverberg beat E.E. Lowery of San Francisco, 2 and 1. Juniors Swamp Bu Staging a 13-hit barrage, the Anaheim Juniors swamped Buenas Park 10-2 at La Palma yesterday in their final game of the season. Anaheim scored a pair of runs Last night Gov. Earl Warren and others lauded his athletic feats. Gets Praise The governor told Mathias: "All the people of California share with you your pride and joy. Nothing has advertised our state to better advantage." The Stanford hero talked with Stanford Coach Chuck Taylor about the trip to Japan, told him he was thinking seriously of going, and said Taylor did not discourage him. He denied reports that Taylor had issued an ultimatum to him. The coach said he wanted me to play football, but that he could see the advantages of the trip. He said that if I wanted to go I'd have his blessing and that I could come out for football when I return. A Coast Guard escort boat also reported growing ground swells from the southwest, which could be expected to help him somewhat. He was being paced by Harry Bisbey of El Segundo, a Coast Guard electronics technician third class and only American to be named on the all-star Olympics water polo team. Bisbey was a member of the El Segundo Swim Club squad which represented the United States at Helsinki, finishing fourth. Carmassi, who had taken tea for nourishment earlier in the swim, sipped some hot chocolate this morning and Dr. Robert T. Garrett of San Clemente, aboard one of the escort craft, reported his condition was good. Juniors Swamp Bu Staging a 13-hit barrage, the Anaheim Juniors swamped Buena Park 10-2 at La Palma yesterday in their final game of the season. Anaheim scored a pair of runs in the second and third innings, a single in the fourth and then added insult to injury as they rammed across five more in the sixth frame. Leading hitters for the locals YOU PAY A LITTLE MORE NOW BUT FAR LESS IN THE LONG WHEN you buy an automatic gas 2 other good rules to follow: 1) Insist on an automatic GAS water heater because gas heats water three times faster and costs less. 2) Buy a model big enough for both your present and future needs – big enough to keep ahead of automatic clotheswasher and dishwasher when you install them. Your plumber-dealer's approved sizing chart tells the exact size automatic gas water heater you need in your home. Follow its recommendation when you buy. SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY Live better, sp U.S. Golfers Through OUVER, B.C. (AP) — A straight shooting hombre length of the border had Amateur Golf Champion but surrounded today as 6 survivors hit the lumpy semi-finals of the 1952 event. Sockin' Sam Urzetta, Campbell and Silent Bill 10. U.S. aces blazed a way through the hilly Golf Course yesterday and it with busted pars. Canadians remained in for this morning's sixth Campbell and Shields two opponents apiece. Lock of Windsor, Ont., Silverberg of Red Deer, named as Canada's chief retaining the title v-day when Walt McElroy was beaten. Was carried to the final day by Fred Brown of Les, ace of the Stanford team. Silverberg beat every of San Francisco, 2 49ers Drop For Men From Team SAN FRANCISCO (UP) San Francisco 49ers pro football team numbered fewers less today—but still over the 33-player limit. Out from the squad were Halfbacks Harry B and Bob Bryan, both of Fullback Carl West, University Mississippi, and Center Drick, University of Oregon. Coach Buck Shaw, who his team on a three-game trip next week, said no will be made until after returns. STANDING By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League W L Hollywood 90/60 Oakland 87/64 San Diego 79/71 Seattle 77/71 Portland 75/75 Los Angeles 72/79 San Francisco 64/87 Sacramento 67/94 Yesterday's Results Seattle 4 San Diego 2. Sacramento 3, Portland 2. Hollywood 5, Los Angeles 2. Oakland 3-2, San Francisco American League W L New York 74/53 Cleveland 71/54 Boston 68/54 Philadelphia 64/59 Chicago 66/61 Washington 65/61 St. Louis 52/77 Detroit 42/83 Yesterday's Results New York 12 St. Louis 7. Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 8. Boston 5 Detroit 6. Chicago 4 Washington 1. National League W L Brooklyn 81/60 New York 72/50 St. Louis 72/54 Philadelphia 66/57 Ors Swamp Buena Park 10-2 were Dave Stephenson and Frank Doretti with three hits each. They were followed closely by Mickey Flynn and Joe Avitia with two hits apiece. Roy Weaver started on the mound and handcuffed the visitors with one hit in the five innings he worked. 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National Tennis Tourney to Open With Record F NEW YORK (UP)—Packed the class of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, the National Tennis Tournament opened morrow at Forest Hills with ord field of 127 players trying to succeed Australia’s Frankman as men’s singles title. Sedgman was seeded No. expected, in the foreign lists, Vie Seixas of Philadelphia made No. 1 for the home Sedgman beat Seixas in last finale. Maureen Connolly, San champion in the women’s semifinal was seeded No. 1 among American women, and T Long of Australia led the ov contingent. Miss Connolly, the 17-year San, Diego, Calif., whiz, won Remember this important difference: All automatic gas water heaters look more or less alike. But don't take it for granted that each will serve equally long and well. There's one important difference...the 10-year warranty plan. 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Cut from the squad yesterday were Haifbacks Harry Hugasian and Bob Bryan, both of Stanford; Bullback Carl West, University of Mississippi; and Center Dick Patck, University of Oregon. Coach Buck Shaw, who takes its team on a three-game road trip next week, said no more cuts will be made until after the team returns. STANDINGS By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League W L Pet GRL Hollywood 90/60 .600 — Oakland 87/64 .576 3½ San Diego 79/71 .527 11 attle 71/71 .520 12 ortland 75/75 .520 15 os Angeles 72/79 .477 19½ San Francisco 64/87 .424 26½ Sacramento 67/94 .377 33½ Yesterday's Results Seattle 4 San Diego 2. Sacramento 2, Portland 2. Hollywood 5, Los Angeles 1. Oakland 3-2, San Francisco 0-4. American League W L Pet GBL New York 74/53 .583 — veland 71/54 .568 2 ison 68/54 .557 3½ Philadelphia 64/59 .520 8 ilago 66/61 .520 8 washington 65/61 .514 8 Louis 52/77 .402 22 atrot 42/83 .336 31 Yesterday's Results New York 12, St. Louis 7. Philadelphia 6, Cleveland 5. Boston 5, Detroit Chicago 4, Washington 1. National League W L Pet GBL booklyn 81/60 .669 — new York 72/50 .580 9½ louis 72/54 .571 11½ Philadelphia 66/67 .537 16 Otta, McDonald, Shirk, and Thornton High Scorers in "A" Competition Bobo Olson Looks Impressive in 6th Straight Win NEW YORK (UP)—Carl Bobo Olson had his sixth straight victory today and a burning desire to fight Middleweight Champion Sugar Ray Robinson again. The clever, 24-year-old Hawaiian chalked up No. 6 with a six-round technical knockout over sturdy Gene Silent Hairston of New York in Madison Square Garden last night. It was a very impressive performance. Olsen staggered the 23-year-old Nego deaf-mute with a right to the temple in the third round and opened a deep cut over his right eye in the fourth round. That was the beginning of the end. Bobo popped one left after another at the wound, blazed over thumping rights to the head, and then barrared his game rival's body to keep him guessing. Dr. Vincent Nardiello ordered the bout halted after the sixth as the blood-smeared Hairston wobled to his corner. "We'd like to get Robinson again," said Manager Sid Flaherty as Olson nodded in assent. "Robinson won a close one the last time. The next time it won't be close. Bobo will win going away. "If we can't get the champion we'd like Jake LaMotta or anyone the International Boxing club." Nadorff Hardware in the "C" League, Anaheim Nash in the "B" League, and Junior Chamber of Commerce in the "A" League won the swim meets yesterday morning at the City park plunge. Nadorff's win almost cinches first place for them in the "C" League as they were leading up to yesterday in points for the trophies. Junior Chamber of Commerce's win puts them within striking distance of league leading Cotlers. "A" League Results 20 yard free—1. Shirk (Sch.) 2. Thornton (Cot.) 3. McDonald (Jr. C of C), 4. Otta (Jr.). 20 yard back—Otta (Jr.), McDonald (Jr.), Tremble (Sch), Ramsler (Gaz). 20 yard breast—Harrison (Jr), Shirk (Sch), Kliss (Jr), Salazar (FF). 40 yard free—Thornton (Cot), Otta (Jr), Shirk (Sch), Ramsler (Gaz)... 40 yard back—Tremble, Harrison, Loessin (Cot). Medley relay—Jr. C of C, Schaefflers, Cotlers, Gazette. Relay—Schaefflers, Jr. Chamber, Cotlers, Fosters'. Diving—Kloss, Salazar, Hammatt (Sch), Nelleson (FF). Final scoring—Jr. C of C 57; Schaefflers 49; Cotlers 32; Fosters Freeze 23, Gazette 22. "B" League Results 20 yard free—Herbell (Gogerty), Hernandez (La Palma), Boogle (B & H), Thuesen (Nash). 20 yard back—Thuesen, Herbel, Boogle, Fletcher (O). 20 yard breast—Pannier (Nash), Thuesen, Easton (Nash), Sam- Stars-Oaks Finally Tame Crosstown Foes; Seattle Heads for 3rd Place By The Associated Press No matter what else happens, the rest of the season, Lefty Rog-Bowman of Oakland has written one of the best pitching performances into the Pacific Coast League records, one that seldom will be matched. Bowman got credit for a 3 to 0 victory last night over San Francisco in the first game of their tableheader. The game went 11 innings. Jim Moran of the Seals opened Bowman for a single in third inning, the Seals' only Bowman stepped aside to let National Tennis Tourney to Open With Record Field NEW YORK (AP)—Packing all class of the Wimbledon Lawn tennis Championships, the Nation-Tennis Tournament opens tomorrow at Forest Hills with a rec field of 127 players trying to reach Australia's Frank Sedgman as men's singles titleholder. Sedgman was seeded No. 1, as selected, in the foreign lists, while Seixas of Philadelphia was No. 1 for the home forces. Seixas beat Seixas in last year's tie. Laureen Connolly, San Diego, pinned in the women's singles, seeded No. 1 among the American women, and Thelma Goug of Australia led the overseas ingent. Milo Candini hurl the last of the 11th and he retired the side. The Oakls lost the second game, 4-2, a nine-inning contest that didn't end until almost 1 a.m. San Francisco put this game on ice with a three run outburst in the sixth inning started by Sal Toarmina's single against Oak hurler Bill Ayers. Stars Win 90th Hollywood's Stars won their 90th game of the season, downing Los Angeles, 5 to 1, as Mel Queen notched his 11th win. Chuck Stevens, Star first sacker, was pretty much the whole show. He collected two doubles and a triple, drove in four runs and scored the other. Queen had a shutout until Gene Baker, Angel shortstop, streaked a single between short and third in the ninth to bring in Catcher Les Peden. Bob Hall pitched a four-hitter for Seattle against San Diego and the Rainiers took a 4 to 2 decision. Every indication points to Seattle displacing the Padres in third place. Lefty O'Doul's San Diego club has gone into a bad tailspin after losing all but one game of its series with Hollywood. Seattle and San Diego engage in a doubleheader tonight, with the Padres having only a one-game bulge in the standing. A twin win by Seattle would shoot them ahead. Solons Surprise Sacramento surprised Portland again last night. Kenny Gables coming up with one of his really good pitching performances, as the Sacs won 3-2. Gables limited the Beavers to four hits, while his mates were pounding Lyman Linde and Royce Lint for 10. Dr. Vincent Nardiello ordered the bout halted after the sixth as the blood-smeared Hairston wobbled to his corner. "We'd like to get Robinson again," said Manager Sid Flaherty as Olson nodded in assent."Robinson won a close one the last time. The next time it won't be close. Bob will win going away. "If we can't get the champion we'd like Jake LaMotta or anyone one International Boxing club can get for us." It was Olson's 48th victory in 53 fights and his 24th knockout. He hasn't lost since Robinson narrowly outpointed him in their 15-round title fight in San Francisco March 13. B" League Results 20 yard free—Herbel (Gogerty), Hernandez (La Palma), Boogle (B & H), Thuesen (Nash). 20 yard back—Thuesen, Herbel, Boogle, Fletcher (O). 20 yard breast—Pannier (Nash), Thuesen, Easton (Nash), Sambrano (20-30). 40 yard free—Herbel, Hernandez, Pannier, Thuesen. 40 yard back—Hernandez, Taylor (Nash), Luecke (20-30). Medley relay—Anaheim Nash, Orval Bike Shop, Optimist. Relay — Anaheim Nash, La Palma Drive In, Orval's Bike shop, Gogerty Mercury. Diving—Booze (Gogerty), Rice (La Palma), Hinman (Gogerty), Roseberry (20-30). Scoring — Anaheim Nash 55, Gogerty Mercury 25, La Palma Drive In 25, Orval's Bike Shop 12, Brown & Haskins 7, Optimist 6, 20-30. C" League Results First Heat 20 yard swim—Godden (Lions), Stan (Bob Williams), Warner (Bob Williams), Trapp (Ray and Oscar). Second Heat Nelson (VFW), Lenain (Lions), Horton (Williams Shoes), Hammat (R & O). Third Heat Miller (Nad), Armendariz (Cone), Thueson (VFW), Hoag (Carl's). First Heat 20 yard wade—Rideout (Cone), Klapper (Bob Williams), Faulkner (Nad), Hatfield (Larson). Second Heat Starr (Williams Shoes), Claudis (Nad), Welton (Nad), Skinner (Nad). First Heat Relay—Williams Shoes, Carl's Drive In, VFW, Lions. Second Heat Ray and Oscar Cleaners, Nadorffs, Bob Williams, VFW. Scoring—Nadorff 16, Williams Shoes 12, Bob Williams 11, VFW 11, Lions 9, Cone Bros. 8, Ray and Oscar 7, Carl's Drive In 4, Larson Service 1. Outstanding scorers in the "A" League were Bill Otta and John McDonald of Jr. C of C, Marshall Shirk of Schaefflers Paints and Gary Thornton of Cotters. In the "B" League, Glenn Herbel of Gogerty Mercury and Pedro Hernandez of La Palma Drive In were top scorers. Official Scorer Ball Player’s Worst Enemy; Next to the Umpire, of Course! By GAYLE TALBOT NEW YORK (P) — An official scorer broke into the news the other day when he changed a decision in the seventh inning and made it possible for Virgil Trucks of the Detroit Tigers to go on and pitch a no-hit, no-run game against the New York Yankees. We heard some criticism of this on the train next morning. Fellow seemed that Trucks’ no-hitter was tainted. Since when, he wanted to know, was it possible for a pitcher to give up a hit in the third inning and then, four frames later, have it changed by his fairy godmother into an error by his shortstop? The answer was, and is, that it happens a good deal more often than you think, and that no blemish is attached to the sturdy Tigers’ feat. Many a time during the season an official scorer does some careful checking on a particular play, becomes convinced he was in error in his original decision, and changes it before he sends the master box score into league headquarters. After the game, if there is a doubt in his mind, he goes to the dressing room and talks to the man who was involved in the play. Perhaps he asks the opinion of other players. The official scorer always is a working baseball writer who follows some club throughout the season. The job calls for considerable paper work, and the scorers are paid fairly well by the league treasurers. Next to an umpire who calls him out on a close play at first, the ball player’s greatest natural enemy is a scorer who robs him of a base hit. If he reaches base he is convinced it was a hit, even if an infielder first jungled the ball and then threw it into the dirt. This is not difficult to understand. The loss of three or four hits over a season might easily make the difference between a .300 batting average and one of, say, 297. ANAHEIM GAZETTE, INC. Established 1870 Theodors B. Kuchel, President Max Beesler, Secretary Treasurer H. C. Burkhelmer, Publisher and General Manager Leonard Kreidt, City Editor E. 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