anaheim-gazette 1952-12-03

PCC Also-Rans Finish Grid Season With Best Ground-Gaining Records LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2 (AP)—A couple of also-rans in Pacific Coast Conference football finished the season with the best records in covering the ground. Final statistics from the conference commissioners' office today showed that fourth-place California led in both rushing and total offense, while seventh-place Oregon was the No.1 passing team. Champion Southern California, as you might well expect, was the champion also on defense, for the second straight year. California averaged 281.4 yards a game in rushing to lead for the third straight year; with Idaho next at 200.7 and Stanford third with 176.2 yards a game. California total offense mark of 372.1 yards a game topped Washington's 339.1 and Stanford's 314.9. Dregon copped the passing crown with 128 completions for an average of 172 yards a game. Washington led by its great passing quarterback Don Heinrich. Vic Seixas Routs Ken Rosewall in Aussie Net Play MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 2 (AP)—Vic Seixas displayed some of the best tennis of his current trip today to rout young Ken Rosewall, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the Victorian tennis championships. Off his form this afternoon, many of the Australian critics believe he will beat Ken McGregor, the No.2 Aussie star, on Thursday and move into the final against Frank Sedgeman, Australia's world amateur king-McGregor eliminated Red Hurt-rich, had that figure topped until its final game Saturday against Washington State when the Hawks got only 145 yards to finish with an average of 170.8 yards a game. Stanford was next with 136.7. On defense the USC Trojans allowed only 177.6 yards a game, with UCLA next at 217 and California third at 265.3. The Trojans also had the best pass defense, allowing only 66.8 yards a game. UCLA again was second with 122.9 and Oregon third with 128 yards a game. UCLA showed the best rushing defense, 94.1 yards to 110.8 for USC and 112.1 for Idaho. UCLA intercepted the most passes, 34. Southern Cal ran back interceptions for 581 yards, a new PCC record. In the kicking department, USC set a new team record for punting, averaging 41.2 yards with Oregon State next with 39.7 yards. Each had one punt blocked. The Trojans set another PCG record by returning punts for 887 yards, averaging 13.8 yards with California next at 10.4 yards. Three of the 60 Trojan punt returns went for touchdowns. Idaho posted the best kickoff return average, 23.2 yards. First Eleven Men Chosen for Shrine West Team SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2 (AP)—Orin Babe Hollingbery, chairman of the western team selection committee for the annual Shrine east-west football classic here Dec. 27 today announced the first 11 gridders selected to play. The list, a star studded array. BECKEL FINDS A HOLE-rams over from the one-yardington State during a Cougter rally in their game with Spokane, Wash. In foregro Chuck Dressen S PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 2 (AP)—Chuck Dressen signed a third one-year contract to manage the Brooklyn Dodgers today at a reported $35,000 salary as the minor leagues continued their talent search in the draft sessions. Ever since Dressen led the Dodgers to the National League pennant last September it was assumed he would return. This makes it official. No salary was announced by Men Chosen for Shrine West Team SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, (P)—Orin Babe Hollingbery, chairman of the western team selection committee for the annual Shrine east-west football classic here Dec. 27 today announced the first 11 gridders selected to play. The list, a star studded array of football talent, was: Quarterback Don Heinrich, University of Washington; quarterback Ed Crowder, Oklahoma; halfback Bill Vessels, Oklahoma; fullback Johnny Olszewski, California; end Ed Barker, Washington State; end Bob Blair, Texas Christian; tackle Dick Batton, College of the Pacific; tackle J. D. Kimmel, University of Houston; guard Ed Hussman, Nebraska; guard Louis Yourkowski, Washington; and linebacker Tom Catlin, Oklahoma. Hollingbery, former Washington State coach and now business manager of the Shrine western squad, said he would announce selections to complete the 25-man squad tomorrow or Thursday. The east team to play in the charity game at Kezar stadium was announced yesterday. At Portland, Ore., the newspaper Oregonian said Hollingbery had sent word that Sam Baker, Oregon State college fullback, also had been selected on the west squad. Results of the opening week of pheasant hunting in the southland ranged from fair to good, the outing bureau of the Automobile club of Southern California announced today. Areas producing the best results were: Imperial valley, Buena Vista lake district, Lancaster, Perris and the area from Independence to Bishop. SACRAMENTO, Dec. 2, (P)—Superior Judge Raymond T. Coughlin today set Feb. 20 as the execution date for Leandress Riley, 31, who killed Walter Hills, a laundryman, during a 1949 hold-up here. Riley is in San Quentin prison. Weather Forces Bowie Track to Close up Again BOWIE, Md., Dec. 2. (P)—The weather closed Bowie race track again today and the nation's leading rider, Tony Despirito, promptly took off for Florida where he can keep going after the world's record for most winners in a season. Show and sleet forced Larry MacPhail, track president, to call off the card. The track itself was reported suitable for racing, but roads leading to the reconditioned plant were slippery. If the weather permits, racing will resume tomorrow. The track has been beset by bad weather. Rain and fog postponed the opening one week until Nov. 24. The 18-day meeting, the first conducted by MacPhail, now is scheduled to end Dec. 31. Despirito made his debut at Bowie yesterday, riding one winner out of eight. That leaves him 24 short of the record of 388 first in a season set by Walter Miller in 1908 and equaled in 1950 by Willie Shoemaker and Joe Culmone. UCLA, HUSKIES WILL BE CAGE By MOD MYERS AP Newsfeatures LOS ANGELES — The Pacific Coast basketball campaign shapes a repeal triangle between UCLA, HUSKIES WILL BE CAGE By MOB MYERS AP Newsfeatures LOS ANGELES — The Pacific Coast basketball campaign shapes up as a repeat struggle between UCLA and the University of Washington. Coach Johnny Wooden's Uclans won the southern division title for the fourth straight year and went on to defeat Washington, the northern division champions, in the playoff for the league title. Most critics pick the Bruins of UCLA to be practically as strong as last season with California the potential challenger and both Stanford and Southern California battling for third position. Washington, too, has much the same outfit, and the biggest threats probably will come from a seasoned Idaho team and Oregon State college. Oregon and Washington State have only fair prospects. Wooden, who has won two conference championships and is starting his fifth year at UCLA, has such returns as Don Bragg (6-4) and Ron Livingston (5-10). Dick Ridgway (6-4), 1951 all-around forward, is eligible again, and probably will team with Ron Lane (6-2). The center job will be split by Mike Hibler (6-7) and John Moore (6-3½). Once again the fast breaking Bruins will emphasize offense. Washington lost Frank Guirness through graduation, but Coach Tippy Dye has hopes that Dean Parsons will fill the vacancy. Parsons, a hit awkward as a sophomore, has improved. He touches 6-8. Dye probably will start with Mike McCutchen, Charlie Koon, Ripley Jee Cipriano, lanky Bob (Hooka) Houbregs (6-6) at center and Doug McClarey (6-3). Dye's main problem may be serve strength. California followers expect the Bears to give UCLA a real race. Colth Nibs Price will field veterans at most positions, head-says, "We won't hurt anyone, at least early in the season. We lost all but two regulars and this is a building year." The regulars are Capt. Ken Flower and Ed Simpson. Sophomore Hack Findley (6-4), has been a consistent scorer in practice at forward, and Roy Irvin, one of several fine looking prospects from the junior college ranks, has shown well at center. Al Luedeke (6-4) may nab a starting forward spot. Stanford is thin on experience and short on reserves. Ron Tomliew (5-10) and Oleg Suzdalef (5-10) are the only regulars back. Dave Epperson (6-6) center; Fritz Fenster (6-0), and Don Carlson Fenster (6-0) and Don Carlson (6-4) probably will round out the first team. Carlson, a sophomore, is expected to be Coach Bob Burnett's chief threat. He was an all-round high school star in San Francisco. Chuck Finley, starting his sixth year at Idaho, has 10 lettermen, including the team's four top scorers. Hartley Kruger (6-7), Dwight Morrison (6-8), Bruce McIntosh (6-3), and Harland Melton (6-2), are the four-Kruger led with 377 points. Melton was fourth with 176. Two other lettermen who scored more than 100 points apiece, Tom Flynn and Bill Mathter, also are back. Oregon State has 10 lettermen, headed by hookshot expert Tony Vlastelics, who has starred at Aberdeen, Wash., high and later with a U.S. marine team. Jim Sugrue, scholastically incligible last year is back with Danny Johnny Johnston and Bill Toole. Gregon lost four good players—Ron Bottler, who went into pro baseball; Bob Peterson who neglected to take his final exams; and Mel Streeter and Ken Hunt, via graduation. Chet Nos and Gazette SPORTS EL FINDS A HOLE—Chuck Beckel over from the one-yard line for Washington State during a Cougar fourth quarter in their game with Washington at Wash. In foreground is Husky Tom Sprague (14). An overflow crowd of an estimated 29,000 fans watched the game despite sub-freezing weather. Washington won the match 33 to 27. Cick Dressen Signed to New One-Year Contract IX, Ariz., Dec. 2 UP—Dressen signed a third one-attract to manage the Dodgers today at a re-1,000 salary as the minor continued their talent the draft sessions. Since Dressen led the National League last September it was he would return. This official arry was announced by it is known the Brooks hope to land Warren Spahn from the Boston Braves and probably would toss first baseman Gil Hodges and outfielder Carl Purrillo into the deal. Talking about the kind of pitcher he wants, Dressen laughingly said "give me a guy who can win 20 and lose eight." While the Dodgers were signing Dressen, the complicated draft machinery of the league. Class A Western League. Seattle's new general manager, Leo Miller, drafted second baseman Joe Torrey, a .246 hitter at Brooklyn's Fort Worth farm in the Texas League and pitcher Carlos Pascual, who had a 9-5 record with Havana in Class B. More Fight BACK DRESSEN SIGNED TO NEW ONE-YEAR CONTRACT INX, Ariz., Dec. 2 (UP)—Dressen signed a third one-tract to manage the Dodgers today at a re-16,000 salary as the minor continued their talent in the draft sessions. Since Dressen led the National League last September it was he would return. This official. Dressen was announced by Katy Bavasi, Dodger vice-correspondent who said the 54-year-old had received a "substance." It was reliably to be about $35,000. Said the club is looking off-line starting pitcher, sararily lefthanded, and try to give up frontline for the right man. Nees were mentioned but it is known the Brooks hope to land Warren Spahn from the Boston Braves and probably would toss first baseman Gill Hodges and outfielder Carl Fuhrillo into the deal. Talking about the kind of pitcher he wants, Dressen laughingly said "give me a guy who can win 20 and lose eight." While the Dodgers were signing Dressen, the complicated draft machinery of the minor leagues shifted into gear. It appeared that the selection would follow the trend of the majors yesterday who drafted the only 11 men, a low since 1945. The Pacific Coast League, given special rating as an open classification last winter, picked only four men for $23,500 from the lower leagues. They were not permitted to select from the two Triple A Class leagues—the International and American Association. As the Coast League teams are not allowed to make agreements or accept players on option from big league teams next season, the light draft was somewhat of a surprise. Los Angeles picked up two men outfielder Richard Smith from Denver, he hit .809 at Great Falls, Mont., in Class C and pitcher Joe Stanka, who had a 7-11 record on Brooklyn's Pueblo farm in the Banquet Held to Honor Gridders Anahiem gridders will gather in the high school cafeteria at 6:30 o'clock tonight for the annual football banquet. Varsity letters and Bee and Cee emblems will be awarded following dinner. Varsity and Cee gridders, who won Sunset League titles, will be honored during the evening. Fullback Jim Roberts, chosen All-Sunset League first string back, will receive a replica of the Colonist Most Valuable Player blanket which is on display in the school trophy case. Roberts was chosen for the honor by the votes of his teammates. Guest speaker for the evening will be the Key, Hilram "Bing" Crosby of Lakewood. Class A Western League. Seattle's new general manager, Leo Miller, drafted second baseman Joe Torrey, a 246 hitter at Brooklyn's Fort Worth farm in the Texas League and pitcher Carlos Pascual, who had a 9-5 record with Havana in Class B. More Fight Telecasts to Start in January NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (UP)—The American Broadcasting Co. said today it will start telecasting a weekly fight over its network on Saturday night, starting Jan. 24, thus giving boxing four live shows a week over various TV networks. An ARC spokesman said Bayuk Cigars, Inc., had closed a deal in which a newly created outfit, Famous Sports Enterprises, Inc., will supply the bouts for various areas around the country. Famous Sports Enterprises is headed by Ray Arcel noted trainer and manager and an official of the recently organized International Boxing guild. Under the plan, it was learned, bouts will be staged in different cities, such as Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia. The promoters in these cities will co-promote the fights with the television sponsor supplying the big part of the bankroll. The cities in which the bouts will be staged will be "blacked out." The new organization will be in a good position to bid against the International Boxing club and the Eastern Parkway Arena for boxing talent. The IBC promotes Wednesday and Friday night shows which are broadcast and telecast coast to coast. Monday night fights from Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway arena are telecast over a dozen cities by the Dumont network. Star Honored PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 2 (UP)—Carlos Bernier, fleet-footed Hollywood outfielder, today was named the Pacific Coast League "Rookie of the Year" by the PCL Baseball Writers Association. Bernier, now the property of the Pittsburgh Pirates, led the league following dinner during the event and attendance Ikes and their gills will return to the local club for dancing. Kids will be welcome at the final family affair, and if they under 12 years old they can in for just $1. Tickets can be chased from any league member. BLIND BILL'— Bill Tuhe莞augh, "Blind Bill" to his teenmates, 265-pound tackle for Auburn (Ala.), Tigers, is nearsighted that his own height at arm's length is just a bit Coach Ralph Jordan says "Blind Bill" does a lot by feel touch, this being demonstration recently when Bill intercepted a Clemson pass to set up a game winning field goal. Bill's comment on the interception. Bill's thing hit me in the chest and was a second or two before realized what it was." Time Difference Not too Serious PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 2. 0 President Brick Laws of the Oakland Baseball club will never pend on Brooklyn Manager Closse Dressen from now on for the time of day. Laws arrived at the player d meeting this morning in what thought was plenty of time. THE CAGE POWERS Kenny Wegner are on hand to form a nucleus with Keith Farnam, Wayne Johnson and Barney Holland. The latter two will report late because of football. CHARLIE KOON Washinton Guard Coach Jack Eriel who is starting his 25th year at Washington State isn't overly confident. He has only five lettermen. They are Pete Mallins, who comes from faraway Sydney, Australia; Dave Roberts, Bob Swanson, Cliff Myron, and Norm Ingram. The other positions are still open with eight sophomores, six transfers and four holdovers striving for regular jobs. Star Honored PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 2 (P)—Carlos Bernier, fleet-footed Hollywood outfielder, today was named the Pacific Coast League "Rookie of the Year" by the PCL Baseball Writers Association. Bernier, now the property of the Pittsburgh Pirates, led the league with 65 stolen bases and 105 runs scored. Quail hunters found the shooting generally good in several local areas during the first days of the season, the outing bureau of the Automobile club of Southern California said today. Best results were achieved by nimrods hunting the following areas: Kelso valley, Jawbone canyon, Coachella valley, Blythe, Imperial valley and the areas around Hemet, Mojave, Taft and Porterville. ANAHEIM GAZETTE, INC. Theodore B. Kuchel, President Max Hesler, Vice-President Margie Henry Kuchel, Secretary Treasurer H. C. Burkheimer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ANAHEIM GAZETTE Established 1870 Anaheim Daily Gazette H. C. Burkheimer Publisher, General Manager Leonard Kreidt City Editor Kalpho Rouland Classified Manager Don Young Circulation Manager Published Monday through Friday, at East Center Street, Anaheim California. Phone Anaheim 2306. Entered as second class mail matter under the set of March 3, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California News-paper. Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: 60c per month by carrier or 85 per year by carrier or mail MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATE PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for publication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all U.P. news signatories. Northrop, Optimist and Bob Williams' Quintets Win in City League Games Northrop cagers beat El Toro 7, Optimists beat Colters by identical 39-37 score and Bob Mann's beat Ritz Cleaners 40-1. Anaheim City league basketball games played at the high school gym last night. Ochoa was high point man the evening, scoring 18 points. Northrop to barely edge outmate Hugh Faulkner, with for scoring honors. The two men accounted for all but five of Northrop's points. John Roden and Gordon Henry scored 10 points apiece for the losers. There were only two points separating the teams at the end of each quarter, but Northrop held that edge all the way. Ira Webber's 12 points weren't enough to give his Cotler team a win over Anaheim Optimists. Mark Vanderwierd was high man for the winners, dropping in 11 points. Joe Bruce was the high point man for the winning Bob William's quintet, bucketing five field goals and four free throws for a total of 14. Bob Stuart, with 10, led for the opposition. Ritz Cleaners had the dubious distinction of leading in the foul department, running up a string of 16 miscues. Bob Williams was second in this department with 11. Northrop led in missed free throws, falling on eight of their 15 attempts. Johnny Lattner Trophy Recipient PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2, 1979—Notre Dame's two platoon halfback, John Lattner, today was named the outstanding college football player of 1952 by the Maxwell Memorial Football club. The 6-foot-1, 190 pound ace of the upset minded Irish, will receive his award Jan. 13 at the annual Maxwell club dinner. Lattner played practically 60 minutes of every game in Notre Dame's schedule in which the Irish won seven, lost two and tied one. Lattner is the second Notre Dame player to be honored by the Maxwell club since the award was started in 1937. The club was organized in memory of Robert Tiny Maxwell, a former football official who was killed in a plane crash. TV'ers Travel To San Pedro, Los Angeles Ballman's TVers, one of Anaheim's best basketball teams in years, will continue their cage warfare this Thursday and Friday night against out of town opponents. On Thursday night, the TVers will journey to San Pedro to take off the port city Dolphins, a team which held the nationally known Kirby shoot quintet to a two point win last week. Then on Friday, Ballman's boys will travel to Los Angeles to tackle the 2C2A basketball champs of the past three years. Pepperding. This game will feature some interesting switching of loyalties. Don Liebhart, one of the TV regulars, is coaching the Pepperdine casaba team this year, so, after playing for Ballman's Thursday night, he will be mentoring their opponents the next. In addition to this bit of drama, the Waye game will bring together the two Faulkner brothers for the first time this year. Big Hugh works at the center spot for Ballman's. This should wind up as a personal battle between the two that will add an extra dash of excitement fo the contest. Game time for the Friday night match is 7:45 at the Pepperdine gym just west of Vermont on 79th st. Cage Scores Tennessee 76 Wofford 65. Manhattan 82 Bridgeport 52. Western Kentucky 87 Middle Tennessee 57. Phillips 66 99, Offutt AFB 42. Maryland 71 Virginia 61. FIRST On Your Christmas Shopping List... WHEEL GOODS AT ORVAL'S Make that boy or girl happy with a Bicycle or Tricycle... the gift that is used and enjoyed every day of the year. 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