anaheim-gazette 1953-01-27

A FISTIC STAR IS BORN?—Elmer Willhoite, USC star guard ponders future as he signs a contract with sports columnist Fidel La Barba (left) and long-time friend Kenneth Lowell of Beverly Hills, for a career in boxing. La Barba will act as trainer and manager and predicts a bright future for the ex-gridder in the fight game. Ex-Marine Named 'Most Courageous' A FISTIC STAR IS BORN?—Elmer Willhoite, USC star guard ponders future as he signs a contract with sports columnist Fidel La Barba (left) and long-time friend Kenneth Lowell of Beverly Hills, for a career in boxing. La Barba will act as trainer and manager and predicts a bright future for the ex-griddler in the fight game. Ex-Marine Named ‘Most Courageous’ Athlete by Phillie Sportswriters PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26 (UP)—Eddie Le Baron, 23-year-old ex-marine who made an amazing football comeback after suffering serious injuries in the Korean War, was named the most courageous athlete of 1952 by Philadelphia sportswriters tonight. The 168-pound quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League won the coveted award at the sportswriters' 49th annual banquet. Also honored were Bobby Shantz, the Philadelphia Athletics pint-sized pitcher, as the outstanding athlete of the year, and Donn Moomaw of UCLA as the lineman of the year. 1100 Present More than 1100 writers and sports notables were on hand for the presentations. Le Baron, a Lodi, Calif., youth who played for the College of the Pacific in his undergraduate days, suffered right leg and shoulder wounds while serving as a marine lieutenant, near Yangu, Korea, in the summer of 1951. The injuries all but spelled doom for his football career. In fact, Le Baron planned for a while to give up football and make a career out of the Marine Corps. But the 5-foot-9 quarterback changed his mind, practiced endlessly to alleviate the stiffness and pain in his throwing arm, and won new plaudits with the Redskins this fall. Climax Performance His climax performance came when the Redskins shoved the Philadelphia Eagles out of a tie for the American Conference title in the final game of the season. Le Baron scored the winning touchdown and passed for another. Eddie won Little All-America honors three years in a row at COP. The school suffered only two defeats during those three years. He was the most valuable player in the 1950 East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco and won the Pop Warner Trophy, awarded annually to a West Coast player. Moomaw, who played his last season this fall, also was selected. Former Net Star Taken by Death STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 26 (UP)—Dr. Samuel P. Hardy, twice non-playing captain of the U.S. Davis Cup tennis team, died here yesterday of a heart ailment. He was 76. Dr. Hardy held a medical degree from the University of California and practiced as a physician in California and Nevada until 1908 when he gave it up to concentrate on tennis. ANAHEIM RADIATOR Mays Key to Giants' Chances, Says Durocher like to make a picnic of washday? dry clothes right indoors... You can walk a lot of miles between washer, in the course of a year. But marathon when you can save even electric clothes dryer. Team up your washer with an e-practically stepless washdays. It's not better, too. Clothes dried thorougheat come out soft and fluffy. Get an electric clothes dryer and on washday. See your dealer now. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Gazette SPORTS Mangrum Captures Phoenix Open for Third Tourney Victory of Season PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 26 (AP) — Lloyd Mangrum captured his third out of the five tournaments in the 1953 winter trail today when he cracked out a conservative 1-der par 70 for a 72-hole score of 272 in the $10,000 Phoenix Open. Calling his shots, as well as the score of his final round, the 38-year-old master for Niles, Ill., and Los Angeles cut down whatever hopes his nearest rivals had with his performance over the par 36-35—71, 6578-yard Phoenix Country club course. Mangrum, in scoring his second straight triumph in the Phoenix event, confided before the round that he would probably shoot a 70, and that a 70 would do the trick. Scores He proceeded to tour the course in 35-35—70 to win the $2000 top money with scores of 71-68-63–70. Bo Wininger, Oklahoma City, Mangrum's nearest rival, four shots back this morning, put up a gallant fight until the pressure struck. But Mangrum continued his cool play and Wininger began to blow. The 30-year-old former amateur star wound up in a tie with Johnny Bulla, Pittsburgh, and Ted Kroll, New Hartford, N. Y., at 278. Wininger, after a 34 going out, went a stroke over par on four holes on the back side. He had a 72. Bulla and Kroll shot 66s. Colonist Cagers To Go Against Newport Today Anaheim's Colonist basketball team, second place in the Sunset League with only one loss for the season, will open the last half of league play here this afternoon against Newport Beach. The Colonists, who measured Newport Beach in a last half comeback earlier in the season, are favored to win, but Newport is not an opponent to be taken lightly. Biggest threat to Anaheim's chances of success is the Tars Bob Wetzell, who is rated as one of the best cagers in the Sunset League. Spivey Mistrial Declared as Jury Hangs in Deadlock NEW YORK, Tuesday, Jan. (AP)—A mistrial was declared on this morning in-the perjury of William Spivey, Kentuckian lanky, former All-America ketball star. General Session Court Ju Saul S. Strett declared the trial at 1:30 a.m. EST after jury reported itself deadlocked. The panel had deliberated hours. Diego Marines Blast Chapman Beverly Hills, for a ca-barba will act as trainer predicts a bright fudder in the fight game. At Revealed Between Cards' Beach, Director CAGO, Jan. 26 (P)—Walter Herring, manager of the two Cardinals, admitted today there seems to be some intangible problems" between Jeff and Coach Joe Kuharich. Coors have been prevalent for that Kuharich, who guid- University of San Francisco undefeated season in 1951, on his way out after serving as Cardinal mentor. Kuharich has a year to go on a war contract," Wolfner add-He isn't out and he hasn't. But we are miles apart thinking." Other said one of the main teams centers around the first two assistant coaches. Think a great deal of Joe Jar, former Los Angeles coach," said Wolfner. "But me is that he is financial-restricted in a business enter- and must safeguard his in-ntention to the point of being un-resume coaching." Niner said he and Kuharich will have a "showdown" Yys Key to Points' Chances, Durocher But Mangrum continued his cool play and Wininger began to blow. The 30-year-old former amateur star wound up in a tie with Johnny Bulla, Pittsburgh, and Ted Kroll, New Hartford, N. Y., at 278. Wininger, after a 34 going out, went a stroke over par on four holes on the back side. He had a 72. Bulli and Kroll shot 66s. Costly Stroke It cost Wininger the difference between second money of $1400 and the $1080 apiece he, Bulla and Kroll picked up. Mangrum won the rich Los-Angles and Bing Crosby tournaments, placed second in the Thunderbird Country club invitation at Palm Springs and fourth in the San Diego open this month. Vic Ghezzzi, Inwood, N.Y., shot his second straight 69 for 279, and Jerry Barber, La Canada, Calif., with a 68, and Al Brosch, Garden City, N.Y., with a 17, tied at 281. Frank Stranahan, Toledo, O., won the low amateur laurels for the second year in a row. Frank shot a 66, for 285. Jimmy Clark, Laguna Beach pro, followed Stranahan at 286. Clark, who won $130 prize money, shot a 66 to add to his previous rounds of 67-79-75. Church of Christ Wins Close One In Church League A close contest in last night's Church League Basketball play saw Church of Christ take a 34-31 victory from Grace Lutheran. V. Granere, center, netted 14 points for the victors, while Del Martens of Grace Lutheran made a like number of tallies on three field goals and eight free throws. In other Church League play, First Baptist had an easy time with Zion Lutheran, winning 63-34. Grace Lutheran 31 Church of Christ 34 W. Davies 7 H. Carroll 2 H. Olsen 4 G. Koehler 2 D. Martena 16 H. Henrich 3 D. Maritana 14 H. Mayer 14 J. Hultreut 2 V. Mayer 14 H. Johnson 2 J. Pickard 14 R. Eberhard 8 R. Pickard 5 First Baptist 63 Zion Lutheran 36 J. Steinborn 28 G. Henning 19 K. Clump 10 Heinemek 2 R. Lee 12 C. Praptive 6 C. Ochoa 9 W. Steelbrink 0 S. Spicee 4 D. Roberts 3 Rhynard 0 Booher 0 Hatfield 9 today. "Willie is the key to our penant chances," Durocher told reporters. "So much depends upon him." Anahelm's Colonist basketball team, second place in the Sunset League with only one loss for the season, will open the last half of league play here this afternoon against Newport Beach. The Colonists, who measured Newport Beach in a last half comeback earlier in the season, are favored to win, but Newport is not an opponent to be taken lightly. Biggest threat to Anaheim's chances of success is the Tars Bob Wetzell, who is rated as one of the best cagers in the Sunset League. Anahelm's Dave Moody, suffering from an attack of the flu, may be unable to play in today's game. If sickness still keeps him from the courts, Coach Bill Hunstock may use Val Weithorn as a replacement. 49ers Break off Sale Negotiations SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26 (P)—Negotiations with a Cleveland syndicate for purchase of the San Fransisco 49ers pro football club were broken off today by Anthony J. Morabito, co-owner of the 49ers. He wired the Cleveland group that "The 49ers are no longer interested in continuing negotiations under any circumstances." His wire was addressed to Nate Dolin, vice president of the Cleveland Indians' baseball team, and one of the three agents who came to San Francisco last week as potential buyers. He gave no hint of a reason for breaking off relations which he said had been "one of the most attractive offers the 49ers had received since the franchise was put up for sale in mid-December." Morabito's asking price is believed to be at least $400,000... Cage Scores By The Associated Press Georgia Tech 85 Vanderbilt 79 Tennessee 72 Auburn 70 Tulane 66 Georgia 64 Minnesota 77 Purdue 72 Northwestern 81 Philadelphia State 73 Louisiana State 95 Tulsa 51. TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE YORK, Jan. 26 (P) — If soldier Willie Mays obtains army discharge before the end of the baseball season, the York Giants will be the team for the 1953 baseball manager Leo Durocher said today. "Willie is the key to our penant chances," Durocher told reporters. "So much depends upon him." In Birmingham, Ala., where Mays is on a furlough, the Negro star said he had not received any answer regarding his request for discharge because of hardship. Mays claims to be the sole support of 12 dependents. walk a lot of miles between your yard and your home in the course of a year. But washday needn't be a burden when you can save every step by having an electric dryer. Up your washer with an electric dryer and have it stepless washdays. It's more than easier—resumes too. Clothes dried thoroughly by clean electric out soft and fluffy. Electric clothes dryer and stop being a "stop-child" day. See your dealer now. CERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL 1 Trouble 4 Pald notice 6 Columbus' birthplace 11 To entertain sumptuously 13 To come out into view 15 Spanish article 16 Goods sunk in the sea with a buoy attached (war) 18 Scenic 19 Sop-in-law of Mohammed 21 Plant of the capbage family 22 Compass point 24 Conductor 26 Reel 28 Absorbed 31 Rowing implements 33 Artificial language 34 Pour 36 Guert 38 Garland 39 The peacock butterfly 40 Pronoun 41 To tell 43 Clock face 45 Skill To speak covertly Exists Elliptical Ancient Egyptian weight Preposition Affray Note of scale To attenuate Bondman Mercenary soldier of India VERTICAL Plane surface A swine King of Bahan Identical French painter Not specific Printer's measure Yesterday's Puzzle Solved: AGREP PLEA BRIT POOL QUOT XAR EN KILLY BLE FA HARA ALCO BLST NEZB EVA LUDOR ROZA AR REEFER BATAPE AX PEAT ROPES JOE LIAR NESS HEAR LTON XG GOA LOOK ER DYE ZPOB ULNA OLN BORF TOTG 8 Gaseous element Normal stat Gone by Mulberry Teutonic de Female singing voice Mischievous child On the summit of Crud metal hole Implement Narrow opening To vouch Phase Moisture Gold in French West Africa Te subsat To annoy Appellation Burst of heart To implore Liquid food Winglike Narrative Small Euro-cean fish Robold (var.) Glue ending Toward Italian for "yes" ORTS Open for season his third out of the first out a conservative 1-unpen. The 38-year-old master from rivals had with his cool club course. BLOCK BUSTERS New York, Tuesday, Jan. 27 A mistrial was declared early morning in-the perjury trial William Spivey, Kentucky's former All-America basall star. General Session Court Judge S. Streit declared the misat 1:30 a.m. EST after the reported itself deadlocked. Ego Marines ast Chapman WATCH THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE THURSDAY FEB. 5th GAZETTE THURSDAY FEB. 5th FOR ★ ★ BLOCK BUSTERS 8 Gaseous element 9 Normal state 10 Gone by 12 Mulberry 14 Teutonic delity 17 Female singing voice 20 Mischievous child 24 On the summit of 25 Crude metal 27 Koto 28 Implement 29 Narrow opening 30 To vouch 32 Phase 36 Moisture 37 Gold in French West Africa 42 Te subsist 44 To annoy 46 Appellation 48 Burst of chereg 49 To implore 51 Liquid food 54 Winglike 55 Narrative 56 Small European fish 57 Kobold (var.) 58 Plural ending 62 Toward 64 Italian for "yes"