anaheim-gazette 1953-02-11

Gavilan Sold 12 to Middleweight Title Immigration Bars Lifted for German Runner NEW YORK (UP)—Germany's Herbert Schade cleared the immigration hurdles Tuesday and said he hopes to give Horace Ashenfelter a good race in the national indoor track and field championships Thursday night. Delayed nearly 12 hours en route from Germany, Schade was designated overnight by immigration officials because his passport was not in order. The McCarran act required that his passport must be valid for six months. When he landed at Idlewild airport late Monday night, he carried a passport that would expire June 12. Although Schade expects to remain here only about three weeks, he could not be admitted legally until the passport was extended. That was arranged and Schade, wearing a runner's sweat suit over his street clothes and a puzzled look on his face, turned up at the New York track writers' luncheon to explain what happened. Government Unworried Against NFL Dooms Pro PHILADELPHIA (UP)—The government said Tuesday it suit against the National Football League might kill professors. Government counsel W. Perry Epes told Federal Judge suit was "irrelevant" just before the judge denied a defense ask: "Does it make any difference to you whether television or Epes stammered for a minute and then replied, 'That is not the question here you honor, but legally, economic justification is not a defense in an anti-trust suit.'" Then your answer is no," said the judge. Epes nodded his head in assent. Dismisses Charges Judge Grim did grant motions dismissing individual charges in the case against Ted Collins, one-time owner of the defunct New York Yanks, and against Edwin W. Pauley, a partner in the Los Angeles Rams. He continued the trial in U.S. District Court until Feb. 24 to give the defense time to bring in witnesses from all sections of the country and to digest the 14,000 World's Cricket Goals. DAVOS, Switzerland Hayes Alan Jenkins of Ak-succeeded to the crown of most legendary Dick Button day by outskating his team Jimmy Grogan to win the figure-skating title. It was the first time since that Button, now a profe-had not skated away with prize. Jenkins, a 19-y-sophomore at Colorado G- had been trying to take the The McCarran act required that his passport must be valid for six months. When he landed at Idlewild airport late Monday night, he carried a passport that would expire June 12. Although Schade expects to remain here only about three weeks, he could not be admitted legally until the passport was extended. That was arranged and Schade, wearing a runner's sweat suit over his street clothes and a puzzled look on his face, turned up at the New York track writers' luncheon to explain what happened. The slightly built, 30-year-old German distance champion is scheduled to run in the AAU three mile championship race at Madison Square Garden Saturday and in the Knights of Columbus meet two weeks later. SROLAMENTO (AP) — Sacramento State's Hornets grabbed their 12th straight basketball victory Tuesday night, downing Chicago State 59-56 in a game not near as close as the score would indicate. NOW—Doors Open 6:45 P.M. Marilyn Monroe—Jean Peters "Henry's Full House" and "JANE RUSSELL 'MONTANA BELLE" Orange Drive-In Theatre LAST OF THE COMAMCHES TECHNICOLOR 'Stars and Stripes Forever' Midnite SPOOK Show FRIDAY THE 13TH Rookie Completes Army Service, to Work for Dodgers BROOKLYN (AP)—Rookie third baseman Jimmy Baxes has finished his army service and will report to training camp in Vero Beach, Fla., the Brooklyn Dodgers said Tuesday. The 23-year-old San Francisco infielder hit 31 home runs in 131 games for Hollywood in 1950, his last season. He batted only 243 but the Dodgers were impressed with his power. While at Fort Ord, Calif., last summer; he played for the army team. Idaho Takes Title COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP)—Idaho state clinched the Rocky mountain conference basketball championship and an NCAA tournament berth by beating Colorado college here Tuesday night, 82-65. TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE DAVOS, Switzerland Hayes Alan Jenkins of Akron succeeded to the crown of most legendary Dick Butler day by outskating his team Jimmy Grogan to win the figure-skating title. It was the first time since Butler now a profiler had not skated away with prize. Jenkins, a 19-youth sophomore at Colorado College had been trying to take the pionship for three years. Jenkins trailed Grogan, year-old GI from Colorado Springs, going into Tuftree-style skating. When he out before the nine judges ever, he put on a performance daring and so precise that the judges awarded him place and the four other him second. The lanky Grogan, who first in the compulsory Monday, was awarded firsts, three seconds and thirds. Carlo Fassi of Italy, Exchampion, wound up in place, slightly ahead of Robertson, 15-year-old high sophomore from Long Island. Ronnie's Repertory Tuesday cluding a difficult double compared very favorably those of the big boys. Los Angeles M Named Preside Of Del Mar Clu SAN DIEGO (AP)—Alfred Los Angeles distiller, was president of the Del Mar club at the annual meeting board of directors here. He succeeds H. Peppers on tone. Louis B. Mayer of Hollow was elected chairman of the and Phillip B. Cross of Los Angeles and Herbert Kunzel of Diego vice presidents. Others elected to the board Curtis Palmer, secretary tcr. and Orville A. Cummins Diego; Philip A. Kilpster, Phillip Gabriel, both of Los Angeles; Dr. Mark H. Rabwin cly Hills; Carl A. Whit San Diego and Peppers. Saxton Decision Freddy Dawson PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Saxton, undefeated contented the weltweight title, rack his 36th win Tuesday night hammering out a 10 round mous decision over Freddy son of Chicago. TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL 1. Spanish griddle cake 2. Molding 3. An author's pseudonym 4. Peroxymal pain 5. "Little girl and boy land!" as the old song has it 6. Spread to dry 7. Nap 8. Generous 9. Cleaning rod for small arms 10. Fitted 11. Beverage 12. One of the Oycles 13. Flyer 14. Bovine genus 15. Address 16. Quiet please 17. Enailform 18. Reminiscing name 19. Bowlball position 20. Granmother PRONOUN 1. Bolivian Indian (var.) 2. Cereal grass 3. Gall 4. Vividicate 5. Trouble 6. Let-go 7. Man's name 8. To encircle 9. Stick 10. Size of shot PRINTING DIRECTION 1. Haltting place for troops 2. Stripe in wood 3. Woman in charge among the shakers VERTICAL 1. Function 2. Stripe in wood 3. 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Comment said Tuesday it was not concerned whether its anti-trust league might kill professional football. It told Federal Judge Alan K. Grim the economic effect of the judge denied a defense motion when Judge Grim interrupted to you whether television might kill professional football? z World’s Crown in Figure Skating Goes to Ohioan DAVOS, Switzerland (UP) — Bayes Alan Jenkins of Akron, O. succeeded to the crown of the almost legendary Dick Button Tuesday by outskating his teammate Jimmy Grogan to win the world figure-skating title. It was the first time since 1948 that Button, now a professional, had not skated away with the size. Jenkins, a 19-year-old sophomore at Colorado College, had been trying to take the cham EXPERTS PICK CHAMP; PUBLIC BACKS DAVEY CHICAGO (UP)—A wave of TV-inspired support backs collegebred Chuck Davey in his welter title bid tonight but cash-on-the-line realists make champion Kid Gavilan a solid 12-5 favorite to hold his coveted 147-pound title. This is the fight that TV made, pure and simple. Photogenic Davey a handsome 26-year-old Michigan State grad, has wowed them on the living room screens. His southpaw style, dazzling speed and convincing TV performances against Chico Vejar and Rocky Graziano moved him up past other more experienced contenders. That is why living-room fans, who will catch this 15-round bout at 7 p.m. PST across the nation CBS are shocked by the odds making Davey an underdog. They have seen Davey and most of them were convinced. There will be no radio broadcast. Tremendous Interest The fight has excited tremendous interest across the nation. Some 20,000 fans are expected to Skating Goes to Uhioan DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Mayes Alan Jenkins of Akron, O. succeeded to the crown of the all-time legendary Dick Button Tuesday by outskating his teammate Jimmy Grogan to win the world figure-skating title. It was the first time since 1948 that Button, now a professional, had not skated away with the size. Jenkins, a 19-year-old sophomore at Colorado College, had been trying to take the championship for three years. Jenkins trailed Grogan, a 21-year-old GI from Colorado Springs, going into Tuesday's tree-style skating. When he skated it before the nine judges, however, he pull on a performance soaring and so precise that five of the judges awarded him first place and the four others gave him second. The lanky Grogan, who had won five firsts in the compulsory figures Monday, was awarded four firsts, three seconds and two thirds. Carlo Fassi of Italy, European champion, wound up in third place, slightly ahead of Ronald Robertson, 15-year-old high school sophomore from Long Beach. Bonnie's Repertory Tuesday, including a difficult double loop, compared very favorably with those of the big boys. Los Angeles Man Named President Of Del Mar Club SAN DIEGO (AP)—Alfred Hart, Los Angeles distiller, was elected president of the Del Mar Turf club at the annual meeting of the board of directors here Tuesday. He succeeds H. Peppers of Menuee. Louis B. Mayer of Hollywood was elected chairman of the board, and Phillip B. Cross of Los Angles and Herbert Kunzel of San Diego vice presidents. Others elected to the board wereurtles Palmer, secretary treasurer, and Orville A. Cumming, San Diego; Philip A. Kilpstein and Phillip Gabriel, both of Los Angeles; Dr. Mark H. Rabwin, Bevily Hills; Carl A. Whittendon, San Diego and Peppers. Baxton Decisions Freddy Dawson PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Johnny Baxton, undefeated contender for the weltterweight title, racked up 36th win Tuesday night byimmering out a 10 round unanimous decision over Freddy Dawson of Chicago. Williams Beats Cotlers as Range Scores 37 Aided by Range, who scored 14 field goals and nine free throws for a total of 37 points, Williams had an easy time in City League basketball play last night, defeating Cotler's 60-49. In other City League play Ritz trounced Northrop 53-28. Cotler's 60 Williams 61 Northrop 26 Berg 5 Farr 5 Pannier 5 Ochoon 5 Gonzales 5 Dallon 7 Stringer 12 King 12 Masterson 19 Burghardt 2 Stuart 0 Iryant 0 Styl Cadet Riflemen Win Match from Colonist Girls Anaheim high school's cadet rifle team defeated the Colonist girls' rifle team yesterday in a Southern California Rifle Federation match on the Associated Rifle club range. The cadets chalked up 804 x 1000 against the girls 771 x 1000 in the A team match. The cadet Bee squad scored 784 x 1000 to the girls' 726 x 1000. Cadet A squad riflemen were: Gary Barnett, Bill Collyer, Gene Waldo and Jim Joe. Shooting for the girls' A squad were: LeDema Latin, Lynette Blanchard, Velda Brookman and Carol Barnett. Cadet Bee squad shooters were: Richard Barnford, Stanley Coss, Lupino Lama, and Carl Jameson. Girls' Bee team members were: J. Trouman, Betty MacIntyre, Dorothy Williams and Goldie Borchenge. The cadets will fire their next SCRF match Feb. 17 against Hawthorne on the home range. The Colonist girls will meet Burbank here on Feb. 18 in a SCRF match. SMU Scans Three For Coaches Post vincing TV performances against Chico Vejar and Rocky Graziano moved him up past other more experienced contenders. That is why living-room fans, who will catch this 15-round bout at 7 p.m., PST across the nation CBS are shocked by the odds making Davey an underdog. They have seen Davey and most of them were convinced. There will be no radio broadcast. Tremendous Interest The fight has excited tremendous interest across the nation. Some 20,000 fans are expected to pay $15 ringside. The expected gross gate is $275,000. There is a rematch contract calling for a return bout within 90 days if Davey wins, customary protection for a champion. Gavilan, a 27-year-old Cuban who never got past the fourth grade in school, was only fair in his last TV shot, a 10-round decision win over Vie Cardell at Washington. The video customers didn't see his professional performance against young Gil Turner at Philadelphia last July or his workmanlike job on Billy Graham at Havana in October. There are sharp contracts between the champion and challenger in this-Gavilan's fifth defense of the crown he won from Johnny Bratton May 18, 1951. Davey is a scrawny, fragile-appearing lad with a fast-receding hairline. He flicks punches in a postering manner from a southpaw stance-right leg and right hand extended. Gavilan, sleek with wiry black hair, brown eyes and a semi-flat nose, snorts as he rushed to action with lightning flurries. A veteran of 105 fights, he has been knocked down only once-by Ike Williams back in Feb. 27, 1948 when Ike was a murderous puncher. Switches Methods At times Gavilan turns left-handed. More often he haops to the attack, using a bolo right as a come on" while he finds the opening for his left hook to the body or head. After the hook he often chops a short overhand right to the jaw. In figuring the possibilities of this match, it must be considered that Gavilan already has proved four times that he can go 15 rounds. Davey never has been past the 10th. It is known that the Cuban can take a punch from a Ray Robinson, a Paddy Young, a Walter Cartier without going down. There is no positive line on Davey's durability because he has never fought any real puncher except a washed-up Graziano and Williams. Perhaps the southpaw style and speed, extended over the 15-round route, can confuse Gavilan. It does not seem likely. He has fought southpaws. He has fought boxers, punchers, stick-and-runs himself for the life. "I know I've got to," said Margaret Graham of Tulsa, Oklahoma on in preparation women's world figure competition which starred 13. Miss Graham is one American competitor ty-two women will compete in the title. Layne Ready to Fight La Starza In Garden Boulevard NEW YORK (AP)—Stone Layne completed his boxing with a three round workout day and declared himself ready" for Roland la Staze "the husky 24-year-old mountain heavyweight meets 25-year-old la Staze Madison Square Garden night." He'll knock la Staze said Manager Mary Jenns "the third ranking cower from Lewiston, Utah, well pounds Tuesday and Jersey he would scale about that." He's solid at that weaker "the manager said La Starza boxed four Tuesday at his camp in wood Lake, N.Y., and box another four Wednesdays." The handsome New York been training grimly in the taints for nearly six weeks gearing himself for the life." Laxton Decisions Freddy Dawson PHILADELPHIA (UP)—Johnny Baxton, undefeated contender for the welterweight title, racked up as 36th win Tuesday night by immering but a 10 round unanimous decision over Freddy Dawn of Chicago. Baxton, clever New York boxer, eighteen 147, one half pound more an his veteran opponent. Cage Scores By The Associated Press Temple 71, DePaul 66, Louisiana State 68, Florida 56, South Carolina 72, Georgia 64, Virginia 76, Georgetown 75, Columbia 76, Yale 62, Kansas 87, Oklahoma 59. SMU 64, Layton 54. IMU 64, Layton 54. Iowa 72, Iowa 59. ANAHEIM GAZETTE, INC. Theodore B. Kuchel, President Max Beal, Vice-President Mrs. 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 Ralph Rouland, Classification Manager on Young, Circulation Manager First Round Over In Golf Tourney PALM BEACH, Fla. (UP)—Favorites moved through first round matches in the Everglades club's invitational mixed foursome golf tournament Tuesday. Barbara Romack, Sacramento, and W. A. Pagan, West Paint Beach; trimmed Freda Nolan, New Castle, Pa., and Los Handy, Tampa, Fla., 5 and 3. SMU Scans Three For Coaches Post DALLAS (UP)—Three men with hopes of snagging the Southern Methodist university head football coaching job arrived Tuesday for interviews with the school athletic committee. Individual closed interviews with Andy Pilney, Tulane university backfield coach, Buddy Brothers, who recently quit as University of Tulsa head coach, and Milburn Catfish Smith. East Texas State gridiron mentor, began Tuesday afternoon. The committee must fill the vacancy created when H. N. Rusty Russell—under fire by disappointed Mustang fans—stepped out. Gil Turner Punches Way to Victory MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (UP) — Gil Turner, 149%, Philadelphia, scored a unanimous 10 round decision over Charlie Red Williams 151%. Newark, N. J., in an action packed boxing bout Tuesday night. Turner, the world's No. 1 welterweight contender, started a whirlwind attack in the first round. He had Williams bleeding from the nose and mouth during late rounds but there was no knock-downs. Junior Bowling League to Form A junior bowling league for boys and girls 13-17 years old will begin soon at the Anaheim Bowling center, Tox Rappe, tournament director, announced yesterday. The league will be sponsored by local merchants through purchase of space and advertising board. Proceeds from the advertising will provide a $500 jackpot for any perfect game bowled in competitive play, in addition to sponsoring the junior league. Rappe said. A similar league was recently begun in Laguna Beach, with others to be added in bowling centers throughout Orange county in the near future, he said. Backfield Coach Named by Denver DENVER (UP)—Joe Mayer former halfback with Lions, was named backfield at the University of Denver. Margucci was named a Blackman, the new piont football coach, stopped route from Pasadena when been junior college coach, lins, Wyo., to attend a Dimes banquet. Margucci has been football and basketball years at Marshall high Los Angeles. Blackman sgucc would come to about March 1 to aid wi football practice. Doc Kearns Un Knife for Ailime CHICAGO (UP)—Jake Kearns, veteran fight manager went on an operation Tuesday a stomach disorder. The ing physician said his case was good. Kearns entered Columbus morial hospital a week is manager of light-heart Joe Maxim and at once taged Jack Dempsky. SAN JOSE (UP)—State's Spartans, leading at the half, pilled on in the second half Tuesday to drub St. Mary's 61-California Basketball Association game. 2 Anaheim Gazette WED. MORNING, FEB. 11, 1963 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Gazette SPORTS Seton Hall is Still Nation's Foremost Basketball Squad 'Willie Meehan' Old-Time Boxing Great Succumbs in San Francisco By RUSS NEWLAND SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The name "Willie Meehan" may not register with younger boxing fans. Oldtimers will remember him vividly. Jack Dempsey could never forget Willie. Meehan died here Monday night. Because he registered at the hospital under his real name, Eugene Walcott, his identity as a ring man of note was not revealed for hours. He was the only fighter this corner ever heard of who scaled the entire poundage range in his career. Meehan started as a 105-pounder and ended as a heavyweight. That's a good trick if you can do it. Old records show he started NEW YORK (AP)—Seton Hall once again tops the college basketball heap and it looks like it will continue to ride high until next month. The undefeated Setonians were picked first in the weekly Associated Press poll for the fourth straight time with Indians second. Washington third and La Salle fourth. That was the order a week ago and there was no reason for any change as all won during the past week. Seton Hall (22-0) has eight games to go and while Coach Honey Russell undoubtedly will worry about them all, he has good cause to feel about the final three games, all on the road. That's when the New Jersey lads journey to Dayton March 1. Louisville March 2 and John Carrol March 4. Indiana (12-2) and Washington (20-1) are ready to move in any time Seton Hall falters. Neither team has lost since Dec. 13. WORKOUT — Margaret Ann Graham of Tulsa, Okla., practices on a rink at Davos, Switzerland, in preparation for women's world figure skating competition which starts Feb. 13. Miss Graham is one of four American competitors. Twenty-two women will compete for the title. Layne Ready to Fight La Starza In Garden Bout NEW YORK (A)—Stocky Rex Layne completed his boxing drills with a three round workout Tuesday and declared himself "fit and ready" for Roland la Starza. The husky 24-year-old Rocky mountain heavyweight contender meets 25-year-old la Starza in Madison Square Garden Friday night. "He'll knock la Starza out," said Manager Mary Jenson. The third ranking challenger from Lewiston, Utah, weighed 199 pounds Tuesday and Jenson said he would scale about that Friday. "He's solid at that weight and strong," the manager said. La Starza boxed four rounds Tuesday at his camp in Greenwood Lake, N. Y., and expects to box another four Wednesday. The handsome New Yorker has been training grimly in the mountains for nearly six weeks. He's gearing himself for the fight of his life. "I know I've got to win this one," said Rolling Stone. Meehan died here Monday night. Because he registered at the hospital under his real name, Eugene Walcott, his identity as a ring man of note was not revealed for hours. He was the only fighter this corner ever heard of who scaled the entire poundage range in his career. Meehan started as a 105-pounder and ended as a heavyweight. That's a good trick if you can do it. Old records show he started his ring career in 1909. He was a newsboy here and took his ring name from a local betting commissioner by that name. Willie weighed little more than a sack of potatoes when he first donned the gloves. He was a paperweight, lighter than the flyweight division which was established in 1910. The records state Meehan was born here Christmas Day, 1893. That would have made him 59 when he died. And 15 when he started fighting. Anyhow, he grew and fought through every division until he was a heavyweight. He had short arms and a windmill style. Willie flailed his arms round days here from 1915 to beat especially in the old four-round days here from 1915- to 1925. Dempsey was on his way to the title when he hooked up with Meehan. The forthcoming champ won from and drew with Willie in 1917 and lost to him the following year. They were four-rounders. James J. "Moose" Taussig, now a Honolulu businessman, managed Meehan. They formed a combination as well known as ham and eggs. Taussig was bigger than Willie and had to whack him once in a while to keep him in line. Meehan stood only 5-feet-9. There were times he fought six nights in a week Records are incomplete. He must have gone to the post 250 times. He made his last ring stand here in the late 1920s, a windmill swinger to the final bell. More recently he had worked as a special officer. Low Percentage Hitter Holding Out on Senators WASHINGTON (A) The Washington Senators Tuesday face an unusual situation one of their 233 hitters threatens to become a holdout. But Eddie Yost is an unusual baseball player. Although most 233 hitters would be eager to sign a contract, any contract he can have statistics to show why he thinks he's entitled to more of the Senators' carefully guarded cash. The reasons He's the most walked man in the American league, he's the club's leading home run hitter with 12, and defensively he's about as good a third baseman as you'll find anywhere. All of which explains why Yost even at 233 has sent back his contract and is asking for more than the reported $16,000 he made last year. The third ranking challenger from Lewiston, Utah, weighed 199 pounds Tuesday and Jenson said he would scale about that Friday. "He's solid at that weight and strong" the manager said. La Starza boxed four rounds Tuesday at his camp in Greenwood Lake, N. Y., and expects to box another four Wednesday. The handsome New Yorker has been training grimly in the mountains for nearly six weeks. He's gearing himself for the light of his life. "I know I've got to win this one," said Rollie. "The winner gets a shot at the title and I've been waiting a long time." Backfield Coach Named by Denver DENVER UP — Joe Margucci, a former halfback with the Detroit Lions, was named backfield coach at the University of Denver Tuesday. Margucci was named after Bob Blackman, the new pioneer head football coach, stopped here en route from Pasadena where he has been junior college coach, to Rawlins, Wyo., to attend a March of Dimes banquet. Margucci has been coaching football and basketball for four years at Marshall high school in Los Angeles. Blackman said Margucci would come to Denver about March 1 to aid with spring football practice. Doc Kearns Under Knife for Ailment CHICAGO UP — Jack Doc Kearns, veteran fight manager, underwent an operation Tuesday for a stomach disorder. The attending physician said his condition was good. Kearns entered Columbus Memorial hospital a week ago. He is manager of light-heavyweight Joe Maxim and at one time managed Jack Dempsey. SAN JOSE UP — San Jose State's Spartans, leading 24-20 at the half, piled on the coal in the second half Tuesday night, to drub St. Mary's 61-16 in a California Basketball Association game.