anaheim-gazette 1953-03-06

Grapefruit League Sets up 'Most Ambitious' Program NEW YORK (P)—They'll still call it the "Grapefruit League" when baseball clubs start playing their pre-season exhibition games Saturday. But in the course of setting up what probably is the most ambitious exhibition program ever attempted, the grapefruit has acquired the diverse flavors of cactus, sugar cane, suklyaki and even a bit of rhubarb. The rhubarb and cactus, of course, grow in profusion in Florida and Arizona, where most of the games will be played on the first day that the major league clubs are permitted to engage in actual competition. In addition, the Pittsburgh Pirates, training in the land of sugar and rum, will meet the Cuban All-Stars in Havana and the St. Louis Browns "B" team is listed to play a visiting team of Japanese stars at Santa Maria, Calif. "The first 'rhubarb' sprouted only Wednesday when the Chicago Cubs protested that their cross town rivals, the White Sox, planned to use a team of "rinkey dinks" instead of the regulars in their first exhibition at Mesa, Ariz. That's a frequent source of spring disputes as managers try to test their rookies in place of the experienced men and the front officers, interested in gate receipts, complain that the fans won't turn out unless they can see the stars. There also have been a few complaints from the players over the increasing length of the exhibition schedules, for which they don't get paid. Although present rules don't permit exhibitions before the first weekend in March, most clubs squeeze in 40 to 50 games, including a series of one-day stands all around the country, before the regular season begins in mid-April. Since few minor league clubs have begun training, nearly all the games this weekend are major vs. major affairs. Ballman TVers End Season by Beating Millmen Ballman's TV cagers last night finished their season league play in a blaze of glory by dropping the Flockert's Mill quintet of Huntington Beach, 70-64, in a thriller that went into two overtime periods. Don Liebhart of the TVers connected for 17 points, six of which came in the last overtime period. The two teams battled head and head with never more than five points between them in the entire game. At the end of the first period the TVers led 13-11, but Flockers came back strong to tie the contest up 28-all at halftime. In the third period both teams found the basket with almost equal ease, but the end of the stanza found TVers out in front, 38-36. Norm Worthy of the Millmen sank an almost impossible shot when the buzzer was sounding for the end of the game to tie it up, 52-all. The first overtime period saw the two teams battle it out on PLAY COMPTON heim High School b to Bellflower tonight Compton high team off encounter. Sh (left to right) an Ames, Gary Knox, zar, Roger Pinkstar Deal to To Texam PHILADELPHIA (P)-sloner Bert Bell of the Football League said in the San Francisco '49ers Thursday night a tentative sell the club to two Texans is "definitely off." Anthony J. Morabito, of the West Coast pro-nounced earlier Thursday gotiations for sale of the Clinton W. and John Mu Graham Favored In Tonight's Go With Giardello NEW YORK (UP)—Welterweight contender, Billy Graham, and middleweight Joey Giardello, featured performers of the split decision and double reversal story, most in the ring for the third time tonight with Graham a surprising 2 to 1 favorite. The odds seem out of line in view of Giardello's two victories over the 31-year-old New Yorker even though they both were by split decision. The bout will be fought over 12 rounds instead of 10 this time and accounts in a large measure for the Graham support. Billy has gone 15 rounds twice in title bouts with welterweight champion Kid Gayilan while the 22-year-old Philadelphia has never gone beyond 10. The expert opinion, shared by Graham himself, is that the clever veteran will be able to pace himself better over the longer route. To this Giardello, a cocky youngster, said "nuts. I'm only 22. He's an old man. I'll be fresher than he'll be at the finish." Sports Calendar FRIDAY SANTA ANA RELAYS 15th Annual entries begin SATURDAY High School Gym and Plunge open to public Phils Sign Waitkus CLEARWATER. Fla. (UP)—The Philadelphia Phillies announced Thursday they have signed first baseman Eddie Waittkus. Waitkus reportedly was given an annual salary of $20,000. The signing of Eddie leaves second sacker Connie Ryan the only holdout on the Phillies roster. Home Runs Help ONTARIO (UP)—Home runs by third baseman Tom Alston helped San Diego to a 19-6 win over San Francisco in a Pacific Coast League spring training opener here Thursday. 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Extremely Witty letter Conjunction PLAY COMPTON TONIGHT — The Anaheim High School basketball team journeys to Bellflower tonight to tackle the powerful Compton high team in its second CIF playoff encounter. Shown in the first row, (left to right) are Frank Navarro, Bill Ames, Gary Knox, Joe Clark, Paul Salazar, Roger Pinkstaff, Pat Roberts. Second row, David Olives, George Bishop, Dave Moody, Dennis Ryan, Val Wiethorn, Andy Johnson, Dennis Nelson, Fred Frank, Dean Philpott, and Coach Bill Hunstock. The club compiled a league record of seven wins with three losses, and a season record of 22 wins and four losses. Deal to Sell San Francisco 49ers To Texans Said ‘Definitely Off’ PHILADELPHIA (UP)—Commissioner Bert Bell of the National Football League said owners of the San Francisco '49ers told him Thursday night a tentative deal to sell the club to two Texas oilmen is "definitely off." Anthony J. Morabito, co-owner of the West Coast pro team, announced earlier Thursday that negotiations for sale of the team to Clinton W. and John Murchison of Four AUHS Basketball Players Win All-Sunset League Honors Bill Ames, Colonist forward, was named on the first string of the All-Sunset League team, re- To Texans Said 'Definitely Off' PHILADELPHIA, U.S.—Commissioner Bert Bell of the National Football League said owners of the San Francisco 49ers told him Thursday night a tentative deal to sell the club to two Texas oilmen is "definitely off." Anthony J. Morabito, co-owner of the West Coast pro team, announced earlier Thursday that negotiations for sale of the team to Clinton W. and John Murchison of Dallas had been placed before the league commissioner. Says No Go But later, Bell informed a newsman, Morabito telephoned from San Francisco and told the commissioner the deal was off. Morabito did not offer any explanation for the sudden reversal, Bell said. The commissioner said he was delighted that Morabito and his brother, Victor, apparently are going to hold on to the club. Bell said he understood Morabito was advised by his physician to sell the team for the sake of his health. "I told Tony I was glad he's still in," Bell said, "and I told him to go off on a vacation and let Victor handle things." No Application Bell said no official application for sale of the 49ers had been placed before him although he was informally aware of such negotiations. He said he understood the Murchison brothers had intended to keep the franchise in San Francisco, rather than move it to Dallas. Union Oil Ends Season Unbeaten Union Oil downed Knotts' "busboys" 49 to 30 to finish the regular season with a 14 and 0 won loss record. Doug Harline hit for 13 digits to lead his team in scoring. Rosan inc. sewed up the second spot winning a close decision over Northrop 38-35. In the night cap, Alpha Beta upended the Kwikset Hornets to the tune of 54-45. The "76" team set a record in the newly organized Industrial League by winning 14 straight games. The League proved a success as there was not a forfeit game in the entire season. The Recreation Department announced that in the future other sports will be offered for League participation by local industries. Joe Richardson of the Rosan Quintet took scoring honors in the Northrop-Rosan game with 15 points. Lefty Joe Witzel entered the game for Northrop in the last week's $11,000 Anita Handicap. Calumet's Mark-Yale the big cap, with Arrow when Trainer Jimmy Yankee not to run Marlins the San Juan, Eddie for Intent. In addition to the Handicap, Arcaro usher Ye-Well in to win Santa Anita Maturities weeks ago it was Arcaro's Chanlea in $100,000 Santa Anita Arcaro has won eight the meeting with a gain $541,615. Intent will carry 12 pounds less than a wee Ran One-Two Mrs. Rea Warner's T Alfred Vanderbilt's F which ran one-two belts Ye-Well, come in at 11 respectively, and at 11 fugio, Rancho's Don R Weithorn Pitcher For Colonists The Anaheim Colonist terday outfit and outfits Excelsior Pilbs, but only by a heartbreak 1-0. The big score came in innings when a hit by two and two Colonists' errors the winning run across Weithron, a southpaw good early season forming out six men and y walks. Coach John Walling thought the Colonist to be greatly strengthened in kettball season ends and his regular players retiring diamond wars. Excalibur Tampa Tammox Mattox Sahoo Hammo Welthorn DeMaras Roberts Roy Crabtree Waggon Wadden Weaver Heilman Young Completely New Come To An The "76" team set a record in the newly organized Industrial League by winning 14 straight games. The League proved a success as there was not a forfeit game in the entire season. The Recreation Department announced that in the future other sports will be offered for League participation by local industries. Joe Richardson of the Rosan Quintet took scoring honors in the Northrop-Rosan game with 15 points. Lefty Joe Witzel entered the game for Northrop in the last half and came out with a total of 21 scores. Earl Robinson walked off with scoring honors as he banged in field goals for a total of 18 counters. Duane Duncan of the Winning Alpha Beta five coped. ROSAN, INC. — 38 LAYERS well richardson valley peace mith gagner lon NORTHROP — 35 LAYERS good andy pond carthy common artian witzel First Church of Christ, Scientist Corner Philadelphia and Chartres Lesson Subject: "Man" 11 A.M. SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. — SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY — Testimonials of Healings THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM IS LOCATED AT 110 S. LOS ANGELES STREET Open daily from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Friday 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. Closed Sundays and Holidays ANAHEIM GAZETTE, INC. Theodore H. 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Anaheim Gazette FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 4 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Gazette SPORTS Arcaro Given Chance to Make Big Sweep by Winning San Juan Stake ARCADIA UP — Santa Anita hands out its fourth and final $100,000 purse Saturday and Jockey Eddie Arcaro may well achieve a feat unmatched by a rider at a single race meeting. Arcaro has a chance to make a sweep of the big four. He will be fayored, in fact, because he will ride the Brookfield Farm's Intent. The race is the San Juan Capistrano Handicap, the long mile and three quarter marathon that always winds up the Santa Anita meeting. Intent, with Eric Guerin in the saddle, won the San Juan a year ago when its purse was worth $50,000. Held Back Held back by injuries, the Maryland owned horse has scored one minor victory this season and finished fourth in two others, including last week's $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap. Calumet's Mark-Ye-Well won the big cap, with Arcaro up, but when Trainer Jimmy Jones decided not to run Mark-Ye-Well in the San Juan, Eddie was signed for Intent. In addition to the Santa Anita Handicap, Arcaro ushered Mark-Ye-Well in to win the $100,000 Santa Anita Maturity, and two weeks ago it was Arcaro and Calumet's Chanlea in front in the $100,000 Santa Anita Derby. Arcaro has won eight stakes at Brown Transfer to Milwaukee Said 'Tempest in Teapot' by Owner Veeck ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. UP—Bill Veeck, owner of the St. Louis Browns, Thursday called the talk of transferring the club's franchise to Milwaukee, a "tempest in a teapot" and said it looks like the Browns will stay in St. Louis. Here to talk over possible trades with the New York Yankees, Veeck gave this background to the talk of switching the Browns to Milwaukee: Make Approach Last September a group headed by Clifford Randall, president of the Greater Milwaukee committee boosting that city's 32,000-seat stadium, approached him about buying the Browns with the idea of transferring them to Milwaukee. Veeck told Randall he was not interested. Randall, he said, represented a group of brewery officials. Later, he said Randall discussed moving the Browns to Milwaukee and keeping the present ownership intact. Veeck explained he was interested in that proposition, but the Milwaukee group itself would have to clear the way for the Browns to move into the minor league territory. tist; Bob Pickard, f. Church of Christ; Lee Rodney, f. First Baptist; Don Wagoner, f. Nazarene; Howard Basset, c. Nazarene; Gil Henning, c. Zion Lutheran; Gene Gibson, g. Grace Lutheran; Elmo Clamp, g. First Baptist; Carl Hatfield, g. First Baptist; Del Martens, g. Grace Lutheran. Others receiving more than one vote were: Richard Manuel, Nazarene; Gayle Bonner, Nazarene; Wayne Davis, Grace Lutheran; Jim Ball, First Baptist; Roger Clodt, Zion Lutheran; Jack Pickard, Church of Christ. Immigration quotas for 1953 permit entrance of 154,657 persons, more than 65,000 of whom may come from Great Britain and Northern Ireland. cluding last week's $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap. Calumet's Mark-Ye-Well won the big cap with Arcaro up, but when Trainer Jimmy Jones decided not to run Mark-Ye-Well in the San Juan, Eddie was signed for Intent. In addition to the Santa Anita Handicap, Arcaro ushered Mark-Ye-Well in to win the $100,000 Santa Anita Maturity, and two weeks ago it was Arcaro and Calumet's Chanelle in front in the $100,000 Santa Anita Derby. Arcaro has won eight stakes at the meeting with a gross total of $541,615. Intent will carry 126 pounds, a pound less than a week ago. Ran One-Two Mrs. Rea Warner’s Trusting and Alfred Vanderbilt’s First Glance, which ran one-two behind Mark-Ye-Well, come in at 121 and 114, respectively, and at 112 is El Refugio, Rancho’s Don Rebelde. Weithorn Pitches One-Hitter For Colonists The Anaheim Colonist nine yesterday outhit and outpitched the Expelsior Pilbts, but only to lose by a heartbreaking 1-0 count. The big score came in the fifth inning when a hit by Waggoner and two Colonists’ errors brought the winning run across the plate. Wiethron, a southpaw, showed good early season form by striking out six men and yielding no walks. Coach John Wallin said he thought the Colonist team would be greatly strengthened when basketball season ends and four of his regular players return to the diamond wars. Anaheim M R H Gonzales 4 0 0 Tappings 3 0 0 Mattox 2 0 0 Morrison 2 0 0 Sabo 2 0 1 Hammond 2 0 0 Wiethorn 2 0 0 DeMars 2 0 0 Roberts 2 0 1 Roy 2 0 0 Louatau 2 0 1 Crabtree 2 0 0 McCall 2 0 1 Waggoner 2 1 1 Wenver 2 0 1 Vadderdino 1 0 0 Heftman 2 0 0 Skeen 1 0 0 Young 2 0 0 All-Star Church Team Selected Recreation department officials released the 1953 Church league All-Star team last night with Howard Basset of the Nazarene church and John Steinborn of the First Baptist, tied for the honor of the league’s most valuable player. Walt Steinbrink, the Zion Lutheran organizer, manager and player, received the plaudits of officials for his sportsmanship. Chosen top manager of the league was Val Pohl of the First Baptist squad. The First Baptist team dominated the all-star selections as they played four men on the mythical team. The league champion Nazarene group had two men on the list, as did the third place Grace Lutheran. Zion Lutheran and Church of Chicago had one represented. Both baptist was the only team not putting a player on the all-star team. The following are the players on the all-star team picked by league officials: John Steinborn, f., First Baptist. Immigration quotas for 1953 permit entrance of 154,657 persons, more than 65,000 of whom may come from Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Newly New Nash Ramblers To Anaheim Today--- ● New Body by Pinin Farina ● New Rear Tire Mounts on some ● Improved Flying Scot Engine ● Dual-Range Hydramatic Transmissions Optional ● New Exterior Color Designs ● New Interiors EE — DRIVE — ENJOY THE LUXURIOUS COMFORT NEWEST NASH ECONOMY WONDER CAR AT ANAHEIM Nash Sales St. ANAHEIM Telephone Anaheim 4858