anaheim-gazette 1964-01-23

Loara Cagers CRYSTAL BALL BY DOUGLAS HUFF Sports Editor A LOOK AT THE NEW IRVINE LEAGUE AS SEEN BY LOARA'S HERB HILL (Editors Note: Sports Editor Douglas Huff is on vacation this week. Writing in this space this week is Herb Hill, athletic director of Loara High School head football coach. His column is on the newly formed Irvine League which the Saxons will be in next year.) By HERB HILL The newly formed Irvine League will begin operation in September, 1964. Doug Huff has next September it will also be entering a different league for the third time. This background should reveal a coaching staff and group of student athletes who are acclimated to changes of competitive scenery. In its inaugural year, 1962-1963, Loara participated in the Inland League with a group of first year schools spread through out the three counties. The competition was for the most part on equal basis and the Saxons were able to start building winning attitudes as Sophomores. This of course, was a tremendous and almost unheard of asset for a new school. Presently in their second year of operation, Loara's junior - sophomore teams are competing against the predominantly senior opposition of the Orange League in a commendable fashion. The five win and three loss record of the basketball team at the end of the first round of play is a fine example of this. New Schoois The Irvine League will bring together four members of the present Orange League, Corona del Mar, La Quinta, Valencia, and Loara, plus two new schools, John F. Kennedy from Anaheim HERB HILL asked me to give some background and possibly a few predictions as to Loara's chances of success in the county's newest athletic circuit. Writing a sports column is an unusual experience for a football coach, but anything can happen in the off-season and I gladly accepted Doug's invitation. To those of us who were active in high school athletics prior to the tremendous population boom in Orange County it is difficult to realize that the county has now grown to support five leagues composed of 32 high schools, with more undoubtedly on the way. This of course brings many changes in league organizations, as is attested by the experiences of Loara's coaches and athletes. Prior to becoming football coach at Loara High School this writer had the opportunity of coaching in the Orange and Sunsel Leagues when they alone served the county, and later guiding Rancho Alamitos as a charter member of the Freeway League. Three Leagues As Loara begins its third year The Irvine League will bring together four members of the present Orange League, Corona del Mar, La Quinta, Valencia, and Loara, plus two new schools, John F. Kennedy from Anaheim and Villa Park from Orange. Leagues are basically formed to group together schools which have common factors such as size, age, and geographic location. All the schools have the common factor of rapid growth and extend geographically from the beach to the northern edge of the county. The oldest school, with the exception of Valencia, will be three years old. Four of the schools have a complete student body and after their first year Kennedy and Villa Park will also have seniors. The league should have good balance, provide for spirit and exciting competition, and grow to be on a par with any league in the county. Favorites Role Naturally the more established schools such as Valencia and Corona del Mar will certainly merit the favorites role when football season comes around next year. The rest of us in the league do have the consolation that the one predictable thing about the new schools athleticly is that they are unpredictable, anything can happen from one season to the next according to the attitude and determ- ination demonstrated by the letes and coaches. With a tough non-league struggle against Brea, Tustin, Grande, and Nogales we need to progress considera We at Loara are hopeful our young men will continue improve and be in the thick battle for the first Ir League championship. Our construction program is worth more To be specific, in 1964 it's worth a record $419 million—up $7 million from last year. It'll be a big factor in the state's economy. For it will help create thousands of jobs, not only in the telephone industry but in construction and manufacturing, and among all the thousands of suppliers we do business with in hundreds of communities throughout the state. Actually, this record figure reveals our faith in California's economy. Last year, our construction program totalled $412 million worth of goods and services chased from over 4,000 California suppliers; $460 million in wages to telephone people; and $126 million in state and local ta ers Aim For Orange Saxon Must Win By STEVE M. Tomorrow night, host the Cougar squad istrano in the Loara um. The Saxons fea trano 74-57 earlier in but are determined first place and this is for the goal. By tradition, bask strong sport in the S Under Coach Lute Ol comer to Loara this Saxon hoopsters have a 6-3 season record round of league play non-league tilt. Starting the season ons reeled off a 69-32 to John Glenn of Norw League Debu Loara faced Lowell debut in the league a new-fast-break attack came from behind to contest 61-52. With somewhat more Loara outfought Co Mar's Sea King squad presently in first place that loss to Loara, 57ring their record. In overtime the Saxo ed the 50-50 final score with Valencia to 61-54 a 2-1 league record. Slumping, the Saxons straight games to C WEWARE OF FLYING HANDS — Magnolia's Jon Adams (25) appears to jam his hand into Savanna's Bill Brackney as he signals the ball to go higher with the other. Meantime Sen-nel Roger See (21) attempts to deflect the ball away from him as another, unidentified, Sentinel registers a look of astonishment at the frantic scene. Magnolia won, however, 65-52 in the two schools first Crestview encounter. (Gazette photo by Jack Duffner) Playoff Divisions Announced The Crestview, Freeway and onset Leagues have been placed in the 3-A division of the CIF basketball playoffs and the Orge and Angelus leagues will compete in the 2-A division. CIF commissioner Ken Fagans an-ion demonstrated by the ath-ands and coaches. With a tough non-league sched- against Brea, Tustin, Bolsa unde, and Nogales we will do to progress considerably. At Loara are hopeful that young men will continue to prove and be in the thick of battle for the first Irvine league championship. nounced today. Champions and co-champions or second place teams from each league will enter the playoffs. The 3-A Division of larger schools will be composed of 16 teams and the 2-A division of 12 teams. There is an A Division for smaller schools. Compton High of the Coast League is the defending 3-A champion: El Segundo of the Pioneer League won the AA crown last year and Santa Clara of the Tri-Valley Loop the A Division WESTERN CAGERS TO FACE ANAHEIM The long - awaited Sunset League basketball clash between cross-town rivals Western and Anaheim is scheduled for Friday night, Jan. 24 at Anaheim High. The game is the final contest for the first round of play in the league for both schools. BUILDING FOR A GROWING CALIFORNIA BELL SYSTEM Pacific Telephone is worth more than a passing glance. By continuing our investment in good, growing telephone service for our present customers and for new residents and businesses moving into the state, we are also helping build a more prosperous California. Pacific Telephone BART OF THE NATION-WIDE BELL SYSTEM range Loop Title Saxon Five to Test Cougars, Must Win to Stay in Third By STEVE MILNER Tomorrow night, the Saxons host the Cougar squad of Capistrano in the Loara gymnasium. The Saxons fell to Capistrano 74-57 earlier in the season but are determined to finish in first place and this win is vital for the goal. By tradition, basketball is a strong sport in the Saxon camp. Under Coach Lute Olson, a newcomer to Loara this year, the Saxon hoopsters have piled up a 6-3 season record after one round of league play and one non-league tilt. Starting the season, the Saxons reeled off a 69-35 thrashing to John Glenn of Norwalk. League Debut Loara faced Lowell for their debut in the league and their new-fast-break attack. Lowell came from behind to win that contest 61-52. With somewhat more caution, Loara outfought Corona del Mar's Sea King squad, who are presently in first place with only that loss to Loara, 57-53, marring their record. In overtime the Saxons changed the 50-50 final score shared with Valencia to 61-54 to tally a 2-1 league record. Slumping, the Saxons lost two straight games to Capistrano and La Quinta (of Garden Grove) by scores of 74-57 and 60-54, respectively. The Olson’s men showed new spark at the start of 64 by knocking off Laguna, Brea-Olinda and Foothill. Laguna was outclassed by 10 points, as the score was 55-45 while Brea scored 61 points against Loara’s 66. Record Score Last Friday night’s contest with the Foothill Knights resulted in an 80-49 record-breaking score. On their victory, the Saxons moved into third place in the Orange League. Corona del Mar and La Quinta are tied for first place at 7-1 each. The Saxon squad holds the honor of scoring more points in the league season than any other team in the league. Tuesday, the League - leading Aztecs of La Quinta invaded the Saxons on their home court. The contest could not be covered, however, because of our Monday deadline. Starting lineups for tomorrow’s game with Capo are expected to include Brent Romney and Greg Wallace at forwards, Gary Schmidt at center, with Al Gladstone and Mike Iven or Scott Duncan at guard spots. Excluding tomorrow’s game, the schedule of Loara’s remaining Orange League games are as follows: The Schedule Jan. 28 (Tues.) at Valencia, 3:15 p.m. Jan. 31 (Fri.) at Corona del Mar, 8 p.m. Feb. 4 (Tues.) Lowell, 3:15 p.m. Feb. 7 (Fri.) Laguna, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 (Tues.) at Brea, 3:15 p.m. Feb. 18 (Tues.) Foothill 3:15 p.m. National Federation Adopts New Rules to Cut Injuries Hoping to reduce facial and body injuries, the National High School Federation rules committee which met in Florida lost players. Tabbed was a rule to discourage the crack - back block as Loara outought Corona del Mar's Sea King squad, who are presently in first place with only that loss to Loara, 57-53, marring their record. In overtime the Saxons changed the 50-50 final score shared with Valencia to 61-54 to tally a 2-1 league record. Slumping, the Saxons lost two straight games to Capistrano Local League Standings (All Leagues as of Jan. 20) SUNSET LEAGUE W L Pts. Opp. WESTERN 5 0 323 274 ANAHEIM 4 1 294 234 Newport Harbor 3 1 231 220 Fullerton 2 2 267 246 Costa Mesa 2 2 249 282 Rancho Alamitos 1 3 220 229 Santa Ana 1 4 250 254 Westminster 0 5 236 331 CRESTVIEW LEAGUE La Habra 5 0 363 241 MAGNOLIA 4 1 313 275 Sunny Hills 2 3 258 279 Santiago 2 3 225 261 SAVANNA 1 4 281 309 Tustin 1 4 231 306 ORANGE LEAGUE Corona del Mar 7 1 397 337 La Quinta 7 1 470 406 LOARA 5 3 482 457 Brea-Olinda 4 3 373 343 Capistrano 4 3 443 377 Lowell 4 4 400 395 Laguna Beach 3 5 425 437 Valencia 1 7 296 408 Foothill 0 8 241 548 National Federation Adopts New Rules to Cut Injuries Hoping to reduce facial and body injuries, the National High School Federation rules committee which met in Florida last week has adopted two new football rules. Prohibiting pads on hands and arms below the elbow, except to protect an injury will reduce facial injuries. To discourage goring and spearing by blocking or tackling with the helmet in the opponents stomach, the Committee has agreed upon still another rule. Both rules have been approved, but neither has been written, so specific information on what will be illegal is not yet available. In the case of the padding rule it would be up to the umpire to enforce it. Some teams use forearm and hand pads to encourage aggressive blocking and defense by linemen, though still others will not issue pads until the player has a bruise on the forearms. Another rule adopted by the Rules Committee is the use of artificial limbs. Ken Fagans, California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section Chairman, said that medical advice to the group was that in football the artificial limbs are not safe for either the wearer or other players. Tabbed was a rule to discourage the crack - back block as well as one to stop the clock to untangle pile-ups during the last two minutes of the second and fourth quarters. 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