oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-17

PAGE EIGHT CURRENT SPORTING EVENT RALLY IN NINTH INNING FAILURE By Sargum Sprout There was a good turn out to see a real ball game put on by the local Merchants at the high school grounds yesterday afternoon. Buggy Roberts brought his bunch of professionals over from Universal city and had them played to a stand still. His big pitcher, Pinches Kunz, had the locals well in hand till the final inning when the big leaguer almost blew the game. Pinches cut loose all he had and made Makin swing at three with the tieing runs on the pats. It was a great finish and sent the fans home well pleased if we did receive the short end of the count. It demonstrated that the locals can hit some times. For eight innings they had taken their regular turn at the bat and had marked up one safe blow and a measley safe bunt. With one away in the ninth they marked up three singles in a row and which shoved over the lonely tally. The locals have been in a batting The locals have been in a batting slump for so long that they have lost confidence in their ability, but with yesterday's finish fresh in their minds they will be a different team next Sunday. Lefty Best toiled seven innings on the mound for the locals and he surely pitched a sweet brand of ball. About all the invaders gold do was to pop easy flies about the field. Lompke displayed his stuff in the eighth and ninth and while he was wild as a wild Indian full of illicit hooch, he had the movie SARGUM SPROUTINGS By Sargum Sprout Harry Williams, new president of the Pacific Coast league, is starting off right in his stand concerning the umpire question. There is nothing that takes the snap out of baseball like poor umpiring. The coast umpires have never received the pay they should, therefore the quality of umpiring has not been the best. With more pay offered, men with high qualifications will apply, whereas in the past they have followed some other line of endeavor. Last season was a stormy one for the umpires. There were several near-riots up and down the coast. Two or three umpires lacked ability and a like number had outlived their welcome. Los Angeles has purchased Arnold Crandall, who was seen in action, when Glendale played the local Merchants. He is the most talked-of prospect that has been unearthed for years. Perhaps some of his popularity is due to his brother "Doc" Crandall, who is one of the craftiest old pitchers in the business. "Doc" long ago lost most of his stuff, but he is still able to out-guess a lot of them. Arnold has the same police, but his showing against the locals was not overly impressive. Vernon has traded Huggie High to Columbus in the American Ass'n. The passing of High marks the passing from the coast of one of the best leftfielders who ever played there. There was not a fielder last season who McGRAW RETURN TO U.S.F.R. By DAVIS J. WAKE (I. N. S. Sports Ed., NEW YORK, Dec. 1) Mr. McGraw is due to this country on Friday at Leviathan, and among others be disinterred forthwith without further preamble lude or ceremony. Gentlemen of the pres particular community their pencils poised. They can see nothing yond the prospect of taking up a permanent at the polo grounds, and fact that Branch Rickey to discuss the player Killefer and Bill McKeen spective managers of and Pirates, at the recent meetings as proof posh McGraw "knows something." Baseball men in genesis the same opinion, some even going so far as to that the transfer in quicker has been effected. McGraw and Rickey have hour conference at the just prior to John's departure Europe, and it was at time that the business it have closed. Den been issued by both part fact, McGraw went on having lost interest in but the boys would have wise. Another report is that will get George Burns a string pitcher from the Ithe idea of offering the others, to the Cardinal's great Rogers. The Cincinnati trade, said to involve the passi The locals have been in a batting slump for so long that they have lost confidence in their ability, but with yesterday's finish fresh in their minds they will be a different team next Sunday. Lefty Best toiled seven innings on the mound for the locals and he surely pitched a sweet brand of ball. About all the invaders could do was to pop easy flies about the field. Lempke displayed his stuff in the eighth and ninth and while he was wild as a wild Indian full of illicit hooch, he had the movie city boys completely baffled. They scored a run off his delivery on a walk, an error and a sacrifice. In the ninth, after he had warmed up, he caused Bugge's pet to go down in a row. With Lempke to assist Best, Annheim should be well taken care of in the pitching department. Manager Ruddy switched his keystone combination and the change worked very well. Old Jack Jendleton looked at home at second and while Doty Bush acted a little strange at short he got away with nine put outs and one error. Jack came through with three put outs and two put outs without a miscue. Jimmy McDonald sat in at first in the absence of Art Ramage. Jimmy looked a million in the field but Kunz had his number at the bat. Captain Vic Ruddly turned in a nice catch or two, but mirred his play by a double error when he dropped a hard chance after having it snugly in his glove and then throwing wildly to second on the same play. O'Reilly made a beautiful catch of a low liner into center. It was a very interesting game from first to last. The locals expect to clash with the Irvine club next Sunday. The hope: Universal City—AB H. O. A. E. Hamilton, ss. 2 2 4 0 Carrot, cf. 4 0 1 0 0 Hawks, 1b. 4 0 10 1 1 Williams, lf. 3 1 0 0 0 Haley, 3b. 4 1 0 2 0 Gillispie, 2b. 4 1 1 1 0 Smith, cf. 4 0 3 0 0 Adams, c. 4 3 2 10 0 Kung, p. 3 0 0 12 0 Totals...23 7 27 20 1 Anaheim...AB H. O. A. E. Ruedy, lf. 4 2 3 1 2 Pendleton, ss. 4 1 2 3 0 O'Milley, cf. 4 2 1 0 0 McDonald, 1b. v o 6 0 0 Makin, 3b. 4 0 1 3 0 Bush, 2b. 3 0 9 0 1 Callan, c. 3 0 3 2 0 Selveson, rf. 3 0 2 0 0 Best, p. 2 0 6 21 Lempke...1 0 0 0 0 Totals...31 5 27 11 4 Score by innings: Universal City...001 001 010-2 Anaheim...000 000 001-1 Vernon has traded Hughie High to Columbus in the American Ass'n. The passing of High marks the passing from the coast of one of the best leftfielders who ever played here. There was not a fielder last season who knew how to play the batter as did High. He seldom had to make a long run for a fly. He knew the batter, and played for him. Back when Rube Ellis was playing left for L. A. and High for Vernon, it was a pleasure to watch these two great men play. Both were always in the game, taking advantage of every chance and always fighting until the last man was out, but they never let their ardor influence them to become rowdies or use vile language or their fists in arguments. They were gentlemen at all times and a credit to the game. Roger Hornsby has the distinction of having had $275,000 offered for his services. Not so many years ago that would have purchased the entire St. Louis National plant and equipment. It is a two to one bet that the St. Louis management pulled a boner when they failed to accept the $275,000 for Hornsby is not satisfied, and he will not be able to play his best under the circumstances. It has been so with all great players, with the exception of Babe Ruth. The Babe's trouble was with himself. Two years ago he could not have given his best services to any team. He had a severe case of swell head to overcome. Hornsby is a different type of man. He is not swelled-heated to the extent of it hampering his playing, but he is dissatisfied with the management, and that will hamper. Bill Essick still has Jakie May on his hands. Jakie is a great pitcher, but he needs a change of acnery to be at his best. Last reason he only pitched in streaks. His form was off color much of the time. True, he was pitching for a weak club, but he just did not have his stuff working. Jakie would be a help to any of the big clubs, but it looks as if he will wear out his usefulness in the minors. The passing of Wild Bill Donovan marks the passing of one of the most colorful pitchers who ever lived. It is said that he demolished his father's barn trying to learn control of the ball. It is said that he spent more time on mastering the game than any other player who ever followed the profession. But when he did Europe, and it was at ting that the business have closed. Den been issued by both fact, McGraw went on having lost interest in but the boys would have wise. Another report is that will get George Burns as string pitcher from the Ride idea of offering others, to the Card's name Rogers. The Cincinnati trade, said to involve the pass Southworth to the Rede ease, Burns most certain remain in New York, or no Hornsby. One of of baseball is that must place nine men in and McGraw cannot oblit out a centerfielder. Meanwhile, the Giants to engage in a two-hand with the Yankees in an skim the cream from the can association and the League fields, now that organizations have access modified draft. Emmett McCan, inflicted the Portland club, is all one of McGraw's objectives Cann was with the Athletic years ago, but showing but an open counter. 18.2 BALK LINE TITLE AT S CHICAGO, Doc. 17. professional 18.2 balk lard championship, a and ruby medal, $1000 p the net gate receipts stake tonight, when the block of 500 points in this point match was scheduled shot by Willie Hoppe and Cochran of San Francisco. The match is an epilogue third annual international nament in New York last when both Hoppe and won four matches and disposing of Jake Schaefer world champion. Horemans, champion of Erich Hagenacher, charm Germany, and Roger Cooper French champion. Hoppe was a 5 to7 the betting today. PROBE AIR CRACK IN WHICH LOS ANGELES, Doc. official probes were started into the fatal airplane crash day at Clover field Leutw. W.D.Fowler leo Harvey Lightfoot ed. One of the investigators an inquiry to be held over the bodies.The other ing made by officers at the field. The dead officers were height of approximately y and were descending to DENVER PREPARES WINTER SPORTS DENVER, Dec. 17.—With the officials of the national park service co-operating, Denver and Colorado are planning an extensive "winter sports" season in the Colorado Rockies, beginning Jan. 15 and continuing through to the middle of April. Tentative plans for using Rocky Mountain national park in the vicinity of Estes park have been outlined by Stephen D. Mather, of Washington, D.C., director of the national park service, to officials, and it is believed a general movement to encourage winter sports will be launched in a dozen communities throughout the state. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. UNITED THEATER, 306 E. Center TONIGHT AND TOMORROW 10c—25c—35c THE SENSATIONAL ACTION DRAMA OF THE AGE! "SAVED BY RADIO" With Jacqueline Logan and George Larkin CENTURY COMEDY—BUDDY MESSINGER, IN "BUCKIN' THE LINE" WEDNESDAY AND PICTURES SAME OLD PRICES 10c AND 25c EX-GOVERNOR'S SEEKS JOB The son of a former official probes were started into the fatal airplane crash at Clover field. W. D. Fowler is gear Harvey Lightfoot w.ed. One of the investigators in an inquiry to be held over the bodies. The other ing made by officers at the field. The dead officers were height of approximately 8 feet and were descending to landing, when something wrong with the plane plunged downward in semi-circle and dove field. Fowler was piloting at the time of the mishiefers were badly crushed fall and died a few minutes the accident. ATTEND FUNERIA SERVICE OF MOUNTains Mr. and Mrs. J. C., Romneya drive, and Mr. Wayne Andrews of Longmont went to Los Angeles to tend the funeral of Mr. Bliss, whose death occurred day morning after a show. Burial was made in Irene cemetery. Besides J. C., the son near Anaheim, she is suing six sons and daughters, dents of Los Angeles city. Her husband passed years ago. There are some children, of whom Mrs. and Miss Elizabeth Daughters of J. C. Bliss. EVENTS McGRAW RETURNS TO U. S. FRIDAY By DAVIS J. WALSH (I. N. S. Sports Editor) NEW YORK, Dec. 17. — Our Mr. McGraw is due to arrive in this country on Friday aboard the Leviathan, and among others will be disinterred forthwith, and without further preamble, prelude or ceremony. Gentlemen of the press in this particular community die with their pencils poised. They can see nothing else beyond the prospect of Hornsby taking up a permanent residence at the polo grounds, and cite the fact that Branch Rickey declined to discuss the player with Bill Killefer and Bill McKechnie, respective managers of the Cubs and Pirates, at the recent Chicago meetings as proof positive that McGraw "knows something." Baseball men in general are of the same opinion, some of them even going so far as to intimate that the transfer in question already has been effected. McGraw and Rickey had a two-hour conference at the Waldorf just prior to John's departure for Europe, and it was at this meeting that the business is said to have been closed. Denials have been issued by both parties; in fact, McGraw went on record as having lost interest in Hornsby, but the boys would have it otherwise. Another report is that McGraw will get George Burns and a first string pitcher from the Reds, with the idea of offering them with others, to the Cardinals for the great Rogers. The Cincinnati trade, if any, is said to involve the passing of Bill McGraw. COOLIDGE CLUB WILL BE FORMED Steps to organize an Anaheim Coolidge-for-President club will be taken at a meeting which Judge J. S. Howard of the county central Republican committee is calling today for Wednesday evening in his office. The gathering will open at 7:30 and Republicans from all over northern Orange county outside of Fullerton will be welcome. Fullerton will have a Coolidge club of its own. The Anaheim Republican club still exists, said Howard today, and the new club will be started to do the preliminary work before the primaries. "Many of the substantial business men of Anaheim have ludicrously tried a Plain Dealer Want Ad." LEAPS TO DEATH PASADENA, Dec. 17. — Distracted by illness, Albert Stein, a patient at a sanitarium near here, leaped from the top of the eighth story Citizens' Savings Bank building today and was instantly killed. Scores of pedestrians saw the man fall. A note found on Stein's person stated he had not slept for months. cated their strong preference for Mr. Coolidge," said Howard. "The calibre of the President was not fully known by the public at large until his recent message, which was one of the ablest presidential messages in years." Much sentiment in favor of the proposed Coolidge club has been shown in the city, Howard avers. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. WELCOME STO DIRECT Selection of Hermann manager of the annual Valencia Orange Shield made officially today. George W. Reid of Stern's name been the only man sidedered, and his choice of the directors could be held to vote. Stern was chairman executive committeeious shows and has perience, which is invaluable. His selves have been clinched lo- Europe, and it was at this meeting that the business is said to have been closed. Denials have been issued by both parties; in fact, McGraw went on record as having lost interest in Hornsby, but the boys would have it otherwise. Another report is that McGraw will get George Burns and a first string pitcher from the Reds, with the idea of offering them with others, to the Cardinals for the great Rogers. The Cincinnati trade, if any, is said to involve the passing of Bill Southworth to the Reds. In this case, Burns most certainly would remain in New York. Hornsby or no Hornsby. One of the rules of baseball is that a manager must place nine men in the field, and McGraw cannot oblige without a centerfielder. Meanwhile, the Giants propose to engage in a two-handed duel with the Yankees in an effort to skim the cream from the American association and the Coast League fields, now that the two organizations have accepted the modified draft. Emmett McCan, infielder with the Portland club, is alleged to be one of McGraw's objectives. McCann was with the Athletics several years ago, but showed nothing but an open countenance. 18.2 BALK LINE TITLE AT STAKE CHICAGO, Dec. 17. — World's professional 18.2 balk line billiard championship, a diamond and ruby medal, $1000 purse, and the net gate receipts were at stake tonight, when the first block of 590 points in their 1500 point match was scheduled to be shot by Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran of San Francisco. The match is an epilogue of the third annual international tournament in New York last month, when both Hoppe and Cochran won four matches and lost one, disposing of Jake Schaefer, former world champion. Edouard Horemans, champion of Belgium, Erich Hagenlacher, champion of Germany, and Roger Conti, former French champion. Hoppe was a 5 to 7 choice in the betting today. PROBE AIR CRASH IN WHICH 2 DIE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17. — Two official probes were started today into the fatal airplane crash yesterday at Clover field in which Lieut. W. D. Fowler and Sergeant Harvey Lightfoot were killed. One of the investigations was an inquiry to be held tomorrow over the bodies. The other is being made by officers at the flying field. The dead officers were at a height of approximately 400 feet, and were descending to make a INFANTS SOFT SOLES—All colors; $1 values at 69c Men's Golf Oxford Made of smoked elk leather, with rubber soles. Goodyear welted soles. All sizes. Worth $7.50 a pair. 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Both officers were badly crushed in the fall and died a few minutes after the accident. ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICE OF MOTHER Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bliss of Romnyea drive, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Andrews of Long Beach, went to Los Angeles today to attend the funeral of Mrs. Emma Bliss, whose death occurred Friday morning after a short illness. Burial was made in Inglewood cemetery. Besides J. C., the son living near Anaheim, she is survived by six sons and daughters, all residents of Los Angeles and vicinity. Her husband passed away 7 years ago. There are six grandchildren, of whom Mrs. Andrews and Miss Elizabeth Bliss are daughters of J. C. Bliss. EX-GOVERNOR'S SON SEEKS JOB HERE The son of a former governor of New Mexico would like to become one of the local guardians of the law on the squad of Chief of Police Claude Rogers of Santa Ana. Rogers is in receipt of an application for a patrolman's job from Frank Curry, scion of the former chief executive of New Mexico. 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