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Newspaper Page TextTWELVE MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Kansas Jayhauhs. Lovellette Spurs Club To Triumph Seattle, Wash. (U.PJ Sky scraping, record-smashing Clyde Lovellette was acclaimed Thurs day for a historic performance as he and his Kansas Jayhawk teammates celebrated their NCAA basketball championship. The six-foot, nine-inch Lovel lette, an almost unanimous se lection as the "most valuable player" of the tournament. ripped 33 points through the cords ' Wednesday night as Kansas took the crown by trouncing St. John's 80 to 63, in the final round. The victory placed Kansas against . Southwest Missouri, winner of the NAIB tourna ment, in the opening round of the Olympic tryout tournament in Kansas City, Saturday night. St. John's will go against La Salle, winner of the National Invitation tournament, in the other half of the Olympic try outs at New York. Rewrote Book Lovellette, a broad-shouldered blond, completely rewrote the tournament record book in lead ing his mates to the crown. And he also set a new major college three-season scoring of 1,888 points, topping the old mark of 1,886 set by Dick Groat of Duke. . These were the tournament records Lovellette set: total points in a four game series, 141: total free throws in a four-game series, 33; total field goals in a four-game series, 54; scoring 'record for a single game, 44 against St. Louis; and field goals in a single game, 16 also against St. Louis. With the mighty Lovellette operating out of the pivot, and scoring . the first point of the game on a free throw, Kansas .led all the way from start to finish. Miracle Proof St. John's scored astounding "miracles" on the way to the final round in upsetting Ken tucky, the nation's No. 1 ranked "team, and Illinois, ranked No. 2. But Lovellette and Co. proved to be "miracle proof." Reminder that little affection is lost between Kansas and St. John's came after the game when Kansas coach Dr. Forrest I When you're busy you can't spare your tractor so we can give attention to the little things that need adjustment. Let us give your "Caterpillar" Diesel a service checkup now. It will help save delay and expense later. Your CATERPILLAR Dtabr Crator Lclic Machinery Co. Medford, Oregon MedfordU3WTribuni mm S0C DIAMOND PRACTICE REACHES FULL SCALE Ashland Baseball practice at Southern Oregon college is un der way at full scale this week in preparation for the first game of the season here next Tues day, according to Coach Ted Schopf. The Red Raiders will meet Oregon Technical institute in an afternoon doubleheader. Schopf said the team strength is an undetermined factor at this stage, although he expressed optimism that a smooth-working combination can be fielded by the opening date. Of the 15 man squad comprising the var sity, eight players have had some previous college experi ence and a number of promising freshmen have been working out with the team. In the pitching department, Schopf says he is looking for ward to a chance to watch fresh man J. C. Johnson, Springfield. Johnson hurled a no-hitter against Eugene high last spring and is described as a strong con- Phog Allen accused St. John's of being a "rough team." Leinhard Shines Other standouts for Kansas in the finals were Bill Leinhard, whose timely one-handed shots in the first half opened the St. John's defense for Lovellette, and Bob Kenny. Leinhard and Kenny had 12 points each. For St. John's, six-foot, six-inch center Bob Zawoluk was high man with 20 points and Jack McMahon had 13. Lovellette received 27 out of a possible 29 votes frcm sports writers as the "most valuable player." The other two went to St. John's' Ronnie1 MacGilvray, a tireless driver and amazing re- bounder. In the consolation game of the NCAA finals, Illinois nudged stubborn Santa Clara 67 to 64. Phone 2-6207 Thursday. March ST. ltSS 17m -QCflfi tender for regular starting as signment. Kidwtll Listed Buzz Hammer, Cave Junction, is another freshman who is ex pected to bolster the pitching staff. Veterans Jerry and Jim Hennebeck, Crescent City. Cal.; Dick Kidwell, Medford, and El don Durham, Ashland, complete the mound squad. Three newcomers are compet ing for the catcher's berth. Show ing well have been Ron Maurer. Cave Junction; Jerry Montgom ery, Talent, and Dave Campbell, Takilma. The infield assignments ap pear to be well covered, Schopf said. Jim Cyphert, Springfield, and Jerry Overen have both had first base experience; Keith Johnson is expected to hold down second again; Frank Bur dell, Grants Pass, is liked at short, and either Jerry Henne beck of Dave Campbell can handle third. Schopf said the outfield will probably include Jen Kimura, Hilo, T. H., and John Eggink. Portland, as well as others from the infield squad who can ro tate at will. Rickey Shows Pirate's Talent in Giants' Lair Phoenix, Ariz. U.R) Branch Rickey, baseball's salesman de luxe, unpacked his sample case in the camp of the New York Giants Thursday to listen to bids on outfielder George Metkovich Metkovich and all of Rickey's other wares were to be on dis play in the exhibition game be tween the Giants and his Pitts burgh Pirates.! But Giant Manager Leo Du rocher has indicated greatest in terest in the 30-year-old Metko vich, a southpaw swinger who hit .293 in 120 games for the last-place Pirates last year. Rickey denied Durocher has yet made an offer for Metkovich. White Sox Overcome Tribe With 5-Run Rally Mesa, Ariz. (U.PJ The Chi cago White Sox scored an 8 to 3 victory over Cleveland at Tuc son Wednesday with a five-run rally in the ninth inning. Bob Feller held the White Sox scoreless but they had better luck against Lou Brissie and Gerry Fahr. Brissie relieved Feller in the fifth and Fahr, who came on in the ninth, was charged with the defeat. Hector Brown relieved Chuck Stobbs in the sixth for Chicago and was the winner as George Wilson topped the last inning rally with a three-run homer. BASEBALL THURSDAY EXHIBITION'S New York (N) 9. Chicago (N) St. Louis (A) 4. Pittsburgh (N a Chicago (A) 8, Cleveland (A S Baltimore (INT) S. Phila. (A) 3 Bowling WOMEN'S LEAGUE STANDINGS W. Medford reed -Oregon Finance .28 .27 .25 Y. ClUD Green Lantern Mann's Dept. Store Morning Fresh Red Barn ..24 ..23 .23 ..21 Elk Lumber ...21 WOMEN'S LEAGUE RESULTS Oregon FinanceZ Y Clob 2 L. Learning 427 C. Lowd 488 V. Corby 426 Z. Andrews 429 V. Johnson 404 J. Wilson 439 V. Florey 344 J. Beer 335 N. Burroughs 463 D. Virtue 443 3097 3134 Morning Fresh 1 H. Wolgamott 433 K. Jennings 421 Absentee 342 S. Beck 458 E. Brantley 435 2130 Mann's Dept. M. McCall . 373 E. Ludwig 439 V. Cummin gs 480 L. Mann 331 M. Little 373 1996 Elk Lumber 3 L. Sacchl 408 V. Peterson 360 E. Eaton 473 A. Tamney 330 F. Willett 400 3054 Red Barn I A. Monroe 364 A. Swoape 431 N. Littrell 375 C. Teter 498 A. Carbiener 381 3049 Green Lantern 2 V. Knox 388 H. Barney 317 D. Stanley 345 L. Rudy 321 K. Eberius 382 3020 Medford Feed 2 M. Tennant 333 D. Tawley 352 A. Hare 423 P. Curry 441 R. Barr 452 2001 1 You'll Always Find Uniformity Full Strength Reliability IN EVERY LOAD OF TRU-MIX CONCRETE FAST. PROMPT DELIVERY Tru-Mix Concrete Co. McAndrev. RojeJ Phone 2 5271 BasZi'etball Crovm MA GRR-RR Eldredge Thompson (right) of Washington, C, and Sherman Overton of Chicago exchange blows and sctls duricg their 175-pound battle at Madison Square Garden in New York. Overton took the decision in the intercity Golden Gloves bout. Simmons Important In Phils1 Campaign By LEO H. PETERSEN Clearwater, Fla. (U.PJ The Phillies are out to atone for their dismal showing of last season and manager Eddie Sawyer thinks they have a chance to win the pennant "provided we get Curt Simmons back on schedule." Simmons, a left hander, went into the service in September of 1950 after winning 17 games and is scheduled to be dis charged June 15. "If we can hang in there until around July 4 when Simmons should be in shape to take his regular turn, I think we have a fighting chance to finish on top," Sawyer said, Right Handers Without him. Sawyer's staff is made up exclusively of right handers except for the veteran Ken Heintzelman in relief. But with or without Simmons, Saw yer said he would not trade his pitching staff for any other in the league. "Just as we did in 1950, we'll have to win this season on our pitching and defense," Sawyer explained. "We are improved in both departments and our bench is going to be stronger. He named Robin Roberts, one of the best in the business: Howie Fox, Bubba Church, Russ Meyer, Karl Drews and rookie Steve Ridzik as his six starters with Jim Konstanty and Andy Hanson in the bullpen with Heintzelman. The 10th man on the staff probably will be Bob Miller, who after a brilliant rookie season in 1950, won only two games for the Phillies last year. Has Everything Sawyer believes that Fox, ob tained in the big deal with the Red's, "can be a 15-game winner" and expects Drews, who won 17 at Baltimore last season, to sur prise. "Drews has everything it takes to win the majors," Saw yer claimed, "and I am sure he is going to make the grade." Catching may be a weak spot unless Smokey Burgess, obtain ed from the Cubs, finally comes of age defensively. The big gap in the infield was plugged by the acquisition of Connie Ryan, giving Sawyer what he says "is the first major league second baseman I've had on the club." Jones Battling Nippy Jones, who appears to be completely recovered from a Cooney To Join Club in Florida Jack Cooney, Medford Rogues' first baseman in 1950, said that he will leave by plane on Friday for Melbourne, Fla., to join the Sioux City, la., base ball team of the Western league. He reported that he has re ceived the terms from the New York Giants, with whom he is signed, that he desired. Cooney had his military draft physical exam at Portland,, on Monday. He said that he is clas sified 1-A but that it probably will be four or five months be- fore he is called into the service. 3t"VHHVaa7 back ailment, is battling Eddie Waitkus for the first base job. It may be that Waitkus will go against right handers, Jones against southpaws. Granny Hamner, who shows si?ns of coming out of doldrums which marked his play last sea son, will be at short with Pud din' Head Jones at third. Only two outfield positions are set with Richie Ashburn in center and Del Ennis in right. Rookie Mel Clark is battling Tommy Brown and John Mayo for the left field spot with Brown, because of his superior hitting, probably starting the season. Coaches Discuss Change in Rules Seattle (U.PJ The rules committee of the National Asso ciation of College Basketball coaches planned to meet Thurs day to further discuss rule changes aimed at eliminating "technical ills" of the game. The changes proposed by the coaches to the committee would: 1. Permit no waiving of foul shots. 2. Make mandatory for de fensive fouls a second foul shot if the first is mis?ed. 3. Require a jumped ball after a successful foul shot 3 More Workout Days Scheduled for Seals Stanford, Calif. (U.PJ Mana ger Tommy Heath scheduled three more days of workouts on Stanford's sunken diamond be fore the San Francisco Seals open their season Tuesday night. The Seals wound up their spring exhibition games Wednes day by defeating the Sacramento Solons, 14 to 9, on a barrage of 22 hits at Healdsburg. Before the game, the Seals traded utility infielder Al Ja cinto for Lenny Ratto, who hit a double and a single and batted in two runs. TRY THE TRAIN Overnight to PORTLAND Sleep as you ride in Pullmans with bertha and compartments or in chair car with modem seats upholstered in foam rub ber. For your added comfort there's a lounge car with at. tendant serving snack meals. Leave in the evening, arrive Portland 7:25 a.m. Overnight service returning, too. Save time, effort and ex pense. Be safe try this con venient overnight service. AlEIitt'S KIST Mini THIU F. C MORRIS, Agent Phone 2-2I4a k id Black Tornado Baseball Nine Opens Season Friday Coach Alex McDonald has announced his probable starting lineup for the Medford high baseball game here Friday at 3 p.m. with Grants Pass. Those named were Ned Lan ders, first base; Curt Holzgang, second base; Dennis Conner, shortstop; and Max Lindley, YMCA Pugilists Have Friday Trip Medford YMCA's boxing team will go to Roseburg on Friday for an 8 p.m. card at the armory with the Y team there. Coach Hugh Jennings said that 14 boys will make the trip. Helping him with the squad will be Jim Zack and Bob Taylor. About 10 carloads of Medford- ites will make the trip. One of the top bouts of the card is expected to be that be tween Junior McDonald, Med ford, and Doyle Hall, who kayoed Connie Mann in a prev ious scrap. In another feature attraction Jerry Jennings, Med' ford, wiH, tangle with Percy Pendergast, who holds a knock out win over Pat Viles. Medford Eddie Baker will fight the Roseburg tutor's son, Don Gil man. Other Medford boxers on the jaunt will be Larry Lewis, Bert Hartley, Allan Henning, Riley Bean, David Baize, Edward and Edwin Erickson, Jim Miles, Her bie. Green, Bob Boyd and Bobbie Apple. Swayze Quint To Play Friday Crazy Swayze, champion of the Medford Independent Bas ketball league, and Fleishman Lumber company, one of the top independents of the Grants Pass circuit on Friday at the junior high school gymnasium Proceeds from the clash will go to the Independent Order of Oddfellows for their United Na tions pilgrimage fund. The order plans to send a boy and girl from Jackson and Josephine counties to the United Nations, The game is scheduled for about 8:15 p.m. and is regarded as a "grudge" contest. In the pre lim at 7:15 p.m. Elk-Trail and Lone Pine grade schools will collide. ACHE NOT SERIOUS Bradenton. Fla. (U.R) The Brooklyn Dodgers learned with relief that the ache in pitcher Clem Labine's arm is not consid' ered serious. Labine, counted on heavily to take up the slack caused by the induction of Don Newcombe into the Army, re ported that he. has a "knot" in his arm "from throwing too many curves." But he thought he would be able to pitch in batting practice before Thursday's game against the Boston Braves. - fl (tjUZmii r V Ml Ittohrol third base. Terry Maddox Is slated for an outfield post with the youths for the other two po sitions to be picked from Terry Sherwood, John Niles, Dale Cook, Dick Atterbury, Tom Rodgers and Loren Jacobs. Wooton Starter Derald Wooton probably will be starting pitcher with Maddox and Lloyd Hart also seeing mound duty. Ted Landers is ex pected to start as catcher with Dick Wooton also likely to see action behind the plate. Medford is defending district champion. This game, however, with the district rival Cavemen will be just a practice engage ment. There will be no charge for admission to this fracas at the Medford high field. Fresno State Whips Ducks Fresno, Cal. (U.PJ Univer sity of Oregon baseballers were still loking for a winner on their still looking for a winner on their fornia after dropping their third straight game, 11-7, here Wednes day night to Fresno state. The Fresno squad knocked off Stanford, 10-5, in an afternoon tuneup. Daryl Nelson hit a homer and two doubles and George Shaw pounded out two doubles and a single for Oregon. SKI MEET SET Seattle (U.PJ The outstand ing collegiate teams in the North west were ready Thursday, for the three-day northwest inter collegiate ski tournament be ginning Friday at Steven's pass. Teams entered include Whitman, Washington State, Seattle uni versity, and host University of Washington. FOUR-WAY MEET ,( Grants Pass Grants Pass trackmen will have a meet with Ashland, Illinois Valley and Crater high schools at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Because the cinder men have had limited time to work out running events will be three-quarter distances. Basketball THURSDAY SCOPES NCAA Tourney (Seattle) Kansas 80, St. John's 63 (champion ship game) Illinois 67, Santa Clara 64 (consola tion game) AWfc'-H.W.J'-Fc THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 1952 StyJe Guide 0W ioi PAnmxa shIgcstiohs oesiched FOR THE fUBIUSglECS Y8C JtOIHt 0HHII ' nside..on(eiIin8sWGltsondwoodworVl SMtWIN ONI N Manias r stHMTuater ittM. tmtf H de; . . . H'l Main retiifant and wi Me. Dries rapirfly mn4 caxra atmett any wall surface in an Mat! Asy with brash ar (lf-Kew. SHlkWIN.WlUIAMt ENAMELOID Inltriar, eiterier, all purses far rch mn4 rtcrtaHaa ream fuml. aur. Mtal fsr aatkraems and hitch walls, aaa waaawark. sitH hat and t taint; aty ta wash. Camtl in 14 flawing ... aiy ta wath, calart. J $a3 -OUAOT A l StyJe Guide specified innr .'SanTsaTaTamal I K A a , ttT liav lAlllM as 1 If 1 1 ..aV SHtmmWiiukrAS ir4 pauits HUBBARD BROS., INC MAIN AND RIVERSIDE GLADD RETURNS Riverside (U.PJ Back from 16 months service as an Army artillery officer, catcher Jimmy Gladd was expected to get some receiving action Thursday as the Portland Beavers host the Seattle Rainiers here. . " .' . em FOUR YEARS OLD 86 PROOF WATEtmt AND MAZIER DISTIUf IT CO. lAkDSTOWH, NELSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY 1C3 PAGES CF AUTHENTIC ' CCLOR SUCSEST10NS... - WlUIAM COAT - - 111 S&rie&t WV BOURBON . fed 140 YEARS pCmNOW ONLY ' I A V V $O70 U PINT I ii mm PILOT TOME WASHAIH FLAT WALL PAINT $470 riin Houst J Mr PAINT WlATHiMTEP far yaw aralacHaa against: anas siva lass flats, salar fatflaf, Ms 4M calisttlaa, taaM aratiaa, Maatrali4 chalking, chsckiag, cracking, milasw and faaws. srOatlnr. 60- products. PHONE 2-6189 i a 11 ar 1 1 MS 1 ' '7 J A'" a