Independent from Long Beach, California • 58

4 tf D-S-4ND EPEND ENT-PRESS-TELEGRAM MH.N.lklW ANGELS PLAY 27 SPRING EXinBmONS Shore Kingf in Springfield but Cooke Calls the Shots Biermaii.Wont Rap Blocking Change gument with that figure. He continues, "I was just talking to (coach) Red Kelly on the phone, and he told me that acquiring the Springfield team is the thing that really put this club in contention. At the time, the acquisition of the Massachusetts club was of dubious value. Under Shore, the Indians (now also the Kings) had Just ss the mode -of transportation of American people is steadily shifting, from the ground to air, so is the method of moving a football, says Benue Bier-man, who coached five national championship tm during 16 seasons at the University of Minnesota. "I dont agree that funda- BERNIE BIERMAN Five National Champs mentals arent stressed as much nowadays." says Biennia, 73.

"The difference is that passing fundamen-' tals are stressed and running fundamentals aren't. In our best years at Minnesota (1934-35-38-40-41), the emphasis was just the opposite." Bierman's teams, which twice ran up 21-game winning streaks were noted for their ferocious blocking and perfect execution! "The blocking is different now," he points out. Its more pushing than cutting down. But as long as it gets results, Im not going to criticize. As for execution, there was no, one tougher than Bierman when it came to demanding perfection.

It's -been said a player had to follow almost the same cleat marks on plays in practice or he would face a tongue-1 ashing from' the Gopher coach. One thing that helped our best teams get coordinated was that there was very little difference in the speed of our players," says Bierman. "And we had marvelous spirit, too. Bierman shies bom comparing teams of his peak era with present top dubs. If the presetit teams played under our rules, that is both offense and defense, or we had played under present rules, I dont think there would be much difference, Bierman declares.

"There are more big players now. This years Minnesota team Is the biggest the school has ever had. Bierman still keeps his hand in football doing the analysis of Gopher games for the Twin Cities radio station carrying Minnesota broadcasts. "That's my official connection with football, but Tm still a very avid follower of the game, he says. -Bemie and Mrs.

Bierman live in St. Paul, where one of their sons. Bill practices law. Another son, Jim, lives in West Los Angeles. Bierman says its 50-50 whether hell attend the Rose Bowl game this year.

By RICH ROBERTS It frould send a shudder up the', spines of the Kings from; Springfield to learn that Eddie Shore still holds the franchise for the American Hbckey League farm Actually, its only a technicality, because as King general manager Larry Re-'gan Joints out, "We own the players and we run the 1 1 match. Shore has no say in the operation 'of the club whatsoever." The -chorus of sighs in the background is from the five Kings who labored in Shored own private purgatory for too many years. Then Jack Kent Cooke, camel -along, freeing the players from bondage and bolstering his cradle-robbing draft with experienced journeyman of the high minors. The purchase price was reported- to be $000,000, and Cooke nods, "I wouldnt find toe much ar The strike ended only when Shore stepped down from direct control of the team. Then the club lost only five of its last 30 games, and the momeptum and morale have carried over to this season.

Spring-field leads the American Leagues Eastern Division. Again, the fact that Shore retains guardianship of the franchise and a seat oh the AHL Board of Directors is pure technicality. The Kings arent vulnerable to Shores eccentric whimsy. Cooke, who is listed as the club president, says, "It is very dearly stated in our agreement that I can be given a seat on tire board (replacing Shore) at any time I choose. But Shore also holds the lase on the Springfield Coll- seiun, as well as an interest in the concessions.

His nephew. Jack Butterfield, who also happens to be president of the league, -has bis offices there and helps operate the arena HOCKEY TALK finished last in a season marked by the most successful player rebellion in the history of sports. Center Brian Kilrea was spokesman for the strike after Shore already had suspended five players, including defensemen Dale Rofle, Dave Ama'dio and Bill White. All four are now with the NHL- Kings, along with winger. Brian Smith whose trails under the eccentric slave-driver already have been chronicled here.

The California Angels will play a 27-game spring training schedule, bvlurfirg three final games at Anaheim Stadium, two against the San Francisco Giants and one with the New York Met. The Angels open their spring schedule March 9 against the Chicago Cubs at Palm Springs. 5 as 1-Ci a Scsttidaia. Marcfl W-CuM atScaftidala. Maroi IB IM'm at gwtji Mans IB C'm at Mi JM IS iMBIaat af Tucson.

Mardi at Pawn jorUm. Mardi -l I Bt Pom Sorlngt. Mart at Palm Sarlaas. Mart 2-Ci Paw larlaas. March P-G'" at Palm far aft.

March an at Palm i Brian, March antt at NaffvIM, March ladiaai at El Pno. March Palm Sari a at. rdi 30-jadlaaaat March li--lRdlan at vjhl Arts J-Oianti at Hen- im Sta at Anaheim ta at Anahaim with the Springfield Management which is responsible to a group of men representing several states involved in an annual fair there. you believe that they call themselves the Coliseum Commission? Cooke smiles. turn, if within Free "The weather is nice here now, but if it gets cold later on that could influence my decision, he laughs.

Cerritos Banquet' to Feature Prothro UCLA coach Tom Prothro will be the keynote speaker at the 11th annual Cerritos College football banquet, Dec. 6, at the Disneyland HoteL Tickets are now on sale to the public. pst Race llrOOTM Mon-Sat. Aiamitos 1 4 i A 1 1 Craftsman Guarantee service and parts upon, re any part proves defective 1 year of isle: This guar antee does noc apply to electric tools used in rental service. 1 li NO MONEY DOWN on Sears Easy Payment Plan Features Check these Automatic friction lock stops creeping, electro magnetic brakeatops blade in 10 seconds Meets the requirements of professional craftsmen and borne workshop owners 4 Saw slides along radial arm on Cuts from the top so yonrlay- Single hand control a a a develops 2-HP, 115 permanently lubricated ball out marks are always in view 230 volts, 60 cycle AC, 3450 RPM i bearings, keylock for added Hips, crosscuts, miters, dados Up' front color coded controls, anti-lock fety rabbets, shapes, drills, sharp- back insures more positive holding action Automatic thermal overload ens and roots with accessories for extra safety A great Christmas gift! protector resists motor burn out Model 2941 i i i WMM mm wm "Satisfaction Guaranteed OrYour Money Back asm mm mmhmm 'mm mm mm mm mm mm mm -4530 GLENDALE CH 5-1004, a 4-4611 NORWALK UN 4-7761 PICO WE 8-4262- south COASTIAIA 540-3333' I HOLLYWOOD HO 9-5941 OLYMPICS SOTO AN 8-5211 POMONA ED 2-1145, NA 9:5 161, YU 6-6751 5421511 1 5761 INGLEWOOD OR 8-2521 ORANGE 637-2100 SAN FERNANDO EM 1-7121 VALLEY PO 3-8461, 984-2220 I LONG BEACH HE 54)121 PASADENA MU 1-3211, El 5-4211 SANTA ANA 7-3371 VERMONT PI 9-1911 Shop6NightsMonday through Satuiday90 Ail to 930P.M.

mm tm mm mmmmtmmmmmmtmmtmmmw 4 BUENA PARK TA 8-4400, 521 CANOGA PARK 340-0661 COMPTON NE 6-2581, NE 2 mimi.