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Akron Beacon Journal 27 Van Buren Stars A Eagles Top Rams Monday, December 19, 1949 SURPRISE COMIN' UP Mud Fails To Halt Philadelphia Ace Is A AC Through: 14-0 NFL Win Goes To Philly By JM SCHLEMMER Btacai Journal Sports Editor LOS ANGELES It 'will ho day for the game between the champion Browns and AAC All-Start, tossed a new monkey-wrench Into the. works by announcing the AAC would hold a meeting of its own next month. "You'll have plenty to write about then," he said and proceeded to clam up. He declined to give further details. And in Philadelphia, Bert Bell, National league commissioner who becomes head of the new organization, declined to comment on Kessing's mysterious statement.

HE WENT ahead with plans for 4 'i't A.v. 'Y-'joy-vW' v-ri 1 AVl i ti T'H w-v kf rr- cy -jt 4 i'Cy y-2fc Bucks Arrive Plane Ilrings Vanguard To By JDI SCHLEMMER PASADENA If this "most unusual" California weather takes a decided turn for the better in time, Ohio State Buckeyes will inaugurate two weeks of intense Rose Bowl preparations today at Brookside Park. The Buckeyes could not possibly have practiced yesterday. No coach in his right mind, responsible for the welfare of three dozen or more young men, would have permitted any of them to stray from the safe haven of their hotel lest they drown from the "most unusual" downpour or become lost in the "most unusual" smog which has blanketed this part of California for weeks. Laic Arrival Causes Concern the Cleveland Browns against the Philadelphia Eagles in that super super exhibition game next August if the moguls of the new National-American league keep their promise to bring the two 1949 championship teams together.

The Eagles won the final championship of the old National league here yesterday, nudging the Los Angeles Rams, 14-0, amidst the most atrocious weather and field conditions imaginable. A crowd of only 22,245 lost itself in the gigantic coliseum even to greater degree than the crowd of 22,550 fans lost themselves in the Cleveland Stadium a week ago when the Browns were whipping the San Francisco 49ers for their fourth consecutive title in the old All-America conference. YESTERDAY marked the third straight year in which the Eagles participated in the league cham- Statistics Rams 7 21 MR 7 Eacles 1 7 9 i 36.8 4 1 41) First downs Net yards rushinr Net yards passing Forwards attemptrd; Forwards completed Forwards intercepted Number of pants x-At. dlst. of punts Ball on fumble Number of penalties 1 9 SKI ft i M.

rus pcnuzca 25 x-From line of scrimmage. pionship game and the second in a row in which they have been triumphant. They never gave the Rams a chance. The Eagles rolled up a net of 274 yards on running plays and the great Steve Van Buren netted 196 of these himself. The Rams were held to a net of 21 yards on running and over-all net on running and pass plays to 119 as compared to 342 for the Fhil-adrlphians.

Van Buren might have shattered all previous ground-gaining records beyond hopes of challenge if he had remained in the game fr its entirety. He was taken out in the final period. THE RAMS possessed no ground attack worthy of the name. And this fact was particularly emphasized under the miserable footing which prevailed. Coach Clark Shaughnessy, needing no alibi, had to nay that conditions stepped the Eagles up in class, while spoiling all chances for his Rams to exhibit any of tho special stuff they had prepared.

The Eagles dominated the going both on the ground and in the air. Tommy Thompson, their air arm, completed five of nine passes for 68 yards, while Bob Waterfield and Norm Van Brock-lin each completed five for" the Rams for 43 yards and 55 yards; Waterfield in 13 attempts and Van Brocklin in 14. WATERFIELD did give off some amazing punts under the See EAGLES, Page 29 Van Buren took a pitchout from Quarterback Tommy Thompson and wallowed through the moid to the Rams' 36-yard line. AP Wirephoto. Steve Van Buren, ace of the Philadelphia Eagles backfield, is tackled by Halfback Jerry Williams (33) of the Los Angeles Rams after a 23-yard gain during yesterday's National Football league playoff, won by the Eagles, 14-0, at Los Angeles.

NEW YORK 1 This is the day the All-America Football conference was supposed to crawl off somewhere and die, but its still kicking. O. O. Kessing, commissioner of the officially defunct circuit, announces surprisingly in Houston, "We're not dcal yet" He hinted of startling develop ments at a league meeting here next month. lXREST is reported in Cleve land where Coach Paul Brown of the AAC champion Browns said a week ago his team wouldn't go along with the new combined league "unless we get a place in the division with better clubs." At Buffalo, where pro football was left high and ory ny me merger, a move is under way to field a team financed by public subscription.

At lust reports, $230,185 already hud been raised toward a $500,000 pot. All this is very confusing to those who thought professional football's problems had been solved 10 days ago with the merger of the National league and the younger AAC. THE NATIONAL took in three members of the AAC Cleveland, San Francisco and Baltimore to form the new National-American league. It came into official being today. Rut Kessing, In Houston Satur- RECORD FALLS Mann's Wife Gels Assist DETROIT (XV.) Because his wife keeps track of his gridiron exploits, End Bob Mann of the Detroit Lions has been credited with a new team record.

Mann, former University of Michigan ace, caught eight passes for 1K2 yards against tho Green Bay Tackers recently, according to the battery of league statisticians. That tied his own NFL mark. Mrs. Mann, an ardent football fan, pointed out to Publici-tor Nick Kerbawy that her tally sheet showed Bob caught nine passes. He ran back through the play-by-play account of the game and discovered she was right.

Knauf Remains As Harness Head COLUMBUS, O. Wl Henry Knauf of Ladd, 111., was viewed today as, in effect, high commissioner of the harness racing world. Directors of the U. S. Trotting Association have elected him to a four-year term as president.

Previously he had been elected president for one-year terms. WILL YOUR DRW IMG BE SAFE THE BUCKS couldn't have practiced yesterday even had the weather been nice. They spent most of the day en route by air from Columbus and their arrival two hours after scheduled time had quite a lot of well wishers official greeters in a dither. For long hours during the afternoon it appeared that all airports in thin vitinily would be closed by weather. Plenty of worrying was done as to whether the Bucks would land any closer than Phoenix, Ariz.

'ALL-STARS' HARDLY THAT Wings Rout Dayton the meeting in Philadelphia Jan. 19 when the structure of the new circuit is to be set up. Replying to Cleveland's alarm over the possible divisional breakdown, the chubby pro boss said, "We won't load either division. Tho standout teams definitely will not be In the same Members of the new league ar Philadelphia, New York Giants, New York Bulldcgs, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cardinals. Detroit, Green Bay and Los Angeles from the NFL: Cleveland, San Francisco and Baltimore from the AAC First Grid Los Angeles REG.

4.50 VALUE mum Get A ter, that on the play of John Bar- rowcliff, former Butler stand out, who contributed three field ers. But the Wings, fired bv Milich, increased their adge to 6-13 at halftlme, and it was "no contest" thereafter. The Akroniles hiked their margin to 42-26 after three quarters. It was the Wings' fourth win in seven starts, first over a non-collegiate foe. Adhering to the holiday spirit, AS IT TUKNKI) aut all the worry was without foundation.

The plane bringing 37 players, members of the coaching staff and sundry newspapermen, was late because of a precautionary measure which led to a change of planes at Kansas City, and not due to weather conditions at all. The trip was quite uneventful except that the players were ravenously hungry upon arrival. Official welcoming plans outside the Huntington hotel were pushed aside and the greeting eventually took place In the Huntington dining room while the players ate. Two dozen of the most beautiful gals from Pasadena college pinned roses on the Buckeye behemoths while the mayor and tournament of roses officials explained about the "most unusual" weather. Pasadenans who saw the Bucks play southern California in the Los Angeles coliseum during the regular season, appear to be picking them to beat California.

Harmon Golf King HAVANA (U.E) Claude Harmon of Mamaroneck, N. shot a two-under-par 70 yesterday to win the $10,000 Havana open golf tournament with a four-round total of 271. Chick Harbert of Northville, finished second with a 273 and Cary Middleeoff of Memphis, third with 275. Harbert shot a last round 70 yesterday and Middleeoff a 71. Joe Kirkwood, the Hollywood, movie actor, turned in the best round of the day a startling 65.

But his 72-hole total was only 278, good for a sixth place tie. Lew Worsham of Oakmont, and Harry Todd of Dallas tied for fourth with 276. Next came Skip Alexander of N. 277. Kelly Resigns Board Position With Packers GAR PASS THE SAFETY CHECK? By LINCOLN IIACKIM Beacon Journal Sports Writer DAYTON, O.

A brisk outburst fired by John Milich and Chet Claire carried Akron Goodyear Wingfoots to an easy 59-37 victory over the Dayton Industrial All-Stars here yesterday. The Daytonians were hardly a factor despite their "all-star" tag. Goodyear, enjoying a pronounced height advantage, broke out to an early lead and coasted home. Milich, former Geneva college standout, and Claire, Westminster college product, were the pace-setters, but the duo got plenty cf offensive aid from their mates. In.

fact, every member of the Wings' cast contributed to the output. STILL, Goodyear started slowly and was able to gain but an 11-7 edge at the end of the first quar- Psychology had dropped five games in a row. On the day I treated him, he. held the opposition hitless for eight innings and then gave up one hit. When he came to the bench, he began to cry.

"'Why are you I asked him. 'I'm he said, 'because I let you down. I figured I was going to pitch a Maybe the Browns won't win any pennants in 1950, but brother, they're certainly in line for a load of fun. CURE FOR DEFEATISM OOOQ St. Louis Browns To Try These Conditions Are Especially Dangerous on Wet, Slippery Roads Don't Take Chances mm the Wings will be idle until Dec.

29 when they meet Miami at Akron in the second half of a cage carnival. Akron opposes Mis sissippi college in the openr. Good rear R. Jnnrj.f Renner.e O. F.

P.I Oavton 1 1 A Rrrit.f 4 ft MrNar.t 1 1 r.lft.c i i i i I i T. Jnnpari 1 II Kurk.r Buttf rmore.r 3 1 Dlaircn.r 1 lhrmh.f A l'il 3 2 0 41 Millrn.l Clliliner.f 2 Clalrr.e OailBlher.K 0 Rite.c 2 Totali V.K Totalu 15 7 37 Srnre flrat half, (ioodrear. to Lambeau was based upon personal feelings, and expressed regret at leaving the organization. Kelly helped bring the Packers into the National Football league in 1922. He was president of the board in 1929, the Packers' first championship year, and was club doctor until 1944.

Hickock Plans To Fele Pros NEW YORK (l-B Ray Hickock, wealthy sportsman of Rochester, has announced he would put Into competition a new sports trophy in 19r0 to be awarded to the professional "athlete of the year." He said the trophy would be a $10,000 Jewel-studded belt. A committee of 150 sports writers throughout the country will cast votes in December, 1950, to name the athlete of the year. Ancient Agi DLL Frankfurt, Kj. Now America's largest-selling full year old straight Kentucky bourbon ANCIENT AGE GREEN BAY, Wis. KX.

Dr. W. W. Kelly, a ringleader in the recent unsuccessful move to oust Curly Lambeau as general manager of the Green Bay Packers, has resigned from the club's board of directors. In his letter of resignation last night, Kelly wrote that he was "strenuously opposed" to the renewal of Lambeau's contract because he felt "a complete reorganization of the club was indicated at this time." He denied that his opposition San Jose Out SAN LUIS OBISPO, Cal.

(U.P) San Jose State college has resigned from the California Collegiate Athletic association in order to play larger independent schools in the San Francisco bay area. TODAY THREE YEARS AGO Kohbr Dnerr Boston Red Snx aerond bnnrtnan, led American leacue In lieldint, official averacea ahowed. Age SlraightJQurl)Qtt uiiskty, 86 proof. 1 -I -l Jf 2 ayW 4 Jfete'i What We Do- 1 Remove front wheels and inspect lining. frequently have been accused of being dreamily Inept on the ball field even without benefit of hypnosis.

"You can laugh all you like about hypnotism," Dr. Tracy pointed out, "but let me tell you what it did for Clyde Kluttz while he was catching for the Pittsburgh Pirates. "KLUTTZ WENT to a Pittsburgh psychologist one day and received several lessons in positive suggestion. That same day, he went out and rattled a home run and two singles, "mat psychologist had a difficult time avoiding Kluttz after that." Dr. Tracy, likewise, declared he did not anticipate any aloofness or reluctance on the part of Brownie players to receive his treatments.

"I've seen the Browns play before and I've always noticed a certain tenseness and spirit of defeatism," he said. "That won't last long, I am certain. "WHY, I treated one pitcher up in Kingston, N. after he Brewed and Bordcd bf The National Brewina- Co. of BtUuaoM ia W4.

I jarjlandj NEW YORK (UP) The St. Louis Browns, with little on the ball but plenty on the mind, have taken their troubles to a professional psychologist. Suffering from a chronic case of defeatism, the Browns have hired David Tracy, a somber-toned doctor of a y- DcVVltt sics who vows to cure St. Louis players of their neuroses and inhibitions. Brownie Vice-President Char-lea De Witt, a keen student of the baseball player's psyche, pooh-poohed the theory that Dr.

Tracy's hiring was some kind of Freudian gag. "We have several players on our club who are definite sufferers of an inferiority complex. We are confident the doctor will weed these men out and instill in them a winning spirit, the same type of spirit for which the Yankees are famous," De Witt says. THE BROWNS," explained Dr. Tracy, "are merely victims of negative suggestion.

They have lost so many games that they now accept defeat as a matter of course. I intend to teach them positive suggestion and I'm sure there will be an immediate difference in the club's performance." Dr. Tracy, who afeo resorts to hypnotism in the clutch, Is predicting a minor miracle for the Browns in 1950, but not a major one. "After I teach the Browns emotional stability," he said, "they will automatically climb higher in the standings. With my treatments, the club should finish fifth.

Secretly, I'm hoping that I can help the Browns go as high as fourth." IT IS Dr. Tracy's belief that when a pitcher becomes tense on the mound "he loses his cor trol and then his head along With It." The new Brownie medico, registered doctor of metaphy-alcs, lavs he hopes he won't have to resort to hypnotism. The doctor seems to have made a shrewd decision inasmuch as tbe Browns Inspect, clean and repack front wheel bearings. 2 a lnariMa.ra.T- i.y.viV 3 Inspect brake drums. A vf 4 5 Check and add brake fluid If needed.

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