The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California • 78

Paul Zimmerman Sports Editor SPORTS PART II CC SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 1952 VOL IXXII RAL BACO nAK II IinIcl tab irMirw Salinas Scores After Final Gun; Rose Bowl Game Attracts 35,392 BY DON SNYDER Hartnell's inspired working on the theory that a ball game isn't over even after the final gun, roared back from the brink of disaster to gain a 20-20 storybook tie with Bacone's gigantic Indians in yesterday's seventh Junior Rose iii i R-Jf 1 Bowl explosion at Pasadena. i mt '-l uv- Bruins Hang 54-47 Loss on Huskies BY JACK GEYER UCLA's Wooden soldiers, who were marching out of step Friday night when Washington's Huskies handed them their first defeat of the season, 53-49, were back in stride last night as they swept to a 54-47 victory and an even break in the Westwood series. The Bruins achieved the victory minus the services of First String Guard Ron Livingston, who was benched with the flu bug, and with an abbreviated performance by regular Forward Ronnie Bane who missed almost half the contest because of a badly cut eye. Houbregs High Big Bob Houbregs, Washington's Mr. Hook, was the high point man for the second straight evening with 21.

He scored 17 incidentally, has now scored 1011 points during his varsity career. Tippy Dye's Huskies were in front during most of the early going and held a 14-12 lead at the end of the first quarter. Early in the second quarter. Dye took Houbregs out for a Washington was ahead, 20-17, at the time. Before Houbregs could re-enter the game, some four minutes later, UCLA had surged ahead, 26-22.

Houbregs immediately reduced the swelling to 1 point, 26-25, with a hook and a gift shot, only to have Guard Don Bragg, who played an outstanding game, drop in a bucket and Forward Dick Ridgway click on a free shot and a follow-through to give UCLA a 31-25 ha If time lead. Hooks' Again 'V; A fast and furious third quarter ended with the score tied. OVERTIME TOUCHDOWN for end zone and touchdown that gave Hartnell tie with Bacone after catching pass from SPORTSCRIPTS By PAUL ZIMMERMAN TIMES SPORTS EDtTOt Fans Honor Waterfield Today as Rams Stealers Tangle It was one of those zany fin ishes with an extra chapter that sent 35,392 pulsating people away on a binge of excitement. For the game-ending gun had gone off before Hartnell had actually earned its deadlock. 99-Yard March The Panthers, trailing by a count of 14-20, were 09 yards away from a touchdown when only two and a half minutes remained.

And Quarterback Arlin Dillard, harboring a quaint idea that anything is possible, directed some aerial pyrotechnics that would put a Fourth of July show out of business. In the madness of those closing seconds, Dillard and his passing teammate, Halfback Tony Teresa, proceeded to pitch the Panthers to the Bacone 31. With time remaining for only on? more play, Arlin mfefired a floater into the arms of Bacone's Joe Curry. And the Indian interceptor returned to his own 45 as the man on the sideline fired his pistol. Costly Penalty Immediately, the Oklahomans went wild over the victory they believed was Already the Indians had hoisted their coaching master, Harold Strat-ton, upon their shoulders in a show of celebration.

But above the din was heard a whistle that the referee had been tooting for some minutes now. Curry, in his eagerness to intercept Dillard's floater, had been detected pushing Hartnell's intended receiver, Gerry Jack-stis, on the Bacone 15. So the game was not over after all. And the Salinas slickers had a new lease on The ball was placed on Bacone's 15, where Hartnell was given its "gift" play and, oh! what a play that was. Pay-off Pitch The crowd almost had kittens as Dillard faded back and rifled the tying touchdown toss into the outstretched paws of Halfback Tony Teresa.

Teresa made a near-circus corner catch on the Bacone 3 and bounced off a Redskin tackier as he zoomed into the end zone. Fred Jones, Bacone's dynamic tackle, barged in to block Clive Bullian's extra-point attempt and set himself up as the Oklahoma hero. The game was chock-full of thrills and the Indians had to come from behind twice to take a 20-14 lead early in the fourth Seesaw Affair Hartnell broke the ice and had seven points on the scoreboard before five minutes had elapsed i but Bacone rallied for a first- quarter score of its own to trail, 7-6. The Indians forged 13-7, but the Panthers seesawed Turn to Page 8, Column 2 is POPULAR POSE The old pro burning up pro loop for eight Trojans Take Second Straight From Ute Five SC won its second straight basketball game from the University of Utah at the Pan-Pacific Auditorium last night, but the script was radically changed from Friday night's runaway. The Trojans' winning score, 8367, indicates an easy win, but actually the Utes led all during the first half and faded only in the final period of action.

Forrest Twogood slowed his Friday night fast break down to. a Saturday night canter and had trouble breaking through the Utah defense for 20 minutes of play. Just after the second half opened Capt. Ken Flower broke loose in flurry of swishers and moved the homers into the lead to stay. i Flower 17 points combined with Ed Simpson's 20 and Roy Irvm 16 gave the Trojans a Turn to Page 10, Column 3 1 r-f i Halfback Tony Teresa heads Listen to Spec Keene, athletic director of Oregon State, before you become too hasty in your complaints.

"We need the competition of California teams, up north to rebuild enthusiasm among our students and friends," explained Spec. "I'm convinced it will increase our crowds and the added spirit will give us a better chance of enrolling good players. "Goodness knows there has been a lack of equality in player talent so far as the Oregon schools are concerned. If we can build back to better teams it will improve the entire conference and the California schools also will profit" STRATEGIC MOVE Not only was the Pacific Coast Conference action in giving the Rose Bowl game its full bless ng a fine silencer for that vociferous opponent of postseason games Dr. John Hannah of Michigan State, but It also was a strategic move that will strengthen the cause of the bowl games when the matter comes before the National Collegiate Athletic Association in Washington next month.

Two the Southern and Big Seven, now oppose bowl games. The Southern, however, is teetering back and forth and might again favor them soon. The Big Seven is in trouble and still stands a chance of losing Oklahoma unless it changes its stand. GUESSING CONTEST The Associated Press story out of Chicago that inferred the Big Ten would not renew its Rose Bowl pact was a colossal piece of guessing on the part of the unnamed press association writer who put It together. If you will reread the piece in Friday's paper you will find no quoted authority for any of the material contained therein.

Anyone who knows the Big Ten situation can show where the AP yarn had the wrong line-up of schools for and against the pact. All the presidents of the schools In that conference owe it to themselves and the en-! tire rational ijrid picture to accept the invitation to attend the Rose Bowl game New Year's Day and see for themselves what they are voting on. Pj A stubborn turned-head policy never accomplishes anything. i. END ZONE BY FRANK FINCH Southland followers of the Rams will fire a farewell salute for Bob Waterfield today when the 32-year-old Ram captain plays his final local game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

One of the greatest football players of all time, Waterfield will be honored at pregame ceremonies and then will take the field to lead the Rams onward in their desperate drive for a fourth consecutive divisional championship. Retire Number More than 60,000 fans are expected at the Coliseum to pay tribute to the gridiron genius who has won virtually every honor in a dazzling career spanning his prep days at Van Nuys High, his rah-rah heroics at UCLA and eight matchless seasons as a pro. Curiously, Bob's famed jersey Arlin Dillard after Times photo by Ai inal aun. Times photo by Art Rogers Icially notified that he has been elected to the Helms Hall Major Football Hall of Fame. Right at Home Bob will find himself right at home in the Hall of Fame, along with Albert, Baugh, Dutch Clark, Don Hutson, Jim Thorpe, Joe Stydahar, Bronko Nagur-ski, Mel Hein, Red Grange and George Halas, among others.

The Rams have captured two world championships and four divisional titles since Water-field joined them in 1945 at Cleveland, fresh out of UCLA. He holds four league records and shares another. His 311 conversions and 60 field goals, as well as his 54 PATs in 1950 and five field goals in one game against Detroit last year are unparalleled. With Pat Harder he shares the record for most con- Turn to Page 9, Column 1 Bob Waterfield finds home Actress Jane Russell as wife. Three of the greatest' quarterbacks of all time bow out of the professional football picture today when Bob Waterfield, Sammy Baugh and Frankie Albert throw their last passes in the National Football League.

Batween them, Waterfield and Baugh own virtually every throwing record in professional football. GREAT RIVALS There are many interesting things that this trio have in common. Among other things, all three of them remained with one team from the start to the finish of their careers. This might not be too significant in the case of Frankie and Bob. With Baugh it is extremely remarkable because the Washington Redskins usually have a terrific turnover in talent.

In addition to being marvelous passers, all three were topflight kickers. All -three were likable, quiet, unassuming courteous gentlemen. Baugh was a veteran in the league when Waterfield joined the Rams. They became immediate rivals that first year when the Cleveland team beat the Redskins for the championship. The Times game built up that rivalry.

TRUE SPORTSMEN Probably more important than their great playing ability is the fact that this trio have set perfect examples in clean living, good conduct and fine sportsmanship for the coming generations of athletic stars. None ever had to bail any of these gentlemen out of trouble. They never made any headlines as' violators of the code of decent living. This matched their sterling conduct on the field. In 16 years of play Baugh was ordered from the field of play only once.

We doubt that this official action was Justified. We can't recall that either Bob or Frankie ever got the boot. And then there's one more thing. None of the three ever will be the object of charity. They've saved their earnings and invested wisely.

It is going to be awful hard to replace the likes of Water-field. Albert and Baugh in the sports headlines after today. LOGICAL ACTION You may expect plenty of criticism hereabouts over the home-and-h one round-robin Pacific Coast Conference grid schedule that starts in 1956. No. 7 will be retired on the same day that Sammy Baugh packs his in the mothballs and Frankie Albert hangs up his "13." Never before has professional football lost three such players at one fell swoop.

Waterfield, of course, is willing to prolong his career temporarily provided the Rams can Game to Be Aired Today's game will be broadcast over radio station KMPC starting at 1:45 p.m. force a play-oft with Detroit by whipping Pittsburgh today. But under any conditions, this is his last local appearance. The ceremony honoring Wa-terbuckets will begin at 1:45 p.m.. He will be presented with numerous gifts from, admirers and' teammates and will be offi- BOB THE FAMILY MAN life mighty attractive, with 39-39, and again it was Houbregs, his great hook shot finding the range, who sent the Huskies in front, 42-39, as the fourth period opened.

Two quick buckets, a push shot by John Moore and a bullet by Mike Hibler, moved UCLA in front, 43-42, and Mr. Hook hit another to give the. Huskies the lead again. A drive-m by Guard Gene Logan moved UCLA In front. Turn to Page 10, Column 4 Hi -I ,4 V'" i if is shown in Ram unt when years as all-around back.

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