anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-08

Wednesday, April 8, 1959 Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin—B-9 I'll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Bulletin Sports Editor) Tomorrow afternoon at La Palma Stadium Coach John Wallin's Anaheim Colonists will open Sunset League action and in doing so will start down what may prove to be a rather long trail. Unlike past campaigns in which they were loaded with power, the present club appears to have a major fight on their hands if they hope to retain their Circuit crown. Gone are many of the fine athletes who have been performing for the locals in recent seasons and in their place are a number of spirited horsehiders who still are lacking in the experience department. It is for certain that when comes the start of game play tomorrow the actions of such men as Bill Essex, Gary Thornton, John Baker, Irv Knowles, Bob Hatfield, Jim Rodarte and Bill Larson will be missed. Essex was probably the finest first baseman in Orange County and the remainder of this crew were tops in their field, too. The present Colonist crop will take a back seat to nobody in the hustle department. They are willing to scrap for every base and each run. However, it would appear that they are in for some rough sailing unless they can awaken the bats which have been sleeping soundly through most of seasonal play. It does not take any genius to realize that while the Anaheim bats have been strangely silent, the pitchers have been doing a yeomanlike job. Tall lefthander Clint Stark, who seems to own a rifle for a pitching arm, has shown great form as have Bill Bielefeld, Dick Kreager and Jim Starr. Stark, who hurled on last year's club, has been acquiring a large number of strikeouts and shutout innings. The lad has been improving steadily and should he continue to do so the chances are real good that he will win himself a large number of games before the season has run its course. Starr, a real prospect, has been showing marked gains as have Kreager and Bielefeld and this is the reason that Anaheim has won the number of contests they have snared. The Sunset League race is going to be a tough one. All clubs appear to have some additional power over last season, which means that any club could defeat any other given team on any afternoon. General opinion is that the team which does emerge as Loop titlist is going to suffer at least one loss, which was the case last year when Wallin's lads brought home the marbles. In that affair they were dropped by Newport Harbor, the team which will help them kick off Sunset Loop play tomorrow. Coach Hunter's Gobs, who were defeated by Anaheim in the La Habra Kiwanis Tournament, have improved steadily and should be a real test for the locals come game time. One thing is for certain. Now that the practice campaign is a thing of the past, it is every man for himself. Because competing clubs play only 10 games, it means that each affair could be the game which decided the entire shooting match. General opinion is that the team which does emerge as Loop titlist is going to suffer at least one loss, which was the case last year when Wallin's lads brought home the marbles. In that affair they were dropped by Newport Harbor, the team which will help them kick off Sunset Loop play tomorrow. Coach Hunter's Gobs, who were defeated by Anaheim in the La Habra Kiwanis Tournament, have improved steadily and should be a real test for the locals come game time. One thing is for certain. Now that the practice campaign is a thing of the past, it is every man for himself. Because competing clubs play only 10 games, it means that each affair could be the game which decided the entire shooting match. Probably one of the biggest misconceptions in the baseball whirl is that the games lost in early season are not as vital as those dropped later. If anything, the reverse is true. A ball club which can get off to a good start and win their first few games will have these to their credit while other squads are still trying to get off the ground. Anaheim, as defending titlists, will also have another problem in their midst. They will have to meet a number of clubs that would like nothing better than to defeat them. Should they slip the least bit or take any opponent in anything but seriously, they will be in real trouble. The Colonists must realize that as titlists they will be the target of practically all opponents who will play all the harder against them. It goes without saying that they will have to improve if they wish to keep their crown. At this writing it is going to take a real improvement by each and every man. BOWLING NEWS Anaheim Bowl, located at 1925 Lincoln, is presently forming new summer leagues. The fine facility has great plans for the coming season and some topflight contests should be rolled there. Which will be a good deal. ANOTHER SERVICE Walt Guervero, the Anaheim Bowl's publicity director, reports that tickets to the Dodger games may be purchased there. Call for details. A COUPLE OF LOVELIES—Pretty Vickie Swafford really goes for Western Stable's Triple Lady, one of top candidates for $25,000 Derby at Los Alamitos Race Course April 25. Triple Lady is expected starter Friday in opening day Inaugural Stakes at Los Alamitos. Umpire's Clinic Starts In City Tomorrow A clinic for prospective Umpires sponsored by the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department will start tomorrow evening in the Recreation Building on Los Angeles St. Scheduled to begin at 7:30, it will run on consecutive Thursday evenings. Cost for the entire program is pegged at three dollars per person with these monies going to defray expenses. Registration is being conducted at the Park and Recreation Department office, 309 S. Palm. Colonists Open Sunset League Basketball Tars in Lifter Tomorrow at La PLACENTIA — Coming alive in the fourth and fifth innings, Valencia High's Tigers defeated a hard-fighting Western Pioneer nine, 4-1 on the victor's diamond yesterday. The non-league loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Coach Roy Merk's charges, who had not been defeated since their Freeway League clash with Orange's Panthers, a contest they dropped by a 1-0 tally. For the Pioneers yesterday's tussle was a tough one to lose as they were unable to bunch their hits into a winning attack. The local horsehiders acquired a "mere" 10 hits to but four for their opponents. Hits Count More However, the Tigers were able to grab the safe knocks when it counted most. They acquired a double and single in the fifth innning, which produced the runs that handed them INTER DEI BLASTS POMONA CATHOLIC PAROCHIAL LOOP GO, 10-4 BY BOB LUSKEY Del bounced back into the Parochial League penance yesterday afternoon by defending loop champ year’s favorite for the Pomona Catholic 10 to 4 at Pal Park, Santa Ana. Pat Roberts’ Monarchs most of just six hits in the Circuit championship pitcher Jack Neal limit-spartans to only five bin-neal, a right handed junior, his fifth straight victory of pressing season against no best pitching record on struck out nine Pomona while walking five and on occasions worked his way jams, yet always man-escape unharmed. HOT WATER pitcher Ray Aparicio was water from the very begin-the fray and had to be re-enforced the fourth inning when monarchs exploded for their running runs. While on the parochial wiffed four Monarchs kicked five while his replacement Stallard could do little yielding two more runs, out five and issuing six balls. DEL’S SIX HITS WENT TO SHUTTER OF THE YEAR AL GONNO went two for four, and Salcido, third sacker Bob Catcher Bob Webber, fielder Jim Layton all of collected one hit apiece. start of the game it sparked visiting and favored Sparring going to walk away with vision as the smudge not temped to come in from third but was tagged out by catcher Dave Sturrock. Valencia won 4-2. (Bulletin Photo) four run stint in the home half of the round. Another pair of Mater Del tallies came home during the fifth inning but by that time the Monarchs had the game in the bag. The contest was a well played one in many respects with neither club committing an error during the game. Mater Del will now hit the road on Friday afternoon to take on unpredictable St. Francis at the Knights’ La Canada diamond. The victory put the Robertsmen into a four way tie for the circuit leadership with Mary Star of the Sea, Pomona, and darkhorse St. Paul’s, all with only one setback. The overall seasonal record for Mater Del is now 9 and 4 having lost only to Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, twice, and St. Paul’s. ANAHEIM GOLFERS Grab Spotlight In Local Center’s Tournament BY WALLY TAFT Anaheim Golf Center held their first Best Ball of Mixed Four-somes Tourney with many local swingers getting a taste of their initiative competition. Mrs. Joan Brian and Mel Salveson, both of Anaheim, won the low gross end of the tournament, posting a 61. In the blind bogey event, each team, picked a score they thought they would shoot before they teed off on the first hole. Mrs. Helyn Christian and partner Jerry Brock, both Anaheim golfers chose 71 as their score and that is the exact score they shot. In the hole – in one part of the tournament, Mrs. Mariel Lang of Santa Ana, won the ladies’ trophy as her husband Jimmy Lang placed his ball 38 inches from the cup on the first hole to win the Men’s trophy. Guess you could call this a Lang charity trophy event. Prizes Given Merchandise prizes were also Interest in the professional wrestling card set for Anaheim High School Friday night is on the increase today as the big night draws near. HITS COUNT MORE However, the Tigers were able to grab the safe knocks when it counted most. They acquired a double and single in the fifth inning, which produced the runs that handed them the victory. Although the Pioneers had runners on base in practically every inning they were unable to dent the plate except for their singleton in the third frame. At that time Keith Davis was retired, Ben Fischer singled, and came flying home a few moments later when Flavio German unloaded a double into far left-center field. The fleet Western outfielder was tossed out at third when he tried to stretch the two-bagger into a three base blast. However, that was all for the Western scoring. ON WARPATH The Pioneers were constantly on the war path, but were unable to grab themselves any more scalpa. Meanwhile, in the Tiger lair, the Valencians were making like run producers. Prior to Western’s third inning outburst, the Bengals had gone out in front 1-0 when Denny House was hit by a pitch. Dick Comstock singled him to second and a walk to Richard Berry loaded the bases. JOHN IN TROUBLE Starting and losing pitcher John Henyan was in trouble when Ken Renaud forced House at the plate and the sacks remained loaded with but one out. Charles Freitas then bounced to the infield and Comstock came home with the run. Valencia added another in the fourth when Freitas singled, but was tossed out at second on a fielder’s choice off the bat of Ron Covea. Don Sims, the winning pitcher, then walked, and Jack McDermott then cashed in Covea with a double. The score was now 2-1, Valencia, and as they came to bat in the bottom of the next inning, they erased all doubts as to the issue. Denny House walked, went to third on a double by Comstock and both runners came ambling home on a base blast by Berry. RALLY ENDES That was all for the Valencia rally, but it was enough as the victors then held the Pioneers at bay for the remainder of the game. In Local Wrestling Card Interest in the professional wrestling card set for Anaheim High School Friday night is on the increase today as the big night draws near. Sparked by the appearance of Mr. Moto and Mike Mazurki for the main event, and the decision on the part of Jules StrongBow to handle the guest announcing chores, fans from the entire Orange County area are planning on attending. Tickets may be reserved by calling either KE 5-4220 or KE 5-3049. First match is slated to go off at 8:30 with Louis Martinez, and El Lobo Curtis to square off. In the second preliminary Hardy Kruskamp and Enrrique Homero will trade head locks. The first main go will then find Martinez and Romero meeting Kruskamp and Curtis in a tag team match. Then comes the Big One. Monies collected will go towards the construction of a church for the Latter Day Saints. The affair is being promoted by Pat Cronin, former wrestling star, for the church's benefit: Tickets will be available at the high school gym Friday evening, but it will be on a first-come first served basis. A capacity turnout is expected. vited free of charge; there will be plenty of refreshments available. This is one event all golfers should attend as you will get a free golf lesson and be entertained by one of the world's longest hitters in Mike Austin. Lague Baseball Campaign; Now at La Palma Stadium La Palma Stadium tomorrow. Gametime is slated for 3:15. Anaheim, with a record of nine wins and 11 defeats in pre-Loop action, will be meeting a Newport squad which is also saddled with a losing tab. Coach George Hunter's Sailors have won five, lost seven and tied one, with this stalemate being with Mater Deli's Monarchs in the early stages of horsehide action. Although the Sailors and Colonists will be meeting Open Sunset warfare it will mark the second time which these crews have tangled this season. First Meeting Wallin's warriors and Hunter's Gobs collided in the opening round of La Habra Kiwanis Tournament competition and Anaheim prevailed by a 3-0 score in that skirmish. However, Anaheim's fortunes have not been quite so bright through the majority of their practice games. In their last tilt they were defeated by a "just average" Long Beach Jordan crew 12-2, which broke a one-game winning streak for the Anaheimers. Their last win was the 4-2 decision over Las Vegas High School with this game being featured by the pitching of left handed Clint Stark, the lad expected to assume the mound duties for Anaheim tomorrow. In that encounter Clint came in during a fifth inning threatened Vegas uprising and proceeded to fan nine of the 11 men to face him. In Newport, Clint will be meeting a team which is still given the role of a "darkhorse" in Sunset Eastern Nine Drops Bencia Contest, 4-1 NTIA — Coming alive in and fifth innings, Valen-Tigers defeated a hard-western Pioneer nine, 4-1 Nor's diamond yesterday. League loss snapped a winning streak for Merk's charges, who been defeated since their League clash with Ornithers, a contest they a 1-0 tally. Pioneers yesterday's tough one to lose as unable to bunch their winning attack. All horsehiders acquired 10 hits to but four for events. Sports Roundup RETURNS FROM ARMY NEW YORK (UPI)—Guard Gerry Huth, back from a two-year Army hitch, has signed a 1959 contract with the New York Giants of the National Football League. Coach Jim Lee Howell plans to use the former Wake Forest star at offensive guard. KEEPS ON WINNING Roundup RETURNS FROM ARMY NEW YORK (UPI)—Guard Gerry Huth, back from a two-year Army hitch, has signed a 1950 contract with the New York Giants of the National Football League. Coach Jim Lee Howell plans to use the former Wake Forest star at offensive guard. KEEPS ON WINNING NEW YORK (UPI)—Jockey Willie Shoemaker raised his total to 11 winners in three days at Jamaica when he booted home two winners Tuesday. WINS 44TH STRAIGHT CORAL GBLES, Fla. (UPI)—The University of Miami gained its 44th straight tennis victory Tuesday by beating Princeton, 6-3. BOTH RIDE TRIPLES LINCOLN, R.I. (UPI)—Vinnie Spinale and Phil Grimm rode three winners apiece Tuesday at Lincoln Downs. MATCH HEAVYWEIGHTS NEW YORK (UPI)—Alonzo Johnson of Pittsburgh and Billy Hunter of Detroit have been signed for a 10-round heavyweight bout at St. Nicholas Arena Monday night. TAKES COACHING JOB LOS ANGELES (UPI)—Jim Sears, Chicago Cardinal halfback, has been appointed assistant football coach at the University of Southern California. Celtics Near Cage Title MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (UPI)—The Boston Celtics have four more chances to win the one game which will bring them their second National Basketball Association championship in three years. All that stands in their way are the Minnesota Lakers, a team the Celtics have beaten 21 times in a row, including three straight in the NBA best-of-seven championship series. The Celtics get their first chance to take the crown Thursday night at Minneapolis. If the Lakers should win, the series will move to Boston Saturday. The Celtics won, 12-110, at St. Paul Auditorium Tuesday night and only a late Laker rally kept the score respectable. The Celtics went ahead, 23-19, in the first quarter and were never headed. At times, they led by as much Not Hitting George states that the team's hitting has not been too good, but that one of the better stickmen on the club is Ben Queener, who will open in right against the Colonists. Anaheim will be facing a team composed of five returning lettermen from last season's team which played good ball throughout Loop operations and inflicted the only loss of the League season to Colonyville. While the Newporters figure to bring a good team into the local camp, Wallin's team could also produce some explosive power. Limited in their hitting attack during the pre-season campaign, it is hoped that they will be able to uncover some added talent with the start of Circuit warfare. Expected to carry a major portion of tomorrow's load both at the plate and in the field are such men as Bob Baker, Tom Lambeth, Rickie Scheffler, Chuck Smith, Denis Vollom, Benny Ramirez, and Don Grothe. These men have been doing a good job and it is believed that they will be forced to attain their best showing of the season to de- La Habra Eyes Lead Following Rancho Win LA HABRA (OCNS) — La Habra aims for a share of the Freeway League baseball race lead Thursday, as it hosts Orange. Tuesday the Highlanders clobbered Rancho Alamitos, 10-3, with Bill Eagleson going all the way. Eagleson, riding on a big cushion after the Highlanders got 10 runs in the first three innings, allowed single runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh as he tired slightly, but the outcome wasn't in doubt after a six run La Habra third inning. Manuel Gomez got the big blow in the third, a bases loaded double, driving in three runs. Gary Haines, called by Pat O'Donnell, La Habra's baseball coach, "the best left fielder in the League," got three hits to lead both teams. Billy Morris, Dennis Manning and Phil Pierce each collected a pair of safeties for the winners. Arnie Prehelm led the loser's attack with a triple. Lindell to Address West Anaheim Group Johnny Lindell, former major league star and now the 7-Up Youth Foundation Director, will be the first speaker at a West Anaheim Babe Ruth League meeting tomorrow evening at Western High School. It will start at 7:30 with all interested persons invited. The program has been scheduled to acquaint parents with what has happened in the Babe Ruth program. Other than Lindell's address two motion pictures, "How to Play Baseball," and "Men of Tomorrow," will be shown. Tryouts for the Circuit will start Saturday on the Western High School baseball field and will run from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.