anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-10

Friday, April 10, 1959 Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin—A-9 I’ll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Bulletin Sports Editor) Tuesday evening in Memorial Coliseum, Southland baseball fans will be afforded their first opportunity to watch the 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers in action. Such a festive occasion is expected to draw a near-capacity turnout and should this happen a number of interesting things could occur. One would be that Manager Walter Alston’s charges would be playing before a new record turnout of horsehide fans. This would be interesting for many reasons, the major one being that fandom would have flocked to once again view a team which helped support the greater majority of National League ball clubs last year. While this is a fine thing for Southland sports, it must be realized that a number of factors enter into the attracting of a huge crowd. One is that the Dodgers will be giving fans the initial chance to see them for the present campaign and another would be the appearance of St. Louis’ Cardinals. It is interesting to note that the Redbirds were one of the top drawing cards in the Los Angeles scene last year. This is due in part to the great desire to see the fine Missouri club, but in the major degree it is due to the efforts of one Stanley Musial. Dodger brass is in a good position. They can look forward to a real good start in their dash towards a new National Loop gate mark, but after a short period of time the issue is strictly up to them. Gone are the days when friend fan will attend just for the sake of viewing a major league ball game. In the present race Los Angeles is going to have to win if they wish to crack any existing records. Certain baseball “experts” are predicting that the Dodgers are going to crack the mark of Milwaukee’s Braves’ mark which was set in 1957. Last season in the Coliseum Walter O’Malley’s Dodgers drew 1,845,556 while finishing in seventh place. The Braves, during the ’57 dash, attracted 2,215,404 while winning the crown. Now, the Milwaukians are riding the crest of two-straight Loop titles. It would seem only natural that the Dodgers in order to give them a battle for turnstile supremacy will have to at least make a fight for the crown. Should they be able to hang on until the late part of August or early September it is quite possible that they will hold the new attendance mark. Certain baseball "experts" are predicting that the Dodgers are going to crack the mark of Milwaukee's Braves' mark which was set in 1957. Last season in the Coliseum Walter O'Malley's Dodgers drew 1,845,556 while finishing in seventh place. The Braves, during the '57 dash, attracted 2,215,404 while winning the crown. Now, the Milwaukians are riding the crest of two-straight Loop titles. It would seem only natural that the Dodgers in order to give them a battle for turnstile supremacy will have to at least make a fight for the crown. Should they be able to hang on until the late part of August or early September it is quite possible that they will hold the new attendance mark. The opener with St. Louis, while giving the Dodgers a great push towards a fine season, cannot be the least bit figured as a preview of things to come. St. Louis helped the Dodgers set two Loop records last season. They drew 60,635 fans for a night game on April 25 and then brought in 66,485 for a night twin bill on July 3. Another interesting factor here is that this figure was reached only because no more could be placed in the Coliseum cavern. The double feature was played the night prior to a fireworks show of the American Legion and Fire Department officials were afraid of an added performance should fans get too close to the displays. It will be interesting to see just what will happen to the Dodgers this season. We believe that they can finish in fourth spot, which should assure them of a fine year at the gate. Alston is in the position of having to win or risking the chance of being relieved of his duties. The Dodgers during the past post war years have been the strong point in the National League and it is doubtful that they will take another second division berth. At any rate, you can be certain the club will be hustling. This above all will be a requirement. Which is as it should be. HERE WE GO Okay, we'll do it. In response to many requests (mine and three friends) we shall now attempt to pick the National League as it will appear on the final day of seasonal action. They may be clipped for future reference. 1. Milwaukee (who else?) 2. San Francisco (Willie Mays shall rise again) 3. Pittsburgh (No better this year) 4. Los Angeles (We hope) 5. Cincinnati (Much power — no pitch) 6. St. Louis (Stan the Man is not as young as he used to be) 7. Philadelphia (See Milwaukee comment) 8. Chicago (Oh, well) Huntington Defeats Fullerton Nine In Sunset League Lid Lifter HUNTINGTON BEACH (OCNS) — Fullerton High baseball officials were putting in a call today for the repairman to come out and fix the pitchers' broken down radar system. The Tribe hurlers couldn't find the target Thursday afternoon in a Sunset League lid-lifter here. Thus, the host Officers rolled by Jim Bass started his number one hurler against the Oilers, Roger Pembroke. All it got Fullerton was a quick setback, as the Black and Orange jumped on Pembroke for four first-inning hits and three first-inning runs. Jim Acton worked the next two Major League Standings United Press International HUNTINGTON BEACH (OCNS) — Fullerton High baseball officials were putting in a call today for the repairman to come out and fix the pitchers' broken down radar system. The Tribe hurlers couldn't find the target Thursday afternoon in a Sunset League lid-lifter here. Thus, the host Oilers rolled by the Indians of Fullerton High, 5-1. Jim Bass started his number one hurler against the Oilers, Roger Pembroke. All it got Fullerton was a quick setback, as the Black and Orange jumped on Pembroke for four first-inning hits and three first-inning runs. Jim Acton worked the next two innings, and he gave up two runs on one hit. Tim Givens worked the final three. The Oilers started right off when the lead off batter singled. He was promptly sacrificed to second, then scored when Bob White singled. Following a Fullerton error, White scored when Gary Davis singled. Davis scored when Kim Stewart singled. Fullerton's only run came in the second. Roy Tower led off with a single, moved to second on an error, and scored on a single by Givens. The Indians face Santa Ana Monday in an effort to remain in the thick of the race. Rosi Seeks Ninth Win In TV Battle Tonight SYRACUSE, N.Y. (UPI)—Italian-born Paolo Rosi seeks his ninth consecutive victory and a lightweight title shot at Joe Brown when he meets Frankie Ryff of New York tonight in a 10-round nationally televised and broadcast bout. Rosi, who now makes his home in Brooklyn, was a 9 to 5 favorite for the bout at War Memorial Auditorium. Ryff, managed by former welterweight and lightweight champion Barney Rosas, has won nine of his last 10 bouts. In his latest victory he outpointed Cisco Andrade at Madison Square Garden Feb. 13. Major League Standings United Press International National League W L Pct. GB Cincinnati 1 0 1.000 ... Chicago 0 0 .000 ½/2 Los Angeles 0 0 .000 ½/2 Milwaukee 0 0 .000 ½/2 Philadelphia 0 0 .000 ½/2 St. Louis 0 0 .000 ½/2 San Francisco 0 0 .000 ½/2 Pittsburgh 0 1 .000 1 Thursday's Results Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 1 (Only game scheduled.) Saturday's Games Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at Chicago Cincinnati at Philadelphia San Francisco at St. Louis (night) American League W L Pct. GB Washington 1 0 1.000 ... Boston 0 0 .000 ½/2 Chicago 0 0 .000 ½/2 Cleveland 0 0 .000 ½/2 Detroit 0 0 .000 ½/2 Kansas City 0 0 .000 ½/2 New York 0 0 .000 ½/2 Baltimore 0 1 .000 1 Thursday's Results Washington 9 Baltimore 2 (Only game scheduled.) Saturday's Games Chicago at Detroit Boston at New York Cleveland at Kansas City Baltimore at Washington 3 Wins in Row Exterminator won the Pimlico Cup three straight years. Fly Casting Class Set at La Palma Pool There is still time to get into the fun and trophies! Adult and junior classes are in progress at the La Palma Casting Pool. Classes are run Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to p.m. Members of the Anaheim Walton League in co-sponsorship with the City Parks and Recreation Department are on hand help with the instruction. There are still five training es left till the tournament. Stark Hurls No-Hitter, Drive Anaheim Defeats Tars in Local In our American Way of Life many days are devoted to various subjects. Following yesterday's Anaheim Colonist-Newport Harbor Sunset League baseball opener it is quite possible that another will be added. It would be simply, "Clint Startk Day." Moto Battle At High School Professional wrestling invades the local sports scene tonight with no less than two big main events and a pair of preliminaries set for Anaheim High School's spacious gymnasium. Scheduled to start at 8:30, the card is sponsored by the Church of Latter Day Saints with monies collected going towards construction of a Church in this City. Expected to draw a tremendous turnout is Mr. Moto, who will tangle with Mike Mazurki in a one-hour two of three fall time limit. Scheduled for the remaining Reds Lead With 153 to Go; Other Clubs Open Action Today By MILTON RICHMAN United Press International Washington and Cincinnati were it up in first place today they can both dream, can't until nightfall, anyway. Generally picked to finish last, Senators broke on top by Bengal Baltimore, 9-2, in the American League opener at Washington Thursday while the Reds off winging with a 4-1 victory Pittsburgh in the National League inaugural at Cincinnati. It go stampeding the Washington and Cincinnati offices for Series tickets yet, however, use the standings could be red tonight after all the reeling clubs swing into action. Hey Stengel goes after his pennant in 11 years when theees open their season against Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Turley, who was 21-7 last has been tapped to oppose Brewer, 12-12 last season. a crowd of 25,000 is anticipated. Washington opens at Kansas City the another crowd of 25,000 is detected to watch Gary Bell (0) sort for the Indians hast Bob Grim (7-7) for theetics. Chicago is at Detroit in the Colonist Netters Drop Decision To Newport Harbor Sailers, 5.4 (12-11) will try to keep the Reds in first place when he faces Robin Roberts (17-14) before a crowd of 28,000. Score Triple Play Vice President Richard Nixon, subbing for President Eisenhower, was among the 26,850 who saw the Senators lick the Orioles at the nation's capital Thursday. Pedro Ramos blanked the Orioles until two out in the ninth when Gus Triandos hammered a two-run homer. The Senators, however, clinched the game with a four-run burst in the fourth inning that included two-run homers by Harmon Killebrew and Rene Bertols off loser Jack Harshman. Washington, which wound up the 1968 season with 13 straight losses, collected 14 hits and stole four bases. The Orioles committed three errors but turned in the first triple play in Washington's 39-year opening day history in the fifth inning. With Roy Sievers on second base and rookie Bob Allison on first in that frame, Ed Fitzgerald lined to first baseman Bob Boyd, who threw to shortstop Chico Carrasquel to double Sievers. Carrasquel's throw back to Boynailed Allison for the triple killing. Purkey Tames Pirates Frank Robinson drove in three runs with a homer and a single and Bob Purkey hurled a six-hitter against his former Pittsburgh teammates to make Mayo Smith's managerial debut with Cincinnati a success. Robinson slammed a two-run homer in the fourth inning and singled home another run in the fifth, much to the delight of 32,190 fans who turned out for Cincy's home opener. Purkey, a 17-game winner last season, yielded the Pirates' only run in the third on a single by Hank Follies, a sacrifice and Roberto Clemente's single. Ronnie Kline started for the Pirates, gave up seven of Cincinnati's eight hits and departed in favor of R. G. Smith in the sixth. Pat Cronin, who is promoting the card for the Latter Day Saints Church said; "We have brought into Anaheim some of the top wrestlers in the field today." Top Wrestling Cronin stated further that those attending will be afforded an evening of great wrestling thrills something which will be remembered for a long time. Tickets to the affair, an item which has been going in good order, will be available at the door. General admission seats and a few reserved will be sold on a first come-first-served basis. An extra added attraction will be the appearance of Jules Strong Bow, long a celebrity in the grappling wars, and the play by play announcer tonight. Many Local Fans Upon announcing that he would no less than two big main events and a pair of preliminaries set for Anaheim High School's spacious gymnasium. Scheduled to start at 8:30, the card is sponsored by the Church of Latter Day Saints with monies collected going towards construction of a Church in this City. Expected to draw a tremendous turnout is Mr. Moto, who will tangle with Mike Mazurki in one-hour two of three fall time limit. Scheduled for the remaining main attraction is a tag team match pitting International Titlists, Louis Martinez and Enrique Moreno against Hardy Kruskamp and Bud "Lobo" Curtis. In the preliminaries, both set for a 10-minute duration, are Kruskamp versus Moreno in one and Martinez against Curtis in the other. Colonist Netters Drop Decision To Newport Harbor Sailors, 5-4 By BILL PIPER This years Colonist netmen were defeated by Newport 5-4. The defeat of the Anaheim team by the Tars was contributed mostly to the loss of five singles. The J. V.'s lost 7-2. Winning both doubles matches the Colonist tennis team was unable to snag one singles match, which was all that was needed for an Anaheim victory. John Easton gave hope to Anaheim as he split sets with the Tar's Mang, but he lot the third set 4-6. The first doubles team composed of Stan Kula and Brian Stieler easily defeated Eliot and Brockman of Newport 7-5, 6-1. The newly appointed second doubles team of Kirk Hoffner and Chuck Osborn displayed a strong net game and hard hitting serves as they pulled a victory over the Tar's Dunn and Phoenix. The next match for Anaheim will be held against Garden Grove at Garden Grove, Monday. The Results of the Matches were: ANAHEIM VS. NEWPORT Singles: Easton, def. by Mang, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6. Ivory, def. by Willey, 3-6, 3-6. Hood, def. by Crary, 7-1, 2-6. Pannier, def. by Adama, 4-6, 4-6. Hood, def. by Estey, 6-4, 6-6, 5-7. Doubles: Kula, Stieler def. Eliot, Brockman, 7-5, 6-1. Osborn, Hoffner, def. Dunn, Phoenix, 6-4, 9-7. JUNIOR VARSITY Singles: Robinson, def. by Right, 4-8, 1-8. Allen, def. by Willey, 1-4, 2-6. Hood, def. by Martindale, 1-4, 1-6. Toffeld, def. by Moody, 2-4, 1-6. Doubles: Kelly, Stieler def. Fuller, Hates, 8-0, 6-4. Campbell, Landes def. Brechtall, Hurbsa, 2-4, 2-4. La Habra Bombs Rancho To Grab Tie for Lead LA HABRA (OCNS) — La Habra High's baseball team moved into a tie for first place in the Free-way League by beating Orange Thursday, 12-0. Sharing the top spot with the Highlanders is Western, both with 3-1 season marks. Thursday, Mike Barnett threw a three-hitter, and though in trouble a couple of times, chalked up his second League shutout in a row. John Halliday, Manuel Gomez and Doug Camphuis led the hitting with two hits apiece. Camphuis tripled and Halliday doubled. Billy Morris, La Habra second baseman, and Gary Haines played outstanding ball defensively, and each hit safely as well. Orange started ace Jake Ritter, but he went to the showers in the third, after walking the first two boys in that inning. Five runs were counted against him, however. SCORE BY INNINGS Orange 00 000 00 — 0 3 3 La Habra 213 311 X—12 10 1 An extra added attraction will be the appearance of Jules Strong Bow, long a celebrity in the grappling wars, and the play by play announcer tonight. Many Local Fans Upon announcing that he would attend the matches tonight, Strong Bow said; "I get so much mail from the Anaheim area that I am looking forward to being able to greet all the wrestling fans in person." Strong Bow, known as "Mr. Wrestling," has been a professional for 32 years. He turned to the pro ranks at 2 and since that time has grappled with the best in the field. However, Jules will be mokesid tonight when the grunt 'n groaner start their warfare. Moto, who needs no introduction to local grappling fans, will be meeting in Mike Mazurki one of the finest young men in the field today. Rising rapidly, Mike is rated a possible championship material within a short period of time. Rising Rapidly A win for him tonight against Moto would push it just a bit faster. In Moto, though, he will probably be facing his toughest opponent on date. The Japanese grappler, who is known throughout the world for his wrestling ability is tabbed as one of the finest among active grapplers today and although he is not exactly the most popular, wins the greater majority of his matches. While the Moto-Mazurki affair promises to be a good one, the team match should be equally teresting. The champions, Martineg and Romero, have met and defeated the best, but Hard Boiled Hard r, Drives in Two Runs in Loop Lifter, 2-0 All the tall lean lefthander did was to pitch a no-hitter, strike out 15, and drive in both winning runs. Otherwise nothing. Thanks to Clint's brilliant efforts Coach John Wallin's Colonists dropped the highly touted Tara by a 2-0 count to take a tie for the Loop leadership following initial action. In cruising to his victory Stark, a senior, turned in his best performance of a long and impressive career in the Colonyville camp. Bolstered by a single run in the first inning, Clint rared back and fired, holding the normally potent Sailors at bay. He showed a preview of things to come in the first frame when he struck out the side, although allowing a base on balls with one retired. Stark followed this by fanning the side in the second and then in each of the ensuing frames the fine local southpaw was able to whiff at least two, except for the sixth when he "slipped" and only retired one through the fan-route. While Stark was holding his opponents off the base paths, his Colonist teammates wasted no time in getting him a one-run cushion. First Run In the first, leadoff batter Benny Ramirez waited three pitches and then blistered a Bob Liljenwald pitch for a double. He went to third on a ground out by Brad Harker and came tripping home a moment later when Clint singled. The Colonists added their final tally in the fourth when, with one out, Ramirez once again singled. He advanced to second on a sacrifice by Harker and went fly- Los Alamitos Race Entries LOS ALAMITOS ENTRIES FOR APRIL 11, 1950 CLEAR & FAST. First Post 1:15 p.m. FIRST RACE. 350 yards. 3 year olds and up in Grade B plus bred in Calif. Purse $1000. Choppa Bam, Clifford Lambert ... 115 Robin Dandy, Richard Lujan ... 115 Get'em-Pets, Tommy Chaves ... 120 Chanton Lloyd Ballou ... 116 Pamela Clabberge, Ronald Holley ... 116 Abra Dadabra, L. G. Littell ... 116 Dandy Cake, Desny Canchols ... 120 Jo Ann's Baby, Kenneth McReynolds ... 115 Reed's Baby, Emil Armatrong ... 111 9 Go. SECOND RACE. 400 Yards. 3 year olds and up in Grade A minus. Purse $1100. Cripple Bob, Jack Myers ... 115 Miss Mayola, Clifford Lambert ... 115 Tessa Spen, Gerald Tepham ... 115 Fancy Bar, Robert Ford ... 115 Hooker's Skipper H., Kenneth McReynolds ... 117 Chick Prince, Jay Fishburn ... 115 Bob Fish, Henry Page ... 115 Nona Barn, Nichard Lajan ... 117 Midway Red Head, Ronald Banks ... 117 Shu Clabber, Alvin Hetrick ... 116 Also Eligible Burr's Clubber, Ronald Holley ... 113 Labart, Danny Canchola ... 95 Watch Him Fly, Danny Canchola ... 115 Little Kw Shot, Ronald Banks ... 117 14 Go. THIRD RACE. 350 Yards. 3 year olds and up in Grade A plus. Purse $1200. Quarter Pole, Emil Armstrong ... 115 Westward No., Kenneth Chapman ... 115 Shubalzee, Kenneth McReynolds ... 115 Alliance, Ronald Banks ... 115 Bacharai, Nissard Lajan ... 118 Terminal Girl, Robert Ford ... 119 Kilt Bar, Danny Canchola ... 119 Vendelita, Efrain Garza ... 118 Chino Hills, Ronald Holley ... 118 FOURTH RACE. 350 Yards. 2 year olds. Purse $1200. Vickie's Request, Alvin Hetrick ... 115 Lit's Tinky, Efrain Garza ... 115 Turf Parade, Alton Lawyer ... 115 Kittyhawk Gay, Joe Jenna ... 115 Leanna Leo, Harry Holcomb ... 115 Double Twist, Kenneth McReynolds ... 115 Mr. Sen Sen, Darrell Banks ... 115 Robin Redbreast, Emil Armstrong... Real Gone, Erasmo Garza ... 9 Go. FIFTH RACE. 350 Yards. 3 year olds and up in Grade A plus. Purse $1200. Leo Bill, Erasmo Garza ... 116 Super Duper, Clifford Lambert ... 117 Seven Crape, Darrrell Banks ... 115 Peerless, L. G. Littell ... 115 Three Pats, George McCarty ... 125 Taos Fiesta, Emil Armstrong... Hy Clubs, Tommy Cheaver ... 126 Must Brooke, Jay Fishburn ... 126 Night Bar, Alvin Hetrick...9 Go. First Run In the first, leadoff batter Benny Ramirez waited three pitches and then blistered a Bob Liljenwald pitch for a double. He weat to third on a ground out by Brad Harker and came tripping home a moment later when Clint singled. The Colonists added their final tally in the fourth when, with one out, Ramirez once again singled. He advanced to second on a sacrifice by Harker and went fly- CLINT STARE .... hurls no-hitter ing plateward a few seconds later on the wings of Clint's second base blast of the afternoon. This was all for the rally but it was more than enough. Stark, tossing an assortment of fast balls, faster fast balls and just enough curves, bewitched, bothered and bewildered the Sailors who were given an object lesson in the scientific fact that you "cannot hit what you cannot see." Clint allowed runners to reach the base paths in the first via a walk, the third on a pass; the fifth on an infield error, and a walk in the seventh. Fine Job Tar Coach George Hunter, looking on as his Sailors tried in vain to solve Clint's offerings said. He is probably the finest pitches we have seen this season." While Clint was doing a brilliant job in holding back the Tars, Anaheim put on a fairly good hitting attack. They cracked through sophomore Bob Liljenwald's offerings for seven safe blows, including Ramirez' first inning two-bagger. Colonyville loaded the bases in the third, but were unable to score when the Gob infield tightened. Many Local Fans announced that he would match tonight, Strongwald; "I get so much mail the Anaheim area that I am forward to being able to call the wrestling fans in." Bow, known as "Mr. Wrestler has been a professional for three." Turned to the pro ranks at 21 since that time has grappled the best in the field. Jules will be mikeside when the grunt 'n groaners their warfare. Who needs no introduction to grappling fans, will be king in Mike Mazurki of the best young men in the field. Rapidly, Mike is rated as the championship material a short period of time. Rising Rapidly In for him tonight against would push it just, a bit fast. Photo, though, he will probably bring his tough opponent to Japanese grappler, who is throughout the world for his ability is tabbed as one finest among active grapplers today and although he is not by the most popular, wins the majority of his matches. The Moto-Mazurki affair sees to be a good one, the tag match should be equally in-ning. Champions, Martineg and Troto, have met and defeated last, but Hard Bolled Hardy