anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-11

A-2—Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin Saturday, April 11, 1959 I'll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Bulletin Sports Editor) When Anaheim's Clint Stark tossed his memorable no-hitter against Newport Harbor's Sailors in the opening game of Sunset League competition he accomplished a number of things. One was to stamp himself as an even greater prospect for the present campaign. Prior to the start of Loop operations those close to Sunset actions were unanimous in their belief that Clint would be one of the main forces behind the local club's drive to retain their title. A tall, lean southpaw, Stark just rares back and lets fly, and the resulting situation normally finds friend batter turning to the umpire and remarking, "I couldn't see it but it sounded high." This was certainly the case in the Newport tussle. All Clint did was to fan some 15 batters while walking only three, which is as good a ratio as anyone could ask. A fine thing in Clint's favor is that he is always searching for ways of improving himself. You can be certain that even though he authored a “perfecto” he will still be seeking better ways of delivering the ball. Like we said in the beginning, though, in hurling the no-hitter Stark accomplished many things. Aside from showing all that he is going to be a factor in the Loop race he also proved that pitchers aren't always a "patsy" at the plate. While he was cruising to his win, the senior moundsman also drove in a pair of rups with two singles. Now, an opposing hurler would rather dive head first off a flag pole than surrender a base blow to his rival. Stark committed the deed not once, but twice. In recent games Clint has developed into a pretty fair hitter, so much so in fact, that when he is not pitching the lad is patrolling the outfield. Naturally, it is too early to say that Clint is going to be the top pitcher in the Loop. Anything can happen in baseball and most probably will. Clint has a long way to go before the campaign has reached its conclusion, but you can bet your bottom dollar that he will be giving it his best effort. He always does. WALLIN SHARP While we are passing out the flowers it might not be a bad idea to hand a few in the direction of one John Wallin, head baseball coach at Colonyville and the guy who made the League title famous. Brother Wallin is working on his fourth straight Loop crown, and while he has seen his club enter Circuit play with their worst record in many years it must be realized that they are a contender. Naturally, it is too early to say that Clint is going to be the top pitcher in the Loop. Anything can happen in baseball and most probably will. Clint has a long way to go before the campaign has reached its conclusion, but you can bet your bottom dollar that he will be giving it his best effort. He always does. WALLIN SHARP While we are passing out the flowers it might not be a bad idea to hand a few in the direction of one John Wallin, head baseball coach at Colonyville and the guy who made the League title famous. Brother Wallin is working on his fourth straight Loop crown, and while he has seen his club enter Circuit play with their worst record in many years it must be realized that they are a contender. This year the Colonists did not enter with the same type of power-laden crew he had last campaign, but he has been working double time to improve it. In Wallin the Colonists have a coach who is capable of getting the maximum from every man. While the present Loop dash is not going to be a simple one for him, you can be certain that he will get the most mileage out of it. That is for sure. 'SNO USE Was interested to see that the National League opener between Los Angeles' Dodgers and th Chicago Cubs was postponed because of snow. This is one of the many reasons for the Great Movement Westward by the Major Leagues. It is no secret that weather has blasted many possible fine gates. In Eastern cities big league owners pray for two items. 1. A contending team. 2. Good weather. One is not worth much without the other. It is definite that in the next few years other top teams will make the move to the West. Cities such as Houston, Texas; St. Paul Minn. and our own Orange County stand to acquire a franchise if all goes well. Before dismissing the whole thing for this community as a big laugh it might be well to consider a few things. One is that we are growing rapidly and will do so to an even greater degree in years to come. We are centrally located between San Diego, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. A ball park constructed between Anaheim and Buena Park would be near to great quantities of people. Orange County is NOT new to those in the sports field. We are being watched and viewed closely. Remember, we have the climate, growing population and interest-filled fans. Not much more can be asked. Dodgers, Chicago Try Again After Lifter Is Snowed Out CHICAGO (UPI) — The Dodgers and the Cubs make another try today to open the season after having been forced to postpone Friday's game because a blanket of snow covered Wrigley Field. The rival managers announced the same pitchers who were scheduled Friday would work today, weather permitting. That meant Don Drysdale would take the mound for the Dodgers and rookie Bob Anderson for the Cubs. Both are righthanders with Drysdale having a 12-13 record last season and Anderson 3-3. Manager Walt Alston of the Dodgers took the postponement in stride and used the occasion to review the outlook for 1960. "I never make predictions," Alston said as he relaxed at the Major League Standings United Press International National League W L Pct. GB Milwaukee 1 0 1.000 Philadelphia 1 0 1.000 Major League Standings United Press International National League W L Pct. GB Milwaukee 1 0 1.000 ... Philadelphia 1 0 1.000 ... San Francisco 1 0 1.000 ... Cincinnati 1 1 .500 ½ Chicago 0 0 .000 ½ Los Angeles 0 0 .000 ½ St. Louis 0 1 .000 1 Pittsburgh 0 2 .000 ½ Saturday's Probable Pitchers Cincinnati at Philadelphia — Lawrence (8-13) vs Gomez (10-12) Milwaukee at Pittsburgh—Burdette (20-10) vs Law (14-12). Los Angeles at Chicago—Drysdale (12-13) vs Anderson (3-3). San Francisco at St. Louis (night)—Sanford (10-13) vs Broglio (0-0). Sunday's Games Cincinnati at Philadelphia (2) Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at Chicago San Francisco at St. Louis American League W L Pct. GB Chicago 1 0 1.000 Cleveland 1 0 1.000 Washington 1 0 1.000 Boston 0 0 .000 ½ New York 0 0 .000 ½ Baltimore 0 1 .000 1 Detroit 0 1 .000 1 Kansas City 0 1 .000 1 Saturday's Probable Pitchers Boston at New York — Brewer (12-12) vs Turley (21-7). Baltimore at Washington—Walker (0-0) vs Kemmerer (6-15). Chicago-at Detroit—Wynn (14-16) vs Foytack (15-13). Cleveland at Kansas City — Ferrarese (3-4) vs Garver (12-11). Sunday's Games Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at Kansas City Baltimore at Washington (2) Boston at New York Covina Defeats Lynx In First Game of Year BUENA PARK — Scoring the runs in the first inning Covina feated Buena Park's Lynx, 4-4, the first game of the year for local ball club. Covina came through with the first inning rally against the ferings of rookie Marge Harttrut. She was relieved by C Scott Gilmore and Beckie Moen in the later innings. The Lynx will face River Friday evening in Buena Park Field manager Shorty Hill that the team's showing did discourage him as it was the outing under the lights and they will improve with more practice. TO WINS—Mr. Moto is seen as he applies "per hold" to Iron Mike Mazurki during last year's Latter Day Saints wrestling card in theheim Union High School gymnasium. Moto this fall and one more to take the decision. A good turnout was on hand for the card with monies collected going towards construction of a Latter Day Saints Church in this city. (Bulletin Photos by Charles Quetschke) Here's No Pro Like an Old Pro Launching New Baseball Year Western Loop Dec Coach Joe Scott's Western High School track squad is still seeking his first Freeway League victory today, following an 81-23 blitzing at the hands of a rugged La Habra Highlander crew, yesterday. Held on the Pioneers' home cinder path, the meet saw Mentor M.D. Horse St. Francis St. Francis, sweeping the shot big Mater Dei lead in the track event underdog Monarchs 52-51 yesterday to the championship track meet on yesterday afternoon on the loser. Mater Dei, rated as having only an outside chance of upending the powerful defending champs from St. Francis, compiled a big bulge in the track events, outscoring the the La Canada thin clads came through in unbeatable form in the field events to nip the host Monarchs. Lee Raab started the meet off on a winning note for Mater Dei when the lanky senior won the 120 high hurdles in 16.4, junior Richard Longlin placed third to give the Orange Countians a quick lead. Second and third place went to MD in the 190 yard dash when Here’s No Pro Like an Old Pro Launching New Baseball Year By FRED DOWN United Press International There’s no pro like an old pro it comes to launching a new ball. Say it over and over again the rookies are dominating headlines in the spring, butords never rang truer than day when Warren Spahn, Roberts and Nelson Fox and the young ‘uns how it’s in the big leagues. John, Roberts and Fox, whose named careers add up to a to-36 years of major league existence, seized the opening day enes as the Milwaukee Saints, Philadelphia Phillies and Go White Sox got off to win-starts. John, the brilliant 37-year-old bow from Buffalo, N.Y., who recorded nine 20-victory secooled off the ambitiousburgh Pirates with a seven-and-a-hit he pitched the Braves to 50 victory. Roberts, starting with straight opener, pitched a hitter to give the Phillies a decision over the Cincinnati And Fox, who didn’t hit a all last season, blasted in the 14th inning to provide white Sox with a 7-5 win over Detroit Tigers. Cubs Snowed Out Cleveland Indians defeated Kansas City Athletics, 6-4, the San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals, 6-5, the other openers. Boston at York in the American League was rained out and Los Angeles at Chicago in the Nationals was snowed out. That talk about the Braves being a second baseman was much forgotten as the national League champs parlayed two long suits—pitching and running into an easy victory. John, who struck out six and only two in scoring the shutout of his career, delivered a two-run single himself. Ed Williams blasted a two-run homer Bill Burton and Hank Aaron three hits each in Milwaukee, 13-hit attack. It was the third straight loss for the Pitcher, who have made only 13 hits one run in two games. bacco-chewing second-baseman, blasted his two-run homer off Don Mossi to break up a marathon that fell only one inning short of the A.L. record for an opening day game. It was Fox’s fifth hit in a four-hour and 25-minute struggle during which a total of 11 pitchers saw action. There were 31 hits, including homers by Jim Landis, Al Kaline and Charley Maxwell in addition to Fox’s game-winning clout. Maxwell’s hoier, a three-run pinch job in the eighth, was the blow that sent the game into overtime. Gerry Stailey was the winner and Mossi the loser. Monarchs Defeated In League Track Meet By Bob Luskey It was Mater Del and Pomona Catholic all by themselves in the Parochial League driver’s seat today after Coach Pat Roberts’ Monarchs whacked St. Francis 12-1 yesterday afternoon on the Knights’ La Canada diamond. Pomona stayed abreast of the Orange County nine by tripping St. Paul’s 3-0 on the Swordsmen field. Now both Mater Die and Pomona hold identical four win, one less records going into the second round of Parochial League action. Mater Del’s only loop loss was to St. Paul’s 4-2 and Pomona was stung by the Monarchs last Tuesday 10-4. In the only other PL contest San Gabriel Mission handed strong Mary Star of the Sea its second straight setback 2-1 on the winner’s diamond. In yesterday’s Monarch-Knights battle it was a clear case of Monarch power exerting itself to the fullest as right fielder Mike Layton and pitcher John Huarte both homered to lead the local forces on to victory. Big Blast Layton’s four base clout came in the first inning with two men aboard while Huarte’s was a sole affair in the seventh. Other leading hitters for Mater Del were second baseman Paul Gentleman who had a double in three trips to the plate, first sacker Warren Harms who was one for three, and catcher Bob Webber who had a single in two tries. Huarte turned in his customary ground performance in turn. Los Alamitos Race Entries LOS ALAMITOS ENTRIES FOR MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1959 CLEAR & FAST. FIRST RACE, 250 Yards, 3 Year Olds and Up in Grade A Minus. Purse $1100. Cinco Moore, Ronald Banks Easter Fund, Harry Holcomb Dandy Snip, Aloy Lawyer Hopeful Legs Fishburn Joe Reed III, Clifford Lambert Nona Bam, Richard Lujan Shu Clabber, Alvin Hetrick Labara, Danny Canchola Clabbers Ann, Ronald Holley Clabberta, Lloyd Ballou 10 Go SECOND RACE, 350 Yards. 3 Year Olds and Up in Grade B Plus. Purse $1000. Thingamajax, Robert Ford Loader, Kenneth Chapman Fame Clabberger, Clifford Lambert Pocket’s Pal Henry Page Miss Barrera, Erasmo Gerza Bar Girl, Richard Lujan Petty, Cat Jay Fishburn Wild Cat Tommy Chaver. THIRD RACE, 350 Yards. 2 Year Olds. Claiming Price $2000. Midnight Monopoly, Jack Myers Sly Surprise, Kenneth Chapman Robert Spencer, Robert Spencer Wild Cat Tommy Chaver. Sir Midas, Clifford Lambert Dead Image, Alton Lawyer. MATER DEI AB R M Kelly if 0 0 Kleise if (3) Casey if (4) Salcido cf 2 1 Gentileman 2b 4 1 Neal 3b 1 Harms ib 2 1 Webben c 2 1 Brennen c (5) 1 0 Layton rf 2 1 Huarte p & rf (6) 2 2 Fraser p (6) 0 0 TOTAL 29 12 Big Blast Layton's four base clout came in the first inning with two men aboard while Huarte's was a sole affair in the seventh. Other leading hitters for Mater Del were second baseman Paul Gentleman who had a double in three trips to the plate, first sacker Warren Harms who was one for three, and catcher Bob Webber who had a single in two tries. Huarte turned in his customary good mound performance in turning back the faltering Knights. The sophomore flash from Anaheim yielded only four hits in the six innings that he worked while striking out seven and walking two. His replacement in the final inning Dennis Fraser, wiffed two and walked only one. The win gave Huarte a five win loss record. Were Best Mater Del made no bones about who was best yesterday when in the first inning the Monarehs, thanks to that three run homer by Layton, exploded for five runs. Two more MD tallies came across in the second frame and four more were added in the third. Goose eggs marked the rest of the fray except for a one run effort by both the Monarchs and Knights in the seventh inning. The Orange Countians will now tune up for Tuesday afternoon's Parochial League scrap with St John Vianney at Memorial Park in Santa Ana. The Monarchs won their game with the Nobles in the first round of circuit action and will be favored to repeat come Tuesday. THREE-JOCKEY SWEEP LEXINGTON, Ky. (UPI)—Willie Hartack, Clarence Meux and Steve Brooks rode all the winners at Keeneland Friday. Hartack won with Rock Age, Quantrell and King Redbird; Meux scored on Latonya, Knobview Kid and Spring Broker, and Brooks won aboard Wonder Star and On-and-On in the feature. SEVENTH RACE. 350 Yards. 3 Year Olds and Up in Grade AA Minus. Purse $1100. Tee Beau, Harry Holcomb Burke's Bars, Clifford Lambert Vegas Moore, Erasmus Garza Safety First, Erasmus Garza Little Rube, Richard Lujan Dyna Van, Kenneth Chapman MATER DEI PLAYER AB R H Kelly, lf 1 0 0 Kleise, if (3) 2 0 0 Casey, if (4) 2 0 0 Salcido cf 3 2 0 Cledman, 2b 1 1 Neal, ib 1 1 Gonzales, 2b (2) 2 0 Harms, lb 2 2 0 Webber, c 2 2 1 Brennen, c (5) 1 0 Layton, rf 3 2 1 Frandt, & rf (6) 4 2 0 Adams, ss 2 0 0 TOTAL 29 12 ST. FRANCIS Black, ss 2 0 0 Guillman, lb 2 1 0 Sammulson, cf 3 2 0 Sloss, 2b 3 0 Canwell, rf 3 2 0 Hogan, p (2) 2 0 Kinyan, if (6) 4 2 0 Clark, c (7) 0 0 Toothunter, c (7) 0 0 Score By Innings RH Mater Dei S24 000 I -12-9 St. Francis S54 000 I -1-12-9 Brian London Slated To Arrive in New York NEW YORK (UPI)—Brian Lowdon, a bulley British heavyweight with admirable courage, was scheduled to arrive here by plane today for his title fight with world champion Floyd Patterson at dianapolis May 1. Although most boxing experts including fellow Britons, conceded London hasn't a ghost of a chance against Patterson, the former British titleholder was quite optistic when he enplaned from London Friday night. "I've only seen Patterson off film," London said. "He's fast... but he's no killer. I think I have a good chance to stop him." Western Tracksters Drop Decision to La Habra Joe Scott's Western High Back squad is still seeking Freeway League victory following an 81-23 blitzing hands of a rugged La Highlander crew, yesternin the Pioneers' home pitch, the meet saw Mentor Willie Wilson's La Habrans capture the first nine varsity events before Henry Kirkwood was able to grab a tie with Highlander Pat Maroon in the high jump. Both reached a height of five-feet-six-inches. Only out-right win taken by Western was snared by Bill Marsden, who took pole vault laurel with a leap of 11-feet-four-inches. While the varsity was being downed by the always-potent Highlanders, the Cees of Western were defeating their opposition 42½-41½. The Western Bees went down in defeat by a 53-42 tally. D. Horsehiders Ruin Francis Club 12-1 Francis, sweeping the shot put and high jump, overcame a Del lead in the track events to edge Coach Jack Dennen's Monarchs 52-51 yesterday afternoon in what amounted championship track meet of the Parochial League season held by afternoon on the losers' oval. Dei, rated as having only the chance of upending the defending champs from Francis, compiled a big bulge back events, outscoring the Canada thin clads came in unbeatable form in the events to nip the host Monzaab started the meet off running note for Mater Dei lanky senior won the 120 dimes in 16.4, junior Richard placed third to give the Countians a quick lead, and third place went to the 100 yard dash when Colony to Face Garden Grove Nine Hoping to grab their second straight Sunset League victory, Anaheim's Colonists will meet Garden Grove High School Monday afternoon on the Argonaut diamond. WESTERN VS. LA HABRA 120 HH 16.2—Weber L, Wenger W, Daar L, 100 9.8—Moore L, Swift L, Millen W, 880 2:09.5—Brady L, McLean L, West L, 440 54.4—Bess L, Crapo L, Drake W, 180 LH 21.9—Weber L, Swager W, Kessler L, 273 MLU W, Pheasant Colony to Face Garden Grove Nine Hoping to grab their second straight Sunset League victory, Anaheim's Colonists will meet Garden Grove High School Monday afternoon on the Argonaut diamond. Coach John Wallin's horseiders cruised to an opening game victory Thursday afternoon when Clint Stark hurled his memorable no-hitter and drove in two runs to lead his Colonist teammates to a 2-0 victory over usually potent Newport Harbor. While Colonyville was annexing their decision, Garden Grove was being buried beneath a 15-2 setback by rugged Santa Ana. In that contest the Argos were slammed for 21-hits as the Saints won "going away." Interesting Game Monday's game figures to be an interesting one as the locals will be meeting a team which will be searching for a way to snap back to the win column after their rather poor showing in the Loop lifter. Garden Grove, always a threat, will probably be facing Bill Bielefeld, a tall, thin moundsman, who has been looking good in past ball games. He has a good curve and fine fast ball which could easily give the Grovers a bad time if he is sharp. In their opener Anaheim did something which Wallin had hoped would happen for quite some time. They showed the re-birth of a pretty strong hitting attack as they acquired some seven safe blows, including a double by Benny Ramiez. In Garden Grove the Colonists will be meeting a team which would greatly enjoy knocking off the Colony for the first time in a number of seasons. Expected to pace the Grove attack are such men as Ernie Musseman, Wells Sloniger and Jim Muhovich. A starting Grove pitcher has not as yet been named. Gametime is scheduled for 3 p.m. HANDBALL CHAMPS LOS ANGELEU (UPI)—Bill Collins and John Sloan, both from Chicago, won the U.S. handball doubles championship for the third straight time Friday. They defeated Morrie Singer of Los Angeles and Vince Horton at Monica Park. They competed in the Chaffey Invitational today. WESTERN VS. LA HABRA 120 HH 16.2—Weber L, Sweeper W, Daar L. 100 9.8—Moore L, Swift L, Millen W. 880 2:00.5—Brady L, McLean L, West L. 440 54.4—Bess L' Crapo L, Drake W. 180 LH 21.9—Weber L, Sweeper W, Kessler L. 220 23.6—Bess L, Mullen W, Pheasant L. Mile 5:21.1—Stephena L, Scott L, Dodge L, Relay 1:33.9—Bess, Brady, Swift, Moore L. B J 20' 1" — Moore L, Thut Huzing L. HJ 5' 6" — (Tie) Kirkwood W, Maroon L, Scamman W. SP 49' 0 — Wellen L, Parga L, Williams L. PV 11' 4" — Marsden W, Kirkwood W, New L. TOTAL - 23-81. BEE 70 HH 10.7—Carlston L, Jones W, Wells L, 100 10.2—Woodson W, Mack W, Ruffulo L. 660 1:28.3 — Heath F, F. Arnett W, Johnson W. 120 LH 15.1—Rutledge L, Jones W, Carlston L. 220 22.7—Woodson W, Ruffalo L, Mack W. 1220 3:30.6 — Conley L, Woodward L, Wright W. RELAY 1:11.2 — Daniels, Hutching, Heath J B J 19' 0 — Woodson W, Beutler W, Ausen L. HJ 5' 6" — (Tie) Beutler W, Alleright L SB 46' 24' — Magda L, Ruppe L, Beazley W. PV 11.6 — Smith L, Ruppe (Tie) L, Southard L. TOTAL - 42-53. CEE 100 10.4 — Carter W, Cuevas W, Adcock W. 660 1:36.5 — Essex L (Dickinson L, Eakin) L. 120 LH 14.9—Shigenaka W, Cuevas W, Deiner L. 180 19.2 — Adcock W, Roberts L, Keiler L. RELAY 47.6 — Shigenaka, Adcock, Cuevas, Carter W. BJ 18' 1" — Carter W, Dicus L, Trainotti W. HJ 5' 6" — Discus L (Tie) Carubo D, Hollingsworth L, Ferguson W, Cranhall W. SP 49' 11' — West L, Wona L, Wiseman W. PV 10' 0" — Cornwall W, Baker L, Nelson W Mahoney L. TOTAL - 42%+34%. Large Turnout Views Major League Openers United Press International Despite poor weather, a reasonably healthy total of 137,456 fans turned out Friday for the five major league baseball openers. The average of 27,400 per game was about 5,000 fewer than the average for the 1958 openers when all eight games were played. The best crowd was at Detroit where 38,332 braved a 37-degree temperature to see the Tigers open against the White Sox. Other crowds were 33,317 at Pittsburgh, 22,630 at Kansas City. MATER DEI AB R H E f (3) 0 0 0 cf (4) 0 0 0 cf (5) 0 0 0 an, 2b 4 0 1 lb 1 0 1 2b (2) 2 0 1 lb 2 0 1 c (5) 2 0 1 rf (6) 2 0 1 p (8) 2 0 1 er, c (7) 0 0 1 ST. FRANCIS as 2 0 0 lb 2 1 1 3b 3 1 0 son, cf 3 3 0 rb 3 3 0 rf 3 3 0 p 3 3 0 p (2) 3 3 0 lf (8) 3 3 0 er, c (7) 0 0 1 Score By Innings R H P Dei 524 000 1-12-9.5 Francis 000 000 1-14-1 HANDBALL CHAMPS LOS ANGELEU (UPI)—Bill Collins and John Sloan, both from Chicago, won the U.S. handball doubles championship for the third straight time Friday. They defeated Morrie Singer of Los Angeles and Vic Hershkowitz of Brooklyn, N.Y., 18-21, 21-20, 217. The best crowd was at Detroit, where 38,332 braved a 37-degree temperature to see the Tigers open against the White Sox. Other crowds were 33,317 at Pittsburgh, 22,630 at Kansas City, and 22,189 at Philadelphia and 20,988 at St. Louis. OUCH, THAT HURTS—Iron Mike Mazurki lets fly with blow to Mr. Moto during last night's wrestling match in the high school gymnasium. Mazurki won this fall but lost two others in going down in defeat. A good turnout was on hand for the affair.