anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-17

Friday, April 17, 1930 Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin—B-3 I'll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Bulletin Sports Editor) The coming Floyd Patterson-Brian London heavyweight title bout is drawing about as much interest as a five-part lecture on the love life of the South African mud turtle. Seems that for some strange reason those close to the fistic whirl are not overly impressed with the ability of London — and there are even those who are casting some dubious glances in Floyd's direction. These people are of the opinion that Floyd is probably the only heavyweight titlist in 'to these many years who has protected his laurels through a fight with an amateur professional and a few professional amateurs. Be this as it may, the title tiff figures to be a rather interesting tussle. London is currently in New York prepping for the bout, which many believe will last about as long as an ice cream cone at a third grade picnic. However, in taking a look at the entire setup one gets the impression that maybe Patterson is being given a bad rap. Look at it like this. Floyd has fought all that have come within a deserved shot at his title. He had defeated all of them, which is all one can ask. The mere fact that there is no one worthy or capable of fighting for the title is not Floyd's fault. One major item in his favor is that he is still extremely young and for this reason figures to be around for quite some time. Could be that somewhere today there is a young lad who will one of these days give Patterson a real fight. However, it does not seem likely that this will be London — and the same goes double for Ingemar Johansson. Johansson, like London, built up a fine name for himself in Europe but it would be rather hard to determine just how strong this should figure. Like we have said before. Patterson can only fight those who come along. When men the caliber of London and Johansson are rated as title contenders it just goes to prove that the fistic whirl is going in a downward type direction. It will be interesting to see what happens to both these men. At least we can be certain that we shall see two crown defense scraps. Which is an improvement for us home TV fans. SPONSORS NEEDED Let's not forget that the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department is still looking for sponsors for their Summer program which is going to start in a very short time. Like we said. The program is one of the best in Southern California and for this reason deserves to be supported. For the small sum of 45 dollars a service group, business firm or for that matter any organization can sponsor a team of 15 youths. Fattened Dodgers Meet Chicago In Coliseum Encounter Tonight LOS ANGELES (UPI) — The Dodgers, fattened up by a brief diet of Cardinals, tonight take on bigger game when they encounter the burly Chicago Cubs. Both the Dodgers and Cubs named pitchers who have not yet worked this season to take the mound. For the home club it was big Stan Williams, the no- wind up hurler who beat the Cubs both times he faced them last season. The visitors named Dick Drott, familiar to local fans as a former Los Angeles Angel. The Cardinals in dropping last night's game, 7-6, set baseball records as rookie manager Solly Hemus used 25 players out of 29 on his roster to set a major league record for a nine inning game. and by using eight pinch-hitters he set a National League record and tied a major league mark. Despite an uphill battle in which contenders it just goes to prove that the fistic whirl is going in a downward direction. It will be interesting to see what happens to both these men. At least we can be certain that we shall see two crown defense scraps. Which is an improvement for us home TV fans. SPONSORS NEEDED Let's not forget that the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department is still looking for sponsors for their Summer program which is going to start in a very short time. Like we said. The program is one of the best in Southern California and for this reason deserves to be supported. For the small sum of 45 dollars a service group, business firm or for that matter any organization can sponsor a team of 15 youths. These youngsters will compete in all forms of athletics and in doing so will be working under trained personnel. The Summer vacation layoff is usually a period where youngsters are forced to seek ways of amusing themselves. In Anaheim the Park and Recreation Department presents a program whereby a youth can develop his ability — or at least realize which sports are his favorites when he is still young enough to do something about it. So, why not call Lloyd Trapp and offer to sponsor a ball club? The number is KE 3-1321. Tell them Ole Len sent you. DODGERS MEET This week end will bring the first opportunity many fans will have to watch the 1959 edition of the Los Angeles Dodgers in action. They will be meeting Chicago's Cubs in the Coliseum Caverns, which means that a real good turnout should be the result. Those Dodgers have been having a rough time as the season starts but it is the considered opinion of the writer that things will improve. Sunday should realize a record crowd at the local ball park which is a good thing for all concerned. Usually Sunday mornings find the writer improving his gutter ball so he can bowl in the Junior Chamber Headpin Tournament. However, this week end we shall journey to Memorial Coliseum to watch the Dodgers in action. Should be fun. Fattened Dodgers Meet Chicago In Coliseum Encounter Tonight Major League Standings United Press International National League W. L. Pct. GB Milwaukee 4 0 1.000 ... Cincinnati 3 1 .750 1 San Francisco 4 2 .667 1 Chicago 3 2 .600 1½ Los Angeles 3 2 .600 1½ Philadelphia 1 2 .333 2¼ St. Louis 1 5 .167 4 The Cardinals in dropping last night's game, 7-6, set baseball records as rookie manager Solly Hemus used 25 players out of 29 on his roster to set a major league record for a nine inning game, and by using eight pinch-hitters he set a National League record and tied a major league mark. Despite an uphill battle in which the Cardinals pushed across two runs in the ninth, they could not make up for the barrage of homers off the bats of the Dodgers. For the second straight night, centerfielder Don Demeter and rookie third baseman Jim Baxes hit homers, with each driving in three runs while rookie Ron Fairly also homered for the Dodgers. Third baseman Ken Boyer hit a homer for the Cardinals and Chuck Essegian tripled to score two runs! The Cardinals used six pitchers but starter Ernie Broglio who worked only one inning and gave up three runs was charged with the defeat while Johnny Klippstein the third Dodger hurler, was credited with the win. Manager Walt Alston was forced to bench Duke Snider Thursday because his ailing knee bothered him. And Alston said Norm Larker would replace Gil Hodges at first tonight as the veteran had a bruised hand and sore back. TOURNAMENT TRIMMED CHARLOTTE, NC. (UPI)—The Carrousel basketball tournament will be cut from eight to four schools for next winter's renewal. The tournament also has been alimmed from three days to two, Dec. 29-30. UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL National League W. L. Pct. GB Milwaukee 4 0 1.000 ... Cincinnati 3 1 .750 1 San Francisco 4 2 .667 1 Chicago 3 2 .600 1½ Los Angeles 3 2 .600 1½ Philadelphia 1 2 .333 2½ St. Louis 1 5 .167 4 Pittsburgh 0 5 .000 4½ Thursday's Results Milwaukee 7 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 11 San Francisco 3 Los Angeles 7 St. Louis 6, night (Only games scheduled) Saturday's Games Pittsburgh at Milwaukee Philadelphia at Cincinnati St. Louis at San Francisco Chicago at Los Angeles (night) American League W L Pct. GB Cleveland 4 0 1.000 ... New York 3 1 .750 1 Chicago 4 2 .667 1 Boston 2 2 .500 2 Washington 2 2 .500 2 Kansas City 2 3 .400 2½ Baltimore 1 3 .250 3 Detroit 0 5 .000 4½ Thursday's Results Washington 7 Boston 5 Baltimore 7 New York 4 Kansas City 8 Chicago 0 (Only games scheduled.) Saturday's Games Washington at Baltimore Kansas City at Cleveland New York at Boston Detroit at Chicago London Starts Training Schedule INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (UPI)—Former British Empire champion Brian London, holding the greatest chance of his life in his first today embarked on the concoction trained training schedule he hopes will carry him to the heavyweight championship of the world in title bout with champion Flo Patterson. London planned to do seven eight miles-of-roadwork and son light boxing with his young brother, Jack, who will fight the supporting card at the Coeum. London, 24, announced shortly after his arrival Thursday from New York that he would work even his first night in his training quarters at Municipal Gardens, a city-owned recreation center. “This is the greatest chance my life,” he said. Tomy Lee Heads Derby Prep Field LEXINGTON, Ky. (UPI)—The weighted Tomy Lee heeds a lot of seven Kentucky Derby hopefuls today in Keeneland's Stephanie Stone, a seven-furlong prep in the May 2 racing classic. Iron Liege and Tim Tam wrestle the Stepping Stone the past two years and went on to take the first jewel in turfdom's Triple Crown. Anaheim Nine Defeats Fullerton Marathon 12-Inning Contest Scoring the winning run in the last of the 12th inning, Anaheim's Colonists nipped a fighting Fullerton Indian club, 5-4 in a marathon contest at La Palma Stadium, yesterday. By virtue of their victory the Colony now sports a Sunset League record of two wins and a single defeat, while the Injun's Circuit tab is still unmarred by triumph. Wild Game It was a wild and wooly ball game with both clubs threatening to crack the thing wide open on numerous occasions. Winning pitcher, Clint Stark, Western Nine In Extra-Fra Competing in their second straightern's Pioneers defeated a scrappin in the victor's diamond yesterday. It marked the second time in as have gone over the normal route as Rancho Alamitos earlier in the week. Coach Roy Merk's Pioneers jumped off to an early start against the tough Panthers as they rallied for a pair of runs in the very first innings. First Run Butch Barthel reached first Local Netters Lose to Fullerton; Huntington Beach Next Match By BILL PIPER Three singles and two doubles, the Anaheim Colonist tennis team was defeated by the hard hitting Fullerton on the local club's courts. Junior Varsity team, disregarding good strategy and form, helmed the Indians 5-4. This game a big win for Colonyville's Klaiss, playing first singles, but his top spin serve to Fullerton's Swenson and following it smashed a 6-0, 6-2 win for him. Kula following at second easily defeated R. Hall 3 for another Colonist win. Anaheim experienced both doubles teams; John gave Anaheim great hope beat Weaver straight sets, made the points tally to Anaheim three, Fullerton four. Faded even worst for Anaheim Chuck Osborn lost to McCulloch 3-6, 3-6. Brian Stieler, twistless leg badly the second set, defeated by Long in the third game. This gave Fullerton a 6-3 heim's next match will be at the Huntington Beach Oil-Mon Starts Ning Schedule Coach John Wallin's Colonists went on to defeat the Tribe 5-4. The locals meet Huntington Beach Monday afternoon on the Oilers' diamond. (Bulletin Photo) Varsity Singles: Kliss def. Swenson, 6-0, 6-2. Kula def. R. Hall, 6-2, 6-3. Stieler def. by Long, 6-6, 6-3, 2-6. Easton def. Weaver, 7-4, 6-2. Osborne def. by McAulay, 3-6, 3-6. Doubles: Ivory, Hoffmer def. by Rice, Boege, 6-4, 6-2. Cilley, Hood def. by Andrews, M. Hall, 6-4, 5-7, 4-6. JUNIOR VARSITY Singles: Pannier def. J. Allgood, 9-11, 6-4, 6-3. Campbell def. by Bender, 1-6, 3-6. Hoehn def. by Lander, 3-6, 0-6. Vollem def. by Clapry, 1-4, 3-6. Tofield def. by Wilson, 0-6, 2-6. Doubles: Robinson, Allen def. Smitt, Marshall, 6-3, 4-4. Kelly, Stickler def. Block, Rhine, 6-3, 6-2. Lack of Depth Causes Mater Dei Parochial Loss to Pomona Club By BOB LUSKEY The old bugaboo, lack of depth, hit Coach Jack Dennen's Mater Dei track team once again yesterday afternoon when strong Pomona Catholic trimmed the Monarchs 61 and a half to 42 and a half in a Parochial Leaguer on the losers' oval. Just as last week when they were edged by champ St. Francis 52 to 51, it was a combination of lack of depth and poor showings in the field events that proved to be Mater Dei's undoing. The Monarchs and Spartans both grabbed off six first places in yesterday's meet but it was the losing Orange Countians who prevailed in the running events and the sports in the field. In the running races the local forces were paced by Lee Raab, Bob Kennedy, Ray Sanchez, Chuck Baer, and Bill Hafferman. Gonzales collected a second in the shot put while Yagge and McCarthy both reaped thirds in the pole vault and high jump respectively. The setback, Mater Dei's second straight, left the Monarchs with a Parochial League mark of two wins in four outings. The locals have beaten St. Paul's and St. John Vianney while bowing to Pomona and St. Francis. Next Friday afternoon the Denen thin clads will take on San Gabriel Mission at three thirty at Mater Dei in the final P.L. dual meet of the season. Following that circuit finale with the up and down Pioneers the Monarchs will compete in the Parochial League Trials a week from Tuesday at Pomona Catholic's Spartan Field. It marked the second time in as have gone over the normal route as Rancho Alamitos earlier in the week. Coach Roy Merk's Pioneers jumped off to an early start against the tough Panthers as they rallied for a pair of runs in the very first funing. First Run Butch Barthel reached first when his fly ball to right field was booted by the pasture patrolman. He went to second on a walk to Ben Fischer and scored on a single by Dennis Painter. On the same play, when the Panthers attempted to catch Fischer going into third, the throw was wild and Ben came steaming home with the second tally. Orange hit for a run in the fourth when Jerry King singled went to third when Tom Lietfus reached base on an error by short-stop Barthel and came home on a base knock by Dick Ritter. The Panthers added their second and tying run in the sixth when Jake Ritter tripled and came flying home on a sacrifice by King. From that point it was a scoreless battle until the last of the eighth when with one out Tim McManus reached base on a boot by shortstop Pat McKee. Winning Run He advanced to second on a walk to Keith Davis and the sacks were jammed when Fischer also walked. Palner ended the game with a sharp single into right field and the decision was Western's. Winning pitcher for Western was John Henyan, who came into relieve starter Roger Aqunain. Receiving the loss was Bob Fick, who pitched a good ball game in defeat. Throughout the contest Western acquired eight hits, while Orange was able to grab three. The Pioneers will now face La Habra's Pioneers Tuesday at La Habra. While the Pioneer varsity was downing their opponent, Coach Dave Hernandez junior varsity was clipping the Panthers by a 7-3 score. They now sport a record of seven wins and three losses and are leading the Freeway League. Winning pitcher in that game was Don Bodkins. Dion Starts Mining Schedule MINNEAPOLIS, Ind. (UPI) — Over British Empire champ London, holding the great chance of his life in his fists, embarked on the concen-t training schedule he hopes carry him to the heavyweight championship of the world in a bout with champion Floyd Johnson. Dion planned to do seven or miles-of roadwork and some boxing with his youngerer Jack, who will fight on supporting card at the Collidon, 24, announced shortly his arrival Thursday from York that he would work out his first night in his trainquarters at Municipal Gard- a city-owned recreation censis is the greatest chance of life," he said. My Lee Heads My Prep Field WINGTON, Ky. (UPI) — Top-tied Tony Lee hegds a list ten Kentucky Derby hopefuls in Keeneland's Stepping a seven-furlong prep for day 2 racing classic. Liege and Tim Tam won stepping Stone the past two and went on to take the jewel in turfdom's Triple Mikkelson May Coach Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (UPI)—Minneapolis Lakers veteran Vern Mikkelsen is only one of several persons being considered as successor to John Kundla as coach of the National Basketball Association team, according to Laker President Bob Short. Short made the statement Thursday after Kundla, who recently quit the Lakers to coach the University of Minnesota basketball team, listed Mikkelsen as his most likely replacement. HE'S SAFE — An Anaheim base runner is safe at first as he beats ball and hat to initial sack. Action came in first inning. Anaheim went to de-feat the Indian first baseman in Burbridge. (B Fullerton Club, 5-4 Contest at La Palma the winning run in the 12th inning, Anaheim's slipped a fighting Fullerton club, 5-4 in a marathon La Palma Stadium, yes, one of their victory the two wins and a single'death the Injun's Circuit tab marred by triumph. Wild Game a wild and wooly ball on both clubs threatening the thing wide open on occasions. pitcher, Clint Stark, started on the hill, went into right field and later in the game back to the mound to finish off and grab the decision. Stark has now been involved in all of the local forces three Circult games, winning two and losing one. It all started out quietly enough with Anaheim jumping to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Don Grothe, leading off, singled and moved to second on a walk to Chuck Smith. He went to third when Glen Herbel bingled to load the bases and stayed there as Tom Lambeth fanned. Grothe came steaming home a few moments later when Benny Ramirez also walked. More Runs The Colonists appeared to have the game "iced" when they scored two more in the bottom of the fourth. Smith singled, went to second on a sacrifice by Bill Bielefeld, who had come to pitch, and to third on an infield out by Tom Lambeth. Ramirez then cracked a grounder to third, which was booted and Smith came home. Benny stole second and Brad Harker cashed him in with a sharp single. Brad was out when he tried to stretch his base blast into a double. Just when it appeared the Colonists were going to be home free, Fullerton went on the war path in the top of the fifth, when with one out Tom Givens walked. He went to second on a base on balls to Joe Aversa and the bases were loaded as Belcher also walked. Glen Vaughn did likewise as he was passed, and Givens was forced across the plate with Fullerton's first run. Run Nick Aversa popped to third and then with two down and the bases loaded, Bob Campanis slammed a ball to third base, which Rickle Scheffler threw wildly to first and both Aversa and Belcher came home. The score was now knotted at 3-3. Roy Merk's Pioneers off to an early start the tough Panthers as they for a pair of runs in the innings. First Run Barthel reached first flyball to right field was by the pasture patrolman to second on a walk to her and scored on a sinners Painter. Same play, when the attempted to catch going into third, the throw and Ben came steaming with the second tally. Hit for a run in the when Jerry King singled third when Tom Lietfus base on an error by short-handed and came home on a kick by Dick Ritter. Panthers added their second big run in the sixth when bitter tripled and came fly-on a sacrifice by King. That point it was a score-tale until the last of the when with one out Tim McReached base on a boot by Pat McKee. Winning Run Advanced to second on a Keith Davis and the sacksammed when Elscher also ended the game with a single into right field andation was Western's. Pitcher for Western was Nyan, who came into re-enter Roger Aquinaga. The loss was Bob Fick, ended a good ball game in without the contest Western eight hits, while Orange to grab three. Pioneers will now face La Pioneers Tuesday at La the Pioneer varsity was their opponent, Coach Fernandez' junior varsityoping the Panthers by a low sport a record of seven and three losses and are the Freeway League. Pitcher in that game Bodkins. Grover Nutt Refuses Bolsa Grande Post ORANGE (OCNS) — Grover Nutt definitely confirmed his remaining in Orange as head football coach for the Orange High School Panthers. The OHS coach officially declined an offer from Garden Grove Union High School District. Both Nutt and Myron Green, Principal at new Bolsa Grande High School, said Nutt had refused the Bolsa job. Coach Nutt was offered his choice of two positions. He could have had either the head football coaching post or Athletic Directorship. Originally, Nutt had been told the two jobs would be combined but the Garden Grove school board decided the posts should be separated. Colonist Sophomores Defeat Fremont Club Fremont visited their big brothers on the high school field and were defeated 3-0. It was simply a case of not enough hits and a first inning error that allowed two runs to score, that got the Junior Colonists in a hole from which they could not recover. John Goodell pitched good ball for Fremont as he allowed only two hits, while his teammates were collecting three off the Soph's Robertson. Fremont never seriously threatened as they could not advance a runner past second base all afternoon. The Soph's added their final tally in the fifth inning as Dean Reinaman singled and later scored on an infield out to make the final tally 3-0. Goodell struck out six and walked four while Robertson struck out seven and walked only two. Leading hittier of the day was Dennis Wolin as he collected two of Fremont's three hits. Charlie Dean also singled for the Junior Colonists while Ken Eldred collected the final hit for the Soph team. R H E Fremont 000 000 0-0 3 1 H. S. Soph. 207 010 x-3 2 1 Goodell and Macaray; Robertson and Reinaman. Run Nick Aversa popped to third and then with two down and the bases loaded, Bob Campanis slammed a ball to third base, which Rickie Scheffler threw wildly to first and both Aversa and Belcher came home. The score was now knotted at 3-3. Things-settled down until the 10th when both teams hit for a single-ton. Fullerton tallied on three walks and a fielder's choice. Then in the last of the frame Grothe singled, went to second on a base blast by Smith and came steaming all the way in on a pinch hit single by John Avita. The issue remained in doubt for a short time and then Anaheim came up with their winning run in the last of the 12th. Bob Baker walked, swiped second-and moved to third when the catcher threw wildly. Denis Vollom, who went in at First, walked as did Avita, and the bases were loaded. Baker was out in an attempt to come home and just as it appeared that the game would continue until early morning. Ramirez was hit with a pitched ball and Vollom came home with the winning run. Anaheim will now prepare for their Thursday tussle with Huntington Beach High School on the Oiler's diamond. Gametime is 3:15 p.m. FULLERTON PLAYER AB R H E Belcher, 2b 2 1 0 Vaughn, 2b 4 1 0 N. Aversa, 1b 5 0 Campanis, rf 4 0 0 Rodriguez, rf 2 0 0 Tower, c 7 0 2 Pawlins, p 1 0 2 David, if 2 0 0 Acton, if 2 0 0 Givens, cf 4 1 1 J. Aversa, ss 1 0 0 Garrity, ss 3 1 0 TOTAL 43 4 6 2 ANAHEIM PLAYER AB R H E Ramirez, rf 4 1 2 Harker, p, rf, p 8 0 1 0 Mark, p, rf, p 8 0 1 0 Scheffler, rf 6 0 1 1 Grothe, ss 3 2 1 Baker, cf 5 0 1 0 Smith, lb 4 1 1 0 Vollom, lb 1 0 1 0 Herbel, rf 1 0 1 0 Hielefeld, p 1 0 1 Starr, p 1 0 0 0 Lambeth, e 6 0 1 0 Avita, rf 2 0 1 0 TOTAL 46 5 12 3 Score By Innings Fullerton -000 030 000 -10 -4 -6 Anaheim -012 200 000 -10 -5 -12 Summary Runs Belcher, Pembroke, Givens, Garry; Ramirez, Grothe (2) Smith, Vollom. Errors Tower, J. Aversa, Scheffler, Grothe. Bakers Batted in Belcher, Vaughn, Gam- Marshall Shirk Called Great Bruin Prospect Marshall Shirk, who starred for Coach Clare Van Hoorebeke's Anaheim Colonists was rated as a top star for UCLA's Bruins yesterday. At a meeting of sportscasters and writers in Los Angeles the Bruin coaching staff stated that "Marshall Shirk of Anaheim will be an 'all everything' for us this season." Shirk, a 215 pound lineman, was also called the brightest new standout in the Bruin camp. Ezra Van Horn Will Coach at Fremont Ezra Van Horn, Chapman College basketball ace, will join the Fremont Junior High School coaching staff. It was announced today. He will coach basketball, football and some track. Van Horn was a leader in the Chapman College cage warfare and is rated as one of the better hoopsters in the area. He is married and a resident of Costa Mesa.