anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-28

Tuesday, April 28, 1959 Anaheim (Col.) Bulletin—B-3 I'll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Bulletin Sports Editor) It is quite possible that a large number of Anaheim youngsters will be extremely unhappy during the coming summer vacation period. This unfortunate circumstance is due to the fact that only a small number of local groups have elected to sponsor teams in the Park and Recreation Department's vacation program. As readers of this space know full well, the plan presented by the local group for area youths is one of the best in Southland annals. It provides each youth with a full program of athletic action under trained personnel. Thanks to the effort put forth by the Park and Recreation Department, youngsters who would ordinarily spend their summer vacation wondering what to do next, know that all they need do is go to their nearest playground to spend a pleasant afternoon in sports competition. Now, here is the problem. The program is one which needs a bit of backing from the community. Lloyd Trapp, Park and Recreation Department official, reports that for the slight sum of 45 dollars a business firm, service group or civic organization, can sponsor a team of 15 boys. This figure will give to each boy a cap, and shirt, with the name of the organization printed on it. Actually, such a deal is a tremendous investment for many reasons. One is that it will give the lads an added incentive to play, but still another will be derived by the group itself. It goes without saying that when a boy is given this "uniform," possibly his first such attire, he will be extremely proud of it. Furthermore, chances are better than good that he will wear it morning, noon and night fight through the summer vacation. This can be easily proven in the fact that many lads are still wearing the shirts they were given last season: Trapp states that unless an increasing number of groups decide to support the worthwhile program too many boys will have to play without these "uniforms" and while they will still derive the same benefits from the plan much of the excitement and pleasure will be lost to them. There is still one more problem. Deadline is rapidly approaching, so if your group has decided to support a team it would be wise to call Lloyd, at KE 3-1321 immediately if not sooner. Be good to yourself. Give the kids a break. PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT Anaheim softball fans can start looking forward once again to the Bulletin's pre-season Tournament which will start May 11 at a number of local points. This affair is always a good one, a sports attraction which affords fandom a full week of topflight softball play. They Said It Couldn’t Be Done; But the Dodgers Did It Anyway By MILTON RICHMAN United Press International They said it couldn’t be done, but they failed to reckon with Don Drysdale or those unpredictable first-place Dodgers. Never in the history of the National League has a ball club finished seventh one year—as the Dodgers did last—and then won the pennant the next—as Walt Alston’s crew is threatening now. The odds-makers were convinced it just couldn’t happen. They backed up that belief by making the Dodgers 25-1 shots before the season began. Giants to Face PLAY DISCUSSED — Ball coach, is seen as base umpire Perry Stevens Sunset League game When Cars Many Am By BILL NEVILLE United Press International OTTAWA, Ont. (UPI) Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto Hamilton open their camps in June there may where from 75 to 100 All-bright-faced college hardened pros, shooting with the Big Four Canadian ball League clubs. All told, thus far, the Riders, Alouettes, Argonaut Tiger Cats have announced signing of 48 new American coming season, but it is expected to be almost by the time the clubs run training camps in about A United Press International survey shows that when to “names,” the Riders than holding their own more wealthy brethren may be the “poor” club, but it’s the one sheiled out the most new faces thus far. Sign Big Names High on the list of imports will be wearing Ottawa for the first time this season quarterbacks Don Allardton College and Ohio State back Don Clark. They, and the veteran Frank Triple rated in the five-figure while Kentucky halfback Cravens will receive a $8,000. The Riders may have even bigger “name pigs” All-America quarterback Duncan of Iowa. However, coach Frank Clair signifies the club sold the rights to Duncan to Columbia Lions who later him for about $35,000 years. The Ti-Cats, league for the past two years, dip into the veteran national football league newcomers, and of the der contract to date experience. Drafted By NEVILLE BY MILTON RICHMAN United Press International They said it couldn't be done, but they failed to reckon with Don Drysdale or those unpredictable first-place Dodgers. Never in the history of the National League has a ball club finished seventh one year—as the Dodgers did last—and then won the pennant the next—as Walt Alston's crew is threatening now. The odds makers were convinced it just couldn't happen. They backed up that belief by making the Dodgers 25-1 shots before the season began. But those odds looked entirely out of line Monday night when the Dodgers stretched their lead to a full game by beating the Pirates, 9-3, behind Drysdale's nifty six-hit pitching. The victory was Drysdale's first over Pittsburgh since 1957 and his third of the season. Quite a difference from a year ago when Drysdale's record was 0-3 and the Dodgers were floundering in last place. The Los Angeles-Pittsburgh game was the only one played in the majors Monday. The two other ones scheduled — Chicago at Milwaukee and San Francisco at Philadelphia — were rained out. All the American League clubs were idle. Drysdale opened the Dodgers' eastern swing by striking out seven Pirate batters. That gave him a total of 32 strikeouts so far, tops in the National League. In addition to his pitching, Drysdale, a guy who swings a mean bat, also collected two of his team's 11 hits and had a hand in a five-run first inning rally that chased George Witt and sewed up the game for Los Angeles. By winning, the Dodgers opened up a one-game gap over Milwaukee and San Francisco, who are tied for second place. In the American League, the eastern clubs launch their first western swing today. GIANTS TO FACE PHILLIES TONIGHT PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (UPI) — Johnny Antonelli (3-0) still has a chance to nail down that fourth win in the month of April when he goes to the mound tonight for the San Francisco Giants against the Philadelphia Phils. Mike McCormick, a fellow southpaw, had been scheduled to pitch Monday night but the game was rained out and manager Bill Rigney promptly shook up the hurling rotation. In order to be able to use the potent trio of Jack Sanford, Aftonelli and Sam Jones against Milwaukee in a three-game series there this week end, Rigney now will go with McCormick and Stu Miller against Pittsburgh Wednesday and Thursday nights. Robin Roberts (1-1) remained manager Eddie Sawyer's choice to face the Giants tonight. "PAPOOSE PLATOON" SIGNED WASHINGTON (UPI) — The Washington Redskins had their "papooose platoon" under contract for the 1958 season today when Ed Sutton, former North Carolina halfback signed. The "papooose platoon," which also includes quarterback Eddie LeBaron, halfback Jim Podoley and fullback Don Bosseler, was one of the most colorful offensive units ever to play for Washington. LOS ANGELES (UPI) for UCLA and Southern track teams promise a test when the two scouts Saturday at Westwood Ducky Drake of the sportswriters Monday; be a lot of good individuals in the 440 and such field events vault, high jump and oceans. Jess Mortensen of said the meet "will be than some people think." PLAY DISCUSSED — Bob Ross, Santa Ana baseball coach, is seen as he discusses decision with base umpire Perry Stewart during yesterday's Sunset League game at La Palma Stadium. Ross was involved in a number of disagreements with the ruling class and was finally ejected from the contest in the seventh inning by plate ump Norm Burbridge. (Bulletin Photo) When Canadians Open Grid Drills Colonist Santa Ana Sparked by the fine three-pitching of left-handed Clint S. Anaheim's Colonists upset and vored Santa Ana Saint nine, La Palma Stadium yesterday. The victory gave Coach Wallin's charges a record of wins and two losses in Loop operations, while the setback snapped a four game winning streak for Courthouse City club. Santa Ana now sports a mark, and by virtue of this lead second place Anaheim, den Grove, and Huntington Browns. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UPD) draws one of the largest field running of the $15,000 added day. Sixteen three-year-olds, a "do or die" qualifying team, Derby candidates. And to each and every one of the true chance to prove his righthand horse race, officials split Trial into two sections for first time. Finnegan, winner of the ifornia Derby, headed the division. First Landing, the juvenile champion, headed second. When Canadians Open Grid Drills Many Americans Will Be on Hand By BILL NEVILLE United Press International OTTAWA, Ont. (UPI) — When Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Hamilton open their training camps in June there may be anywhere from 75 to 100 Americans, both bright-faced collegians and hardened pros, shooting for jobs with the Big Four Canadian Football League clubs. All told, thus far, the Rough Riders, Alouettes, Argonauts and Tiger Cats have announced the signing of 48 new Americans for the coming season, but the figure is expected to be almost doubled by the time the clubs reach their training camps in about 10 weeks. A United Press International survey shows that when it comes to "names," the Riders are more than holding their own with their more wealthy brethren. Ottawa may be the "poor" club of the league, but it's the one which has shelled out the most money for new faces thus far. Sign Big Names High on the list of imports who will be wearing Ottawa uniforms for the first time this season are quarterbacks Don Allard of Boston College and Ohio State halfback Don Clark. They, along with the veteran Frank Tripucka, are rated in the five-figure bracket, while Kentucky halfback Bobby Cravens will receive a reported $8,000. The Riders may have had an even bigger "name player" in All-America quarterback Randy Duncan of Iowa. However, when coach Frank Clair signed Allard, the club sold the negotiation rights to Duncan to the British Columbia Lions who later signed him for about $35,000 for two years. The Ti-Cats, league champions the past two years, continue to dip into the veteran ranks of the National Football League for non-comers, and of the 16 put under contract to date 8 have NFL experience. Drafted By NFL Ross was involved in a number of disagreements with the ruling class and was finally ejected from the contest in the seventh inning by plate ump Norm Burbridge. (Bulletin Photo) World Champion, Alphonse Halimi To Meet Becerra in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (UPI) — World bantamweight champion Alphonse Halimi of France and Jose Becerra of Mexico were set today to open the 5 million dollar sports arena here in a July 8 title bout. Becerra, 22, No. 1 ranked contender in the April 1 National Boxing Association ratings, kayed the shaky veteran Billy Peacock in the first round of a bout at Tijuana, Mexico, last Monday. The youngster from Guadalajara who has been fighting since he was 16 has a record of 62 victories, 2 losses and 1 draw. He has been knocked out only once according to the record book and that was, coincidentally, on Nov. 6, 1957, on the same card at Wrigley Field here when Halimi won undisputed possession of the bantam title with a 15-round decision over Mexico's Raul Macias. Macias had been recognized as champion by the NBA and Halimi by the European Boxing Union. Becerra was kayed on that card by Dwight Hawkins. The Mexican reversed the verdict later with a nine-round kayo of Hawkins in Guadalajara. Halimi has not defended his title since the Mactas fight although he has had a couple of non-title fights in Europe. The 27-year-old champion has a record of 28-1—his only loss being on a ninth-round tkp to Jimmy Carson in London June 4, 1957. The sports arena promotion will be undertaken by the Olympic Boxing Club and part of the proceeds will go to Los Angeles newspaper youth charities fund. The new arena has a seating capacity of 19,062. Scale of ticket prices was still under consideration and terms for the battlers were not announced Monday when the date for the bout was made public. Matchmaker George Parnassus said the fight would be televised nationally with the Los Angeles area blacked out for a radius of 300 miles. Aussie Wins Title PALERMO, Sicily (Uneale Fraser of Australia ed Nicola Pietrangeli of Italy 6-4, 6-4, Monday to win the singles title in the Palermo national tennis tournament.) Duncan of Iowa. However, when coach Frank Clair signed Allard, the club sold the negotiation rights to Duncan to the British Columbia Lions who later signed him for about $35,000 for two years. The Ti-Cats, league champions the past two years, continue to dip into the veteran ranks of the National Football League for non-comers, and of the 16 put under contract to date have NFL experience. Drafted By NFL Among these are Don Schaefer of Philadelphia, Tom Dublinski of New York, Jim Glover of the Chicago Bears, Ernie Danjean of Green Bay, Ed Bell of Philadelphia and Clint Westermyer of Los Angeles. Among the collegiates are Ron Sabel of Purdue, Jim Tucker of Auburn, Duane Wood of Oklahoma State, Garry Morrell of Washington State, and Bronko Nagurski Jr. of Notre Dame. Ottawa hasn't cornered the big name market by any means. Toronto has signed highly rated Baylor guard Charlie Horton, Oregon end Ron Stover, a Rose Bowl record-setter last year, and tackle Pete Johnson, former captain of the Idaho University squad, while the Montreal list in- Anaheim Netters Lose to Saints By BILL PIPER The Anaheim Colonist tennis team, placing all of its power in doubles, was faced with a 7-3 defeat by Santa Ana on the local club's courts. The Junior Varsity lost 5-4. This was the Colonist's fifth Sunset League match. Anaheim was unable to pull out any singles, and snatched only one doubles match, the second doubles team of Brian Stieler and Stan Kula defeated Light and Garland of Santa Ana 6-3, 6-1. Anaheim's next match will be at Newport. ANAHEIM VS. SANTA ANA VARSITY Singles: Osborn def by Allito, 3-6, 1-6 Allen def by Mathews, 0-6, 0-8 Cillier def by Brown, 2-8, 1-6 Hoffner def by Wentzel 1-6, 0-6 Hood def by Mather, 3-6, 3-6 Doubles: Easton, Kliess def. by Archambault, Wright 3-6, 4-6, Kula, Stieler def. Light, Gariand 6-3, 6-1. JUNIOR VARSITY Singles: Landes def. by Parker 0-6, 0-8 Hoenn def. by Hart 1-6, 0-6 Campbell def. by Lofing 2-6, 2-6 Tofield def. by Osuthvan 2-6, 3-6 Brown def. by Wolfe 0-6, 0-6 Doubles: Robinson, Pannier def. Jones, Silver 6-1, 6-2 Kelly, Stickler def. Christianson, Anderson 6-2, 3-6, 8-1 SIGN FOOTBALL AGREEMENT KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UPI) — The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has signed a five-year contract to play its annual championship football game in St. Petersburg, Fla., if a new stadium is built there. CHUCK SAFE — Anaheim's Chuck Smith is safe at first base during yesterday's contest at La Palma Stadium. Chuck was called safe by base umpire Perry Stewart when Santa Ana's Jack Colonists Upset Saints, 2-1; Santa Ana Coach Ejected Sparked by the fine three-hit catch of left-handed Clint Stark, Anaheim's Colonists upset a faded Santa Ana Saint nine, 2-1 at Palma Stadium yesterday. The victory gave Coach John Collins' charges a record of three and two losses in Loop operations, while the setback snapped our game winning streak for the courthouse City club. Santa Ana now sports a 4-1 mark, and by virtue of this tab, and second place Anaheim, Garra Grove, and Huntington Beach, all three of which show records of 3-2. Yesterday's ball game was livened by the ejection of Saint coach, Bob Ross, who was requested to leave the premises by plate umpire Norm Burbridge in the last inning. The bouncing was the result of a number of feuds between the Saint mentor and the ruling class. On a number of occasions earlier in the contest Ross had charged base umpire Perry Stewart. He disagreed with two calls by Third In Row Following the game he told the Bulletin, "This is the third year in a row that Santa Ana has been 'cheated' out of a ball game in Anaheim." Ross is in his first year as baseball coach at Santa Ana. Other than Ross' debate, the ball game was a good one. It developed into a pitching battle between Anaheim's Stark and Don Crabtree of the Saints with both hurlers showing fine form throughout. Anaheim scored first with a run in the third inning when Benny Ramirez singled. He was forced at second by Brad Harker, who moved to second shortly on a wild pitch by Crabtree. Stark moved him to third on a bouncer to the infield and Brad came tromping home a few moments later when Don Grothe cracked a single through the infield. The spirited Colonists added another marker in the fourth when Chuck Smith singled. Glen Herbel struck out and Bob Baker singled, placing runners on first and second. Scores Again Tom Lambeth, who did a fine job behind the plate, then drilled a base hit through shortstop scoring Smith, who went sliding across the plate just barely ahead of the man in blue and capped his afternoon's oration by telling Burbridge, "There is one thing that can be said for you, Norm. You are consistently wrong." Major League Standings United Press International National League W. L. Pct. GB Los Angeles 10 5.867 ... Milwaukee 7 4.636 1... San Francisco 9 6.600 1 Sixteen three-year-olds, a record no or die’ qualifying test of derby candidates. And to give each and every one of them a chance to prove his right to run in America’s most spectacular horse race, officials split the trial into two sections for the first time. Finnegan, winner of the California Derby, headed the first division. First Landing, the 1968 evenile champion, headed the second. They are the yardsticks by which rival owners and trainers will determine whether or not to take a shot at the Kentucky Derby, the most coveted prize in thoroughbred racing. Finnegan ruled an 8-5 favorite to win the first division of the trial. He faced Hoist Away, Royal Orbit, Mosby, Trollus, Open View, Rico Tesio and Bernmattar. First Landing, who has yet to explode this season with the speed and power which crowned him champion a year ago, was a stronger favorite in the second section. He was an even money choice over John Bruce, Quanrell, Duncan, Sundown II, Our Dad, Master Palynch and Steno Bill. Johnny Longden, who rode in this first Derby 22 years ago and won with Count Fleet in 1943,rides Finnegan, Eddie Arcaro, the Derby riding champion with five winners, rides First Landing. Clalborne Farm’s Dunce, at 5-2,oomed the strongest competition for First Landing, owned by Christopher T. Chenery. Mrs. Jacques Braunstein’s Royal Orbit, at 7-2, and Bayard Sharp’s Trollus, at 9-2, are tabbed as the strongest threats to Finnegan. The Trial will be settled at one mile, a quarter-of-a-mile less than the survivors will race for gold and glory five days later. AUSSIE WINS TITLE PALEERMO, Sicily (UPI) — Neale Fraser of Australia defeated Nicola Pietrangli of Italy, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Monday to win the men’s singles title in the Palermo international tennis tournament. Major League Standings United Press International National League W. L. Pct. GB Los Angeles 10 5.667 ... Milwaukee 7 4.636 1.. San Francisco 9 6.600 1 Cincinnati 7 6.583 2 Chicago 7 7.500 2½ Philadelphia 5 7.417 3½ Pittsburgh 5 8.385 4 St. Louis 4 11.267 6 Monday’s Results Los Angeles 9 Pittsburgh 3, night San Francisco at Philadelphia, night, postponed, rain. Chicago at Milwaukee, night, postponed, rain and cold (Only games scheduled). Tuesday’s Probable Pitchers Chicago at Milwaukee—Drabowsky (1-1) vs Willey (0-0). San Francisco at Philadelphia (night)—McCormick (0-1) vs Roberts (1-1). St. Louis at Cincinnati (night)—McDaniel (1-2) vs Lawrence (1-1). (Only games scheduled). Wednesday’s Games Chicago at Cincinnati (night) Los Angle a Philadelphia (night) St. Louis at Milwaukee (night) San Fran. at Pittsburgh (night) American League W. L. Pct. GB Cleveland 10 4.714 ... Baltimore 9 5.643 1 Chicago 9 5.643 1 Kansas City 7 6.583 2½ Boston 6 7.462 3½ New York 6 7.462 3½ Washington 6 8.429 4 Detroit 11 12.077 8½ Monday’s Results (No games scheduled). Tuesday’s Probable Pitchers New York at Chicago (night)—Turley (1-2) vs Moore (0-1). Boston at Cleveland (night)—Brewer (1-1) vs Score (1-1). Washington at Kansas City (night)—Kemmerer (2-1) vs Herbert (1-0). Baltimore at Detroit (night)—Portocarrero (0-2) vs Lary (0-2). SANTA ANA PLAYER AB R H E Velenzuela, if 3 0 1 0 Gentleman, 2b 3 0 1 0 Young, 3b 3 0 1 0 B. Tewell, cf 3 0 0 0 Crandall, rf 3 0 0 0 T. Tewell, rs 3 0 1 0 Hoffman, lb 3 0 0 1 Kindred, pr. 3 0 0 0 Moriarity, c 3 0 0 0 Crabtree, p 3 0 0 0 TOTAL AB R H E Ramirez, if 3 0 1 0 Harker, 2b 2 1 0 Stark, p 2 0 1 0 Grothe, ss 2 0 1 0 Schaffer, sb 3 0 0 0 Smith, lb 3 1 2 1 Herbel, rf 3 0 1 0 Baker, cf 3 0 1 0 Lambeth, c 3 0 1 0 TOTAL AB R H E Score By Innings Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anaheim ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summary Runs,Harker,Smith,Tewell Errors,Hoffman,Smith Two Base Hits,Tewell Runs Batted in,Grothe,Lambeth,Moriarity Credit Victory to Stark Orange Stuns La Habra In Freeway Contest ORANGE (OCNS)—Orange High horsehiders stunned La Habra with a 6-4 upset yesterday afternoon on the winners' diamond. Going into the Panther half of the sixth, the game was tied up at 4-4. Orange then poled two doubles and a single for two runs, giving them a two run edge. The Highlanders got one man on base with a walk in the seventh, but were unable to rally. Reliefer Jake Ritter got credit for the win, holding the losers hitless the last three frames. Panther catcher Jerry King was the big man with the stick. He got a triple and two singles in four tries, knocking in two runs and scoring as many himself. He also stole two bases. Billy Morris got a double and single in three trips for La Habra. NAMED RELAYS STAR DES MOINES, Iowa (UPI) — Hayes Jones of Eastern Michigan has been named the outstanding athlete of the golden anniversary Drake Relays. He won two individual titles in the games this past week end—the 120-yard high hurdles and the 100-yard dash.