anaheim-bulletin 1959-05-01

I'll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Eulletin Sports Editor) May 19 at Meadowlark Golf Course, Anaheim's Golf Association will conduct another of its famous Field Days and it should be a fine affair. During the past few years the AGA has proven on many occasions that they are more than capable of conducting a smooth-running program which is greatly enjoyed by all in attendance. With many trophies slated to go to the winners of the various events, the Golf Association draws some of the finest "par busters" in the county. Names such as George Miller, Dick Gay, Leo Drummond, City Manager Keith Murdoch, Rex Coons, Joe Scholz and Judge John Shea have entered and at various times have won many awards. This feller Miller, for instance, is the type of golfer who makes us all wonder about ourselves. Although he is something like 77 years young, George refuses to let this bother him. During each of the past few Field Days Miller has scored his age, which is something the writer could not do if he were seven years older than Death Valley. During each of the past few Field Days Miller has scored his turned in a good card, which figures as the man instructed the Anaheim High School Golf Team before overcrowded conditions forced the cancellation of the sport in the school. Which, if you haven't already guessed it, brings us to our topic for today. Namely, a golf course for the City of Anaheim. Whenever a Field Day is conducted by the AGA it always sadens the writer that it must be held in places other than our own city. True, the group has been treated royally by any course at which they decided to hold their affair. Yet, it seems to the writer that an Anaheim Golf Association Field Day would mean more if it were held right here in our own community. Readers of this space know full well that we are not too far away from construction of such a facility. City officials have realized a long time ago that time is getting short for such a project to be undertaken. Land, which was never too plentiful, is becoming even more scarce and for this reason it is imperative that something be done immediately if not sooner. For those who wonder about the monies which can be derived from the project in relation to the cash put out for construction and maintenance, it might be noted that it is virtually impossible to find a municipal or publicly owned golf course which has been anything but greatly successful. Do not forget that a golf course is about the only type of recreation facility which can bring monies back to the community. Certainly it costs a great deal to build one. Yet, such cities as Long Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Monica have found that the cash expended was a highly worthwhile type of venture. It takes no J. P. Morgan to realize that one cannot take anything out of a bank unless something is placed into an account. For those who wonder about the monies which can be derived from the project in relation to the cash put out for construction and maintenance, it might be noted that it is virtually impossible to find a municipal or publicly owned golf course which has been anything but greatly successful. Do not forget that a golf course is about the only type of recreation facility which can bring monies back to the community. Certainly it costs a great deal to build one. Yet, such cities as Long Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Monica have found that the cash expended was a highly worthwhile type of venture. It takes no J. P. Morgan to realize that one cannot take anything out of a bank unless something is placed into an account. Anaheim needs a golf course. We need it for many reasons. We need it because it would be another recreational facility. People who are now working a shorter number of hours could participate in this sport, which is vital for those who get no other form of exercise. Certainly, it will take planning. Anything worthwhile will. High schools in the area which in the past have been limited in this sport will be able to offer it once more. Let's hope that a golf course will one of these days soon become a part of the Anaheim scene. It would be a good deal for all concerned. ADDED THOUGHT Anaheim Golf Association members are urged to attend the coming affair. Those interested may contact Leo Drummond and he will be more than happy to take care of you. Won't you, Leo? BOXING BEAT Tonight's the night. Floyd Patterson vs. Brian London for the heavyweight title. Guess who we like — inside of five rounds. Derby Puzzled Over Calumet Entry Also Troubled With Size of Field LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UPI) — All Derby Town puzzled today over Calumet Farm's reentry into the Kentucky Derby but the professional horsemen on the back-stretch were more concerned with the size of the field. "If On-And-On starts, I'll bet him," was heard over and over throughout the city, even though trainer Jimmy Jones admitted there is a good chance his coil will not start. Jones said he was reluctant to give up a chance to win a third straight Kentucky Derby and wanted to "buy" 48 additional hours in which to reach a decision. Since he released Steve Brooks who does most of the riding for Calumet. Jones did not have a jockey for On-And-On. He denied a report he had contacted Ismael Valenzuela, who subbed for injured Willie Hartack a year ago and won with Tim Tam. Another stable had been in touch with Valenzuela but later changed its mind. Explains Action Why, after saying the colt "wasn't seasoned enough" for the immediately if not sooner. For those who wonder about the monies which can be derived from the project in relation to the cash put out for construction and maintenance, it might be noted that it is virtually impossible to find a municipal or publicly owned golf course which has been anything but greatly successful. Do not forget that a golf course is about the only type of recreation facility which can bring monies back to the community. Certainly it costs a great deal to build one. Yet, such cities as Long Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Monica have found that the cash expended was a highly worthwhile type of venture. It takes no J. P. Morgan to realize that one cannot take anything out of a bank unless something is placed into an account. Anaheim needs a golf course. We need it for many reasons. We need it because it would be another recreational facility. People who are now working a shorter number of hours could participate in this sport, which is vital for those who get no other form of exercise. Certainly, it will take planning. Anything worthwhile will. High schools in the area which in the past have been limited in this sport will be able to offer it once more. Let's hope that a golf course will one of these days soon become a part of the Anaheim scene. It would be a good deal for all concerned. ADDED THOUGHT Anaheim Golf Association members are urged to attend the coming affair. Those interested may contact Leo Drummond and he will be more than happy to take care of you. Won't you, Leo? BOXING BEAT Tonight's the night. Floyd Patterson vs. Brian London for the heavyweight title. Guess who we like — inside of five rounds. Major League Standings United Press International National League W L Pct. GB Milwaukee 9 4 .692 ... Los Angeles 11 6 .647 ... San Francisco 9 7 .563 1% Cincinnati 8 7 .533 2 Chicago 8 8 .500 2% Philadelphia 6 8 .429 3% Pittsburgh 6 8 .429 3% St. Louis 4 13 .235 7 Thursday's Results Los Angeles 6 Phila. 4 (night) Milwaukee 1 St. Louis 0 (night) Chicago 3 Cinci. 2 (10 inn. night) S.F. at Pigh. (night, ppd., rain) Friday's Probable Pitchers Chicago at Philadelphia (night) Floyd Pattert In Title Misc INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (UPI) — Champion Floyd Patterson is a lopsided favorite at 10-1 to beat lantern-jawed Brian London of England tonight in perhaps the strangest heavyweight title fight ever scheduled. Fram a cash angle, it will be the most lucrative tune-up in history. London, ex-British Empire champion, is guaranteed $60,000 plus trans-Atlantic expenses for three people and Patterson' purse may approximate $238,000. An advance sale of $100,000 indicated a crowd of 8,000 and gate of $130,000 for the first world title fight of any kind every held in Indiana. The TV-radio fee an additional $175,000. The bout will be televised and broadcast nationally at 10 p.m.e.d.t., by the National Broadcasting Co., with a TV blackout on 75-mile radius for the Indianapolis area. Risks Are Great From the professional angle Patterson is not only risking his title, but he's chancing an injury—a face cut or a fracture that might cause postponement or cancellation of his June classic with European champion Johansson. In his Indianapolis sparring sessions, big, black-haired Brian displayed a rough-house aggression that menaced his mate not only with his fists but with his head and elbows. Although London's elongated chin is an iviting target, his street-brawl style could make him the wrong opponent for a champion who hopes to emerge without fear wounds or broken hands. Manager Cus D'Amato a trainer Dan Florio will be sweating hailstones tonight during a year-old Floyd's fourth defense of the crown. And in the British Isles, members of the British Boxing Board of Control will be perspiring—for a far different reason, was the BBBC that refused a permit for London to come to United States and challenge the world title. Britain's cauliflower fathers thought Brian made a poor showing and low British boxing prestige. Since he released Steve Brooks who does most of the riding for Calumet. Jones did not have a jockey for On-And-On. He denied a report he had contacted Ismael Valenzuela, who subbed for injured Willie Hartack a year ago and won with Tim Tam. Another stable had been in touch with Valenzuela but later changed its mind. Explains Action Why, after saying the colt "wasn't seasoned enough" for the Derby, did he change his mind? "I didn't like his workout the other day and decided to take him out." Jones explained. "Then I saw the complete workout list and nobody had a good work. And when he was so frisky Thursday morning I decided to put him back in." The entry of On-And-On raised the field to 18 starters and many trainers worried about its size. "You have to worry about it," said J. H. (Casey) Hayes who trains the favored First Landing for Christopher T. Chenery. "My horse has enough speed to stay out of any trouble at the start but some of the others don't. You don't knock another man's horse but we both know the one you are talking about when you bring up some pretty rough characters in it." One of the "rough characters" is Open View who can wander all over a race track. Atoll, running mate for Open View in the 53th Kentucky Derby and one who very easily could go to the front at the start, has no lily-white record either. Tomy Lee, second choice in the second richest of all Derbies, had a habit of going wide on the turns as a juvenile. Our Dad is another "bad actor." But steward Lincoln Plaut was not concerned with the possibility of a rough race. Thursday's Results Los Angeles 6 Phila. 4 (night) Milwaukee 1 St. Louis 0 (night) Chicago 3 Cincii. 2 (10 inn., night) Pittsburgh 6 8.429 3½ St. Louis 4 13.235 7 Friday's Probable Pitchers Chicago at Philadelphia (night) -Hobbie (2-1) vs Owens (0-1). -St. Louis at Pittsburgh (night) -Mizell (2-1) vs Friend (0-3). Los Angeles at Cincinnati (night)—Drysdale (3-1) vs Pena (0-1). San Francisco at Milwaukee (night)—Sanford (3-1) vs Willey (0-0). Saturday's Games St. Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati Los Angeles at Cincinnati San Francisco at Milwaukee American League W L Pct. GB Cleveland 10 4.714 ... Chicago 10 6.625 1 Baltimore 9 7.563 2 Kansas City 9 7.563 2 New York 7 8.467 3½ Washington 8.9.471 3½ Boston 6 7.462 3½ Detroit 2 13.133 8½ Thursday's Results Washington 9 Detroit 1 Chi: 4 N. York 3 (11 inn., night) Kan. City 4 Baltimore 3 (night) (Only games scheduled.) Friday's Probable Pitchers Washington at Detroit—Pascual (0-2) vs Bunning (0-2). Boston at Chicago (night)—Brewer (1-1) vs Wynn (2-1). New York at Cleveland (night)—Ditmar (0-1) vs McLish (2-0). Baltimore at Kansas City (night)—Walker (1-0) vs Grim (3-1). UT — A Rancho Alamitos baseballer is first during yesterday's contest with Westoneers on the local diamond. First baseman is Tom Quick. Western scored a run in the last of the sixth inning to edge their opponents 2-1 in a Freeway League contest. (Bulletin Photo) Yd Patterson Meets London Title Mis-Match Tonight Pioneers In Freeway Scoring the winning run in the last of the sixth inning. Western's Pioneers defeated a strong Rancho Alamitos club, 2-1 on the victor's diamond, yesterday. It marked the second time three Freeway League starts the Roy Merk-coached Pioneers have Anaheim D.C. Newport C.I. NEWPORT HARBOR — Bomber innings, four of them coming in dropped a 6-2 decision to Newport City yesterday. The loss gave Coach John Wins and an equal number of feats and seriously damaged all hopes they might have had of taining their Circuit-crown. Newport wasted no time getting down to business as the hopped on starting and lost pitcher Bill Bielefeld almost fore the cry of "Play Ball" he died down. With two out winning pitch, Jim Zagrodsky singled. He went to second on a ball knock by Gary Clark and advanced to third when Dennis Powers walked to load the bases. Ben Queener then shot a ground ball to second which was booted by Brad Harker and both Zagrodsky and Clark scored. On the play Powers moved third from which point he scored a few moments later when Royard Rison belted a two-base Rhinos May Return To Orange County The Rhinos may return to Orange County, it was learned by the Bulletin today. Attempting to spearhead the return of the new Montebello ball club is Dick Arbenz, former general manager of the ball club, and now head of his own publicity office. Arbenz said they may be backed in the project by two Orange County persons well known in the area's sports scene. One is Dick Coury, head football coach at Mater Dei High School, while the other is Carl Sawyer, Santa Ana newspaperman. Coury told the Bulletin that he is "considering backing the return of the Rhinos to Orange County as he believes such a project would be a good thing for the community." Arbenz, who now holds a verbal option on the club said; Herb Adams will serve as head coach, should the team move to Orange County." Games in Bowl He also reported that all games would be played at Santa Ana Municipal Bowl, while practice sessions will be held at Chapman College, Orange. Arbenz said, "I believe that this club could draw in Orange County if suitable opponents were scheduled and it would be to this end which we would aim." He also stated that a meeting with the present owners, Del Federman, Frank Booth and John Koster has been set for the near future. A player's gathering will also be conducted Monday evening to determine who is interested in playing for the club during the coming season. Further developments are expected in the near future with Arbenz stating the Monday play-died down. With two out winning pitch Jim Zagrodsky singled. He went to second on a ball knocked by Gary Clark and advanced to third when Dennis Pewers walked to load the bases. Ben Queener then shot a group ball to second which was booted Brad Harker and both Zagrodsky and Clark scored. On the play Powers moved third from which point he scored a few moments later when Rard Rison belted a two-base into right-center field tallying Dennis and Queener. Starr Hurls That was all for Bielefeld by Jim Starr took over the mo-chores. Durk Eastman then walked Russell Rapp then fanned to the inning. Anaheim came back with a gleton in the second when Grothe unloaded a lead off to and scored on a single by C Smith. However, Newport put together two walks and a single for an run in the last of the frame it was 5-1. The Sailors scored their marker in the last of the first two singles and an error pro- the tally. Anaheim came through their last marker in the top o- sixth when Clint Stark, play right field, was safe on an out-error by Rison. He went to second on a s- by Grothe, to third on a base by Rickie Schaffler and home on a sacrifice fly by Baker. The Colonists next meet Grove at La Palma Stadium day afternoon. The Growers downed Ana during first round action in a played on the Argonauts field. Gametime is set for 3:15. Leaders Major League United Press International National League Player & Club G. AB R. H. Pet. Aaron, Mill. 14 61 15 31 .508 Burgess, Pitts. 13 37 5 17 .459 Bruton, Milw. 11 44 10 17 .386 Alou, San Fran. 14 57 9 21 .368 Temple, Cinci. 15 63 12 23 .365 American League Power, Cleveland. 14 58 16 25 .431 Fox, Chicago. 16 71 8 30 .423 Kaline, Det. 15 63 4 25 .397 Woodling, Balt. 14 36 8 14 .389 Kuenn, Detr. 15 62 9 24 .387 PLAYER AB R Ramires, If. 4 0 Pickens, 2b. 4 0 Zagrodsky, p. 4 1 Clark, lb. 4 1 Powers, ss. 4 1 Queener, If. 4 1 Eastman, c. 2 0 Rapp, rf. 2 0 Graham, rf. 1 0 TOTAL Score By Innings Anaheim 010 010 Newport 410 010 United Press International National League Player & Club G. AB R. H. Pct. Aaron, Mil. 14 61 15 31 .508 Burgess, Pitts. 13 37 5 17 .459 Bruton, Milw. 11 44 10 17 .386 Alou, San Fran. 14 57 9 21 .368 Temple, Cinci. 15 63 12 23 .365 American League Power, Clev. 14 58 16 25 .431 Fox, Chicago 16 71 8 30 .423 Kaline, Det. 16 63 4 25 .397 Woodling, Balt. 14 36 8 14 .389 Kuenn, Detr. 15 62 9 24 .387 Runs Batted In National League — Demeter, Dodgers 21; Banks, Cubs 19; Robinson, Reds 17; Pinson, Reds 17; Mathews, Braves 16. American League — Triandos, Orioles 17; Skowron, Yankees 17; Cerv, Athletics 15; Strickland, Indians 12; Minoso, Indians 12; Lemon, Senators 12. Home Runs National League — Mathews, Braves 7; Aaron, Braves 6; Demeter, Dodgers 6; Cepeda, Giants 5; Banks, Cubs 5. American League — Held, Indians 5; Lemon, Senators 5; Skowron, Yankees 5; Triandos, Orioles 4; Maris, Athletics 4; Yost, Senators 4. Pitching National League — Burdette, Braves 4-0; Klippstein, Dodgers 3-0; Face, Pirates 2-0; Henry, Cubs 2-0; Anderson, Cubs 2-0. American League — Fischer, Senators; McLish, Indians; Wilhelm, Orioles; Johnson, Orioles; Pappas, Orioles; Delock, Red Sox; Larsen, Yankees, all 2-0. ORIOLES SELL PITCHER BALTIMORE, Md. (UPI)—The Baltimore Orioles cut their player roster Thursday to 27, two above the May 10 league limit, when they sold pitcher George Bamberger to Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League. Orange Panthers Nip Buena Park Nine, 4-3 BY BILL CARR ORANGE — Scoring two-runs in the last of the seventh inning. Orange High's Panthers slipped past a scrappy Buena Park Coyote club, 4-3 in a Freeway League contest. Losing pitcher for Buena Park was Dennis Jones while Jim Ritter received the victory for Orange. Once again it was a case of two many boots as the Buena Parkers committed five costly miscues which set up a number of the Orange runs. The Panthers were guilty of a single error. THE LINE SCORE R E E Buena Park 000 300 0 3 65 Orange 010 010 2 4 51 Employment Sought For Ball Players NEW YORK (UPI)—Frank newly appointed major players' representative, set first major project today to establishment of a bureau that find off-season and end-of-employment for ballplayers. Scott, 41, former road ser of the New York Yankee has been the individual best representative of many big stars for several seasons named to the newly created station of overall represention Thursday. Robin Roberts, of the Philadelphia Phils, National League representative who announced the appointment, said Scott take over many of the duties filled by attorney man Lewis, who was released the lawyer for the player sentatives last month. However, Roberts stresses Scott will not take over any duties. He said the player hire a lawyer to handle the of their business. Pioneers Defeat Rancho Freeway Pitcher’s Duel the winning run in the sixth inning. Western’s defeated a strong Rancho club, 2-1 on the victor’s yesterday. marked the second time in Freeway League starts the park-coached Pioneers have defeated Rancho. It also gave them a record of five wins in nine Circuit starts. They are now within shooting distance of the Circuit lead, as they are but one-game behind Loop leading. Rancho, which still sports a half-game margin over second place, La Habra, a club which drew a “bye” in yesterday’s action. The Western-Rancho game was the third running of the same script as the Pioneers annexed a decision which was in doubt until the final man had been retired in the last frame. Ice Broken Rancho broke the scoring ice in the third inning off of starting and winning pitcher Dennis Painter, when with one out Tony Aldahl singled. He went to second on a sacrifice by Don Hemme and when Raul Gomez cracked a base hit into left-center field, Afdahl hit third and came home. The throw to the plate was good, but catcher Gary Martin dropped the ball and the run scored. It was the last tally of the game for the Vaqueros. Western, came back with a run in the last of the third when Marty Serlin started things off with a double. He advanced to third on an infield out by Painter and then with two strikes against him. Butch Barthel dropped a “picture book squeeze” up the third base line and Marty came steaming home with the run. It stay this way until the last of the sixth when the Pioneers pushed over their winning run. It all started innocently enough when Barthel popped to third. However, Tim McManus then walked and promptly swiped second. Martin grounded to third and then just when it appeared that the rally had come to a screeching halt Ben Fischer slammed a double into right-center field and McManus came flying home with the run. PICKS TOURNEY SITES NEW YORK (UPI)—The 1960 U.S. Golf Association's senior championship will be staged at the Oyster Harbors Club, Osterville, Mass., Sept. 19-24. The 1959 tournament is slated for Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 5-10. TRACK MEET ON TV NEW YORK (UPI)—Several events of the U.S.-Russia track finals will be televised nationally Sunday, July 19. Outstanding American athletes will compete against the Soviets in a two-day meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field, July 18-19. Pitcher Rejoins Cards ST. LOUIS (UPI)—The St. Louis Cardinals announced Thursday that pitcher Thomas Cheney will rejoin the team May 9 on terminal leave from Fort McPherson, Ga. Cheney, who had an 0-1 mark with the Redbirds in 1957, will receive his permanent discharge in June. SCHEDULES MAJOR STAKES ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (UPI)—Two big stakes events have been announced for the Atlantic City Race Track's 50-day meeting that opens Aug. 10. The $100,000 World's Playground will be held Sept. 12 and the $100,000 invitational United Nations Handicap Sept. 19. Dodgers Drop Phils, 6-4 CINCINNATI (UPI)—The Los Angeles Dodgers —slim percentage points behind first-place Milwaukee —moved into Cincinnati tonight after veteran Duke Snider's big bat earned them a 6-4 victory over Philadelphia. The Dodger win at Philadelphia Thursday night also enabled the Los Angeles club to keep its record clean on at least one score: The Californians haven't lost a series in 1959. The victory permitted Los Angeles to split its two-game set with the Phillies. Don Drysdale (3-1), ace Dodger righthander, gets the pitching assignment against Orlando Pena (0-1) of the Reds. Drysdale's only loss came in the opening game of the season, although he also was knocked from the box Saturday at St. Louis when he didn't figure in the final decision. Snider's two-run homer —an inside the park wallop and the 33rd four bagger of his career —came in the four-run Dodger Employment Sought for Ball Players NEW YORK (UPI)—Frank Scott newly appointed major league players’ representative, set as his first major project today the establishment of a bureau that will end off-season and end-of-career employment for ballplayers. Scott, 41, former road secretary to the New York Yankees who has been the individual business representative of many big league teams for several season, was named to the newly created position of overall representative Thursday. Robin Roberts, of the Philadelphia Phils, National League player representative who announced the appointment, said Scott would take over many of the duties formerly filled by attorney J. Noran Lewis, who was released as the lawyer for the player representatives last month. However, Roberts stressed that Scott will not take over any legal duties. He said the players will be a lawyer to handle that end of their business. Don Drysdale (3-1), ace Dodger righthander, gets the pitching assignment against Orlando Pena (0-1) of the Reds. Drysdale’s only loss came in the opening game of the season, although he also was knocked from the box Saturday at St. Louis when he didn’t figure in the final decision. Snider’s two-run homer — an inside the park wallop and the 333rd four bagger of his career — came in the four-run Dodger seventh. Pitcher Johnny Klippstein, workhorse reliever since he came to the Dodgers in the trade that sent Don Newcombe to the Reds last season, was credited with the win. Snider drove in three runs for the second straight night with two hits and ran freely on the homer, showing no trouble with the knee which caused him to start slowly this season. Snider was a second base when his long, high drive hit the right field wall and scored standing up. The Dodger veteran’s hitting helped compensate for the reduced hit production of rookie Don Demeter, hitless in five at bats. Another “plebe,” Ron Fairly, did come through with a pinch-hit double in the seventh that opened the way for the four runs. Jim Gilliam got a walk and both scored on Wally Moon’s single. When Jack Meyer took over for Phil starter Ray Semproch, Snider hit his homer, scoring Moon ahead of him. The Dodgers took a 5-3 lead at that point and scored again in the eighth on Chico Fernandez’ second error of the game. Art Fowler, the victim in Wednesday’s ninth inning Phillie uprising, came on in relief in the ninth to cut off another late bid by the home team. Track Fans Watching Freeway League Mile LA HABRA (OCNS) — Freeway League track fans, and for that matter the rest of area’s track bugs, focused their attention on the loop mile today as Dale Story attempts to break the National Interscholastic Record on La Habra’s oval. With La Habra a cinch to take the varsity meet, which starts at 2 p.m., most of interest lies with Story. In his last serious attempt at the mile mark, the Orange High senior missed by just two - tenths of a second. La Habra speedsters, Pat Moore and Bill Swift, both suffering from leg injuries, are still favored to run one two in the 100 and each win one other race. The first two in each division qualify for the CIF preliminaries. Another outstanding event could be the Bee 660 where Jan Underwood of Buena Park is aiming for an eventual CIF record. Underwood ran his preliminary heat in 1:22.7. The record, which must be set in the CIF meet, is 1:20.8. CATCHING JOBS Detroit — Rick Ferrell, new Detroit manager, spent 19 years as a catcher, playing with three clubs in the AL.