anaheim-bulletin 1959-05-08

Friday, May 8, 195b Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin—A-7 I'll Handel This By LEONARD R. HANDEL (Bulletin Sports Editor) With the coming of the summer vacation period the chances are good that many Anaheim youngsters are going to enter a new world. It is a being filled with excitement, entertainment and newly-found knowledge. The whirl of athletics. Thanks to the program of the Anaheim Park and Recreation Department, this group of youths has been afforded some topnotch activity, under trained personnel, who realize full well the limitations and capabilities of the youngsters involved. A remendous feature of the program is that while teams are formed and games are played, the win or the loss is secondary to the teaching a sport and building of character. Thanks to the efforts of such men as Bill Stronach Jr., Lloyd Trapp, Don, Arnett and Ed Starns, the Park and Recreation Department has built up one of the finest plans in the Southern California area. Parents who have seen their children come up through the program are fully aware of its fine points. While in many areas the summer months are devoted strictly towards finding ways of spending spare time, the Park and Recreation plan has given these youths in our area a place where they can learn and develop. Last year at La Palma Stadium countless numbers of youngsters were given shirts and caps, assigned to a team and for the first time taught what teamwork and co-operation mean. As we have said before, the win and the loss mean nothing. In a short time these lads will have forgotten what they did in any given ball game. However, when they get older and start competing on a given school team they will realize fully what good was done for them in the local program. Taking a look at some of the athletes who have come up through the local program, one can see that it must be worthwhile. It is doing a brilliant job for another reason, too. Because while it is teaching the proper way to break into athletics it is also affording many older boys a chance to instruct and learn themselves what it is like to assume the duties and responsibilities of a leader. The Anaheim Park and Recreation program has done one thing which in the writer's opinion is wonderful. They have in recent years promoted from their own ranks rather than bring in persons from the outside. When John Cyprien, who incidentally came up through the ranks of the local department to assume the role of Supervisor of Men and SPENCER OUT — Los Angeles Neal puts the tag on San Francisco baseman Daryl Spencer (20) as to stretch a single into a double Hey Ma, The Musial Cra By MILTON RICHMAN United Press International Hey ma, that man's here again You know which one, Stan (The Taking a look at some of the athletes who have come up through the local program, one can see that it must be worthwhile. It is doing a brilliant job for another reason, too. Because while it is teaching the proper way to break into athletics it is also affording many older boys a chance to instruct and learn themselves what it is like to assume the duties and responsibilities of a leader. The Anaheim Park and Recreation program has done one thing which in the writer's opinion is wonderful. They have in recent years promoted from their own ranks rather than bring in persons from the outside. When John Cyprien, who incidentally came up through the ranks of the local department to assume the role of Supervisor of Men and Boys' Activities, moved to Orange they promoted Arnett, a highly capable worker, and a lad who has a great future with the department. When John went to Orange the fame of the Anaheim program once again came to light. Upon his appointment George Welmer, Orange City Administrator, said "We are happy to get John as he comes well qualified and recommended for the position." After this he stated, "Anaheim has one of the finest recreation programs in the Southland and we are glad to have a man who was trained under it." This is a great thing for a city. It proves that all the hard work done by department officials has paid off handsomely. Another item in favor of the Park and Recreation Department program is that it is providing for the adult too. While it is well known that a youth must be given some recreational outlet, it is also true that the adult needs some facilities also. It is interesting that the adult softball program is growing by leaps and bounds. Under Arnett's supervision a large number of teams will be competing this season which is a good deal for all concerned. For those who cannot play, it means that a person can go to one of the local ball fields on a given night and watch a number of exciting ball games free of charge. It is well known that recreational benefits can also be obtained by simply watching a game. For those who do not wish to compete, watching others do so is a fine way of spending an evening. Taking all things into consideration, it might be said that Anaheim has a fine Park and Recreation Department. We can be well proud of them. GRID PRACTICE STARTS Spring football drills will begin at both Anaheim and Western High Schools Monday with short sessions held for prospective grid hopefuls. Coach Clare Van Hoorebeke of the defending Sunset League champions, states that only light conditioning drills will be conducted and the same will be true for Don Davis' Pioneers. Seems like just yesterday football competition ended on the local scene and now the wars are approaching once again. Better start your spring training too. Like climbing the La Palma Stadium stands a few times. CHARITY GAME Tickets for the coming North-South Orange County football game will go on sale soon and game chairman Dick Arbenz reports that a large turnout is expected: Anaheim will be well represented so it might not be a bad idea to place this in your future book and be certain of attending. It should be a great game. ANAHEIM BOWL Those who have not visited Anaheim Bowl are missing out on a good thing. The newest local kegling facility is a real plush pin palace. Bowlers find it a facility they enjoy playing in and those who wish to visit for a meal or an evening's entertainment are likewise pleased. Try to give them a call. Tell them Handel sent you. By MILTON RICHMAN United Press International Hey ma, that man's here again! You know which one, Stan (The Man) Musial, the fellow they said was gone for good. All that talk about Musial being through resulted from his pitfall start this season, but the 38-year-old Cardinal slugger kept insisting that's all it was—all talk. By way of proving his point, he smashed the 400th homer of his career in the ninth inning Thursday day night to beat the Cubs, 4-3 and elevate the spirits of the last place Cards somewhat even if he couldn't lift them in the National League standings. The homer, struck off reliever Don Elston, was Musial's second in as many games and made him the sixth man in major league history to reach the 400.bracket. Homers Abound The five who hit more wickets Babe Ruth (714), Jimmy Fox (534), Mel Ott (511), Lou Gehrig (492) and Ted Williams (482). Musial's wallop traveled more than 400 feet and capped a game in which home runs accounted for all the scoring. Two homers by Jim Marshall and Ernie Baak seventh of the season gave the Cubs a 3-0 lead but St. Louis tied the score in the sixth inning of George Crowe's pinch three-run homer. Rellever Howie Nunn shot out the Cubs over the last three innings for his second victory. Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia, 5-4, in 10 innings, and LA Ensenada Race Begins at Newport NEWPORT BEACH (UPI)—slight headwind was the only obstacle facing a record 318 board today in the 12th annual race from here to Ensenada, Mexico. Radio reports said the slow Barlovento was the early leader. The Class M sloop is one of the largest boats in the race and must concede time handicaps to the rest of the field. Because of the headwind, sea to place this in your future book and be certain of attending. It should be a great game. ANAHEIM BOWL Those who have not visited Anaheim Bowl are missing out on a good thing. The newest local kegling facility is a real plush pin palace. Bowlers find it a facility they enjoy playing in and those who wish to visit for a meal or an evening's entertainment are likewise pleased. Try to give them a call. Tell them Handel sent you. UP IN AIR — Kitty Panzolrella, of Brookhurst Junior High School, tries her hand at the trampoline during a physical education session. She is one of many Anaheim girls being given a well-rounded program by the local high school district. The work being done by the group has been brought into sharp focus with this being Youth Fitness Week. (Bulletin Photo) ER OUT — Los Angeles Dodgers' Charlie nts the tag on San Francisco Giant secondan Daryl Spencer (20) as the latter tries such a single into a double in the second inning of yesterday's game at Seals' Stadium. Play went from leftfielder Wally Moon of Anahelm to Neal. Dodgers won 2-1. By HENRY RIEGER LOS ANGELES (UPI)—Ball's greatest crowd, in spite and size, added today to the lining legend of Roy Campanella. A record crowd of 93,587 Thursday night to see the hontown 'Dodgers' play the womchion Yankees in an extetion game—and to honor a plaer most of his fans never ain action. The outcome of the game, w by the Yankees, 6-2, was of o nondary importance for the Angeles fans, who waited m than a year to pay their respeto to the partially paralyzed C panella on his big benefit nice. The crowd was almost 70 greater than the previous b ball record—86,288 set at the t game of the 1948 Indian-BraWorld Series in Cleveland. "Will Never Forget" "This is something I will not forget for the rest of my life, said Roy, after he was wheeto second base for the pre-gaceremony. The crowd stood one for a spontaneous cheer th lasted nearly three minutes. Campy, tragically injured in 1958 auto accident, was wheeon to the field by former temate Pewee Reese, now Dreer coach. The former Dodger catch three times honored as the national League's most valu- MILTON RICHMAN and Press International said that man's here again! Now which one, Stan (The Musial, the fellow they said for good). It talk about Musial being resulted from his pitiful season, but the 38-year-old slugger kept insistall it was—all talk. Of proving his point, he the 400th homer of his in the ninth inning Thursout to beat the Cubs, 4-3; Create the spirits of the lastwards somewhat even if he lift them in the National standings. Homer, struck off relieverton, was Musial's second many games and made him man in major league to reach the 400 bracket. Homers Abound Live who hit more were Truth (714), Jimmy Foxx Fel Ott (511), Lou Gehrig and Ted Williams (482). It's wallop traveled more feet and capped a game home runs accounted for scoring. Two homers by Marshall and Ernie Banks' of the season gave the 3-0 lead but St. Louis tied in the sixth inning on Crowe's pinch three-run Reliever Howie Nunn shut Cubs over the last three for his second victory. Borough defeated Philadell, in 10 innings, and Los ENADA RACE Runs at Newport PORT BEACH (UPI)—A headwind was the only obacing a record 318 boats on the 12th annual yacht here to Ensenada, Mexreports said the sloop into was the early leader. Mass M sloop is one of the boats in the race and must time handicaps to the rest field. ANGELS nipped San Francisco, 2-1, in the only other NL games scheduled. Baltimore took over undisputed possession of second place in the American League with a 10-1 triumph over Washington, and Detroit licked Boston, 3-1, in the only two games played in that cir-cult. IT'S A RACQUET — Students at Western High School are seen as they are given instruction in the art of tennis by their physical education instructor Aviava Kamin (left). Receiving the valuable information are Sandra Morris (center) and Sandra McCoy. Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the school's program. (Bulletin Photo) Little Known Los Angeles Golfer Holds One Strike Lead in Tourney SANTA MARIA (UPI)—Young Ron Nicol, little-known Los Ange- Major League Standings United Press International National League W L Pct Little Known Los Angeles Golfer Holds One Strike Lead in Tourney SANTA MARIA (UPI)—Young Ron Nicol, little-known Los Angeles professional, held a one-stroke lead today going into the second round of the California Open Golf Tournament. The 23-year-old Nicol shot near flawless golf Thursday for a six under-par 66 in the opening round. He birdied the first three holes on the Santa Maria Country Club course and never fell below par in the 18 holes. But Jack Fleck, U.S. Open champion in 1955, and Charles Sifford, Los Angeles Negro player, were only one stroke behind Nicol with 67s. Ralph Lomell11, Visalia, Jim Griffitts, Los Angeles, and Ralph Blomquist, Glendale, followed another stroke off the pace. Seven players—three of them amateurs—were back of them with 69s. Thursday's opening round was played in perfect weather. Forty-seven players, including nine amateurs, at least equaled par in the field of 205. Pre-tourney favorites Jerry Bärber and Eric Monti, both of Los Angeles, still were within shooting range of the leader today. Barber had a 72 yesterday and Moni took a 69 into today's round. Leading the amateurs were Al Gelberger, Santa Barbara, who is captain of the USC golf team; Dan Morgan, Bakersfield, and Tom McFadden, Santa Barbara. They all had 69s. SIGNS FOR GARDEN BOUT NEW YORK (UPI)—Lazio Papp of Vienna, a three-time winner of the Olympic middleweight title who turned pro in 1957 at the age of 30, has signed for a main event bout at Madison Square Garden Aug. 14. His opponent will be selected later, according to promoter Teddy Brenner. ORTEGA TIFTS STITCH IN TELEVISION BOUT SYRACUSE, N.Y. (UPI)—Oldsmakers and the past record say tonight's televised 10-round welterweight fight between Gaspar Ortega and Rudell Stitch should be a close one. Ortega, full - blooded Indian from Mexicall, Mexico, rules a 6-5 favorite over the Louisville, Ky., church elder he decisioned in February by a single point. When the two square away in the War Memorial Auditorium, Ortega will be out trying to improve on the narrow decision he posted over Stich Feb. 6 in Madison Square Garden. RETURNS TO MINORS MILWAUKEE (UPI)—The Milwaukee Braves today returned outfielder Jim Pisoni to the Richmond club in the International League. The Braves had drafted him from Denver of the American Association. SWITCH FIGHT SITE WASHINGTON (UPI) — The June 3 lightweight title fight between champion Joe Brown and challenger Paolo Rosi has been switched to Griffith Stadium to the Uline Arena to protect against the possibility of bad weather. The bout will be televised. THURSDAY'S RESULTS Detroit 3 Boston 1 Baltimore 10 Wash. 1 (night) Only games scheduled. Friday's Probable Pitch: Cleveland at Chicago (nigl McLish (3-0) vs Donovan (Kansas City at Detroit - Herbert (1-2) vs Mossi (Boston at Baltimore (nigl Sullivan (0-1) vs O'Dell (1(Only games scheduled). Record Crowd Cheers Campy as Yanks Clip L.A. By HENRY RIEGER ANGELES (UPI)—Basegreatest crowd, in spirit size, added today to the livgend of Roy Campanella. record crowd of 93,103 day night to see the homeDodgers play the world lon Yankees in an exhibigame—and to honor a playhost of his fans never saw outcome of the game, won the Yankees, 6-2, was of security importance for the Los fans, who waited more a year to pay their respects partially paralyzed Cama on his big benefit night. crowd was almost 7,000 mer than the previous basecord—86,288 set at the fifth of the 1948 Indian-Braves Series in Cleveland. "Will Never Forget" is something I will never for the rest of my life." Roy, after he was wheeled and base for the pre-game ony. The crowd stood as or-a spontaneous cheer that nearly three minutes as ly, tragically injured in a auto accident, was wheeled the field by former teamPewee Reese, now Dodgach. former Dodger catcher, times honored as the NaLeague's most valuable stage the game despite a considerable handicap in scheduling. The Dodgers played Thursday afternoon at San Francisco, beating the Giants, 2-1, and flew here for the exhibition. They faced an immediate return to San Francisco to complete the series there. Good Local Tracksters In CIF Prelim Event SAN DIEGO — Coach Bob Hager’s Anaheim Colonist track squad, which last week captured the Sunset League championship, will move on to the California Interscholastic Federation preliminaries tomorrow. Meet time is slated for 12:30 at Kearney High School in the Border City. Dodgers Battle Moaning Giants SAN FRANCISCO (UPI)—Gloom was king in the Giants' clubhouse as they prepared for tonight's game with the Los Angeles Dodgers and there was a good reason —The team is losing it's "sock In trade." "Guess we'll have to have some Kearney High is located at 7631 Wellington. Going to San Diego for the prelimits are those local gaspers who qualified in the Sunset finals. They are Bob McPhillips, Bill Smith, George Bragg, Gerry Woodward, Dan Shepard, Bill Crain, Denis Vollom, Ron Burt, Mickey Castrikone and the crack local re-lay team. McPhillips and Smith will work in the 100; they will come back for the 220; Bragg and Woodward will run in the 440; Shepard in the 880; Crain, the mile; Vollom and Burt, high jump and Castrikone broad- Dougers Battle Moaning Giants SAN FRANCISCO (UPI)—Gloom was king in the Giants' clubhouse as they prepared for tonight's game with the Los Angeles Dodgers and there was a good reason—the team is losing it's "sock in trade." "Guess we'll have to have some more batting practice and shake that hitting order around," manager Bill Rigney groaned Thursday after a 2-1 nipping by the Dodgers. "I'm thinking about going back to the platoon system, also. I'll get as many left-handed hitters in the order as possible when a right-hander is working and go with the right-handers when we face a southpaw." Which means that a solid facade of right-handed swingers was on tap for tonight's contest when the Dodgers' Danny McDevitt (1-0) faces Johnny Antonelli (3-2) in a clash of southpaws. Rigney also planned to have land check in this morning for some extra batting practice. Willie Pulls Boner The mystery man of the hour was Willie Mays, who faded vainly at a pitch that was high and outside during the eighth inning Thursday while Stan Williams was about to give him an intentional pass. Mays fouled out to catcher John Roseboro for his efforts. There were men on second and third and the count was three and nothing when Mays took his abortive swing. Then Willie Kirkland grounded out and the Giants' biggest threat of the day was dead. Rigney said he talked to Willie afterward but what he told his $80,000 star is unknown. However, the high-strung skipper had this to say to the press: "Willie wants to win so bad he can taste it. Sure he went for an awful pitch —up around the top of his hat some place. But he only was trying to help us win." And it was Mays who collected three of the six hits San Francisco got off Stan Williams. Willie tripled, doubled and singled before fouling out. Mays also scored the Giants' run in the fourth after ripping a three-bagger into the right field corner. Kirkland followed him by striking out. Orlando Cepeda walked, then Daryl Spencer hit a looper into shallow center which second baseman Charley Neal caught. Mays broke for the plate and was safely home as Neal's toss sailed a little high. Going to San Diego for the prelims are those local gaspers who qualified in the Sunset finals. They are Bob McPhillips, Bill Smith, George Bragg, Gerry Woodward, Dan Shepard, Bill Crain, Denis Vollom, Ron Burt, Mickey Castricone and the crack local relay team. McPhillips and Smith will work in the 100; they will come back for the 220; Bragg and Woodward will run in the 440; Shepard in the 880; Crain, mile; Vollom and Burt, high jump and Castricone, broad-jump. The Colonists are rated as only an outsider in the event as they will be racing against many of the top men in the Southern California area. Coach Hager states that he does not expect many men to go beyond the prelims as they "will be facing their toughest opposition of the year." He reported that the club has been working hard this week and it is hoped that they will be able to come through with a good effort so that they can show those in attendance that they were a real power in their Circuit. Following the prelims the semis will be held next week and then the finals will be held at Long Beach City College. Olmedo Meets Nagler In Tennis Championship LOS ANGELES (UPI)—Alex Olmedo, Davis Cup star from the University of Southern California, goes against Larry Nagler, North Hollywood, today in the quarterfinals of the 73rd annual Southern California Sectional Tennis Championships. Olmedo, top-seeded, advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-7, 6-4 win Thursday over John Lesch, San Diego, while Nagler beat Rudy Hernando, Modesto, 8 - 6, 6-3. Others who moved into the quarterfinals included: John Douglas, Santa Monica, who beat Norman Perry, UCLA, 6-1, 6-2; Mike Franks, UCLA, winner over Carl Eltzholtz, San Diego, and Allan Fox, UCLA, who upset Bob Perry, West Los Angeles. REDS OPTION PITCHER CINCINNATI, Ohio (UPI)—Mike Cueller, a lefthanded pitcher who worked a total of only four innings this year with the Cincinnati Reds, has been optioned to the Havana club in the International League, subject to 24-hour recall. Major League Standings United Press International National League W L Pct. GB waukee 12 7 .632 ... innati 12 9 .571 1 angeles 14 11 .560 1 frisco 12 10 .545 1½ sago 12 12 .500 2½ burgh 10 11 .476 3 adelphia 9 12 .429 4 louis 7 16 .304 7 Thursday's Results Angles 2 San Francisco 1 sbgh 5 Phil. 4 (10 inn., night) Louis 4 Chicago 3 (night) Only games scheduled. Friday's Probable Pitchers Philadelphia at Pittsburgh (ight)—Conley (0-0) vs. Witt (0-3) Cincinnati at Milwaukee (ight)—Lawrence (2-1) vs. Burke (5-0). Chicago at St. Louis (night)—Herson (2-1) vs. Blaylock (0-1). Los Angeles at San Francisco (ight)—McDevitt (1-0) vs. Antoi (3-2). American League W L Pct. GB cleveland 14 6 .700 attimore 13 9 .591 2 washington 13 11 .542 3 cicago 11 10 .524 3½ asas City 11 11 .500 4 v York 9 12 .429 5½ boston 9 11 .450 5 rott 6 16 .273 9 Thursday's Results roit 3 Boston 1 attimore 10 Wash. 1 (night) Only games scheduled. Friday's Probable Pitchers cleveland at Chicago (night)—Lish (3-0) vs Donovan (1-0). Kansas City at Detroit (night) herbert (1-2) vs. Mossi (1-1). boston at Baltimore (night)—ilvan (0-1) vs O'Dell (1-0). Only games scheduled. JUMPS TO CONCLUSION — Fremont Junior High's Merrie Richards is seen as she prepares to go through broadjump drill during physical education period. Merrie states that she is well pleased with the class and reports also that she looks forward to it each day. The Anaheim Union High School District realizes fully that it is vital for girls as well as boys to be afforded a strong program in the building of bodies for future health and a well-rounded personality. (Bulletin Photo)