anaheim-gazette 1946-02-28

Thursday, February 28, 1946 Win Free Tickets to the Games... BROWNS FACE PIRATE Anaheim’s First All-Big-League Game Bound to be Real Thriller Local baseball fans are bound to see a lot of big-league strategy at La Palma park Sunday, when Frankie Frisch barges down from the wilds of the “San Berdoo” high hills, to lock horns with Luke Sewell’s Brownie huskies on their “home grounds.” That the game will be for blood is assured by the fact that the two will have met the previous day at Los Angeles. Barring one of those rare tie games, somebody will have been the loser, and that “somebody” will be out to vindicate themselves before their hometown newspaper correspondents, who will be there to ascertain, for the loyal rooters back home, just what is wrong with the team. Of course, none of the lads will be in mid-season form, and there probably will not be exactly the same brand of baseball on display that one would see from the same teams back east, say, next July or August. But it’s a cinch that the hitting and fielding; the pitching and gang. The former Giant star and Cardinal manager has declared he solved the secret of success when he stepped off in the desert for a little advance sunning of his pitching staff, before he brought them into San Bernardino for spring training. The Browns will see how right he is to treat it as an accident. Somewhat ruffled, Menke fered to bet $5000 he could again. The wager was accented and again Mattoon came on the long end. He, with a Pana, Ill., in ment dealer named Woolf formed the old Two-Eye lea comprising towns in Illinois Iowa. It became the Three when Indiana entries were cepted. Earl Menke recalls that member of the first team represented Mattoon later the big leagues, with excee of Woolford, who served as ity player, and a shortstop n Murphy, also an “old head,” doubled as trainer. Among was Ray Brashier, outfielder, now operates Dinty Moore’s in Los Angeles, and who went up with Pittsburgh Menke recalls. “Dummy” Taylor, famed pitcher with the Giants later, was dis the loser, and that "somebody" will be out to vindicate themselves before their hometown newspaper correspondents, who will be there to ascertain, for the loyal rooters back home, just what is wrong with the team. Of course, none of the lads will be in mid-season form, and there probably will not be exactly the same brand of baseball on display that one would see from the same teams back east, say, next July or August. But it's a cinch that the hitting and fielding; the pitching and base-running will look mighty good to a lot of us who won't be back east, come July or August—who never have been, for that matter. It will be big-league baseball, and the game in Los Angeles will make for an even better game, from the spectator's standpoint, than otherwise might be expected. Sewell is confident that his charges are ready for their first tests Saturday and Sunday. “This Anaheim sunshine has done wonders in awakening sluggish circulation,” he declares, with enthusiasm. “Back home, this would be mid-June, at least.” Frisch is almost equally as enthusiastic about condition of his gang. The former Giant star and Cardinal manager has declared he solved the secret of success when he stepped off in the desert for a little advance sunning of his pitching staff, before he brought them into San Bernardino for spring training. The Browns will see how right he is about that. ‘Hot Stove’ Fuel: 3-Eye Entry Beat Browns for $5000 The fact the Browns are in town caused Earl Menke, who sold his Parker House cafe last week, to do a little reminiscing about how his father, F. M. Menke, co-founder of the Three-Eye league, more than a half-century ago, beat the St. Louis Browns of that ray and took down a $5000 wager. It seems the senior Menke’s Mattoon, Ill., team trimmed the Browns in an exhibition game. The St. Louis newspapers chose represented Mattoon later the big leagues, with excee of Woolford, who served as city player, and a shortstop Murphy, also an “old head,” doubled as trainer. Among was Ray Brashier, outfielder, now operates Dinty Moore’s in Los Angeles, and who went up with Pittsburgh Menke recalls. “Dummy” Taylor, famed pitcher with the Giants later, was disered by the elder Menke, v Taylor was pitching for a c and-dumb school nine at Mattoon infielder na Bennett later was captain of Browns team, Menke says; pitcher named Wicker went to White Sox; and catchers na McGuire and Jack Wilkinson, Del Howard, first baseman, later played in the big leap but Menke cannot recall which teams. More than 3,000,000 moved overseas through the York Post of Embarkation du World War II. Iron was taken from New Y and Pennsylvania mines as e as 1710. Pitch that Ball! Anaheim Plant ... 2212 Patt and Com WAREHOUSES... LOS ANGELES... SEATTLE... SA ANAHEIM GAZETTE BASEBALL SECTION the Games ... Contest Rules Included in This Section THE PIRATES HERE SUNDAY Great it as an accident. Somewhat ruffled, Menke off-duty to bet $5000 he could do it. The wager was accepted, again Mattoon came off on long end. Me, with a Pana, Ill., imple-mented dealer named Woolford, added the old Two-Eye league, prising towns in Illinois and Indiana. It became the Three-Eye team in Indiana entries were acceded. Mr Menke recalls that every member of the first team that presented Mattoon later made big leagues, with exception Woolford, who served as utili-layer, and a shortstop named Phy, also an "old head," who led as trainer. Among them Ray Brashier, outfielder, who operates Dinty Moore's cafe Los Angeles, and who later up with Pittsburgh, as like recalls. "ummy" Taylor, famed pitcher the Giants later, was discover-ly by the elder Menke while Rotarians Enjoy Baseball Program Charley DeWitt, business manager of the St. Louis Browns, principal speaker at the weekly luncheon of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday, entertained with inside stories of baseball, such as usually are gained only from behind the closed doors of club-house and business office. In the same genuine spirit of friendliness which has gained him a host of friends among Anaheimers in the brief space of time since the Browns arrived here only a week ago, DeWitt expressed the Browns' appreciation of facilities and hospitalities extended to the visitors. "Your city and your people may rest assured that the Browns will leave here—when it becomes necessary for thtm to leave—with feelings that will be of benefit to your community," he declared. Lloyd McMasters, member of the sports staff of the St. Louis Browns, No Reservations For Sunday Game Continued from Page 1 house have hung a new nickname on Pitcher Shirley—but one close-up of "Tex" has convinced us that we'd be "carrying too much weight for age," if we followed out their suggestion to print it. A bevy of beauties "a la Hollywood" added the well-known California touch" to activities Friday, when Luke Sewell turned news cameramen loose on his charges. After the usual stereotyped shots of the players lined up, doing setting-up exercises, running, throwing, fielding, batting, etc., Ross Lee Laird dumped a supply of Frank Belmont's Valencias onto the close-cropped turf of La Palma park. The big leaguers lined up and faced, at close range, a bombardment of the citrus product that has made Orange county famous. Erratic aim of some of the fair smack him on the beezer claims it came near illegal pitch and producesange with lipstick on it; port his claim. Power behind a swing duces a homer, an ext-bingle or a single—yea, malinged easy infield or impressed on spectators; the picture-taking center Friday. Lazily swinging at bat, Glenn McQuillen bids couple of dozen choice or "smithereens," as they lobbed at him. He was forced to retire order, however, when his mates "ganged up" on he heaved at least that nut him simultaneously, in or centrated barrage. The orange deal was al-that is, for everybody Groundkeeper Vic Ruedy; ing up the muss afterw anything but fun. Mattoon later made big leagues, with exception Woolford, who served as utili-layer, and a shortstop named Rhy, also an "old head," who led as trainer. Among them Ray Brashier, outfielder, who operates Dinty Moore's cafe Los Angeles, and who later up with Pittsburgh, as like recalls. "Dummy" Taylor, famed pitcher the Giants later, was discovered by the elder Menke, while Nor was pitching for a deaf-dumb school nine at Mattoon. Mattoon infielder named Sett later was captain of the team, Menke says; a former Wicker went to the Sox; and catchers named Quire and Jack Wilkinson, and Howard, first baseman, also played in the big leagues, Menke cannot recall with teams. More than 3,000,000 troops and overseas through the New Post of Embarkation during War II. was taken from New York Pennsylvania mines as early 1910. WINNERS Names of lucky winners of free tickets to the Browne-Pirate baseball game next Sunday, through last week's Gazette contest, are: Madelyn Vincent (Jackson Drug Co.) Chauncey Woodrome (Towne Toggery). Richard Berg (student). Sewell turned news cameramen loose on his charges. After the usual stereotyped shots of the players lined up, doing setting-up exercises, running, throwing, fielding, batting, etc., Ross Lee Laird dumped a supply of Frank Belmont's Valencias onto the close-cropped turf of La Palma park. The big leaguers lined up and faced, at close range, a bombardment of the citrus product that has made Orange county famous. Erratic aim of some of the fair "pitchers" placed various players in the position of a target being pin-point bombed. One of the girls threw such a mean "high hard un" that Bill DeWitt is rumored to have offered her a contract. Frank Biscan was charged with his first error of the training season. One of the damsels uncorked one with "whiskers" on it. It got past Frank's glove, to "smithereens," as they lobbed at him. He was forced to retire order, however, when he mates "ganged up" on he heaved at least that nu him simultaneously, in centrated barrage. The orange deal was al—that is, for everybody Groundkeeper Vic Ruedy. ing up the muss afterw anything but fun. Two of the three daily newspapers have correspondents here cover Browns' spring training. The other is expected to sports editor, to arrive the end. He is Sid Keener Star-Times. Lloyd McMasters of the Dispatch has been much dence around the park s middle of last week. ..."got a date with the Browns! No kiddin', boys—come up and join me in a glass ORANGE JUIC —"you Frank 2 Patt and Commercial Streets SEATTLE...SAN FRANCISCO St. Louis Browns' Exhibition Games 3 Sunday ...Browns vs. Pittsburgh ...Anaheim 4 Monday ... 5 Tuesday ... 6 Wednesday...Browns vs. Pittsburgh ...Anaheim 7 Thursday ...Browns vs. Seattle ...Anaheim 8 Friday ...Browns vs. Pittsburgh ...San Bernardino 9 Saturday ...Browns vs. Hollywood ...Hollywood 10 Sunday ...Browns vs. Hollywood ...Hollywood 11 Monday ...Browns vs. Seattle ...San Fernando 12 Tuesday ...Browns vs. White Sox ...Pasadena 13 Wednesday...Browns vs. Cubs ...Los Angeles 14 Thursday ...Browns vs. Cubs ...Los Angeles 15 Friday ...Browns vs. Pittsburgh ...Hollywood 16 Saturday ...Browns vs. Pittsburgh ...Hollywood 17 Sunday ... 18 Monday ...Browns vs. Pittsburgh ...Los Angeles 19 Tuesday ...Browns vs. Cubs "B" Team ...Anaheim 19 Tuesday ...Browns vs. White Sox ...Anaheim 20 Wednesday... 21 Thursday ...Browns vs. Cubs ...Los Angeles 22 Friday ...Browns vs. Cubs ...Los Angeles 23 Saturday ...Browns vs. Cubs ...Los Angeles 24 Sunday ... 25 Monday ...Browns vs. Cubs ...Anaheim 26 Tuesday ...Browns vs. Hollywood ...Hollywood smithereens," as they were robbed at him. He was forced to retire in short order, however, when his teammates "ganged up" on him and beaved at least that number at him simultaneously, in one concentrated barrage. The orange deal was all in fun—that is, for everybody but Groundkeeper Vic Ruedy. Cleaning up the muss afterward was anything but fun. Two of the three St. Louis daily newspapers have special correspondents here covering the Browns' spring training camp. The other is expected to send its sports editor, to arrive this weekend. He is Sid Keener of the Star-Times. Lloyd McMasters of the Post-Dispatch has been much in evidence around the park since the middle of last week. However, Glen L. Waller, veteran member of the Globe-Democrat sports staff, is laid up in bed at the Pickwick with—believe it or not—a cold. His case is declared unique in medical annals of Southern California. A conference of best medical minds of the area, after thorough study, is said to have identified the germ as that of the dread “coldus-missouriana.” There is no doubt, they aver, that it was imported, probably entering California when Waller crossed the state line without examination; such as is required of agricultural products. Had such action been taken in Waller's case, it is possible that the germ would have been detected and its entry into the Sunny Southland averted. not a date the Browns! and join me in a glass of golden ORANGE JUICE —"you bring the squeezer" Frank Belmont's GRANADA PACKING HOUSE 126 North Atchison — Anaheim