anaheim-gazette 1949-02-17

By BOB FUNSETH Circular Catastrophe ... Next to a free meal ticket, the circular file is an editor's best friend. Without the former he wouldn't get 21 squares per week and sans the latter and he'd be buried amidst boiler plate when the five o'clock whistle blew. Boiler plate or canned stuff is the mimeographed dispatches that illiterate people pay press agents to write. It also has other equally colorful titles attached to it. The common grave for the bulk of this is the circular file. Unfortunately the good suffer with the bad and "live copy" sometimes gets the axe along with the canned. And when it does some unemployed newspaperman usually gets a job. This is but by way of introduction to a little tale of woe that is to be passed on—with hopes that all concerned will follow Lincoln's advice of, "with malice toward none." On Monday, February 7, Jeff Cravath was guest speaker at a joint luncheon meet my dinner but introduced his alma mama's coach. The popular coach hit a variety of subjects in his informal chat—talking about USC, the ND game, T-formation vs. single-wing, prospects of Pacific coast fotoball (good), prospects of USC football (OK) and prospects of some exceptional area high school students who could also play football applying for admission at SC. (?) Doctor John Truxaw was honored by Joe Thompson, Rotary prexy who announced that the doctor, come May, would have completed 28 years of perfect attendance. All in all, it was a good luncheon meeting and this faithful scribe returned to the office and proceeded to write a story from the notes duly gathered. On Friday the former USC center and the Rotarian prexy, Joe Thompson, were found pouring over the paper and when bright boy entered the sanctuary, they both came up with, "Where's the Cravath story?" Colonists Win Season’s Finale Over Downey; Garth Menges with 27 Buckets, Takes League Lead The Colonist’s rang down the curtain on the current basketball season with a 56-37 victory over the winless Downey five Wednesday afternoon at Downey. Garth Menges was hotter than a white-hot poker as he dumped in 27 points and went to the head of the high-scoring class by 17. His nearest rival is Bob Hopkins, Santa Ana forward, who will have to pass the 17 point mark in tomorrow night’s game at Newport if he hopes to catch the fleet Anaheim forward. It was the seventh win of the season for Coach Sammy Keith’s unpredictable five, who wound up in the number four slot, behind Huntington Beach, Newport and Santa Ana in the Sunset race. They dropped five games—two to the Sailors and one each to Huntington, Santa Ana and Orange. The locals were never headed in the season’s bow-out, leading 15-6 at the end of the first stanza, 28-16 at the half and maintaining a 34-29 third period edge. Raine, substitute forward for the losers poured in 17 points after playing his first game as “starter” for the not-a-winner Downey quintet. Bees Win; Enter Santa Monica Tourney Friday Coach John Wallin’s high-flying Bee squad are assured of at least a tie in the Sunset League after luncheon meeting and this faithful scribe returned to the office and proceeded to write a story from the notes duly gathered. On Friday the former USC center and the Rotarian prexy, Joe Thompson, were found pouring over the paper and when bright boy entered the sanctuary, they both came up with, “Where’s the Cravath story?” “In the paper,” was the glib reply. And then in a whisper, “Isn’t it?” It wasn’t. ‘Sheer Stupidity’ Caused 38 Hunter Deaths in ‘48 California’s record toll of 38 hunter deaths during 1948 caused by “rank carelessness and sheer stupidity,” according to Joseph S. Hunter, chief of the state bureau of game conservation. Commenting on the 89 hunting accidents, Hunter stated, “Fathers shot sons; sons shot fathers, brothers shot brothers; nephews shot uncles; and friend shot friend —not a record to be proud of.” Nine Deer Hunter Deaths Hunters revealed that deer and upland game hunting resulted in the most injuries. Nine deaths and 18 gunshot wounds were scored among deer hunters, while pheasant, quail, and rabbit hunters caused eight deaths and 21 non-fatal casualties. Loaded guns in automobiles took a toll of seven deaths, and hunters shooting in areas of limited visibility scored fatal wounds on four other persons and caused several non-fatal accidents. Bees Win; Enter Santa Monica Tourney Friday Coach John Wallin's high-flying Bee squad are assured of at least a tie in the Sunset League after dumping Downey 52-26, Wednesday afternoon in the final game of the season. Curtis Meade connected for 20 points and Gerald Thatcher scored 13 in the walk-away win. Moved up two days in order that Wallin's Winners will be able to enter the Santa Monica Invitational, the game gave the Beesters a chance to sharpen up their scoring sights. On Friday, the Bees journey to Santa Monica for the Lightweight Invitational tournament, sponsored by the Santa Monica high school and the city's junior chamber of commerce. The junior Colonist's are slated to meet St. Anthony's of Long Beach in their first game, Friday, at noon. The Tony's beat the Bees here in a pre-season tournament and then went on to beat Huntington Beach in the finals. Teams participating in the tournament include: Santa Monica, Beaumont, Torrance, Palo Verde, Redondo, Atascadero, John Burroughs, Hoover Glendale, Beverly Hills, Jordan Long Beach, Inglewood, Lompoc, Chino, and Ventura. IT'S A BOY! A baby son weighing seven pounds and nine ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Follman, P. O. Box 670, Anaheim, Friday at St. Joseph hospital. The Gazette Is Your Home Paper Hunters revealed that deer and upland game hunting resulted in the most injuries. Nine deaths and 18 gunshot wounds were scored among deer hunters, while pheasant, quail, and rabbit hunters caused eight deaths and 21 non-fatal casualties. Loaded guns in automobiles took a toll of seven deaths, and hunters shooting in areas of limited visibility scored fatal wounds on four other persons and caused several non-fatal accidents. Kills Brother—Shoots Self One hunter, ensconced in a sleeping bag was shot through the shoulder by a fellow hunter. Two men sustained fatal injuries when they fell over cliffs while chasing wounded bucks. A third such accident resulted in serious injuries to another hunter. One man shot his brother and committed suicide during a fit of remorse. The freak accident of the year occurred when a sleeping deer hunter awakened in his car after hearing his alarm clock. He upset the clock; the clock hit the trigger of his rifle; the bullet penetrated a spare gasoline can; an explosion resulted and the hunter burned to death. MODEL RAILROAD SOCIETY MEETS Membership is being stressed by members of the Anaheim Model Railroad Society who met at the Albert M. Cranston home, 206 South Rose street, Monday evening. All those interested in obtaining additional information concerning the organization may call secretary-treasurer Eugene Cranston, Anaheim 4561. NEW DAUGHTER A baby daughter was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bittner, 536 South Ohio street, Anaheim, Monday at St. Joseph hospital. The tiny miss tipped the scales at six pounds and 11 ounces. State's Quail Breeds Hard-By Snow storms and recent heavy rains throughout the state. California's quail population is far badly, especially in the eastern section of the county, according to the division of the game. The activities of the agency, sportsmen's groups, farmers to provide food and necessities, California wild-gard-hit. Outlook Discouraging Ok for quail in northeastern California is discouraging with reported in poor condition. Has been totally supplied by biologists, wardens, and residents.. Plans are already made day for restocking the brood when warm weather arrives. Glading, assistant chief of deau of game conservation, said there was no need providing deer food at this time. The animals will concentrate feeding stations and over-natural food supplies in areas. Of salt has forced some to concentrate on highways and thoroughfares. Highway have strewn salt to dissipate and ice and railroad tracks present license fee for a hunting license issued to residents," he said. "All I am trying to do is protect California sportsmen from the out-of-state people who contribute nothing towards our conservation program and yet make excessive charges to Californians who want to hunt in their home states." 3,000 Non-Resident Hunters The state division of fish and game reported that more than 3000 non-residents hunted in California last year. Most of these, according to H. R. Dunbar, chief of the fish and game license division, are from Nevada and Oregon. Oregon charges non-resident hunters $25 for a license while Nevada charges $10. However, Nevada makes a charge of $25 for a deer tag while California charges only $1. Davis claims Nevada made their non-resident hunting license fee small because of California's reciprocal law "but they take it out on us by making an excessive charge for the deer tag because we have no differential charge on our deer tags between residents and non-residents." He said that Nevada also requires a non-resident to secure permission from the game commissioner in the county in which the hunting will be done. "And they limit the number of non-residents who may hunt each day to such a small number that only a few non-residents ever get to hunt in that state," he asserted. For this reason Davis said he is sponsoring a bill which would permit county boards of supervisors to regulate the number of non-resident hunters who may hunt in their respective counties. Cost per Liberated Game Bird Is $2.65 Cost per liberated game bird in the southern California area, which includes Orange county, during the past year was $2.65 as compared to a state average of $2.247, according to the state division of fish and game. In a report on expenditures and production for the year 1948, game farms said 75,787 Chinese and Mongolian pheasantsts, 1,793 chukar, 1,117 valley quail, 106 reeves, and 81 turkeys had been liberated for a total of 78,884 game birds. At the average cost this represented an expenditure of $177,278 with the costs per bird ranging from $1.57 in the San Joaquin valley area to $2.65 in southern California. The ratio of liberations as compared to hatchings was good, the division said. Chinese and Mongolian pheasant hatchings totaled 116,805; chukar partridges 2,405; valley quail 3,076; reeves pheasants 471; and wild stock turkeys 217. Work Continues on City Rifle Range More than a dozen rifle enthusiasts turned out last Sunday to help improve the city's rifle range and indications are that they will continue to work until the $2000 project is completed. Target holders for 16 stations on the 50 yard ranges were completed by one group of carpenters. Hugh Lowell with his jeep, leveled the bed of the range and smoothed the area in preparation for a final raking by hand. Another group raised the firing point area out 15 inches for the 16 stations on the 50 yard range. Although plenty of sore muscles were reported by the riflemen Fish and Game Commission Prexy Assures 'Equality' With the promise that all selections of California will receive equal attention in fish and game matters during 1949, William Silva, Modesto sportsman, has taken over his new duties as president of the Fish and Game Commission. He was elected to succeed commissioner Harvey E. Hastain Brawley. "TheThese are difficult times in management of California's fish and wildlife resources," Silva said. "Past president Hastain serves much credit for ably guiding the commission in the decisions of 1948." The new commission presides automatically becomes a member of the Wildlife Conservation board and the Pacific Marine Fishery commission. Silva was appointed to commission by Governor E Warren in March, 1946. He is member of the Old Fisherman club, the Turlock Sportman's club, the La Grange Sportsman's club and the Associated Sportsmen. Leavitt Ford's Garden Grove Win in City BB Leavitt Ford's tightened grip on the top rung of the C Basketball league race with easy win over the Knights of Clumbus, Wednesday night, 58- "Jackson" Witherow scored points and held the K of C at Ralph Mendoza to 4 points. Hoever Stringer, K of C center, was unchecked and connected for points. Garden Grove Deer Feeding OK long said there was no need providing deer food at this time the animals will concentrate feeding stations and over-natural food supplies in areas. Of salt has forced some to concentrate on highways and thoroughfares. Highway have strewn salt to dissipate and ice and railroad tracks been sprinkled with salt strippings from railroad cars, giving a supply for salt hunter. Fish and game division has distributing salt blocks in numerous areas for several men an attempt to keep the fish from concentrating on distribution routes. Age $50 License Out-of-State Game Hunters increase in the fee for non-big game hunting licenses located by assemblyman T. Davis of Portola. For the terms of a measure used by Davis, out-of-state hunters, including deer would be required to license fee of $50. Present out-of-state hunters urged a general hunting license on the basis of what some state would charge a civilian to hunt in that state. Minimum license fee however Most states, according to charge a higher fee for non-hunters. Residents Reap Benefits said he believed it was fair to collect more from residents "since California contribute tax money for conservation of game while residents reap the benefit tax money without making substantial contributions." Portola assemblyman ex-that an erroneous report effect that the $50 charge made to residents had him a deluge of criticism. bill does not increase the non-residents who may hunt each day to such a small number that only a few non-residents ever get to hunt in that state," he asserted. For this reason Davis said he is sponsoring a bill which would permit county boards of supervisors to regulate the number of non-resident hunters who may hunt in their respective counties. Ike Casters Enter Long Beach Tourney The Anaheim Ikes Casting club will participate in the Long Beach Casters' annual mid-winter tournament this Saturday and Sunday at the Beach city. Last Sunday the local casters journeyed to Long Beach to participate in the quarterly tournament by mail with the 12 clubs in the Western Association of Angling and Casting clubs. The % accuracy team posted a score of 466 out of a possible 500 to place second in the team event. To date this is the highest score made by the locals in the team shoot, members of which had an average of better than 93. The group hopes to give good account in the coming mid-winter tourney and in the Western tournament here in June. Other teams casting Sunday scored as follows: Long Beach Casting club, 475; Rancho Rod and Gun club of Santa Monica, 457; and Long Beach Women's Casting club, 437. Scores of Anaheim casters are as follows: % accuracy team—Roy Mabee, 95; Bob Hoskins, 96; Dick Hoskins, 92; Arch Henry, 88; Clint Flynn 95. Wet Fly—Roy Mabee, 100; Clint Flynn, 99; Bob Hoskins, 98. Dry Fly—Roy Mabee, 96; Clint Flynn, 96. % Ounce Accuracy—Roy Mabee, 91; Clint Flynn, 90; Bob Hoskins, 85; Dick Hoskins, 90; Bill Ferris, 79; Arch Kavanaugh, 82; Arch Henry, 88; N. H. Allcock, 80. % Ounce Accuracy—Mabee, 95; Flynn, 93; Bob Hoskins, 91; Dick Hoskins, 88; Ferris, 84; Kavanaugh, 62; Henry, 91; Allcock, 86 and Jim Rymer, 82. 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