anaheim-gazette 1950-05-29

Tight Race in Store for 500-Mile Mix Tomorrow By DALE BURGESS INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Nobody is likely to run away from the field—as Jules Goux did in 1913—in tomorrow's 500-mile automobile race at the Indianapolis motor speedway. The cars are too much alike. Time trials that ended yesterday produced the best-balanced, fastest lineup of the 34 Memorial day sweepstakes. The 33 cars averaged 131.045 miles an hour, compared with last year's previous record of 128.361. The field matches 17 veteran speedway drivers against 10 first-time starters and six who were initiated to the grind last year. The dean of the lineup is Mauri Rose of South Bend, Ind., starting for the 14th time and hoping to become the first four-time winner. The youngest is Jerry Hoyt, of Indianapolis, 21 years old and dreaming of becoming another beardless sensation like Louie Meyer in 1928, Jimmy Murphy in 1922 or Frank Locflhart in 1926. Mechanically, the contest will send 32 four-cylinder cars against a lone six-cylinder Diesel to be driven by Jimmy Jackson of Desert Hot Springs, Calif. All will be conventional rear-drive racers except Rose's Howard Keck Special and the Blue Crown Specials to be driven by Bill Holland of Reading, Pa., the 1949 winner, and Tony Bettenhausen of Tinley Park, Ill. Southland Preps Hog State Honors SACRAMENTO (AP)—Southern California dominated the California prep track scene today in a smashing victory by Jefferson high, Los Angeles, in the 32nd annual California interscholastic federation track and field meet Saturday. Smooth running Lang Stanley set the pace for the victors by racing a 1:53.9 880 yard run which was five-tenths of a second faster than the national interscholastic record set by Ross Bush of Sunset high, Dallas, Texas, 17 years ago. Jefferson, grabbing five of 13 first places, piled up 40 points—itself a record for the meet. Glendale was not with 13 followed by these: Los Angeles' Jordan, 12, Lemore 9½, San Diego 8, Wilson of Long Beach 7½ and El Monte 6. In all, the crowd of 7500 saw five meet records fall, one tied, one national record bettered and one tied. Glendale's Steve Turner copped the individual spotlight by scoring 14 of his team's points. He won the 120 yard high hurdles in 14.2 Young Spikes Set Pair of New Standards Two records were broken and one was near-missed Friday afternoon as 150 Anaheim elementary schoolers invaded the high school oval for the 11th annual Elementary School Track and Field meet. Carlos Compise, Broadway trackster, hung up one new mark in the senior running broad jump when he leaped 14'11" to eclipse the old record of 14'10" set by Frank Fregosa in 1948. Later, he came within half an inch of Paul Salazar's high jump record as he cleared 4'5" to nab the blue ribbon for that event. The junior hop-step and jump (Continued on page 5) ANAHEIM TRUCK & TRANSFER CO. MOVING - STORAGE General Trucking PHONE 2123— 505 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT WRITE IN and VOTE FOR WEAVER MISSES Anaheim’s Larry Weaver, entered in the broad jump at Sacramento, finished out of the money last Saturday. The Colonist flyer was unavailable at presstime today, but judging from the meet results he had a bad day at the capitol city. Fifth place was annexed by a Sacramento boy with a leap of 22 feet, one half inch. Weaver’s last public appearance prior to the State whiting saw him go 22 feet, 5 inches to win the trip to Sacramento. Competition for initial broad-jump spots was hot. Jefferson's Johnson took the event with a 24 feet and 2¼ inch effort. He was followed by Steve Turner, Glendale, 24 feet, ⅗ inches; Houston, Jordan, 23 feet, 5⅝ inches; and Scot, Jefferson, 23 feet, 3⅓ inches. to tie the national mark and better the state standard, took second in the broadump. His leap of 24 feet ⅗ inches was better than the state meet record but Bill Johnson of Jefferson jumped to 24 feet 2¼ inches to win the event. Turner also ran the anchor for his 880 yard relay team which finished second but it was disqualified for an illegal baton pass. Ron Bauer of George Washington high, San Francisco, copped the mile run in 4:23.7 to set a new meet record. Napa high’s Sherman Miller won the 440 in 48.8. Jefferson’s other firsts were turned in by Gary Green in the 100 yard dash and the 880 yard relay. Grunion Due Thursday Night SANTA MONICA (UP)—Those first places, piled up 40 points—itself a record for the meet. Glendale was not with 13 followed by these: Los Angeles’ Jordan, 12, Lemore 9½, San Diego 8, Wilson of Long Beach 7½ and El Monte 6. In all, the crowd of 7500 saw five meet records fall, one tied, one national record bettered and one tied. Glendale’s Steve Turner coped the individual spotlight by scoring 14 of his team’s points. He won the 120 yard high hurdles in 14.2 seconds for a new state meet record, took the 160 yard low hurdles. SHINING UP—Mary W mother, Mrs. Alma Hunt pearance on the diamond Bush League Girl to T Once upon a time, there weren’t enough boys up a softball team at a small grade school. So a little b named Mary Whitney of her friends went out ball. To the surprise of manyULARLY the boys, the pretty well in its local ments. That was some time ago. Today, after 10 or 12 yea a lot of softball, Mary now a senior at Anaheim school, holds down the fin catcher’s post with the Park Lynx and in such seems destined for big women’s amateur softballs. An interview with Marsh home, 915 W. Cypress street yield you much more than hunch that the sturdy b will turn 18 when she g from AUHS on June crackerjack on the ball Direct queries usually no of other Lynx players, on a discussion of the weather Coach Tells So, to find out that “doesn’t take a back seat one in the league,” that “one of the most promi VOTE FOR Fred R. (Pop) DUKES FOR Constable ANAHEIM TOWNSHIP QUALIFIED By Experience ACTIVE In Community, Youth and Veteran Affairs RESIDENT Anaheim Township 28 YEARS Napa high's Sherman Miller won the 440 in 48.8. Jeffersons' other firsts were turned in by Gary Green in the 100 yard dash and the 880 yard relay. Grunion Due Thursday Night SANTA MONICA (UP)—Those little grunion, which have been going about their mating unmo-lested, will start having interference again Thursday. Since the initial run of the season in March, state law has banned capture of the tasty little fish when they come ashore to lay their eggs. But for four nights beginning Thursday, it will be legal to scoop them up and turn them into breakfast. The first run starts at the turn of the tide, about 9:30 p.m. Friday's run will begin about 10 p.m., Saturday's, 11 p.m. and Sunday's about midnight. Each run lasts about an hour. Coach Tells So, to find out that "doesn't take a back seat one in the league," than "one of the most promising softballers in this area," to talk to Lynx coach Wheeler of Fullerton. Doug makes no bones an enthusiasm for his number backstop. "Mary has all the nature and baseball sense, plus love of the game, that requisites for a great play says, adding that the on his catcher lacks is expoThen he points out drawback is minimized ably by the speed with which learns. "I've had to tell of things," he says, "but" Cost of the Office of County Superintendent of Schools HAS INCREASED 400% in five years This clearly indicates it is time to change an elect an experienced educator WITH BUSINESS TRAINING. VOTE FOR JOHN H. McCOY Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools "In School Work 20 Years." SPORTS Page 4 Anaheim Gazette, Monday, May 29, 1950 SHARPSHOOTERS bolt checked by Ma association at the n dedicated yesterday. fornia Small Eore a Club. Gladys took to en's aggregate score SHINING UP—Mary Whitney, catcher for the Buena Park Lynx, holds working shoe while her mother, Mrs. Alma Hudson, applies polish. Mrs. Hudson insists that her daughter put in a good appearance on the diamond, which Mary usually does, clean shoes or no. (Gazette Photo by Bradley) Bush League Beginning Boosts Anaheim Girl to Top Spot with Lynx Ballers Once upon a time, in Kansas, there weren't enough boys to make up a softball team at a small rural grade school. So a little blond girl named Mary Whitney and some of her friends went out for baseball. To the surprise of many, particularly the boys, the team did pretty well in its local engagements. That was some time ago. Today, after 10 or 12 years and a lot of softball, Mary Whitney, now a senior at Anaheim high school, holds down the first string catcher's post with the Buena Park Lynx and in such capacity seems destined for big things in women's amateur softball activities. An interview with Mary, at her home, 915 W. Cypress street, won't yield you much more than a strong hunch that the sturdy blond who will turn 18 when she graduates from AUHS on June 15, is a crackerjack on the ball diamond. Direct queries usually net praises of other Lynx players, or perhaps a discussion of the weather. Coach Tells So, to find out that Mary "doesn't take a back seat to anyone in the league," that she is "one of the most promising girls had to tell her once—she never forgets." "There are a lot of experienced, top-notch catchers in the league, but I wouldn't trade Mary for any of them." Then Doug sums up, "Mary has all the natural attributes it takes. From what I've seen during the past two years, she is going to be one of the greatest girl softball players in the country." Interest In Game Mary will at least attest to her interest in the game. Much taken with sports of all kinds, she is particularly devoted to softball. She welcomes each game on the Lynx' heavy schedule. The team takes to the field anywhere from two to five times a week and the comely catcher's only criticism is that it doesn't happen more often. She's looking forward to July of this year when the Lynx are scheduled for 24 games. On the dainty art of catching, Mary has some telling slants. One of her biggest joys is to chop off some base runner who tries to steal second. "You can hold down stealing if you throw some fast ones down to second—just to show the runner came to Anaheim when she was 13. At Fremont school her athletic inclinations began to show and by the time she got ready for AUHS, she had picked up a number of sporting honors. Full Measure At high school, she took full measure of the athletic offering, participating in hockey, volleyball, swimming, tennis and softball. Since joining the Lynx she's had to forsake high school baseball because of a school ruling. Mary gained her present Lynx berth via the club's farm team, the Kittens. She played 10 or 12 games with the latter outfit and then joined the big league bunch (Continued on Page 5) BASEBALL STANDINGS By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League W L Pet GBL San Diego ... 38 24 .613 — Hollywood ... 35 25 .583 2 Oakland ... 31 27 .534 5 Portland ... 30 29 .508 6% Los Angeles ... 32 31 .508 6% San Francisco ... 30 31 .492 7% Seattle ... 23 36 .390 13% Sacramento ... 23 39 .371 15 Games Yesterday Coach Tells So, to find out that Mary "doesn't take a back seat to anyone in the league," that she is "one of the most promising girl softballers in this area," you have to talk to Lynx coach Doug Wheeler of Fullerton. Doug makes no bones about his enthusiasm for his number one backstop. "Mary has all the natural ability and baseball sense, plus genuine love of the game, that are prerequisites for a great player," he says, adding that the only thing his catcher lacks is experience. Then he points out that this drawback is minimized considerably by the speed with which she learns. "I've had to tell her a lot of things," he says, "but I've only Cost of the Office of Superintendent of Schools AS INCREASED 400% in five years is time to change and creator WITH BUSINESS H. McCOY Superintendent of Schools ark 20 Years" Modesty prevails again when it comes to a discussion of high school activities. Right now, Mary is rounding out her term as president of the Girls' Athletic Association. She has also served as secretary of girls' athletics, a cabinet position. Last week she was designated as the third highest senior girl at the service points banquet. Mary is a member of the Colonist Coeds service club and has served as a council member of the Tri-Hi-Y. She is active in the high school Spanish and Commercial clubs. An indisputable argument for the premise that athletics and studies do mix, she is a six semester Gold Seal Bearer. As for favorite subjects, she hasn't any—she likes them all. However, in a pinch, athletics get the nod, or more specifically, recreation direction. Born in Kansas City; Mary spent her early years on a farm in Kansas. There she attended the two-room country school where she got her baseball start. She comely catcher's only criticism is that it doesn't happen more often. She's looking forward to July of this year when the Lynx are scheduled for 24 games. On the dainty art of catching, Mary has some telling slants. One of her biggest joys is to chop off some base runner who tries to steal second. "You can hold down stealing if you throw some fast ones down to second—just to show the runner you can do it," she says. "I always try to throw a couple down when there is a runner on first. "And yet, sometimes it makes me nervous when they don't try to steal." At which point, it might be well to insert Coach Wheeler's remark that "Mary has one of the strongest throwing arms in the business." High School! Modesty prevails again when it comes to a discussion of high school activities. Right now, Mary is rounding out her term as president of the Girls' Athletic Association. She has also served as secretary of girls' athletics, a cabinet position. Last week she was designated as the third highest senior girl at the service points banquet. Mary is a member of the Colonist Coeds service club and has served as a council member of the Tri-Hi-Y. She is active in the high school Spanish and Commercial clubs. An indisputable argument for the premise that athletics and studies do mix, she is a six semester Gold Seal Bearer. As for favorite subjects, she hasn't any—she likes them all. However, in a pinch, athletics get the nod, or more specifically, recreation direction. Born in Kansas City; Mary spent her early years on a farm in Kansas. There she attended the two-room country school where she got her baseball start. She comely catcher's only criticism is that it doesn't happen more often. She's looking forward to July of this year when the Lynx are scheduled for 24 games. On the dainty art of catching, Mary has some telling slants. One of her biggest joys is to chop off some base runner who tries to steal second. "You can hold down stealing if you throw some fast ones down to second—just to show the runner you can do it," she says. "I always try to throw a couple down when there is a runner on first. "And yet, sometimes it makes me nervous when they don't try to steal." At which point, it might be well to insert Coach Wheeler's remark that "Mary has one of the strongest throwing arms in the business." High School! Modesty prevails again when it comes to a discussion of high school activities. Right now, Mary is rounding out her term as president of the Girls' Athletic Association. She has also served as secretary of girls' athletics, a cabinet position. Last week she was designated as the third highest senior girl at the service points banquet. Mary is a member of the Colonist Coeds service club and has served as a council member of the Tri-Hi-Y. She is active in the high school Spanish and Commercial clubs. An indisputable argument for the premise that athletics and studies do mix, she is a six semester Gold Seal Bearer. As for favorite subjects, she hasn't any—she likes them all. However, in a pinch, athletics get the nod, or more specifically, recreation direction. Born in Kansas City; Mary spent her early years on a farm in Kansas. There she attended the two-room country school where she got her baseball start. She comely catcher's only criticism is that it doesn't happen more often. She's looking forward to July of this year when the Lynx are scheduled for 24 games. On the dainty art of catching, Mary has some telling slants. One of her biggest joys is to chop off some base runner who tries to steal second. "You can hold down stealing if you throw some fast ones down to second—just to show the runner you can do it," she says. "I always try to throw a couple down when there is a runner on first. "And yet, sometimes it makes me nervous when they don't try to steal." At which point, it might be well to insert Coach Wheeler's remark that "Mary has one of the strongest throwing arms in the business." High School! Modesty prevails again when it comes to a discussion of high school activities. Right now, Mary is rounding out her term as president of the Girls' Athletic Association. She has also served as secretary of girls' athletics, a cabinet position. Last week she was designated as the third highest senior girl at the service points banquet. Mary is a member of the Colonist Coeds service club and has served as a council member of the Tri-Hi-Y. She is active in the high school Spanish and Commercial clubs. An indisputable argument for the premise that athletics and studies do mix, she is a six semester Gold Seal Bearer. As for favorite subjects, she hasn't any—she likes them all. However, in a pinch, athletics get the nod, or more specifically, recreation direction. Born in Kansas City; Mary spent her early years on a farm in Kansas. There she attended the two-room country school where she got her baseball start. She comely catcher's only criticism is that it doesn't happen more often. She's looking forward to July of this year when the Lynx are scheduled for 24 games. On the dainty art of catching, Mary has some telling slants. One of her biggest joys is to chop off some base runner who tries to steal second. "You can hold down stealing if you throw some fast ones down to second—just to show the runner you can do it," she says. "I always try to throw a couple down when there is a runner on first. "And yet, sometimes it makes me nervous when they don't try to steal." At which point, it might be well to insert Coach Wheeler's remark that "Mary has one of the strongest throwing arms in the business." High School! Modesty prevails again when it comes to a discussion of high school activities. Right now, Mary is rounding out her term as president of the Girls' Athletic Association. She has also served as secretary of girls' athletics, a cabinet position. Last week she was designated as the third highest senior girl at the service points banquet. Mary is a member of the Colonist Coeds service club and has served as a council member of the Tri-Hi-Y. She is active in the high school Spanish and Commercial clubs. An indisputable argument for the premise that athletics and studies do mix, she is a six semester Gold Seal Bearer. As for favorite subjects, she hasn't any—she likes them all. However, in a pinch, athletics get the nod, or more specifically, recreation direction. Born in Kansas City; Mary spent her early years on a farm in Kansas. There she attended the two-room country school where she got her baseball start. She comely catcher's only criticism is that it doesn't happen more often. She's looking forward to July of this year when the Lynx are scheduled for 24 games. On the dainty art of catching, Mary has some telling slants. One of her biggest joys is to chop off some base runner who tries to steal second. "You can hold down stealing if you throw some fast ones down to second—just to show the runner you can do it," she says. "I always try to throw a couple down when there is a runner on first. "And yet, sometimes it makes me nervous when they don't try to steal." At which point, it might be well to insert Coach Wheeler's remark that "Mary has one of the strongest throwing arms in the business." High School! Modesty prevails again when it comes to a discussion of high school activities. Right now, Mary is rounding out her term as president of the Girls' Athletic Association. She has also served as secretary of girls' athletics, a cabinet position. Last week she was designated as the third highest senior girl at the service points banquet. Mary is a member of the Colonist Coeds service club and has served as a council member of the Tri-Hi-Y. She is active in the high school Spanish and Commercial clubs. An indisputable argument for the premise that athletics and studies do mix, she is a six semester Gold Seal Bearer. As for favorite subjects, she hasn't any—she likes them all. However, in a pinch, athletics get the nod, or more specifically, recreation direction. Born in Kansas City; Mary spent her early years on a farm in Kansas. There she attended the two-room country school where she got her baseball start. She comely catcher's only criticism is that it doesn't happen more often. She's looking forward to July of this year when the Lynx are scheduled for 24 games. On the dainty art of catching, Mary has some telling slants. One of her biggest joys is to chop off some base runner who tries to steal second. "You can hold down stealing if you throw some fast ones down to second—just to show the runner you can do it," she says. "I always try to throw a couple down when there is a runner on first." "And yet, sometimes it makes me nervous when they don't try to steal." At which point, it might be well to insert Coach Wheeler's remark that "Mary has one of the strongest throwing arms in the business." SHARPSHOOTERS—Gladys Rising (center) New Mexico and Nevada state rifle champion has her bolt checked by Major Lester A. Pope (right), director and official referee of the National Rifle Association at the new rifle range of the Associated Rifle Clubs of Anaheim which was formally dedicated yesterday. At left is her husband, Mickey Rising, who is an executive officer of the California Small Eore association. Mr. and Mrs. Rising are officers of the Los Angeles Rifle and Revolver Club. Gladys took top honors at the match yesterday—winning a trophy for having the high women's aggregate score of the day. Other pictures, pages 1 and 6, story, page 4. (Gazette Photo by Bradley) SHARPSHOOTERS—Gladys Rising (center) New Mexico and Nevada state rifle champion has her bolt checked by Major Lester A. Pope (right), director and official referee of the National Rifle association at the new rifle range of the Associated Rifle Clubs of Anaheim which was formally dedicated yesterday. At left is her husband, Mickey Rising, who is an executive officer of the California Small Eore association. Mr. and Mrs. Rising are officers of the Los Angeles Rifle and Revolver Club. Gladys took top honors at the match yesterday—winning a trophy for having the high women’s aggregate score of the day. Other pictures, pages 1 and 6, story, page 4. (Gazette Photo by Bradley) Church Leaguers Plan Twin Bill Church League softball goes into the second week of play tonight as four teams stage a doubleheader under the City Park arcs. Zion Lutheran meets St. Michael's in the 7:30 opener and Church of Christ takes on Presbyterian in the finale. It will be the first time afield for the Lutherans and St. Michaels. The Presbyterians come out with a 17-4 win over Calvary Baptist to their credit. The Church of Christ boys, dropped 0-4 by Grace Lutheran last week, will be shooting for their first win tonight. Snead Heads East For National Open FORT WORTH, Tex., (AP)—Sam Snead went east today to tune up for the national open although he said that tournament was no tougher to win than the ones he's been playing each week. Snead won the $15,000 Colonial invitation here yesterday, coming in with a three-under-par 73 final round for a 72-hole total of 227. Wakefield Modest On Oak Prospects SAN FRANCISCO (P) — Dick Wakefield, ex-Yankee outfielder, was ready today to report to the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League but said he wasn’t in shape to play by tomorrow. The turbulent ball player arrived by plane last night at municipal airport. “I know a number of players on the Oaks team,” he said, “and I can say for the future I will be no standout in their company.” Hoff Pleased with Walcott Decision MANNHEIM, Germany, (AP) — Hein Ten Hoff, the towering German, gained rather than lost prestige in dropping a 10-round decision to Jersey Joe Walcott. Ten Hoff himself was so pleased over his showing in the bout last night that he said he expects an invitation to go to the United States and maybe earn a shot at the heavyweight title. Occupation: Sub Killer You wouldn't expect an Army man to be an instructor in sub warfare. But that's the job of Master Sgt. John B. White at the Seacoast Branch of the Artillery School. John's an electronics expert and his specialty is submarine mines. John gives Army schooling full credit for landing him his interesting, well-paid job.“I picked electronics,” says John,“and it's just one of dozens of interesting fields open to a young fellow in the Army.Believe me, you get the kind of training here that puts folding money in your pocket, inside the Army or out.” If you're looking for a well-paid career with a real future, find out what the Army offers you. Visit your Recruiting Office today. In Anaheim, go to City Hall, Fullerton. Tune In! Tuesday May 30th Station EVOE Starting at 8:45 A.M. 8:30 SPADE COOLEY "King of Western Swing" and His Western Dance Band Anaheim High School Auditorium All Proceeds to Anaheim 20-30 Youth Recreation Fund Adults $1.25 Children 75c TAX INCLUDED Station KVOE Starting at 8:45 A.M. THRILLING! EXCITING! INDIANAPOLIS 500-MILE RACE BROADCAST Here's all the drama of the world's greatest automobile race—the snarling, defiant roar of powerful engines—the thunderous cheers of a frenzied crowd plus the inside story of the men behind the cars, the expert mechanics. BROUGHT TO YOU BY B. B. & H. Motor Parts 151 SO. LOS ANGELES ST. ANAHEIM ANAHEIM 2228 FULLERTON 33 With the Co-operation of PERFECT CIRCLE The Most Honored Name in Piston Rings