anaheim-gazette 1950-06-20

The Williams Story Ted Ignores Favor of Fans, Writers (Editor's note: This is the second in the "Ted Williams story" series.) By JOE REICHLER BOSTON (UP) — Most baseball players try to win the favor of fans and sports writers. Not Ted Williams. He is at sword's points with all but a few Boston newspapermen. And the exchange of insults between Williams and Fenway Park's left-field bleacher crowd has already caused an explosion. Does the constant booing of the fans affect his hitting? Does he trace that to the batting slump he underwent recently that dropped his average down below .300? "I don't give a damn about the fans," says the great Boston Red Sox outfielder. "Most of them can go to hell. They don't bother me one damn bit. They've been on me for years but I'm not worrying one bit. Let 'em boo all they want and let 'em cheer me all they want. I'll ignore them just the same. If they get on me too much I'm just hot-tempered enough to tell them exactly what I think of them." Majority All Right "The majority of the fans are all right but those bums in left field are just plain morons. They say I take offense too easily but for years but I'm not worrying one bit. Let 'em boo all they want and let 'em cheer me all they want. I'll ignore them just the same. If they get on me too much I'm just hot-tempered enough to tell them exactly what I think of them. Majority All Right "The majority of the fans are all right but those bums in left field are just plain morons. They say I take offense too easily but there isn't a man alive who could take all that filthy abuse those guys out there hand out without dishing some of it back." Why doesn't he get along with the writers? "They can go to hell, too. Not all. But most of them. They wall because I won't bother with them. Why should I. When all they're interested in is digging up dirt. They lurk behind pillars hoping to catch you in some wrong. Sports writers today don't care about facts and figures. All they're interested in is your personal life. "Give the fans figures, records, scores. That's what they want, not what does Joe Doakes have for breakfast in the morning." A Boston newspaperman, Al Hershberg of the Post, comments on Williams' attitude: Tough To Figure "He's the toughest person in the world to figure out. He'll do anything in the world for the underdog. But for some reason he'll not get along with a fellow who can help him, such as newspapermen, for instance. "He just doesn't want people to see he's a nice guy. He's great with people individually but hates people collectively." Then there's Art Sampson of the Boston Herald. "Williams can be the sweetest, nicest guy in the world," says Sampson, "if you don't try to delve into his private life. He is frank, honest, extremely generous and devoted to his friends. Do him a favor and he'll never forget it." Advocates Ban Ted makes no bones about the fact that he was one of the biggest advocates of the clubhouse ban imposed in Boston on writers this season. "Sure, I voted to keep them out. Who wants those guys hanging around while you're taking a shower," he rasps. "Can't they give us some privacy?" What about those gestures he made in the direction of the fans during a doubleheader with the Legion, Optimist Host Tonight La Palma Park is mecca for local horsehide fans tonight, with a twin bill in store. Vic Ruedy's American Legion youngsters host Fullerton in the opener at 7 p.m. The nightcap features the Anaheim Optimists and the Pomona Optimists. Games are admission-free. Wakefield Hits .216 But Bosses Are Satisfied OAKLAND, Calif., (AP) — Dick Wakefield, the highest paid baseballer on the West Coast, is batting only .216 after 11 games for Oakland of the Coast league. But his new bosses aren't complaining. They predict he will be worth every penny of his $17,500 yearly pay. Wakefield, sold to Oakland after a prolonged row with the New York Yankees, may be back in the majors before the season is over, they say. "We're definitely satisfied," said Charlie Dressen, Oakland mana- White Temple routed Calvary Baptist 15-4 in the evening opener. Art Altheide reigns as Baseball in the Lutheran ca today. In addition to starring as a lief hurler, Altheide broke bank with a long fly to right which drove Del Martens accthe plate with the winning Other participants in the late rage were Bill Hedric, Fred L Boyd Johnson, Paul Altheide Adolph Westerhold. Ken Mitchel was the big for the Presbyterians. Operating pitcher, he allowed only safeties. Operating as batter, bashed out three for four including a home run and a doul The first frame homer scored Fred Paulus and Rod Cookus. White Temple scored 7 caters in the second frame was never headed therea Home run kings for the evenwere Bud Stahlman and K Herman. Pitcher Stahlman ba three for four during the ses Box score: Advocates Ban Ted makes no bones about the fact that he was one of the biggest advocates of the clubhouse ban imposed in Boston on writers this season. "Sure, I voted to keep them out. Who wants those guys hanging around while you're taking a shower," he rasps. "Can't they give us some privacy?" What about those gestures he made in the direction of the fans during a doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers the last Thursday in May? What brought that on? "I'd rather forget about that. I've regretted that incident ever since. I was sincere when I apologized publicly to the fans." Jack Malaney, veteran Boston Post writer, commented: "The fault is not entirely his. Having heard some of those insults hurled at him by fans hidden in the stands, I can understand his feeling." (Editor's Note: Tomorrow's story tells how Ted Williams, through study and practice, made himself into one of the game's greatest hitters.) ORTS Anaheim Gazette, Tuesday, June 20, 1950 END OF PERFECT DAY—Participants in the fourth annual f by R. Joe Quast and Sons, Anaheim Plumbing contractors, pose than 500 pounds of white sea bass. The fishers have just debar ion. They are (l. to r.): Jake Yost, visitor from Washington s Morovich, Johnn Reed, Phil Boettcher, Ehrie Hartmann, Harri ter, Bob Quast, Dr. C. H. Seimens, director of Compton College Quastmen Reap Bass: Harvest On Sea Outing When the men from R. Joe Quast's shop go fishing, they really go fishing! As witness last Saturday. Thirteen anglers, 12 men and a boy, salied forth in the small hours and by the time they were through, the Pacific ocean had 500 pounds less white sea bass in it. The occasion was the fourth ranged from ten pounders u a 22 pound specimen that tool jackpot. Strong-backed fisher on that one was George Fo By the time it was over e body on the boat had fish fo family. High point man for afternoon was Steve Kish snaked eight of the bonutles of the brince. Honored guests for the o Net Registration Set Next Tuesday Registration for summer tennis classes on the high school courts will take place a week from today. June 27, according to tennis coach Bill Cook. Classes are open to boys and girls of junior high and high school age. Daily classes will run for six weeks, starting June 28, Cook said. Intermediate students take to the courts from 8 to 9 a.m. Advanced get instruction from 9 to 10. Students are expected to furnish rackets. There will be a nominal charge for balls. Courses will be climaxed with tournaments in both divisions. RAMS SIGN LAZETICH LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two rookies and veteran guard Milan Lazetich have signed contracts with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. It will be Lazetich's fifth season with the Rams. BASEBALL STANDINGS By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League Bass Harvest On Sea Outing When the men from R. Joe Quast's shop go fishing, they really go fishing! As witness last Saturday, Thirteen anglers, 12 men and a boy, sallied forth in the small hours and by the time they were through, the Pacific ocean had 500 pounds less white sea bass in it. The occasion was the fourth annual fishing spree staged by the Quast organization for its employees. Aboard the specially chartered Apache, out of Balboa Pavilion, the Quastmen cruised the east end of Catalina. They left at 4:30 a.m. and returned at 2 p.m. They would have stayed longer only the bail ran out. Fishing was that good. All in all, the seafarers returned with 47 of the big pass. The catch BASEBALL STANDINGS By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League W L Pet GBL Hollywood 51 31 .622 — Oakland 45 35 .563 5 San Diego 43 41 .512 9 Portland 39 39 .500 10 San Francisco 41 41 .500 10 Los Angeles 39 44 .470 12½ Seattle 37 44 .475 13½ Sacramento 32 52 .381 20 Games Yesterday No games scheduled. Games Today San Francleso at Hollywood. Los Angeles at Oakland. Sacramento at San Diego. Seattle at Portland. American League W L Pet GBL Detroit 37 15 .712 — New York 37 19 .661 2 Cleveland 31 24 .564 7½ Boston 31 28 .525 9½ Washington 24 31 .436 14½ Chicago 23 32 .418 15½ St. Louis 19 34 .358 18½ Philadelphia 19 38 .333 20½ Yesterday's Games Chicago 4, Washington 3, (11 innings). Only game scheduled. Games Today New York (Lopat, 7-4) at Cleveland (Lemon, 8-3). Washington (Marrero, 3-2) at Detroit (Hutchinson, 7-3). Boston (Kinder, 3-7) at Chicago (Wight, 5-7). Philadelphia (Shantz, 5-6) at St. Louis (Garver, 5-5). National League W L Pet GBL St. Louis 32 20 .615 — Brooklyn 32 20 .615 — Philadelphia 30 21 .588 1½ Boston 30 24 .556 3 Chicago 25 25 .500 6 New York 24 26 .480 7 Pittsburgh 20 35 .364 13½ Cincinnati 15 37 .288 17 Yesterday's Games Pittsburgh 1, Boston 0. Brooklyn 8, New York 5. Cincinnati at Philadelphia, postponed, rain. Only games scheduled. Games Today St. Louis (Brecheen, 4-3) at New York (Hartung, 2-1 or Kennedy, 2-3). Cincinnati (Raffensberger, 5-7) at Brooklyn (Roe, 7-3). Pittsburgh (MacDonald, 2-1) at Philadelphia (Meyer, 0-6). Chicago (Rush, 7-5) at Boston (Spahn, 9-4). 180 Sign for Summer Ball Summer baseball, juvenile league style, gave promise of a rip-roaring season yesterday as more than 180 Anaheim youngsters signed the rosters, according to figures released by the Recreation Department. Boys interested in the program may sign the rest of this week, the department announces. Yesterday's turnout resulted in formation of three separate leagues, designated A, B and C. Team rosters and practice schedules have been posted on the City Park bulletin board. An even dozen local institutions have offered services as sponsors and will furnish their charges with uniforms and equipment. A League sponsors are The Anaheim Gazette, Optimists, Hall's Bakery, Agren and Larson, Ehler's Bill Shop and Foster's Freeze. B League sponsors include Hatfield Cleaners, 20-30, Lake's Men's Store, Colters, Kaulbars, VFW. C. Leaguers have yet to acquire backing. The initial season practice season is slated tomorrow. Contests carded are: A League—Colters vs. Agren and Larson, 9:30; Optimists vs. Ehlers, 10:30; Hall's vs. Foster, 1:30. B League—VFW vs. Kaulbars, 9:30; Lakes vs. 20-30, 10:30. C League—Cobras vs. Flying Dice, 10:00; Tornadoes vs Blue Beetles, 11. MADRID STOPS PICAZO OCEAN PARK (UP)—Los Angeles—lightweight Manuel Madrid scored a 10th round technical knockout over Oakland's Baby Picazo last night in the main event at Ocean Park arena. Included Jake Yost fromington state, Dr. C. H. Seimens, director of Compton College, and his son Ronnie. SPEEDY by K.F. HELLYER Buick SEE HERE SPEEDY. HOW MUCH LONGER IS THIS CAR GOING TO KEEP STALLING LIKE THIS? JUST AS LONG AS YOU DO, BABY. LOOK, WOLF—I HAPPEN TO KNOW YOU HAD THIS CAR OVERHAULED BY K.F. HELLYER BUICK AND CARS THEY FIX NEVER FAIL! O.K. 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