C-6 TORRANCE PRESS Thursday, February 25, 1960 "LOOKING 'EM RUFFELS RECORD OVER Blond Bomber Paces With Mike Collai Jr. PRESS THS to 86-36 Win Torranc« High Tartars after Weister in scoring 29 broke rolling over haples* Lennox 86-36 Rich Ruffels junior scoring rec­ Hall of Famer Tue»day, play host to third place ord of 484 points, Bob now has Take any record book and try counting the major Aviation tomorrow night in the 445 didgets in 25 games for a leaguers who have a lifetime batting average of .340 anr last basketball game of the sea­ 17.8 seasonal average. you'll find you might get past your 10 fingers. During son for the fourth place Tartars. The "btonde bomber" a name , Bob Weister THS's pride and given to Weister by Tartar fans '59 we got the opportunity to visit with one ol joy scored his highest output of who have cheered him this year, the greatest hitters of all time Hall of Famer George the season 29 didgets to up his Bob along with Bill Reinert, Sisler, now a batting for the . Pioneer League scoring lead to THS'i one-two punch will make orts 220 points in 11 games for 20 their last appearance this year When first we approached the 66-year-old ex-first Little League per game average going into to­ tomorrow night at Tartarville. basejnan, we met with resistance, for the cagy old gentle­ Pony League morrow's 1960 final. man was busy instructing youngsters like Dick Stuart on Sponsors Dance Coach Will Boerger's crew the fine points of hitting the ball past the infield. Several jumped off to a 21-14 first quar­ Kite Contests . minutes later George beckoned us to the Pirate dugout The Central Torrance Little Dinner Friday ter lead and lengthened it to League's Benefit Dance will be The women'* auxiliary of the 88-23 half time score and poured and for the next 20 minutes we were treated to the most held this Saturday evening, Feb. North Torrance Pony League Is it on for 48 in the last two Slated at City pleasant and informative interview we have had all year. 27 in the American Ix>gion Hall having a Dime A Dip Dinner stanzas to become the second in Torrance from 9 to 1 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, at Mac.Mas- highest output of Torrance High THREAT? Whan th« w.jt's top gat-drag$t*r drivari Funds derived from the dance ter'a Park for the financial bene­ history which was set when Rich Parks Saturday Faster clash Sunday at Lions Associated Drag Strip, Long Beach, in will be usrd in the construction fit* of the League, it wa* an­ Ruffel was a senior in 1957 of Junior-grade aeronautical en­ "Fire aw*y, young man," we were told. tha big Laap Y»ar maat, Allan (Lafty) Mudarsbach hopas to ra- of a building and spectator nounced today by Mr*. Robert 91 points. gineers will test their creations stands at Mobil Field, 190th and William*, publicity chairman. Hounding out the Tartar scor­ Saturday when seven Torrance "When did you break into major leagfue baseball?" gain world spaad record he held a brief two weeks, only to lota Crensliaw. it to Tommy Ivo, TV actor. Ivo set a mark of 168.22 m.p.h. from The dinner will be in progress ing was Mike Challis 8, Lynn play areas conduct kite - flying Back in 1915 with the St. Louis Browns as a . Tickets are still available from from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kellpr 13, Bill Roberts 8, How­ contests. standing start in 1320 feat. Mudersbach will have a thrM-en- team mothers or may be pur­ Favorite food* will be offered ard Taylor 9, Terry Taylor 2, The events are slated for 2 Later when they found out I could better than pitch gaina "railbird" out to succeed this two-angina speedster, and I was converted into an infielder." chased at the door the night of buffet style and there will be and senior guard Bill Relhert p.m. at El Nido, Walteria, Riv­ may drag both. The day-long meet will start at 8 a.m. with the dant'e. The public is cordial­ a drawing for a new television with 16. iera Parks, Wood. Hamilton, and "The record book says that you had a lifetime bat top eliminator heats going from 1:30 p.m. ly fnvited to attend. net. Anza school playgrounds and at ting average of .340. Could you do the same if you were 3:30 p.m. at El Retiro Park. The El Nido event will be combined playing now?" Lomita-HC Babe with that at Flavian School play­ "Maybe better. Pitchers in those days were faster. Pacific American League Announces '60 Plans ground. Besides, my eyes were always sharp. I hit over .400 twice Winners will be chosen from There will be a general meet­ den, 421 Paseo de las Estrellas, son, the boy may then participate wood Riviera i* WITHIN the Ruthers Slated to during my career. ing: of the Pacific American among design and performance Hollywood Riviera. n Babe Ruth League Baseball. boundaries. classifications. "How long did your major league career last?" Babe Ruth I^eegue Monday eve­ Players Kligibilty: Boys who fall within this cate­ Team Makeup: ning at 7 p.m. at the Newton Age Limits Any boy born gory MUST REGISTER FOR Meet March 3 (a.) Minimum of EIGHT (8) "Registration of players for the "From 1915 to 1927 with the Browns, then from '28 Elementary School cafetorium, prior to Sept. 1, 1947 and on or BABE RUTH with the LEAGUE Team*. to '80 with the Boston Braves. 23741 Nancy l**> Lane, In Ellin- after Sept, 1, 1944 is eligible. PLAYER AGENT and notify Harbor City-Lomita Babe Ruth PONY League wood, it wag announced today T r y o u t s Attendance at at him of this situation, in. order (b.) Each team 1* composed League will take place on March * "What was your greatest disappointment?" by league President Ralph K. least two of the three scheduled that- arrangements for participa­ of the following: 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Brogdon. tfyouts, unless special arrange­ tion and|or tryouts may be made. (13 A MINIMUM of FIVE March 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tryouts Saturday "Not playing in 4 game." President Ron Hiner announc­ Muted for di*ca»sion ar» try- ments for good cause are made Previous Registration or Try- (5) 13>year old*. Registration will take place in "Then what wo* your greatest thrill in baseball?" through the I/eague'g Player out with Other Organized Base­ (2.) A MAXIMUM of FIVE office* of John N. Conshafter, ed that re'/istration and tryouts out registrations, introductions for the North Torrance Pony of new officer*, plans for the Agent. ' ball Leagues does not make you (5) 15 year olds. 1716 Lomita Blvd., Lorn it a. "I've had many but actually my greatest thrill came Any boy born between Sept. League's 6 teams will be held on cm the last day of the 1951 season." year, and rule* arbitration. The Boys returning from last ineligible for Babe Rpth League (3.) A TOTAL of FIFTEEN year'* squads are not required play. 1, 1944 and Sept. 1, 1947 is Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to latter concern* effort* to prevent (15) boy*, age* (league) 8 p.m. at North Torranco High "How that?" any boy from playing the bench to %try out. Boundaries: 13, 14, A 15. eligible to play Babe Ruth Boys participating In High Torrance city area South of League Baseball. School, 36120 W. 182nd St. "My son, Dick Sisler, hit a home in the ninth for the Reason. Registration: Hiner said that a work party Brogdon also stated that try- School Organized Sports MAY Pacific Coast Highway, bounded By phone^ mail of personal ap­ Boys who have played Babe with Philly to put his team in the 1951 World Se- REGISTER with the Pacific by Lomita, Rolling Hills and Pal- pearance at General Meeting and Ruth baseball in previous years is scheduled every Saturday and out* will be held* at the follow­ are reminded they MUST re-reg­ Sunday from now on at the Base­ rief." ing dnten and place*: Saturday, American Babe Kuth League, but os Verdes on East and South, Tryouts, THROUGH MARCH 19, MAY NOT Tryout, Work out, or ister to be eligible for play in ball Field located at El Nido March 12 at 9 a.m. at South Redondo Beach on the West, and Park, 382nd A Kindsdale Ave., High School diamond, $unday, play in Babe Ruth during the North of Pacific Coast Highway, Opening Day Tentatively, 1960. Musial and Williams Organized High School Sport bounded by Redondo Beach city May 14, May 15, 1960. All boyi must present a birth Torrance. The work parties will March IS 1:80 f»m. also at South certificate and be accompanied start at 9* and work through the "When were you elected to the Hall of Fame?" High, and Saturday, March 19 at Season, to protect their eligibil­ limits on the Weal, Sepulveda Location of Ballpark: ity for High School Sports. by one or both parents. Fee for afternoon. Hiner urged father* "In 1939, nine years after I hung up my cap." 9 a.m. at South High also. Blvd. on the North, Madron a South High School Baseball and those interested in Youth At the conclusion of the Or­ Ave., Lomita -^Blyd. and Haw­ Diamond, South High School, registration is $2 per boy. Registration, for tryouts may Boys are urged to register on Baseball to participate in these "Of present day ball players, whom mould you like i>e made by phoning, mailing or ganized High School Sports Sea­ thorne Blvd. on the East. Holly­ Torrance. Same a* last year. so tee make it ?" one of these dates for sure, as activities. making a personal appearance only thoge who have completed Managers for the 1960 season " and ." appointment with Joe Burden, registration will be eligible for were announced recently. They "How are players now selected into the Hall of player agent. Burden can be Try-outs on March 18. are: reached by calling FR 6-0950 or Big Field for Economy Run Adults who are interested Jn Giants Mike Dominguet. Fame?" by writing to 264 Pa»eo de Gra- managing, coaching, or otherwise Brave* Adam Tseko. "First of all, those who vote must have at least 10 ia, Hollywood Riviera, Redondo The biggest field of late-model put under guard and never leave determine the mileage capabil­ assisting the league are urged Pirates John Robisan. Beach, California. American automobile!) in the 24- U.S.A.C. lupervision until the ities of American ears under the to contact Mr. French at DA Cub* Russ Pausch. years' experience in writing sports or in the game that The following fact* were also long in other capacities. Secondly, a list of 140 names is year history of the Mobilgas run is completed. driving conditions encountered 6-0960 or Mr. Christofferson at Dodpers Bob Ci-ampton. released for publication by Brog­ Economy Run will leave Lo* An­ purpose of the nm In to by the tynicnl motorist. DA 6-5042. Cards Herb Price. gubmitted to the electors. Each voter then puts down 10 don: geles on April 2, bound for Min men he thinks deserving. If 75 per cent of the votes show Board of F>irector* and offi­ rieapolis, it wa* announced to­ THE the same man, he is admitted into the Hall of Fame." cers, 1960 aeason: day by A. C. Pill*bury, chief President Ralph E. Brogdon, steward. 4R02 Greenmeadow* A v e., Tor­ The 1960 passenger r»r classic GABLE HOUSE No Politics rance. FR 6-1995. will take off from the I,os An- HAWTHORNS A SEPULVEDA "Do you agree with this system?" Viv« President Bill Lee, 5401 gele* Memorial Coliseum, roll Pa*eo d« Pablo, Hollywood Rlv- more than 2,000 miles over the WILL BE READY SOON "Partly." era. FR 5-4676. longest course in the run'* rec­ "What part do you object to?" Secretary Howard Rollins, ord, and finish five days later j We're Looking J843 Reese Road, Torrance. FR 'The list. Voter** should pick the players without on April 6 in downtown Minnea­ Forward to Your 5-1441. polis. consulting a ready batting order." Treasurer J o h n McKinnon, Pill»bury predicted that near­ "Do you have any suggestions?" 308 Via Buena Venture, Holly­ LEAGUE RESERVATIONS wood Riviera. FR 5-4254. ly 50 new ca/» will ha entered "Yes. All selections should be based on ability, such, Player Atrent Joe Burden, 2