It took "Fritz" Ostermueller eight years to make the major leagues and his tenacity is bearing fruit. Once again, Ostermueller, in his seventh season with the Boston Red Sox. proved himself a dependable hurler. He won 11 and lost 7 for the Red Sox last year, pitching eight complete games and two four-hitters. Fritz is one of the better-hitting pitchers in the American League. He broke into baseball in his home town of Quincy, Ill., in 1926, attended St. John's College there. and still makes it his residence.