Coral Gables Riviera-Times

VA APPROVES Work to Be Pushed on Biltmore Conditioning 'UMPS' CLARK SUPERVISES; CONSIDER SPECIAL FEES

The Veterans Administration gave its long-awaited blessing Tuesday to the deal by which the City of Coral Gables will lease the Biltmore golf course as a municipal links, complete with club house and locker facilities, and authorities, headed by City Manager William T. McIlwain swung into action today to ready the course for use on or before Dec. 1. Clark In Charge of Conditioning First step in the plan to make the course playable as soon as possible was McIlwain's decision to divert City Park crews to a clean-up and grass-cutting campaign under the temporary direction of Wilbur "Umps" Clark, presently pro manager of the Granada golf course. Clark indicated that as soon as McIlwain told him what equipment and manpower were available for the job, he would immediately put his own conditioning plan to work. Speculation about who would eventually wind up as pro manager of the course was quieted somewhat with the announcement by McIlwain that Clark is the most likely consideration for the job. The matter will be taken up at the next meeting of the City Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 18. "If 'Umps' is satisfied with the conditions and the City Commission, after considering Clark's proposals, is satisfied, there doesn't seem to be much doubt his appointment will be permanent," McIlwain stated. Clark is to supervise the course for the first 90 days. "As for appointing an assistant pro for either or both of the layouts, to serve under Clark, I don't have much idea what the procedure will be." Lower Fees For Gableites? Also on the agenda of the City Commission, in connection with the Biltmore acquisition, is the suggestion that greens fees be lowered for Coral Gables residents. The Commission will make a survey of the policies of other municipally-owned golf courses in this area to determine what the best solution should be. In all probability, the Commission will settle the matter by setting an annual greens fee for those who will be allowed lower rates, and the privileged group will pay a low daily greens fee when they use the course. The limitations of such a program are difficult to determine, according to McIlwain. Part of the problem is deciding whether the rates shall be restricted to players with a certain amount of residence seniority and whatever other deciding factors may enter into the question.

LOOKING AT SPORTS By DON CUDDY

The Coral Gables Post 98 of the American Legion resolved a week ago tonight to ask the National Boxing Association to vacate the title of middleweight champion presently held by Rocky Graziano. They had the facts straight apparently, because the resolution read in part: "Whereas, it appears that the prizefighter known as Middleweight Champion Rocky Graziano, while a member of the United States Armed Forces in time of war, deserted his post of duty and was AWOL for a period of over four months; and, as a result thereof, was court martialed, found guilty and sentenced to serve one year at hard labor, and after ten months of such sentence was dishonorably discharged from the service ... and, whereas such conduct ... are contrary to the best traditions of our country and display a marked lack of patriotism, loyalty and good citizenship. ... The youth of our country is prone to idolize leading athletes and actions and conduct of leading athletes exert great influence upon them; and the citizens of our country expect such leading athletes to be of such character that the influence they exert upon our youth shall tend towards the upbuilding of their character and good sportsmanship—objectives sought by the American Legion and other Veteran organizations." The Legion went on record as asking the NBA to forever bar Graziano from engaging in professional fights and urged other vets organizations to indefinitely boycott any public exhibition which Graziano participated in. Noble Phrases Now, I don't take issue with the intention of the resolution, but I think it's a little unnecessary and therefore, to me, indicates that our local post just goes on the bandwagon with noble phrases along with the national and other state posts that are snow-balling Graziano right out of the boxing picture. My opinion is that the title should revert back to Tony Zale, who is the antithesis of Graziano from a character standpoint. But I do not believe that it's necessary to blackmail Rocky as a fighter because he is detrimental to American ideals of sportsmanship. Just about every kid whom the Legion claims will idolize Graziano had a father, brother or some other hero in the service. Regardless of what has been said about the degeneracy of the services by irresponsible people, those kids know what the score is when it comes to duty, patriotism and the like. But to get some fresh opinion into the discussion I've asked a couple of local athletes who were very much in the active service to express their thoughts on the matter, and here are two of them: Ed Hauck, great defensive end for the University of Miami Hurricanes, son of the Penn State boxing coach who was coach the U.S. Olympic team this year, and combat infantry veteran of the rugged fighting around northern France (where he was wounded badly): "It seems a little late to start pouring it on Graziano now; the facts were talked about immediately after the war ended and the matter was ignored. Then somebody dug up the record again and all of a sudden, without any logical motives, started blasting. I certainly don't approve of Graziano's actions, but neither do I condone the fuss certain groups are making. I say Graziano should be allowed to fight. The public, who pay the freight, should decide whether he deserves another chance." Gardner Mulloy (veteran of action aboard a Navy flat-top off North Africa, Sicily and Italy): "I subscribe to the theory that a man should not be hounded for offenses for which he has already paid the penalty—but I'm skeptical in this case. The Army threw the book at Graziano. He was sentenced to a year at hard labor and given dishonorable discharge, the equivalent of being deprived of citizenship. The Services are not accustomed to meting out such punishment lightly or for minor infractions. The Army will reveal the details of the case only at the request of the fighter. If Graziano feels he was harshly and unfairly judged, he can obtain public hearing by making known the nature of the offense. Until doubt is removed, I say no to a Graziano-Zale fight here." Let's Take It To Court If it comes right down to a test case of the matter, I don't think the NBA has a legal right to bar Graziano. The constitution guarantees him a right to earn a living and such action, without legality, deprives him of it. The NBA, I understand, cannot exile Rocky except for conduct detrimental to boxing. A good lawyer could air a lot of dirty linen of the fight racket that some of the same groups who are screaming the loudest would not like to have seen in print. Therefore, I predict that the whole matter of barring Graziano will be dropped; that the public will boycott his appearances to a certain extent, eventually forcing him to voluntarily retire, and that only by this process can another black mark against the game be erased.

Peebles Errs On Tax Plan, McIlwain Says Would Tack 5% On Ticket And Not Hurt Promoters

City Manager William T. McIlwain today informed the Riviera-Times that he believed Major W. H. Peebles has "misinterpreted" the City Commission's proposal of a five percent tax to be placed on all sports events at the Coliseum, exclusive of those sponsored by the University and other amateur groups. "The Commission has not really considered the tax measure," McIlwain asserted, "but it will probably be discussed at the meeting Tuesday, Nov. 18. "The proposal was that the five percent be levied on the ticket sales the same as the federal and other taxes involved. I don't see how that would interfere with the promotion of fights or other events by reducing the net gate which the promoters will receive. "Too, the tax was suggested because I do not feel that the City should bear the burden of expenses for necessary fire and police protection. And since it seems advisable to have a sports commission to regulate such events their expenses will have to be met also and I don't believe that should come out of the taxpayer's pocket either." Peebles was indignant when informed of the Commission's action upon his return from New York where he was making arrangements to book several shows for this winter at the Coliseum. He predicted that any such tax on the income of the promoters would force the cancellation of boxing, wrestling, ice shows and other events. 'Expenses Necessary, But—' Indicating agreement with the necessity of providing for the expenses to the city for handling large crowds at the Coliseum, Peebles thought that a license fee system rather than a direct tax should be used. The Commission did tentatively apply for license fees, giving the proposed Sports Commission the power to administer the program, but McIlwain said that they would not pay for the expenses involved in the city's part of the program. McIlwain also stated that his suggestions for the Sports Commission were definitely considered a first reading of establishing an ordinance, although the matter was discussed in that way. "What will probably happen at the next meeting," he explained "is that the provision for the Sports Commission will be passed as an emergency ordinance that will become effective immediately. If it was approved in the regular manner, there would be no authority to act under the rules set up for thirty days—and the Coliseum is scheduled to open around the first of December."

Here are a quartette of Vanderbilt backfield aces polishing their kicking form for the Hurricanes Friday at the Orange Bowl. Left to right they read: DEAN DAVIDSON, freshman tailback from Miami Beach; JACK CLINARD, sophomore blocking back from Gadsden, Tennessee; BOBBY BERRY, sophomore tailback from Nashville, and JAMIE WADE, same class, same position, same town.

Low-Pressure 'Canes Rated Slight Against Rampaging Vandy

Charley Hoover, the Vanderbilt Commodores' 6'4", 240-pound center candidate for all-American honors is probably out of the game with the University of Miami Hurricanes here Friday night, Coach Henry "Red" Sanders announced today from Nashville, Tennessee. The dominating line-backer has not been able to show much with a compound leg fracture hospital-ized him after the Florida game last year. Commodores Bring Forty But 40-odd other Commodores will arrive here by air Friday morning for the game in top physical condition. Vanderbilt was a battered team after five fierce engagements with such power-houses as Northwestern, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Louisiana State. But they found the going much easier in the past fortnight and turned in white-washes over Auburn and Tennessee Tech. At almost full strength, the Commodores figure to add the campaign-weary Hurricanes to their victory string without too much trouble. Nevertheless, University ticket officials had only 400 reserved tickets for the fracas up for sale Tuesday and expected a near-sellout. Coach Jack Harding gambled several of his able-bodied regulars in a short scrimmage Tuesday against Vanderbilt formations run by the 'B' squad and the injury-jinx heckled him by lopping Bill "Bulldog" Frantz from the roster for Friday with a badly twisted ankle. Frantz, rounding into form late, had been shifted from tackle to guard last week to fill in the gaps left by earlier injuries of Mario DeMarco and Lee Wilson. It's still a toss-up, according to Harding and Trainer Dave Wikea, whether either DeMarco or Wilson will be ready for much duty, and definitely George Carlfco, who absorbed a terrific "physical beating" in playing superbly against Cincinnati Saturday, will not be in peak form Friday. There injuries leave Harding little choice but to dig deeply into the last of his reserve guards to stem the gap. Bill Dixon, who has started the last pair of games, will likely see the most extended duty in the line, with able but inexperienced Eddie Maloof, John Grathwol and Tom Flynn making their bid as replacements. The backfield is in worse shape with Bob "Whitey" Campbell, Hal Johnson, Bob Newman, Ed Injeychock, Al Kasulin, Harry Ghaul and Ernie Mazejka laboring under a conglamoration of leg injuries that will not help the Hurricane's speed or endurance one bit on the offense. It's been many seasons since a Miami team has gone out to do battle with a top-ranking foe in such poor physical shape. They will be operating on low pressure in a game where their opponents, after a sensational start and then a two-week slump, are again on the uptake after tallying 96 points while holding their opponents scoreless in the last two games.

Commodores Boast Plenty of Threat of Ponce Attack Giving Generals Jitters

The potential double-barreled attack of the Ponce de Leon Cavaliers, which has not noticeably materialized to date, was giving the Miami Jackson Generals a mild case of the jitters today as the two teams prepared to renew their feud at the Orange Bowl tomorrow night. "We're out to win this one," Coach Roy French of the Generals commented, "but we know that the Cavaliers are a dangerous club, past due to hang an upset on some team and I'd rather we don't get tossed by them again, Thursday the way we were last year." The memory of the Cavalier's stinging 6-0 win after the Generals had won the Florida Big Ten conference championship last year, spurred the northwest section squad through scrimmage sessions and defensive drills this week, French reported. Having finished conference competition with five victories against one defeat, the Generals have the Cavaliers and Miami High Stingarees ahead to wind up the season. They can repeat their championship only if undefeated Robert E. Lee of Jacksonville bows to Pulla Landon in the Gateway City this week. The Andrew Jackson squad leans heavily on three ace ball carriers, Hal Leggett, Sonny Hinson and Sonny Cleveland, who have kept the Generals out in front of the scoring column, 142 points to 89 in eight contests. Coach John Noppenberg expressed concern today over the trio and made changes in his squad to stop the well-rounded Stonewallers. Doug Preston and Jim Byrd will see starting action for the first time in the Cavalier backfield, and Joe Byrd and Jay Lake will be used in the line defensively.

Champ Meets Dark Horse in U Net Tourney

Dark horse Tom Tabor pulled the most sensational upset of the University of Miami tennis tournament Tuesday by bumping fourth-seeded Bill Turner, a ranking member of last year's varsity, from the running in straight sets, 6-0, 6-4, but this afternoon finds the going much tougher when he vollies with highly-regarded Sidney Schwartz, of New York City, in the quarter-finals of the match play at the North campus stadium. Schwartz, number one junior division player in the east, has been polishing off opposition with regularity since his entry into school as a freshman. He breezed through match play yesterday he whipped Les Bohm, unseeded, 6-0, 6-0, and is the current choice for the tennis championship of the school. In other matches yesterday, Tony Vincent eased past Mort Ullman, 6-0, 6-3; Charles Lundgren bested Ed Myerson, 6-4, 6-4; Bruce Johnson was extended to eliminate Bernie Schreib-er, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1; and Ed Semple found the going easy in turning back Charlie Holland, 6-1, 6-1. Vincent and Lundgren, also members of last year's outstanding varsity squad, drew byes for today, while teammates Johnson and ex-captain Bud Hart meet Page and Semple respectively. Barbara Scofield, only remaining woman entry in the field and rated number two on the women's squad last year behind Doris Hart, meets Les Bates.

Wyckoff Wins Legion Speed Boat Classic

AVON PARK, Nov. — (UP)— Jack Wyckoff, outboard racer from Miami, today was the winner of two heats and second and third places in two others in the American Legion's second annual regatta at Lake Lotela. Other boatmen in the field of 50 entries who shared in the $500 rize money were Jim Donovan of Jacksonville, Johnny Ferlita of Tampa, Jack Stanford of Lake Alfred, Tommy Hagood of Orlando, Larue Osborne of Winter Haven, Junior Meeks of Tampa and Oscar Danielson of St. Petersburg.

Diaperweight Boxing To Be Televised

Television movies will be made at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center this Saturday of "Diaper-weight" boxing matches between youngsters five years of age and under, director Ed Beckman said today. Harry Walsh, Universal News-reel cameraman will make the films for the National Broadcasting Company Television unit, and the feature will be shown on sets all over the country. Last year Walsh made newsreel films which were well-received when distributed nationally. Beckman emphasized that only youngsters under the age limit will be featured, but that others were welcome to attend as spectators.

Robinson Gets Trophy

CHICAGO, Nov. 12. (UP) — Jackie Robinson, star first baseman of the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team, will be presented the Louis Comiskey Memorial Award tonight as baseball's rookie of the year. He was selected in a national vote conducted by the Chicago chapter of the Baseball Writers Association.

FIGHT RESULTS By United Press

PHILADELPHIA (UP)—Eddie Gizzo, 138, Philadelphia, outpointed Terry Miller, 135, Philadelphia, (10). NEW YORK (Broadway Garden) (UP)— Jimmy Belmont, 133 1/2, New York, outpointed Johnny Dell, 135, New York, (6). NEW YORK (Park Arena) (UP)—Frankie Palermo, 141, New York, outpointed Vinnie Taylor, 142, Jersey City, N.J., (6). CHICAGO (UP)—Jimmy Wester, 175, Omaha, Neb., knocked out J. T. Flagg, 175, Chicago, (1). DETROIT (UP)—Harold Goss, 173, Chicago, outpointed Walter Smith, 168, Detroit, (8). JERSEY CITY, N.J. (UP)—Tony Bertelloni, 147 1/2, New York, knocked out Lou Angelo, 150, Newark, (4). NEW YORK (Broadway Arena) (UP)—Harold Green, 159 1/2, New York, knocked out Vince LaSalva, 157 1/2, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. (1). SALEM, Mass. (UP)—Steve Kronis, 134, Boston drew with Pat Shannon, 135, Everett, Mass., (6).

TUESDAY'S FOOTBALL By United Press

New York U. 19 | Bucknell 6 High Point 23 | Brooklyn College 14 Upper Iowa 18 | Wartburg 0 Bloomsburg Trs 13 | E. Stroudsburg Trs 12 Yankton College 13 | Dakota Wesleyan 0 Iola J.C. 7 | Haskell Institute 7 S Dakota Mines 7 | Black Hills Tchre 0

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HOWARD JOHNSON'S

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