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CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

PAGE SIX WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3

SPORTS SCORE CARD CORAL GABLES- Biltmore Opening Set at Dec. 17; First Coliseum Show Fair By DON CUDDY

Wilbur "Umps" Clark told the city commissioners last night that the official opening date of the Biltmore Golf Course may be around December 17, but not to count on it. Very likely that will also be the day that Umps is named officially to manage both the Biltmore and Granada fairways. Some Liked It . . . A lot of veteran wrestling fans didn't like the exhibition put on at the Coliseum last night and several first-timers thought it was the berries and asked when there would be another one. Chief gripe of the connoisseurs was that they've seen better acting in many other places while the uninitiated thought it out of character that the villain didn't always get stomped before the event was over. Anyhow, most people (and I don't think Pat Malone was too unhappy about the turnout) saw what they came for and now all the Coliseum needs is a first-class boxing card and some good basketball attractions to go over in a big way. Most of the patrons were pleasantly surprised to find that there was plenty of free parking space available, and another valuable selling point was that in spite of the fair-sized crowd the ventilation was pretty good. Hurricane Cagers Underrated National rankings are a phobia in basketball just as much as football—and just as hopelessly unpredictable. One form chart we've seen rates the University of Miami 156th in the country, while Cincinnati, a team that the Hurricanes dumped unceremoniously, drew 53rd. Western Kentucky, rated eighth nationally, only beat out Miami by nine points in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association tournament. It doesn't add up, of course, but the word "reputation" figures in there. That's something it takes time to acquire, and Hart Morris will be doing a good job if he can continue to bring the Hurricane cagers along. A Hunting We Will Go . . . The party of eight Gablesite hunters who went up to Cumberland Island (off the coast of Georgia, near Brunswick) had pretty good luck, Al Eldredge reported upon his return. They flew home ahead of the game (it was shipped down today) in order to see the Hurricanes play Alabama Friday night. Biggest thrill of the "expedition," according to Al . . . was an attempt to get down at the Miami International Airport in time for the game. They sweated out 15 minutes of circling for the landing only to find out that the weather caused the postponement until Saturday night. Back to the hunting . . . the party bagged six deer ranging up to four points, and about 50 marsh hen and other small game. Yes . . . as was predicted here . . . there were some good poker games, too. Others in the party were Doctors Warren Quillin, Jack Cleveland, Roy Bovard, L. D. Pankey, Frank Holley and Wiley Sams. Jim Hoffman, the refrigerator man, was along and so was Arch Cassidy, former Gableite now living in Jacksonville.

U-M Host To S. I. A. A. Meet Dec. 30

The University of Miami will be host to 32 member-school delegations of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association at the McAllister Hotel on Dec. 30 and 31, Dean Russell A. Rasco of the Faculty Athletic Committee disclosed this morning. The invitation, made through the City of Miami, was accepted at the S.I.A.A. conference in Jackson, Miss. last year, Rasco said. With the conference to be held here, indications are promising that the Coral Gables Coliseum will hold the S.I.A.A. basketball tournament the first week in March. Last year, at Bowling Green, Ky., the Hurricanes went all the way to the finals before bowing, 55-46, to Western Kentucky State Teachers, ranked eighth in the country nationally. Good Year Predicted Coach Hart Morris, finished with his line-coaching duties, at least until Spring football practice, took over the reins of the varsity basketball team from assistant Paul Garifeo Monday. (Please turn to Page Seven)

EAL, Elks, Hands Win In Municipal Loop

Eastern Air Lines, Elk's Club and Tommy Hand's basketball teams rang up first blood in the Municipal League's first games last night at the Colonnade Building. EAL squeezed by the Friendly Bar in the last minute of play on a field goal by Coaker to win, 37-35, in the most closely contested game of the triple header. Young dropped in three scrimmage shots and four charity throws for the victors and Chick Angelist led the losing cause with three field goals and six one-pointers. In the "Sandwich" game, the Elks jumped to an early lead on the strength of Hardeman's long shots and held the edge down to the final whistle in a wild contest. Hardeman got 12 points for the Elks and Paul Durkin of Carls pumped in an equal number to share honors in the scoring. Superior height counted heavily in the winner's favor in controlling the back-boards. Winding up the slate, Shapiro of Tommy Hand's led the evening's scoring with 15 points and his Tommy Newman Club team got a 34-30 win registered in the books over the Jaycees. Al Adler and Bill Hasset dropped in ten counters each for the losers. Three more clashes are scheduled for Thursday night at the Colonnade when two untested teams, Tiny Snack Shop and St. Mary's start the program at 7 o'clock. Friendly Bar and Carls follow at eight, and the Elks will attempt to make it two straight against the Jaycees.

EAL fg.ft.t. | Fly'dly Bar fg.ft.t. | Angelist 3 6 12 | Young 3 4 10 | Coaker 3 0 6 | Fagan 0 0 0 | Caskey 0 0 0 | Martyniuk 3 0 6 | Adler 2 0 4 | Stevens 2 0 4 | McCurlet 5 1 11 | McCue 1 0 2 | Epstein 0 2 2 | Stoly 0 0 0 | Totals 15 7 37 | Totals 12 11 35 --- Carls fg.ft.t. | Totals fg.ft.t. | Davis 0 4 4 | Elks 8 10 26 | Dawson 1 0 2 | Casner 3 0 6 | Reeves 0 0 0 | Rice 1 1 3 | Kelly 0 0 0 | R'chards 4 3 11 | Durkin 4 4 12 | Hardeman 5 2 12 | O'Reno 0 0 0 | Hardeman 0 0 0 | Freedman 0 0 0 | Brown 0 1 1 | Fullwood 1 1 3 --- Hands fg.ft.t. | Totals 17 10 44 | Jaycees fg.ft.t. | Andrews 0 0 0 | Sidik 0 0 0 | Shapiro 6 3 15 | Hasset 5 0 10 | Newman 2 0 4 | Adler 5 0 10 | R'w'd 3 1 7 | Hassett 0 4 4 | Attila 0 0 0 | Garner 2 2 6 | Kates 2 0 4 | McDaniels 0 0 0 | Totals 15 4 34 | Totals 15 6 36 Referees: Marcella and Tatol. Timekeeper: Parker. Scorer: O'Connell.

Orlando Open Pre-Rounds Are Started

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 3. (UP)—Qualifying rounds in the $10,000 Orlando open, act one in professional golfdom's winter show, were launched today as officials down the record field of more than 200 entries before the tournament's official start tomorrow. Bantam Ben Hogan, No. 3 money man in the summer PGA tour, and virtually all the rest of his Ryder cup team were on hand for the 72-hole medal play tourney. Only Byron Nelson and Lloyd Mangrum were missing off the team that whipped the British. Hogan, winner of the inaugural tournament on the Dubsdread course two years ago, was one of the elite 100 exempted from the qualifying chore by past performances. Another 100 hopefuls had to battle it out for the 50 berths remaining in the tourney line-up. Early favorites were Chick Harbert, who attracted odds by shooting a hot 66 on the course yesterday, and E. J. (Dutch) Harrison and Sammy Snead. Hogan picked up after two holes in his practice tour because of a bad back, but he said the malady wouldn't affect his tourney play. Also on hand among the standout play-for-pay Linksmen were Johnny Palmer, Badin, N. C., second highest dollar winner of the year; Johnny Revolta, Evanston, Ill., Ky Laffoon, St. Andrews, Ill., Frank Stranahan, Toledo, O.; Cary Middlecoff, Denny Shute, Akron, Ohio; Johnny Farrell, New York, and Harry Todd, last year's winner.

EACHCOMBOR FAVORFD Biscayne Feature Honors Baseball Writers Tonight

Sportswriters and nation-wide members here for the convention of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues will be guests of the Biscayne Kennel Club as the racing division presents the meeting's leading eight stars in the honor Baseball Writers Special ninth race. Beachcomber, a three-time winner of the meeting and winner of both trophy stakes to date, figures as the favorite although he bowed once to He Hath and again to Sooner Select, two stars he must meet again tonight. Dry Lake figures high in this entry while My Barbara is always a threat at 5-16 mile or more. Poverty Promise, Southwestern and Mamaloo comprise the trio which has impressively advanced to earn this "name" race assignment. The eighth, also at 5-16 mile, lists another high ranking first-division entry headed by Gloria Ann, Ophelia, Consistent and Rolling Roy. A registry of 13 seasonal first-starters have been entered in the second, third and fourth races with the majority of these being young dogs. Several of them are by the great champion, Flashy Sir and making their official debut in the sport. The fifth and tenth races again will be over the long Biscayne Derby Course and these two fields list experienced routers.

BISCAYNE ENTRIES

Tell Wolcott—Joe's Polish is Deceptive By OSCAR FRALEY UP Sports Writer

POMPTON LAKES, N. J., Dec. 3. (UP)—Joe Louis has acquired a surface sophistication since he won the world heavyweight championship and as result may contend that the 11 intervening years and the polishing process have slowed the Brown Bomber to a comparative walk. So somebody should warn Jersey Joe Walcott, Friday night's title offering, that sheen of civilization is very, very deceptive. Proof is available daily at the champ's Lakeside training camp. Outside the ring, Louis is just a sleepy brown man with the faintest trace of jowls who ribs good naturedly with bystanders and grins often and amiably through a stubby black beard. Typical visitors are actor George Raft, former heavyweight Harry Wills, halfback Buddy Young of the New York Yankees and Ray (Sugar) Robinson, the welterweight champion. With them Joe acts like he's running for office, chatting and shaking hands. He was talking with Raft and the sportswriters yesterday when somebody asked Louis how long the fight would go. "I don't want to pick the round," Louis grinned. "I was lucky to pick it against Conn but I won't do it this time. All I'll say is that it won't go over 15 rounds." That brought a big laugh which pleased the champ. And then Raft volunteered the information that one round would be enough. "No, just make it, by a hurry that night," Louis laughed. The champ was enjoying himself and, hands in the pockets of a sports coat, he told about being touted at a race track. The tip came on condition that Louis bet $200 for the tipster and $500 for the jockey. "'If I bet like that, what should I bet for myself?'" Joe said he asked the tipster. The tout replied: "'$2 you bum, do you wanna break down the track?'" The success of his story telling probably prompted Louis to continue in the same vein when he was asked about Walcott. "Walcott has trained hard, I hear, and anyone who has two good hands and can punch is dangerous," Louis said, "you remember Max Schmelling, Tony Galento, Buddy Baer and Tami Mauriello, they all either knocked me down or staggered me." Louis then went into his dressing quarters and several hundred spectators jammed into the gymnasium waited patiently until he appeared. That's when you noticed the change. In fighting clothes, this is not a different man from the amiable story teller. Louis is big, bigger than he ever has been at a solid 213 pounds. He has done over 300 miles of road work and his thighs swell with taut muscle. That dead pan scowl still is there and he still shuffles in, mean and menacing. There must be easier ways to make money than the one used by Jimmy Bell of Washington, Sham-us O'Brien of Philadelphia and Bob Garner of Louisville. They're Louis' spartmates. Bell, tall and thin, went one round easily, bobbing and weaving. With O'Brien and Garner it was different story. O'Brien made the mistake of sending over a hard right cross and Louis was on him like a raging tiger. Trainer Mannie Seamon shouted a frantic "time" or O'Brien's gory head would have landed in the fifth row. Garner, too, erred and the raging Louis had him bleeding freely in one round. It's a curious anger, the bomber's ire. It seems to touch off a terrible stream of crushing blows planted with bombsight accuracy. As I say, somebody should warn Walcott not to upset the champ until the moment when he feels he's had enough for one night.

Bengals Feeling Their Oats — Green Wave Froths Over Prank By CHARLES NETHAWAY United Press Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 3. (UP)—The odds-makers had made Louisiana State a 131⁄2-point favorite today to whip Tulane here next Saturday. But some of them hadn't heard about the oats. Nor the 20-foot letters spelling "L. S. U." across the face of the Tulane gridiron had looked like oats. And if the Tigers lose before an expected 68,000 fans, they can charge it to the seed department. Tulane Wants Revenge Since the oats popped into plain sight several days ago, Tulane has been mulling over various plans for revenge. The oats had been yanked out by the roots, but that wasn't enough. A victory over the Tigers, Tulane said, was the only way to right a grave wrong. But Have They Got 'It' There was no indication, however, that Tulane had been holding back enough all season to whip the Bayou Bengals. Except for a shocking win over Alabama and a runaway over poor Auburn, Tulane had suffered mightily all the way. The Greenies tied Florida, of course, but nobody here bragged about that one. In the southland, it was a well-known fact that the thing LSU liked to see best were flying teeth spraying the field from Tulane brickwork. Y. A. Tittle, LSU's great quarterback and passing star, hoped to continue his role against Tulane. He has been poison to the Wave for the past two seasons, and if his ankle permits, he promises to be more of the same this week. The Greenies escaped with their lives, barely, in a clash with Notre Dame at South Bend, and appeared in good physical condition. Morale was high on the campus but only so-so in the locker room. Coach Henry Frank wasn't talking. LSU's 5-3-0 record looked enough better than Tulane's dismal 2-5-1 figure to warrant boarding the Tiger bandwagon. In fact, except for those oats, it looked like a Tiger breeze in the season-ender. "You'll Find Out," Coach Is Told Fatefully MADISON, Wis. (UP)—Harry Stuhldreher, University of Wisconsin football coach, had a reply at a university rally at which faculty members were asked to give their names and positions. "As of today, I'm athletic director and football coach. After tomorrow's game, I don't know," Stuhldreher said. "Never mind," replied M. C. Frank Holt, public services director, "plenty of people will tell you."

FOX'S

A Little South of South MIAMI On the Dixie Highway WHERE CHARLES Will Be Happy to Be Your Host! PHONE 48-8029 Cocktail Bar Special Today! A Never-to-be-Forgotten Delicacy! VIRGINIA BAKED HAM With Royal Hawiian Sauce $2.75 A FULL COURSE DINNER! Open 7 Days a Week for LUNCHEON And DINNERS Served from 5:30 to 9 P. M. A la Carte Service 9 P. M. to 1 A. M. DANCING NIGHTLY

EDDIE'S BARBER SHOP SHOE SHINES By Arthur Baker

Sport Shoes a Specialty PLAZA BUILDING 2824 Ponce de Leon Blvd. "Under the Clock"

ANTILLA HOTEL DINING ROOM . . . SAM PICCIOLO CORAL GABLES

FORMERLY OF MIAMI BEACH New American-Italian Restaurant Regular Dinners and A la Carte BREAKFAST—LUNCH—DINNER WINES — BEER Banquets and Bridge Luncheons —FEATURING THE CHRISTIE CONTINENTAL TRIO— Open Daily 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Reservations—Tel. 48-1714

Paramount Theatres IN Coral Gables

Gables STARTS 1:45 p.m. LAST DAY DICK HAYMES "CARNIVAL IN COSTA RICA" In Technicolor 2112 Ponce de Leon Blvd. ● Ph. 4-1221 Coral STARTS 1:45 p.m. LAST DAY LAWRENCE TIERNEY "SAN QUENTIN" 2315 Ponce de Leon Blvd. ● Ph. 4-4422

GOLF GOLF Taylor's SPORT SHOP

270 PONCE DE LEON BLVD.

"THE INN" LOCATED AT CORAL GABLES INN — 303 MINORCA AVE. NOW SERVING BREAKFAST • LUNCHEON • DINNER

—Featuring . . . Just Good Home-Cooked Food— Under Personal Supervision of HANS R. FREYER

LOPEZ Restaurant.

A pleasant drive, then . . . wonderful food, delicious drinks . . . plus the quiet charm of the ever popular— LOPEZ Restaurant. ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY 1 Mile South of Hollywood PHONE HOLLYWOOD 27 BANQUETS AND CLUB LUNCHEONS

RIVO-ALTO THEATRE RESTAURANT FRENCH-AMERICAN CUISINE DELICIOUS DINNERS $1.75 up

RIVO-ALTO THEATRE RESTAURANT 700 S. W. 8th St. FRENCH-AMERICAN CUISINE The "Trail's" Largest and Most Beautiful Dining Room DELICIOUS DINNERS $1.75 up Served from 5 to 10 P. M. Beautiful DIAMOND COCKTAIL LOUNGE Open 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. FLOOR SHOW • DANCING CALL JOHNNY ADAMS AT 3-4761 FOR RESERVATIONS

SHERRARD'S DIXIE BELLE INN

7 MILES SOUTH OF CORAL GABLES On the Dixie Highway Phone 48-8705 COCKTAILS —— DINNERS —DIXIE BELLE SPECIAL— $1.85 SOUTHERN GOLDEN FRIED CHICKEN "ALL YOU CAN EAT" $1.85 Hot Biscuits with Honey, Whipped Potatoes, Country Gravy, Tossed Green Salad. SAME SERVICE FOR CHILDREN $1.35 BRUNCH SERVED FROM 10 A. M. TO 2 P. M. COMPLETE DINNERS FROM 5 P. M.

The Inn

5271 S. W. 8th Street (Tamiami Trail) NOW SERVING . . . BREAKFAST • LUNCHEON • DINNER SUNDAY DINNER — 1 TO 8:30 P. M. CLOSED TUESDAYS Facilities for Wedding Parties and Bridge Luncheons Under Supervision of Chas. H. Stecker, Mgr. FOR RESERVATIONS—CALL 48-4963

DOG RACING Tonight BISCAYNE Dog TRACK

DOG RACING Tonight BREATH-TAKING HOT BOX 9th Race 5/16 Mile Course ENTRIES HE HATH MAMALOO POVERTY PROMISE SOUTHWESTERN MY BARBARA SOONER SELECT BEACHCOMBER POST TIME 7:45 P. M. 10 RACES NIGHTLY DAILY DOUBLE 1st & 3rd QUINIELAS EVERY RACE NO MINORS ADMITTED EXPRESS BUS SERVICE DIRECT TO TRACK MIAMI: Miami Transit buses leave on N. E. 2nd St. between 1st and 2nd Ave. every 15 minutes, starting at 6:30 P. M. Coast Cities buses leave Fiesta Terminal (near Royal Theatre) every 15 minutes starting at 6:30 P. M.; or board bus along Biscayne Boulevard, 5th St. or N. W. 7th Ave. BISCAYNE Dog TRACK ONLY FUTURITY TRACK IN USA 115th Street Between N. E. 2nd and N. W. 7th Aves.

Today! WOMETCO THEATRES

TOWER FREE PARKING S. W. 8th St. at 9th Ave. Air Conditioned Last Day RITA HAYWORTH "DOWN TO EARTH" In Technicolor PARKWAY AMPLE PARKING CORAL WAY at 12th Starts Today PRESTON FOSTER in "KING OF WILD HORSES" GROVE FREE PARKING COCONUT GROVE Starts Today ROBERT MITCHUM TERESA WRIGHT "PURSUED"

CORAL GABLES PIPE SHOP

THE FINEST IN SMOKERS ARTICLES • PIPES • POUCHES • LIGHTERS • TOBACCOS SPECIAL BLENDS EXPERT PIPE REPAIRING 2206 Ponce de Leon Blvd. RENUART ARCADE PHONE: 48-6625

IMMEDIATE FREE DELIVERY Carls Liquors

Ph. 4-4600 THE ONLY COMPLETELY STOCKED LIQUOR STORE IN CORAL GABLES PH. 4-4600 321 ALCAZAR AVENUE

Howard Johnson's

37th Ave. & S. W. 8th St. ● ED HASSEN, Owner ● Phone 48-2541 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. ● Daily 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sat. ● Closed Every Wed. COCKTAIL HOURS FROM 12 TO 12 Only Finest Liquors at MODERATE PRICES. Popular Cocktails served only at tables. Specializing In Delicious STEAKS • CHOPS SEA FOODS PLATE DINNERS As Low As 65c A Real Meal AND A TASTY TREAT! Our Fried JUMBO SHRIMP Served with French Fried Potatoes and a Cole Slaw. 90c SPECIAL Luncheons FROM 60c DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY All Menu orders put up in specially prepared boxes on a minute's notice to take out. Open 7 Days a Week Beginning Dec. 1st —TAKE HOME SOME OF— Howard Johnson's Delicious Ice Cream