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CORAL GABLES Riviera Times

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 PAGE FIVE

SPORTS

CORAL GABLES SCORE CARD Basketball Has "Arrived" In Dixie — Count Miami In

By DON CUDDY There's not much question about it, basketball is the most popular player as well as spectator's sport in the country, and as much as the baseball die-hards protest, it is the new national pastime. Most colleges, high schools and independent teams already have their seasons underway and within a few months the "tournament" stimulation will be sweeping the country just as the bowl fever has sportsmen tingling right now. New attendance records are expected in red-hot basketball towns like New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Boston and Buffalo, and all the little whistle stops in between. Basketball has finally arrived in Dixie, too, according to an article by N. W. Shepard, Athletic Director of Davidson College, in the 1947 Converse Basketball Yearbook. He naturally refers to nationally-ranked teams like Kentucky, Tulane, North Carolina, Duke and N. C. State, never making it this far South. High schools are the backbone of the sport and this peninsula is a little slow on the draw producing top players, but it is a growing commercial leagues and the University of Miami's struggle will pay off sooner than anticipated. Tampa Has the Drop On Us Tampa has stolen a march on this area by going ahead with the staging of intersectional basketball double-headers. They've even gone so far as to swipe our own Hurricanes for two dates over on the west coast, so for the first year the Coliseum won't be much in the intersectional picture. But there's no reason why that should happen — promoters gamble freely on a lot more risky schemes. If the weather hadn't frozen out the Basketball Under the Stars experiment last season, Miami would be easily added to the above list. The University is more than willing and is sitting back waiting for the promoter to come along. Coliseum Set-Up Good You'll like the basketball set-up at the Coliseum once the seating is completely arranged. Best vantage point in the house will be high up in the balcony where one has the illusion of hanging over the court . . . makes for watching the offensive patterns develop much easier. Where This 'Cage' Moniker Comes From In case you've ever wondered how basketball came to be called "the cage game" . . . it all happened back in the '90's when Fred Cooper was the game's first professional and all the players wore tights. Pete Wurflein unintentionally hung the moniker on the Trenton team (he was sports editor of the old Trenton Daily American), declaring that the contestants "played like a bunch of monkeys and should be put in a cage." Far from being considered a slight, the Trenton team made good use of the sarcasm by erecting an eight-foot chicken wire enclosure around the court. Later rope nets became popular because the professionals bounced off the strands like prize-fighters, thereby providing the customers with rugged action. Yes, there was as much "ham" in the game then as there is in wrestling exhibitions now . . .

Randolph MGA Tourney Finalist

A. C. Randolph Jr. chipped his way to the finals of the Country Club of Coral Gables Men's Golfing Association tournament Wednesday afternoon with a 5-4 triumph over Bill Gorman and will meet either Harry Wheeler or Lyle Roberts for the championship this weekend, Wilbur "Umps" Clark pro manager of the Granada course, announced this morning. Wheeler and Roberts are the only other undefeated golfers in the tournament and are scheduled to play either today or Friday to decide the finalist match. The loser will drop to the consolation bracket, where Frank Howard and Bob Searle are due to settle the semi-final round today also.

Mrs. Fred Hooper Nets Low For Riviera Ladies

Mrs. William Redelsheimer won the tee shot in the Class A events of the Ladies' Day at the Riviera Country Club Wednesday with a net 37 1-2 for nine selected holes. In Class B, Mrs. Fred Hooper, with an 11 1-2 handicap, boosted a net 55 1-2, and Mrs. M. C. Martin overcame a 19 handicap to win the Class C bracket with a net 37 score. Mrs. George Miller won the No. 9 hole nearest-the-pin special prize.

GULFSTREAM PARK reopened its doors today and the on-again off-again Florida racing season was back on the track. Here is a bird's-eye view of the paddock and grounds at the beautiful track by the sea — shut down for two days while horse owners negotiated higher purses. James Donn, president of the track, offered a minimum $2,400 purse yesterday and the horsemen accepted.

DEFENSIVE STRATEGIST Sauer, Kansas Mentor Chosen Coach of Week

By LEO H. PETERSEN United Press Sports Editor NEW YORK, Dec. 4. (UP)—He was raised on the beef and brawn of powerhouse football, but this first three requisites for a football player are speed, spirit and stamina. He doesn't draw the line anywhere on the weight chart. Anyone who can run and block can play on his club and his system has paid off well. He's the United Press coach of the week, big George Sauer of the University of Kansas' unbeaten Jayhawks. So far as the fans in the midlands are concerned, he also is coach of the year for in two seasons at Kansas he has transformed a chronic second division team into a championship club. During his first season at the helm, the team won seven games against two losses and a tie and shared the big six championship with Oklahoma. This season, in a tough 10-game schedule, his club won eight, tied two and again shared the conference crown with Oklahoma. First Undefeated Team in 24 Years When the Sauer defeated Arizona in a wild scoring game Saturday night it marked Kansas' first undefeated season since 1923. They had been fired for that game by their selection to oppose Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl at Miami on New Year's Day. Each of his clubs at Kansas has been the lightest in the conference. The 214-pound coach has carried a 120-pound half-back on his squad for two seasons and one of his regular

Florida A&M Squad Boasts 8-1 Record

TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 4 (Special)—Florida A & M Coach Jake Gaither left the Capitol City this morning with a squad of 72 players for Miami where the Rattlers will meet Hampton Institute of Virginia in the 15th annual Orange Blossom Classic Saturday night at 8:15 p.m. The Rattlers boast two Negro All-Americans and a pass-minded T-formation eleven that has won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship for four straight years. The Rattlers and Pirates both own season records of eight wins and one defeat. Florida lost to Shaw College in its second start and since then has bowled over Alabama State, Morris Brown, Knoxville College, Kentucky State, Tuskogee Institute, Clark College and Southern University of Louisiana, piling up 155 points while yielding a total of 45. The South Stands at the Orange Bowl will be reserved for white patrons.

Gene Roller Makes Debut In Biscayne Ninth Tonight

Gene Roller, the nationally-known greyhound star which established the track record for the Biscayne Derby course, a speed mark of 34 seconds flat for 1,815 feet, last year and a mark that continues to stand, will make his seasonal debut in tonight's featured Biscayne Kennel club ninth race. Ranked for the last two years among the nation's best, Gene Roller will come to this first-start of the winter after a several weeks rest and conditioning following summer Eastern racing. Seven Challengers Against him have been matched beaten favorites and money finishers including five that in their last were in feature race fields. These challengers will be Nicolette, Lucky Doreen, Herb Hill, No Refund and My Jill. The field is rounded out with Revere Rube and Moccasin, a pair that has advanced to this top entry. Another notable pack of routers have been matched in the second-ary eighth and the winner and other two money finishers in this event are assured immediate top and Burt Anderson appear to hold a slight edge. The registry of 80 starters for tonight lists 21 seasonal first-starters, these to be comprised of young dogs starting their official racing careers as well as favorites of a year ago. Post time for the first race is 7:45 p.m.

Tech Willing and Able Bowl Bidder

With Georgia Tech back in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, it looks like the Ramblin Wreck is back in the Bowl habit. It will be the Engineers sixth bowl trip and their fourth in five years when they meet the Kansas Jayhawks. They played in the 1943 Cotton Bowl, the 1944 Sugar Bowl, 1945 Orange Bowl and 1946 Oil Bowl. 1947 has been eliminated from the Georgia Tech football records.

Grove Sailing Regatta Has 11 Class Entries

Coconut Grove Sailing Club's first annual Interclub Regatta will be held Dec. 13th and 14th over the Dinner Key course. The races are sanctioned by the Florida Sailing Association and 11 classes will take part, Lightnings and Dinghies, sail area over 150 feet. Sail area under 150 feet; Snipes, Penguins, Moths, Suicides, Crickets, Cruising Class and Stars. There is much interest in the local Lightning Fleet Championship, which will be run at this time. Besides the regatta trophies, four new perpetual cups will be awarded at the club house after the races on Sunday. Warren Young is regatta chairman.

BISCAYNE ENTRIES

TODAY'S SPORTS PARADE Bob Higgins, Penn State Hero, Returns to Cotton Bowl

By OSCAR FRALEY UP Sports Writer NEW YORK, Dec. 4. (UP)—Twenty-three years after one successful invasion of the southwest, Burly Bob Higgins today contemplated a return journey with just as much enthusiasm. Higgins is the gray-haired Penn State football coach whose team meets Southern Methodist in the Cotton Bowl at Dallas on Jan. 1. Well, he met the same Mustangs on Jan. 1, 1925, and corralled them, 9 to 7. He doesn't see why 23 years should have changed the setup. "We don't have a Doak Walker," Higgins admitted, "but we have a line that I think will give us an edge up front. They have good passing and we don't throw unless we have to. But remember, we were among the first five in the east in pass defense." "And I'll add that this is the best line and the best team I've ever had." He's An Institution Higgins, who will be 54 on Thanksgiving Day, has had a good many ones. He is what might be called an institution at the home of the Nittany Lions. The big fellow who yesterday accepted the Lambert Trophy for Penn State as the east's best team was a crackerjack end when he played for State in 1914, '15 and '16. Then came the first World War and Bob rose to Captain in the 80th division. Those double bars didn't keep him from playing on the team which won the AEF championship in 1918 and being named All-AEF end. Then he returned to State in 1919, captained the team and—as Penn State has a way of doing against Pennsylvania—ran the Quakers out of the ball park personally. Took Over Kicking Higgins, with the fullback and punting star out of the game, took over the kicking chores and seven times punted out inside the five yard line. Penn State won, 10 to 0. That was a good Penn team they licked too. One which included Lou Little, Heinie Miller and such. From there, Higgins went to West Virginia Wesleyan as coach and took the club down Texas way and such.

Durocher Signs to Manage Dodgers

NEW YORK, Dec. 4. (UP)—Leo Durocher has been signed to manage the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948, the New York Daily Mirror said today in a copyrighted story. The question of whether Durocher would return to the Dodgers following his one-year suspension ended when he flew from the West Coast to Dodger President Branch Rickey's Chesterton, Md., home, the Mirror said. Therere Durocher supposedly signed the contract.

Cuban Entries Swell FEC Pistol League Ranks To Fifty

Twenty-one Cuban entries for the Florida East Coast Pistol League registered matches at the Palmetto Pistol and Rifle Club Sunday will arrive in Coral Gables Friday afternoon, A. T. Kelly, secretary of the league announced this morning. Cuban Police Captain Expected Listed as a possible entry on the roster of the Havana gunners is Captain Hernando H. Hernandez, of the Cuban police. The party, which will swell the number of competitors to at least 50, will stay in the Antilla Hotel until Tuesday, Kelly said. Others in the Cuban party are: Juan Palacio, Rogelio Giquel, Jesus Manzarbeitia, Joaquin Pedrosa, Juan Garcia, Ramiro de la Riva, Arturo Ojeda, Carlos Nunez, Augusto Anca, Jose Barbeito, Dr. Ernesto Solis, Sergio Canto, Manuel Oliver, Mario Rovirosa, Jorge Vaulet, and Dr. Rumberto Medrano. Two certain entries from Tampa were also named by Kelly. They are John Harger and his wife, Evelyn. Other Tampans and entries from West Palm Beach, northernmost member of the league, are expected over the weekend. Members Hold Two World's Records One of the FEC members, Jerry Fontanella, a member of the Miami Beach fire department, holds the civilian world's record for center-fire rapid-fire, and R. G. Stiles, Coconut Grove painter, holds the .45 caliber civilian record, the register disclosed. A total of 104 prizes will be awarded the entries in the 14-event match. For each event a prize will be offered for the top scorer, the top foreign scorer, and each of the four classes—expert, sharpshooter, marksman first class and marksman classes.

Tiny's, St. Mary's, Make League Debut Tonight

Three games are on tap for the MGA Colonnade Building tonight, with a pair of untested quintets, Tiny Snack Shop and St. Mary's, meeting in the first clash at 7 p. m. In the other two contests, Friendly Bar and Carl's Liquors, both of whom bowed in first-night play Tuesday, meet at 8 o'clock and the MGA and Jaycees wind up the evening. Eastern Air Lines and Tommy Hands drew a bye.

TABLE TENNIS SETS Taylors

Sport Shop 2414 PONCE DE LEON BLVD.

EDDIE'S BARBER SHOP SHOE SHINES

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

Today at Neerly WOMETCO THEATRES

Paramount THEATRES in Coral Gables TOWER FREE PARKING S.W. 8th ST. at 15th AV. ELLA RAINES ROBERT HUTTON "TIME OUT OF MIND" S.W. 8th ST. at 15th Av. PARKWAY AMPLE PARKING Last Day PRESTON FOSTER "KING OF WILD HORSES" CORAL WAY at 12th GROVE FREE PARKING Last Day ROBERT MITCHUM TERRY MOORE "PURSUED" COCONUT GROVE Gables Starts 1:45 p.m. Starts Today ALAN LADD DOROTHY LAMOUR "WILD HARVEST" 2315 Ponce de Leon Blvd. • Ph. 4-1421 Coral Starts 1:45 p.m. Starts Today RUTH WARRICK WALTER BRENNAN "DRIFTWOOD" 2315 Ponce de Leon Blvd. • Ph. 4-4422

Aditional Sports On Pages 10-11

CORAL GABLES SMOKE 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

Be Pleasantly Surprised AT SHERRARD'S • Dixie Belle Inn •

STEAK CHICKEN -- SEAFOOD DINNERS 7 Miles South of Coral Gables on the Dixie Highway PHONE 48-8705

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 Beautiful Diamond COCKTAIL LOUNGE Open 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Served from 5 to 10 P. M. FLOOR SHOW • DANCING CALL JOHNNY ADAMS AT 3-4761 FOR RESERVATIONS

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

FOX'S

A Little South of South Miami ON The Dixie Highway Where Charles Will Be Happy to Be Your Host! PHONE 48-8029

ANTILLA HOTEL DINING ROOM

CORAL GABLES SAM PICCIOLO Formerly of Miami Beach New American-Italian Restaurant Regular Dinners and A la Carte WINES — BEER BREAKFAST — LUNCH — DINNER Banquets and Bridge Luncheons — FEATURING THE CHRISTIE CONTINENTAL TRIO — Open Daily 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. RESERVATIONS — TEL. 48-1714

Carls Liquors

IMMEDIATE FREE DELIVERY Carls Liquors THE ONLY COMPLETELY STOCKED LIQUOR STORE IN CORAL GABLES PH. 4-4600 321 ALCAZAR AVENUE

Cocktail Bar Special Today!

By Extra Special Request! CHICKEN POT PIE $275 A FULL COURSE DINNER! Special Children's Dinner, $1.25 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

"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 B. FREYER

RIVIERA HOTEL

SUMMER "CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS" 135 ROOMS • 130 BATHS GRILL — COCKTAIL LOUNGE RADIO — FLUORESCENT LIGHTING — ELECTRIC FANS BEAUTYREST BEDS — CASEMENT WINDOWS — VENETIAN BLINDS IN EVERY ROOM SWIMMING POOL — TENNIS COURTS SPECIAL FAMILY RATE (3 or 4 persons) Granted Upon Presentation of This Advertisement $25.00 Wk. Location: 3 Miles North of Daytona Beach, on U. S. No. 1 Highway 2 Miles from Ocean via Nearest Bridge WRITE — WIRE — PHONE FOR RESERVATIONS HOMER HARDESTY, Co-Mgr. — PHONE 1800 P. O. BOX 747 — DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA