Coral Gables Riviera-Times

PAGE SIX CORAL GABLES Riviera - Times MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1947

SCORE CARD By DON CUDDY

SCORE CARD —By DON CUDDY— For the next couple of days just about any ball player on the Georgia Tech or Kansas team who breaks a shoe lace in practice will get mention made of some catastrophe in print, so for a change let's pay some attention to one of the officials who seldom get more notice than their monikers (small print, yet) in the program so the hecklers can call them by name. Judge Hunter Gives Sidelights On Kain N. R. "Shaky" Kain, who grew up in Nashville, Tenn., and then was spirited off to Georgia for his college playing days, will be the referee for the Orange Bowl game Thursday. Oddly enough the story centers around the officials of a Vanderbilt-Georgia game many seasons back, and was passed on to this corner by Associate City Judge Gene Hunter of 1323 Avenue Asturia, who was a spectator at the game. Shaky was playing safety for the Bulldogs, and cut off three sure touchdowns with deadly tackling. Georgia had the ball on the enemy's 30 yard line with minutes left to play—trailing the Commodores 7-6. Penalties were rough in those days, and when Cargile, the Vandy fullback shoved Umpire Williams of Virginia out of the way, the Commodores were docked all the way back to the one yard line. Scoring from there wasn't too tough for the Bulldogs and they went out in front, 13-7. Owen Didn't Read the Book Now Bill Spears was the triple-threat star of the Commodores that year, and he proved his rank by running the kick-off back through the entire Georgia line to just four yards from the promised land. Then the Commodores hiked into the single wing with Spears on the flank. According to the book, Peck Owen, the Vandy quarterback never passed, but he probably forgot to study that chapter because he hit Spears with the ball out in the short flat. Our boy Shaky came in to nail Spears as the gun ended the game but in turn got racked up in the nickel seats by guard Bull Brown and Spears waltzed across, collected the bonus effort and the Commodores won that hassle, 14-13 in a real photo-finish. Such Games Are Once-in-a-Life-Time That was a football game to hear Hizzoner tell it, and even Al Hudson's story-book sprint of the '46 game could not surpass its thrills. The real emotion was with the Vandy fans . . . one minute shocked . . . two plays later elated . . . and then bitter as they stormed on the field after Umpire Powell for nearly giving 'em heart failure. The immortal Dan McGugin and Josh Cody, his assistant coach then at Vanderbilt, formed a flying wedge to get Powell out of the park and hysteria reigned for an hour afterwards. Not that I want to incite a riot . . . but a ball game like that might happen once in a life-time . . . and I'm looking for something like it come Thursday when the Kansas Jayhawks fight their way out of the underdog's role against the 'Ramblin Wreck . . .

Polo Loop Slated to Play Fridays

The polo picture has changed somewhat, but it remains for the first couple of matches (the Friday night attractions get underway this week) to decide whether 'tis for better or worse. The all-conquering Miami Adventurers have been broken up in order to form a four-team league. Mike Phipps and Stu Iglehart, a pair of the greatest names in the game, will captain Palm Beach and the Miami teams, and George Oliver, as well as coaching the University of Miami Hurricanes will ride for the Palm Beach club. The fourth outfit will represent Chicago, and there has been some talk about importing Detroit and New York teams although the possibility is dim right now. (All in favor of entering a Coral Gables team say "aye.") Anyway, the Adventurers may be welded together again for special Sunday afternoon matches with an intersectional and in a couple of instances, international flavor—or maybe Iglehart and Phipps will round up all-star teams of their own for such features. Iglehart and Phipps, outside of being the game's greats, are also publicity-wise: For the March of Dimes benefit match on Jan. 25, they're seeking to bring a California team here, just so the respective Chambers of Commerce can crow a little. The Bear Staters, however, don't figure they're quite good enough (with only one 10-goal player) to risk reputation and such . . so they'll stay in their own back yard most likely.

Sell-Out Is Expected For Aqua Follies

(Continued from Page 1) mony taking place on a stage at the edge of the pool. Huge Cast of Stars Produced by Pete Desjardins, former Olympic diving champion, the water carnival will offer such artists as Earl Clark, former national diving champion; Sam Howard, World's Fair Aquacade artist and acrobatic specialist; Olympic swimming champion Peter Fick, winner of the 100-meter dash in the last Games, held in Berlin; Jimmy Patterson, former national inter-collegiate diving champion and Aquacade star; Charlie Diehl, middle heavyweight diving champion; Frank Snary, Steve Accardi and Clayton Mains, comedy divers and all graduates of the Aqua-cade; Jean and Joy Fitzsimmons, twin team who are two of the nation's leading exponents of acrobatic and ballet swimming; the three Fairbrother sisters of Miami—Pat, one-time national low board diving champion, and her sisters, Skip and Jimmy, former holders of Florida and southern diving titles, and others. Ballet numbers by the half a hundred girl swimmers will include one employing tinselled stars and another, performed in darkness, with girls attired in luminous bathing suits, caps and gloves. All divers as well as the ballet performers for this feature will wear swim suits of the newly developed "luminous satin," being introduced to the south at the Aqua Follies. The University of Kansas 120-piece band will play a pre-show concert and music for the show itself will be provided by Cy Washburn's orchestra.

TODAY'S SPORTS PARADE 'Take the Bum Out'—Oscar Blackballs Ole 1947

By OSCAR FRALEY UP Special Writer NEW YORK, Dec. 29 (UP)—Old man 1947 is getting set today to take a powder and as he joins the alumni of the ages a lot of people are plenty sorry he won his letter. This old guy creaking over the hill was nobody to get the national award for sportsmanship and exemplary conduct. He was a brawler of the old school, tougher than the gas house gang and twice as wacky as Babe Herman ever dreamed of being, with him it was no holds barred. Making his debut, he grew up in the court-rooms as they screened out professional bribers. He was with the gang when Durocher was thrown out of baseball for a year; Roxy Grasiano admitted receiving a bribe offer and subsequently was kicked out of the ring and Ray Robinson drew a suspension for not reporting a bribe offer. And young 1947 became a regl tough guy as time went on. There was his poor sportsmanship as the United States ignored the rules in the Davis Cup matches and again in helping its own in the women's nationals as dark-ness was a-falling. Young Louise Brough and Nancy Bolton. Also on the docket against him went the controversial mess in which the AAU battled the AHA for Olympic hockey rights and the investigation of the Billy Fox-Jake Lamotta bout. But in the way of personal thrills, the old guy had them. Like the winter nights in Madison Square Garden as galloping Gil Dodds made made a smashing comeback. And watching with wonder as they crowned boxer warlord of Mazataine best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club show, when you were certain the (Please turn to Page 7)

BOWLING RESULTS

Ila Callaway and Dave Metzger Doubles Sweepstake with a total won the Playdium Bowling Mixed of 205 pins—36 higher than their nearest rivals, Dant and Knowles, at the Playdium Sunday night. Winning scores were based on points awarded for the number of pins dropped over average. The top ten doubles winners were: Callaway and Metzger | 205; Dant and Knowles | 169; Muschack and Fischer | 134; Hallam and Buell | 127; Thomas and Cusick | 126; Dant and Drago | 118; Mondoux and Derago | 104; Chervin and Thomas | 102; Glass and Glass | 99; Schlosser and Schlosser | 98. Playdium Mixed Doubles League M & B Luilich, 3 | ...Chervin, 0; Newells, 3 | .Patrick-Little, 0; Craners, 3 | Davis-Sherman, 0; Butlers, 2 | Harris-Mansfield, 1; South-Eastern, 2 | .DiSalvo-Borsch, 1; Mondoux, 2 | .F & A Luilich, 1; O'Shays, 2 | ..Callaway-Gann, 1. HIGH WOMAN'S GAME: N. Fisher, 185; HIGH MAN'S GAME: B. Luilich, 211; HIGH WOMAN'S SET: N. Fisher, 483—M. Cramer, 483; HIGH MAN'S SET: B. Luilich, 616; HIGH TEAM GAME: Moore-Holliday, 648; HIGH TEAM SET: M. & B. Luilich, 1792.

W. Flagler Opens Jan. 5 Without Schooling Races

There will be no public schooling at the West Flagler Kennel Club prior to the track's official opening January 5 for the 1948 meeting. Greyhounds now racing at the Biscayne Kennel Club will move directly to the near-by track when the northeast oval closes Saturday night. In all, more than 600 canines will race at West Flagler during the coming season and among them will be derby champions from every grey-hound track in America. Two more kennels—outstanding racers owned by Mrs. G. M. Lillie and Don Marsh—signed up their packs for the meeting this morning. Marsh, with 29 dogs, will race one of the largest kennels on the track.

Mulloy Pressed To Win First Sugar Bowl Round

Gardnar Mulloy, second-seeded in the Sugar Bowl tennis tournament at New Orleans, outlasted Richard Mouledous, Tulane University net star, in the first round of singles play Sunday. Mulloy, after dropping the first set 9-7, came back strong to capture the next deciding pair, 6-2, 6-0. Mouledous was the Green Wave captain two years ago. The University of Miami Hurricane varsity tennis team lost its only meet in collegiate competition last spring. It is estimated that 50 years will be needed for Maine farms to recover fully from the forest fires last October that caused $50,000,000 damage in the state.

Furman Tilt Crucial For Riddle Five

Coach Leo Poles predicted this morning that if his Riddle Inter-American College basketball team can get by Furman University at Miami Edison High gym tonight, the all-freshman quintet will go undefeated through the remainder of the season, and including 16 games on the schedule. And, although the Purple Hurricanes need out the local squad 47-45 at Greenville, S. C., on Dec. 16, the steady improvement of such key men as center Mackey MacDonald and forward Bill Godwin and Alan Sherr in turning back Tampa University twice by lop-sided scores indicates that the Bolesmen should outclass the visitors tonight. MacDonald established a new local collegiate scoring record against the Spartans here Dec. 23 when he pumped in 15 field goals and three free throws for 33 points as his mates plastered the visitors, 81-52. Godwin hit his stride with 17 points when the Riddlers toppled Tampa for the second time, 66-40, in the Spartan's back yard Saturday. Sherr, a deadly set-shot artist, scattered the home defense with 14 points in the same game. By comparison, the Furman squad looked very ragged in the first half of the double-header, being walloped by Eastern Kentucky State, 85-40.

Orange Bowl Practice

Kansas will use the University of Miami's dressing rooms and practice field, and Georgia Tech will put the final touches on its Orange Bowl preparations at Flamingo Park, Miami Beach.

Murals painted on fluorescent-treated velour and lighted by concealed ultra violet or black lighting have been designed for home use.

Boxing Weathers Storms, Scandal But Promoters Manage to Cash In

By JACK CUDDY UP Sports Writer NEW YORK—Professional boxing weather the stormiest year in ring history during 1947. It was blasted by unprecedented criticism, subjected to nearly continuous investigation, and torn by disputes that ranged from the flyweight to the heavyweight division. The fight game was so splattered with abuse that it appeared at times to be the "ugly duckling" of sports, but it continued to lay golden eggs for promoters and to provide entertainment for fans throughout the world—aided by radio, television and press. Among the thousands of men who tossed leather in the United States and in foreign countries during 1947, the two who did most to reassure the fans that boxing still was an attractive sport, were Gus Lesnevich and Jersey Joe Walcott. Lesnevich Outstanding Lesnevich is the 32-year-old light heavyweight champion of the world, and Walcott is the 33-year-old heavyweight challenger who nearly dethroned the great Joe Louis. Lesnevich was awarded the Edward J. Neil Memorial plaque for having contributed (Please turn to Page 8)

COLLEGE BOXING TUESDAY NIGHT DEC. 30 U. OF MIAMI (Hurricanes) VS. SYRACUSE U. — IN — Coral Gables Coliseum

8:30 P. M. TICKETS NOW ON SALE at University of Miami Ticket Office in Miami, 340 S. E. 1st St.; at Farr's Tours at Miami Beach and at Taylor's Sport Shop in Coral Gables. NOTE — (You may also purchase tickets at the above places for the U. of Miami-Pennsylvania basketball game slated Jan. 2 at the Coliseum.)

THE BEACON PLAYERS OPEN THEIR WINTER SEASON WITH "Petticoat Fever" JAN. 6-10

AT THEIR PLAY HOUSE 1400 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables ALL SEATS RESERVED $2.40 - $1.80 - $1.20 - $1.20 PHONE 48-0181

MANSENE'S SPAGHETTI HOUSE

(OPPOSITE W. FLAGLER DOG TRACK) Before and After the Races Try Our Real Italian Food BEER WINE DINNERS FROM 95c UP Famous For Our Spaghetti, Home-made Sausage, Wine Steaks and Stuffed Lasagna SPECIAL STEAK DINNER.. $1.85 291 N. W. 37th Ave. Phone 48-2352 ORDERS PREPARED TO TAKE OUT

The Inn

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

DURING FAST ORANGE BOWL FESTIVAL TICKETS

AQUA FOLLIES $1.00 - $1.50 - $2.40 Dec. 29-30, 8 P. M., Venetian Pools MIAMI PARADE $1.50 - $2.40 Jan. 1, 8 P. M. MIAMI BEACH PARADE $2.50 - $1.20 Night of January 2 MUSICAL SPINWHEEL $1.20 - $1.80 - $2.40 Night of January 3, Stadium Tickets On Sale Burdine's in Miami Burdine's in Miami Beach More-Abbott in Coral Gables Orange Bowl Office, 611 S. W. 2nd Ave.

BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER AT Coral Gables Coliseum FRIDAY, JAN. 2

U. OF PENNSYLVANIA vs. U. OF MIAMI 8:30 P. M. FIRST GAME MIAMI EDISON HIGH VS. U. OF MIAMI FRESHMEN 7 P. M. Reserved seats at U. of Miami Ticket Office, 340 S. E. First St., Miami; Farr's Tours, Miami Beach; Taylor's, 226 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Fla.

Robert's IN KEY OPEN UNTIL 5 A. M.

Robert's IN KEY 3604 S. W. 8th St. . . . on the Trail OPEN UNTIL 5 A. M. Your Host Robert Minervini Presents for Your Dancing Pleasure Herman Wood AND HIS ORCHESTRA PHONE 4-9385 GALA FLOOR SHOW NEW YEAR'S EVE $5 Per Person, Min. Special Attraction LITA ROZA AND GEO. FIELDS AT THE PIANO MIXED DRINKS OUR SPECIALTY All popular brands NO SUBSTITUTES

Be Pleasantly Surprised AT SHERRARD'S Dixie Belle Inn

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

U. of M. BASKETBALL AND FIGHT TICKETS AT 270 PONCE DE LEON BLVD EDDIE'S BARBER SHOP

MANICURING By Miss Florence Gillis Formerly of Lincoln Road PLAZA BUILDING 270 Ponce de Leon Blvd. "UNDER THE CLOCK"

GABLES THEATRE

Open 1:45 New Year's Eve Midnight Show DENNIS MORGAN ARLEEN WHELAN "MY WILD IRISH ROSE" In Technicolor TICKETS ON SALE AT BOX OFFICE

"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 RESERVATIONS DIAL: 48-2625

Paramount Theatres In Coral Gables

Gables Last Day Opens 1:45 BOB HOPE SIGNR HASSO, WM. BENDIX "WHERE THERE'S LIFE" 2112 Ponce de Leon Blvd. • Ph. 4-1221 Coral Last Day Opens 1:45 IDA LUPINO "DEEP VALLEY" 2315 Ponce de Leon Blvd. • Ph. 4-4421

LOPEZ Restaurant

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

Tonight DOG RACING BISCAYNE Dog TRACK

Tonight DOG RACING Featuring MARATHON 10th RACE The Only 7/16-Mile Race of the Meet ONLY 6 MORE NIGHTS OF RACING 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.

ANTILLA HOTEL DINING ROOM

1108 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD CORAL GABLES • PHONE 48-1714 THE TALK OF THE TOWN FOR FOOD AT REASONABLE PRICES GRILLED LIVER - ONIONS | 90c BREADED PORK CUTLET - TOMATO SAUCE | 1.35 BAKED KINGFISH - CREOLE SAUCE | 1.25 ROAST LEG OF LAMB - MINT JELLY | 1.60 ROAST PORK - DRESSING AND APPLE SAUCE | 1.50 CHOICE OF APPETIZER, POTATOES, VEGETABLES, SALAD AND DESSERT 26 ENTREES TO CHOOSE FROM -- ITALIAN DISHES AND FULL COURSE DINNERS IF YOU PREFER Make Reservations Now for New Year's Eve Party — New Year's Dinner

Today at Nearby WOMETCO Theatres

TOWER FREE PARKING S. W. 8th St. at 9th Ave. TODAY and TOMORROW JOHN GARFIELD LILLI PALMER "BODY and SOUL" PARKWAY AMPLE PARKING Coral Way at 12th Thru Saturday JOAN CRAWFORD "Possessed" GROVE FREE PARKING COCOANUT GROVE LAST DAY GINGER ROGERS CORNEL WILDE "IT HAD TO BE YOU"

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 2:00 A. M. Saturday COCKTAIL HOURS FROM 12 TO 12 BONDED BOURBONS, IMPORTED SCOTCHES AND COCKTAILS AT 50c Specializing In Delicious STEAKS • CHOPS SEA FOODS PLATE As Low As DINNERS 65c A Real Meal AND A TASTY TREAT! Our Fried JUMBO SHRIMP Served with French Fried Potatoes and Cole Slaw. 95c SPECIAL LUNCHEONS 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 TAKE HOME SOME OF Howard Johnson's Delicious Ice Cream