Coral Gables Riviera-Times

SKINS BOSS HAS FIT Gilmer Asks $100,000 For Services

BILOXI, Miss., Dec. 31 (UP) — Harry Gilmer, Alabama's bean-pole halfback with the slingshot arm, revealed today that he wanted a $100,000 contract before signing with a professional football club. Gilmer, who plays his final college game against Texas tomorrow in the Sugar Bowl, said he had talked terms with the Washington Redskins' owner, George Marshall. The Redskins of the National League and Brooklyn of the rival American circuit drafted the blond youngster. "I told Marshall I would sign for $20,000 a year if he would give me a five-year contract and he nearly threw a fit," Gilmer said. Gilmer indicated he might wait until next August before signing to give the pro clubs a chance to really bid on him. If Brooklyn and Washington fail to sign him, their options will be peddled to other clubs. He said he would rather play with the Redskins than Brooklyn. "The Redskins use the T-formation," he added. "That formation gives a back more protection and he doesn't take such a severe beating." Steve Owen of the New York Giants, who will watch Harry tomorrow for the third time, once said "if I had him I'd fine every player in the lineup for not protecting him if he so much as got his uniform dirty." If Brooklyn and Washington fail to sign him, it is believed that he eventually will wind up with the Giants. Owen said Gilmer was the greatest college passer he had ever seen when he watched him perform as a fresh-man in the Sugar Bowl four years ago.

HARRY GILMER

5 Churches To Welcome New Year

(Continued from Page One) recently acquired, will play special music. Scripture, prayer, music, song service and prayer will compile the watch night service at the Coconut Grove Baptist Church. This service will be held from 11 p. m. until 12:01 a. m. The women of the church will serve coffee during this hour. Preceding the service, at 10:30 p. m., the Sunday School workers council, composed of all officers and teachers in every age class and department, will meet at the church for the purpose of planning for the weeks to be taught this Sunday. This pre-planning is a new feature of the church and will be carried out each Wednesday evening from now on. New Year's Day services will be held in the St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Church of the Little Flower, and St. Stephens Episcopal Church in the Grove. Since tomorrow is also the Feast of the Circumcision, there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 10 a. m. at St. Philip's. At the Church of the Little Flower, masses will be held at 6:30, 9, 10, 11 and 12 noon. Holy Communion will be celebrated at St. Stephens tomorrow at 7:30 and at 10:30 a. m.

Tomorrow's Entries at Gulfstream

FIRST RACE Claiming, $2,400; four-year-olds and up; 6 furlongs. Menetrier | 110 Mel Indian | 117 Princess Nell | 105 Little Bunny | 112 Levi Levi | 107 Hogan | 117 Wise Decision | 110 Spy Snare | x108 Cleverette | x107 Pilgrim Maid | 110 G. Girl | x103 SECOND RACE Claiming, $5,000; four-year-olds and up; 6 furlongs. The Georgia Tech. Richwood Boy | 111 Shifty Mae | 107 Red Beard | 113 Wise Friz | x107 Carmel Town | 112 Fighting Don | 114 Vronzi | x104 Rockwood Argo | 112 Shirt Band | x107 Swing Maid | 105 Bronze Medal | 105 THIRD RACE Claiming, $3,000; four-year-olds and up; 6 furlongs. The Orange Bowl. Bagulo | 113 Ruling Time | 119 One Blue | 116 Glory Be | 107 Burning Twig | x112 Florist | 112 Pilate's Miss | x105 Lesinian | 108 Cardigan | x111 Topnotch | x110 Mannequin | 114 FOURTH RACE $3,500 purse; 4-year-olds and up; 6 furlongs; The Gentlemen's Agreement. Roberto | 117 Pompeian | x107 Rocky Play | 112 a-Poignancy | x110 a-Albulli | x117 Alworth | 112 Cencerro | x112 Billy Bumps | x117 Gregalach | x109 Master Bid | 117 a—H. and S. Stable entry. FIFTH RACE $5,000; 4-year-olds and up; 7 furlongs. New Year Purse. Amanezer | 114 Bellwether | 112 a-Wide Wing | 120 Gestapo | 108 High Lea | 116 Time Stitch | x105 Eb | 114 Clean Slate | 115 a—Market Stable entry. SIXTH RACE $7,500 added; 3-year-olds; 1 1-6 miles. Singing Tower Handicap. Montany | 113 a-Fiery Sun | 105 Tight Squeeze | 118 King Midas | 108 a-Noble Hero | 110 Alacrity | 113 Glory's Champ | 107 Athlete | 114 Allie's Pal | 110 a—Al Gerngores entry. SEVENTH RACE Claiming; $2,700; 3-year-olds; 1 1-16 miles. The Kansas. Fresh Breeze | x104 Flagstaff | 114 Gray Blen | 110 Proud Reward | x107 Overpower | 112 Mays Rielly | 107 Wee Cootie | 106 處 Gee Teecee | 110 EIGHTH RACE Claiming, $2,400; 4-year-olds and up; 1 1-8 miles. Opening Bid | 109 Time Up | 115 a-Shooting Joe | 109 Ootem | 122 a-Gold Cacke | 109 Fighter Jack | x107 Ever Playful | 107 Adenos | x117 Miss Bobolink | 109 Limehouse | x111 Cabourg | x104 Buster Frip | 109 a—H. Kaminsky and T. Miller entry.

Dale R. New Year's Eve Favorite at Biscayne

The annual New Year's Eve Special, an event over the long Biscayne Derby Course, will headline tonight's holiday night of greyhound racing at the Biscayne Kennel Club. This will be the northside oval's last stellar mid-week card with its fall-winter meeting to close on Saturday night. In the New Year's Eve Special, the tenth race, Dale R, surprise 10-length winner in his last, rates the favorite. A son of the former champion, Never Roll and the 1947 leading greyhound Sire of the nation, Dale R. is matched against such proven long distance racers as Flying Gold, Miss Altamont, Adora and others which have helped pay in money-finishing honors of late. Another prominent pack of first division stars also have been matched for the ninth race at 5-16 mile. This is a field of eligible for Saturday night's closing feature, the Biscayne Mid-Season Derby. It includes such popular routers as He Hath, Gloria Ann, Herb Hill, Mamaloo and others. In the seventh race, Goba will be making his first start since winning the widely-known Biscayne $5,000 Juvenile Championship and diamond collar. This young star of the F. B. Stutz Kennels will be meeting other young stars of the meeting including Stupid Hugh, Gremlin, Weatherite and others along with several older stars.

BISCAYNE ENTRIES

FIRST—5-16 mile: 1 Hiltie Hope | 5 Scurry Bach 2 Country Sue | 6 Panther Run 3 Classic Lady | 7 Well Remembered 4 Daddy Watson | 8 Heather Flush SECOND—5-16 mile: 1 Magic Mist | 5 Johnny Mint 2 Baxter P. | 6 Smiling Jessie 3 Bit O'Caro | 7 Miss Bomber 4 Real Pal | 8 Fastidious THIRD—5-16 mile: 1 Miss B. Dixie | 5 Azoic 2 Flying Blue | 6 Gay Murdock 3 Revere Again | 7 Nolush 4 Randy Katy | 8 Miami Duke FOURTH—5-16 mile: 1 Portie Ruch | 5 Ante Over 2 Romantic Me | 6 Air Lite 3 Wolohan | 7 Canario 4 Father Tom | 8 Country Gent FIFTH—Biscayne Course: 1 New Better | 5 Sure Glide 2 Biff Bang | 6 Morgan's Max 3 Buzz Happ | 7 No Vacancy 4 My Never Fail | 8 Rolling Bob SIXTH—5-16 mile: 1 Cointreau | 5 Randy Q. 2 Spritely Spring | 6 Dusty Dude 3 Gallant Charm | 7 Watch Late 4 Family Secret | 8 Never's Queen SEVENTH—5-16 mile: 1 Gremlin | 5 Stupid Hugh 2 Hot Goba | 6 Much Herbert 3 My Patch | 7 Weatherite 4 Goba | 8 Mallory EIGHTH—5-16 mile: 1 Ophelia | 5 Walnut Street 2 Mass of Joy | 6 Mike's Money 3 Hot Cargo | 7 Revere Weather 4 Private Rube | 8 First Edition NINTH—5-16 mile: 1 He Hath | 5 Poverty Promise 2 Gloria Ann | 6 Herb Hill 3 Revere Rube | 7 Read Test 4 Mamaloo | 8 Mamaloo TENTH—Biscayne Course: 1 Adora | 5 Dixie Queen 2 Flying Gold | 6 Jovial John 3 Dale R | 7 Miss Altamont 4 Flying Gold | 8 My Barbara

Sports Parade

(Continued from Page Six) middleweight, welterweight and bantamweight. Louis and Joe Walcott which may retire Joe's retirement will be a good thing for boxing. Because of his class he has stifled the ambition of young fighters. New talent is needed but should be brought along slowly. Dan Ferriss, National AAU Secretary: "We should win the Olympics even though we are light in the running events. Because we have great field event talent and, because of great depth in runners, should pick up enough track points to win. Because of the Olympic fever, there will be many new meets. We should concentrate on converting some of our broad jumpers to the hop, step and jump." Fred Corcoran, P.G.A. Promotion Director: "Tournament golf is in for one of its greatest years with its greatest international interest because of the invasion of South Africa's Bobby Locke, Australia's Norman von Nida and England's Henry Cotton. New young faces will be Jackie Burke, Jr., of Houston and Buck Worsham of Washington, brother of the National Open Champion. We'll prepare for the future with our junior development program, setting up matches with England." Holcombe Ward, U. S. L. T. A. President: "Jack Kramer's retirement throws the field wide open. Australia will challenge for the Davis Cup and, while it will be close, we should win." Jonas Ingram, AAC Commissioner: "We just finished our best year and expect 1948 to be better. The public is tiring of the NFL's lack of cooperation and I believe it is to our best interest to have a common draft. We hope this coming year will be a milestone of cordial relations with the other league." Bert Bell, NFL Commissioner: "The fact that three clubs in the league which had not before participated in either playoff or championship game rose to the top in the two division in 1947 presages a close race in 1948." Spencer Drayton, Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau: "We had one of our smoothest years in 1947 and expect 1948 to be on an even higher plane. Racing must be honest and highly competitive and, under those standards, the sport should be at its all-time best." Ned Irish, Basketball pioneer: "Olympic competition will be a terrific stimulus. College basketball still is growing, although in many sections they must build new arenas to handle the throngs. Pro basketball is ready to take its place as a major event on the winter sports calendar." Al Mayer, wrestling impresario: "There will be no universal world champion crowned in 1948."

Clock Aids W. Flagler Race Timing

West Flagler Kennel Club track officials announced this morning that greyhounds at Flagler this season will be timed to 1-10th of a second. Flagler will be the only canine track in the nation timing the dogs this close. Other tracks time greyhounds to 1-5th of a second. A huge electric clock with the hand visible to all spectators will time the racing dogs, starting automatically by an automatic switch when the box opens and will stop when the dogs shoot through an electric eye at the finish. The photo finish again will be used for close finishes this season, while the electric Describer board, will be an exclusive feature at Flagler. The greyhounds will be called to the fans at the different positions on the track. Another exclusive feature at West Flagler will be the all-glass air-conditioned club house, completely visible to the fans at all times while in the boxes. The box seats have been rebuilt this year. West Flagler opens its new season Monday night.

18 Eligibles Named for Hallandale

An outstanding array of thoroughbreds has been nominated for Saturday's renewal of the $10,000 Hallandale Handicap at Gulfstream Park, mile and a furlong race which honors the name of the Broward County course. Final tabulation finds 18 horses eligible for the event, a major test for the closing day Gulfstream Park Handicap which carries an endowment of $25,000 added. John J. Watts' Harmonica, heroine of the Coaching Club American Oaks, is scheduled to make her winter debut in the Hallandale, and is trained to the tick for the second for the race. Helene Haggerty's Rampart, who set a track record in the Biscayne Bay and was flickered out in last Saturday's Fort Lauderdale, is also among the eligibles, as is the winner of the Saturday stake, the Bermill Farm's Bug Juice. The locally owned Sunshine Stable will try again with Let's Dance. That stakes winner failed under top weight in the Fort Lauderdale, after breaking poorly, and with a more alert start could well be in front where the judges squint across the wire.

Gableites to Join Area At Parade Sidelines Tonite

(Please Turn to Page Two) Cayne Boulevard, north on the west side of the boulevard to N.E. Fifth Street, then south on the east side of the boulevard to S.E. Third Street, where it will disband. Three governors will ride in the mile-long procession of bands, floats, majorettes, drill teams, fantastic giant balloons and dignitaries. Twenty bands and 36 floats will be included in the line of march. Miami's Mayor Robert Floyd will lead the parade with John G. Thompson, president of the Orange Bowl committee. They will be followed by a car carrying Gov. Millard F. Caldwell of Florida, Gov. M. E. Thompson of Georgia, and Gov. Frank Carlson of Kansas. After the parade, Gableites will return to this community to take part in the festivities marking the ringing out of 1947 and the welcoming of 1948. Capacity crowds are expected at both the Riviera Country Club and the Country Club of Coral Gables, where New Year's Eve Balls are scheduled. Numerous parties in private homes are also scheduled while the night clubs adjacent to the Gables have been geared for a land-slide business. Safety Director William G. Kimbrough stated today that he expected little trouble tonight and was hoping to duplicate last year's record when no arrests for revelry were reported. Only one accident marred the coming of the new year last year.

Friedman Threatens 'Cage' Cane Record

(Continued from Page Six) looks for this week. Bob Campbell missed a couple of days practice last week and was way off on his timing against Pitt, winding up with a meager 7 points for his evening's work. That seven point total gave Bob 56 points for the year and Friedman, achieving 20 for the first time as a Hurricane, opened the distance between the two leaders considerably as he now has 79 points. However, both are far ahead of their 1946-47. After five games last year, Campbell had 29 points and Friedman only 14. However, both went on to crack the existing Miami scoring record. As the initial half of the double header Friday night, the University of Miami freshmen will battle Miami Edison High school at 7 p. m.

Carving on stone found in ruins in Iraq indicate that the Sulaki, popular in the Near East more than 5,000 years ago, may be the oldest breed of dog.

'Canes Outpointed By Syracuse, 41-31

(Continued from Page Six) weight waltz, Miami came up with a real hustler in 165-pound Carl Bernardo. Bernardo used up too much of his steam with pile-driving rights in the early minutes of the fight and was exhausted in the final round. His opponent, Julie Levine, weathered the storm into the third round, entitling the Syracuse scrapper to earn a draw. Syracuse won the match with Ray Piez outpointing Del Miller to claim the light-heavy points. After that, all Art Saey could do was provide a celebration of the his ninth consecutive intercollegiate victory, which he didn't waste much time doing.

MANSENE'S SPAGHETTI HOUSE

(OPPOSITE W. FLAGLER DOG TRACK) Before and After the Races Try Our Real Italian Food BEER and 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 48-2356 ORDERS PREPARED TO TAKE OUT

PUZZLE By Eugene T. Maleska

Solution to Yesterday's Puzzle: SPADE TNT OILER RAM EARLY PLODS ARC LILAC ETERNAL ONCE SEE NEP BEET RAG SLEEPING LEISURE ISLE SPUR SECTOR BAIT TAG PACK SHONE LADY SLUMS PEN ELAN MAW BREADWINNERS ERA EEL NOOK AGITATE ADORN TRY MORON ROSY SOY SENSE ACROSS 1 Annoyance. 5 Imitation gem. 10 Hasten. 14 A continent. 16 Feminine name. 16 Bacchanal cry. 17 In a panic. 19 Guard against a blow. 20 Softened. 21 Slightly darkened paper. 23 Wide-mouthed jug. 24 Weights. 25 Excessively ornate, as a curtained bed. 31 Fasten firmly. 32 Captured. 33 Strong drink. 34 Aye. 35 Abundance. 36 Indian peasant. 37 Be mistaken. 38 Relative of the canary. 39 Prolonged attack on a city. 40 Gave aid. 42 Coat of plaster. 43 Mountain nymph. 44 Mass of ice. 45 Love of self. 47 Irritable. 51 Oxen of Asia. 52 Instrument for measuring intensity of light. 54 Away from the wind. 55 Bar for slackening threads in a loom. 56 Ripped. 57 Variety of chalcedony. 58 Lived. 59 Stain. DOWN 1 Beyond. 2 Princely Italian house. 3 Bangkok is its capital. 4 Meddling person. 5 Looked narrowly. 6 Fly used in fishing. 7 Gilded. 8 Decade. 9 Craftsman skilled in carving. 10 French copper. 11 Remained too long. 12 Edible fish. 13 Head: Fr. 18 European laughing gull. 22 First garden. 24 Compare. 25 More indolent. 26 French pound. 27 Supervisor. 28 Maker of psalms. 29 Funeral oration. 30 Hinder. 38 Observed. 39 Patched up anew. 36 Curls. 38 Outbreak. 39 Antitoxin. 41 Colored like a rainbow. 42 Vessel for distilling perfumes. 44 Species of pepper. 45 Unfledged bird. 46 Festive. 48 Acclimatize, as cattle. 49 Famous fiddler. 50 Allowance for waste. 53 Opposite of gee. 12-31-47 Copyright, 1947, New York Herald Tribune, Inc.

COMING! CORAL GABLES COLISEUM Jan. 21 Thru Feb. 1 ICE VOGUES of 1948 ALL NEW 1948 EDITION

SUPERB BEAUTY | COLOR | FAST ACTION CAST OF 65 | 24 Glamour Icers TICKET OFFICES OPEN JANUARY 2 Royal Tours, 309 E. Flagler and 7118 Collins, M. B. Murray's, Inc., 922 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach Taylor's Sport Shop, 1810 Ponce de Leon Blvd., C. Gables FOR CHOICE SEATS ORDER BY MAIL NOW | Box Seats $3.60 | Chairback Seats $3.00 | Mezzanine Seats $2.50, Tax Incl. | Make Checks Payable To: ICE VOGUES | Address: Ice Vogues, c/o Coral Gab. Coliseum | Enclose Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope THE FASTEST—FUNNIEST SHOW ON ICE!

"THE INN" LOCATED AT CORAL GABLES INN 303 Minorca Avenue ENJOY WITH US A REAL FINE NEW YEAR'S DAY DINNER With All the Old Fashioned Trimmings

$2.75 and up — JUST GOOD HOME-COOKED FOOD — Under the Personal Supervision of HANS FREYER FOR RESERVATIONS — DIAL 48-3625

LA POSADA "The Inn" Miami's Most Unique Ranch Type Hotel and Restaurant 5271 S. W. 8th Street Happy New Year, Mis Amigos This Is a Very Special Time At the LA POSADA

Come join us during the Holidays for a Delicious Dinner served on our Patio or in our cozy Dining Room amid festive surroundings. TRY LA POSADA'S HOME-MADE BREADS, CAKES AND PIES THAT WILL MELT IN YOUR MOUTH LET US SURPRISE YOU WITH OUR TROPICAL MEXICAN SOUVENIRS Special New Year's Day Turkey Dinner $2.25 Dinner Served 1-8 P. M. For Reservations Call 48-4963 T. M. HALL, Manager

NEW YEAR'S EVE MIDNIGHT SHOW WARNER BROS. BIG MUSICAL DATE THAT STARTS '48!!! MY WILD IRISH ROSE STARRING DENNIS MORGAN AND A GIANT MUSICAL CAST COLOR BY TECHNICOLOR GABLES THEATRE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

1942..."YANKEE DOODLE DANDY" 1943..."THIS IS THE ARMY" 1945..."HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN" 1946..."NIGHT AND DAY" 1947..."THE TIME, THE PLACE AND THE GIRL" And Now!!

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 NEW YEAR'S EVE SUPPER

9 P. M. - ? $800 Per Tax Inc. DANCING! FAVORS! Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail French Onion Soup Au Gratin BROILED SIRLOIN STEAK or French Fried Potatoes Asparagus Spears Hollandaise Chef's Salad Ice Cream Roll Coffee REGULAR DINNER 'TIL 8 P. M. NEW YEAR'S DAY DINNER FROM 6 P. M. TO 10 P. M.