The Key West Citizen Newspaper, October 13, 1954, Page 7

ue Owners ansas City Tuesday | “Deal To Move A’s Will Be * Closed Monday By CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN CHICAGO ‘®—American League club owners voted unanimusly last night to shift the Philadelphia Ath- letics to Kansas City. ‘The decision at tne end of a hec- _tic nine hour meeting all but broke up the once-esteemed position in baseball of the Mack family. It signaled the finish of one vivid chapter in the national pastime |. that was etched by the pioneering Connie Mack and opened what should be another under Chicago financier Arnold Johnson. It was Johnson, 47, a top man in a business that grossed 70 mil- lion dollars last year—the Auto- matic Canteen Co. of America— who found that money on tke bar- relhead speaks loudest. In the final analysis, his bid of $3,375,000 to buy out the’Macks— Roy, Earle and Connie—including Connie Mack Stadium, was irresist- ible, Will Harridge, president of the American League, said it was the only “sound” offer made. Officially, the deal for the 54. “Year-old franchise will not de : until Monday. In what was . sumed to be merely a gesture, was given until 11 a.m, “EST, on that day to announce if he Will sell his stock to Johnson. This was regarded only a small and a league spokes-| nold man sail that Roy ‘‘told the meet-| buy ing that he wanted the sale to Johnson completed.” This admission removed the only block, for Roy strongly had op- posed his brother Earle and 92- year old father Connie in the sale and tried desperately, but vainly, to raise enough capital to the debt-mired club in of the 1955 s Mack Stadia to Bob Carpenter, ack Stadium , owner of the, Philadelphia Phillies, who has been leasing it from the Macks, and probably will elose this transaction in Philadelphia this weekend. “As for Roy Mack, I plan to offer him a responsible position in the Kansas City organization,” Johnson said. “And I also must give thought to hiring a general manager and field manager. I'll The Athletics reportedly were in debt to the tune of about $1,900,- 000 — a figure broken down to include a $1,200,000 mortgage, ee As — bills and $400,- jacobs brothers, con- eessionnaires, In the sale, Connie Mack will receive $64,000 and Earle and Roy each $450,000 for a total of $1,504,- 000. Added to the indebtedness, this would just about take care of Johnson's $3,375,000. price. football game October 30. able locally, Carbenell added. said, Carbonell said that dealine for 23. Cost is $6.00 for the round trip. and return right after the game. Tickets for the game will be avail- Wednesday, October 13, 1954 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 7 making reservations is October ie bus will leave about noon Reservations can be obtained by phoning Carbonell at 2-2803. Indications are that a huge crowd of Key Westers will journey to Miami for the clash. One bus has been fully reserved. Carbonell KANSAS CITY FANS ELATED OVER NEWS By SKIPPER PATRICK KANSAS CITY u—'Wonderful.” That one word best fits the-feel- ing of Kansas City baseball fans who woke up this morning to the realization this solid baséball town of the midlands was in the act of going major league. Most of the city was asleep when the news broke late Tuesday night that American League owners had voted unanimously to permit Ar- financier, to eriili ge Hi f¢ ” world wars or truces, streamered the news “Kansas City Goes Big League.” Few, if any fans, even consid- ered the possibility of some last- minuté move keeping the fran chise in Philadelphia. The Mack family, which hgs controlled the A’s since their beginning in 1901, has been given until Monday to sell their stock in the club. Mayor William E. Kemp com- mented “‘it's a great day for Kan- sas City.” He said he felt the club owners have vindicated “our own appraisa) that big league baseball is feasible in Kansas City.” Karl Koerper, president of the Chamber of Commerce, sees the acquisition of the A’s as a “fitting climax to the growth of the city ‘the last five or six years.” “Tt will be*of tremendous eco- nomic importance,” Koerper said, “Particularly in stimulating the in- terest of the trade area for 200 miles around or more.” Ernest Mehl, sports editor of The who along with the Junior of Commerce, was an Teader in the battle to obtain franchise, said in Chicago lest e're darn near overcome with Jesse Owens Predicts His Broad Jump Mark Will Fall By BEN PHLEGAR NEW YORK #—Jesse Owens, world nod gee £79» ae EE ay Four other parties appeared at] i the | to make offers, but Harridge str Is Announced DETROIT (#—In a somewhat surprising move, Johnny Hopp and Bob Swift’ were released last night as coaches of the Detroit Tigers, and replaced by Billy Hitchcock and Jack Tighe. Schoolboy Rowe, coach, survived the shakeup. Bucky Harris, new manager of the Tigers, made the announce. ment, but speculation immediately arose whether the choices were his =or of the Tiger front office. that Johnson's | j i He seee s 2 ke i 100-yard dash world Airman Tells Killing Son With Bare Hands FORT WORTH, Tex. @—A set three world marks, for the 220-yard dash, for the low hurdles and his 26 feet 8% inch broad Starred in Olympics A year later the lithe Negro in- fed race-conscious Berlin for Olympic games and swept the es i |p and ran on the win- i g 3 5 my two greatest admitted. “They ate for me, But ti Hi i ee 58% Hf | ST. LOUIS, @—Walter Holke, 62- year-old former National Léague first baseman for four clubs, died at Missouri Baptist Hospital yes. Last week, President Walter 0,| Young airman told police he killed | terday, (Spike) Briggs Jr. said Harris would be permitted to nam his le ome, but added that “we pe he follows our semipoli Tigers picking — . It had been rumored that Harris would name peppery, loud-voiced George Myatt, who coached for him at Washington, as his third base In the new setup, Harris said, Hiteheock would replace Hopp at and Tighe would take over Swift’s in the bullpen, his 2-month-old son with his bare hands because “I must have some sort of maladjustment.” man said, he had rushed the baby’s chest “about 10 times” in — ht slaying. Emote sonst be a reason why did it,” he “But I don’t know what it is. I maladjust- the St. Z it tee Colorado, Ole |Reservations Being Accepted |Miss Have For Conch-Miami Beach Clash Top Offenses John Carponell, chairman of the Quarterback Club trangporta- tion committee announced today that resérvations are being accept- ed for seats on a chartered bus for the Miami Beach.- Kéy West NEW YORK, @—Colorado and Mississippi, two of the October mominees for January 1 bowl games, have the most potent foot- ball attacks in the country so far this season. Colorado leads in rushing offense with an average of 381.3 yards per game and in total offense with 435.8 per game. Mississippi is tops in passing with 211 yards per game and second in total offense with 423.3. Mississippi’s attack is al- most perfectly balanced between land and air, with 211 passing and 212.3 running. Only other teams in the “400” set are Boston University, with 410.7 yards per game; Denver, 410.3; Wichita 402.5 and Texas Tech 401. Tech ranks second to Colorado in Tunning, having piled up 336.5 yards per game on the ground, The nation’s television football fans will see some of the best Passing in the country Saturday when Oregon, No. 2 team passing, meets Southern California, No. 4. Oregon is averaging 188.8 yards per game, Southern Cal 162.8. Pur- due, whose passing was stymied by Duke last Saturday, is third with &@ 163.3 mark. Colorado is averaging 7.40 yards a try on the ground, 7.61 yards a try including passes, leadng the country in both respects, Wichita leads in scoring with 177 points in four games, a 44.3 aver- age. Colorado is second with 174 for 43.5, LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION The following polling places, Clerks and Inspectors have been named by the Monroe County Com- missioners to serve in the Gen- eral Election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1954. Precinct No. 1, NCCS Building, Duval and Virginia streets. Hilda Sands, Clerk, Mizpah Piercé, Rach- bead Sanchez, Nimia Sikes, Inspec- rs. Precinct No, 2, Rear Cave Inn Bar, Duval and Petronia streets, Emilio Corral, Clerk. Charles Fer- nandez, William Duval, Juan Borges, Inspectors. Precinct No. 3, High school Cafe- teria. Geraldine S. Pinder, Clerk. Lykes.Turner, Kathryn Cates, Ella Johnson, Inspectors. Precinct No. 4, No. 3 Fire Sta- tion. Florence Baker, Clerk. Nell Haury, Corrine Norcissa, Virginia McDermott, Flossie M. Roberts, In- Spectors. Precinct No. 5, 700 Elizabeth street, Kathryn Perpall, Clerk. Louise Fowler, Caridad Anti, Row- ena Curry, Lillian Cowart, Inspec- meters, the 200 meters, the |-tors. Precinct No. 6, Monroe County Court House. Louise R. Thompson, Clerk. Flora Michael, Caroline Ford, Grover C. Albury, Inspectors, Precinct No. 7, City Hall. Ellie Shaw, Clerk, Leon Peacon, George — Jean Castellano, Inspec- rs. Preeinct No. 8, William and Fleming streets. Carrie E. Hat- trick, Clerk. Jennie Gwynn, Doro- thy Louise Roberts, Manuel Perez, Mizpah L. Curry, Inspectors. Precinct No. 9, Grinnell and Elgin . | streets. Emma Thompson,. Clerk. Albert Gandolfo, Janice Sanders, Miriam Kelly, Inspectors. Precinct No. 10, 1101 Southard street. Harold R, Pinder, Clerk. Leroy Sawyer, Naomi Osterhoudt, Isabell Mullins, Fay Solomon, In- spectors. Precinct No, 11, Truman School. Dorothy DiNegro, Clerk. Violet Pinder, Marie Roberts, Ruth Car- ey, Inspectors, Precinct No. 12, High School An- nex. Virginia Sands, Clerk. Jennie Fae Bervaldi, Mary Roberts, Nellie White, Inspectors. Precinct No. 13, First and Flag- ler Avenue, Olive Saunders, Clerk. Juanita Roberts, Cleora Johnson, Erva T. Gibson and Claire Saun- Inspeetors. ders, 5 Precinet No. 14, Poinciana Ad- inistration . Mary Maz- eau, Clerk. Nellie Johnson, Ethel pe Russell and Ollie jae Inspectors. Precinct No, 15, Marathon Cham- ber of Building. R. 0. , Alfred K. Harvey, W. A. Parrish, Jr., *e Precinct No, 16, Old Matecumbe School House, Paul Chesley, Clerk. e By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Southeastern Conference footbail teams held a series of rugged serimmages Tuesday in prepara- tion for Saturday’s games. Most concentrated on opponents plays. Mississippi made ready for Tu- lane. Three varsity teams alter- nated on defense against Tulane Plays and Coach Johnny Vaught emphasized the need for sharper blocking and running. Pepper Thomas was at halfback in place of Earl Blair, who bruised a leg against Vanderbilt, but Blair 1s expected to be in shape Saturday. At New Orleans, Coach Andy Pilney sent his Tulane varsity against a freshman team running Mississippi split T plays in a long scrimmage, Guard Tony Sardisco and halfback Tommy Warner, in- jured in Saturday’s 140 loss to Mississippi’ State, were back in harness. The University of Kentucky got its first look at Florida plays as the Wildcats prepared for their fourth straight SEC game. The freshmen ran Florida-type plays and also set up Florida-style de- fenses against the varsity. Florida Coach Bob Woodruff list- ed sophomore Bill Bolton as a can- didate for starting fullback for Kentucky. Alabama scrimmaged against freshmen running plays from Ten- nessee’s single wing in the only hard workout scheduled this week. “They're going to have to do better than they did today, or we’re in for serious trouble,” said Coach Red Drew. ‘Injured quarterback Bart Starr took no part in the scrimmage. Tennessee’s Vols held a long dummy offensive scrimmage and a passing and punting drill. Auburn held a long defense in preparation for Georgia Tech. Sidelined with slight injuries were center Jimmy Strain, tackle M. L, Brackett and ends Frank d’Agos- tino and Jim Pyburn, Coach Ralph Jordan said he thought all should be ready for the game Saturday. Georgia Tech’s ends were given a thorough workout in an effort_to stop Auburn’s Jim Pyburn. Coach Bobby Dodd said lp expected ends Henry Hair and Jimmy Durham would start the game. Hair is in a tie for fourth place among the nation’s receivers, with 13 catches to his credit. One of the men tied with him is Pyburn. Vanderbilt held a rugged session in; an effort to tighten defenses for the Georgia tilt. Coach Art Guepe said Charlie Horton, in- jured in the Alabama game, should be ready for Georgia, but kept him out of contact drills. Georgia’s Wendell Earl Tarleton was being groomed to start at left halfback against Vanderbilt. John Bell rehurt his shoulder in the game against Carolina Saturday and Tarleton substituted for him “and came through in fine style,” according to Coach Wallace Butts, Mississippi State worked out in a heavy rain for Friday night’s game with the University of Miami Louisiana State also was ham- pered by rain and held its practice indoors. Powell Rates As Marciano’s Top Contender SAN FRANCISCO # — Charlie Powell, the 22-year-old ring giant who was stopped here last week, is still the best prospect the heavy- weight division has produced in this country since Rocky Marciano. Who says so? Fight experts who saw Powell suffer a seventh-round technical knockout at the hands of Charley Norkus say so. Evaluation of the ‘former San Francisco 49ers football player was still going on a week later. J.J. (Moose) Taussig, whose Wil- lie Meehan thumped out a four- round decision over Jack Demp- sey in 1918, said he thought Powel} had a brilliant future. “Powell may be champion in a | year or two,” Taussig observed. “He’s the best I’ve seen come) along since Marciano.” Sid Flaherty, manager of mid- dleweight champion Carl (Bobo) | Olson, described Powell as a “‘fine | prospect.” Billy Newman, an old- | timer in the game echoed these | sentiments. sat : EL Lege z a I Pati] sass ie ES i ; ae gF 2 if; Michigan State Aims For 4th Win Over Notre Dame Spartans Will - Backfield With 4 Quarterbacks CHICAGO # — Michigan State will toss aside its season’s record Saturday and shoot for a fourth successive victory over Notre Dame, a feat no school has ac- complished in 42 years. If the Spartans, who in three games have been beaten only by Indiana, succeed,. it might well be by passing, the same weapon Pur- due used to overcome the Irish 27-14. Michigan State publicitor Fred Stabley told the Chicago football writers yesterday that the Spar- tans will line up a starting back- field against Notre Dame which will include three quarterbacks. “And all three can pass,” Stab- ley said. The reason for the three quarterbacks is the loss of Leroy Bolden, star halfback, who is not expected to play because of a leg injury Michigan State will start Earl Morrall at quarterback with John Matsock and Clarence Peaks at the halfback spots. At the begin- ning of the season Matsock was No. 2 quarterback and sophomore Peaks rated No. 3. “Because of injuries,” said Stab- ley, “Coach Hugh Daughterty gave Peaks a chance to run at halfback and he’s been in there since.” The last time the Irish suffered four or more successive losses to any one team was from 1887 to 1912,when Michigan beat them eight times in a row. During that Same span, Notre Dame was beat- en four straight by the University of Chicago. MSC rolled over Notre Dame 36-33, 35-0 and 21-3 from 1950 to 1952, They did not play last year. Despite the one-sided 33-0 vic- tory over Pitt, Irish Coach Terry Brennan said in a telephone inter- view yesterday, “We're still not a good football team. We need sharp- er offense and a better pass de- fense.” “Michigan state will be our toughtest foe yet. Those losses to Towa by four points and Wisconsin by six points mean nothing,” Bren- nan said. Soviet Athletes Are In England LONDON (#—The Soviet Union parades its athletic might in the chill October air tonight before some 50,000 British track and field fans at the White City Stadium, The 69-member “Moscow” squad —it really is made up of just about the top men and women culled from the vast reaches of the So. viet Union—takes on a London team in the first visit ever of a this island. In the men’s events the Russians have four world record holders and six European champions, They actually stand a chance of taking every first place in the long pro- gram. Britain’s great Roger Bannister won’t be running. Boxing Results TUESDAY NIGHT'S FIGHTS By The Associated Press DETROIT — Rocky Casillo, 150, Detroit, outpointed Chuck Price, 153, Detroit, 8. | WASHINGTON — Ernie Gene Smith, 128, Washington outpointed Tony Longo, 126, Baltimore, 10. GALVESTON, Tex.—Caesar Saa- vedra, 133, Mexico, outpointed Jacky Blair, 135, Dallas, 15. BANGKOK — Somdej Yontrakit, 146%, Thailand, stopped Emanuel Clavel, 148%, France, 3. LONDON—Joe Bygraves, 194%, Great Britain, outpointed Eddie Smith, 183, Bermuda, 8. PHOENIX, Ariz. — Johnny Gon- salves, 135, Oakland, Calif., out- pointed Babe Mathis, 133, Tucson, 10. STOCKTON, Calif—Al Villafarro 142, New Orleans, outpointed Mor, ris Levige, 140, San Francisco, 10. —_——— 3 BOBBY PIN MECHANICS PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — While boating in Anchor Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bonsall sheared a pin on their outboard motor. They didn’t return by nightfall and. their relatives notified the Coast Guard. 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