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The Indianapolis Recorder, Jan. 20,1962—11

Rivalry Heats Up for Golden Gloves Tournament

AttucksChallenges Roosevelt at Gary

GARY — The season's big game for a couple of high school hardwood flyers is coming up here Saturday night. That would be Gary Rooseelt and Indianapolis Attucks. There is a special tang to the rivalry of the state's two leading Negro high schools. Evansville Lincoln, Indiana's only other tan secondary school, >s in process of being abolished. Roosevelt claims a few white students and Attucks has had white teachers. Soon the era of Negro schools, as such, no doubt will be at an end. But meanwhile, the Roose-velt-Attucks contention shows no sign of cooling off. Each school is inclined to think the other Is laboring under a misapprehension, basketball-wise. The Panther-Tiger modern rivalry goes back to 1955. Despite its top-tlight basketball, Roosevelt proverbially has a hard time making it out of the Calumet Regional and through Lafayette to the Butler Fieldhouse Finals. That year, the Panthers got all the way to the championship game. Attucks’ Flying Tigers were waiting for them, to the tune of 97-74. Roosevelt has been catching up ever since. Two years ago in Gary, Louis “Bo” Mallard’s Chicagoland cats got the job done. Last year at Indianapolis, Bill Garrett’s Hoosier hotshots mounted such a lead that Roosevelt stalled to prevent the Tigers from reaching 100. And so it goes. SATURDAY in Memorial Auditorium—7:30 p. m. Indianapolis time—Roosevelt " will start with the upper hand. The Panthers have speed to burn and they are high 4 scorers—102-55 over Gary Edison, for instance. At this writing they have won 11 games and lost only 3, to very respectable company indeed. Two of their defeats were by top-ranked East Chicago Washington, on Dec, 26 by one point and on Jan. 4 by 12. The other licking was a onepointer by city rival Froebel, which was later avenged by a 7573 Roosevelt victory in the Gary Holiday Tourney. (The Panthers ought to be used to pressure: playing in the finals of both the East Chicago and Gary tourneys, losing the first by one point and winning the other by two.) IN THE SIZE DEPARTMENT, 6-5 junior center Robert Byrd leads the way. In scoring, 6-2 sophomore Clarence Harville has come on to show the upperclassmen how it’s done. A 17-year-old who weighs 190, Harville throws a lot of shots up there. So does Roland Gordon, 6-foot senior guard who is the co-scoring leader. Other shooters include 6-foot Arthur Jones and 6-3 relief man Edward Phillips. And you can’t overlook 5-8 starting guard Don Rogers. In fact, the Panthers usually have the balanced scoring to delight a coach’s heart. “ROOSEVELT IS THE toughest team we have played this

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ELMO FLYNN St. Rita’s 118 Open

year,” said Coach Johnny Baratto of E. C. Washington on the occasion of their first meeting. “They run very fast,” said Garrett in looking ahead to this week’s game. “They pick you up at mid-court and they gang the boards on rebounds. They won’t leave till they’re sure you have firm possession of the ball. “And of course, they always get up for us.” At this point, it might be noted that if Roosevelt has a weakness, it is a tendency to errors generated by “cyclonic” fast-break basketball. But on occasion this year, the Panthers have even shown the ability to slow down and steady it a little. ATTUCKS, DESPITE ITS 11-2 record and Indianapolis City Tourney championship, will be the underdog if only because the game is being played in Gary. Yet the comparatively young Tigers have all the earmarks of a “coming” quintet. Certain players are roundrounding into form and the team spirit is good. Last Saturday the Tigers blasted Jeffersonville 72-33. Garrett was croud that his boys didn’t get sloppy despite their lopsided lead, and that stars Dick Ellis and Glenn Bradley constantly passed off to the younger players. “Ellis would be wide open and he would hit Allen Bridgeforth and it would be No. 2,” the coach said. “Bradley also was passing up shots to set up the others. “We’ll continue to improve with that kind of thinking on the part of the boys.” Ellis and Bradley tallied 17 and 15 respectively in the game. Bridgeforth, a rapidly-improving “fifth man,” got 10.

Throw Leather Monday At Indiana Central Gym

CORNELIOUS JOHNSON St. Rita’s Heavyweight

GEORGE JOHNSON North Street PAL Club—Defending Champion, 112-Pound Open Class

TOMMY HAYDEN Christamore 147 Open

ROBERT BOLDEN, JR. St. Rita s 126 Open

HUMES STILL SCORING HIGH IN 4TH YEAR FOR MADISON

Larry Hurrtes’ 26-point splurge in leading Madison to a 59-50 victory over Franklin was only one of the top performances by Negro high school stars on Friday, Jan. 12. A 6-4 center, Humes has been starring for the Cubs ever since he played as a freshman in the Indianapolis Semistate of 1959. Then he hit 7-for-9 from the field and 4-for-5 frdm the free throw line as Madison lost an 82-80 overtime thriller to Attucks’ eventual state champs. Last week against Franklin, Larry broke the game open . with 5 straight field goals in ■ less than 2 minutes at the end of the 3rd quarter. It was the 53rd consecutive regular season victory for Bud Ritter’s outfit. THAT SAME NIGHT, Wood’s ace marksman James Smith was

scoring 25 in a losing cause. Johnny Wilson’s Chucks outfired Washington from the field, 21 goals to 19, but dropped the decision 54-52. Two buckets by center Lou Craig gave the Continentals a 5350 lead in the game’s closing minutes. Bob Murff scored 12 points for Washington. Meanwhile Leon Carter of Manual was another who starred in defeat. The slender guard tallied 19 markers, but the Redskins lost to Columbus 83-63. Shortrige fared better, with Jim Kittrell and Mike Williams each counting 14 as the Blue Devils downed Anderson Madison Heights, 56-43. v . IN A BUTLER FIELDHOUSE tilt, Mike Durham scored 12 points as Scecina nipped Sacred Heart, 62-61.

Oscar Paces West Rally to Victory ST. LOUIS—Oscar Robertson sparked a 3rd-quarter rally that gave the West a 150-130 victory over the East in the National Basketball Association’s annual All-Star Game here Tuesday. Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain, starring for the East, scored a record 42 points in the 12th annual classic. Pvt. Elgin Baylor of the U.S. Army flew in from Ft. Lewis, Wash., to score 32 points for the West. Other stars included rookie Walt Bellamy for the West and Big Bill Russell for the East. OSCAR, FAMED ALUMNUS of Indianapolis Attucks High School, wpp held to only 5 points in the first half but scored 21 after the intermission—14 of them during the 3rd quarter. The West held an uneasy 75-66 advantage when the “Big O” toolc over. He scored his team’s next 7 points, and then fed Cincinnati Royal teammate Jack Twyman for a pair of field goals. Finally Oscar hit on a 3-point play that put the West score out of reach.

BBATIN' THE GUN

Sandy Wouldn't Be First Tan Quarterback in Pros

Bombers at Fall Creek

By BILL BROWER for ANP

"Stephens demonstrated that he's not only a good player | GrGCIICdStlc Toddl NipS

but a great player," said Murray Warmath, University of Min-

nesota football coach. ,

"His best attribute is his tremendous mind—he's the smartest quarterback I've ever been associated with." Warmath, a Mississippian who played his college football at Tennessee, was talking about Sandy Stephens, Minnesota's All-American quarterback, after his brilliant performance in the Gophers' 21-to-3 victory over UCLA in the Rose Bowl.

This time around was something

■ ' a contract that will give

of a vindication for the senior from Uniontown, Pa. Last year he was the target of much criticism after the Gophers were defeated by the University of Washington. Going so well in the Rose Bowl made Sandy a hot football commodity. He scored two touchdowns and his resourceful calls paved the way for the other one. This was typical of his work through-

out the 1961 season.

During the regular season he carried the ball 110 times for 487 yards, a 4.4 average. He connected on 40 percent of his 142 passes for 794 yards, including receptions good for 9 touchdowns. He scored 6 TD’s himself—thus figuring in 15 of the Gophers’

19 touchdowns.

NATURALLY, THERE IS speculation over Stephens’ football future. He was the 1st draft choice of the New York Titans in the American Football League, and the 4th pick of the Cleveland Browns in the more established National

Football League.

Coach Paul Brown, of the Browns, was impressed with Stephens in the Rose Bowl contest via

television.

“We are definitely thinking of him as a quarterback,” Brown said. This is one of the things Sandy is insisting

him a shot at quarterbacking for two seasons. Some pro observers think he could be more useful in a running halfback role, like Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers. Others have voiced the opinion that his niche will be defensive halfback. BUT HE MIGHT BE given a real opportunity with the Browns as a T-quarterback operative. “Sandy looked sharp,” said Paul Brown, referring to his choice of plays in the Rose Bowl. “Ife seems like a fellow who knows what’s going on out there. I like that improvising.” If Stephens should land as a quarterback he will not set a precedent, as some believe, as the first tan field general for the pros. Several years ago Charlie Brackens, a former Prairie View star, was given a thorough chance with

the Packers.

Not only the Browns and Titans are after Sandy, but also the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. It is rumored the Alouettes are willing to go as high as $20,000 for his services. Stephens has his own ideas. Ilg said he will talk with the bidders one at a time.

A classy Allee & Sons quintet of Greencastle nipped the Barrington Bombers, 80-77, in a Sunday Night League game at the Fall Creek Parkway YMCA. Billy Harris, former Tulane star, paced the victors with 28

points.

, High for the game was the Bombers’ Dick Russell, who continued his sensational scoring by racking up 30 markers.

By CHARLES S. PRESTON The tom toms are beating in boxing clubs and gyms around town, as the city's amateur leather-slingers get set for the 5th annual Golden Gloves which will start Mon-

day night.

Site of the thrill-a-minute Open and Novice tournament has been moved to the Indiana Central gymnasium, where there are ample parking facilities and the finest accommodations for spectators. The clean, new gym Is well heoted and lighted, and visibility is good from any seat in the

house.

Drivers can reach the gymnasium from downtown by going south on Madison Avenue and its continuation to Jlanna, then turning left for half-a-mile. Or fans can take “University Heights” buses at the Circle. If plans work out, they will be specially marked “Golden Gloves.” Entries are rolling in, and by Monday—a whole week before the final weigh-in—a total of 73 had been received, according to A.J. Thatcher, director of city parks and chairman of Indianapolis Golden Gloves. Inc. WE HAVE 26 ENTRIES in

-NORMAN JOHNSON St. Rita’s 147 Open

Open classes, 41 in Novice and order to maneuver their respecno weight on 6, Thatcher said, tive charges into commanding po-

Lntries are still to' come from sitions. Christamore House and Columbus,

Ind. , It was learned, for instance, that

the PAL Clubs will combine their forces for one strong Open team which will include Herbert Ellison, Charles Mederas, Cecil Cornell, Ernest Cousins, Steve Ballard (last year’s 112-pound Novice king), Henry Orr, George Johnson

and Charles McKay.

In the Novice ranks, however.

“Five Open champions of. 1961 will be defending their titles. They are Cornelious Johnson of St. Rita’s, heavyweight; Norman Johnson, St. Rita’s, 160 pounds; Thomas Hayden, Christamore, 147; William Otis Whiteman, Riley PAL, 118, and George Johnson, North Street PAL, 112.”

In addition Elmo Flynn, who the PAL boys will fight for their

was 112-pound champion year be- various clubs,

fore last, will be going for St. Qrr DirrA WII . .. Rita’s at 118 this time. WILL BE making a A. C. “Al” Allen, veteran coach strong bid to recapture the team who is back at his old St. Rita’s } l he J d * n 1959 , al ? d helm after an interval at Mayer I960. Co-captains of the squad will Chapel, said however that Norman be F1 y nn and Cornelious JohnJohnson will fight in the 147-pound son ’ ?^”^ ear r°ii " eav .y w “° aas class rather than at 160. won the local G1 oyes title the past

“I’m his coach, I can decide two y ears ;. .

what weight he will make,” said Cornelious lost at Chicago

Indians Offer Series Movie

A film of the 1961 World Series is available to clubs and other organizations for meetings and special events, it was announced last week by the Indianapolis Indians. The 16-mm. film of the YankeesReds series runs for 38 minutes. It is available without charge to church, school or Scout organiza-

tions.

The Indians’ front office asks that other groups purchase either a $22 or $28 coupon book containing 20 general admission or reserved grandstand tickets, respectively, to 1962 games. Any group booking the film must provide its own projector and screen. Arrangements can be made by writing Victory Field, 1501 W. 16th, or calling ME. 2-5371.

Al, with a trace of the nervousness that has crept into the local fistic picture this fall and winter. AS A MATTER OF fact, there is more heat this year among the rival coaches than Naptown has seen in many a moon. There have been a good many strong differenc-

in 1960 to Wyce Westbrook of Cincinnati, who eventually won the national title. Last year the local boxer fought his way to the semifinals, where he Claude Davenport of Texas, dropped a disputed decision to Other members of the St. Rita’s

es of opinion in regard to match- team ’ according to Allen, will be: making on the WTTV “Future 175 Qpen-Charlie Westmore-

Champions” program, this writer land Lut £ er Gr a pos^’— ^ 1 1 - -

If thin

160 Open—Dick Paige, Bill Pai|re

and Jimmy Ayers.

147 Open—Normarr Johnson. 135 Open—Vincent Johnson.

126 Open—Robert Bolden, Jr.

118 Open—Elmo Flynn. 147 Novice—Robert Battles.

135 Novice—Ronald Fisher, Tom

is in a position to reveal. If things get dull—which they seldom do at the Golden Gloves— it might be an idea to put certain officials of the PAL Clubs, Fathers & Sons Club, Christamore, etc., into the ring and stage a battle

royal.

Meanwhile, the coaches can be Strouse.

expected to make foxy moves in 112 Novice—Lieutenant Owens. Predicts D'Amato Wont Let Floyd Fight Liston

McIntyre, Porter Meriwether Stage Rally Boosting Tenn. State to Top

ROYALS TO HOST LAKERS, SYRACUSE CINCINNATI — Two remaining Cincinnati Royals home games in January pit the Queen City basketballers against aggressive opponents of the National Basketball Association. Coming into Cincinnati Gardens to test Oscar Robertson & Co. are Los Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 20, and Syracuse on Sunday, Jan. 28.

CATCH RECORD BASS And when you do, won’t you please tell us how? WeVe been trying for years and haven’t caught a lunker yet. We have really enjoyed trying, though . . . fishing with friends and a cooler full of FALLS CITY BUR—man, that’s sport enough.

Jackie Boosted For Hall OF Fame By Dixie Scribe NEW ORLEANS (ANP) — Bill Keefe, Times-Picayune sports writer who has bitterly opposed the entrance of Negroes into athletic competi 7 tion with whites, came out in an editorial last week for the admission of Jackie Robinson into baseball’s Hall of Fame. Keefe said Robinson had won the right to be honored; possessed the playing ability, integrity and team spirit

By EARL S. CLANTON, III NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A pair of Hoosier guards combined on a late-game scoring spree recently to give Tennessee State a 101-97 overtime victory over Seattle University and vault the Tigers into the No. 1 position in small college basketball

ratings.

With former Seattle great Elgin Baylor watching the contest at Seattle, 'Porter Meriwether and Larry McIntyre pooled their talents to stage a successful garrison finish.

Meriwether is a 6-1 senior who prepped at Evansville Lincoln High School, while McIntyre is a 6-foot sophomore from Indianapolis

Attucks.

Trailing by 15 at half-time, Coach Harold Hunter’s charges went into a pressing defense and inched upward until, with only 6 seconds to go,' Meriwether played string music With a 21-footer that knotted the count at 89-all. IN THE OVERTIME, Meriwether and McIntyre hit two quick field goals that gave Tennessee State a 93-89 edge. Then Hunter’s Whiz Kids went into a freeze. Drawing fouls, the two guards sank five straight free throws to wrap up the win. “This is the greatest victory in our quest for ‘big time’ basketball,” Hunter exclajmed jubilantly after the game. The following week Tennessee

State soundly spanked Kentucky State 105-94 here, to bring its

record to 8-1 for the season. ; BESIDES McINTYRE AND

Meriwether, two o.ther Hoosiers are on Hunter’s squad. They are Ronald Heflin, 6-3 senior forward from Gary Roosevelt, and Bobby Edmonds, 6-6, 215-pound sopho-

more center from Attucks. Another player familiar to Hoosier fans is Bill Bradley, 5-10 sophomore guard from Louisville Central High School, who performed for the Kentucky All-Stars two years

back.

Even the freshman team has a Hoosier flavor, listing among its members James McGavock, 5-8 guard from, Indianapolis Attucks, and Lee McKnight, 6-foot forward from South Bend Central.

Cubs' Ahman Gets Boost in Salary F

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CHICAGO (ANP)—Big George Altman, the Chicago Cubs’ most successful performer last season, was the first player to sign with the team and received a boost in salary, according to club vice-

president John Holland.

Holland would not disclose the amount of Altman’s 1962 salary, but said he received a “very deserved boost” in his new contract. Evidently, with his great allaround performance last season, Altman had little trouble getting the Cub brass to come to terms. THE TEAM’S LEADING batter with a mark of .203, George also was the Wrigleys’ RBI king with a total of 96. He led the sluggers with a .560 average, clouting 27

homers and 12 triples.

Altman is a graduate of Tennessee State University, where he starred in basketball

as well as baseball.

A native of Goldsboro, N.C., he now makes his home in Chicago, and is enrolled in a stock brok-1 erage training program. 11

CHICAGO (ANP) — A prediction by former heavyweight champion Joe Louis that champion Floyd Patterson’s manager, Cus D’Amato, will defy the National Boxing As^pciation and prevent Patterson from defending his title against the No. 1 challenger. Sonny Liston, when the March deadline arrives, was reported recently by Chicago Sun-Times columnist

Irv Kupcinet.

In his daily column Kupcinet aired Louis’ view that Patterson is willing to defend against Sonny, but that D’Amato has informed the NBA that “under no conditions will his tiger give Liston a shot

at the title.”

Kupcinet said Louis further doubts the NBA will have the i courage to “uncrown Patterson” in face of the defiance. Louis has been trying to stage a Patterson-Liston title bout in

Los Angeles, but up to this writing he has been unsuccessful. ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS sports editor Charles Livingston, in the Jan. 6th issue of The Recorder, pointed out the injustice of Patterson bypassing his top Negro challengers and fighting undeserving white opponents. Patterson has taken on only one Negro, fighter — Tommy “Hurricane” Jackson — since winning the championship Nov. 30, ‘ 1956. By contrast hie has fought five white challengers, one of them (Ingemar Johansson) three times. Among his opponents was Pete Rademacher, an amateur whose first professional fight was against Patterson on Aug. 22, 1957. Floyd’s latest foe was Tom McNeeley of Boston, whom he “massacred” Dec. 4.

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