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ROBINSON ENDS MIAMITIMES, MIAMI, FLORIDA DECEMBER 6, 1952 PAGE SEVEN NITE CLUB SATURDAY, STINT, FUTURE certo in D major, Opus 35, and At The Ringside JAPANESE closing with Ravel's Tzigane and BY L L , IX V | RG | L OVERBEA FOR ANP STILL IN DOUBT VIOLINIST Zimbalist’s Phantasy on Rimsky- Korsakov’s Le Coq d’or. (ANP> Characteristic of his race, the EZZARO NEW YORK —Quiet- THRILLS CHARLES DID NOT SHOW TITLE FORM ly winding up his loudly herald- artist's figure is minature but Former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles, now oa the so- ed dance engagement at the CARNEGIE HALL likewise physically strong. He called comeback road to become the first heavyweight to rogaki his French Casino here on Broad- therefore pulls a most convincing way, Sugar Ray Robinson is un- AUDIENCE strong bow, from which eman- title, took an easy victory from Jimmy Bivins, but did not demonstrate NEW YORK (ANP) championship form. determined whether to resume The ates a beautiful sustained tone fighting or to try to salvage some American Negro has enjoyed that now singes with passion, Ezzard, now affectionately called “Tiger” by his managers, did of his lost prestige in the enter- freedom for well over four scose now vanishes like a breath, all come out punching in the first round to floor Bivins, but after that tainment field. years, and yet not one Negro vio- done with consummate control could not land an effective blow. linist has appeared in Carnegie and endurance and with a feel- The Sugar Ray who danced his hall! ing of a search for perfection and In his last appearance in Chicago, Charles fought light heavy way around the ring to champ- But diminutive, Japanese To- finese so characteristic of the king Joey Maxim. That fight showed Charles at his best. A brutal, ionships quickly found that shiya Eto did so last week lam- Japanese. stabbing fighter, darting in and out jabbing thru Maxim’s guard, and dancing for a living before a crit- basting, with his Oriental heri- punishing his opponent throughout the fight, Charles was a great ical night club audience was a tage, an Occidental audience by In short, the entire performance boxer. far different thing. means of some of the greatest save for the little drag on the Even his closest friends saw musical masterworks in the cate- flow of the first the big qn of Franck Maxim was known as one of the cleverest men defense in pretty soon that Sugar was out gory of violin literature. Does it movement, could ring. well be called the He could not movd- out the way fast enough to keep Charles es character in a night club as an not prove that an artist must that of a “little master!” from ripping through his defenses. He dared not open an attack and entertainer. His bag of parlor have at least racial, if not na- Vladimir Sokoloff, an experi- risk leaving himself open to a Charles salvo of blows. tricks weren’t heavy enough to tional support enced technician of the first or- keep him going as a $15,000 a Mr. Eto began with the Vivaldi- der, was the accompanist and Last week, Charles faced another man who chose to defend him- Zimbalist in C major. Bivims, week entertainer. Sonata might have been a little more self rather than start his own attack. This man, never was The big buildup, including a Then he led us cautiously thru the boxer Maxim is. He is better a slugger who loves to dramatic in the Franck. But he known as “guest apperance” with Ed Sul- the beautifully mystic Franck with his foes. showed his mettle in the Tschai- trade blows livan failed to boost him. Even Sonata in A major, followed by kovsky accompaniment which is, the After being floored in the first round Bivins chose not to fight. his erstwhile closest supporter, torrential Tschaikovsky Con- as many know, quite an ordeal! He spent the whole fight merely covering up, landing mew blows. Walter Winchell, whom it ap- Even the fans complained to Bivins about not fighting. pears has turned his eyes on an- Even under these circumstances, Charles missed often with his other “good Negro boy,” desert- right. He was not the Charles of old. ed Ray, not even giving him a word of encouragement. Maybe some folks want to see Charles turn slugger and kayo his Sugar Ray now has found out ‘lucky Leo” foes. Not this ringsider. He prefers to see a scientific fighting machine that what friends tried to tell who cuts his opponent methodically. him. He ain’t no actor. => “The Figure Fool” '- There are enough sluggers around as it is. Let us have a true boxer for a change. It is too bad that money has talked Charles into BILLIE DANIELS the role of “tiger” because he is much better as a bear. AND BENNIE PROBLEM OF THE WEEK WHERE WILL JERSEY JOE AND ROCKY BATTLE? PAINE ON THE The next heavyweight champion bout will pit the champion, i Rocky Marciano, against a rugged old challenger, Jersey Joe Walcott BEAM some time in March. That is the only known fact about this battle. 55 minus equal LOS ANGELES (ANP>—For 17 27 It appears that everybody connected with the brawl want it held their past two TV shows in a in a different place. The promoters, the International Boxing Club, row, Billy (Old Black Magic) 09 plus 32 equals wants to hold it in Chicago. Here, it would be held indoors in the Daniels and Bennie Paine, his Chicago Stadium, which holds the indoor attendance and money rec- wizard accompanist, have set a ord for a fight. precedent that all Negro artists could well afford to follow. Jersey Joe’s manager, Felix Bocchicchio, wants to hold the bout Week before last they saluted in Miami. There, the weather should be fine, and the bout would be the great Duke Ellington by do- held outdoors. It also could be televised from this resort city. ing a medley of his songs. This they went over A1 Weill, manager naturally week, just passed, Marciano’s wants it somewhere big with “After You’re Gone” by else. His choice is San Francisco. There the bout can be televised, and Layton and “If I it can be held outdoors in gigantic Kezar Creamer and Consumers Stadium. Could Be With You One Hour BRATTON, DAVEY Tonight” by James P. Johnson and Henry Creamer. SUPER MARKET Two of the nation’s best welterweights, Johnny Bratton and Considering the vast store of Chuck Davey, will go into action soon. Bratton will fight Ralph Jones great music and songs, of all 2081 N. W. 7th Avenue . in New York, December 5 and Davey will face Del Flanagan in Cleve- types, written by Negroes, many land Dec. 10. whites have wondered why these PRESENTS writers get such a few breaks Bratton should not have U>o much trouble with Jones, a trial horse. from artists of their own race. Davey, however, will be risking his a Os course, there are a few ex- chances for title shot at few. Gavilan. Flanagan, not a hard puncher, a spoiler. He a good ceptions but much too Kid is is throwing song or two, boxer, but does not make much a fight. In in a written by writers of their race. Negro artists often would be HOUR They AMATEUR helping themselves. would bring these writers more income and inspiration, paving the way Fla. All Negro Amateur Hour for new Negro genius and they Albany State Rams To would perpetuate and keep alive the musical achievements of their EVERY SUNDAY—I to 2 P.M. people. Play In Tropical Bowl STARTING NOV. 30 ALBANY, Ga. (ANP)—The WFEC —1220 ON YOUR DIAL Albany State Rams who have 3 OF 4 ALL- played exceptionally well this season have been selected to meet FLOWERS ? Bethune-Cookman College in the AMERICANS SEE Tropical Bowl, Jacksonville, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 13. HALLOF FAME PRIZES CASH AWARDS The Rams won their place in the Bowl game by winning all TILT TROPHIES their games this season except two. This is the first year that the NEW BRUNSWICK (ANP) Rams have had an opportunity to Last week three of fee four participate in a Bowl game. The great Negro All Ameirw foot- Rams have caused nationwide in- ball players attended Me third For Auditions Call, Write or See annual Hall of Fome football ROSEB (vase length) $1.39 doa. terest this season as is reflected .... up *nd a meeting of the year- WEDDING BOQUETB 7.50 by offers to participate in sever* game up old All-American AaeoafsAon. FUNERAL SPRAY 15.00 STATION WFEC, 350 N.E. 71 ST ST. al Bowl games. COMPLETE CASKET When asked as to what they Present were Brad Holland, SPRAY 15.50 up ? thought about the Rams partici- Cornell’s great end of 1887-38; HOSPITAL VABEB 3.00 up pation in the Bowl games, Head Fritz Pollard, Brown’e garni half YOUR BEBT DEAL IN Are You Another... Coach O’Neal and Ass’t. Coach back of 1916 and D«lm Slater, FLOWERS FOR ALL Rollins modestly replied that lowa tackle 1933. OCCASIONS they were very proud of the out- Billy Eckstine, Bill Robinson standing record the team earned Only the absence of Paid Robe- The THERESA this year and are very happy that son, himself an All-American at Sarah Vaughan the Rams were considered fore- Rutgers university, hoet team for SHOP most in the selection for bowl the oocasion, made the Negro FLOWER participation.

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