•' : . : -v', y; : . rs I Cotton States League To Push fight Against Negro Players HELENA, Ark. (ANP) Despite the ruling by President MIAMITIMES. MIAMI. FLORIDA George Trautman of the National Association of Professional (min- SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1953 PAGE FIVE or) Baseball leagues that no min- or league has any rule against Ne- groes playing, the Cotton States Class C loop declared last week that it will continue its fight to keep Negroes of the loop. Wins British out Turpin President A1 Haraway of the Cotton States league announced that the circuit will appeal Trautman’s ruling ordering the Version Os World Title playing of a game scheduled for May 20, but forfeited by Hot LONDON (ANP) Randy Springs to Jackson, Miss, because Turpin of England defeated MANAGER TO Hot Springs listed the ‘name of Charley Humez of France to win Jim Tugerson, a Negro pitcher, the British version of the middle- CHALLENGE on its roster. weight championship of the world 'Haraway declared: in a 15 round bout in which the BOXING COMMISH “Trautman’s decision will be winner showed little aggressive- RIGHT TO appealed to the executive com- ness. mittee of the National Associa- • A full house of 54,000 fans who SUSPEND HIM tion of Professional Baseball paid more than $255,000 cheered leagues.” the loser as he tried hard to rally TOLEDO, O. (ANP) The He objected to Trautman's himselfbehind a losing cause. Tur- right of the Toledo Boxing Com- voiding of an agreement be- pin was too good a boxer and mission to suspend a fight man- tween the Hot Springs Bathers puncher for the Frenchman, ager may be subjected to a court and the other clubs in the league however. est. up” SULTRY SONGSTRESS—New Yorkers offer vacationers who in which the Arkansas club said “Wake Up Randy, wake was the cry of the crowd in the Ed Hackley, the fight manager, are coming to the Big Town one of the top singers In show it would not sign a Negro for the season. later rounds as Turpin was con- was banned for six months fol- Vlgal (above) diverson seek* 1953 business in Vickie who thrills This action was taken April 14 tent to hold his lead. lowing a bout in which he refus- ed ers who frequent Greenwch Village. when five Mississippi clubs ob- Several times during the fight to remove bandages from the Jim and Le- it appeared that one more punch arms of featherweeight Pies Gil- She has also appeared in Buffalo, N. Y. and in Wash- jected to the use of ander Tugerson, two brothers who would finish Humez, but Turpin more. ington, D. C. work the of leading Her has attracted praise came from the Indianapolis never came in for the kill. His attorney, J. Slater Gibson, critics who are hailing her as a rising newcomer In the enter* Clowns of Negro American Throughout the battle, Turpin contended that the action was the illegal r tainment field. league. As a result of their threats had his opponent bleeding from and demanded that the to outlaw the Bathers from the cuts above both eyes and on his commission rescind the ban. nose. league, the Bathers sent the After a heated hearing Knoxville, Tenn. Although the British say Tur- last brothers to their Gibson warned the com- farm club in the Class D Moun- pin is the 160-pound champion, the rest of the world recognized mission: tain States league. “I’llsee you in court.” League The Bathers recalled Jim when him as a finalist in an elimination Notes The suspension Hot Stove was tournament to find a successor to the out- they found themselves in the fight hurlers. Second baseman Junior a crown vacated by Ray Robin- come of a between Gilmore MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR second division and in need of Marotta, GAME Gilliam of the Dodgrs is a good son. and Eddie White, Cleve- POLL OPENS pitching help. land, May leadoff man, but he is not likely He is to meet the winner of the 12 in the Toledo Sports The fight CHICAGO (ANP) Voting to be tops in the voting. June 19 bout between Paddy Arena. was a prelim- for the starting lineups in the Young and (Bobo) at inary bout between Ezzard A man who could succeed in Forbes field. Charles reportedly Carl Olson 20th annual major league All- Madison Square Garden in New Charles and Billy Gilliam. the voting is right fielder Monte accepted the te~ms of $35,000 Star baseball game has begun. has York for the undisputed cham- Marotta, was awarded the fight Irvin of the New York Giants. or 35 per cent of the gate. via disqualification. Headquarters for balloting is the Monte is among the top 10 batters pionship. This bout is likely to Gilmore’s purse was withheld by the com- Chicago Tribune, in care of the in the league and he is near the take place in New York in Sep- All-Star Game Editor. The polls tember under the promotion of mission, but restored after a hear- top in runs batted in. Another ing. will close midnight July 3. National leaguer doing is NEW PROVIDENCE the International Boxing Club. well Gibson, who brought along a The All-Star game will be Henry Thompson of the Giants at LODGE NO. 365 F. & A. M. played July 14 in Cincinnati. Last shorthand reporter to take down third base and in the outfield. JIMPENDLETON the proceedings, argued that the year Jackie Robinson and Roy Over in the American league Campanella of the Brooklyn PROVES SELF commission rules and regulations Doby in center field nor Minoso A say nothing Dodgers were in the starting line- about its authority in left is playing up to par. Un- WHIZ ON to suspend a fight manager. up of the National league team. less they rise out of their slumps DEFENSE Larry Doby of the Cleveland In- they may miss the All-Star The New Providence Lodge No. NEW YORK (ANP)—Twice dians and Orestes Minoso of the game. Both men, however, are 366 meets every 2nd A* 4th Thurs- in one game last week, Jim CLEVELAND * Chicago White Sox played for capable of better baseball than day, corner 11th at. A 3rd ave. Pendleton, reserve Milwaukee the American league, and Leroy they have played so far this sea- Joseph Dawkins, W. M. outfilder, demonstrated why BROWNS SOLD TO (Satchel) Paige of the St. Louis son. Alfred Wilson, Secretary Charley Grimm puts him in the Browns was a member of Lie left pasture in those tight games. NEW OWNERS American league squad, but did PROMOTERS Big Monte Irvin whanged a not see action. WITH THIS COUPON single to deep left. Pendleton re- CLEVELAND (ANP) The The only Negro player com- SEEK FOES FOR ALL METAL covered, shot a whistling liner fabulous Cleveland Browns, the paratively sure of earning a start- Venetian Blind 077 to shortstop Logan and Monte, team that brought democracy to ing post is Campanella, who is EZ CHARLES trying to stretch that hit was an professional football, have been easy out. without a peer as a catcher in Sizes 23-36 wide-60-64 high sold for $600,000 it was an- baseball PITTSBURGH, Pa. (ANP) In the eighth inning, Whitey nounced by Mickey today. boxing its founder, —Two promoters want TRAILER Lockman hit what looked like a Mcßride last week. Robinson has played in three Ezzard Charles for big heavy- different positions this season. Venetian Blinds 097 sure double into the left field The new owners are a syndi- weight championship fights. corner. Fans saw Pendleton chas- cate which includes Ellis Ryan, After a slow start, he has reached* In Cincinnati as low as 4ea. hitting promoter Sam ing the ball and yelled for Lock- former president of the Cleveland his stride, raising his av- Becker has heavyweight erage offered Travene Rod, 077 man to take two. Pendleton re- Indians baseball club. Ellis is vice to .349, second best in the champion Rocky $350,- league. Marciano low as oa covered deep in left field, whirled president of the Browns, and On the field, playing third 000 to defend his crown against and first, Jackie had not com- and with a sensational throw Dave R. Jones is president. Charles there this summer. He is BAMBOO nipped just he mitted an error this season, Lockman as slid but topping a $325,000 guarantee Porch Shades 077 into second base. The Browns are rated one of he did make one miscue in left from San Francisco to Marciano •» Pendleton, once the most successful pro clubs, ar- field, Natural oolor L property of the his current position. to defend against Charles there. Dodgers, was sought by Detroit, tistically and financially in foot- Joe Pitcher Black of the Dod- Here is Pittsburgh promoter VENETIAN but the front office turned down ball history. They won four gers is Likely to be selected by Jack McGinley has guaranteed Blind Tape 17c the proposed trade and Jim was straight championships for the old Manager Chuck Dressen of the Roland LaStarza, a top heavy- ~ any oolor yd. II sent to Boston in the trade that All American conference and one National leaguers as one of his weight challenger to meet Charles brought Meyer in the National league. The past 0 ? Russ to the Dod- pitchers. Fans do not vote for in a 12-round bout in August at Molded Comice.~/7c gers. two years they have been run- ftHI h nerups in the National league. | # 3 VENETIAN • BRATTON WHIPS Introducing to the f otball o Blind Cord OV4 ? world such great Nt gro stars as STILL (C WOMBER, BREAKS fullback Marion Motley, jflTi> 7 y<l- , 5 guard HAND Bill Willis and punter Horace Gll- Channel Guides 17c i lom, the Browns every season YOUR BEST BUT! 5 Brass or aluminum, ft.