Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1963-08-03 J. A. Beauchamp LIVING WITH SPORTS Shortly below the Sonny Liston - Floyd Patterson second championship finaco last week, Liston advised Chicago sports writer Hallie Harding in a long distance telephone conversation not to "bother to come out" for the rematch. "It'll be over in a round again!" the burly champion told Harding confidently. Liston had every right to exude such confidence. He didn't have to think hard or penetratingly to recall that he had flattened Patterson without even working up a sweat in their first title fight here on Sept. 25, 1962. A few hours after the telephone conversation, Liston had kept his pledge. He was only four seconds tardy in flattening Patterson in 2 minutes and 10 seconds of the first round In the rematch in Las Vegas. He did it in 2:06 the first time. The rematch last week, like the first Liston - Patterson encounter, was strictly no contest. This brings up the question of why Patterson made such a poor showing against Liston? This writer believes that the die for Patterson's failures against Liston was set long before he first touched gloves with sonny. Patterson, a good boxer with the potential to become a great heavyweight champion, conditioned for the supreme tests against Liston by, fighting set-ups and push - overs. This is as it SHOULD NOT have beep. Every great heavyweight champion before Patterson reached his peak through stiff competition before and after, winning the title. Joe Louis, we greatest heavy. Weight champion of 'em all, fought all "comers" and the best of his day, including Max Schmeling, Max Baer and Tommy Farr, to name just a few. And the powerful Rocky Marcland, the man Floyd suc ceed as champion, also fought the best that were available, including Ezzrd Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott, both of Whom gave "The Rock" a run for his money in their first bouts. With Patterson, the reverse is true. Brought along carefully — no doubt because of his size — by his querulous ex-manager, CUB D' Amato, Floyd was fed a bunch of softles after he became the youngest champion (at 21) in fight annals by flattening aging Archie Moore on Nov. 30, 1956. The latter development was a reversal of Floyd's prechampionship pledge, and it ultimately led to his quick downfall against Liston. While Patterson was in training here for the title bout with Moore, told this reporter that, should he win the crown, he would be "a righting; champion in the (Joe) Louis tradition." That meant he intended to fight the best fist fighters in his division, without reservation. However, after beating Moore, Floyd proceeded to do just the opposite. After keeping a commitment with Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson, who had confused him for 12 rounds in an elimination bout leading up to the title fight with Moore, Floyd took on a bunch of "hams" in subsequent championship bouts, while ignoring the leading and best contenders. After demolishing Jackson, who was little more than a television exhibitionist, in 11 rounds, Floyd took on such soft touches as Pete Rademacher, then a rank amateur; the light - hitting Roy Harirs of Cut and Shoot, Texas; Brian London of England, and Tom McNeeley of Boston, Mass. His only bona fide challenger was Ingemar Johansson of Sweden. He fought the Swede three times, with Johansson surprising Patterson by scoring a three round knockout over him In their first pout, before losing in two subsequent title bouts to Floyd. With the exception of Johansson, the type of competition Floyd had as champion hardly qualified him to do battle with an awesome battler like Liston. Patterson could have done better — by way of conditioning — by fighting such more worthy challengers as Eddie Machen, Zora Folley, Wayne Bethea or the hard - hitting Cleveland Williams. Gaseous Cassius Clay of course, was not a heavyweight contender at that stage of Floyd's conditioning. But for some strange reason, Floyd put his title on the line against white fighters (Jackson excepted), while his tan challengers went hungry by comparison. I mention this categorically, because I have a feeling that Floyd was persuaded by the gate attraction which the "mixed" bouts provided Recently, however, he did his sit for the civil rights cause by going to Birmingham, along with ex -baseball star Jackie Robinson, to provide, inspiration for Negroes fighting for racial injustice. In all fairness, it must be added that Patterson did not duck Liston, who had proven himself beyond all doubt to be the only bona fide contender, despite his cloudy past, when the eventual showdown came. Floyd signed for the fight Liston bout, allegedly against the advice of his brain trust. Because Liston was then the whipping boy of those santimounous boxing overlords Who ample for boxing, as champion, Floyd could have easily ducked Sonny. However, by the time Patterson got around to fighting Liston, the die for his downfall had already been cast, he was doomed to defeat because he never permitted himself to fully develop his championship potential against his leading; contenders. This is not to imply that Floyd would have beaten sonny. Not a bit. I think Liston's power still Would have overwhelmed him. But Patterson, by beating the Machens, the Folleys and the Williams, would have made a far better showing against Liston, and would have certainly left behind a more impressive record as Champion. After blasting Patterson last Week. Liston told a radio reporter before a nationwide audience that he would "take 'em as they list 'em." He meant, of course, that he would Duck no one and would fight the best men in his division, first. COTTON PURCHASE Russia increased in a big way her purchase of Sudan cotton during the January - March period this year compared to the purchase during the corresponding period last year. Against 664 bales bought in the previous period, her purchase during the period under, review this year totalled 50,605 bales. India's purchases were more or less maintained at 31,377 bales against 33,137 bales in the preceding period. (Abraham Jacob). AUTOMATED Transmissions EXCHANGED $99 50 All Labor And Parts on All Hydramatic 50 Through 55 One-Day Service No Money Down 24 Months to Pay JA 6-7491 FREE SAFETY BELT of MARCH Coleman-Taylor Automatic Transmission 647 Madison — JA 6-7491 Could Gordon's possibly be older than the London Bobby? Surprisingly enough, yes. It was in 1829 that Sir Robert Peel reorganized the London Metropolitan Police, who promptly became known as "Peelers" or 'Bobbies". But this wag sixty years Alexander Gordon had introduced his remarkable gin to London and given it name. Happily, the Gordon's you drink today is based on that original 1769 formula. That explains its unique dryness and delicate flavour. Explains, too, why Gordon's is the land, America, the world. SEMI-PRO LEAGUE NEWS The team to watch in Division One is none other than Wesson oil Greasers, or Lubricators as they might be called after drubbing the Memphis Lions in one of the Lions worst beatings. Evidently Mr. Henry Busby didn't realize that he was playing the first half champions. Well, the unbelievable score was 103. Cox is still in a daze as to what happened to his high - flying Lions. Their roar was very weak last Saturday and it seems to be getting weaker. They are saying "just wait till the play-off and it seems as if they are doing just that. Light, Gas, and Water won over the Cargill Hawks (guess they got the hawks feathers wet). The Black - Caps are still hoping for a miracle to happen so they can get into the play-offs, The Blackcaps beat Anderson Tully 5 to 3. Little "Fireball" Wade and his Tigers just keep on winning. They defeated Army Depot 10-7. The Fallstaff All-Stars of Nashville invaded Memphis Saturday and were met by last year's SemiPro League champions the Flamingo Carriers. The All-Stars were defeated by the score of 3-6 with Alfred Bradshaw and Jack Alston teaming up on Harrison Moore to win. Bradshaw got into trouble on a couple of miscues by "Chico" in the fifth and had to be relieved by Jack who got credit for the win. In Sunday's game the All-Stars of the Saturday division tangled with the Nashville team and came out victorious by the score of 4-3. The Saturday League All - Stars really gave a good account of themselves, their outstanding features being the tine pitching of Charles McBride and Andrew Hearn in holding the Nashville hard -hitters to only four hits, two of which were for extra bases. In Sunday's regular league games, the Magnpila Eagles won over the Emmanuel Hawks, 7-6, to keep their unbeaten and untied slate clean for the season. And unless a catastrophe or something happens to them, they are going to fly right on to the championship of Division One. The Delight Giants kept their hopes alive by defeating Desota Hardwood, 8-1. The Angels and the Dodgers won and are keeping neck and neck for second-half honors in Division Four. With a showdown August 4, the outcome may prove quite interesting. Sylvester Shaw, a charter member of and one of the oldest managers (not in age) in the point of service in the league is now manager of the Mid - West Red Sox, Shaw has been around a long time. He managed the Memphis Orioles, South Memphis Chicks, South Memphis Red Sox and now the Mid - West Red Sox. He was overheard singing a new song and the name of this song? — You guessed it — "I get the Blues when it Rains." Well, Shaw evened up an old score Sunday by humiliating the Federal Compress Blues at Bellevue Park, 7-2. The Blues have been slipping of late, loosing five of their last Six games. And take it from me, unless they gain their equilibrium and quick, they could slip right out of the championship again this year. We want to mention Mr. Jack. Wilson of Falstaff Brewing Co., of Memphis for his co-operation in helping to enter in the Falstaff team from Nashville, Thanks a million. Below is a list of the members of the Nashville Falstaff All-Stars: Rosell Patton Jr. (second base), Richard Malone (short stop), John Begley (center field), George Hendricks (catcher), Howard patton (first base) Marshall sodler (third base), John Patton (right field), Johnny Runt (left field), James Harrison or Robert Patton (pitcher), T. E. Walls (pitcher or out fielder), Joe Moore (pitcher). John Blackmail (pitcher), John Hendricks (out fielder), Paul Ridley (out fielder), James Watson (manager), Resell patton, Sr. (coach), William Buford (pitcher). The last seven games have been shut-out victories. The season record is 16 Won and 4 lost. CORE to demand preference for Negroes. HOW THEY FINISHED THE FIRST HALF SEASON The team to watch in Division One is none other than Wesson oil Greasers, or Lubricators as they might be called after drubbing the Memphis Lions in one of the Lions worst beatings. Evidently Mr. Henry Busby didn't realize that he was playing the first half champions. Well, the unbelievable score was 103. Cox is still in a daze as to what happened to his high - flying Lions. Their roar was very weak last Saturday and it seems to be getting weaker. They are saying "just wait till the play-off and it seems as if they are doing just that. Light, Gas, and Water won over the Cargill Hawks (guess they got the hawks feathers wet). The Black - Caps are still hoping for a miracle to happen so they can get into the play-offs, The Blackcaps beat Anderson Tully 5 to 3. Little "Fireball" Wade and his Tigers just keep on winning. They defeated Army Depot 10-7. The Fallstaff All-Stars of Nashville invaded Memphis Saturday and were met by last year's SemiPro League champions the Flamingo Carriers. The All-Stars were defeated by the score of 3-6 with Alfred Bradshaw and Jack Alston teaming up on Harrison Moore to win. Bradshaw got into trouble on a couple of miscues by "Chico" in the fifth and had to be relieved by Jack who got credit for the win. In Sunday's game the All-Stars of the Saturday division tangled with the Nashville team and came out victorious by the score of 4-3. The Saturday League All - Stars really gave a good account of themselves, their outstanding features being the tine pitching of Charles McBride and Andrew Hearn in holding the Nashville hard -hitters to only four hits, two of which were for extra bases. In Sunday's regular league games, the Magnpila Eagles won over the Emmanuel Hawks, 7-6, to keep their unbeaten and untied slate clean for the season. And unless a catastrophe or something happens to them, they are going to fly right on to the championship of Division One. The Delight Giants kept their hopes alive by defeating Desota Hardwood, 8-1. The Angels and the Dodgers won and are keeping neck and neck for second-half honors in Division Four. With a showdown August 4, the outcome may prove quite interesting. Sylvester Shaw, a charter member of and one of the oldest managers (not in age) in the point of service in the league is now manager of the Mid - West Red Sox, Shaw has been around a long time. He managed the Memphis Orioles, South Memphis Chicks, South Memphis Red Sox and now the Mid - West Red Sox. He was overheard singing a new song and the name of this song? — You guessed it — "I get the Blues when it Rains." Well, Shaw evened up an old score Sunday by humiliating the Federal Compress Blues at Bellevue Park, 7-2. The Blues have been slipping of late, loosing five of their last Six games. And take it from me, unless they gain their equilibrium and quick, they could slip right out of the championship again this year. We want to mention Mr. Jack. Wilson of Falstaff Brewing Co., of Memphis for his co-operation in helping to enter in the Falstaff team from Nashville, Thanks a million. Below is a list of the members of the Nashville Falstaff All-Stars: Rosell Patton Jr. (second base), Richard Malone (short stop), John Begley (center field), George Hendricks (catcher), Howard patton (first base) Marshall sodler (third base), John Patton (right field), Johnny Runt (left field), James Harrison or Robert Patton (pitcher), T. E. Walls (pitcher or out fielder), Joe Moore (pitcher). John Blackmail (pitcher), John Hendricks (out fielder), Paul Ridley (out fielder), James Watson (manager), Resell patton, Sr. (coach), William Buford (pitcher). The last seven games have been shut-out victories. The season record is 16 Won and 4 lost. CORE to demand preference for Negroes. See Jack At ALG LIQUOR STORE NEGROES SWIM IN TIFT PARK POOL — Three unidentified Negroes took an early morning swim in the Tift Park Pool here recently. The city owned swimming pool was sold to Publisher James H. Gray to avoid integration. Numerous efforts have been made to desegregate the swimming pool.—(ALBANY, Ga.)— Economics Answer To Rights Woes—RFK Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy said Monday that even if Congress approves the administration's civil, rights legislation, the United States still will have serious racial problems. Kennedy told two groups of foreign students that the problem would not be solved until there Is full employment. He said economics was at the base of recent civil rights difficulties and would pro. vide the long-range answer. "It's not going to be licked overnight and it's not going to disappear," he said. "We've still got a long way to go, but we have made progress. The vast majority of the American people in committed to making progress and the executive branch Is not going to accept the status quo." Kennedy said the major problem for the future would be the great number of unskilled young people, including many Negroes, who drop out of school and become disillusioned when they cannot find jobs. This situation could lead to "turmoil and violence," he said. Kennedy appealed for understanding and tolerance of American racial troubles. He reminded the students from Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America that no country was without internal difficulties. Peace Corps Is Seeking Athletes The Citizens Non - Partisan Voters Registration Committee reports an increase in progress and interest in the past two weeks. More than 50 volunteer Workers and organization leaders attended the Workers Meeting on Wednesday night, July 24, at Mount. Olive C. M E Church. The report from this meeting showed that registration increased more than 250 since the last meeting on July 10. Mrs. Annie B Brown and her. workers from Ward 13-1 are still leading in registrations and contacts, Mrs. Viola Morgan registered 80 persons alone. She lives at 907 So. 4th Street, Apt. 100. Roscoe McWilliams, director, said the following organizations reported: Wards and precincts — 12, 61, 253, 7, 6, 26-2, 13-1, 14-2, 11-1, 7-2, 51-1, 24-2, 24-1, 25-2, Other wards and precincts are not reporting. "He said "we still have not had reports" from: Democratic Club, Republican Club, Social Clubs, co - chairmen— Rev. Alexander and Rev. W. C. Holmes, vice chairmen, Jesse Turner, Rev. Lofton, Howard Jackson, Frank Kilpatrick, Atty. Sugarmon, and Atty. Hooks. The Following churches have made reports: Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church, second Congregational and Tirnity C M E. "If we are to reach our goal of 90,000 Negro registered voters by the October 8 deadline, we need more effort on the part of all workers. The next regular report meeting will be held at Mount Olive C. M. E. Church, 7:30 P. M. Aug. 7, 1963. We will expect full reports from all organizations and individual workers," Mr. McWilliams said. First Time in America SISTER JUDAH She has jus arrived from the Holy land of Jerusalem with her blessed oils. Sister Judah has power which only God gave to a few. She was born with a veil and power to held those who cannot heal or help themselves. Come and see Sister Judah today, tomorrow may be too late. She will help the sick and ailing and cure misery and sickness of body. If you want health, happiness and Companionship, love, luck or something you want in life above all else, you need to see Sister Judah. She removes evil influence, gives lucky days and numbers. She guaranteed to help you. She does what others claim to do and, fail. There is only one Sister Judah. She welcomes everyone to her home regardless to creed or color. She will give you a blessed charm. Her prayers are free. $1 for advice on love, marriage, business, lost articles, buried treasures, etc. Thank Sister Judah, the one who helped me from my sickness and now I am well again! Everyone should go and see her at Blackfish Lake. "Thank Sister Judah for healing and praying, because I was sick and suffering on my back...." Do-It-Yourself Sale At Goodwill Goodwill Industries is conducting a Do-It - Yourself sale this Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a. m to 6 p. m. on the parking lot of the Goodwill store at 2850 Lamar. If you are good at repairing things, this is the sale for you. Offered at almost give - away prices, are such things as toasters, irons, lamps, bicycles, tricycles, clocks, toys, lawnmowers and furniture— all in need of some repair. LeMoyne Tackles Alabama State In Opening Cage Tilt The Magicians of LeMoyne College will play their home "basketball opener on the night of Dec. 7, taking on Alabama State from Montgomery. They open their schedule against Knoxville College at Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 2. Alabama State, Dec. 7. Fisk University, Dec. 16. Stillman College, Dec. 13. Tuskegee Inst., Jan. 3. Knoxville College, Jan. 7. Dillard University, Jan. 13. Miles College, Jan. 15. Alabama A. and M., Feb. 1. Benedict College, Feb. 3. Lane College, Feb. 8. Allen University, Feb. 11. Knoxville College, Dec. 2. Alabama A. and M. Dec. 3. Alabama State, Dec. 19. Lane College, Jan. 10. Tuskegee Inst., Jan. 25. Stillman College, Feb. 4. Miles College, Feb. 5. Fisk University, Feb. 14. HOME GAMES The Magicians of LeMoyne College will play their home "basketball opener on the night of Dec. 7, taking on Alabama State from Montgomery. They open their schedule against Knoxville College at Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 2. Alabama State, Dec. 7. Fisk University, Dec. 16. Stillman College, Dec. 13. Tuskegee Inst., Jan. 3. Knoxville College, Jan. 7. Dillard University, Jan. 13. Miles College, Jan. 15. Alabama A. and M., Feb. 1. Benedict College, Feb. 3. Lane College, Feb. 8. Allen University, Feb. 11. Knoxville College, Dec. 2. Alabama A. and M. Dec. 3. Alabama State, Dec. 19. Lane College, Jan. 10. Tuskegee Inst., Jan. 25. Stillman College, Feb. 4. Miles College, Feb. 5. Fisk University, Feb. 14. AWAY The Magicians of LeMoyne College will play their home "basketball opener on the night of Dec. 7, taking on Alabama State from Montgomery. They open their schedule against Knoxville College at Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 2. Alabama State, Dec. 7. Fisk University, Dec. 16. Stillman College, Dec. 13. Tuskegee Inst., Jan. 3. Knoxville College, Jan. 7. Dillard University, Jan. 13. Miles College, Jan. 15. Alabama A. and M., Feb. 1. Benedict College, Feb. 3. Lane College, Feb. 8. Allen University, Feb. 11. Knoxville College, Dec. 2. Alabama A. and M. Dec. 3. Alabama State, Dec. 19. Lane College, Jan. 10. Tuskegee Inst., Jan. 25. Stillman College, Feb. 4. Miles College, Feb. 5. Fisk University, Feb. 14. JOURNALIST WORKSHOPS The African — American Institute is sponsoring three workshops in July and August for African newspaper and radio Journalists, to be held in Addis Ababa, Dar es- Salaam and Lagos. The Lagos course will be held August 10-19, with journalists from Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone attending. (J. V. Clinton) Round'n Round With Golfing What happened to our many golfers over the week-end there were only a few people on the course. They must have been picnicing. We looked for you. The few that were out were trying hard for a winner, but one fellow was haying chip shot trouble The failure or success of a chip shot Is often determined by the back wing. If you take the dubhead slowly and smoothly back as opposed to fast and jerky motionsthe chances are good that you will achieve the smooth crisp downswing you need for a successful chip shot. Use the same method in the sandtraps. Bubber Jeeter and his team play regularly each week and they think there Is nothing like a good golf game. Tuff Green says golfing is his regular hobby now. There were, quite a few players at Fuller. Park who would rather play golf than eat. For them, golf is their regular sports activity. All through this week we'll be looking for you and trying to see how well you are playing, The Watchful Bye may be watching and writing your game down for the next issue of the Memphis World. Senator Mundt (R., S. D.) called for a rigid crackdown on allied shipping to Cuba as a means of forcing Russian and Chinese Communists off the island and hurrying the downfall of Prime Minister Fidel Castro. The senator said this nation has a sovereign right to control its trade, harbors and foreign aid and "nobody can successfully argue that this program is an act of war". SHIPPING CURB UBGED What happened to our many golfers over the week-end there were only a few people on the course. They must have been picnicing. We looked for you. The few that were out were trying hard for a winner, but one fellow was haying chip shot trouble The failure or success of a chip shot Is often determined by the back wing. If you take the dubhead slowly and smoothly back as opposed to fast and jerky motionsthe chances are good that you will achieve the smooth crisp downswing you need for a successful chip shot. Use the same method in the sandtraps. Bubber Jeeter and his team play regularly each week and they think there Is nothing like a good golf game. Tuff Green says golfing is his regular hobby now. There were, quite a few players at Fuller. Park who would rather play golf than eat. For them, golf is their regular sports activity. All through this week we'll be looking for you and trying to see how well you are playing, The Watchful Bye may be watching and writing your game down for the next issue of the Memphis World. Senator Mundt (R., S. D.) called for a rigid crackdown on allied shipping to Cuba as a means of forcing Russian and Chinese Communists off the island and hurrying the downfall of Prime Minister Fidel Castro. The senator said this nation has a sovereign right to control its trade, harbors and foreign aid and "nobody can successfully argue that this program is an act of war". Dr. Herman Long, New Head Of Talladega College Site Dr. Herman H. Long, director of the Department of Race Relations of the American Missionary Association, headquartered at Fisk University, Nashville, Ternn., has been selected to succeed Dr. Arthur D. Gray as president of Talladega College. Unattended Baby Fatally Scalded An eight month old boy died last week burns suffered at Houston's Children's Home , a county home dependent and neglected Neg children. A supervisor at the home that she left the child, Harold Williams, in an-empty tub wh she left to check another child was reportedly choking. She heard Harold scream and turned to find that he had turn on the hot water. They had just been introduc "Really," she said, timid "your face seems so familiar me, I think we must have before." "Impossible!" he signed. we had met before I should h been engaged to you married you, or dead of a broken heart this." QUICK ON THE TRIGGER An eight month old boy died last week burns suffered at Houston's Children's Home , a county home dependent and neglected Neg children. A supervisor at the home that she left the child, Harold Williams, in an-empty tub wh she left to check another child was reportedly choking. She heard Harold scream and turned to find that he had turn on the hot water. They had just been introduc "Really," she said, timid "your face seems so familiar me, I think we must have before." "Impossible!" he signed. we had met before I should h been engaged to you married you, or dead of a broken heart this." Julius Nyerere Visits London President Julius K. Nyerere of Tanganyika ended a four-day visit to London July 26 as a guest of the British Government. He met with Prime Minister Macmillan, Commonwealth and Colonial Secretary Duncan Sandys and the Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Home. The talks centered proposed East African consisting of Tanganyika Uganda and Kenya, which is likely to be formed at the end of this year. It was proposed that the Federation should form a link with the European Economic Committee but without losing Commonwealth preference.