Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1970-09-19 J. A. Beauchamp MARION JACKSON Views Sports Of The World Teb A. Wright, former athletic director, basketball and Track and field coach at Savannah State College, is presently a patient at Emory University Hospital. Wright was cited by his friends in the Oceanside City less thana month ago... Add also to your sick list Dr. A. L. Thompson, president of the 100 Par Cent Wrong Club, who missed the "kickoff" Gala for the 1970 season this week at the Atlanta Cabana... Reports from around the USA indicate the bottom has fallen our of the fast serve food business and many headline athletes are left holding the bag. 100 Per centers have added to membership Charles Boone and Raymond Wainwright with total membership scheduled to continue sport os the world skylife to 25 before the'70 intercollegiate forecasting campaign gets underway with games of the weekend of Sept. 28-26. EYE-OPENER — These U. S. phenomena of naming fast food service outlets after famous personalities of stage, TV radio, screen and sports to name a few, has Just about reached its zenith. In the past, a Nashville, Tenn. based multi-million dollar chicken franchising business has sought out the biggest names in sports and set up out lets, carrying their names. Some of these investments proved "solid", Like 'Kentucky Fried,' Church's, Wishbone,' Fats Domino's, Bob Hayes, and the Nebraska based outlets of St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Bob Gibson, Fran Tarkenton, Phil Niekro, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves, Donn Clenden on of the New York Mats, to name a few have made the grade, but there are a lot of terrfying business casualties on other fronts. One of the most enduring business have been Jack Dempsey's on New York's Broadway and Gothams Mama Leone's and Tots Shors. Sherman Billingsley's old 'Stork Club' flourished for years until legal entanglements and discrimination charges heralded its demise. Famous name individuals have always been obsessed with the idea of running restaurants, night clubs and taverns and you can hardly visit a great American metropolis, that a one time famous athlete hasn't tried to capitalize on his fame. Maybe this is a flashback to baseball's early years, when the owner of the team was nearly always the neighborhood saloon-keeper. Ball playera of that era once celebrated victory and defeat, following the game at the nearest tavern. lanta Falcons operated clubs in Atlanta and then went into business in New Orleans where he set up residence after being traded to the Saints there. The richest and most successful of all toe Negro ball players is Jackie Robinson, now in the millionaire classificfation and an aide to New York GOv. Nelson Rockefeller. Jackie was a smart cookie with his money, although the late Branch Rickey was never free hearted when it came to paying his superstar. There are very few well-heeled stars of the modern era of the Negro in Organized Ball, Let me recall a few -Dan Bankjead, Roy Campanella, Larry Doby, Luke Easter, George Crowe, Bill Burton, Hank Thompson. Monte Irvin, Harry (Suitcase) Simpson, Leroy (Satchel) Paige, et al. What has gone unnoticed is that the shenanigans of Joe Namuth, the celebrated 'Broad way Joe" of the N. Y. Jet was not so fearful of his future or knee injury as he was his creditors. His Bachelor 1,11,111 night clubs got realms of publicity from the sports writers and gossip columns, and the New York Jets' quarterback found Himself in a deep financial hole and trap. His backers wanted loot and Broadway Joe's far flung empire or investments couldn't take up file slack of payments, which he had obligatad himself. So it was a cops and robbers deal that Namutn played with the New York Jets, and unruffled Coach Weeb Eubanks knew it. So did his Jet teammates. So Joe played the master deception, ironically being quoted one day about quitting, another about he didn't know whether his knee could stand the gnaff, or sometimes other verbal incoherencies, ... The truth was Namuth's business has gone to pot. Well Namuth wasn't alone on the limb. Minnie Pearl's chicken is frozen stiff. Pat Voone's deal has quit bumming and Mahalia Jackson's deeply moving gospel and religious songs have meaning these days. Roy Campanella has a Harlem liquor store and has a regular radio-TV show. The most tragic figure of early modern baseball is Hank Thompson, who died in a Texas prison. Junior Gilliam is a coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Elston Howard is a coach for the New York Yankees. Where is Charlie Neal the one time Dodger star, and you know the great pitcher Joe Black is a vice president of Greyhound, Inc. Monte Irvin works in Com missioner Bowie Kuhn's office The passing parade of sports, figures in business. SPORTS FIGURES A BUST IN BUSINESS Teb A. Wright, former athletic director, basketball and Track and field coach at Savannah State College, is presently a patient at Emory University Hospital. Wright was cited by his friends in the Oceanside City less thana month ago... Add also to your sick list Dr. A. L. Thompson, president of the 100 Par Cent Wrong Club, who missed the "kickoff" Gala for the 1970 season this week at the Atlanta Cabana... Reports from around the USA indicate the bottom has fallen our of the fast serve food business and many headline athletes are left holding the bag. 100 Per centers have added to membership Charles Boone and Raymond Wainwright with total membership scheduled to continue sport os the world skylife to 25 before the'70 intercollegiate forecasting campaign gets underway with games of the weekend of Sept. 28-26. EYE-OPENER — These U. S. phenomena of naming fast food service outlets after famous personalities of stage, TV radio, screen and sports to name a few, has Just about reached its zenith. In the past, a Nashville, Tenn. based multi-million dollar chicken franchising business has sought out the biggest names in sports and set up out lets, carrying their names. Some of these investments proved "solid", Like 'Kentucky Fried,' Church's, Wishbone,' Fats Domino's, Bob Hayes, and the Nebraska based outlets of St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Bob Gibson, Fran Tarkenton, Phil Niekro, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves, Donn Clenden on of the New York Mats, to name a few have made the grade, but there are a lot of terrfying business casualties on other fronts. One of the most enduring business have been Jack Dempsey's on New York's Broadway and Gothams Mama Leone's and Tots Shors. Sherman Billingsley's old 'Stork Club' flourished for years until legal entanglements and discrimination charges heralded its demise. Famous name individuals have always been obsessed with the idea of running restaurants, night clubs and taverns and you can hardly visit a great American metropolis, that a one time famous athlete hasn't tried to capitalize on his fame. Maybe this is a flashback to baseball's early years, when the owner of the team was nearly always the neighborhood saloon-keeper. Ball playera of that era once celebrated victory and defeat, following the game at the nearest tavern. lanta Falcons operated clubs in Atlanta and then went into business in New Orleans where he set up residence after being traded to the Saints there. The richest and most successful of all toe Negro ball players is Jackie Robinson, now in the millionaire classificfation and an aide to New York GOv. Nelson Rockefeller. Jackie was a smart cookie with his money, although the late Branch Rickey was never free hearted when it came to paying his superstar. There are very few well-heeled stars of the modern era of the Negro in Organized Ball, Let me recall a few -Dan Bankjead, Roy Campanella, Larry Doby, Luke Easter, George Crowe, Bill Burton, Hank Thompson. Monte Irvin, Harry (Suitcase) Simpson, Leroy (Satchel) Paige, et al. What has gone unnoticed is that the shenanigans of Joe Namuth, the celebrated 'Broad way Joe" of the N. Y. Jet was not so fearful of his future or knee injury as he was his creditors. His Bachelor 1,11,111 night clubs got realms of publicity from the sports writers and gossip columns, and the New York Jets' quarterback found Himself in a deep financial hole and trap. His backers wanted loot and Broadway Joe's far flung empire or investments couldn't take up file slack of payments, which he had obligatad himself. So it was a cops and robbers deal that Namutn played with the New York Jets, and unruffled Coach Weeb Eubanks knew it. So did his Jet teammates. So Joe played the master deception, ironically being quoted one day about quitting, another about he didn't know whether his knee could stand the gnaff, or sometimes other verbal incoherencies, ... The truth was Namuth's business has gone to pot. Well Namuth wasn't alone on the limb. Minnie Pearl's chicken is frozen stiff. Pat Voone's deal has quit bumming and Mahalia Jackson's deeply moving gospel and religious songs have meaning these days. Roy Campanella has a Harlem liquor store and has a regular radio-TV show. The most tragic figure of early modern baseball is Hank Thompson, who died in a Texas prison. Junior Gilliam is a coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Elston Howard is a coach for the New York Yankees. Where is Charlie Neal the one time Dodger star, and you know the great pitcher Joe Black is a vice president of Greyhound, Inc. Monte Irvin works in Com missioner Bowie Kuhn's office The passing parade of sports, figures in business. SPORTS BRIEFS FOR THE RECORD: Beginning with Super Bowl V, the trophy presented for the permanent possession of the winning team will be known as the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Said Commissioner Pete Rozelie, in making the announcement last week: "It is appropriate that the trophy that is symbolic of team excellence in football should carry the name of a man whose career and character were so identified with the pursuit of excellence.' Eddie McAshan Leads Jackets Over So. Carolina Gamecocks Eddie McAshan proved he was real Saturday as Georgia Tech edged South Carolina, 23-20 before 51,206 in Grant Field. McAshan knows and thoroughly understands that football is an eleven-man game but he as one of the near dozen demonstrated the poise precision and perfectionist eye that humanized the Yellowjackets against the really powerful Gamecocks from the Palmetto state. Next Saturday, Sept. 19. McAshan gets another crack at the unbelievers and the Doubting Thomases as Head Coach Bud carson tends the Yellowjackets against the florida State University Seminoles. Believe me, the Gainesville. Fla. native will have to have what it tales against a tough Seminoles' defense which won 9-7 over upset minded Louisyille University in Tallahassee. The highlights of the Florida State conquest was a 71-yard punt runback by David Snell and a 47-yard goal as Frank Fontes. Regardless, next week sophomore McAshan gets a chance to prove the Yellowjackets are in misiness and with that lopsided home schedule in Grant Field, could have best ever credentials of Coach Canon's brief career as successor to all-time great Bobby Dodd. As needle threader McAshan began his lace work passing patterns it was evident to just about the multitude that he was in mid season bombing control. He was on target for 20 of 33 passes for 202 yards. It was at the junction of MsAshan's first pitch that some of the cynics became believers, for never before had a Negro quarterbacker a SEC team, and like the Cassius Clay or Muhammad Ali exhibition, it happened in of all places. Atlanta. So MeAshan proved that wartimes dubious trademark of Georgia's Capitol City, being the "New York of the South." Strange as it seems MeAshan and Ali may have proved the point. There was a thunderous outpouring.' of admiration as the yellowjackets took the field, radiating with confidence tat not cocky. It was like Jackie Robinson breaking the colorline in Organized Ball oniy this time it was Grant Field, a place in the past, pretty lonely for Negro competitors. McAshan acted as though he was at home and he threw with, the marksmanship of a warrior. There was plenty of near misses from pinpoint aerial safari. Be put the ball where it was wanted, but Tecnreceivers aren't the tallest in SEC competition. Yet, the ground game of Tech was substantlal if not excellent, the running game producing 177 yards rushing and the passing game 219 for a day's Dow Jones average of 396. "Skip" McAshan, who was honored by the 100 Per Cent Wrong Club, at the latter's gala last year, following a brilliant freshman career made his sophomore debut almost as scintillating as a Hollywood premiere. He put the Yellowjackets in gleig lights with a 20 yard haymaker for a TD in 13 snaps. Kevin McNamara went the remaining two yards. Regardless, the Gamecocks of Paul Dietzel were ahead 20-17 at halftime. In the third quarter, McAshan snake-pitted an 80 yard junket that paid off in a TD, although the key pass of the 73 yard thrust was by Jack Williams. The game was sort of historic in many ways, mostly trailblazing hi field and crowd integration. It was a brilliant day for football, and a reflection in idealism that the SEC will pursue the Georgia Tech pattern, of making most of the vast potential of athletes on its own doorsteps. Dr. E. C. Ttate, chairman of the banquet committee, reminds members to most reservations for their guests promptly by calling 794-8939. The affair will be held at Cltndenon's Restaurant. Mr. M. R. Austell, executive secretary, has stated that p. F. Ransom Jr., and A. U. Gett, vice-chairmen will announce soon the date of the Economic Conference: McAshan Behind Tech's Win Georgia Tech fielded its first Negro varsity athelete in the person of Eddie McAshan, No. 1 (Soph. of Gainesville, Fla.). McAshan, a sensational freshman quarterback last year, became the number one signal caller after impressive showings during the spring drills and the fall practices for the 1970 season. The above UPI Photo captured the flavor of the come from behind 23-20 Tech win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Defenders, OT, Rick Lantz (74, Soph.)and Andy Mayton, (Jr.), shield McAshan against the rush as he completed 20 of 38 pass attempts for 202 yards and one touchdown. The Gamecock bench and some of the more than 51,000 fans shown in the background were on their feet during most of the thrill opener at Tech's Grant Field last Saturday afternoon. McAshan's performance in his first game earned him the Associated Press regional award as "Back of the Week." One Hundred Per Centers Hold Gala Kickoff Party One Hundred Per Cent Wrong Club members and guest were treated to an elaborate dinner-cocktail get - together, Monday night at the Atlanta Cabana Motor Hotel. The party was the prelude to the beginning of the 35th season of forecasting and marked the induction of two new members Charles Boone and Raymond Wainwright. James W. Williams was chairman of the "Kickoff" party and William M. Nix served as toastmaster. The entire event was a festive and exciting evening of exquisite, cusine, elaborate desert and assorted vintage wines. There was also an atmosphere of free-for-all fun-making and revelry in which toast and repartee premeated the entire informal gathering and which laughter and story telling gave an aura of conviviality and fellowship. To keep the hilarity and merriment alive each member and wives and sweethearts for a brief moment of speechmaking, tall tale telling and expert prognostication regarding the upcoming season. C. A . Scott Editor-General Manager installed the officers for 1970-71 They were Dr. Albert L. Thompson, president; William M. Nix, Vice president; Thelba N. Brown, secretary, T. J. Crittendon, treasurer; and Joseph H. Jacobs, financial secretary. Three members were ab sent President Thompson is confined to the hospital. Frank One Hundred Per Centers are Jack Adams, Brady Barnett, Charles Boone, Thelba N. Odum was on an assignment in Las Vegas and Jack Adams was unable to attend due to business reasons. Brown, Blanchard M. Cooke, T. J. Crittendon, Smith G. Fleming, Dr. C. F. Goosby, Joseph H. Jacobs, William Lucas, Wil1iam Nix, W. C. Peden, Emel J. Scott, Dr. William B. Shrop shire, Dr. Harvey Smith, A. L. Thompson, Marlon E. Jackson Sr. Raymond Wainwright and James H. Williams. N. Y. Said Unreasonable Against Clay A federal judge ruled Monday that the New York State Athletic Commission had been "arbitrary and unreasonable" in its decision to deny a boxing license to Cassius Clay. Judge Walter Mansfield ruled that the commission's action was an unreasonable departure from its own prac tices and there was a violation of Clay's rights under the equal protection guarantee of the constitution. Clay, who was the world heavyweight champion, was convicted in 1967 or refusing to serve in the armed forces. The next step for Clay is to file another application for a license with the New York Commission, is he wishes. The commission can appeal Mans field's decision. A spokesman for the commission said it would wait for a copy of the compete text of the decision before determining whether to appeal. Although he hasn't had a legitimate fight in three years Clay has signed to meet Jerry Quarry in Atlanta Oct. 26. 17 Contests Face Howard Soccer Team The one global sport of them all is soccer, of course, and Howard University promises to make its biggest splurge in that type of competition, next term. Four crack importees have already been accepted to help the Blue and White handle a 17-game schedule. Chambers reports that one of the most sought-after aces of South America, Hernando Quintero, has decided to become a Bison soccer fixture in September. "We are very lucky to land such a sensational performer." said the coach. Today... JIM WEBSTER is a Foreman in the Shipping Department. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102 (AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER) A few years ago Jim was unloading boxes in the Shipping Department. HE HELPS KEEP REYNOLDS NO. 1 Winston-Salem, N.C. 27102 (AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER) A few years ago Jim was unloading boxes in the Shipping Department. Albany State Rams Remember Defeat By Tenn. Big Blues Less than a year ago — Sept; 27 to be exact — Albany State's young warriors, after nearly three quarters of brilliant football, saw the bottom fall from beneath them and succumbed to Tennessee State 42-7. Many of the Ram warriors from that initial conquest at the hands of the "Big Blue" Tiger machine are back for another try. This time less awed by the name Tennessee State, the producers of such fabled pro stars as Claude Humphrey. John Marsalis Noland "The Gnat" Smith and Eldridge Dickey. The loss to the Tigers was the first of five straight setbacks for the Rams; who, despite their youth and inexperience, played brilliantly for most of the game. Now that is past, and the Ram eleven with sixteen starters back in the fold, get set to face John Merritt's powerful Tigers once again — this time with Willie Parker at the helm directing the Rams. "It won't he like last year either," all of the Ram gridders echo in unison. Under the guidance of strict disciplinarian Parker, the Rams will probably be the best-conditioned team ever don the "blue and gold." This year's club will run from a multiple offense mainly, and operate from a basic "52" defense, "depending on the personnel we use and the team were playing." Parker said. With the memory of last year's debaccle still vivid for many of the Rams, its certain that the outcome will be a much closer name than the '69 contert. "I thing we con play them even-up," Al Denmark, one of the Ram seniors said A defensive end and linebacker, Denmark said. "Our defense should be even better than last year's. More important, we want to win now. A lot of people are expecting us to be tougher this year, and we don't want to disappoint them. * * * * Merritt's Tiger machine, like the Rams, returns almost intact. Not only toes the Tennessee State attack feature a big, aggressive line — on offense and defense — but Tigers have big, quick Al Davis (5-1, 215) and Jake Mayes (6-3, 233) in their bcid. Both are small-college AllAmerican candidates. The Tennessee mentor also has his 1-2 quarterback, tandem of Joe Gilliam and Cliff Brooks back for the '70 wars. * * * * Cincy Red's Appreciation Day, Oct. 1 State area fans will receive more than $10,000 in gift awards when the Cincinnati Reds present "Fan Appreciation Night" at the Riverfront Stadium following the Reds final home game of the season against Atlanta, Thursday, October 1. Reds fans turned out in record proportions this season enabling the team to set an all-time attendance mark. Cincinnati sored past the old standard of 1,125,928 established in 1956 by more than a half million. Our fans have shown their appreciation for the Big Red Machine throughout the season and now we'd like to reciprocate," said Wxecutive VicePresident and General Manager Bob Howsam. Some of the major prizes to be awarded include a 1971 Dodge Charger fully equipped with air conditioning, a fully equipped air conditioned 1971 Pontiac, major appliances by Admiral and a pair of season tickets for all Reds home games next year. The gifts will be awarded following the conclusion of the Reds-Braves game. Fan Appreciation Day has proven to be one of the most popular promotions presented by the Reds in recent years. A crowd of 27,464 jammed Crosley Field in 1968 for Fan Appreciation Day while 28,018 was on hand for the same event last year. BRAVES SWITCH TONIGHT PLAY The Cincinnati Reds - Atlanta Braves game scheduled for Saturday, September 19 has been changed from a Day Game to a Night Game starting at 8:05 p.m. EDT. In times like these we need the church, which is an anchor for our souls. "To whom shall we go? cried Peter, 'Jesus has the words of Eternal Life." "Big enough for a two-wheeler. That's how big I want to be." She'll never need Wonder Bread more than right now. The time to grow bigger and stronger is during the "Wonder Years"—ages one through twelve— when a child reaches 90 of her adult height. So help your child by serving Wonder Enriched Bread. Each slice supplies vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and protein. Delicious Wonder Bread! WONDER ENRICHED BREAD Helps build strong bodies 12 ways!¯ Closed Circuit TV To Link Democrats Democrats across the nation will join in an unprecedented closed-circuit. TV campaign conference September 26, Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien announced. Sponsored by the Democratic National Committee and the Senate and House Democratic Congressional campaign committees, the "Campaign '70 Democratic Caucus" will bring together elected Democratic officeholders, candidate, state party officials and party workers to 18 major cities for Ushers Will Stage 'Day' The Ushers Federation is sponsoring its annual "Federation Day" Sunday, Sept. 27, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 1427 S. Main St. The special program, to which all ushers and the public is invited, will get underway at 3 p.m. The Rev. R. L. Mitchell, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, will be the main speaker. The Rev. L. D. Sanders is pastor of the host church. IN MEMPHIS MID-SOUTH FAIR! SEPTEMBER 25-26-27 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO starring ARTHUR GODFREY and GOLDIE Sept. 25 at 8.30; Sept. 26 at 1.30; 4.30 & 8.30; Sept. 27 at 1.30 & 4.30. Tickets just $3.50; $3; $2.50; $2; Children under 12 only $1 in $2 section. SEPTEMBER 30 IN PERSON BOB HOPE See the irrepressible comedy star of movies, radio, television and night clubs in his own 2 hour variety show. In the coliseum at 8.00 P.M. Tickets Only $6-$5-$4. OCTOBER 3 COUNTRY MUSIC SPECTACULAR Starring BILL ANDERSON JERRY LEE LEWIS Shows at 4 P.M. and 8 P.M. Tickets only $4.50-$3.50-$3 PLUS OVER 300 FREE SHOWS AND ATTRACTIONS! All shows in the Mid-South Coliseum. Order your tickets now! Tickets bought Prior to show date include free admission to the Fair. Send stamped self addressed envelope along with your money order to Mid-South Coliseum. Mid-South Fairgrounds, Memphis, Tennessee. DAISY Held Over Third Big Week "COTTON TO MALESR GODFREY CAMBRIDGE RAYMOND ST. JACQUES COLOR' United Artists Shown At 1-3-5-7 2 And 9 p.m.