Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1969-04-12 J. A. Beauchamp BY SAM BROWN The appearance of these major league clubs gave many fans a Chance of seeing major league baseball, and because of the expansion program of the major leagues, any onee or two of these gHbs could wind up in the world series. Since the leagues are now in divisions, a playoff at the end of the season might place any of these in the series. With continued interest in majors league sports and the various major leagues looking for more ex pansion, perhaps Memphis will get al chance to in the near future to prove that the Bluff City with all its vast trade area, strategic location, more than 300 miles from the nearest, major league city, can support major sports, whether it is football, baseball, basketball or what have you. Several well known players to the Memphis fans will see action In the All-Star game as many of them appeared here against Memphis fans will see action in the All-Star game as many of them appeared here against Memphis State an the Missouri-Valley Conference games. Among MVC performers will be Butch Beard of Louisville. Rick Roberson of Cin cinnati and Bobby Smith of Tulsa. Robertson and Smith are products of the Memphis Prep League. Another Memphis product will be James Johnson of Wisconsin, former Backer T. Washington star. Smith Robertson, Johnson Richard Jones, the Memphis State star, Charles Paulk who was a teammate of Jones at Lester High and a few others who graduated four years ago as prep stars and went on to stardom in college have proved to be freat ambassadors for the Memphis athletic program. Memphis has produced some top notch performers in all sports. Fans Along The Trail are vocal in regards to Memphis becoming a part of the major league setup. Many comment that Memphis often prided itself in being able to keep pace with many of the other cities of the deep South back in he pre-World War II days, and somehow lost step in a sports way with Atlanta. Dallas, Houston and New Orleans, all with some major league sport. So, let's go Memphis! SPRING LUMBERYARD CLEANING TIME 235 lb., 15 yr. bonded Roofing Shingles $6.29 per square. Delivered pries in city ....$6.59 Interior Latex Paint .....$3.59 per gal. Exterior Latex Paint .....$4.45 per gal. 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Rod Kimble general manager of Braves Production, Inc., has resigned from the Atlanta Braves organization in order to accept a postition with Holiday On Ice as assistant to the president. Kimble joined the Braves in 1966 and held positions not only in BPI, also in special baseball promotions. In 1968 he was named general manager of subsidiary which has been instrumental in bringing a variety of top-flight entertainment to Atlanta. "The opportunity with Holiday On Ice and Madison Square Garden. Inc., is a tremendous challenge." said Kimble. "Its operation is world-wide and I will have opportunities to travel and broaden my professional experience tremendously. I have enjoyed my stay in Atlanta and I will miss my many acquaintances here." Noted performers that have come to Atlanta for event directed by Kimble include Eddie Arnold Barbara Streisand. Carol Burnett, Jim Nabors and the Bolshoi Ballet. Braves Productions anmmllv sponsors the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Kimble, 28, is a native of Chicago Ill. He came to the Braves from Tulsa. Okla. His wife, Karen, is a talented lyric soprano and is currently studying in New York at the Metropolitan Opera Studio. Soothing relief for hard-working hands: VASELINE¯ PETROLEUM JELLY. For hands so rough, so chapped, they actually hurt. Soothes and softens... provides a continuous film that protects against moisture better than watery creams and lotions. Get 'Vaseline' Petroleum Jelly. You pay a little more than for other brands of petroleum jelly...but your hands are worth it! Vaseline WHITE PETROLEUM JELLY Park Convicted Apin Tea Die for Murder The prosecution Monday launched its second attmept to send A. C. Cliff Park to the gas chamber for masterminding the murder of Sol. Floyd Hoard with both eldest under strict court orders not to discusse the case with the news media. It was not known what winesses tlie prosecution had lined up for the first day of testimony, but reliable sources said there would be at least five or six witnesses for the state who did not testify in the previous trial in January, 1968. The defense, represented by attorney Wesley Asinof of Atlanta, also was believed to have new wntnesses ready. Judge, Mark Dunahoo taking precautions to prevent a second mistrial, ordered principles in the case hot to discuss it with with newsmen. He also ordered the jury consisting of 11 white men and a Negro woman, sequestered in a motel in Commerce, for the trial's duration. The woman chose to serve on the jury was Miss Valie G. Colbert of Jackson County. She was believed to be one of the first Negro women ever to serve on a murder jury in Jackson County. The group was selected Monday after a day-long session, during which Asinof objected each time a prospective juror was excluded because he said he would, under no circumstances, return a sentence which would mean a death penalty. DAISY NOW PARAMOUNT PICTURES PRESENTS PRODUCTION STARRING RAYMOND ST. JACQUES RUBY DEE • FRANK SILVERA ROSCOE LEE BROWNE AND INTORDUCING JULIAN MAYFIELD SCREENPLAY BY JULES DASSIN RUBY DEE AND JULIAN MAYFIELD BASED ON THE NOVEL THE INFORMER BY LIAM OF LAHERTY PRODUCTION DESIGNER - ALEXANDRE TRAUNER PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY JULES DASSIN TECHNICOLOR A PARAMOUNT PICTURE MUSIC SCORED BY BOOKER T. JONES PERFORMED BY BOOKER T. AND THE M. G's AVAILABLE ON STAR RECORDS PLAYER AND COACH OF THE YEAR — John Wooden, coach of UCLA's national basketball champions, looks over the first James A. Naismith plaque given to his stair player Lew Alsinder (left) as the nation's outstanding college player. The Tip Off Club of Atlanta also cited Wooden as the outstanding coach of the year. The presentations were made during a banquet honoring outstanding coaches and players on the college, junior college, and high school levels. Pirate Manager tarry Shepard Has Way With Young Players Larry Shepard is a manager who has a "way" with young players. And that's exactly what the: Pittsburgh Pirates may need this year with as many as three rookies in the lineup. "Yes, we'll have a number of rookies in the lineup," says Shepard, "But we've got some mighty good veterans to work with them." Only one veteran is a certain starter in the infield, however — second baseman Bill Mazeroski, now 32, who skidded to a 251 batting average last year. Shortstop Gene Alley is uncertain with the shoulder ailment that hampered him during 1968. If Alley can't make it, 5 foot 4 Freedie Patek will play short but Shepard admits, "I'd like to have Alley in there to play with the kids." The third rookie in the starting lineup could be catcher Manny Sanguillen, a native of Panama who hit .316 at Columbus. "I know there's been a lot of talk that Sanguilllen is our No. 1 catcher and maybe that's the way it will be," says Shepard. "But Jerry May last year's regular with a .219 average has been looking very good down here." They figured after his 1966 sea son in which he hit .315 with 33 homers that he was on the way to super stardom. Instead he slipped to .217 in '67 and then .237 last year Shepard observed tartly that the Pirates "have, been waiting a while for Stargell to have a big year." Blass, who leaped to stardom last year, figures from his 18-6, record to be the club's No. 1 pitcher. Last year, the 26 'year old righthander opened the season in the bullpen, had only one victory in April and May. MAX AT SECOND Larry Shepard is a manager who has a "way" with young players. And that's exactly what the: Pittsburgh Pirates may need this year with as many as three rookies in the lineup. "Yes, we'll have a number of rookies in the lineup," says Shepard, "But we've got some mighty good veterans to work with them." Only one veteran is a certain starter in the infield, however — second baseman Bill Mazeroski, now 32, who skidded to a 251 batting average last year. Shortstop Gene Alley is uncertain with the shoulder ailment that hampered him during 1968. If Alley can't make it, 5 foot 4 Freedie Patek will play short but Shepard admits, "I'd like to have Alley in there to play with the kids." The third rookie in the starting lineup could be catcher Manny Sanguillen, a native of Panama who hit .316 at Columbus. "I know there's been a lot of talk that Sanguilllen is our No. 1 catcher and maybe that's the way it will be," says Shepard. "But Jerry May last year's regular with a .219 average has been looking very good down here." They figured after his 1966 sea son in which he hit .315 with 33 homers that he was on the way to super stardom. Instead he slipped to .217 in '67 and then .237 last year Shepard observed tartly that the Pirates "have, been waiting a while for Stargell to have a big year." Blass, who leaped to stardom last year, figures from his 18-6, record to be the club's No. 1 pitcher. Last year, the 26 'year old righthander opened the season in the bullpen, had only one victory in April and May. TOOTHACHE Don't suffer agony. Get ORA-JEL, in seconds you get relief from throbbing toothache pals, hit on-pain's gone. Until you can see your dentist, do as millions do—use ORA-JEL. Recommended by many dendists. Ask pharmacist for ora-jel Good Housekeeping HAIR COLORING . . . even dull, younger looking, dark and lustrous, radiant with highlights. STRAND Hair Coloring won't rub off or wash out. Safe with permanents, too. Try STRAND. Clendenon Changes Mind Signs With Montreal Expos The Montreal Expcs said Wednesday that Don Clendenon has changed his mind about retiring and has signed a two-year contract to play with the National League, baseball team. John McHale, president of the Expos, said Clendenon will report immediately to West Palm Beach with the Expos' Class A farm club to condition himself for the coming season. He is expected to join the parent club in 10 to 14 days. McHale, who went to clendenon's home in Atlanta to-sign the 33 year old first baseman said Clendenon was able to arrange his business matters in order to play ball. "I love baseball, Clendenon said, "and I have toted the thought of leaving the game or hutting a team or anyone connected with baseball. However, my personal bust ness problems have been such that it had appeared impossible to play this year." Clendenon said said he regretted the confusion his premature retirement caused baseball. "Baseball officials, Scripto President Arthur Harris and others who helped to solve these problems have made it possible for me to give total dedication. I could not be more pleased than to be able to retain the vice presidency of Scripto and return to baseball. I am looking forward to performing on the field in such a way as to justify the conference so many people have placed in me," he added. McHale briefly praised Harris for his help in making it possible for Clendenon to remain in baseball. Harris said the decision was Clendenon's. "We certainly gave Don a leave of "absence from Scripto for the good of baseball-for such time as he and baseball went to be together." ACADEMIC HOLDUP — Mrs. Gerry Charlotte Phelps, 35, economics professor at the University of Houston, looks a bit thoughtful in Houston. Tex., after her arrest with three men, all charged with robbery of a liquor store. Said Police Chief Herman Short, "Mrs. Phelps was planning to use the money taken to buy guns from Canada." She had been under surveillance "because it came to our attention that she was advocating a revolution and actively attempting to go out and recruit and enlist students." INVITATION FOR BIDS The Memphis Housing Authority will receive bids for the PAVING OF RECREATION AAEAS IN ALL PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, until 10:00 A.M., Central Standard Time, April 18, 1969, at 700 Adams Avenue Memphis, Tennessee, at which time and, place "all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposed forms of contract documents, including plans and specifications, are on file at the office of the modernization Engineer, Memphis Housing Authority, 700 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. Copies of the documents may be obtained by qualified contractors by depositing ten (10) dollars with the Memphis Housing Authority. Said deposit will not be refunded. A certified check or bank draft; payable to the Memphis Housing Authority, U.S. Government bonds, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and acceptable, sureties in an amount equal to five (5) percent of the bid shall be submitted with each bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance arid payment bond or bonds within ten (10) days after the notice of award. All bidders shall be licensed contractors as required by Chapter 135 of Public Acts of 1945 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, and all Amendments thereto. The bidder's name and contractor's license number must be placed on the face of the envelope containing the bid documents. Attention is called to the fact that no less than the minimum prevailing wage for the area must be paid on the development and that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment, are not discriminated against because of their race, creed, color or national origin. The Memphis Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the Memphis Housing Authority. MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY By: Orelle Ledbetter Title: Secretary Colorful "Hippie Type" Keep Vigil At Capitol A colorful cluster of hippy-type youths clapped and sang freedom songs Saturday sitting in front of the Georgia State Capitol while state patrolmen looked on. Troopers were stationed at each corner of the Capitol grounds, and Atlanta police kept watch on the area, but there appeared to be no need for force, as the 24 to 50 persons keeping the 44 a hour vigil in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King JJr., either sat on the stairs or wandered into the church across the street. Most of the group, who wore gaily - colored clothing, were white. Disorganization seemed to be the rule of the day, as leaders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Southwide Mobilization for Peace, Sponsors of the vigil could not be located. A workshop oh King's life that was to have begun at 10 a. m. at the church did not take place, nor did another on the war come off as scheduled at noon. Folksingers Peter, Paul and Mary were tentatively scheduled to sing Saturday night at the Capitol but there still was no definite word. "They'll surprise us and come they turn up at the oddest places," said, Liz Conry, an Atlanta history teacher, and a vetern of civil rights demonstrations. "I see them at so many of these things I feel like we're old friends." On the opposit side of the wide Capitol stairs from the vigil keepers, about 25 of whom spent the night in front of a statue of form er Gov. Tom Watson, a segregtionist and anti-Semitist, stood six conservatively dressed young men. "We Just came here to observe," said the spokesmanm for the group. He said he was Clark Mcphale, a sociology professor at the University of South Carolina. "These are five of my students and we're going to report back to the group on what happens here this weekend. We're not participating we're not counter- demonstrating," McPhale said. The group arrived Friday night and watched the candlelight march that began the vigil. "It was beautiful," said Mike Smith, a member of the Atlanta Workshop in Non-Violence who spent the night under the stars in the overnight watch. The blonde, moustached youth held a sign reading: "Make the dream become reality - end war, racism and poverty." Intermittent rain plagued the demonstraters, and obviously curtailed attendance at the planned activities. But during a heavy-noon downpour the demonstrators at the capitol huddled under raincoats, sang louder and raised their hands in a v-shaped "end the war" sign to passing motorists. An Easter sunrise service was slated, for the Capitol steps, and a march from Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached, was to begin at 2 p. m. Sunday. The Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy, SCLC president was to lead the march, the rout of which passes city hall, tine state house and the city hall, the statte house and the downtown business section and end at Hurt Park, where an antiwar rally is scheduled at 5 p. m. Speakers were to include Abernathy. 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