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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08
Juniors Plan For
Gala Fiesta Ball
Here On May 81

The Fiesta Allegro y Beneficial
Grand Formal Ball which will eli
max the two day Fiesta celebra.
ton of Cuban independence will be
held at the Casa Marina on Fri
day, May Il.
The personal representatives of
Cuban President Batista and their
Senoras, who will arrive on May
20 for the celebration will be hon
ored guests at the ball.
Miss lola Camus, is chairman
Of the Junior Woman's Club COM
mittee in charge of the affair. The
Juniors have announced that the
Aeropalms Officers Club which
has Gus Ayala and his orchestra
under contract for Friday evenings
has gladly released them as their
contribution to the Fiesta.
Outstanding artists will appear
to add to the gaiety and carnival
spirit of the evening.
Tickets may be obtained at Bet
ty Ann Stationer's, SIG Fleming
Street and the Book Shop, also on
Fleming Street, and from men,
bers Of the Junior Woman's Club.
Funds raised from the dance will
be turned over to the Juvenile
Councils building fund.
The Juvenile home is a sustain
ing project of the Junior Woman's
Club as part of their child welfare
program.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08

The Key West Garden Clubs
new officers were installed in a
lovely ceremony held on the ocean
front lawn at the home of the re-
firing president, Miss Hilda Cum
milf. ~ m
The spacious grounds were a
fitting background for garden
club installation with the beautiful
shrubs and flowers collected by
Miss Cunniff, noted horticultur-
list.
AS each officer was installed by
Mrs. G. r. Smiley, she was pre-
sented with an orchid corsage by
Mrs. Dan Navarro.
Officers who were installed for
the coming year were Mrs. Lee
Goddard, president; Mrs. Henry
Sands, first vice. president; Mrs.
Edgar Willing, second vice-presi-
dent; and secretary, Mrs. J. M.
Blow. George Renna will serve as
treasurer and directors will be Miss
Hilda Cunniff and Mrs. A. j.
Mills.
Mrs. Goddard, who during her
administration as president of the
Woman's Club, was responsible
for the reactivation of the Garden
Club, announced that the Garden
Club will be active during the
summer months, with plant ex-
changes feature of the summer
program.
Three new chairmen will be ad-
ded in a chairman of Junior Gar
den Clubs, radio, and garden Their
apy.
The Garden Club will begin a
Identification program and hopes
to develop a park in the down.
town area.
A long range project of the club
will be a "Poinciana Trail from
the Upper Keys to Key West.
Mrs. Goddard also said that she
hoped to see the formation of cir
cles within the Garden Club, with
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08

JeStyS pleasure.
Little tots of first grade danced
to the tune of ''Looby Loo," follow
ed by the girls from Reynolds in
brilliant costumes in a Majorette
drill. Second graders performed a
lively Jump Jim Crow dance to
the amusement of all onloOkers.
A spirited "Skip to My Lou" was
danced by the third graders follow
ed by skilled tumbling acts by four
tn grade boys.
Athletic events were participant
ed in by fifth and sixth grade
boys to show their proves at
throwing baseballs and shot put
and jumping and then proudly
wearing blue, red, or white rib
bon to announce the results to their
friends.
The virginia Reel" was enthu-
siastically performed by girls OF
fifth grade in colorful attire. Six
dainty ballerinaS performed a most
graceful ballet, "Fireflies.'
The traditional winding OF the
Maypole by sixth grade girls in
colorful skirts and white blouses
and lovely garlands of flowers in
their hair, concluded the annual
spring event sponsored by the Tru-
man Elementary P. T. A.
Capably directed by Mrs. Twyl-
la Fishel, physical education ms
tructor, with cooperation of all
teachers, the program was declar-
ed success by al the proud par
ents and relatives who witnessed
the colorful affair. Refreshments
were available as prepared by
room representative chairman.
Mrs. William Gardner and her
Woodworking committees. The Tru-
man Elementary P. T. A. wishes
to thank all who helped make the
Spring Festival such an overwhel-
ming success.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08
TRUMAN MARKS
10TH BIRTHDAY

WASHINGTON R - Harry S..
Truman reached his 10th birthday
today, clipper as ever and busy
with preparations for building a
library to house his personal
papers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08

Sub-district Officers
To Be Installed At -"
Lev Memorial Sunday

installation Of officers 0fsSvb.
District Of Key West Methodist
Churches will be held Sunday
night at Ley Memorial Mefho.
dist Church during the regular
evening Fellowship Hour AZ 3
o'clock. II will be a candle
light service.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-05-08
Pam dustin Crowned May Queen At
Truman Festival On Wednesday

Lovely Queen May Pam Austin and her attendants Carol
Harris Carmen Seist Sondra Knight all wearing pastel dresses
carrying noegas entered Bayvew Park Wednesday, May
p to the strains of Cigars "Pomp and Circumstance"
Robin Hood portrayed by Joseph Esqunaldo and three his
william Vaughn Milo Garcia and William Cassidy the
maden escort the crowng the queen by Robin
Hood following
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McCunn Much Improved
Redskins Tie Up Boil Till 81,
Sign Rondou, but Lose Coody

The Redskins. however, have
lost Jerry Coody, Baylor Uni
versity halfback, who is reported
to have signed with the Calgary
Stampeders of the Canadian
League. 1t was no surprise to
Assistant Coach Herman Ball,
who was advised by Coody that
he didn't intend to play pro foot
ball in this country.
Coody. who plans to study for
the ministry, objected to play
ing on Sunday. This is no prob
lem in Canada. where the teams
play on Saturday and again on
Monday. Coody was the Red
skins 18th draft choice and was
the Southwest Conferences
leading scorer last year.
Meanwhile, General Manager
Dick Mccain reported much i'm
provement in his own physical
condition from his bed at Doc
tors Hospital. Mccain was or
dered to the hospital yesterday
by his physician for thorough
physical checkup after suffering
severe pain in the shoulder.
my friends will be glad to
hear that my condition is seri-
ous," Mccain reported.
He expects to remain in the
hospital at least a couple of days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-17
Patton S Injury Bad,
May Be Out a Year
BY the Assocloted Press

MELBOURNE. Feb. 17.-Mel
Patton. California Splinter, with
drew today from the world pro-
feSsional sprint championships
because of a serious ankle injury
which may keep him out of ac-
ton for a year.
The world record holder for
100 and 900 yards pulled up lame
last Friday while leading in the
130-yard race. He had suffered
strained ligaments in the left
ankle while training for the
races.
Patton visited a doctor today,
his ankle and leg blue to a point
just below the knee. The doctor
told Patton he would do him.
self irreparable harm if he COM
peted for the next IL months.
His withdrawal leaves only one
overseas runner, Herb McKen-
ley of Jamaica, in the champion
ships. McKenley, who won the
130-yard race, is tied with Aus
tralia's champion, Keith Aston,
for the lead with SIX points each.
McKenley. running into a
strong head wind. broke an 80
year-old professional world rec
ord last night when he ran a
quarter mile in 47.3 seconds,
The old record was made in
1874 by Tom Malone Of Ireland.
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BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK. Feb. II. - A
rather skeptical Allie Reynolds
was scheduled to talk contract
with the Yankees sometime to-
day as the club sought to sign
another of it's big stars for 1854.
The Chief. his work on the
pension fund committee CON-
pleted for the time being. be-
lieves he may have a hard tussle
with Roy Hamey. the Yankees
trouble shooter.
do you think ! can get what
I want?" he asked. Frankly I
don't know" Allie repeatedly is
looking for a $4,000 pact after
getting $4,000 last season.
Reynolds, apparently in excel
lent physical condition. was
slated to confer with Hamey yes
terda. but their meeting was
postponed.
I'm glad it was put off"
Reynolds said.
The Yankees had considerable
success in their contract nego-
tiations yesterday. They signed
Third Baseman Gil McDougald
for $4,000 shortly after Pitcher
Ed Lopat accepted $4,000.
Among the 18 Yankees still
unsigned is. Outfielder Mickey
Mantle. who expects to report to
camp March l although he is
still on crutches at his home at
Commerce, Okla. He had an
operation two weeks ago for re-
moval of a cyst from his injured
knee.
At Milwaukee. meanwhile,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-17

won more games with Washington that finished fifth
than Eddie Lopat Vic Rasch Allie Reynolds could win
with the pennant winners He more games than
Cevelands ro-Bob Lemon Mike Garcia Early
Wynn. He four games than Billy Pierce of the
White Sox. He games than pitcher in the
American League and he working with second
company.
HAVE AN IDEA that McDermott formerly with the Red
Sox than few of Washington's oppo
nens this season. been able to understand
why Boston made that Implicit better
with the Sox last year than Jackie Jensen
with the Senator'S
McDermot is only 25-a kid by comparison with most of
the others. He 10 games with the weak hitting Red
Sox last He might do better with Washington If he
settles down and really to work. he should be another
20-game winner
Frank Shea is still rst-class pitcher There are few
others that Washington club who pitch well. 1t
would be surprise if there is any spshod work the
part of the pennan conenders to Washington finish
in the first division this year. Harris is of the best
leaders in baseball, barring nobody.
CASEY STENCIL SAYS the Red sox will be toughest
opponent. This is how the Yankee manager
threats challenges of and the White sox
The Indians White Sox and Red Sox closely punched
Washington can get trife better hitting the Senators
will crowd of them out of the first division.
The trouble with the Yankees that things good
for them. Why did Michigan States football to
Purdue last fall? According Coach Bggie Mum, it
largely because Michigan State had become satated with
victorythe Spartans hadn't lost in about games Winning
had become monotonouS l don't think 1t will become
monotonous with the Yankees-no with $1,000
dangling as the winners share.
ODD THINGS CAN HAPPEN however In 1906 1907 and
1908 the Cubs three They looked dead certain
to repeat in 1909 That year them out The
Cubs back to win 1910 Athletics won in 1910
and 1911 They were sureshos for 1872 but Sox
beat them out. The AS then back to win in 1913
and 1914.
number of odd unexpected things can happen to
club that has lot club sort is not used
to defeat trouble
On paper it Yankees are practically I'M
beatabe But combination of older pitchers MANY wears
hung the brilliant Phil Rzzuo few other factors
can change the outlook quickly. If this
Yankees and Dodgers might play the World Series
In mid-April.
North Amsreon AIions
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Deocons and Terps Ahead
By George Huber

George Washington's basket
ball team now has finished with
Southern Conference COMPETE
ton until the tournament start
ing March 4. and can concen-
trate on adding to it's fancy
It'll overall record in the four
regular-season games remain
ing.
The Colonials' 69-58 victory
over William and Mary before
$500 last night at Uline Arena
was their 10th straight in the
league and. while the final mar
gin was respectable enough. the
Colonials likely will need a bit
more zip against the outside
competition coming up.
The Maryland game next
Tuesday night undoubtedly is
GW's next big objective, since
its only loss came at the hands
Of the Terrapins. The Colonials
apparently weren't too keyed up
for the Indians, whom they had
beaten at Williamsburg. A SIM
liar light attitude might be
troublesome for the Nations
eighth-ranking team Friday
night, when Wake Forest visits
Uline Arena.
William and Mary plays a slow,
sure-shot style similar to Mary
lands, and only in the final
period when the Colonials got
the Indians off balance and
made them race around a bit
was the margin decisive.
CIV did have the lead all the
way, 17-l5 in the first period,
1927 at halftime and 49-44 after
three quarters. But three times
in the second period W8EM was
within two points of tying the
score.
Joe Holup. GW's leading scor-
er for the season and last nights
top man with "a points, was the
player who removed VEINS last
threat. Late in the third period,
with the Indians trailing by only
46-44. he hit with field goal
and foul shot for the five-polnt
margin CIV had going into the
final He also came up with a
pair of fouls to start the fourth.
after which Corky Devlin and
Joe counted from the floor to
make the Indians cause futile.
Chick Cornell, VEINS No. 2
scorer, was its best last night
with 20 points, while John M
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Reynolds SkepticoI on Raise;
Fielder Logan BoIks Loudly

Shortstop Johnny Logan was
surprised that his seccnd-bas
buddy, Jack Dittmer, came to
terms yesterday with the Braves.
Logan made it plain that he has
no intentions of doing the same.
Were nowheres near what I
want" Logan said after forcing
himself to accept. under con-
siderable persuasion. the word
that Dittmer had reached an
agreement by telephone with
General Manager John Quinn
Il should make a substantial
salary" the aggressive shortstop
went on. Il led the league in
fielding the past two years and
should get paid for it,"
<. Logan is believed to be de-
manding $4,000. Dittmer, who
will battle Danny O'Connell for
the second base job, will get
about $4,000.
Others to come to terms were
Dick Gernert and Ben Flowers
of the Red Sox. Frank Kellert of
the Orioles, Pitcher Jim Hearn
and Catcher Ray Katt of the
Giants. Bob Friend and Elroy
Face of the Pirates and Pitcher
Ellis Deal, First Baseman Steve
Bilko and Second Baseman Lou
Ortiz of the Cardinals.
News from the Phillies' front
Office was negative. Owner Bob
Carpenter talked with Robin
Roberts. his star pitcher. for
three hours. but slight raise"
was turned down by the husky
right-hander.
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Mcconn Much Improved
By Lewis r. Atchison

The Redskins Office resembled
Union Station today with play
ers going and coming.
Big Don Boil. who agreed on
terms yesterday, signed a two
year contract guaranteed to keep
him out of Canadian football for
Q long time. With a one-year
reserve clause attached to the
document, it will be 1857 before
the 275-pound tackle again can
consider going north of the bor-
der.
= Don Rondou. whose chief dis
tinction to date is that he was
the Redskins 30th and last draft
choice. sent in his signed con-
tract. A reserve quarterback at
Northwestern. where he co-cap-
tanned the team, Rondou is a
place-kicking specialist.
Rondou was a kid in knee
pants in his native Green Bay,
Wis, when Coach Curly Lam
beau headed the Packers organi-
cation. Curly has known Don for
years and likes his spirit as well
as his place-kicking. The coach
hopes he has a find in the g.
foot-1, 200-pounder, who also is
an excellent tennis player.
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Already Clean Sweep
Selvy Heads Into Final Games
Without Any Records to Break

curate shooting eye in their di-
rection. Left to play are Mercer,
South Carolina. Richmond, Wof-
ford and Davidson.
At that Furman had only a
two-point lead after the first
quarter but pulled away in the
second half to bring its years
record to IA victories and eight
setbacks.
Only one of the schools ranked
among the first 10 in the Nation
was in action last night. ..
George Washington (No. 81
ended its Southern Conference
schedule with 100 record by
defeating William and Mary
69-58.
In a vital Atlantic Coast Con-
ference game. Duke snapped
Maryland's nine-game winning
streak, 1851, and took over first
PldCC 4IOII1 Lie 1efpS.
Duke. with a GIL record COM
pared with Maryland's To, still
has three more league games re-
neutrality-suspicious. South Caro-
lima. North Carolina and Wake
Forest. Maryland has completed
its conference schedule.
GamecOcks Edge Clemson.
South Carolina edged Glenn
son. 64-61, in another Atlantic
Coast Conference fray as Joe
Smith dropped in 20 points to
pace the Gamecocks.
The Texas Longhorns whipped
Texas AS5M, 66-49. to move into
a tie with Rice for the South
west Conference lead. Texas
trailed in the opening minutes
but pulled to a BOLT halftime
edge on the strength of fine
shooting by Jim Richardson, q
substitute forward. He wound
up with % points. three less than
Jim Addison of the Aggies. +.
Richmond boosted its South
ern Conference record to 81 by
trouncing Virginia Military In
stitute. 94-76. Even with two
regulars on the bench because
of injuries. five Richmond play
ers hit in double figures.
Virginia ran It's string to four
straight successes by whipping
Washington and Lee. 97-79. and
North Carolina. using reserves a
good part of the way, beat
Davidson. 1869.
Texas Tech brought it's pace
setting Border Conference rec
CSee BASKETBALL, Page C-3.)
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Already q Clean Sweep
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Having
shattered every major collegiate
scoring record in the books,
there's nothing left for Frank
Selvy but to break his own from
here on out. He has five games
In which to do it.
The latest count shows the
6-foot-3 basketball wizard with
II records. But it may turn out
to be more after the score keep
ers 60 back into the record books.
The senior from Corbin, KY,
broke the only important marks
he had left to shoot at last night
as Furman walloped Wofford
College, 123-102.
Selvy dropped in 81 points
and eclipsed the standards for
single season scoring with 925
points, single season field goals
$500 and career field goals (825)
Improves on Records.
Frank also improved on the
marks he set last Saturday for
career scoring (2,254) and two
year scoring (1,663). 1t was also
the fifth time he scored as many
as so points in a game, four
times this season.
With an average of AZ points
a game, Selvy is well ahead OF
last seasons 29.5 with which he
won individual national scoring
honors. His career scoring aver
age is 31.7 points per game.
If there are any loose records
lying around, the Furman flash
is almost certain to put his ac-
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Ohio State Line Coach
Joins Kentucky Stuff
BY the Assoeioted Press
N0T TTN1nYYC 0L;o nat

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Feb. IT,
Bill Arnsparger, 81. tackle coach
at Ohio State University, today
was named to the University Of
Kentucky's coaching staff.
The Ohio State Athletic De-
parment said Arnsparger would
start his job at Kentucky under
Blanton Collier, the new head
football coach, March l..
There will be no numerical re-
placement for arnsparger on the
Ohio State coaching staff. but
Lyal Clark returns to States
staff March / from the Univer-
sity of Minnesota. He. resigned
the Gopher line coaching Job
recently. \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-02-17
American U. Defending
Runnerup Spot Tonight

American University will be
out to protect, second place in
the Mason-Dixon Conference
when the Eagles invade Farm
vile, Va, tonight to meet Hamp-
den-Sydney, AU and Loyola
are GO in the conference, behind
unbeaten Roanoke. AU would
drop all the way to fifth by
losing.
Navy hoped to warm up TOR
Saturdays televised game with
Notre Dame by taking care of
Gettysburg at 1880 today at An
napolis. The Middies are 1875
for the season.
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Iceberg Il Tops Field
OF IA in Turf Test
Today al HiaIeah
By the Associated Press

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 17.-W. Ar
mold Hangers Iceberg II, last
years grass champion, heads q
field of IA expected to start to-
day in Hialeah Parks Bougain-
villea Turf Handicap at a mile
and three siXteenths.
The race was raised in value
from $4,000 to $25. 900 for it's
ninth running and if all go it
will have a gross value of $685.
800 with the winner getting
$24,500.
Iceberg II. Chilean-bred VIM
ner of the race last year, will
carry top weight of 1874 pounds.
most of it represented by Jockey
Jorge Contreras. also a Chilean.
Probable co-fal orite in the
wagering will be Mrs. Esther
dupont Thouron's Royal Gov
ernor. still a speedy reuter- at
10 years of age. Jack Westrope
will ride and Royal Governor
will carry ITO pounds.
Equaled Track Record.
Royal Governor. an entry
with Rokeby Stables Magic
Lamp. equaled Hialeah's track
record of 1895 at a mile and
a sixteenth on the turf lasG
week Magic Lamp will carry
ITO pounds.
Mrs j. P. Keezak's Able Sting
and S A, Peck's Potpourri are
weighted at ll6. one more than
Cain Hoy Stables Armageddon.
Mrs R L. Reinoman's Bolton
Boy goes at ia. while Gold
Stal Stables Count Cain. VIM
ner of the Royal Palm Handicap,
carries 10.
Others and their weights are:
John S. Phipps' Parnassus,
106; Mrs. S. H. Zachar's Bottle
of Ink. LOG; Mrs. Louis Lazare's
Ginger Boots. los; Brookmeade
Stables Picador. 1903, and H.
Larkins' Sam Brook, 102.
The Bougainvillea is prep
for the mile-and-a-half Hialeah
Turf Handicap. with $4,000
added money. to be run closing
day. March 3.
In yesterdays $4,000 four
horse exhibition. a prep for the
Flamingo Stakes February 81,
Cain Hoy Stables Turn-To was
an easy winner. There was no
betting on the mile-and-a- Six
teenth feature.
The exhibition, run as the
ninth race at the end of the
program, saw Turn-To break
last but move up as he pleased
to win by three and one-half
lengths over his stablemate.
Giant Cracker. Elkcam Stables
Sea Tale was third. another
three lengths back, and B. L.
Williams Passembud brought up
the rear.
Foot Slips From S:irrup.
Jockey Jack Sicily. on PISS
embud. had his foot slip from
the stirrup at the clubhouse
turn and his mount never
gained contention. He was five
lengths back at the finish.
Turn-To. carrying top weight
of 124 pounds. including Jockey
Henry Moreno, finished the
race only two and Is seconds off
the track record. covering the
distance in 1:4545. Fractions
were 1885, AT, I12. Is and
1885
Passembud carried lis pounds.
Giant Cracker, l13, including
Hedley Woodhouse and Sea Tale.
ridden by Sammy Boulmetis, was
the lightweight at liz
About third of the 1878
who saw the races stayed for
the exhibition