The Key West citizen., 1954-10-30

Coast Conference champion
More than $500 Key
West football fans will be
In the stands tonight to
squeeze for the team that is
making local sports history.
The balance of the citizenry,
1t is a good wager, will be
glued to their radio sets at
8 So'clock to keep tabs on the
courageous Conchs as they
lay their unbeaten record
on the line against a danger
ously fast and shifty Miami
Beach eleven.
Besides a natural inclination for
winning football games, the Ty-
phoons would like nothing better
than little revenge for the 1876
defeat the Conchs pinned on them
last year in a bitterly contested
battle.
The Conchs, on the other hand,
have a healthy respect for the Ty-
phoons. It is virtually the same
club they'll face tonight that held
q go lead throughout the first half
Of last years contest.
The Conchs needs this one tonight
If they are to remain one of the
three unbeaten and united major
prep school football teams in the
state. They've managed decisions
over St. Theresa (25-o), Miami
Tech (12 o., Sanford, (52 12),
Curley (6 --0) and Constance, (2l-
y.
Meanwhile, Miami Beach has
been sailing along winning three
games and losing two - to Miami
and Coral Gables, acknowledged as
two of the ranking football powers
In Florida.
Both clubs are undefeated in
Gold Coast play and they need this
one tonight for undisputed leader
ship in the two year old organiza-
ton.
The Conchs are in top shape for
the clash. They left by bus early
this morning and by this time are
resting in an unnamed Miami
Beach hotel until game time.
The key to the Conchs' chances
in tonight's game probably lies in
the hands Of seven boys whom as
sistant catch Harold Allen has
woulded into what is probably the
most complete line in Florida, Of
fensively or defensively, take your
choice.
A trio of boys, Gene Favors,
Dick Kerr and Ronnie Parks will
probably see action at the left end
position, depending on the situation.
John Carbonell viii bear the brunt
Of the right end duties.
Al the tackles Coach Ed Beck
man Is blessed with pair of beefy
lads who may see as minutes of
action tonight, Frank Hood and
Wayne Brantley. The latter lad
has saved the Conchs from en-
barassment on defense more than
once this season.
Julio Henriquez, steady and de-
pendable, win be at left guard with |
Ralph Garcia, a boy we don't hear |
much of but who is very highly |
thought of by the coaching staff at |
right guard.
Johnny DeMerritt will be at GEN.
Ter and viii share the defensive |
inebachng duties with hard hit
ting Joe Russo.
In the backfield, Beckman has |
put together well oiled outfit fea-
turing the passing of Bill Haney |
and the inspired running of Red
Stickney. Blocking back George
Reese and Fullback Mike Gates, |
the Conchs ranking ground gamer
VIII be on tap tonight, as well.
In reserve and they'll be needed,
are Stu Yates and Norman Allen.
The Typhoons viii pin their hopes
on the speed of left halfback Steve
Kay, one of the fastest runners in
the Miami area, and the passing
talents of Jimmy Steig, who quar-
terbacks the team. Len Levy will
handle the fullbacking duties in the
Typhoons split T assault while
Bob Goldman has shown well in
blocking assignments.
Left end Barry Sugarman, a BOZ
that gave the Conchs plenty ii
trouble last year, has caught seven
touchdown passes this year and
VIII bear watching tonight. /
Stan Zack, speedy boy with
plenty of defensive ability, will be
ct right end.
Sherman Carr, $50, and Nat Drat-
ler, lS5, are the guards while Paul
Bast and Steve Ehrlich will be the
tackles. Hard digging Fred Bat
wink will no fhp STA arfino ropfar