Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-11-03
NEGH ATHRGE
Redskins Spell
Success Success
BY MORRIS SIEGEL

IN THE VERY FIRST bill introduced in behalf
of stadium for the Nations Capital the late Senator
Bbo in 1884 proposed edifce accommodating 100000
spectators Today it appears Bbo wasn't far off base
as he usually
record of the Mssssippian reflects little progress
sve thinking but in the stadium department he turns
out to be % years ahead of his time
Who would have thought with D. C. Stadium
scarcely than year DID, that Washington already
would have outgrown its $24 million plant, which seats
only piddling $4,000?
Blbo didn't have the Redskins in mind with his bill
for super-duper stadium fact the Redskins didn't
have Washington in mind at the time either They were
preoccuped dying in Boston. Today however there is
evidence the Redskins could have closer to half
filling Bilbo's stadium than anyone thinks.
THE DEMAND FOR TICKETS to tomorrow's affair
with Dallas well for future engagements against
New York. Cleveland and Philadelphia exceeded the
fondet dreams of George Marshall who years ago OWNED
that had to ul himself to Sleep counting tickets
is more profitable than counting sheep.
Whether his team wins loses or draws against the
Cowboys tomorrow Bill McPeak already has the satisfac
ton of knowing he is unparalleled success in phase
of his dual job coach and general manager No G. M
in Redskins history played before so many fans who
paid so much money to see Redskins team at home
How much money? So much, Marshall is reluctant to
take guess. Marshalls hesitation is understandable
All tickets were sold Thursday evening but good old
George needing the desperate pleas of his disciples
opened up his heart and the ases to all willing to pay
Sc each to stand and watch the Redskins play Marshas
team may be shut out, but not his customers
$3.50
BEST ESTIMATES PLACE the gate receipts at approx
imatey $225OOO easily the largest one-day intake for
anything these parts between Pmco Charles Town
1t doubles the gate of the 941 heavyweight championship
fight here between Joe Louis and Buddy Baer 1t also is
more money than Is other heavyweight championship
scuffes crossed.
The Cowboys probably will wind up with $4,000 for
their visit The Redskins with their money belts already
bullying must find for additional $4,000
For this financial blessing the two teams thank the
new stadium inadequate as it has turned out to be-
for this unexpected bonanza.
In old Griffith Stadium, with its $4,000 capacity for
football the Cowboys would have gotten only $4,000 and
the Redskins about $60000 And there also would have
been $4,000 than there already unable to the
game" added Marshall in flush of altruism
BEFORE THE SURGE STARTED, the Redskins were
not happy with their ticket sae which closed with
only $1,000 of the faithful willing to commit themselves
for the year. this puout has reacted favoraby for
the Redskins who have had everything except Y A. little
their side this year.
Every ticket in of the $1,000 sells for the full
price of Sc against the reduced $3.50 rate the yearly
customers paid This alone is $4,000 item tomorrow
The Armory Board, burdened with annual interest
payment of $500 O0 derously happy the gusher
Tomorrow 100000 day from rental parking and
concessions. The board members overwhelmed
they're eager for the Redskins to add 100 to their
home schedule