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NYACK, N. FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 1965 THE ROCKLAND COUNTY JOURNAL-NEWS 21 wtmmmmamBxwm iiwuunimi in Former Chicago Bears Guard Pearl Rivers Finest, Dan Fortmann, Hall Of Famer IlilfltB illlliify 'ifclliHlliili illji1fcpsiii La llJiiKiiiii he was a good competitor and a fine person," said Shaffer. "Danny and I earned our starts in our professions in sports but he gave far more to football than he received from It," said William Yuda, West Nyack civil engineer. Yuda played one year of football with Fortmann at Pearl River High School and played for Manhattan College against Colgate Univ. at Hamilton when Fortmann was on the Colgate squad.

After playing for Manhattan, Yuda became the first Rockland County resident to play professional football, performing for the original Philadelphia Eagles for a season and a half. Fortmann became the second Rocklander to Join the pro grid ranks. Harry Babcock, also a Pearl River graduate, was the third, going to the San Francisco 49ers via the University of Georgia. Today, Rockland County has two residents playing in the pro ranks. Jim Ridlon of Nan-uet is with the Dallas Cowboys and Nick Ryder of Hav-erstraw is with the Detroit Lions.

"When Fortmann went out for football at Pearl River in his freshman year at the age of 12 he was so small and light Coach Ira Shuttleworth made him the waterboy," said Kenneth Munkelt of By ART HOPPER Journal-News Staff Writer Dr. Daniel J. Fortmann of Toluca Lake, a native of Pearl River and former all-time, all-league guard for the Chicago Bears, was among seven former professional gridiron greats named to the National Football League's Hall of Fame Tuesday. They will all be enshrined in the Hall of Fame In Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 7.

It was the second high honor to come to Dr. Fortmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. G.

Fortmann of 140 Old Middle-town Pearl River, in the past couple of weeks. He recently was elected chief of staff of St. Josephs Hospital, Burbank. Dr. Fortmann played with the Bears from 1936-43 to help finance his medical education.

He was All-Pro guard for six years. The Bears won the division title five of those eight seasons and three times the league championship. Leland K. Shaffer of Nanu-et, formerly of Pearl River, a star blocking back for the New York Giants for 10 years, played pro ball against Fortmann. "Dan was a terrific ball player, consistent, a rock and never got hurt, and above all surgical training at Harper and at the University of Pittsburgh.

During World War II, Dr. Fortmann served in the Navy Medical Corps aboard a Red Cross hospital ship which brought wounded servicemen from the flghtins theatre In the South Pacific to Hawaii. After the war Dr. Fortmann set up his own office In Hollywood. He Joined the staff of St.

Joseph Hospital in 1948, serving as a numoer of its chairman of the surgical committee before being named to his present post. He Is married to the former Maty Van Haltern of East Lansing, Mich. The Fort-manns are the parents of two sons, Tom, a graduate of Stanford and Stephen, who Is still in high school. Dan's father said that George Halas still has all former Bear players come to Chlcagi every December for a reunion. So those Bear greats of yesteryear still get together to recall old times.

Next December they can celebrate Fortmann and Columbia's and the Bear's Sid Luckman being named to the Football Hall of Fame remember that 1,000 Rockland friends staged a "Danny Fortmann Day" at the Polo Grounds back in the 1930's. Pearl River, who was quarterback of the Pirate team on which Fortmann played halfback for three seasons. At Colgate, Andy Kerr, famed coach, eventually labelled Fortmann as "the best player I ever handled." Danny, who was born on April 11, 1916, graduated from Colgate at the age of 19 with straight A's in Its rugged pre-med course, and earned Phi Beta Kappa honors. He also had been valedictorian of his high school graduating class. At the conclusion of his college football career, Fortmann was selected for four all-star games, including the Senior Bowl and the East-West game.

He was signed by the Bears at 19, youngest player ever to sign a pro football contract at that time. He enrolled In Rush Medical School at the University of Chicago. It wasn't commonly known that during his first four years as a pro footballer Fortmann was unable to attend the majority of the Bears' practice sessions. But because of his keen mind, memory and physical condition he was able to become an individual star and a true team player In every contest and earn all-league recognition. Danny interned at Harper Hospital in Detroit and took CHICAGO BEARS GUARD Pearl River's Danny Fortmann HOSPITAL CHIEF OF STAFF Dr.

Danny Fortmann UMHMIi Clay Insults Patterson; Grudge Fight In Making mm THE WATCHING POST DIVE EN Ll 11 I I (that Mr. Clay took the time He got no further. Clay, listening from the other side of the ring, yelled: "Hold It, hold It, man. What's my name? What did you call me, Rabbit? My name Is Muhammad All. And you'd better call me that.

You hear, Rabbit?" Patterson, speaking softly but deliberately, said: "I'll call him by the name he was born with." This seemed to Inflame Clay Birds' Robinson Gets Raise in '65 Pact Chamberlain Back; 76ers Beat Frisco ward Clay, banged his gloves together, and shouted back: mon, let's do It now. Im ready." Clay ducked his head between the strands, but was held by several perns. Patterson, ob viously shaken by this sudden turn of events, left the ring from the other side. "Come back, you quitter, come back ou rabbit," Clay exhorted. "Don't worry about me.

I won't bother you yet I knew you'd be scared to work out. "You done quit twice already to Sonny Llston. Don't quit a third time. Come on back. Go to work.

I promise I won't bother you." Whether It was the taunts or Patterson's wish not to disappoint the large gallery, Patterson returned without a word and boxed one round each against two spar-mates. National liockey League By nlted Press International W.L.T.PU UV A Montreal 22 11 7 51 124 100 Chicago 22 15 5 49 137 108 Toronto 18 15 10 46 123 103 Detroit 19 16 6 44 114 108 New York 14 20 8 36 103 129 Boston 10 28 4 24 92 145 Thursday's RmiH Detroit 3 Boston 0 (Only game scheduled i wit en. worni ii idTTif tm euigi Professional football has been In the headlines during the past six months more than any other sport. We continually hear of stories on that historic contact Joe Namath received from the pocket of Sonny Werblin, the Impresario of the New York Jets. Following this $400,000 contract splash, Mr.

Werblin withdrew another $200,000 or so from his banks for Notre Dame's Helsman trophy winner, John Huarte. Then you pick up the paper and read that Bernle Parish of the Cleveland Browns, and representing the Players Association, would like the owners to replace Pete Rozlle as commissioser of the National Fotball League. During the regular season you also read of the viciousness of the sport. You 6eeY.A.Tittle get creamed and you have to feel sorry for the old man. But professional football Isn't all this viciousness.

It isn't just a big name collegian having a hayday by signing a contract. To us, professional football is what it is today because of fellow like Dale Memmelar, a guard for the Cleveland Browns, No Success Story Memmelar's story Isn't one that Is filled with the big success of a collegian like Joe Namath. He Is a fellow who is doing a Job, a good one, but you don't often read about It. Twice Dale was released outright, the first time by Chicago, and Just before this season with the Dallas Cowboys. However, he was picked up by the Cleveland Browns who thought he still could do a Job and he stayed with them.

Now he is looking forward to next season. "I've enjoyed professional football," said Memmelar, "and my one ambition would he to be able to play ten years. Once I do this I feel I have accomplished all that I have wanted from this game. "Football has been good to me In many ways. It has given me an education, and it has also helped me raise my family.

But the Important thing is education and this Is my biggest benefit from football." Would Like To Teach BALTIMORE (AP) Brooks Robinson, who almost led the Baltimore Orioles to their first modern major league baseball pennant last season, was signed today to the richest players' contract in Oriole club history. The Baltimore third baseman was believed to have signed for an estimated $50,000 a hefty $15,000 pay boost in recognition of 1964 heroics which made Robinson an overwhelming choice as the American League's Most Valuable Tlayer. "I'm very happv about everything," said the 27 year old Robinson. "I couldn't be hiipplcr." Signing Robinson was a pain-less duly for Oriole Lee MarPhnil, who has high personal repaid for Brooks both on and off the playing field. Robinson gave this account of his contract talks: "I didn't sign the first contract.

I think Leo sends me a figure, and then expects me to ir win oitiri iwomti inc. trttorr. MARLBORO, N.Y. (AP) -An honest-to-goodness world heavyweight grudge fight be tween Cassius Clay and Floyd Patterson appears to be in the making should the former title-holder hurdle past George Chu- valo Feb. 1.

There's no dcubt about It. Clay and Patteison do not like each other. This became evident Thursday when Clay visited Patterson's camp In a promotional stunt to help ballyhoo the 12-round bout between Floyd and the Toronto heavyweight at Madison Square Garden in New York. It begar. as an act, at least on Clay's part, wl.h Cassius presenting two heads of lettuce and a half dozen carrots to Patterson, whom he calls The Rabbit FlovH aeeented them smilins- ly and listened bemused as Clay promised him a shot at his title and a chance to "retrain his pride and prestige" If he defeat ed Chu valo.

So far so pood. The two shook hands and Pa'trrson climbed into the ring for his workout. Sixty seconds later the place was in an uproar with Clay shoutine Insults at Patterson, tight-lipped Floyd accepting his challenge to sii'g oui ngm then and there. Clay grew angry when Pat terson, asked his reactions to Clav's continuous reference to him as The Rabbit, replied: "Ta k. vou can get anywnere.

It's when you touch me that I get bothered. Despite the lettuce and carrots, I'm very happy 'STX' I This Week's 1 Sports Slate TODAY lliftketball Nanuet at Clarkstown Spring Valley at Pearl River Tappan Zee at Haverstraw Delehanty at Albertus Magnus Wrmtling Pearl River at Spring Valley Clarkstown at Nanuet Haverstraw at Tappan Zee JV Hoekey Nyack at Ridgewood SATtRDAY rent! In Nyack at Suffem Swimming Nyack at Hackley RECALL JOHNS NEW YORK (LTD The New York Rangers of the Na tional llorkey League have re called defenseman Don Johns from Baltimore of the American League to replace the Injured Jim Neilson, who Is out with a shoulder separation. The Rangers also sent Jim Mlkol back to St. Paul of the Central Hockey League. Ttlllf-wtav'a tlrhia By THE ASJMK1ATEI) THEM BARCEIvDNA.

Snnin Ml. guel Munoz, Spain, stopped Na poleon oomej! da Silva, Brazil, 6 welterweights. MIAMI Harry Tetlow, 170, Miami Beach, outpointed Seat-terhawk Dixon, 166, Miami. 8. who prefers his adopted name.

He grabbed the ropes and screamed: "You are nothing but an Uncle Tom N'gro. You're a white man's slave. I'm a free man. I'm nobody's slave. But you're a slave and a beared It was then that Clay challenged Patterson.

"You apologize," he screamed. "Or else I'll come at you right now. I'll Jump you this Patterson took two steps to Chamberlain, of course, didn't score a hundred, but he gave the 7fiers a "look" that prompted San Francisco Coach Alex llannum to wain the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA that trouble is brewing In Philadelphia. "The rest of the league better watch out," said llannum. "It's only a matter of time until Wilt gets used to those fast guards and then it will be good to see someone rise besides Boston winning all the time." Chamberlain, who also blocked 11 shots as the.

Warriors dropped their 14th straight game, experienced another luxury for him rest. Coach Dolph Schfl.ves gave him a four-minute respite in the first half. Only two of the three players the Warriors got for Chamberlain played Thursday night. Center Connie Dlerklng scored 12 and Paul Neumann three. Lee Shaffer hasn't Joined the club.

College Scores Texas Western 68 Utah St. 62 Florida 86 Miami (Ha.) 69 Regis Coll. 85 Colorado Cl. 51 Murray (Ky.) St. 97 Austin Peay 73 Cedarville 108 Huntington (Ind.) 89 Rio Grande 110 Campbellsville (Ky.) 104 Indiana St.

Coll. 103 Shlppensburg St. 98 Bellarmine 87 Hanover 62 Lafayette 109 Moravian 65 no switch nr.rx CHICAGO (UPIi International Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage, who said Thursday he had no reason to anticipate a switch in the 1968 Mexico City Olympic site, quelched rumor a stemming from a Detroit newspaper report that Detroit might get the games. "So far as I know now even thing On Mexico City) Is moving along normally," said Brundage, commenting on the fart that Mexico City had been delayed In Its Olympic organization because of a change In administration. come In and talk.

At our first meeting, we didn't mention any figure. The second time, I signed after about five minutes." Robinson didn't go Into the meeting empty-hande d. He had a fist full of trump cards. Robby finished second to Tony Oliva with a .318 batting average, led the league with 118 runs batted in, and reached a person, al high with 28 home runs. And his fielding was spectacular as usual, topping the league at hif position for the fifth year In a row.

During the final three weeks of the season, Robinson was virtually Immune 1 1 II- pressure with 28 RBI and .464 average which raised his season mark 23 points. The Orioles wound up with a club record 97 victories and finished third, two games behind the champion New York Yankees, i mt. mm umm '-CM How light i. Canadian Club? FACT: It's the lightest whisky in the world I 87 Lands Why people who like Scotch and Bourbois love Canadian Club PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Wilt Chamberlain gave his new bosses everything they expected and more. The 7-foot-l scoring machine returned to Philadelphia basketball after a three-year absence Thursday night and among his accomplishments: 1.

Scored 22 points. 2. Grabbed 29 rebounds. 3. Attracted the second largest NBA crowd of the season here 6,140.

The 76ers, with a 17 1 rally In the last five minutes of the flint half, defeated the San Francisco Warriors 111102. But the victory and the score were antlell-mactlc. Chamberlain was the whole show. Traded by the Warriors to the 76ers last week for three players and an undisclosed amount of cash, Chamberlain received a standing two minute ovation from the fans when his name was announced in the starting lineup. The giant center shuffled his feet, looked at the calling and finally, a rarity for him, smiled at the crowd.

"It was the warmest ovation I've ever had," he told newsmen after the game. "It made me want to go out and score 100 points. I was proud to be a Phil-adelphlan." NBA Standings By tnlted PreM International Eantern IMvklnfi W. I- Boston 40 7 Cincinnati 32 14 Philadelphia 23 23 New York 15 31 H'rwlern Dtvklnn W. 1- Los Angeles 25 20 St.

Louis 24 21 Baltimore 21 24 Detroit 17 32 San Francisco 11 36 Pet .851 .696 .500 .326 Pel. .556 .533 .467 .347 .234 Thursday's RexulU Philadelphia 11 San Fran. 102 (Only game scheduled) Friday's Game Detroit vs. at Boston San Francisco at Boston New York at Is Angeles Baltimore at St. Louis Hatiirday's Game Detroit at Cincinnati Boston vs.

Phlla. at Syracuse St. Louis at Baltimore (Only games scheduled) 0 A 1. It has the lightness of Scotch 2. The smooth satisfaction of Bourbon 3.

No other whisky In the world tastes quite like it When asked what he would do after he finishes playing professional football, Dale said he would like to become a iull time teacher. "I would like to get my masters degree and then I would like to teach," said Memmelar. "I've been a substitute teacher for the past three years, working with the younger kids In elementary school. And I think I would like to stick with the youngsters. "When you are teaching the younger boys and girls you have to come down to their level in explaining things, and I think this Is what makes a teacher.

In high school, most of the kids are pretty well set on their likes and dislikes, whereas the younger kids are still exploring. Memmelar. a graduate of Goshen High School, has been teaching In this area for the past few years. In his work, mostly in physical edueation. he has met man" people and he has Impressed them with his handling of kids.

fs Wonderful With Kids Jack McLaughlin, principal of Chestnut Grove school In New City said of Memmelar, "This fellow is Just wonderful with the kids. And they all are very attentive when they have him as a teacher." Memmelar also has his own thoughts of physical edueation, believing that today's youngsters need a well rounded physical education program that gives more time to tumbling nd development of their body. "I find today so many of our youngsters are not developed from the waist up," said Memmelar, "and It's because we pend very little time trying to develope them. We hand them a football, a basketball, or a baseball and we tell them to play. This Isn't good enough.

"I believe In developing kids physically because this Is the way you will make them a better athlete." This is the side of professional football we like to hear more about, what the players are doing, and how they rt using their knowledge to help their community. Football players are not all brwn and no brains In this day. Many of them are teaching your children. Bottled in Canada Best In The in "The.