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Tampa Bay Times from St. Petersburg, Florida • 5

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Tampa Bay Timesi
Location:
St. Petersburg, Florida
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5
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ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1948 PAGE TWENTY-THREf MIC 3 SUNDSi-'SSr I We Lean Up Te $300 On LUGGAGE Mendel Luggage Trunk Leather Store Luggage Zippers Repaired 933 Central Ave. Pb. 7-5929 Hot Royal Theatire Has Opein ttas Today; Show Brown Leads Gladiators In Victory Over Pinellas (CLEARWATER Seville Brown continued his ground gaining tactics Friday night here at the city football field, to lead the Gladiators to a 19-0 win over Pinellas High School of Clearwater. Diamonds, Jewelry, Silver, II I Binoculars Cemeras? II 658 centralT1 5 Pinellas High won the toss and elected to receive.

After the Put Not Your TRUST In Honsy But Your MONEY In Trust. punted to midfield where the Gladiators started on the march again for 23 yards and two first downs as the half ended. Mati sties: M. Frte Clear First downs 17 2 Yards gained rushing 294 33 kickoff, on the first play of the game, Tinley smashed through and cut back to his left for 25 yards through the center of Yards lost rushing 4 Net yards gained rushing 290 the Gladiator team. This was the longest run from scrimmage for his team.

Thereafter, the Gladiators tightened down and never per 17 16 7 3 1 0 1 2 64 45 15 mitted the Pinellas County boys 30 4 1 0 7 1 20 40 5 35 10 Yards gained passing Passes attempted Passes completed Passes Intercepted Fumbles Opponents fumbles recovered Yards loft from penalties Ave. yards of kickoff Ave. teturn of klckoffs Ave. yards of punts Ave. return of punts to gain more than five yards from running plays during the 40 10 There was no scoring in the third quarter as the teams battled in the rain on even terms.

Late in the fourth quarter with the aid of a thirty-yard pass to Thompson and three running plays that netted the Gladiators 34 yards, Seville Brown knifed through center to score the last touchdown of the game. On the try for the extra point, Clearwater was off-side and penalized one and one-half yards, where Cannon went off tackle for the extra point. The game ended with the score 19-0 in favor of the Gladiators. jus- if I Miff I 'W 1 1 'iSr scv 13l -X WJT-- I 1 rest of the game. Rain, which fell throughout most of the game, hampered the Clearwater team very much as they had practiced for a forward and lateral pass attack.

On the other hand the rain favored the hard-charging St. Petersburg Gladiators. After Tinley's 25-yard run on the first play of the game, the Pinellas team lost the ball on the Gladiators' 25 yard line. From there the Gladiators started their march which took them thirteen tries with the ball to gain 75 yards, all with running plays through the line. Seville Brown went off tackle for the last eight yards to score the first touchdown for the Gladiators.

Drayton's kick for the extra point missed by inches. This ended the scoring in the first quarter. St. Petersburg kicked to Pinellas and after three tries with the ball that gained them only seven yards they punted to the Gladiators 17-yard line where the ball was dpwned. On three plays through the line, the Gladiators netted twelve yards and a first down, then Seville Brown went through tackle for 55 yards, the longest run of the evening from scrimmage.

Three plays later the Gladiators scored again when Cannon went over from five yards out to climax a sustained drive of 83 yards from scrimmage. Again the extra point was missed. Clearwater received and on the first play from center which was high they lost 14 yards and Exterior view of new Royal Theatre J. THIS INSTITUTION IS A LEGAL DEPOSITORY FOR TRUST FUNDS OPENING A SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GENEROUS THING TO DO WfS3c "Ski fTfeg a av 3 fTr" With individual savings accounts insured against loss up to $5,000. and a progressive and consistent dividend yield, payable twice yearly, it would be difficult to find a better and more convenient place lor savings of individuals or organizations.

HARKS, tJL a To start a savings account on Christmas for a youngster, relative or friend, set an example not easily forgotten. It provides financial security for future years, and an excellent lesson on thrift and safety. $10 STARTS A SAVINGS ACCOUNT you can paint the lower half of the average bath- Interior view of new Royal Theatre. room with HELPS SELL MORE-FASTER! More frozen food sales per square foot with handle all first-run films, ac St. Petersburg Negroes will soon be viewing films in a theatre which is said to be a "junior Radio City MiJsic Hall" in construction and design.

The theatre is the Royal (pictured above) 1011 22nd Street South, which will open for public inspection this after- 3.. cording to Boardman, with fea-j tures being changed three! times weekly. An action or western picture will be shown ST. PETE OJiEDERAL FROZEN FOOD on the Friday-Saturday bill. i llllii KsiOCIATIOH lllll I AS fir NU-ENAMEL PAINT STORE 839 Central Are.

Ph. 7-8981 We Deliver Central Location Modern Fireproof Bath With Showers N. L. DENNIS. MGR.

326 1ft Avenue North lation. Boardman said an all-Negro staff will man the theatre, which opens Tuesday with the film "Panhandle." Decorated in rose and aqua, the interior is designed to make for comfortable viewing of films. A new cooling system is being installed which will change the noon between 2 and 5 o'clock, air in the Royal every minute and a half. The Royal's policy will be to Co-owners Bill Boardman and Horace Williams Jr. say the modern $75, (XX) structure will seat 700 patrons in style.

There are even two rows of extra-wide seats to accommodate weighty customers. The dome shaped roof is designed to permit highest acoustical fidelity. The entire building is constructed of fireproof steel and concrete. Boardman indicated that the theatre has one of the largest screens available in the Tampa Bay "area, with all new RCA sound equipment and Simplex projectors also being installed. Councilman C.

Frank Harri C. E. SOMP, Executive Vice President 556 CENTRAL AVENUE Resources Over $14,000,000.00 MERCHANDISERS See also Full line to meet all Commercial Refrigerating needs. GODFREY Commercial Refrigeration 1940 Central Ph. 76-0905 Factory Jcwaler Since 1904 W.

L. INESON Watch Clock Jewelry Repairing Experienced Factory Man 304 Second Ave. South Phone 72-8418 When Others Fail Try Us CULL 7-2719 Roetnr service BERSER RACHELSM son is scheduled to speak at the open house today on behalf of the City Manager's office. The project is one of the newest recreation facilities yet offered to the local Negro popu NOVEMBER SUIT SALE Itw 7-Z71 ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND HOME OWNERS srg I I II It fallllli FOR ONE WEEK, starting Monday morning, these fall suits will lie sold at the following reduced prices. These suits include the famous Stein-Bloch and Worsted-Tex in all the staple Fall shades.

In sizes, we have regulars, longs, shorts, stouts, and short stouts. A small charge for alterations. Reg. $75.00 Sale $52.50 Reg. $70.00 Sale $48.95 Reg.

$65.00 Sale $46.95 Reg. $63.00 Sale $43.95 Reg. $57.00 i Sale $38.95 Reg. $55.00 Sale $38.95 Reg. $50.00 Sale $36.95 Reg.

$48.95 Sale $36.95 Reg. $45.00 Sale $32.95 IT WMJL PAY YOU TO MAKE AN EARLY CHOICE mm i- i. jl iciure yourseij us .70 a Ltiiristmas trijt hi STOT' 1- i When you are photographed our PhotoReflex Way you're sure of portraits you'll be proud to give! SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFERS IN EFFECT No appointment needed Proofs shown hirtnlioh Combination House Cooling Heating Unit. F.H.A. Approved Small Down Payment If In Bradenton or Sarasota Contact BYRON'S COMFORT INC.

1808 14th St. West Ph. 3-5415 ARKAY HOUSE COOLER CORP. 49 8th ST. NO.

PH. 71-4491 Since 1901 333 CENTRAL Ave. PHOTOREFLEX THIRD FLOOR.

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