Against NBA $3 Million Suit Goes To Court
Jack Molinas files antitrust lawsuit claiming the NBA bars him from playing in violation of law. Court date set as he seeks to overturn league ban and seek damages.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1961
Page
15
Jack Molinas files antitrust lawsuit claiming the NBA bars him from playing in violation of law. Court date set as he seeks to overturn league ban and seek damages.
Duke topped Navy 71 62 as Heyman led with 28 points while Molinas sought reinstatement after an NBA blacklist. The case, heard by Federal Judge Irving R Kaufman, moves to trial over Molinas $3 million damage suit alleging restraint of trade and improper blacklist usage.
Charles Studley, 31, former UMass freshmen coach at 7-2 season, was named head coach of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. He succeeds George Blackburn who resigned after Cincinnati’s disappointing four-win season.
Huron High preserved its perfect record with a 24 to 11 victory over Sandusky High. George Grisson won at 103 pounds, Bob Hunter and Jim Stierhoff added decisions, while Frank Elner and John Williamson were pinned by Sandusky foes. The day included district chatter about local Sheffield Lake politics and Webster definitions.
Gordie Freeman led Svat Studio with 31 points as Svat beat Frank's Market 960. Chuck's Gulf defeated Amherst Methodist Church 561. Earl Webb added points for CH AMHERST GULF. Sheffield Lake postmark story noted with civic message and local pride.
Sheffield Lake officials consider establishing the first welfare board with a model Avon Lake program. Jaycee and youth contest winners to be announced at 7 p.m. at the municipal building. Also noted are local births, school board re-elections, a throat surgery, and Piper Aircrafts’ remarks on airstrip viability.
The boathouse on Lakeside Ave. draws fire for alleged zoning violations. City Building Inspector Jay Boey and Prosecutor John Kozich warned operator Andy Skorvanik not to reopen in April as the commission weighs rezoning from residential to business to curb ongoing bait sales, boat rental, and related activity.
In a close three to two ballot, John Tender was reelected as Board President over rival Vin Glorioso. The election saw Mrs. James Hageman and Clerk-Treasurer Benjamin Sposato retain posts, with Sposato beginning a four-year contract tenure after Charles Hartz’s retirement.
Lorain City Council began 1961 with a subdued agenda. They planned to hire a consulting firm to study ward redistricting and name a new eighth ward representative. Discussions covered a $3.5 million redistricting framework, water line purchases, and a tentative $4.6 million annual package with budget timing to await the county's official estimate.
Lorain officials face a prolonged budget review as the city hunts for additional income. State budget analyst Samuel McGavran notes the study aims to renew a two mill levy, while city figures show 1961/62 operating requests and new revenue efforts. The grand jury, witnesses, and recent robberies involve local businesses as the probe shifts through December.
The 1961 officers of the Fire Mrs. group met at the Fire Station in South Amherst with Mrs. Jack Law as president and Mrs. Wilbur Berry as vice president. Plans for a Valentine party were noted and DiSalle indicated he might return to discuss halting the execution of Mrs. Edythe Klumpp. Games and lunch were part of the meeting.
New York reports ex-champion Robinson says promoters tentatively accept his TV terms for the Fullmer versus Robinson 15 round middleweight title bout in Las Vegas. Fullmer of West Jordan Utah is the champion. TV money reportedly totals $150 000 with a one third share for Robinson.
Scioto Country Club President Richard A. Borel said the club pulled out as host of the 1961 Western Open because it had not yet completed preparations to run the event properly.
The Lorain City Board of Education adopted a three month budget totaling 1.1 million dollars to cover general operating and building fund expenses until the 1961 budget is adopted. Clerk Treasurer Ernest Sposato said 900 thousand will fund operating costs and 200 thousand will go to the building fund, with about 200 thousand left from 1960.
Avon offers 16 adult education classes sponsored by the Avon Junior Women’s Club with Avon Board of Education cooperation. Registration is tonight 7 to 8 pm and tomorrow 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Avon High School. A $7 fee applies to residents and non residents except first aid which is free.
Lorain police vice squad raided City Cigar Store at 1800 East 28th Street. Owner Nick Zunich III, 31, charged with possessing gambling articles. Two hours later clerk Gust Stamatis, 27, charged with having a pinball machine. Stamatis arrested after a punch board found behind a counter. Pinball machine ruled illegal under 1958 ban by city legal department.
In Cleveland Ronald L. Stiles a 26 year old revivalist preacher faces 15 counts of morals violations involving teenage members of his congregation as jury selection proceeds in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Defense motions for a supplemental bill of particulars are overruled and prosecutors plan to call 26 witnesses.
Lorain recreation feud escalates as Councilor Victor Carson files charges against Recreation Director Donald Varga. Carson argues Varga is not fit for the job and seeks to influence the 1961 budget. Varga previously won board support amid directives dispute.
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