Tiger Paul was also an unofficial cheerleader for the Pitt Panthers. When the Panthers upset Notre Dame under Jackie Sherrill Sports Illustrated gave him credit for getting the crowd into it.
My favorite Tiger cheerleading story.....In basketball season Paul, with the Fitzgerald Field House crowd waiting, would burst into the gym and the place would be bedlam as he made a fool of himself (he didn't know that, he thought he was real good). It got so bad the students would cheer with Paul and not the Pitt cheerleaders. One game the cheerleading coach went after Paul and ripped his shirt. Paul demanded an apology. The dean or SID or some big time official backed the cheerleaders and the basketball coach backed Paul. He said he was valuable to their sucess. The whole city got involved and this is actually what came down. The line was adjusted to reflect wether Paul would cheer or not. Bettors would try to find out if Paul was in or out like he was the center or something. Well Paul is no fool. He says unless he gets the apology AND A NEW SHIRT he will go over to Duquesne. It finally ends up with the cheerleading coach and dean resigining. Paul wins. The whole thing became an absurd comedy. Square business.....ScottyS
My favorite Tiger cheerleading story.....In basketball season Paul, with the Fitzgerald Field House crowd waiting, would burst into the gym and the place would be bedlam as he made a fool of himself (he didn't know that, he thought he was real good). It got so bad the students would cheer with Paul and not the Pitt cheerleaders. One game the cheerleading coach went after Paul and ripped his shirt. Paul demanded an apology. The dean or SID or some big time official backed the cheerleaders and the basketball coach backed Paul. He said he was valuable to their sucess. The whole city got involved and this is actually what came down. The line was adjusted to reflect wether Paul would cheer or not. Bettors would try to find out if Paul was in or out like he was the center or something. Well Paul is no fool. He says unless he gets the apology AND A NEW SHIRT he will go over to Duquesne. It finally ends up with the cheerleading coach and dean resigining. Paul wins. The whole thing became an absurd comedy. Square business.....ScottyS
Off strip, but I love Andre's, Dona Maria's, Rosemary's, Thai Spice, Cathay House, Celebrity Deli, Cafe Nicolle, Cafe Michelle, Lawry's, Cafe Med, Tillerman, and I forget the name of of the Thai place(a dump) diagonally from The Sahara in that old strip mall with the tacky t-shirt shop..served a mean bowl of Thai soup..Lotus Of Siam?
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Best thread in ages. Never thought I'd see Anne Meyer's Queen of Hearts mentioned here (or anyplace else, for that matter).
Scott...I will really be looking forward to reading your book. Kepp us updated on the progress, please!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I really have to agree about this thread. Thanks rio shill, this has brought back a lot of nostalgic memories. I am feeling old, but it is sure nice to remember those times in front of that place on those pay phones shopping a few numbers trying to win a dime or two. My how things have changed.
Best thread in ages. Never thought I'd see Anne Meyer's Queen of Hearts mentioned here (or anyplace else, for that matter).
Scott...I will really be looking forward to reading your book. Kepp us updated on the progress, please!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I really have to agree about this thread. Thanks rio shill, this has brought back a lot of nostalgic memories. I am feeling old, but it is sure nice to remember those times in front of that place on those pay phones shopping a few numbers trying to win a dime or two. My how things have changed.
WEEKEND, while I had the Stardust I had a phone room set up for the players. We had seven pay phones outside and many more throughout the casino but I took over an old broom closet just off the sportsbook. Five free, local calls only phones were installed for the players to call other stores and BM's. That way they never left the joint......ScottyS
Scott, I remember that 'lil phone bank, you handled all the early cappers and quite a few outfit's stationed runners..what year did you walk?
SaltyBrine, aren't there two Andre's now?..I've only been to the 'lil house original in the hood.
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SaltyBrine, aren't there two Andre's now?..I've only been to the 'lil house original in the hood.
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Great reading guys, thanks. I wasn't even there (except for trips) but feel like I know a little more about old Vegas from just reading this. Might be the best thread I've read in a long while.
Scotty I will surely buy one of the books when it becomes available. Good luck with it.
Scotty I will surely buy one of the books when it becomes available. Good luck with it.
