chapter 6 The Fighter

chapter 6
Tim left the gym and already formulated a plan how is was to obtain the $600 needed to renovate the gym. He worked the following day at the butcher shop and then went home to eat dinner. Adaline cooked Tims favorite ,Rice and beans. Wow! fantastic Adaline.
I am going to Kellys to propose a business deal to the patrons Tim told bis wife.
Ok Tim, dont stay out too late.
Their were the usual people in the pub. Hi Tim said Jim the bartender, 
Heh Jim. Give me a beer.  Tim drank by himself for a few minutes
 while  writing some things down on a piece of paper.
 It was  8  00 pm .  The pub was full.  Tim stood up and yelled. Hello everybody ,
could I get your attention for a few minutes. Ok. everbody has been asking me where
can we have fight nights.  The patrons kept talking,, Tim yelled, I know of a place where we can have fights and bet on the them. And I know the patroleman on that beat  so we will not have trouble with  the law.  You could hear a pin drop as everone in the pub listened with disbelief.  Where is this place yelled John Rud.  In heaven? Hah hah. No yelled Tim. 4 blocks away.  The boys club.   We can use it all night. Here is the provlem. I need $600
to renovate it. Renovate! yelled john. We just need a basement for our type of fights.
The  600 will keep the police off our backs and allow me to use the gym during the evenings.
So if everyone would care to chip in little we can get started within a month.
I will pass a bucket around and throw in what you can.  You can hear the clanking  of coins into the bucket as it was passed around.  There where 100 patrons in the pub. Tim was calculating he would  raise about $200   .  Tim took the bucket and started counting the momey.   To his surprise he counted  $ 392.39.  We are short $300 yelled Tim.
Times are tough yelled John,  Most of us are barely scraping by Tim.  I will get the rest said Tim. Thankyou fight fans yelled Tim. I promise you we will have our first fight in one month. Put it on your calander.  Tuesday  9 00 pm.  How are you going to get the rest of the money yelled John.  That is  my secret John. Tim left and headed down to Santamarias
resteraunt.  The owner Angelo Santamaria owed Tim a huge favor.
          Joe Mckenzie patroled  the neighborhood for 20 yrs. He was in his late 50s.
Joe  was a heavyset man with a reddish complexion.  Married with three children Joe 
was a good father and husband.
Joe walked through the neigborhood 
every night from 9 to 5 . About 3 yrs ago one  night he noticed a lot of people entering SantaMarias resteraunt. Much more than usual.   He entered the resteraunt and saw that there were 
many men going into the back of the resteraunt.  Joe went to the very back and entered
a big smoked filled room.  There were men playing cards, placing bets on the next days horse races, and drinking whisky.   There were many women walking around and mingling with the guests, you could  smell the cheap perfume thru the room.  There was Italian music 
being played in the backround.  The song Mama was heard ,being sung by Mario Lanza.
Heh yelled Joe where is Angelo? Hi Joe said Angelo.
How about a shot of this whisky. You know Angelo this is against the law! I am going to have to lock you all up. Come on Joe yelled Angelo. we are just having fun.  We enjoy handicapping Joe. Who do you like at Roosevelt  tomorrow?
 I put $5 on lightning in the third race. You might want to box him Joe.  He is not the favorite but is a good long shot. 
Look Angelo. I have to arrest......heh Joe yelled Tim Oriely. Why Tim what are you doing here?  What does it look like Joe? Tim?  you cant do this?  Joe was Tims Uncle on his Mothers side.  Uncle Joe relax, no one is hurting anybody.  Sit down and play cards , and enjoy, Tim signaled to one of the Women ( Wanda) to sit by Joe . Wanda started to rub against Joe and poured him a drink of whisky . Joe enjoyed himself that night and forgot about the gambling , prostitution, and drinking, that went on.  He frequently visited Santamarias and always asked for Wanda. 
     Tim  entered Santamarias. He saw Angelo.  Hi Tim, what brings you here? I need a favor from you Angelo. Ok. anything for you Tim. I need $300. Wow!
When do you need it by? As soon as possible. Mind if ask what the money is for?
Look Angelo . I have a business proposal for you. How would you like 5 percent ownership 
at the boys club gym, and 50 percent split on fight nights?
What? Yes fight nights. We are going to have tuesday and friday fights at the gym.
It will not be open for the general public. It will be only be open to your guests and  the people at the Pub.
My uncle Joe walks the beat on tuesday  and friday evenings so we will not have any problems with the law. I like it Tim.  One second Tim. Heh Frank yelled Angelo.  Come here.
In walked Angelos brother Frank. Frank Santamaria was a rich and powerful man,
he comtrolled many of the businesses in  the lower east.
Yeh Angelo. what s doing? Hi Tim , said Frank. The two shook hands. Let me guess, said Frank.  Tim you need money. Well.....  how much you need Tim?
Tim needs $300 Frank , said Angelo. Frank without any hesitation walked torwards the end of the resteraunt ,
within a few minutes he came out counting bills of three hundred.
Here you go Tim.  Thanks Frank, I took care of the business arrangements with Angelo.
Tim, thats ok.  You are family.  The men shook hands. Tim left the resteraunt filled with 
excitment about his new venture.  Heh Angelo, what is this deal you have with Tim.
Angelo explained everything to Frank. I like it said Frank. I like it very much.
You should have asked for 70 percent of the split. Its ok Frank, eventually we will own 100 percent, lets get in the door first.
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