The Football Fix

Frank Sinatra transcribed as Rocky Fortune. NBC presents Frank Sinatra, starring as that footloose and fancy-free young gentleman, Rocky Fortune. Hey, did I notice how every week I get dragged or thrown into a homicidal picnic where I get pushed around?

And speaking about lumps and stuff reminds me of another former homicide, the football racket. Started one night at Audie's pool palace. As I ankle toward the Q-rack, I see a month that type guy moving toward me.

his eyes are full of things to say. I put the cue away and when he was close enough looked right down his necktie. Fortune? I ain't Liberace kid. Who are you and what's in your mind?

Jerry Brady and I get trouble. What's my hand made in doing for you? Twenty. Look I'm in his spot. Oh yeah I place you Jerry Brady. That's quarterback and pro football. Yeah you're in a spot. He can lead the bombers to a championship tomorrow night for which you get a fat bonus.

Maybe tomorrow never comes. What's eating you Brady? Bird Addison. Bird Addison? What's the big wheel got to do with you? He owns the Tigers, so look fortunate. And ain't like I was an angel. I done business with Addison a long time ago.

I had blew a few games for him when I was in college. Got some long green and was forgotten, and I signed up with Abomas, since I've been playing for Pat Casey, I've been straight now Addison's after me.

The fix, huh? What else? He wants me to meet him at his joint, the silver cradle at nine. How do I fit in this thing? Understand you and Addison had it out before. The figures you won't be around.