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Goodman book rumors circulate

Who would play Oscar Goodman in a movie?

The question might fall in the premature category, but those long-heard rumblings about a new tell-all book by the colorful ex-mayor and mob attorney may be closer to reality.

A best-seller would undoubtedly set movie possibilities in motion for Goodman, who turned 72 in July.

The rumor has been circulating in the New York book publishing circles, according to Las Vegas jazz legend Jimmy Mulidore, who is shopping his own book and said he just signed Frank Weimann , "the very best literary agent in New York."

"We understand that he (Weimann) is doing Oscar Goodman's new book," Mulidore added.

Clients of Weimann's company, The Literary Group International, include Britney Spears, NBA great Larry Bird and Victoria Gotti, daughter of the late former New York mob boss John Gotti.

Goodman could not be reached for comment by deadline.

CELEBRATING AN ICON

It was like the glory days at the venerable Las Vegas Country Club.

The place was buzzing with a wall-to-wall crowd Friday, with many of the city's Who's Who on hand to celebrate more than the unveiling of Brian Hurlburt's book "The Las Vegas Country Club: Chronicle of an Icon."

They were also there to pay tribute to the founders and those who navigated the historic club through tough times.

When a greens crisis hit the club a few years ago, requiring $5 million in assessment to save the course, some favored selling the place, said Dan Albreghts, who addressed the crowd of about 300.

"We weren't going to let the place die," Albreghts said to applause.

He ticked off the names of many who stepped forward over the years, like Renate Schiff, who donated $10,000 of the $55,000 raised for the book project.

Others mentioned: LVCC co-founder Irwin Molasky, Suzanne Gollin (daughter of co-founder Moe Dalitz), Dr. Anthony Marlon, general manager Ryan Shaw, longtime host Roz Overbaugh, assistant Erica Smith, first tennis pro Anne Rockwell, and current tennis pro Johnny Lane, Jack Sheehan and Albreghts' fellow book committee members Cliff Buckley and Dick Taggart.

SIGHTINGS

Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford, sending a magnum to the table of rapper Nelly, who was celebrating his 37th birthday. ... Gov. Brian Sandoval, taking in the UNLV-Grand Canyon basketball game Friday with former police union head Dave Kallas and Findlay Toyota general manager Rich Abajian. ... Free agent All-Pro NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens, dining at N9NE Steakhouse (Palms) on Friday. ... Legendary golf instructor Butch Harmon, hosting a group of wounded warriors at his golf school at Rio Secco Golf Club on Friday. Among the vets: Medal of Honor winner Leroy Petry, an Army Ranger from New Mexico who lost his hand while throwing a grenade away from fellow soldiers during action in Afghanistan in May 2008. ... Molasky and Sam Lionel, in a group at Restaurant Guy Savoy (Caesars Palace) on Friday after the Las Vegas Country Club book release party. Molasky, in his mid-80s, was one of the four local businessmen who saved the club in 1970 and brought it to prominence. Lionel, 92, was an original member of the country club and its longtime legal adviser. ... Caesars Palace headliner Matt Goss, receiving a plaque Friday from the Nevada Army National Guard naming him an honorary captain for hosting a Veterans Day celebration at his show. ... Metta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest) of the Los Angeles Lakers, at LAX nightclub (Luxor) and Chateau (Paris) on Friday.

THE PUNCH LINE

"Guess what. Eddie Murphy, who was supposed to be hosting the Academy Awards, has dropped out. Boy, I wish I had thought of that." -- David Letterman

Norm Clarke can be reached at 702-383-0244 or norm@reviewjournal.com. Find additional sightings and more online at www.normclarke.com. Follow Norm on Twitter @Norm_Clarke.

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