And if Whitey ran South Boston and nothing more? Then how come the Italians never had the balls to whack him and stevie. Whitey was a powerhouse and controlled more operations than the North End. Hellers Cafe and what was going on there is a prime example of whiteys influence, all the bookies paid whitey, theres is testimony that proves that. There were only a few bookies still paying the Italians when that situation was going on. They all paid Whitey and just a few paid the North End, that right there explains alot about whiteys power and influence in Boston and the surounding areas. I can give you facts for days that contradicts the statement you made of Whitey running Southie and nothing more.