. the local team was too far in the lead
the pitching always had i. busy day.
The first time I ever saw Keating
fee towork the last half of the inning.
Inst'evening was an easy night for
both of the Red Men basketball teams.
The Red Men Bk Ifivs scored an
easy win over the Stratford American
Legion five. in the main game of the
evening, by the score of 34-20. In the
preliminary game the Separates had
no trouble in defeating the Westport
Big Five by the score of “~20.
The main game started oil with a
rush and was hard fought for the first
five minutes' of play. The visitors
from Stratford were the first to score.
when Clinton tossed in an easy shot
from in under the basket. At
point of the game the local team
found their eye. and tossed in basket
after basket. The Legion team tried
hard to even up the game. but found
out that it was a hopeless task. Dur-
ing the latter part of the game they
put forth an added burst of speed, but
to overcome.
Court and Clancy were the‘icading
scorers last night for the Red Men.
Each of these players made four field
goals. Court tossed in three fouls
and Clancy made one foul goal.
“Spot" Dagon. the old time star. went
l’fi'fififix‘fif the WW WWW
and put up a fine exhibition. He look-
cd just as fast as ever. and he played
I. fine floor game during the time he
was in the contest. Meeker. the regu-
lar center of the R. men, has been
sick for the last two weeks. and his
place was taken by Jones, the center
of the Separate, team. Jones played
a fine game for the big team. and
made two baskets from the floor. \Vil-
liams was the outstanding star for the
Stratford team.
Clinton. an old timer at the game.
was in the lineup of the visitors and
played a great game. He has been
playing with various teams around
Stratford for a number of years.
The preliminary game was not up
to the standard of most of the pre-
liminary games that have been played
at the hall this season. The result of
the game was never in doubt. The
Separates took the .lead at the start of
the contest and held in throughout
the remainder of the game. Russ
Smith was the leading scorer for the
Separates. He made eight field goals
and one foul goal for a total of 17
points. Jones also played a fine game
during the half that he was in the
contest. Beattie was the outstanding
star for the visitors.
A fair sized crowd attended the
games. After the games dancing was
enjoyed. Charles Mahoney of Bridges
port was the referee.
The scores follow:
SEPARATEg.
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Players.
Wood. rf. ..... . . . .
R. Smith. if. . . . .
Jones‘ c ........ . . . . .
Cavansugh. rg-e. . . . r.‘
L. Smith. lg ..........
Sheehan. lg-rg ...... .
3
s
4.
n
0
l3
bl OOMEHDy
\VESTPORT.
Players.
Vorlholt'. rf ..........
Beattle. if ....... . . . .
Lyman, c. . . .
Miller. rg ...... . . . . . .
Carlson. lg... ..
sob-uses
....i.
4! mud-nan?
5‘ HOOUIOFI
Pts
4
17
9
-4
o
4
38
Pts.
4
7
2
z
5
Total! . . . .' .' ....... 20
RED MEN.
Players. Pts
Court. rf ........... '.
Clancy. lf-c. . . . . . . . . .
‘Dngnn. if ........... .
Jones‘ c ..... ........-
Blackman. rg. . . . .
Mason. lg ........ . . . .
q
H
bl “1""?th
OI HHoab-{wj
oil as
of Gotham...
.STRATFORD
Players.
T‘Villiama. li’..........
Clinton. rf...........
Anderson. 0..
Flood. c.............
\Vhitten. lg..........
Miller. rr: ..... ..'.....‘
Hafele,rg............
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FACING BASKET
When players Jump from center or
elsewhere. is;it necessary that- they
face their own baskets when so
Jumping? ; .
No particular facing is required but
as a rule the players have their eye
on their own basket. so as to be in the
‘best possible position to tap the ball
to their advantage. .
WRONG BASKET
1: a player loses his sense of direc-
tion and cages the bail in his oppon-
ent's basket. does it count fdr~the op-
position? .
It certainly does. That is the pen-
alty for pulling such a boneheaded
play. which by the way co_mes up sev~
eral times every year. ’
,7,” ,7 , 1708:1317 W
When the referee tosses the ball up
for the centers, is it necessary that
both payers Jump and make an emort
to touch the ball to make the play
legal? ~
It is not, but f the ball is tapped
by some other an than the Jumpers,
the referee should toss it up again and
order both players to jump and make
a realattempt to tap the ball. Fail-
ure to comply with the order can be
construed'by the referee as a foul on
one or both for delaying the game.
-——d—
FOOT POSITION
What must be the position of the
feet when jumping from center or
elsewhere for the bail? Often players
shift feet as the ball is about to be
tossed and so position themselves that
they interfere with their opponent. In
some cases they actually step on their
'opponent’s’ feet as a handicap. Is this
‘eB‘B-l? ‘
The feet of the 3umpcr must be
withinvhis half of the circle. Such ac-
tion described is not to oe'permitted.
No player would be able to get away
with it very long with a wide-awake
referee.
Newspaper Men Aids
1 for Football Coach
PHILADELPHIA. Pa... Jan. 9.--Lou
Young. Pennsylvania's 1928 football
instructor. intends to adopt an inno-
vation next fall in an .eflort to get
every possible new idea which may
help the Red and Blue.
'7‘]: believe." said Young...“ths.t a
newspaper man whohflatchunhe prac-
’ -. florevery afternoon. kmrthe play-
ers personally and‘gets all the'gossip
of the alumnigand students. can be of
the greatest.help to a coach. and I plan
from time to time to call on them and
ask them if.they see anything wrong
with the team and its plums.
“This may he’s. radical departure
from time-honored custom. but the
men that keep the public posted
should have something to say.
"It‘is no longer a question of I but
we. Co—operation and harmony will
put Penn back to the plane of a decade
or so ago. when our elevens were the
_ most feared in the country."
Shaefer Takes Lead
0 O O O
m Tilt With Cont:
CHICAGO, Jan. 9.—Young Jake
Schaeffer of Chicago last night de-
feated Roger Conti of France. twenty-
one-year-oid billiard champion of
. Europe. by a score of Silo to 881 in the
flrst-blocpf their 1.500 point match to
decide which shall challenge Willie
Hoppe for the world’s 18.2 balkllne
championship.
The next thing these union, caders
will bs‘doing is pointing to t :- dic-
ta, OOHOOMMP
ul cocoons:q
Totals
tionary to prove that wages must be
hire.-——Manila Bulletin.
BY BILLY EVANS
HE debut of any rc-
cruit pitcher in the
majors is the big
event of his base-
ball career.
‘ I have seen a.
number of recruits
come andgo. Often
the debut of cer-
. tain recruit pit-
chers marks their finish. Some/meet
with remarkable success, others have
only ordinary luck. and 'for a. great
many it, is a calamity. ' < .
The most unusual debut I_ ever saw
a recruit pitcher make in the majors.
was put'on by Ray Keating‘. who for
a number of years was 'a valuable
member“ the New York Yankees'
pitching staff. .
mating was a spit-bail pitcher. and
hs-de a. varied nesdrtment‘af moist
deceivers. The umpire who called
balls and strikes with Kea‘ting doing
wasinagameat St. Louis. The
Browns were leading by a lop-sided
score. A Yankee pinch hitter was
sent in to but» in the eighth inning for
the pitcher. and Resting was delegat.
Gossip had been going the rounds
and two. when the batsman offered at
the next pitch and ruined.
To make so long story short. Keat-
ing walked the first, third and. fifth
batsman to face him. He struck out
the second. fourth and sixfi hitter to
step into the batter‘s box. In each
case. the final count .was three balls
Wrestling is staging a remarkable
comeback as collegiate sport. The
man best qual ed to tell about it is
Paul Prehn. coach of the University
of Illinois wrestling team. which has
lost only one out of 15 dual meets
since Prehn took charge three years
ago. Prehn himself won'the middle-
weight championship at the late?-
prominent contender for the middle-
weight chainpionship of the world.
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BY PAUL PREHN
During the last ten years prefer
sional wrestling has not been extreme-
ly popullar because of the fact that
some wrestlers have. been corrupted
by gamblers.
But this condition. as a rule. does
not exist today and men of finer stand-
ards andhetter education are enter-
ing the game with beneficial resintsto
the sport. ' » ‘ »
The illiterate scatter of the past
is being displaced by the scientific that
artist of the present. and thesame‘ of’
Angelo and h;
August at Work
Young Angelo and Pete August are
hard at work for their lz-round fight,
which will be held at Elks' Hall in
Stamford on Friday night. The boys
will fight for the state lightweight
championship. which August won
from Angelo recently. in one of the
best fights seen” in the Lock City in a
number of years.
Angelo put up a good light that
evening. and many at the ringside
thought that he earned the verdict.
Since that fight the Stamford battler
has put in some hard training. He has
ben trying to improve his style of
fighting. He is diitting hard and he
seems faster in getting away from his
opponent. Angelo expects to spring a
surprise Friday night when he enters
the ring.
The eight round-semi-iinal should
also be a. great fight. This bout will
bring together Frankie Cavanaugh and
Johnny Fests. of HartfordgCavanaugh
recently hung the K. 0. sign on Ver-
non Spinner in a fight held at Dan-
bury.
The two six round openers should
also be good fights. In one of these
bouts. K. 0. Runs of ,Norwalk will
takvon Willie Angelo. These two boys
foughta draw at a recent show in
Stamford. They put up such a due
fight that evening. that Promoter
Chimbole decided to match them up
allied games in Paris in 1919,and'is.
mere brute strength is_ rapidly ’dlsap. .citing.‘ ,
COACH PAUII PREHN, JIMmMc-MILLEN. CAPTAIN H. R. TREN-KLE.
peering. ,
Wrestling is now a. scientific study.
The old rough-and-tumble wrestlers
have practically vanished and men
with both speed and. science have tak-
en their place- Dcdnitv principles of
leverage are applied to all the hodls
of the modern wrestler. ‘
Intelligence Needed.
brute force will not overcome the
scientific expert. The scientific im-
provement of the last few years is
phenomenal. but is due-to" he super-
for group of men who a studying
more valuable to these‘iiitemted in
sports. The result is that large uni-
versities arerealixing its value in con-
ditioning'men for other sports.
Ita proves useful particularly in
footbfll. even assisting coachea to de-
veop players of only fair ability into
Theme of Jim McMillen. captain~
eelct; of: the University of Illinois?
football team for 1923. is well worth
Iou‘T’Bogasthll Set
. for M’Carron Go
Loni-230g“): wound up his trainin
torment] important bout with Jack
Moduli-rob. billed for tonight in the
Pioneer cl New York. with a light
women: , We Bouts finished
his preparation to e bout looking as
fit as a fiddle. He tipped the scales
at 157 1-2 and expr‘bssed himself as
quite confident of taking McCarron to
night. ' '
In winning Louis will be awarded
the new championship middleweight
belt which will be awarded by William
Muidoon. chairman of the New York
boxing commission.
Patsy Bogash. Louis' older brother
is billed for one; of the‘ preliminary
bouts. fighting = Izzy Tanner. from
Oregon. Patsy has been working out
with his brothers and looks to be in
splendid condition. His punches are
just as hard as ever and he is conn-
dent of winning. via the kayo. too.
Leonard Draws with
London in Fast‘Bout
Harry (Battling) Leonard of Phila-
delphiaaud Harry London of Harlem
boxed twelve rounds to a draw at the
Hariekm-Fairmont A. C. last night. * It
was a hot battle throughout. with the
Harlem boner lookingthe worse for
wear when the meuaert the ring. His
right eye was cut and he was. bleeding
from finances and mouth. while Leon- ,
again. In the other six-round bout
Clarence Marion of Greenwich will
take on Young Saxgn of Bridgeport.
Strength is still valuable. but mere
the game with the idea of making it '
Lat the Broadway Exhibition Associa-
' which was not allowed. Harry Galfund.
McMillan was selected on Billy
Evans" national honor roll as one of
the best guards in the United States
this season. although he was un-
heard of in 1921.
Proves Apt Pupil. .
At the close of his first season on
the football squad he took up
wrestling under the advice of Bob
Zuppke, Illinois' famous -football
coach.
McMilien took to wrestling like a
duck to the water and won the heavy-
weight championship of the confer-
ence. . ‘
When he reported for football last
fall Zuppke says he was a. different
man. Iii-speed had improved. he
could drive through the line faster.
and most important of all, could
keep his balance.
‘Fcr developing there is no other
sport like wrestling. It requires
speed, uses every muscle. teaches a
man poise and sent-command. and
makes him aggressive as no other
sport will. a fact coaches the country
over are beginning to realise.
Leonard scored the only knockdown
don are» without waiting for the
count. >
Willie Davis got the« decision ‘over
Willie Daney‘ in the ten-round semi-
final.
— ——..
Brown Beats my v
in Twelve Rounds
Harry (Kid) Brown of Philadelphia.
stable companion of law Tendler and
Joe Tipiltz. substituted for the latter
against Nick Foley of East New York
" fi
tion in Brooklyn last night and easily
defeated the Brooklyn boxer in s.
twalve rbund bout. The Philadelphia
boy displayed a beautiful left jab and
quick short right book. which he tread
with good effect.
Johnny Murray defeated Danny Davis
in the second round of the scheduled
ten-round bo ut. Davis claimed a foul.
the welterweight boxer 'of the Stock
Exchange. easily defe’ated Johnny Es-
inns in the six-round contest. Galfund
scored four knockdowns.
Evans Traded .
i to Senators
W
CLEVELAND. 0.. Jeni-"9. —Joe
Evansof the Cleveland Indian-has
been traded to the Washington club
in exchange for F. . Brewer. all out;
I
and did not show any visible effects of
the encounter. l
club announced yesterday.
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of the bout in the first round. but Lon- 4
Chat and
Abeeneiected vicegptesidcnt of the
Atlantic League.
win this evening.
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hall‘next week. . It is rumored the
Ben Porter will be in the line-up.
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a great deal.
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Angelo on Friday night. These two
boys fought a. draw about two weeks
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time Y. M. H. A. of Bridgeport a
going to bring over s. large delegation
of roters tomorrow night. They have
asked Manager Sherwood to reserve I.
block of 200 seats. ‘
Curtin’s Finish Earns
" Draw with Sharkey
A danlingflnish inthe lastfew sec-
onds earned a draw for Johnny Curtin
are; Jackfiharkey at the end of twelve
rounds last night. Sharkey tossed ed
a cleverly won victory in the 4th Regi-
ment Armory in Jersey City by in-
dulging in a bit of spectacular sing-
ging In the last minute of the bout. af-
ter he had gained a- clear lead on
points. . .
As a. result of this fighting rally
Cut-tin managed to clip Slur-key on the
jaw with a wicked left. followed by a
right. and Sher-key. sagging on the
middle rope. went through the barrier
and landed on his back in the pre-
stand. He was pushed into the ring
again. and with dangling hands he
made the best; defense possible. He
was punched to the other side of the
ring. and as he stood bracedagsinst
the ropes. determined to stick it out.
the bell rang. Many thought the little
Curtin deserved a victory because of
this last spurt and because he had
Sharkey‘in distress. but Sharkey had
outpointed and out smarted Curtis to
such a degree that the worst he could
be given was a draw.
It was a brilliant bout throughout.
the hard hitting Curtin chasing his
man every step of the way trying to
get in a punch that would bring. Jack
down. Sharkey, however. out.timed7
his man in almost every attack. and
had a way of stepping in close and so
Comment—of Special 1 .
NorWalk me”
By LeRoy l2. Downs
m ,hndgmf; who at one time
.was. met. of the Danbury baseball
team in the old Atlantic League‘ has
new
‘ O . O
1! Lou Bogasn defeats Charlie Fitz-
simmons at the Pioneer Sporting Club
tonight. he will be the owner of s. gold
belt. Lou should score another easy
C O
m: Mayflower basketball team of '. ' '
EastNorwalk will make their first tpc «(3:01? lchrfchlan. on. .
pearancs of the season at Red Men's e an “’3 high school
Williams. of the Stratford Legion
five. played a due game last evening.
He is a. very speedy player and has a
Clinton. who played with the Strat-
fot‘d W99- hgeesn, same name. 7 1a;
’afinfir'fl years. He didn't look last
evening as if age was slowing him up
The much talked of series betwen “mm” and “W" “'53 z. '
the Battery C and Red Men Separates
basketball teams. will start on January
The fur should fly when these two
teams meet. I look for the Battery to
win the first game at the Armory. but
. I am doubtful about them being able
to defeat the Separates at Red Men's
Spot Dsgon looked goodthe short
time he was in the Red Men’s line-up
last evening. He seems just as ready
as ever. and made some mighty fine
Young Kunz is hard at work getting
in condition for his fight with Willie
Fans.
Muscat Shem-00
do! ~
expects a large on,“ :1
attics tomorrow mg“ . '
W0 of the 1395: I
son. an...
‘ s
The Red Mun 1%de .
evening than the). "a: .
weeks. They had {a}; "
basket and tossed in Bel ,
during the game. ““
team is considered Che
athletes ever turned W
bury high school. He;
football and basket hm . I
also on the truck and I
and is consider-d one o' .
players in the Hailing}...
pected that he mi: ezze. '
University. A
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The TDanbury h1g1. 53.00;.
out. some mighty line aw
have been several {our ‘
who came out 05 the Harm.
is a. safe bet that any :0“, .
that come out of any 0:
schools now will be plateau,
college.
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Larry Paul. who Flared
Monker Grotto basket bag;
season will be sew. in the
line-up next week. a ..._'
statement issued by Ben ..
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The basket ball icams of.
and Sentinel are planning“
their annual game in the ..:..
This game should draw a.‘ .
as it will be worth golnga'
to see.
8 I 8
American fight fans are .,
see Eugene Criqul. the he.
weight in action. He is a W
nghter in Europe.
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During the last war he
a. rmachine gun bullet in the
as a result of this “Quad. 3 _-..
was placed in his jaw. lit.
fighters now-a-days carry a .
tangling Johnny‘s arms up ..
~ could not get in a. clear. blot.
Curtin was dropped with a .'
on the jaw in the secon .
was up before a count cou‘: .
~8harkey held his mar. safe
last bit of fireworks by slmph'
hooking a left to the bodl'ani
of! the ropes when Curtis
that‘he had him pinned. A . <
saw the bout.
McLaughlin Wins
Keen Race .
“Mike McLoughlin. rrpr- ..
Tremont Skating Club. won its
quarter mile Class A hard;
the feature event of the week‘s
races held last night at the 1
Palace New York. )chcugh‘il
allowance of 40 yea-is and ..e
a scant margin in ire: of _.
berg. also of the Tremor:
Club.
West Becker. the srratrh n~
dammited early in the race
fell.
Another Wonder
Boy 1n Sw1 :
SYDNEY. N. S. W- Jan. 9
teen-year—old boy namEd
made what is claimed to be
world's half-mile su'lming‘ '~-
the Rush Cutters Bay Baths i:
terday, negotiating the dismm
initiates 03-5 second.
. Mostly cooked, en‘ckly
’ ”lit While to dine or sap ll?"
‘ ”extravagance. They find "
. no service rendered.
LOVERS
0’ flood‘ . living find here‘i :
thoracic. They find the n .
“fled amid congenial su .
and perfect appointments.
0" fable enjoyment, it b
chars“ are very minim" "
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