Evening journal., 1915-10-21
BROWNSON READY
FOR CAGE sport
DeNeri Reserves Here To-
morrow Night TO Open
Basketball Season
OLD FACES AGAIN
WITH LOCAL FIVE


of the citys big nights. for the famous
Big Five Of 'the Brownson Library As
sociation will lock horns then with the
renowned band of basketball warriors
travelling under the name Of De Nen
Reserves, in the opening bout of the
l0l5-l6 basketball season in Whining
ton. Years and years may roll on, but
the Brownsonians still remain in the
basketballic world to whet the appetites
Of the basketball adherents OF this town
with the choice morsel OF big league
basketball. II may seem rather pecu-
liar fact. but it has been borne out by
the events of past seasons that Brown
son is the only team in town that can
furnish really frst-class basketball to
the inhabitants OF this peaceful burg.
Other teams in past years have
tried hut failed, and the fact remains
that if it were not for the Fourth and
jackson boys basketball would be a
dead issue here. So, it is expected that
when the veterans of the Blue and Gold
trot out on the floor tomorrow night
they will be welcomed with cheers from
their loyal adherents, and that they win
deliver even a better brand of basketball
than in past seasons, which in the opin-
ion of some would he a very difficult
feat to accomplish.
The regular squad of veterans. with
the exception of big and burly Red
Walsh. who will be unable TO get in the
game for some time. will be on deck
with the addition Of DOC Dougherty
and "Joe, Lacey. Both of these young
sters have undergone their baptism Of
fire in the big show. and have come
through with colors flying.
"Joe'' Haney, the speed boy of the
westsiders. as usual will hold down a
forward berth. His performances in the
past have been great, but from the
form he is displaying in practice. this
year promises TO be a great season for
him, and bad enc for the guards who
may lie fortunate enough to have to
play him.
Mark McDonough win again be in the
game with renewed pep and vigor, and
will endeavor to pun some Of those
hair-raising shots with which he has re-
galed the fans in past seasons. Mark
has been appointed superintendent OF
the foul shooting department, and nc
doubt will take care of same with9 his
customary eclat.
Charley McDorough will take care Of
the pivot station, and with the couple
Of inches he has added to his already
great height. should come through IN
vreat style and add to his sterling repu-
alton rs great center.
Larry Riqney. he of the everlasting
smile. will be ON the job again at
guard and woe hetide the visiting for
ward who tries to get fresh and hopes
10 increase his collection of field goals
The writer has known Larry for a mum
her of wears. and Larry has told him
conhdentiallv of course, that he does not
like to sec a visiting forward score n
goal on him. and that he will not stand
for such foolishness in the future. Now
is not that a strange statement for a
guard to makeg Il looks as though
larry means business.
Either Joe Lacey or "Doc" Dough
ertv will handle the other guard posi-
tion. Joe is well-lSnown to the fans be.
cause of his playing in past seasons
with Brownson. and also because of hi;
great work with the famous Defiance
team. While only a youngster, Doc
has amply demonstrated his ability tc
hold his end up with the best of them
and he gives promise of making a great
reputation for himself during this sea
son.
Last. but not least, is Jack Mulvena
who has this aggregation of stars under
his protecting managerial wing. Jacl
hears a great reputation in the sporting
circles Of Wilmington, and he promises
10 eclopse the great record which the
team made last season. lie has Sc
cured the fastest and best possible
teams for opponents of the Brownso
iann. and as a result great things ar'
n store for the royal rooters.
The De Neri Reserves. who will op
pose the Big Five in tomorrow nights
fracas. have a great record in the Citl
IF William Penn. and have handed wal
lopings TO all the teams of note in anC
around Philadelphia, including wiz
over the De Neri. Eastern League five.
From the time diminutive Bobby
Maxwell toots his whistle for the start
Of hostilities until the timekeepeTi
whistle puts quietus upon things, q
great battle will be put mp, and every
thing looks rosy for one joyful evening
A preliminary will be on the bill
Brownson Seconds tackling one of tn
fast teams Of Wilmington, which hai