The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-09
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|B A. c. MEETS Y. M. C. A. IN INITIAL
 GAME OF BIG SERIES TONIGHT
Both Teams in Poor Condi- tiOn-Captain Brooks Out of Game-Big Crowd Ex- pected-Game Starts at 8:30 O'Clock

The city championship basketball championship series will start tonight at the Y. M. c. A., when the Birming- ham Athletic club five meets the "Y', five i'm the initial game of the series. The game will start promptly at S:3O o'clock.
 Neither team is in good condition for the game. Both squads have suf- fered the loss of a member of the team and it has fell to the duty of the op- posing coaches to develop a capable substitute fin very short notice. The Y. NJ. c. A. will suffer the most from the quintet, is out of the game with badly sprafned ankle which he re- ceived in the game with the Univer- sity of Alabama about a week ago. Robinson of the B. A. c. quit the Brum- mage five about a week ago.
 Coaches of both teams stated last night that although the teams were not in good shape for the game, they would enter the game to win. Prac- tice has been held by both teams for the past two weeks in preparation for the game and tonight when they lock horns basketball fans of the city can rely upon seeing one of the seasons best games.
 EXPECTING BIG CROWD
 Y. M. c. A. authorities stated last night that seating provision would be provided for almost 500 spectators, If this number turns out to see the bat tie it will be a record crowd for Bir- minsham. Practice has been in charge of Coach, Mitchell at the Y, M c. A. on account of the absence of Coach Hoffer from the city. On account of the good showing of Greenwood and Estes at guards in the last few games, they will be started there tonight. Green wood has been playing consistent game of late and followers of the 'Y' are resting much hope upon him. Estes has shown declining form late- ly. but has regained all of his speed in the practice scraps.
 bowman will be started at center with Moore ready as 8 substitute. AL though bowman is not a. dangerous shot, he is good passer and usual- ly gets the knock off, which is a great advantage for any team. Moore is a "comer" and may not get chance
 Durham and Edwards will probably get first call at forwards with Sta pleton and Henley next in line. Dur ham has been at forward in almost every game this season, but has not played a consistent game. He is fast and good on shooting. Edwards is q new man on the team and is a fast and heady player.
 ATHLETIC CLUES LINEUP
 Captain Tommy McGowan will lead his charges against the sY" at one forward, while Brazelton will lgbes seen as Tommy ss partner. It wilK be q full days job for Greenwood and Estes to hold this pair of goal shooters score less. McGowan is a great player and will probably be the best that Coach Brummage has to offer Baker, Fow- Ter or Enneking will be used at cen ter with possibly Seals. All of these players have been given chance but Coach Brummage has not found suitable successor for Robinson as yet. If Seals is used at center, Barker or Enneking will be placed at guard with Gillian. who will be expected to play to his old-time form.
 According to close followers of the game, team work Will play an import ant part in the final victory With the "Y" without their star performer, followers predict that Coach Mitchell is relying on team work alone to cop the honors. Admission of 50 and 75 cents will be charged. Coach Pritch- ard of Central High school will referee, while T, c. Young will umpire
 While comparative scores favor the Athletic club to win handily, poor con- dition of the team will make the af- fair more interesting. Although the odds then favor the Brummage clan, basketball followers can expect to see one of the seasons closest fought games. Interest is intense and the game will be well worth seeing