Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-15
Penn Plays Tigers Friday

nore interesting program Is scheduled
for the Intercollegiate League, with the all
important Penn-Prnceton game as the
hsadllner. Followers OF the college fves
are Of the opinion that this game win vir-
tially decide the championship, unless Yale
Is stronger than is expected.
II has been proved to the satisfaction Of
all followers Of the game that Dartmouth.
Columbia and Cornell have been eliminated
from the list OF cOntenders, leaving Penn,
Princeton and Yale to fight II out. The I'M
pression is general that Yales splendid
showing to date has been due more to the
weakness Of the three second division teams
than TO the brllliancy Of the Ellis and an
other battle right down 10 the closing week
Of the season between Penn and Princeton
Is expected.
Penn and Princeton are scheduled to
meet on the Tigers home floor. which Is
an immense handicap for the Red and
Blue to overcome. Last season Penn was
beaten by the Tigers In Princeton but
managed to win in this city. the season
ending in a tie. the play-oT being won
By Jourdets team.
"A victory for Penn will improve its pen
ndnt chance 100 per cent, and JOurdet
hopes to have the Red and Blue five on
edge for this game There has been
gradual Improvement in Penns play since
the opening Of the season, but there Is still
room for a great deal OF Improvement As
Princeton Is said TO be stronger than last
season. and there is no question but what
Penn is weaker, the odds are greatly in
favor OF victory for the Tigers in this
first clash Later on in the season Penn
should be stronger; but on form Prince
ton has great advantage just now.
Yale Is scheduled to play Columbia in
New York on Friday. and another oppor-
tunty to get n line on the Ellis will present
Itself, though comparative scores often are
misleading. BY comparative scores Yale
Is a trile stronger than Penn, with Prince
ton leading both by n large margin. but
the dope may not run true TO form. II
Yale is to be n serious contender II should
have little trouble winning from the weak
est Columbia team in years.
Another Camden Rumor
few weeks ago il was rumored that
prominent Camden player contemplated
jumping to an upstate team. The fans
Immediately took It for granted that the
player in question was Jimmy Brown, be-
cause it has been said many times that
he was dissatisfied with conditions We
have heard that Brown did receive an
oner from an upstate team, but that he
refused 10 consider il. saying that he was
satisfied to remain with the Skeeters. 1t
is another Camden player who is sought,
and he is said to have admitted to friends
that he is going to jump.
Camden could not stay in the lead long
u II lost this player, and 1t is hoped that
ne decides 10 remain loyal. The Eastern
League is in better shape than ever be-
lore, and it going to be the leading basket
ball organization for years to come, and
lhe player should think twice before jump |
ing as he will be barred forever if he |
lakes this step.
American League Games
Two games are scheduled in the Ameri- |
nan League tonight. In the main contest |
oi the evening, Simpson Memorial, strength |
ened by the presence Of Moorehead and |
Donaghy in the lineup, will tackle Hancock, |
champion Of the first period Hancock was
ieieated last week by the West Branch FIVE, |
'et the former is the favorte in the race.
Simpson with Moorehead at center, is a
worthy rival for Hancock.
In the other game the league leader, West
Branch, will meet the Girard Alumni
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