Evening journal., 1919-03-20

BAKER IN line AS
come BACK BOY
Ring Admirers Pick Him
to Win Over Ralph
Erne
PINES, ROHGERS
ALSO ON CARD
BY BILLY MACK.

When "Ty" Cobb opened the 1919
boxing season at the Pennsgrove A. c.
last Friday night. he started something
In Wilmington. Not trouble with the
Law and order Society. or the Minis
terlal Union: he simply caused about
% OF our athletes 10 begin condition
ing themselves for boxing bouts that
will be held at Pennsgrove for some
time TO come.
The opening show OF the Pennsgrove
Club attracted a fair sized crowd, de-
spfte the inclement weather OF the
night. It Is evident that "Iy" Cobb
has taken our tip" on giving Whining
ton boys the call, in O1der TO make his
club a success,
Tomorrow night. for example, there
Is carded "A trio OF local battle-s. One
is an experienced middleweight, who
three years ago was rated as a top
notcher, namely Harry Baker. It was
conceded by the fans that Baker was
through or in other w0sds. all In"
However, this Is the year for come
backs" and Harry Baker might not be
an exception 10 the rule. AZ least
Judging from the sincerity he has
placed IN his training we are Inclined
20 feel Baker will be back, nshting his
way to the top.
Another Wflmingtonian. Roach Rodg-
ers, Is down on the bill. lie will open the
show with Kid Ennis OF Philadelphia
Andy Pines, a prOtege OF Harry
Ksne's stable, tackles a tough PROPOSE
ton in Franklin Ness, also a Philadel-
phia battler.
There is little doubt that the follow
ers Of these boys will go across 10 see
them perform.
Interest among the Baker followers
IS at fever heat All OF Harry's ad-
mirers are pulling for him to score a
decisive win over Ralph Erne. the hard
hitting -middlewelght. Should Baker
win the verdict, he will be matched for
a later date with either Joe Borrell or
Prank Carbonne. The writer picks
Baker 70 win tomorrow by The K. o.
route. This bout is scheduled for eisht
rounds.
Andy" pines. who has had but 1T
lie experience at the art Of lsticuns,
surely Is a game lad for having the
nerve 10 battle such a boy as Frankie
Ness The latter has on numerous oc-
,asions made whirlwind showing5 at
he Olympia Club OF Philadelphia. j.
s not our intention 10 discourage Pines
BUT we admire his spunk In meeting a
boy Ike Ness should Pines brine
home the bacon he should be crowned
With glory. In case he loses, ne won't
use many friends.
Roach Rodgers fought Tommy Mur-
ray on Saturday night. and althourA he
sustained q beautifully decorated map,
which included two black eyes, his
showing IN the FIRST two rounds gave
aim the victory. He dropped Murray
Tor the count Of nine IN the opening
round. Tomorrow night Rodge-s will
90 to the post against Kid Ennis, VINO
made a big bit at Pennsgrove last sea
son. Ennis is q hard hitter and has
had more experience than the local
boy. However be VIII know he has
been In a fight when the local bantam
steps on with him.
Al the boys have been training
faithfully at the Keystone Club and
are confident Of bringing home the
honors
IN addition IN the mentioned three
bouts there will be two other bouts
on the cards. Joe Marks and "Solly'
Woods meet in the seuirwind-up. Both
lads carry steam in the blows and a
good bout may be expected. This bout
also Is scheduled for eight rounds.
Johnny Grant OF South Jersey takes