The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
SLOSS AND " MEET IN THE BEST GAME OF YEAR TONIGHT
Robertson Returns to Bolster Up "" Defense-Play-
 Off Possible
By BEN GREEN

The climax of the local city cage league season will be reached tonight, when the Central Y and the undefeat- ed Sloss-Sheffield aggregations meet on the court to decide whether the Slossers will get the championship immediately, or whether they will have to play an- other game to decide the question. The odds are naturally favoring the Cas- men, as they defeated the Indians" in the first intersectional contest by 1 points.
 Robertson, the star guard for the " ,% has returned, and Coach Abel asserts that with his aid they will beat their lanky opponents. If Abel's prediction is cor- rect, another game will have to be played, as the two teams will be tied. each having won nine and lost one The attendance at the other contest be- tween these avowed antagonists taxed the capacity of the "Y' gym, and an even greater crowd is expected to witness to- nights fray.
 TWO GOOD PAssERs
 These two teams possess probably the two best passerS in the city in Hugh Montgomery of Sloss and Ollie" Hill- burn, captain for the "Redmen." The opposition that they have encountered has not been of very serious sort until the last two games, which threw a scare into both fives. especially the Sheffield CTS. The North Birmingham boys seem to have it over the "Y'' as for guards Waldron and Whatley being a stellar pair who work well together. Waldron is con sidered by many to be the best sentinel in the city. Both men carry good shoot ing orbs and are dangerous on both the offensive and defensive
 Brooks, at the pivot position for Sloss, IS we'll suited for the position being tall and rangy and a good shot He was out of the lineup flor a couple of weeks on account of the illness of a relative and only returned last week. but will be in fine trim tonight.
 GOOD FORWARDS
 For forwards this organization pos- sesses very good pair, Brooks and Montgomery being good shooters and both pass well. Montgomery runs the floor in fine form and hardly ever fails to get the ball away. He rarely com rnits a foul having the knack of bending his body in such manner that he does not make bodily contact. Brooks is one of the leading scorers in the league and is sure shot when near the basket Handby can fill in either at a guard or forward position. without perceptibly weakening the lineup. and will more than llkely get into the contest.
 The "" sentinel posts will be greatly strengthened. by the return of Robertson. who was starring in that position in the first part of the season, but left the city. With him at one flank and Slick" Davis at the other. the ''Y'' goal will look lrxe ''no mans land" to their opponents Robbv's absence from the other game was one of greatest factors in the de- feat of the Abelmen. and with his pres op6 which is greatly needed, will be aroused in the scarlet men, Trent Dewey Davis or Ethridge could also be used in these places if there is any need.
 "Y'S" CENTER MAN
 The middle man for the ''Y" will be Dewey. Davis or Holt. with the chances about even. Davis has been the regular mar since the going of Daniels. and has held down the postion very well against his usually taller opponents. Holt just came to this city recently, although he is well known in Birmingham, and got in the game last week. He is we'll fitted for the job. and has had lots of experience at the position. He is also being con- sidered for gvard post if needed there
 The loud-clothed cagemen have raft of forwards that are equal to the task. Hillburn is sure bet at one of these positions. but the other is rather unde- cided.. Walter Davis is the regular man TOT tnlS place put as ne mas been SICK lately the outlook is rather dubious for his appearance. Jerry Thomas is a very capable substitute, as Is also w. Hillburn, who promises we'll to even eclipse his brothers achievements in the future. Eldridge played one of the for wards early in the season and showed much shooting. so he will be avail able if needed. The older Hillburn is a sure shot from anywhere in the vicinity of the net. and will have to be watched with persistence if the opposition ex- poets to hold their score down.
 Both uuintets will 20 into the battle with flames in their eyes, and with all the rivalry that was in evidence at their last meeting increased almost tenfo1d, the outlook for rip-roaring scrap is very promising. The other contests will be between Birmingham-Sout Re- serves and Stockham and North Birming- ham with Westfield as an opponent. These aggregations have some few srudges to thrash out and some good gAmes are looked forward to. The first contest will start at 7:ao D. m., and so you better come early and avoid the yr1eh aa a banner attendance is ex-