Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-02

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Curly Christian. former scnsa
tional Reading High School basketball
star, who made such an auspicious big
league debut against Coatcsyille on
saturday night. played with the Reading
Bears at Camden last evening and the
young Bruin repeated his performance
of Saturday night.
In his initial encounter the youngster
| secured five field goals, and n Dinyer
who took part in that game vouchsafed
the information that Reading would
not win another decision in this half
with its present outfit. but he appnr-
entity has another guess coming il the
work or the new combination last eve.
nlng can be taken as n criterion.
Reading lost to Camden 40 to SO,
but the Skcetcrs had to hustle to gain
the decision. The Jerscymen started
with Captain Roy Steel on the sidelines.
& the first time for long while, and
oscar GrimStcad worked alongside of
soup, Campbell at forward. This
naturally handicapped the passing of
i the Skeeters for the time being.
Five for Christian
On Saturday Christian alternated at
forward and guard, as Reading had
given orders for Schwab to play Rip.
guard Schwnb went up to forward
But Inst night Christian was at forward
the entire time and he secured five field
goals. although Dave Kerr. who played
him. tailed the same number.
Armpriester was teamed at forward
with "Curly' and he was credited
with three baskets. the same number as
on Saturday. Neil Dcighan, who on.
posed Armpricstcr. only Gagged one
basket. Armprestcr played scvera
games with Reading before. but he die
not look nearly SO good as with tho
present combination.
The Berks County clan was in thu
running throughout. Camden managed
to end the first half in the lead. 2f t.
IA, by sharp rally at the finish, but
in the second period the visitors came
from behind and at one time were only
point in the rear at "a to %. Tn,
.Ierscymen started one of their usua
characteristic scoring rallies and one,
more drew away to a good lead whicl
they hel dto the finish
a Busy Evening
Thursday is the busiest night on th'
local basketball schedule. as more i'm
portant league and Independent contests
| are decided on that evening than any
ether. The Manufacturers Leagu,
presents It's usual pair of games. II
the first keystone Telephone oppose.
VI. j. Doughcrty. and in the othc,
American Railway Express clashes will
Flcishcr.
: The Telephone lads have only wor
} a single game in this half, but will
: such stars ms Moorchcad, kcating an'
Colhoun in the lineup should hant
Doughcrty n defeat and tie the down
: towncrs. In the other game American
Railway must win in order to keep OF
even terms with Art Loom for frs
place. t'lcisher has won one game il
! four played in the final series. but th
Warmers have lost all by close scores
and ii would occasion no surprise if the,
tumbcd the leaders.
At New Auditorium Hall. Seventh
s street and Snyder avenue, the big indie
pendent fuss between the South Phil,
i Hebrews and Kayoula will be staged
. The only defeat on the home floor sus
tained BY the Sphas this year was n
the hands of Kayoula, and they ar
: anxious to secure revenge. These club
, are among the leading ones in the city
and both claim the independent cham
pionship. 1t will be one Of the best o
The year, and will compare favorab
with Eastern League games. Anothe
= important contest is between AQuna
t and Hancock at Auuinns' hail. n
II Eighteenth and Morris streets. At Ma
= chniSts' Temple, Thirteenth and Sprin
Garden trccts, Cathedral will pa
e Shanahan.