The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-21


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 Some wise old prophet said, when two Greeks get together there will surely be started . restaurant, but every red -blooded citizen nows that when two Irishmen get together there is sure to be a scrap. And that is just what Is expected to happen tonight. Irish will meet Irish, and these lads have proved in the past that they not only love to fight for fighting's sake, but they have the cleverness to make the fight 8 gem uine thriller.
 A slant at the past will show that 1t wasn't so many moons ago that Young Avera defeated the sailor named Banque. from Orleans. mak- ing the saltwater boy look Ike a chaser of shadows, for where he hit Avera wasn't any more. He spread most impressive victory over the sailor. Herring, on the other hand, hasn't been seen in the club ring as a fighter for some time. However, he hasn't been idle at all, his fight ing red mane has been seen in most of the states of the south. Tn his numerous recent bouts, he has stopped 8 large majority of his op- ponents, and has made an impressive record.
 Have Met Before
 In his three previous meetings with Avera, Red has scored one knockout and two draws. The fracas tonight will afford Avera a good chance to come back and get rid of the grudge in his heart for the red matched Irishman. Herring, on the other hand, Is billed for go on Labor Day with Young Stribbling, southern well terweight champion, and will take no chances on an accident m..rring his clean record. Red" thinks the youthful stribling has held the crown just long enough, and is aching for a crack at the title. Avera, 70 his way of thinking. Is just another swiftly passing mile post.
 Seasoned by numerous recent fights. Red will appear much more finished and polished ringman than in his last local encounter. good, clean. fast and snappy fight is ex- pected, for these TWO youngsters, who will enter the ring topping the scales somewhere between the ls5 and 140 mark, are the class of Dixie.
 Moses Meets Edwards
 Tn the prelims. Marshall Moses will take another shot at Big Boy Ed wards. who set him down in their last encounter. The Big Boy, with his lankiness, will push the young heavy hard, for all his constant training since his last apps. ance. Moses however. promises well for youngster, and seems to have that something that makes the real ring
 a ntlv fFain- ing with Red, doing road work and boxing. When the hour rolls round he will give the Big Boy lots to worry about.
 Among other boxing bouts offered for approval will be the efforts of Young Kelly to overcome Battling Bass. The two boys will go for six rounds and will offer plenty of en- tertainment for the slug loving on- lockers Battling Bass Is coming to the front fast in local circles. and will give Young Kelly run for his money.
 Arnold Versus Wallace
 Hollis Arnold will mix with Young Wallace for four rounds. which if reports are true. will prove rather both. Each man has been gunning for the others scalp for some time.
 However, the real main slb-fea- ture bout will come when Brodus Jacques and DeLacy Fluker, midgets, slug each other for the 65-pound championship of the Boys club. The two glove pushers have met before. their last bout coming off . draw Tho long reach and heavy hitting ability of Young Jacques will run up against Q stump when he goes after the E1uker, who swings . wicked right and shows some mean foot work. These boys will go four rounds and will afford plenty of amusement and some real boxing.
 Wrestling Card
 On the other end of the card will come Claude Hendricks, clever club matman, and Tommy Turner. Claude Hendricks needs no introduction to local mat fans. His ability to get the right hold is we'll known. When he takes on the clever Tommy Turner some real wrestling is in prospect. Hendricks and Turner will so Tor 10 rounds, the prospects of just who will win being far from certain.
 Second on the mat program will como an encounter between Young McCrory and Jack Jacobs. for the state bantam championship. These gentlemen of the mat have downed all corners and have for some time been longing for a go at each ether. The opportunity of seeking this championship go has been arranged by the club for it's patrons.
 The last go on tho wrestling card will be the struggles of Country Brakfield and Young Hachen- schmidt for shoulders down. For cleverness, these youngsters ar hard to beat.
 The Birmingham Athletic club is to be congratulated on tho clever wrestling and fight card they have arranged for the sport loving public of tilts that will afford punch and interest for the most litsless of citi- sens.