New Britain herald., 1925-12-18
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 Tonight Is the most important night in the fstic life of Louis (Kid) l kaplan of Meridcn because he meets | his most persistent challenger for | his title in a hostile ring, one where | the odds are greatly against him, | where recent eveus show that an outsider must knock 'em down" to | win his spurs.
 Kaplan Is in the best condition possible. Having had chance 10 | look him over one finds that he is | full of vim and yigor and only wait | ing for the gng to bring himself | and Herman toscratch. His trainer, Dinny McMahm states that Kaplan is right now the same Kaplan who stepped into tie ring and cut Danny Kramer of Philadelphia to ribbons. They conseTatively predict that Louis will Mn by a knockout, but conservatism is thrown to the winds when they hclare that he will win.
 Herman B reported 10 be in just as good shape as Kaplan and it goes without saing that he will do his best to gail decision which he cov- cts above everything else. He has been trainng hard for the fight and hn hnt To iu fn be a vicious encounter between two mitt-slinfers of the first magnitude.
 New Fork sports writers figure that the bout will be close one and none Of them have picked either man tc win being satisfied rather to await he verdict in the ring tonight Picking them is bad business for the dopesers as far as Kaplan and Her man go, because of their previous meetings. Both boys stand even now in the matter of decisions and draw bouts with six fights on their slate Tonghts go will be the seventh mee"ing and will break the ice.
 Kaplan went to New York yestcr- day. The fighters weighed in this afternoon at ? o'clock and the bout is set for 10 o'clock tonight at the new garden Tex Richards sports emporium.
 There will be no radio broadcast ing of the fight and for this reason, the Herald" has arranged 10 get round by round account of the bat tie. This will be transmitted to that portion of the public which is will ing to stand out in front of the Herald" tonight. Interest is run ming high in the fight and it is ex- pectcd that a large crowd will be on hand 10 hear the returns by megaplone.
 This is the second important fight for Connecticut fans in as many weeks, Jack Delaney having battled Paul Bcrlcnbach last Friday night in the garden for the worlds light heavyweight title. Delaney failed 10 lift the crown from the champions brow and the prediction is that to- night. Kaplan will still remain. with out doubt, the featherweight cham pion of the world. We hope so.
 The Falcons football team held q meeting last night in Falcon hall and Charles Kredar, star end on the team during the past season, was elected captain of the 1926 eleven. Angelo Sataline was reelected man ager for the next season,
 Most of the players on the squad signifed their intention of returning to play with the Falcons next year and reports on the results ot the past season le'l the players 10 decide that for the first year of play, the season was a decidedly successful one.
 The players also voted to donate sum of money 10 the Falcon A. C. because Of the courtesy Of the Cluo to the team in allowing them to uSe Falcon hall for their dances with which they secured enough funds to start the team going.
 There were several of the players who did not attend tho meeting last night 2nd these are asked to Lindly turn in their suits hocause the team needs them. The officials anticipate little trouble in having the members of the team return any Of tlfa clubs property.
 II certainly was an suspicious start that the American Legion team made last night in their first game Of inc season at the Y w. C. A. There was no doubt in anyone's mind as the game progressed, but the To- calls completely ou;claastd the visit ors
 The team will not play again until Thursday evening January |, but al that time, complete schedule of games will be made out and d busy season is anticipated The next two Thursday nights precede holidays, therefore no games are scheduled.
 The attendance last night was dc. cidedly slim and one of the reasons for it was the absence from the game of Lcgionnair"s. Now. in or der to have the general public sup- port these games, it is first necessary that the members of Eddy-GloVer post turn out and show themselves. The team will do the rest. Frank McConn, athletic director for the Legian plans 10 have canvass made of the Lcgiannaircs 10 see if he cant s... -.-a Il