New Britain herald., 1926-01-13
LEGION TEAM ID
 GET HARD BATTLE
St. Mary'S Quintet, Of So. Man,
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The American Legion basketball team will furnish the first of q duet of basketball battles this week that should thrill every fan interested in the game. Thursday night at the Y. W. C. A. when It tackles the fast and shifty combination known as the St. Mary's quintet of South Manchester. The second battle to top off this hectic week of court battles, will bo played hy the National Guards against the Bristol Endees at the state armory Saturday night.
 The Legion team by Its wonderful showing against the Hartford Cres- cents last week, has proved itself worthy 10 compete with the best in the state. The team lost the game. but arayed as 1t was against a line up of experienced veterans and stars or the game. 1t forced the Hartford quintet to play an extra five minute period and then was beaten by only q lone field basket.
 That Manager Clarence Coons is picking them tough for the Legion five is evidenced by the fact that following the Crescents of Hartford. he has signed up the Manchester outfit that is rated as good as if not better than the Crescents and he is confident that his team will take the | measure of the visitors in the clash Friday night.
 Stars on Team
 Only last week. the St. Mary's club played the Dixies of Hartford. Be- cause the fans ir this city have seen the Dixies in action since they or ganized few years ago, they are familiar with the ability of the var lous players on the five. Hafner es peclally. has drawn the admiration or New Britain fans and when 1t is noted that Kerr, one of the South Manchester forwards. was able 10 score II field baskets for a total of v points against this tower of guard strength, an inkling may be gained of his speed and scoring power.
 He Is paired up with Rogers who was last years captain of the South Manchester Crescents. Rogers is known 10 be speedy court mas ter and tricky guard and when paired with Kerr, is a flash on the floor Lutz and Boyce of last years High school squad both playing at forward. arc two youngsters who VIII make any pair of guards step to keep them In tow. Deitz, the cen Ter, will be good match for "lanky'' Hoist who is fast being rated as one or the best jump men in the city.
 A good line of reserve strength has been gathered together by Coach w. J. Clark who also coaches the High school team. and Manager W. Tarkingtoh confidently expects to beat the New Britain team.
 Coach Harry Ginsberg will use his strongest lineup in the game and after a snappy practice last Saturday afternoon, he has corrected a mum. her of faults which cropped up during the play last week.
 Preliminary Game
 The Burritt and DeMolay lives will play the preliminary game which Is expected to be as good as the feature game of the evening Two local lives fighting for the chance to gain recognition for the junior honors of the city. should make game that will be we'll wortl watching. Both teams have large followings and both sides are willing 10 back their charges to the limit
 The DeMolay team is composed ot some of the best junior stars in the city and in the games played SO fa this season. the team has more thar won it's share of victories. Tn, Burritts have suffered only one de feat this season and that was at thu (Continued on Following Page)