New Britain herald., 1926-03-17
|Speaking g of Sports

t aoPSdhIHS . aof Sports N tssassssat.tssss,,s t,t..s.,,s,s,,.ss..ii Followers of tho National Guards point out that the team has had so much more experience in compoti- ton with state teams since 1t started playing basketball that this should Do a big edge on tho Legion as far as playing goes, but In return for this compliment, the followers of the Legion team state about the Guards that they nre likei--
 "The little girl with the little curl In tho middle of her forehead, When she's good, she's very good, But when she's bad. she's horrid." \ consensus of opinion among the fans In tho city who havo seen both the preliminary outfits play. seems to make the Burritts the favorites in the betting. The Burritts they point out, have kept tho samo team together since tho beginning of the season. while the Guard Reserves have been changed on nearly every occasion.
 The Reserves haven't been fash ing anything like tho form they had when Politis and Scully were mem- bers of tho team and now that they have lost Darrow. they arc weak oned still further. These tough breaks have been offset somewhat by the addition of McGrath and Ma tulis 10 the squad, but whether this will be enough to pull tho Reserves through to a win, is more than the dopesters are ready to state.
 The Burritts worked out against the Legion team at the state armory Monday night and they showed real class in their passwork and In their shooting. The Legion outfit was playing it's best. but at that tho Bur ritts would give even them q good battle for victory. At times, the de- fense thrown up by the junior team, completely baffled the seniors and with this brand of basketball, there is something for the Reserves to think about.
 The Guards and the Reserves will both have practice sessions this week in preparation for the games and thero Is no doubt but what the nrmory will be filled close to capa- city for the opening games in tho two title series.
 Considerable excitement has been stirred up among the Basketball fans of the city ovcr the coming clash between the National Guards and the American Legion basket ball teams for the championship Of tho city.
 When the agreement between the two was made for the series, Man aser Clarence Lanphcr agreed tC allow tho American Legion five stt secure another player in order tba both squads have eight men. Coac> Harry Ginsberg then started out t' find the man who would in all de partments suit his needs the most
 II was with the thought that al lis charges arc youngsters that the, lack the experience which is gaine' through constant meeting wit older and the better class teams am his problem was to find man Wh could keep them steady and guid thcm as they played on the floor Ii the series.
 After getting about 20 or nor applications for tho place, Coac Cinsborg finally decided that ther was ono man in the town who Woul fill the ball to perfection. He Ina played a star role in basketball cif ces for several years in this city an although many predicted that l1 vas through this year, he ha played an exceptionally fine gam in the Industrial league and toda stands as one Of the best men the league although he Is mer Der of a tail endor
 He is 6 veteran of many yea experience and is known 10 be or of tho greatest leaders in baske ball this city has seen in some year and his addition to the America Legion lineup will mean much
 that outfit In the meeting with q National Guards starting Saturd; night. Last night, Coach Ginsbc completed arrangements with hi to play with tho Legion team In tl series.
 Coach Ginsberg's selection is Ja rclletier, leader of tho stanl Works basoktball team and L wisdom of his choice will probat bear fruit in the games to
 played at the armory.
 There has grown a spirit
 rivalry between the players on be teams that promises hot action wh they meet on the floor.
 Anderson and Teller moot tom, low night on tho Casino alleys
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