The Washington times., 1928-01-30
DC. YOUTHS.
To SWING

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Boxing bugs here win have their
second taste OF the intercollegiate
variety tonight when the glove
throwers Of Fordnam University and
Catholic University square off in the
spacious C. u. gym. The first bout
is scheduled for o'clock, and ad.
mission only win be gained by card,
as it is an invitation affair.
1t will be the Cardinals first
plunge into 1928 boxing competition,
and mark their fourth year in inter
collegiate boxing circles. Catholic
University introduced intercollegiate
boxing here in February Of 1926
against washington and Lee. The
school started boxing in 1925, en-
gaginK in matches away from home
with washington and Lee, Virginia
Military Institute, and Navy.
Eddie LaFOnd, former G. u.
football star and captain of the
1925 boxing team, Is handling the
Cardinal mlttmen In the absence
OF Coach Teddy Mitchell, who is
nc GEORGETOWN University Hos
pftaI recovering from 3 pEAesl-
monia attack. LaFOnd Il also
the freshman football coach and
has aided Varsity Coach Jack
McAuliffe both with drilling the
team and scouting.
| The G. IT. authorities have made
/ reservations to accommodate q
record throng which Is expected to
pack the hall. Extra seats have been
installed and every available inch
will be utilized.
I Two, and possibly three, District
Youths may be seen with the
| Cardinal ringsters. Jim Mcguire,
| who will fight in the 125-pound
| class. is a former Central High ath-
| lete. Bart Diggins, the heavyweight
| representative, graduated from Con-
zaga, High, and Dan O'Leary. an.
| other Gonzaga alumnus. may box In
| the 16O.pound division. O'Leary was
a football star at Gonzaga.
Acting Coach LaFond Is undo
cided about two positions. He has
not chosen between Ralph Riccardi
and Joe Manno for the 115-pound
bout and Dan O'Leary and Louis
oras in the 1e0-pound class.
Fordham win present a vet.
eran combination tonight. The
team is coached by Harlem
Tommy" Murphy. . boxing flash
nj a past era. The Maroon has
four experienced glOvemen In
Joe Lazarus Jim McGrattaD.
Dick McGrattan and Ralph
Hutchens.
Lazarus was the national amateur
1924 bantam champ and a member
Of the 1924 United States Olympic
boxing team. The McGrattan
brothers are seasoned performers,
while Hutchens, besides a ringman
Of note, Is also brilliant football
and track performer.
The leading members Of the
Cardinals are Capt. Don Greece, 145-
FOUNDER: Batter Byrne, 136-pounder
and last years captain; Jim Nc
CURE, 125-pounder, and Jack Male
vich, 175-pounder. ByrnA had an
nounced his intention to give up the
sport this year, but he couldn't re-
sist the lure and reported for the
team only last week. .t
Catholic University lost fine
prospect through 4 football in
Jury to Bill Howell. His ribs
were injured in the football game
with Holy Cross.
II. Merle CSpike'O Webb, boxing
coach at the Naval Academy, will
act as referee. The judges will be
Comdr. o. 0. Kessing, u. 8. N, and
president OF the intercollegiate Box
ing Association, and Richard f
C'Dick'O Harlow, athletic director ol
Western Maryland College Charles
l.. Ornstein, secretary OF the South
Atlantic A. A. IT,, will be the timer
The probable lineup of the bouts Is
as follows!
IlB.pound claaA-RaIph R!ccArdt 81
Joe Manno Catholic University) VS. Joe
Lazarus (FordhaYn)
I26-pound class-Jirn MCGUIRE tcatn.
Ollie University VI. Joe Murphy (Ford.
ham).
i36-pound class-Battler Byrne (cath.
Ollie University VS.. Ray Miller Ford'
ham).
Catholic University Va. Tom Robinson
isO.po"nd eIass-Dan o1sary oil
Louis Oras Catholic University vs.
Jim McGrattan (Fordham).
17B.pOund elass-Tsck MaleVich (Cath
Ollie University VS.. Dick McGratt RI
tFordham).
'tcathelic University VS.. Ralph Hutch