New Britain herald., 1929-07-24


 gave the Rulers chance in the game last night. It just goes to show that baseball. taken seriously oy any of these teams, would be always as uncertain as was the game last night.
 Two games are being played this afternoon at Walnut Hill park. The Burritts are meeting the Y. M. C. A. and Vance is playing Washington.
 The American Legion is playing the Holy Cross team in the Junior City league tonight.
 The West Ends will practice to- night at 630 o'clock at Walnut Hill park.
 The eyes of the metropolitan sports writers are on the bout be- tween Bat Battalino and Al Brown, scheduled to be fought in Hartford tomorrow night. Many of them ex- pressed their opinions on one or the other and it is interesting to see what they say. The following com ments have been clipped from the New York papers:
 Harry NJ. ,Grayson, New York Teiegram-Al Brown compares faV- orabIy with any bantamweight that ever pulled on pair of gloves and
 It, hn, weight in competition today.
 Joe Williams, sports editor Of New York Telcgram-Yo Young Batta- limo will have to have a lot on his knuc1les to beat Brown. who is one of the standout fighters in his dirl- sion, fast, clever. a jolting hitter and nobody's half-wit when the leather begins to explode. Not hav- ing seen Battalino, I wouldn't care to comment on his chance, but if he can get past Brown there is nobohy else in the racket who is likely 10 red light him.
 ,r Ned Brown, Pardon My Glove" columnist in New York Morning World-I don't know how good Ba: ting Battalino Is, but he'll have to be exceptionally good or this Al Brown will stab his head off with that long: left lab of his. Brown unquestionably is the best man at his weight in the world today. Hes a master boxer, but l don't thinl; he packs the punch they give him credit for. He's fast as greased lightning, and it is a treat to watch him in action. I'm going to try 10 be at the rilgside that night. ] heard about this Battalino boy and would like to see him in action.
 Wilbur Wood, New York Sun In my opinion Al Brown unques tionably is the best bantam in the game. He is nearly six feet tall, with the reach of a welterweight and the punch of a lightweight in his right hand when he turns | loose. He is q cagy boxer, using his long left to hold off his opponent. Usually he is content to win or points if not annoyed. He is veal est at infighting, but it is very diff cult to get in close on him. As 8 flyweight he had a great knockout record His recent victory owe" Vidal Gregorio was a masterpiece ot boxing.
 1ac I-ofoa] Nav vorl, Brown is a physical freak but il sweet ringman. His enormous reach gives him a great advantage over every one in his class. Against Gregorio he looked to be wonder
 Dan Parker, sports editor of Dali, | Mirror and former sports editor ot Waterbury American--Al Brown. | though only recently critically recog- nized as the worlds bantamweigh' cham pion. has been that, in fact, fo' a long time. He is bad news for any Of the current herweights | or bantamweight great | boxer and a good hitter His great | reach is one of his greatest assets. | I have not seen Battalno the past | year, but cannot believe he can beat | Brown, one of the greatest coloreJ | fighters since George Dixon.
 Billy, Hamilton, Boston ,Herald-I saw this kid Battallno sweep through the amateurs when he bat tied >here.- He's d great puncher and | anEsfellow of that type has a chance against any boy.
 James Robbins, sports editor Mornings WorId-Al Brown is the best at his weight. He is tall, ransv, strong and can hit as we'll as box. He seems to be in a class by himself just now.
 Clarence Cassin, Morning World former sports editor of Waterbury Democtat-I think Al Brown win spear Battaliuo S head off. but If Bat ever lands on him it will ua goodnight for Mir. Brown It should be : great oout with Battalino knowing his style as I do. carrying the fight to the Negro. Many in New York .claim Brown a better fighter than Kid Chocolate.
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 Buck O'NeiI New York Journal Al Brown, Negro bantamweighI one Of, the "nst fighters around here. Great left hand. fast. smart boxer and lair punchery Good 1T any company. @
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