The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-09
GAME WILL BOOM.
All Webster Takes
Kindly to Basket
Ball.
SECOND SEASON IS OPENED.
Coach Crossman Praised
For the Manner He Has
Handled Men.
SECOND SEASON is OPENED.

Webster, Oct S.-Basket ball in this
town got good start last night, and
the indications are that the season will
be prosperous one not only in the line
Of victories, but in financial way also.
The team made hosts of friends by de-
feating the well-kniwn ST. Johns Guild
team Of Worcester. 1t was a clean
sweep for the crack Webster team, and
the followers Of the game in town APP
preciate the fact. The attendance last
night was not more than 200, but it is
probable that in the future the games
will be more largely attended.
Much credit is due to Coach Cross
man of Millbury, who has been teach
ing the game to the local boys His
years of experience made him a most
valuable assistant to the team. Nicho-
las Branniff has been chosen captain Of
the local team.
The reading room has also organized
a basket ball team and is out for
scalps, victories, etc This lineup has
been chosen: Captain Henry Healy,
left forward; Harry Hayman, right
forward; John Scott center; Jerry
back. The manager of the team is
Henry Anderson, and the outfit has
chosen the name of Webster Unions to
decorate their suits Definite dates
have not been settled upon, but the first
game will probably be played against
Southbridge.
When the season is a little further
advanced series of matches will be ar
ranged between the two Webster teams.
Last year series Of championship
games was played, and the managers
made all kinds Of money at these con-
tests, as the hall was packed whenever
the two teams lined up.
This is Webster's second year in the
basket ball world, but it points to a
most successful one from all stand
points. This year the local boys have
been well coached, and they are play
ing much more scientific game than
they did last season. In the game last
night many of it's features were the
clever passing of the ball by the Web
ster team, and with each successful
play the spectators cheered the play
ers on to victory. Only the best teams
in the county will be played by the To-
cal clubs.
THE NEWS OF WEBSTER.
These people have taken out natu-
/ radiation papers and in few days will
swear allegiance to the United States
before Judge Henry ]. Clarke in the To-
cal district court: Gustav Mauke, aged
30 years, residing at Granite street; Ju-
Illus E. Mauke, 26 years, Is Dresser
street; Paul M. Paulick, aged 3S, 16
Harris street and Kranz ]. Kellor,
aged a. of 4S Granite street
Hon. Charles Haggerty has moved
his law office from the quarters lately
occupied in the Enterprise block to the
Slater block on Main street. over the
New York store. The office when en-
firplV fitted will ha Of
in the county.
The funeral services of the late Miss
Mary Jane, the 17-year-old daughter of
Robert Cragen and wife, of Barnes
street, was held at st. Louis church at
$50 o'clock this morning. the pastor
Rev. FIR. John t. Madden, officiatin6
The remains will be taken to Dayvllle,
CT, for interment.
The funeral of William Ryan. aged
GO years and months, who died il.
Dudley, Friday, was held in Quinebaug.
Ct, at 1890 this forenoon. The burial
was at Calvary cemetery, North Web
ster.
Miss Jennie Sisco, aged 20 years,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Sisco,
of East Webster, died last night. after
several months illness from consump-
tion. The funeral will be held at St
Joseph's church at $50 Monday AS de-
ceased was a member of the ST. Mary's
society, it will attend the services in a
body
Rev. DR.. Almon Gunnison Of Worces-
ter preached at the Universalist church
this forenoon, and in the evening deliv-
cred an illustrated lecture. The regu-
lar pastor of the church. Rev c. L.
Ball, preached at the Second Universal
list church in Springfield today.
Local politics are attracting much al
tention nowadays in town, and the can
didates, especially those who have been
nominated on the democratic ticket for
the state Legislature, are out IN full
force, working their points prior to
election. Samuel d. Barton, the Oxford
nominee, and Joseph P. Love were out
in full force Saturday giving their
friends the glad hand
The republican representative caucus
does not take place until the nth 81
this month, when it will be called in
Firemen's hall, at O'clock E!moine
D. Clemans of Webster and a Mr.. KING
of Charlton will be the probable .lomi-
nees, and If nominated both viii make
the fight of their lives to be elected
The many friends of Mr. Clemans are
confident he will be elected AS vet
no opposition has developed toward
either of the candidates, and il is not
thought that there are any dark horses
in the race.
For the first Sunday in several months
the town today was destitute of visiting
wheelmen the damp, cold weather
being the cause.