The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
BRISTOL HIGH WINS
New Haven Boys Defeated in Fast Game Up the
 State.
FINAL SCORE 2s TO 20
Splendid Playing-Fine Work by the Officials Marks Sterling
 Contest.
Special to the JournaI-courier.) )

BriStol, March 6,-The New Haven High school quintet went up to Bristol last night. and were defeated by the Bristol High school team by the score of % to 20 in very fast and exciting game. This was the second game played between these two teams, the local high school team winning the first game at Anderson's gym by the score of S2 to 24 A large crowd, num- bering 300 attended the game.
 The senior class of the Bristol High school occupied the stage, and sang songs, and gave cheers. thereby en- couragng their basketball team im- mensely. This was a fine display of school spirit. ard certainly does honor to the school. They applauded the members of the local high school team whenever they deserved it. and gave cheers for some of them also.
 The Bristol team treated the New Haven boys fine. giving them a squase deal all around. They went to the ex- tra expense of bringing down a referee, from the Springfield Training school, who knew the rules perfectly. Warner was good man, and proved himself worthy of refereeing. His decisions were just In nearly every case.
 MT. Driver, who is the paid coach of the Bristol team, certainly deserves great credit for his good work in turn ing out such good team. Their vic- tory was largely due to his good coach ing, which showed throughout the game, for the passing and blocking of the Bristol boys were simply great. Each man knew just where to throw the ball, and would never shoot from great distance. passing the ball un- tl a man had 1t in the close vicinity of the basket.
 Dr. Cushing. the headmaster of the New Haven High school, was at the depot to see the boys off. He gave them many encourag ging remarks, and wished them good luck in their game.
 Saxe, the crack right forward of the local team, was, as was stated before, unable to play on account of an Injury received in a previous game. His ab- sence certainly told, for he has a good eye for baskets. The Bristol team were elated over the fact that he was not to play, for he put fin eight goals against them In the previous game, netting sixteen points.
 Although the New Haven team lost, they put up a stiff fight through. For them Captain Dustin and Frankel excelled, both proving a great hind rance 10 the Bristol quintet. They all so made some fine shots for the bas- kets, securing much applause. For the Bristol team Captain Treadwell and Coleman, the. two forwards, ex- celled both putting up a fine exhibi- tion. They were helped greatly by the rest of the team.
 The game started off very fast, and both teams put up star exhibition. After few minutes playing, Coleman, the left forward of the Bristol team, scored a neat goal. He also netted the next two in quick succession. Dustin then got the ball in the middle of the floor, and shot a beautiful goal. After both sides had scored few times Frankel of the local team dodged two Bristol men and shot clean goal. making the third goal in the first half for his side. Coleman again got the crowd bowling, for he netted another goal from & difficult single. Thead- well made three goals for the Bristol team in this half. Near the close Of this half Connolly, the right guard of the local team. sprained his ankle, but stood In the game, the rest of the first half. The first half ended with the score 1s-9 in Bristols favor.
 A dance was given after the game, but the local boys had to leave so as to be able to catch the last train for New Haven. which left at 9:10.
 The lineup was as follows:
 N. H. H. S. Bristol H. S. fTdnkel .NoieilldH
 Left forward.
 Alderman, Gervais .Treadwell, capt. Right forward.
 Dustin, Capt ......-........... .SleeIe
 Center.
 Starkweather ...........M Mink Left guard.
 Connolly, Alderman .White Right guard.
 Summary: N. Ii. H. S, 2s; B. H. S., 20; goals, New Haven, Dustin 3,