Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-24
Clark Takes First Van WiCkIe
Springfield Champion Won Fourth and Deciding Game From H. T. Webb-Dr. Thomson Had Stubborn Fight With Stockwel For Second Medal-Eddie Clark's De feat by Turner and Harold Clark's Victories Means Close Fight For Championship.

F. c. Turner, Pasadena, Cal. 5 J. c. Kirk, Philadelphia. ... 4 l. F. Felton. Philadelphia. .... 3 B. R. Veasey, Wilmington, Del, c. G. Williams, Washington. H. T. Webb, West Chester, Pa. Charles Jacobus, Springfield. 1 w. l.. Robinson. Mansfield, Mass 1
 Second Division Standing.
 W. L. L. c. Williamson, Washington. A. D. Spellman; Willimantic. E. w. Robinson. Mansfield, Mass Dr. H. s. Thomson, Springfield. F. M Thompson Danbury. ...... Fred Symington, Norwich. ..... w T. Sullivan, Norwich. ..... w. c. Rodman, Philadelphia: ... , L. Stoekwell, Norwich. .... 6 J. E. Webb, West Chester, Pa... l '
 Third Division Standing.
 w L. c. NJ. Thompson, Wnlimantic. 2 Fred Willard, Norwich. ......... F. P. Fenton, Willimantic. .
 Spellman Tie Williamson.
 In the second division it begins to look as if there might be tie between l.. c. Williamson of Washington and Spellman of Willimantic. Both men have been playing in excellent form, but E. W. Robinson sprang a big sur prise on Friday when he negotiated the circuit with his two balls without giving Williamson an arch. Without this defeat the Washington man would have landed first place, but this defeat gives Spellman a chance of ty- ing He increased his chances by de- feating Fred Symington Friday after eyqT
 Even Break in Third Division.
 The three players in the third divis- ion have all won and lost two games apiece and additional games will be necessary to settle the places These will probably be played on Monday,
 Thomson Took Sixth Game.
 For the Van Wickle play in the eve- ming, Stockwell and Thomson were first on the court The game marked up Thursday night gave the balls to Stockwell and in two turns he won out making the series 3-2 in Thom- sons favor. In the sixth game Thom- son took the balls at the start off, but failed on his second arch. StockweD carried his around to the first quar- ter arch and missed. Thomson ran along to the cage going back and then SIOChW6H went III dSdln anu CdFTleu ] his balls around 10 the third quarter. | After that Thomson came up with a l splendid recovery that overcame l Stockwells lead, and ran out It was a well played game, with a number of | long shots. which drew much ap- | plause for the contestants.
 Medal Came Just in Time.
 With three games already against him in the first Van Wickle play Webl ] got the balls and by careful consistent l play kept them moving along smooth | ly. Eddie Clark missed at the cage ! and while he was hung up there fol | some tune the Philadelphia man work ed his balls steadily along, keeping tht champion well wired Webb made on' l pretty carom, while Clark missed somt | and accomplished more with hi l straight shots. With Webb far il the lead, Clark steadied down, uset his head, and made up the handicap running out ahead of Webb by a com fortaDle margin, It was a game tha was undecided up almost to the las few minutes of play, and Clark Wa given a demonstration when he cam home with the balls The first Nal 1 Wickle medal which C, C, King sen east for H, T. Webb te defend, Wa received Friday evening, just in tim to be awarded to the victor.