New Britain herald., 1914-08-24
ANDR|'EE LODGE WINS
  ODD FELLOWS CUP
Athletes Of Their Organization 1Tl-
 uInph Over Others.

public tne1r tn1rO SucCeSSI LII annual field day at the State fair grounds. Berlin, Conn. The attenGNnce eX- ceeded all expectations, nearly 1000 people being present.
 The refreshment stand which was loaded with good things that please on such occasions went out of busi- ness long before the last race was Won--everything sold but the ice, and that was fast going.
 The events were scheduled to run at o'clock but were somewhat de- layed by post entries which did not seem to ruffle the good nature of the audience.
 However, at 2:3O, the referee an- nounced the last call for the first event, the 100 yard dash. and the flight was on.''
 The events and winners were as sfollows:
 100 yard dash-First, H. Peterson, Andree; second, J. Larson, Andree. One half mile run-First F. Kall- gren Andree; second, G. Hansen, Lex lington.
 Shoe race-First, J. Eckland, An- bdree; second, A. Spencer, Phenix.
 Tug of war---Andree Lodge team, Give men.)
 220 yard dash-F'irst, H. Peterson, J. !Andree.
 State event-First, F. Kallgren, An fdree, 2 min. 30 sec.; 1-2 mile run lsecond, c. McGrath, Conn. lodge, Hart tfort, Conn; third, A. Holm berg, An tdree.
 Crab race-First. H. O. Brooks, fLexington, IA sec; second, E. A. Dan Eberg, Phenix.
 Pole vault-First, Roy Hoffman, fPhenix, 8 ft in.; second, D. Lund- Aberg, Andree.
 State event, 100 yard dash-First H.s Peterson, Andree, Il sec.; second, I. Larson, Andree; third, R. Hoffman, Rhenix.
 Fat man race-George Hutchings, n.ekington, 15 1-5 sec; M. Minor, Phenix.
 IF lb. shot put-F1rst, F. Klambt, Washington, 39 fit. 5 in.; second, J. &ohroeder, Lexington, 37 fit. l in.
 Standing broad jump-First, H. Patterson, Andree, 9ft. 1-2 in.; sec- bond, e. zinck, Phenix, g it. 8 in.
 1-4 mile run-First, J. Larson, An ldree, 59 sec.; second, P. Kallgren, An sdree, 61 sec.
 Sack race-First, F. Henderson, An dree. Is sec; second, O. G. Curtis, Lekington.
 H1SH JuHp-T lTSl, O Powers, Lexington, it. in. second, P.hKlambt, Lexington, fit.
 Three legged race-First, E. M. Williams, H. H. Wolther, Phenix, 12 Eecs:i second, Geo. Hockmuth. H. O.. Brooks Lexington.
 Running broad jump-First, H. Peterson, Andree, 19 it. 10 in.; second, E. Powers, Lexington.
 One mile relay-Andree Lodge team {4 men.)
 Referee, K. E. Andrew, physical di- rector. New Britain Y. M c. A..
 Starter O'Rourke, athletic trainer Colgate University
 Timekeeper Lee Andrews, physical director Buffalo Y. M. c. A..
 Linesman, Vim. Judd, National Bank.
 Announcer. Clerk of Course R. Far felI,1 Playground association, N. B.
 Number of points scored by Andree B3 by Lexington 26, by Phenix Il, Thus makes the Andree team the win her of the field and the holder of the Nraveling Cup until 1915. Also the Morans Cup, presented by Past Grand H. Morans for competition between Phenix and Lexington changes own ers. this. year., having been won by Phenix season of 1912 and 1913. The l requirement. TOT permanent OWueTSAlp hs that it be won three successive years. This year Lexington scoring more points than Phenix eliminates the hold and so starts the competition Dnew. A summary of the records made Saturday must convince the reader that the Odd Fellows could put Forth field and tract team that would be a strong competitor for state 1 honors.
 The meet this year has proved to be more successful than previous years by far, both financial and otherwise. Hhe success of this meet is due en- Eirely to the untiring efforts of the general committee.
 The general committee consists of IA F. Spencer chairman; o. G. Curtis, Secretary, A. Holmberg, treasurer; F. $. Turton, E. A. Danberg, A. Heisler. IA E. Huarlbut, F. Kallgren, c. John son, E. Larson, E. Oslund R. B. C,rocker, l.. Fox, J. Schroeder, E. M. Jones.
 The final meeting of the general rommittee will be held Monday eve- ming, August ,31st, at the Odd Eel lows club room, Hungerford court, at 1:15 Every member is requested to be present. A date will be set that evening for presentation of the two silyer cups to the winning lodge teams If Andree and Lexington.
 This week Thursday, Lexington lodge No. 72, I. o. O. F. will hold it's rey1lar business mteting at o'clock, after which the members will indulge in ice cream, victrola music and a carpet bowling contest. Thursday evening, September 3, will be the first rehearsal for the fall and winter de- gree work.