New Britain herald., 1916-09-23

Years ago New Britain enjoyed the beds of track athletics in the state, but in recent years the game has dropped off so fast that the obituary written on it's tombstone IS all that remains of the sport that once caused VoclIerous plaudits from the masses and classes. In the halcyon days when Patsy Corbett, Paddy Ahern, Marty Walsh, Ed Tanning, Bob Muir and a score of cinder path stars were displaying their wares to the lovers of the game about the state. the Hard ware City was the mecca for the game. However, the hopes of the younger generation received some en- cOuragement last Decoration Day. when under the auspices of the Young Mems society of St. Joseph's church revival of the game was held, and despite the many counter attractions held in this vicinity, a gOodly sized crowd was on hand to greet the efforts of the committee. Encouraged by the manner in which the sport was re- ceived on that day, the committee at once set about giving another at traction, and a present plans are near ly formulated for 8 field day at Ber- lin Fair grounds, Saturday, october ', which promises to establish an era in track and field meets in this city, and it is believed that similar events will be staged annually. The promoters Of the state A. A. U. championship games in looking about for a place to stage the 1917 games may decide on this city, which in itself will be $ big boom for the sport.
 Stars on the athletic Armament from Connecticut, New York, Long Island and Massa chusetts have already sig nif1ed their intentions of competing for the handsome trophies that will be donated to the winners of the nu- merous events. The committee in charge has received assurance that the Salemn- Crescent team of which Ray Morse and Jenkins, noted throughout the athletic world, are members. Morse will be remembered as one of the chief contenders for the honors won by Champion Drew last season. Many from this city witnessed the wonderful race that Morse gave
 Drew at the games in the Hartford
 armory last February, being nosed out
 by a few inches at the tape after a
 gruelling race. It had been ar- ranged that the relay team represent
 ing the Salem Crescent club would meet the New Haven A. A. team but
 owing to number of the members of the Elm City quartet entering col
 lege it has been called off.
 The St. Christopher club of New
 York, another speedy aggregation of
 Ethiopians, have signifed Q willing
 ness to take the New Haven boys
 placo and the match between these
 relay artists will be substituted.
 Some of the popular Nutmeg State favorites will be on hand New Haven headed by Jimmy Roche who recently showed his speed and skill in the metropolis, by winning the quarter mile in which Ted Meredith was an entry, will send a, big delegation ot contestants "Sandy'' Evans of Ware house Point, the fast black who displayed his prowess at tho Decora-
 ton Day meet will again be on hand Tommy Faulkner of Hartford who was the big noise at the opening meet l of the club will complete in several meets, the blond haired boy being tn the pink of condition at present. The thirteen track events arranged are divided into a program that will offer every variety of track thrills. The relay race for local schools is at tracting considerable attention. The Junior championship which will bring together Frank Delaney of St. Io- seph's A. A, and J. Beeloin, of St. Mary's playgrounds should in itself nrove to be race worth going miles l to see Delaney has been under the watchful eye of Jack Rourke for sev-