Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

Gordon r. Nightingale Wins National
 Junior Cross Country Championship
 in New York Cortest-Autos Col
 Iide-Seouts Hike to Pomfret.
 Gordon T. Nightingale of Moosup, State College, captured the National junior individual cross-country cham pionship of the Amateur Athletic Un- ion at Cort1andt Park, New York, last Saturday.
 Nightingale was running in front ranks at all times during the race with John Tuomikoski of the Dorchester . club of Boston a close second The six-fnile mark was crossed by Night ingale in 8 minutes and 26 seconds with Tuomikoski following with the record of B minutes and 30 seconds. However, but four seconds stood be- by 30 yards. In the New England championship meet. held a week ago last Saturday, Nightingale proved to be a dangerous contestant as he fin- fshed second with Jimmy Henigan of the Dorchester club the winner.
 Nightingale's victory at the A. A. U. cross-country title National run was a great surprise of the day. for. although he has proven himself an excellent runner it was not to be ex- pected that he could measure up against the crack runners of the Mo tropoIftan district To this however, , E6UWed a rot only measuring up to them but by outdistancing and outclassing them.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Mir and Mrs. Matthew Barr spent the week end with Providence friends
 Mrs. Charles Salisbury and Miss Percflla Matthews spent Sunday with friends in Worcester.
 Albert Deferge of the United States navy, assistant trainer at the Newport Naval station,S has been given an hon. orable discharge from service because Of Indebtedness.
 Edwin Lyons of the Naval Reserves, stationed at New London, spent a short leave of absence at his home on Main street over the weekend.
 Frank Messier of Camp Devens spent furlough at his home in Union Village Friday and Saturday.
 Jack Lyons motored to Pittsfeld on Saturday.
 l. James Jouret and family motored to Providence Saturday.
 Lione1l Dupius, clerk in the Post Exchange, at Fort Terry, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Dupius on Catho- lie Hill.
 Clark Denison, a Sophomore at Brown university, spent Sunday at the 6oe ff his DaFsntz Nat1 Mr srssf and Mrs A.
 Everett Dawson was a Jewett City raller Sunday - Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hoffman spent SundaF at their home in Providence. -
 Miss Marie Fregeau was a week end visitor filth TaftvilIe friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Leheau motor ed to Worcester Sunday. @
 Cecil Bradford has returned to his work in Boston. after spending a few days at his home.
 Miss Clara Fletcher and Miss Mar Earette Reid spent the weekend with Pawtucket. friends
 Basketball Practice.
 The Plainf1eid High school basket ball squad plans to hold a practice this (Tuesday9 afternoon at Milner hall Coach Collins will be present and give the players 9 stiff scrimmage.
 Miss Neal of the Plainfield High school was Providence visitor Fri day.
 Automobile Collision.
 Saturday night, on the Moosup- Sterling road. near the old stone barn. Buick car. operated by MT. Desiar- dimes of the Canadian Tobacco com with the Ford touring car owned and operated by MT. Venars of Moosup The accident occurred as the two ma chimes attempted to pass each other, the tobacco drummer driving towards Providence and the local men towards Moosup. When the Ford struck the and YOf the Buick bumper and mud guard. which was heavier machine, were found in under the Ford by the Buick driver. He helped the party from under the car and found that none had received injuries except few bruises The car was righted and was left beside the road until morn ing when it was lowed to a. garage in town The Buick escaped with a bent mudguard and broken spring.
 AlI-day Outing.
 Troop No. 1, Boy Scouts of America. took hike to Ponfret Saturday, rrok of W. C. Darby accompanied the boys and general good time was enjoyed.
 Leo Gauthier, asmember of an avia- ton corps, spent a short fur1ough at llis home in the Keswaukee, the week end.
 Navy in the Lead.
 At the contest in progress in the Methodist church the Navy was again victorious over the Army by lead of S1 miles last Sunday. The total mile 2 re now stands as follows: The Army 2 a5 miles. Navy 2s39 miles Much F terest is being shown at this con -+