New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-09

- much praise tor III u
Ia been in better VphysicaI shapes
Hartford High would no doubt pc
treated to another beating.
All the glory that goes for the ex-
celIent showing of the Hardware
CIV lads should be divided between
Taylor and Burns, the sturdy guards
of the locals. 1t was their wonder
fuf defensive play that kept the To-
Gals in the running. Burns further
carved q niche in the hall of fame
of local athletics, by his work last
night. Pitted against Suisman, the
much touted forward of the capitol
city five, Billy proceeded to show that
the much Wanted proves of the
young player that pulled such prize
bone in the football game last fall,
is built up around the words OF praise
of some press agent. Taylor also
held Cohen, another highly touted
player safe at all times, showing an
other indication of too much press
agent activity Whatever praise is
coming to the viCtors should go to
CAPTAIN Nordlund, 1Aayland and
Goetz The leader of the winners was
very much in the game, his defensive
work being all that could be desired.
Iayland's foul shooting was big
factor in the Blue and White victory.
'Dicll'' Dillon, the alert referee
handled the game in his usual style,
very little escaping his watchful eye
Both teams were penalized frequent
ly, but Hartford secured the best or
it on these breaks, Layland making
the most of his chances. kopf shot
we'll, but three goals Gagged by him
from the foul line were not allowed
by Dillon who detected some infrac-
ton of the rules. These counted
heavily against the locals.
The hall was taxed to its capacity
it being estimated that over 1000
enthusiasts were present, when the
first contest between the second teams
of the schools was started. This
was a ''nightmare'' and went to the
Hartford Colts, score 33 to 6. New
Britain proved its loyalty to its sons
by sending several hundred fans,
who made their presence known
throughout the evening. Before the
big game started, followers of the
Hartford team went about the hall
with a very confident air, Offering ri
dic1aous odds on their favortes, but
when Sechrests pets got going an
agonfzing look could be detected on
their countenances. In team play, the
locals were far superior to Hartford
but the Capitol city lads offset this
with their keen basket tossing. Spec
tacular shots were contributed by
Nordiund, GoetZ and Cohen.
The game had hardly started when
Dillon halted the activities. and gave
Tavland a chance for a free trial
which he blew A moment later
+hts was repeated and Red made
good. Bill Burns got into the fray
in earnest and placed New Britain in
the fore with neat goal from the
field while the hall rocked with APP
plause from the local contingent.
Goetz however, dropped in a pretty
goal from the field, and Hartford was
in the lead never to be headed again
during the play. The score at tho
end of the first half was Is to 9.
When the game opened in the sec
ond half, New Britain started with a
rush caging five points with light
ming rapidity, bringing them to
goal occasionally and managed to re-
tain the lead until the end.
The big prairie floor of the Hart
ford school was Il handicap to New
Rritain. When the teams meet in
this CITY. with Captain Hubbard and
Sechrest in condition there seems to
be little doubt but New Britain High
will reverse the score:
The summaries:
Hartford High New Britain HIGH
S. Suisman ........... hop'
Right Forward
r. Cohen ............... heEholos
Left Forward
Nordund ............... SechreS'
Center
Layland ................. 1aylo'
Right Guard
Goetz ................. Burns
Left Guard
Score-Hartford High %, New
Britain High 10; goals from floor
Cohen 4, Nordlund, Layland 2, Goet1
3, Reynolds 3, Sechrest 9, Burns
goals from fouls, Layland 5, Kopf 4
referee, Dillon; scorers, Prior and E
Suisman; timers, Case and KriclSr
time of halves, 20 minutes.
III. I'll. s. I'd. Y. Il. ii. S. I'd
l. Suismau ......... Bunny, Kapla1
Right Forward.