Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-28
MERCHANTS OF TWO CITIES ERA ATERNIzE
 FORGETTING BUSINESS CARES FOR A DAY

The ancient legend of bitter and un- yielding rivalry in all affairs between the Rose of New England and the Whal- ing Town was completely shattered Fri day when the chambers of commerce and rotary clubs of Norwich and New Lon don joined forces and made bowling success of their first annual combined outing at Riverside Park, New London. Those who keep the wheels moving in the realms of mercantile, professional and political life in Norwich left the Buckingham Memorial in procession of about fifteen automobiles, with Tubbs Band in the lead and and whizzed to the City by the Sea: No mishaps occurred enroute. Down Huntington and State streets the pilgrimage wended it's way to the Parade in New London where the band gave a concert of several pleas ing selections to the edifcation of the delighted populace.
 After a musical treat the New Lon doners joined forces with the. men from Norwich and to the vast relief of zeal ous traffic officer rolled up Main street and headed for the park. Arriving at the park. the procession was Justify well comed by the stentorian voice of genial Jim Hammond, secretary of the New London chamber of commerce, inviting the hungry horde to attack the appetiz- ing chowder which was awaiting them. Responsive as to the word of a com manding general, the mob rushed up the hill in charge that would have put to shame the historic charge of San Juan and with determination written in every feature attacked the culinary mas terpiece.
 After the belts had been unbuckled and hugh sighs of satisfaction heaved, the assemblage adjourned to the recre- ation field to participate in some pulse stirring feats of athletic prowess. The first event was a free for all 100 yard dash. run in three relays and was won by Mir. .Leary of New London He was presented the trophy gold cigarette holder. In this event the first relay was won by Chapin Of New London with Caron of Norwich second The second relay resulted in Leary of New London first, Langdon of New London | second and the third relay was won b. Eaton of New London and Spencer ol New London second In the run-off be ! tween the winners of the first and second places Leary proved to be the speeds runnr The second event was the fat mans race, which, as usual, was tn, banner attraction it being a phase o human nature that the sight of corpu l lent gentlement striving manfully and per spiringly to cover given distance in tn, shortest possible time is always an in l teresting~ one This race was run in twC ! relays. the first being captured by Ottt
 F. Ernst of Norwich, with Timothy c Murphy of New London second. Tn, | second relay was won by Dr. Chipma' 1 of New London and MT. Dean of Nev London in second place In the run-of
 Otto Ernst was decided the winner Sec
 retary Hammond presented Mir Erns
 a gold cigar holder. Mir. Ernst had jus
 enough breath left to thank the secre
 tary.
 The next attraction was wonderful
 exhibition of our national pastirne Thi | event had more than passing interest the trophy being silver cup which shal 1 become the permanent property of tha club which wins the annual bali gam in two consecutive contests. The gar
 was a jazzy one, being replete wifi startling plays masterly pitching, bril- liant fielding. Cobb-like running, Ruth like hitting and errors and errors an
 errors. It was conglomeration every known play that the diamond ha
 ever witnessed. On the surroundin
 hillsides the rooters mady cheered thei favorites the band rendered musical in l spiratiou and the sun blazed down on tn
 earnest athtetes cavorting for the bono