Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-18
CHAMPION EDDIE CLARK TAXES
 LEAD AT ROGUE TOURNEY

 is defending his title as national roque champion, is leading the first division players at the annual tournament of the National Roque association of America, which opened Tuesday morning at the Rockwell street courts. The national champion, who has recently returned from the western .roQue tournament at Chicago, where he made brilliant show ing has three straight victories to his credit Clark gained his third victory of the present tournament early Tuesday evening when he defeated Loue Stockweli of this city in one of the hardest fought battles seen on the local courts in years. The game lasted considerably over three hours.
 Gerald Brassill, the young Norwich player, who during the past two or three years has made brilliant showing in the roque world, is in second place in the first division with two straight victories on his list.
 Leading Second Division.
 Irving Miner of East Greenwich is leading the second division players, hav- ing won three straight games Tuesday. Miner defeated c. M. Thompson, WilIi- mantle, James Brassill of this city and Samuel B. Prentice of Providence. Sec ond place in this division is held by Rich ard Peale, son of Arthur L. Peale, secre- tary of the roaue association. Young Peale defeaetd c. NJ Thompson of Willi- mantle.
 Tie in Third Division. In the third division Levi Talbot and Williams, both of Norwich, are tied for first place, each having won one and lost no games.
 Twelve games were played in the first division Tuesday, seven in the second, and three in the third. Shower sinter- fered somewhat with the playing, which is expected to be in full swing today
 Van wickIe Contests Tonight. The two Van Wickle medal contests will start tonight. Gerald Brassil, hold CT of the first Van Wickle medal, has been challenged by W. A. Rounds of Cleveland, o. The contest will be de- cided by the first four out of seven games. Irving Miner of East Greenwich has challenged Richard Peale of this city, holder of the second Van Wickie medal, and this contest, like the pre- ceding, will be decided by the best four out of seven games.
 Chamber of Commerce Day.
 The officers of the roque association announced Tuesday night through Secre- tary Arthur L. Peale that Thursday has been designated as Chamber of Commerce day. It was also announced Tuesday night that there will be band concert Friday evening.
 sHaroId Clark Expected Thursday. Harold Clark, Springfield, brother oi the national champion and holder of the Adams mallet, is expected Thursday and arrangements are now being made te start the mallet contest Thursday 'even- ing if possible.
 Games Played Yesterday.
 The games played Tuesday resulted as follows:
 First Division.
 E. W. Robinson defeated ". c. Rod man.
 W. c. Rodman defeated ". L. Robin son.
 W. A. Rounds defeated J. D. Miner W. A. Rounds defeated L. c. William son.
 Gerald Brasil defeated W. C. Rodinan L. c. Williamson defeated J. D. Miner Loue Stockwell defeated J. D. Miner Gerald Brassil defeated J. C. Kirk. C. G. Williams defeated ". L. Robin son.
 Eddie Clark defeated L. c. Williamson Eddie Clark defeated Loue Stockwell Eddie Clark defeated L. c. Williamson
 Second Division.
 Irving Miner defeated c. NJ. Thompson Irving Miner defeated James Brassil c. B. Crowell defeated L. c. Williams Irving Miner defeated S. B. Prentice. S. E. Prentice defeated c. B. Crowen. James Brassil defeated c. M. Thomp- son.
 Richard Peale defeated c. M Thomp- son.
 Third Division.
 Williams defeated R. Hiscox.
 R. Hiscex defeated A. Covey.
 Levi Talbot defeated W. Disco.
 The Standing.
 The standing of the players in1 the three divisions at the close of play Tues day evening, as shown by the score cards, was as follows:
 First Division.
 Name Won Lost