New Britain herald., 1922-03-16
YOUNG 'TAN| HURT
 PLAYING BASEBALL Knocked Unconscious Accidental. ly by Bat LEGRANDI SLIGHTLY INJURED
Holy Name Society Entertainment To- ntght-lincral of Frank DN,arli Held This Niornins-Ba.kctball Game In IOrc>t,iilc.

Game In EOrcstNillc.
 James Tani, nine year old son of Santi Tani, shoemaker of Whiting street, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon while playing baseball He was struck by a baseball bat in the hands Of another yorngster and knocked unconscious. The authorities arc Investigating the affair at the re- quest Of the father of the child, but it is probable that 1t was purely acci- dental The boy remained unconscious all last evening but towards early morning regained consciousness. He IS unable to state who the playmate was who had struck him, and does not clearly remember the accident at all.
 According to the story told by the boys father, the child had been home from school all day due to a slight Illness Late in the afternoon. he went outdoors. Several of his paymates were playing baseball in the vacant lot next to t'arrars blacksmith shop The boy joined them. During the game. he approached another boy who
 
 the bat around presumably to strike the ball, caught young Tani in the ,ach of the neck. The Tani boy dropped to the ground and Mr. Farrar. seeing him all, ran to his aid. The yonngster vas taken to his home snd Dr. J. N 'ull was called. It was at first bought that the hoy was seriously liured but today his condition is said
 be improving. The father believes nc boy may still be but semi-con- 'ious which accounts for his hay lemory. ....
 LcGrandi Cuts Self
 John legrandi Of South Washing n street a carpenter was treated 'stcrda" afternoon by Dr. Lawrence Frost for three cuts on his head 'nich he claimed, were accidentally lflirted by himself with shinglins atchet Legrand who has had d 'reat deal of domestic trouble lately. lil that he returned to his home late the afternoon and at that time had
 few words with his wife and 'rother-in-law who boards at his ome. He took his hatchet he says nd in moment of madness. inflicted he wounds in his head. striking him. elf repeatedly three time. Several conflicting stories however ave been heard in regards to Le- ;randi's case. It is said that the arpenter who has continually had | roube with his wife and recently ent several of his children to a home, lad an argument at home and re- eived the cuts during the fracas One 'f the wounds is very jagged and in he opinion of the attending physician | unlikely to have been caused by q harp hatchet, It is said b.. some that egrandi is assuming the blame in 'rder to protect others.
 Holy Name Entertainment
 pleasing program has been pre- ared for the Holy Name society en- ertainment and whist at the hall Of he Church of Our Lady of Mercy to- nsht at s o'clock. The committee in 'harge is composed of WilliamSl.. Caf- ferty. chairman, Daniel Collins, James 'oran, William r. Gallagher, Hugh Flood, Aside Greencr, Peter Duffy and \rchie Dame.
 Following is the program arranged for tonight: Opening chorus. children ol the church Sunday school, under the direction of Miss Anna Forrand; solo by Mrs C. PadereWski of Bris- tol; recitation, Alta Boy: solo, Will liam Hayes PIainville; selections by New Britain talent: recitation, Miss Azlda Herbert, of Bristol, solo, Miss Margaret Horn, of Hartford; sclec- tions on piano, banjo and mandolin; solo, William Cunningham, Plainvillc; and closing chorus.
 The affair will be in the form of n St. Patrick's celebration. Following the entertainment, whist and "45" games will be enjoyed.
 Frank Dccarli.
 The funeral Of Frank Decarli was held at 2 o'clock this morning from the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Rev. John F. Fay. pastor. officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery, plainvile.
 Bowling Scores.
 | ne dSStIllD'N tedIH Ol lnc J Tullpull Electric Bowling league trimmed the office players two games at the week. ly matches. Monday evening, and the machine room defeated the safety switch team three straight games
 Following is the results of the games:
 Assembly.
 Edwards ...... 90 77 1l6-- 2SS Dionne ....... S6 S7 94-- 267 poUers S3 so S6-- 24o