New Britain herald., 1922-10-02
CUMMINGS AND CAPTAIN RARN1KOW
 CONTRIBUTE TWO BRILLIANT PLAYS
Former Holy Cross Star Races 40 Yards For Touchdown On Perfectly Executed Forward Pass-Local Leader Kicks Goal From Placement At 32 Yard Line-New Britain Beats Nutmegs.

bar in the fourth period from the 32 yard line on placement kick, that spelled victory. From a team that played in the first half like an nggrc- gation that was just performing of past records the locals improved con siderably as the game progressed, and l in the closing minutes the team turned in an exhibition that was oi mid season calibre.
 Locals Bad At start.
 While it was the work of Cum mings and Barnikow that brought about the points that won, the en- tire New Britain team with one or two exceptions played excellent football. In the line Politis, Rogers and Cleary were splendid. Conly and Cummin,s on the wings time and again threw the visiting backheld men back with no gains. Leary. new man played the entire game at guard, and with Frankel on the other side, gave fire exhibition of defensive work.
 Score On Fluke
 The six points registered by the Nutmegs, which by the way was the first touchdown scored on New Britain team in two seasons, was the result of a huke. Peterson, last year with the Williams team, booted a ball to Hickey" who played ball not too good. When he tried to reach it, his foot struck the pigskin sending 1t hack of goal line. where the lightning Lepper bounced upon it for a touch- down. There were some who criti- cised Hickey" for his poor playing but the new man more than made good before the game was over.
 Williams Stars in Lineup
 The visitors were a big heavy team, containing besides Peterson, Bradford and sherman. former members of the Williams In this Lepper person at left end, the visitors had an end that was a thorn in the side of the home club on many occasions yesterday.
 Fans Cheer Home Team.
 That the fans are warming up to the New Britain team was evidenced when after the home team had tied the soo mighty greeting was given them with encouragement to go out and win the game. Whenever a local p,ayer was taken out he was warmly applauded. Cieary, played whirl- wind game and the crowd showed us appre citation by the hand clapplhe that was accorded him when he re- tired toward the close of the contest.
 The Game Opens.
 The game opened with Captain Barnikow kicking off, the first boot going out ol bounds. On the next try Peterson secured the ball and was downed quickly by Leary. The Visi- tors opened with a line attack, Peter- son getting about two years thVoush tackle and Moleski adding one more through the center of the pile. Pel- erson punted to Hickey, who iumpIea' and a Nutmegs player recovered the ball in the locals territory. Bradford skirted left end for three yards The Nutmegs were at this point penalized for offside. Peterson smashed his way through the line for five yards, put the ball was brough back and another penalty was inflicted for offside. Visitors Get Lucky Break Peterson then punted to Barnikow who was thrown in his tracks by Maresca. Captnjn Barnikow failed m an attempt at one of his sweeping runs. On his next try, Barnikow made about one yard. Hickey tried the center for small gain, and then Harnikow pun,ed Carten getting the ball but was thrown for no gain. Pet erson tried Koplowitz's end and was halted. Cleary smashed through ana threw Peterson on the next play Tor a slight loss Peterson then got short punt that went out of bounds' the ball being in New Britain's pos- session on the 30 yard line. on formation play, Barnikow ran seven yards for the best play made up to that time. New Britain was penalized on the next play, for offside Barnes got four yards through left tackle. Barnikow punted and Slim Politis was down and waiting for Carten to catch the ball, with the result that the Nutmegs quarterback hit the ground hard and for no gain. Peter son then punted and Hickey" missed the ball. While racing to recover it "Hickeys" boot struck the ball. caus- ing it to roll back of the goal line. Lepper and Hickey" both dashed for the pigskin, but the Elm City boy was there first falling on it, giving the viA- tors a touchdown. Peterson's attempt at goal failed.
 Hickey Holds Punt
 On the kickoff Barnikow twice booted the ball out of bounds and Referee Parker then placed it on the visitors 30 yard lone in their pos session. After trying several plays, the Nutmegs were halted and Carten punted to Hickey" who held the ball, but was downed with no gain. Ira, ,x q !,