New Britain herald., 1922-05-23
A. A. J. MEETS ARE
 BECOMING POPULAR
Connecticut Department Has
 Given Out Many Sanctions

There will be plenty of chances for any local athletes who are members of the Connecticut branch of the A. A. L. to compete in meets this coming summer. The schedule Of the meets as they have been sanctioned by the A. A. Y. shows that many of The leading sporting clubs and associations Of the state are preparing for an active pum- met both in the field and in the squared arena
 Postmaster Delaney, one of the prime packers of sports in this city and an official on the sanctioping hoard of the A. A. L.. has compiled the following schedule of meets that have been held under the auspices of the A. A. '. since the first of the ath- letic year, September, 1921:
 Track and Field.
 September 21, American Legion nt Bridgeport: September 24. Recreation Center Association of South Manches- ter: October 22, St. Mary's Athletic Association of Stamford, cross coun- try run; November 5, Junior Cham her of Commerce of Bridgeport, cross country run; February ss, Hartford Industrial League, indoor meet; March II, Connecticut Association of New Haven. indoor meet; March IS, Bridgepor Athletic club, indoor meet; May 14, Cygnet Athletic club of East Portchester, mile cross country run; May 30. K. of C. of Danbury; June 24. l.. o. O. M. Of Stamford; June 2%, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bridge port; June 30 and July 1. Troop No. g. c. N. G. of Danbury; July 4, Safe and Sane Fourth Of July Committee, Junior championship, Stamford.
 Sanctions Pending.
 The following sanctions for this year which have already been request ed are pending and will in all prob- ability be awarded in the near future: State Department of the American Legion at New Haven on July 15; A. O. II. at New Haven on August 12; K. of C. at Bridgeport on August 1s, and American Legion of Bridgeport on Labor Day. September 4.
 Many Boxing Matches.
 The most popular sport about the state seems to be the amateur boxing matches which are conducted under the auspices of the A. A. r. The fol- lowing program for this year will give an idea of the popularity of the sport about this state:
 Boxing.
 November 1, Fairfield County Anna teur Boxing association at Bridgeport; November {, Pioneer Athletic club of Meriden: November IS, December 12 and January 8, Fairfield County Am- ateur Boxing association at Bridge port; January 23, St Marys Athletic association of Stamford January 30, Fairfield County Amateur Boxing as- sociation at Bridgeport; February II, Acorn Athletic association of Meri- den. senior championships; February ford; February II. Miller Athletic club Of New Haven; February 25, Stamford Athletic club: February 27, Fairfield County Amateur Boxing as- sociation at Bridgeport March 6, Harriers at New Haven; March 90, Harriers at New Haven; March 16. T. A. B. and L. of Wallingford; March 20, Rose Athletic club of Stamford; April 5, National Fraternity for the Deaf at New Haven; April 25, liar riers at New Haven; May and May 24, Fairfield County Amateur Boxing association at Bridgeport.
 Swimming.
 There were two swimming meets held during the year by the Yale Ath- letic association, on March II and March IS. These meets drew togeth- CT some of the best swimmers in the country and they have proved them selves very popular.
 From all appearances, the A. A. U.