New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
'. M. GA. ATHLETES
 HAVE BIG BANQUET
"Spud' Drew, Trinity Coach, Says Sports Develop Manhood

Athletics develop manhood, vii power and surplus energy, according to "Spud" Drew, coach at Trinity college. who spoke at the annual ban quet of the physical department oi the Y. NJ. c. 4. last evening. There were about 125 members of the phy- sical training classes present. Judge William F. Mangan presided as toast master. Alderman W. H. Judd was the first speaker.
 Mir. Judd called attention to tho presence Of Charles H. Barretz. man ager. and George kron. captain of the basketball team which won the worlds championship in 1895 and 1Se6.
 "Reminiscences Of go years conncC- ton with the "Y" physical depart ment and the history Of tho first has ketball team in the city were given by Mfr. Barrett. Discussing the asso- ciation of so years ago. hes aid:
 Tn those days the association was in bad straits. Only one man was em- ployed as general secretary. He also directed the physical work and served in all other capacities,
 "I recollect how William Hart and Philip Corbin worked hard and faith fully to put the Y. NJ. q. A. on :ts feet. We played our basketball here in the same banquet hall and you can imagine what conditions if was played under. Our team was made up Of a fine bunch of men, all faithful to the organization and worked in harmony.
 "You Of course know of the record we made in these days. defeating all the other champion teams. We all got our training here in the Y. M. C. A. People of that time thought we played football in doors, and I rather think We did when compared with the pres ent game. However, we all stood for clean sportsmanship and tried to play a clean game.
 ''lt is a. great treat and an honor 10 again be here with you and all my as- sociates of former days. Rert 1soomis the championship Of the association thee hanipionship Of the association many successive years. think that even today he holds his own with you young lads in tho gym. He played on OuI ldlHoNs lFhlll allu "1S fnnsiuffFu one of the fastest men in the country al that time. Bert is given credit for originating the 'dribble.' He used 10 take the ball and run if down tho floor by continuous bounding and tho so-called 'drbble' came into existence. Today all tho clever basketball play CTS use this stunt us tho best meih- ods Of bringing tho ball to the goal.
 'The game Of basket ball was played with seven men in those days. The game originated in the Spring fleld college, New Britain had one Of tho first organized teams. The first league was formed with Hartford. Meriden and New Britain. Our city won the championship. We had no difficulty in holding tho state cham pionship and later won the world championship The Twenty.third street |. NJ. c. A. team was consider cd tho champions Of that period. defeating all corners. Wc played this team and won i4 10 1, becoming iho champions Of tho country.
 We all beonEed to the X. A. r. and played under the rules Of that organization. We recall many pleas ant experiences when transforming the country on our tour. defeating all corners. treasure all these experi- ences and today find that as VIC go along in life. we find that our early physical training helps us in our daily