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tions, Col. Conrad S. Babcock, Maj.
John B. Coulter and Capt. Robert l..
Walsh: floor committee, Col. Julian
r. Lindsey, Maj. Nelson E. Margetts
and Maj. Ernest C. Cullum. and on
publicity, Maj. John X. Her, Mai.
Cortlandt Parker and Capt. Read
Wipprecht.
A gateway of pine and other small
near the elevators on the tenth floor
and was we'll guarded by two polo
players astride their ponies" On
the other side of the gate stood the
ing made by Col. Conrad S. Babcock
and Maj: H S. Higley:
The Secretary of war and Mrs.
Weeks received the guests, assisted
by the deputy chief of staff, U. S. A..
Maj. Gen. John L Hines and Mrs.
Hines. Gen. Pershing was a member
OF the receiving party and stood with
them for a short time before they
went TO their boxes. Mrs. Weeks
wore a gown Of soft velvet draped
over cloth of silver and Mrs Hines
was in cloth of silver veiled with
green tulle, a panel back and front
of black net embroidered in jets
The small reception room made by
the gateway and the entrance to the
ballroom had quantities of pine and
tall grasses, with here and there a
spray of cherry blossoms. The ball
room itself had the familiar goal
posts at each end. and the white side
board down each side not only
marked the edge of the polo field but
protected those sitting on the side
lines" from the dancers. Branches of
pine and sprays of cherry blossoms
covered the front of each box and
above them were crossed mallets. and
at intervals gayly colored marques
were pl3ced over the h0xas while the
box of Secretary Weeks and Gen.
Pershing. in the center of the west
wall, had an awning which gave the
effect of a. erandstand, while the flag
OF the Secretary and that Of the gem
eral of the Army marked them To
complete the picture the members of
polo teams wore their gay vests and
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other polo "togs" and several of the
company who are members of hunt
clubs were in their red coats, adding
color to the scene. A light supper
was served In the small ballroom at
midnight.
Secretary and Mrs. Weeks had with
them In their box, Mrs. Frederick
Dent Grant and Miss Eudora Glover.
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Polo BENEFIT Rail- Last
Night SuItndid Success,

The polo ball. given last evening
by the War Department Polo Aaso-
ciation was quite the smartest So
cially and decidedly the gayest ball
OF the season. The large ballroom of
the New willard was very cleverly
and rtt-"ctivnly trar reformed 'nto a
polo field by the committee on decora-
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ropolitsn Club until Monday, when
he proceeds to New York

he proceeds to New York.
Mrs Ira June owen of Grand Rap
ids, Mich, who has been the guest
for two weeks of Mr.. and Mrs. W. III.
Moran on Mintwood place. has re-
turned to her home. Mrs. owen was
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John f.
Wilkie, formerly OF Washington.
During her visit here Miss Aileen NJ
Moran, who was one OF the brides
maids ct her wedding, entertained
for Mrs. Owen and friends of both
families frequently gave bridge,
luncheon and dinner parties for her.
The military attache of the British
emba ssy and Mrs. Charlton have re-
went to attend the marriage Tues
day of Miss Cornelia Vanderbilt to
the Honorable Mr.. ]. F. A. Cecil.
The hostesses for the tea to be
given tomorrow afternoon at the Con-
gressional Club, will be Mrs. charles
L. Timberlake, Mrs Daniel \. Suther-
land land Miss sproui Mrs Percy r. ouin,
Soyez and Mrs Maurice Thatcher.
Assisting in the dining room will be
Mrs. Morris Sheppard, Mrs. Henry AL
len Cooper. Mrs. William Rodenberg
and Mrs. James Strong. Others as
sisting will be Miss Gertrude Norris,
Miss Frances Johnson. Miss Margaret
Fou and Miss Virginia Garrett.
Mrs. Charles Alvin Smith announces
the engagement OF her daughter
Carolyn TO Mr.. Frederick II. Bicder-
stedt of Syracuse, New York.
Mrs. Joshua Pierce has issued in
vitationS for d dinner May "a in
honor of Mr.. end Mrs Joshua Pierce,
whose marriage recently took place.
The dinner will be given in the
Metropolitan Annex. 1926 II street
Mr.. and Mrs Larz Anderson enter
ttined a company OF fourteen din
ner last evening in compliment to
their house guest. Mrs. Frederick
Bradley Of Boston. and later took
their guests to the polo bali.
Mrs. Morven Thompson was hostess
to a company of twenty-four at
luncheon today at the Chevy Chase
Mrs. Richard II. Townsend and her
daughter. Mrs. Gerry, wife OF Sen
ator Peter Goelet Gerry, returned
yesterday from New York, where they
we're for a few days at the Plaza.
Mrs. Ross Todd Is visiting Nine.
Hauge in her residence on Massachu-
setts avenue.
Miss Genevieve Rusk entertained
at a bridge luncheon today in honor
of Miss Sue Hanna and Miss Anne
Rachiss of Philadelphia. who are
house guests OF Miss Muriel Eleanor
Gray.
Miss Helen Cannon, daughter Of the
former Speaker of the House Of Rep
resentatives. and her niece, Mrs. Dor
say Richardson. have arrived in New
York. where they are at the Waldorf
Astoria Mrs. Richardson was for
merry Miss Helen LIE Seure.
Miss Nancy Hoyt will entertain a
company at dinner at LIE Paradis to-
morrow evening.
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The minister of Switzerland and
Nine. Peter were honor guests at
dinner of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Price
Wright, who. enter tained a company
of sixteen, later taking their guests
to the ball.
Senator and Mrs Lawrence Phipps
Continued on Ninth Page.)
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Mr. and Mrs Charles woodruff. who
will entertain for them tomorrow and
again on Wednesday and Saturday of
next week
Mrs George d. Hone has az a guest
at Wardman Park Hotel Mrs. y. II.
Wright of Ohio. who arrived today.
Mrs. HOPE is leaving shortly for
stay at Marh'ehead Neck. Mass. She
has made reservations for sailing Tor
Europe June 3. and will spend the
summer abroad.
Col. John H Duvall, L. $. A.. re-
tired, and Mrs. Duvan. who have
spent the winter in Washington with
their son-in-law and daughter, Maj.
Richard II. Teebs. jr United States
Marine Corps. and Mrs. Tebbs. at
their home on Argonne terrace, left
today for their summer place at Lock
Harbour. Allenhurst. y. j. Mrs. TeobS
proceeded them to the resort by sew
eral days. and will remain with them
for week or two.
Mrs Parker. wife of MIR Edwin V.
Parker. umpire of the mixed claim
commission who recently returned
from three weeks Spc"t in TcSas, eSt
Washington last evening for New
York and Will be absent fer ten
Gays She will attend the biennial
convention Of the Y. W. c. A. in
New York.
The maria sc of Miss Teresa James,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Racon James. to Mr.. Edward Karrick
Morris, son OF Mrs. Henry Lincoln
Morris took place today at l O'Clock
in the apartment of the brides
parents in the Highlands, the Rev. Or.
Charles Wood officiating. Due to the
recent death Of the brides grand
mother. Mrs. Granville Loud of Balti-
more, the wedding was quietly ar
ranged, with only the members Of the
two families present.
The bride wore a gown Of heavy
bridal satin made simply with court
train of rare old lace an heirloom of
the brides family, her veil. also Of
the lace, was held by clusters OF
orange blossoms and she carried
shower bouquet OF bride roses and
lilies of the valley. Little Katherine
Loud. cousin OF the bride. was the
flower girl. Mr.. Edward Hall was the
best man.
Mr. Morris and his bride left. after
an informal reception. for a wed
ding trip and will later make their
home in Washington.
Mrs. Alfred S. Gillett has closed her
residence on Goth street for the sea
son and has motored to her summer
home. historic place of great in
terest at Wallingford, Delaware
County, Pa
Mr.. John Barrett. former director
general of the Pan American Union.
returned this morning from a several
months visit to Mexico, Canada and
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Miss Nancy Hoyt will entertain a
company at dinner at LIE Paradis to-
morrow evening.
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The assistant military attache of
the French embassy. Capt Lombard.
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Miss Helen Cannon, daughter of the
former Speaker OF the House Of Rep
resentatives. and her niece, Mrs. Dor
say Richardson. have arrived in New
York, where they are at the Waldorf
Astoria Mrs. Richardson was for
merry Miss Helen LIE Seure.
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has gone to New York, where he viii
be for a few days at the Plaza

has gone to New York, where he win
be for few days at the Plaza.
Mrs. Randolph Dickins and Mrs.
Jokichi Takamine will not be at home
tomorrow, nor again this season.
They will leave town about the
middle Of May for New York, sailing
on May 81, on board the s. 5. Fran
coma. They will pass the month Of
June in England, later visiting other
countries, aud will return next spring
The assistant secretary of labor and
Mrs. uenning, with their daughter,
Miss Beatrice Henning, are in New
York for a few days and are staying
at the Hotel Astor.
Mr. William Walker Smith of the
American diplomatic service, now on
duty in the Department of State, and
Mrs. Smith have given up their apart
Mrs. Smith is sailing for Europe to
join her mother. Mrs. Henry Pozue
of Cincinnati Mr.. Smith will reside
at the Army and Navy Club.
Additional patronesses for the card
party this afternoon at the New will
lard, which is being given by the
DANES of the Loyal Legion for the
in memory Of Mrs. John 4. Logan, in
olude Mrs. John w. Weeks, Mrs.
Harry s. New, Mrs. Curtis ID. Wilbur,
Nine. Tsamados, Mrs. Anthony Wayne
Cook. Mrs. Charles Woodard, Mrs.
Leonore Sherwood, Mrs. Francois
Berger Moran and Mrs. Harley Calvin
Gage.
Owing to absence from the city.
Mrs. Joseph Wall will not be a home
Friday afternoon.
Lieut. John p Heffernan. United
States Nav. ana Capt John e. Wood.
Corps of Engineers. United States
Army. are sailing from New York on
Tuesday May G. Cor ViEo. Spain. They
are to spend about nine weeks in
Spain. making a comprehensive tour
Of the country. They are also plan
ming to attend the OlNmTic games in
Paris and the British empire eXposi-
ton in London
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Mr.. John Barrett. former director
general of the Pan-American Union
returned this morning from several
months visit to Mexico, Canada and
the central west, and is at the Met
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Mrs Alfred S. Gillett has closed her
residence on Goth street for the sea
son and has motored to her summer
home. a historic place of great in
terest at Wallingford, Delaware
County Pa
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Miss Genevieve Rusk entertained
at a bridge luncheon today in honor
of Miss Sue Hanna and Miss Anne
Rachiss of Philadelphia. who are
house guests Of Miss Muriel Eleanor
Gray
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Owing to absence from the city,
Mrs. Joseph Wall will not be a home
Friday afternoon.
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Society
President and Mrs. Coolidge Guests at
Dinner Tonight of Speaker and
Mrs. Frederick II. Gillett.

Mr. and Mrs Charles woodruff, who
will entertain for them tomorrow and
again on Wednesday and Saturday of
next week.
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Important Special
LINGERI

Choice Of any items listed
below which ordinarily sell for
twice this price.
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Maj Gen. and Mrs. Henry Granville
Sharpe have returned to Washington
after three-year absence In the
south Of France. and are guests of
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Senator and Mrs. TaSker L. Oddie
Rave taken an apartment at Meridian
Mansions.
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Mrs. Ross Todd Is visiting Nine.
Hauge in her residence on Massachu-
settS avenue.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
 TEAMS RESUME PLAY
Pennsylvania and Cornell Meet in Battle Which May settle Lead
 ership in Race

New York, Feb. 4.--play in the in- tercollegiate basketball league will be resumed this week after two weeks layoff due to mid-year examinations, when Pennsylvania invades Ithaca for league duel with Cornell on Satur- day. victory for Cornell will place the 1thacans on the nndisputed pin- nacle Of the circuit, position which they now share with Columbia, each with two victories and one setback,
 IT the Quakers can break a league precedent by winning on foreign court. they can swing into tie with Columbia for first place honors while the Iihacans would br rolegatcd 10 third place. in a lie with Dartmouth.
 The team that can win away from home promises 10 capture the 1924 race. To date every team has won on its home court and has met defeat when playing away.
 Captain Capron, brilian Cornell for ward. will have an opportunity to re. place Sam pite of Yale in the race for individual scoring honors on Sat urday. capron is now trailing the Eli star by six points.
 Four games are scheduled for next week. Yale and Columbia play on the Iattcrs court and Pennsylvania and dartmouth meet in Hanover on Tues day while on Saturday. Pennsylvania and Princeton will meet on the Iigcr court and Cornell will invade Hanover for a clash with the Green quintet
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
NORWAY IS LEADING
 IN OLYMPIC RACE
Canada Climbs Out of Last Place
 by Beating Yankees

Chamoaix. France, Feb. With only 50 more points to be divided in the Olympic winter sports competition Norway is the favorite for first hon. ors. The Norwegian athletes have gathered total of 91 1-2 points to 76 1-2 for the F'inlanders, their near est competitors, and were conceded to have the best chance in the re- maining ski events today.
 Great Britain has taken third place. displacing Austria by virtue of win ming seven points in the bobsleigh events and four points in hockey while the United States remains fourth with s6 points. Austria is fifth with a5
 Canada jumped from the bottom to ninth position by her to l victory over the American hockey team yes- terday. The game was bitterly con- tested. and was a fitting climax to the series of matches leading up to the final. The Americans fought to the end, but their brilliant individual style of play could not prevail against the smooth teamwork of the Cana dians.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
rnE,Y ANn Ros.I WIFI.

I'iitsfeld. I-ab. 4.-''Chuck" Tr,Ny of North Adams and Francis Eossi of Worcester WiT meet in the main bout Of 70 rounds before the Piitsfeid A.. C. in tho New Winter Garden tonight. Young Du Bois Of 1danis was slated injury 10 his car he will not be able 70 compete. Bu Bois' place will be taken Ly Jack Kaufman Of schenec- tady. who will fight Tommy Harring- ton Of Worcester. There will be two preliminary bouts
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
ATHLETES SHOULD CARRY ON

Los Angeles. Feb, 4.--frcd Thom- son. former holder of the A. A. L. all-around track and field champion. ship drplores the practice of athletes in reiinquishing athletics as soon as they finish school.
 American athletes arc the greatest in the world" Thomson says, but they arc not BpUrtsmon By that 1 do not speak of ethics or honor \ sports man, in the universal sense. is one who plays for the love of play. Yankee athletes give everything to their schools and colleges; then when thcg finish school they arc finished also with athletics; they relax and groT fat"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
secnn,l. Ilrat I,antInr-

The \. B. 4. & second team con ,ipued their great work deteating inc t,sptbers Of the Boys club in tho pre- liminsry game. The club boys were po match for the I:cd and Gold lads. and when the dust Of pattle had cleared the Franklin square reprt sen ,sti,es were in the. lead, SCOT" @v to g. -.,.
 The seconds played nfachine ,,sssi,r came. and were out iH front siuos, ail the way. The leading per- t,.rwsr Tor the scrubs Was Captain oItfty" Haber. Hc ard Darro". ms r,pripg mate at forward. scorfd -- of thrtr teams S0 points. Roth hsN' t.asn playine srsa; basketball ibis vsar. and r would Hot be sorPrisirF z =. se. tbem with tho nrst team iH ,gaa. Of the games "Mi8ge iiafrov is handicapped greatly teeausf sf iis sizs. " he had iittlt more 7sftEhl I,. would doubtisss b. a ftgniar. Luke s4srre5 for thc losers. The se9T+-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
IHURLERS WHO THINK !. FEW, CHANCE SAYS
'ToO Many ThroWers, Not Enough Pitchers" Says Leader
(By Billy Evans)

There are too many throwers and
 not enough pitchers" That is the way
 Frank Chance. who will manage the
 Chicago White ssSox this years.
 summed up the swat situation that
 has run rampant in the major leagues for several years. We had been dis mussing a tough game the Red Sox
 had lost the day previous, largely due to the fact that the Boston pitcher had
 played right into the hands of pinch hitter on the opposing team. Known as a batter who likes fast ball. letter night. the pitcher proceeded to deliver
 just such a ball. The pinch hitter broke up the game,
 ~.In the old days every pitcher put considerable thought back of each ball. He tried to work on the batter from every angle. The lively ball seems to have destroyed the pitchers sense of proportion" continued Chance.
 Having gone through the various stages that played a part in the career of Chance, las able to appreciate his sizenp of he pitching situation. l can well remember when every major league club boasted four pitchers n almost equal ability. Most of the clubs had four second-string pitchers who were almost as effective. In those days there were no soft spots. The batters were compelled to look at good pitch. ing day after day. It's different now. Perhaps the New York Yankees is the only major league club that can pre- sent a pitching staff that compares with those of the old days. Teams op- posing the Yanks have their work cut out. Good pitching explains why the Tanks have won three pennants, iinai- ly topping it off with a world series.
 Tho "old Master" was the name conferred on Christy Mathcwson be- cause of his crafty pitching ability. He knew every trick of the game. Of the modern day twirlers few work with better judgment than Urban shocker of tho Browns.
 old-timo players will tell you that Christy Mathcwson wasn't hard 10 hit with the bases empty, but with the bases loaded he was usually well night inyinciblo shocl;cr is much the same type pitcher. He works easily, ai- ways has something in rcserve.' With nothing at stake he often takes chance on some good hitter and - pitches right into his groove" just where he likes them. In thc-old pinch however. tho same batsmsn is worked on most carefully. Shocker adjusts his pitching 10 the existing situation.
 one of the best bits of pitching have ever seen was put on display by Sneaker in game at the Polo Grounds. Hc struck Ruth out four times out Of five times up. Each meet ing was s battle between a great slug ger and master pitcher. with Shock nr having tho edge that particular day Ruth has madc nc suffer for those four strilieous." says Shocker.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
Makes Perfect Score at
 Trayers Island Traps

New York. Fcb. 4.-Wlth ld0aI weather conditions prevailing. R. O. sinclaire made q perfect score over the Travers Island traps Of the New York Athletic club yesterday lie broke 100 targets without a miss. lt is inc first time this season that 2 gunner has run mp total oi 1"O kills" giving him perfect day. For his brilliant faat Sinclaire carried Oil tho nigh scratch prizc.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
DOYLE MAY MET GOLDMAN.

Philadelphia. Feb. Ncgotiations for a match between Nate Goldman. the congunror Of Lev I'cudler. and Paul Boyic inc junior wel'erwoight champion of .scw York. at Onc of tho focal clubs probably wili b" com plefrd this uesk. Several of the lOcal promoters arc seeking the bout. JOc stocssol. the promising young heavy weight. is another Scw York boxer who viu soon make hiz appearance in ihis city.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
LIONS ID START EARLY

state Conege, Pa. Feb. 4.-Coach Hugo 5ezdek las announced that Penn State college would begin spring football proctice on March l. The sessioug e-iH continue for about six weeks With Glenn kiliinger 10 take over the bulk Of The work in bass iJs I this spring. Bazdek expects to dets,te his time largely 10 the football can- aiazfss
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
RANCHO VILLA BUSY BOY
f1sweight Champion To Meet Gcor2ic Marks and Then Take on Five 9th CT Aspiring Young Men

New York, Feb. s,---Aftcr his bout with Gcorgie Marks of New York, at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Rancho Villa, worlds nyweight box irg champion. will appear in five oth- CT matches. His program is: Nate Carb, at Detroit, Feb. IS; Ernie Gooseman. at Milwaukee. Feb. 2S; Al Dundee, at Mansfield, Ohio, March 3; Kid Buck, at Grand Rapids, Mich., March (, all i0-rounds, no decision, and the fifth Of six rounds to n de- cision with Young Bortzy at Buffalo at a date not yet agreed upon.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
Mortimer and Pell on
 Top in Racquets Tilt

Boston. Feb. 4.-stanlcy C.. Morti- mcr and Clarence C. PcIi of New York retained their title as national rae ducts doubles champions yesto rday by defeating Jay Gould and stanley W. Pearson of Philadelphia in three straight sets in tho final. round Df thc tournament at the Tennis and Hac- tuet club Tine scores were lS-r, 1k-1S. l5-5
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
aIrn.
Race Driver Killed in
 Los Angeles Collision

Los Angeles. Cal. Teb. l.-Jimmy Graft. automobile racer Of Detroit. was killed and Sorr5s Shears. Las An- rales. driver. seriously injured when shears' car crashed into Crafts ma Chirs on a turn during race here Sgudav.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
u,,E BANKS ox RouuEI

Connie Msck fs thanking on Eddie HommeI Co haze a Big yssr. Eofaa.4. Enc s6tching sensation of fs=4. didn't Ia SO NeB isst gear. soauir figures EI haS profifsd Ir cs pefienct and ain j,. hiy h1tr. tr h5r4 sESa tas-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
CANADIANS BEAT YANKEES

1 By The associated Press.
 Chamonix, France, Feb. 4.-Cana- da won the blue ribbon event of the Il9s4 Olympic winter games by de- feating the United States Sunday 6 to 1, in the final of the hockey series. IL was fast and furious contest from start to finish. Ten olympic points are thus added -Canada's total.
 The American team went down with flying colors when the Referee, Paul Loica. Of Belgium, blew his whistle at the end, and the sixtieth minute was the toughest hockey struggle ever fought out in France. The Americans were physically ex- hausted and stumbling from fatigue.
 The Canadians, yictors though they were, fully realized they had been through a real hockey match, but the indomitablc courage, brilliant indi- vidual play and uncanny stick handl- ing of tho Americans could not pre- vail against the smooth clock-likc combination work Of the scxtet from the Dominion.
 The announcement of former presi- dent Wilson's death immediately after  the conclusion of the match, although expected by tho hundreds of Amer leans assembled here, came as a shock to the thousands of spectators stil thrilled by the hard battle just witnessed. The announcement was made through the huge amplitiors, and immediately all heads were bar rod: there was silence of one min ute, while the American flag, second from the top on the Olympic pole, was halfmastcd. The lineup of the match was as follows:---
 UNITED STATES CANADA isacroiN ,,.tttt.,...,..'H cameron small ..sa,ssa.t.ssAs. ...at# Ramsay
 Right Defense Abel ..,.s,.,......... Munro
 Ten Defense
 DfufN .s.,.s..ss.,. ..s..sss Hnlth
 Center
 l1lCt .s.s.sss1 sssss..s. MCldUtFy
 tConiinued on Following pageD
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
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Score. \. B. II. E. go, \. II. II. <. .q: referee. Dick Dillon: timer, H. Stswart Estep: scorer. "Petcy' saun-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04

Left Guard. Bagdarsian Kennedy Bixby Johnson
 Right Guard.
 Score: Bear Cats 2s and Cubs 22. Referee: K. F. Isoomis: Timer: Lon- cano: Scorer: c. Heinzeman.
 The finaf game was between the pawnccs and tho Wildcats. The Fawnecs came on the floor deter mined 10 win and during the first half they played the Wildcats of their feet. The score at thr end Of the first half was fl and in the Pawneps' favor.
 Al inc beginning of the second hair. Olsen tho scoring acc Tor the Wild cats went into tlir gamr He shot four field goals. With only two min utrs 10 play and the score tic the players on both teams began to play rough. and fouls were called on both teams. olsen made good a free throw snd "on the game Tor his team by one point
 Every man on tho I'awnec team sh0Tcd fighting spirit. Buchcii and firnharber playing especially hard. Bclano and Olsen acre thr stars for thf Wildcats.