New Britain herald., 1925-06-12
Speaking of Sports

Despite this, Hartford lost the game.
 "Chucky' was stationed In right field and was then sent into second base. He had one assist in the field. .'a ---
 New Britain fans will have enough baseball to talk about over this next week because of the activity of the local teams over the weekend. The Falcons have the best bet on tap when tho Meriden Mohawks play them at St. Mary's field. The Corbin Red sox will play Eddie Hart's team in Meriden Sunday in the crucial game of the season.
 The Orioles will play here tornor- row afternoon against Kelly's All Stars and will play the Myrtles of Meriden in that town Sunday. The Burritt's will play. the Terryville West Ends here tomorrow and in that town on Sunday. The Falcon Reserves. new entries into the city league, will play the Polish Falcons of southington In that town tomor- row afternoon.
 The Rangers are the only team that has not connected for game thfs weekend. Manager McCourt Is finding 1t hard to engage teams to i'll out his schedule but expects to cut short the enforced idleness of his men before long.
 The City league teams will have many of, the oldtimers back in har- ness again this, year. Although the Pirates and Corbin Red sox haven't entered teams, most Of the players win be in the lineups of the various teams. Constable Mickey Huber of the Corbln Red sox team will be on the P. & F. Corbin squad.
 Commissioner James Naughton and Jacko Walsh had quite a ses- sion last night at the City league meeting In discussing the merits of the game in the days gone by. Judge Klett entered to remark about dia- n1ond, but 'Chucky' Smedley knew something about the same diamond and Judge George retreated in d hurry.
 Tn speaking of old times, the name of the old Commercial streets. one of the classiest combinations ever gotten together in this city. came up. The good old days when "Pinky" and "Jiggy" Reynolds. Billy Kopf, Big Boy Dunworth at first and many others caycrted around the diamond were recalled and caused many a smile among the as- senbled fans.
 The race in the Eastern league this year is the tightest one that has been on in years. Albany. Spring field, Bridgeport and Hartford are all 50 closely pitched together in first, second, third and fourth places that a turn cns way or the other will make a difference in the entire standing of the clubs. The other second division clubs need only to win few and they will also be in the first division.
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 It's been some time since so much r interest has been shown in the na- tional game among the youngsters as there is in the proposed boys league which is being sponsored by the Rotary club, Judge George Klett is picking the Boys club team 10 win the pennant but he has been warned to beware of Red" Camp hcll's nine from the Bartlett school.
 The Nathan Hale school nine Is confident that their team will be in the lead at the close of the season and Manager Zevin has his charges out every night practicing for the opening of the season.
 The City league has an extra good line of umpires for this season. Top ping the list Is "Micky" Eoonan and Artie Campbell Then there is Jack MaHoy. an old time star at the game when it was played on Andrews lot and Jimmie Mshsr, sprinter and former member of the New Britain Machine nine. Herby Sauter and Phil Ross fill out the sextet that will decide the balls and strikes in the league this year. These five were the first to file applications for posi- tons in the league.
 Babe Ruth showed his old time form yesterday when he banged out home run for the only score of the Yankees. He also got a single on another trip to the plate.
 Dundee and Ferris mix it tonight in. their postponed bout at the Coney Island stadium in New York. If Ferris beats the Scotch-Wop, it will save him from a worse drub- ping he will receive at the hands of Kid Kaplin. the featherweight champion.
 Simon Budnick at third base for Manchester against the New De- parture. club in a twilight game last night. scored one run. got hit. and had four assists at third base. Buddy is another man who could easily qualify for. the Eastern league. The Manchester fans are wild over his showing in the last three games