New Britain herald., 1925-01-29
BOXER DROPS DEAD
 AFTER FIRST ROUND
George Perry, 21, Drank Cold
 Water While Heated
LABORER DIES IN STREET
Antonio Ferrucci Expires Suddenly While on Way Home From Work New Installation Rates of Wa ter Department.

New Installation Rates of Wa
 ter Department.
 George Perry, 21 years old, Of t35 North Main street dropped dead last night shortly before 10 o'clock as he was about to enter the ring at the Wooster Athletic club in Mis- sal's Block on North Main street for the second round of boxing match. He had become heated in the first round of his match and after the gong had ended the round. drank a glass of cold water, which. it was supposed, affected his heart.
 Medical Examiner Arthur s. Bracket was called and after view ing the remains, gave permission for their removal to the undertaking rooms of Thomas P. O'Brien. Heart disease was given as the cause of death?
 Perry was born on April IS, 1904 in Kenton, Kentucky. He came to this city about a year ago from Hartford to work in the New De- parture Mfg. Co. His only know relatives are his father and grand father in Fairfield. Arrangements for the funeral have been held up pending the arrival of relatives.
 Company l. Wins
 Playing brilliant basketball in the second half of the encounter with the strong Collinsville five, the Com pany L quintet won last night at the armory by a score of 40 to 34 and thereby ascendcd into third place ir the Pennington Valley league. Hali time showed the visitors leading by score of IS to 12, after the local boys had put up q listless exhibition The second half was a whirlwind oi offense and defense on the part of the guardsmen, with Merrick lead ing the attack. He secured q of the 40 poilts of the game.
 The quintet will play the South ington five on Saturday night ir that place. Local fans are antiCipat- ing with great interest the playing of the Unionvlle five in this city or February II, when Carpenter of the West Ends, coach of the visiting team, will play against the Company l. five.
 Drops Dead in Street Anthonio Ferrucci, 3S years old, oi Curtiss Lane dropped dead yester' day afternoon shortly before 1 o'clock, as he was returning to hi: home from work. He had completed all but a few blocks of the distance to his home when heart failure GU short his earthly career. Ate viewing the remains, Medical Ex aminer Arthur S. Bracket gave per mission for removal to the under taking rooms of Thomas P. OBrien
 MT. Ferrucci leaves his wife and several small children, He had lived in the city for several years and had been employed as laborcr Ice Men Happy
 The cold snap of the last few days have made the hearts of the local icemen happy as fine harvests will be cut from the ponds as the result of the sharp weather. The ice cut ting had been progressing for the last few weeks with the icehouses q long way from being filled but the last few days have solved the prob lem, bringing sparkling ice for neX' sumGer's use.
 Trial On Saturday
 Stephen Washitz, of New Britain charged with reckless driving and evasion of responsibility, as the re suit of the motor car accident or Riverside avenue on Monday night will appear in the local court or Saturday morning, as the witnesse! were not able to appear on Tues day.
 Patrick Flynn of Laurel stree will appear In the Waterbury police court on Saturday to answer to ; charge of reckless driving as tn result of an accident in the Bras 1 City last week. His car was badl, smashed but the occupants escape ! injury.
 Dutton 10 Washington Former Mayor Joseph F. Duttol l left this morning on five-day busi ness trip to Washington, D. C. where he will he engaged on gov l ernmental matters.
 Attorney Dutton appeared yestcr day before the public utilities com mission in behalf of Thomas r O'Brien and Anthony Carone of thi city, seeking an extension of th' Simsbury bus route from p1ainyiIl' to New Haven.
 New Rates Adopted.
 Decision to discontinue the even ing office hours of the water boar,