New Britain herald., 1925-09-04

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 Though his time Is not handy just now, Rourke was, 1t Is practically agreed at the height of his career at that time. He had for some time pre- viously beaten the best men In the country at the dash, but after that, his light faded and 1t was only on few occasions that he appeared on the track in competition. New Britain has had its share of fleet footed athletes. There was Peter Welch in the old days and Mike Kiniry, who until he met an accident while. training In Southing- ton, was one of the fastest handicap men in this section of the country. There was Jack Walsh. Tommy De- vine, who appeared in the days of the old picnics at Rentschlaer Park Jimmy Maher of more recent days and coming down the line, Cliff Faulkner. Bob Peplau and lately the Delaney brothers.
 There may be many more who even better than those mentioned, but many of them did their stuff be- fore we were born.
 We would like to get some of the old timers to give us their opinion on this matter. Anyone who would care to spill their dope on who the best runner of all time In this city was, is welcome to write in their impressions of those who were the track stars of days gone by.
 Could we give the dope, we would do so. We would like to hear about the kanes and the others who were famous in the days of real sport and re are sure the sporting public of New Britain would surely like to hear of them.
 It might also settle the question of who was the fastest man In New Britain on the track.
 Frank (Chuck) Wojack, the Ne" Britain boy who Paddy OConnol said could never become a. baseball player, stepped into the batter's po' the other day with Williamspor against Wilkesbarre and punched ou home run of record breaking pro portions. The drive was described Al the longest of the season. In addl tion to this "Chucky' punched out triple.
 The first calls of the football sea son are now starting 10 resound ol all sides, The Rangers have been ou several times and they plan to star off the season this month. while nov comes the Falcons with word tha they have organized a team for th wear and are already arranging schedule. These with the All-Ne' Britain football team will give pig skin fans in this city something talk over all through lue eedsoli'
 The season will start off with bang on September 20 when All-Ne Britain meets the Pennsylvania 1e low Jackets at Memorial Fiel There is no need to write muc about the Yellow Jackets becau' their fame has gone before ther Last year the team played the WI terbury Blues in Waterbury ar many people from this city traNellt to the Brass City 10 watch the gam
 The tcams engagement in Ne Britain in few weeks is the on Connecticut stop the players W make, and this will afford the NC Britain fans a great opportunity watch this wonderful combinati work Some of the greatest stars all times are on the eleven, and NC Britain, with its strong lineup, { best ever collected together since { team started play will be wort opponents for what is considered o of the greatest football teams in { country.
 The Yellow Jackets haven't ma open dates because of the fact U thew have entered into the count