New Britain herald., 1926-09-07
THOUSANDS ATTEND
 SPORTS FIELD DAY
Fish and Game FanCierS Gather
 at Lake COmpounce
Especial 10 the HeraldD


 Bristol, Sept, S.-Every sports club in the state was represented at the first annual outing and field day of the State Fish and Game Associa- ton held at Lake Compounce last Saturday and hundreds were in at- tendance from other New England states and New York. Approximately two thousand automobiles were parked in the large fields in the vii cinity of the lake.
 The feature of the day was the barbecue dinner, at which 1900 per sons were served at the same time, the largest number in the history of the lake. Judge William J. Malone of this city was the toastmaster and short addresses were made by At torney Joseph P. O'Connell, chair man of the general committee, State Senator Frederick C. Walcott of Norfolk and John W. Titcomb, superintendent of state fisheries and game.
 Over 600 participated in the vari- ous events and 4S dogs were entered for the field trials. The first event started at o'clock and it was early in the evening before the program was concluded. For the first time in thirty years, David to Aber- crombie, of the firm of Abercrombie and company of New York, failed 10 pull a swimmer ashore with his casting line. Alex Sullivan of Bridge port was the man selected to act the part of fish and he succeeded in breaking the line before reaching land.
 Diving and swimming exhibitions were given by "Stubby'' Kruegcr and Mrs. Alice Lord I.andon, wife of Richard Landon, Olympic high jump champion.
 Due to the large number of en- tries in the trap shooting contests, it was necessary for the judges to take the score cards to their homes and the results were not obtainable this morning. The results of the other entries were as follows:
 Half ounce accuracy bait casting; first, George Richmond of Water- bury; second, L. J. Lane of Ham, den; third, F. J. Sheane.
 Five -eighths ounce distance bait casting: First, G. Hegeman of Waterbury, 12S feet; second L. J. Lane of Hamdcn, 127 feet; third George Richmond of Waterbury, l22 feet
 Firty yard swimming dash for men: first, Alex Sullivan of Bridge port; second. Robert Walsh of Hartford; third, Arthur Levitt of Branford.
 One-eighth mile swimming race for women: first, Marion Bloomer of Bridgeport; second. Emily Ceszyn- ski of New Britain; third, Helen Lesewitz of Bridgeport.
 One-eighth mile swimming race for men; first, Alex Sullivan of Bridgeport; second, Jack Porter Of Bridgeport; third, Robert Ribstack of Bridgeport.
 One-half ounce distance bait cast ngi: First, G. Hegeman of Water bury, 11S 3-5 feet; second, L. J. Lane, Hamden, IF 4-5 feet; third. G. N. Hanson of New Britain, 115 1-5 feet.
 Distance fly with 5 ?. oz, rod: First, c. E. Wheeler of Bridgeport, 60 4-5 feet; second, M. E. Hawes of Can terbury, 69 2-5 feet; third, L. T. Reiner of Hartford, 65 2-5 feet.
 Dry fly accuracy. unknown dis tance: First. C. E. Wheeler of Bridgeport, 99.7S4; second, l.. J. Lane of Hamden, 99.534; third, F. H. Rockwell and L. T. Reiner of Hartford, 9S.97.
 Fifty yard swimming dash for women: First, Anna Baum of Bridgeport; second, Helen Lesewitz of Bridgeport; third, Emily Ceszyn- eski of New Britain.
 Rifle contest for small bore rifles: First, F. Kuhne of Bridgeport with a score of 199; second, R. H. Nes- bit of South Kent; third, s. J. Pal mor
 Pistol contest: First, Compounce rifle Club of Bristol; second, Bridge port Rifle club: third, New Britain Rifle club; fourth, Bristol Police de- partment.
 Fancy diving contest for women: First, Gene Ceszynski of New Bri- tain; seccnd Mildred Mendor; third, Mary Lesrinbois of Waterbury.
 Fancy diving for men: First, Alex Sullivan of Bridgeport; second H. Tryetherch of Milford; third, Fred Rogers.
 Woodchopping contest: First. liar ry L. Stone of Forestville; second, Elmer A. Lewis of Southbury; third, x. J. Feson of Torrington.
 The cup for the best all-around individual scoring was awarded to Alex Sullivan of Bridgeport. The | Senator Wolcott cup was awarded to | the Bridgeport team for making the l most points and for having the 1 largest number in attendance.
 Those who attended were so en- thusiastic over the affair that it is | believed plans will be made to hold | such a field day and outing each ! year.