New Britain herald., 1927-05-18
Spea king of Sports

The long awaited 100 yard dash that was to settle the bitter argu- ment which has been raging among the employees of the Gas Co. was run off last night at Willow Brook park. Eddie Delaney, former High school sprint star broke the tape the win ner. He was only step ahead of Barnes and keefer was close third.
 The event was held at Willow Brook park and although no official time was made of the race, De- laney is officially recognized as the record holder in Gasco circles. It Is expected that the members of the Gasco organization will now turn their attention solely to Illuminating gas and let the other gas subside in a natural manner.
 The New Britain Falcons will meet the Derby Falcons on the base ball diamond next Sunday afternoon. The game will be one of the features of the observance of the 20th anni- versary of the Falcon club in this city. It will be started at 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon instead of at the usual hour of three.
 The proceeds of the game Sunday will be turned into the Falcon build ing fund and it is expected that a record crowd for St. Mary's field will be on hand included among which will be several hundreds of visiting members of the order.
 Manager John Cabay received a comforting bit of news from Hart ford which stated that Ginger" Cleary would be back with the team next Sunday. The Capital City south paw has been ill for more than two weeks but he is reported to be in excellent shape at the present time.
 The Falcons will practice tonight at 6:30 o'clock at St. Mary's field in preparation for the game Sunday. Coach "Chucky" Wotack will put the entire squad through a stiff drill.
 Johnny Tobin will attend the meeting of the schedule committee of the Central Connecticut Baseball league in Meriden tonight. This will precede the meeting of the franchise holders in the circuit. The com- mittee expects to draw up schedule tonight and have it adopted by the league managers.
 Manager Tobin announced also to- day that the Corbin Red SoX would open the home season at Willow Brook park next Sunday. The teams opponent will be known definitely tomorrow. Manager Tobin expects to have an especially good attraction here to inaugurate the start of Sum day baseball ill the city's park.
 The Corbin Red Sox will open play in the Central Connecticut league in this city on Sunday. June 5. In an- nouncing this, Manager Tobin show ed an excellent bit of sportsmanship.
 X series of two games between the New Britain Falcons and the Bristol New Departures has been definitely arranged by Manager John Cabay for Decoration Day. The local team will play in Bristol in the morning and will meet tho Bell City team at St. Mary's field in this city in the after noon.
 Manager Tobin had the opportu- nifty of opening league play in this city on Decoration Day but knowing that the Falcons had already con- tracted for the important series with the Bristol Endees, he postponed the league games until the following Sunday because of the fact that the Falcons are under an extra heavy expense In bringing the Bristol team here.
 In meeting the New Departure team in the two games, Manager Cabay is stepping out to make a strong bid for the satte semi-pro championship. The New Departures have in years gone by, been recog- nized generally as a strong contender for the state title and if the Falcons dispose of the team in two games. they will have a decided edge in the race for the mythical flag.
 
 Adam spllicls is reported to be angling for a berth with the Taft vile team as a catcher but whether he lands it or not Is another ques- tion. He appeared with the Corbin