New Britain herald., 1927-05-07
BOYS IN NEED 0F NEW PLAYGROUND Lads in Northern Section Unable
 to Play Baseball Games MIGRA1IoNS ARE FREQUENT Contracts Awarded For Addition to Park Street School - Opening of Rockwell Park Tomorrow - Blows Follow Collision Dispute.
MIGRATI0NS ARE FREQUENT


 Follow Collision Dispute.
 Boys in the northern section of the city, and particularly those residing on Ingraham hill and vicinity, are anxiously awaiting the action of the playgrounds commission in the hope that a suitable spot will be furnished where they can play baseball. Up to a short time ago. the youths were permitted to use a vacant lot on Pennington avenue but recently this privilege was denied them. They then proceeded to the background located alongside the John Jennings school on Burlington avenue but one or two residents of that neighborhood ob- jected to the boys playing baseball on Sunday with the result that the sport was prohibited by the school committee on the Sabbath. The next location selected by the youths was a vacant lot on Lewis street. The playing space at this point was too narrow and many balls were lost when they were knocked into neigh boring yards. As result. the boys started to play ball in the streets and this time residents complained to police headquarters. A number of the boys were brought before the prosecuting attorney and warned of the hazards involved in using the highways for a playground and the practice was ordered discontinued.
 In the grammar schools of the city. all youngsters are obliged to take part In the athletic drills and as a result the boys leave school in ex- cellent physical condition. Two baseball leagues. comprised of gram mar school teams, play schedule of games each season and the youths are encouraged in their efforts not only by the faculty but by the stu dent body and their own parents.
 The need of additional playground facilities in the city has been stress ed by the members of the American Legion and the playgrounds commits sion. recently appointed, is now mak- ing study of the problem. In ad- dition to playground in the north- ern part of the city. 1t is probable that additional playground centers will be established in both East Bristol and Forestville. The play ground at Rockwell park is patron- ized by children from all parts of the city, but with the rapid increase in population. additional facilities are required. Until such time as the playgrounds are furnished baseball activities on week-ends at the north side will be prohibited.
 Road Scrapcr Delays Trolleys
 A broken axle on a city road scraper shortly before 5 o'clock last evening, delayed trolley serv- ice of the Bristol and Plainville Electric Co. for about 15 minutes and necessitated one way traffic for a short distance on Main street. Officer Joseph Strup took charge of the situation and succeeded in re- lieving the temporary congestion. Accepts New Britain Position F. N. Hummer, manager of the local office of the Personal Finance Co. for the past two years, severed his connection with that organiza- tion at noon today. He has been ap- pointed treasurer of the Mutual Finance corp. of New Britain and will assume his new duties Monday. Norwich Here Tomorrow
 The local baseball season will be officially opened Sunday afternoon when the fast Riverview club of Norwich, will line up against the New Departure team. Last Sunday the two teams clashed in Norwich and Bristol came out on the short end of 16 to score. Tony West, | bespectacled southpaw, will receive the hurting assignment for the visitors while either Brooks or Pat
 ten will be called upon to serve them up for the Endees.
 1 Bob Coughlin and Swat McCabe
 will again call decisions this year.
 High School and Alumni in Meet This afternoon at Muzzy Field a
 track meet between the alumni and l the high school track team will be
 held. The high school team has but
 one veteran, Captain Roland Booth,
 but some very good material has
 been got together by Athletic Di-
 rector Anderson.
 1 The alumni team will consist of
 James Donahue, Peter Caron, James
 Rich, Cahoon Lawrence. Fletcher,