New Britain herald., 1927-04-29

Battalino, Hartford battler who won the national featherweght amateur championship in Boston, will re- main an amateur or become q pro- fessional Already several promot- CTS have advanced with tempting offers 10 have him desert the ranks Of the simon -pures and go out for the money end Of it. but all they have received has been deep and profound silence from the newly crowned pugilistic king.
 The American Legion baseball team will practice tonight at 6 o'clock at Walnut Hill park. Coach Larry Nangan is anxious 10 have all the candidates turn out because stiff drill is in order.
 The New Britain Y. NJ. T. A. & B. society will form baseball team this year, according to the dope and the first practice Of the season will be held next Tuesday evening at Walnut Hill park.
 There isn't any reason in the world why the Tabs shouldn't have one of the leading teams in the city. The society numbers about 600 members and among these are some Of the best athletes in the city. With the organization in a flourish ing condition today. the advertising return from a baseball team should be great.
 A large squad Of candidates will be out for the team Tuesday night, 1t being said that more than 50 baseball players are planning to turn out.
 There Is q possibility that an in- ter-society league may be- formed among the Tabs but no definite ac- ton has been taken on this by the leaders Of the sports movement in the society.
 The franchise committee appoint d last SuSnday at the meeting of the American Roller Hockey league, visited New Britain yesterday to in ,estigate the situation regarding franchises here
 There were two applications re ceived from New Britain for a fran chise here. one coming from Frank NcDonough, proprietor of the Ca sino bowling alleys and the other from Ed Daley and Peter Perakos
 Action on the grant Of a franchise 10 either party was held up at the meeting until the situation as 10 halls and other matters could be investigated in this city.
 Tho committee inspected the Tabs hail and the Casino and found both. it is understood, to be very suita ble for the game. Members of the vis- iting delegation refused to comment on any probable action saying that the matter Of giving a franchise in the league 10 New Britain parties, rested solely with the entire body and the question would be decided at the next meeting on May 22.
 Following developments yesterday in the fight situation in this city. the next pro card of the Hardware City A. C. will most probably be held a week from next Monday night. Pro motors Of the amateur tournament could not see their way clear to postpone their scheduled tourna- ment on Thursday, May 3.
 Tn tho opinion of many, week from Monday night would be a good date for the next showing of the professional fighters in this city. Jimmy Borde, wild Frenchman, will be in this city soon. He is anxious 10 come back here and has assured Promoter Patsy Bridgett that he will be in New Britain to finish his training for the match.
 The Kaplan-vaccarelli bout 1T. New Haven Monday night will be a biz drawing card in this state. Kaplan. in his drive for the worlds lightweight title, is making strong efforts to wipe out the knockout de- feat he suffered at the hands of Billy Wallace last December and he Will go right after Vaccareili next Monday night
 The New Britain High school baseball and track teams open their seasons tomorrow. The baseball team meets the Naugatuck High school nine in Naugatuck while the track team battles Crosby High of Waterbury in the Brass City.
 Coach George Cassidy is optimis- t,o over the chances of his dimond squad this year and the quality of candidates for places on the team would seem to bear out his prog nostications. Cassidy expects his team to be one of the leading clubs in the race for the state champion ship again this year.
 TIGERS BEAT COLIlE.GIANS
 The Tigers A. C. baseball team