New Britain herald., 1927-03-08

Inc winning streak o. inc BOYS
club was snapped last night when
the powerful Boston Boys club
quintet nosed il ont by 3t-55 in
whirlwind basketball game at the
East Main street gymnasium. After
winning Is consecutive games from
the best teams in this district
the club last night encountered a
combination far faster than any
thing in its experience, and that il
made such a showing against the
heavier and more experienced
visitors was a wonderful tribute 70
the ability and spirit Of Nick GiN
and his fellow players. The contest
was immeasUrahly the fastest play
II by the club this year, and de-
snita the great speed and aecrcs-
siveness of both quintets was also
the cleanest contest Of the year both
sides playing the ball consistently.
More than 500 fans. Including the
directors of the Boys club, jammed
the gym. occupying all seats and
illing up all standing room. and the
game was worth this record at
tendance.
Boston started with o rush,
Hughes KiIdutf. and Heating scor-
ing field goals before New Britain
r.al4ed the game was on. Then Gill
4rchal a long one through the cords
and KEY followed with one from an
ever greater distance. Silva came
through 10 take pass and tie the
score at &c. DooIey and Kildutf
the great forward combination Of
ne visitors. made a basket apiece
while on the dead run and pooley
made another with 4 one-band
flip over his head while going nj
top speed. Hughes brought 1t 10
1916 and it looked like d runaway,
Heating fouled KEY, and Long
John" put in both tries as the quar-
ter wound up.
kraszewski was hacked and
scored as the second period opened.
Klcy made it 11-14 and Gin loopcd
another score from the side Of the
court. A lightning one-two play was
a basket for Kilduff but KEY
brought it to 14-1f with tree toss.
Again Kilduff scored. then Dooley
and Kilduff once more on his over
head fling. KEYS goal made it 1G-
90 at intermission. The Hub team
was sucking out the home guards
and then cutting at full speed for
the basket to take passes and con-
vert them into scores; it took
speed, stamina, and accuracy TO do
il. but the visitors had all these in
abundance.
New Britain went better in the
second half and outscorel its CppO-
nents. Silva began with a basket
but Dooley batted in foIlow-up.
INraszewski brought it to 20-2i,
Woods ran into the wall but was
able to resume play after a few
minutes. kiduff tore away again
for a goal but hacked Gill, and
Nick sank his point: the locals had
not missed free try. Another field
goal by Kilduff made it 21-2S, but
Gill put in a long pop shot ana
Gotta pushed one out Of a scramble,
The quarter ending with the count
25-oS.
DooIey's goal opened the last ses-
sion. Kraszewsli had three free
-ries and missed them all. Another
quick shot from far mp the floor by
Gill and foul shot Ivy Gotta
brought New Britain to ESQ.
kraszewski had another free shot
and made good this time. Gill drih-
hled into corner and sank a pref
~ basket, giving New Britain the
lead for the only time during the
and II was 31-32, Boston. Kilduff
following with another Things
looked hopeless, but Silva crashed
in and scored. There were Il sec
onds left, and Boston hurried New
ErItain's shots so that the final
whistle sounded before the locals
could sink another try.
Kilduft was the most potent
reason for the Boston victory, be-
ing the sneediest man 10 appear at
The club this year. Dooley proved .
worthy running mate, and this pair
had New Britain guessing all the
time. The whole Boston team show
ed almost perfect passing, team
york, and knowledge Of where the
other players we're al all times.
Gin was hero for the home team.
with klev PLAYING magnificent
game at center and Silva showing
exceptionally well on the offenae.
Between the halves Joe Luke rut