New Britain herald., 1928-12-24
Speaking of s Sports

Roller polo fans all through the circuit which comprises the Ameri- can Roller Hockey League. are shocked and grieved at the untime- ly passing of Mossey Connolly. goal tender last year for the Wallingford and Bristol clubs. He died Saturday night at his home from heart fail- urc. He had been in failing health all summer and his condition was aggravated by the death of his mother in whom he was entirely wrapped up, just recently.
 He spent the summer at his home in Brockton, Mass. and according to his brother, on and of he has been seized with attacks of faint ing. There was no suspicion that he was suffering from a weak heart. Manager Frank McDonough talked on the telephone with him Friday and he said that he wasn't feeling ;ust right hut be expected to start playing polo again soon.
 Just before the New Britain, Wa terbury game at the Stanley Arena yesterday afternoon, amid a hushed crowd of polo fans. Referee Si Nc Donald announced the death of the popular goal tender. terming him a 'fine goal tender and a square shooter" He requested all present 10 stand moment out of respect to his memory.
 We can well attest to the fact that "Mossey'' was square shooter" of the finest type. While a. member of the Bristol team last se ason. he lived at the Stanley Ho- tel in this city and We had the op- portunity of becoming closely ac' u,iainted with him. On and of the polo floor. he was gentleman and the best tribute we can give him IS that we will miss him sorely and We hope that he will rest in peace.
 McElwain, star forward on the New Britain basketball team. ter minated his connections with the club Saturday night following the victory over the All-Collegian duin- let. He has been living in New Ha' ven while playing here but he has been out of employment. He re- ceived flattering offer from friends fin Fort Wayne. Ind, and he has decided to accept.
 His loss will hA keenly felt hl the New Britain team. Just at the present time, the quintet had devel- oped into a nice continuation with splendid team work. Manager Clar' ence I.anpher will be hard put tc it to fill his place.
 Manager Lanpher and Mrs. Lan' phor are spending the Christmas holidays at the home of Mrs. Ian. pher in Portland. Me. New Britain plays Meriden in Meriden Tuesday night.
 "kid" Williams. star rush on the New Britain roller hockey team asked us to correct the story pub lished about the game in Fall River Friday night in which New Britain won an overtime victory. The score as published. credited Gazzinga with scoring the winning goal. We chang cd this to read Thompson.
 As a matter of fact. 1t was Perre' grin who scored the goal. Accord ing to Williams. PerreErin was the entire works that night. He played a wonderful game" Williams said and you can say that I said 50. He deserves all the credit in the world for his part in that battle and Inc ought to get it."
 Sam Wolfer who claims the pinochle championship of fire head quarters on Commercial street, and Frank Leist who disputes the claim even though he says it doesn't near much as good card playing goes, mel twice over the weekend.
 Frank had merry time of it Sat, urday night when he rompcd away with an easy win. Sam howled fol a return match and was given | thorough shellacking yesterday.
 Wolfer will be given aonther shot at "the title" during the holidays and meanwhile. there are two win. that 'Ducky" Egan has to his credit that must be considered before either Sam or Frank lay aside the bicycle pack and rest on theil laurcls.
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