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New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
BRISTOL QUINTET
 DEFEATS ARIZONA
Four Field Goals in Last Minute Decide Game in Tournament
Especial to the Hcrald)

Chicago, H., April 4.-Coming from behind in the last minute of play with a surprising scoring drive which put through four field goals in rapid fire succession, the Bristol Connecticut high school team yes- terday afternoon won through the first round of the stag intcrscholastic basketball tournament. They de- feated Miami. Arizona by d score of 26 10 a1. Until the dramatic finish, Bristol had been consistently behind, save for a brief period in the first quarter when the score was tied at four all Miami led at the quarter 6 to 1. at the half 16 to and at the three quarter mark 20 to 16. The Arizonans abandoned any attempt to score in the last quarter bending all their energies to stalling and keep ing the ball out of the hands of the Bristol players. Bristol went to a man for man defense, rushed the Miami drihblcrs off thcjr feet and climaNed the performance with tho four field goals that broke up the game.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
TRY FOR OLYMPICS
James Grant Of Haskell Indian ScI,OOI Ent For DcCatlIon at Penn Relay Carnival.

rhiladclphna, April t.1r-fait I,lkins of Nebraska. national de cathlou king. will not be fh" only folly -blood"d Indian 10 compete for # plac" on the American Olympic team in inc all round test.
 Announcement vas made today that James Grant of the Haskell ln- dian school. Lanr"ncc. Kansas. has entered for the dccaihlon tryouis 10 h" held in conjunction with the | nj I"rsity of p"nnsylNa relay carni- val ou Franklin field April 2 and @S.
 Another recent rntrant for the dcrathlou is Otto B. SchoCnfold. Jr.. New Orloaus. He is q student at Cornell. but will wear the color$ of the New Orleans Young Mems Gym rastic club in the all around cham pionship
 Haskell school also has entered teams in the iwo-nlllc sprint relay an,, in the distance medley relay. Cyrus Walking. Robert John. Her man Gallegos and Simon Manual 1 %ill r"pres"nt inc Lawrence insti- 1 tuilon in both events.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
CORBIN GIRLS CAPTURE
 HONORS IN DUSTY LEAGUE
Score an II to Victory Over Stanley Rule Quintet in Deciding Game-Winners Develop Spirited Ofense During Contest - Losers Able to Cage Only Two Foul Points - Rise of Team From Cellar to the Championship - Jimmy Murphy Congratulates Coach Pat" COOns.
Post Season Final Standing

Aided by strong offense, the r. X F. Corbin girls battled their way to the championship of the Girls In- dustrial Basketball league at tho Stanley Arena last night and against the defense set up by the newly crowned champions the best the Stanley Rule girls could do was to score two foul goals in an II to defeat.
 In the first quarter both teams were even in all-around play, but after a minute and 1 5 seconds of the second quarter. Ruth Johnson made a one-hand shot which dropped through the netting while she was being held by Pat" Dashner.
 For the first time in the game P. <, F. Corbins were in the lead. Then Paul made her second foul shot and incidently her teams last points just A seconds later and the quintets were tied. Then Johnson. Motyka and Pirtkerwitz made field goals and Pihiel made foul tally which put the game safely away for Corbins. Captain Ada Grossman went into tho game in the last two minutes and she increased her teams score with a field goal.
 Special mention must be made of tho defense of the Lockmakers. They hold tn. Rulers scorcless from the field and without a single point after two minutes of the second quarter had been played. Individuals who de- serve much credit are Stephanie olszoWy because of her excellent de- fensive play and floor work and Anna. FirtkerWitz because of her floor work. Paul played the best game for the losing team although speck did good job of holding Mary Motyka, scoring ace, 10 low score.
 Pat" nashrer. one Of Coach "Jimny' Murphy's two cripples had to retire from the game because of her injured foot. but Paul managed to stay in the fight despite an tniur- ed back. However. Murphy offered no alibi and when the game was over he congratulated the winning coach, ''Pat' Coons who in a year has car- ried his team from the cellar posi- tion to the championship. The sun,ir1Ary.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
PARKER BROTHERS PLAN
 TO GO OUT FOR BASEBALL
brothers Who Starrcsl tn Basketball at Newport to Take Up
 Diamond Sport.

After a successful year in basket hall at the naval training station at Newport. E. l.. Robert Walter and Irving Arthur Parker of Madison, who enlisted in the United States navy in this city on November ,, 1927, arc about to tackle the great American outdoor sport. baseball.
 The Parker brothers. who are on a l6 day leave of absence. figured in helping the Newport basketball team win the North Atlantic cham rionship. Their team defeated the Newport torpedo station, New Lon don coast guard, New London sub marine base and other teams in New England. They have been outstand- ing athletes since entering the serv- ice. At the close of the baseball season they will probably enter the government radio school al Hamp- ton Roads. Va.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
Following the refusal Of the Atlas

Following the refusal Of the Atlas basketball team of New Haven 10 play in this city Saturday night, Manager Clarence Lanpher of the New Britain team yesterday signed the Ccltics for return appearance this Saturday night. The Celtics only recently repeated the feat Of winning the worlds basketball championship by defeating the Fort Wayne team of the western half of the American League.
 Only a short time ago, the New Workers played in this city and it was only by the slimmest of mar gins that the champs were able to win. New Britain played on par with the New York team throughout the contest which furnished the fans of this city who were in attendance with thrills every minute.
 Manager Whit. of the New York team stated that he was pleased 10 get return engagement in this city. He assured the local manager that the regular Celtic lineup was intact still and every one of the famous players will be seen in action here again Saturday night,
 The Celiics' lineup is featured by pavey Banks, the smallest player in professional basketball but the lead ing scorer in the American league and Nat Holman at forwards Leonard or Lopchick alternate al center with Dohncrt and Barry at the guard positions.
 ''Ked" Ball will again be the off cial for Saturday nights game and another hectic contest is being an ticipated
 Feature Preliminary.
 The preliminary for the big game will be playnl between the Fhan. toms and the Lions. These tive teams met in the finals for tho senior an1ateur championship of tho city at the Boys club gymnasium Monday night. The rhantoms took the verdict in an overtime game Both clubs have expressed the desire to meet each other on q larger floor and upon application to Manager Lanpher. he arranged to have tho game played as the first on Satur. day nights program at the Stanle. Arena.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
C0Rb|N RED S0X
 MEET THURSDAY
Local Baseball Team Entered in Central Connecticut League

Manager John Tobin of the Cor bin Red Sox baseball team has called the first meeting of the year to be held in the Y. M C. A. at o'clock tomorrow night. Prospects and plans for the coming season will be dis c,lssed and many other matters will be taken mp for consideration. All members of last years team and any candidates for places on the nine this year are welcome to attend the session which will be an open one in every way.
 The local team is entered in the Central Connecticut Baseball league. Representatives of teams in the cir cult gathered in Meriien last night 10 discuss plans for the conduct of the league this year. Four clubs are already in, the Meriden Insilcos. Wallingford Irnox. Southington Pextos and the Corbin Red SoX. President Johl E. Stoddard presid- cd.
 The Bristol New Departure. All Eensington, Beacon Falls. All Plain- vile and the St. Mary's of Derby are seeking admission into the l league and it appears that there will , be an eight-team league in exist ence instead of siX-club circuit as of last year. Representatives of these teams will probably attend the next session Of the league which will be held in Mcridcn next Tues day night.
 Gerald P. Crean. sports editor of the New Britain Herald was elected secretary of the league to succeed Arthur E. Reilly of Wallinsford. A league treasurer and staff of um- pires will be named at the next meeting and final details of the | formation of the circuit will be l taken care of.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
RANGERS ID MEET
 MONTREAL TODAY
Hockey Supremacy to Be De- Cidd Between Leading Teams

New York, April LT,-The dash ing band of New York Rangers and the valiants of the Montreal Maroons today remained in the hcartbrcaking National league com- bat for the Stanley cup. the emblem of world hockey supremacy.
 Flashing out with speedy attack in tho third period of the deciding game of the American group at Boston last night, the Rangers riI- dlcd tho Bruins with three fire goals 10 cllnch the fray by to 1.
 Meanwhile at Montreal the Maroons captured the blue ribbon i'll the international group by triumph ing over their city rivals, the Canadiens, by 1 to 0, in a thrilling overtime engagement.
 The Boston contest was held be- fore 10000 wild hockey mad fans who turned out in hopes of witness ing the downfall of the Rangers. Re- [ fore the skaters took the ice. the , Bruins were lopslded favorites at odds as high as ten to one. The two teams had played all tie m New York last Sunday night and with the Bruins on their home rink, their supporters backed them 10 the limit. l Incidentally, the result resembled the stormy finish of the American group contenders in the final last year when the Huh sextet, then run ner up 10 the Rangers. trounced the New Workers in the playoff. This year the Rangers were the second place outfit although they occupied the peak during goodly | part Of the campaign.
 Bill Cook scored the first goal for the Rangers last night in the sec ond period. In the succeeding stan. ga, Murdock. Bun Cook and Bouch CT whipped tho disc into the cage i, order. The lone Boston tally va produced by Oliver in the last min ute of play.
 This is the first time that Nov York has had the opportunity t' engage in worlds series at hocke, and by q conflict Of dates at Madison Square Garden. the homo rink of thu Rangers, they will be unable tt stage any Of their contests in th' metropolis.
 the garden. Tho first game of th' series of five clashes. to be decided on a three out Of five basis. will b. held at Montreal on Thursday nigh and tho next encounter at the sam, place on Saturday.
 Russell Oatman. sub left wingcI for the Maroons, was the hero 0 the dramatic finish of the Maroon, victory over the flying F'renchmcn Oatman whizzcd the puck into thu net in SEQ of the overtime session after a brilliant effort first blocked by Hainsworth. On the rebound Oatman drove the disc accuratcl, pa | Hainsworth while a gallery O some 14.ooo onlookers jamcd in tn, forum chccred.
 Oatman's stick slapped thc rub her just in time. Two canadcn closed in with a rush and in a colli sion, Uatman's stick was broken il half.
 The Maroons also were the sccon, place club in the international group The canadicns had led the circui throughout the season and at ont time had rolled up a lead of mor' than ten points on their rivals.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

Continuing their drive upward in
 the pennant race, the New Britain
 Machine five, led on the .offensc by
 Hugo Anderson and Axel Floden and
 on tho defense by Nick Arena had little trouble in defeating Stanley Rule although the 'tail-cnders show
 cd some good basketball at times. Through it's defeat last night. the Rule shop team is now assured of the cellar championship for the sea- son.
 | Tho Rulers got off 10 an carly I lead but their opponents caught them and went into the lead to stay there. The score at half time was
 IL 10 10, New Britain Machine. John klcy Of the Boys club team who will be with the Rulers for the | rest o. the season. made l3 of his | tcam's "3 points. Jimmy Murphy f who was assigned tho task of hold .
 ir Arena did a good job Of it and tn" latter was able to score only one field goal. Arena once more took 1 the lead among foul shooters when ! he scored five out of five. 1 The summary:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
SUNDAY BASEBALL BILL

Boston, April tP)-Tbe bill to logalizc professional baseball and certain other sports on Sundays. was 10 be considered by the house Of r' pl'cscntatives today.
 Iy the close vote of G 10 :. inc bull t.ts h".rfs favorahly reported hy the committee on legal affairs. NtCor- o,ls opposition was expected in thc tnf4Tc, hut proponents or the nlcaS- urc Ncrc hopeful of victory.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
CHANCE PLACES IN
 INDUSTRIAL LOOP Corbins Batter Way Into Second Position in League Standing
Mems Industrial League
Stanley Works, 30; Landers. oc.
 N. E. Machine, 35; Stanley Rule

Eo3.
 P. X F. Corbins, 34: Fafnirs, 1. r. & F. Corbins went into second place. Stanley Works went into . third place tie, and the New Britain Machine five went within half a game of a fifth place tie through victories over l.anders, Stanley Rule and Fafnrs last night at the Stanley Arena in the Industrial Basketball league.
 The game of greatest importance was also the best played on the pro- gram. It was the last game of the night between the r. X r. Corbins and Fafnirs, a game which was to determine which was to hold down second place. It was a driving of fensive attack in the final minutes of the battle that brought home the | victory. The score was 34 to 24, | Corbins.
 Stanley Works was pushed hard in its 90 to cc victory over l.anders, but the New Britain Machine quin- tet held the upper hand over the Stanley Rule team and finished in s5 to :3 score.
 Last nights games were gala af- ! fairs for the followers of r. X F. Corbin teams. but it was tough one for those who followed Rule Shop teams.
 Works. 30: Landers, :2.
 The first half of the Stanley Works Landers game was very 1n- terestine and the fortunes of both teams changed often The score was tied at f to 1 after four minutes Of 1 play. I.anders went ahead to l. but within the next minute Stanley Works tied the score on field goal by Haigis and broke the tic on a field goal by Murphy.
 | Rucheri tied the scored at Sal. Marseli made it 10 10 S. Freisser made it to s. Haigis, Murphy and Abramowitz scored in succession and within six minutes of the close of the half it was 13 10 lc, stanley | Works Almost two minutes later Priesser put his team in the lead bS H lS 10 ! S'OFe' H itihu'| oh' half later Stanley Works again foot the lead by a l3 to fl score and 1T the last minutes Dan Merline scored twice from the field and his team had a 19 to 14 lead at half time.
 The nearest to tie in the seconf half was when Landers came within four points of a c5 to ol score, bu the Buttmakers went on scoring rampage and the game was tucked away. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
GROSS ANOTHER STATE IN RACE
MarathOners in "Bunion Derby"
 Turn Into Texas

Glen Rio. x. M.. April .4 tUP)- Athletes in the C. C. Pyle cross country "Bunion Derby" today left another state behind in their Los AnGclcs-Ncw York trek as they crossed the New Mexico border headed for Vega, Texas. SC miles away.
 The runners and walkers have passed through California, Arizona and New Mexico in the s days of the race.
 Arne Suomincn, Detroit Finn. con- tinucd to hold first place honors in elapsed time by a comfortable margin.
 OlIi Wanttincn. New York Finn and Eddie Gardner Seattle negro. crossed tho finish in dead heat 10 split the honors for the thirty-scc ond lap. Suomincn took the next po- sition and further strengthened his elapsed time lead. Arthur killinGsworth. Lomis, Calif., Andrew Payne. Ciaremorc, Okla, and John Salo. Passaic, N. J., finished in order named.
 Carl Swenson, Los Angeles and C. NJ. Gallcncc, West Palm Beach Fla, dropped out Of the race ycstcr- day.
 The ten elapsed time leaders fo, the 1.1l7.1 miles from Los Angeles 10 Glen Rio arc:
 Arnc Suomncn. Detroit, 1S4:10:- 70: Andrew Payne, t1arcmorc Okla 1S9: 9:13:1o: Peter Gavllzzi. South ampton, Eng. 1H1:4o:3l; John Gro. nick. Saskatoon. Sask. 2O6:17:5a, Ed Gardner. Seattle, 2l0:17:16; Johr Salo, Passaic. N. J., o11:l7:o0, Philip Granville, Hamilton, Ont. 211:49:2o: Noicht Hofstatcr, Manis trc. Mich, c1S:32:ao: William Kerr Minneapolis. 21S:33:oo: Louis Per. rclla, Albany. x. Y., 22J:11:50.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
LOCAL BOYS MAY
 IMPROVE STANDING
Complete Record Taking in Na'
 ti0nal Club Federation

The exceptional work of the small lest boys featured the participation of the New Britain Boys club in the annual athletic competition of the National Boys Club Federation. the record taking for which has just been completed at the local organi- zation. These youngsters. under so pounds, turned in some fine marks and ought to prove of great as- sistance in the effort of the New Britain club to better its record of last year when it finished tenth in the United States.
 George Rowinski starred in this group of the most diminutive ath- letes. winning three of the five events. ThGe was triple tie for first place in the pull-up. while two were deadlocked in the basketball shooting. In all events except the basketball shooting the marks in the So-pound class were better than those in the 95-pound. showing that the club has a group of Boomers" who will make the other clubs of the country hustle in years to come.
 c. Todzia won three of the events in the ?5-pound group. while H.. Slcpski and T. Rich won ono each. In the l10-pound class Ted Curylo featured two events and tied for first in a third. The fnc basket shooting of M. Paluch. who dropped in IS scores in a minute. was out standing in this class. Taking two events and being tied for first in a third. J. Nedbala won highest hon. ors in the 125-pound class. The stand broad jump of Ted Annunziata who lesped g. feet 4la inches, was 1 excellent.
 The winners Of the various events will receive free six x-months mom- herships in the club. The best seven marks in each event are added up and forwarded to national head quarters and the clubs score is com puted from these. The winning or sanization will receive large silver plaque.
 l IN IttoI uS W t'N 6I' pNi''6 e' ''t to national Headquarters are as follows:
 so Pound Class
 Standing broad iump--Georse RoNinski. ' fl. 1 in: !. Andrews, ft.. : in: D. Cartelll, 6 n. 10 in; I. Domkouski, 6 #. 9 in: NJ. Pima. ft 2 in: E. Boehnert. 6 ft. 8 in: NJ Cimino, 6 1t. 6 in. Total. 4s it. in.
 Running high iump-Rowinski 1 ft. i in: ]. Domkowski. 3 ft. 9 in; F. Boehnert. 3 ft. in; T. Faluch {: fl. 6 in: D. Cartelli, it. in; M. Sedor. ft. S in: T. Olewnik, ] it. in: Total, .5 it.. 1 in.
 Standing. hop, step. and jump C. Rowinski. 2oft. 7in.: J. Domkow. ski. 19 it.: !. Andrews. IS ft. in; W. Sara. IS it. ? in; C. Westman IS ft. 1 i'm; !. O'Reilly. 17 fl. in. NJ. Cimino, r it. in; Total, 1:. ft.
 Pull-up-C. Andrews 1o. W. Cut 1o. D. Cartclli 12, F Boehnert 12 P. Tntko II, C. Roby II. A. White 10-SO.
 Basketball shooting-P. Sedor 15 J. Domkowski l5. J. Andrews 1o. M Pima. D. Cartelli 12. s. Ramctta 1s G. Rowinsl1i 12-9o.
 85 Pound Class Standing broad jump-C. Todzia : 1t. 2 in: A. Tutko. 1t. in: I. Knight. it. 4 in: N. Slcpski. f , in: J. Zdanckas. 6 fl. . in: $. Di Pinto, if. 3 in.: P. Greco. 6 fl. in. Total-45 ft. 1 in.
 Running high jump-H. Slensl;! it: C. Todzia. 2 ft. 10 in.; F.. Zuj ko. , it. in.: M. Andrews. : 1t. in.: F. Andrews. 3 fl. in; r. Gre
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New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
DEMPSEY NOT BIIOkI

Thor" were stories told last year that Jack Dempsey was broke and that h" had 10 return to the ring 10 f"coup his fortunes II wasn't harm tnl publicity and Dempsey never took the troubl" 10 comment on the stOrios
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

St. Louis--j'lerrc Charles, Bel cirm. won from Chuck Wiggins. In GIHnapolis, 10. Ciaudi. Wilson. Elr- mingham. Ala. outpoinled Johnny Poe We" Kaiser, 10. Joey Rivers. Kansas City, defeated Gcorg" Mayis. Chicago G.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
Bristol, Conn.,. (c6)
Games Today

Games Today
 Car Creek, Ky. vs. Austin, Texas; South Portland, Me. ys. Mizc, Miss. Ashland Ky. vs. Naugatuck, Conn. Oak Park. H. vs. Everett. Mass, and Pine Bluff, Ark. vs. Bristol, Conn.,, (second round.)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT

.os Angoles-Bud Taylor. \. F. X. hantamWciCht champion, defeated Santiago Gorilla. Panama. 10. Harry Forbes. Chicago and Bobby Harman. Mexico, draw, 6.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
WON'T JOI< TORONTO

licf1uS" h" wants 70 play in
 Texas, his natl," state. Rip Collins. ! former hi. loarllr hurl'r. has rc-
 fused in report 10 Toronto and in- crn traU
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
WILL REMEMBERS BIRDS

Worcostor, Mass.. April 4 ITD-- The will of Mrs. Olga M. Fcsecl provided seoo for the purchase of food for birds in four ncighboring towns.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

IndianapoliS-N Foreman. Lon don. won on foul from Jimmy Hack Icy. Indianapolis. :. Jimmy Clump. Newport. Ky. knocked out \icky Taft, Chicago, 1.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

Toledo Jack Duffy. Toiodo, O.. defeated Tod Morgan. world junior at stake. ln. Bah" Keller. Tolclo. won from Mutt snyder bayton, <. Jack Kennedy. Detroit, outpointaJ Herman Keller, Toledo. 10.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

PRAISE FOR AL SIMMONS
 Connie Mack thinks Al Simmons will be the outstanding outfielder of the major leagues this season.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

Rarcelonoa, Spain Manucl Con zclcz. Spain. won the Spanish ban 1amweight championship on q foul from Murall Spain, ,.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
 X TO
CELTICS BOOKED TO PLAY
 HERE AGAIN ON SATURDAY

Worlds Champions Fill in Date Made Vacant by Deec' tion of Atlas Quintet - Manager Witte Pleased to Make Booking and Promises New Britain Beating Nat Holman and Other Stars Primed for Battle Another Hectic Game Anticipated -"Red' Ball to Referee
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

Hot Springs. Ark.--Toumy Jones. Tampa. Fla. won from cuddy D" Marco. Pittsburgh, 10.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
P. & F. COrbtns
Stanley Rule

Referee, Dillon; timer, Sikora; scorer Butler.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
New Britain Machine
Stanley Rule
& r. 1n Close Game

Referee. Dillon: timer, Sikora: scorer Butler
 P. X r. In Close Game
 Tho hardest fought game of inc evening was that played between r. X F. Corbins and F'afnirs. considered by tho experts as two of the three l., st teams in tho league. Ten points were scored by the winners in the last three minutes Of th. game. This rrontinued on Follow ing Fase)
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04

St. P"tersburg. Fla.-Eilly Algors. Phoenix, AriZ.. defeated Alex SiInins. canton, 10
New Britain herald., 1928-04-04
1.antlcrS
Machine :Ij. Rulers 23

Referee, Dillon; timer, slkora
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Detroit knocked out Tom Norris. Wales. 6.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Tales of Well Known Folk
In Social and Official Life
ARRAY of Colorful Sketches, Personal Incidents
and Notable Achievements Gathered IN
Review of World Events.

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