New Britain herald., 1929-11-15
Spe a kin g of Sports

were grieved to learn last night that Pete Welch, last year goal tender with the New Britain club. is suffer- ing in the Bridgeport hospital with a fracture of the skull. An X-ray examination yesterday disclosed the fact that he had received a serious injury in Bridgeport the other night. It is thought that he will have to undergo an operation to relieve pressure on his b, ain. This is the second serious accident of this na- ture that has befallen the player during his career as a goal tender.
 It was a drive from Boucher's stick that hit Welch, according to reports. Boucher, when he lands oh a ball with two hands. sends it with the speed of bullet. When this hits an immovable object, something is bound to give way.
 Bill Jette was assigned by the league to take Welch's place as goal tender for the Bridgeport club. He was originally scheduled to play with Hartford. Bill Blount was shift ed to Hartford.
 Fred Jean has lost none of his skill on a roller polo rink. He plays the banks with a knowledge gained from years of experience and before long, under his direction, the Hart ford team will furnish formida ble opposition for all of the teams in the league.
 New Britain goes to Hartford to play the Indians Sunday afternoon, The game there is called at 2:15 o'clock, getting an early start.
 Albany comes here for the first lime Monday night. Providence plays here next Thursday night. New Britain plays In Pittsfeld a week. from tomorrow night while ] team goes to Albany for a game week from Sunday.
 There were several people in at tendance at the game last night who have never before seen a game of roller hockey. This seems strange in New Britain, but it is a fact. They were enthusiastic about the New Britain team.
 Al Fentres, Berlin middleweight wrestler, is headlining a card of wrestling bouts to be staged at the Thursday night. Ventres meets George Cranson, the terrible Swede from Bridgeport.
 Meriden will probably have a roller polo team in the near future. The New York team is planning to transfer into the Silver City pro- viding they can secure bleachers for the rink there.
 Arthur Ives has found a home for his roller hockey team. He will settle in Pittsfeld, Mass.
 Pittsfield is anxious to have the team locate there but the hall in the town isn't very large and a rink in stalled there, would be rather small. It is only 60 feet long. However, an additional 2S feet can be secured by tearing out a stage in the place.
 Spectators at the practice of the ! New Britain basketball team We'd l.e=iay night at the Stanley Arena, were impressed by the showing made by Foley, former captain and guard on the Catholic university quintet. He is big and appears to know his basketball onions.
 Remarks have also been made that Tom Leary appears to be in the best shape of his career at the pres ent time. He has been playing a stare role with the Stapleton foot ball team and has been in strict training all the present season.
 Conroy, the new center, Is regard cd as one of the best pivot men in the business at the present time. Perhaps he does not compare with some of the centers in the Ameri- can Basketball league, but of avail lble players, he is certainly a king pin. We expect that he will be Jig number this year.
 AS far as we can find out. there nothing definitely settled about ristol not being represented by a asketball team this year. Condi- bns at the factory. it is reported, te such that it has been found nec- tary to cut down unnecessary ex- rnses and the basketball squad Gmes under this head.
 However, it may be that this situ- aon will correct itself enough to dow the Endees to have a quintet the floor this season. If Bristol culd get the support given the Now Eitain team, conditions at the fac icy would hardly affect basketball.
 Danny Fitzpatrick is still seeking a position in the American Roller Hickey league as a referee. He cetainly would be much more ef- ticent than some who are acting in tht capacity at the present timc Roty's job is vacant this year. He is tue dean of roller hockey referees and now that he owns the Hartford team, he will no longer officiate at the eme in the league.