New Britain herald., 1929-11-18

serious but that he had suffered only bruises, decorations, and a good shaking up.
 Leblanc was brought to police headquarters Saturday afternoon by Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy and he confessed that he had been drinking but remembered nothing about fight. Money and other val uables left in his pockets were foutfd was dismissed. Leblanc could not give a clear account of the accident
 Largest Number Report
 The largest number ever to re- port to Coach Thomas NJ. Monahan at the Bristol high school for try outs for the basketball squad was recorded this year. About 60 candi- dates turned out at the initial prac- tice session and according 10 Mir MOnahan. at least 50 will be "cut" away from the squad. Thirty mem- hors will he retained for the time being and then another cut will be made that is expected to bring the total down to 70. Then shortly before the season starts. the team will he reduced 10 total of IS players.
 Dismissed candidates will be given an opportunity 10 play with the gymnasium and class teams.
 Songs and cheers are being con- posed and a cheering squad or ganized in preparation for the open ing Of the schedule against Terry vile high in a week or two.
 The High school Athletic associa- ton is making a drive for member ship end arc again attempting to have 100 per cent enrolment.
 Officers to Be Elected
 At meeting ot the G. A. Hadsen camp auxiliary to be held at the state armory tonight at s o'clock, officers for the ensuing year will be elected and business transacted.
 Titular Series "Of"
 According to officials of the West and Maple End athletic clubs. any chance of playing a city champion ship game or games this year is very small Negotiations have been called off and it is said that both clubs are completing arrangements to play out of-town teams on Thanksgiving day.
 However. it is possible that some decision may be reached within the next week or so to enable the clubs to get together in another titular game or series of games. The Maple Ends desire q three game series and the West Ends a single game. Roth managers stand by their original de- cisions and refuse to give in to the other
 Bill TaSillo at Armory
 Bill Tasillo's orchestra of Hart ford has been engaged by the West End Athletic club for a benefit dance to be given at the state armory on, Wednesday evening at o'clock.
 The dance is being given by the members Of the organization to as- sist in the payment Of bills for in i,lrics to the various players of the football team. this season.
 A committee, consisting Of James Wilson, Nicholas Cavalier, Lawrence Cahoon and Rebel Carpenter. ha. been appointed to see the affair through
 Employes Laid off
 X large number of employes of the local factories have been laid off temporarily during the past week. The exact number is not available.
 It IS not known whether more will he dismissed but it is expected by local business men that work will pick up with the next month or two.
 Winter Aid for Needy
 The Salvation Army has been soliciting clothing and other useful articles throughout the city in preparation for the coming winter months, when many of the poor residents of the city will be in need.
 Community Rally
 A community rally will be held at the Congregational parish house to- night and tomorrow night at s o'clock. The object of the rally, aC- cordinS 10 officials of the affair. is to furnish new voters of the com munity with a new understanding of prohibition reform and the current enforcement problem.
 Many prominent speakers will be present, among them Hon. Oliver w. Stewart, president Of the flying squadron foundation and editor Of the National Enquirer: Colonel AL fred l.. Moudy, 105th field artillery; and Miss Norma C. Brown. vice president of the squadron and an associate editor of the Enquirer.