New Britain herald., 1929-08-05
Burritts on Short End of 8 to 6 Count at St. Mary's Field-Battle Abounds With Thrills From Be- ginning to End.


 featured by long distance clouting and strong defensive work, the Fall con nine scored it's second victory in the city championship elimina- ton series at St. Mary's field yester- day afternoon by defeating the fight ing Burritt team the final score be- ing s to 6. The battle abounded with thrills from beginning to end and the large crowd was treated to d fine exhibition. After leading by a comfortable margin throughout the game, the Falcons were given a scare in the nlnth inning when the Bul- ritts staged a garrison finish and pushed three runs across the plate after two were out
 Lefty" Haber was on the mound for the Falcons and he was opposed by the veteran Bruno" kania, at one time the ace Of the Falcon pitching force. Haber was in great form and allowed but seven hits, three of which came in the ninth inning rally. He was never in req. danger, although he was put in several bad holes when his support weakened in the pinches. Kania also pitched a strong game but the l'al- cons were rot to ba denied and punched 13 bingles 10 drlve eight runs over the platter. The veteran tWirler had three bad sessions. The winners crashed out two triples and two doubles, together with nine singles, while the Burritts also did their share of long distance clouting, getting two doubles and triple.
 The first inning proved uneventful for the Burritts but the Falcons started after kania in their half of the session, After Walicki flied out to Johnny" Rose, Pat Rose" sent screaming triple to left field klatka followed with a double, SCOT ing Rose. and counted himself when Lefty" Haber bounced single off Budnick's glove.
 The Burritts crashed out two hits in the second but were unable 10 score. In the third the Falcon ln- ner defense suddenly faltered and two errors and walk filled the bas- es with no outs. Haber then walked Adams, forcing in a run. Stub . Budnick hiti fast one to Haber who threw home to get the runner. Noonan completed the double killing by throwing Budnick out at first. It was beautiful piece of work. Par sons ended the inning by lining out to Klatka.
 In the fourth the Falcons picked lip twosmore runs. Lefty" HabeI and Noonan singled while Mickey" Haber connected for a long triple. The Burritts made their real bid for the game in the fifth, scoring two runs on two hits, a walk and an er- TOT. The Falcons picked up run in the last of the fifth and placed the game on the ice in the seventh, counting three times.
 With the score 10 against them in the ninth, the Burritts appeared badly beaten team. "Johnny' Rnse and Gadomski were easy outs anu the crowd started to leave the field. Stanley Budnick pinch-hitted for Havlick and drew base on balls. Bruno kania followed with a long double. The crowd became excited. when "Ty Cobb" Gaida kept the rally going by connecting for a single. Adams sent terrific liner 10 left that was good for three bases, only fast fielding keeping the Bur rltt man on third. This display of be- lated clouting gave the Burritts three runs. Stub" Budnick ended the game by popping out to Walicki. Pat Rose, klatak and Lefty Haber led the attack of the winners, | each connecting for three safe blows. Gaida and Bruno kania were the best bets for the Burritts.
 The fielding feature of the game was @ wonder catch by Gaida in cen | ter field on O'Leary's looping fly in the second inning. Gaida caught the pall close to the ground after a long run. Joe Kania and Walicki play { ed great ball in the Falcon infield 1 while Stub" Budnick handled him self in sensational style for the los l CTS.
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