New Britain herald., 1929-08-02
LEGION POST TEAM
 QUITS IN PROTEST
ForfeitS Title to New Britain;
 Objecting to Field
NOT NEUTRAL, IS CLAIM
Local Post Explains Stand-Work on New East Street Bridge Is Be- sun-Registrars in Session today John McNamee Dies-ltems.

Sun-ReS1StftfS m SeSsiOn today
 John McNamee Dies-Items.
 The American Legion junior base ball team of Seicheprey Post No. 2 of this city has withdrawn from the Western Division league of the coun- ty organization, according to an an- nouncement made this morning by post officials. The action was taken. it is pointed out. for the reason that the management refused to adhere to the order to play New Britain the deciding contest in kensington be- cause the field was considered not acceptable. The statement of the Legion is as follows:
 The American Legion junior baseball team of Seicheprey Post No. tied up last week at the conclusion of the Western Division league of the county organization with New Britain. having won seven out of eight games, lowing only to the New Britain team in the latters city.
 'The playoff after various discus sions was ordered by Howard Timbrell of New Britain and sustain ed by Harry c. Jackson. state chair man, of New Britain. that the game should be played on Thursday night. August 1, at kensngton. This field was not acceptable to the Brist ol management. which was so regis tered at once. The field, situated in a suburb of New Britain six miles to the south, great playing distance from the local city, was for these req sons not a neutral field for the play off of close tie, as well as other playing disadvantages. The final of- fer by Bristol in order to play the game was to play on Trumbull field ! Plainville, equal distance from each city, or to draw for fields at Walnut Hill park. New Britain, or Muzzy field in Bristol.
 This will allow New Britain tc play Hartford tonight for further playing rights, which may lead tr their playing the chief contenders o1 inc west section of the state, Bridge. port, for the state honors. The out. come of the state series is of vita interest 10 New Britain. as the na. tional regional games are scheduled for New Britain on August Y anG s and 1t is their hope to have thcil team entered. This alone made the play-off with Bristol one of vita concern.
 The locals have played a seasoI of record and under the coachin; of Tommy Monahan some real base ball has been shown. Much tim has also been given in shaping tn team and management by Legion naires Raymond Casey, C. NJ. Pfen ming and Samuel Josolowitz Tn, results of tho games played are a ! follows: Bristol &, Plainville ! Bristol 20; Berlin 5; Bristol : Planville l. Bristol 9; New Britain O.; Bristol II; West Hartford 1; Bris tol Is; West Hartford g; Bristol 0 New Britain IA; Bristol 6; Berlin O.
 The acticn of the local post of h. American Legion. while justified j, the opinion of packers of the team is regretted for the reason that thu years team shaped up as the bes ever entered by Bristol in the tourna ment.
 John McNamee
 John McNamee. 45, of Westfieli Mass, died at his home in that cit, at 9 o'clock yesterday morning fol lowing a short illness. The funers will he held at 10 o'clock tomor row morning at St. Mary's church Westfield, and burial will be II that city.
 1 MT. McNamee was well known il this city. He leaves, besides hi wife, one brother. Policeman Jame McNamee of this city, and two sis tcres, Mrs. Mary Corr and Miss Ros McNamee. both of New York.
 Order of DcMolay Elects
 Perry McMaster was elected jun for counsellor and George Session was elected treasurer at a meetin; of Ephraim Kirby lodge, Order o DeMolay last evening. McMaster i also state treasurer of the order having been elected to that post a the recent convention held in Hart ford.
 Annual Picnic
 The annual picnic of the Pas Commanders association of tn Civil War will be held tomorrow aft ernoon
 Funeral of Mrs. WicIe
 The funeral of Mrs Susan Erns WicKe. wife Of Paul Wicke of l Lincoln street, was held at , o'cloci this afternoon. Rev. P. F. Wolfen den conducted the services, an burial was in West cemetery.
 Work on New Bridge Started
 Work on the new bridge on Eas l ct ctp p,.t, |.