New Britain herald., 1929-08-09
Bows to Be Feted and En- tertained While Seeking District Title on Local Diamonds.

of the states of New York. NtW Jersey, Rhode Island and Cohh''- tjcut in the American Legion bas'- nall league on August lG and IL cerc made al meeting of the 9en- .ral committee composed ot pfoti''- nent citizens held yesterday after noon at the Gambler of Commer2' rooms in the Leonard building. Most of the members of the committee were in attendance and enthuSla7iH ran high. everyone expressing th@lr 1etermination to put the affair over on a large scale.
 Ginsburg Presides
 -The meeting was in charge oi Past Commander Harry Glnsburg oI the Eddy Glover post, American l.e- zion. who is the general chairman in charge of arrangements. Cha'f- man Ginsburg. in his opening ad- lress to the committee. stated that the local Legion post feels honored by having New Britain chosen as the site for the regional playohS igasmuch as many larger cities with much better facilities attempted 10 haze the games brought there. He ,lso stated that the Legion post IS anxious to show the national head oiiarters that it can handle large affair of this kind Hundreds of viS- itors are expected 10 come to th.S city to witness the playoffs and thiS will prove a big boost to the city.
 Members of the general commit tee assured Chairman Ginsburg that they would cooperate to their full est extent in helping the Legion. John E. Butler, representing Mayor Angelo NJ. Paonessa, told the com mittee that the mayor was ready 10 cooperate with the Legion and the general committee in every way 10 make the affair a success and would give his aid in every possible way. 7~- Ticket Sale Starts Today
 II was decided to hold a general sale of tickets for the games start ing today Kenneth J. Saunders, president of the City baseball league. was elected chairman of the ticket committee and his aids will be ap- pointed at a meeting to be held this ; fternoon. All of the members of f he general committee took 50 tick rss to sell. Chairman Saunders plans to have tickets distributed in ;llathe factories and sporting stores ofthe town and also among indiVid- u1Is. One ticket will be good for he. entire three games. As the in tcrest in Legion baseball has always been high in this city. it is expected that the public will cooperate to the fullest extent and a record sale Of tickets is predicted.
 A total of 2,500 have been print ed.. Each ticket has a string at. tached to 1t so that the wearer may wear it at the Friday games anG then pocket it until the final battle on Saturday .a
 Boys to Stay At Hotel
 After careful consideration. it was decided to house all the visiting boys il "one hotel so that they could have the advantage of two good nights sleep and shower baths, fyothing definite has been decided IS 10 what hotel will be chosen. At first it was planned to have army cots installed in various halls but lcmbers of the committee felt that beeexpressed by the visitors if they were provided with all the comforts of home life. Chairman Ginsbur2 iszcompleting the plans for tho housing of the boys.
 The question of feeding the boy, was also brought up. Howar, iJmbrell, who has been working or these plans, was appointed chair. Ian of the committee and he vii ba assisted by Dr. Joseph Potts Farther details concerning th' places where the boys will eat vii be announced at the next meetin, tfsthe general committee, It l! planned to have all the boys eat to gether.
 4e- Guests to Be Entertained
 -'Plans were also made for th' entertainment of the boys. Char man James Naughton of the public amusement commission. was select ed to head the entertainment com mitlee. He will be assisted by Ere 'feich, Dewitt Riley, Lambert Lord liugh McKcnna, Joseph Mlynarski George Dyson, Russell Gold. RalpI Benson will act as secretary of tn committee. Chairman Naughtol was given the power to enlarge tn committee if he saw fit. It ] planned 10 have groups assigned l. take care of each tca<l that come here and to provide for their enter tainment on Friday. The boys vii be shown the points of interest II the city and will be taken throug some Of the factories. Chairma Ginsburg announced that the Strau theater had offered to have tn hoys as it's guests on Friday cl, ming.
 City League steps Aside
 In response to question ! Chairman Ginsburg Kenneth . Saunders, acting as the rcproscntr tive of the City league and the pul lie amuse mcnt commission. oMcrH the use of Walnut Hill parl; for tn Saturday game. The City league scheduled to play it's final games i the circuit at the park on AuGus IT but plans will be made 10 ha' the battles played els where
 Final Game August i7
 The final Legion game will | played Saturday, August i7 on Dj. mond No. 1 at o'clock. M Saunders Was appointed to sec thj all details concerning the dilmou Gre completed. The field will | completely roped off along uoln foD lines in anticipation of a large crow Judge William Manean, chairman inc park commission. has announce that tho hoard will help i'm any V. "nd Mr. Saunders NiIl confer Vil