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New Britain herald., 1929-02-14

the second half of tie game in Meridcn. During the first frame. Meriden got away to q good lead In the second half. New Britain out played and outscored the opposition but the early lead and sensational baskets by Cohen gave the Meridcn- ties a slim win.
 The new New Britain combination is working into a well organized basketball and it is about ready to step out and do its stuff. ZakztWski and Sloman are pairing nicely at the forwards while "JigGs" Donog- hue IS a tower of strength at the pivot position. Leary, Arburr and Sheehan cover the back court in great style.
 The efforts of the New Britain team Saturday night will be devoted to stopping the basket tossing Of both Cohen and Rothcnfcld. Cs4len is considered to be the most dan gcrouS long shot on Connecticut courts and he alone has been ac- cOuntable for many of Mtrilen's victories. Rothenfeld and Cook play the forwards with Jerry Conway at center. Cohen and Gordon play the back court.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
CELTICS YS. LIONS
Plenty of Action Slated at Sacred Heart Gym Tonight When Local Teams Meet.

Plenty Of action is on tap for to- night at the Sacred Heart hall when the Celtics, crack local team. will lock horns with the Lions, last years runners 10 the Phantoms in the city wid. basket ball tourna- ment. Of the nine games played by the Celtcs this season they have emerged victorious in seven of them. The teams they have defeated this season are the Hartford Y. NJ. |. A., coached by Harry Herbert: the Broad Brook team twice and the Mcriden Boys club. The Lions, On the other hand have played only three games this year but their men are in fine condition for tonight 8 affair.
 In the Celtics starting lineup to- night will be two new men who were signed up by Manager Tex Zevin in hope of bolstering up the offensive power of the team. The Celtic Juniors and the Whippets will play the preliminary game starting at s o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
SPADS DEFEAT BERLIN
 IN ROUGH HOCKEY GAME
Referee Is Required to InAiCt Pcn- alties Right and Left Dur
 ing Contest

In rough and very exciting game which kept large crowd Of specta- tors on edge all through the spaIs defeated Berlin to !" last night in the New Britain lee Hockey league The referee was compelled 10 intiict penalties right and left and there was generally a player in the pen the greater part of the game.
 The Berlin team as usual was composed largely of players taken from the spectators and though they promised to score several times they could not quite put it over. The work of Gottfried. right defense on the Spads. stood out head and shoul- ders above the rest and the other teams will do well to watch him carefully. Several times he carried the puck single handed down the rink through the entire opposition.
 It IS rumored that the Spads have signed up French Canadian who has played in the leagues 10 he Spads will be well represented with Gotttried 10 help him and should reach the top of the heap. They are now tied with Swift X Upson for second place.
 Thursdays game should prove an other bitter contest as the Sachems are next in line and naturally anxious 10 take he Spads down a peg. The Spads made a snappy ap- red and white. So far they are the only l. anu to do this but il is hoprl the other teams will do so shortly.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
BRONX AMATEUR
 TEAM IS SIGNED
New York Boxers to Be Seen in
 Action Here Monday Night

X team of amateur boxers from the Bronx section of New York city will essay to stop the onrush of Con- necticut simon-pure ministers at the Stanley Arena Monday night. The pick of tho Bronx club will be sent here to face. in q majority Of the 10 bouts planned, a crew from New Haven.
 Jackie Basile of Bristol, 13O rounder who scored sensational knockout over Joe Rocco of Water bury last Monday night after he had been sent to the floor an even half dozen times himself will appear in the feature bout next week against leo Polawana, a tough puncher and a hard man to beat. According to Matchmaker Wagner. this will be Basile's hardest test.
 The semi-final will bring Vincent I.aBclla of Middletown into the ring against Tony Rocco of New York. Rocco was one of the sensations m inc last silver Gloves tournament conducted in New York and labeli'
 will have his hands full in dlsposIn'
 
 Of him.
 The remainder of the bouts tcnta- lively planned for the tournament py Matchmaker Wagner will bring some of the leading amateurs or New Haven to this city to defend this state against the invaders. rom my Anderson of the Bronx club will face Vincent GuiloN of New Haven, formerly of Meriden. Pete keeley Of the Bronx club is slated to meet sam Travlers of New Haven. Kid Duke of New York clashes with Jackie Dillon of the Elm City.
 Another battle that will interest the fans is the scheduled meeting between Dominick Frisco, hard hit ting southpaw of this city. and sun ny Boy" Hayden of Bristol. There should be plenty of action in this fight. Minty Walsh of New Britain is carded with Al Taylor of Brist oi. Jim Walsh is slated to meet Billy Reeves of MiddletoWn and Tom LOT cntle and Bernard Flood, both of this city, will probably settle d ncighborhood feud
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
CHICAGO CUBS LEAVE
 FOR TRAINING CAMP
Advance Guard Of Club Is Bound for Catalina Island
 Center Today.
Center Today.

Chicago, Feb. 1T Pl-Contident Of bringing Chicago its first National league pennant in II years, the ad- vance guard of the Cubs was bound for the Catalina Island, California. training camp today.
 Manager Joe Mccarthy headed the party. which was made up all most wholly of batterymen. Several pitchers and catchers will board the train en route, while the second de tachment leaves on February 24.
 Mccarthy was happy but reticeni about discussing pennant chances.
 With Rogers Hornsby batting and fielding for us. it looks like We are going to win the flag at last" Mccarthy said. But don't be too confident We need good pitcher. especially a reliable southpaw. and we need him badly. Then We may have more than our share Of accl- dents. But let's talk about the weather
 The early party expects to get 10 work Monday or Tuesday.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
MANCHESTER WINS
 FROM LOCAL TEAM
South Church Juniors Unable to
 Overcome HandiCapS

Rowing to . much taller and heavier team, the South Church Juniors lost a 50-2S decision to the Manchester Freshmen in the semi finals>of the County "" Junior bas- ketball tournament in Jewell Hall. Hartford. yesterday afternoon. The winners used their greater size to good advantage and scored many follow-ups while the smaller New Britain boys danced helplessIy around them. The Manchester team also profited from the roughness of the game, which soon tired the local church youngsters.
 Largely due to Joseph's work. the Hardware City quintet led during the first quarter and was only five points behind at 27-22 when the half ended. A furry tied the score early in the third session. but then New Britain completely collapsed and the result of the game was . Manchester parade.
 1.erch. winners center. ctarrcd with 1s points. while Lcndrowski and Squatrito also made plenty of points. The last-named played a charging game and was finally elected for . furious fisuc attack upon Joseph. Joseph led the New Britain attack. with Merza going well and Anderson playing well on the defense in spite of a hand laid open when he was thrown against a wall. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
Tile Holders Must
 Defend Their Crowns

Chicago, Ftb. IT Pl-Neith her Joe Dundee. welterweight champion, nor Mickey Walker. mlidleweight title holder, will be permitted to box in Illinois until they defend their titles, the Illinois state athletic commission has ruled.
 Chairman Paul Prehn said if was useless for Promoter Paddy Harmon of the new Chicago stadium to at tempt a light heavyweight cham pionship match between Tommy Loughran and Walker until Walker satisfies the commission by risking his crown
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
KAY0 PREDICTED
 IN HARTFORD BOUT
Principals in Final lt Foot
 Guard Hall Arc hud Hitttrs
Hartford Card Tonight

Star bout: Joe Zelinsky. syra- cusc. vs. Frankie Konchina, New York. ten rounds.
 Semi-finals: Nick Christy. Bristol. vs. Jimmy Garcia, Worcester. eight rounds.
 Other bouts: Eddie Ellie, Spring field. vs. Jimmy Rossi. Westerly. six rounds: Brownie Tucker. Hartford. vs. Roland Roche. Holyoke. six rounds: Eddie Reed. Hartford, vs. kcwpie LedouX, Holyoke. four rounds: Max Maranich, Meriden. .. Mike Cavalier. Bristol. four rounds.
 Hartford. Feb. 14 - A kayo is predicted in the star bout here to- night between Joe Zelinsky of Syra- cuse and Frankie konchina of New York. Both are hard hitters. Ze- llnsky shapes as the stiffer punchcr and also a better boxer and, it is expected. that he will put over the knockout, though konchina is dan- gerous at all times as he proved when he kayoed Billy Franklin in the tenth round after trailing him all the way.
 The semi-fnal finds the sensation. al Nick Christy of Bristol meeting Jimmy Garcia of Worcester. Christy won all of his fights since turning pro; all but one on a kayo.
 Eddie Reed of Hartford takes on "kewpie" Ledoyx of Hoiyolse in . return match.
 There are three other bouts on the card which will get under way at S:15.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
NAMES BOXING TEAM
CuaciI Eddic Slselstn of Dartmouth
 Crew Names Starting Crew Against New Hampshire.

Hanover. N. H., Feb. 14 R,-As a| result of elimination bouts com- pleted yesterday. Coach Eddie Shev. lin of the Dartmouth boxing team was able today 10 announce the| Dartmouth boxers who will open the| season against the University of New Hampshire ringsters at Durham on| Saturday.
 Ellie Armstrong. captain-elect of the Greens football team. was chosen for the heavyweight assign ment. The others were given to A. A. Watchinsky in the 115-pound| class: H. A. Shook. a 12o-pounder:| R. E. Sankey. 1855 pounds: w. HI Walton. 145 pounds, and W. FL l:ragner in the 160- pound class.
 The bouts with New Hampshirsl will mark the first season as rec ognized sport for the Dartmouth| boxing team.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
SOUTH CHURCH CAPTURES
 SOUTHERN COUNTY TITLE
Defeats Plainvie "" In League lay-of-Locals Run Wild In First Half and Slave Off Plainville Rally Losers Make Determined Second.Half Stand Shooting of Bell and Caulfeld Features-Winner to Pls- Broad Brook.

The South church basketball team captured the championship of the County Y. M. c. A. league. southern section, last night when it overcame the Plainville "" quintet by S7-27 at the Hartford Y. NJ. C. X. in a game which broke the tie for first place which existed at the end Of the regular schedule. The play-off was also the deciding game in the series between the two rival teams. as each had previously defeated the other once, so that New Britain's right to the title is now clear. The local five will now meet the Broad Brook A. A.. winners of the north- ern section. for the county title.
 New Britain did it's best work Tn the first half. After Caulfleld mad given Plainville a start by taking nice pass for as nice a shot. Bell. put New Britain in the game with a field goal and Parker sent 1t ahead with a long shot. Then, was the passwork, shooting. and defense working almost perfectly ana Norev. Bell and Parker forming the points of staunch attack. the church moved out to 26-6 at quarter time and 29.16 at the half. Piain- vile had switched its lineup. send ing Caulield to center and putting in Nelson. but this brought no bet ter results during the early periods
 In the second half the losers made further changes to strengthen their defense, and during the entire third quarter the New Britain team went ,coreless, while Plainville crept up at os-e1 on two baskets by Caulheld and Miller's foul. Another Caulfield goal made things look bad early Tn the fourth session. but Vessels finally broke the long sterile period with a basket and from then on the winners held their own in spite or the continued brilliant shooting or the keen-eyed Caulfeld.
 Bell and Mercy. particularly in the first half. dribbled around their men with ease and scored at fre- ouent intervals, Bell leading ms teams attack with 10 points. Wes- sels usually got the tap. and his two baskets near the end saved New Britain at . critical periol. The four men who took turns at the guard positions held the Plainville forwards to a total of four baskets. three by Miller. and the losers had to rely on the distance tosses of Caulheld for their points. Tho losing center proved adept at this and kept hia team in the running by . series or breath taking shots in the second half. The Schwab-Frost defense combination worked we'll for Plain- vile in the last periods. The sum- mary:
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
BASKETBALL EXPL0DES
Player is Hurled Against Wall and Jersey Is Torn When Oval Bursts fin Game
tn Game.

Oshkosh. Wis. Feb. 4 P-lf it had happened in Chicago they would have blamed the gangsters: but when the basketball blew up during a game here the crowd. after the first shock. realized it was for natural causes.
 Frank Andresko was poised in ap- proved court fashion under the bas- ket, prepared 10 receive the ball from team mate. IL came toward him with great speed and exploded just as he was about to make the catch. AndreskO was thrown against the wall several feet away, and his jersey was torn.
 The referee is still wondering what he would have done if the ball lad exploded second or two later during q toss for basket by Andres ko
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
MER|DEN ENDEES HERE SATURDAY
New Britain Quintet Anxious to AVenge Tuesdays Defeat

Saturday night at the Stanley arena the Meriden Endces and the New Britain basketball team will clash in the second game of the home and home series started last Tuesday night in Meriden. The New Britain team is out to gain revenge for the 35 to 30 trimming admin istered them by the Silver City crew and the advance dope has it that New Britain can and will win.
 That the local team has regained it's confidence and should he able to take the Silver City crew into camp was evidenced last Tuesday night in
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
GERMAN THREATENS
 TO QUIT THE RING
Schmeling Wants to Be Freed
 From Manager

New York. Feb. fl (UP)-The boxing world today awaited the out come of Max Schmeling's threat to cuit the quest for the heavyweight title unless freed from the contract that binds him to Arthur Bulow. his German manager.
 Schmeling. whose victories have been the sensation of the last few weeks, was ordered to retain Bulow. by the New York State Boxing com. mission. He has been trying to dis pose of his fellow countryman in favor of Joe Jacobs. American man. ager, who now owns a part interest in his contract.
 The commission upheld its former resolution recognizing Bulow as Schmeling's manager and by that ruling no contract for Schmeling will be recognized in New York state unless it bears Bulow's signature.
 Following the ruling of the com- mission Schmeling issued a lengthy statement. the outstanding feature of which was the concluding para graph which read:
 II do not hesitate to declare that I would rather hang up my gloves for the duration of my German con- tract which Is eighteen months from now--instead of fighting under hts direction. If he can neglect the contract-so can ].
 In the statement Schmeling at- tackled Bulow on the grounds that he was incompetent and not fitted to handle his affairs. He denied claims of Bulow that he had con- tributed to the support of Schmel- ing's family. with the exception Of n few marks" and he denied that Bulow had discovered" him.
 Credit for his discovery belongs to one Herr Willie Fuchs. Max said. and he further charged tha, >ulow "stole" him from Fuchs a,.er learn ing that schmeling had signed a contract with the former manager while still a minor.
 Schmeling and Jacobs sail Satur- day for Germany where the heavy weight plans to visit for two months. It is understood that an effort will be made to have the German courts void the existing contract with Bu- low in which case schmeling says he would name Jacobs as his direc- tor.
 Another way in which the tangle may be strengthened is the rossi- bility that Jeremiah O'Leary, Bu- lows lawyer, and Samuel Witte, at- torney for Jacobs. voluntarily reach a working agreement. The commits sion gave them authority to do this and the two are to report their pro- gress in two weeks.
 Schmeling. preparing for his re- turn trip to Germany. verbally reit- erated his determination not to fight under Bulow's management and it IS improbable that the matter will be cleared before his return from Europe in May.
 In order to prevent another such tangle the commission yesterday ruled that no foreign manager com. ing to this country with a foreign boxer can make any agreement with an American boxer without first submitting the agreement to the commission. nor can any foreign fighter coming to this country with a foreign manager make any agree ment with an American manager without the commissions consent.
 This situation arose when Bulow gave away a 10 per cent interest to Charley Rose, an American man. ager. Rose later parted with .ome in acquiring 7l1 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
KAPLAN BATTLES
 M'GRAW TONIGHT Meriden Batler Picked as Favor.
 ite Over DetToiter
TOnight's Lineup

Main bout-kid kaplan, Meriden. vs. Phil McGraw. Detroit. 1o'rounds. l35 pounds.
 Semi- i-flnal-Eddic Lord, Water bury. vs. Tony DiPalma, New Haven, 8 rounds, l30 pounds.
 Preliminaries-Pete Lucci. Clin- ton. Mass, vs. Irish Hughey Devlin. New London. s rounds. ls0 pounds. Marvin Schecter, New York. vs. Rocky Knight. Detroit, 6 rounds, heavyweight class. Frankie Marine. New Haven, vs. Joey Dugan. New rounds, 12S pounds. Place-State armory. Field street. Waterbury.
 All headlights will be turned to- wards Waterbury tonight where Kid Kaplan of Meriden and Phil McGraw of Detroit lock bumpers in the seasons best indoor fight attrac- ton. They are billed for ten rounds at the State Armory. Field street.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14

and If the bout develops into the slugfest that Matchmaker Tony Pa- oliilo confidently believes 1t will be. then it will be riot.
 kaplan Is the pick Of the fans to win and Meriden wouldn't object if it is as decisive as q lockout. In fact Trainer "Dinny" McMahon in- inmates that there is such possi- bility. Meriden apparently has re- stunned its old enthusiasm for the Kid. if advance sales talk and they generally do. A big mob of Meri- denites is expected at ringside, not to forget other portions of the state.
 Victory for Kaplan is important as he wants shots that will be his for future dates in the state. AL ready whispers are abroad of a re- turn match with Billy Wallace of Cleveland and a contest with Jackie Pilkington.
 Second to the main attraction will be the semi-final number Of eight rounds featuring Eddie Lord of Wa terbury and Tony DiPalma of New Haven. two of the states best Junior lightweights. Lord will have the edge on DiPalma in cleverness and experience but the New Haven boy has a southpaw stance that may puzzle the Waterburian. Lord how ever. rates to win.
 Pete Lucci of Clinton. Mass. and Irish Hughey Devlin of New London are the principals in another eight rounder in the 120 pound class. The heavyweight flavor will be furnished by Morris Schecter of Detroit. . member of the McGraw stable. They are scheduled for six rounds. Frankie Marine of New Haven and Joey Dugan Of New London open the show with four roundcr.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14

Nellie Sartmski was the leading scorer in the Girls Industrial Bas- ketbnll league and the P. X r. Cor bin champion team was the leading scoring quintet according 10 the final figures released today.
 The scoring race. both individual and team, was very close. One point separated P. X F. Corbins from Corbin Screw. Three points separ- ated Corbin Screw from Landers. which was several points higher than the North & Judd quintet.
 Mary Hudak was the leading foul shooter of the league and Mary WaIicki, her running mate on Cor bin Screw. led the league in field goals.
 The statistics follow:
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
RENAISSANCE FIVE WINS

Boston. Feb, IT (T p - Inc Renaissance Five of New York easily defeated the WhirlWinds of Boston 42-1 in inc first professional basket ball game 10 be staged in tho Bos- ton Garden last night. Al time thc New York court stars passed the ball about with no attempt 10 score. merely playing 10 the gallery which roarcd its approval.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
ARMY IIVl, LOSES

West Point. x. Y. Feb, 14- Ct p Tho Army bask "tbaIl five lost an overtime decision 10 the niversity Of West Virginia here yesterday by score of go 10 34 The score was tied at half time 17 to 17 and at the end of the regular playing period. 31 to 31.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
NAVY QUINTET BEATEN

Annapois Md. Feh. II Up- The Navy basket ball team lost its third straight game here yesterday hen the University of Maryland The score was tied at 25 at the end of the regular playing period.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
TWO TEAMS TIED
 FOR GROUP ALEAD
FaYorites and Comets Move Ahead Cardinals Win by @-t
GlOllD A Standing

The Favorites and Comets took the lead in the Group A basketball league at the Boys Club last light when each team scored its second win. The Favorites humbled the previously unbeaten Spartans by 32-16. Capodice was mainly re- sponsibie for the result. as he equal led the score of the entire losing team. The other four players split the other 16 points equally among them. Nedbaia featured for The losers. The summary:
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14

The Cardinals won one of the most lop- sided games ever played in the city when they buried the Rcd- wings under 50-1 score. Jarvis and kobela made 16 points apiece from their guard posts and also held their men scoreless. while Domkowski's points totalled an even dozen. Kamonis made the Red. wings lone point. The summary:
 Cardinals
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
ANOTHER COLLEGE WRESTLER

John Franklin Spelinan. who recently held Dick Daviscourt to draw. started wrestling while attending Brown University He i also played football there few years ago.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
J,, T. Sl.XTI,T WINS

Boston. t'r'. l4 UID Boston university hockey team defeated Boston college 1 to l with the de- fe1se men scoring three of the points 10 beat their rivals at the arena last night.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
WAS \ RJT OF SURPRISE

Gabhy Street, for 10 years Walter Johnson's battery mate al Washington. will coach the St. Louis Cards. It was thought at one time that he would aid John- son at Washington.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
F'avOrttcs

The Comets turned back Reo's Terribles by 17-S when the Torribles proved really terrible" Curylo and Speziale were best for the winners, while the foul shooting of Cullum was perhaps the outstanding feature of the losers play. The summary:
 Rs,O's TerribleS
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
Last Nights Results Providence s. Waterbury 5. Albany 6. New Britain {.

Unable to hold tts commanding position in first place more than . day. the New Britain roller hockey quintet ran up against . snag last night when it played the Albany team in Albany. The locals. after . fierce battle, came away on the short end of a 6 to [ score and the league standing shows Albany tn first place and New Britain in sec. ond,
 Four goals by tho Pierce broth. CTS in the first period gave Albany a lead of { to 1 when the frame ended. New Britain failed to scors more than once in the second while Earl Pierce got one for Albany. Thompson and Williams each got . goal in the final session but E. Pierce got another and Albany held its slim margin until the victory 1vuu oaS,,rod
New Britain herald., 1929-02-14
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT
By the Associated Press
 Cincinnati BuShy Ora ham, Utica, N. Y.. knocked out Babe Keller. Toledo @.

Philadelphia Vince Forgione, Philadelphia. outpointcd Babe Me Forgary. Okla homa, I0). Cuddy Demarco. Pittsburgh. outpointed Frank Sacco. Philadelphia. Io).
 Newark, N. J. Big Bill Hart well. Kansas City. and Al Walker Jacksonville. Fla, drew l5).
 Los Angeles Jimmy l.undy Butte Mont. defeated Charley Lu- pica, Toledo, I0).