New Britain herald., 1930-08-05
CYCLISTS KEEP 0N'
 DESPITE ROAD TAR
Work on Street Fails to Dis courage Group Seeking Mark
LEAGUE MEETING IN VAIN
Managers Unable to Agree On Pro- test-Council May Let Option On school Property Lapse-Woman Hip FraCtured-Briefs.


 Even the interruption of city em- ploycs who commenced 10 lay a thick coat of tar over Delridge road failed to deter the team of bicycle endurance riders operating over Harrison street and Condon road to- day. The team, managed by Paul Monahan and comprising Thomas Beaucar, Arthur Peterson, Harold Thiery, Kenneth Williams and George Peterson, passed it's 202nd hour of continuous travel upon the same vehicle at o'clock this after noon, well on it's way toward the worlds record of 400 hours set some time ago.
 The black, odorous liquid sprC%i somewhat of hindranCe 10 the youngsters, who, not yet disheart- ened, are pedalling their way to a worlds mark on two streets. The boys previously were able 10 travel at least a third of the course down a hill, but this has been eliminated with the advent of the tar surfac- ing. IL is understood that mer- chants about the city have offered prizes 10 the participants if they smash the record. Labor Day. ac- cording to Manager Monahan, IS the goal set by the five riders.
 A third team which started on Pratt street two days ago was forced to cease operations last night when two of the members became i'll and were confined 10 bed. A fourth outfit of marathoners, op- erating in the vicinity Of Laurel The second team 10 start endurance riding was reported to be going strongly at o'clock this afternoon or it's 199th hour. just three hours behind the first contestants The latter team is managed by Clarence Norton, who also rides, and con- sists of Raymond Thayer, Fat Parsons and Charles Thompson.
 League Board Dcadlockcd
 Delving into the constitution of the City Baseball league last night brought to light at a meeting of the executive board that it was against the laws of the circuit to play win only eight eligible men, as the West Ends did in their game with the Maple Ends at Muzzy field last Sum- day afternoon. but. to the astonish- ment of the managers, there was no penalty prescribed for violation of 1 the rule Manager Ray Bachman presented his protest of the game in writing and the board squabbled for more than two hours and were still dtadlocked.
 The whole trouble started over the West Ends using Levy Laurendea young Boys club ball player, in their Sunday game. IL so happened that Levy got a hit that eventually won the game, ! to 6, He had struck out ln two previous attempts. Levy, Rebel Carpenter of the West frners last night said, has been re- leased from the clubs lineup. All sorts of motions were laid before the board but were not voted upon.
 Rebel Carpenter motioned that the eligible player lists Of the league be discharged and teams be per !nitted to secure the services Of any players they may desire for the re- mainder Of the current season. Manager Jack Fortin, whose antics kept the board in an uproar during and for more than an hour after the meeting, termed the motion as ridiculous and remarked that the board would be crazy" to accept it. It was ruled unconstitutional by President Thomas NJ. Monahan, however. and was thrown out.
 President Monahan suggested that the protest be tabled until the meet ing Of August 25 A motion to that effect was offered and seconded but Nas not voted, Argument followed argument and still the board was getting nowhere. Joseph P. Car roll, New Departure epresentative, seemingly satisfied the intangible board by moving that 1t adjourn until next Monday night The mo- ton was seconded and carried by four of six board mem bers.
 II was learned at the meeting that Forestyille's victory over Plain ,llle Sunday is also under protest, although no formal protest in writ ing has been submitted to Secretary William A. Garrett. Manager Jack Murphy bases his protest on the fact that a runner was allowed two bases on an overthrown ball in the Sabbath battle, the player scoring the run that ultimately won the game, to l. for the Fortinmen. A second performer was returned to second base, having been permitted