New Britain herald., 1930-03-27
REPAIRS ARE MADE UPON GRANDSTAND
MuzZy Field Prepared for Con-
 ing Of Baseball Season
FISHING SEASON NEAR
More Than 1oO Licenses Already is-
 sued-Ci,il War Veterans Are Guests of HonoP-Eire Destroys Coats-Busincss Census Is Begun.

In anticipation of the arrival ot the baseball season an extensive program of repairing has been ac- complishod at Muzzy Athletic liclI by Caretakcr Anthony katlaniello, who has replaced rotted boards and has strengthened beams. The dia- mond, known as one of the finest baseball surfaces in the state, will be prepared soon. Caretakor Raf- faniello reports that the city will transport tons of clay to the scene to cover the intield and build a new pitchers mound. The surface of the infeld will be rolled and the long grass in the outfield cut. It is believed that work on the high school athletic field will com- mence soon. Before winter set ill a thick covering of loam was placed over the diamond used by the stu dent nine and seed was planted so season. The ire-fencing used as d backstop will be erected within u week or so to permit the high school team to have practice.
 With the advent of another sea- son of City league ball this year and the starting of the season at th. high school, both diamonds will be utilized considerably. It is thought that meeting will be held soon prior to organizing the local circuit, which proved extremely popular with the fans last season. There were four entrants last season, but | followers of tho sport expect that | the number will increase to six teams. Only one factory, the New Departure Mfg. Co., was represent ed last season. It is probable that representative hines from the Wal lace Barnes and |. lngraham Co. will apply for membership in the circuit this year.
 The Epdee club, with a potent roster, finished the season at the top i Of tine list last season, Forestvile finishing second and the Bristol Maple Ends and the West Ends in : third and fourth place. respectively. The teams realized good sized sum by their participation in the | league, the result of the unpre- cedonted interest manifested by fanatics of the sport.
 Coats Victims of Flames A pair of coats were burned to ashes this morning when flames de- stroyed a clothes closet in the home of John Baba on Atkins avenue at ! S:05 o'clock. Squad X and Company l No. 1 responded 10 the alarm and cNtinguished the flames with chcmi- calls. Damasc was nominal.
 Meeting to Levy Tax
 The annual meeting Of the third school district, adjourned recently will he held in the South Side school auditorium on Wednesday evening, April ?. ut o'clock. The tax rate for the grand list, which has just ben completed, will be levied by the district committee at this meeting. Must File Before April 6 | A warning to all eX-scrvice men of this city has been issued by Com i mandcr Thomas Callahan of the James McNamec post of the D. A Y. 10 have their compensation claims filed with government officials be. fore April 6. the final day. The claims, he states. will be invalid il not filed before that date. He added that those who have already filed claims, but without affidavits, must do so before April 6.
 Warranty Deed Filed
 warranty deed filed at the office Of the city clerk this morning re- corded transfer of land on Stafford avenue from Aurelian Roberge tC Samuel D. Newell.
 Two Licenses Issued
 A pair of marriage licenses were