New Britain herald., 1930-04-01
BOYS CLUB ENDS SEASON
 WITH UNEXPECTED VICTORY
Metes Out 29-23 Defeat to Strong Mckinley Athletics of East Hartford = Joe Boukus, Substitute, Stars for Winners With Ten Points-First Half Is Rag ged But Second Atones - Club Reserves Defeat South Church Reserves Again.


 The Boys club put at least sat- isfactory finish upon disappoint- ing basketball season last night by defeating the strong Mckinley Ath- letics of East Hartford, 29-23, in a hotly if at times rather loosely played contest on the club floor. The visi- tors, who tied for first place in the initial half of the Pennington Val ley league, were favored to defeat the Hardware City team, but the To- calls shot their way into an early lead and relinquished their advantage only tWice-and then for only few seconds.
 The first half was a decidedly sloppy period, with both teams mak- ing glaring mistakes and showing a tendency to rough it up, but in the closing quarters they settled down and provided a fitting wind up to the season by flashing some fast and effective basketball. It was a substitute player, Joe Boukus, who played the biggest part in the sec ond half attack of the winners, this tall but slightly built youth slipping through the Mckinley defense for 10 points in the last 20 minutes and leading both teams in the matter of scoring. Boukus had spent most of the season on the sidelines, but he was called upon last night and made good beyond a doubt. The first quarter was slow. M. | Malloy's foul shot opened the SCOT ing. and a pair of pretty but wide ly separated corner shots by Goffa and Rametta made the tally Al when the period ended. Two fouls by Poscher brought the visitors close in the second stanza. only to have Rametta flip shot from mid-floor, and Poscher's basket was offset by a pretty hook by Paluch. This was all the scoring in the half, for the teams battled around futilcly most of the time.
 Boukus and W. Malloy. going in for the rival teams in the second half. both forgot to report, and each made the free shot awarded for the others oversight Then came a few seconds of whirlwind scoring. Gro. min cut fast, took a pass, and scored He immediately put in another, thi. one with one hand, and the Ath. letics led. But Boukus took the neX tap and fired it into the basket be fore the crowd could catch it. breath. Shortly afterward Mays bas ket made it 12-11, East Hartford but Compagnone came up the foo . on the ensuing jump and again tn locals were ahead. Boukus followe, up free shot and made it 15-12 an, New Britain went in earnest afte Cronin had pulled his team to with in point.
 kerelejza made two baskets and
 foul within a minute, Boukus count ed from the floor, and so did Pa luch. making the scoring o4-1l Mays shot at the end of the perio , started a Mckinley rally.
 This was continued in the las session by the same player and b M. Malloy, and New Britain too
 time out with it's lead cut to fou |. points. Goffa and Boukus put th game on ice when play was resun l ed. Poscher and Boukus made fire
 shots good, and Poscher closed th game with a useless basket.
 Boukus' ten points made him tr
 star of the game, but much cred
 must also be given to Al Ramett
 who played an exceptionally har game all through the first half an virtually wore himself out. TT team took hold in the second ha . and played good ball after the poo early periods. Poscher, May. ar } Cronin were best for the visitor } The summary:
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