New Britain herald., 1930-03-25

Competition.
 Despite the so-called hard times in this city the Y. M. (. A. Industrial Basketball League went through it's sixth season in fine style and finished ar athletic and financial success.
 This years race was the greatest in the leagues history. Throughout the 50 nights of play there was hardly one when there was not at least ono good game. On many oc- casions the fans were treated to two good exhibitions and one of two times the three games were excellent attractions that were bitterly fought.
 Last year there was not a single overtime game but this year there were three. Several of the games were decided by one or two points and on some occasions the winning basket was made seconds before the finish.
 Gascos An Asset
 Beyond any question the addition Of the Gas Co. team or the "Gascos' as they are termed in sporting cir cles, was the greatest asset the league has had in many years. Coming with players who were al ways highly rated but because Of their employment were never seen in action in the Dusty League, the fans took to them and probably few teams ho 1oa hal l r1a iz6r Every honor for losing tough games went to the Gascos. It seemed as if they would have to win or lose every game by one or two points. So the announcement that the Gascos were on the nights card was q signal for a large crowd.
 The fans, especially the New Britain crowd, arc strong for the underdog in sports. This made the consistent winner the subject of the fans "razz." Corbin Screw champ ion for two years prior to this year. did not seem to receive the support Of any fans other than their own loyal followers. Boos, cat calls and other noises would greet the wear CTS Of the black and orange when they ran out on the floor. In the face of this discouraging reception night after night tho champions played like champions. A midsea- . son slump nearly cost them the pen nAlt, however.
 In State Competition
 The fans will forget their feelings and root Loyalty for the Screw Shop team in it's race for the state indus trial title. New Britain has a fine chance with such defensive cogs as ''Hank" Arburr and ''Hammy" Oar TOW, an offense threat like Andy Yakubowicz and floor workers like Joe Luke, Charley Baker and Joe I,uty. The latter is the teams pivot man.
 It would be difficult to pick the outstanding player in the league. Arburr, especially in the final cru cial games of the season, displayed the best defensive ability seen in In dustrial League history. During the greater part of the season Wilton Mercy was outstanding because of his sharp shooting. Johnny klcy has an unfailing eye and he dropped many long shots. Elmer Swanson of the Stanley Works improved con- s.derably ever last year. His foul shooting was unusually good.
 Find of Season
 The find of the season was Lyman Wiehn, member of the loWly Lander5 team. He aided Landers in it's late season scoring circuses. Probably Joe Luty is the most underrateJ player in the league from the fans standpoint, but the players all regard him highly His teammate "Hammy' Darrow has been improving con- stantly every year and this year was his greatest. Until the last games of the season Andy Yakubowicz did not seem to be as good as other years. He has found his scoring eye and should do damage in the state title race.
 Joe Charlow, who, prior to this year, was nothing more than fair guard breaking into the Stanley Works lineup occasionally. turned out to be a fine forward. Two Point" Abramowicz proved to be very valuable to his team. His un- canny ability was brought out especially in follow-up shots, He has q mean left hook.
 AbramoWicz is up among such guards as Arburr, Darrow. "Huggy'' Carlson and George Luke. Two new players, Johnny ColWick and "Lyndy' Lyndon, furnished the nee essary punch to make tho Gorbtu Cabinet team winner in the lat games. Until he was taken sick. Buck" Berlin was one of the most improved players in the league and was strong factor in the r. X |. Corbin teams play. Frank Sheehan filled in the Gasco lineup nicely. His brother Johnny has proved that he still retains his keen scoring eye.
 Carl Eestelll has been playing basketball for 16 years. Until this season he was never thrown out Of q ; basketball game. The record was broken in mid-season when Refcrc, Dan Ahern ordered him out after ar argument.
 There are many other things which might be recalled in the sea son. Comical antics by players, sen. sational plays. the close battles oi such centers as Luty. Hewett Hoist kley, Gierochowski and Restelli, anG various wise cracks from the crowd are some of the things which might be cited.