The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-14
Runaors And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World
 By JOHN A. CLUNEY The Grist Of Athletic Contest
Rockville Recollections

Here's pleasant bit of literary deving into the past that will bring many memories and chucke or two upon old days when the thrill that once in lifetime for both batter and beachere to someone hit that ola clothes" Read on:
 Waterbury, Connecticut
 November 13 1884 Sports Editor:
 As these thoughts were running through my mind, decided would write you about them Probably you can recall the days when they played baseball out at Redve where saw my first professional game, in which Joe Hause first baseman of the Providence club hit the longest home had over the centerheld tence ALSO recalling day watching Frank Fitzpatrick who played the middle sack for Waterbury and he having disastrous day. trying all the ground balls that came his way and missing three in succession, walked into the bench at the close of the inning and was greeted with the following remark from fam Hey Fitz! You're rotten! cents to find it out. have eradicated from my mind the memorable day when Waterbury was playing Ptsfed there managed at that time by that capable old timer Joe Birmingham for on that day he was meeting with much difficulty, attempting to obtain good pitching As recall the lineup of the game Garry Forune was tne starting pitcher for Joes club and his hooks were being caught by that kable and and genial catcher Mickey Devine Garry not going good when Birmingham de- cded Garry all done chuckng basebas for the day. This decision seemed to peeve Garrys bosom pa Mickey the extent that Mickey discarded his shin guards chest protector mask and glove After heaving them up into the ozone with very audible and potent comments he retired doggey from the contest to the secuson of the dugou Toward the remaining innings of the game and having tried out all the members of his pitching af he concluded that he would (Mr Birmingham) throw em up himself which he very angry did much to the enjoyment of the crowd It this point in the hectic contest that the humorous Mickey, left the players bench purchased seamng hot dog walked out the pitching mound and presented it to the irate and perspring, MT Birmingham.
 As you will observe, writing some interesting incl dents from my mental fe However, would like to call your attention that great fight fights held at the old auditorium South Main street between Bobby Kelly and Eddie Walker. As recall, the late Dick Howell was the third in the ring and the bout interrupted and stopped by Captain Frank Cutting and squad of blue coat in the middle of the most exciting exhibition ever staged in the city of brass, mortgages and rubber plants The outstanding feature of this old event was that during of the rounds Eddie was groveng on the floor very the recipient dpper full of cold water delivered by of his able and cagey seconds which procedure believe is contrary to the rules and regulations of the science of ~ cuffs Nevertheless it not by the official in charge although it the of retrieving Eddies equilibrium and allowed him the pleasure of continuing to catch some more.
 In closing, hope my sports reminiscing effort, will make favorable impression you.
 Yours in sport,
 J. V. Walker.