The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-25

 near at hand it is only logical that some of the topics of the day prior to the organization of the group be complied. According to the files of the Democrat the following information for the year of 1889 was brought to light.
 The Brooklyn A. c. was repre- scented on the field during that to garner much recognition. The spirit of the club and organization, however, was manifested when the club continued to take the beatings that were in store for them. Then as in later years the bboys were taken to Thomaston and Meriden, leading sport cities of the state, via the railroad that offered fans jour neying to the game, reduced rates.
 The Brooklyn boys, however. were seldom challenged to a tug of-war match for in this particular field they had few equals. They sometimes won purses of $25, which, indeed, wa sa tidy sum in those days.
 The regular rivals of all first class teams invading Waterbury 46 years ago were the Rose Hill A. C. and Company O.; whose athletic ability and field representative were the talk of the state.
 Baseball Popular
 It was at this time that hustle baseball became popular pastime and the giFls began to interest themselves in athletics. Male teams also attained new heights in pop ularity. The umpires and players were often riled at the attitude of the fans who sometimes saw fit to heck1e them from the stands and sometimes keeping well their dis tance.
 The talk of the local sports gatherings had little variation. The feats of Roger Conner, first base man for the New York team of the National League usually were mem toned. Little was suspected at the time that Roger was to make Wa terbury his home upon his retire. ment several years later. It was |. then the word that Roger Conner took keen delight in practicing at hitting balls that were pitched to him, and for this he was ac- claimed as a nervy and unfraid ball player. The city was thrown into talking of the sports world when the. immortal Roger hit three home runs in as many days and the Indianapolis Club was practically eliminated from the National League pennant race.
 Connie Mack
 l3 was said at the time that the young catcher who left Meriden to play with Washington was named McGfllicuddy and that he was called Connie Mack for short. His frat name being Cornelius. He was q great favorite with the fans in the state at the time.
 Another gBeat sporting event of the year was the fight between John l.. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain at New Orleans. The campaign of both champion and challenger for the staggering purse of $30,- 900 was the talk of the town. Fur theP interest was added to the sporting world when it was an- notneed that Sullivan had reduced his flesh to 206 pounds.
 William Sundays appointment as manager of the Pittsburg team also created unusual interest.
 Y Roger COnnor
 IL was in this year that the New York Giants won the National League race and prior to this when the title was still in the bal ance Roger Conner is quoted as saying, We never give up until the last man is out" Roger came to the city to inspect the new ball park at Retdville and said that it would be hard for man to hit the ball over the fence.
 Thus with sporting interest at it's height, the sporting element of the Brooklyn section decided to organize a club where the mem- bers could assemble to talk about the achievements of national and local players and perhaps be repre- sented on the field themselves.
 Variety Entertainment
 There will be Q variety enter- tainment and dance at the Third Congregational church Thursday evening, Jan 31. Rehearsars for the stage presentation are progressing and 1t is believed that .lre enter tainment will be the finest ever produced in the basement of the church. Mrs Seth Moulthrop will be in charge of arrangements.
 K. of l.. To Meet
 Joseph COSk10 Will preside over the monthly meeting of the Knights of Lithuania at the Green street club rooms Monday evening.
 Membership Drive
 Plans are under way for q mem bership drive by the Lithuanian Catholic students. A general mass meeting will be held in the near future at which time all new mem bers will be initiated.
 Meet Tonight
 Members of the social committee connected with the activities of St Patrick's Holy Name society will meet at the Lyceum this even- ing at 8 o'clock. Plans will be out lined for a card tournament and other socials that will serve to increase the membership.
 j Passion Play
 Palm Sunday. April IA. has been chosen as the date for the presen- tation of "Christus--Zydu Kyrali- us" Q passion play given by the Holy Name society members of St Joseph's parish, augmented by Sodality of Children of Mary. The entire proceeds of the venture will be turned over to Pastor Rev Joseph J. Valentiejus to swell the funds of the parish.
 The play will be handled under