The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
Fear OF Landis Decisions Promotes Ruors OF Resignation
Twentieth Century Athletic Club Had
 Fine First Year
BY ..INCHEs. pELMONACO

Oue OI tuS mOSt SuCCebSIul Outs door track seasons ever held by . Waterbury club was closed last Sunday in New York City.
 On June 13, 1886 a group of Cros- by boys under the leadership of Antonio Delmonaco entered the New Haven County Sheriff's Field Day which was being held in Naug- atuck. These boys had never been heard of except on the high school team. Little was expected of them at the meet, but Q surprise was in store for those attending. Sixe of the twenty-seven beautiful trophys which were given away were taken by the local club. They were de- feated by the slight margin of one point for team honors.
 On July 29th, the club was repre- sented at the combined Democra- tic Club of New Haven field day. The boys were inexperienced and the teams from New York proceed ed to defeat them. They didn't let this defeat keep them from trying to win later meets.
 On July p, three boys entered the five mile road race held in New Britain. One of the three finished tenth in 8 group of twenty-two.
 On Sunday August 9th the club was given it's first important test at the Connecticut Athletic Associa- ton A. A. U. Outdoor track and field championships. Track men from the four corners of the state participated in this meet. Little was expected of the local group. How ever, when the points were added they were found to be second: The meet was won by the New Haven Harriers who have held the cham pionship for eleven years. At this meet the Javelin title was won by Henry Koch who threw the Javelin 154 feet 8 inches. This was the only first place however, the club placed well in other events.
 Three days later on August 18th the group again went to New Ha- ven to take part in the Police Field Day. Again the Boys from New York were too fast for them and the boys kept on struggling.
 On August 15-16 Russ Goodale and Antonio Delmonaco took part in the World Athletic Carnival which was held in Randall's Island Stadium. In the five mile race Goodale finished fifth in Q group of thirty-one. This was the first out side race that the team participat- ed in.
 On August 29th the club again went to New Haven to take part in the Tom Tracy Field. Frankie Ed mond of Naugatuck won the Jave- lin at 184 feet 9 inches. This throw was the frathest ever recorded in that city. Frankie also took second in the high and broad jumps. Not withstanding the fine playing the team was again beaten by the New Haven Harriers.
 On September 5th, four boys rep resenting the 20th Century took part in the ten mile road race from New Haven to Northford. The team captured the second, sixth, eighth, and ninth trophys.
 In the Danbury to Bridgeport Marathon held on September 10th, Russ Goodale and Antonio Delmon- aco represented the local club. Del- monaco finished fourteenth in a group of 49.
 In dual meet held in this city between our club and the New Ha- ven Harriers. We again lost to them.
 Bert Chapman, Russ Goodale, and Antonio Delmonaco took part in the 18th annual Port Chester National 
 On November 9th, Russ Goodale in the IS kilometer I1a- tional championship held in New York City.
 On November 22nd, Bert Chap man and Antonio Delmonaco took part in the five mile road race held in Yonkers, New York. Chapman 24th in a group of l20. Del- finished roth.
 On November 29th, William Queal and Delmonaco took part in the five mile road race which was held in Harlem. Queal finished 14th out of the 75 that took part.
 On the 20th Century Club took part in the Washington Park cele- bration of the city. In this track meet the club captured all honors.
 Although the club has lost 8 few meets we have had on the whole a season.
 Our indoor track season will get under way Monday night at the Central Y. M. c. A. where tryouts will be held for the important meet ing which will be held at Seventh Regiment Armory in New York City. Following this meet the club will take part in the Junior National championship which will be held on the last Saturday. of January.