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I f I f f f »•! ^ ^ ^ tf f f #1ARNOLD RECKERT AWARDED BURNS MEMORIAL TROPHYPetr of High School Athletes Formally Honored at theSchool Today—Congratulated by Rival Fred Saunders — Presentation Made by Principal Louis P. Slade—Has Fine Record of Achievement at Franklin Square Institution — Attended St. Matthew’s SchooLWhile an auditorium of several hundred upper classmen applauded for several minute* at the Senior High school this morning during the opening period. Principal Loul* P. Slade called Arnold Richard Reckcri to the stag* and presented him with the William F. Burns’ memorial emblem.While Rockcrt honor which Is nunlly to the athlete in the graduating class who is outstanding in achievement, studies, character and popularity, his pal and also his nearest rival for the honor. Fred W. Suunders sat in the r.udltorium applauding with the rest.Congratulate*! by .saundcrsWhen the excrci*,* came to a close Rtid Rockcrt wna bcah ged by his fellow students ho tried to congratulate him. Saunders stood in the background. Finally lie pushed hi* ay through the crowd and for the first time since one of them had met uith success and the other disappointment. both friendly rivals faced each other.•'Congratulation*. Arnold, if It had ro be someone rise. J’m glad It as you.*' Saunders said as he shook hand*. Rcckeii’s answer was: I'm sorry you had to bo the loser.It as a friendship which began when both athletes began to meet success during Die basketball season of I'.*:?. Reckon did not make a |etf.»r that season, but Saunders was *ijccesful and he was elected captain the next year.Iteckert took up track and led his team in scoring As a reward ho was made captain of the track team this year. Saunders wnn a lotter in baseball. In football last fall Reok-ert made a regular guard —i““ hik Saunders was the to Captain John Kricson at.Saund* r* as captain, was the star on the basketball team and Re^kert a* sixth man. being used In almostfill O! Die game*.launders again tried for the l»»**-• •all team and made first base posi-«ion Fb* ke-rt scored four first plar».e in the shot-put event on the track team and was the second scorer this year. Saunders fourth 111 the batting standing In ha**hnll. Saunders aided Reckert'strack team to success when he mined it In Die last three meets and scored on each occasion in the high jump.Rcikcrt From St. .Matthew's Schoolrek«rt Is the son of Mr and Mrs. Adolf Flecker! of 33 Lyons street. He I* * native of this city. He attend'd the Bartlett school at first and then he enrolled nr .«t Matthew's parochial school where he stayed to complete Ms studies up to the junior high school grades. He entered theCentral Junior High school and wn* graduated in 1!*25.During ihe first year and a half at Senior High school he did not try for athletics. Ha later made four athletic monograms in sports.He enjoys great popularity with his fellow students. He was elected president of his class and treasurer of the Senior club. He. is r member of the Delta XI fraternity and will take * prominent part In the class banquet at which he will give n toast and the class night production at which he will give the address of welcome.Saunders is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Sounder* of Chestnut street. He Is a member of theThera Sigma fraternity and was oneof the three athletes xvhb tour lcttois this year and on, six to accomplish the feat last decade.sco:lt; d of Hio in tlioHOME RUN CLUBBy th* United Pretv fAmerican League *was receiving the * Ruth. Tanks.................. 23awarded scmi-an- |Gehrig. Tanks...............* 15Hauser. Athbtks ........Todt. Red Sox..............National leagueBisson cite. Robins ..........Hornsby. Braves ............It. Wilson. Uulis ............Uottouiley. Cards .........Yesterday's HomersGehrig. Tanks.............. 3Hot tom Icy, Cards .............. 2Ruth. Yankees Comb*. Tankers ..McManus. Tigers ..lt;'oil 1 us. Yankee* ..Brannon. Browns .Rothrock. Rc,l Sox Leach. Phillies ....Hornsby, Bravo* .,Binsonelto. Robin*Rootrgor. Cards ...Hurst, Phillies ....Lhott. Robins...........• LLeague Total*National League ............#v 221American League It*3• ••-••■■■■••aa a a a*a a a a*a a a• a a.X.'a a a'a a a a a a a a a rtV* aLeague totals ...... 414PUNISHMENT FOR FOULSBoxers In Montrral to FW* Paid Pro Rata only for Number of Round* Fought.Montreal. Quo June IS t*h— Boxer* who com nut fouls In Montreal will suffer tn thetr pock^t-T n-Lr a n*w regulation of th* athletic commission of Montreal boxers who foul, either accidentally or otherwise, will he pan] pro r;,f* only for the rounds in which D «y highest I hn.xe engaged. Thus if * fight, r «a» the contract* to box ten round* for $1.-Mbi and fouls his opponent m Dm third he wilt be paid only The rule IS to lie invoked also in y*‘ rase of a figliler who claims a foul and I* found on medical «*v:imiii;i. Don to have been struck a fair blow.Croquet Sets$2.00 to $7.00
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