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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1937

Page

6

Ship contracts secure work for Bath area yard

Kelley Spear & Co. closes two vessel contracts a four masted schooner of 700 tons for Capt Bailey of Manasquam and a coal barge for Garfield Proctor of Boston. Barge work starts today as ione guaranteed employment to many, with local tradesmen and merchants benefiting from the activity.

Kelley, Spear & Co Capt. Bailey Manasquam N. J Garfield & Proctor Boston

High-Pressure Air Narcotics Effect on Mental Processes

High pressure air, above three atmospheres, has narcotic effects that slow higher mental functions.

Panatellas Extend Lead in Park Alley League

Panatellas led by Tom Conley and Allie Jewett increased their margin in the Park Alley circuit last week. Konis F Trott and I Daley remained close on a win loss basis, while Totems with J Sancorn and R Philbrick chased for second on percentage. Tom Conley moved ahead of Allie Jowet into the top spot with a 40 average, as Irving Daley stayed third and Thayer fourth. Johnny Sanborn overtook Howard McNeil for fifth.

Othe Panatellas T. Conley A. Jewett Park Alley Konis F. Trott I. Daley J. Sancorn R. Philbrick Tom Conley Allie Jowe T Mergin Irving Daley Thayer Johnny Sanborn Howard McNeil

North End Rifle Team Loses Recitation Match

North End Community Club rifle team suffered a defeat by the Auburn Rifle Club in a standing position shoot off Sunday evening. Ames of Auburn led all shooters with 178, Wilbur Crocker was top for the North End team with 171, and Bob Sturtevant posted an 86 for the hosts.

North End Community Club Enny Aubuan Ridle Ames Auburn Wilbur Crocker North End W. Crocker R. Sturtevant R. Christianson P. Petite A. Gessoe Auburn R. Co Prene Adams Wolf Brooks Crosby C A ' Ais Sturtevant Bo. Christianson Petite Geoss Crocker Brooks Wolf

William Owen Wins Billiards Tourney

William Owen captured the senior division title at the YMCA billiards tournament defeating Maurice Puffer 35 to 33 in the final after close rounds in both divisions. James Morse topped the junior branch with a 35 to 30 victory over Gaudet.

William Owen Cat Maurice Puffer Frank Gallagher Frank Kenyon Willis Hall Westey Plummer Frank Hind Jr Clarence Atwood Geores Perry Sec Middleton Puffer Plummer Owen Kenyon Uwond Perry Hinds John Voorhees Charles Sullivan, Jr James Mors Andrey Hart John Gaudet Ery Pomerlean Donald Knight Harold Babine Albert Ho Morse Voorhees Gaudet Knight Desmon

State Tourney Plans For Church Leaguers

The first general committee meeting for the state tournament of Church League champions set tentative dates for March 13 or 20 at the local YMCA. Bangor Portland Saco Bath will play two afternoon games then a 7 30 evening final to allow late returns. Admission 19 20 cents afternoon 16 25 cents night. Teams must enter by March 6 with eight players and a season record. officials named. trophies donated by Bath Opera House and Columbia Theatre.

Bates New England Bangor Portland Saco Bathet Frank Harvie Bath Opera House Columbia Theatre William Perkins Ernest Sarkis Robert Footer Oscar Tanguay Durward Shorey Harold Walker Sarkis Walker Duncan Farret Raymond Parks Forrest Potter

Coombs High Edges Centrals 26 25 in Y League Thriller

Coombs High of Bowdoinham led Central of the Y Church League at the YMCA gym Thursday evening but edged ahead 26 25. Douglas topped the visitors as they stayed in front 7 2 early, 12 10 at halftime, and 20 17 after three quarters. Central staged a late rally without two regulars Stevens and Wade but fell one point short. Page starred for the losers.

Coombs

Browns and Grays Saturday Winners Dominate YMCA League

Freshman teams Browns and Grays won their fifth straight games as Browns beat Juniors 20 to 13 and Grays defeated Sophomores 30 to 5. Next Saturday the two freshmen square off to likely decide the championship. Brito Cishiyeis, 23, of Tewksbury Massachusetts, driver for Hawk Transportation, pleaded reckless driving in Bowdoinham. Judge Ames fined 25 dollars plus costs, 69 days jail in default of payment, and suspended his license.

Browns Grays Brown Brito Cishiyeis Tewksbury Mass Hawk Valley Bowdoinham Ames C. A. High School League Los Pao

Bangor youth Morse recalls flood relief service and Navy Yard posting

James H Morse Jr writes of a Bangor line service man sent with marines and sailors to Louisville and Cincinnati. The narrative notes the journeyman's Ohio flood relief labor and Morse's Bangor High School 1933 graduation and athletic fame.

Bangor Ohio James H Morse, Jr Navy Yard Norfolk Louisville Cincinnati Young Morse Bangor High School

Team 3 Wins Iron Works League Honors Last Week

In Bath Troy Works Bowling league action Team No. 3 topped Team No. 4 1029 to 1021 by eight pins. Team No. 6 scored 998 to edge Team No. 5 by three. Willis of Team 4 led with 304, while Pierce of Team 1 and Labbie of Team 5 tied for second with 277.

Iron Works League Bath Troy Willis Pierce Labbie Black Walson

Bob Burns Stars Trim Chevrolets Lead in Eagles Bowling

Bob Burns Stars reduced Pete Oliver Chevrolets lead from 17 to 14 in Friday’s Eagles Bowling session. Stars won six points in the second match while Chevrolets managed three in the first. Dick Frates led Ford with 308, Wally Jones 298, and Oliver 294 as Stars gained to five percent behind the leaders.

Dick Frates Fords Pete Oliver Chevrolets Eallies Oliver Bree Hugeard Hays Mustard Jones Kenniston Boardman Burn H Farrer la Steart McEuman 1St Buller Bovee Kinn Fortier Allearin G Goodwin Davis Skalin McEhman, 2Nd Robshaw Hagan Rines Jauphin R Crocker Pr Fortier Durgan F Stover E Metcalf Milliken Bob Burns Chevvies Capt. Frates Wally Jones Herby Huggard Maples Assia Hem Po Ai OVC Rhee Peat Saeed Ene Rey M. Oliver Stars

Roy Richters Guards Extend Margin In Elks Bowling Standings

Roy Richters Guards increased their lead in the Elks Bowling league by seven points in the first match, with Jay Povichs Eleven O clocks gathering four in the second. Ralph Dales Antlers held third as Tom Conleys Lecturers reduced their gap to one point by taking seven in the second game while the Antlers had three in the opener. Al Thayer topped scoring with 305, followed by Bobby Callan 299 and Jay Povich 289. Harold Fielding 284 and Frankie Sheridan 281 also posted strong scores.

Roy Richter Elks Jay Povich Ralph Dale Tom Conley al Thayer Bobby Callan Harold Fielding Frankie Sheridan Fodatra Royal Purples Eae F. Talbot A. Thayer Thayer Povich Richter Conrey Eaton Fielding Sheridan Talbot Mullaney Ss Brown R Callan McCormick M Redlon Pinherry J Crosby Parshley Arata Petlock Hartnest S Povich Dalc Couture Willis O'Donnel Ace Redlon Liver Grindeil T Iw. Whitney R. Linekin

Marvels and Kools Tie for Colonial League Lead

Marvels and Kools share top Colonial Club Bowling standings after a dramatic second match. Dave Mathites of the Marvels rallied from fourth to reach a first place tie with Jimmy Dunian’s Kools as Arthur Pratt’s Fatimas moved to runner-up in the opening frame. Johnny Levya led with a 335 series, Joe McLaughlin 309, Pratt 305, Hayes 301, while Camels posted 1180 team total and 459 single for the night.

Dave Mathites Marvels Jimmy Dunian Kools Arthur Pratt Fatimas Johnny Levya Spuds Joe McLaughlin Johnny Hayes MLCV ELS Pre Cine Hed Kooisene Sia Assnade Ieee Patimias Wissen Aes A. Jewett Camels

Whites and St Marys Intermediate Winners at Y Gym

Central Whites rallied to beat Central Blues 12 to 9 securing lead in the Intermediate League. St Mary's edged Central Blues 15 to 14 to tie for second place as the weekend meet concluded.

Whites ST. Mary’s Central Whites Central Blues St. Mary's Marv's Central Reds Reds St Mary's

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