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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1951

Page

3

Local Girls Tie For First Will Play Off

The town's girls basketball team ends the season tied for first in the Rhode Island Girls' League after beating the Telephone Operators 56 to 15 at the Providence YWCA while Imperial Knife beat Bible Institute 25-23. Both teams have one loss. The playoff is set for next Wednesday at the Providence YWCA. Megathlin 15 Fusco 16 Brightman 8 Briggs 6 Bettencourt 5 Oliver 6 Reacheleau Nero Sousa Perry Brightman credited among scorers.

Rhode Island Providence Ywca Imperial Knife Bible Institute Megathlin Fusco Brightman Briggs Bettencourt Oliver Reacheleau Nero Sousa Perry

Twilight League Begins Play May 7 With Four Teams

Twilight baseball opens Monday May 7 with a weekly schedule on Mondays and Thursdays through August 16 followed by playoffs August 20. Three teams are signed Collins Aikman Ascoli s St Elizabeth s with a fourth expected Independent band club. Budget request of $200 toward $700 annual expenses is before the town budget commission at this month s financial town meeting.

Collins & Aikman Ascoli’s St. Elizabeth’s Dave Ferris Board of Recreation John P. “Foxy” Marshall Twilight League Budget Commission

West Coast Revolt Over Major League Status

The piece argues for a third major league on the West Coast citing Los Angeles and San Francisco population, park sizes, and television's impact on minor leagues. It notes drafts and profits, compares gate totals to other sports, and highlights stars from San Francisco and elsewhere.

West Coast Los Angeles San Francisco Baltimore Buffalo Houston American Association International League Montreal Brooklyn Santa Anita

Kearney Post Plans April Legion Meeting and Elections

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and its auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 on Franklin Street. Officers will be nominated as by law changes require election before the June department convention. A social hour with the auxiliary follows.

Kearney American Legion Franklin Street Department Volture

Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps Plan Next Week

The Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps meet next Wednesday at 7 30 p m to plan activities for the upcoming competition season.

Boy Scout

Bristol Vikings Reach Semi-Finals in Rhode Island Tourney

The Bristol Vikings junior basketball team advanced to the semi finals by beating Providence Junior Police 25 16 at Federal Hill Recreation Center and East Street Recreation 37 32 at South Providence Recreation Center. Cavallaro led with 14 points and Bettencourt had 10 as the team improved to 18 3.

Bristol Vikings Rhode Island Providence Junior Police Federal Hill East Street Recreation Team South Providence Vikings Providence Boys’ Club Providence Recreation Center

Marine Corps Band a historic ensemble since 1798

The Marine Corps Band traces its founding to 1798 and has performed for every U.S. president except George Washington, marking its long ceremonial role and evolving public presence.

Marine Corps Band George Washington

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