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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1951

Page

4

Barrington Little League Opposes Sudden Death Playoff Plan

Barrington youth baseball officials reject the sudden death playoff concept used in state regionals. They secured a two out of three series between Barrington and the town’s all star team to decide advancement. John Burke was elected to direct the ensuing mini series.

Westerly Barrington Allstar John Burke Wood Street Park Association John Carmone League

Local youth league outlines umpire needs and sponsor support

The league seeks at least three more umpires with two per game and caps and shirts provided by the league. Dr Paul Bruno to supervise physicals after manager selections, with examinations at his office. six sponsors commit 200 each for league and farm teams. local merchants gain ad space priority on the league fence.

Lewis Castiotta Uropores Castriotta Paul Bruno Bruno

King Philip Little League Schedule and Playoffs Overview

The schedule lists games in May and July with matchups including Gourmets Robbins Chips and Plumbers across first and second halves. It notes open dates for postponements and concludes with postseason events such as district playoffs Barrington versus Bristol, state playoffs Westerly RI, and the Little World Series in Williamsport PA.

Westerly Williamsport

Planning Board seeks clearer survey details for town meeting

Capone says the Town Council lacks time to study the survey and may not provide full information to taxpayers at the meeting. The board received a copy and urged a joint session, while questions arose over roads labeled as “fair.” The board plans monthly meetings with the next on May 24.

Capone Pigeon

Budget Commission urges cuts to school specialists plan

The Budget Commission recommends eliminating four specialists which would reduce revenues by 2400 dollars from a 600 dollar per teacher grant and raise total budget cuts to 22300 dollars. Dropping reading and physical education services would save 12400 dollars with further savings possible but not desirable. Further cuts to salaries would be needed, conflicting with the February town meeting salary level.

Budget Commission

Teen Drivers Constitute Large Share of Fatal Crashes

A government report shows twenty four percent of all drivers involved in fatal automobile crashes in the United States last year were aged eighteen to twenty four. The finding highlights the risk profile of young adult motorists and the need for targeted road safety measures.

Funeral held for Mrs Eunice L McGovern in Dayton

Funeral services were held for Eunice L McGovern 34 wife of Francis G McGovern of 6717 Shadeland Avenue Dayton Ohio died Saturday April 7 Interment followed at Arlington National Cemetery Virginia She is survived by husband son Glenn P McGovern daughter Kathryn L McGovern father Frank A Green Arlington Va brother John H Green Atlanta Ga sister Dr Naomi Green Philadelphia Pa and in laws Mr and Mrs Francis P McGovern of Dayton

Eunice L. McGovern Francis G. McGovern Shadeland Avenue Dayton Ohio National Cemetery Arlington Glenn P McGovern Kathryn L. McGovern Frank A Green Arlington, Va John H Green Atlanta, Ga Naomi Green Philadelphia Francis P. McGovern

Championship Girls Team Wins League Championship

The local girls basketball team sponsored by Grady's Shoppe won the league title at the Providence YWCA by defeating Imperial Knife 52 26. Magathlin scored on lay ups and Briggs passed well. Lead scorers included Briggs 10 Bettencourt 21 Oliver 4 Fusco 14 Penetheran 3 Perry Nero Sousa and Rocheleau. The team now claims the state championship.

Grady’s Shoppe Providence Ywca Imperial Knife Briggs Bettencourt Din Oliver Fusco Penetheran Perry Nero Sousa Rocheleau

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