McCoy Faces Challenge for State Committee Chair
Democratic leader Thomas McCoy of Pawtucket faces defeat if he runs for chairmanship. Rumors say Peter Goelet Gerry has urged opposition, with support from factions in Bristol County and Blackstone Valley. Political rivals recall past convention upheavals and predict a major battle at the next Democratic gathering, with Edward Gaucher Dowling possible kingmaker in several counties.
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Thomas McCoy
Pawtucket
State Committee
Tom McCoy
Blackstone Valley
Peter Goelet Gerry
McCoy
Tom
John J Fitzgerald
Edward Gaucher Dowling
East Providence
Pawtuxet Valley
Bristol Garden Club fete and local events listed
Coming events for August include a Bristol Garden Club fete at Bristol Yacht Club on August 1 a clambake and outing by the Principessa Elena Lodge Sons of Italy on August 12 and an annual supper and sale by Sv Guild at St Michael's Parish House on August 16 with other notices.
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Bristol Garden Club
Bristol Yacht Club
Sumdas
Principessa Elena Lodge Sons of Italy
Sv. Guild
St Michael’s Parish
St Brendan's Men's Club Edges NI R Co 5 4
Tight pitching by Walter Denmis and sharp Roe brothers hitting propelled Riverside St Brendan's to a 5 4 win over Thomre Jansen's NI R Co in a Central Twilight League game. LeMaire sparked a late rally with a single steal and scored on a Desilets sacrifice as the defense stalled Dennis.
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Walter Denmis
Roe Brothers
St. Brendan's
Riverside
Thomre Jansen
NI. R Co
Dennis
Bill Bottomley
Nuts LeMaire
Walter Dennis
LeMautre
Mulvaney
Marshall
Bottomley
Desilets
LeMaire Thorn Burn
LeMaire
Mansi
van Voast
Bill Doran
Denmis
Flash" Forresri
Union Church Prudence Holds Record Island Attendance
Rev Robert Little of Fast Hartford preached to the largest Prudence Island congregation at Unidas Church. The service featured the Junior choir and special music by Harold Hutton and Harold Douglas. Plans for Aug 18 concert with the Nassi Ensemble and Helen Crapo aim to raise funds for church painting and building.
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Robert Little
Hartford
Harold Hutton
Pawtucket
Lehigh University
Pennsylvania
Harold Douglas
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Hutton
Prudence
Nassi Ensemble
Orleans
Mass
Helen Crapo
Brocktoh
Opening of Narragansett Park Draws Thousands of Fans
Thousands of fans crowded Narragansett Park at the Rumford Pawtucket line for the opening race meet. More than 40 000 attended as betting reached over 320000 in the part mutuel pools amid police praise and clergy presence. racing continues through the fall.
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Narragansett Park
Rumford-Pawtucket
John
Saciety
New York
Newport
Baltimore
Long Island
Boston
New Hampshire
Maine
Pawtucket
East Provideme
Rumford
Kelley
East Providence
James R Crosby
John Hanna
Racing Association
Rhode Island
Phoenix
Sidelights at Racetrack Photos With Notables atWednesday Event
Marty Flaherty supervised photographs at the racetrack featuring Democratic National Committeeman Peter G Gerry Mrs Edith Gerry and Percival de St Aubin. Val the News Tribune photographer captured a strong image as Pathe News machine operators also took a shot. Eddie Fay received a gold badge with honorable steward inscribed. Walter and Ed Lederer congratulated Fay as the band Jeadar aang performed with Ri Hol).
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Marty Flaherty
Peter G Gerry
Edith Gerry
Percival de St Aubin
Vali
News- Tribune
Val
Pathe
Eddie Fay
Steward
Walter
Ed Lederer
Ed Fay
Ri Hol
Judge Dooley
Detective Cody Praises NH Track Legislation
Detective Lieutenant Bill Cody, a retired newspaper man and famed New York detective, observed the New Hampshire Legislature’s push to tighten Rockingham track regulations, signaling a potential closing of the Salem establishment. Cody, still in his 40s, praised the effort, noting it could steer winners in local gaming.
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Bill Cody
Cody
New York
New Yorker
New Hampshire
Rockingham
Salem
Legislature Delegation Attends Race Meet on Beacon Hill
Massachusetts General Court delegates attend the racing meet as lobbyists push Rep Barney McElroy's mutuel bill. A Dorchester legislator attempts to crash the clubhouse but fails. Dr Carroll of Providence helps by providing a pass through the usher.
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Massachusetts General Court
Commonwealth
Beacon Hill
Dorchester
Barney McElroy
Fox Point
Dr Carroll
Providence
Barney
Kingston Track Ambition Revealed by Senator Casey
Former Senator Judge Steve Casey announced plans at Wakefield on Wednesday to build a one mile track at Narragansett Park. He praised South County as a stamping ground for horseflesh lovers and said facilities would be second to none.
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Kingston
Steve” Casey
Wakefield
Narragansett Park
South County
Junior Legion Unit to Install Officers
The Bristol Squadron Sons of the American Legion will install officers in Grand Army hall with Department officers presiding. Guests include Ezra Dixon and Fred M. Suzman, plus Mrs Samuel C. Wardwell and DAR members. Officers listed are Captain E S Robinson and others including S R Campanella, Michele Ruggiero, and Harry H Bullock Jr.
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Bristol
Sons of the American Legion
Grand Army Hall Department
Ezra Dixon
Fred M. Suzman
Samuel C. Wardwell
Daughters of the American Revolution
E. S Robinson
S R. Campanella
Summer Ice Skating at Fair in Chicago
Gigantic crowds flock to the new Street of Villages at the Chicago fair for a one day tour of the world featuring international exhibits and attractions drawing diverse visitors and families.
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Chicago
Black Forest
Ever Readys Defeat Defiance 10-7 in Shortened Game
Last night on the common the Ever Readys and Defiance played to a 10-7 score with darkness forcing the umpire to call the game after five and a half innings. The early tie and the halted sixth frame ended the contest.
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EverReadys
Defiance
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