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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1951

Page

3

Westerly Clinches Rhode Island Little League Title In Extra Inning Thriller

Westerly won the Rhode Island Little League championship 1 to 0 over Bristol in a nine inning pitchers duel that went to extra innings. Cordeiro and Finnizio starred on the mound as Palmer scored the winning run in the ninth with two out, in front of 2500 fans.

Westerly Rhode Island Bristol Cordeiro Finnizio Palmer Norm Finniz10 Andrade Leahy Ballato Reale Sansone Mansi Vic Andrade

Joan Bennett Stars With Daughter in Susan and God Comedy

Newport Casino Theatre brings screen star Joan Bennett with her 17 year old daughter Melinda Markey in Susan and God. Jean Casto also appears, with the Crothers comedy tracing its New York debut in 1937 and Bennett’s return to the stage after Stage Door tour.

Newport Casino Theatre Joan Bennett Susan and God Miss Bennett Melinda Markey Rachel Crothers Jean Casto Comedienne Joey Jupiter Carousel Plymouth Theatre New York John Golden Gertrude Lawrence Paul McGrath Nancy Kelly Vera Allen

Leg Standing Contest Adds At Playgrounds

The playgrounds schedule a one leg standing contest alongside balancing and marathon events this afternoon. Anthony P Agatiello announces an annual ball throwing contest Friday at 9 30 am for boys in the three baseball leagues. Artie Pansa reports junior division results from Monday on the Common basketball court with Robins 42 Chickadees 17 and Jailbirds 42 Orioles 31.

Anthony P. Agatiello Agagtiello Artie Pansa Robins Chickadees Jailbirds Orioles Matt DeLeo John Burke Ray Cabral al Esther Richie Marshall Jaiilbirds Il Robins

Great Little Leaguers Showdown Draws Bristol Support

Sunday's Bristol vs Westerly Little League game thrilled local fans and recalled famed 1 to 0 pitching duels. Umpire tensions surfaced as Tony Pereira was ejected after a calm protest, while Bristol volunteers plan early organizational meetings and more helpers for a longer season.

Westerly Walter Johnson Joe Wood Fenway Park Washington Bristol Doug Wilson the Phoenix Marty Biancuzzo Jimmy Salzano Kelly Silvia Tony Pereira

Saints Clinch First in Bristol Twilight League

Saint Elizabeth defeated Ascoli's 3 to 1 on the Common Monday night to seize first place. Loup Campbell fired a two hitter with eleven strikeouts over five innings as darkness halted play after a close game. Nick Cariglia homered for Ascoli's, while Rob ert Cordeiro and Babe Ferrara contributed early offense for Saint Elizabeth.

St. Elizabeth Ascoli’s Loup Campbell Saints Robert Cordeiro Richie Cordeiro Babe” Ferrara Ascoli Wild Ferrara Joe Martin Caitrao Martin Cordeiro Campbell Saint Nick Cariglia

DeLeo to Be Honored at State Banquet in Providence

Michael A. DeLeo state department commander of Italian American posts will be honored as outgoing commander at the department banquet on September 9 at the Crown Hotel Providence starting 7 p.m. He is a member of the Sgt Anthony M Cappucci Post Italian American Veterans of Bristol. Tickets available from Orlando J. Bisbano.

Michael A. DeLeo State Department DeLeo Hope Street Anthony M. Cappucci Bristol Crown Hotel Providence Orlando J. Bisbano

Local teams prep for pivotal clash after tight win

The article notes three hits and shakiness in spots before the next game tonight as C and A meet St. Elizabeth. A C and A win would set up a potential game Thursday evening, signaling a decisive entry toward the series.

St. Elizabeth

Little League Picture Day and Winter Changeover

All Little League players must attend Gui teras Field Thursday at 6 15 PM for team pictures. Each boy receives one photo and should bring pants and shirt to change into after turning in uniforms for storage. Lapel buttons will be awarded to State playoff participants and a different button to other league players later.

Guiteras Field

Kingston flower show yields four first prizes for Louise Robinson

Mrs Louise Robinson of 963 Hope Street captured four first prizes and two seconds at the Kingston Fair flower show organized by the Rhode Island Gladiola Society with the state fair. Three first prizes came from buffet mantle piece and shadow box arrangements. one first was for bloom and the two seconds were blooms. Japan seeks to import 1 635 000 tons of coking coal mostly from the United States in the new fiscal year starting April 1.

Louise Robinson Hope Street Kingston Fair Rhode Island Gladiola Society Japan U. S

Washington Coal Use Tops Two Million Tons

The State of Washington produced almost half of the 2,100,000 tons of bituminous coal consumed there last year.

State of Washington

Surface mining in shallow coal beds common practice

Surface mining proves most practical where coal lies in shallow beds or where the outcrop is widely spread.

World's highest lift conveyor belt powers coal haul

The conveyor belt, rising two thirds of a mile, carries 1200 tons of coal per hour up a 3300 foot slope, marking a record efficiency in long incline transport.

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