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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1947

Page

3

Challengers Rally In Extra Innings To Defeat Puniello’s Stadio

In YMCA Softball League playoffs the Challengers finished 8-4 winners over Puniello’s Stadio in eight innings after trailing 4-3 in the seventh. Lou Stanzioni tied the game with a steal home, then the challengers exploded for six runs in the eighth to seal victory. Captain Bob Hayes highlighted defense as Lou Cirilo made key plays for Puniello’s. The second game of the series is Friday with a possible Saturday decider, while the finals begin next Tuesday against Independents. The Bristol champion will face the Warren Industrial league winner for the county title.

Puniello Stadio YMCA Lou Stanzioni Bob Hayes Lou Cirilo Puniello’s Bristol Warren

Bristol Garden Club Meeting At Blythewold Home

The Bristol Garden Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. George Lyon’s Blythewold home on Ferry Road. Members toured grounds, watched a colored film of gardens, and enjoyed a picnic luncheon. The next meeting, hosted by Mrs. Betty Colt Smith, will be at Colt Casino on September 3.

Bristol Garden Club George Lyon Blythewold Ferry Road Colt Casino Betty Colt Smith

Exchange Club Outing Clambake Opens Summer Event

Bristol Exchange Club held its first annual outing and clambake at Rego's Farm on Wednesday afternoon with a sports program despite rain. Henry Luther, Vincent Mesecall, and E Hugh Holmes led arrangements while a misc shower for Miss Olga Marshall preceded her Labor Day wedding to Gilda Botelho at St Elizabeth’s Church.

Bristol Exchange Club Rego Olga Marshall Jeanne Baker Miss Marshall Gilda Botelho St. Elizabeth’s Church

Bristol Girls Fall to Warren in Track Meet

Warren dominated the meet 33 to 6 as Ann Callanan Margaret Abbruzzi and Judith Pemberton led with top honors. Bristol's Ann Head Rosario Santos Violet Lopan and Annette Laine scored in events. The Bristol softball team also beat Warren 26 20 in later play.

Bristol Playground Warren Bristol Ann Callanan Margaret Abbruzzi Judith Pemberton Eleanor Lemaire Ida Abbruz Hope Hardware Company Bell’s Store Hope Drug Company Playground Barrington Victory Field Tony Agatiello

Ascoli’s Ties Twi League Race With C A 6-4 Win

Ascoli’s downed Collins & Aikman 6-4 to earn a first place tie with YMCA as the Twi League regular season ends. Massano yielded six runs in three innings, Willie Alves relieved, and Cordeiro and Butler each had two hits for their teams. The YMCA-Ascoli playoff is set for Monday at 6 at the Common to decide the pennant with a cross-town game to follow.

Ascoli Collins & Aikman YMCA Louis Massano Bobby Cabral Willie Alves

For Sale Two Tenement House at 165 Wood Street

For sale two tenement house located at 165 Wood Street. All hardwood finished flooring throughout with 1-A condition. Includes recreation room with shower room kitchenette and two large closets. Kitchen upstairs with tiled floor, inlaid linoleum. Two car garage on a 50 by 120 foot lot. Phone 330-W.

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Scout Drum Corps Tag Days Benefit Bristol Unit

The two day tag sale for the junior drum corps fund, sponsored by Kearney Post No 6, The American Legion, raised funds to send the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps to the National American Legion convention August 28 29 and 30. Over a score of volunteers canvassed the town, with thanks to all contributors. Cubs Parade Cub Scouts from Bristol Packs head to Warren for the 206th anniversary parade. Pack 14 meets at Scout Hall at noon. First Troop holds a marshmallow roast at Camp King Philip next Monday at 7 30 PM with outdoor activities and water tests.

Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion Bristol Boy Scout Drum Corps Warren Water Street Scout Hall Camp King Philip

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