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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
3
Gamelin of Plant J struck out 5 with no walks while Guiilingham of the Section Hands fanned 1 and allowed two baserunners in a sparse inning by two teams.
Anthony E Williams general secretary of the Portuguese Independent Club and Band announces a clambake at Garcia's Farm on Met atom avenue on September 8. The event is a major yearly festivity with committee officials led by Joseph Castro as chairman and including Arthur Mello Frank Cabral and Jeremias Andrade.
Nancy Freeman aboard Frolic won the 124 footers race on Course No 12 about seven miles at Bristol Yacht Club. Finish time 5 39 30 after a 2 19 30 sail. Laura D Stone steered Pussy Cat second at 5 39 52 just ahead of Hopalong 8 seconds back. Wind varied from 8 to 12 miles per hour. starter Arthur J Belmore verified conditions by flag and anemometer.
The Bristol Narrows Improvement Association holds a penny bingo on the lawn of the Carpenter cottage this evening with Chester Carpenter as sports committee chairman. A water carnival for summer residents is planned for Sunday with prizes for each event. Numerous regional guests are noted visiting local residents and attending gatherings through the week.
The article traces the formation of the Kearney Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary after Kearney Post's founding in 1919. It covers early leadership under Mrs Ella S Paull, subsequent presidents, the unit's move to multiple homes, and its twentieth anniversary. It highlights hospital and child welfare work, traveling gavel traditions, notable conventions, and lists past presidents and departed members.
Jeremiah W. Romano announces the first Class B Bristol WPA Junior League All-Star game on Monday afternoon August 26 at the Common. American Division handlers John Cosdeiro Mike Maturi Edward Proto lead Colt Memorial High School players Perry Almeida George Oliver Frank Proto and Robert Castro among others. National Division captains Robert Newbold Ralph Bernardo and Nicky Mancieri select Bees Michael Ruggiero Vincent Securo Norman Ferreira Raymond Saito Cosmo Mancieri John Massano plus Depot Norman Rene Andrew Meiggs Vinny Grabert and Kranklin A. C. members Anthony Slim Roderick Manuel Mello John Freitas Ralph Monafo Louis Di Mezzo and Serpa's Newsboys Olymppe Benevides.
In a pitchers battle the Harvard freshman Dick Harding held US Rubber to two hits and beat veteran Frankie Sousa 1-0 for the Ever Readys. Dryer doubled and scored in the first inning on Aguiar’s fly, the only run. Aguiar saved Harding in the sixth with a leaping catch. The Ever Readys and Carr Mfg Co face Firemen Monday as playoff implications loom.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 26403 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch belongs to Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment is stopped and a duplicate book has been applied for as provided by law.
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