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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1931
Page
4
Alfred Hora narrates joining Nina and Peru after transporting the goddess Nina aboard a swift river voyage to the Ogowe. They win a race for her hand after a coin toss, celebrate with liquor and song, and set up camp near a spring before sailing to Fernandez Vaz.
Nek R Team defeated C A by 6 to 3 as Brown and Mortenson sparked the offense. Eddie Menard led the hitters with three singles and a strong all around night, while Joe Dares and Joe Joseph contributed key hits and fielding plays. The rough, closely played contest featured sharp defense and late inning stand by Butsy Brown.
Stolen bases by Biancuzzo Gladue Bull Riopel and Marsden help Marsden and Riopel team to a 9 inning win. Burdge Marsden and White shutout innings with 4 strikeouts each. Umpires Law and Brown officiate a 2 hour 26 minute game. Clere runs for Gladue in the seventh.
In an extra inning thriller at Newport, Menard’s triple drove in Honey Menard to score the winning run as Collins & Aikman defeated Sunset All Stars 3 to 2. Babe Ethier and Eddie Menard shared fielding honors, with Biancuzzo leading hitters. Charlie Burdge starred for Bristol.
A mother shares how a toy box bus inspired a home organization plan. She glues felt strips to the box to glide, adds low coat hooks and labeled pigeonholes for each child, and offers tips for bathroom towel habits and repurposing worn towels into small hand towels.
Quotation attributed to George C. Fracker from The College of Wooster is used to advocate starting a well conducted kindergarten in every community. Readers are urged to write for advice and information to the National Kindergarten Association at 8 West Fortieth Street, New York.
Caladrone, the Southern New England 160-pound amateur boxing champion from this town, ends partnership with Johnny Curcle of Providence. He will be handled by Joe Squynt, who previously managed the late George Casey.
Officials selected Caladrone to represent the state in the 160 lb amateur boxing show at Mechanics Building Boston on Saturday evening. If he defeats two opponents he earns a chance to reach the finals at White City Stadium New Haven Conn later. He trains daily at the Ever Ready fire station.
Leo Honey Menard the third baseman for Collins Aikman has played three weeks for the Point Hammers in Newport Sunset League. His timely hitting and sturdy fielding have greatly aided the club’s efforts.
Billie Lomax former Georgetown University pitching ace, last week started three games against league leaders. He allowed four hits across the outings, defeating LaFazia Drugs 3-2, held Jarvis Drugs to two hits in Newport, and blanked Battery A 7-0 in Fall River with a no hit no run performance.
LaFazia Drug third baseman Jack Young also excels on the mound for Glenlylon in the Pawtucket Intercity League. He has pitched in 16 games with 14 wins and 2 losses, guiding the club to the top of the standings. The only teams to defeat him once are Sayles and the Pawtucket Boys' Club.
Six shutouts highlight a standout season for the What Cheer Spa and peers like New England Lace Pawtucket Boys Club Pawtucket AC and General Fabric. Manager Marshall guides the millmen to three Twilight League championships as Artie Bell trains with major league teams in winter. Dick Hough and Butsy Brown auditioned with the Providence Grays, Charlie Burdge won four last week.
In this brief reading from Pigeons at the British Museum, the writer notes that true thought cannot be found in many books but lives in nature by streams and seas, hills and woodlands, under sunlight and wind where wild doves roam.
A Wayne News Sentinel editorial argues the nation requires firmer positions and more decisive standoffs to confront political and social challenges. It emphasizes consistent policy direction and resolute leadership to unify efforts and deter ambiguity.
The article notes Mayan weapons from Yucatan included swords and daggers formed from chorul wool, described as extremely hard. This highlights craft methods used by indigenous artisans to produce durable weaponry.
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