Benefit Boxing Show for Fusaro in Fall River Tomorrow
Fall River hosts a benefit boxing card by St Michaels A C at Bigberry Stadium with Nick Fusaro. Cocoa Kid meets Frankie Britt in the 10 round main event while Tony Costa faces Stanely Ross in the semifinal. Alfred Calfranciso battles Young Charbonneau and Eddie Hannam meets Eddie Baker in six round bouts. Callahan and Kid Fly box in the four round opener.
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Fusaro
Fall River
Nick Fusaro
Frankie Britt
St. Michaels A. C
Bigberry Stadium
Manny Almeida
Cocoa Kid
Ebonyhued Welter
New Haven
Steve Haliako
Eddie Holmes
Lou Amber
Tony Catalanto
Providence
Reed
Britt
Frankie
Bristol
Tony Costa
New Bedford
Stanley Ross
Taunton
Stoves
Costa
Frank
Bristol Common
B. TA. Armory
Ross
Mittman
Almeda
Alfred Calfranciso
Charbonneau
Martin Canole
Eddie Hannan
Wanskuck
Rhode Island
Eddie Baker
Spindle City
Frankie Callahan
Kid Fly
Rant on horse racing hopes and scams from a dubious tipster
A sprawling diatribe rails against betting schemes and turf writers while mocking sensational tips and the racing world. The writer mocks favorites and insiders, jokes about gambling profits, and laments gullibility in readers chasing inside information.
Bristol Town Beach rules adopted by council with one change
The Bristol Town Council approved a full set of rules for the new town beach and picnic grove drawn by the Board of Recreation. The sole change assigns concession rights to the council, while other provisions cover hours, parking, police, life guards, bathhouse duties, playgrounds, and waste removal.
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Board of Recreation
Recreation Board
George R. Fish
Bristol Town Beach
Bristol Recreation Board
Bath House
Bristol
Bristol County Safety Council
ERA
Boy Scouts of America
Atteants
Tharcea
Board of Recretion
Highway Department
Our Town Opinion: Readers May Share Timely Topics
This column invites residents to submit comments on local welfare and town interests. Share timely topics affecting our community and help shape civic dialogue through thoughtful letters and insights.
Fog Filled Bristol Walks and Fall Hiker Rendezvous
Residents described a heavy fog wrapping Bristol last Friday night with muffled streets and distant fog horns. The piece celebrates autumn hiking, recalling fall colors, scenic lanes, and a playful Bristol Narrows water carnival featuring a peanut race for young children.
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High St
Bristol Narrows
Bristol 4 CWA and ERA Project Spending Summary
Summary of Bristol funds used on CWA and ERA projects from 1934. CWA total $11 596.45 with items including sidewalks on Bradford, Bay View Franklin, and Hope streets, painting stations and libraries, sewer and drainage works, and a large tool cost. ERA figures show payroll $755.36 and materials $174. plus detailed project line items through July 31 1934 totaling payroll $10 509.52 and materials $4 648.42.
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Bristol
CWA
Bradford Street
Bay View Avenue
Franklin Street
Naomi Street
Colonial Road
Hope Street
Thames Street
Church Street
Kickemuit Avenue
Rogers Free Library
Gulleras School
Richmond Street
Wood Street
Mt. Hope Avenues
Fox Hill Avenue
Federal
State of
Rhode Island
Church St
Galleras School
Richmond
State St
Crickets and Frogs Sing Through Night as Summer Wanes
Nighttime sounds fill the Bristol area with crickets and frogs as summer ends. Owls are scarce, bay birds and waterfowl linger, and farm wildlife, woodchucks, squirrels, and skunks prepare for winter amid vivid sunsets and raw natural color.
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Bristol
Callan Boom for Governor Gains Startling Momentum
Senator Luke H. Callan of Bristol appears the likely Republican gubernatorial nominee for the October convention. He is favored to win by substantial margins over Governor Green, with strong backing from veterans groups and statewide support noted by Boston and New England papers. The piece also suggests Peter G. Gerry as the Democratic contender, expecting cross party votes and a united front at Ellis Hall on October 2.
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Luke H. Callan
Bristol
Green
Boston
New England
Sen. Callan
U. S
Peter Goelet Gerry
United States
Republican Party
Gerry
Ellis’ Hall
Quirk and Hibbert Named for Local Legislative Seats
Edward J Quirk longtime Bristol businessman is talked about as the Democratic candidate for state senator from this town. Elisha Hibbert town councilman will likely run as the Republican candidate for representative in the Second Assembly District replacing C C Getchell.
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Edward J Quirk
Bristol
Elisha Hibbert
C. C Getchell
Portuguese and French All Stars Meet Tomorrow in Series Opener
Alphonese Rebello's Portuguese All Stars face Eddie Belmore's French All Stars tomorrow on the Common in a five game series opener. Expected starters include Foxy Marshall Hut Correia Frankie Sousa and Whitey Mello for the Portuguese with Manny Borges Chappie Oliver and Flash Ferreira in the batting order. Curly Desilets Artie Guevremont Eddie Menard and Buggy Belmore lead the French nine as Harvey Gladue W Gladue Honey Menard and Chassie LeClerc anchor the infield. Referee Manny Heuberger and Mosie Moore will umpire the game set to start at 6 pm.
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Alphonese Rebello
Eddie Belmore
Rebello
Foxy” Marshall
Hut” Correira
Frankie Sousa
Whitey
Mello
Jack Andrade
Belmore
Albert Menard
Babe” Ethier
Jimmie Garvin
Taunton
New England
Harvey Gladue
W. Gladue
Honey” Menard
Frankie Duarte
Tony” Perry
River” Cardoza
Manny Heuberger
Warren
Mosie Moore
Collision on Hope Street injures elderly man and damages two cars
An elderly pedestrian is hurt as cars driven by Francis J. Cleary, 16, of 74 Appleton Street Providence, and Hilda Jamies, 45 1 street, collide on Hope Street near Pappo nas road. Thomas F. Cleary, 60, father of Francis, suffers a severe forehead cut and is treated by Dr Alfred M Merriman. Cleary car comes south while Jamies northbound and about to turn into Poppasquash road, police report.
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Francis J. Cleary
Appleton Street
Providence
Hilda Jamies
Hope Street
Pappoonash Road
Thomas F. Cleary
Alfred M Merriman
Cleary
Hope St
Jamies
Poppasquash Road
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Walter
Hara
Gansett
Barnum
By Arrell Stevens
Bay View “Ave
Rego & Simmons Trucking & Contractors
Peastone
Clambake Crescent Park
East Providence
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England
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Walley
PWA
Callan
Hank
Quirk
Hibbert
Washington Street
Charles A. Tanner
Broad Street
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