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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1952
Page
3
A cryptic set of phrases outlines a jayvee basketball run, noting a 2 1 record and a Thursday route, plus scattered quotes about temper and gender roles. The piece weaves scoreless lines with a few names and disjointed phrases.
Warren High School defeated Colt Memorial 40 to 33 after a late fourth quarter surge by the Redskins. Colt led 32 26 after three periods but Warren overturned the margin to clinch the win behind key late defense and rebounding.
Gladys Shoppe of Bristol edged Providence Telephone Gils 27 to 22 at the Providence WCA building. Janice Megathlin scored 10 and Gladys Brightman 6 for the winners while Ruth Halley led the Telephonettes with 14 points in a late rally.
The YMCA Businessmen's Club held its second annual Ladies Night with about 50 members and wives attending. Highlights included four volleyball games in ladies wear, a program with speeches, a buffet dinner, and dancing. Benjamin Hazen presented a gift to Gus Spece, and Dr. D V A Capone awarded Brigadier General William A. Loring for his cooperation. Loring spoke on the upcoming presidential election.
Readable fragments mention James Hastoat and Wy Q Pittitt in a club context. No clear event, place, date, or outcome available.
First Air Force initiates screening of officers records as part of officer reliability checks. The effort aims to ensure loyalty and readiness across mobilization posts and reserve units in both paid and volunteer statuses.
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