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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1951

Page

3

Warren Pulls Surprise To Defeat Colt

Warren defeats Colt 49 to 45 on Warren court in a late rally. Colt led 10 7 early, Warren led 25 24 at half, 42 38 after three. Colt loses four starters to fouls in final period. Garvin Grabert lead Colt scorers and rebounds. Warren's Andrade tallies 15 points, Deleketa secures key rebounds. Colt advances to first round vs Pawtucket East at Brown University gym 7:30.

Warren Colt Redskins Cordeiro Perry Grabert Garvin Ron Reno

Uses of Wood in American Homes Rooted in Three Centuries

The article highlights wood as a timeless builder material in the United States, emphasizing 300 years of experience and ongoing research. It argues wood remains aligned with modern design and construction methods through continuous development.

America

First Boy Scout Troop Promotes Leaders for March

The First Boy Scout troop in Scout hall Monday night announced promotions for Joseph Vaccaro to senior patrol leader and Frank Bettencourt Jr to junior assistant scoutmaster. Both promotions take effect March 1. The troop plans a week at Camp Yawgoog and a Narragansett Council summer rendezvous in Rockville R I July 9 16 1951 with applications now open.

Scout Hall George R Fish Joseph Vaccaro Frank Bettencourt, Jr Raymond Sartini Awashanks Herd Pow.s Bristol Scout Honor Society Sofety

Strong Teams to Be Seen Here In YMCA Tourney

Word arrives that top basketball clubs will compete in the Gold Medal YMCA tournament March 12 13 16 and 17 at the YMCA. The Fall River Ramblers champions of 1949 1950 arrive with Fred Kozarek and a star filled lineup to defend their title.

YMCA Fall River Ramblers Abel White Fred Kozark Brown Fred Russ Booth Hank Noyd Jack Brenner Fred Wolstrencrust Durfee High School Abe Charlie Smith Newport Behan Dick Hole

Early Rhode Island Women in History

Rhode Island women played vital roles in the Revolutionary era as described in the volume Spirit of 76 in Rhode Island. Benjamin Cowell notes their active support and noble character in sustaining the great cause.

Rhode Island Rhode Island State College General Washington Benjamin Cowell Cowell

Truck Operators Now Chauffeurs Under 1950 License Reform

Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara notes all commercial motor vehicle drivers must hold chauffeurs licenses and bicycles require front lights and bells. The 1950 legislature tightened traffic codes, with driver questions and photos needed for licenses. Applications due by June 1 for chauffeurs licenses. ordinary self owned car licenses dated Sept 1.

Anthony J Ferrara Ferra

New Diving Precautions for Safe Seasonal Checks

Inspect the new diving site for rocks and obstructions before each season. Never dive in darkness. A dry swimming pool and low tide at the beach may affect access and safety.

R I Playoffs Begin Thursday at 7 30 in Basketball

The Rhode Island scholastic league opens its basketball playoffs Thursday night at Marvel Gym, Brown University. Pawtucket East faces Coltwalepot at 7 30, Westerly meets Lockwood, and De La Salle plays Gorton at 7 31. Semifinals set for March 8 with winners advancing to the 8 45 title tilt. A 7 30 consolation game precedes the final.

Coltwalepot Ace Tuan Inerscholastic Loagunian Marvel Brown Miversits Pawtucket East Westerly Lockwood de la Salle Gorton Rogers Barrington Colt-Pawtucket East Gam Westerly-Lockwood

New Planetarium at R I S C Opens for Public Shows

Rhode Island State College unveils its new planetarium now open to the public for group shows. Dr John G Albright and Prof Scott Umsted will conduct demonstrations with the physics department coordinating schedules. Up to 40 people may attend a one hour show. groups may reserve by writing Dr Albright. no charge.

Rhode Island State College John G Albright Scott Umsted Albright Dr. Albright

First Air Force Reserve Wing Enters Korean Air War

The 452nd Bomb Wing, a full unit of the Air Force Reserve, was mobilized to combat and deployed for action over Korea in early November.

452Nd First Air Force Korea

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