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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1959
Page
8
A vintage ad showcases several used cars with prices and features. Listings include a 1957 Oldsmobile 2 door Holiday Coupe at 2195 dollars with radio and heater, a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 retractable hard top with Fordomatic, a 1957 Thunderbird at 2895 dollars, 1956 Ford Country Squire and Country Sedan with radio heater, and other models such as a 1955 Ford Customline and 1949 Ford four door Eight Cylinder.
Battery C's indoor rifle team won the R I National Guard Indoor Championship in a shoot off with Company D 118th Engineers at Cranston Street Armory 1332-1316 after a tie ending the tournament Both teams had eight wins one loss Warren defeated Bristol earlier while Bristol topped Warren later Battery C led by Lt Purdy with a 276 top scores Sgt Gale Savino 272 x 300 led Bristol The win earns Battery C a chance to compete for national and state titles with scores listed for Purdy Savino Topazio Wilcox Franco Boulanger Will Barboza Proulx and notes Col Morren picked Purdy Savino and Topazio for the state team in Washington DC
Kaiser Aluminum swept Bristolite 15-10 16-14 15-11 in a rare three game win, boosting their season record to 14 wins and 21 defeats and placing them in the coveted third playoff spot. Cirillo Preston and Gifford starred for Kaiser while Alves, Cabral and Costa led Bristolite. In the second set CJC beat Warren National Guard 15-11 15-10 and 15-4 15-5 with Hodgins Thivierge Deslauries Coccia shining for CJC and Mello Correia Boulanger Hall anchoring WNG. YMCA defeated Warren National Guard 74-56 Monday, with Smith Berry for WNG and Betteracourt Fernandes for the YMCA. Nike Site unable to play due to standby status.
Public health notice urges adults under 40 to complete smallpox poliomyelitis and tetanus immunizations. Smallpox boosters every three years, three Salk doses with a fourth after a year, tetanus boosters after injuries, annual influenza for high risk groups, plus TB exposure and health facilities staff. Consult a family doctor for individual guidance.
Hector Massachavetgg, director at the Y, announced tickets remain for tomorrow’s smoker at the Y. Tickets at the door require a $19 donation. John Campinho of Wareham will attend and introduce boxers Bobbo Gomes, 175, Young Santos, 160, Jim Cardoza 150, and Joe Mon.
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