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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1951

Page

4

Colt Beats Clippers By 54 43 In League Win

Colt defeats the Cumberland Clippers 54 to 43 at Andrews gym to stay unbeaten in league play. Grabert scores 16 points and leads rebounds while Rene Perry and Calandra contribute on offense. Colts J W’s win 29 18 in a preliminary game.

Colt Cumberland Clippers Andrews Gym Rene Grabert Perry O’brien Cumberland Calandra Velleca Coleman Garvin Cumberland Jayvees Andrade Caizzi Brightman Rene Sousa Cordeiro Perry Pirri Rish Oldham Pearson Sanna Gary : Koseski V. ‘ Cooperosesk T. É Ilamoski Archoubault

Drafts Threaten College Football Fortunes in 1951

The piece argues 1951 could see football collapse to a few service academy or Navy dominated teams as the 400,000 draft targets disrupt rosters. It cites USC coach Jeff Cravath fearing a draft wrecked Army lineup and questions whether Army or Navy will sustain collegiate play.

Army Navy Jeff Cravath Southern California Cravath West Point

Army Navy football may face a changed future

The article argues major college football could shrink in importance if costs rise and draft pressures alter schedules with Army and Navy relying on the sport as a wartime conditioner. It warns big business style football could erode amateur spirit and contemplates atom-age chaos if war intensifies.

Army Navy William Shakespeare

Pressure on Coaches Forces Drop in College Football Hope

The piece argues that in football, both teams cannot win and reviews the mounting pressure on coaches. It notes veterans like Bernie Bierman and Blair Cherry contemplating quitting, illustrating the bleak picture facing programs and leaders.

Bernie Bierman Blair Cherry Texas

Vikings Quintets Sweep In Riverside Victory

The Bristol Vikings Intermediate team defeated St Brenden’s in Riverside 79 to 64, marking their fourth win in five starts and second straight league win in the East Providence CYO. Leading scorers were Joe Russo 18, Joe Almeida 17, Dan Sylvester 16, and Joe Pacheco 12. The junior Vikings beat LaSalle Academy Freshmen 51-40 in Providence, with Manny Marshall and Anthony DuPont strong on defense and Manny and Johnny Josephs leading scoring with 8 each.

Bristol Vikings St. Brenden’s Riverside Vikings Providence Joe Russo Joe Almeida Dan Sylvester Joe Pacheco Butch Almeida Dennis Cordeiro Tony Bettercourt Fall River LaSalle Academy Joe Cavallaro Jack Matheson Manny Johnny Josephs Manny Marshall Anthony DuPont

US Marine Corps Recruiter to Visit Post Office Twice Weekly

Sgt Edward H Richard US Marine Corps announced he will interview applicants at the post office each Thursday and Saturday from 10 am to 3 30 pm Men and women ages 17 to 28 are eligible Recruits aged 17 need parental consent and a birth certificate for enlistment He has served in the American theater China service Asiatic Pacific defense and in three engagements with the enemy

Edward H. Richard U. S. Marine Corps Richard Marine Corps Marines

Altar Society Plans St Valentine Dinner Dance

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Altar Society will host a dinner dance on February 14. Reservations are handled by Mrs Lena Del Toro. Committee includes Miss Josephine Pante chairman and several co-chairs and members.

Altar Society Plang St. Valentine Dance Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Lena del Toro Josephine Pante Rose Carulli

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