C and A Takes Lead With Second Straight Twilight Win
Collins and Aikman earned their second consecutive Twilight League win by beating Ascoli 11 to 8 to seize sole possession of first place. Andy Vollaro collected five hits in five at bats with a two base hit, powering a seven run first inning. Ascoli surged ahead briefly in the fourth and sixth frames before C and A rallied for four runs in the seventh to seal the victory. Vollaro extended his hitting streak to six.
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Vollaro
Spar
Boy” Malloy
Aspirino
Harrington
Mansi
Classified Telephone Directory ad urges quick help
A vintage advertising blurb touts the Yellow Pages as the solution for shopping needs. It claims 9 out of 10 people use the Classified Telephone Directory to find buyers sellers renters or repairs. The tone targets a young woman to follow the ad advice.
Navy Reserve Recruiter to Visit Bristol Post Office
John J Wilde TM1 from Newport Reserve unit will be at the Bristol Post Office tomorrow and next Wednesday 9 am to 3 pm to accept applications for Naval Reserve and Harbor Defense units. Non veterans aged 17 to 18 years may apply and veterans of any age welcome. The recruiter offers details on the Naval Reserve retirement plan and notes veterans status not required for entry.
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Yaval Reserve
Bristol Post Office
Naval Reserve
John J Wilde
TM1
Newport Reserve
Murgo Maintains A.L. Batting Pace In Bristol Twilight
Frank Murgo of Collins and Aikman dominates Bristol Twilight League early with an .846 batting average after 11 hits in 13 at bats across the first three weeks, not counting July 3 and 6 games. Katz of the Spar is runner up at .545. Murgo leads in hits RBI and home runs, with two, and shares the lead in doubles with two. Furtado heads pitchers with a 2-1 mark. Jesse Perry tops in strikeouts with 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murgo
Collins and Aikman
Murgo
Katz
The
Spar
Furtado
County Cleaners
Jesse Perry
Ascoli
Rubber Workers Sign Pact At Bristol Plant
Negotiations over weeks ended with a labor contract between United States Rubber Company Bristol Plant and Local 339 United Rubber Workers. The pact covers hours pay and conditions through March 31, 1955 and includes vacation scales and a new Company hospitalization plan benefiting workers and families.
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Bristol
United States Rubber Company
United Rubber Workers, C.I.0
Fire burns Poor Farm building amid arson suspicions
A July 3 blaze at the Poor Farm, fed by kerosene and gasoline residues, burned after several earlier fires. Building inspector Hibbert urged demolition. Rishe called the town safer without the hazard and will report the incident as arson to the state fire marshal. The North Burial Ground commission will consider demolishing remaining walls while guards and culprits remain unfound.
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George R. Hibbert
Rishe
Ralph F. Kinder
North Burial Ground
Burial Ground Commission
Kinder
DeFelice Wins Prize for Float in Bristol Parade
A July 4 parade in Bristol drew about 55 000 spectators along tree shaded streets. The event featured 12 divisions with floats bands and car divisions. DeFelice Florists soapbox float won best overall with praise for its design as Kingsmen Rangers Perry Post VFW and an East Providence Negro outfit also drawing cheers.
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Bristol
Kingsmen
Rangers
Perry Post Vfw
Providence
DeFelice Florists
Bay View Avenue Derby Winner Presents Governor Trophy
The float winner of the Friday derby on Bay View Avenue was 11 year old David Miserandino with a racer. Anthony J. Nunes presented the Gov Roberta Trophy at parade conclusion as televiewers hoped for a repeat telecast next year with East Greenwich volunteers and WJAR officials reporting a successful event.
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Anthony J. Nunes
Bay View Avenue
David Miserandino
Volun
Televiewers
WJAR
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Ferrara
Cordiero
Ss ' Massa
Garvin
Gogha
Mans
Cavallaro
Abby Matrone Marshall
Bettencourt
Silvia Raiola Ruggiero
Pirri Nerone
Nash Perry
Warren
Ellis Buick CO
Child ST. Warren
R. L
NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Navy Reserve
Detroit Street
Samuel Hochman
Zawatsky
North Main Street
Providence G
George Street
B. L
M. C. Silvia
Christie's Restaurant and Furtado’'S
Bradford Street
F. B
Gabrh
F Murgo
Spar Massa
L. Murgo
Maloy
Stanzione
Silvia
Boulanger
Spar Josephs
Maxler
GWL & SO
C.c
Perry
Serbst
Malloy
Sylvia
Massa
Abi‘s
F. Murgo
A. Boulanger
Spar Thom
Joseph Ascoli
Andrade
Lincoln Hall
International Office of the Rubber Workers
James Sylvia
Joseph Cavallaro
Thomas Vendituoli
Edo Me
DeFelice
Teer
East Greenwich
iBuild
Wardwell Lumber CO
Detroit
New York
Washington
America
Wallace Motor Sales
Charles St
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