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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1934

Page

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Olympians Fall to Bristol Train of Artillery in Busy Game

The Olympians lost 8 2 to the Bristol Train of Artillery on the Common before about 3000 fans. Cavallaro weakened in the sixth allowing seven runs as BTA surged with 11 hitters to seize momentum. Four Olympians were sidelined, impacting the lineup and contributing to the defeat.

Olympians Bristol Train OF Artillery Cavallaro Bristol Train OF Artillery Po Securo M. Maraden S.s Cardoza Phillips I Cappuccello Biancuzzo LeClerc Salzano Moore Andrade Rinaldi Mott Borges Quartaro Securo Rhee Pera Peyellang Rare Errora Umptres—Josephs Plate Langello Lhr

Andy D Ambrosia Loses Part Of Finger For Season

Andy D Ambrosia of the Defiance baseball team suffered a severe finger injury at work when his hand was crushed between wire reels at the National India Rubber Company. Dr Alfred Moos Merriman amputated the end of the third finger. The injury ends his season, but doctors expect his pitching grip to recover.

Andy D'Ambrosia Defiance National India Rubber Company Alfred Moos Merriman Andy

Food Sale and Bridge by Alpha Chapter Saturday

Preparations are under way for a Saturday afternoon food sale and bridge party on the Guneras House lawn under Alpha Chapter Christian Endeavor Society of the First Congregational Church. A food booth ice cream grabs and children’s attractions are planned with Miss Eleanor L Rae leading the youth group and Miss Jessie Sanford as committee chair.

Guneras House Alpha Chapter Christian Endeavor Society First Congregational Church Eleanor L. Rae Jessie Sanford Elizabeth Mathewson Rachel Guthrie Wayne Smith Vernon Otten Norman E Benard

Compromise price set for Tanyard woods sewage site

The Sewer Commission agreed to buy the land for 7500 to avoid a drawn out suit that could jeopardize a federal grant. The Industrial Trust Company had asked 10000, with a land value debate centering on 5000 to 1400 plus damage costs.

Sewer Commission Tanyard Woods Industrial Trust Company Elisha Hibbert Board of Sewer Commissioners William T. Dwyer John McPike Warren

New Pastime Theatre to Open on Armistice Day

Excavation for the New Pastime Theatre foundation began this morning with contractor Arthur M. Vick of Providence in charge. Armistice Day is tentatively set as the opening date. The project will house 700 to 800 patrons at 49 by 134 feet on Bradford street, employing about 25 to 30 workers.

Arthur M. Vick Providence Council Prescott B. Paull Wherinks Die Aly Guiteras Bradford Street Vick Bristol Reynolds School Colt Memorial Windhill Wibbison Fort Hill Lon Vail Warren Francis Chiaverin

Lucien Capone Engaged to Prosecute Bristol Tax Delinquents

Lucien Capone, attorney of 266 Wood Street, Bristol, RI, retained by Tax Collector Amos S Gorham to collect overdue personal property taxes, sent delinquent notices warning immediate legal action if payment is not made by August 4, 1934.

Lucien Capone Wood Street Amos S Gorham Capone Bristol Rhode Island Lucien Caponf Bristol RI

Next Fire Truck Committee Meeting Delayed to August

Councilman Elisha Hibert, chair, said the fire truck purchase panel cannot meet until after August 1 due to two members being away. He noted no action should be taken until all members are present.

Elisha Hibert Hibbert

Defiance Meet BTA In Bristol Twilight League Showdown

In Bristol Thursday, the Defiance Hose Co faces the BTA nine in a key Twilight League clash. The Artil lery sit near first place with Olympian Club after recent results, as pitching edge favors the soldiers while the firemen rely on heavy hitting.

Bristol Defiance Hose Co Artillery Nine Olympian Mello Jackie Marsden Jammie Lanzke Andrade Babe” Ethier Leo Mansi Andre D'Ambrosio N Irco Honey” Menard Mosse Moore Frenchy” Cavallaro

Hotel owner arrested for drunken driving

George Salmonese proprietor of the Colonial Hotel on State street was arrested by a State Trooper on Hope street near the town bridge on a drunken driving charge. He was jailed overnight and arraigned this morning before Justice Joseph A. Hammill, released on bail to appear in Fifth District Court on Monday.

George Salmonese Colonial Hotel State Street Hope Street Town Bridge Joseph A. Hammill Fifth District

Y M C A Workers Reach Five Thousand Fifty Pledge Total

At a final meeting the Y M C A campaign reported pledges totaling 5050 for a seven day drive. Ernest G. Brown led the effort with prospects to come, while Dr Alfred M. Merriman thanked the team and noted the Special Gifts Committee had added 1260 bringing the overall to 4020.

Y.M.C.A Drive Special Ernest G. Brown Alfred M. Merriman The Mr. Brown Wallis E. Howe E. H. Hobson Charles B Rockwell, Jr J. the DeWolf F. Reginald Dimond C. C. Getchell EMS Stapts Al.m. Merriman Henry W. Peterson Henry Wood Winthrop DeWolf Wallis Howe Norton M. Zinderstein

Protested game to be played Friday night on the Common

The Olympians unable to field a team will face the BTA nine in a protest re game. Friday’s playoff follows a July 5 protest with the Olympians seeking revenge after an 8 2 loss to the Artillery. Dr DAngelo and his soldiers expect another win as Twilight League fireworks continue.

Olympians Stanley E Friswell Mount Hope Bridge BTA Dr. D’angelo B.T.A Moore Mello Marsden

Exciting Finish in Bristol Yacht Club Footers Race

The second in the Saturday series for 12 footers saw a photo finish off Hog Island. Ed Leahy on Pappoose edged Moro and Alouette by one second, with Palmer’s Widgeon Little Rhody and Black Maria close behind in another tight grouping.

Bristol Yacht Club Leahy Hog Island Ed Leahy Pappoose Fales Brothers Moro Frank Steele Alouette Palmer Widgeon Tillinghast Little Rhody Ashbel Wall Black Maria Rockwell England Rad Ostby Fina Fales Bros. Wn Steele Palmer A EE Tiltinghast Sister Wall Gloria Shrimpe Gardiner Os Remora Nicholson Schipperke Low Poppy Freeman Doldrum Danforth Nancy Belle Congdon Phantom R. I. Red DeWolf

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Bristol Twilight League Matt Herzig Mosie Moore Cappucci Frenchy Cavallaro Gatien Capucci Cavallara Duffy Foxy Marshall Flash” Ferreira Gene Mansi Battery C Joe Velleca P.C. Olympian Club Bristol Train of Art Ever Ready Fire Co Andy D’ambrosia Lyric Theatre Dashiell Hammetts William Powell Myrna Loy Maureen O'Sullivan Nat Pendleton Minna Gombell Frankenstein of Fifth Avenue Mary Morris Paramount Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor Sir Gay Standing Rodney Walter Huston Frances Dee McNamee Marion Davies Gary Cooper Jean Parker Ted Healy Mill Brothers Robert W Chambers Cosmopolita Politan Mickey Mouse Pluto Dwyer Starkweather Engineering Company Boston Oliver Street Constitution Street Wood Hope Streets James B Lee C. Getchell E. P Mathewson George S. Pailthorpe Calbraith Perry Hope Cote E. S. Mapes F. R. Dimond R S. Bosworth A R. Parshley Stephen W. Hopkins Mr Brown B. F. Lindemuth Sydney Dew Herreshoff Earl P. Mathewson Russell Akin J Floyd Huestis J. E. Sullivan Arthur J Duffy Louis Beauregard J J. Lanzire S. W. Hopkins Louis Tortorice Herbert B. Burnham, Jr Arthur W. Barrett John W. Church Cora M. Hill Frank A. Rounds Emer S. Mapes Doris Bullock Elizabeth Carr E S. Mapes Robert W. Nelson Charles Otten Charles M. Connery Glen Smith John R. Magee John Andrade Norman E. Benard Roswell S. Bosworth Maurice C. Smith, Jr John W Card Herbert D. Graetz Bertram W. Wall Alan M. Poole Anthony R. Parshley Harry W. Munro Arthur M. McCaw Col Samuel A. Hall Charles Nystrom George H. Baldwin Howard R Newman A. W. Barrett F. Reginald Bond DeWebelia Akin Maria McCaurs Robert McCaughey J. H. Tuplin Fred Wilbur Thomas Ashton Sophia Young Joseph Eckersley Benjamin Lindemuth Alice Bourn B. M. Macdougall
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