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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1954
Page
5
Calendar and party favor supplier promotes advertising novelties and book matches in a high quality line. Trade notes emphasize broad product range and seasonal demand with pricing cues for retailers.
De La Salle of Newport faces Colt of Bristol in the Class A state quarterfinals at Keaney Gym Kingston with top scorers John O Connor and Jack Harrington leading the Crusaders. Colt, boosted by Tony Bettencourt and Ray Sota, hopes home-town support and strong teamwork at the 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
The P T A Safety Committee in Bristol County urges parents to instruct children on bicycle safety before roads become busier. Emphasizing proper signals, right side riding, obeying signs, avoiding passengers, and checking bikes, the article also advises front lights and rear reflectors for night riding.
Plans are underway for the eighth annual Gold Medal Tournament to be held March 22 23 26 and 27 featuring eight top flight basketball teams from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts Last year's champions Fall River Ramblers will defend its title Tickets available from YMCA committee members David J Ferris Joseph A Murgo Anthony Agatiello John Borges Alexander Andersene The Hi Y Ping Pong tournament for boys opens next Monday at 6 30 pm at the Y under C C Cirillo with eliminations then semifinals by March 15 The Oswald contests were held at the Y with point tabulations listing winners in Gray and Junior Hi divisions and multiple events across checkers ping pong shuffleboard pool and rowing
East Providence C Y O Cadet and Intermediate leagues saw Bristol teams eliminated in semi finals last weekend. Our Lady of Mt Carmel fell 61 55 to St Margaret's Rumford in the Cadet clash as Mike DeMeo led with 26 points. St Mary’s fell 62 55 to Sacred Heart Providence in the Intermediate tilt after a late overtime swing, Johnny Josephs scoring 28 for St Mary’s. Both games were at East Providence Junior High School.
In the U S Rubber Co league the Shipping room crushed Cable room 65 to 21 as George Amaral led losers with nine. Maintenance moved into first with a 40 to 20 win over Lab Office, Fortin scoring 12 and Lab Office 10. Next Friday Maintenance faces Shipping at 6 30 and Lab Office meets Cable room at 7 45.
On Wednesday March 3 a still alarm for a brush fire at a vacant lot on Fatima Drive prompted Hydraulion Engine One to respond with no damage reported. Thursday March 4 a grass fire at a vacant lot behind De Costa's filling station on Hope Street drew Dreadnaught Ladder 1 with no damage. Friday March 5 a grass fire on Sowami Drive prompted a still alarm at 7:50 am and a general alarm at 7:55 am after no response, but no damage occurred.
The Rhode Island State Fire men's League held its regular monthly meeting in Harmony. Delegates from Bristol were absent as local companies met separately. The group discussed drafting legislation for the General Assembly and plans for an out-of-state instructor to train a selected group at Hillsgrove or RT University. Raymond S. Brightman was elevated to 3rd Vice President at the February meeting.
The Bicycle Institute of America says bike size must fit rider for safety and ease. Adjustable seats and handlebars on American made bikes support growth, with 20 inch and 26 inch wheel standards aligning to age ranges, aiding junior riders.
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