Sam Snead the Hillbilly Caddie to Golf’s Greats
A nostalgic profile recalls Sam Snead in Hot Springs Virginia as a barefoot caddie who beat 70, rivaling Hal Sims. It notes Snead’s 1950 earnings lead, his famed swing, and persistent top form through competitive PGA schedules, alongside reflections on Hagen Cobb Ruth and Barrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amuel Jackson Snead
Hot Springs
Hal Sims
Snead
Sam
Hal
Grantil
Barefoot Sam
Sammy Snead
Bobby Jones
Harry Vardon
Sammy
California
Arizona
Samuel Jackson
Jimmy Demaret Snead
Florida
Hagen
Gene Sarezen
Ed Barrow
Cobb
Ruth
Babe
Barrow
Hans Wagner
John McGraw
Walter Hagen
Hagan
Nelson
Ben Hogan
P.G.A
U.S
Bristol Vikings reach Providence junior final in tourney
The Bristol Vikings advanced to the Providence Journey Co junior final by winning their third straight preliminary game at the Federal Hill Center. They beat Modern Heating 33 to 18 and South Providence Recreation Center 22 to 15 to clinch a finalist spot, with John Andrade nine points and Calandra eight leading scorers. Chuck Annarummo and R. Sousa each had seven in the Modern Heating win. Calandra led with eight in the semi final. Final set for today at Federal Hill Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Vikings
Providence Journey Co
Providence Boys’ Club
South Providence
John Andrade
D Calandra
Bristol
Chuck Annarummo
R. Sousa
Calandra
Annarummo
Federal Hill Center
Louis Cirillo Honored By Phalanx Club Party
A surprise party for Louis Cirillo of the Phalanx Club was held at the YMCA Haffen reffer Room during the group's regular meeting. Cirillo, who will wed Miss Josephine Alfano on April 10, received a silver set from club members led by president William J. Topazio.
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Louis Cirillo
Phalanx Club
Haffenreffer
YMCA
Cirillo
Josephine Alfano
William J. Topazio
Anthony Matrone
Anthony Nunes
Jim Fusco
Ed Travers
Bristol Girls Wallop YWCA Team For Playoff Title
A Bristol girls basketball team sponsored by Gladys' Shoppe won the R I Girls Basketball League playoff at the YWCA Providence 49 to 34. Leaders were Gladys M Brightman with 23 points and Janice Megathlin with 18, as the Bristolians built a 19 to 12 halftime edge and held on. They finished the season undefeated in the first half and will be feted April 5 at Johnson's Hum mock s for a banquet and champs trophy from the Providence Journal Co.
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Bristol
Gladys’ Shoppe
YWCA
Providence
Providence ‘Ywca
Gladys Brightman
Janice Megathlin
Bristol Femmes
Bristolians
Eleanor Lemaire
Catherine Fusco
Chip N
Providence “Y
Johnson’s
Providence Journal Co
Kaye Hunt
Providence Ywca
Katherine Fusco
Janyce Megathlin
Naomi Sousa
Lorraine Sousa
Loraine Silvia
Grace Barber
Dodie 3Alzano
Beatrice Nero
Mary Sousa
Dorothy Hager
Gladys M .Brightman
Gladys M Brightman
Be sure your match is out before tossing into woods
Cautionary note warns to fully extinguish a fire or match before discarding it. Readers urged to avoid forest fires by dousing ember with water or sand and stirring until cold. Authorities remind to check for smoke, heat, or wind conditions and follow local burn bans.
First Baptist Church Meeting Set For April 6 Evening
The annual church meeting of the First Baptist Church is scheduled for Thursday April 6 at 8 o'clock in the evening in the church vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Cantata Voices List of Soloists and Choir
The program lists soprano soloists Mrs. Robert Spencer Miss Gladys Usher Miss Dorothy Winsor Miss Charlotte Young and altos Mrs. Nathaniel G. Herreshoff Jr Mrs. Frank Rounds Miss Mary Louise Adams Mrs. Clinton Bower Mrs. Henry Hambrick Mrs. Russell Hawkes Mrs. Howard House Miss Sarah Martin Miss Janet Springer tenors Vernon A. Gray Hermann L. Wilbur Russell C. Hawkes and basses Roswell S. Bosworth Allen M. Newman Arthur Barrett Carl T. Carlson Henry B. Newman Jr John Stewart Cal lbraith Perry.
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Smith
Robert Spencer
Gladys Usher
Dorothy Winsor
Charlotte Young
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff
Frank Rounds
Mary Louise Adams
Clinton Bower
Henry Hambrick
Russell Hawkes
Howard House
Sarah Marttin
Janet Springer
Vernon A. Gray
Herrmann L. Wilbur
Russell C. Hawkes
Roswell S. Bosworth
Allen M. Newman
Arthur Barrett
Carl T. Carlson
Henry B. Newman, Jr
John Stewart
Callbraith Perry
Highlands Group Outlines 50 Beach Improvement Plans
The Bristol Highlands Improvement Association discussed extensive beach upgrades at a recent meeting held at Dr Russell S Bray’s home. The session also reviewed the year budget and directed the beach committee to pursue improvements within budget limits and to plan summer programs.
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Blackwell
Ewellckwell
Citation
Reds
Vikinige Biter
Vsi'Prov
Cook Borden
Prom Foundation
DIAL
Wallop
Amop
Lewis Rego Fuller Brush Man
Ellis Ave
Warren
Telconn
Waee ‘Hayee
Cantata Ag
St. Michiels
Ghureb
Nancy Seale
Roswell Bosworth Bass
J. Pierce Anthony
Gulf
Staples Coal
Hope St
Vernon A. Gray Tenor
Allen M. Newman Bass
Fall River
Tel
ST. Angelo
E. W. Weaver
TER
UC Vgh
High ST
Chee St
Mark
Wardwell Lumber CO
Tupelo ST
Vernie Munroe
Midway Steak and Lobster House
Studebaker Gucks
Studebaker
Woaern
Tuplin’s Garage
America
Thames
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