Little League World Series Draws Record Crowds in Williamsport
After a four day elimination tournament an all star team from Houston defeated Bridgeport 2 1 in the Little League World Series finals held at Williamsport Pennsylvania More than 30000 fans witnessed the event The annual series features 12 year old players from eight states and is backed by US Rubber Co which funds travel lodging and awards and supports Little League Baseball Inc The program has grown from 60 teams in 1947 to about 1300 in 1950 and aims to foster community and civic values across the nation.
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Little League Board Sets Plan for Bristol League
A 14 member committee has been chosen to organize a Bristol Little League. They will meet next week at the call of chairman designate Roger Pigeon to appoint sub committees and finalize plans. Members include Michael Ascoli Anthony Agatiello John Borges Donald Burger John Burke John Carmone Louis Castriotta J Francis Connell Hugh Holmes J Francis Murphy A A Pansa Anthony Periera Roger W Pigeon Vin Santo.
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Bristol Knights of Columbus Dance Attracts 250 attendees
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus held a dinner-dance at the Midway Steak and Lobster House drawing more than 250 guests from town and state. It featured two notable birthdays Dr C Paul Bruno and Carmine J Massano executive assistant to newly elected U S Senator John O Pastore. Salvatore Massano led the event with help from treasurer John L Burke and a committee of 40 members.
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