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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
5
The Colt Memorial football squad suffers a growing injury tally with eight players out for at least one game after starting quarterback Tommy Velleca broke a collarbone in Wednesday practice. Velleca, Green and White signal caller, was injured when he fell to the ground during drills.
Coach Ralph Nash seeks a win with three players out for the season and others limited by injuries as Colt hosts South Kingston at Guiteras Field. Sophomore Joe Saiio to start at QB with Velleca gone, while Arthur Almeida and Pete Quito fill in as needed. Nash hopes for a victory and a holiday from the injury jinx.
St Marys CYO attracted over 350 teenagers to a Saturday night birthday party at the center. Bob St Armour's band toppled frosting with fingers except the drummer. Eleanor Oliviera won a prize radio, Shorty Travers danced, Frank Thurber skated the floor, and winners list includes Arnold Cregl and others.
The lineup lists L E Herman Grabert L T Joe Almeida L G Evo Alevandre C John Cardoza R G Charles Alexandre R T Bill Manceiri R E Joe Russo Q B Joe Savino L H Lou Murgo R H Arthur Almeida F B Neil Arrone.
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