Bristol Triumphs Over Warren With Ninth Inning Rally
Bristol breaks a tight game in the ninth as five runs surge home to overpower Warren. Key plays include Paul Bruno’s pinch hit, Correira’s at bat, Velleca and Foxy Marshall’s hits, and Chassy Leclerc’s timely grounder. Warren’s cleanup effort falls short despite early threats and strong fielding.
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Bristol
Warren
Cardoza
Andy
Ernest G Brown
Paul Bruno
Leo Mans
Plate
Bruno
Seire Caeris
Hooves
Hu Correira
Chick Massa
Sit
Hut
Foxy Marshall
Mello
Correira
Paul Bruro
Foxy
Joe Velleca
Sevigny
Velleca
Old Bristol
Tony Perrys
Leclerc
Chassy
Fish
Perry
Correia
Frank Sousa
Lemaire
Biddy Fish
Sal Sevigny
Furthne
Duke ‘Abbruzzi
Mansi
Warren Tome
Ferry
Cclerc
Sousa
D’ambrosio
Warren Boys
OP Perry
Ragke
Beries
Frank Sotsa
Chassy Leclerc
Young
Community Garden Harvest Dinner At Haffenreffer Land
Community gardeners held their annual harvest dinner on land donated by RF Haffenreffer with guests including State Senator Thomas H Byrnes, Representative John R Magee, Councilman Joseph J Dennis, and other officials. Prizes of 5, 3, and 2.50 were awarded to Manuel Vargas Sr, John Motta, and Marian Rodrigues for best gardens. Chicken stew Portuguese style and clam chowder were served by a committee led by Joseph Pacheco.
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RF Haffenreffer
Philip Avendérior
Manuel Vargas
John Motta
Marian Rodrigues
Thomas H Byrnes
John R Magee
Joseph J Dennis
James Holmes
John R. Bernardo
G Andrews Moriarty
Everett
Church
John Mello
William G Dixon
Albert H Flint
BW Wall
Three Judges Picked for Masquerade Ball Fundraiser
The Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal selects three judges for the October 8 masquerade ball at Bristol Casinos. About 250 attendees expected and prizes offered for best costumes. Judges are Mrs. Lucien Capone Mrs Celestina Tuplin and Manuel Motta.
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Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal
Bristol
Lucien Capone
Célestina Tuplin
Manuel Motta
Alice Sousa
Ada Sylvia
Manuel Perry
Margaret R. Viera
Sadie Garcia
Gilda ‘Paiva
Esther Ferreira
Mary M Nanes
Luella Andrade
Mary Alfred
Clara Sylvia
Reba Lodge Harvest Supper Thursday Planned
Reba Rebekah Lodge IO OF will hold its annual harvest festival Thursday evening in Odd Fellows Hall on High Street. A program of cards, music, and entertainment is planned with proceeds supporting lodge activities.
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Reba Rebekah Lodge
IO OF
Odd Fellows Hall
High Street
Bristol Eagles Admit Fifteen New Members
Fifteen new members were initiated into Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles. The ceremony was led by the West Warwick refi degree team under John Blinkhorn. Delegations attended from Rhode Island and Fall River.
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Bristol Agrie
Orpetoof Eagles
West Warwick
John Blinkhorn
Rhode Island
Fall River
Frederick J . Glew
Francis C. Hayden
Engineering Softball Ends Season as All Stars Edge Them
The LAS Rubber Products 1936 softball season ends with the All Stars defeating the Engineering team 3 to 2 at Beal's field on Hope Street. Curtis Chase pitches and manages the All Stars, while Kenneth Priestley leads the Engineering squad.
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LAS Rubber Products, Inc
Kenneth Priestley
The
Employees Association
Waterloo
All Stars
Curtis Chase
Beal
Hope Street
Charles Beals
James Sisson
Joseph and
Upcoming Events Weekend Bazaar and Plays Announced
September 19 and 26 and October 3 and 16 on Saturdays feature a bazaar under the auspices of B. FT. A. October 12 Thursday and Friday host a musical play by Mt. Carnier Players. October 9 a dance is planned by the Bristol Republican Clubs at the Bristol Casino.
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B. FT. A
Mt. Carnier Players
Bristol Republican Clubs
Bristol Casino
Insurgent McCoy Slate Sets Back Regular Democrats In Bristol Caucus
Insurgent slate led by the McCoy Club of Bristol readies to oppose the regular Democratic ticket at tonight’s caucus in two Bristol districts. Sebastien Alessandro heads the insurgents facing incumbent Thomas Byrnes for state senate and George R. Fish for the Second District House seat. Regulars counter with 26 cars and 500 workers, led by Pres cott B. Paul t and council members. Two polling places will host the first caucus in Bristol’s history with voting limited to local Democrats.
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Thomas P. McCoy
Bristol
Ae & Ya Wee Feet
Sebastien Alessandro
Thomas H Byrnes
Thomas B.lavey
George R. Fish
Pasquale Pagnano
McCoy Club
Jesse Rebello
James T Pierce
Pres
John W. Church
Andrews Moriarty
Albert H. Flint, Jr
James H McGovern
James J. Velleca
John R.magee
Republican candidates rally crowds in Bristol and Metacom
A 3oo strong turnout heard Republican candidates urge support for the party slate at Langelle’s Grove on Metacom Avenue and an on Wood Street meeting. Speakers included Dr John R Bernardo Rep John R Magee James Velleca and G Andrews Moriarty with praise for the Cup Defenders Association and calls to vote at the caucus.
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Cup Defenders Association
Wood Street
Posteath
Weesara Eenemarst
Weeigase
Wets
Renae Michael W Pasciarelli
John R. Bernardo
Republican Town Committee
John R Magee
Republican Committee
James Velleca
G Andrews Moriarts
James H McGovern
Albert Quito
Pasquale DiLauro
Raymond Bisbano
Frank Arruda
Felix Pasquarelli
Alphonse Riccio
Ralph Abbenante
Carmine Marabello
Mathew Capone
Langelles Grove
Metacom Avenue
Bernardo
Harold Andrews
Providence
James J Velleca
Bristol
John Josephis
G. Andrews Moriarty
Louis V. Jacksony
Rhode Island
Vandals damage Ezra Dixon summer cottage on Narragansett Bay
Inspectors from the State Bureau of Criminal Identification join local police in a wide ranging probe to identify vandals who smashed windows and interior doors at Ezra Dixon's east shore cottage. A break discovered on his visit after 10 days shows food taken and much destroyed with no items left untouched.
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State Bureau of Criminal Identification
Ezra Dixon
Narragansett Bay
Mr. Dixon
Bristol Historical Society Charter Membership Opens
Charter membership in the Bristol Historical Society closes October 1st for the 50 Tercentenary Committee members. Charter members pay a small balance dues for this year and regular dues from January 1. Applications are available from the membership committee chaired by George Millard with Mollie Hamill and Frank Remieres.
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Bristol Historical Society
Bristol
George Millard
Mollie Hamill
Frank Remieres
Patronal Festival at St Michael’s Church Highlighted
The article notes who will play a prominent role in the St Michael’s Church Patronal Festival on Sunday. Bishop Perry will preside at Holy Communion and Confirmation, open the children’s church school at 9:30, and deliver the 10:45 sermon.
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T. Michael’s Church
Perry
A. mi
Children’s Church School
Shoemaker Distributes 200 Shoes Amid Crowd At Store
A compassionate shoemaker answered a printed window notice by giving away nearly 200 pairs of shoes to a long line of needy customers who gathered at his store over a month. The act highlighted his concern for the poor and needy.
Shoes at window promised to poor after month delay
A Boston shopkeeper on Washington Street advertised a pile of shoes left for repair valued at about 250 dollars would be given to the poor after a set date. The owner’s sign noted the unclaimed footwear would be dispensed to needy patrons, highlighting the overdue repairs.
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Ous
Washington Street
Boston
Shoes Handed Out To Crowd At Koskoris Shop
Morning crowd of about 300 waited outside the shop of Mr. Koskoris for free shoes. When doors opened the people surged in grabbing pairs, none for women who were notably absent. In ten minutes the shoes vanished and the crowd dispersed with Koskoris noting it was to help some people.
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Koskoris
Record Hailstones and Storm Costs Highlight 1928 Nebraska Storm
The article recalls a 1928 Potter Nebraska hailstone storm in Cheyenne County that produced hailstones about 17 inches in circumference and a pound and a half in weight. It notes such storms worldwide cause an annual toll estimated at $200 million.
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Potter
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Publicity Named New Form of Athlete’s Head
Reading the October issue of The American Legion Monthly reveals a satirical diagnosis of publicity as a disease caused by hero poison from newsprint and fast presses. The piece jokes that publicity, sold cheaply, spreads through readers and is a modern illness for the public.
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The
American Legion Monthly
The Price of Spotlight on Young Athletes
The passage discusses how high school and college athletes face intense publicity from their start in sports journalism to their fading from coverage. It notes that many are puffed up and pressured, doped by headlines and photos, and struggles to remain normal after the publicity rush ends.
Advice to Young Athletes on Publicity and Value
A commentator urges athletes to value real skill over publicity. Headlines sell for profit and do not pay the athlete for their talents. The speaker warns that media exposure ends when usefulness fades.
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Orld
Fragmented Advice On Courage And Brains From A Curious Note
A distorted early note addresses a child as an ordinary brat. It mocks courage and brains and hints that exercises may be useless later. The text mentions fun, topnatchers, and practice of mystics, ending with a puzzled question about value to the world and a reference to an athlete’s heady state.
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Jolir Fsothallszson
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