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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
17
Instructional excerpt by Sid C Keener on baseball basics Aimed at players and coaches The text covers baserunning hit and run strategy fielding and pitching fundamentals It mentions the importance of footwork and base angles to improve double plays and steals and references a 112 page EXT PITCHING guide by CA Pren.
The banquet honors league players with high pinfall scores. Fitzpatrick leads with 4798, Wes Second carding 4208, Bill at 4856 and May 5082 close behind. The event venue is Bedford with plans to feature champions and gimmicks.
Local Concord bowling league announces Thursday matches at Matto's Alleys Maynard with two weeks left in the season after April 15. Games include Pal mer's Movers versus Cushman's Bakers West Concord Fruit against Reformatory Palma's Oil Service versus West Concord Postoffice General Radio versus Condon's Package Store Rod & Gun Cues at Concord Binte Garwn Commonwealth Avenue all at 7 to 9 o'clock.
The report notes Harvard Alleys winning a fort night event at Hudson with mention of scores and crowd interest as men envy some of the girls scores at the club.
Bedford Strikers moved to five points atop the Bedford Bowling League by beating the Bombers 3-1 as Charlie Genetti posted 325 and Hank Brady 352. Joe Beccy led the Jockeys to a 4-0 win over the Yanks, while Pat Genetti sparked the Pats to a 3-1 win over Kelley. Old Billerica Road and others posted 3-1 wins as standings show Gouldmator, Barbers, and Kelley near midpack.
A list of sports and bowling events across Bedford and surrounding towns. Baseball practice at Emerson Playground and several bowling league matches scheduled at Tutte's and Lexington venues. Community clubs host meetings and suppers through midweek.
The Grand Circuit announces a revised 1983 harness racing schedule adding a Yonkers week and moving several dates. Wolver ine, Reading, and Indianapolis host busy stretches as Yonkers gains summer and fall dates while other tracks shift to accommodate three straight weeks at Yonkers.
Harry Arlanson, former Weymouth high school coach and Tufts football leader, may quit both posts within years to become athletic director. He cited family strain and focus on long term security as reasons. Arlanson praised Normie Wright as his best all around player and favored him as a back at Tufts.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias, 38, the renowned athlete, announced retirement from competitive golf after two more tournaments The decision follows a tiring season and a prior cancer battle She cited the strain of tour play and recent finish at the Carrollton Woman's Open as factors in ending her comeback efforts
The summary explains how box score details like extra base hits runs batted in and double plays reveal why the team with more hits may not win. It notes the left on base count and who completed outs, highlighting key players and outcomes from the matchup.
At an opening meeting Marlboro Town Team joined the 16 team Townsend Village Baseball League as the 15th entrant. Marlboro to play 28 games, Eastern Division schedule with two games weekly and a Sunday game. The league plans round robin play in each division leading to a Townsend pennant championship.
A gas bill dated January 12 1849 shows 600 cubic feet costing six dollars, while the same amount now costs one dollar. The note highlights a dramatic drop in energy costs over the years.
The Marlboro school committee approved a 12 game 1954 baseball schedule plus eight Midland League games. Opening game is Maynard on April 23 with Patriot’s Day traditionally against Hudson on April 18. Also named are four athletic coaches with salaries of 300 dollars for Lafreniere and McLeod, 150 dollars for Pryor, plus a single overall coach for Hildreth School.
Two top skating comedians Eric Waite and Joe Jackson Jr join Ice Chips of 1954 at the Garden for four performances April 8 to 11. They will back champions including Dick Button Tenley Albright Silvia and Michel Grandjean and Margaret Ann and Hugh Grail Waite.
Clarence DeMar age 66 remains set to start in the Cathedral Club 10 mile handicap race despite late entry. The field includes Johnny Kelley of Boston University and Browning Ross, Penn AC course record holder, with over 100 entrants. The race begins at 2 30 p m EST.
Snyder New York report on Richard H. Guelich Jr introducing an electric golf cart that reduces walking on courses. The 600 pound vehicle speeds around a course in about 90 minutes and aims to protect turf with larger tires and slower start. Early and hot weather golfers welcome the energy conservation and heat relief.
Carlisle Indians from Acton, formerly the T. I. C. team, defeated Littleton in a Wednesday night playoff game at the State Armory court. The locals trailed throughout and surged to lead in the final five minutes.
Fishermen and fish will share the limelight at the first Sport Fishing Institute to be held at the Museum of Science on April 12 and 13. New England anglers will share tips for fresh water fishing and salt water demonstrations will follow.
Sault St. Marie Michigan Alphonse LeLievre killed a male black duck considered one of the toughest ducks for a hunter. The bird bore a federal leg band showing it was marked here as an adult in 1940. Officials say surviving that many hunting seasons is rare.
Don’t wait for bulbs to fail wash the ceiling globe or light shields. Readily remove globes and shields inside and outside to collect dust. For best light, take them down and wash every week or two.
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